| AugusT 28, 2026|Issue #380 |
Good morning,
With big changes coming to a local hospital, police news, community projects and a busy weekend ahead, there’s plenty to catch up on today. We’ve also rounded up some fun local events, live music and family activities happening around town.
Brian Grant |
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Man Pleads Guilty In Child Groping Case A man pleaded guilty in a case involving the groping of children, the district attorney announced. Additional details about the charges and court proceedings were included in the report. Read Full Story → |
Medford Man Charged With DWI After Crash Injures Two A Medford man was charged with DWI after a crash involving a parked vehicle left two people injured, including one seriously. The incident remains under investigation. Read Full Story → |
A major expansion of NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk is moving forward in Patchogue after the Brookhaven Town Board approved plans for a new seven-story patient pavilion, expanded parking and improvements across the hospital campus. Read More... |
 Rendering of the proposed $650 million, 270,000-square-foot expansion of NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in East Patchogue. The plans were shared publicly by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico. (Courtesy NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk) |
Bellport Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over Dog A Bellport man faces animal cruelty charges after investigators found his 10-year-old dog underweight, infested with flies, and suffering from open wounds on its ears and neck. The dog is receiving medical treatment at a local animal shelter. Read Full Story → |
One Hurt In Sunrise Highway Crash In East Patchogue A crash on Sunrise Highway in East Patchogue left one person hurt, police said. The collision occurred on the highway in the East Patchogue area and involved one reported injury. Read Full Story → |
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• Ellen Greene Hosts Little Shop Of Horrors Screening - The 40th anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors will be celebrated with a special screening on Sunday, August 30, at 7 p.m. Learn more → |
• Earth Mothers Artists Gather For Coffee With A Curator - PAC•MoCA L.I. hosts Coffee with a Curator on August 29 at noon at 20 Terry St. in Patchogue. Learn more → |
• Bicycle Rodeo Teaches Kids Safe Riding In Holtsville - Children of all ages can practice bicycle safety in a kid-sized mock roadway at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, on September 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. The free event includes evaluations for participants. Learn more → |
• Legendary Murphys Bring Live Music To The Oar - Legendary Murphys will perform at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grille on Friday, August 28, with live music starting at 6:30 p.m. |
• New Patchogue Craft Studio Welcomes Kids And Families - A new craft studio in Patchogue is giving local children and families a dedicated place to get creative together, adding another hands-on activity option for the community. Learn more → |
The highly anticipated Texas Hold’em poker tournament is drawing attention from Patchogue to Blue Point, uniting local card players and arts patrons alike. Read More... |
• Patchogue Blood Drive Honors Community Leader David Kennedy - The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club will host a blood drive on Thursday, September 3, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Patchogue Ambulance Company, 336 West Main Street. Appointments are preferred; contact Melissa at mgatto@nybc.org, and walk-ins are welcome if space permits. |
• Brookhaven Rabies Vaccine Clinic Returns September 12 - Brookhaven residents can bring cats, dogs, and ferrets to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter for free rabies vaccinations on September 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No appointment is required. |
• Brookhaven Advances Open Space And Accessibility Improvements - Supervisor Panico highlighted new preservation efforts in Middle Island and Medford, including four acres joining the South Overton Preserve. The Town also received $28,000 for a walking path at Train Car Park and is making ADA accessibility improvements at Town Hall. 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. |
 Kathleen Balsamo · Sunrise from Bellport Dock |
• Seven Turns Performs At Bellport Summer Bandshell Concert - Allman Brothers tribute band Seven Turns will perform Friday, August 28, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Bellport Bandshell, 55 Bellport Lane. The concert is part of Bellport’s summer bandshell series. |
• Bellport Village Hosts Ho-Hum Beach Sandcastle Contest - Bellport Village residents can head to Ho-Hum Beach for the annual sandcastle contest, a community tradition that brings neighbors together for a creative day by the water. Learn more → |
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