🌱 Patch AM: How East Islip firefighters helped save five boaters near Fire Island

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In today's newsletter:

• How East Islip firefighters helped save five boaters near Fire Island

Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coast Guard, West Islip Fire Department Save 5 in Dramatic Water Recue Near Fire Island Inlet (longisland.com) — East Islip residents may be reassured to know their local fire department helped save five people after a boat began sinking near the Fire Island Inlet on Monday afternoon. Working with West Islip FD, the Coast Guard, and neighboring departments, crews quickly reached the scene, assisted the patients, and brought the incident under control in about 40 minutes.
   

📸 Around East Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Islip

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip →
  Bayway Arts Center, 265 E Main St, East Islip
  2:00 pm
Friday September 18
• SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
  Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Varsity Home Football Game
  East Islip High School MS Turf Field
  6:00 pm
• SES Meet the Teacher Night
  Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Patriot Day
  East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Saturday September 12
• Rosh Hashanah
  East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752
• Islip Goes Purple: Healing Strides Walk →
  East Islip Marina Park, 333 Bayview Avenue, East Islip
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert (Bobby) Hulse →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero Robert "Bobby" Hulse →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Bay Shore. Apply here.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection & Safety Mgr in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

Islip

• New Air Carrier, RetrievAir, Flew Into Long Island MacArthur, Clearing Path For Passengers And Their Pets (patch.com)

Bay Shore

• 103.1 The Wolf Launches New Morning Show With Peterson and Sergio (barrettmedia.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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