🌱 Melville Street Renamed + Oyster Bay Opens Concert Lottery Tickets

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Huntington. In today's Daily, you'll find these stories and more:

• Check out our 'Wow House' of the week.
• Street in Melville renamed to include name of international Hindu spiritual leader.
• Town of Oyster Bay opens lottery for holiday concert tickets.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 67 low: 49.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Street in Melville renamed to include name of international Hindu spiritual leader. "Deshon Drive, home to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, was renamed in a ceremony toHH Pramukh Swami Drive / Deshon Dr. At Saturday’s ceremony, a sign with the new name was unveiled at the intersection of Ruland Road." The ceremony was attended by numerous town, state, and county officials. (Huntington Now)
2. Check out our 'Wow House' of the week. This beautiful $989K Huntington home comes with an in-ground pool and a beautiful yard. The home is located at 89 Chestnut St. and is located just minutes from the village. Click the link for photos and more information on the listing. (Huntington Patch)
3. Town of Oyster Bay opens lottery for holiday concert tickets. “Due to the overwhelming popularity of these amazing shows, the Town hosts a lottery for residents interested in attending,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “This provides a fair and impartial system that has proven to be successful, and gives all residents an equal opportunity to attend one of our wonderful performances. As always, this outstanding holiday entertainment is provided free of charge for our residents.” The holiday concerts will be held on Dec. 4 and 5, with a matinee show Dec. 6. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• Huntington Village Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)
• Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band Home Show. (Noon)
• Huntington Environmental Festival - St. John's Church. (1 p.m.)
• Colbie Caillat “15th Anniversary Tour - Coco Live” - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: Last Wednesday, the Town of Huntington Fire Police held their monthly meeting at Huntington Manor Fire Department. Check out what went on in the meeting in the link. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: Urban coffee is very nicely decorated for fall thanks to Harborfield's National Art Society. See their splendid work in the link! (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: "The Townwide Fund is honored and proud to have @maggiesmission as a member now! We are looking forward to great things together. (The Townwide Fund Of Huntington via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission asks you to come and support their Fall Founders' Tea Fundraiser Luncheon. If you can't come, you can donate or become a sponsor. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: "Grades 5-12. This month we explore Austria. We will be making apple strudels to take home for baking. Program presented by Project Excel." (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Did you miss the Rob Scott Fall Food Festival yesterday? If you did, you could click the link and watch a video of the whole event. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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