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By Mike White · March 11, 2025

☕ Good morning, Long Island!

🔥 We had a busy weekend covering the East End wildfires.

👨‍🚒 A big 'thank you' to our firefighters and EMS for the swift and overwhelming response.

☀️ Today will sunny with a high near 52, but still feel chilly with winds of about 5 to 9 mph.

✍🏼 Feel free to respond to this email with feedback!

A message from Station Yards

Everyone is invited to Station Yards on Saturday for a full day of St. Patrick’s Day fun at the brand-new, mixed-used community. The party runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at 6 Union Avenue in Ronkonkoma.

First, Long Island wildfires blamed on breakfast s’mores and cardboard

🏕️ Police say the wildfires that scorched hundreds of acres of Pine Barrens, and drew a response from over 90 fire and EMS agencies, were sparked by people making s’mores in their yard at 9:30 a.m.

🗞️ Tap here for all of Greater Long Island's coverage of the wildfires. The post includes photos and videos, as well as written reporting.

Second, Suffolk officials celebrate the opening of Forge River treatment plant

🗞️ This is the first sewage treatment plant built in Suffolk County in decades. It's expected to bring major economic development and environmental improvements to the Mastics and Shirley area.
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Third, some LI foodie news for you

🥪 Chef Charles Drayton has opened ECC Eatery in Patchogue, serving breakfast and lunch. Tap here for the full story, and great photos.

🍷 The owner of Vintage Wine Bar and Bistro has just announced the business is closing in Farmingdale after a nearly decade-long run.

🍻 Three Long Islanders have officially launched a one-of-a-kind venue in Middle Island that blends cornhole, cocktails and community.

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