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Greetings East Islip! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

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.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Islip

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

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  • 103.1 The Wolf Launches New Morning Show With Peterson and Sergio (barrettmedia.com)

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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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