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In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should Smithtown be about new West Nile mosquito samples?

Also on today's calendar: "GUY & NICK" Rock "The Audrey" In Oyster Bay, NY - 7:30pm - 10:30pm - (631) 358-3522 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus (trihamletnews.com) — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from Smithtown and several neighboring Suffolk communities, though no human cases have been reported so far this season. County health officials urge residents—especially those over 50 or immunocompromised—to avoid mosquito bites and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county hotlines.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • ARROW New Student Walk Through
    Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
    9:00 am
  • Research Survival Skills for Postdocs (RCR)
    Stony Brook University Frank Melville Jr. Library,Faculty Commons
    10:00 am
  • SET New Student Walk Through
    Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
    11:00 am
  • MINNE New Student Walk Through
    Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Commack Cemetery Turmoil: Board Faces Resignation Demands Over Alleged Financial Misconduct, Illegal Meeting, —Jason Donegan The Psychic Godfather Read on Patch
  • Looking to hire a reliable carpenter experienced in framing to finish work.
    If you're interested in this immediate position, please send me a private message for more details. (Nextdoor Smithtown Pines)
  • Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Kings Park School District - No Experience Required in Kings Park. Apply here.
  • Metro Franchising Commissary posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Hauppauge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hauppauge

  • Bodybar Pilates opening second Long Island location in Hauppauge (newsday.com)
  • State court orders permit for Holtsville battery plant (newsday.com)

Commack

  • Power Washing Pros Of Commack Launches Seasonal Pressure Washing Planning Initiative For Long Island Homeowners (pressreleasecc.com)

Brentwood

  • Free Backpacks, School Supplies To Be Given Away In Brentwood (patch.com)

Ok Smithtown! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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