Welcome to the Town of Huntington

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Welcome to the Town of Huntington

• A historical town full of parks, shops,
  restaurants, and more Presented by,
• Alexis Springer

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History

• Huntington was first founded in 1653. Huntington
  became a chartered town around 1685, after the
  English had taken possession of Long Island.
• Some quick facts
• The Township of Huntington, with its beaches,
  waterways, quaint villages and thriving business
  communities, is home to more then 200,000 people.
• Residents of Huntington live in 19 diverse
  communities, ranging from Asharoken to West
  Hills.
• Age
• 21 and under 27
• 21-39 29
• 40-60 30
• 62 and over 14

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Historical Sites and Landmarks

• Huntington Historical Society Buildings
• Joseph Lloyd Manor House
• Walt Whitman Birthplace and Interpretive Center
• Huntington Militia Arsenal
• Caumsett State Park

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Famous People of Huntington, Then and Now

• Walt Whitman
• Albert Einstein
• Debbie Gibson
• Mariah Carey
• Billy Joel

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Schools

• J. Taylor Fineley Junior High School
• Stimson Middle School
• Huntington High School
• Walt Whitman High School
• Higher Education
• Adelphi
• Touro College-Law School
• Touro College-Medical School

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Parks

• Heckscher Park
• West Hills County Park
• Caumsett State Park

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Leisure

• Walt Whitman Mall
• Cinema Arts Center
• Heckscher Museum
• Inter media Arts Center (IMAC)
• Browsing the Village

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Shopping

• Marshs
• Scentsational
• Little Switzerland Dolls
• Countrytique
• Book Revue
• Sedoni Gallery
• Grapevines and Baskets
• Huntington Leather
• The Board Shop
• Bon Bons Chocolatier

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Restaurants

• Jonathans
• Mediterranean Snack Bar
• Tex Mex Snack Bar
• DiRamos
• Kaura Barn
• The Renaissance Gourmet

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Huntington Night Life

• CoCos Water Café (seasonal)
• The Artful Dodger
• Canterbury Ales
• Classy Coffee
• Finleys
• Rose and Thistle
• Christophers
• Ivy League

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Special Traditions Of Huntington

• St. Patricks Day Parade
• Fall Festival at Heckscher Park
• Christmas Tree Sale at the Huntington Fire
  Department.

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Fabulous Water!!!

• South Huntington Water Authority was awarded for
  having the best tasting water in New York State.
  This is a privilege that the town has had before
  in past years.