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Cold Spring Harbor, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Cold Spring Harbor! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Cold Spring Harbor High suddenly plunged in U.S. News rankings
- West Nile found in Cold Spring Harbor mosquitoes—what health officials want you doing
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LI Schools Speak Out After Seeing Ranking Drops in U.S. News' Best Public High Schools (patch.com) — Cold Spring Harbor High School dropped out of New York’s top 100 in the latest U.S. News rankings after placing 33rd last year, and its national rank also fell sharply. The superintendent says missing AP participation and performance data distorted the results, arguing the rankings no longer reflect the true strength of Cold Spring Harbor’s academic program. 
• West Nile Virus Cases In Mosquitoes Climb Across Suffolk (patch.com) — Mosquitoes in Cold Spring Harbor have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting Suffolk health officials to urge residents—especially those over 50 or immunocompromised—to take extra precautions against bites. The county details symptoms to watch for and explains how locals can report dead birds or mosquito problems to help track and control the virus’ spread.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am -
The Songs We Love To Sing →
Temple Or Elohim, 18 Tobie Ln, Jericho
3:30 pm -
Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm -
Taylor Simon King →
Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
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Other local events
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CSH Library: Celebrating 20 Years Overlooking the Harbor →
Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor
6:00 pm -
Education & Resource Committee Meeting-September 2nd, 2026
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Huntington Chamber of Commerce 308 New York Avenue Huntington, NY 11743
8:30 am -
Women in Business Committee Meeting-September 3rd, 2026
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Huntington Chamber of Commerce
8:30 am -
Barbara A. Davis Book Talk & Signing for "Denim Wars" →
The Next Chapter, 204 New York Ave, Huntington
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PTA Sponsored Bagel Truck
Syosset Central School District 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, NY 11791
7:30 am -
Copy of Between Chapters — Dungeon Crawler by Matt Dinniman →
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn
7:00 pm -
Summer Mat Yoga with Alice & Madeleine →
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn
10:30 am -
Collective Soul →
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester
8:00 pm -
2026 Great Nature Play Day Festival
Planting Fields Arboretum Oyster Bay, NY 11771
10:00 am -
Schools Closed Superintendents Conference Day
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 -
Superintendent’s Conference Day
Oyster Bay-East Norwich Csd Oyster Bay, NY 11771 -
FMS Fall Sports Physicals
Huntington Public Schools Huntington Station, NY 11746
8:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Huntington Station
- Silver Arch Capital Partners provides $5.66 million loan for mixed-use multifamily development (nyrej.com)
- Best Dentist in Huntington NY for Implants, Cosmetic and Root Canals: Top 7 (2026) (downbeach.com)
Huntington
- 3 Young Mama Cats Still Waiting After Kittens Adopted: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week (patch.com)
- Huntington Town Board Schedules Workshops On Budget (huntingtonnow.com)
- American Revolutionary War hero Alexander Ketcham honored (newsday.com)
Syosset
- Historic Milleridge Inn Cottage Closed After Fire, Weddings And Events May Be Affected (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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