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Hello Wantagh! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Wantagh neighbors helped donate 450 pounds of pet supplies

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhoads pet supply drive collects more than 450 pounds (liherald.com) — Wantagh residents helped power a recent pet supply drive that collected over 450 pounds of food, toys, and other essentials for Nassau County SPCA and Last Hope Animal Rescue in Wantagh. Partnering with the Wantagh Public Library and other local sites, State Sen. Steve Rhoads' weeklong effort showed how libraries, businesses, and volunteers can team up to support animals in need across Nassau County.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Seaford

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Bellmore

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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