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Hello Huntington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Huntington resident among latest West Nile virus cases in Suffolk
  • Thieves flee Huntington Station Bloomingdale's in silver Cybertruck
  • What Huntington's proposed 18% tax hike could mean for your wallet

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 More Suffolk Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com) — Health officials report that a Huntington resident is among two new Suffolk County cases of West Nile virus this season, bringing the county total to six. The Huntington patient, under 50, was not hospitalized and recovered at home, but residents are urged to stay vigilant about mosquito protection through November, especially older adults and those with health conditions.
   

2. Men Stole $4.1K In Clothes, Fled In Cybertruck In Huntington Station: Police (patch.com) — Police say two men stole about $4,100 in clothing from the Bloomingdale's on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station before fleeing in a silver Tesla Cybertruck. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward and is asking Huntington-area residents to share anonymous tips that could help identify the suspects.
   

3. Suffolk supervisors call for looser state tax cap (newsday.com) — Huntington residents face a proposed 18% property tax increase in the town's 2027 budget, as Supervisor Ed Smyth joins other Suffolk leaders urging Albany to loosen the state's 2% tax cap. Officials warn that without changes, they may pierce the cap and cut parks, beaches, and recreation services while grappling with rising pension, health care, and waste-disposal costs.
   

4. Suffolk high school football roundup from Week 4 (newsday.com) — Huntington football fans can catch up on a tight League II loss, as the Blue Devils fell 23-19 to North Babylon despite Shates Miller's 232 passing yards and two touchdowns. The roundup also recaps key performances from other Suffolk high school teams, offering a snapshot of how Huntington's competitors are shaping up across the county.
   

5. Cheap Trick Adds 11 Dates to Ongoing 2025 Tour (wearemontrose.com) — Cheap Trick's expanded 2025 tour now includes an October 21 stop at The Paramount in Huntington, giving local rock fans a chance to see the band close to home. The new dates join previously announced state fair and international shows, while the group also works on a forthcoming studio album they don't plan to debut live just yet.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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