This week in Huntington newsletter: A shake-up at the Cinema Art Centre
Cinema Arts Centre founders Vic Skolnick and Charlotte Sky in 2003. Credit: Newsday/Karen Wiles Stabile
Hello, everyone. Hard to believe it's already Labor Day weekend. But we have plenty of summertime left!
Really surprising news out of the Cinema Arts Centre this week with the firing of Dylan Skolnick, co-director of the center and son of founders Vic Skolnick and Charlotte Sky.
Several people I have spoken to are upset about the change and are wondering what happened. In an emailed statement Wednesday, Cinema Arts Centre officials said it had "parted ways" with Skolnick "after discovering and communicating to him what it believed to be, and continues to believe was, serious misconduct."
The email didn't elaborate on the alleged misconduct.
The center has been part of the fabric of Huntington since it was founded in 1973.
My colleagues Rafer Guzmán and Nicholas Grasso ran with the story after getting a tip late in the day Wednesday and were able to turn it around in a short time. Check it out here.
Are you concerned about the future of the Cinema Arts Centre? Let me know at deborah.morris@newsday.com.
Elsewhere in town
Teacher Jenna Kilkenny, of Huntington, works on a banner for a fourth-grade class at Let's Craft in Westbury. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Sign of the times: A DIY banner trend to mark special occasions is sweeping Long Island, and a Half Hollow Hills art teacher is getting in the craze.
Housing is always a hot topic of discussion on Long Island. My colleague Joshua Solomon did a deep dive on how long it takes to get public housing on the Island and included statistics on Huntington.
Matinecock Court was 50 years in the making and drew the governor for its ribbon cutting. Read about the event that officially unveiled the $98 million affordable co-op housing complex in East Northport.
It was all hands on deck to put out a fire in Huntington with a special nod going to a tow boat captain who helped avoid an even bigger disaster.
Reader Feedback
Last week I asked readers how they feel about piercing the property tax cap after Town Supervisor Ed Smyth told me it would equal “fiscal suicide” if town officials don't exceed it.
"I am completely and totally against piercing the tax ceiling that Smyth is proposing," Mary Ahern said, adding she thinks it's "interesting" community events such as the Fall Festival, St. Patrick's Day parade and free concerts, all popular events, would have to be canceled if the cap wasn't busted. She also questions where the restrictions are on income increases to Smyth and his administration.
Things to do
Check out these fun and interesting things to do around town in the coming week and more at newsday.com/lifestyle.
Lamora Simmons, of Wheatley Heights, with her son Javari, 5, at LuminoCity Dino Safari at Walt Whitman Shops last year. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin
Check out an immersive dinosaur lights festival: LuminoCity Dino Safari at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station through Oct. 18. We wrote about it here.
Celebrate America’s 250th with the “Revolutionary Voices” Immersive Tour at The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association in Huntington Station on Sept. 12, Oct. 11, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6.
Enjoy an Evening Under the Stars with the Huntington Historical Society, Sept. 10 in Huntington.
Find more things to do in Newsday's calendar of events.
Deborah Morris is a native Long Islander and covers the town of Huntington.
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