🌱 Huntington Daily: Food Bank Donates $9,000 + COVID-19 Numbers

Good morning, Huntington! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Rain, heavy at times. High: 38 low: 22.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. Harry Chapin Food Bank donates $9,000 in grants from NYS. The food bank has donated $9,000 in grants from New York State as part of the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program. The money will go towards Chapin's various partner shelters across Long Island. "Our Long Island Cares accounts allow our shelters to order food to help create well-balanced, nutritious meals for the families in our care," said Angela Klyvert, program director of Haven House/Bridges. "HHB is grateful to receive the grant, because it allows us to continue to provide optimal services to the population we serve." (Huntington Patch)
2. Suffolk County COVID-19 cases drop below 200. As we continue to move past the Omicron surge, positive case numbers keep dropping. In the latest press Suffolk County press release from Feb 23, only 176 Suffolk County residents tested positive for the virus. That brings the 7-day average to just 2%. You can see detailed statistics in the daily press release (Press Release Desk)
3. Cream Bakery is now open, check out photos from the bakery and cafe. As one bakery closed its doors (Crave), another opened with Cream Bakery now residing at 260 Main St. in Huntington. Owner Georgio Hambartsoumian explains, “I have two types of bakers: the one does all the Americanized cakes, the mousse, and cheesecakes, and all the European stuff is my mom,” Hambartsoumian said. “All my pastries are light, they aren’t overly sweet, just the perfect taste that’s left in your mouth.” Take a look at some pictures of desserts for sale and let us know what you think! (Greater Long Island)
4. Town of Huntington will be hosting a boat safety class on March 7&8 at 5 p.m. The course is open to people ten years old and up and will give you a New York State certification in boat safety. You can register for the course in person at Town Hall. (Huntington Now)

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Today in Huntington:

• Indoor Craft Fair- Walt Whitman Shoppes. (11:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• South Huntington Public Library: "100 Books Before Graduation is a reading initiative for teens to read 100 books before they graduate from high school. All students currently in the South Huntington district in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join as well." For more information, head to the library website. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: If you missed Tuesday's film talk about "Alice's Ordinary People", you can watch it on Kanopy. You just need your Huntington Public Library card. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harborfields School District: "Cat needs a home - owner passed away - This beautiful cat's owner passed away and we are looking to place her in a new home. She is approximately 6 years old. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Flower Hill: "I need a Commercial For Sale Sign removed from a property on East Main Street, Huntington (on 2 posts) and reinstalled on another property Pulaski Road, Huntington Station. - The original sign maker wants too much money. Any suggestions?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "Does anyone have a recommendation for roof replacement contractors? - Thanks Frank" (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!