Immigration in Huntington

Businesses along Route 110 show the growing influence of the Hispanic community.

Huntington residents have been proud of their community's tolerance and diversity -- nearly 40 percent of students in the school district are minorities. The town created one of LI's first hiring sites. So a recent controversy over the attention two principals paid to Hispanic students and parents has baffled many. For a look at how changing demographics fueled by immigration -- changes being played out across the country -- have affected this community, click here.

In a related story, a controversial redistricting plan to reduce overcrowding has changed racial and ethnic demographics within schools in the district.

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