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🌱 Patch AM: Town of Oyster Bay celebrates its own American Idol success story
Coming up on the Oyster Bay Patch calendar: Open To End Epilepsy 2026
Good morning Oyster Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Town of Oyster Bay celebrates its own American Idol success story
- How scientists plan to bring Oyster Bay's oysters back
Also on today's calendar: Resin Workshop and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town of Oyster Bay Honors Hometown American Idol Jesse Findling of Massapequa Park (longisland.com) — Town of Oyster Bay officials recently celebrated Massapequa Park resident Jesse Findling for reaching the top 12 on American Idol, recognizing both his talent and his perseverance overcoming a childhood stutter. The town's tribute highlights how a local student, now at Binghamton University, has inspired neighbors by turning karaoke and school performances into national recognition. 
• Oyster Bay's oyster populations are declining, but researchers are seeking solutions (longislandpress.com) — Oyster populations in Oyster Bay have dropped sharply, raising concerns about water quality and the health of the bay's ecosystem. Local researchers and the Town of Oyster Bay are working together on sanctuaries, larval studies, and reef-building strategies to help oysters rebound and improve the bay's resilience for residents and marine life alike.
📸 Around Oyster Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oyster Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Open To End Epilepsy 2026 →
Woodside Club, 225 Muttontown Eastwoods Rd, Syosset
11:00 am
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Village Justice Court
Village of Old Brookville 201 McCouns Ln, Glen Head, NY 11545
5:30 pm - SAT not at NS High School
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - Intentional Listening Circle — Oyster Bay Yoga →
Oyster Bay Yoga, 9 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay
6:30 pm - All Other JV/V sports Begin (tentative)
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Roslyn Public Schools 300 Harbor Hill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576 - Grade 6 Orientation
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - Zoning Board Meeting
Village of Old Brookville @ 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545
6:00 pm - Resin Workshop →
100-102 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday September 4
📣 Oyster Bay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BOE Interview of AP
East Williston School District 11 Bacon Road , Old Westbury, NY 11568
8:00 am - Pilates Exercise Classes â via Zoom
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library US
10:00 am - Music for Aardvarks
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library Children's Events 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US
10:00 am - Wings 2 Roots: Habitat Heroes
Planting Fields Arboretum Oyster Bay, NY 11771
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Oyster Bay PatchAM possible:
- Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
- Carco DMV Services — (631) 944-3600
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Oyster Bay. Apply here.
- Shine posted a job opening for Window Cleaning/Power Washing Technician/Trainee in Hicksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hicksville
- SUV Smashed, Driver Extricated Following Two-Car Wreck At Dangerous Hicksville Intersection (dailyvoice.com)
- Massive Street Takeover Bust In Medford Sees 15 Rounded Up, 7 Vehicles Seized: Police (patch.com)
- Top Banks by Reputation 2026: Non-customers (americanbanker.com)
Plainview
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001497582-26-000019 (sec.gov)
- Plainview-Old Bethpage sees slight dip in English Language Arts proficiency scores (longislandpress.com)
Syosset
- The most common cancer is easy to miss. Here's what to look for (eupnews.com)
Ok Oyster Bay! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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