Good Morning,
We missed you! It’s been a rough few weeks on our end with a little too much coughing and not enough coffee. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, we highly recommend it. Being under the weather while the neighborhood keeps buzzing is no fun.
But we’re back and ready to catch you up on everything from local fires and safety updates to new housing, art events, and a very viral lunch note. Let’s get you back in the loop….
-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer
Local Pulse
🚒 A man was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk with a burn to his hand after a fire broke out inside a structure on an abandoned property in the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue in North Bellport early Tuesday morning. Officers responded just before 7 a.m., and the Suffolk Police Arson Squad is now investigating the cause. [News12]
🚔 Five people were charged after selling flavored vape products to individuals under 21 during a weekend compliance check at 18 businesses across Coram and Medford, following community complaints. Officers from the 6th Precinct’s Investigative Unit issued Desk Appearance Tickets at five locations, including gas stations and smoke shops along Middle Country Road and Route 112. [Patch]
⚠️ A haz-mat team responded to the Medford Ambulance Station on Route 112 after an ambulance ran over oxygen cylinders around 2:30 p.m. on January 19, prompting emergency crews to secure the area for safety. No injuries were reported, and the incident was contained. [1st Responder Wireless News]
🚒 Twelve residents from two households received emergency aid after a fire broke out at a home on Carman Street in Patchogue around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The American Red Cross provided support with essentials and recovery resources, while Arson Squad detectives are investigating the cause, Suffolk police said. [Patch]
🚧 The Suffolk County Water Authority has begun work to replace an aging water main along Country Club Road in Bellport as part of a larger effort to upgrade the village’s water infrastructure. Residents can expect trenching, brief water service interruptions during connections, and temporary road restoration until full repaving occurs later this year. [Village of Bellport]
🏘️ A vacant and blighted property in Patchogue has been transformed into The Grove Apartments, a $35 million development with 55 new affordable homes and community space as part of the Montauk Highway Corridor Revitalization Plan. The all-electric complex includes supportive housing, on-site services, and a neighborhood coffee shop, enhancing both housing access and walkability. [Governor's Office]
🚔 A suspected inactive, antique grenade was removed from Savers Thrift Store on Patchogue-Yaphank Road in Medford after a 911 call reported the object around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Suffolk police say their Emergency Section responded and safely removed the item, which is under investigation. [Patch]
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Community Highlights
The Patchogue Theatre is hosting the Eddie Money Legacy Band featuring Jesse and Dez Money on April 18, 2026, a heartfelt performance honoring their father's legacy while showcasing their own original music. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
Rudi’s Bar and Grill in Patchogue struck a relatable chord with parents after a playful note on a lunch order for picky kids went viral in a local Facebook group. Daily Voice
Join the Patchogue Chamber’s January General Member Meeting on January 27 at 6:00 PM at Ruta Oaxaca for a three-course meal and networking with fellow members and community leaders. [Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce]
Explore 3,000 years of rich Mesoamerican history with art historian Thomas Germano at Learning to Look | Pre-Columbian Mexico on January 22 at 6:30 PM, in person or via Zoom. Patchogue-Medford Library
Celebrate local creativity at Satellite Gallery Night on January 23 from 6:00–7:30 PM, featuring four unique exhibits across Patchogue, including works by Kelynn Z. Alder, Patrick J. Aivoli, Rafael Algarín, and Kathryn Maher. Patchogue Arts Council
The Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island is presenting Mexico; Past & Present, a solo exhibition of works by Kelynn Z. Alder curated by John Cino, on view from December 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026. [Patchogue Arts Council]
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