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Hello West Islip! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Islip firefighters helped save five from a sinking boat

Also on today's calendar: SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coast Guard, West Islip Fire Department Save 5 in Dramatic Water Recue Near Fire Island Inlet (longisland.com) — West Islip firefighters and EMS joined the U.S. Coast Guard and neighboring departments to rescue five people from a sinking boat near Fire Island Inlet, bringing everyone safely back to shore. The coordinated response launched from West Islip Marina, with one person taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and others treated and released on scene.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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