🌱 Huntington Daily: Fatal Motorcycle Crash + 'Old Skool' Concert

Hi all! Andrew Tessler here with your Monday edition of the Huntington Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 81 low: 63.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. 'Town of Huntington puts on 'Old Skool' concert Saturday. The concert was held at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park and was a hit. The Gentlemen of Soul and local solo artist Pamela Carey performed, and you can see photos from the show in the link! (Huntington Now)
2. Check out the 5 freshest properties for sale in Huntington. The homes range in size and price but there's certainly something for everyone this week. Click the photo or listing address for more information and additional photos. (Huntington Patch)
3. East Northport man killed in motorcycle crash Saturday night. "Gary Skaats was operating a 1998 Honda motorcycle westbound on Jericho Turnpike, 50 feet west of Verleye Avenue, when his vehicle crashed into a 2012 Honda SUV that was attempting to turn left from eastbound Jericho Turnpike into a parking lot at approximately 9:40 p.m.". He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Huntington:

• Next Chapter Book Club - Huntington Public Library. (1:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "Thanks to everyone who helped to pack this morning! Our pantry families and Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) will be so happy to receive this fresh produce this week! 6,000lbs produce, 22 volunteers all done 1:15 minutes." (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): "Thank you to Huntington Jewish Center and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to make sure our families have fresh produce this week!" (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: See everything going on in the library this week with their weekly newsletter. If you don't already subscribe, click the link to do so now! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The Adult Summer Reading Challenge is not over quite yet. You can still read and submit your book reviews through Aug. 31 for a chance to win a prize. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "Pet Set Juliet is located in Huntington! - Looking for a great pet sitter give her a call at 201.354.0209 Walking your dog or boarding small dogs she rocks!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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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