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Hi Huntington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntington's Toys of Hope turns spare change into big local impact
  • Town inspection at Huntington Station nightclub leads to arrests, 11 violations
  • How a Huntington teen handled the spotlight in his U.S. Open debut

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Toys of Hope provides toys for those who would not otherwise (longislandpress.com) — A Huntington-based nonprofit, Toys of Hope, is seeking local volunteers and donations to support more than 65,000 children, families and pets each year across Long Island. Operating from a warehouse on East 2nd Street in Huntington Station, the all-volunteer group runs programs from holiday sponsorships to dental education and pet food support, with donations accepted by appointment and online.
   

• 2 Arrested at Carousel Night Club (huntingtonnow.com) — Two employees were arrested during a late-night inspection at The Carousel Night Club on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, where police say an unlicensed security guard was working. Town of Huntington fire marshals and code enforcement also issued 11 building, fire and code violations, and the men are due in First District Court in Central Islip on Sept. 17.
   

• Long Island's Jack Kennedy falls in first round of U.S. Open (newsday.com) — Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, saw his dream U.S. Open debut end in a straight-sets loss to South Africa's Lloyd Harris in Flushing, but drew loud support from family and friends. Kennedy, who earned a wild card by winning the USTA Boys' 18s title, will stay in New York to compete in junior singles and defend his junior doubles crown.
   

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  • I had my driveway and walkway replaced last year.
    The driveway apron was done incorrectly and started falling apart within months. I called the contractor repeatedly, sent emails and texts and also… (Nextdoor Robin Park)
  • We had a neighbor who wrote to town and complained our dogs were out in the cold all day.
    Easily proved them wrong when we showed the town the doggie door, where dogs could come and go as they pleased. Were not left all day outside, and… (Nextdoor Village)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Huntington Station. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Huntington Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Melville

  • Plans Announced for NYU Langone Health Medical Center in Melville, Long Island (newyorkyimby.com)
  • SupplyHouse, Tim McGraw Team Up to Honor Tradespeople (achrnews.com)

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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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