🌱 Huntington Daily: West Hills House Fire + New Testing Sites

Good day, people of Huntington! Andrew Tessler here with the latest copy of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 48 low: 43.

Here are the 3 top stories in Huntington today:

1. Four people displaced after fire damages West Hills home. Four people are without a home after a fire tore through a home on Sweet Hollow Road in West Hills. The flames broke out just before 7 p.m. and no injuries were reported. We will have more details soon. (News 12)
2. County Executive Bellone announces expansion of Coronavirus testing in Suffolk County. As positive cases continue to reach new daily records, a major issue has been testing in the area. Long lines, minimal appointments, and a lack of at home tests have made it hard for residents to figure out if they have COVID-19. Steve Bellone announced the opening of three new testing sites. The first testing site at Hecksher State Park will open on Wednesday, December 29th, the second testing site at Red Creek Park, which was formerly located at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, will open on Monday, January 3rd, and the third testing site located at Cathedral Pines County Park will open on Tuesday, January 4th.(Press Release Desk)
3. Huntington residents line up for Covid-19 Tests. A common theme you may notice on your drive round town is long lines. These lines aren't for a show or a new clothing drop, but to get a COVID-19 test. This is altering residents work life, holiday plans, and much more. “What we have learned so far is that the Omicron variant is highly transmittable and causing a spike in our daily positivity rate,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. “Testing is one of the best tools we have when it comes to containing the spread of this virus. As we approach the New Year, these three new sites will provide quick and convenient results for our residents so that they can protect themselves and their loved ones.” (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)

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Today in Huntington:

• Dark Store Orchestra @ The Paramount. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington High School varsity wrestling team improved to 10-2 with a 54-18 victory over Cold Spring Harbor. The Blue Devils won 10-of-13 bouts including six pins, three decisions and a forfeit. (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: All home high school and now middle school games and matches held in the respective gymnasia can be viewed livestream on Huntington's Blue Devil Sports channel on YouTube. (Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Coloring, Art & Creativity Club (Meetings are In-Person) Thursdays in January & February • 1:00 - 3:00 pm • Color • Draw • Sew • Make • Cut • Knit • Bring your own coloring supplies and enjoy two hours of socializing, relaxing and being creative. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Huntington Village: "For more information about The Agency in Huntington Village give me a call or email me. - (631)495-1454 or john.mangano@theagencyre.com." (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!