| AugusT 26, 2026|Issue #379 |
Good morning,
Today’s local news brings a mix of serious updates and community stories, from a kidnapping case and recent robbery to a local pharmacy closing its doors. We’re also following health news, new activity on Main Street, local events, and a rare lunar eclipse headed our way.
Brian Grant |
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Bohemia Man Dies In Custody After Patchogue Kidnapping A Bohemia man has died in custody in connection with a kidnapping case in Patchogue. The case involved an alleged kidnapping in the Patchogue area and the man’s subsequent death while in custody. Read Full Story → |
Patchogue Pharmacy Prepares To Close After Farewell Celebration A longtime Patchogue pharmacy is preparing to close after marking the occasion with a farewell celebration for customers and community members. The closure brings an end to the local business’s run serving the Patchogue area. Read Full Story → |
Update on State Audit Examining Blue Point Fire District Operations A state audit has examined the Blue Point Fire District, focusing attention on the district’s operations and oversight. The review concerns the local fire district serving the Blue Point community. Read Full Story → |
Armed Man Holds Up Second Suffolk Dollar Tree In Week Police say a man armed with what appeared to be a gun held up a Dollar Tree in Suffolk County, the second such store robbery reported within a week. Read Full Story → |
NYU Langone Patchogue has injected new vitality into downtown Patchogue with the opening of its advanced ambulatory surgery facility on East Main Street.
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Sunrise Toyota Cuts Energy Costs At Medford Dealership Sunrise Toyota says its Oakdale and Medford dealerships cut energy costs by an average of 55% over three months using solar, battery storage, DC fast chargers, and AI-powered energy management. The system also reduced peak demand by up to 101 kilowatts. Read Full Story → |
West Nile Found In Mosquito Sample From North Patchogue Six mosquito samples in Suffolk County, including one from North Patchogue, tested positive for West Nile virus just days after the county reported its first human case of the season. Read Full Story → |
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• Patchogue Blood Drive Honors Community Leader David Kennedy - The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club will host a blood drive honoring David Kennedy 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. |
• Spirit Halloween Opens Seasonal Store In Patchogue - Spirit Halloween has opened its seasonal Patchogue location, giving local shoppers another spot to browse costumes, decorations and other Halloween merchandise as the fall season approaches. Learn more → |
The highly anticipated lunar eclipse is creating a buzz from Patchogue to Bellport, as Long Island’s south shore gets ready for a rare celestial show this week. Read More... |
• 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 → |
• 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. |
Yorkies, Shih tzus and French bulldogs rank as New York’s top three dog breeds just in time for National Dog Day on Aug. 26. Read More... |
• 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 → |
• Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse Casting Actors For Fall Haunt - Gateway Playhouse in Bellport is seeking actors of all experience levels for its 17th annual haunted attraction, with paid performances beginning Sept. 25. Interested performers should submit a letter of interest, resume and current photo or headshot by Sept. 3. Learn more → |
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• 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. |
 Martin R. Sheedy · Sunset at Mother's Beach Bellport Monday 08/24/26. |
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