🌱 Huntington Daily: Cooling Centers Open + Catalytic Converter Stolen

Hello all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Hot and humid. High: 92 low: 74.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. Police looking for person who stole catalytic converter off car in Huntington Station. The theft occurred on East 23rd Street at approximately 4:45 a.m. on July 10. The vehicle targeted was a 2004 Honda Accord and the part is valued at $300. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)
2. Check out our Northport adoptable pet of the week, Costello. Costello is a beautiful 6-year-old cat and has been with the Northport Cat Rescue Association for two years. Click on the link to learn more about him and see adorable pictures of this stud! (Patch)
3. Heat advisory in effect Thursday morning through Friday evening. The Town of Huntington will be extending lifeguard hours at beaches and also open cooling centers to help residents combat the heat. The heat index will rise above 100 degrees so make sure you stay hydrated and keep your pets inside. Click the link to see the locations of cooling centers. (Huntington Patch)
4. Huntington residents came together with police and elected officials for National Night Out. The event took place on Tuesday at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station with games, food, and more. Check out photos from the event in the link. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

• Common Application Boot Camp — Harborfields Central School District. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Ally Gustera wins Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts: Video. The Class of 2022 graduate had a stellar four years as a filmmaker at Huntington High School and you can learn more about her in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: Looking for a job? The Greenlawn Civic Association is hiring! Click the link for more information. (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: If you are currently unemployed and eligible for benefits, you can connect to a live coach to help guide you through the process. Click the link to see how you can get help! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: Make sure you follow the Huntington Arts Council's Instagram Page to see what's going on at the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. Performances are at 8 p.m. (Huntington Arts Council, Inc. via Instagram)
• Alan Bombria, Neighbor: "I am a local disabled veteran. My house burned down last October. It is almost rebuilt, but I had to medically retire and can no longer afford to live there. If you know anyone who is looking for a 5 bedroom, 2 bath house, please pass this along." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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