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In today's newsletter:
- See how Bay Shore teams fared in this week's big matchups
- Bay Shore man indicted after allegedly random stabbing at church meeting
- Clammer's near-tragedy ends at Bay Shore hospital after dramatic bay rescue
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. LI HS roundup: Soccer, volleyball, cross country and golf highlights (newsday.com) — Bay Shore athletes had a busy day, with the boys soccer team edging Sachem North 1-0, the boys volleyball squad topping Smithtown East 3-1, and the girls cross-country team defeating Riverhead. The roundup also covers other Suffolk and Nassau high school matchups, giving Bay Shore fans a snapshot of how local rivals are performing across multiple sports.
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2. Amityville Church Stabbing That Put Victim On Ventilator Was Random, Unprovoked: Investigators (dailyvoice.com) — A Bay Shore man has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges after investigators say he randomly stabbed a fellow attendee at an Amityville church meeting, leaving the victim hospitalized and initially on a ventilator. Authorities say the suspect was arrested at his Bay Shore home soon after the attack and is being held on high bail ahead of an October court date.
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3. Clammer rescued in Great South Bay after his waders fill with water (greaterlongisland.com) — A 68-year-old clammer was rescued from the Great South Bay after his kayak began sinking and his waders filled with water, leaving him semiconscious near Sore Thumb Beach. Good Samaritans and Suffolk marine police got him to safety, and he was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for treatment, underscoring local emergency response on the water.
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4. Central Islip Filmmaker Brings Long Island's Overlooked Hip-Hop History To The Screen (patch.com) — Long Island's underground hip-hop roots, including scenes in Bay Shore and other central Suffolk communities, are getting their due in a new documentary by Central Islip native Archie Snowden. The film, screening this weekend in Stony Brook, highlights early DJs, MCs, and neighborhood parties that helped shape the region's sound long before its most famous artists broke through.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay Shore
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 99 Central Park Rd, Plainview
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- HS Open House →
Bay Shore High School
6:00 pm - Zumba For A Cure →
1341 Fifth Ave, Bay Shore - Ed Travers →
Sunset Cruise - Shoreline Trading, 99 Maple Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Under the Sea - Light & Art Festival →
Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - "The Best of the 70s" w/ DizzyFish & the... →
Boulton Center For The Performing Arts, 37 W Main St, Bay Shore
7:00 pm - Empower and Prepare →
Great South Bay YMCA, 200 West Main Street, Bay Shore - mats & margs sep 27 →
25 Bayview Avenue, Bay Shore - RESONANCE A Breathwork & Sound Experience →
5th Avenue, Bay Shore - Trivia Night at Ditch Kitchen and Surf Bar (Bay Shore) →
25 Bayview Avenue, Bay Shore - Speed Relating →
Milano Bean Cafe, 6 E Main St, Bay Shore
7:00 pm - Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser →
Harp & Hound, 528 E Main St, Islip
12:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
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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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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