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🌱 First Extremism Conference On LI + National Merit Semifinalists

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Hey, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

  • Walt Whitman High School's Ned Hunter and Anthony Maida are National Merit Semifinalists.
  • Cinema Arts Centre to host Long Island's first major conference on extremism.
  • Five of the newest properties to hit the Town of Huntington

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Here are the top four stories today in Huntington:

  1. Elwood's Emily LeMena and James Rourke named National Merit Semifinalists. The recognition goes to students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Less than 1 percent of students nationwide receive the accolade. Semifinalists who advance to the finals will be announced in early 2023. Learn more about the National Merit Program in the link! (Patch)
  2. Walt Whitman High School's Ned Hunter and Anthony Maida are National Merit Semifinalists. The recognition goes to students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Less than 1 percent of students nationwide receive the accolade. Learn more about the National Merit Program in the link! (Huntington Patch)
  3. Cinema Arts Centre will host Long Island's first major conference on extremism. The two-day conference will be held on Nov. 4 and 5 and is titled "Extremism: Confronting Hate Without Fear." The conference will bring in some of the country's leading experts on extremism along with showing award-winning films and panel discussions. Click the link to see the full list of guest speakers. (LongIsland.com)
  4. Check out five of the newest properties to hit the Town of Huntington. Whether you're in the market for a home or just looking to compare value, our weekly updates will keep you in the loop. Click the photo of the home for more information and pictures on the listing. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • OMS Outdoor Family Movie Night 6:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m.)
  • FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER "The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show" - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Historical Society: The Historical Society received an award from Preservation Long Island. Check out photos from the group receiving the award in the link! (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "Special thanks to Mary & The Culinary Studio for their amazing support to our food pantry. They provide delicious prepared foods for us to share with our community weekly." (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: Join the library on Saturday for their Touch a Truck Community Fair. Entry is free and there will be multiple trucks from Town of Huntington fifirst responders for you to check out. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC): World Pickleball Day will be on Oct. 10. Sign up now as spots are limited and proceeds will go to the HBCAC. (Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) via Facebook)
  • Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: The Long Island Fall Festival starts next Friday at Heckscher Park. It's one of the biggest fall festivals in New York with over 200 vendors, rides, food trucks, and more! (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Andrew Tessler

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