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🌱 Patch AM: 6 Of 16 Mosquito Samples Across Suffolk Test Positive For West Nile In Brookhaven Town: Officials
Spotted on the Fire Island calendar: Jay Medal Soirée

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In today's newsletter:
- 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!)
- 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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📸 Around Fire Island
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fire Island
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - PATRIOT DAY
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - ROSH HASHANAH
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Watercolor Workshop: Aug/Sept, Part 2
Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Main Building
10:30 am - Museum Closed
Long Island Maritime Museum 88 West Ave, West Sayville, NY 11796 - Labor Day School Closed
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - MS Fall Sports Begin
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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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)
Ok Fire Island! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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