🌱 Patch AM: Meet the two Wantagh seniors now vying for National Merit scholarships.

Hi Wantagh! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the two Wantagh seniors now vying for National Merit scholarships.
• How a Wantagh resident's 9/11 service still affects him today.

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
• Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wantagh High School seniors named National Merit semifinalists (liherald.com) — Two Wantagh High School seniors, Matthew Como and Lauren Furer, have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, putting them in the running for prestigious scholarships this spring. Both are standout scholars and leaders in AP classes, honor societies, athletics, and clubs, reflecting the strong academic culture and opportunities available to students in the Wantagh community.
   

• Town of Hempstead honors 9/11 victims and first responders (liherald.com) — A Wantagh resident, Bruce Brandt, shared how months of recovery work at Ground Zero left him with serious health issues as the Town of Hempstead marked the 25th annual 9/11 sunrise memorial at Point Lookout. Thousands gathered, including neighbors from Merrick, Baldwin, and Garden City South, to honor victims and first responders, cast carnations into the water, and reflect on the lasting impact of the attacks.
   

📸 Around Wantagh

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wantagh

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
• Our final super summer Saturday food truck/ craft fair of 2026 →
  1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
  4:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Wonder Grand Opening Week in Massapequa Park - Join Us 9/28 - 10/1! →
  1004 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Bideawee Celebrates the 54th National Pet Memorial Day →
  Bideawee's Pet Memorial Park in Wantagh (Long Island): 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, NY
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Messages from Heaven at The Workshop →
  The Workshop, 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
  4:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Parents Night Out! →
  Creative Play Childcare Center Wantagh, 3309 Merrick Road, Wantagh
Tuesday September 29
• Crisis in Communications →
  Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, 4175 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma
  6:00 pm
• Mulcahy's - Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour →
  Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Struggle Jennings →
  Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19
• HS ACT (Off Site)
  Plainedge Public Schools, 241 Wyngate Drive, North Massapequa
  7:30 am
• S.T.O.P. Program →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  8:00 am
• 41st Annual Town of Hempstead Triathlon →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  8:00 am
• MYB Walking Club
  Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1166, Farmingdale
  8:00 am
• Freeport Recreation Center Fall Program Registration
  Freeport UFSD Freeport, NY 11520
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Wantagh. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member- McDonald's in Wantagh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wantagh here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

• Seaford remembers five 9/11 alumni 25 years later (liherald.com)
• Seaford native John William Perry honored with Manhattan street (liherald.com)
• Seaford students design art mural, celebrating traits of the Scholars Profile (longislandpress.com)

Bellmore

• Bellmore community marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks (liherald.com)

East Meadow

• Plainview Woman Pleads Guilty In Fatal, 'Drug-Fueled Crash': NCDA (patch.com)

Ok Wantagh! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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