Good Morning,
A Bellport train station cleanup is possibly in the works. Police made several DWI arrests in Patchogue. There are also holiday schedule changes, fun events coming up, and a new way to stay connected on your phone.
Here’s what’s happening.
-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer
Local Pulse
🚧 State Senator Dean Murray met with MTA and LIRR officials at the Bellport train station to address ongoing concerns about maintenance and the visual impact of the adjacent maintenance yard, which is visible from Montauk Highway and the station lot. While acknowledging the yard's utility, Murray emphasized the need for improvements to protect the community’s view and says he looks forward to action from transit officials. [3RD SENATE DISTRICT PULSE]
🚔 A man was surrounded by what appeared to be ICE agents outside Caribe Mini Market on East Main Street in Patchogue Thursday morning. Cellphone video shared with News 12 shows multiple agents on the sidewalk with the man and the footage has since circulated online. [News 12 Long Island]
🚔 Eight people were arrested at a sobriety checkpoint in Patchogue overnight as Suffolk County police increased DWI enforcement ahead of the holiday weekend. The checkpoint was part of a broader effort to reduce impaired driving, with officers stationed in high-traffic areas as celebrations ramp up. [Daily Voice]
🏫 Village Hall in Bellport will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 26 for the holiday. Recycling will still be collected on Wednesday, so residents are asked to place cans out after 6 PM on Tuesday or early Wednesday morning. There will be no sanitation pickup on Thursday or Friday. Village of Bellport
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Community Highlights
Community Highlights
The Bellport Village Board of Trustees is holding a general meeting on Monday, Dec. 22 from 7–9 PM, available both in-person and via Zoom. [Bellport Village]
Bayport United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 9:00 PM at 482 Middle Road in Bayport, NY. Everyone is invited to attend; for more information, call 631-472-0770 or email [email protected].
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Village of Patchogue on December 31, 2025, with family-friendly festivities, a ball rise at 8 PM, and fireworks by Grucci. The celebration runs from 6–9 PM on Main Street at Four Corners and West Ave.
Join art historian Thomas Germano for Learning to Look | Pre-Columbian Mexico on January 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM, as he explores 3,000 years of Mesoamerican art and architecture from the Olmec to the Aztecs. Attend in person at 20 Terry Street, Patchogue, or online via Zoom.
The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is showing RENTAL FAMILY, a contemplative new drama starring Brendan Fraser as an actor who takes a job with a Japanese “rental family” agency and rediscovers human connection. Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center
The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Patchogue Ambulance Company, located at 336 West Main Street in Patchogue. Donors will receive a choice of fuzzy socks or a winter hat while supplies last, and appointments can be made by contacting Melissa at [email protected].
The Marshall Tucker Band has announced its “While I’m Young Tour” kicking off January 10, 2026, with over 30 shows across the U.S., including a February 1 stop at the Patchogue Theatre. The legendary Southern rockers will also appear on the 70’s Rock & Romance Cruise and perform at top venues through August.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island is presenting Mexico; Past & Present, a solo exhibition of works by Kelynn Z. Alder curated by John Cino, on view from December 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026. [Patchogue Arts Council]
The Patchogue Theatre is hosting a virtual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser through December 31 to support live entertainment and the arts. Participants will receive a unique gift and have their names displayed on the marquee in January. [Patchogue Theatre]
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