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What's up Hauppauge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Islip's battery ban means for that Hauppauge energy project
  • Which three Hauppauge stars made Newsday's top 100 list?
  • How Hauppauge's housing counselors can cut your first home's costs

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Islip Town Board bans large-scale battery storage projects (news12.com) — Islip Town's board has voted to ban large-scale battery energy storage facilities, halting a proposed project on Rabro Drive in Hauppauge that had worried nearby residents and the Hauppauge Fire District. Local fire officials argued they lack resources to fight a major lithium-ion blaze, while renewable energy advocates defended newer safety designs. The ban is indefinite, but both sides expect the fight to continue.
   

2. Newsday's top 100 Long Island girls volleyball players for 2026 (newsday.com) — Hauppauge volleyball standouts Lindsay Adams, Khloe Collins, and Peyton Kulesa have been named among Newsday's top 100 Long Island girls players for the 2026 season, spotlighting the program's strength. The list highlights their impressive stats from last year and places Hauppauge firmly among the region's top contenders.
   

3. Wallet Watch newsletter: Shopping for a home? Here are a few ways to save (newsday.com) — If you're thinking about buying a home, the Long Island Housing Partnership in Hauppauge offers counseling to help you understand what assistance programs you might qualify for. The newsletter walks through ways to trim costs, from lender shopping to down payment help, and explains how many first-time buyers are piecing together funds from savings, investments, and family support.
   

4. Suffolk County Launches 'Night Court' for Traffic and Parking Violations (town.news) — Suffolk County is rolling out new evening "Night Court" sessions so residents can handle certain traffic and parking tickets outside traditional work hours. The change, affecting motorists countywide including Hauppauge drivers, aims to reduce missed work and scheduling headaches while keeping the existing ticket-processing system in place. Officials urge residents to follow instructions on their individual tickets carefully.
   

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  • Comparion Insurance Agency posted a job opening for Insurance Agent (Base salary + Uncapped commissions) in Hauppauge. Apply here.
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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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