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Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued five people from a sinking boat in the Long Island Sound Monday evening. The men were aboard  a 17-foot boat fishing near Asharoken at about 5:25 p.m. when their vessel began to take on water. One of the men called 911 and reported the boat was halfway filled with water. Police Officers John Dreyer, Dave Froehlich, and Jack Hardy responded in…

The South Huntington School District on Monday announced several administrative transitions and new leadership appointments across its schools for the upcoming academic year. These changes reflect a mix of internal promotions, cross-campus leadership transitions, retirements, and the opening of two new schools.  Stimson Middle School Tracey Zito joins the district as the new Main Office…

The Suffolk County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications from nonprofit, community-based organizations seeking funding to provide youth sports programs throughout Suffolk County. Organizations may apply for grants of up to $50,000 through the Suffolk County Team Sports Grant Program. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 15. Funding for the program is provided by the Suffolk County Youth…

Success has never been what has motivated Tiny Vinyl co-founder Neil Kohler. Instead, it’s the challenge of creating something meaningful. “I’ve had enough wins in my life that I’m not that moved by success,” he said. “What gets me up in the morning is the challenges rather than succeeding.” This mindset has helped Kohler craft miniature versions of items in music culture that allow fans to…

The latest proposal to build housing on property at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Manor Road returns to the Huntington Planning Board on Wednesday for a public hearing, more than two decades after development was first proposed for the site. Over the years, the property has been the focus of several development plans under different names, including the current proposal, Estates at…

NP-003999-26 — CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 24 Woodbine Ave / Scudder Ave Incident occurred on July 20, 2026 at 0534 hours. Responded to the incident location to assist SCPD with a 39-year-old female with a cardiac problem. Undersigned officers remained on scene until SCPD units were controlled. 24 Woodbine Ave / Scudder Ave (continued entry) Incident occurred on July 20, 2026 at 10:07 hours. Responded to…

Families looking for a fun-filled summer outing will have four days to enjoy rides, games, food and live entertainment when the Huntington Human Services Institute hosts its 2026 Summer Carnival in Huntington Station. The carnival will take place at Breezy Park, located at 19 West Rogues Path at the corner of Oakwood Road and West Rogues Path. Newton Shows will provide the midway attractions. The…

The Cinema Arts Centre will once again keep horror fans awake into the early morning hours when its annual All-Night Horror Marathon returns on Aug. 29 with a lineup featuring the theme “Female Revenge.” The overnight event will feature five revenge-themed horror films, with select screenings presented in 35mm and 4K formats. Organizers say this year’s marathon highlights female-driven stories…

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols across the state next week as part of a campaign aimed at cracking down on speeding and reducing traffic crashes. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the high-visibility enforcement effort will run from Aug. 3, tMonay through next Sunday. The campaign is the second statewide speed enforcement initiative sponsored this…

Lidl US is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling after discovering the products were sold in packaging that failed to disclose major food allergens in English. The recalled 11.6-ounce (330-gram) boxes, with UPC 4056489125839, contain wheat, soy, milk and eggs that were not declared on the label. According to the company, people with…

Canadian author Olesya Lyuzna will present her latest book at a Gatsby-style celebration planned for Aug.8 at Published. The bookstore, formerly the home of Finley’s of Greene Street, invites residents and fans of Lyuzna’s work, to dress in 1920s style clothing to hear the author read from her book, enjoy cocktails, take part in a costume contest and more. Lyuzna will also chat with Kristin…

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has announced the return of the annual Suffolk County Blood Drive and Back-to-School Supply Drive, held each year in memory of former county employee Scott Martella. The blood drive will take place Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge and from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank. Martella, a…

The Suffolk County Department of Health said Wednesday that residents should avoid swimming at 64 beaches because of heavy rainfall may have led to excessive levels of bacteria. The beaches covered by the advisory are in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds or adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an enclosed embayment, experience…

Huntington High School is preparing to welcome the Class of 2030 with a three-day Freshmen Seminar designed to help incoming students transition successfully to high school. The seminar will be held Aug. 24, 25, and 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at Huntington High School. The program will give new students an opportunity to become familiar with the campus before the school year begins.…

Georgia Institute of Technology Viti Chandra of Dix Hills earned Faculty Honors for Spring 2026. This distinction is awarded to undergraduate students who earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester. College of the Holy Cross The following local students were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List: Michael Callinan of Huntington, Class of 2026 Nicholas Cesario of Huntington, Class of 2027 Nicholas Gioules…

  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Monday that a survey shows declining customer satisfaction with the Long Island Rail Road. The survey, part of an MTA-wide study, showed a 7-point decrease to 73 percent, from the fall 2025 result. The agency said that a big portion of the decline was attributable to to customer dissatisfaction with ticket policy changes that were implemented at…