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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Marine veteran now serving with Deer Park’s EMS team

Spotted on the Deer Park calendar: Rising Stars Women's Wrestling 1 Year Anniversary Show featuring CancerCare fundraiser

Sunday May 24th Patch AM

Good day Deer Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Marine veteran now serving with Deer Park’s EMS team
  • How a flat-tire ruse on Deer Park Avenue cost shoppers dearly

Also on today's calendar: Rising Stars Women's Wrestling 1 Year Anniversary Show featuring CancerCare fundraiser and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain tapering off, with a high of 58 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Some brightening, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Huntington EMT, Marine Veteran Honored As Suffolk EMS Professional Of Distinction (patch.com) — A Huntington EMT who currently works with Deer Park Fire District EMS has been honored as Suffolk County’s District 16 EMS Professional of Distinction. Esteban Lopez, a Marine veteran, was recognized for his service to Huntington and wider Suffolk County, including mentoring fellow responders. The county ceremony highlighted his leadership, military background, and ongoing commitment to local emergency care.    

• Police charge North Babylon man in distract-and-steal scheme (babylonbeacon.com) — Police say a distract-and-steal scheme has targeted shoppers, including a woman at the Aldi on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon, where her credit card was taken and used. A North Babylon man has been charged in one May 20 incident, while similar April and May cases in West Islip and North Babylon remain under investigation. Residents are urged to stay alert in parking lots.    


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Other local events
    Thursday May 28
  • MM Field Day Rain Date
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • Friday May 29
  • JQA Talent Show
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • MM Pre-K Orientation 2:30-3:15p.m.
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • MM Kindergarten Orientation 9:45-10:45a.m.
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • DPHS Departmental Awards 10a.m.
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • Saturday May 30
  • Edgewood Preserve Native Garden Maintenance, Deer Park — ReWild Long Island
    Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve, 528 Commack Rd, Deer Park
    9:00 am
  • Monday June 1
  • District Music Awards @ DPHS 6p.m.
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • JQA Kindergarten Orientation
    Deer Park UFSD Deer Park, NY 11729
  • Thursday June 11
  • Job Fair
    North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon
    5:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone, I’m looking for a reliable landscaper/lawn care service in Wyandanch, NY 11798 to cut and clean the grass at my house.
    I need service twice every month at a reasonable price. If anyone knows someone who does good work for an affordable monthly price, please recommend… (Nextdoor Belmont Lake)
  • REUNITED!!!
    Our cat Hansel got out of the house, he is one year old. If you see him please let us know. He is white and gray. Below is a picture of him. Street… (Nextdoor Nicolls Rd/Carlls Path)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Deer Park. Apply here.
  • Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, FT in Deer Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deer Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Babylon

  • Just Salad Opens 10th Long Island Location In North Babylon (patch.com)
  • New Family-Owned Butcher Shop + Italian Sushi + $61M Downtown Project (patch.com)

Dix Hills

  • 2 Women Arrested After Dix Hills Brothel Raid On Commack Road: Police (patch.com)
  • Northwell Health and Fidelis Care attempt to negotiate insurance coverage agreement (news12.com)

Babylon

  • Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington, Babylon And Bay Shore Headline Big Week (patch.com)
  • LIRR strike ends for Wantagh, Seaford riders after first weekday disruption (liherald.com)

Ok Deer Park! 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: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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