Fire Ban, Big Changes & Bellport Fun Ahead

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We’ve got details on a new statewide burn ban, a big community project in Bellport, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Let’s take a look.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🔥 Due to dry conditions and a rising fire risk, Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a statewide burn ban through Oct. 15. New Yorkers are urged to avoid most outdoor fires and conserve water to help prevent wildfires. [Office of the Governor]

⚖️ A Riverhead man has been convicted of fatally shooting 23-year-old Reyes in East Patchogue after a fight in August 2023. The man now faces 25 years to life in prison when sentenced in November. News 12 Long Island

📅 NYS Senator Dean Murray will host Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5–7 p.m. at Longwood Public Library in Middle Island. The event is by appointment only—call 631-360-3356 to reserve a spot and discuss any state-related issues. Senator Dean Murray's Office

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Bellport Looks to the Future: Community Invited to Reimagine Country Club Campus

The Bellport Country Club Campus, home to a historic golf course, tennis courts, dining facilities, and community spaces, is entering a period of transformation. On September 25, the Village of Bellport held a public workshop aimed at engaging residents in a dialogue about the campus’s future. The event was part of a broader due diligence initiative to assess existing operations and plan for long-term reinvestment in the site’s infrastructure and offerings.

The campus currently operates as a mix of four profit centers—golf, tennis, a catering facility, and the public eatery Peter’s on the Green—managed under Village oversight. With the leases for both the catering hall and Peter’s set to expire in 2027, the Village sees an opportunity to rethink how these spaces serve residents and visitors alike.

Participants in the workshop rotated through stations focused on golf, tennis, food and beverage services, and new opportunities, providing feedback via sticky notes, conversations with facilitators, and a comprehensive survey.

A follow-up “In Case You Missed It” digital survey will be available on the Village website through October 10, ensuring more voices can be heard. All input gathered will inform phased improvements, beginning with a $3 million investment into vital infrastructure like cart paths and irrigation.

Community members are encouraged to visit the Village website to take the survey and help shape a modern vision for one of Bellport’s most cherished landmarks.

Take the Survey and Learn More on the Village Website 

Community Highlights

• The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association invites the community to its General Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2–4 PM at the BBP Library, featuring The Devil in New York: The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick with Dr. Tara Rider of Stony Brook University. [Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association]

• The Patchogue Theatre is celebrating The Goonies 40th Anniversary with a special screening and live Q&A featuring Corey Feldman and Kerri Green on March 22, 2026. [Patchogue Theatre]

• The SCPD 5th Precinct and community partners are hosting Bellport Unity Day at Robert Rowley Park on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 12–3 PM, featuring a Trunk-Or-Treat, games, BBQ, and live music for the whole family. [SCPD 5th Precinct]

• The Bellport Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Discover Bellport Sidewalk Sale, a full day of shopping and local deals on Saturday, October 11 from 10 AM to 6 PM. [Bellport Chamber of Commerce]

• Patchogue Arts Council • MoCA L.I. is presenting Shades of Acceptance by Shay Steuart, a mixed-media visual autobiography exploring identity, adoption, and authenticity through photography and painting. The exhibition runs through December 15, 2025, at the PAC • MoCA L.I. Satellite Gallery with SEPA Mujer. [Patchogue Arts Council]

• Plant Nite comes to Momo’s Sports Bar and Grill Too in Bayport on Oct. 7 from 7–9 PM. Grab a drink and create your own succulent terrarium in this fun plant-and-sip event. [Eventbrite]

• Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse is offering a $10 discount on tickets Sunday through Thursday. Use code FEAR at checkout to save on your terrifying trip through The Harvester. [The Gateway]

• The Town of Brookhaven is accepting entries for its Recycles Poster Contest until Oct. 28. Students can submit artwork on the themes Choose to Reuse! or Recycle Right! for a chance to be honored by the Town Board and featured in local publications. [Town of Brookhaven]

• Fire Island News profiles returning cover artist Diane Keil, whose nostalgic new piece Through the Eyes of a Child graces the end-of-summer edition, with her work on exhibit at Bayard Cutting Arboretum through Oct. 19. [Fire Island News]

• Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is showing Eleanor the Great until Oct. 8—a heartwarming drama about a 90-year-old woman starting over in New York and forging an unexpected friendship. [Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center]

• RUMBA is throwing a massive 3-floor silent disco on Friday, Oct 10, starting at 9 p.m., with DJs spinning across three levels and channels—bar, main floor, and rooftop—for a night of dancing under the stars. [RUMBA]

• The Gateway Performing Arts Center is hosting its Haunted Masquerade Fundraiser on Friday, October 10 at 6:30 PM, promising a spooky and elegant evening to support the arts. [Email or call 631-286-8851 for ticket info.]

• PAC • MoCA L.I. is hosting a Fall Felting: Painting with Wool Workshop on October 7, where artist Hillary Broder will guide participants in creating autumn or spooky-themed wool paintings using needle felting techniques. [$50 includes materials, instruction, and treats!]

• 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]

Community Highlights

Local Sports

🏃‍♂️ The Springfield College men’s cross country team finished 11th out of 26 teams at the Keene State Invitational on Saturday. Harry Yablon of Bellport, N.Y., finished with a time of 26:59.50, placing 83rd overall. Springfield College Athletics

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