🎶 Tweedy, RAKU, Furniture Fight

Issue #262

Author

Brian Grant
October 29, 2025

Good Morning,

There’s a little bit of everything going on this week. Music that moved us. Art that brought the heat. And some furniture shoppers still waiting for their couches. The Village Board had a full meeting, and there’s also a tasty dinner deal you might want to check out.

We also have an exciting development. Your phone is now your local life pass! Instantly access the latest news, events, and deals from Patchogue, Medford, Bayport, Bellport, and Blue Point all in one convenient place. See below for new details.

-Brian Grant, managing editor, writer

Local Pulse

🪑 Nearly 60 complaints have been filed since 2020 against Gallery Furniture in Medford, with customers reporting missing, delayed, or incorrect deliveries—some waiting up to a year. Suffolk County Consumer Affairs has opened an investigation, with more hearings set for November. News 12🎸 Jeff Tweedy brought his Twilight

Override tour to Long Island on October 24, delivering an intimate, introspective set at the Patchogue Theater with help from his family-filled band and opener Macie Stewart. The night ended with a surprise cover of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” learned just hours earlier. NYS Music

🎻 The Infamous Stringdusters released a hopeful new single, “The Light at the End of the Day,” ahead of their upcoming 20th studio album 20/20, set for release in February. The Grammy-winning band will bring their progressive bluegrass sound to Patchogue, NY on January 21. Wildfire Music

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Community Highlights

Patchogue Village Board Meeting Recap

The Patchogue Village Board gathered on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, to review finances, hear project updates, and set the stage for upcoming community initiatives.

One of the most notable items was the decision to schedule a public hearing for Nov. 24, 2025, on a proposed amendment to Village Code §415-16.1. If approved, the change would prohibit the parking of trailers, boats, and campers on village streets. The hearing was originally considered for Nov. 10 but was pushed back to the 24th to allow more time. Trustee Kevin recused himself from both the discussion and vote to avoid any conflict of interest.

A highlight of the meeting was a detailed presentation from Johnson Controls, which delivered its Year Two Energy Performance Report. Under the 25-year contract signed in 2023, the company guaranteed $227,000 in energy savings for the past fiscal year. The actual savings reached $275,000, giving the village nearly $50,000 more than promised. In addition, Patchogue reduced its carbon footprint by an estimated 917 metric tons of COâ‚‚, equivalent to taking 214 cars off the road for a year.

Energy improvements have already paid dividends. Solar panels atop Village Hall generated roughly $42,000 in savings, while the carport system at the Patchogue Theatre added another $33,000. The board heard that the new train station solar carport, now nearing completion, is expected to power more than half of the wastewater treatment plant’s electric demand once it comes online.

The meeting also featured a report from the Business Improvement District (BID). The group announced that this year’s Farmers Market ended on a profitable note, with plans to expand in 2026. Seasonal plantings along village streets were another success, and winter decorations will begin to go up after Veterans Day.

The meeting closed with community notes celebrating a successful Fall Festival, the openings of Vertical Marketing on Terry Street and Sanctuary Plus Health on Main Street, and the continued buzz surrounding the MoCA L.I. GLOW Festival, which has turned downtown into an outdoor gallery of light and art.

See the meeting on You Tube

Community Highlights

  • The Lighthouse Mission is collecting Thanksgiving food donations to support local families in need. Drop off items at 1543 Montauk Hwy, Bellport by Saturday, November 15, Monday–Friday (9AM–4PM) or Saturday (10AM–2PM).

  • The Patchogue Arts Council is hosting its fiery fan-favorite RAKU event on Sunday, November 2 from 2–6PM. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and a chance to glaze and fire your own ceramic bowl with master potter Bill Shillalies. Location is revealed after ticket purchase.

  • The midweek escape is calling! On Wednesday, October 29th only, head to the RUMBA Patchogue location, where you’ll get a Buy One, Get One Free entrĂ©e when you dine from 4 PM until close.

  • Blue Moon is now playing at the Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center through October 30—a poignant drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart, starring Ethan Hawke in a haunting performance set on the opening night of Oklahoma!. [Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center]

  • NYS Senator Dean Murray has opened his Thanksgiving Day Student Showcase, inviting students to submit essays, poems, or artwork about what they’re thankful for by November 21. [NYS Senate]

  • The Town of Brookhaven’s Youth Bureau and INTERFACE Program are hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive from October 14 to November 13, collecting non-perishable food items and $10 grocery gift cards to help families in need enjoy the holiday season. [Town of Brookhaven]

  • Take a peaceful virtual stroll through downtown Patchogue in this 4K walking tour by Walking with Genny, showcasing the charm and walkability of one of Long Island’s most inviting villages.

Community Highlights

Local Sports

âš˝ University of Akron senior Stefan Dobrijevic was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance, including two goals and an assist in a 3-1 win at Xavier. His game-winner came off an assist from redshirt freshman Thomas O'Rourke of East Patchogue, New York. University of Akron Athletics

🎾 Bayport-Blue Point clinched their fifth straight girls’ small school tennis title with a thrilling 4-3 win over top-seeded Ross, sparked by junior Lily Castka’s epic comeback after trailing 0-5. The Phantoms now set their sights on defending their Long Island crown. South Shore Press

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