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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 47 low: 31.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

  1. Police are looking for the public's help to find the man who threw a rock through the window of the Commack Smoke Shop. The incident happened on March 1 at roughly 1:20 a.m. The unidentified man stole cash, ran from the store and got into a white SUV. Anyone with any information is asked to call Suffolk County Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)
  2. Jon Rosier, 20, of Huntington Station was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary after he broke into a home on Lieper Street Monday afternoon. He entered through a back door and was confronted by residents of the home. He was arrested an hour later. (Patch)
  3. Half Hollow Hills graduate and Huntington resident Jill Faber was named "A Distinguished Teacher of Long Island" by the Harvard Club of Long Island. "This award honors middle and high school teachers who have profoundly influenced their students' lives," said Dr. Judith Esterquest, chair of the Distinguished Teacher Selection Committee. "Dedicated teachers like Ms. Faber inspire Long Island students to excel, to become passionate about learning, and to recognize the value of hard work. These teachers devote countless hours to creating better futures for our children." Congratulations Jill! (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • Jr./Sr. High Jazz & Pops Concert — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7 p.m.)
  • Joe Gatto — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: The Huntington Manor once again responded to a house fire, this time on Brennan Street. Take a look at the picture from the blaze in the link. (Facebook)
  • Huntington Union Free School District: In their first ever Long Island Dance Team Association Regionals, the Huntington High Steppers Dance team captured third place. “I could not have asked for a better team to make my first-year coaching more memorable,” said Samantha Allen, the team’s coach and advisor. (Facebook)
  • Huntington Union Free School District: The Blue Devils boys' swimmers had a terrific weekend, finishing second in the state. The combined team of Walt Whitman, Harborfields, and Huntington incorporates swimming and diving, and the event was held at Ithaca college. (Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Signature Cares has once again partnered with Helping Hand to provide Easter baskets to local children. Their goal is 1200 and you can help the reach that goal by donating! (Facebook)
  • Public Information Representative Donna Harris, United States Postal Inspection Service - New York: "National Consumer Protection Week. Hello neighbors, you'll be hearing from us on a regular basis to provide fraud and other tips to help you recognize the warning signs of a scam." (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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