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In today's newsletter:

  • South Huntington schools earn statewide praise for cutting-edge, balanced tech education
  • What did auditors uncover in South Huntington schools' credit card spending?
  • How could Oheka's auction reshape traffic and development in Huntington?

Also on today's calendar: Nutcracker Ballet Auditions for LI Ballet Theatre's 40th annual Nutcracker and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Monday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Huntington Superintendent Named NY's Top Tech Visionary (patch.com) — South Huntington residents can take pride as Superintendent Dr. Vito D'Elia is honored as New York's Visionary Superintendent for his leadership in educational technology. The award highlights South Huntington's districtwide push for thoughtful tech integration, AI literacy, and digital citizenship, all while balancing screen time with strong foundational skills to prepare local students for college, careers, and an uncertain future.
   

2. South Huntington school district flagged for credit card spending, including $5G for meals (newsday.com) — South Huntington school district's credit card use was faulted in a state audit, which found thousands spent on meals, birthday cookies and event tickets without proper documentation or clear district purpose. District leaders say they've already tightened oversight and changed practices, while auditors issued 16 recommendations to better control cards, receipts and fuel purchases. Huntington residents may see this as a key accountability issue for their schools and tax dollars.
   

3. Oheka Castle auction stirs anxiety in the neighborhood (newsday.com) — Oheka Castle in Huntington is headed to an Oct. 27 auction, and any new owner will inherit approvals for a 95-unit luxury condo project that could reshape traffic and character in the Cold Spring Hills neighborhood. Town officials say the historic site must be preserved, while nearby residents worry about congestion, changing leadership, and whether beloved community events at the castle will continue.
   

4. AT&T Regular Job Opening in Huntington New York Salary Range 51800 to 77600 (news-usa.today) — A new AT&T business sales representative position is based right in Huntington, serving local small and midsize companies across Suffolk County's North Shore. The role focuses on managing territory accounts in the Long Island enterprise market, with a base salary range from about $52,000 to $77,600 plus potential commissions. Applicants will be expected to build relationships with local businesses and chambers of commerce.
   

5. 7 Women Honored At Huntington Cancer Survivorship Celebration (patch.com) — In Huntington, seven women whose lives were shaped by cancer were honored at the inaugural Pink & Teal Health & Survivorship Celebration at Rexer Family Farm, spotlighting survivors and one woman remembered posthumously. Local officials, doctors, and advocates focused on closing gaps in breast and cervical cancer screening and care for women of color, while connecting residents with trusted medical information and community resources.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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