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Photography Exhibit Opening

April 26, 2013 7:03 am Comments Off

Huntington Arts Council will be hosting the opening reception of “Photography,” Friday, April 26 from 6-8 pm at the Main Street Petite Gallery. Juried by Yvonne Berger, the exhibition captures a wide array of subject matter by 31 talented photographers. “Best in Show” and “Honorable Mentions” will be given out at the reception.
They are now accepting applications […]

Shooting Hoops for Healthy Hearts

April 25, 2013 11:34 am Comments Off

Students of James H. Boyd Intermediate School in the Elwood Union Free School District raised $4,271.47 for the American Heart Association through the Hoops for Heart program.

$11,000 Raised For Local Charities

April 25, 2013 9:30 am 1 Comment

So many local Huntington residents demonstrated their commitment to helping others by putting on their best walking shoes to make a difference. On Good Friday, many willing volunteers turned out at Walt Whitman High School to join in the Good Friday “Good Faith Walk” and show their support for this worthy charity. Organized by Ms. […]

Councilman Eugene Cook Screens For Huntington Town Supervisor

April 24, 2013 10:08 pm Comments Off

Earlier this evening Huntington Town Councilman Eugene Cook officially screened for the Town Supervisor position. Cook screened before the Huntington Republican Committee.

Centerport Fire Department Installs New Officers, Presents Awards

April 24, 2013 9:01 am Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently held their 115th Annual Installation of Officers, where the new officers were installed and members were recognized for their service.
Master-of-Ceremonies Harry Acker introduced fellow Commissioners Peter Gunther, Dr. Jack Geffken, Gus Zeis, and Kurt Martin. Following an Invocation by Chaplain Paul Heglund, Commissioner Acker administered the oath-of-office to the new Chief […]

Movie Review – Oblivion

April 23, 2013 10:20 pm Comments Off

The best thing about Joseph Kosinksi’s “Oblivion” is that, refreshingly, it’s a science fiction movie that isn’t based on any preexisting franchise.

HUFSD BOE Candidates Announced

April 23, 2013 3:28 pm Comments Off

The deadline has passed for candidates to submit their petitions for Board Of Education for the Huntington School district. The following candidates will be competing for 2 open seats. Current BOE members Rick McGrath and John Paci will not seek re-election.
Bill Dywer – Former BOE member for HUFSD
Bari Fehrs – Current PTA Council President for HUFSD
Deniqua Crichlow
Jennifer […]

Grand Opening of Home Accent Business in Northport

April 23, 2013 11:52 am Comments Off

On Saturday, April 20, the Northport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barton @ Home, a brand-new home accent business in Northport. The opening of new businesses like this in the community is what makes the community prosper and flourish. With more and more residents looking to spruce up their homes this […]

Three Injured in Northport Crash

April 22, 2013 5:01 pm Comments Off

The Northport Fire Department, assisted by the East Northport and Kings Park fire departments, responded to a three-vehicle crash on Russell Court off Norwood Road in Northport, Sunday afternoon, April 21, at about 4:15 p.m. The crash involved a Ford contractor’s van that collided with a Chevy Tahoe and a parked Lincoln. Three female patients suffered non-life-threatening injuries […]

Sports Legends Visit Commack Fire Department

April 22, 2013 4:55 pm Comments Off

Former NFL Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and New York Islanders Hockey Star Clark Gillies visited the Commack Fire Department