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🌱 Patch AM: West Nile found in Smithtown mosquitoes—what health officials want you to do.

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Hello Smithtown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Nile found in Smithtown mosquitoes—what health officials want you to do.

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 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 communities, though no human cases have been reported so far this season. Suffolk 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 for tracking and control.
   

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💬 Chatter

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
  • Has anyone been to Live on the Porch in Smithtown?
    Mike Delguice … Just wondering what it's like? Is it a restaurant? Or Just a place to listen to music? (Nextdoor Village of The Branch)
  • Hi all
    I bought local honey in smithtown I think Brooksite and I lost her number. Does anyone know ? (Nextdoor Elm Ave)
  • AAA Southern New England posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Smithtown. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Smithtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Park

  • MRMC to Exhibit with New Owner MultiDyne at IBC26 for the First Time (tvtechnology.com)

Hauppauge

  • Bodybar Pilates opening second Long Island location in Hauppauge (newsday.com)
  • Flag football's rise in popularity at Long Island high schools is hurting participation in other girls sports (newsday.com)
  • RCF & TT+ Audio The Choice For iNDIEPLAZA In New York City (prosoundweb.com)

Brentwood

  • LI Man Gets 18 Years For Stabbing, Strangling Sleeping Wife: DA (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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