🚨 Patchogue Gas Leak, Medford Crash, and LI’s Water Woes

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Local Pulse

🚧 A gas leak on Sunrise Highway led to the closure of part of the road in Patchogue on Friday morning, police reported. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the area while repairs were underway. [Patch]

💔😅 Cheaters in New York can now breathe a (guilty?) sigh of relief—adultery is no longer a crime thanks to the repeal of a 1907 law that no one remembered was still a thing. The real question: Who’s telling their spouse, “Honey, it’s technically legal now”? [KTVZ]

🚨 One person was injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash in Medford, police said. The incident prompted emergency response and temporarily disrupted traffic in the area. [Patch]

🌧️ Despite recent rain, Long Island remains in the grips of a historic drought, with groundwater levels critically low. Experts warn of long-term impacts on the region’s environment and water supply. [WLIW Radio]

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Community Highlights

• The Patchogue Theatre is hosting An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story, featuring a special screening of the classic film followed by a live conversation with the star. [BroadwayWorld]

• The Moonlight Market: Night Before Krampus is a unique event featuring festive vendors, entertainment, and a celebration of the Krampus tradition. Get tickets here to join the fun on Eventbrite.

• NY Burger Shack has opened its doors along Route 112 in Medford, offering a delicious menu of classic burgers, fries, and shakes. [Greater Long Island] shares more details about this exciting new spot.

• The Long Island Vegan Pop Up is a must-visit event featuring plant-based vendors, food, and products, perfect for vegans and the vegan-curious. Reserve your spot here on Eventbrite.

• The Patchogue Arts Council • MoCA L.I. presents Kaleidoscope of Grief, an exhibition showcasing new works by Amanda Reilly from November 23 to December 1, 2024. Join the Panel Discussion: Exploring Grief Through Art (in person and via Zoom) on November 23 from 4:00–5:00 PM, followed by a reception from 5:00–7:00 PM at 20 Terry Street, Suite 116, Patchogue, NY. Learn more here.

• Celebrate the holidays at the Annual Christmas at Meadow Croft on December 7 & 8, 2024, from 12:00–4:00 PM. Enjoy festive exhibits, electric trains, wood carvings, holiday music on the Roosevelt piano, and family pictures with St. Nicholas. Don’t miss the Christmas Aglow preview nights for adults only on December 6 & 7, featuring a guided tour and refreshments ($25 per person, tickets available starting November 15). Admission for the main event is $10 per person, and festive decorations and gift baskets will be raffled off. Volunteers are welcome to assist with parking. Learn more here.

• The Bellport Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 4th, at 6:30 PM at Avino's Italian Table. Enjoy holiday cheer, delicious food, and great company for $50 per person—sign up here.

• The Bellport Village Board of Trustees is holding a meeting on Monday, November 25, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Click here to access the agenda and join via Zoom.

• Bellport Village is hosting Small Business Saturday and a Soup Contest on Saturday, November 30, with shopping throughout the Business District from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and the soup contest from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Click here for more information.

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Community Charities

🎁 More than 250 holiday meals were handed out at a Suffolk County Sheriff's event, spreading cheer and full plates to local families in need. The festive effort aimed to ensure no one goes hungry this season. [Patch]

📽️ Celebrate #GivingTuesday by supporting The Plaza, a beloved hub for culture, arts, and education! Your donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar through the end of the year, thanks to a generous local foundation. Other ways to contribute include gift certificates and memberships, which help keep the magic of cinema alive. Learn more and donate here.

Local Sports

🤼‍♂️ Deguire and Leonard clinched individual titles, propelling Springfield College wrestling to a runner-up finish at the Doug Parker Invitational. The team delivered a strong performance, showcasing depth and resilience throughout the competition. [Springfield College Pride]

🏊‍♀️ Bayport native Lydia Hare shined as the Le Moyne Dolphins' swim and dive teams smashed program records at the Magnus Cup. Both the men's and women's teams delivered standout performances this season. Le Moyne Athletics News

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