🌱 New Year's Eve 2022 In Huntington + Local Job Openings

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Huntington Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today's briefing includes news about...

• Pets are available for adoption at local shelters.
• Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area.
• See what's happening on New Year's Eve in Huntington.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 36 low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Pets are available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Huntington area shelters. Meet Blanky, Keegan and more this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on its picture to learn more about it and consider adopting today. (Huntington Patch)
2. Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area. In our weekly collab with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around Huntington. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Huntington Patch)
3. See what's happening on New Year's Eve in Huntington. The last day of the year falls Saturday this year, so it's bound to be a busy night in town. There is plenty going on for people of all ages and you can click the link to see the rundown on events scheduled. (Huntington Patch)

Patch deals of the day:

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Today in Huntington:

• Toys, Toys, Toys! - The Whaling Museum. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Halesite Fire Department: The Halesite Fire Department was very busy leading up to Christmas. They responded to multiple calls and got the job done safely. Click the link to see photos of the fire department in action. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: "Happy Kwanzaa from the Huntington Historical Society." (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission held their 58th annual Christmas Celebrations on Dec. 17. Take a look at this video montage they shared in the link. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Both Blue Devil Boys' basketball teams face off against Northport today. The JV will take the court at 10 a.m. with the varsity following at 12 noon. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Have a happy, healthy and joyous Kwanzaa!" (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• New Year's Eve Gala @ The Metropolitan in Glen Cove - 8pm - Open Bar (December 31)
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You're officially in the loop 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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