🌱 GoFundMe For Stabbing Victim, Father + Skorpios Owner To Retire

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Huntington Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• GoFundMe set up for the Huntington Station father of four killed in a stabbing.
• Two teens injured in an early morning Huntington Station crash.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 44 low: 36.

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Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

1. A GoFundMe account was set up for the Huntington Station father of four killed in a stabbing. Roque Cisneros, 58, was stabbed to death on Oakwood Road last week by a family friend following an altercation. Karina Trejos Cisneros, Roque's niece, has set up the GoFundMe which has already raised $28,000. If you would like to donate, click the link to access the fundraiser. (Huntington Patch)
2. Skorpios owner is retiring after 44 years. Friends and family are planning a farewell party Saturday for Theotokis Goussis, who is better known as Denis. This will also be the last weekend that Skorpios is fully open, with the restaurant offering takeout for a couple more weeks and then closing its doors. (Huntington Now)
3. Tuesday Morning is closing stores. The discount home goods retailer is closing 263 stores nationwide, including Greenlawn. There has not been an official closing date announced, but the website said it is closing soon. (Huntington Patch)
4. Two teens were injured in an early morning Huntington Station crash. Luis Reyes, 19, was driving a 2013 Honda Civic when it left the road and struck a tree on McKay Road around 2:15 a.m. He suffered serious injuries and was brought to a nearby hospital. The passenger, an 18-year-old male, was airlifted to Stony Brook Hospital for his injuries. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• National Margarita Day - Besito. (Noon)
• Elle King: A-Freakin-Men Tour w/ Red Clay Strays - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: The Huntington Manor FD was dispatched to a heavy rescue at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters worked to free two teens who were trapped in the vehicle. See photos from the rescue in the link. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Huntington Animal Shelter: Drake is a happy boy as he's been adopted! Check out a photo of Drake with his new dad in the link! " (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School held its Pride Award Ceremony on Thursday. Students were honored for their achievements, efforts and leadership. Check out photos in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for your next 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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