🌱 Huntington Daily: Cooling Centers Extended + Suffolk Arrest Report

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 87 low: 75.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Man stole credit cards from a locker in Commack Planet Fitness. The theft occurred on July 22, where the suspect stole the cards out of a locked locker, and later used them at Walmart. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. There is a clear picture of the suspect in the link. (Patch)
2. Cooling centers will operate through Sunday and beach access will be free. Lifeguards will also be at beaches until 7 p.m. Cooling centers are open to all residents, and you can click the link to see where they are located. (Huntington Now)
3. Aug. 5 Suffolk Arrest Report. Take a look at all the arrests made in Suffolk County recently. More specifically, you can see arrests made in the Second Precinct which covers the Town of Huntington. If you have information on a crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• NYS Certified — Safe Boating Course — The Whaling Museum. (8:30 a.m.)
• The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show — Brit Floyd "World Tour 2022" — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "Happy 232nd birthday to the United States Coast Guard! Each Aug. 4 the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. The Coast Guard is one of America's five armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue." (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Helping Hand continues to work diligently to ensure children have backpacks and school supplies. See what they're doing in the link! (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Blue Devil football team ready for its 99th season. Practice begins on Aug. 22 at 7:30 a.m. and you can learn more on the expectations for the squad in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Head to the library on Tuesday, Aug. 16 for its next "Kiss Me, Kill Me" book discussion. The discussion will feature "Nine Lives' author Peter Swanson and will be held from 2-4 p.m. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "Last week, my 8 year old lost his Marvel crossbody bag with his medication inside (and other stuff). We are hoping that someone shopping in Marshalls, Dick's Sporting Goods, or Uncle Giuseppe's in Melville on Friday last week saw it and has it." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow for another 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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