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🌱 Patch AM: See which famous quarterback started life right here in East Islip

Also, don't miss Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip on the East Islip Patch calendar

Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning East Islip! 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. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • See which famous quarterback started life right here in East Islip

Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Which Celebrities Were Born In New York? Find Out Now (wearebuffalo.net) β€” One of the celebrities highlighted in this New York–born roundup is former Jets quarterback and longtime WFAN host Boomer Esiason, who was born in East Islip. The piece runs through dozens of other actors, musicians, and athletes with Empire State roots, inviting readers to see which hometown names made the list.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in East Islip

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Other local events
    Friday August 21
  • HS Senior Retakes - Class of 2027
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
    12:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Fall JV/Varsity Sports Begin
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
  • #IslipRising
    Islip UFSD Buccaneer Stadium
    6:00 am
  • HS Senior Retakes - Class of 2027
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
    2:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Islip UFSD HS Auditorium
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • High School August Graduation
    East Islip High School Courtyard (if raining HS Library)
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • HS Class of 2030 Freshman Orientation
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
    11:00 am

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Defensive Driving Class β†’
    Brookhaven, NY Calendar
    9:00 am
  • Navigating Graduate School: The Hidden Curriculum
    Stony Brook University Online via Zoom
    10:00 am
  • Art Expression @ The Long Island Museum | An In the Moment program
    Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
    10:00 am
  • Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?
    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County 423 N Griffing Ave # 100, Riverhead, NY 11901
    1:30 pm
  • Zoning Board Meeting β†’
    Brookhaven, NY Calendar
    2:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Metro Franchising Commissary posted a job opening for Team Member Part-Time in East Islip. Apply here.
  • Applebee's posted a job opening for Line Cook in East Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Islip

  • These Suffolk Girl Scouts Will See Their Designs Come To Life In Lights (patch.com)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture declared August as Tree Check Month (themorningsun.com)
  • Massive Street Takeover Bust In Medford Sees 15 Rounded Up, 7 Vehicles Seized: Police (patch.com)

Bay Shore

  • 'They Will Come To You': Lone Star Ticks Spread West In Suffolk (patch.com)

Ok East Islip! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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