🌱Football Teams Competing in Food Drive + Gas Station Thief Wanted

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town. Today we'll cover:

• Football teams competing to collect the most non-perishable items Sunday.
• Visitors can see baby giraffe at White Post Farms in Melville.
• Plainview gas station robbed, suspect at large.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy. High: 75 low: 60.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. Town of Huntington high school football teams collecting non-perishable items at grocery stores Sunday. The food drive was set up by Kevin Thorbourne, director of minority affairs for the Town of Huntington, and Town Councilman Sal Ferro. Teams will compete to collect the most items and the winning team will receive $5,000 from the Ferro Foundation. Click the link for locations and times. (Huntington Now)
2. Plainview gas station robbed, suspect at large. The burglary happened sometime between Sept. 23 and 24 at the Mobil station located at 220 Manetto Hill Rd. The suspect entered the station and removed an unknown amount of currency, cigarette cartons, and lottery tickets. (Daily Voice)
3. Baby giraffe unveiled to visitors at White Post Farms in Melville. Savannah is the first baby giraffe ever born on Long Island and is doing well since her birth last month. Visitors can see Savannah and her parents Patches and Oliver in a brand-new giraffe experience. (News 12 Bronx)

Today in Huntington:

• Mikvah at the Beach - Centerport Beach. (9 a.m.)
• Huntington Village Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)
• Custom Car and Motorcycle Show - Dix Hills Fire Department. (10 a.m.)
• Studio Ghibli Animated Films - Cinema Arts Center. (Noon)
• The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Steve-O's Bucket List Tour - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• South Huntington Public Library: "Librarians out and about for South Huntington School District's Curriculum Nights! Always a great opportunity to meet parents and teachers outside the library!" (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Fire Department: " Come down and support the HFD Protection Engine Company #1 as they team up with local businesses for their annual fundraiser. They are working with @sixharborsbrewing and @johnscrazysocks. There will be a Can release event for the “Engine Company Hotrod Helles” on October 6th 7pm at Six Harbors! Your support is appreciated!" The event will be on Thursday, Oct. 6. (Huntington Fire Department via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: "Tickets are still available for our Dueling Pianos fundraiser next Saturday!! Message us now to reserve yours, at only $50 for dinner drinks and the show, it’s the hottest ticket in town!!" (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: "Big thanks to the JJWL who handed out bibs at today's 911 Hero’s Run. The girls got to see the ceremony releasing the balloons honoring 9/11 victims, they learned about rucking, and then helped hand out medals for the Travis Minion Foundation." (The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc. via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The library will be joined by Don Lugo this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Lugo is a retired police officer and licensed private investigator who will be speaking about the basic skills and techniques needed to work as a PI. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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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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