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In today's newsletter:

  • West Nile detected in Watch Hill mosquitoes, officials urge extra precautions

Also on today's calendar: MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Sunshine and a steady breeze, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Mosquito Samples From Watch Hill Test Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com) — Health officials report that two mosquito samples collected in Watch Hill on Fire Island have tested positive for West Nile virus, adding to a growing number of infected samples across Suffolk County. Residents, especially those over 50 or with weakened immune systems, are urged to avoid mosquito bites and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county agencies for monitoring.
   

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