🌱 Huntington Daily: Man Shot To Death + Free HART Bus Week

Hi all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 86 low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Check out 5 new houses for sale in the Huntington area. The real estate market is still hot, and whether you're looking to buy a home or see the value in your area, we have you covered. Click the photo of the listing to see more information and photos. (Huntington Patch)
2. Man shot to death after opening door at his Huntington Station home. Roquez Villalba-Jimenez, 32, heard a knocking at his door at 11:35 p.m. Saturday. He answered the door and was shot and killed at his East 12th Street home. There are no suspects and police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)
3. ICYMI: People to get free rides on the Town of Huntington's HART Bus for one week in September. The week is set for Sept. 19 through Sept. 24 and is meant to promote ridership. “The Town of Huntington is a leader in sustainable and climate-smart initiatives and HART Bus’ Free Fare Week is another way to go green while simultaneously reducing commuting costs,” Supervisor Ed Smyth stated. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• HHS Students Invited to Visit School 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (9:30 a.m.)
• HHS Senior Yearbook Photos - Harborfields Central School District. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Halesite Fire Department: The Halesite Fire Department held hovercraft training on Sunday morning. Check them out in action in the link. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The children's room has something new, a castle to play in. The staff seems to be enjoying it the most! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Three Blue Devil sports programs start their season on Monday. Girls' volleyball and boys' soccer who will be opening at home. Girls' soccer also has a scrimmage at home. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The library now offers Career Counseling virtually through Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling the Reference Desk at 631-427-5165. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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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!

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