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🌱 Patch AM: Swastika At Syosset School Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Materials, Chemicals At Teen's Syosset Home: PD

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What's up Syosset! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Swastika at Syosset High uncovers explosives at student’s home
  • How Syosset pulled off its dramatic overtime lacrosse comeback
  • Oyster Bay recognizes a Syosset graduate’s legacy of compassion

Also on today's calendar: Join local author and activist, Erica Settino, for a reading of her new chapbook, The Life Forest. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain; cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 56 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Swastika At Syosset School Leads To Discovery Of Explosive Materials, Chemicals At Teen's Syosset Home: PD (patch.com) — Syosset residents are learning more about a serious police response after a swastika was found in a boys’ bathroom at Syosset High School, leading officers to a nearby Syosset home. There, authorities say they discovered combined chemicals forming explosive materials, evacuated surrounding houses, and arrested both a 15-year-old student and his father on multiple weapon and endangerment charges.    

2. Brody Waxer's overtime goal with 2:18 left wins it for Syosset lacrosse (newsday.com) — Syosset High School’s boys lacrosse team thrilled home fans with a 10–9 overtime comeback win over Farmingdale on their home turf, capped by senior Brody Waxer’s fourth goal. The article highlights key plays, clutch goaltending, and what this victory means for Syosset’s strong 9–1 season.    

3. Town honors Sabrina Navaretta Memorial Foundation (jericho-news-journal.com) — Oyster Bay Town officials recently honored the Sabrina Navaretta Memorial Foundation, created after the tragic 2023 death of Syosset High School graduate Sabrina Navaretta. The recognition highlights the family’s work supporting grieving families and advancing causes Sabrina loved, including environmental protection, animal rescue, and community enrichment that resonate with many Syosset residents.    

4. Town honors golfers for saving a life (jericho-news-journal.com) — A Syosset resident who went into sudden cardiac arrest while golfing at a Town of Oyster Bay course is alive today thanks to quick-thinking golfers and a town golf pro who used CPR and an AED. The Town Board has now formally honored the four men for their lifesaving actions, with the resident fully recovered and expected back on the course this summer.    

5. Syosset teen has wish granted (jericho-news-journal.com) — A Syosset High School senior recently had his long-time wish fulfilled with a trip to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas through Make-A-Wish and Fanatics. After years of treatment for Ewing sarcoma at NYU Langone and Sloan Kettering, he’s now in remission and was able to celebrate by seeing his favorite wrestlers in person.    


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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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