| AugusT 24, 2026|Issue #378 |
Good morning,
There’s a lot happening across our communities, from a serious Route 112 crash and big expansion plans for NYU Langone in East Patchogue to local events, live music, chess, business gatherings and a look back at one man’s record-setting Volvo. Here’s what you need to know around town.
Brian Grant |
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Pedestrian Struck In Route 112 Crash In Medford Emergency crews responded after a pedestrian was struck in a motor vehicle crash on Route 112 in Medford. EMS personnel were treating injuries at the scene. Read Full Story → |
Expansion plans at NYU Langone Patchogue are energizing East Patchogue, sparking both enthusiasm and debate among residents. Read More... |
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• Fall Pumpkin Paint Nite Comes To Momo’s In Bayport - Momo’s Sport Bar and Grill Too will host a Fall Pumpkin Heirloom Stack Paint Nite on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. The 21-and-over event runs about two hours, with painting supplies included in the $45 ticket price. Learn more → |
• Son Stone Brings Acoustic Songwriter Round To Medford - Ben Diamond and Annie Mark will play an all-original, acoustic Nashville-style round at The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. Learn more → |
Chess Tournament Set For Bayport-Blue Point Public Library A free round-robin chess tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library. Bracket winners will qualify for the Long Island Chess Tour’s biannual championships. Read Full Story → |
The Volvo P1800 carved its legacy in East Patchogue thanks to Irv Gordon, whose adventures turned a stylish classic into a beloved community icon.
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• Bellport Auction Features Commercial Embroidery And Printing Equipment - A Sept. 1 auction at 685 Station Road in Bellport features an Avance 1501c 15-needle commercial embroidery machine, a Roland DFX-PRT-650 and a Uninet iColor 650, offering equipment suited for embroidery and custom printing work. Learn more → |
• Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse Casting Actors For Fall Haunt - Gateway Playhouse in Bellport is seeking actors of all experience levels for its 17th annual haunted attraction, with paid performances beginning Sept. 25. Interested performers should submit a letter of interest, resume and current photo or headshot by Sept. 3. Learn more → |
 Sunset, Sandspit Marina Lighthouse — Patchogue, NY (Feb 2026) Terence Geoghan |
• Patchogue And Port Jefferson Chambers Host Joint Networking Night - The two chambers will bring their business communities together at Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Patchogue on Tuesday, August 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free for Chamber members who RSVP, or $10 at the door without an RSVP. Learn more → |
• Patchogue-Medford Library Hosts America 250 Trivia Night - The library will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free team trivia on Monday, August 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at its Main Street branch. Teams of three to five will tackle questions on history, music, movies, icons, and fads, with gift cards for the winners. Learn more → |
• Blue Point Tree Lighting Honors Overdose Awareness Day - Maxed Out Drug Prevention will hold its 14th annual “On the Wings of Hope” tree lighting on August 27 at 7 p.m. at Bayport-Blue Point Library, with guest speakers, an interdenominational prayer service, luminaries and light refreshments. |
• Bayport-Blue Point Chamber Plans August Member Social - Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a social night Wednesday, August 26, at 6 PM at MOMO’S TOO, 667 Montauk Highway in Bayport. Appetizers will be served, and all chamber members are welcome to attend. Learn more → |
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