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Good Morning,

The end of 2024 is near. I wish you all a Happy New Year.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

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Local Pulse

🚖 The Long Island Limousine Association is urging partygoers to plan ahead for New Year’s Eve transportation to ensure safety and availability. They emphasize booking in advance and confirming credentials of hired drivers. News 12 Long Island

💔 A Patchogue father is tirelessly searching for his missing 14-year-old daughter, who was last seen almost three weeks ago. He is urging anyone with information to come forward as the community rallies to help find her. News 12 Long Island

🆘 Police are searching for a Long Island teenager reported missing, last seen leaving her Medford home. Authorities are asking the public for help in locating her as concern grows for her safety. Patch

🍺 Long Island’s craft beer industry is thriving, with breweries contributing significantly to the local economy and attracting tourists. Many breweries are focusing on sustainability and community engagement to stand out. Long Island Press

💜 Nichole Schmidt, a missing persons advocate from Blue Point, New York, continues to honor her daughter Gabby Petito's legacy. The Gabby Petito Foundation recently donated $100,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline to expand staffing and aid in saving lives. Conan Daily

🚆 Starting January 4, the MTA's Winter Weekend discount program lets monthly ticketholders on the LIRR and Metro-North travel anywhere on weekends and bring up to two guests for just $1 each. This initiative aims to enhance weekend travel affordability. amNY

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Community Highlights

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Teddy at Cavanaugh’s in Blue Point, NY, featuring live music and a festive atmosphere to ring in 2024 in style. Find more details here.

• Celebrate the start of 2024 at New Year’s Eve at Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine in Patchogue, NY, with delicious food, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere. Find more details here.

• Join a Light Cardio and Strength Training Workout on Friday, January 3, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Main Library. This session includes cardio, strength training, balance, coordination, and stretching. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water and light weights; resistance bands will be provided. Register here.

• Ring in 2024 at Midnight on Main in Patchogue, a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring festivities, music, and a countdown to midnight for the whole community to enjoy. Learn more here.

• Long Island is gearing up for New Year’s Eve with exciting events, celebrations, and activities for all ages. Check out the details here.

• Meet this adorable cat available for adoption in Patchogue, New York, looking for a loving forever home. Learn more about this pet here.

• Enjoy a 15% OFF SALE on tickets for Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band at the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts. Grab your discounted tickets here!

• Join the Wassail Patchogue Winter Bar Crawl with the Mari Lwyd for a festive evening of drinks, fun, and tradition. Get your tickets here.

• Don't miss the Bridal End-of-Year Sale in Bellport, featuring stunning deals on wedding dresses and accessories. Learn more about the event here.

• Ride Waves Entertainment presents CRUSH live at The Tap Room in Patchogue, NY, on January 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST. Don't miss this energetic performance to kick off the new year!

• The Edge at Lulu's invites you to their New Year’s Eve Celebration at 388 Medford Avenue, Patchogue, NY. Enjoy happy hour all day, a live DJ, dinner specials, and a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are recommended—call 631-307-9195 to secure your spot!

• The Scooter's December 2024 edition is now available, featuring the latest updates, events, and community news from Bellport Village. Stay informed on everything happening this month!

Local Sports

🏆 The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms secured their third Suffolk Division IV Championship, capping off an impressive season. The team's strong performance solidified their place as a local football powerhouse. Long Island Business

🏅 Sophia McInnes of Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.) claimed the New Balance mile championship in the girls’ event with a stellar 4:47.62 finish. The Villanova commit impressed by taking an early lead and maintaining control to cruise to victory, capping what she calls a "pretty good season" so far. Boston Herald

🤼‍♂️ Patchogue-Medford senior Mason Jacobellis is determined to end his school’s county championship drought since 2019. Competing on home turf at the Raider Invitational, Jacobellis dominated the 124-pound bracket, pinning Smithtown East’s Andrew Arnone in just 54 seconds to claim victory. Newsday

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