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🌱 Patch AM: Investigators probe deadly fiery crash at Sunken Meadow’s Kings Park entrance

Also, don't miss Class Of 2028 Fundraiser on the Kings Park Patch calendar

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Good morning Kings Park! 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:

  • Investigators probe deadly fiery crash at Sunken Meadow's Kings Park entrance
  • How a proposed trucking station could reshape a former Kings Park landfill
  • What Kings Park residents should do after a rabid raccoon was found

Also on today's calendar: Class Of 2028 Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car crashes into toll booth at Sunken Meadow State Park (tbrnewsmedia.com) — A deadly single-car crash at the entrance to Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park left one person dead after the vehicle struck the toll booth area and caught fire. State Police and local emergency crews responded, and investigators are still working to identify the victim and vehicle while the investigation continues.
   

• Kings Park residents oppose trucking station at closed landfill (newsday.com) — Kings Park residents are pushing back against a proposal to turn the former Steck and Philbin landfill on Old Northport Road into a trucking station and outdoor storage area, citing traffic, noise, and dust. Town planners and the planning board have raised concerns about the many variances requested, and the hearing has been extended to Sept. 22 while the developer revises plans.
   

• Rabid Raccoon Found At Popular LI State Park, Suffolk Officials Say (patch.com) — A raccoon found at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park has tested positive for rabies, prompting a fresh warning from Suffolk health officials. While no human or pet exposures were reported, residents are urged to avoid handling wildlife and to report any raccoons acting strangely to police or state environmental authorities immediately.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Commack, New York in Commack. Apply here.
  • Suffolk Credit Union posted a job opening for Personal Banker II (Financial Services Representative) in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithtown

  • Victoria Justice Gets Surprise Owl Encounter At LI Nature Center (patch.com)
  • Smithtown shines gold for childhood cancer awareness (tbrnewsmedia.com)
  • Ella Candel scores two goals for Hills West in draw with Smithtown West (newsday.com)

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Northport

  • Lucy And Percy Lost Their Home — They're Still Waiting Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week (patch.com)

Ok Kings Park! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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