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Hello Central Islip! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Central Islip students honored 9/11's 25th anniversary together
  • Can the Ducks clinch Game Two tonight in Central Islip?
  • MS-13 leader sentenced after brutal Central Islip and Brentwood attacks

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Central Islip Schools Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Tributes (patch.com) — Central Islip schools recently marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with heartfelt tributes, including ceremonies at Cordello and O'Neill elementary schools and a remembrance at Central Islip High School's first football game. Students focused on honoring victims while reflecting on kindness, unity, and service, with music, readings, and a "Tree of Remembrance" tying the lessons directly to their community.
   

2. Cardiac Quacks Erase Six-Run Deficit for Game One Win (oursportscentral.com) — Central Islip fans just saw the Long Island Ducks storm back from a six-run deficit to win Game One of the North Division Championship Series 7-6 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Game Two is tonight in Central Islip, with rally towels for early fans and unused ticket exchanges available at the box office.
   

3. MS-13 Leader Gets 60 Years For 7 LI Murders, Including Brentwood Teens (patch.com) — Central Islip residents are learning that an MS‑13 leader tied to multiple murders and attempted murders in Central Islip and Brentwood, including a deadly deli shooting and the killings of Brentwood teens Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens, has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison. Prosecutors say the case marks another major step in dismantling a clique that once operated from a Central Islip home and trafficked drugs through nearby neighborhoods.
   

4. LI Bloods Gang Leader Responsible For 3 Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses Gets 280 Months In Prison: Feds (patch.com) — From the federal courthouse in Central Islip, prosecutors announced a 280‑month sentence for a Bellport Bloods leader who distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine across Long Island, causing three non-fatal overdoses. Officials say the case highlights ongoing efforts by Suffolk police and the FBI to curb gang-linked drug trafficking that affects fields, job sites, and neighborhoods countywide.
   

5. Dog Found Severely Underweight, Locked In Basement On Long Island: SPCA (patch.com) — A Wheatley Heights man is facing animal cruelty charges after Suffolk County SPCA detectives say his dog Apollo was found severely underweight and confined in a basement. The case now heads to First District Court in Central Islip on Oct. 5, a reminder for local residents that authorities are actively pursuing neglect cases and encouraging reports of suspected cruelty.
   

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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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