🌱 Patch AM: How Northport has kept nine 9/11 neighbors’ memories alive.

Hello Northport! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Northport has kept nine 9/11 neighbors' memories alive.
• What Northport residents should do after a rabid raccoon was found.

Also on today's calendar: Gotta Sing '80s at Piccola Bussola Huntington!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Never forget: 'Northport knew my dad alive' (northportjournal.com) — Northport residents gathered in Northport Village for a deeply personal 9/11 memorial where speaker Jessica Trant honored her father, longtime resident Daniel Trant, and eight other neighbors the town lost. She describes how Northport supported her family after the attacks, how local institutions like St. Philip Neri keep his name alive, and why the community's continued presence still matters 25 years later.
   

• 2 More Rabid Raccoons Found In Suffolk County: Health Officials (patch.com) — Health officials report that a raccoon found outside a Northport home has tested positive for rabies, one of two new rabid raccoons confirmed in Suffolk County. While no people or pets were exposed, residents are urged not to handle sick wildlife and to report abnormal raccoon behavior to Suffolk County Police or state environmental officers for safe response.
   

📸 Around Northport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northport

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Gotta Sing '80s at Piccola Bussola Huntington!! →
  Piccola Bussola Ristorante, 970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Community-Wide Yard Sale →
  Centerport, Centerport
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Commack Day →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Take a Trip to Italy with The Northport Chamber of... →
  Kasher Gallery & Studios, 19 Scudder Ave Floor 2, Northport
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• The Firefly Artists present Call to Artists: 5th Annual "Abandoned Haunts & Curious Trappings" Deadline September 16, 2026 →
  The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport
Saturday September 19
• Cow Harbor Race
  Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768
• Nutcracker Ballet Auditions for LI Ballet Theatre's 40th annual Nutcracker →
  Huntington Center for Performing Arts, 310 New York Ave, Huntington
  1:00 pm
Friday September 25
• FWS Unplugged at the Northport-East Northport Concert Series →
  Northport-East Northport Library, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Grateful Paw Cat Shelter Yard Sale →
  Grateful Paw Cat Shelter, 3 Verleye Ave, East Northport
  9:00 am
• Local Author Bill Kiley Book Signing →
  Northport Books, 127 Main St, Northport
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

📣 Northport Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet the Kittens —June Hermer-Fried Read on Patch

• I have extra dry dog food now that my doggie has passed.
  It's no longer in the bags but in plastic containers that I am happy to move to zip lock bags. It's American Journey dog food from Chewy. Any ideas… (Nextdoor Fort Salonga Rd)
• Hi Everyone
  Eden II Programs is looking for a few caring people to support young adults with autism In Commack- training provided- message me if interested in… (Nextdoor Northport Village NY)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in East Northport. Apply here.
• EnerSys Energy Products, Inc posted a job opening for Assembler II in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington

• Maddaloni Jewelers - Huntington, NY Patch (patch.com)

Commack

• 2 Accused Of Commack Chase Robbery, String Of Suffolk Holdups: Police. (patch.com)

Smithtown

• Smithtown Schools Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Memorial Ceremonies (patch.com)

Ok Northport! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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