| SEPTEMBER 9, 2026|Issue #385 |
Good morning,
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on East Main Street in Patchogue Sunday night, and the Congregational Church of Patchogue marks 25 years since 9/11 with a remembrance service Friday.
Pets are flying in style this week: RetrievAir has moved its in-cabin pet flights to MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma. Patchogue Center for the Arts was named the state's Long Island mural partner and the Hispanic Heritage Celebration returns to the Patchogue Theatre September 19. Brookhaven's Office of Women's Services also announced its Annual Women's Conference for October 3. Here's what you need to know around town.
Brian Grant |
RetrievAir, the pet-friendly airline, has moved its New York flights to MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, with nonstop routes to Chicago, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale. Read More... |
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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On East Main Street A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at 272 East Main Street in Patchogue on Sunday, Sept. 6, at about 8:47 p.m. Emergency medical crews responded and transported the person to a hospital. No information on their condition has been released. Read Full Story → |
Patchogue Arts Group Named Long Island Partner In State Mural Program Gov. Kathy Hochul has named Patchogue Center for the Arts as the Long Island partner for the second year of the state's CHARM mural program, one of 12 community partners chosen across New York. The program will fund 40 murals in more than 30 counties this year, up from 57 murals in 21 counties last year, with the work set to be completed in October. Read Full Story → |
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• Patchogue Church Plans 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Service - The Congregational Church of Patchogue will hold a solemn and joyous service of remembrance on Friday, September 11 at 11 a.m. at 95 East Main Street, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Learn more → |
• 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. |
• St. Joseph's Women's Soccer Falls to WestConn at Home - The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) women's soccer team lost 1-0 to WestConn on Sunday at John A. Danzi Stadium in Patchogue; goalkeeper Kristin Vahle made 10 saves in the loss. Learn more → |
The Patchogue Arts Council and Museum of Contemporary Art L.I. are bringing a new exhibition to the Patchogue-Medford Library this month, curated entirely by this summer's PAC MoCA L.I. interns. . Read More... |
• Weekly Pickup Coed Soccer Returns to Medford - A coed pickup soccer group plays Sundays at 9 p.m. at 1131 Station Road in Medford through the Long Island Soccer Meetup group; games cost $18 per person, cash or card, black and white shirts required. Learn more → |
• Aviators For Autism Rally For A Cause Comes To Medford September 27 - Aviators for Autism hosts its inaugural Rally for a Cause on Sunday, September 27, starting at 12 p.m. with Cars & Coffee at Rally Point East in Westhampton, then a free community afternoon for neurodiverse individuals and families from 1 to 5 p.m. at Pickleball Haven in Medford. Learn more → |
The Hispanic Heritage Celebration returns to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 19, mixing live salsa, samba and a Selena tribute with a fundraiser for the local food pantry. Read More... |
• Bayport-Blue Point Ranked 15th in New York High School Football - The reigning Long Island Class IV champion Phantoms landed at No. 15 in High School on SI's first 2026 state rankings and face Miller Place on Thursday, Sept. 10. Learn more → |
• Paint Nite's "Trash Panda" Event Comes to Bayport - Paint Nite hosts a Trash Panda Fall Fun painting session on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too, 667 Montauk Highway in Bayport; the session runs about two hours. Learn more → |
The Town of Brookhaven’s Office of Women’s Services will host its Annual Women’s Conference at Brookhaven Town Hall on Oct. 3, featuring expert speakers on hormones, nutrition and fitness. Read More... |
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