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🌱 Patch AM: How a Center Moriches case could change New York’s bail rules
Make time for 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Center Moriches Patch calendar

Greetings Center Moriches! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Center Moriches case could change New York's bail rules
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• After Marijuana Gummies Sicken Middle Schoolers, Lawmakers Pitch New Legislation To Protect Kids From Crime (patch.com) — Lawmakers gathered in Center Moriches to back new state bail legislation aimed at letting judges set bail when children are harmed, following THC gummies that sickened a dozen William Floyd Middle School students. Officials from Suffolk County and state government say the bill would give courts more discretion with defendants accused of endangering minors, while the seller in the case awaits sentencing this September.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Center Moriches
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am - Hamptons Curated Fashion Sale →
Hampton Bays, 168 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays
9:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- August Birthday Shabbat at JCM!!! →
The Jewish Center of The Moriches, 227 Main St, Center Moriches
7:00 pm - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Conference Day
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - Moriches Elementary School Chalk the Walk
Moriches Elementary School
4:00 pm - Sports Physicals
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Center Moriches Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Long Island Dead Collective presents Let it Grow - The Allmost Brothers Band →
Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, 30 North St, Manorville
3:00 pm - Fauna After Dark | Live Music & Cocktails in Westhampton →
Fauna, 6 Parlato Dr, Westhampton Beach
8:00 pm - Zoltan Kaszas →
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St, Westhampton Beach
8:00 pm - Beat the Heat: Bigs →
Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library – Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
12:15 pm - The Ultimate STEAM Build-Off →
Moriches Branch- Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library, 201 Montauk Hwy, Moriches
6:00 pm - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Conference Day
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - Superintendent's Conference Day: School Closed for Students
Remsenburg-Speonk UFSD Remsenburg, NY 11960
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Do you knw a mowing grass company in center moriches ?
! - I have to get my grass cut - I have a pool gate I need a medium mower (Nextdoor Center Moriches)
- MaidPro, Inc. posted a job opening for Pro House Cleaner in Center Moriches. Apply here.
- Mondelez International, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager in East Moriches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Center Moriches here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mastic
- New date for annual Youth three-on-three basketball tournament (trihamletnews.com)
- Pit Bull Owner Locked Up After Dog Mauls Boy, 2, In Mastic And She Ignores Probation: DA (dailyvoice.com)
Mastic Beach
- Mastic Beach Artist Turns Wind Into Waterfront Art (southshorepress.com)
Shirley
- Staying Cool, While 'Bringing Back Some Memories, As The Shirley Drive-In Facebook Page Continues To Explode (patch.com)
Ok Center Moriches! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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