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Hello East Islip! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which East Islip volleyball stars made Newsday's top 50 list?

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 67 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

• Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for 2026 (newsday.com) — Two East Islip High School standouts, senior hitters Brayden Bannen and Lucas Hilbert, have been named among Newsday's top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for 2026. Their strong kill, dig, and blocking stats from last season highlight East Islip's growing presence in the regional volleyball scene as the new season gets underway.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Islip

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Other local events
    Thursday September 17
  • CES Meet the Teacher
    Connetquot Elementary School Islip Terrace, NY 11752
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Islip Hall of Fame Induction
    Marconi Manor
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Away Football Game
    Hauppauge High School
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Homecoming Weekend
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
    • Thursday September 24
  • MS Meet the Teacher Night
    East Islip Middle School Islip Terrace, NY 11752
    6:00 pm
  • HS Meet the Teacher Night
    Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 25
  • Varsity Away Football Game
    Islip High School
    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

  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Bay Shore. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

Islip

  • Central Islip Schools Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Tributes (patch.com)
  • MS-13 Leader Gets 60 Years For 7 LI Murders, Including Brentwood Teens (patch.com)
  • Glen Cove Woman Convicted After $900K Fraud, Claimed To Be Totally Disabled: DOJ (patch.com)

Bay Shore

  • Rabid Raccoon Found At Popular LI State Park, Suffolk Officials Say (patch.com)

Sayville

  • Car Bursts Into Flames After Crash On Sunrise Highway In Sayville: FD (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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