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Spotted on the Oyster Bay calendar: Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show

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Greetings Oyster Bay! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Locust Valley man dies after tragic fall from home roof
  • What you need to know before Oyster Fest takes over Oyster Bay.
  • Have you seen this Oyster Bay family's missing black Lab, Finn?

Also on today's calendar: Hillbilly Allegedly: A JD Vance Parody Show and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Elyse P.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Dies After Falling From Nassau Roof: Police (patch.com) — A 51-year-old man died after losing his footing and falling from a first-floor roof at a Forest Avenue home in Locust Valley, within the Town of Oyster Bay. Nassau County police say officers found him with severe head trauma, and he was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital as detectives continue to investigate.
   

2. Oyster Fest returns October 17 (jericho-news-journal.com) — Oyster Bay residents can gear up for the 43rd Oyster Fest, returning October 17–18 to downtown streets and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park with food, rides, live music, and local oysters. The town is also seeking volunteers for its shell recycling program and offering a special Sensory Friendly Family Hour Sunday morning so children with sensory needs can enjoy rides before crowds arrive.
   

3. Oyster Bay Family Desperate For Missing Puppy's Return (patch.com) — An Oyster Bay family is still searching for Finn, their 8‑month‑old black Labrador who vanished after chasing a deer into the woods in Ridge on September 11. They're asking Long Islanders to watch for a small-built black Lab with a red collar and to text photos and exact locations of any possible sightings instead of calling or chasing him.
   

4. Billy Joel Motorcycles Head to Auction (indonewyork.com) — Oyster Bay gets a nod as the backdrop to Billy Joel's longtime love of motorcycles, with more than 70 bikes from his personal collection heading to a Christie's auction November 20–21. The sale includes standout models like a Triumph gifted for his 150th sold‑out Madison Square Garden show and a rare Ducati, plus a few classic cars and a vintage pickup.
   

5. Victoria R. Marmora (halstonmedia.com) — A longtime educator and world traveler who was born and attended school in Oyster Bay has passed away, leaving family and friends with many memories. Relatives invite those who knew Victoria R. Marmora to a memorial service and reception in Ossining on October 24, and suggest donations to several charities in her honor instead of flowers.
   

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  • 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Mailroom Clerk in Jericho. Apply here.
  • Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Team Member (Afternoon/Night Shift) in Hicksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.

Ok Oyster Bay! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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