🌱 Huntington Daily: Finley's Assault + HHH Library Grand Opening

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, windy and cool. High: 55 low: 41.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. Police searching for man who flashed knife at an employee in a Huntington Station laundromat. The incident occurred at 10:35 a.m. on April 20 at Laundry Palace on New York Avenue. "Police described the man as a light-skinned Hispanic man in his early 20s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with a heavy build. The man has been known to carry a knife, police said." Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS with any information. A cash reward is offered when information leads to an arrest. (Huntington Patch)
2. Man assaulted outside Finley's in Huntington Village. Police are searching for the man who punched a victim, causing him to need medical attention and treated for non-life threating injuries. The incident occurred back on April 3 around 2 a.m. (Huntington Patch)
3. Cold Spring Harbor School District was nationally recognized as a Best Community for Music Education. The nomination goes to schools for its outstanding K-12 music program. "As a small high performing district, Cold Spring Harbor students are pulled in many directions from academics and athletics to clubs and activities," Cold Spring Harbor K-12 Music Coordinator Brent Chiarello said. "The arts have always had a strong core here among our students, and our current district administration has been extremely supportive of the work the teachers and students do. Receiving this recognition showcases that hard work and dedication and reinforces that our school district is competitive with the best music programs in the nation."(Huntington Patch)
4. Grand opening of $24.7 million Half Hollow Hills library set for May 1. The library opened back in March and the three-floor building has state-of-the-art technology and an auditorium with a movie screen. "We are beyond excited to finally be ready to give the community what they deserve," Library Director Helen Crosson stated. (Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Health & Wellness Community Day — JGHS. (All Day)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Batteries Plus. (Noon)
• Business After Hours with Joseph Maddalone — Power Strategies at Fogo de Chao. (6:00 p.m.)
• Kevin James — The Paramount. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Townwide Fund of Huntington: Rick Lewis, CEO of the Suffolk YJCC thanked the Townwide Fun for the support of their food pantry. You can check out the video message in the link. (Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: We are less than a week away from the celebration of the Class of 2022 Long Island's 30 under 30. The ceremony will be held at Crest Hollow and the class consists of entrepreneurs, educators, architects, and more. (Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: "The Town of Huntington Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has adjourned its previously-scheduled April 28 decision on a Special Use Permit for The Preserve at Indian Hills application until 30 days after a consultant’s report is received and posted on the Town website." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "Looking for referrals for a good pool company for opening and maintenance. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "Is anyone missing a blank and white bunny? He’s been hanging around for a few days and appears domesticated. Please pm me. Thanks." (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!