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🌱 Patch AM: FAA Investigates After Pilot Enacts Emergency Landing Of Plane In Parking Lot Of Fire Island Beach: Officials
Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Fire Island Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Fire Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Pilot's emergency landing shuts down Fire Island beach parking field
- What changed in Saltaire with the new mayor and bike rack rules
- When and where Fire Island's mosquito spraying will hit this week
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A morning shower; very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. FAA Investigates After Pilot Enacts Emergency Landing Of Plane In Parking Lot Of Fire Island Beach: Officials (patch.com) — An experienced pilot made an emergency landing of a single-engine plane in an empty parking lot at Robert Moses State Park on Fire Island after the aircraft suffered mechanical issues, according to officials. No injuries or property damage were reported, and Field 4 remains closed while the FAA investigates and prepares a preliminary incident report. 
2. New Mayor Begins Her First Term After Being Sworn in at Aug. 22 Saltaire Village Board Meeting (fireislandnews.com) — Saltaire residents on Fire Island have a new mayor, as Trustee Susan Skerritt was sworn in after defeating longtime leader Hugh O'Brien in the August village election. At the same meeting, trustees tightened rules on new bike rack sizes, advanced long-term planning for village-owned land, confirmed fire department officers, and honored beloved physician Dr. Bob Furey with a memorial bench.
3. 2 Fire Island Communities To Be Sprayed On Ground To Protect Against Mosquitoes (patch.com) — Mosquito control trucks will spray ground pesticides in Atlantique on Wednesday evening and Davis Park on Thursday evening, affecting all streets and boardwalks. Residents are urged to stay indoors during spraying, close windows and AC vents, bring in toys and laundry, and rinse any exposed produce or clothing to minimize contact with the chemicals used.
4. Coast Guard, West Islip Fire Department Save 5 in Dramatic Water Recue Near Fire Island Inlet (longisland.com) — Emergency crews rescued five people after a boat began sinking near the Fire Island Inlet, with the Coast Guard towing the submerged vessel back to Coast Guard Station Fire Island. West Islip and neighboring fire departments coordinated a fast response, evaluated all patients, and transported one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials praised the teamwork that helps keep boaters around Fire Island safe.
5. The New York Boardwalk Trail Where You Can Reach A Hidden Beach Without A Hard Climb (takingthekids.com) — If you're craving a gentler way to reach the ocean on Fire Island, the Sunken Forest Nature Trail at Sailors Haven offers a flat boardwalk through rare holly woods to a quiet beach. The piece explains ferry access, seasonal visitor center hours, what to pack, and how to combine the trail with other Fire Island spots like the lighthouse and Watch Hill.
📸 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
- 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 - Lighthouse: Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
9:00 am - William Floyd Estate: Late Summer Birding
Fire Island National Park William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
9:30 am - Lighthouse: Grandparents Day
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
10:00 am - South Country CSD Family Connect Night
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Wilderness: Shipmates: Songs of the Sea Sing Along / Play Along
Fire Island National Park, Southern terminus of the William Floyd Parkway, Fire Island
5:30 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Fire Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Story Time by the Bay
Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Main Building & Grounds
10:00 am - HS October ACT Registration Deadline
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - HS SAT at BBP HS
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - Rosh Hashanah
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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