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🌱 Patch AM: Kings Park nurse leader steps into top role at Huntington Hospital
Happening soon: St. James Day on the Kings Park Patch calendar

Good morning Kings Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kings Park nurse leader steps into top role at Huntington Hospital
Also on today's calendar: St. James Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kings Park Resident Named Chief Nursing Officer At Huntington Hospital (patch.com) — A Kings Park resident, Patrick T. Socias, has been named vice president and chief nursing officer at Huntington Hospital, bringing his leadership much closer to home. Socias, who lives in Kings Park with his family, will oversee nursing operations and quality initiatives at the hospital, aiming to improve patient care for residents across the area who rely on Huntington for medical services.
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📸 Around Kings Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kings Park
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★ Featured events ★
- St. James Day →
Lake Avenue, Lake Ave, St James
11:00 am - Improv In Real Life Podcast- live in-person recording →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777,
4:00 pm - Improv In Real Life - Live In-Person Podcast Recording/Performance →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY,
4:00 pm - Commack Seminar: "Your Estate, Your Legacy: Planning Today for the Future" →
GINO'S OF COMMACK, 5990 Jericho Tpke, Commack
12:00 pm - Commack Day →
SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Bonfire/BBQ @ HS 4pm
Kings Park Csd Kings Park, NY 11754 - Homecoming Parade 12p
Kings Park Csd Kings Park, NY 11754 - St. Anthony's Invitational →
Kings Park NY - KPHS Homecoming Football Game 2p
Kings Park Csd Kings Park, NY 11754 - Align for Alana Vinyasa Yoga Class →
Simplicity Yoga Studio, 84 Main St, Kings Park
1:00 pm - BLESSING OF ANIMALS DAY at Christ Lutheran Church →
Christ Lutheran Church - East Northport, NY, 189 Burr Rd, East Northport
12:30 pm - Christ Lutheran Church Annual Fall Garage Sale →
Christ Lutheran Church - East Northport, NY, 189 Burr Rd, East Northport
8:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 17
📣 Kings Park Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wonder posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew Member in Commack. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Commack
- Bonded Sisters Rachel And Gracie Need A Home Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week (patch.com)
Huntington
- 3 John Glenn Seniors Earn National Merit Honors (patch.com)
- Long Island Teen Preston Park Wins Silver At Taekwondo Worlds (patch.com)
- Kings Park Resident Named Chief Nursing Officer At Huntington Hospital (patch.com)
Ok Kings Park! 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 Martin L. for sending it in!)
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