| SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|Issue #384 |
Good morning,
Suffolk police made seven arrests at a Labor Day weekend DWI checkpoint in Patchogue, and State Sen. Dean Murray is pushing a bill to restore bail in cases involving minors.
Two new spots have opened Patchogue: Village Vintage, a theatrical secondhand shop, and The Undertow, a beach-inspired pub. Bellport crowned its Sandcastle Contest winners, Meadow Croft rolls out its fall tour lineup, and the Patchogue Arts Council's new exhibit draws from nature. Here's what you need to know around town.
Brian Grant |
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7 Drivers Arrested At Patchogue Sobriety Checkpoint Seven motorists were charged after Suffolk police, sheriff's deputies and State Police screened 465 vehicles at a Labor Day weekend sobriety checkpoint at Waverly Plaza in Patchogue, with three facing DWI charges and four facing drug-impairment charges. Read Full Story → |
State Sen. Dean Murray Pushes Bill To Restore Bail For Crimes Involving Minors State Sen. Dean Murray (R-C, East Patchogue), joined by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano (R-Medford) and Suffolk DA Ray Tierney, has introduced a bill letting judges set bail again in cases involving children under 18, arguing the state's 2019 bail reforms have left victims unprotected. Read Full Story → |
Friends of Bellport Bay planted more than 100,000 oysters into the town sanctuary Aug. 29, part of an 11-year push to restore water quality in the bay. Read More... |
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• Sip + Sculpt Returns To RUMBA’s Rooftop - RUMBA teams up with For The Girls LI for a rooftop sculpt session followed by drinks and appetizers on Sunday, September 13, at 9:30 a.m. Learn more → |
• 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 → |
The BBP Heritage Association's Meadow Croft estate has weekend tours, a new horse exhibit, an antiques evening and two history talks this September. Read 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. |
• Defensive Driving Class Set For September 23 - The Town of Brookhaven's Highway Department is offering a defensive driving class on September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. Cost is $25 for seniors (55+) and veterans, $40 for all others. Learn more → |
Members of Long Island band Oogee Wawa have opened The Undertow, a beach-inspired neighborhood pub and grill on South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue. Read More... |
• New Haven-Style Pizza Draws Buzz At Furci’s Pizza In Bayport - Furci’s Pizza in Bayport is getting local buzz for its New Haven-style pie, with fans weighing in on Facebook about the char and “flop” of the crust. Learn more → |
• Grunge Night Tribute Show Hits 89 North In Patchogue September 12 - 89 North hosts Grunge Night on Saturday, September 12, featuring tribute sets covering Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Alice in Chains. Learn more → |
Village Vintage, a secondhand clothing and antiques shop with a theatrical flair, has opened on South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue. Read More... |
• Bellport’s 18th Annual Sandcastle Contest Crowns Its Winners - The Bellport Village Program Fund’s 18th annual Sandcastle Contest at Ho-Hum Beach drew 67 participants and 26 sculptures, with top honors going to entries like “Shelly the Turtle,” “On Bellport Bay” and “Ruins of an Ancient Civilization.” Learn more → |
 Michael Farrell Chasing the light at Bellport Marina. |
• Classic & Italian Car Show Rolls Into Patchogue September 26 - The Greater Patchogue Foundation and the New York Alfa Romeo Owners Club present the Lou Giordano Classic & Italian Car Show at the Feast of St. Liberata, with live music, a bocce tournament and vendors from 12 to 5 p.m. (rain date October 3). Car owners can register by calling Rose at 631-714-4216 or the Chamber office at 631-207-1000. Learn more → |
• Sea Glass Workshop Comes To Momo’s In Bayport - Paint Nite brings its Seascapes sea glass workshop to Momo’s Sport Bar and Grill Too, 667 Montauk Highway in Bayport, on Tuesday, February 9. The class runs about two hours. Learn more → |
The Patchogue Arts Council's "Earth Mothers" exhibit pairs four artists working in earth-based materials, on view through September 20. Read 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 → |
• 22nd Annual Kris Kringle Surf-N-Turf Classic Set For September 21 - The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce hosts its 22nd annual golf outing at Bellport Country Club on Monday, September 21, with 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun tee-offs, a cocktail reception and dinner, benefiting the Kris Kringle Fund. Foursomes, individual players and sponsors are welcome. Learn more → |
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