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Good morning Hauppauge! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hauppauge's hidden garden keeps Suffolk's 9/11 memories alive
  • What was shared at Hauppauge's 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony?
  • See where Hauppauge's Ava Lingen ranks among Long Island's best

Also on today's calendar: Monthly Coffee & Conversation and 9 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 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suffolk County 9/11 Memorial honors 178 local victims (liherald.com) — Hauppauge residents host Suffolk County's main 9/11 memorial right in Armed Forces Plaza, where the Garden of Remembrance honors 178 county victims. Architect Barry Silberstang's design uses clear Lexan panels and an inaccessible flower garden to create a sacred, reflective space for families who may have no gravesite, offering a powerful local place for remembrance each year.
   

• As Long Islanders remember 9/11, the emotion of the day hangs heavy even after 25 years (newsday.com) — In Hauppauge, a 9/11 ceremony outside Suffolk County offices brought together survivors, families and officials to reflect on loss and ongoing health impacts 25 years later. The gathering was one of many across Long Island, where speakers emphasized unity, educating younger generations, and supporting first responders still dealing with illnesses tied to the attacks.
   

• Newsday's top 50 Long Island girls cross country runners for 2026 (newsday.com) — Hauppauge runners and their rivals are highlighted in Newsday's new ranking of the top 50 Long Island high school girls cross country athletes for the 2026 season. The list breaks down where each standout, including Hauppauge junior Ava Lingen, ranks on key 5K courses like Sunken Meadow, Bowdoin Park, Queensbury and LIU, giving local fans a sense of who to watch this fall.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Central Islip

  • Freeport business owner sentenced to four years in prison for Hurricane Sandy-related fraud (liherald.com)
  • Suffolk's biggest high schools get a hard look in new U.S. News rankings (southshorepress.com)
  • Margevicius Delivers in the Nick of Time (oursportscentral.com)

Smithtown

  • Suffolk SPCA to host free vaccination clinic in Smithtown Sept. 13 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
  • Trio Stole $30K In Cosmetics From 3 Suffolk CVS Stores: Police (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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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