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In today's newsletter:

  • Former Lindenhurst school custodian faces long sentence for child abuse crimes
  • How at risk is Lindenhurst from Suffolk's growing rabies problem?
  • How worried should Lindenhurst be about new West Nile findings?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former LI School Custodian Filmed Child Sexual Abuse, Pleads Guilty: DA (patch.com) — Lindenhurst residents are learning that a former school district custodian has pleaded guilty to filming himself sexually abusing a child and sharing the material online. Prosecutors say the investigation began with a digital forensics tip, led to a search of his Lindenhurst home, and uncovered disturbing images and videos. He is expected to receive a lengthy prison sentence and must register as a sex offender.
   

• Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What Long Island Residents Should Know (patch.com) — Recent rabies cases on Long Island include earlier confirmed infections in Lindenhurst, part of a wider resurgence across western and central Suffolk County. Local residents are urged to keep pets vaccinated, avoid contact with sick wildlife, and seek immediate medical advice after any suspicious bite or scratch to ensure timely, potentially life-saving treatment.
   

• More Suffolk Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Total Hits 143 (patch.com) — Mosquito samples collected in Lindenhurst and nearby Suffolk communities have tested positive for West Nile virus, part of 143 infected samples countywide this season. Health officials urge Lindenhurst residents, especially older adults and those immunocompromised, to avoid mosquito bites and report dead birds or mosquito problems to Suffolk County for tracking and control.
   

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