🌱 Huntington Daily: COVID-19 Updates + Commack Banks Robbed

Morning, neighbors! Happy New Year's! Andrew Tessler here with today's edition of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain, mild; fog in the a.m.. High: 55 low: 50.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for December 30. As we head into 2022, COVID-19 still ravages on. After the holidays there will be an expected surge, but hopefully we can move past the virus this year. We wish you all a happy New Year and make sure you stay updated on all COVID-19 related news through the Suffolk County Website. (Press Release Desk)
2. Two banks robbed in Commack on Dec. 29. Two banks were robbed this week in Commack. A man entered Capital One, located at 2050 Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 11:50 a.m. and allegedly handed a teller a note threatening violence and demanding money. The teller gave the man cash from the drawer and the man fled on foot. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are also investigating a robbery that occurred at a HSBC bank in Commack later that day. A man entered the bank, located at 5880 Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 4:35 p.m. and allegedly handed an employee a note threatening violence and demanding money. The teller complied and the man fled on foot. If you have any information on the robberies, call Suffolk County Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
3. Latest hospital capacity in Huntington area. It's 2022 and we hope this is the year we can move past this virus. For now, Omicron is raging the area and people are getting sick, but the good news is this variant is less lethal. Huntington Hospital's ICU is filled 73%, a decrease from December. 21% of those patients are COVID-19 related. Stay tuned to Patch for all COVID-19 area updates. (Huntington Patch)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "The Chiefs, Officers and Members of the Huntington Manor Fire Department would like to wish their families, friends and neighbors a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!" (Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "We would like to wish all of our friends, supporters, volunteers, donors and EVERYONE who has a part in our mission a VERY BLESSED, prosperous, healthy and happy 2022. 2021 was a most challenging year of service." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: Read more books is one resolution the library can definitely get behind! What are your resolutions for 2022? Also, reminder that the library will close at 1pm today and will be closed all day tomorrow for the New Year holiday. (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: The council thanks you all for another great year! They are sincerely grateful for your support and will continue to work diligently to bring you public programs and services that benefit the community. The whole team wishes you a happy New Year. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The Huntington Public Library will be closed today and tomorrow for New Year's Day. They will re-open on Sunday, January 2 at 1:00 pm. Wishing a great and healthy 2022 to our HPL community! (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!