🌱 Huntington Daily: Huntington Police Blotter + COVID-19 Changes

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 88 low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. Check out our Northport adoptable pets of the week. See Alex and Thomas, two beautiful cats who need a forever home. Click the link to learn more about them! (Patch)
2. Check out recent crimes reported in the Huntington Police Blotter. Crimes from Aug. 14 - 20 include grand larceny and burglary. A Mazda was stolen, and Harbor Mist in Cold Spring Harbor was broken into. Click the link to see full descriptions of the crimes. (Huntington Patch)
3. New York State officially ends COVID-19 school quarantine rules. Students will no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19 in their classroom, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. “We are looking forward to a year characterized by a greater sense of normalcy, but also know that we have built considerable capacity over the past several years to adapt in the face of external disruptions,” Huntington Superintendent James Polansky said. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

• Board of Education Regular Meeting — Harborfields Central School District. (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• South Huntington Public Library: Check out what's new in the Children's Department. Orboot is an augmented reality globe where you can explore all sorts of fun stuff! Cultures, cuisines, wildlife, and more. Stop by the library and check it out now. New in the Children's Department! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: The Rescue Mission's Annual Backpack Stuffing Day was a huge success. They packed over 200 backpacks which support local children in the Town of Huntington. (The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc. via Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: With fall right around the corner, check out the Art Center's Clay Comes Alive program. Learn a new hobby and create sculpture work! More information in the link. (Spirit of Huntington Art Center via Facebook)
• The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc.: Junior members gave back to the community on Monday. Check out photos in the link. (The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, Inc. via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Join the library for their Friday Night Movie: "Catch Me If You Can." Register online to attend the screening which starts at 6:30 p.m. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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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