🌱 Woman Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run + Big Year For New Business

Morning, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Huntington. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• A woman was seriously injured in a Huntington Station hit-and-run.
• This year saw new businesses blossom in the tTown of Huntington.
• Police are looking for man who stole an Xbox from Commack Walmart.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 50 low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. A woman was seriously injured in a Huntington Station hit-and-run. The woman was attempting to cross New York Avenue around 7:10 p.m. when she was struck by a dark colored sedan. The driver of the vehicle fled southbound. Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (Huntington Patch)
2. This year saw new businesses blossom in the town of Huntington. The end of COVID-19 restrictions and pent-up demand led to the opening of double-digit businesses in town. Click the link to see what opened and read a little bit about their business. (Huntington Now)
3. Police are looking for a man who stole an Xbox from Commack Walmart. He stole the gaming console on Dec. 11 and is wanted for petit larceny. Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. (TBR News Media)

Today in Huntington:

• Chris Distefano “Right Intention, Wrong Move” Special New Year’s Eve Shows (EARLY SHOW!) - The Paramount. (7 p.m.)
• Water's Edge New Year's Eve 2023 Black and White Masquerade Ball. (8 p.m.)
• Chris Distefano “Right Intention, Wrong Move” Special New Year’s Eve Shows (LATE SHOW!) - The Paramount. (9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission will be partnering with VANS in 2023. Read all about the new partnership in the link. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library will close at 1 p.m. today and will be closed all day on Sunday. It will reopen on Monday. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi and Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Program at the Town of Huntington John J. Flanagan Center. It will be on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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