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Beginnings: There wouldn't be a Huntington Station if the Long Island Rail Road hadn't built a Huntington station. In 1867, the railroad extended its tracks to the hills south of Huntington and built a depot. The hamlet was originally called Fairground after a racetrack a mile from the station. So when a post office was established in the railroad station on July 24, 1890, it was called Fairground. But in 1912 the name of the post office and the community was changed to Huntington Station.
Photo: 2008 photo of Bethel A.M.E. church in Huntington. The church is the oldest African American church in town, and one of two A.M.E. churches still holding services on the North Shore. A cou...
Photo: 2008 photo of Bethel A.M.E. church in Huntington. The church is the oldest African American church in town, and one of two A.M.E. churches still holding services on the North Shore. A cou...
Beginnings: There wouldn't be a Huntington Station if the Long Island Rail Road hadn't built a Huntington station. In 1867, the railroad extended its tracks to the hills south of Huntington and built a depot. The hamlet was originally called Fairground after a racetrack a mile from the station. So when a post office was established in the railroad station on July 24, 1890, it was called Fairground. But in 1912 the name of the post office and the community was changed to Huntington Station.
Photo: 2008 photo of Bethel A.M.E. church in Huntington. The church is the oldest African American church in town, and one of two A.M.E. churches still holding services on the North Shore. A couple of years ago they moved from its spot in front of Huntington Hospital to a store front in Huntington Station, they had hoped to sell the church but because of the churches historic status they could not sell it easily. They are now back in the original building and are hoping the town will buy the church which has two houses on the property, that serve as the parsonage. (Newsday / Alan Raia)
Photo: 2008 photo of Bethel A.M.E. church in Huntington. The church is the oldest African American church in town, and one of two A.M.E. churches still holding services on the North Shore. A couple of years ago they moved from its spot in front of Huntington Hospital to a store front in Huntington Station, they had hoped to sell the church but because of the churches historic status they could not sell it easily. They are now back in the original building and are hoping the town will buy the church which has two houses on the property, that serve as the parsonage. (Newsday / Alan Raia)
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Rita Le Gette, former teacher, homemaker
Rita Frances Le Gette, a former teacher and homemaker, died Thursday of liver cancer at her Severna Park home, surrounded by her family. She was 74. Friends described a woman always willing to put others before herself and lend a helping hand. "When...
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Suffolk GOP taps Robert Conte for legislature
NewsdaySuffolk Republicans named Robert Conte, brother of late Assemb. James Conte, as the candidate to take on freshman Legis. Dr. William Spencer, at their convention last night. "We think he has a good shot, particularly because of the family history," said...Tags: Elections, Children's Health, Thomas Spota, North Babylon
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Huntington Safe Boating Week begins Monday
NewsdayThe first Huntington Safe Boating Week begins Monday, driven by last year's July 4 boating accident that left three Long Island children dead. With boating season just around the corner, the event will run from May 13-23 and includes free and discount-...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Long Island
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Praise for Huntington Station revitalization plan
NewsdayResidents, for decades promised a revitalized Huntington Station, came to a presentation Tuesday night on the latest plan to transform the area into a destination point with shops, a restaurant and live entertainment -- and liked what they heard....Tags: Long Island Rail Road
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Developer unveils option for Huntington Station revamp
NewsdayA cleaners at the Long Island Rail Road station, a restaurant row and a place to meet and greet with live entertainment are among the top community businesses Huntington Station residents say they want. Those were the findings of a nearly yearlong study...Tags: Railway Transportation, Transportation, Long Island Rail Road, Research, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Haven House operator to repay Suffolk $546G
NewsdayA homeless shelter operator has dropped its lawsuit against Suffolk County and agreed to repay $546,000 that the county comptroller found was misspent. Haven House/Bridges Inc. has signed an agreement permitting the nonprofit agency to repay the...Tags: Homelessness
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Suffolk County panel formed to combat crime
NewsdayA panel of Suffolk County executives is visiting historically troubled communities, hoping to help curb lingering crime through citizen partnerships and involvement. County Executive Steve Bellone introduced the panel at a community policing forum in...Tags: Local Government, Suffolk County Police, Juvenile Delinquency, Central Islip
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Wakes Held For Children Who Drowned In July 4 L.I. Boating Accident
Staff ReporterThe devastated families of the three children, who died in a July 4th boating accident, held wakes Sunday night on Long Island. "I can't even imagine what they are going through right now. There aren't any words, honestly," said Josephine Carey. She...Tags: Sailing, Long Island Sound, Long Island
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Little Boy, 4, Dies From Injuries In 3-Car Crash
pix11.comMembers of a grief-stricken family can hardly believe what has happened to one of their own. They had him for just four years, and now he's gone. Suffolk County Police say a three-car crash sent little Finn Egan, his mother and his aunt to the hospital...Tags: Suffolk County Police, Transportation Accidents, Motorvehicle Accidents, Brentwood (Islip, New York), West Islip
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LI Man Charged In Fatal New Year's Eve Hit-And-Run
Authorities on Long Island have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run that left a Huntington Station man dead on New Years Eve.
According to Suffolk County Police, 45-year-old William Koziatek was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Suffolk County Police, Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents, New Year's Day
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Pharmacy Robberies Spawn a Task Force
pix11.com | @wpixIt happened again -- gunfire and death during a pharmacy robbery -- providing another, grim statistic for the Long Island 'Pharmacy Crimes' Task Force. The task force was formed last summer, after gunman, David Laffer--a U.S. Army veteran--executed...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Health and Medical Professionals, Mental Health, Father's Day, New Year's Day
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Cops: Long Island Dad Drove Drunk With Infant in Backseat
A Long Island father was charged Monday after police busted him for allegedly drunk driving while having his infant daughter in the car.
According to Suffolk County police, 27-year-old Milton Vasquez was driving a 1998 Nissan Altima along Pulaski Road in...Tags: Drunk Driving, Long Island, WPIX
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