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Coming up on the Bay Shore Patch calendar: SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market

Hey there, Bay Shore! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's really happening with Bay Shore's long-awaited Chick-fil-A?
- See why this Bay Shore tech firm ranks among Long Island's best
Also on today's calendar: SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chick-fil-A says long-awaited Bay Shore location is still a go (greaterlongisland.com) — Bay Shore residents waiting on the promised Chick-fil-A at the old TGI Fridays site by South Shore Mall now have confirmation the project is still moving forward, though no timeline is set. The company says it's actively working with local officials on a Bay Shore location that could eventually bring 80 to 120 jobs and community-focused support programs.
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• Top Workplaces 2026: Long Island's Top Small Businesses (longislandpress.com) — A+ Technology and Security Solutions, based in Bay Shore, has again been named one of Long Island's Top Workplaces, highlighting a family-oriented culture and focus on work-life balance. The company designs safety and security systems for schools, governments and law enforcement, employs about 51 people locally, and emphasizes creating smarter, more secure communities while offering a stable, tech-focused workplace close to home.
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📸 Around Bay Shore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay Shore
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★ Featured events ★
- SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Board of Education Work Session →
Brook Avenue Elementary School Bay Shore, NY 11706
5:00 pm - Athletic Sponsors Meeting →
Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore High School
7:00 pm - Music Sponsors Meeting →
Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore High School
7:00 pm - FAS K Open House & Strega Nona Pasta Party →
Bay Shore UFSD Fifth Avenue Elementary
5:30 pm - FAS Gr. 1 & 2 Open House →
Bay Shore UFSD Fifth Avenue Elementary
6:45 pm - The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm - Bay Shore Historical Society September Monthly Meeting →
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library, 1 S Country Rd, Brightwaters
7:00 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
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in West Islip. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay Shore here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Islip
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Ok Bay Shore! 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
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