🌱 Can Roosevelt capitalize when Monticello visits after a 55–0 drubbing?

Morning Roosevelt! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Can Roosevelt capitalize when Monticello visits after a 55–0 drubbing?
• How a Queens drug ring allegedly funneled fentanyl into Roosevelt streets

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Recap: Burke Catholic Skates Past Monticello with Ease (maxpreps.com) — Roosevelt's football team is set to host Monticello on Thursday at 6 p.m., giving local fans an early-season home matchup to watch. Monticello is coming off a lopsided 55–0 loss to Burke Catholic, while Burke prepares to face Liberty on Friday. Roosevelt supporters can expect a visiting opponent eager to rebound from a tough opener.
   

• Six Indicted After Nassau County Drug Trafficking Ring Operated Out Of Queens Apartment: DA (patch.com) — A major narcotics investigation found hundreds of fentanyl and cocaine sales across Nassau County, including in Roosevelt, tied to an alleged trafficking ring run from a Queens apartment. Six people have been indicted on serious drug and conspiracy charges after police linked overdose evidence to the operation. Prosecutors say the case highlights gaps in state drug laws and ongoing overdose risks.
   

📸 Around Roosevelt

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roosevelt

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" →
  Frankie's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1696 Merrick Rd, Merrick
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Boys JV Soccer Away Game at Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 35 Polo Rd, Great Neck
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Away Game at Bellmore John Field Kennedy High S
  Roosevelt UFSD, 3000 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore
  5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Boys JV Football Home Game vs. Bellmore John F Kennedy High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
  Roosevelt UFSD, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Great Neck North High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:15 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Movies on the Roof - Global Pick →
  27 W Fulton Ave, Roosevelt
• Girls Varsity Volleyball Away Game at Bethpage High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 10 Cherry Ave, Bethpage
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball Home Game vs Bethpage High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Soccer Away Game at Westbury High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Post Rd, Old Westbury
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Soccer Home Game vs. Westbury High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Freeport strives for playoff return (liherald.com)
• 2004 Honda Accord For Sale at K and P Auto Sales - (516) 217-8025 (longisland.com)

Freeport

• Long Island Contractor Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Fraud In Connection With Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds (justice.gov)

Hempstead

• Nassau Labor Fraud Crackdown Returns Nearly $650K In Stolen Wages To Nassau Workers: NCDA (patch.com)
• 24 DWI Arrests, 645 Tickets Issued On Long Island Over Labor Day Weekend (patch.com)

Ok Roosevelt! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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