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🌱 Patch AM: Man clamming near Copiague rushed to West Islip hospital in crisis.
Also, don't miss Jay Medal Soirée on the West Islip Patch calendar

Hello again West Islip! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Man clamming near Copiague rushed to West Islip hospital in crisis.
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Pulled From Great South Bay In Serious Condition: Police (patch.com) — A man who lost consciousness while clamming in the Great South Bay off Copiague was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he remains in serious condition. A passerby pulled him from the water and began CPR before paramedics continued treatment. Suffolk detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the First Squad.
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📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm - Rosh Hashanah
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - Paul J. Bellew Elementary Open House
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
6:30 pm - Manetuck PTA Book Fair #1
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
9:30 am - Oquenock Elementary Open School Night
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
6:00 pm - Family Connect Night | K-8
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert (Bobby) Hulse →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero Robert "Bobby" Hulse →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JJM Marketing LLC posted a job opening for Sales Consultant- HVAC (My Efficient Home) in Bay Shore. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Deer Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Babylon
- More lane closures come to Sunrise Highway (liherald.com)
Bay Shore
- Made Fresh Recalls Salad, Cream Cheese Over Listeria Risk (hamptonroadsmessenger.com)
- 2023 Ford F-150 For Sale at Newins Ford - (631) 378-3476 (longisland.com)
- Driver Charged with OUI after Chickahominy Wall Crash with Child in Car (greenwichfreepress.com)
Brentwood
- Native Plant Sale, Environmental Fair Set For Brentwood This Weekend (patch.com)
Ok West Islip! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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