Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SIGN: Justice for Turtle Found Caged, Zip-Tied, and Abandoned Underwater in Lake (ladyfreethinker.org) — A cruelly abused turtle rescued from Geiger Lake in Deer Park was brought to West Islip Veterinary Hospital but sadly did not survive, prompting a countywide investigation. Suffolk County SPCA is seeking tips and offering a reward, while an online petition urges investigators to use every available tool to find whoever is responsible and prevent future animal cruelty.
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🗞 Nearby News
Babylon
Babylon Elementary, Memorial Grade School Earn National PTA Honors (patch.com)
Swimming Advisory Issued At 3 Babylon Beaches After Heavy Rain (patch.com)
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Overnight Lane Closures on Westbound Sunrise Highway in Nassau and Suffolk Counties (longisland.com)
Bay Shore
Bay Shore Dealer Admits Supplying Crack To 14-Year-Old Sex Trafficking Victim In Plea Deal (dailyvoice.com)
Top Workplaces 2026: Long Island's Top Small Businesses (longislandpress.com)
Deer Park
Deer Park Home Becomes Canvas For Dolly, 9/11 And Holiday Light Shows (patch.com)
Deer Park Schools Kick Off New Year With 'Make It Matter' Focus (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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