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🌱 Patch AM: Man clamming near Copiague rushed to West Islip hospital in crisis.

Also, don't miss Jay Medal Soirée on the West Islip Patch calendar

Saturday September 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again West Islip! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

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  • Man clamming near Copiague rushed to West Islip hospital in crisis.

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

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Pulled From Great South Bay In Serious Condition: Police (patch.com) — A man who lost consciousness while clamming in the Great South Bay off Copiague was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he remains in serious condition. A passerby pulled him from the water and began CPR before paramedics continued treatment. Suffolk detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the First Squad.
   

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