Happy Friday, neighbors! Here’s everything happening in town today.
First, today’s weather:
Periods of sun. Summer feel. High: 77 low: 64.
Here are the top stories today in Huntington:
- Huntington, foundation launch crowdfunding effort for Crippen House study. The Town of Huntington and the 1653 Foundation have started a crowdfunding campaign to help fund an expanded archaeological study at the Peter Crippen House. An anonymous donor has offered to match up to $10,000 in contributions made through Oct. 31. The home is a historic icon in Huntington, and many archeological relics can be found with the proper funding. (Huntington Now)
- Police: Man faces graffiti charges for defund-cop messages. In case you missed our story this week, Thomas Rivas, 26, of Huntington, spray-painted on at least 10 buildings in Huntington Station and Elwood between March 20 and April 23, police said. The messages said ‘Defund the police’, and other anti-police rhetoric. (Newsday)
- Candidate profile: Rebecca Sanin for Huntington Supervisor. Town of Huntington residents are getting ready to head to the polls for Election Day on Nov. 2, where they will be voting on the Town of Huntington supervisor. Democratic challenger Rebecca Sanin is running against Republican challenger Ed Smyth. Patch reached out to both candidates and you can check out the interview with Sanin here. (Huntington Patch)
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Today in Huntington:
- Senior Photo Re-take Day — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (All Day)
- Grades 7-11 Photo Re-take Day — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (All Day)
- Sale on Spa and Pools Supplies in Huntington Station by Invited Estate Sales. (9 a.m.)
- Free Basic Beginner Adult Tap Class. (11:15 a.m.)
- WSSPTG West Side Win Fundraiser. (7 p.m.)
- New York Blood Center Drive. (9 a.m.)
Huntington Patch Notebook
- Huntington Manor Fire Department Fan Page: “Happy 256th Birthday to the United States Navy!” (Facebook)
- St. Dominic Elementary School – Oyster Bay: “Congratulations to Nicholas Hernandez, Alexander and Brendan Neal who finished in the top 20 of over 100 racers in the meet at Sunken Meadow.” (Facebook)
- Huntington Public Library: “Our Jack o’Lantern Painted Wine Glass program was a hit last night… check out the beautiful glasses our talented HPL patrons painted!” (Facebook)
- Spirit of Huntington Art Center: “Thank you to RISE Life Services for your participation in our ArtAbility 2021 Art Show. RISE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was established in 1980 as Aid To The Developmentally Disabled (ADD).” (Facebook)
- Huntington Union Free School District: “The winter sports season is on the horizon at Huntington High School as athletes and coaches begin preparations for the start of tryouts/practices on Monday, Nov. 15.” (Facebook)
- South Huntington Public Library: “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as Health Literacy Month. At SHPL, we have many trustworthy resources to keep you informed about health-related topics.” (Facebook)
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Events:
- “The Play That Goes Wrong” — Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit Is Back! (October 15)
- Long Island Youth Flag Football Kick Off – October 16 (October 16)
- Guest Speaker – “Anxious to Talk About it” (October 17)
- Spanish Course for Beginner Adults on ZOOM (October 19)
- Mercy Haven’s 36th Anniversary Gala (October 29)
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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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