Good Morning,

Today’s news includes an arrest tied to an elderly scam case and an air quality warning as wildfire smoke hangs over the area. We’re also looking ahead to a busy weekend in Patchogue, with new food, movies, comedy, live music, a World Cup watch party, and the return of the Great South Bay Music Festival.

Brian Grant
Editor

Elderly Scam Arrest in Middle Island

A Middle Island man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly scamming two elderly men out of thousands of dollars through fraudulent checks. The suspect cashed the fake checks at TD Bank branches in Mount Sinai and Medford last January.    Read Full Story →

Air Quality Alert Upgraded to "Unhealthy for All"

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has upgraded the air quality alert to "unhealthy for all" as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket Long Island.   Read Full Story →

•Papi's Grill Food Truck Opens in East Patchogue - Jose Garcia and Thomas Johnson have launched a new food truck in East Patchogue blending Dominican flavors with American fare. Their menu goes beyond typical taco truck offerings, featuring fresh-made dishes that reflect their Hispanic heritage with an American twist. Learn more →

• 📽️ Plaza Cinema in Patchogue: "The Odyssey" & Special Events This Weekend - Featuring "The Odyssey" starting this Friday, along with special screenings of "Rose of Nevada" and a performance by Peter Asher.Check the Plaza's schedule for showtimes and ticket information. Learn more →

• Comedian Vic DiBitetto Coming to Patchogue Theatre - the star of the Amazon Prime series "Gravesend" with over 1 billion digital views worldwide, will bring his stand-up tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. ue Learn more →

•Bunco & Baskets Fundraiser at Temple Beth El - Temple Beth El of Patchogue is hosting "Bunco & Baskets," a fun fundraiser on Sunday, July 26th from 2–4pm.  RSVP before July 21st to receive 10 free raffle tickets. 

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• 🎶 Live Music All Weekend at Drift 82 in Patchogue - Drift 82  in Patchogue is hosting live music all weekend long. Stop by for food, drinks, and tunes by the water. Learn more →

• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts World Cup Final Watch Party – The theater and Patchogue-Medford Library are hosting a free community watch party for the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Learn more →

• Great South Bay Music Festival Returns Next Week - The Great South Bay Music Festival is back, bringing four days of live music to Patchogue starting next week. Festival organizer James Faith calls it "the church of live music," promising a diverse lineup that spans rock, reggae, and more. This year's headliners include Sublime.  Learn more →