Two Art Walks and an Outdoor Gallery
Huntington Art Walk is this weekend, Northport's is next. Plus, LIPAF opens at the Huntington Fall Festival!
Cinema Arts Centre Community Shocked, Inflamed to Action at Skolnick Firing
The Firing of Dylan Skolnick, son of Founders Vic and Charlotte and lifelong director of crown jewel independent film house, "The Cinema Arts Centre," has longtime supporters appalled and moved to action
Rebuilding Together Long Island
Rebuilding Together LI Since 1992, Rebuilding Together Long Island (RTLI) has been dedicated to making homes safer, healthier and more accessible. The
Civic Education in Pockets & Purses
Since before I was born my mother has kept in her purse a copy of a booklet titled “American Legacy” put out by the Center for Civic Education that includes the Constitution and “other essential documents of American History.” It’s an idea fostered by my grandmother, a life long learner, both passionate about history and an English teacher by nature. This habit has become an almost symbolic practice: Taking the ideas our country is built on with you as you go, and not forgetting them in the way it's so easy to do in the modern age.
Updated: Honoring the 250th Annivesary of the Declaration of Independence
Above, the Flag of the Town of Huntington is the basis of this logo for “What Liberty Means to Me,” a project
Vote Smart: Resources for Upcoming State and Federal Elections
Midterms are kind of a big deal. We think local elections are, too. Here are all sorts of resources specific to that and on how to be better citizens generally...
Huntington Art Center: Art, Framing, Community
This is an advertisement for the Huntington Art Center, 7 Wall Street, Huntington,
Len Marks Photography Launches Photographic Service for the Arts
Advertorial: Their portraiture is beautiful and they are great to work with. I am sure the care and attention to detail in replicating your art will be superb.
Vote Smart: Resources for Upcoming State and Federal Elections
Midterms are kind of a big deal. We think local elections are, too. Here are all sorts of resources specific to that and on how to be better citizens generally...
FMC: Your Executive Briefing, Upcoming Masterclass, Nominate Now
Here’s some of the latest from our dear friends and sponsors at The
ELIJA FARM
Elija Farm Ah, ELIJA Farm! I used to say that when I finally
Documentary Screening: “Autism Paints”
You may have read our story about the Spirit of Huntington, which describes
We Will Never Forget…
Like a mantra, we read and republish this piece each 9/11. It’s been years since it was first written. Though the children are older, adults now who have no memory of this day, the sentiment remains the same…
Photo Credit: Colin Hopkins, who was three weeks on the job as an iron worker when the towers fell, and then got to witness the new spire rise to the sky...
Let It Shine: The Remarkable Light of Queen Dee – Chapter 1
“Faithful. Steadfast. Immovable. Always abounding in the work,” reflected Reverend Jennings at her passing, “Love and appreciation for this Warrior Queen, our greatest of appreciation. Thank you, God, for Dee Thompson; for her love, for her humility, for her courage, for her endurance, for her dedication, her hope, humor and wit and thank you, God, for Dolores Rose Thompson, God’s good and faithful servant.”
Unity Fun Day 2026: Celebrate Community!
Since its beginning back in 2010 when it was held in a parking lot on Route 110 by the train station, the Huntington Unity Parade and Fair has grown to become a regional event, raising awareness of the deep community that exists here, inspiring togetherness and celebrating diversity and solidarity throughout the entire Town. Join them!
His Girl Friday Part 1
What happens when Hawks takes Cary Grant’s physical style and molds it into the fastest talking picture ever produced? An in-real-time-self-retrospective comedy. This is a made up term. It’s not a good way of explaining what I’m going for, but an elaboration should get me there.
Firefly Lights: September 30, 2026
Click here for the latest edition of Firefly Lights, all about our beautiful
Shop Local! Northport 2026
A Shopping Guide starring the merchants of Northport, NY!
YOUR Picks: Favorite Local Shops
It's that time of year again! Please shop local and keep the magic that is our beautiful downtowns alive!
Also, please help me update this list of favorite local shops! There are so many wonderful places run by great people out there. They only exist because people like you spend money there.
The list barely scratches the surface, please help add to it!
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LIPAF
The Long Island Public Arts Festival (LIPAF) The Long Island Public Arts Festival (LIPAF) is an immersive, multi-site, multi-exhibition public arts installation series. It all started as a partnership between
AWARE Drug & Alcohol Community Coalition
All images provided by AWARE Drug and Alcohol Community Coalition The AWARE Drug and Alcohol Community Coalition in Northport is all about “Working Together for a Healthier, Stronger Community.” The
Fair Media Council: Annual Summer Boot Camp & Live Media Pitch
It was excellent. Where else do you get to receive expert pointers, and then pitch whatever you’ve got to eight journalists who truly care to give constructive feedback and help folks understand how best to reach them?
Spirit of Huntington
Where Creative Expression Transforms Lives. For Everyone. On the homepage of Spirit of Huntington’s website they describe themselves as “a nonprofit organization that ignites the passion of students of all
ARC
July is Disability Pride Month July is Disability Pride Month. You can read all about it here on the website of The People’s ARC of Suffolk. Its purpose is to
John’s Crazy Socks Goes Main Street
It’s kind of remarkable how exciting this latest move is for John's Crazy Socks, given the incredible success they’ve already experienced. The father & son enterprise has served the world for a full decade now. Dedicated to proving what’s possible...
