🌱 Minor League Pitcher From Greenlawn Dies + Schmitt's Farm Haunt

Hello, hello. It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community. Including news on:

• Minor league pitcher from Greenlawn dies at 20.
• Fine jewelry store LAGOS announces new Bloomingdale's boutique at Walt Whitman Mall.
• Check out News 12's feature on Schmitt's Farm Haunt in Melville.

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Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 68 low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Minor league pitcher from Greenlawn dies at 20. Corey Phelan was in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and died after a battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. "The Phillies family is extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Corey Phelan," Phillies Player Development wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. "Corey’s positive presence and selflessness influenced everyone around him. While he was incredibly passionate about the game of baseball, his love for his family and his strong faith superseded everything else. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, as well as his teammates and staff who were by his side, providing emotional support throughout the course of his courageous battle with cancer." (Huntington Patch)
2. Fine jewelry store LAGOS announced a new Bloomingdale's boutique at Walt Whitman Mall. "LAGOS is known for its Caviar collections, which is the iconic design of the brand. It has everything from sterling silver to 18 karat gold and colorful ceramic collections, featuring classic bracelets and statement necklaces, stacking rings, elegant earrings and more." (LongIsland.com)
3. Check out News 12's feature on Schmitt's Farm Haunt in Melville. The haunted attraction comes alive at 7 p.m. with The Haunt and a haunted corn trail. The attractions include live actors, animatronics and plenty of frightful experiences. Click the link to watch the video (News 12 Long Island)

Today in Huntington:

• Fall Festival on the Beach! - Huntington Beach Community Association. (11 a.m.)
• JGHS Homecoming Parade: (11:30 a.m.)
• Huntington High School 50th Reunion Class of 1972. (6 p.m.)
• Jeff Beck "Live in Concert" (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Top bands from the metropolitan area will compete in the Blue Devil marching band's show Sunday. It's the first show by Huntington in years and a crowd of 2,000 is expected. The show will be held at Blue Devil stadium and kick off at noon. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington girls' tennis wins playoff match against Deer Park to advance to next round of Suffolk XI playoffs. The girls (no.11) beat no. 22 ranked Deer Park 7-0. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Historical Society: At the most recent Lunch & Learn, local photographer John Lazarro spoke about his adventures exploring abandon buildings across New York State. Click the link to see photos from the event. (Huntington Historical Society via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to Len Marks Photography for capturing so many amazing shots from this weekend! We had such a great time!" (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: You can donate leftover candy in Operation: Sweet Tooth. Drop off your leftover Halloween candy to Helping Hand and they will turn it into a beautiful treat for local children and their families. (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: There are still spots available for a tour of Huntington's oldest cemetery. The earliest headstone is dated 1712, but there is proof it goes back even further. Click the link to register. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you 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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