🌱 Huntington Daily: Weekend Weather & Events + Homes For Sale

Happy Friday, people of Huntington! Here's everything you need to know around Huntington today.

First, today's weather:

Windy; a shower in the a.m. High: 56 low: 24.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Check out what's happening in the Huntington area this weekend. Looking to head out on the town after a long work week? Perfect, we have you covered with a list of events going on in Huntington. If you want your event featured, you can add it to the calendar and promote it for only $1 a day. Enjoy a margarita at the Shed for National Margarita Day on Sunday and then head to see Kevin James at The Paramount Sunday night. (Huntington Patch)
2. Have you enjoyed this rollercoaster week of weather as much as we have? The weekend weather forecast brings more rapid change in temperatures. Friday brings winds and early rain, with clearing later in the day and a high temperature of 55. The temperature will drop over 30 degrees overnight and Saturday will be much colder and windy. Sunday is the coldest day of all, with clear skies and a high of 34. Don't worry folks, spring is just around the corner. (Huntington Patch)
3. Browse the five newest houses to hit the market. Recent reports show that home prices have increased 50 percent on LI since 2012, but in the past month prices in Suffolk County have decreased by $5,000. Take a look at these five new homes to hit the market, such as a listing in the Centerport area with 4 beds and 2 baths for $589,000, and another with 3 beds and 2 baths for $699,000. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Musical Shabbat with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (6:30 p.m.)
• Howard Jones — The Paramount. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: A large number of Huntington boys and girls track stars have qualified for the state indoor championships in March. Take a look at the school's Facebook post to learn which events these athletes qualified for. (Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: "Our condolences to the members of the FDNY on the loss of brother firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, of FDNY Ladder 134, who died this morning from injuries sustained while operating at a house fire in Far Rockaway, Queens." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: There are many in-person programs that your kids can partake in at the library. Take a look at the monthly newsletter, weekly email newsletter and the website event calendar to see and register for these events. (Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: The Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers, Inc. gave the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 supplies. They now have N95 masks, hand sanitizers and at home COVID-19 tests for their members! If you are a member, you can DM them and pick up your supply today!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Heckscher Park Gardens: "Turning 65? Losing your group health coverage and are 65 or older? Have Medicare and Medicaid? Learn about your options. Call Heidi today 631-553-8776 #Medicare" (Nextdoor)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New York: "Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day in the neighborhood this Thursday. Neighbors, did you know performing small, random acts of kindness for neighbors can reduce loneliness? (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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!