| OCTOBER 16, 2026|Issue #401 |
Good Morning,
It’s Friday, Oct. 16. The Patchogue Planning Board approved the revised West Avenue hotel plan, and a 19-year-old is charged in the Bellport LIRR station shooting. We also have the new South Country superintendent, a guide to voting, and weekend events below. Have a good weekend.
Brian Grant |
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19-Year-Old Charged in Bellport LIRR Station Shooting A 19-year-old from Wyandanch is charged with attempted murder in the Oct. 9 shooting at the Bellport LIRR station. MTA police say one bullet hit two people, and both were later arrested on unrelated warrants. Read Full Story → |
The Patchogue Planning Board approved a revised site plan for the 136-room hotel at 138 West Avenue at a special hearing on Oct. 13. The approval includes conditions on parking, event planning and the use of nearby lots. Read More... |
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Hurt in Separate Brookhaven Town Crashes A bicyclist in North Bellport and a pedestrian in Port Jefferson Station were hurt in separate crashes Tuesday, Suffolk County police said. Both were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Read Full Story → |
Suffolk County voters have four ways to vote this election season: on Election Day, Nov. 3, early in person from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, by absentee ballot, or by early mail ballot. Read More... |
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• Free Child Safety Seat Check, Oct. 17 - Brookhaven Highway Department certified technicians and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office will inspect car seats on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. The check is free. Learn more → |
• Farmyard Fall Fest in Medford, Oct. 17 - Proud Moments ABA hosts a Farmyard Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3235 Route 112, Suites 2 and 6, in Medford. Learn more → |
• Acoustic Groove at Bayport-Blue Point Library, Oct. 18 - Acoustic Groove performs at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 186 Middle Rd. in Blue Point, on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Check the library for registration details. Learn more → |
The South Country Board of Education appointed Islip Superintendent Dennis O'Hara as its next Superintendent of Schools on Wednesday night. He starts Dec. 1 after a search that included a community survey and stakeholder interviews. Read More... |
• PMHS Trick or Treat Street, Oct. 30 - Save the date for Trick or Treat Street at Patchogue-Medford High School on Friday, Oct. 30. A $2 donation is requested at the door. Check the event post for times and entrance details. Learn more → |
The Patchogue Village Board set public hearings on a zoning map cleanup, a disabled veterans tax exemption, a pool design rule and traffic changes near a village park at its Oct. 13 meeting. Trustees also heard updates on New York Forward grants, the hotel parking plan and brewery wastewater repairs. Read More... |
• Trunk or Treat at Bayport United Methodist Church, Oct. 25 - The church hosts a free trunk or treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 482 Middle Rd. in Bayport. Learn more → |
The Patchogue Arts Council is adding the Sip n' Glow Bar Crawl to MoCA L.I.ghts on Sunday, Oct. 25, starting at 5 p.m. The crawl has eight stops, an After Glow Party at Millie's and an optional Glow Tour at 9:30 p.m. Read More... |
• Rocky Horror With Patricia Quinn at Patchogue Theatre, Oct. 29 - Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a new 4K restoration on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Original Magenta Patricia Quinn is featured, with a live shadow cast, a costume contest and a tribute to Tim Curry. Tickets are $52 to $192 with fees and include a prop bag, so leave your own props at home. Learn more → |
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