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🌱 Blood Drive For Fallen Cop Held In Commack + New Courses At Whitman

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Hey, Huntington! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

  • Commack Fire Department and Suffolk police host 13th annual blood drive in honor of fallen officer Glen Ciano.
  • Check out our 'Wow House' of the week.
  • South Huntington School Board approves 29 new courses for Walt Whitman High School.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and milder. High: 45 low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

  1. Commack Fire Department and Suffolk police host 13th annual blood drive in honor of fallen officer Glen Ciano. Officer Ciano was killed by a drunk driver while responding to call on Feb. 22, 2009. The event was held at the Commack Fire Department and attended by nearly 300 people. (News 12 New Jersey)
  2. Check out our 'Wow House' of the week. This $675K Huntington home is located just minutes from Huntington Village and Town of Huntington beaches. Click the link to see photos and more information on the listing. (Huntington Patch)
  3. South Huntington School Board approves 29 new courses for Walt Whitman High School. The courses will begin next year and range from fashion to social media and digital citizenship. Click the link to see a full list of all 29 new courses. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

  • KID FLICKS – CELEBRATING BLACK STORIES – New York International Children's Film Festival - Cinema Arts Centre. (Noon)
  • Senior High School Musical - Cold Spring Harbor High School. (2 p.m.)
  • Ridotto Concert: Faure and Saint-Saens - Huntington Jewish Center. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: The first Lego League tournament is being held in the Huntington High School gym. There will be 28 teams competing in the inaugural tournament. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: The library staff wore red for National Wear Red Day 2023. The day is an effort to spread awareness on stroke and heart disease in millions of women across America. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): Legislator Stephanie Bontempi stopped by the Tri CYA to help them celebrate Black History Month. See photos in the link. (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: The library has programs for every occasion and holiday. Earlier this week, patrons made coiled heart wreaths using special quilling tools and paper. See photos in the link! (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Cheryl Lynn Blum, Neighbor: "We are so pleased that once again Reverend Bernadette Watkins has curated her display of African and African American artifacts at the Tri Community & Youth Agency! Artwork, memorabilia, books, and record albums showcase Black achievements and creativity." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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— 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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