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  • Meet the Islip native now captaining Rutgers men’s lacrosse solo

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 45.
  • Friday: Windy; morning rain, cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Men's Lacrosse: Joe Juengerkes Named Captain (scarletknights.com) — An Islip native is set to lead Rutgers men’s lacrosse as its lone team captain for the 2026 season, marking his second straight year wearing the “C.” The standout short-stick defensive midfielder, already an All-American and Scholar All-American, continues to build a high-profile collegiate career that local fans can proudly follow.
   

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