🌱 Huntington Local Hero + Check-Washing Scam Affects Over 40

Hi all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Huntington Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

• Scared For Your LIIFE Film Festival brings their horror to Cinema Arts Centre.
• Learn about local hero and Huntington Volunteer EMT Karen Reim.
• Police warn over 40 people of check-washing scam.

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Sunny and pleasant. High: 65 low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Scared For Your LIIFE Film Festival brings their horror to Cinema Arts Centre. "The festival presented 18 tales of terror from filmmakers around the globe, a vendors room, sponsors to die for, and musical accompaniment from its undead host Jess-o-lantern, all at the festival’s new home-away-from-home: The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington." See photos of the festival in the link. (Long Island Press)
2. Learn about local hero and Huntington Volunteer EMT Karen Reim. This submission comes from Carol Nucci who nominated Karen Reim of Huntington. They are both volunteer EMTs. If you know a local hero, click the link at the bottom of the article to nominate them. (Huntington Patch)
3. Police warn over 40 people of check-washing scam. The scam affected mostly residents in Huntington, Dix Hills, and Melville. As part of the scam, thieves steal checks out of mailboxes and then change the payee and amount. Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said, "the scam mostly involves individuals removing mail," which contains incoming and outgoing checks. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Star Quest! - The Whaling Museum. (11 a.m.)
• Crafternoons at The Whaling Musuem. (11 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Gold Coast Barbers. (5 p.m.)
• Unknown Heroes Among Us: The Story of Paul Kaye - Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington High School Grandfriends Club visited Sunrise Assisted Living in Huntington to spend an afternoon with residents. See the children interacting with the residents from photos in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Huntington, NY: The Rotary Club thanked Appliance World for hosting their Taste of the Town fundraising event. Check out photos from the event in the link. (Rotary Club of Huntington, NY via Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: "Optimum is committed to supporting the local communities they serve. That’s why this Veterans Day, The Spirit of Huntington is proud to partner with the Northport Veterans Administration (VA) and Optimum to host an art show at their Bethpage store from November 10-21, 2022 featuring the inspiring work of local Veteran artists." (Spirit of Huntington Art Center via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: There are still a few spots available or this week's Young Adult cooking program. Kids in grades 6 - 12 can learn how to cook potato pancakes! Register now on the library's website. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: Did you know November is Native American Heritage Month? Check out what books the library has that honor Native American authors and culture. (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Knollwood Beach: "Get your Christmas cards ready! - Mini-photo session at the beach with Santa Claus! Bring the whole family!! Pets are welcome, too!" (Nextdoor)

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