🌱 Huntington Daily: July 8 Suffolk Arrest Report + Paws & Pals

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 77 low: 65.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. Northport author up for award in Kids' Book Choice Awards. Jerry Mikorenda’s novel, "The Whaler’s Daughter", is a nominee in the Favorite Character Crush category. He is also a candidate for Best Stellar Storyteller, and you can vote until August 20. “It’s an honor just to be considered with all these great authors and I’m particularly happy to see the character of Figgie recognized,” Mikorenda said. “He’s just about the coolest indigenous dude you ever want to meet, and the best friend ever to have on an adventure.” (Huntington Now)
2. News 12 Paws& Pals series highlights dogs up for adoption at Little Shelter Animal Rescue. Take a look at the video of these four adorable dogs that you can take home today. There is a quick recap on each dog in the video and you can contact Little Shelter directly for more information. (News 12 Westchester)
3. July 8 Suffolk Arrest Report. Check out recent arrests made in Suffolk County in the newest arrest report. You can also see arrests from the Second Precinct, which covers the Town of Huntington. If you have information on a crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Open House - Gateway Healing Center. (9 a.m.)
• Print Your Art Out! FREE Community Arts Event - Hecksher Museum of Art. (11 a.m.)
• Killer Queen - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Huntington: The Town of Huntington has announced the restriction of gas-powered leaf blowers. Click the link to see the restrictions. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Flower Hill officially has a new principal. Rosecindy Siegel comes to the Huntington UFSD after nine years as the assistant principal at PS 250 – George Lindsey Elementary School in Brooklyn. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: The Halesite Fire Department is looking for members to join their Junior Firefighter's Program. More information available in the link. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: If you ever need to borrow a laptop or Chromebook, the library has you covered. Just use your library card and you can borrow a device. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: If you are looking to get your child into Yoga, the library offers great classes for grades 5-12. Click the link for more information. (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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