🌱 Six Arrested For Underage Vape Sales + Huntington's Trivia Night

Hello all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Six people were arrested during an underage vape sales operation in the Town of Huntington.
• The Whaling Museum opens a new exhibit on African Americans in the whaling industry.
• The Whaling Museum and the Town of Huntington will host a trivia night to mark the founding of Huntington.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a bit of snow. High: 30 low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Six people were arrested during an underage vape sales operation in the Town of Huntington. Police checked 24 businesses in the town after numerous complaints from members of the community. You can see which businesses sold to minors in the link. (Huntington Patch)
2. The Whaling Museum opens new exhibit on African Americans in the whaling industry. “From Sea to Shining Sea: Whalers of the African Diaspora" runs through 2024 and highlights the first integrated and meritocratic industry in American history. “We’re very proud to have developed and hosted this exhibit,” Executive Director Domi Dayan said. “There are a lot of shocking and disturbing stories that came from putting this exhibit together, but also a lot of amazing tales of triumph and perseverance that I think can speak to us so much today.” (liherald.com)
3. The Whaling Museum and Town of Huntington will host a trivia night to mark founding of Huntington. The online trivia night will ask questions about local history, stores, beaches, nature, streets and more in town, from Cold Spring Harbor to Northport to Dix Hills. It will be held on April 2, and you can register on the Whaling Museum's website. (Huntington Now)

Today in Huntington:

• Stop and Shop Hiring Event. (11 a.m.)
• Kehillath Shalom Synagogue: Meditative Shabbat. (11 a.m.)
• Black Days at Love Hate Love - Spotlight at The Paramount. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School's annual yearbook continues its longstanding tradition for 2023. Ads are now on sale and anyone can purchase one to be in the yearbook. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Greenlawn Civic Association: Registration is now open for the 5th annual Sip & Stroll. Swallow kitchen & cocktails will be joining others this year and you can register in the link. (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: The Walt Whitman Birthplace will be holding a 6 week book group starting next month. The cost is $10 and you must register beforehand. (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: Teens in grades 6-12 can learn how to manage their money and earn one hour of community service. Register now for Personal Finance for Teens! (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "Car Service: Huntington to Airport? - Any recommendations on a driver / car service for Huntington to JFK?" (Nextdoor)

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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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