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Get on up, Huntington! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Huntington today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 47 low: 41.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

  1. Alfred J. Walker Park in Huntington Station to get complete overhaul. The Huntington Town Board approved up to $1.2 million in bonding to improve the park. The changes and money will go towards a new playground, renovated basketball court, art, trees, adult workout equipment, and more. "An "Alfred J. Walker Art Walk" will feature Walker's cartoons and art as well. "The family conveyed this was the most important aspect of the proposed improvements," said town spokeswoman Lauren Lembo. (Huntington Patch)
  2. Check out recent arrests made in the area. A man stole from someone's bank account on March 11 and a woman used a hammer to smash the windshield of a car parked in the USA Gas Station on Main Street on March 11. You can take a look at all arrests by clicking the link. (Huntington Patch)
  3. Paralyzed Plainview college student to get home makeover from NBC's "George To The Rescue." It will be one of the biggest makeovers in the show's history, according to NBC. Rebecca Kulton was paralyzed in a ski accident last year, and the community rallied together to raise $1 million for her and her family. The home makeover will allow for renovations to outfit the home for Kulton's needs. The episode will air on April 2. (Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • Health & Nutrition Committee Meeting — JGHS Library. (4 p.m.)
  • HS Musical Senior Citizen Performance — Elwood UFSD. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Suffolk County Libertarian Party Convention Featuring Larry Sharpe for Governor — Huntington Moose Lodge. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School’s robotics team won the Judges Award at the New York Tech Valley Regional competition at the MVP Arena in Albany last weekend. “The competition was a lot of fun and very competitive,” team captain Frawley said. “We went home with the Judges Award, which recognizes a team’s ‘unique efforts, performance and dynamics. Our year-round sustainability plan and inclusive efforts helped us to be chosen for this award. I am so proud of all our members who always try their best and work so well as a team together on whatever task or challenge presents itself. We’re all looking forward to the next competition." (Facebook)
  • Huntington Union Free School District: Girls' Volleyball intramural begins Thursday for Finley Middle School and Huntington High School. For more information you can email head coach Todd Donaghy at HuntingtonVball@aol.com. (Facebook)
  • The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: Register for the Townwide Fund's golf outing on May 9 at Cold Spring Country Club. They will be making a special presentation to the Gillies family, as he was an integral board member. (Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: There a bunch of upcoming programs in April at the library. You can check out everything happen in the link! (Facebook)
  • Spirit of Huntington Art Center: Spirit of Huntington Art Center's intern Sydney Claussel will be in 'The Nature of Love and The Love of Nature' at the Steinberg Museum of Art. You can check her out until March 25. (Facebook)

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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!

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