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Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth speaks about boat safety at a press conference on July 2. Photo from Town of Huntington Facebook

Large Boat Crowds Expected for Asharoken Fireworks

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, town maritime staff, and County law enforcement held a press conference on July 2 covering the essential rules to follow on the water this Independence Day weekend and highlighting the importance of abiding by each and every rule.

The Town will be implementing temporary 5 mile-per-hour speed zones to ensure safety in town waterways on July 4 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Please refer to this link to view the zone map and their speeds.

Map courtesy of Town of Huntington

The Town of Huntington also warns boaters that there will be over 1,000 boats on Town waterways this holiday.  The Town and local law enforcement want everyone to be aware of the dangers that a wake from speedboating creates, as they can potentially destabilize a smaller or overcrowded boat – “caution is of the utmost importance as this exact scenario played out several years ago to Victoria Gaines” said Supervisor Smyth.

As a result of Victoria Gaines passing, who would’ve turned 21 this summer, Huntington initiated a Boating Safety Week each May, at the beginning of the boating season.

Town of Huntington reminds its residents, it is now state law that if you are going to be at the helm of a boat, classes are mandatory, as is a boating license.

The Town’s Harbormaster’s office will be out on the waters supporting the Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau enforcing the following rules:

  • Speeding
  • intoxication
  • boat overcrowding

The Town would also like to remind boaters that Huntington’s Harbor Masters will be out patrolling the waters from 7:00 am until 1:00 am every day and on call 24-7, to ensure the safety of Town waterways.  Huntington also announced that boat capacity plates are on every boat.  These plates direct operators on how much weight is allowed on each boat.  The weight indicated on the plates include passengers and equipment/gear.

The Town of Huntington urge that every person on each boat is fitted with a life jacket.  The life jackets should be the appropriate size for each person – adult’s for adults and children’s for children. Adult sized life jackets do not protect children.

Supervisor Smyth and the Department of Maritime Services also announced there are now throwable life rings on all docks and ramps in Town in the case of an emergency.

The Town of Huntington emphasizes that it is extremely important that all citizens know that boating while intoxicated is just as illegal, dangerous, and as serious of a crime as driving while intoxicated. According to the NIH and the US Coast Guard, “alcohol consumption contributes to 18% of boating deaths in which the primary cause is known, making alcohol the leading known contributor of fatal boating accidents.”

Sergeant Peter Zotos of the Suffolk County Police Department stated “Alcohol and water are a dangerous combination. The sun, heat, and motion of the boat already impair your judgment and coordination to operate safely – adding alcohol or drugs already magnifies that effect.”

Supervisor Smyth sent a message to kayakers “I urge all kayakers to use common sense when you are on the water.  Stay out of the channels, stay close to shore, particularly this weekend, when there is a tremendous amount of boating activity.  Be smart about it.  Be safe.

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Village of Asharoken Fireworks Show
The Village of Asharoken’s annual fireworks show will take place at Crab Meadow Beach, Waterview St. W., Fort Salonga, on Friday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m.  Viewing is available from Crab Meadow Beach, James Street or Ocean Avenue in Northport. Boaters can watch the fireworks from Northport Bay or the Long Island Sound.

 

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Sol Y Sombra heads to the Chapin Rainbow Stage on July 17.

Fill your summer evenings with rock, country, jazz, classical, and gospel music, dance performances, cover band greats, and theatrical productions, all at the 60th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington. 

Opening on July 2, the 8-week festival runs through August 24. With over 40 FREE live performances, some never before seen on the Chapin Rainbow Stage, there is something for the whole family with Broadway stars, national and local talent, inspiring young performers and more.

Produced by the Town of Huntington, and presented by Huntington Arts Council, the events are held Wednesdays through Sundays. So grab your lawn chair or blanket and head down for an unrivaled good time!

◆ July ◆

July 2 @ 8 p.m. — The Huntington Community Band 

July 3 @ 8 p.m. — The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island present HMS Pinafore

July 4 @ 8 p.m. — North Shore Pops Concert Band 

July 5 @ 8 p.m. — Eastline Theatre presents Shakespeare’s King Lear

July 6 @ 8 p.m. — Symphonic Pops of Long Island

July 9 @ 8 p.m. — The Huntington Community Band 

July 10 @ 6:30 p.m. — D’Addario’s Summer Jam in support of Long Island Cares

July 11 @ 8 p.m. — Drop the Four and

Miss J Experience

July 12 at 6:30 p.m. — Beauty and the Beats (Kids Show)

July 13 @ 8 p.m. — Eastline Theatre presents Emma in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday

July 16 @ 7:30 p.m. — Huntington Community Band with Big Band  pre-concert

July 17 @ 8 p.m. — Sol Y Sombra Spanish Dance Company

July 18 at 8 p.m. — Captain Kirk Douglas’ Hundred Watt Heart w/Dudley Victor

July 19 @ 8 p.m. — Gnarly Karma and Ape Theory

July 20 @ 8 p.m. — The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

July 23 @ 8 p.m. — The Huntington Community Band

July 24 @ 8 p.m. — Sinatra Night: The New Blue Eyes, Dom Carbone

July 25 @ 8 p.m. — EMO Pop Punk Night: Blink 180Who?! + Cover City Soundtrack

July 26 @ 7:30 p.m. — SKA Night: Pilfers w/Scofflaws & Be Decent

July 27 @ 8 p.m. — Just Wild About Harry Festival: Harry Chapin Tribute in support of Long Island Cares

July 30 @ 8 p.m. — The Huntington Community Band 

July 31 @ 8 p.m. — Calliope Wren + LoganWhaley Band

◆ August ◆

August 1 @ 8 p.m. — Country Night: Brooke Moriber

August 2 @ 8 p.m. — Wheatus

August 3 @ 8 p.m. — Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Standing Ovation: Celebrating Musical Theatre

August 6 @ 8 p.m. — Long Island Dance Consortium

August 7 at 8 p.m. — StevieMac (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

August 8 @ 8 p.m. — Latin Night: Conjunto Imagen

August 9 @ 8 p.m. — The BOSS Project (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

August 10 at 8 p.m. — Men of Soul (70s, 80s, 90s Soul Music)

August 13 @ 8 p.m. — That Motown Band

August 14 @ 6:30 p.m. — Beauty and the Beats (Kids Show)

August 15 @ 8 p.m. — Little Wilson Band

August 16 @ 8 p.m. — Disco Unlimited and France Joli

August 17 @ 8 p.m. — Make Me Smile (Chicago Tribute)

August 20 @ 8 p.m. — The Chiclets and Time Machine (Tribute to female artists through the decades)

August 21 @ 8 p.m. — Jam Band Night: Tauk + MJT Band

August 22 @ 8 p.m. — Foreign Journey (Foreigner and Journey Tribute)

August 23 @ 8 p.m. — Rob Eberle and Chris Ruben Band

August 24 @ 8 p.m. — Americana Blues Night: Mark Newman Band and Kelli Baker Band

Heckscher Park is located at 2 Prime Ave.,  Huntington. For more information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 

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Children enjoy the Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood. Photo by Kyle Barr

As a community service and in-light of the expected heat wave, the Town of Huntington will be allowing Huntington residents to use the Manor Field Park and Elwood Spray Parks free of charge during the duration of heat wave (6/22 – 6/26).  Proof of residency is required.  Elwood and Manor Field Spray Parks will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m during this period.

“For some of our residents, staying cool during these frequent summer heat waves can be a challenge,” said Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.  “Offering the spray parks to our residents with children is the best kind of community service – convenient, safe, fun and for now, free.”

Spray Parks will return to regular hours with a required Town Recreation Card on Thursday, June 26.  (If weather permits, may be extended).

In anticipation of the forecasted heat wave, the Town of Huntington will also put the following services and schedules in place:

Cooling center:  The Town of Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m.

Beaches – Town Residents ONLY: Gold Star Battalion, Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 p.m.  Beach Permits required.  Residents can visit www.tohbeachpermit.com to obtain a virtual beach permit.

Dix Hills Pool: The Dix Hills Pool will also be free to residents during the heat wave –

(Saturday, June 21 – Wednesday, June 25) – The following community hours will apply:

  • Saturday (6/21): 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday (6/22):  11:00 AM– 8:00 PM
  • Monday (6/23):  12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday (6/24):  12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday (6/24):  12:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information, call 631-351-3000.

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Updated: Supervisor Smyth Lifts Parking Fees During Film Production

Important Parking Lot Closures and On-Street Parking Bans During Filming in Huntington Village & Huntington LIRR effective Monday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town of Huntington have issued a press release informing the Huntington Village area of important parking lot closures and on-street parking bans due to a Steven Spielberg film production in Huntington Village.

Due to the restricted and limited parking, Supervisor Smyth is lifting metered parking and passport parking fees in Huntington Village for Tuesday, March 4 only.

The Huntington Village Parking Lots that will be closed include the New Street Parking Lot and the Chase Bank Parking Lot.   These lots will be closed beginning Monday, March 3 beginning at 6 pm. through Wednesday, March 5 at 6 a.m.

On street parking will also be prohibited on:

  • Elm St. Between New York Ave And Nassau Rd.
  • New York Ave. Between Elm St and E Carver St.
  • New York Ave. Between Elm St and E Carver St.
  • W Carver St. Between Prospect St and New York Ave.
  • W Carver St. Between New St and New York Ave.
  • Green St. Between Main St and W Carver St.
  • New St. Between Main St and W Carver St.
  • New York Ave. Between Gerard St and Main St.
  • Main St. Between New York Ave. and Stewart Ave.

The on-street parking ban will also be in effect from Monday, March 3 from 6 p.m. through Wednesday, March 5 at 6 a.m.

Additionally, Parking Lot 22 at the Huntington LIRR Station will be closed all day on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.  Riders who traditionally use this lot, should find a temporary alternative on this day.

Vehicles parked in the restricted areas during scheduled times will be subject to towing.

“There is the potential that these temporary parking adjustments could impact local traffic,” the town stated. “To avoid traffic delays or parking issues, please adjust your travel routes and times, where possible. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”

For more information, call 631-351-3000.

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Huntington Town Clerk Andrew Raia will perform multiple marriage ceremonies on Valentine's Day. Photo from Town of Huntington
Photo from Town of Huntington
Photo from Town of Huntington

Planning on getting married? Why not get married on love’s greatest holiday! Huntington Town Clerk Andrew P. Raia will be performing his annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Marathon as the Town’s Marriage Officer on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 at Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington.

“Love is in the air once again at Huntington Town Hall this Valentine’s Day,” said Town Clerk Andrew Raia. “It is an honor and a privilege to join two people in a lifetime of love and commitment and it’s the part of my job that is the most heartwarming.”

Mr. Raia will perform ceremonies from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Town Board Room by appointment; there is no charge to the couple for the ceremony and their guests are welcome to attend the reception. Complimentary refreshments will be served with surprise gifts for the bridal couple.

Please note:

• Marriage Ceremonies: A marriage ceremony may only take place 24 hours after the issuance of a marriage license (more information); vow renewals do not require a waiting period.

• Domestic Partnership Registry: Find more information on requirements for a Domestic Partnership Registry by visiting www.huntingtonny.gov/domestic-partnership. 

To make an appointment, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 631-351-3216 or email [email protected].

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2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, members of the Huntington Beautification Advisory Council and local elected official doled high praise to dozens of local residents, businesses and artists during the Town’s Annual Beautification Awards Ceremony on October 29.

The 2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony highlighted more than double the homes, businesses, facades, and landscapes in its’ history with 47 awardees.

“I applaud the Town’s Beautification Advisory Council for encouraging everyone to take pride in our Town”, said Ed Smyth.  “By acknowledging and highlighting what people see from the street, we’re hopeful that it will motivate others to beautify their surroundings as well.  Congratulations to all the nights award recipients.”

Beautification Council Chairperson, Jo-Ann Raia said, “The Beautification Council’s Awards Ceremony was very successful. The 47 awards presented were the most in the history of the program. My sincere congratulations to all the awardees. They enhance our town by beautifying their properties “

Each year, for close to a decade, the Town’s Beautification Advisory Council members and members of the community search high and low, throughout the Town searching for, photographing, and awarding attractive private homes and businesses for their eye-catching curb appeal, and public art and children’s projects for the beauty they bring to the community.

The areas for consideration must be visible from the street and may be designed either by a professional landscaper or by the occupant. The candidate can be a business, private home, public art, municipal site, or other sites that enhance the Town. Home renovations must be visible from the street and before and after pictures are required.

About the Huntington Town Beautification Advisory Council:

The Beautification Advisory Council was created in 1969 to help maintain and expand upon the natural beauty and appearance of the Town of Huntington. The Awards Program was developed to spark the interest of homeowners and businesses to enhance the attractiveness of our Town by beautifying parts of their properties that are visible from the street.

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The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new pickleball courts at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington

Six New Pickleball Courts and ADA Compliant Playground for Town’s Southern-most Park in Dix Hills

Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town of Huntington have officially opened the completely redesigned, all-inclusive playground and six new pickleball courts at the Town’s southern- most Park in Dix Hills, Otsego Park.

“The Town of Huntington has committed tens of millions of dollars upgrading its parks over the past 3 years”, said Town Supervisor Ed Smyth. “This includes over $740,000 for the Otsego Park improvements incorporating ADA compliant play structures and 6 new pickleball courts. These enhancements are a continuation of Huntington’s commitment to maintaining, upgrading, and preserving our public spaces for our residents.”

The new playground & pickleball courts took over a year to complete. The unveiling features a brightly colored, brand-new playground structure, new playground safety surface, walkways, landscaping, and benches. Room has also been designated for a shaded picnic plaza adjacent to the pickleball and tennis courts to be added in the future. The new pickleball courts replace the decades old dek hockey court that had fallen into disrepair. The new courts and playground are located on the south end of the park, closest to the Commack Road entrance.

Otsego Park is one of the town’s most widely used parks with fourteen playing fields for little league, softball, and baseball. The park also includes basketball courts, lighted tennis courts and a convenient comfort station. Plans are underway to upgrade the popular baseball field 9 with a new turf infield playing surface.

Over the past 3 years, Supervisor Ed Smyth and his Parks, Engineering and General Service teams have been chipping away at restoring many of the over 50 active and 90 passive parks throughout the Town. This year, the Town has breathed new life into several parks – many of which were long overdue. Upgraded parks include: Al Walker Park, Crab Meadow Beach Playground, Whitman Park, and the recent unveiling of the state-of-the-art playground at the Town’s crown jewel, Heckscher Park.

Smyth concluded, “We are so proud of the upgrades at Otsego. The popularity of this Park will assuredly climb with these new additions and enhancements. But, projects like this do not happen by themselves. The Town had many partners that help us financially and collaboratively to make many of these projects happen. Once again, we owe a great deal of thanks to EOSPA, the town’s Environmental Open Space Park Fund, for their insight, support, and financial contributions. They are invaluable to this and so many other initiatives throughout the Town. Another Advisory Task Force that we rely on greatly is the Citizens Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CAC). As we move to bring our parks and public spaces into the 21st century, we have been reliant on the CAC’s expertise and advocacy on building an inclusive environment. We owe a great deal of gratitude to both EOSPA and the CAC.”

Supervisor Smyth stated that his 2025 budget has plans to upgrade additional parks in the town including: Columbia Street Park, Koster Park, William Burn Park, and phase two of the Crab Meadow Beach Playground.

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The Long Island Fall Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. File photo by Sara Megan Walsh

A  beloved tradition is returning to Huntington. The Long Island Fall Festival heads to Heckscher Park for its 30th annual incarnation this Columbus Day weekend. 

The largest of its kind in the Northeast, the Long Island Fall Festival has become the premiere event for family fun. Brought to you by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington, this event attracts tens of thousands of families from all over the New York tri-state area to the 25 acres of beautiful Heckscher Park.

Truly a celebration of community spirit, this weekend event offers something for everyone. Attractions include three stages of live entertainment, a world-class carnival, hundreds of arts and craft vendors, international food courts, beer and wine pavilion, a farmer’s market, and numerous activities and entertainment designed especially for young children.

The festival begins with a carnival and live music on Friday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., attendees can enjoy the carnival, more live music and shop from street vendors. Over 300 merchants will line up along Prime and Madison streets, adjacent to Heckscher Park, as well as around the pond and within the grounds of the park with lots of free giveaways.

On Monday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival will offer the carnival and in-park vendors for another day of fall fun. 

Highlights include a Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a meatball eating contest on Oct. 13 on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 4 p.m. and for the kids a magic show and illusionist Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the carnival area at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Local Youth Talent on the Chapin Rainbow Stage on Oct. 13 from noon to 3:45 p.m. and free art activities at the Heckscher Museum’s terrace on Oct. 12 and 13 from noon to 4 p.m.

Underwritten completely through corporate sponsorships, admission to the public is FREE. Dogs are welcome.

Heckscher Park is located at 2 Prime Avenue in Huntington. In addition to street parking, attendees can find free parking at the Huntington LIRR station and take a shuttle bus for $2 round trip. 

For more information and to get involved in this year’s Long Island Fall Festival as a volunteer or vendor, call 631-423-6100, or visit www.lifallfestival.com.

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Children enjoy the grand opening of Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood. Photo by Kyle Barr

Cooling Centers Opening, Beach/Pool/Spray Park Hours Extended During Heat Wave

As a community service and in light of the warmer than average summer, the Town of Huntington will now be allowing Huntington residents to use the Manor Field Park and Elwood Spray Parks free of charge throughout the remainder of the summer.  Proof of residency is required.  Elwood and Manor Field Spray Parks will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the heat wave.  (Spray Parks are open at 10 a.m. for children with special needs).

“For some of our residents, staying cool during these frequent summer heat waves can be a challenge,” said Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.  “Offering the spray parks to our residents with children is the best kind of community service – convenient, safe, fun and now, free.”

Spray Park hours will return to 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 5.

In anticipation of the forecasted heat wave, the Town of Huntington will also put the following services and schedules in place:

Cooling centers:      –      The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be open from noon to 8 p.m.

  • The Town of Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will be open until 4 p.m. – Thursday and Friday Only!

Beaches: Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 PM.  Beach Permits required.  Residents can visit www.tohbeachpermit.com to obtain a virtual beach permit.

Dix Hills Pool: The Dix Hills Pool will also be free to residents during the heat wave –

(Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4).

The following community hours will apply:

Thursday (8/1):  2 to 8 p.m.

Friday (8/2):  12:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday (8/3) and Sunday (8/4):  11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Children enjoy the Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood. Photo by Kyle Barr

In anticipation of the forecasted heat dome covering much of Long Island and the northeast this week, the Town of Huntington will put the following services and schedules for Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17:

Cooling centers

  • The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be open from noon to 8 p.m.
  • The Town of Huntington Senior Center (Flanagan Center) will be open until 4 p.m.

Beaches: Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 p.m.

Pools: The Dix Hills pool will be open to Town Residents with ID from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission will be free for residents during heat wave.

Spray Parks: Elwood and Manor Field Spray Parks will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Spray Parks open at 10 a.m. for children with special needs)

 

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