🌱 Councilwoman Won't Seek Re-election + Northport Police Blotter

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more:

• Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol will not seek re-election in November.
• Check out recent reported incidents in the Northport Police Blotter.
• Man steals $1,600 worth of jeans from Old Navy in Commack.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; brief p.m. showers. High: 64 low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Huntington:

1. Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol will not seek re-election in November. Cergol has served for five years on the Huntington Town Council. "My twenty-one years’ work in Huntington has challenged me to solve resident, business and government problems ranging from run of the mill to monumental," Cergol wrote. "I am enormously proud of being a figure in government for all of those years that so many have felt comfortable reaching out for because they were told I was accessible and effective. This feedback has deeply humbled me." (Huntington Patch)
2. See recent reported incidents in the Northport Police Blotter. These are incidents reported from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 and all chargers are accusations that do not signify guilt. Click the link to read the full reports on each reported crime. (Patch)
3. Check out this week's Huntington area real estate roundup. See fresh homes to hit the market and upcoming open houses all in the Town of Huntington right here. Click the link and see what's going on in the local real estate market. (Huntington Patch)
4. A man is accused of stealing $1,600 worth of jeans from Old Navy in Commack. The man allegedly stole 60 pairs of jeans from the store on Nov. 1, police said. There is a photo of the man in the link and police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)
5. "Happy Gilmore" and "The Godfather Part II" are playing this month at Cinema Arts Centre. Those are the two big movies playing but there is a full list of events and showings you can check out in the link. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Huntington:

• Long Island Biennial - Heckscher Museum of Art. (All Day)
• Starting the New Year with Healthy Eating - Huntington Public Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School’s Key Club continued its long tradition of collaborating with the Huntington Kiwanis Club to make the holidays brighter for dozens of local children. See how the club impacted the lives of children this holiday season in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: If you're looking to read more this year, join the library's Winter Reading Challenge. It's open to ages two through adult and registration starts on Saturday. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Registration is now open for January and February programs and events. Hit the link and get registered now! (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: Join JumpBunch this week for some sports fun. Registration info is in the link. (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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