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Coming up on the Riverhead Patch calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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Hello Riverhead! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this elite nursing award means for Riverhead patients at PBMC
  • How a Riverhead jail guard's abuse led to jail time and registry.
  • Can Riverhead's revamped Blue Waves really "surprise some teams" this fall?

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Peconic Bay Medical Center nurses earn national recognition for excellence (riverheadlocal.com) — Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead has earned coveted Magnet Recognition, a top national honor for nursing excellence that only about 10% of U.S. hospitals hold. Hospital leaders say the four-year designation validates the quality of care Riverhead residents receive close to home and will help PBMC keep raising standards as it expands services on the East End.
   

• Central Islip man sentenced for sexual assault of inmate at Riverhead Correctional Facility (riverheadlocal.com) — A former Suffolk County correction officer has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and must register as a sex offender for sexually assaulting an inmate at the Riverhead Correctional Facility. Prosecutors say he abused a camera blind spot in the jail between June and August 2023, and the district attorney vowed continued aggressive prosecution of such abuses of power.
   

• Riverhead football eager for a turnaround season (timesreview.com) — Riverhead High School's varsity football team is gearing up for a fresh start, with 50 players signed up and a new offensive approach built around standout running back Kavion Hobbs. Coach Don Nelson says the focus is on winning games, rebuilding community support, and showcasing young talent as they scrimmage Harborfields Saturday before opening at Sachem East on Sept. 9.
   

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  • Hi can anyone recommend a vertigo specialist on the north fork or close as possible to Jamesport / Riverhead area ?
    Parents visiting and dad woke up w terrible vertigo Thanks in advance ! (Nextdoor Aquebogue)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 1 Wooded Way #1, Calverton, NY 11933 (redfin.com)
  • Riverhead area to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with memorial ceremonies (riverheadlocal.com)

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Westhampton

  • Spraying Of South Fork Marshes Continues This Week To Control Mosquitoes: Officials (patch.com)

Ok Riverhead! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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