🌱 Huntington Daily: Weekend Plans + Guitarist's Paramount Praise

Hey, neighbors! Andrew Tessler here with today's Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Patchy fog in the morning. High: 51 low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. Envy on the Coast guitarist discusses recent tour and his love for The Paramount in Huntington. The Paramount has been rated one of the best indoor venues in the country. The intimacy, sound, and overall setup makes it an unbeatable experience. Envy on the Coast guitarist Brian Byrne talks about the bands stop at the Paramount and their love for the venue. (Greater Long Island)
2. Huntington area weekend events: Check out what's happening. As we head into the first weekend of 2022, check out all that's happening in Huntington. You can check out the Huntington Winter Farmers Market, do a polar plunge with Troop 410, or celebrate New Year's Eve in town. (Huntington Patch)
3. Huntington: 5 freshest homes to hit the market. Looking to purchase a new home in 2022 or trying to see the value of what your home is in this market? Look no further as we have compiled a list of the 5 freshest homes in the area. Check out these houses which all offer their own unique style and attributes for your potential living quarters. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Jessie's Girl - The Paramount (8:00 p.m.)
• New Year's Eve Secret Singles Party - Location TBA (9:00 p.m.)
• Latin New Year's Eve Party - Noche de Gala Latina NYE. (9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: Huntington Manor firefighters made quick work of this car fire Wednesday morning in the parking lot of Dunkin Donuts on Jericho Turnpike by Oakwood Rd. There were no reported injuries. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Winter library mini golf! ⛳️ Check out the kids playing mini golf in the Huntington Public Library. (Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: The Halesite Fire Department urges you to plan to ring in the new year safely! Celebrate at home, have a designated driver, or use a service to get home safe." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Huntington Village: "A boutique real estate brokerage pairing local expertise with a vast global reach. - 229 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 #johnmangano @theagencyrenorthshoreny" (Nextdoor)
• Governor Kathy Hochul, State of New York: New State testing sites now open. The state is using every tool at our disposal to get through this winter surge and protect New Yorkers. Thirteen new State testing sites are now open! Get tested to keep yourself and your neighbors safe. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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!