Community Corner
🌱 Brookhaven resident infected: what you should do about West Nile now
Make time for America at 250 for Educators on the Brookhaven Patch calendar
Good morning Brookhaven! 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:
- Brookhaven resident infected: what you should do about West Nile now
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!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
- Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seven More Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Suffolk County (town.news) — A Brookhaven resident is one of two people in Suffolk County diagnosed with West Nile virus this season, as officials confirm seven new positive mosquito samples across the region. Health authorities urge you to eliminate standing water, use repellent, maintain window screens, and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county hotlines to help track and limit the virus's spread. 
📸 Around Brookhaven
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - Brett Dennen in Concert →
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St, Westhampton Beach
8:00 pm - "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- CMHS Open House
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:00 pm - HS Open House
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:00 pm - 3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 300 Francis Landau Place, Mastic Beach
5:00 pm - PTO Back to School Movie Night
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:30 pm - SCHOOLS CLOSED - Yom Kippur
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - Defensive Driving Class →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
9:00 am - MS Open House
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:00 pm - Child Safety Seat Check on National Seat Check Saturday →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
8:00 am - Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival →
Train Car Park, Rose Ave, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday October 4
📣 Brookhaven Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Teachers Federal Credit Union posted a job opening for Financial Services Specialist - Farmingville in Farmingville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Shirley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookhaven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yaphank
- 438 Summonses Issued Throughout Suffolk County In 'Move Over' Law Enforcement Initiative: Officials (patch.com)
- 4 Connecticut residents arrested in connection with street takeover in New York (nbcnewyork.com)
Medford
- Info Sought On Duo That Swiped More Than $300 In Clothes And Beauty Products From Target In Medford: Police (patch.com)
- New Pediatric Urgent Care Model Launches at Two Long Island Locations (town.news)
Shirley
- Malnourished Dog Found Abandoned in Shirley; Authorities Ask Public for Help (town.news)
- Walking for suicide prevention (trihamletnews.com)
Ok Brookhaven! 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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