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Morning Long Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new police drones could change safety on Long Beach
  • How Long Beach let a 13-point halftime lead slip away
  • Long Beach start planned for powerful 34.3-mile 9/11 tribute run

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nassau County tests water rescue drones that help save lives, fight crime (abc7ny.com) — New Nassau County water rescue and police drones will soon be helping Long Beach officers monitor crowded beaches and streets, potentially reaching emergencies in seconds. Local police say the "eye in the sky" can spot swimmers in distress, crime scenes, and dangerous gatherings, with video feeding directly to patrol cars to guide faster, safer responses for residents and visitors.
   

• Carey football's Justin DePietro scores five TDs in comeback win over Long Beach (newsday.com) — Long Beach High School's football team fell 34-26 to Carey in Thursday's Nassau Conference II season opener, despite leading 20-7 at halftime. Local fans saw standout performances from Long Beach players like quarterback Brody Juan and receiver Joe Henn, but a huge third quarter by Carey's Justin DePietro turned the tide and spoiled the Marines' strong start.
   

• Young Pentagon survivor reflects on how 9/11 experience inspired her to serve (abc7.com) — On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a commemorative 34.3-mile run honoring the 343 fallen FDNY firefighters will begin on Long Beach at 8:46 a.m., tying the city directly into a powerful remembrance. The event features Captain Hanna Born, a former Pentagon daycare survivor whose experience as a child inspired her and her sister to serve in the military and honor those lost.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Curb Alert
    2 large ceramic planters with pine trees. They have cracks in them, possibly repairable Very heavy 621 West Walnut st Long Beach (Nextdoor The Walks)
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    The cold is running fine, but there's no hot water coming out. Like , it's not cold but just no hot water coming out. Nothing. Thanks. (Nextdoor Long Beach-LI 1)
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🗞 Nearby News

Oceanside

  • New vegan deli in Oceanside serves plant-based NY classics (newsday.com)

Rockville Centre

  • Opera Star Returns To Rockville Centre As High Holy Days Soloist (patch.com)
  • Ferretti To Host Long Island's Largest Memorial Ceremony Marking 25th Anniversary of 9/11 (longislandmediagroup.com)

Valley Stream

  • Valley Stream South Falcons football team sets lofty goals following playoff berth (liherald.com)
  • 2017 Audi A3 For Sale at Stream Auto Outlet Valley Stream - (516) 774-3706 (longisland.com)

Ok Long Beach! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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