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đŸŒ± Planning your fall? See what Brookhaven’s women’s wellness conference offers

Brookhaven, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Brookhaven! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your fall? See what Brookhaven’s women’s wellness conference offers
  • How Brookhaven’s summer league is shaping Shoreham-Wading River’s next hoops stars
  • How Port Jefferson locals beat the noon parking crunch this summer

Also on today's calendar: Stories by the Shore: A Long Island Authors Waterfront Experience and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? đŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray t-storm; warm, humid, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. đŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town of Brookhaven to Host Annual Women's Conference Focused on Health, Wellness and Empowerment (longisland.com) — Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville will host the Town of Brookhaven’s Annual Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026, focusing on hormones, nutrition, fitness and lifelong wellness. Local women can hear from medical and fitness experts, join workshops, enjoy breakfast, and register in advance online for the $10 program organized by the Office of Women’s Services.
   

2. SWR boys basketball uses summer league to build next generation after playoff run (timesreview.com) — Shoreham-Wading River boys basketball is using the Town of Brookhaven Varsity Summer League to rebuild after last season’s breakthrough playoff run. With most seniors graduated, returning standouts Tyler Lievre and Zach Makarewicz are leading a younger group gaining crucial minutes, as coaches test lineups and prepare for the coming winter season.
   

3. The Long Island Sound Beach Town Where The Parking Lot Is Full By Noon And New York Locals Who Live Nearby Aren't Surprised (takingthekids.com) — Port Jefferson, the busy North Shore village within the Town of Brookhaven, is drawing huge summer crowds, with parking lots often full by noon on warm weekends. The article walks you through Harborfront Park, downtown shops, ferry access, and dining spots, while sharing practical tips on timing your visit, parking strategies, and car‑free options like the LIRR and Bridgeport ferry.
   

4. Down payment costs are rising. Here's what 20% means in your area on Long Island. (newsday.com) — Buying a home on Long Island now means coming up with roughly $150,000 to hit a 20 percent down payment in Suffolk, and Brookhaven buyers are feeling that squeeze. Local down payment aid programs, including Brookhaven’s, are currently closed while the Long Island Housing Partnership awaits new federal funding expected in late 2026 or early 2027, so residents must plan carefully in the meantime.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are missing our beloved Cat Smokey he is an indoor out door cat Russian Blue if anyone has seen our cat please let me know !!!
    We have been looking for him he’s never not come home after roaming the yard we last saw him yesterday !! Thank you (Nextdoor Brookhaven)
  • Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement in Brookhaven. Apply here.
  • Carvana posted a job opening for State Inspection Technician, Post Production in Yaphank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookhaven here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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