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🌱 New Bookstore Opens + Contractor Admits to Scamming Homeowner

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Good morning, friends! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Including updates on:

  • Check out or 'Wow House' of the week.
  • Contractor admits to scamming Huntington homeowner of $200K.
  • Huntington Village will have a new independent bookstore.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler. High: 44 low: 27.

Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntington:

  1. Check out or 'Wow House' of the week. This $815K Huntington home is located near Heckscher Park and within walking distance to bustling Huntington Village. Click the link to see photos and learn more about the listing. (Huntington Patch)
  2. Contractor admits to scamming Huntington homeowner of $200K. Nicholas Spano, age 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 30. He was recommended by another contractor to perform work on a woman's home, gained her trust then exploited her from Sep. 2019 to Dec. 2020. “This defendant agreed to help the victim out with home repairs, but instead he exploited his position as a contractor to take advantage of the victim and steal her life savings,” Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said. (Daily Voice)
  3. Huntington Village will have a new independent bookstore. The Next Chapter opens and succeeds Book Revue, which was in business for 44 years. The store is led by Mallory Braun, former manager of Book Revue, who received $220,000 in donations to keep the book-scene downtown after news spread of Book Revue's closing. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

Find out what's happening in Huntingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Historical Houses at the Holidays - Kissam House. (9 a.m.)
  • Laurie Berkner "A Live Holiday Concert" - The Paramount. (11 a.m.)
  • Rock Painting Fun! - Devoshion. (Noon)
  • Holiday Lights Candlemaking: Family Craft Workshop - The Whaling Museum. (1 p.m.)
  • Ridotto Concert: Pianist Ying Li in Recital - Huntington Jewish Center. (4 p.m.)
  • The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Andrew Dice Clay - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: The Finley boys' Blue and White basketball teams had an epic showdown. The game was forced into overtime by a buzzer-beater three-pointer and Finley White pulled off the overtime win. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • Halesite Fire Department: You can buy a limited addition Halesite Fire House ornaments at the tree sale!! Own a piece of Halesite history with their 1924 as well as the firehouse buildings. Own the pair for $15, otherwise they’re $10 each. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: The library is all decorated for the holidays. See their festive spirit in the link! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "This year our amazing community came together to provide Thanksgiving meals for over 1300 families. We were all blessed to love, serve and give in this special way and in this season of gratitude!" (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: "Help support the HPL's Friends of the Library when shopping at Amazon. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. Visit AmazonSmile for more information." (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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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