| SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|Issue #388 |
Good morning,
Today's issue leads with a push for a third lane on Sunrise Highway between Patchogue and Moriches. Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier is also stopping by Brookhaven's youth basketball tournament this Friday.
Down below, a Local Pulse roundup covers a crash in North Bellport, a new pediatric urgent care center in Medford, and an update from Bellport High School, followed by a full slate of Community Highlights.
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Minor Arrested In Domestic Incident At Bellport High School, Second Visit Called Non-Criminal Suffolk police say a minor was arrested Thursday following a domestic incident at Bellport High School, then were called back to the school Friday for a second matter they're describing as non-criminal. The superintendent sent a letter to families saying the district has zero tolerance for violence, drugs, or weapons, and the district previously cut more than $530,000 from its security budget amid a $10 million shortfall. A spokesperson says more details will come at Wednesday's school board meeting. Read Full Story → |
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash In North Bellport A 2016 Jeep rear-ended a 2020 Toyota SUV on Horseblock Road at Old Town Road just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Suffolk police said. The Toyota's driver was taken to NYU Langone Hospital, Suffolk in East Patchogue with non-life-threatening injuries, and the Jeep's driver was not hurt. Read Full Story → |
State Sen. Dean Murray and Suffolk County officials are calling for a third lane on Sunrise Highway between Patchogue and Moriches, saying the current bottleneck causes accidents and slows emergency response. The DOT says there is no funded plan yet for that stretch. Read More... |
New Pediatric Urgent Care Opens In Medford Allied Physicians Group has opened its first pediatric urgent care center in Medford, at 2799 Rte. 112, Suite 11, with a second location in Franklin Square. The centers offer walk-in after-hours and weekend care for children and young adults, without an appointment, from 4 p.m. to midnight. Read Full Story → |
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• Arts on Terry Rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 20 - Arts on Terry has been moved to Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 20 Terry St. in Patchogue due to the weather forecast. The festival is free and open to the public. Learn more → |
• Patchogue Chamber Hosts September Networking Night at Watch Hill - The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce holds its September membership meeting Friday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Watch Hill, 150 West Ave. Admission is free for members and $20 for non-members. Learn more → |
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico announced that New York Knicks legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Walt "Clyde" Frazier will make a special guest appearance at the Town's annual Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, Sept. 18. Read More... |
• "Big Night" Screening and Italian Feast Comes to Plaza Cinema - The Greater Patchogue Foundation hosts a $30 ticketed screening of the film "Big Night" Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at Plaza Cinema, 20 Terry St. in Patchogue, with Italian-inspired hors d'oeuvres, a signature cocktail and trivia with prizes. Get Tickets → |
• Coffee & Cars Returns to Hagerman Fire Department Sept. 20 - The all-volunteer department hosts a free community car show from 9 a.m. to noon at 510 Ralph T. Perry Drive in East Patchogue, with a $20 vehicle entry fee, awards for Best Late Model, Best Classic, and Best in Show, egg sandwiches, and a 50/50 raffle. Rain date is Sept. 27. Learn more → |
• The Rascals Rockin' The Holidays Comes to Patchogue Theatre - Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Rascals play Patchogue Theatre Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m., with tickets on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Learn more → |
• Board Games at Blue Point Brewing - A casual weekly meetup brings board game fans together at Blue Point Brewing Company, 225 W Main St, Patchogue, next up Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. No RSVP limit, just show up and join in. Learn more → |
• LIMEHOF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Music and Film - Latin classical concert Oct. 3 at the Patchogue-Medford Library and a documentary film festival later in the month. Learn more → |
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd Adds Patchogue Theatre Date to 2027 Tour - The GRAMMY-nominated guitarist brings his Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour to Patchogue Theatre Monday, April 5, 2027, with tickets going on sale Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Learn more → |
Rechler's revised South Bay Village plan cuts the Sayville project to 568 homes, 455 for-sale and 113 rental, with 22.4 acres of open space, a fire substation, and an estimated $8.7 million in annual tax revenue, per Newsday. Read More... |
• Mike Pollice Plays Momo's Too in Bayport - Singer Mike Pollice performs a solo set Friday, Sept. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Momo's Sports Bar & Grill, 667 Montauk Highway in Bayport. Learn more → |
• Old Crow Medicine Show Plays Patchogue Theatre This Thursday - The Union Made Tour stops at Patchogue Theatre Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $57 to $261. Learn more → |
• Bayport-Blue Point Girls Soccer Blanks Center Moriches - Mia McCormack scored off an assist from Jordana Byman to lead Bayport-Blue Point (4-1) to a 1-0 win over Center Moriches in Suffolk III. Learn more → |
• BBP's Top Athletes Recognized by Newsday - Bayport-Blue Point High School is congratulating several fall athletes named to Newsday's recognition list as the season gets underway. Learn more → |
• Free Autism-Friendly Farmyard Fall Fest Comes to Medford - Proud Moments ABA hosts a free, sensory-friendly fall celebration with a petting zoo, bounce house, and center tours Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3235 Route 112 in Medford. Reservations are encouraged. Learn more → |
• Bellport Football Falls To Commack, 21-13 - Bellport dropped to 0-2 after falling 21-13 to Commack on Sept. 18, tied 7-7 at halftime before Commack pulled away. Bellport plays North Babylon Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Learn more → |
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