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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Town of Oyster Bay Partners with Operation S.P.L.A.S.H. to Keep South Shore Waters Clean (longisland.com) — Oyster Bay officials have approved a 2026 partnership with nonprofit Operation S.P.L.A.S.H., giving volunteers a boat slip at John J. Burns Park to clean South Shore waterways. The effort will support debris removal in bays and marshes around Massapequa, aiming to improve water quality and summertime enjoyment for local boaters, anglers, and families.
2. 2026 New York State Pride Guide (nysmusic.com) — Oyster Bay residents can join “Planting Pride” on June 6 at Planting Fields, part of a packed calendar of Pride celebrations across New York State. From Manhattan marches to Long Island parades and upstate festivals, the guide highlights dozens of ways to celebrate throughout June and into July.
3. Town of Oyster Bay Unveils Historical Sign at TOBAY Beach to Commemorate 100th Birthday of Marilyn Monroe (longisland.com) — Oyster Bay Town officials have installed a new historical sign at TOBAY Beach honoring Marilyn Monroe’s 1949 photoshoot there, timed to what would have been her 100th birthday. The marker highlights how the beach backdrop helped launch her Hollywood career and permanently ties this piece of film history to a beloved local shoreline.
4. 'Critically Needed:' Hospitals Face Blood Bank Shortages, Hicksville To Host Blood Drive Next Week (patch.com) — Oyster Bay Town officials are urging residents to donate blood at a Hicksville drive on Monday, June 9, to help ease critical shortages at local hospitals. The town-sponsored event at the Hicksville Athletic Center offers walk-in donations, age and health guidelines to qualify, and perks like a Dairy Queen Blizzard voucher and New York Mets tickets for participants.
5. 13 Beginner-Friendly Hikes In New York To Tackle This Summer (takingthekids.com) — If you’re looking to start hiking close to home, this statewide beginner trail guide includes Sagamore Hill’s easy nature path right in Oyster Bay, where you can pair a mellow walk with a visit to Theodore Roosevelt’s historic home. The list also highlights other accessible hikes across New York, from Massapequa Preserve to Catskills and Finger Lakes favorites.
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