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In today's newsletter:

  • Aquebogue mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus
  • Hallockville Country Fair returns to Riverhead with farm fun and history
  • What Magnet status means for your care at Riverhead's PBMC

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Aquebogue: Health Officials (patch.com) — Health officials report that two mosquito samples collected in Aquebogue, a hamlet of Riverhead, have tested positive for West Nile virus, part of a wider uptick across Suffolk County. Residents, especially those over 50 or immunocompromised, are urged to avoid mosquito bites and report dead birds or mosquito problems to county agencies for follow-up.
   

2. 45th Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair Set To Delight (patch.com) — Riverhead residents can look forward to the 45th Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair this October, with two days of family-friendly activities on Sound Avenue. The Riverhead event will feature historical tours, farm animals, contests, live music, crafts, and discounted Sunday morning admission, all celebrating Long Island's farming heritage and community spirit.
   

3. Peconic Bay Medical Center earns prestigious Magnet recognition (greaterlongisland.com) — Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead has earned prestigious Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, putting it among an elite group of hospitals nationwide. The award comes as PBMC expands services, including advanced stroke care and a new women and infants center, strengthening high-quality healthcare options for Riverhead and East End residents.
   

4. PBMC women and infants facility site plan slated for approval by Riverhead Town Board (timesreview.com) — Riverhead Town Board is set to approve key site and facade upgrades for Peconic Bay Medical Center's new Emilie Roy Corey Center for Women and Infants, a major piece of a $92 million expansion. The project will modernize the Route 58-facing wing, improve access and energy efficiency, and bring expanded women's health and neonatal services to Riverhead and surrounding communities by 2027.
   

5. Spotted lanternfly infestation concerns Long Island farmers (newsday.com) — Spotted lanternflies are now firmly established around Riverhead, with insects even landing during a local farm bureau panel and experts warning of rising numbers from Patchogue through Calverton. Farmers and vineyard owners near Riverhead are monitoring damage while awaiting a USDA-approved wasp biocontrol expected next year, and residents are urged to kill the pests whenever they see them.
   

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    Tuesday September 1
  • Beginners Guide to Vevox: Your First Step to More Engaging Meetings and Classes! →
    Stony Brook University Online
    11:00 am
  • Marlon James, "The Disappearers", with Miwa Messer
    Stony Brook University Humanities,Room 1006 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Professional Development Day
    Riverhead Csd Riverhead, NY 11901
  • MORNINGS@LIM: Gallery Tour of "Long Island in the '70s"
    Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
    7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nike posted a job opening for Retail Associate, PT - Nike Riverhead (14-29 hours/week) in Riverhead. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Riverhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverhead here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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