“Those were the days” is a common refrain when reminiscing about the Henry Afrika Cafe, a dive bar well known on Long Island for having live music, and in particular bands that performed original music, in the late 1970s and…
The transition from punk rock to real estate isn’t your usual connect-the-dots career change. But Michael Jordan Sadis, a former bassist turned real estate broker, says the music and real estate industries have more in common…
On Wednesday, June 1, Haven Gallery will officially open its doors down the street, taking over the space previously occupied by Carl’s Candies. “We are so proud and humbled to say that we have bought this building to serve…
Melissa Farrell was born and raised in Huntington. She spent over 20 years working locally at a family-owned restaurant before pursuing a career as an international tour director, leading groups of many sizes on trips all…
Some of us are still shopping. Not all of us want to be. Here are some ideas to make the most out of Main Street, and Larkfield, too. From unique finds for your best friend to gifts for your mother-in-law, get out there and…
Sue Dittrich opened the Tin Rooster on Fort Salonga Road on March 1, 2020; the onset of Covid 19 closed her doors just two weeks later. She wasn’t able to open again for two and a half months, but like so many local small…
Denise and Chuck Adams of Adams Cyclery in East Northport have announced their retirement. Adam’s Cyclery ranks with fellow landmark businesses Fred’s Carpet, Beckman’s Florist and Karp’s Hardware as some of the oldest…
It was another very long Huntington Town Board meeting, with dozens of speakers coming to the podium to express their approval for the Matinecock Court development slated to be built at the corner of Elwood and Pulaski Roads…
Italian immigrant and entrepreneur Nino Carusone always knew he wanted to bring a taste of his hometown of Caserta, in the Campania region of Italy, to the states. His ending up in Northport was no accident. Nino came to …
Because you can’t get a four-pack to Sand City every single year, can you? Give him the gift of comfort, and a little aromatherapy, with this blanket/candle combo from Barton at Home. The tartan blanket comes in green or…
Surveys say nearly 98% of teachers prefer gift cards for the holidays*, and we have suggestions for local spots to purchase them from (scroll to the bottom of this article for our top picks or get one from a store you know…
When Donna Moschella speaks about the origins of Nest on Main, she gets a little emotional. Her one-of-a-kind home marketplace is a platform for small businesses, a brick-and-mortar space that allows local artisans to…
