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š± How a high-speed DWI crash tore through Montauk Highway in Copiague
Happening soon: Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser on the Copiague Patch calendar

Good morning Copiague! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a high-speed DWI crash tore through Montauk Highway in Copiague
Also on today's calendar: Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
- Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of DWI following crash that damaged poles, signs in Copiague (news12.com) — A serious DWI crash along Montauk Highway in Copiague damaged utility poles, street signs, and a truck, and left debris scattered for half a mile between Howard Avenue and Hawkins Boulevard. Local residents, including a Copiague man who heard the impact, say speeding and dangerous driving are common on this stretch, with multiple pedestrian incidents reported this year.
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📸 Around Copiague
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Copiague
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★ Featured events ★
- Massapequa Kiwanis 14th Annual Bocce BBQ Fundraiser →
Kiwanis Log Cabin, John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY, 11758,
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- ALG Meet the Teacher Night 6:00pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - ALB Meet the Teacher Night 6:00pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - Meet the Teacher Night
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - DAN Meet the Teacher Night 6:00pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - HAR Meet the Teacher Night 6:00pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - RALL Meet the Teacher Night 6:00pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:00 pm - WG Meet the Teacher Night 6:30pm
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6:30 pm - HS PTSA Mtg @ 7:00pm, Room 158
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
7:00 pm - ALB PTA Mtg @ 7:00pm, AP Room
Lindenhurst UFSD Lindenhurst, NY 11757
7:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Amityville
- Prefortune Technologies Launches Odoo Apps on Its Website (issuewire.com)
- Porters suffer tough loss in return to varsity football (timesreview.com)
Lindenhurst
- 56 lawyers held active licenses in Lindenhurst in August (lakecountygazette.com)
- High school roundup: Girls soccer and field hockey results (newsday.com)
- 2014 Toyota Camry For Sale at Cargenic Automotive - (631) 212-0481 (longisland.com)
Wantagh
- Seaford BOE Welcomes Second Student Member (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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