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• Starbucks closes 17 New York locations. See the list (ithacajournal.com) — A Starbucks at 125 Crooked Hill Road in Commack has permanently closed as part of a wider shutdown of 17 New York locations. The list confirms which stores around the state have gone dark, from New York City to Rochester-area suburbs, helping Commack residents know this nearby coffee option is no longer available and prompting them to seek alternatives.
• Valmont Survivors Park opens in Commack, honoring cancer survivors and loved ones (news12.com) — A new Valmont Survivors Park has opened along Marie Crescent in Commack, giving local cancer survivors, families, and supporters a dedicated place for reflection and hope. Spearheaded by Commack resident Thomas Morrissey and supported by groups like Commack Community Alliance, the ribbon-shaped park features paths, benches, and a bell survivors can ring after treatment, with future fundraising aimed at helping local families facing cancer challenges.
• High school roundup: Girls volleyball, soccer, field hockey and boys badminton (newsday.com) — Commack's girls volleyball team notched a 3–1 win over Whitman, led by standout defensive and serving numbers from Ava Khan and strong contributions from teammates Natalie Pisani and Olivia Pagano. The roundup also recaps other Long Island volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and badminton results, giving a quick snapshot of how neighboring schools are performing this week.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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