🌱 Patch AM: Police seek witnesses after Sunrise Highway crash sends man to West Islip

Good morning to you West Islip! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Police seek witnesses after Sunrise Highway crash sends man to West Islip
• Why this East Islip–West Islip showdown is circled on every calendar

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pedestrian struck and seriously injured on Sunrise Highway in West Babylon (greaterlongisland.com) — A man struck by a car while walking on Sunrise Highway in West Babylon was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with serious injuries, and police are still investigating. The Kia driver from East Islip was not hurt, and the vehicle has been impounded for a safety check as detectives ask witnesses to come forward.
   

• East Islip vs. West Islip: The matchup all eyes will be on in Suffolk Division III (newsday.com) — West Islip football fans can circle Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Lions visit top-seeded East Islip in a renewed Suffolk Division III rivalry many coaches still call the must-watch game of the season. After a big turnaround from a 1-7 year, West Islip hopes a healthier roster will make this matchup far tighter than their last meeting.
   

📸 Around West Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• BEL | PTA Meeting
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  6:00 pm
• Bayview Elementary Open School Night
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
  6:00 pm
• MGV | PTA Meeting
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• RMMS | Grade 7 & Grade 6 (New Entrants Only) Picture Day
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
• 1st Practice MS Fall Sports
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
• WED | PTA Popsicle Playdate
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
  1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
  Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert (Bobby) Hulse →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero Robert "Bobby" Hulse →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Babylon

• Tiger And Mittens, Bonded Tabby Twins, Seek Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week (patch.com)
• Turtle Dies After Being Found Tethered Underwater In Deer Park; $3K Reward Offered (patch.com)

Bay Shore

• West Nile Virus Detected In More Mosquitoes Across Suffolk County (patch.com)
• From postpartum walks to 100+ moms, Motherhood Moves finds its stride (greaterlongisland.com)
• Community wraps its arms around Oakdale family after dad suffers traumatic injuries in crash (greaterlongisland.com)

West Babylon

• Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured On Sunrise Highway In West Babylon: Police (patch.com)

Ok West Islip! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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