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π± Patch AM: How Bay Shore firefighters turned a trapped dog scare into relief
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Good morning to you Bay Shore! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bay Shore firefighters turned a trapped dog scare into relief
- What happened when a burning boat drifted toward Bay Shore's shoreline?
Also on today's calendar: Constitution Conversation (with New York County Lawyers) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Island Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Rescue Dog Trapped Beneath Backyard Shed (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Bay Shore firefighters used Jaws of Life equipment to lift a backyard shed on Gardiner Drive and free a trapped dog named Cody, quickly reuniting him with his family. The October 7 rescue, one of nine calls that day, showcased the department's specialized tools and careful approach to avoid injuring the frightened pet.
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• Unoccupied Boat Catches Fire, Drifts Toward Shore at Long Island Marina (shorenewsnetwork.com) — An unoccupied boat caught fire and drifted toward shore at Bay Shore Marina near Nicky's on the Bay, prompting a coordinated response from Bay Shore firefighters and multiple marine agencies. Crews secured the vessel near South Penataquit Avenue, extinguished the engine-compartment blaze, and cleared the scene in under an hour with no injuries reported.
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📸 Around Bay Shore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay Shore
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★ Featured events ★
- RESONANCE A Breathwork & Sound Experience →
5th Avenue, Bay Shore
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- HP: Hispanic Heritage Night
Hemlock Park Elementary Bay Shore, NY 11706
6:30 pm - FAS K Belmont Park Field Trip →
Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore, NY 11706 - Constitution Conversation (with New York County Lawyers) →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St, Huntington
7:00 pm - Bay Shore Historical Society October Monthly Meeting →
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, 1 S Country Rd, Brightwaters
7:00 pm - In-person class: Cavatelli, Orecchiette and Foglie(Long Island) →
FIV Fire Island Vines, 17 East Main Street, Bay Shore
6:30 pm - CenterPoint Church Fall Fest! →
68 Redington St, Bay Shore - Family Frights & Safety Smarts is coming to SSUH →
1933 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore
9:00 am - A Box of Chocolates presents "Women of a Certain Age" + Open Mic →
28 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore
7:00 pm - LIVE at the Great South Bay Brewery →
Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Dr, Bay Shore
3:00 pm - Mercy Haven's 41st Annual Fall Party - Mercy Goes Masquerade →
The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave, Babylon
6:00 pm - Islip Food For Hope Fundraiser~Come Play Bingo! →
The Patch | Bar and Grill, 31 Baker Pl, Patchogue
1:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 29
Sunday November 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Bay Shore. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Busser - Bayshore Chili's in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay Shore here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Islip
- Photos: CHSFL football — Kellenberg at St. John the Baptist (newsday.com)
Islip
- Central Islip Calls for Growth Plan, 'Fair Share' of State Funds (lilifepolitics.com)
- Taco Bell crash on Long Island: driver flees, vehicle abandoned (eatscv.com)
- In 1983, the EPA announced a buyout of Times Beach, Missouri; by 1997 an incinerator there had burned more than 265,000 tons of dioxin-contaminated soil, and the site is now a state park (newsbreak.com)
Brentwood
- Photos: Suffolk Division I football — Connetquot at Brentwood (newsday.com)
- HSS Medical Supply Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Its Top Performing Sales Team (prlog.org)
Ok Bay Shore! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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