🌱 Huntington Daily: HUFSD Valedictorian + Town Ribbon Cutting

Hey, Huntington! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m. High: 41 low: 21.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Huntington High School announces valedictorian and salutatorian for class of 2022. Erin Ye has been named valedictorian and Luke Rinaldi is this year’s Huntington High School salutatorian. “To say that I am proud of these exceptional students is simply an understatement,” Principal Brenden Cusack said. “Erin and Luke are outstanding examples for all of us as they have persevered through the most challenging of times. They have represented Huntington in the finest ways possible and I am so happy for both of them. They truly embody the meaning of the phrase ‘hard work pays off.’”(HUFSD)
2. After uproar from local and state politicians, Hochul removes affordable housing plan from budget. Huntington officials were not happy with affordable housing plans that were added to the state's budget. The plans would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units in residential areas that were normally zoned for single-family usage. The outcry was heard by the governor, and on Friday she removed the affordable housing plan. Hochul said: "I have heard real concerns about the proposed approach on accessory dwelling units and transit-oriented development, and I understand that my colleagues in the State Senate believe a different set of tools is needed, even if they agree with the goal of supporting the growth of this kind of housing. So, I am submitting a 30-day amendment to my budget legislation that removes requirements on localities in order to facilitate a conversation about how we build consensus around solutions. " (Patch)
3. Huntington Station's donated clock tower will get ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon ceremony for the electronic clock tower donated by the Huntington Station Business Improvement District will be on Tuesday at 1 p.m. The donation consisted of the clock, landscaping, mulching, plantings and pavers at the corner of Pulaski Rd. and New York Avenue. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Snooki and Joey - The Paramount. (8:00 p.m.)
• Soulful Shabbat with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (11:15 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington girls' basketball team finally had a serious test against Sachem North. Their season was mostly a breeze, but Sachem North played them well and the girls were able to rally for a 41-38 victory. They will play Northport next week in the Suffolk Class AA Final Four. (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy art and eat, look no further than Leilu. They are partnered with the Huntington Arts Council to host their Artist Member Spotlight in the upstairs dining area. The work rotates seasonally and is free to HAC member artists. (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School is getting set for their first girls' golf season. With inexperienced players, there is a serios lack of equipment and many in the community have volunteered to donate. Multiple weeks of intramurals are planned for the spring, and if there is enough interest the school will fund the program in 22/23. (Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: Registration for the Townwide Fund's golf outing is now up on their website! Early bird pricing and many sponsorship opportunities available. The outing will be on May 9 and October 6. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "I know it's a little early, but I need a Landscaper and someone to fix the front gutter on my house. - 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!