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🌱 Patch AM: Boxing Boot Camp Summer Session and 14 more events

Also check out FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair on the Plainview Patch calendar

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Plainview! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair at Dragonfly Cares Melville Center
  • Boxing Boot Camp Summer Session at Mid-Island Y JCC
  • Senator Rhoads Mobile Office Hours at Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.

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  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Greenfield) Salary Range $19 - 19.35/hr in Bethpage. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bethpage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oyster Bay

  • Oyster Bay beach remains closed due to elevated levels of bacteria (longislandpress.com)
  • 9 Long Island, New York Harbor Restaurants Locals Hit Before The Weekend Crowds Arrive (takingthekids.com)
  • Oyster Bay's oyster populations are declining, but researchers are seeking solutions (longislandpress.com)

Bethpage

  • Mr. Beery's in Bethpage closing in February (newsday.com)
  • Brandon Bussi brings the Stanley Cup back to Long Island in full-circle moment for Hurricanes goalie (newsday.com)

East Meadow

  • 2 Lanes Closed Overnight On NY 24 In East Meadow: 511NY (patch.com)

Ok Plainview! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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