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Coffee in hand, Hauppauge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How much unclaimed cash did Suffolk recover from Albany this month?
• Meet the Hauppauge students earning Suffolk's Distinguished Youth honors
• Hauppauge man's online threats spark federal case and psych evaluation

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suffolk County Comptroller Recovers More Than $47,000 in Unclaimed State Funds (town.news) — From his Hauppauge office, Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy says his team has recovered nearly $48,000 in unclaimed state funds for county taxpayers and filed 150 more claims. Hauppauge residents can contact the comptroller's office or its fraud hotline with questions, tips, or suggestions about safeguarding public money.
   

• Four Suffolk Students Earn Distinguished Awards (southshorepress.com) — Hauppauge students Jillian Potenza, Lindsay TenBrink, and Ella Muilenburg were among four teens honored with Suffolk County's Distinguished Youth Award for their volunteer service, personal growth, and fitness achievements. Recognized by Legislator Leslie Kennedy, they completed rigorous program requirements that highlight the commitment of Hauppauge and nearby students to improving themselves and their communities.
   

• Man vows to 'put a bullet' in Jeanine Pirro and kill Trump if he 'keeps up his bulls— federal complaint reveals (knewz.com) — A Hauppauge man, Daniel Kretsinger, is accused of posting online videos threatening violence against a federal official and former President Donald Trump, leading to his arrest and potential federal prison time. The case, tied to Long Island and Hauppauge, underscores how social media threats can trigger serious investigations and court-ordered psychiatric treatment.
   

📸 Around Hauppauge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hauppauge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
  Long Island Sound,
  12:01 am
Sunday August 30
• Nesconset Day Street Fair 2026 →
  127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Grade 6 SEPTA Middle School Orientation
  Hauppauge UFSD Middle School Auditorium
  8:30 am
• New Student Orientation for Grades 7 & 8
  Hauppauge UFSD B-11
  1:45 pm
Friday August 28
• Grade 6 Middle School Orientation
  Hauppauge UFSD Middle School Auditorium
  9:00 am
• Welcome Session for 6th Grade Parents
  Hauppauge UFSD Middle School Auditorium.
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• Optional Building Visit
  Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
  1:45 pm
Wednesday September 2
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
  Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
Thursday September 24
• FREE Homeowner Relief Seminar →
  100 Motor Parkway Associates, 100 Motor Pkwy Ste 528, Hauppauge
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• 6th Grade Orientation @ MS (A-L) 9-10:30, (M-Z) 11- 12:30
  Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  9:00 am
• Freshman Preview @ East (M -Z) 9AM-12PM, North (L-Z) 9AM
  Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  9:00 am
• Welcome to Sachem Event @ Seneca
  Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education Work/Public Session →
  Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore High School
  5:00 pm
• High School August Graduation
  East Islip High School Courtyard (if raining HS Library)
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So few months ago.
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🗞 Nearby News

Central Islip

• Central Islip Charter School Eyes Major Expansion (patch.com)
• Mastic Beach man shot in leg in dispute outside Neighborhood Road gas station, cops say (greaterlongisland.com)

Smithtown

• TRAVEL ADVISORY: Overnight Ramp Closure at the Northern State Parkway/State Route 454 Interchange in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County (longisland.com)
• Sill Foundation golf outing continues teacher's legacy of giving (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Brentwood

• State Audit Flags Building Access Issues In Brentwood School District (patch.com)

Ok Hauppauge! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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