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🌱 West Nile found in Mount Sinai mosquitoes—what health officials want you doing

And on the Mount Sinai Patch calendar - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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Hi Mount Sinai! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Nile found in Mount Sinai mosquitoes—what health officials want you doing

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Nile Virus Cases In Mosquitoes Climb Across Suffolk (patch.com) — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from Mount Sinai, putting local residents on alert as Suffolk County cases climb. Health officials urge people—especially older adults and those immunocompromised—to avoid mosquito bites and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county hotlines for tracking and control.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Invited Clubs posted a job opening for Banquet Supervisor in Mount Sinai. Apply here.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Miller Place. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Sinai here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coram

  • A1 Cares Bowling Fundraiser Nets $4,600 for Ronald McDonald House Long Island (longisland.com)

Stony Brook

  • Stony Brook launches new tech, AI and society department, names chair (libn.com)
  • Governor Hochul announces milestone in expansion in New York State's quantum communications network (eurekalert.org)
  • NAI Long Island achieves 100% occupancy at two Suffolk County office assets (nyrej.com)

Patchogue

  • Bellport Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog, 10, Found Wounded And Infested With Flies: SPCA (patch.com)
  • 1 Hurt In Crash On Sunrise Highway In East Patchogue: Police (patch.com)

Ok Mount Sinai! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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