Good Morning,

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across our area, bringing travel bans, states of emergency, and changes to sanitation and parking rules in Patchogue, Bellport, and beyond. 

Beyond the storm, there is more happening close to home.  Bayport-Blue Point High School earned a silver honor for its strong AP program. And Patchogue’s growing arts scene is now easier to explore with a new digital guide that puts local culture right at your fingertips.

Brian Grant

Editor

Suffolk County Executive Romaine has issued a travel ban for Suffolk County beginning 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 p.m. Monday. The ban does not apply to essential workers and plow operators.

Village of Patchogue.  Due to the blizzard, there will be no garbage pickup on Monday, February 23rd.

Mayor declares a state of emergency proclamation in Bellport Village, effective from February 22, 2026, until conditions can be evaluated.

Village of Bellport. Due to the upcoming blizzard, sanitation will be suspended Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure all vehicles are off the roads to ensure proper snow removal.

Bayport-Blue Point High School earned a silver distinction on the AP School Honor Roll. .

State of Emergency

❄️ The  Village of Patchogue has declared a local State of Emergency effective immediately due to the winter storm, with Mayor Paul V. Pontieri Jr. ordering that no vehicles remain parked on any street once snow accumulation exceeds two inches. The order, dated February 22 at 12:00 p.m., states that parking on all streets is prohibited during the emergency and may continue for 24 hours after snowfall ends, and violations are considered a criminal offense under village and state law. Residents may park their vehicles in the LI Railroad Station lot.  [Village of Patchogue Local Emergency Order]

Patchogue’s art scene is now at your fingertips through the Patchogue Arts Council’s new digital guide, available on the Bloomberg Connects app. This interactive resource highlights local exhibitions, public art installations, and celebrated events like MoCA L.I.ghts.

The guide features rich artist and curator perspectives, making it easy to immerse yourself in everything from current and past shows at MoCA L.I., to public art, arts education, and exciting plans for a new facility.

Accessibility is front and center, with multilingual support, screen reader compatibility, adjustable fonts, transcripts, and verbal tours all included.

Visitors can instantly access content on-site via posted signs—no app download required.

Powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies, this initiative connects Patchogue to global culture, letting you preview exhibitions, plan your visit, and explore a world of art—all from your mobile device.

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• BBP Chamber of Commerce is hosting its February meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 8am, with bagels and coffee starting at 7:45am at the Bayport Blue Point High School Auditorium. 

• Bellport Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Installation Dinner  on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The Village of Patchogue February 24th Planning Board Meeting is rescheduled for Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm

• The 2026 Patchogue Polar Plunge raising funds for eight local nonprofits is rescheduled to March 1st.

• Join Patchogue Business Networking's virtual event Your Real Estate Puzzle on Sat, Mar 14 · 10:30 AM...

• Join an all-level Yoga class at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point, running Mondays from March 2 to April 13.

• Lighthouse Mission is hosting a free Easter art contest for local artists of all ages, with every entry set to be displayed in an art gallery at the mission’s main building in Bellport. The contest is open now and runs through Friday, March 6.