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Huntington Station Street Festival, July 13

June 26, 2013 8:35 am Comments Off

Renaissance Downtowns at Huntington LLC and Source the Station are hosting a street festival on Saturday, July 13th, 2013 from 11am-6pm
Depot Road between New York Avenue and East 5th Street
Featuring local food, live music, children’s games & rides, artisan crafts, art & jewelry, community information and much more! Join us for this incredible summer festival that […]

Spencer Comments On Energy Drinks Ban

June 26, 2013 7:28 am Comments Off

June 25, 2013
Dear Editor,
As the author of the nation’s first ban on the marketing of energy/stimulant drinks to minors, I am pleased to announce that the American Medical Association has supported my resolution. They agree with the scientific and medical proof that these high-caffeine beverages can cause heart problems and other health issues in children […]

Artist Exhibit at HPL

June 25, 2013 5:36 am Comments Off

Artist Exhibit: Beth Weiner Lipson: Treasured Pet Portraits
Huntington Public Library / Main Art Gallery
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-427-5165
June 25 – July 27, 2013
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm (closed Sundays in summer)
Description:
Professional artist Beth Weiner Lipson began her career as a children’s book author/illustrator shortly after graduating from Rhode Island School of Design. Her books […]

Section of State Route 110 Renamed After the Late Assemblyman James D. Conte

June 24, 2013 7:27 am 1 Comment

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci honors former Assemblyman James D. Conte during passage of legislation to create the “Assemblyman James D. Conte Memorial Highway.”

Suffolk County Executive Bellone Applauds Fairness of LI in Gaming Legislation

June 24, 2013 5:06 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone released the following statement following the introduction of legislation to expand gaming in New York State, which allows Suffolk and Nassau OTB to each operate one Video Lottery Terminal Facility (VLT) with 1,000 machines:
“I want to thank Long Island’s state delegation and Governor Cuomo for their hard work and persistence […]

Child Seriously Injured In Huntington Station Crash

June 22, 2013 9:12 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a child in Huntington Station today.
Ralph Williams was traveling on Academy Place, in a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer and attempted to make a left turn onto New York Avenue, when he struck three children in the crosswalk, who were crossing New York Avenue […]

Lupinacci & Raia Join Boaters For Day Of Awareness And Safety

June 22, 2013 6:27 am Comments Off

Assemblymen Chad Lupinacci (right) and Andrew Raia (left) together at their 2013 Vessel Safety Check and Boating Awareness Day.
On Saturday, June 8, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci and Assemblyman Andrew Raia were joined by members of the U.S. Coast Guard and local boaters for a day of awareness. The festivities included vendors, nonprofits, businesses, and marine […]

Huntington to Impose 5 mph Boat Speed Limit for Asharoken Fireworks Show

June 22, 2013 6:15 am Comments Off

The Town will be reducing speed limits and stepping up patrols in Town waters July 4 to help people enjoy the fireworks show in Asharoken more safely.
It is expected that there will be an increased number of boats in our waters to view the fireworks in Asharoken since Oyster Bay has cancelled their event.
The Town […]

Send Us Your Upcoming Events

June 21, 2013 7:38 am Comments Off

In the July print issue of The Huntingtonian, we will have a pull out section that lists the many wonderful events that happen in the Town of Huntington throughout the Summer. If you have an event listing that you would like included, please e-mail the details to editor@thehuntingtonian.com.

Important Message From Halesite Fire Department

June 21, 2013 6:56 am Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Have you ever been driving down Young’s Hill Road and seen flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror? Do you know what they mean and what you should do?
Think about this; it’s 6:45 PM and your 52 year-old neighbor is having a heart attack at home and has called 911. He and his […]