🌱 Why a major travel show is broadcasting from Ronkonkoma’s airport.
Ronkonkoma, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Ronkonkoma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a major travel show is broadcasting from Ronkonkoma’s airport.
Also on today's calendar: "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Ronkokoma, New York (petergreenberg.com) — A nationally syndicated travel show is broadcasting this week directly from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, putting the community in the spotlight. Host Peter Greenberg digs into Long Island aviation, maritime history, and nearby Islip Airport while sharing updates on recent air traffic control issues that affected East Coast travelers. 
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"Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
1:00 pm -
Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
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Back to YOU →
Hotworx Ronkonkoma, 1 Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma
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Oktoberfest →
Connetquot Youth Association, Ronkonkoma -
Poker Fundraiser →
St. Regis Knights of Columbus, 2850 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma
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Ivy League Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity! →
Home in Long Island, 2111 Lakeland Ave, Ronkonkoms -
Intelligent Singles Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity! →
Home in Suffolk County Long Island, 2111 Lakeland Ave, Ronkonoma
9:00 am -
“Can’t Stop the Music” →
Courtyard MacArthur L.I. Airport, 5000 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma
3:00 pm -
CPR Refresher →
Lakeland Fire Department HQ, 929 Johnson Ave., Ronkonkoma
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Balance and Dizziness Workshop →
Panetta Physical Therapy, 3385 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma -
The Community Market →
Bohemia Historical Society, 1519 Locust Ave, Bohemia
10:00 am -
Vet Fest →
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, 829 Old Nichols Rd, Islandia
10:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
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Hauppauge
- Holiday Staple Recalled in Six States (wideopencountry.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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