Preserve, Restore and Enhance Huntington’s Parks & Public Spaces

The 1653 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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The Gateway to Suffolk’s Gold Coast

The Town of Huntington is home to a diverse group of unique cultural organizations, parks, and historic sites, as well as 63 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline.
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The Gateway to Suffolk’s Gold Coast

The Town of Huntington is home to a diverse group of unique cultural organizations, parks, and historic sites, as well as 63 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline.
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In The News

1653 Foundation Supports Town of Huntington LIREDC Presentation 2024

Vice Chairman, Mark McAteer supports Town of Huntington with Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC) funding presentation for Harborwalk project to connect and enhance Huntington’s waterfront public and commercial space.

Huntington Directional Kiosks – Gateway to Places in Town

The 1653 Foundation supports Town of Huntington with directional kiosks at main municipal parking lots in the village. The Foundation will provide kiosk content administration services with support of Huntington Village Business Improvement District (BID)

Beautification Efforts Continue at Breezy Park with Tree Plantings

An anonymous donor has generously offered to work with the 1653 Foundation in donating six flowering trees to Breezy Park. This donation continues the effort to enhance open space in Town and integration of flowering trees throughout our community,

1653 Member Receives Honor for Public Service

“In a time when the Town is challenged to find funding to acquire, improve or enhance open space. It’s a privilege to work with the 1653 Foundation team on projects that will benefit all residents and visitors to the Town of Huntington” – Vice Chairman, Mark McAteer.

1653 Foundation Sponsors Town Of Huntington Family Earth Day Celebration

The 2024 Town of Huntington Family Earth Celebration was a great success! The 1653 Foundation continues its community awareness campaign speaking with residents to Preserve, Restore & Enhance Parks and Public Spaces.

The 1653 Foundation Names First Executive Director

The announcement comes on the Town of Huntington Founder’s Day. April 2nd will be a day that the 1653 Foundation will promote at an annual Founder’s Day event and throughout various upcoming initiatives.

1653 Foundation Secures Additional Grant Funding for Huntington Downtown Artist Alley Project

1653 Foundation grant-writing efforts undertaken in 2022/23 resulted in securing additional funds for the Huntington Downtown “Artists Alley” project ($250,000 – JumpSMART).

1653 Foundation Explores West Neck Beach “Open Water Swim Center” Park Enhancements

The 1653 Foundation is in preliminary discovery stages of Design and Funding Options for West Neck Beach “Open Water Swim Center” Park Enhancements.

1653 Foundation continues support of Huntington Holiday Spectacular on Wall Street with Three Nights of Ice Carvings

The streets come alive with lights, mesmerizing ice carving, and the anticipation of Santa’s visit. The community unites, and the air is filled with the joy of the season.

1653 Foundation and National Grid Volunteers Help Clean Up Huntington Downtown Alley Way

We would like to thank all of the volunteers that contributed to our public service event on Friday, 9/15/23 in the Huntington downtown entertainment district on New York Ave. This project was a collaboration with National Grid…

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News 12: Anonymous donor helps save Peter Crippen House from demolition

A piece of Huntington’s Black history was set to be demolished but is now being preserved. An anonymous donor is matching up to $10,000 in donations…

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Northport Journal : Village basketball court to take shape after $75,000 state grant enables total revitalization

Organizers of the Northport Cow Harbor Basketball Court received a big boost from a New York State grant earlier this week…

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Newsday: Put It In The Parks

A Huntington-based nonprofit is set to give a financial assist to spruce up the town’s open spaces with ideas from the public. The mission of the 1653 Foundation is to restore, manage and enhance the parks and public spaces…

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Huntington Beautification Council

As part of our mission, we believe a community speaks through public art. The 1653 foundation, through a community grant, partnered with the Huntington Beautification Council and Con Artist, a local artist, to add to the character of Huntington Station through colorful designs on utility poles.

Long Islander News: 1653 Foundation Aims to Improve Public Spaces

A new non-profit entity has been launched to raise the quality of life for Huntington residents without raising taxes. The Town of Huntington’s newest resident is the 1653 Foundation…

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