🌱 How to reach Babylon’s hidden Lighthouse Beach behind Fire Island’s tower

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

In today's newsletter:

• How to reach Babylon’s hidden Lighthouse Beach behind Fire Island’s tower

Also on today's calendar: Benefit Jazz Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A t-storm possible; very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The Secluded Long Island, New York Beach Hiding Right Behind A Historic Lighthouse (takingthekids.com) — If you’re up for a short walk from Robert Moses State Park Field 5 in Babylon, you can reach Lighthouse Beach, a quieter stretch of sand tucked behind the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. The piece walks you through the scenic boardwalk approach, lighthouse history, museum exhibits, and the contrasting calm bay-side and livelier ocean-side waters, plus practical tips for planning a relaxed day trip.
   

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📸 Around Babylon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Babylon

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 9

• Benefit Jazz Concert →
  2655 Clubhouse Road, 2655 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party →
  Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
  4:20 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 9

• David V. Mammina →
  Babylon Bean, 17 Fire Island Ave, Babylon
  10:00 am
• Book Signing →
  Bay Shore Bean, 47 E Main St, Bay Shore
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• 2026 New Faculty Orientation
  Stony Brook University HSC Galleria Level 3
  8:00 am
• Planning Board Meeting →
  Babylon, NY Calendar, Babylon Town Hall 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Beginners Guide to Vevox: Your First Step to More Engaging Meetings and Classes! →
  Stony Brook University Online
  11:00 am
• Zuccaire Gallery Public Hours
  Stony Brook University Staller Center,Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
  12:00 pm
• Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams
  Stony Brook University Online
  2:00 pm
• Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting →
  Babylon, NY Calendar, Babylon Town Hall 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
  6:00 pm
• GOLDen Hour Sunset Cruise
  Stony Brook University 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
  6:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Vevox for Educators: Getting Started with Vevox
  Stony Brook University Online
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Babylon. Apply here.
• Catholic Health Services of Long Island posted a job opening for Medical Office Assistant in West Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Babylon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

West Islip

• Translating Awareness of Radiation and MSK Risks Into Action: What Will It Take? (citoday.com)
• 58-year-old man dies after boat capsizes at Captree State Park (greaterlongisland.com)

West Babylon

• Crashes, close calls spark safety concerns at West Babylon intersection (news12.com)
• LIers help propel Team USA to 5th straight World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo (newsday.com)

Lindenhurst

• 2016 Hyundai Elantra For Sale at Cargenic Automotive - (631) 212-0481 (longisland.com)
• West Nile Virus Cases Rise In Suffolk; 7 More Mosquito Samples Positive (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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