🌱 Huntington Daily: Melville Man Killed In Crash + HOV Changes

Welcome back, Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening around Huntington today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and milder. High: 50 low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. 5 new Huntington area houses for sale. Looking to move in the near future? Are you also trying to compare houses in the area to see the value you can set on yours? Perfect, we have you covered with 5 new Huntington area houses for sale. Check them out in the link and click on the descriptions for more info and pictures! (Huntington Patch)
2. Man, 35, killed in Melville crash. A man was killed early Thursday morning when his car struck a box truck parked on the shoulder of Ruland Road, Suffolk County police said.
   Steven Zaug, 35, of Massapequa Park was driving north on Route 110 at 4:03 a.m. when his vehicle struck the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
3. Clean Pass rules to Change in February. Do you have a single-occupant HOV lane pass? The rules will be changing in Feb. for what cars will be able to get the sticker for the HOV lane. The stickers will only be issued to owners of plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as of Feb.1. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
4. Smaller Huntington eateries could serve alcohol if town approves code change.Some smaller eating establishments may soon be able serve alcohol in the Town of Huntington. The town board is considering amending its definition of food shop to make such establishments eligible to serve alcohol for on-site consumption. Currently food shop establishments are banned from such service under town zoning code. This would be great additional income for businesses like the to-go drinks served during the pandemic. (Newsday)

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Today in Huntington:

• Bright Lights, A Magical Holiday Celebration at the Vanderbilt Museum. (5:00 p.m.)
• "The Art of Tina Anthony". (9:00 a.m.)
• Get The Led Out – A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• South Huntington Public Library: "So happy to welcome these students to the library today!" (Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): "Thanks to our friends at Huntington Kiwanis for the generous donation of gifts for Project T.O.Y.(Treasure Our Youth). The children of our community will enjoy these presents!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "The Huntington Foundation is back! Under the leadership of new president, Jen Stevens, the organization is looking forward to making an impact in the 2021/22 school year." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Oh what fun! These SHPL snow angels look familiar!☃️ The snow is crisp, the sky is bright... I spread my arms and I take flight... Reading give you wings!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Neck: "Fall Leaves Cleanup - Need a recommendation for a person or reasonably priced gardener that will rake up my leaves and bag them instead of blow them into the woods." (Nextdoor)

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• Bright Lights, A Magical Holiday Celebration at the Vanderbilt Museum (December 10)
• Festival of Games - a retro holiday shopping and gaming event (December 11)
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• Bright Lights, A Magical Holiday Celebration at the Vanderbilt Museum (December 12)
• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 12)
• Long Island Gay Men's Chorus - Home for the Holiday Special (Huntington) (December 12)
• 57th Annual Children's Christmas Toy Drive (December 13)
• Suite Pieces Friends & Family Holiday Party! (December 16)
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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!