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In today's newsletter:

  • What makes Heckscher's new Grosz exhibition a must-see in Huntington?
  • Why a Huntington Station deli was raided and four people arrested
  • How hard did this nor'easter hit Huntington's power and streets?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Windy; rain becoming steadier, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. George Grosz 'Eclipse of the Sun' anchors Long Island exhibition (seegreatart.art) — Huntington's Heckscher Museum is showcasing George Grosz's searing 1926 painting "Eclipse of the Sun" in a major exhibition running through May 9, 2027. The show highlights Grosz's years living and working in Huntington and gathers more than 50 politically engaged works that explore war, civil rights, media, and the environment, all with free admission in Heckscher Park.
   

2. Four Arrested During SLA Inspection of Huntington Station Deli (huntingtonnow.com) — Police and town officials cracked down on alleged gambling, drug activity, and code violations at Honduras Deli on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, leading to four arrests and multiple fire and building citations. The inspection followed community complaints and involved Suffolk police, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and ordinance inspectors, with liquor authority and town investigations still ongoing.
   

3. Powerful nor'easter slams Long Island with wind, rain (newsday.com) — Huntington is among the Suffolk communities hardest hit by this weekend's powerful nor'easter, with scattered flooding, downed trees nearby, and significant power outages reported in town. Officials urge residents to stay off flooded roads, prepare for more wind and rain into Sunday, and expect possible delays in restoring electricity and transit service across Long Island.
   

4. Suffolk high school football roundup from Week 3 (newsday.com) — Huntington High School's football team delivered a dominant 40–7 road win over Smithtown East, powered by big rushing performances from Shates Miller and Zayvion McCoy. Their victory headlines a busy Week 3 across Suffolk County, with several other schools posting standout offensive and defensive efforts that could shape the rest of the season's playoff picture.
   

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