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Good morning West Islip! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Islip added to Suffolk's West Nile virus mosquito alert list

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Sun and clouds; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seven More Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Suffolk County (town.news) — West Islip is one of six Suffolk communities where recent mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county health officials to urge continued precautions. Residents are advised to eliminate standing water, use repellent, and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county agencies as the late-season risk of mosquito-borne illness remains active.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday September 17
  • Beach St MS Open School Night
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • WR | Bagel Run
    North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  • PP | K Ice Cream Social
    North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  • Oquenock PTA Ice Cream Social
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    5:30 pm
  • WR | Popsicle Playdate (K)
    North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
    5:30 pm
  • Strings Under the Stars: Celebrating 250 Years of America
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    6:45 pm
  • Farrell's Of Brooklyn →
    Farrell's of Brooklyn, 263 Higbie Lane, West Islip
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday September 27
  • Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
    The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
    11:00 am

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  • New My Little library on
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  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Bay Shore. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Babylon

  • Rabid Raccoon Found At Popular LI State Park, Suffolk Officials Say (patch.com)

Bay Shore

  • Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for 2026 (newsday.com)

Deer Park

  • Dog Found Severely Underweight, Locked In Basement On Long Island: SPCA (patch.com)
  • Deer Park High School Honors 12 Local 9/11 Victims With Wreaths (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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