🌱 Flags At Half Staff For Sec. Powell + CSH Homecoming Photos

Happy Wednesday, Huntington! Let's get this hump day day started. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warm. High: 75 low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Flags at half staff on town properties to honor Gen. Colin Powell. Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci directed that all flags on town properties be flown at half-staff on Tuesday to honor former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who passed away due to COVID-19 complications on Monday. “Colin Powell was a widely respected patriot, born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrants, and his impressive achievements demonstrated the opportunities available to all Americans. Colin Powell dedicated his entire life in service to his country and broke many barriers as a Black American and we mourn his loss with the rest of the nation,” Lupinacci said. (http://www.huntingtonNow.com)
2. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for Oct. 17. With recent news of Gov. Kathy Hochul urging parents to make appointments for their kids to get vaccinated, here is the daily case update for our area. You can see positive cases, deaths, and vaccination rates in Huntington. (Press Release Desk)
3. Cold Spring Harbor holds homecoming: photos. In another sense of normalcy in the town, CSH held their homecoming in October. We have photos for you from the game and much more. The Seahawks defeated the Island Trees Bulldogs 40-6, marking the end to a great day. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Safety Committee Meeting in the DO Conference Room. (6 p.m.)
• Curriculum Committee Meeting in the EMS Auditorium. (5:15 p.m.)
• CAC Meeting — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (9:30 a.m.)
• Legislative Committee Meeting — DO Conf. Rm. 2:00 P.M. (2 p.m.)
• Rotary Club of Huntington OKTOBERFEST. (6 p.m.)
• FOCUS/SEPTO Joint Presentation — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7 p.m.)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Greenlawn Civic Association: "Double rainbow over Greenlawn!" (Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: "After a months-long materials shortage, the Skatelite Pro sheets needed for park-wide repairs finally arrived for our Department of General Services to patch the ramps at Greenlawn Skate Park!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "Flags on Huntington schools will be lowered to half-staff through sunset on Friday following the passing of General Colin Powell and as a mark of honor and respect for his life." (Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: "Baby Blessings is all ready for tomorrow. A record number of clothing bags, 194 have been prepared with 5-6 outfits each and the cutest baby accessories, diapers, wipes, formula, toys and so much more is ready to be given!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "The Huntington football team continues to chase after a Section XI playoff berth. The Blue Devils easily topped host Centereach last Friday night, 42-14 and improved their record to 4-2. " (Facebook)

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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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