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🌱 UThai Bistro Receiving Rave Reviews + Local Adoptable Pets

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Hello, neighbors! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

  • New Thai restaurant in Woodbury receiving rave reviews from customers.
  • Local job openings.
  • Pets available for adoption at local shelters.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun; breezy in the p.m. High: 72 low: 54.

Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

  1. A new Thai restaurant is the talk of the town in Woodbury. UThai Bistro opened at 8285 Jericho Turnpike this summer, and it has received rave reviews from customers. "New Thai restaurant with nice ambiance cozy and clean," Phunchita L., of Manhattan, said in a Yelp review. "We had Dumplings, Drunken noodle and Chuchee Duck. The taste and portions were great. The servers very friendly. Good new Thai spot in town. Recommend!" Let us know if you've tried it! (Daily Voice)
  2. Pets available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Huntington area shelters. Meet Burr, Hamilton and more this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on their picture to learn more about them and consider adopting today. (Huntington Patch)
  3. Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area. In our weekly collab with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around Huntington. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Huntington Patch)
  4. Huntington High School's Cecilia Kye a National Merit Semifinalist. The recognition goes to students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Less than 1 percent of students nationwide receive the accolade. Learn more about the National Merit Program in the link! (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

  • Key Legal Strategies During and After Divorce – Vesta's Long Island, NY Hub. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: Check out photos from the townwide food drive on Sunday. The Blue Devil football team shined during their collection at Stop & Shop and really came together as a team during the drive. Click the link for photos. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: "To our families, friends and neighbors who celebrate L' Shanah Tovah!" (Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page via Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission has a bunch of opportunities upcoming to help families in the community. Click the link for the schedule and see if you are able to help! (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: Check out everything happening at the library this week in their newsletter. If you aren't already signed up, you can do so on their website. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: "Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel passed away Friday, September 23. Her acclaimed trilogy centering on Thomas Cromwell – Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies, and The Mirror & the Light are available at the library." (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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