🌱 Animal Shelters Being Overrun + Syosset Seniors Honored By NYS

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Huntington Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Animal shelters on Long Island are overrun due to adopted pandemic pets being returned.
• Two Syosset seniors honored for outstanding achievements in physical education.
• East Northport affordable housing community could begin construction in 2023.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 40 low: 36.

Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

1. Animal shelters on Long Island are overrun due to adopted pandemic pets being returned. Many people got a pet during the pandemic, with strict lockdowns that mandated residents stay home. Residents turned to animal adoption but now are giving those pets back. "It's too difficult to take care of them because they need to be walked and cared for so they just call us instead to take them," said Smithtown Animal Control Officer Denise Vibal. There is also a shortage of veterinarians on the island, which residents struggling to get appointments. Click the link to read the full story. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
2. Two Syosset seniors honored for outstanding achievements in physical education. Angelo Rasano and Senior Eleni Kaouris received medals at NYSAHPERD’s annual Nassau Zone awards ceremony held at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Dec. 5. (Patch)
3. East Northport affordable housing community could begin construction in 2023. The planned 146-unit affordable housing community Matinecock Court could finally see progress after decades of silence. The final funding for road repair and sidewalks was approved by Suffolk County, according to News 12 Long Island. Click the link to learn more about the project and what qualified residents for an apartment at Matinecock Court. (Patch)
4. Cold Spring Harbor students recognized for their work on mosquito DNA sequencing by Legislator Stephanie Bontempi. The DNA information compiled by four students is of such high quality, Bontempi said, that it will be published in a database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a component of the National Institutes of Health. "To say that these young ladies are inspiring is an understatement," Bontempi said. "The fact that such an accomplishment was achieved before even graduating high school is mind-boggling. At this rate, these students are without question on track to even greater contributions to the field of science in the very near future." (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Vegan Holiday Makers Market! (9 a.m.)
• Breakfast with Santa - Centerport United Methodist Church. (9 a.m.)
• John's Crazy Socks 6th Anniversary Open House/Pop Up Store Celebration. (10 a.m.)
• Mindful Walking: Meditative Shabbat with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (10 a.m.)
• Grand Opening of the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter. (11 a.m.)
• Holiday Walking Tours - The Whaling Museum. (3 p.m.)
• Mahanaim Fall Chamber Concert. (7 p.m.)
• Hot Tuna "Acoustic & Electric" - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission needs wrapping help next week. There are Thursday and Friday spots open, and you can sign up in the link. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Winter Concert Series begins on Tuesday. Students from all eight school buildings will help residents get in the holiday spirit with free concerts this month. Click the link for concert schedules. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: Join the Historical Society next month for their first Lunch and Learn of 2023. They are celebrating 120 years and you can register in the link. (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Patrons created an evergreen, herb and botanical wreath with Diana Conklin at the library this week. The results were special and you a can seee photos in the link. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce has a new Guest Blog up from E-Commerce Maven about the 3 Most Important Reasons YOU should invest in SEO. Click the link to check it out. (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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