🌱 Huntington Daily: Town Opens Warming Centers + 3 Cars Stolen

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold. High: 38 low: 27.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. Town opened warming centers as frigid cold moved in. The town had to open warming centers yesterday as temperatures in the teens hit Long Island. Wind chills were in the single digits all day and the cold weather will be back just in time for the weekend. The warming centers were open just on Tuesday, but we can only hope they bring them back for the weekend. This is the coldest air our area has experienced in three years. Stay warm out there! (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
2. Huntington police blotter: 3 cars stolen. Take a look at the recent arrests in our area from Jan 2 to Jan 6. Three cars were stolen from home in a matter of three days and two out of three instances the keys were left in the car. Remember to not leave your keys in your car if you are not in visibility of the vehicle. A man was also arrested for breaking into the Town of Huntington storage room and stealing landscaping equipment. (Huntington Patch)
3. Former 'Impractical Jokers' star Joe Gatto coming to Huntington. Who watches Impractical Jokers here? It was always good for a laugh and former star Joe Gatto is coming to The Paramount. The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Feb 6 and you can buy tickets online or at the box office. Gatto said he is committed to his tour regardless of what's going on with COVID-19. "When I committed to my upcoming series of shows starting in the Midwest this week, I obviously had no idea what life would look like at this moment," Gatto wrote. "Regardless, we can all use some laughter and kindness right now, and I'll therefore be keeping all of my dates. Excited to share some laughs with the fans in Iowa this weekend and all over the country in the weeks and months to come."(Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Emerging Leaders Business Competition Reception - Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. (6:00 p.m.)
• Seahawks Booster Club - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7:00 p.m.)
• JGHS College Night - Elwood UFSD. (7:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington varsity girls’ basketball team’s win over visiting Copiague on Monday was the 149th victory of head coach Michael Kaplan’s career with the Blue Devils. It’s the most ever for a Huntington girls' basketball coach. (Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: "Have you renewed your membership or joined the GCA as a new member in 2022, yet? The GCA is dedicated to supporting their community, bringing families and businesses together, helping their neighbors, and creating wonderful memories! (Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: It's a cold one out there today, so be sure to wear your winter coats, gloves, scarves, hats, etc. to ensure that all your skin is covered when you leave the house! If you're staying home and using a portable space heater to warm up, please follow the safety tips on the firehouse Facebook page. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The Long Island Children's Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages. Check out a FREE Museum Pass with your HPL Library Card. (Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: "ArtABILITY: opening reception is Thursday- 6pm at Agora Gallery in NYC and the art center could not be more excited! Join them in celebrating the incredible talents of their students at Spirit of Huntington in this inclusive exhibition. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Robin Park: "Hi - - I am looking for recommendations for a licensed General Contractor (reasonably priced) who can install a 10X 20 deck and extend out a wall in my dining room by roughly two feet. A heating unit needs to be moved, also. Must be licensed and insured. (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!