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Good day Commack! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How police tied a Commack bank robbery to countywide holdups
  • Can Breanna Mender power Commack to another title run?

Also on today's calendar: Gotta Sing '80s at Piccola Bussola Huntington!! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Accused Of Commack Chase Robbery, String Of Suffolk Holdups: Police. (patch.com) — Police say two Bohemia residents have been charged in an Aug. 14 robbery at the Chase Bank on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack, along with several other Suffolk County holdups. One suspect is being held before arraignment, while the other will be arraigned later. No injuries were reported, but residents may notice ongoing court activity tied to the case.
   

• 10 Long Island girls soccer goal scorers to watch for this season (newsday.com) — Commack soccer fans will see standout scorer Breanna Mender leading the Cougars again after last year's state championship run, with her long-range shooting and decision-making key to another deep postseason push. The piece also spotlights other top Long Island girls soccer goal scorers to watch this season. It's a good snapshot of the regional talent Commack will be facing.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Smithtown

  • Suffolk SPCA to host free vaccination clinic in Smithtown Sept. 13 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
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  • Trio Stole $30K In Cosmetics From 3 Suffolk CVS Stores: Police (patch.com)

Hauppauge

  • Newsday's top 50 Long Island girls cross country runners for 2026 (newsday.com)

Ok Commack! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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