🌱 Tobias To Perform At 'First Friday' Concert + Oyster Bay Grants

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll find these stories and more...

• Oyster Bay to give $1 million in grants for small businesses.
• Legislator Bontempi and Supervisor Smyth hold emergency preparedness program at Huntington Senior Center.
• 'First Friday' concert at Heckscher Museum to feature Tobias.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 40 low: 30.

Business owners and marketers in Huntington: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories in Huntington today:

1. Oyster Bay will give $1 million in grants to small businesses. The move comes as part of the "Oyster Bay Forward" grant program, which helps businesses who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The town has been working tirelessly to help these businesses and not-for-profits stay afloat, get back on their feet safely and effectively,” said Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Small businesses need and deserve all the help we can provide them." (News 12 Hudson Valley)
2. A "First Friday" concert at Heckscher Museum will feature Tobias. The South African-born musician will perform a solo act of his own catalog and is excited for the show. Tobias left South Africa and moved to Israel at 18 and has been a Huntington resident since 2013. “Not only is it my hometown, but it’s such a beautiful place to perform. The acoustics are magnificent. Obviously, I’m very excited to be performing and to bring my music of hope and acceptance of the brotherhood of man to our community. (Huntington Now)
3. Pets are available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Huntington area shelters. Meet Savannah, Sky and others this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on its picture to learn more about it and consider adopting today. (Huntington Patch)
4. Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area. In our weekly collaboration with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around town. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Huntington Patch)
5. Legislator Bontempi and Supervisor Smyth hold emergency preparedness program at Huntington Senior Center. The program prepared seniors for potential emergencies that may arise, and how they can have emergency kits ready to use. “I was so excited to have this educational event right here at the Senior Center, as our older neighbors have different challenges when it comes to encountering an emergency,” said Bontempi. “The presenter tailored the event perfectly to address the unique needs of the senior population, and I believe everyone left with a better idea of how to prepare more effectively.” (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• TJL PTA Reflections Ceremony - Harborfields Central School District. (7 p.m.)
• Board of Education Community Budget Forum - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Animal Shelter: Ariel has been at the shelter the last couple months waiting for her forever home. She has finally been adopted and you can see a photo of her with her new family in the link! (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The inaugural girls' wrestling season has come to an end. Student-athletes from Huntington, Walt Whitman, Harborfields, and Elwood all teamed up to have a successful first season. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: January was a long month, but February begins this week! Check out the library's newsletter for all the details on what's happening for the new month. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: There's still time to register for International Cooking with Project Excel. Click the link to register now!(Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "Does anyone know when the new restaurant Farm Italy (right off NY Ave) is opening? - Passed by last weekend and there were people inside but according to their site they aren’t open yet. TIA!" (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• IMS Online Inc. — (Visit website)
• Huntington Center for Performing Arts — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Open House Tour of The School House Pre-K - 8th Grade!! 9am & 10am (February 2)
• A Very Victorian Valentine's Day (February 2)
• See Expressway Jam at Industry this Friday! (February 3)
• Long Island Private School Fair: (February 4)
• Add your event

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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!

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntington Daily? Contact me at Huntington@Patch.com