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Good Morning,

School is back in session. We will start reporting on our local sports teams again.

Leave us a review at the bottom. Can’t wait to hear from you.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

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Local Pulse

🎒 Welcome back, Bayport-Blue Point! On September 4, the Bayport-Blue Point School District enthusiastically welcomed students to the 2024-25 school year. The halls of Academy Street Elementary, Blue Point Elementary, Sylvan Avenue Elementary, James Wilson Young Middle School, and Bayport-Blue Point High School were abuzz as students, teachers, and staff reconnected. Administrators and staff, sporting white and blue T-shirts with the district’s slogan, “You belong here, we believe in you, anything is possible,” greeted students with open arms. BBP Schools

🛍️ A suspect allegedly stole approximately $1.3K worth of allergy medications from a Target in Medford, police say. Authorities are seeking help from the public to identify the individual. Patch

🍪 The Baking Coach, once a mobile operation serving senior centers, has now opened a brick-and-mortar location in Bellport. The shop offers a variety of baking classes and sweet treats to the community. Greater Long Island

🏕️ An encampment discovered off the Long Island Expressway in Medford is set to be cleaned up, with the people living there being relocated. Local officials are coordinating efforts to address the situation and provide assistance to those displaced. Greater Long Island

Join an insightful Art Talk on Sandro Botticelli, where you'll explore the life and works of this renowned Renaissance artist. The event will delve into Botticelli's influence on art history and his timeless masterpieces. For more information, visit the full event listing here.

🏢 Investcorp has purchased a Long Island industrial portfolio for $95.8 million. The portfolio includes properties across Bayport, Hauppauge, Ronkonkoma, adding over 435,000 square feet to Investcorp's industrial holdings. REBusiness Online

This Day in History

A Century of Growth: Patchogue Schools Then and Now

In September of 1929, the Patchogue Advance reported a milestone for the local school system—an enrollment of 2,075 students, up by 118 from the previous year. The article reflected on the town’s rapid growth and the challenges of keeping school facilities up to par. Superintendent Linn noted a steady increase in the number of students across grade levels, from kindergarten through high school, with 78 members in the faculty, including teachers and principals.

Fast forward to today, September 6, 2024, and the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District continues to thrive, now serving a significantly larger student body. With an enrollment of 7,452 students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, the district has seen exponential growth over the past century. The student-teacher ratio has improved to 12:1, ensuring a more personalized and supportive learning environment.

This expansion is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to education. From its humble beginnings in the late 1920s to the present day, Patchogue’s schools have adapted to meet the evolving needs of the community, consistently providing quality education and expanding opportunities for its students. As the town continues to grow, so too does its dedication to nurturing the next generation.

Local School Sports

The School Year is back so we will be following all the local action again

Here’s the latest local sports recap for Patchogue-Medford, Bellport, and Bayport-Blue Point!

Boys Soccer 

Patchogue-Medford 0 North Babylon 4

Bellport 0 Smithtown West 1

Bayport-Blue Point 0 Elwood/J Glenn 8

Fall Girls Volleyball 

Riverhead 0 Patchogue-Medford 3

Community Highlights

• Enjoy an unforgettable night of classic hits with The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters on Friday, September 13, 8:00 PM at the Patchogue Theatre. Get your tickets now at Patchogue Theatre.

• Join the September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the 9-11 Memorial Park, located at Maiden Lane and Cedar Ave in Patchogue, NY. This event honors the memory of those lost during the tragic events of 9/11.

• The St. Liberata Feast is set to take place in Patchogue this Saturday, featuring a celebration of Italian heritage with a lively street festival, traditional food, and live entertainment. For more details, you can visit the announcement here.

• A church in Bellport is seeking a Priest-in-Charge to lead its congregation. The position involves spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and community outreach, as well as overseeing worship services and parish administration. For more details, you can view the job posting here.

• The Bayport-Blue Point School District recently welcomed new students, introducing them to their schools and helping them adjust before the academic year begins. The orientation sessions aimed to familiarize students with their new environment, meet staff, and ease the transition into the school community. For more details, you can visit the full article here.

• The ON THE SPOT L.I. Performance Art Festival, happening from September 6-8, 2024, is Long Island's first performance art festival, hosted by PAC • MoCA L.I. The event will feature three days of diverse performances and happenings in collaboration with local partners 89 North and Plaza Cinema. For more details, visit Patchogue Arts.

• "Between the Temples" (2024) is a comedy-drama about Ben, a cantor facing a crisis of faith and personal expectations, played by Jason Schwartzman. His life takes a twist when his former music teacher reappears as an adult bat mitzvah student. The film, directed by Nathan Silver, explores belief and human connection with humor and surreal elements. Showing at Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center from Sept. 6–12. More details available here.

• The Election Integrity and Volunteer Seminar is an upcoming event that will provide valuable information on ensuring fair elections and opportunities to get involved as a volunteer. Event details here.

• The Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin' is a festive event filled with Halloween-themed fun and activities, perfect for families looking to celebrate the spooky season. Event details here.

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