Huntington, NY News & Events

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Huntington officials now can serve fewer years before their retirement health benefits kick in

One town board member defended the change Tuesday in the wake of some criticism.

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Jean's 18 points off bench lead dominant Half Hollow Hills West

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 7

Bent Pages Book Club Discussion: Fun Home

Jan7

Discussion of the graphic memoir "Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic" by Alison Bechdel

Where

The Next Chapter

204 New York Ave.

Huntington, NY

Phone

631-482-5008

Price

free

Website

thenextchapterli.com

Improvisational Acting

Jan8

Learn the basics of improvisational acting and discover the fun of the improv style. Beginners and seasoned actors welcome. Registration required.

Where

Huntington Public Library

338 Main St.

Huntington, NY

Phone

631-427-5165

Website

North Shore Civil War Roundtable: Ulysses S. Grant

Jan8

Dr. Curtis Fields will be live via Zoom to discuss Ulysses S. Grant, from commissioning as a regimental commander to Fort Donelson, as well as his contemporaries and post-Civil War relationships

Where

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Rd.

Huntington Station, NY

Phone

631-549-4411

Price

free

Website

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