🌱 Huntington Daily: Syosset Townhomes Fire + TOH Honors George Tsunis

Morning, neighbors! Andrew Tessler here with your brand-new copy of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 64 low: 52.

Here are the top 4 stories in Huntington today:

1. Town of Huntington celebrates Holi, the Hindu 'Festival of Colors'. The Holi represents the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. "We join Huntington's Indian-American community and all who observe this annual celebration of colors, with the hope, optimism and unity perfectly reflected during the springtime," Smyth stated. "We are a united community, from all walks of life, all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we celebrate both what unites us and those characteristics that make us unique. I am heartened to see such a gathering of officials, leaders and members of our community for this colorful, unifying celebration of spring." (Huntington Patch)
2. Elwood's John Glenn HS senior Anson Kwan named National Merit Finalist. Kwan was given the honor based on his high scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. "It's a big honor, and I achieved this as a result of the work of my teachers and my parents who helped support me through this process," Kwan said via news release. He is now eligible to receive one of the 7,500 National Merit Scholarships. (Patch)
3. Multiple fire departments battle massive blaze at Syosset townhomes Wednesday night. The blaze had 20 agencies respond and happened around 10:30 p.m. at the Hidden Ridge Condominiums. Three people were injured, and five units were completely destroyed, with two others damaged as well. The American Red Cross was on the scene overnight to assist those displaced by the fire. (News 12 Bronx)
4. Lloyd Harbor resident George J. Tsunis honored by Town of Huntington. The Town Board recognized the real estate businessman and attorney on Tuesday night for his selection to become the US ambassador to Greece. “We wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his career. In these tenuous times, it’s reassuring to know that you’ll be our very own Huntington resident representing the United States interests there in Europe and in Greece,” Councilman Sal Ferro said. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

• Huntington Tennis Association (HTA) Free Spring/Summer Membership. (9:00 a.m.)
• Stations of the Cross Walk - St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Noon)
• Good Friday Tenebrae Service - St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. (7:30 p.m.)
• Ice Nine Kills - The Paramount. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Ruby Meidenman leads Huntington varsity softball to back-to-back wins. They beat Half Hollow Hills East, 12-0 and then Copiague, 17-2. (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library's little chickees need some names. Drop by the Youth Services Department to submit your suggestions or click the link and submit the form. (Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: Join the Halesite Fire Department next Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for a morning of drills. You can see what training is involved to be a firefighter and how things work over at the department. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "Looking for a donation or discount on LAWN LETTERS for Staff appreciation at my son’s daycare. - We would like to show our appreciation the week of May 9th. If anyone could help with this, we would be most appreciative!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Huntington: "Looking for a babysitter for my 8yr old child. - 2 hrs a day, 4 days a week in Huntington village. Must be dog friendly!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Northport Road: "Hi! - Does anyone have a daughter that will be attending the Jack Abrams STEM School for 4th grade next year that is in our area? We are in Huntington off of E. Main almost on the Centerport line. I'm just looking to make connections!" (Nextdoor)

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— 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!