| SEPTEMBER 21, 2026|Issue #390 |
Good Morning,
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has opened a food pantry for patients facing food insecurity, and Bellport's Frank Trotta has been elected chairman of Suffolk Credit Union's board.
In sports, Bayport-Blue Point football stretched its win streak to seven, Bellport football dropped to 0-2, and Bellport's Abby Crabtree competed for Hartford's women's golf team.
Brian Grant |
|
 |
Suffolk Closes Beach Camping Ahead Of Nor'easter County Executive Ed Romaine has suspended beachfront camping and outer beach driving at Suffolk parks from Thursday evening through Sunday, with tent camping and campfires banned Friday evening through Sunday evening as a nor'easter approaches. Hard-sided campers and RVs may still operate site by site, and the county will reevaluate the measures Sept. 27. Read Full Story → |
Bus Crash In North Bellport Snarls Traffic A transit bus collided with another vehicle at Station Road and Montauk Highway in North Bellport around noon Thursday, temporarily tying up traffic. Suffolk police said at least one person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Read Full Story → |
|
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has opened a food pantry in its main lobby to help patients facing food insecurity, offering free groceries at discharge to those identified through a Social Determinants of Health questionnaire or care-team referral. The program was developed with Island Harvest and is funded in part by the Rotary Club of Patchogue and other local philanthropy. Read More... |
Frank Trotta, Bellport's 27-year former mayor and a 50-plus-year credit union member, has been elected chairman of Suffolk Credit Union's board, alongside new vice chairman Phil Bauccio, treasurer James Maggio, and secretary Robert Spadaccini. Read More... |
 |
• Bellport's Abby Crabtree Competes At Hartford Women's Golf Tournament - University of Hartford senior Abby Crabtree, of Bellport, shot rounds of 107 and 102 as the Hawks placed 12th out of 12 teams at the George Phinney Classic, hosted by Middlebury College Sept. 20-21 in Vermont. 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 → |
• The Rascals Bring Rock 'n' Roll Show To Patchogue Theatre - The Rascals perform at Patchogue Theatre, 71 E Main St. in Patchogue, Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $95. Learn more → |
• WHLI Presents A Night Of Music & Memories At Patchogue Theatre - WHLI 104.7 FM brings an oldies revue to Patchogue Theatre Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., featuring Jay and the Americans, Vito Picone & The Elegants, Bob Miranda & The Happenings, Bobby Wilson, and The Chiclettes. Tickets range from $61 to $91. Learn more → |
• Bayport-Blue Point Football Extends Winning Streak To Seven - The Phantoms blew past Mount Sinai 34-10 on Sept. 18, improving to 2-0 this season and stretching their winning streak to seven games dating back to last season. Bayport-Blue Point plays Babylon Sept. 26 at 1 p.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 → |
• Leslie Mendelson Plays People's Pub In Bayport - Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson performs Saturday, Oct. 24 at People's Pub in Bayport, touring behind her fourth studio album, "After The Party." Learn more → |
• BBP Alumni Committee Seeks Working Graduates For Events - The Bayport-Blue Point Alumni Committee is looking to hear from graduates not available during the work day who'd like to take part in alumni functions, hoping to schedule events around their availability. Send contact info to the Committee at P.O. Box 568, Bayport, NY 11705. Learn more → |
• Patchogue Fall Festival Returns October 10 - The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Festival on Main Street in Downtown Patchogue from 1 to 5 p.m., with a rain date to be announced. Learn more → |
 |