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🌱 Patch AM: How Long Beach honored 9/11’s 25th anniversary this week

Make time for Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Flying Festival on the Long Beach Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Long Beach honored 9/11's 25th anniversary this week
  • See the best moments from Long Beach's home football showdown

Also on today's calendar: Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Flying Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain developing, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, breezy and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Beach Fire Department marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks (liherald.com) — Long Beach residents and firefighters gathered at the West Park Avenue memorial to honor those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, 25 years later. City leaders, first responders, and state officials reflected on personal memories, sacrifices made that day, and the importance of unity and service, while a local firefighter shared how 9/11 inspired him to join the department.
   

• Photos: Nassau Conference II football — Bellmore JFK at Long Beach (newsday.com) — Long Beach football fans packed Long Beach Middle School on Saturday as the hometown team hosted Bellmore JFK in a Nassau Conference II matchup. A photo gallery captures Long Beach players, cheerleaders, coaches, and key moments on the field, giving local families and students a close-up look at the action and school spirit.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • When should older adults get a flu vaccine? Experts offer advice (healio.com)
  • Oceanside School District welcomes students back with 'Magic in Every Moment' (liherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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