After 58 Years, Pine Tree Inn Bids A Bittersweet Farewell

After 58 Years, Pine Tree Inn Bids A Bittersweet Farewell

The Pine Tree Inn, the low-key bar and Italian restaurant known by many as Huntington Station’s embodiment of “Cheers,” closed its doors for the last time Monday, and with it, closed the book on a chapter of Huntington Station’s history as well.

It’s fitting that owner Charlie O’Keefe rang the bell at the bar during a farewell party Saturday and saluted his steadfast patrons by playing for them the “Cheers” theme – “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.”

Read on to learn more about the Pine Tree Inn, the last call party, and the legacy and history that this beloved establishment will leave behind!

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LIRR Garage Repairs Blamed On Faulty Concrete

LIRR Garage Repairs Blamed On Faulty Concrete

Faulty concrete is to blame for emergency repairs to the top deck of the South Parking Garage at the Huntington train station, town officials said.

The repairs have forced the closure of 228 spots on the fourth and fifth level, town officials announced this week.

Read on to learn more about the construction, including how long it is projected to last for and how this will affect LIRR commuters during this time!

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The Blizzard That Wasn’t Still Packs A Major Wallop

The Blizzard That Wasn’t Still Packs A Major Wallop

Although the Town of Huntington in many places was covered in a foot of snow or more this week, the area largely dodged the multiple feet of snow feared in forecasts leading up to this week’s blustery winter storm.

With that said, however, that doesn't mean that the Town of Huntington still didn't get its fair share of snow over the past couple of days!

Read on to learn how Huntington, Dix Hills, Northport, and more were impacted by the snowstorm, including the events during and after snow hit!

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