🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay and 13 more events

Happening soon: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip on the Bay Shore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay and 12 more events

And check out Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Bay Shore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay and 13 more events

Spotted on the Bay Shore calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

🌱 Patch AM: How a Suffolk cheese sample helped crack a three-year Listeria mystery

Also, don’t miss 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Bay Shore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a Bay Shore man is tied to the Patchogue teen case

Happening soon: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Bay Shore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How is a Bay Shore man tied to this high-profile trafficking case?

And on the Bay Shore Patch calendar - Momentum at South Bay Residents, Community Leaders and Volunteers to Assemble Backpacks for Local Ch

🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Supporting Save The Great South Bay and 12 more events

Also check out Momentum at South Bay Residents, Community Leaders and Volunteers to Assemble Backpacks for Local Ch on the Bay Shore…

‘Freeze Your Cookies Off’: Girl Scouts Kick Off Cookie Season Across Suffolk This Weekend

In-person booth sales return Saturday and Sunday at locations across Suffolk County as Girl Scouts officially launch the 2026 cookie season.

Free Hams, Turkeys Available Today At Cops Who Care Giveaway In Bay Shore

Free holiday food will be distributed Thursday afternoon at First Baptist Church, police say.

Deadly Fentanyl Seized In LI Traffic Stop Could Have Caused 'Countless Overdoses': Sheriff | Patch PM

Also: Remembering Robert Redford / Water save / Fall foliage / Trump's emergency board prevents LIRR strike / Dad sexually abused girl: DA

$100K Power Play NY Lottery Ticket Sold In Suffolk

Do you have the winning ticket?

Rare Orange Lobsters Cheat Fate After Communal Rescue On LI

Three rare and lucky orange lobsters were rescued from Long Island and Connecticut supermarkets around July 4 this year.

SCPD, Purple Rock Project Share Narcan Awareness In Bay Shore

SCPD and the Purple Rock Project shared a healing strategy and Narcan training to curb opioid deaths at Long Island block party.

LI Triplets Earn Eagle Scout Status And Award From Sheriff's Office

These Long Island siblings are the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the county to become Eagle Scouts.

NYPD Officer Annie Cosgrave Of Bay Shore Honored For Service

In just four years on the force, Annie Cosgrave has made nearly 100 arrests, according to her proud mom.

Murder Charge For Woman Who Fatally Stabbed LI Man: Police | Patch PM

Also: New flight / Biggest bouncy castle / Car dealers pay: AG / Dad whose baby OD'd sentenced: DA / New rule addresses teacher abuse: DOE

'Hope And Healing': LI Unites To Help Child Mauled By Pit Bull

A fundraiser has been created to help a 9-year-old girl whose face was attacked by her neighbor's pit bull on Long Island last week.

Child Mauled By Dog Suffers Serious Injuries: Police | Patch PM

Also: Body found: PD / 2 crashes for eatery / Gilgo / Milestone wins / Man sexually abused girl: DA / Accused vax falsifier no-show: report

Man Dies After Brutal Assault On LI: Patch PM

Also: 'Living nightmare' at school: suit / 1st basketball championship since 1946 / Salon expands / Dementia care / Grand marshal mourned

Illegal Dental Practice Bust Leaves 1 Arrested: Police: Patch PM

Also: LI deputy mayor resigns after mayor alleges she owes $100K / No charges for cop who hit, killed teen: AG / Banana Quest / VA protest

'Enough Is Enough': Nurses To Strike At LI Hospital: Patch PM

Also: Trump's address / Powerball / Twister-like cloud spotted / Illegal entry into nuclear plant / Wine bar closes / Mafia ties lies: feds

Babylon Officials Host Food Drive

Babylon officials are hosting a food drive to support Long Island communities in need.

$5M Lottery Prize Split By 5 Long Island Residents: Patch PM

Also: MacArthur connects to LIRR / LI cheer squad 1st in nation / Snowfall totals / Johnny Cash tribute show / Fake check; $3K withdrawn: PD

$5M Lottery Prize Split By 5 Long Island Residents

Five people from Long Island split a $5 million prize from the New York Lottery, officials say.

Bay Shore Woman Named 'Non-Profit Volunteer Of The Year'

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly named a Long Island woman "Non-Profit Volunteer of the Year."

Bay Shore Historical Society Hosts A Merry Holiday Potluck

The Bay Shore community has a chance to come together with a dinner hosted by the Bay Shore Historical Society.

$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Bay Shore

The winning Powerball ticket was sold at a business in Bay Shore, according to the New York Lottery.

Bay Shore Historical Society Hosts Snowflake Sale On Saturday

The Bay Shore Historical Society Snowflake Sale is hosting its Snowflake Sale for Small Business Saturday, featuring Victorian Santa.

EMTs To Be Honored With Bay Shore-Brightwaters Ambulance Dedication

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance​ will dedicate two new ambulances to EMT Bryant Ortiz and honorary chief George Mayott in November.

Remembering Pearl Heinlein: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

"She continues to inspire faith, send signs, and spread love and hope to so many and that is what keeps our hearts afloat.”

Funeral Services Set For Beloved Bay Shore Fireman

Services have been set for Bay Shore firefighter and Engine Company 1 Captain Bruce Lewandowski.

Combining Farmhouse and Modern Style in Your Bedroom with Sikaic

Farmhouse-style furniture has a timeless appeal that perfectly captures the essence of rustic living and classic design.

Bay Shore Mourns The Death Of Dedicated Firefighter: FD

The Bay Shore community is mourning the death of former firefighter and Engine Company 1 Captain Bruce Lewandowski.

Bay Shore Theater Company Receives $20K From New York State

A Bay Shore theater company received $20,000 in state funding to support the programs held during the school summer break.

SCPD And Purple Rock Project Spread Narcan Awareness In Suffolk County

Suffolk Police and the Purple Rock Project offered Narcan training and a healing strategy at Alive After Five events over the summer.

Donations Needed For Peanut Butter And Jelly Collection

Those wishing to help Suffolk County residents facing food insecurity may donate peanut butter and jelly via drop-off or Amazon shipping.

Boy Dies In Long Island Swimming Pool: Police | Patch PM

Also: Memorial softball game honors coach / State aid hearing / 1 hurt in boat fire: PD / Biden reaction / 3 charged in fatal strangling: PD

Volunteer Opportunity Of The Week: Growing Oysters

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities around Long Island.

A New Vision: South Bay Village

Rechler Equity Partners outline revised concept for the shuttered golf course following extensive and unique public outreach process.

New Child Sex Abuse Charges For Former LI Teacher: DA | Patch PM

Also: Woman stabbed in neck: DA / Sands / Justin Timberlake's lawyer / Biscuits & Barbeque closes / Beach shooting / Eatery back after fire