This week in Huntington newsletter: More fallout from last fall's elections as a key player says has was 'duped'

How is it already Memorial Day weekend? It's hard to believe it has been more than six months since last fall's town elections, and yet the fallout continues. 

Check out my latest story on last November's race for town supervisor involving Maria Delgado. She's the Huntington Station woman who appeared on the ballot on the Working Families Party line and who got a surprising number of votes, which may have had an impact on the outcome. I interviewed the man who collected signatures on a petition to get Delgado on the ballot. Huntington Manor Fire District Commissioner Michael Pastore says he thought he was asked by a “trusted member” of the town's Democratic committee to help Delgado. He said he feels like he was "duped" and misled.

It was an interesting revelation in a story that continues to unfold. As I reported, the state attorney general's office is investigating the race.

Have you been following this story? Let me know your thoughts about it at deborah.morris@newsday.com.

Trail makeover at Caumsett

Here’s some good news if you love the outdoors but aren't looking to stray far from home: Fresh Pond Trail, a popular walking site in Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in Lloyd Harbor, is expected to be renovated starting this summer after the project was awarded a $100,000 state grant, as I reported.

The historic trail, on a steep hillside, serves as an access point from the Main House down to 14-acre Fresh Pond near Long Island Sound. It's been closed since August 2022.

The renovation is expected to be complete by year’s end. In the meantime, there are plenty of other trails to navigate within Caumsett's more than 1,500 acres.

Have you ever visited Caumsett? Let me know at deborah.morris@newsday.com.

Elsewhere in town

• Ed Veneziano, of East Northport, was among family members who paid tribute to Sgt. Nicholas Governale, who was killed in a scouting mission off Guadalcanal in 1943 at age 22 — and whose remains were recovered just a few years ago. The family celebrated a funeral Mass last week for their fallen hero. Read my colleague Nicholas Spangler's moving story, and watch the report by NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie.
• Voters in the Huntington school district overwhelmingly approved the district's budget Tuesday. It calls for a 2.76% tax levy increase. Most of the 120-plus Long Island school districts' budgets passed. See the results here.
• The Say Cheese Pizza Cafe plans to open in Melville in the coming week, our Melissa Azofeifa reports.
• Several of our town's beaches are featured in our "Ultimate Guide to Long Island beaches 2026." What better time than the unofficial start of summer to browse the list?

Things to do

Check out these fun and interesting things to do around town in the coming week.

Huntington Historic Walking Tour

When: Wednesday, May 27, doors open at 6 p.m.

What: Join Town Historian Robert Hughes on this tour of Huntington Village as he shares its history.

Where: Starts at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington

Information: The tour wraps up around 8:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Click here to register.

Huntington YMCA Memorial Weekend Carnival

When: Friday, May 22, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, 1-10 p.m.; Monday, May 25, 1-6 p.m.

What: Head to the carnival and see a magic show, play games, check out the rides and enjoy the food.

Where: Athletic Field, 60 Main St., Huntington

Information: Free admission; ride bracelets for a fee. 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com

Free Live Music Performance  

When: Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m. 

What: The Andrew Ahr Group performs alt folk music including original compositions, arrangements of popular music from the '80s and '90s, and jazz standards.

Where: The Next Chapter, 204 New York Ave., Huntington

Information: Free. For more information, go here.

Find more things to do at newsday.com/lifestyle.