🌱 Huntington Daily: Syosset Missing Teen + LIRR Schedule Changes

Good morning, Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, May 14 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on in Huntington today.

First, today's weather:

A shower or two; more humid. High: 72 low: 61.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. Police searching for missing teen last seen in Syosset on May 11. Jenna Ceruti, 15, was reported missing Thursday by the staff of MercyFirst, a social service agency in Syosset. She was last seen Wednesday at 6 p.m. and police are asking anyone with information on Ceruti's whereabouts to call 516-573-7347 or 911 (Patch)
2. Numerous LIRR schedule changes starting May 23rd. There will be changes to off peak and peak scheduling as the LIRR begins work on upgrades. Take a look at the link for all changes to the schedules. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
3. Island Harvest unveils massive new Melville facility. Food insecurity is at an all-time high with demand up 80%. Island Harvest revealed their new 43,000 square foot warehouse which will help them continue to provide 18 million pounds of food to hungry Long Islanders every year. "This is the place, this is the culmination of all we've been for to realize our vision that began 30 years ago," says Island Harvest CEO Randi Shubin. (News 12 Bronx)
4. Greenlawn home's door kicked in, then burglarized. A home was broken into by force Tuesday night on Butterfield Dr. and property was stolen. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Soulful Shabbat with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (11:15 a.m.)
• MUSTER DAY at the Arsenal. (Noon)
• 2022 Poet In Residence Natasha Trethewey: Discussion and Poetry Reading - Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. (2 p.m.)
• ArrowStrike in Concert! - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: If you can't attend or miss the K-Factor Talent Show Friday night, it will be live streamed. Just head to the school's YouTube channel to rewatch! (Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: There will be numerous players, Islanders owner Jon Ledecky, and more to honor Clark Gillies on Saturday as the Dix Hills Ice Rink is renamed after him. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. and open to the public. (Patch Sports)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Hills: "Walt Whitman High School is having it’s 21st annual crafts fair on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 301 West Hills Rd. - Only vendors with handcrafted items are permitted. There is no admission fee. We are looking for talented crafts people." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "Does anyone have an impact driver from removing a socket from a vehicle? - I need to borrow one please." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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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