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Spotted on the Brentwood calendar: Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser

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Hello Brentwood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new rail project could reshape traffic on Brentwood's Fifth Avenue.

Also on today's calendar: Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with lots of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Islip residents press for more rail crossing fixes despite MTA's planned eliminations (newsbreak.com) — Brentwood drivers could see major safety and traffic improvements as Fifth Avenue's at-grade Long Island Rail Road crossing is targeted for elimination with new federal planning funds. While Central Islip residents push for additional fixes, the MTA and state transportation officials say Brentwood's Wicks Road/Fifth Avenue crossing is among five Suffolk sites now under study for underpasses or overpasses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ever have your garage door reverse right before it closes?
    mine did it all week, coudnt figure out why. got a quote off a door flyer but the mail carrier recommended a garage door technician named Sal Garage… (Nextdoor Brentwood)
  • Outreach Development Corp. posted a job opening for Recreation Counselor in Brentwood. Apply here.
  • Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities posted a job opening for Teacher Assistant - full time with $1,500 Sign on Bonus in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Islip

  • 2 dogs killed in Central Islip house fire; Brooklyn man arrested for arson (news12.com)
  • Moloney Family Funeral Homes Marks 10 Years In Community (southshorepress.com)
  • Prospecting: Chipotle Reaches 1,500 Pickup Lanes. (insideradio.com)

Hauppauge

  • Reusable Blood Pressure Monitor Market To 2035: Home Health Monitoring Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
  • Orbit International Secures $6 Million Credit Facility, Raises $4.1 Million (citybiz.co)

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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