Vanderbilt Museum Fall Festival + Custom Cake Shop Opens

Happy Tuesday, Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Huntington today:

1. Custom cake star opens Huntington cupcake shop. Don Donneruno, known as the 'Cake Boss,' has brought his artisanal talents to Huntington. The acclaimed Long Island baker has appeared on The Food Network, and brings his motto "Cupcakes keep the lights on" to Cake Don Cupcakes at 605 Jericho Turnpike. Be sure to check out this establishment to fulfill your sweet tooth needs. (Newsday)
2. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for Oct. 9. Check out Suffolk County's weekly COVID-19 updates in your area. The updates include positive tests, vaccination rates, and deaths reported. (Press Release Desk)
3. Vanderbilt Museum to host Fall Festival from Oct. 15-31. The festival with have haunted attractions with costumed actors (not recommended for children 12 and under), a Wicked Walk, a haunted maze, and The Wicked Haunt, the museum’s version of a haunted house, plus a 9-hole Mini Golf. The event will open on Friday and take place on weekends through Halloween.(tbrnewsmedia.com)

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Today in Huntington:

• SEPTA Meeting — Elwood UFSD. (7 p.m.)
• The Elder Law Triangle — Zoom. (8:30 a.m.)
• CSHPTG Meeting. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Elder Law Triangle (10 a.m.)
• CSH District-Wide Technology Committee Meeting. (3:30 p.m.)
• Board of Education Meeting — Cold Spring Harbor Central School District (8 p.m.)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Huntington Union Free School District: "Groups from across the district took it from Gerard Street to 25A and New York Avenue, and back up to Huntington High School in celebratory return to Huntington's Homecoming." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "To round out an extremely busy weekend, the Blue Devil Marching Band traveled to Arlington today to compete against several top upstate squads. The band did it again, taking first in its division." (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: "Under a bright blue sky, Blue Devil Stadium was as vibrant as it gets during the 2021 return Huntington High School's fall pep rally." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "Our weekly newsletter is here! Check out all our live and virtual programs happening this week." (Facebook)

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— 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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