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1. 3rd Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Suffolk; Resident Hospitalized (patch.com) — Health officials report that a Town of Islip resident over 50 was hospitalized with West Nile virus, marking Suffolk County's third human case this season. The person is now recovering at home, and residents in Islip are urged to use repellents, wear protective clothing, fix window screens, and remove standing water to reduce mosquito exposure through November.
2. Suffolk County: Rabid Raccoons Reported in Northport and Islip (longisland.com) — Rabid raccoons were recently confirmed in both Northport and right here in Islip, after sick animals were found outside local homes and tested positive for rabies. While no people or pets were exposed, Suffolk health officials urge residents not to handle wildlife and to report any strangely acting raccoons to police or state environmental officers immediately.
3. Long Island town votes to ban large-scale battery storage facilities (abc7ny.com) — Town of Islip officials have enacted a ban on large-scale battery energy storage facilities over 600 kilowatts per hour, effectively blocking a proposed Hauppauge project after years of debate. Fire safety concerns about lithium-ion battery fires clashed with supporters' assurances that new state fire codes address the risks, but the town board's unanimous vote now sharply limits future large battery projects locally.
4. Communities honor the fallen (trihamletnews.com) — Across Islip Town communities like Sayville, Oakdale, Bayport, and Blue Point, residents gathered Friday to honor neighbors lost on and after 9/11 with new memorials, candlelight walks, and school ceremonies. A new remembrance monument at Sayville's Common Ground, backed in part by the Town of Islip, now offers a permanent place for reflection, gratitude, and teaching younger generations about the tragedy's local impact.
5. On Our Island: LI nonprofits and officials mark community support and historic anniversary (libn.com) — Islip residents may be interested to know Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined Suffolk leaders and neighbors in Sayville to mark the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency at Meadow Croft Estate. The roundup also highlights Long Island nonprofits helping homeless children with school supplies, expanding accessible farm experiences in Islandia, and boosting awareness of Medicaid-linked social support services.
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