Crashes, Crimes & Parade Highlights

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Good Morning,

This week in our community, we saw the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade bring plenty of festive spirit—though not without controversy. Meanwhile, local safety incidents, from vehicle crashes to vandalism, raised concerns.

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Local Pulse

🍀 The 2025 Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade brought plenty of green, cheers, and community spirit to Long Island. Check out the best moments captured from the festive event! Greater Long Island

🚨 Two people were injured when a car struck a pole in East Patchogue, police said. Both the driver and a passenger were taken to NYU Langone Hospital in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Patch

🚩 The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce expressed embarrassment after a Confederate flag was displayed during the town’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. The organization condemned the flag’s presence, stating it does not reflect the values of the community. News 12 Long Island

🚔 A vehicle crashed into a building in Medford, prompting a police response on Saturday. Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or the cause of the accident. Patch

🚔 A brick was thrown through the window of Arooga's in Patchogue overnight on Friday, causing about $2,000 in damage, police said. Detectives are investigating the incident as criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Patch

🍕 The owner of a Long Island pizzeria is speaking out after a delivery driver was robbed while on the job. The incident has raised concerns about safety for workers in the area, and police are actively investigating. Patch

Community Highlights

• The March 2025 issue of The Scooter is now available! Residents will also receive a copy by mail. Check it out for the latest updates and community news. Bellport Village

• The Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sale is happening on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM in Patchogue, NY—stop by to grab your favorite cookies! [Patchogue Patch]

• Bellport Village is hosting Senior Program Game Day on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 4 Bell Street. Seniors are invited to enjoy games, socialize, and have fun every Tuesday!

• The annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser returns to Momo’s Too in Bayport on March 22, 2025. Participants will shave their heads to support childhood cancer research, with live entertainment and community activities throughout the event. [Greater Long Island]

• General Membership Meeting – Avery's Five Mile Look

  Join the Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association for a free and engaging General Membership Meeting on March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the BBP Library. Historian Frank Giebfried will take attendees on a journey through the fascinating history of Avery’s Five Mile Look, a once-iconic hotel surrounded by scandal, gambling, rum-running, and its tragic end in 1939. Learn about the site's past and its future, including the restoration of the original fountain. Don't miss this exciting local history event!

• Blues songstress Beth Hart is set to perform at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Don’t miss the chance to see her live! [Patchogue Patch]

• The Patchogue Arts Council invites you to CACCIO AL TESORO | TREASURE HUNT, an edumusical performance at The Suffolk in Riverhead on April 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Written and directed by Simona Rodano, this immersive bilingual show brings Italian traditions to life with music, dance, and storytelling. Patchogue Arts Council

Local Sports

🥍 Bayport's own Ryan Hannaford and Nick LiPuma played key roles in Maritime’s hard-fought battle against Geneseo. Hannaford notched three goals and two assists, while LiPuma added a goal and two assists, but the Privateers fell just short in a 16-14 loss. Maritime Athletics

🏀 Suffolk's top high school basketball seniors put on a show at the Suffolk PAL All-Star Senior Basketball Tournament at Patchogue-Medford. Casmere Morrow of the Suffolk East All-Stars earned MVP honors, while the Suffolk South All-Stars took home the girls’ championship. Newsday

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