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🌱 CSH Man Arrested For Capital Assault + Friends Of The Poor Walk

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Hello, hello. Happy birthday to me! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Huntington Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...

  • Cold Spring Harbor man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capital assault.
  • Two Half Hollow Hills students earn rare perfect scores on AP exams.
  • Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Bethpage.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 72 low: 49.

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Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

  1. A Cold Spring Harbor man was arrested in connection with the U.S. Capitol assault. "Jon Lizak, 21, was accused of illegally entering the Capitol with four others at about 2:16 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, court documents show." He was arrested on Sept. 15 with four others and faces numerous misdemeanor charges. (Huntington Patch)
  2. Two Half Hollow Hills students earned perfect scores on Advanced Placement exams. Colin Campbell was one of only 306 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Research Exam. Alice Wang was one of only 369 students in the world to earn a perfect score on the AP Computer Science A Exam. “I am always impressed with the talent and dedication of our Half Hollow Hills AP teachers and students,” said Half Hollow Hills Superintendent Dr. Patrick Harrigan. (LongIsland.com)
  3. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Bethpage. The widely popular fall activity will be held at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration from Sept. 30 through Nov. 6. It features more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and lights synchronized to music. You can get your tickets now online. (Patch)
  4. Friends of the Poor Walk will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Huntington. The walk will help struggling Huntingtonians. It will be at Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor. Click the link to learn what your donation will provide to struggling residents. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • JGHS Back to School Night - JGHS PAC. (7 p.m.)
  • HHS Open House - Harborfields Central School District. (7 p.m.)
  • The Paramount Comedy Series presents: Demetri Martin "I Feel Funny Tour" (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: Congratulations to seniors Laurel Bonn and Grace Agrillo for being named to Newsday's Top 50 Long Island field hockey players this fall. They have helped Huntington to a great start and look to continue their success all season. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission continued its successful outreach Baby Blessings on Tuesday. It was able to help 118 moms and 130 babies with the Allied Foundation kicking off National Diaper Need Awareness Week. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
  • Greenlawn Civic Association: Swallow Kitchen & Cocktails has officially opened in Greenlawn. Check it out and let us know what you think! (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
  • Spirit of Huntington Art Center: "Join us for ArtAbility '22 and see all the amazing art from our partner organization Life's WORC!" Learn more in the link. (Spirit of Huntington Art Center via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, West Neck: "I am looking for recommendations for an ophthalmologist in the Huntington area who won't make their patients wait 1 to 1 1/2 hours for their appointment." (Nextdoor)

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— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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