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Good morning Islip! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Islip residents should know after a new West Nile case
  • How to get your pet a free rabies shot in Islip
  • How Islip honored Theodore Roosevelt's 125th presidential anniversary this week

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Monday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3rd Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Suffolk; Resident Hospitalized (patch.com) — Suffolk health officials have confirmed this season's third human West Nile virus case in a Town of Islip resident, who was hospitalized and is now recovering at home. With mosquito season running through November, residents are urged to use repellent, wear long sleeves, fix window screens, and remove standing water around Islip homes to cut the risk of infection.
   

2. Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Pets Coming To Central Islip (patch.com) — A free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets is coming to the Islip Animal Shelter in Central Islip on Oct. 4, open to all Suffolk County residents with no appointment needed. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the clinic helps Islip pet owners meet state vaccination requirements and reduce rabies risks, with simple safety rules for leashes, carriers, and avoiding wildlife.
   

3. Suffolk County, Islip Town Officials Mark 125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency (longisland.com) — Islip residents just helped mark the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency with a celebration at the historic Meadow Croft Estate in Sayville, where Roosevelt once spent summers. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and community members gathered to honor Long Island's only native-born U.S. president and highlight his local ties.
   

4. 3 East Islip High School Musicians Earn All-State Recognition (patch.com) — Three East Islip High School musicians have earned prestigious All-State recognition, spotlighting local talent from right here in the Islip community. Two students will perform at NYSSMA's Winter Conference in Rochester, while a third was named an alternate, and district leaders say they're excited for the advanced skills these teens will bring back to classmates.
   

5. Hochul says utility rebates will begin going out Monday (fingerlakes1.com) — For Islip residents, $150 million in state funding is still waiting to build a Long Island Rail Road link to MacArthur Airport, but Gov. Hochul says the project is stuck with the Islip Town Board. In a Long Island radio interview, she also detailed upcoming utility rebates, broader affordability programs, and urged local officials to resolve the rail dispute so construction can eventually move forward.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 19
  • Dragon Boat Race Festival 2026
    Port Jefferson Harborfront Park
    9:00 am
  • Bayview PTA Welcome Back Event
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    10:00 am
  • Pages & Pictures: LIM's Annual Book and Art Fair
    Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
    1:00 pm
  • STEVE HYTNER →
    McGuires in Bohemia, 1627 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday September 20
  • BACK TO SCHOOL BASH →
    Club 112, 112 Wheeler Road, Central Islip
  • Workers of War & Empire from New France to British America, 1688-1783 with author Dr. Richard Tomczak
    Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
    9:00 am
  • Walk With A Doc & Future Doc
    Mt. Sinai Heritage Trail, Heritage Trust Building Picnic Tables, 633 Mt. Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai
    11:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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