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Macy’s Inc. Employees Pledge Nearly $200,000 in Support of United Way of Long Island’s Giving Campaign

July 11, 2016 11:33 am Comments Off

Fashion and fundraising have joined forces to provide assistance to Long Islanders in need. Macy’s Inc. employees across Long Island, including the Walt Whitman store, recently announced a pledge of $194,000 to United Way of Long Island through their payroll deduction giving program. These funds will significantly aid United Way and its more than 100 […]

2016 Huntington Summer Arts Festival July 12 – July 17 2016

July 9, 2016 3:22 pm Comments Off

All performances begin at 8:30 PM (except Tuesday Night Family Series which begins at 7:30 PM) at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park, Huntington.

For A Complete Season Performance Schedule

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Family Night, Tuesday, July 12th –
MISTER G
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Songs & Movement

A leading figure in the children’s music world, Mister G’s 2015 Latin GRAMMY Award winner, Los Animales, also […]

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Children’s Foundation Barbecue, July 27 2016

July 9, 2016 1:56 pm Comments Off

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Children’s Foundation, Inc.
Invites you to a summer
BBQ
at
Eagle Dock Beach
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
at 6pm
$50 per person
to raise money for Kamp Kiwanis
Burgers, dogs, chicken, salads, beer & wine
Live entertainment
Come enjoy a summer evening on the beach!
Register in advance to marilyn@themcdermottfamily.org
Include your name, phone number and number of tickets
For more information contact […]

11 Dogs Rescued From Baku Are Available Now For Adoption At Little Shelter

July 8, 2016 5:05 pm Comments Off

The Baku dogs arrived to Little Shelter on June 25th after flying from Baku to New York. There were tears of joy as the rescuers from Baku Street Dog Rescue saw the Little Shelter staff waiting at the shelter gates for their arrival. Baku, is a place where the stray dog population is so bad […]

TUESDAY’S CHILDREN STRENGTHENS ITS TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW EXECUTIVES

July 8, 2016 4:47 pm Comments Off

In its continuing efforts to strengthen the services it provides to youth, families and communities impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss here in the United States and around the globe, Tuesday’s Children announces the appointment of Lisa Oosterom as Chief Financial and Operations Officer and Alison Silberman as Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives. The […]

NAACP Huntington Chapter Celebrates 37 Years

July 7, 2016 11:29 am Comments Off

By: Michael A. Raspantini
A packed house of over 100 people crowded into the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church on Woodhull Road last month for the thirty-seventh anniversary celebration of the NAACP Huntington Branch. Elected officials like Chad Lupinacci and William “Doc” Spencer attended to honor the group and its continued efforts and focus on local issues […]

Little Shelter Supporter Wins $25,000

July 6, 2016 10:48 am Comments Off

On the last weekend of June 2016 the 18th Semi-Annual Mercedes-Benz raffle was held at Little Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington. The winning ticket was: number 076. Our lucky winner was Elizabeth of Ronkonkoma who was present at the time of the drawing. Elizabeth is a loyal supporter of Little Shelter and attends many events. […]

Keys For Karen Candlelight Vigil Saturday Night July 2, 2016

July 1, 2016 4:12 pm Comments Off

CANDLE VIGIL FOR Karen Holden WILL BE HELD SATURDAY NIGHT AT 9PM July 2, 2016 IN THE PIER 1 PARKING LOT ON THE CORNER OF JERICHO AND NY AVE. THIS WILL BE PEACEFUL AND RESPECTFUL THE FAMILY WILL NOT HAVE ANGER OR DISRESPECT. Be careful parking and crossing street. There will be police surrounding […]

Record Turnout To Beautify The Station At The 7th Annual Huntington Station Spring Cleanup

May 3, 2016 5:26 pm Comments Off

On Saturday, April 16th 2016 over 150 volunteers of all ages came together at the 7th Annual Huntington Station Spring Cleanup to pick up trash, sweep the sidewalks, and freshen up Huntington Station. When they were finished, over 100 bags of trash and debris were collected from West Hills Road to Gateway Plaza at Olive Street […]

The Tri-Community Youth Agency (Tri-CYA) Hall of Honor Gala Honorees

March 24, 2016 1:53 pm Comments Off

Each year, the Tri-Community Youth Agency (Tri-CYA) holds a fundraising dinner to honor leaders in the community for their unselfish commitment to the youth of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor. This year’s honorees are:

Suffolk County Police Officer Claudia Delgado
Huntington School District Superintendent James W. Polansky
Guru Nanak’s Kitchen

This Hall of Honor Gala will be […]