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Good morning Kings Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Kings Park's old landfill become a busy trucking hub?
  • How did SWR dominate Kings Park and three other early opponents?

Also on today's calendar: Kratom & Adolescents and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; low humidity, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kings Park residents oppose trucking station at closed landfill (newsday.com) — Kings Park residents are pushing back against a proposed trucking station and outdoor storage yard at the former Steck and Philbin landfill on Old Northport Road, citing traffic, noise, and dust. Town planners and the planning board have raised concerns about 26 requested variances, keeping the hearing open until Sept. 22 while the developer revises plans and files a full environmental review.
   

• SWR girls soccer is back in championship form (timesreview.com) — Shoreham-Wading River's girls soccer team has stormed into the new season with four straight wins, including a strong result against Kings Park, while honoring the legacy of late coach Adrian Gilmore. For Kings Park fans, it's a look at a key league rival's resurgence, the players stepping into leadership roles, and the defensive mindset that could shape upcoming matchups.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can anyone recommend a handyman in the Smithtown area?
    I need an exhaust installed and Sheetrock & spackle & paint in a bathroom. (Nextdoor San Remo)
  • Benchmark Senior Living Nashua Crossings posted a job opening for Full Time Dishwasher in Smithtown. Apply here.
  • Tailored Brands posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithtown

  • Families, first responders, veterans and community members gather in Smithtown to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Commack

Deer Park

  • Dog Found Severely Underweight, Locked In Basement On Long Island: SPCA (patch.com)
  • Deer Park High School Honors 12 Local 9/11 Victims With Wreaths (patch.com)

Ok Kings Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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