🌱 Huntington Daily: Mylar Balloon Risk + Pets Available For Adoption

Hi all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 79 low: 66.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. With graduation season and summer here, PSEG released a statement on the dangers of Mylar balloons flying into the sky. “Though they’re festive, fun and look nice, we want the public to be aware that metallic balloons also conduct electricity. If they get loose and come into contact with a power line or other electrical equipment, that could lead to power outages, fire and, possibly, injuries,” said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of transmission and distribution. (Huntington Now)
2. Pets available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Huntington area shelters. Meet Billy, Aurora, and more this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on their picture to learn more about them and consider adopting today. (Huntington Patch)
3. Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area. In our weekly collab with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around Huntington. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Huntington Patch)
4. Police looking for man who stole pre-paid cellphones from Commack Target. The man stole three pre-paid cellphones on June 4. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (News 12 Brooklyn)

Today in Huntington:

• Networking Breakfast: A Panel Discussion with Town Supervisor, the DA and the LIA — The Paramount. (7:30 a.m.)
• 2021-2022 Sports Awards Presentation — JGHS Football Field (Raindate). (4:30 p.m.)
• Board of Education Meeting — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "Our condolences to the members of the Hauppauge Fire Department on the line of duty death of Ex-Chief Stephen Feron which occurred Saturday June 11. Rest In Peace Chief." (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Eighth graders at Finley Middle School recently celebrated their school experiences on the red carpet. Take a look at the gallery in the link! (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Looking for Tuesday night plans? Helping Hand will be holding a free concert at the Jazz Lodge Tuesday night with some jazz music! (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: The Huntington African American Planning Committee fundraiser needs your help. Learn what your donations will go towards in the link. (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: The Greenlawn Wiffleball Tournament takes place this Saturday at Harborfields High School. Register now by clicking the link in the Facebook post! (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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