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🌱 Patch AM: Halloween House Returns To LI At New Greenlawn Location

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Morning Huntington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Greenlawn Halloween House brings family-friendly frights and prize-filled theme nights
  • How much could Huntington's 2027 budget raise your monthly tax bill?
  • What Huntington patients can expect from the hospital's new nursing chief

Also on today's calendar: The Soul in The Machine and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Halloween House Returns To LI At New Greenlawn Location (patch.com) — Families in Huntington can check out the newly relocated Halloween House Long Island at 777 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, offering themed rooms, games and photo ops without jump scares or gore. Throughout October, the attraction will host special themed days like Taylor Swift Day, Shrek Day and Knicks Night, with chances to win tickets, gift cards and other prizes.
   

2. Huntington Town Board schedules special meeting Friday on the 2027 budget (newsday.com) — Huntington residents should know the Town Board meets Friday morning for a special session where the tentative 2027 budget will be formally presented, potentially including about a $25 monthly tax increase for the average homeowner. The public can attend, view the proposal online afterward, and later weigh in at a Nov. 5 hearing before final approval in November.
   

3. Kings Park Resident Named Chief Nursing Officer At Huntington Hospital (patch.com) — Huntington residents will see a new nursing leader at Huntington Hospital, as longtime Northwell Health nurse Patrick T. Socias becomes vice president and chief nursing officer. Socias, a Kings Park resident, brings extensive cardiac and operations experience and says serving the community where he lives is especially meaningful. He plans to focus on quality, patient flow, and data-driven care improvements.
   

4. Caumsett Schedules Programs for October (huntingtonnow.com) — Families in Huntington can sign up now for several guided walks and a history bike tour at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve throughout October, with modest per-person fees and a parking charge. Programs range from a longer seashore hike to shorter fall strolls and a family-friendly bike tour, and all require advance reservations by phone or via Eventbrite.
   

5. Local Event: Glimmers & Ink: A Healing Writing Workshop with Author Janna "JT" Tusa (patch.com) — Huntington writers and creatives can join a three-part Glimmers & Ink workshop series at Published on Green Street, focused on healing, resilience, and reflection through poetry and journaling. Led by local author Janna "JT" Tusa, the Saturday morning sessions include guided writing, community connection, and complimentary coffee, journal, and pen. Registration is required for the $150 three-session package.
   

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Ok Huntington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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