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šŸŒ±Threat Against Whitman High + First Look: 'Mystic Pizza' On Stage

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Unity Day 2022 Recap. Hello again, friends. It's Wednesday in Huntington and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community, including news about:

  • Threat made against Walt Whitman High School via Snapchat.
  • Oyster Bay announces Halloween-Themed move nights.
  • Mystic Pizza at the John W. Engemen Theater first look.

But first, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 78 low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

  1. Check out a first look video of Mystic Pizza at the John W. Engeman Theater. The show is based off the 1988 movie with Julia Roberts and runs through Oct. 30. You can click the link to see the video. (Broadway World)
  2. Oyster Bay will hold two Halloween-themed movie nights. They will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 8. “What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not-so-spooky and fun movie nights.” (LongIsland.com)
  3. Suffolk Police patrolled Walt Whitman High School after Snapchat threat. The threat was made against a student and the school on the popular social media app on Monday. Police believe the threat was made by a teenager in England, with no other information available. We will keep you updated on this story. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • Sustainable Practices Committee Meeting at Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. (Noon)

From my notebook:

  • Huntington Union Free School District: This photo of a rainbow over Huntington High School is not one to miss. Click the link to see the photo! (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • Greenlawn Civic Association: "The Longest Table" was a night of creativity and charity hosted by Harborfields Public Library. See photos from the event in the link. (Greenlawn Civic Association via Facebook)
  • Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High school varsity football is rebuilding and struggling to win. The team is in rebuilding mode with many starters graduating and having a tough go so far this season. Click the link to see what's going on with the team. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
  • Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission has helped a ton of families with its Baby Blessings outreach. This month it celebrated six years and the community thanks the mission for itsr commitment. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
  • Huntington Public Library: "We had a great time at The Draw Out Arts Festival in Hecksher Park. Kids of all ages had a blast with scratch art at our table and even some adults joined in, too. A beautiful day of creativity and smiling faces!" (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • South Huntington Public Library: The library is helping to register voters in our community. Stop by the table in the lobby for forms and registration information. (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Huntington: "URGENT Foster needed. Update: she was picked up and transported to LI but does not have a place to go yet! She is a young, female, friendly dog. She was left tied to a fence in the Bronx and it was reported that she was hit by someone." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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