Loss, Love & Local Legends This Week

Good Morning,

Sorry for the late edition. I am out of town and my laptop died. Lost some content I expected to get in the edition today. Thanks for your patience and being a subscriber.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🕵️ A Bay Shore man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in East Patchogue, according to Suffolk police. The incident happened March 30th, and authorities say the victim was found with multiple stab wounds. [News 12 Long Island]

🐾 Support is pouring in globally after the tragic fire that claimed the life of Medford’s beloved “Cat Man” and many of his rescued cats. Over $500K has been raised in his memory, honoring his devotion to animal rescue. [Daily Voice]

🌟 Patchogue’s Leah Topek-Walker was honored in the Education category and Blue Point’s Mary Bailey received a Special Commendation at the Town of Brookhaven’s 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Night. The event celebrated outstanding women across various fields who live or work in the town. [BrookhavenNY.gov]

Community Highlights

• The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts held their annual elementary and middle school art show for Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point districts, showcasing young artists' works. [The Suffolk County News]

• The Using Our Voices Mental Health Run is coming to Patchogue-Medford High School on April 6, 2025! This student-led event unites multiple school districts to promote mental health awareness and provide vital resources for students across Long Island. Last year, they raised $20,000 and had 700+ students participate for free—all proceeds go to mental health organizations. Be part of this inspiring movement and make a difference! Register or learn more here.

• The Bellport Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Easter Bonnet & Crazy Hat Parade on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Participants are encouraged to showcase their most creative and whimsical hats. The parade will begin at 11:00 AM at the Firehouse.

• The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association is hosting The Deep Roots of Music on Long Island on April 13 at 2:00 PM at the BBP Library, featuring JK Hodge performing live piano alongside the 1926 Buster Keaton film The General. Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association

Community Highlights

Local Sports

🥎 Bayport-Blue Point kicked off their season with a dominant 15-2 home opener win over Southampton, marking their third straight victory over the Mariners. The Phantoms showed no signs of rust as they opened strong and never looked back. [MaxPreps]

🥍 After a tight 9-8 loss to Bayport-Blue Point, Garden City drops to No. 15 in the Q-Collar Girls National High School Rankings. Meanwhile, Bayport-Blue Point enters the rankings for the first time at No. 24. [USA Lacrosse Magazine]

Here’s your recap of local sports action:

Girls Lacrosse
Bayport-Blue Pt 11 West Islip 4

Boys Lacrosse
Bellport 6 Lindenhurst 18

Softball
Bayport-Blue Pt 21 Pierson/BH 9

Boys Track
Bayport-Blue Pt 51 Elwood/J Glenn 89

Baseball
Bellport 0 East Islip 11
Patchogue-Medford 21 Riverhead 1

Girls Flag Football
Patchogue 45 Sachem North 6

Boys Tennis
Bellport 2 Miller Place 5
Patchogue-Medford 0 Ward Melville 7

Girls Track
Bayport-Blue Pt 90 Elwood/J Glenn 40

That’s the scoop for now—great effort all around!

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