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šŸŒ± Huntington Daily: N-95 Mask The Best + Betty White Challenge

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Get on up, Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Rain tapering off. High: 36 low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

  1. ICYMI: Huntington residents invited to join Betty White Challenge. In case you missed the news this week, Town Supervisor Ed Smyth invited residents to join in on the Betty White Challenge. "In honor of what would have been the legendary Betty White's 100th birthday on January 17, I'm asking her fans — and all dog lovers who can afford to do so — to donate $5 in her name to our Give a Dog a Dream charity, which funds medically necessary surgeries for shelter dogs in need, or donate a wish list item to our shelter," Smyth stated. (Huntington Patch)
  2. Huntington Hospital expert weighs in on best mask against Covid-19. As the mask mandate remains in effect through the end of the month, Huntington Hospital's head of infectious diseases department Dr. Adrian Popp gave his recommendations on the best mask to wear. He said that there are three types of masks in use: cloth, which is just a single layer of material; surgical masks, made with three layers, and N-95, which are made of special materials that filter 95 percent of particulates. “Those are the most effective in terms of protecting you against transmitted droplets,” he said.(http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
  3. Postponed: Vanderbilt Museum kicks off 2022 lecture series Jan. 13. As part of its Ecology and Climate Change lecture series, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will welcome Stony Brook University’s Heather Lynch for a presentation titled Mapping Penguins with Satellites, Drones and Other Technologies in the Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium. We have an update on the new date of this event, as the surge in COVID-19 cases caused a postponement. The new date will be April 14 and the cost is $6. (tbrnewsmedia.com)

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Today in Huntington:

  • The Shed Will Be Open For MLK Jr. DAY! (9:00 a.m.)
  • MLK Day of Service -Kehilath Shalom synagogue. (11:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Jewish Center: "Our hearts go out for Congregation Beth Israel" (Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: At 9 degrees last Tuesday and cold days all week long, it was hard to believe that so many people were coming to wait in line for food, clothing and supplies but they did. Helping Hand thanks all those who donate and help the less fortunate. (Facebook)
  • Huntington Historical Society: "What steps can we take to make a difference in our community? Let the Historical Society know what you can do to make a difference in Huntington. (Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: Please be aware that the library will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day. They will reopen Tuesday with regular hours. (Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: "Hoopla Book Club Spotlight: The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian Join the HOOPLA Book Club with your friends and family. Click here to download the title: https://www.hoopladigital.com/... (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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