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  • Spotted lanternflies are in Newburgh—here's what you're asked to do

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New York Officials Urge Residents to Destroy Spotted Lanternflies on Sight (thesunpapers.com) — State environmental officials are warning that invasive spotted lanternflies have now been confirmed in Newburgh and many other New York communities, and they're asking residents to kill the insects and destroy egg masses on sight. While the bugs don't harm people, they threaten trees, crops, and local agriculture, so Newburgh residents are urged to learn how to identify, report, and eliminate them.
   

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  • So last week the nightmare of a slow draining toilet on the bottom floor got worse had my septic tank pumped (was due anyway) Hoping that was the issue, but it was not.
    I attempted to snake it myself got caught up several times called a pro same scenario, he suggested to have someone with a cam come out to verify 100… (Nextdoor Orange Lake Newburgh)
  • Can anyone recommend a trustworthy plumber who won't "break the bank?
    " My bathtub isn't draining, and water is slowly seeping at the bottom. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Gardnertown2)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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