🌱 Shots Fired At Heckscher Park Worker + Melville's Top Homes

Good morning, people of Huntington! Andrew Tessler here with your brand-new edition of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 54 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. Shots fired at man in golf cart in Huntington park: police. It was a beautiful Monday morning that quickly turned into panic at Heckscher Park. Shots were fired at a town worker in a golf cart around 9:30 a.m. and the driver fled the scene. Buildings and schools were placed on lockdown, and police were all over the scene, closing the park for hours. An arrest has not been made, and detectives believe the shooting was targeted. (Huntington Patch)
2. Priciest home sales in Melville. With the real estate market on Long Island booming, take a look at the highest prices homes in Melville. Melville is a town over from Huntington, and has better access to all highways and is still easily accessible to all the good spots in Huntington. These three homes were the highest priced in October. (Long Island Business News)
3. Revitalizing Huntington Station: spray park set to open Spring 2022. Part of Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci’s plan to revitalize Huntington Station, includes a new water spray park at Manor Field Park.“In the spring of 2022, the children of Huntington Station will have this first-class spray park in their backyard, along with a brand-new playground and new turf field that athletes of all ages can enjoy,” said Deputy Supervisor Councilman Ed Smyth. (LongIsland.com)

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Today in Huntington:

• Superintendent’s Conference Day Staff Only - Elwood. (All Day)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "Congratulations to Firefighter Lisa Fusaro on being a recipient of the first ever "Toni Rettaliata-Tepe Woman of the Year "award ! Job well done!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "Fresh off its winningest season ever, the Huntington High School varsity field hockey team will host a free clinic for Huntington UFSD students currently enrolled in grades 6-8 Wednesday." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "H-TON BOOSTER CLUB RAISES THOUSANDS FOR BLUE DEVILS … The Huntington Booster Club’s annual dinner at the Head of the Bay Club last Thursday night was an upbeat affair. " (Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "Family Fall Fun Day was full of so many treats!! Over 250 came today and enjoyed the beautiful fall afternoon. Pumpkins were painted, lots of burgers, hot dogs and snacks were enjoyed. " (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Kids can vote too! Stop by the Children's Department any time tomorrow to vote for your favorite picture book character, and pick up a craft kit. No registration required but supplies are limited." (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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