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1. 18-year-old man and 17-year-old male arrested for assault (trihamletnews.com) — Suffolk County police say a 73-year-old Hauppauge man collecting bottles at the Route 111 Bolla Market was assaulted with a bottle, punched, and kicked before the attackers fled in an SUV. An 18-year-old and one 17-year-old have been arrested in connection with that incident and a related attempted robbery, while detectives continue searching for a second teen suspect.
2. Long Island Cares, Inc. and PSEG Long Island Invite Female Veterans to be Honored at a Luncheon Celebration, Resource Fair, and Produce Giveaway (longisland.com) — Female veterans from across Long Island are invited to a free luncheon, resource fair, and fresh-produce giveaway on August 29 at Long Island Cares' Center for Community Engagement on Davids Drive in Hauppauge. Space is limited and pre-registration is required, offering local women who served a chance to connect with peers and access supportive community and government resources close to home.
3. Flag football's rise in popularity at Long Island high schools is hurting participation in other girls sports (newsday.com) — Girls flag football is booming at Hauppauge High School, drawing athletes like senior quarterback Taylor Mileti away from traditional spring sports such as lacrosse. Local coaches and Section XI officials say the sport's low costs, fast pace, and growing college opportunities are fueling rapid growth, even as participation in girls lacrosse, softball, and track declines across Long Island.
4. State court orders permit for Holtsville battery plant (newsday.com) — A state judge ordered Suffolk County to issue a permit for a Holtsville battery-storage plant, even as most Long Island towns, including Hauppauge's stalled LIPA-contracted project, face moratoriums or delays. Officials remain concerned about drinking water and fire safety, and Suffolk has appealed, leaving several proposed battery facilities' futures uncertain.
5. Get a Load of the Shirtless Lunatic Who Posted Videos Threatening to Kill Jeanine Pirro (and Trump) (tspantx.com) — A Hauppauge man has been federally charged after authorities say he posted violent online threats toward a prominent federal official and a former president, leading to his arrest and court-ordered psychiatric treatment. While the case unfolded in multiple states, it directly involves a local resident and highlights how online behavior can trigger serious federal scrutiny for people living in our community.
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