🌱 Huntington Daily: Extra Police At Schools + Portraits For Veterans

Morning, everybody. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 69 low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Walt Whitman Shops to hold Portraits for Veterans event. The event features portraits that were painted by veterans to give to other veterans and their families. It will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday. Head to Center Court in the mall to see the portraits! (Huntington Patch)
2. Commack Interim Superintendent speaks on Texas shooting. "Dear Commack Family, Words fall short," Superintendent Flatley wrote. "Today, we join with families around the nation in support of the Robb Elementary School community as they come to grips with unimaginable pain, anger, and loss. Our thoughts, prayers, and sincere condolences are with the students and their families and with the teachers; administrators; first responders; friends; and all the good people of Uvalde." Read his full statement in the link. (Patch)
3. Long Island schools will have extra patrols by police through the end of the school year. "The Suffolk County Police Department offers its deepest condolences to the Robb Elementary School community, as well as the law enforcement officers who responded to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas," Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison stated. "This tragic act of violence against children and school staff inside what should be a safe haven is unfathomable and a parent's worst nightmare. While there are currently no credible threats in Suffolk County, the department is monitoring the ongoing investigation and will be increasing patrols around school buildings out of an abundance of caution." Gov. Kathy Hochul announced shortly after this statement that the patrols would continue through the year. (Huntington Patch)
4. Police looking for man in connection with May 17 Commack robbery. The man approached another man in a parking lot at 354 Veterans Memorial Highway at 1:55 p.m., pushing him over and stealing his briefcase. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Andrew Dice Clay — The Paramount. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Flags will fly at half-staff on Huntington school grounds through Saturday. This will be in honor of those who lost their lives Tuesday during the mass-shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Congratulations to senior Tallulah Pitti on choosing University of Virginia. (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: Stop by the Arts Council to see their featured showcase, "Lamented Sublime." It features three artists with different styles of work.⁠ (Instagram)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: Head to the Art Center on Thursday from 2-6 p.m. and join them for an Open House. See all the programs they have to offer and also see artwork made by the Center's participants. (Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: Great news: the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill Tours are back! They start next Wednesday, and you can register by clicking the Facebook link. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday 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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