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🌱 Half Hollow Schools Ranked Top 25 In NYS + Services Set For Judge

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Hello, everybody! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today's issue includes updates on:

  • Half Hollow Hills schools named top 25 in New York State.
  • Cold Spring Harbor HS National Merit Semifinalist.
  • Funeral services set for Judge Patricia Grant Flynn.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntington:

  1. Both Half Hollow Hills schools were named in the top 25 in New York State. Half Hollow Hills High School West was ranked at #16 and Half Hollow Hills High School East came in at #19. You can see the full list for New York State and also nationwide in the link. (Patch)
  2. Cold Spring Harbor High School's Annabelle Coles is a National Merit Semifinalist. 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. Funeral services are set for Judge Patricia Grant Flynn. Visitation is scheduled Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Friday 7-9 p.m. at MA Connell Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip Neri Church, 344 Main St., Northport. Patricia's husband, Bob Flynn, wrote, “The Flynn family is heartbroken at the passing of our beautiful Patricia Grant Flynn— she was the greatest. Trish fought a valiant 7-year fight against breast cancer and was brave and strong until the very end.” (Huntington Now)

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Today in Huntington:

  • Women in Business Committee Meeting - Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce (8:30 a.m.)
  • College Financial Aid Night (Guidance) -Cold Spring Harbor PAC. (7 p.m.)
  • The Amity Affliction & Silverstein with Special Guests: UnityTX & Holding Absence -The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington senior Kathryn Montefusco named one of Newsday's Top 25 Long Island girls' swimmers and divers for the fall 2022 season. Click the link to learn more about Montefusco and her recognition. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • St. Dominic High School - Oyster Bay, NY: St. Dominic's will be hosting its biggest college fair ever next week. Over 100 colleges and universities from throughout the country will be in attendance. (St. Dominic High School - Oyster Bay, NY via Facebook)
  • Town of Huntington's first Wellness Walk for Recovery was a success. The town said, "since 2018, the town has trained all town lifeguards, park rangers, bay constables and safety patrols to administer Narcan. We currently have certified trainers on staff and plan on continuing to train the Town team. The Town continues to have Narcan kits stocked at all eight beaches, and the Dix Hills Pool. In 2019, the Town formed the Huntington Opioid and Addiction Task Force and held the first Opioid Task Force Public Forum." Huntington plans to do the walk every year going forward. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Harborfields School District: "Live music will be at Carrington's on Friday September 30, starting at 6:00 PM. - Our friend David, visiting from Sydney Australia will be performing. Since visiting Huntington, he has played at Crabtree NY & Main and at Industry Lounge." (Nextdoor)

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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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