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🌱 Patch AM: How police found a stolen car with a child in Hauppauge
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In today's newsletter:
- How police found a stolen car with a child in Hauppauge
Also on today's calendar: Krampus & Cocktails and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 42, low: 29.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Second Teen Charged After Car Stolen With 3-Year-Old Inside In Brentwood: Police (dailyvoice.com) — Police say a stolen car with a 3-year-old inside was found safely on Bretton Road in Hauppauge after an overnight search, and a second 17-year-old from Central Islip is now charged. The child was unharmed and taken to a hospital for evaluation, while both teens face felony and misdemeanor charges connected to the Brentwood theft.
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📸 Around Hauppauge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hauppauge
★ Featured events ★
- Wednesday Open House Recruitment/Walk-In Interview
ACLD SK, 300-310 Oser Ave, Hauppauge
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Weaving for Beginners
Hauppauge Public Library , 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste. 1 , Hauppauge
6:30 pm - 6th Grade Winter Concert
Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
7:00 pm - HSW - Winter Concert III
Smithtown High School-West , 100 Central Road , Smithtown
7:00 pm - HSW Acoustic Cafe
Smithtown West High School , 100 Central Rd , Smithtown
6:00 pm - Jingle Bell Run
Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
7:15 am - HSW - Winter Concert IV
Smithtown High School-West , 100 Central Road , Smithtown
7:00 pm - PTA Pancake Breakfast
Hauppauge UFSD Hauppauge, NY 11788
7:15 am - Krampus & Cocktails
Katies of Smithtown , 145 W Main St , Smithtown
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Sunday December 28
📣 Hauppauge Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Defensive Driving Class
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
9:00 am - Snowman Tea Light Craft
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
1:00 pm - Library Playdate
The Smithtown Library - Kings Park Building , 1 Church St , Kings Park
2:30 pm - All Abilities Bingo Night
The Smithtown Library - Commack Building , 3 Indian Head Rd , Commack
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Central Islip
- COACHING COURSES: ENYYSA hosting two in Warwick, Central Islip (frontrowsoccer.com)
- Second Teen Charged After Car Stolen With 3-Year-Old Inside On Long Island: Police (dailyvoice.com)
- Serial perv charged for 3rd time after using Long Island shopping plaza as female hunting ground: cops (nypost.com)
Smithtown
- 'Annie The Musical' A Holiday Delight At Smithtown Performing Arts Center (patch.com)
- Smithtown Robotics Team showcases leadership through mentorship (tbrnewsmedia.com)
- Black Ice, Plunging Temperatures Expected During Monday Morning Commute On Long Island (patch.com)
Sayville
Ok Hauppauge! 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
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