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🌱 How West Nile activity near Ronkonkoma could affect your family

Coming up: Jay Medal Soirée on the Ronkonkoma Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How West Nile activity near Ronkonkoma could affect your family

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 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a shower in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Aquebogue: Health Officials (patch.com) — Health officials report more West Nile–positive mosquito samples across Suffolk County, and remind residents that dead crows previously found in Ronkonkoma also tested positive. Ronkonkoma and nearby communities are urged to avoid mosquito bites, report dead birds, and contact county agencies about mosquito problems as virus activity continues this season.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 2
  • First Day of School!
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
    • Monday September 7
  • No School - Labor Day
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Underclassman Portraits @ East
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  • MS Fall Sports Begin
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  • BOE Meeting
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Underclassman Portraits @ East
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  • Underclassman & Faculty Portraits @ North
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
    • Friday September 11
  • Regular Registration Deadline for Oct 17 ACT
    Sachem Csd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
    • Saturday September 19
  • Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
    Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Ronkonkoma. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Bohemia

  • AMAC Backs New Law Protecting Seniors From Deceptive AI Chatbots (amac.us)

Central Islip

  • Amityville man charged after car crashes into Deer Park home (newsday.com)
  • Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading (timesunion.com)
  • Ducks Win Fifth Straight Behind Five-Run First Inning (oursportscentral.com)

Sayville

  • Connetquot Wins Federal Appeal Over Pride Flags In Classrooms: Court Docs (patch.com)

Ok Ronkonkoma! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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