🌱 Patch AM: 6 Of 16 Mosquito Samples Across Suffolk Test Positive For West Nile In Brookhaven Town: Officials

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• West Nile detected in Fire Island mosquito samples, officials urge precautions

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 6 Of 16 Mosquito Samples Across Suffolk Test Positive For West Nile In Brookhaven Town: Officials (patch.com) — Health officials report that mosquito samples from Fire Island Pines and Watch Hill on Fire Island have tested positive for West Nile virus, part of a wider uptick across Suffolk County. Residents, especially older adults and those with weakened immune systems, are urged to take extra precautions against mosquito bites and to report dead birds or mosquito problems to county agencies.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fire Island

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• No School - Labor Day
  Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772
• SCHOOLS CLOSED LABOR DAY
  South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
• William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit Viewing
  Fire Island National Park 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY. From the parking area, walk east on the boardwalk to the Old Mastic House and check in with a ranger on the front porch.
  9:00 am
• Summer Dream @ Flynn's Fire Island →
  Flynn's Fire Island, 1 Cayuga St, Ocean Beach
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Tangier Smith Elementary School Back-to-School Bingo
  Tangier Elementary School Tangier Smith Elementary School
  4:45 pm
• Meet the Teacher Night (Paca & WFMS)
  William Paca Middle School Paca & WFMS
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• PATRIOT DAY
  South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
Saturday September 12
• ROSH HASHANAH
  South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
Saturday September 19
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Watercolor Workshop: Aug/Sept, Part 2
  Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Main Building
  10:30 am
Monday September 7
• Museum Closed
  Long Island Maritime Museum 88 West Ave, West Sayville, NY 11796
• Labor Day School Closed
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
Tuesday September 8
• MS Fall Sports Begin
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705

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🗞 Nearby News

Bayport

• School Pledges Never to Forget (southshorepress.com)
• First responders panel reflects on 9/11, 25 years later (trihamletnews.com)
• Ground Zero Chaplain Reflects on 25 Years Since 9/11 (southshorepress.com)

Sayville

• Nationwide 911-Minute Challenge Honors 2 Long Island First Responders (patch.com)

Patchogue

• Bellport Man, Accused In Connection With Missing Girl Case, Rejects Plea Deal: Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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