🌱 Man Underreports Income To Receive Assistance + Real Estate Roundup

Hello there, Huntington! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• East Northport man underreported income to claim over $50G in assistance.
• Glass recycling returns to Town of Oyster Bay.
• See everything going on in the Town of Huntington real estate roundup.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 44 low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. East Northport man underreported income to claim over $50G in assistance. Otari Bater, 49, was overpaid benefits of about $58,941.65 through Nassau's Department of Social Services and the state's Health Benefits Exchange. He received Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for his family between Jan. 2018 and Jan. 2020. (Patch)
2. Glass recycling returns to Town of Oyster Bay. Supervisor Saladino said, “Residents can help protect the environment and turn trash into cash by recycling glass and cardboard boxes on their regular recycling collection day. In addition to expanding the recycling program to include additional types of plastic, we will also return glass to the recycling stream. The Town of Oyster Bay is committed to being a regional recycling leader and I thank you in advance for helping us reach that goal. " (LongIsland.com)
3. See everything going on in the Town of Huntington real estate roundup. You can check out listings to hit the market, open houses, and more. Click the link to see what's happening in the local market. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Fidelis Care Health Program - Huntington Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: Check out some more photos from Saturday's Children's Christmas parties. Children and their parents from the community all came together and had a great time. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: All GCA memberships are due or renewal by Jan. 1. You will also be entered to win a $100 gift card to the Greenlawn restaurant of your choice. (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Check out the digital copy of the library's newsletter in the link. Tuesday is also registration day for the Winter Reading Challenges. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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