HUNTINGTON, NY – May 1, 2026
A $19,000 theft at a Melville FedEx. A viral post about the wrong pepper that turned into something much bigger. And a packed week of events across Huntington.
Huntington Matters continues its weekly YouTube Live podcast series to keep residents informed about what’s happening across the Town of Huntington from public safety updates to real conversations happening between neighbors.
Hosted by June Margolin, Dana Richter, and Diane Schaber, the Weekly Update connects residents from Cold Spring Harbor to Commack, Asharoken to Melville, and everywhere in between.
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A Busy Week of Events Across Huntington
The week ahead is filled with ways to get out and be part of what’s happening in our town.
The Youth Entrepreneur Bazaar returns to Huntington Commons, where local kids run their own businesses and get real hands-on experience.
The Huntington YMCA Run for a Cause 5K honors Marcy Mazzola and raises funds to help send kids to summer camp.
The 16th Annual Huntington Station Spring Cleanup is happening tomorrow! You can still sign up or just show up and join a team on site! This is one of Huntington Matters’ longest-running events, bringing together residents, volunteers, and local organizations to clean and beautify Huntington Station. We will be cleaning approximately three miles of sidewalks along New York Avenue and surrounding areas. Supplies are provided, community service hours are available (bring your form), and yes, there is free pizza at the end!
Additional events this week include:
The Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct Community Meeting at Harborfields Public Library followed by Operation Medicine Cabinet for safe disposal of expired medications
A Town Board Meeting at Town Hall
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Twisted Cow Distillery – no cover charge!
A Huntington Station business revitalization grant session for business or property owners to apply for facade improvement grants funded up to 80 percent.
A Senior Scam Prevention Seminar at Cinema Arts Centre
And the Huntington African American Museum’s inaugural exhibition opening
As always, the Huntington Matters Community Calendar is the place to find local events. If you’re hosting an upcoming event, you can submit it here.
Hot Topics from Huntington Matters Community Forum
Conversations inside Huntington Matters Community Forum continue to reflect what residents are seeing and talking about right now.
One major topic this week was the fencing installed at Kerber’s Farm as part of an educational agriculture project. Initial reactions quickly turned into a more informed discussion about protecting crops from Long Island’s deer population and supporting long-term agricultural education.
Another conversation focused on cemetery regulations after families were asked to remove personal items from gravesites, a reminder that many of these rules have been in place for years and are tied to safety and maintenance.
One post in particular caught everyone’s attention.
Eileen posted in a panic after realizing she may have given someone the wrong pepper plant recommendation for chile rellenos while shopping at Home Depot. What started as a moment of anxiety turned into one of the most talked-about posts of the week, reaching nearly 59,000 people, and just like we see time and time again in Huntington Matters Community Forum, within hours the person she helped found the post and responded.
It was funny, honest, and very real.
More importantly, it showed exactly what makes Huntington Matters Community Forum so special. People show up for each other, even over something as simple as a pepper.
Neighborhood Watch: $19,000 Theft at Melville FedEx
Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct are investigating a theft at a FedEx location in Melville.
A woman used fraudulent identification to obtain a package containing approximately $19,000 worth of silver bars and coins before leaving the scene in a white Chevrolet Equinox.
The suspect remains wanted. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Police at 1-800-220-TIPS or submit tips anonymously online at P3Tips.com.
This incident also opened up a larger conversation around targeted package thefts, including cases where high value deliveries like new cell phones are intercepted, sometimes involving inside information.
Residents are encouraged to take extra precautions when expecting valuable deliveries.
Emergency Preparedness: Set Up Your Medical ID
Set up your Medical ID on your phone.
Both iPhone and Android devices allow first responders to access critical information like medical conditions, medications, allergies, and emergency contacts, even when your phone is locked.
It takes just a few minutes and can make a life-saving difference.
Charity Spotlight: Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary
Tucked into a residential neighborhood in Northport sits one of Huntington’s most unique and meaningful places.
The Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary is a historic farm dating back to the 1800s. Today, it is a refuge for rescued farm animals, many of whom are older and require specialized diets, medication, and daily care.
The farm is run entirely by volunteers and depends on donations from our community to continue operating. Everything from feeding and medical care to maintaining the historic property is handled by a small but dedicated group.
In January 2024, after a post in Huntington Matters Community Forum asking for help with food donations, Huntington Matters Gives Back stepped in to fulfill their wish list of needed supplies – made possible by HMGB’s Sponsor Empire Automotive Group. During that visit, our team received an in-depth tour of the farm and saw firsthand the level of care these animals receive every day.
The farm is open to visitors, but residents are reminded not to feed the animals due to their specialized diets and medical needs.
If you’d like to support the Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary, you can donate or learn more through their website. Volunteers are also welcome, with opportunities available for adults who want to help care for the animals and maintain the property.
Supporting Local Businesses
Huntington Matters also announced updated advertising packages designed to help local businesses get noticed, stay visible and build trust within our town.
To learn more, contact info@huntingtonmatters.com.
Stay Connected with Huntington Matters
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