Big Bust, Bright Lights & Spooky Nights

Good Morning,

From major moves on West Avenue to brighter days coming for Waverly, change is in the air. We’ve also got updates on a major drug bust, a beloved shop closing its doors, and a full lineup of fall events.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🚨 A Holbrook couple was busted with enough fentanyl to kill over 42,000 people, plus meth, heroin, and “dragon’s breath” ammo, in one of Suffolk’s largest drug seizures ever. Prosecutors say Caleb Moran and Jessica Medina-Rivas ran the massive operation. Moran’s father was also caught with 80 pounds of cannabis at his Patchogue business the same day. New York Post

🎃 The 2nd Annual Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin’ is back on October 18 at Camp Edey in Bayport, with glowing gold vibes and spooky fun for all ages. Costumes, candy, and memories await. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

🛍️ After nearly nine years on Main Street, Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe in Patchogue will close its doors by Dec. 1, owner Dominique Maciejka announced. She cited financial fallout from a 2024 fire at her Sayville boutique as the reason for the closure but says her original Sayville shop remains strong and full of future plans. Greater Long Island

Local Pulse

🏚️ Goodbye, Bowling Alley Eyesore

Progress is finally on the horizon for 138 West Avenue, the long-vacant former bowling alley. A public hearing was originally scheduled to address the building’s future, but village leaders and the property owner struck a deal instead. The owner has committed to a firm demolition deadline of December 1, 2025.

Between now and then, utility shut-offs and other prep work will take place. If the owner fails to meet the deadline, the Village will step in and handle the demolition, with all costs becoming a lien on the property. This ensures that taxpayers aren’t left to foot the bill while clearing the way for new opportunities on West Avenue.

💡 Brightening Up Waverly Avenue

The Patchogue Business Improvement District (BID) has some great news to share! At the county level, the Waverly Avenue Street Lighting Project has cleared a key hurdle, winning committee approval. The project now heads to the full Suffolk County Legislature for a final vote, which is expected to pass.

Once approved, Patchogue can begin planning the installation of new street lighting along Waverly Avenue, improving both safety and curb appeal for residents, businesses, and visitors.

See the full Trustees Meeting on YouTube

Community Highlights

• The Broadway's ROCK OF AGES Band will perform at Patchogue Theatre on December 31, delivering a high-energy New Year's Eve show packed with classic rock hits. [Broadway World]

• The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association kicks off its General Membership Meetings on Sunday, September 28 with a talk on Maurice Goldhaber, pioneer of modern physics, presented by physicist and local business owner Paul Abel at the BBP Library. Raffle included! [BBPHA]

• The Bellport Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Welcome Autumn Members Network Meeting on October 8 at Porters on the Lane, featuring a hands-on brand strategy workshop led by Aditi Mukherjee of Chai Gate. Dinner is included, and attendees will leave with ready-to-use social media content. [Bellport Chamber of Commerce]

• The Town of Brookhaven is hosting its annual Ageless and Unstoppable women’s conference on Oct. 4, featuring workshops, a keynote by comedian Maria Walsh, and a morning of empowerment. Brookhaven Office of Women’s Services

• NYS Senator Dean Murray and Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo are hosting a Citizen Preparedness Training Course on Oct. 9 at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library to help residents plan for emergencies and disasters. NYS Senate

• Bellport Village is hosting an End of Season Clean-Up at Ho-Hum Beach on Sept. 27. The ferry departs at 11AM, and all supplies are provided for volunteers. Bellport Village

• Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse returns from Sept. 26 to Nov. 1 with a spine-chilling experience through one of Long Island’s most acclaimed haunted attractions. Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse

• Vitamin String Quartet has shared a classical version of Billie Eilish’s “You should see me in a crown” from their upcoming album VSQ Performs Billie Eilish, out October 3. Soundsphere Magazine

• The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office is hosting an Open House & Family Day on Sept. 28 at the Yaphank Correctional Facility with tours, games, food trucks, and more.

• Patchogue Arts Council presents Exquisite Corpse, a group exhibition running from September 20 to November 16, 2025, with an opening reception on September 20 from 5-7 PM. Celebrating 100 years of Surrealism, the show features works inspired by automatism and collaborative creation.

• PAC•MoCA L.I. is calling for artists and collectives to apply for two major mural commissions, offering stipends up to $10,000, supplies, and professional documentation. Deadline to apply is September 25, 2025.

• The 8th Annual Power in Heels event in Patchogue honors four outstanding women and features an evening of celebration on Sept. 30 at Gallo Restaurant. Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce

• The Harbor Crab Co. is hosting its 21st annual Kris Kringle Surf & Turf Classic on Monday, Sept. 29, with golf, a surf and turf dinner, and community fundraising at Bellport Country Club and Dublin Deck. [Long Island Advance]

• Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier will perform at People’s Pub in Bayport on Sept. 26, joined by her partner Jaimee Harris, as she celebrates her decades-long career and recent album. People’s Pub

• TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is coming to Patchogue Theatre for a one-night performance on February 20. [BroadwayWorld]

• Debbie Gibson has announced her Newstalgia Live: Greatest Hits & Beyond show in Patchogue, NY on November 21 at 8 PM, with presale access starting September 11 for Diamond Debheads. Debbie Gibson Official

• Charlie Sheen is bringing his live show Alive On Stage to town on October 17 at 8 PM, with tickets ranging from $50 to $161. Buy Tickets

• Celebrate the Hagerman Fire Department’s 95th Anniversary Parade on September 27 at 4:00 p.m., starting at South Country Road and Dunton Avenue and heading north. [Hagerman Fire Department]

• Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is bringing her On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 7. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online, by phone, or in person. [Patchogue Theatre]

• Gateway's Haunted Playhouse is hosting a spooky and stylish Halloween fundraiser on October 10, complete with costume contests, cocktails, raffles, and VIP access to the haunted house—all in support of local arts. [The Gateway]]

• Live For Live Music is giving away a pair of tickets to see Jeff Tweedy live at the Patchogue Theatre on October 24. enter for your chance to win!

• Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Experience is coming to the Patchogue Theatre for an electrifying tribute show on Saturday, October 25 at 8:00pm. [BroadwayWorld]

• EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute is coming to the Patchogue Theatre for a one-night performance on Friday, November 14. [BroadwayWorld]

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