| july 27,2026|Issue #367 |
Good Morning,
A new recharge basin is helping reduce flooding in East Patchogue, while free concerts, arts festivals, recycling events, and community programs are bringing neighbors together. From live music and pet care to school supply drives and Coffee With a Cop, there is plenty happening across the area.
Brian Grant |
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Brookhaven has completed a new recharge basin and drainage upgrades on Hagerman Avenue in East Patchogue, part of a $2.2 million effort to reduce flooding and protect groundwater. Read More... |
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• Free Concert In The Park Returns To Bayport July 30 - The Bayport Blue Point Heritage Association will host its second free summer Concert in the Park on Thursday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bayport Memorial Park, featuring live music by The Flat Leavers. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, refreshments, and bug spray for an evening of family-friendly music and dancing. |
• Brookhaven Highlights Free Rabies Clinics And Animal Welfare Programs - Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico welcomed Animal Shelter Veterinarian Dr. Ashley Caruana to discuss the Town's free rabies clinics, Trap-Neuter-Return program for community cats, and the importance of spaying, neutering, and vaccinating pets to promote responsible pet ownership and healthier animals. Learn more → |
• My Morning Jacket Closes Great South Bay Festival With Grateful Dead Tribute - My Morning Jacket wrapped up the final night of the Great South Bay Music Festival in Patchogue with a performance of the Grateful Dead classic "One More Saturday Night" on Sunday, giving festivalgoers a memorable finish to the waterfront weekend. Learn more → |
• Old Crow Medicine Show Brings New Music To Patchogue This September - Old Crow Medicine Show has released a live video for “My Side of the Mountain. Learn more → |
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• Arts On Terry Returns To Patchogue This September - The Patchogue Arts Council's free Arts on Terry festival returns Sunday, September 13. Artists and vendors interested in participating must submit applications by August 13. Learn more → |
The annual INTERFACE Back to School Drive has returned, uniting families across the area to champion local students. Read More... |
• Bellport Coffee With A Cop Planned For July 31 - Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and Senator Dean Murray will join officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 5th Precinct for Coffee With A Cop on Friday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bellport Apothecary, 151 S. Country Rd., Bellport. Residents are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and meet local officials over free coffee. |
• Patchogue Stuff The Bus Drive Returns To Help Local Students - The 2nd Annual Stuff the Bus Backpack Drive will be held Saturday, August 15 at Saxton Middle School in Patchogue. Learn more → |
Christmas in July is lighting up Patchogue, turning the summer streets into a scene straight from a winter wonderland—with a sunny twist. Read More... |
• Brookhaven Town Hall Hosts Supervisor's Special Recycling Event - Residents can bring e-waste, sensitive paper for secure shredding, cardboard, and unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal on Friday, July 31. Learn more → |
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