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Good morning West Babylon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should West Babylon be about new West Nile mosquito samples?

Also on today's calendar: The Ready Bride and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus (trihamletnews.com) — Mosquitoes collected in West Babylon have tested positive for West Nile virus, as part of a wider Suffolk County outbreak this season. County health officials say no human cases have been reported yet, but they urge residents—especially those over 50 or immunocompromised—to avoid mosquito bites, report dead birds, and call county hotlines for mosquito problems or more information.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Board of Trustees Special Meeting →
    Amityville, NY Calendar Amityville, NY 11701
    8:15 am
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    8:45 am
  • Research Survival Skills for Postdocs (RCR)
    Stony Brook University Frank Melville Jr. Library,Faculty Commons
    10:00 am
  • Simply Stronger-Thursdays →
    Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bristal Assisted Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in West Babylon. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in West Babylon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Babylon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lindenhurst

  • Book Senior Care Services in Lindenhurst, NY with Mirlande C. from $25/hr (care.com)
  • Murder on the Orient Express at Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island in Lindenhurst (broadwayworld.com)
  • DIVA/DIVO Cabaret Will Come to Modern Classics Theatre Company (broadwayworld.com)

Babylon

  • The psychology of speeding: What's your driver-personality type? (newsday.com)

Bay Shore

  • Bay Shore Student Says Teacher Sexually Abused Her; District Had Prior Warnings: Lawsuit (patch.com)

Ok West Babylon! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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