🌱 Man Charged With DWI Under Leandra's Law + Five New Homes For Sale

Hello, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town. Today's briefing includes news about...

• An East Northport father was arrested after driving drunk with his 11-month-old daughter following a crash.
• Check out five new homes for sale in the Huntington area.
• Four swimmers from Huntington HS qualify for the New York state championships.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with rain and drizzle. High: 41 low: 33.

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Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

1. An East Northport father was arrested after driving drunk with his 11-month-old daughter following crash. Matthew Gibney, 33, was charged with DWI under Leandra's Law after he hit the back of a 2020 Mazda on Elwood Road. The accident occurred at the intersection of Pulaski Road, at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, police said. Gibney and the driver of the Mazda were not injured in the crash. (Patch)
2. Check out five new homes for sale in the Huntington area. These are the freshest homes on the market and range in town and price. Click the link to see photos and learn more about the listings. (Huntington Patch)
3. Four swimmers from Huntington HS qualify for the New York state championships. Evan Spagnoletti, Lucas Spagnoletti, Pierre Leroy and Max Leroy will be headed to Ithaca in March after noting times that qualify them for the state swimming and diving championships in one or more events. "All four Blue Devil swimming stars first tipped their toes into the water shortly after they began walking, possibly even before knowing these teenagers," the school district wrote. "They have been in the pool for many years, swimming for local clubs and for Huntington High School." (Huntington Patch)
4. Cinema Arts Centre celebrates 50 years in Huntington. There have been numerous memorable moments of movies and community over the last 50 years, and you can read all about them in the link. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

• Cinema Arts Centre Preview Club: Winter 2023. (7 p.m.)
• The Usual Suspects: True Crime Club - Huntington Public Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Halesite Fire Department: The Halesite Fire Department congratulates the new Junior Crabber’s Officers sworn in at their meeting last week. See photos in the link! (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "Thank you PinkTie.org - PinkTie1000! Since 2020 HHRM and many other organizations have been blessed and supported by your food drop offs and financial generosity! We appreciate you all! Thank you for supporting Helping Hand Rescue Mission." (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Happy Lunar New Year - the Year of the Rabbit!" (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library has recommendations for a good winter-themed novel in the link. There is also still time to join the 2023 Winter Reading Challenge where you can win prizes by reading books, writing reviews, and completing activities. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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