Careers, cocktails & community

Goof Morning,

From scenic strolls through Blue Point to Shakespeare under the stars and a bustling night market in Patchogue, there’s no shortage of local flavor today.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🌊 A new Northforker feature spotlights Blue Point as a two-square-mile hidden gem on Long Island’s South Shore, packed with local flavor, history, and classic coastal charm. From egg sandwiches at Firehouse Deli to sunset cocktails at Bodhi’s, it’s a full day of small-town adventure. Northforker

🗞️ Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) named its 2025–2026 leadership team during the group’s annual meeting in Farmingdale. With a blend of seasoned experts and new voices,including Medford’s Mark Grossman,the board is set to lead PRPLI into a dynamic new chapter. (PRPLI)

Community Highlights

• Northeast Stage presents Othello as part of Shakespeare in the Park on July 17 at the Village Bandshell in Patchogue for an evening of powerful drama under the stars. [Village of Patchogue]

• NYS Senator Dean Murray, Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo, and Legislator Dominick Thorne are hosting a Blood Drive on July 29 from 1 PM to 7 PM at 205 Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point, in partnership with the Blue Point Fire Department and the New York Blood Center. [New York State Senate]

• The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Corrections Career Fair on July 15, where attendees can explore career opportunities and meet directly with officers at the Yaphank Correctional Facility. [Suffolk County Sheriff's Office]

• The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified accounting professionals or firms to provide accounting services, with submissions due by July 20. Interested parties can contact Executive Director Silvana Aloisio at [email protected] or 631-207-1000 Ext: 303 for details. [Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce]

• The Bellport Bay 5K Race takes place Sunday, July 13 from 5–8pm at the Bellport Marina, with a free kids’ Fun Run and proceeds benefiting the Bellport Village Program Fund. [BVPF]

• The Night Bazaar kicks off July 18 at The Better Man Distilling Co. in Patchogue with cocktails, food, live music, handmade goods, and over 40 local vendors in a lively night market setting. [Patch]

• The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association has announced As Time Goes By, a summer evening at Meadow Croft on July 12 featuring film composer J.K. Hodge performing a century of piano melodies in the historic Roosevelt estate. [Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association]

• The Village of Patchogue has announced Sidewalk Sales running Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13 from 10 AM–5 PM along Main Street by The Colony Shop in Patchogue. [Village of Patchogue]

• Artwork from the South Bay Art Association's plein air event will be showcased at the Bellport Day Exhibition on Saturday, July 26, with judging taking place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. [South Bay Art Association]

• The New York State Senate has launched the 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color our World: Colorea Nuestro Mundo,” encouraging kids to read for fun and discovery all summer long. Participants can earn an official certificate by submitting their reading form by August 22. [New York State Senate]

• Patchogue's Summer Block Party, hosted by 89 North Music Venue on July 12, will bring back nostalgic vibes with live bands, vibrant vendors, and plenty of community fun. Listen Up Long Island invites everyone to don their best Hawaiian shirts and join the festivities.

Community Highlights

Emo Night Takes Center Stage at Alive After Five® on July 10

Patchogue’s Alive After Five® festival continues its 23rd summer season with a moody twist on Wednesday, July 10, as “Emo Night” takes over Main Street. The evening promises a dramatic blend of throwback anthems and community connection. Hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, the free street festival runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and offers the same vibrant mix of live music, local vendors, and outdoor dining that’s made it a summer staple.

Attendees can expect themed performances across multiple stages, along with vendors leaning into the emo aesthetic. As always, the festival features over 120 local artisans, food trucks, and community organizations. Families can enjoy the kids' zone with crafts and face painting, while older fans relive the emotional highs of the 2000s music scene.

Alive After Five® continues on July 31 and August 14, with a rain date scheduled for August 21. For full details and updates, visit patchogue.com/alive-after-five.

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