Good Morning,
The community has been buzzing with news. A car crash, a house fire, and big changes in local radio all made headlines. Holiday events are filling up the calendar, and your VIP Pass is the easiest way to keep up with it all.
-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer
Local Pulse
🚗 A 42-year-old man was critically injured after crashing his car into a vacant storefront in Patchogue early Monday. Surveillance footage shows the vehicle narrowly missing other cars before slamming into the building at high speed. News 12 Long Island
🔥 All residents safely escaped a fire that broke out on the second floor of a Patchogue home Monday night, police said. The blaze was put out by multiple fire departments, and arson detectives are now investigating. Patch
📻 Red Apple Media is expanding its reach on Long Island with the $500,000 purchase of WLID-AM in Patchogue and two FM translators in Brentwood. The deal strengthens WABC and WLIR’s presence across the South Shore as part of Red Apple's broader network growth strategy. Radio Ink
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Patchogue Pride and Long Island Equality are hosting Sleigh All Day, a festive toy drive at Arooga’s on Dec. 3 from 6–9pm, featuring raffles, music by DJ Danx, and hosted by Syn. Arooga’s
Taylorville is coming to the Patchogue Theatre on Feb. 22, 2026, as a dynamic tribute concert that brings Taylor Swift’s hits and deep cuts to life with stunning visuals and high-energy performances. Patchogue Theater
Village Walk Senior Living is hosting A Holiday Sip & Shopping Night on Dec. 5 from 5–8pm, featuring an open bar, festive treats, and unique local vendors. Village Walk Senior Living
Celebrate Christmas at Meadow Croft with a traditional holiday open house on Dec. 6 and 7 from noon to 4pm, featuring festive exhibits, music, treats, and photos with Old St. Nick. Meadow Croft Estate
Brookhaven has announced its upcoming December meetings, including a Work Session on Dec. 8, a Town Board Meeting on Dec. 11, and a Zoning Board Meeting on Dec. 17. Brookhaven Meetings
Online defensive driving classes are also available. Defensive Driving
Join the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers and the Long Island Main Street Alliance for their final Breakfast Network meeting of 2025 on Dec. 10 at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue. Register Now
Bayport-Blue Point High School is hosting its annual Financial Aid Night on December 4 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium, featuring Meagan Gross from Hofstra University with guidance for families navigating the aid process. Bayport-Blue Point High School
Santa's Toy Trot returns December 7 with live music, free beer, a heated tent for 1,200 runners, and goal pacers for all abilities, plus a free Rudolph Fun Run for kids. Santa's Toy Trot
Patchogue Village Hall is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots from December 1 to 10 during business hours at the Village Clerk’s office. Toys for Tots Collection
Bellport Village's Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting takes place December 6 with Santa, hot chocolate, free books, and a festive tree lighting at the Community Center. Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas hits the stage December 3 with comedy, classic holiday tunes, and top-tier musical talent in a heartwarming holiday show. A Swingin’ Little Christmas
Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is screening Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery through Dec. 4, featuring detective Benoit Blanc unraveling a murder in a devout small-town church. [Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center]
Latino Leadership Connect hosts a Winter Coat Drive on Wednesday, December 3 from 6–8 PM at El Matador Restaurant in Patchogue to support families in need with warm coats and community connection.
The Brookhaven Highway Department is offering a Defensive Driving class on December 16 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Town Hall in Farmingville, with discounted rates for seniors and veterans. [Town of Brookhaven].
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show returns to Camp Edey in Bayport, running Thursdays to Sundays from November 28 to December 21. Walk the magical light trail, visit Santa, play lawn games, and check out this year’s new Cozy Bungalow Package!
Holiday Greeting Card Drive to collect cards for seniors in nursing homes across the district is continuing. Drop off your cards by Wednesday, December 10, at 90-B West Main Street, Patchogue.
NYS Senator Dean Murray is holding his Annual Winter Coat Drive through Sunday, December 5, collecting new or gently used winter gear for Angels of Long Island and Branches of Long Island. Drop-offs are accepted at 90-B West Main Street or the Patchogue-Medford Library.
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