🌱 Huntington Daily: Woman Drove High With Kids + Heat Safety Tips

Hello, Huntington! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Huntington Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 89 low: 76.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Huntington:

1. Woman arrested in Commack for driving under the influence with her 4-year-old daughter in the car. Kristine Mazza, 33, of Smithtown, rear-ended another vehicle on Harned Road at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. When police arrived, they determined she was under the influence of drugs while her daughter was in the backseat. Mazza was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger 15 years old or younger (Leandra's Law), driving while under the influence of drugs, second-degree criminal contempt and endangering the welfare of a child. (Patch)
2. Check out pets available for adoption in the Northport area. Click the link to see Bam Bam, Betty, Dino, and more! (Patch)
3. Fifty firefighters battled a house fire in Lloyd Neck. The home on Gerry Lane caught fire Monday evening, and firefighters from Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington Manor, Greenlawn, Centerport, Halesite and Melville fire departments all responded. No one was injured and the firefighters had the blaze under control in an hour. (Huntington Patch)
4. The weather this week is blazing hot, and we have tips on how you can stay cool. Staying hydrated and aware of how you're feeling is very important, and you can click the link to see more tips on heat safety. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Facing Recovery Support Group — Mountainside Treatment Center. (6 p.m.)
• Sharks of Long Island! (Virtual Talk) — The Whaling Museum. (8 p.m.)
• Icons of Vinyl — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: The Huntington Manor Fire Department Fair is happening now through the weekend at Stimson Middle School. Stop by and have some fun! (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: Along with holding an open house, the Halesite FD Junior Firefighters welcomed eight new members to the team this week. Congratulations to the new squad. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Gas & Go & The PinkTie foundation donated $4,000 to Helping Hand. They now have $214,000 in total donations this year. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: "The Harborfields Public Library will be bringing the Livebrary SLED back to Greenlawn Summer Nights on July 27. The library also has The Liverpool Shuffle: An Outdoor Concert in their circular driveway on Broadway starting at 7 p.m." (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: If you're looking for a new book, Huntington Public Library's Weekly Recommendation highlights new or upcoming books that the librarians are talking about. Click the link and reserve your copy now. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: A strong resume is very important to landing that dream job. If you need help with yours, you can use the VetNow app with your library card and get connected to a resume coach. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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!

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