Good Morning,
Local news includes a serious theft accusation involving a caregiver, strong community support for a grieving teacher, and plenty of ways to get involved close to home. From arts applications and theater shows to child safety events, a blood drive, and a chamber dinner, here is what is happening across our area.
Brian Grant |
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Medford Caregiver Accused of Stealing Nearly $10K in Jewelry |
A home health aide from Medford is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of jewelry from an elderly woman and her disabled daughter while caring for them in East Setauket. Read full story → |
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• Community Raises Over $103K for BBP Teacher – Hundreds of donors have contributed more than $103,000 to a GoFundMe campaign to support a third-grade teacher in the Bayport-Blue Point School District, after her husband Keith died suddenly. Learn more → |
• Arts on Terry 2026 Seeks Artists & Musicians – The Patchogue Arts Council is accepting applications for Arts on Terry 2026, happening Sunday, September 13 from 1:00-5:00 PM. Artists and musicians can apply for solo artist pavilion booths. The submission deadline is August 13. Event correspondence will come from ArtsOnTerry@gmail.com this year. |
• Free Child Safety Seat Check – July 11 – Certified technicians from the Brookhaven Highway Department and Suffolk County Sheriff Office will inspect car seats and provide guidance to parents on Saturday, July 11 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event is free. Learn more → |
• NYSCA Program Staff Coming to Patchogue – New York State Council on the Arts program staff will be at the Patchogue Theatre on Monday, June 22 from 1:00-4:00 PM to meet with organizations about the FY2027 NYSCA application process. This is an opportunity to ask questions about Support for Organizations, Sponsored Organizations, Targeted Opportunities, and Regrants and Services. RSVP to Kimalea.Campbell@arts.ny.gov. |
• Community Blood Drive – Monday, June 22 @ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM – The Bayport-Blue Point Public Library hosts a blood drive with the New York Blood Center and The Fish Store Market and Restaurant. Learn more → |
• Bayport-Blue Point Chamber Installation Dinner – Wednesday, June 24 @ 6:00 PM – The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2026 Installation Dinner at Stella Trattoria & Bar. |
• Sesame Street Live and More Coming to Patchogue Theatre – Tickets are now on sale for several upcoming shows at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: Magical Mystery Doors on Saturday, October 10 Get tickets → |
• Safe Child I.D. Event – Monday, June 22 @ 11:00 AM – Senator Dean Murray and Assemblyman Joe DeStefano host a Safe Child I.D. event in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff Office at the South Country Library in Bellport. Learn more → |
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• Bellport Village Board of Trustees Meeting – June 22 – The Village of Bellport Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026. Residents can attend via Zoom webinar or view the agenda online. The meeting agenda is available on the village website. View agenda → |
• Bellport Fire Department Classic Car Show – June 28 – The Bellport Fire Department hosts their annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Note: Bellport Lane/Station Road (East Corners) to Browns Lane will be closed in front of Porters to the 4 Corners. Rain date is Sunday, July 19. |