🌱 Syosset Teacher To Appear On Jeopardy + Hilltop Kitchen Thrives

Hi all. Andrew Tessler here with your Saturday edition of the Huntington Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Syosset social studies teacher to appear on Jeopardy.
• Two men steal $6,100 in electrical breakers from Commack Lowes.
• Hilltop Kitchen & Bar has been a hit in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Cold; breezy in the morning. High: 25 low: 23.

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Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

1. Syosset social studies teacher to appear on Jeopardy. Daniel Wohl will be a contestant on the episode airing next Wednesday, Feb. 8. The school district said Wohl began the application process more than two years ago. (Patch)
2. Two men steal $6,100 in electrical breakers from Commack Lowes. Police are looking for the men who committed the crime on Dec. 3, around 6:30 a.m. They are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. The duo is wanted for grand larceny and there is a photo of the men in the link. (Patch)
3. Hilltop Kitchen & Bar has been a hit in the community. The Syosset restaurant opened in January and serves lunch, dinner, and a wide variety of menu items. See photos of some of their popular menu items and positive customer reviews in the link and let us know if you've tried Hilltop yet! (Daily Voice)
4. Walt Whitman High School educator named a New York State Master Teacher. John Karavias received the recognition which features educators "recognized for their dedication to providing the most innovative STEM education to their students, their commitment to professional growth, and their enthusiasm for sharing their successful practices with colleagues in their schools, districts and regions," according to The State University of New York. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• First Responders on First Weekends - The Whaling Museum. (10 a.m.)
• Kehillath Shalom Synagogue: Tu BiShevat Seder. (10 a.m.)
• Whaleboat Chat - The Whaling Museum. (Noon)
• Senior High School Musical - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7 p.m.)
• The Paramount Tribute Series Presents Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Huntington: Reminder: The warming center is open until midnight tonight. It's located at the Clark Gillies Dix Hills Ice Rink, and you can call the Town of Huntington with any questions. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: Head to the library today from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to introduce your children to everything SHPL has to offer. No registration is required. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship is available to girls' student-athletes for the first time. The winner of the scholarship will be granted a one-time tuition award of $15,000. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): The Mentorship Program for female high school students starts next Saturday, Feb 11. You can use the application in the link to sign up as a Mentee or a Mentor now. (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: Join the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday in celebrating the opening of Health Logix. The address is 227 East Main Street and the ribbon cutting will begin at 4:30 p.m. (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: February is heart health month. Heart problems are the number one underlying cause of death in America, resulting in a death every 34 seconds. The Halesite Fire Department asks you to get your heart checked today! (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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