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Good morning Islip! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Islip's zoning decision means for Bay Shore's former seminary site.
  • Why a Central Islip house fire led to an arson charge.
  • How a Central Islip driver's citation followed a Ronkonkoma crash.

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine, breezy and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Day School Yes, Dorms No: Islip Blocks Boarding at Bay Shore's Former Seminary (southshorepress.com) — Islip's Zoning Board has ruled that a proposed Muslim school at Bay Shore's former seminary may operate only as a day school, blocking plans for student dormitories in the AAA residential zone. Neighbors and the association now face a high-stakes next phase, from possible variances to potential court challenges that could shape future development in the town.
   

• NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (patch.com) — An early-morning house fire in Central Islip killed two dogs and sent five Suffolk police officers to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and investigators have charged the homeowners' son with arson and related offenses. The blaze drew multiple fire departments to East Cherry Street, and the suspect is scheduled for arraignment in Central Islip's First District Court.
   

• 1 Hurt In Crash On Express Drive South Thursday Night: Police (patch.com) — A Thursday night collision on Express Drive South in Ronkonkoma left a Northport man with non-life-threatening injuries and led to a citation for a 55-year-old Central Islip driver who police say disobeyed lane markings. The crash, near Ronkonkoma Avenue, sent the injured driver to Stony Brook University Hospital.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

East Islip

  • Westhampton football's Jake Calloway has hand in five TDs in win over East Islip (newsday.com)
  • Man's Leg Trapped In East Islip Car Wash Roller: Police (patch.com)

Central Islip

  • Brooklyn man charged with arson in Central Islip fire that killed 2 dogs, injured 5 officers, police say (newsday.com)
  • Prospecting: Chipotle Reaches 1,500 Pickup Lanes. (insideradio.com)
  • Central Islip residents press for more rail crossing fixes despite MTA's planned eliminations (newsbreak.com)

Brentwood

  • NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (patch.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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