Patchogue Welcomes a Holiday Classic, Blue Point’s New Beer, and Local Crime

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Lots of events coming up this weekend for Halloween. Are you staying local?

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

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Local Pulse

🎄 Peter Billingsley, star of A Christmas Story, will appear at a special screening of the holiday classic at the Patchogue Theatre. Fans can meet the actor and participate in a Q&A session during the event. [Patchogue Theatre]

🚨 A man has been arrested following a fatal motorcycle crash in Islandia, according to police. The crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway, and the suspect faces charges related to the incident. [Patch]

🍻 Blue Point Brewing has launched a new beer, "Big Mo’ Brew," to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues, including prostate cancer. Proceeds from the sales will support the Movember Foundation, a global charity focused on men’s health. [Stock Titan]

⚖️ A Miller Place man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a Patchogue woman and selling fentanyl to a Lake Grove father, which led to the poisoning of his 11-month-old infant. The case highlights the devastating impact of fentanyl on the community. [Suffolk County DA]

💙 A fundraiser is set in Patchogue to help an NYPD officer who lost his Port Jefferson Station home during a recent storm. The event aims to provide support for the officer and his family as they recover from the devastating loss. [Greater Long Island]

🚨 A man tragically lost his life in a Blue Point car crash, Suffolk police report. The investigation is ongoing. [Patch]

🚨 A registered sex offender has been arrested for harassing a 13-year-old girl at a convenience store in East Patchogue, according to police. The man allegedly made inappropriate comments. [Daily Voice]

House of the Week

A 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Colonial home is now on the market in the Patchogue-Medford School District, East Patchogue. Listed at $700,000, this property features over 2,900 square feet of living space on a .45-acre lot. With a flexible layout that includes a first-floor bedroom, family room with cathedral ceilings, granite-countertop kitchen, and the potential for a separate apartment, it’s perfect for families or anyone seeking rental income. The home also boasts a private, fenced backyard and convenient access to local amenities.

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Community Highlights

• AR Workshop Patchogue is offering a 2-hour Hat Burning Workshop on Friday, November 8, 2024, where participants can personalize a stylish hat using a burning technique and embellishments. The workshop is guided by experts and costs $69, with additional upgrades available.

• A Fall Garage Sale is taking place in Patchogue, NY, offering a wide selection of items such as furniture, collectibles, and holiday decor. It's a perfect opportunity to find some great bargains!

• Join a Month-Long Artistic Journey of Women's History at Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, this November. The event will celebrate the achievements and contributions of women through various forms of art, providing a powerful exploration of women's history.

• Trunk or Treat is happening on October 31, 2024, in Patchogue, NY. Bring the family for a fun and safe Halloween experience where kids can collect treats from decorated car trunks in a festive atmosphere.

• Camp Hope, presented by Long Island Community Hospital Hospice, is taking place on October 26, 2024. This event offers support for children and families coping with loss, providing a compassionate space for healing through various activities and resources.

• Patchogue Parks and Recreation is hosting a Pumpkin Patch Drive Thru on Saturday, October 26th at 11:30 a.m. at 380 Bay Ave., offering goodie bags for the first 25 kids and pumpkins while supplies last. Pumpkin Patch Drive Thru

Local Sports

.🏟️ Growing up in Medford, N.Y., and attending Patchogue-Medford High School, Andrew Ciufo’s path to finishing his college baseball career at Clemson has been anything but predictable. [Clemson Tigers]

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