Huntington Extends Warming Center Hours As Temperatures Plunge

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Huntington Town Board will keep two town warming centers open through the weekend as dangerously cold temperatures are forecast across Long Island.

The decision comes as the National Weather Service warned the region could experience some of the coldest air in recent years, with wind chills potentially dropping well below zero Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Forecasters expect daytime highs to fall into the teens over the weekend, with strong gusty winds making it feel near or below zero at times. An inch or two of light snow is also possible late Friday into early Saturday before temperatures plunge.

Town officials said the warming centers provide heated indoor space only and do not include meals, activities or additional services.

Warming Center Locations And Hours

Clark Gillies Dix Hills Ice Rink
575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

John J. Flanagan Huntington Senior Center
423 Park Ave., Huntington
Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Residents who require additional assistance beyond a warming space are encouraged to contact Suffolk County support services.

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services Emergency Services Unit can be reached at 631-854-9100 or by dialing 311 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and throughout weekends and holidays.

For emergency home heating fuel or burner repairs, residents may contact the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) at 631-853-8820 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Additional heating assistance is available through the United Way’s Project Warmth Program by dialing 211 or calling 888-774-7633.

Residents in need of temporary housing or emergency shelter can contact the Suffolk County DSS Temporary Housing Assistance Unit at 631-854-9547 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional non-emergency information is available by calling 311, officials said.

Press access to the warming centers is available by appointment only through the Town of Huntington Communications Office.