🌱 Health-Fitness Stores Coming To Town + Stolen Puppy Recovered

Hello all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Huntington Commons to have three health-fitness shops.
• Puppy stolen from store in Huntington Station recovered in Brooklyn.
• The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held an open house.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 46 low: 33.

Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Huntington Commons to have three health-fitness shops. The shopping center boasts a brand-new look Sunday, with ShopRite opening after a long-anticipated wait from residents. CycleBar, GOLFTEC and iStretchPlus have all signed leases for Huntington Commons. We will keep you updated on opening dates. (Huntington Patch)
2. The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held an open house. Guests got to see firefighters and EMS crews handle a car fire, use heavy rescue tools and battle a simulated structure blaze. Click the link to see photos from the open house. (Patch)
3. Puppy stolen from a store in Huntington Station was recovered in Brooklyn. The Havanese puppy was stolen from Elmer's Pet Land on Tuesday and was found Wednesday with help and tips from the community, police said. No arrests have been made yet. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Expressway Jam's Holiday Celebration at Finley's of Green Street. (8 p.m.)
• Hot Tuna "Acoustic & Electric" - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend! He will be at various locations today and Saturday night, and you can click the link to see where you can see him. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington girls' basketball team won their season opener, 34-26. They were led by Allison Ntambwe who carried them to a defensive showdown win over West Islip. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: The Junior Welfare League celebrated the holidays and all that they do recently. Check out photos from the dinner and celebration in the link. (The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc. via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: There is still time to register for the Menorah Workshop at the Station Branch. Click the link to register. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: The Town of Huntington released a messaging regarding the recent media reports related to drinking water in Dix Hills. Hit the link to see the town's statement. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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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