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🌱 Patch AM: Brentwood Taxi Driver Busted With 37 License Suspensions: Police

Also check out 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Brentwood Patch calendar

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Good morning Brentwood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brentwood taxi driver accused of driving with 37 license suspensions
  • Want a more wildlife-friendly yard? See what's coming to Brentwood.
  • How a Long Island fundraiser is stocking Brentwood students' backpacks.

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brentwood Taxi Driver Busted With 37 License Suspensions: Police (patch.com) — Brentwood residents may be alarmed to learn that a local taxi driver was arrested on Suffolk Avenue after police say they discovered he had 37 license suspensions. Officers stopped the Crown Cars Service vehicle for a stop-sign violation before charging the Brentwood man with aggravated unlicensed operation and multiple traffic offenses, with arraignment expected at a later date.
   

• Long Island Native Plant Sale and Environmental Fair Coming to Brentwood Sept. 12-13 (town.news) — Brentwood residents can browse native plants and meet environmental groups at a two-day sale and fair Sept. 12–13 at the Sisters of St. Joseph on Brentwood Road. You'll find locally grown flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees, plus experts explaining how to make your yard more wildlife-friendly. Local organizations, including Brentwood Public Library, will share practical tips for protecting Long Island's environment.
   

• United Way Young Professionals Raise $12,000 For Stuff-A-Bus (longislandmediagroup.com) — Brentwood families at Laurel Park Elementary are seeing real benefits from United Way of Long Island's Stuff-A-Bus program, which supplies backpacks and classroom essentials. After a Summer Social fundraiser raised over $12,000, more local students will start school with the tools they need. An assistant principal from Brentwood says the donations help ensure every child is prepared from day one.
   

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Ok Brentwood! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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