🌱 Stores Cited For Underage Vape Sales + National Regeneron Scholar

Hi all. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Multiple Town of Huntington businesses sold marijuana products, vapes and e-cigarettes to minors.
• St. Anthony's student named National Regeneron Scholar.
• Police seeking public's help to find man who stole from two liquor stores in December.

But first, today's weather:

Windy with variable clouds. High: 48 low: 34.

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Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

1. Multiple Town of Huntington businesses sold marijuana products, vapes and e-cigarettes to minors. Two of the eight businesses cited had previous violations from 2022 and overall 20 businesses were checked. Five of the 12 businesses who did not receive a violation had received one in 2022. You can click the link to see all of the stores that were slapped with citations. (Huntington Patch)
2. Check out five upcoming open houses in the Town of Huntington. All five homes have an open house within the next week, and you can click the link to see photos and learn more about each listing. (Huntington Patch)
3. St. Anthony's student named National Regeneron Scholar. Miah Margiano, a senior at St. Anthony's High School, was one of 300 students nationwide to receive the accolade. Her project title was "Potential Influence of LncRNAs in Tumor Regression: An Analysis of Prognostic LncRNAs in Neuroblastoma." (Huntington Patch)
4. Police seeking public's help to find man who stole from two liquor stores in December. The man stole a bottle of Hennessy from Liquor Plaza in Huntington Station and a short time later stole another bottle from Barrels & Stills in Melville. You can call Suffolk County Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS with any information. (TBR News Media)

Today in Huntington:

• LHSPTG Book Fair - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (All Day)
• For Satos Sake - Cinema Arts Centre. (6 p.m.)
• Long Island Poetry Collective - Huntington Public Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: 33 years ago yesterday, the crash of Avianca Flight 52 occurred in Cove Neck. 73 lives were lost, but due to collaborate efforts between the Huntington Manor Fire Department and other departments, 85 lives were saved. Read the full story of that haunting night in the link. (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: The Business Networking Happy Hour took place this week The Ivy Kitchen & Bar. We will keep you updated on the next scheduled event but for now, check out pictures in the link. (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School juniors and seniors have the opportunity to represent New York State at the 2023 National Youth Science Camp. “Hosted in Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia since 1963, the National Youth Science Camp is designed to honor and challenge some of the nation’s rising leaders and provide them with opportunities to engage with STEAM professionals and participate in exciting outdoor activities,” according to a program overview. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: The Art Center spent a few minutes with Kerri Martin from Rise Life Services on Wednesday. She painted a beautiful watercolor painting inspired by their artist of the week, Mary Cassatt. Check out a video in the link. (Spirit of Huntington Art Center via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: If you're looking to find out more about alternatives to cable, the library has a program for you. Register now for Is Streaming TV & Movies Right for You in the link!

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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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