ZBA Weighs Apartments At Fire Site

ZBA Weighs Apartments At Fire Site

Months after a fire devastated a historic building at 328 Main St. in Huntington village, plans that call for redeveloping the second floor with apartments will go before the town zoning board Thursday, Feb. 5.

Those plans, in which what was formerly office space on the second floor would be converted to a pair of apartments, was the topic of discussion at a Jan. 28 Huntington Planning Board meeting.

Read on to learn more about this developing story!

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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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