🌱 Patch AM: What new rabies and shooting cases are affecting Islip-area residents?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new rabies and shooting cases are affecting Islip-area residents?

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hate Graffiti At Mosque Site + 8 Saved From Sinking Vessel: Authorities - LI Crime, Safety Roundup (patch.com) — This Long Island crime and safety roundup includes two newly discovered rabid raccoons in Islip Town and a Central Islip drive-by shooting case where a man is charged after allegedly firing back. It also highlights hate graffiti at a mosque site, serious crashes, and several major Suffolk County criminal cases. Islip residents can quickly scan the biggest regional safety stories in one place.
   

📸 Around Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Islip

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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 August 24
• 1st Practice HS Fall Sports
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
• HS Varsity and JV Fall Sports Begins
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
• MS Gr. 6 Orientation →
  Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore Middle School
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Board of Education Meeting 7 PM
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
• HS Freshman Orientation →
  Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore High School
  12:00 pm
• Tai Chi on the Dock: August Series, Part 4
  Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Dock
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Regular Meeting
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
  7:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• HS Senior Photos
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Annual Seafood Festival
  Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Buildings & Grounds
  11:00 am
• Islip Arts Council Presents Free Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night's Dream →
  Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River
  2:00 pm
• LENEE — The Wharf Oakdale →
  The Wharf, 445 Vanderbilt Blvd, Oakdale
  2:30 pm
Monday August 24
• 1st Practice HS Fall Sports
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lennox International posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Bay Shore. Apply here.
• Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Southshore - Flex in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Islip

• Long Island Retro Conventions comes back to Long Island Cradle of Aviation Museum and draws thousands (liherald.com)

Central Islip

• Ex-Abercrombie CEO Competent For Sex Trafficking Trial, Called Possible Ruling 'Disaster': Docs (dailyvoice.com)
• New England takes home second title at U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup New England Revolution (revolutionsoccer.net)
• El Tazumal celebrates 40 years of Salvadoran cuisine in Glen Cove (longislandpress.com)

Bay Shore

• Bluebird vintage boutique takes flight in Bay Shore (newsday.com)

Ok 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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