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Hello Huntington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Election probe, turtle feeding demo, and Jim Henson's Labyrinth: in concert + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Election probe underway: New York Attorney General’s Office subpoenaed Town of Huntington over 2025 election after complaints of Working Families Party line raiding, seeking employment records with supervisor race decided by 418 votes -- see the election probe.
Summer nights on Long Island: Free concerts and outdoor movies will continue through August in nearby parks across Oyster Bay, Massapequa, Farmingdale, and Woodbury, featuring music of Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones -- see the full lineup.
Airport expansion faces setback: RXR was chosen to lead Long Island MacArthur Airport’s terminal expansion, but Islip’s Town Board blocked a $250,000 contribution. Supervisor Angie Carpenter urged restoration as plans eye Ronkonkoma LIRR link -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend brunch upgrade: When your usual eggs need a little drama, Hatch brings the fun with creative pancakes, playful benedicts, and a bright, modern vibe that wakes you up before the coffee does. Perfect for mixing it up with friends or family without leaving Huntington.
Beat the heat, Huntington: If the backyard hose isn’t cutting it, Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park at Elwood Park is a local splash fix with push-button play features that use water efficiently and runoff reused to irrigate the fields. Quick, kid-approved joy without packing up the whole beach kit.
Treasure-hunt therapy: If your place needs a little history and a conversation starter, Stair's Incurable Collector curates legit antiques and decor, from Georgian bookcases to curious scientific instruments. Meander a bit, let something with good bones choose you, then enjoy the bragging rights at your next backyard hang.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐟 Longnose Gar Feeding Demo @ Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium | Thursday (7/23) at 1:00 PM – Take a breather and watch a living fossil do lunch at a feeding demo. The longnose gar in the Warm Water Pond gets a snack, you get fun facts, bragging rights, and a calming feeling of watching someone else handle the messy part of mealtime.
🐢 Turtle Feeding Demo in Cold Spring Harbor | Saturday (7/25) at 2:00 PM – Over at the Turtle Pond, catch the feeding demo where our resident turtle tucks into a feast, the original slow food icon. You get the play-by-play on who they are, how they live, and why patience beats speed every time.
🔭 Craft Time: DIY Wooden Binoculars @ Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium | Thursday (8/6) at 11:00 AM – Let the kiddos trade tablets for tools at a DIY wooden binoculars workshop, perfect for ages 5-12. They’ll build, sand, and spy on birds, not siblings, while you sip coffee and feel smug about wholesome parenting. Materials fees apply, pre-registration required.
🎨 Craft Time: Tie-Dye Tote Bag Fun @ Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium | Thursday (8/20) at 11:00 AM – Craft Time is letting the kids tie-dye tote bags, and your carpet breathes a sigh of relief. It is a hands-on, colorful mess for ages 5 to 12, with materials fees, pre-registration required, and bragging rights for the school pickup line.
🎶 Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary @ The Paramount in Concert with Northwell | Wednesday (9/23) at 8:00 PM – Time to do the magic dance again, as Labyrinth turns 40 with the movie on a big screen and a live band perfectly synced to Bowie’s vocals. It’s nostalgia with glitter, puppets, and real musicianship, plus sing-alongs and costumes if you’re feeling bold.
🍂 Fall Festival @ Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium | Saturday (9/26) at 10:00 AM – Fall Festival brings kids' fishing, environmental exhibitors, live animal encounters, games, music, and food, the greatest hits of autumn. Tell the kids they can touch the critters, then grab something fried. Members free, everyone else is seven, six, or five bucks.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Huntington report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 52%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 64. This house is wildThis custom 5-bedroom, 4-bath new build pairs white oak floors with a dramatic double-height foyer and crisp millwork throughout. The chef’s kitchen brings an oversized island, gas cooking, and stainless steel appliances, while a main-level ensuite adds flexibility. Upstairs, the primary suite shines, and the full basement with 9-foot ceilings hints at even more possibility.
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