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At the Northport Village Board meeting this past Tuesday evening, Chris Wiebke and Doug Trani, organizers of the Downtown Northport Basketball Court Revitalization project, presented a detailed plan for the court and…
A renewed vision for the Northport Village downtown basketball court may move one step closer to reality tomorrow, May 3, when the status of the project is presented to members of the new administration at the Northport…
Last night, the Northport Board of Trustees had its annual organizational meeting and the newly elected board members were sworn into office among a packed room of friends and family at Village Hall. Several appointments …
A second oil spill in less than three months occurred on Church Street in Northport Village this past Wednesday, March 30. The spill was located approximately 50 feet north of another dielectric cable fluid spill on January 9…
At last night’s Northport Chamber of Commerce meeting, Donna Koch debuted for her first public speaking engagement since being elected the new mayor of Northport on March 15. “One of the main things that I’d like to bring…
The official Northport Village election results were certified at yesterday evening’s board of trustees meeting, the last meeting for three current board members – Mayor Damon McMullen and trustees Ian Milligan and Tom Kehoe…
It was standing room only at Tuesday evening’s “Meet the Candidates Night,” the one opportunity this election season for residents to hear live and in-person from the people running for Village mayor and trustee. Hosted by…
If you haven’t made your way to Scudder Beach in Northport Village in a while, now is a good time to check out the recent upgrades and improvements. Last year, Eagle Scout Thomas Serra installed a “Big Chair” so that…
The Northport Chamber of Commerce is hosting its “Meet the Candidates Night” on Tuesday, March 8, from 7-9pm at the American Legion in Northport Village. This will be the only opportunity for residents to hear from the seven…
At this week’s Northport Village Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved several well-loved and traditional events that will take place this summer, some for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic. …
It has stood the test of time, a simple phrase spray painted onto a Bayview Avenue sidewalk in Northport Village. “Still in Love.” Written in all capital letters, the phrase has boldly proclaimed its “relationship status”…
The Northport Village Board race has officially begun, with petitions due this past Tuesday, February 8, and positions on the ballot chosen Friday morning. Candidates now have about one month to campaign for a win. There’s…
Northport Village Trustee Dave Weber hosted a fundraiser for his mayoral campaign on Wednesday, January 26 at Robke’s Northport. The event was well attended, with many Village employees and residents present. Trustee Weber…
“I am running for Northport Village Trustee on March 15.” Words I never thought I would say, but when I think about why I am called to do this right now, one major reason is that representation in our Village matters.…
If you’ve been paying attention during Northport Village board meetings, you will have heard about “the fence” along Cherry Street, just off Fort Salonga Road, that begins on the Northport Fish & Lobster Co. property. Since…
Strong messages of praise and approval flooded local Facebook pages today, as Northport, New York was declared the second safest city in America by CCTV Camera World, a leading CCTV (closed-circuit television) equipment…
Today is the launch of Operation Warmth, the Northport Chamber of Commerce’s warm clothing drive that has been going strong for almost two decades. The Chamber is collecting gently used and clean jackets, coats, hats, gloves…
The annual budget for Northport Village is up for a virtual public hearing tomorrow, January 4 at 6pm. This year’s proposed budget is based on a 1.96% tax increase, which is just below the New York State mandated tax cap…
Last week, a fire destroyed the home at 145 Main Street in Northport Village, just behind well-known store Heartichoke. Three adults and one dog lived in the home, which consisted of two apartments.…
Organizers of the Northport Cow Harbor Basketball Court received a big boost from a New York State grant earlier this week, funds that could have kids playing on the new (and drastically improved) basketball court by fall…
A fire destroyed the Main Street home where three adults and one dog lived yesterday morning; all of the building’s occupants escaped unharmed. The Northport Fire Department was notified of the fire at 145 Main Street, the…
Elsa Posey was just 13 years old when she began teaching classes at the Northport Village dance school she opened in 1953. This weekend, the semi-retired founder and current artistic director of Posey School of Dance…
The Northport Village Board voted to opt out of allowing cannabis dispensaries or on-site consumption establishments within their jurisdiction at last night’s board meeting. The decision comes as no surprise, as the three…
Rabbi Ian Silverman and Cantor Steven Walvick joined parishioners from the East Northport Jewish Center and other local supporters of the congregation for “Chanukah at the Harbor” yesterday evening, an annual tradition that…
What began as concern from Northport residents regularly confronted with a strong smell of gas outside of their homes has turned into a small-town saga, unfolding mostly on social media, as residents attempt to uncover the…
At the end of last Wednesday’s Northport Village Board meeting, the board went into executive session and then agreed on a resolution to authorize Village attorney Stuart Besen to take action in Supreme Court with regard to…
Carl’s Candies opened on Main Street in Northport Village in 2016. Sisters Gina Nisi and Angela Nisi-Macneill were inspired to open the candy shop in honor of their beloved grandfather, and former Northport resident, Carl…
The cause of a strong, persistent odor of gas, first noticed weeks ago by concerned Northport residents, especially around the vicinity of the “pit” in Northport Village, as well as in Eatons Neck and Crab Meadow, seems to…
“Potheads.” “Junkies.” “Idiots.” Those are just some of the words used to describe cannabis users at this past Wednesday’s public hearing regarding the possibility of allowing cannabis sales and/or consumption sites in…
After almost 40 years on Main Street, Cow Harbor Fine Gifts and Collectibles in Northport Village will be closing for good this Sunday, November 7. Ruth and Bob Koroghlian will be retiring, after owning this beloved Village…
The Northport Village Board of Trustees has until December 31 to decide whether or not it is going to “opt out” of allowing adult-use cannabis sales and onsite cannabis consumption establishments within its jurisdiction…
It’s been two years since Northport Village Trustee Tom Kehoe was forced to stop unpermitted construction on his home at 51 Mariners Lane. The original plan involved building a 3,000 square foot home, but that left the…
An internal issue among Northport Village officials surfaced at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, highlighting a culture of mistrust and a call for transparency. “This is my platform and this is why the residents of…
The Northport Arts Coalition’s 2021 ArtWalk returned to Main Street (and Scudder, and Woodbine and Bayview) last Sunday, October 17, bringing artists and musicians to the sidewalks, parking lots and in stores for a day of…
Within hours of learning about a racially charged incident involving a cast member of the Smokey Joe’s Cafe show at the John W. Engeman Theater, the Northport and East Northport community rallied to denounce the hateful act…
A racist incident on the sidewalks of Northport Village caused officials at the Engeman Theater to cancel yesterday’s showing of Smokey Joe’s Cafe shortly before it was scheduled to begin. Online reports…
The Village of Northport code 256-5 reads: “No person shall authorize or engage in any parade or exhibition upon any street or public place without a permit from the Mayor.” But sections such as this one appear to serve as…
The house that stands at 36 Douglas Avenue in Northport Village has been in place for over 130 years. In 1890, the home was built by the Edward Thompson Publishing Company as housing for the lawyers and bookkeepers who…
A small group of protestors stood outside the Northport home of Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling this past Sunday and Monday, just days before vaccine mandates…
If you’ve been in the vicinity of the LIPA facility this past week, you may have noticed dark smoke coming from one of the stacks. There have been reports from residents that the plume was heavy and black…
Another Great Cow Harbor Weekend came and went, with thousands of enthusiastic kids, teens and adults coming together as a community to celebrate all things Northport. Starting on Saturday morning with the 10K race (and 2K…
Just over a month after the FLUPSY floats debuted at Woodbine Marina in late July, the tiny oyster shells grew to be about one inch, marking their readiness for the open waters. On Friday morning, Barry Udelson, the Marine…
Yesterday evening, the Northport Village Board of Trustees proposed a new local law that would restrict the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers during certain months and times within the Village. There is currently no…
The Northport-East Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force hosted its “Night of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil” last night in Northport Village Park. Attendees had an opportunity to stand together in solidarity…
District officials worked hurriedly to remove swastikas etched into playground equipment at Ocean Avenue Elementary School Tuesday morning, just two hours before families were scheduled to arrive for the school’s annual…
Artists and onlookers celebrated the natural beauty of a “plein air” experience this past weekend, as Northport’s The Firefly Gallery hosted its inaugural Paint Northport event, a get-together designed to bring artists of all…
Northport Village Mayor Damon McMullen released a statement today, August 26, that Cow Harbor Weekend is still on, despite an uptick in Covid-19 cases within Suffolk County. The mayor is encouraging everybody attending the…
The Town of Huntington announced today that four of the eight town beaches will be closed to swimming for the remainder of the season because of a lifeguard shortage. Asharoken Beach, Centerport Beach, Fleets Cove Beach and…
Residents and business owners prepared for the worst as reports warned of high winds, devastating rains and power outages that could last up to ten days. Sandbags lined the entrances to Main Street storefronts, gas stations…
A prose poet, a cultural trailblazer, a restless life-seeker, a nomadic bard, a bum, a drunkard – but above all, the King of the Beats. This is Jack Kerouac, Northport’s six-year resident and seminal literary figure.…
The Northport Rotary Club’s First Annual Duck Race took place today, August 14, at the harbor on the end of Main Street in Northport Village. Excited spectators watched as 300 rubber ducks (per heat) made their way through…
Last Friday, the Northport Village Police Department, with the assistance of the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, captured and relocated a juvenile red-tailed hawk after it had attacked Village…
The Northport High School 1995 Long Island Champion Boys Basketball team is together again, this time taking on a new challenge that will bring their love of the sport full circle. Reunited in person this past June for the…
On July 1, developer Kevin O’Neill received word that a Suffolk County Supreme Court judge denied a request from Village board members to dismiss a lawsuit he filed against them over the cost of a building permit fee.…
In a continued effort to beautify Northport with native plants that not only provide visual interest, but offer environmental and educational benefits as well, the Northport Native Garden Initiative (NNGI) is set to begin…
If you strolled down to the harbor after the heavy rainstorm two weeks ago, you may have noticed that the water took on a strange shade of green. The color is a good indicator of the changes that are occurring within our…
Earlier this month, developer Kevin O’Neill sat down with the Northport Journal’s Doug Roberts for an episode of the newspaper’s podcast, Cow Harbor Conversations. In it, O’Neill – CEO of the John Engeman Theater and one of…
“We all work and live and play on the harbor, and it’s really all of our responsibility to care for it.” These words by former Northport Village Trustee Mercy Smith, who initiated the FLUPSY program that debuted yesterday…
It’s been five weeks since the Northport Village board authorized legal action against Northport Fish & Lobster Co., leading to its shutdown and resulting in confusion among community members. For people who don’t follow…
The Northport Village Board of Trustees proposed a local law amendment regarding the permitted uses in the Marine Business District at this week’s board meeting. The area, where Britannia Yachting Center and the Whales…
The Northport Village Board of Trustees is having its second public hearing on the introduction of a new local law regarding the ownership of chickens, ducks, pigeons and other birds at tonight’s Village Board meeting.…
Questions about the future of the Woodbine Marina continue as the Town of Huntington (TOH) spends $78,000 to demolish what’s left of the six-year-old docks. The TOH will also begin to repair the bulkhead, which serves as…
The Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park will once again ring with the sounds of music, friends and neighbors in a summertime tradition dating back to 1959, as the Northport Community Band returns to live…
The largest annual fundraiser for the Northport Rotary Club is just around the corner, coming to Northport Village on August 14 and bringing with it lots and lots of... ducks. Not the real ones, but the little yellow duckies…
At the June 15 Village Board meeting, the public had an opportunity to chime in about the proposed local law that prohibits any kind of smoking in parks, playgrounds and beaches. The hearing participants, which included about…
Starting next week, the Northport Village Board of Trustees will begin amending village code in order to include cannabis use in pre-existing laws. Prior to March 31, cannabis (or marijuana) was simply illegal. Use of the…
The Northport Historical Society opened its doors to the public today, June 2, for the first time since Covid. On Sunday, June 6, an indoor/outdoor gala celebration for the museum’s new exhibit, “Immigrants of Northport…
This year’s Memorial Day Observance will take place in Northport Village on Monday, May 31 at 10am. Bill McKenna, the commander of the American Legion Post 694 and parade organizer, described it as a solemn day, but one that…
At the May 18 Northport Village meeting, the board held public hearings for three local law amendments involving drive-through facilities in the “highway business district,” or what we all know as 25A. Until now…
Michael Monda has a love for problem-solving and creating solutions that will benefit the community. That’s exactly why he decided that for his Eagle Scout project, he’d offer a free lending library to the Northport Village…
The seemingly cursed Woodbine Marina was grabbing headlines again this week as Village trustees voted to authorize a new aquaculture program that will enable scientists – and high school students – to grow oysters between…
The Northport Village Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) convened on Wednesday, April 28 at 6pm via Zoom to consider a handful of run-of-the-mill requests from property owners for relief from various aspects of the Village’s…
On March 31, 2021, New York passed a law legalizing recreational cannabis in New York State, making the use of marijuana in your home, backyard or any private – and some public – properties legal for people over 21 years old.…
Travis Louie returns to Haven Gallery on May 1 for a new exhibit showcasing his whimsical creations. The artist will be present from 2-6pm opening day. Louie creates his own imaginary world, grounded in Victorian and…
At last Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, Trustee Mercy Smith announced that she will be resigning from her position due to a job she recently accepted that conflicts with her role as trustee. “I just wanted to let everybody…
Northport Village Mayor Damon McMullen is eyeing an opportunity to receive federal grant funds for fixing an ongoing and damaging problem on Main Street: flooding. On Tuesday, March 20, the mayor and village trustees worked…
At the April 20 Northport Village Board meeting, there was a public hearing for an amendment to a local law pertaining to pier, ramp and dock requirements. Village residents had an opportunity to ask questions about adding to…
Work on the new filtration systems at the Suffolk County Water Authority’s Douglas Avenue property will be starting next month. If you’ve noticed an additional $20 “water quality and treatment charge,” that’s where the money…
