🌱 Huntington Daily: New Pickleball Courts Open + Ulta Thiefs Sought

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Huntington Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 86 low: 73.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Police looking for duo who stole $4,200 worth of fragrances from Commack Ulta Beauty. The men stole the fragrances on June 2 and left in a Honda SUV with New Jersey plates. There is a picture of the men in the link and if you have information, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Now)
2. New York ranked tenth most beautiful state, according to a study done by Airport Parking Reservations. The study factors environmental factors in all 50 states and you can see the full list in the link. (Patch)
3. As pickleball continues to gain popularity, three new courts open in East Northport. Supervisor Ed Smyth stated, “We are in the process of doubling our pickleball facilities across the Town of Huntington and the three new dedicated pickleball courts at Veterans Park are a very welcome addition and already in demand!” Let us know in the comments if you play! (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" — 40th Anniversary Screening! — Cinema Arts Centre. (7:30 p.m.)
• “Celebrating 50 Years of Billy Joel” Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot (2 NIGHTS!) Presented by TD Bank & T — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)
• The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: "Southern RockFest." (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Helping Hand just hosted its highest attended Baby Blessings since they started in 2017. They helped 125 moms and 134 babies with supplies and lunch. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Animal Shelter: Check out this update on former shelter resident Violet. She loves her new home, and you can watch her enjoying water of the hose! (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): TriCYA kids have been hard at work this summer. They've been doing various activities to improve their literacy skills and listening comprehension. See photos of the children engaged in the link. (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: Did you know you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library at no charge? All you need to do is download the Libby app to get started today! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Neck: "Can someone recommend a good housekeeper? I was hoping to find a person who could come a few days a week." (Nextdoor)

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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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