Patchogue Live Local News

Good morning!

A lot of job postings this week.

Have a great day

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

 📆 Event Calendar - Be In the Know -Click Here

Local Pulse

👶 Free car seat checks will be available at an event in Brookhaven as part of Child Passenger Safety Week, Governor Hochul announced. This initiative ensures parents and caregivers can safely install car seats for their children. [Governor's Office Press Release]

💰 A former Medford auto business owner has admitted to evading $1.3 million in taxes. The owner, who ran a scrap metal company, underreported income over several years, leading to the hefty tax evasion charge. [Daily Voice]

Community Highlights

• The GiGi's Playhouse Long Island 5K Run/Walk is taking place on October 5, 2024, at 9 AM in Patchogue, NY. Join the superhero-themed race to support GiGi's Playhouse, with live results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for early registrants. GiGi's Playhouse Long Island 5K

• The 3rd Annual Patchogue Fire Department Paul Felice Car Show on Main Street will take place on Saturday, September 21st, showcasing a variety of vehicles. For more details and registration, click here.

• The Bayport-Blue Point School District proudly announced that three high school students have received academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs for their exceptional academic performance. BBP Schools

• SILO’s 7th Annual Self Advocacy Conference will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Bellport Country Club. This free event will feature guest speakers, workshops, and discussions on empowerment and self-advocacy for people with disabilities. SILO Self Advocacy Conference

• A Bellport small business has won first place in a national pitch competition, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of local companies. The competition highlights the innovative solutions and growth potential of small businesses. Read more.

• Rosie Fishing is happening on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Center Yacht Club in Center Moriches, NY. The event includes fishing equipment, bait, and gratuity, with a chance to win cash prizes for $100 per person. Patchogue Lions Club.

Local Sports

Here are the scores for teams from Patchogue-Medford, Bellport, and Bayport-Blue Point from Thursday 9/12:

Boys Soccer

Bellport 0 East Islip 1

Girls Tennis

• Patchogue-Medford 6 Middle Country 1

• Bayport-Blue Point 5 Ward Melville 2

Boys Golf

• Patchogue-Medford 0 Connetquot 9

• Bellport 0 Comsewogue/MP 9

Field Hockey

Bayport-Blue Point 1 Eastport/SM 0

Girls Soccer

Patchogue-Medford 1 Longwood 2

That's all for today's recap! Keep supporting your local teams.

Become a Patchogue Live Local Sponsor

Are you a brand new or established business looking to become known in our Patchogue Live Local community? We are looking for locally-owned business that would like to become a Patchogue Live Local sponsor! Sponsorships can include:

• Brandwide Sponsorship

• Mini-Feature Ad

• Calendar Takeover

• Video Spotlight

• Please visit our site for more information. Thanks.

We Want to Spotlight Local Businesses!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of residents in an upcoming issue of Patchogue Live Local? Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it - send us an email at [email protected]