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Hi Islip! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What a new study says about MacArthur Airport's impact on Islip's future.
• What the Main Street Starbucks closure means for coffee lovers in Islip
• How firefighters stopped a burning boat just feet from Bay Shore's shore.

Also on today's calendar: Vet Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LI MacArthur Airport Bussiness District: an economic hub poised for growth (longislandpress.com) — A new economic impact study finds the MacArthur Business District, anchored by Long Island MacArthur Airport in the Town of Islip, supports tens of thousands of jobs and billions in local activity. Officials say coordinated planning, better infrastructure, and stronger branding could spur more housing, businesses, and airport growth, positioning Islip's airport area as a premier regional economic hub.
   

• Starbucks closes 17 New York locations. See the list (ithacajournal.com) — A Starbucks at 455 Main St. in Islip has permanently closed as part of a broader shutdown of 17 locations across New York State. The company says it regularly evaluates underperforming stores, and recent closures represent about 1% of its North American coffeehouses, including several in New York City and upstate communities.
   

• Boat Catches Fire, Drifts Toward Bulkhead In Bay Shore: FD (patch.com) — A drifting, unoccupied boat caught fire near Bay Shore Marina, prompting a fast response from Bay Shore firefighters and multiple marine agencies, including a mutual aid fireboat from the East Islip Fire Department. Crews secured the vessel just feet from the bulkhead and quickly knocked down an engine-compartment fire, clearing the scene in under an hour while officials continue to investigate the cause.
   

📸 Around Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Islip

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Vet Fest →
  Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, 829 Old Nichols Rd, Islandia
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Homecoming Football Game v. ESM
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
  2:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Museum Closed
  Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave, West Sayville
• Museum Open
  Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave, West Sayville
Wednesday October 14
• HP: Hispanic Heritage Night
  Hemlock Park Elementary Bay Shore, NY 11706
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• SA Scholastic Book Fair
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
• Story Time by the Bay
  LIMM Main Building & Grounds
  10:00 am
• Financial Aid Night @ WIHS
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Manetuck PTA Trunk or Treat
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• CenterPoint Church Fall Fest! →
  68 Redington St, Bay Shore
Wednesday October 21
• Path to Homeownership →
  54-60 E Main St, Patchogue
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 29
• AARP LI/Islip Arts Council Movies Turning 50: CARRIE →
  103 Railroad Ave, Sayville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03665) - 77 W Main St in East Islip. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Islip

• East Islip riding shutout win streak (trihamletnews.com)
• Raising awareness for breast cancer at the fourth annual All Boobs Matter Fundraiser (longislandpress.com)
• Seven Suffolk Precincts Join National Coffee Outreach Effort (southshorepress.com)

Central Islip

• What are some tips for writing your listing title? ✍️ - Community Center (airbnb.com)
• Developer leaves family RE firm to launch AI venture (libn.com)
• TGI Fridays, Down to 71 U.S. Restaurants, Signs Its First Domestic Development Deal in More Than a Decade (foodworldnews.com)

Bay Shore

• Dog Trapped Under Shed Rescued With 'Jaws Of Life' In Bay Shore: FD (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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