🌱 Huntington Daily: Huntington Station Crash + Two Men Wanted

Welcome back, Huntington! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 31 low: 22.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Huntington:

1. Two men are wanted for stealing $1,500 worth of Polo shirts from Bloomingdales at the Walt Whitman Mall. The crime occurred on Feb 8, and the two men are on camera and described as ages 25 to 35. They are wanted for grand larceny. Police are asking anyone with information to call Suffolk County Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)
2. Browse local job openings in the Huntington area. Are you currently unemployed or looking to switch career paths? If so, we have you covered with a list of companies hiring in the area. The job market is still strong, with openings in many different industries. Take a look at the list we have compiled with ZipRecruiter and start applying now. (Huntington Patch)
3. A man was seriously injured in Huntington Station crash Sunday night. Sunday brought snow that lasted all day and created slick driving conditions at night with many side roads left untreated. A Huntington Station man was seriously injured when his car slid off the road and hit a tree on West 11th St. The crash happened at 9 p.m. and the man was brought to Huntington Hospital in serious condition. (Huntington Patch)
4. Huntington Community Development Agency begins handing out COVID-19 test kits for residents. Distribution of tests will start at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station until the tests run out. Pre-registration is required, and each household can receive up to four test kits. The tests will be given out on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. “Thanks to our remaining 2020 CARES Act funding, the Town CDA is now able to distribute 10,080 at-home test kits and administer 2,000 free rapid tests to give Huntington families peace of mind that it is safe to gather and visit with at-risk family members,” said Town Supervisor Ed Smyth. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility - Zoom. (8:30 a.m.)
• CSH WS/LH School Improvement Team Meeting. (3:30 p.m.)
• Board of Education Budget Work Session District Office -CSH. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: The Welfare League delivered over 150 Valentine's Day cards this year for its annual "Sunshine & Smiles Project" at Carillon Nursing Home. Elementary schools in the area assisted with the cards this year. (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington band returns in concert on Wednesday night. “We are very excited about taking the stage on Wednesday,” Mr. Giachetti said. “This is the first live performance the senior symphonic band has had in two years. In fact, this very concert was the last performance the band had since 2020.” The concert starts at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Join the library on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. for "An Introduction to the Museum of Bad Art." Register online to receive your Zoom link. The Museum of Bad Art collects, showcases, and celebrates art that will not be seen anywhere else due to how bad it is (seriously). (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Neck: " have a running Lifan 5500-watt portable generator I am looking to sell. It has recently been tuned with a new battery. It has less than 5 hours of running time. If interested, contact me. $375 (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "HOUSECLEANER - Please call or text Jennifer at 631-664-7923. I have excellent references. I'm looking for work in Huntington areas Lloyd Harbor, Huntington Bay, Cold Spring. I'm pet-friendly. 🐶 (Nextdoor)

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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!