🌱 Superintendent Has 'Mixed Emotions' + School Theft Caught On Camera

Hi there, Huntington. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's issue includes updates on...

• A luxury dog hotel is opening a second location on LI in Syosset.
• The Huntington superintendent announces retirement with 'mixed emotions.'
• A man is wanted in connection to a Commack identity theft.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the a.m. High: 56 low: 35.

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Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

1. A luxury dog hotel is opening a second location on LI in Syosset. K9 Resorts calls itself the "Ritz Carlton of dog hotels." K9 Resorts features many amenities for pampering pooches while their owners are away. The facility features premium bedding for dogs, Microban antibacterial built into the floor, an air purification system and more." K9 Resorts opens Saturday and a grand opening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Patch)
2. TheHuntington superintendent announces retirement with "mixed emotions." Jim Polansky is retiring after 33 years in the education sector and explained how he feels in a letter to the Huntington School Board. "After considerable soul-searching, I have determined that it is time for me to transition into the next stage," Polansky wrote. "This comes with equal parts excitement and sorrow, the latter primarily because the Huntington School District community has been a major part of my life for the past 12 years." (Huntington Patch)
3. Two men wanted for stealing from Syosset school on July 9. Surveillance photos show the men stealing four laptops, four iPads, and four CD players from Kiddie Academy on Ira Road. The items are worth more than $17,000 (News 12 Connecticut)
4. A man is wanted in connection to a Commack identity theft. The man used a person's stolen identity for an ATM withdrawal at 7-Eleven at 2045 Jericho Turnpike, on Dec. 16. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• SCMEA Day of Horn - Harborfields Central School District. (All Day)
• Beginner Country Line Dancing - Huntington Public Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Halesite Fire Department: The fire department will be holding a Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast. It will be on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Halesite Firehouse from 9 a.m. to noon. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: HHRM thanks the community for coming through this year for WarmUp Huntington. Over 5,000 warm winter coats were sent to help local families and individuals in need. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: "Supervisor Ed Smyth, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps himself, is proposing a new and exciting initiative, "Valentines for Veterans." Huntington will honor the military service of our resident Veterans with "Thank you Valentine Cards" all created by the students at our fine school districts and any member of the Huntington community wishing to show their appreciation." (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Head to the library on Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Live Piano Recital with Christian Verfenstein. The recital will be held in the Main Auditorium, and you can click the link 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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