🌱 Man Sentenced For Scamming Elderly Woman + Shipwreck Diner Event

Hello, everybody. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including news about:

• A man scammed a Huntington homeowner out of $200,000 was sentenced to prison.
• Oyster Bay Town 2023 Hometown Heroes Community Recognition Programs has applications available now.
• Northport Chamber of Commerce is set to hold fundraiser at Shipwreck diner.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 43 low: 40.

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Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

1. Oyster Bay Town 2023 Hometown Heroes Community Recognition Programs applications available now. The program recognizes the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces — both living and deceased — who are current or former Town of Oyster Bay residents. "My town board colleagues, and I were amazed by the outpouring of support this program has received from residents, businesses and local heroes," said Councilman Steve Labriola. "We are proud to return this important initiative to our communities and look forward to further recognizing our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families for their commitment to defend our freedoms and democracy."(Patch)
2. A man who scammed a Huntington homeowner out of $200,000 was sentenced to prison. Nicholas Spano was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in prison after posing as a home improvement contractor and scamming an elderly woman out of $200,000 from her retirement and savings funds. “Anyone who would take advantage of a vulnerable victim via a home improvement scam or any other type of scam should be forewarned,” Tierney stated. “We take all consumer crimes seriously at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. We will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law and send you to upstate prison for scams such as this.” (Huntington Patch)
3. Northport Chamber of Commerce set to hold fundraiser at Shipwreck diner. Chili Night is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the diner, at 46 Main St., Northport. The funds from the event will be used for holiday season beautification in the village, according to the chamber. (Patch)
4. Five new businesses are coming to Walt Whitman Shops in South Huntington. Showcase and lululemon have both recently opened, while the other five businesses will open sometime this year. Click the link to see what new businesses to expect! (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Harley/Boyd ENL Bingo Night @ Boyd. (5 p.m.)
• moe - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Animal Shelter: Oden needs to find his forever home! He is around 6 years old and passed his behavioral health assessment. Click the link to learn more about Oden. (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Check this editorial out about Huntington High School Pride. Here is a little snippet. “Do you know that you are attending the oldest free public high school in New York State?” stated the editorial written by assistant editor Claire W. Conklin in the March 1920 edition of The Mirror, the school’s monthly journal. “Do you know that since 1858 Huntington High School has developed and grown until now every one of its two hundred and seventy-five members are proud to own that they are gaining a well-rounded education under its roof?” (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Check out HPL's Weekly Recommendations. They spotlight new or upcoming books that librarians are excited about. Click the link to learn more. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harborfields School District: "Hey all so I’m looking for housing for a couple with a child and another adult. - 2 men a woman and child. They do not speak English and had been renting a room close to CVS so they could get work. They are a responsible and respectful." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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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