Good morning, neighbors!

The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber Community Expo is today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bayport Flower Houses, and MoCA L.I.ghts, a free projection festival in downtown Patchogue, starts tomorrow and runs through Oct. 26.

Also inside, Bellport seeks a restaurant operator for its golf course venue, Medford Gardens opens, and Halloween events are set for Oct. 25 and 30.

Thanks for reading.

Brian Grant
Editor

Affordable Senior Housing Opens in Medford

Medford Gardens, a new $40 million, three-story affordable housing community for adults 55 and older, has officially opened. Developed by WellLife Network and designed by H2M, it has 66 apartments, including 33 supportive units for seniors facing housing insecurity, with on-site case management and other services. Read Full Story →

Brookhaven Town Board Hearing on Senior Property Tax Exemption, Oct. 22

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 22, on a proposal to expand the property tax exemption for eligible senior citizens by raising income eligibility limits beginning in the 2027/28 tax year. Residents can share their input before the board considers the changes.  Watch the Highlight →

• Trunk or Treat at Bayport United Methodist Church, Oct. 25 - The church hosts a free trunk or treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 482 Middle Rd. in Bayport.  Learn more →

• The History of Concrete at Plaza Cinema, Oct. 16 to 22 - Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, 20 Terry St. in Patchogue, is showing John Wilson's documentary The History of Concrete through Oct. 22. The film is not rated and runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Learn more →

• Ten Ton Mojo at Stereo Garden, Oct. 23 - Ten Ton Mojo plays live at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Friday, Oct. 23, and has premiered a video for "Broken Down Blues." Check the venue for showtime and tickets. Learn more →

• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Pickleball Tournament, Oct. 25 - A Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Pickleball Tournament is set for Sunday, Oct. 25, in Bellport. Spots are limited. Check the event post for the location, start time and registration. Learn more →

• Lily Castka Repeats as Suffolk Girls Tennis Champion - Bayport-Blue Point senior Lily Castka defended her Suffolk singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Shoreham-Wading River's Victoria Gramaticopolo. She advances to the state championships, which start Oct. 26 at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing. Learn more →

• PMHS Trick or Treat Street, Oct. 30 - Save the date for Trick or Treat Street at Patchogue-Medford High School on Friday, Oct. 30. A $2 donation is requested at the door. Check the event post for times and entrance details. Learn more →

• Five BBP Tennis Players Earn All-State Honors - Bayport-Blue Point had five players named All-State at the Section XI Individual Championships: Lily Castka, Eden Romano, Evie Romano, Leila Rogers and Jordana Heller. Learn more →

• Bellport's Camryn Howard Ranked No. 12 in the Nation - Bellport wrestler Camryn Howard is No. 12 in FloWrestling's 2026-27 high school pound-for-pound rankings, updated Oct. 20, competing at 165 pounds. Learn more →

• Patchogue-Medford Boys Soccer Enters State Rankings - Patchogue-Medford (10-4-1) is new to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class AAA boys soccer poll this week, tied for No. 20. The rankings cover games through Oct. 17. Learn more →

• Spyro Gyra at Patchogue Theatre, March 4 - The jazz fusion band plays Patchogue Theatre on Thursday, March 4, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $41 to $71, including fees, and go on sale Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. at the box office, 71 E. Main St., by phone at 631-207-1313, or online. Learn more →

• Photos: Bayport-Blue Point at Sayville Football - Newsday has a photo gallery from Friday's Suffolk Division IV matchup, where host Sayville beat Bayport-Blue Point 41-15. The Phantoms, now 5-1, scored in the fourth quarter on a Matthew Bachmore touchdown pass to Brayden Waldbauer. Learn more →