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Spotted on the Bay Shore calendar: America at 250 for Educators

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Good day Bay Shore! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bay Shore schools honored 9/11 survivors and local first responders
  • Bay Shore firefighters help Islip honor 9/11 with moving tribute
  • Bay Shore boys volleyball pushed hard in a tough Suffolk road loss

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bay Shore Schools Honor 9/11 Survivors, First Responders On 25th Anniversary (patch.com) — Bay Shore students and staff recently marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremonies across the school district, including a moving talk from local survivor Ken Summers. Schools invited family members who serve in the military or as first responders, and the varsity football team honored local fire, ambulance and police personnel during its first home game.
   

2. Sept. 11th memorial in Veterans Memorial Park (trihamletnews.com) — Bay Shore firefighters joined other local departments in Islip Town's 9/11 remembrance at Veterans Memorial Park, raising flags and honoring those lost 25 years ago. Residents, veterans, and town leaders gathered for prayers, music, and a wreath-laying at the memorial outside Town Hall to reflect and reaffirm the community's promise to never forget.
   

3. Sachem North boys volleyball's Bryan Kuhl, Teagan Savas key win over Bay Shore (newsday.com) — Bay Shore's boys volleyball team took its first loss of the season in a hard-fought four-set match at Sachem North, despite strong performances from hitters James Huber and Tanner Wissmann. The story highlights standout stats on both sides and frames Sachem North as an early Suffolk contender, giving Bay Shore fans context for the team's level of competition.
   

4. Doctors call surge in e-bike injuries on LI a public health crisis (news12.com) — Bay Shore parents are being warned by Suffolk County doctors and police about a sharp rise in serious e‑bike and scooter injuries, including cases involving young children. Local hospitals on the South Shore are seeing dozens of severe fractures and head injuries, prompting officials to stress helmet use, speed limits, and age restrictions for riders.
   

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