🌱Huntington Daily: Paddleboarders Rescued + July 4 Fireworks Guide

Good morning, everybody! It's Saturday in Huntington and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

A heavy afternoon t-storm. High: 82 low: 68.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Three paddleboarders rescued Friday afternoon off Crab Meadow Beach. Officials responded to a distress call around 2 p.m., where they found one woman approximately one mile from Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga. She told rescuers there were two other women in the water as well, who were also rescued. The three women were uninjured. (Huntington Now)
2. July 1 Suffolk Arrest Report. Take a look at recent arrests throughout Suffolk County from the past 10 days. You can see arrests in the Second Precinct as well, which covers the Town of Huntington. If you have information on a crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)
3. July 4 Huntington fireworks guide. The holiday weekend is here, and there are fireworks all over the Town of Huntington. Click the link to see everywhere you can see a show. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• The Paramount Tribute Series: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot "Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel." (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Rotary Club of Huntington presented five different seniors a total of $16,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to all! (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: July is the month with the most grill fires, meaning safety is important. Click the link for safety tips from the Halesite Fire Department. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: Make sure you grab your tickets now for the Chamber of Commerce summer party at Crab Meadow Beach on July 12. There will be food, drinks, music, and more. (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library will be closed Monday and reopen on Tuesday at 9 a.m. They have tons of programs coming up, so be sure to head to its website to see what's going on. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Summer program registration is now open. Call the library or register online. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "Hi, does anyone know of a soccer league or camp in the Elwood area? Looking for something for my 8-year-old daughter. Any information is appreciated." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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