Community Corner
🌱 How will NYU Langone’s big Brookhaven expansion change your local hospital?
You won't want to miss Brett Dennen in Concert on the Brookhaven Patch calendar
Hello Brookhaven! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will NYU Langone's big Brookhaven expansion change your local hospital?
- How Brookhaven honored 9/11's 25th anniversary with reflection and ritual.
- How worried should Brookhaven residents be about new West Nile findings?
Also on today's calendar: Brett Dennen in Concert and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with sunny intervals, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brookhaven Town Approves NYU Langone's Expansion of East Patchogue Facility (fireislandnews.com) — Brookhaven's Planning Board has unanimously approved NYU Langone's major expansion of the former Brookhaven Hospital in East Patchogue, paving the way for a new seven-story tower and upgraded facilities. The $650 million investment will add beds, modernize care, improve parking and traffic flow, and create construction and healthcare jobs while bringing more advanced medical services closer to Brookhaven residents. 
• Brookhaven Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Solemn Ceremony (southshorepress.com) — Brookhaven residents and town officials gathered for a solemn 25th‑anniversary 9/11 ceremony, honoring those killed in the attacks and first responders lost then and to related illnesses since. Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Chief Fire Marshal Chris Murphy led reflections and symbolic bell ringing, emphasizing remembrance, unity beyond politics, and teaching younger generations about the day's sacrifices.
• Mosquito Sample taken From Fire Island Pines Tests Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com) — A Brookhaven resident has tested positive for West Nile virus after mosquito samples from Fire Island Pines and other Suffolk locations also turned up positive, prompting fresh health warnings. Local readers are urged to avoid mosquito bites, watch for symptoms, and report dead birds or mosquito problems to Suffolk County agencies using the listed hotlines.
📸 Around Brookhaven
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven
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★ Featured events ★
- Brett Dennen in Concert →
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St, Westhampton Beach
8:00 pm - "Paw-ktoberfest: Heroes, Hops & Paws" Benefiting Paws of War →
The Stone Goat Restaurant & Brewery, 552 N Country Rd, St James
1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Open Jam Night! →
Fadeley's Deli Pub, 422 W Main St, Patchogue
6:00 pm - Zoning Board Meeting →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
2:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
3:00 pm - Town Board Meeting →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
5:00 pm - CMHS Open House
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:00 pm - HS Open House
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:00 pm - 3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 300 Francis Landau Place, Mastic Beach
5:00 pm - PTO Back to School Movie Night
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
6:30 pm - SCHOOLS CLOSED - Yom Kippur
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival →
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Train Car Park, Rose Ave, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Sunday October 4
📣 Brookhaven Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good day all: I Found a second dead bird in my yard today.
That's 2 in 2 weeks. Today was a blue jay. Here on bay rd in the hamlet. Are we worried about bird flu here now?? (Nextdoor Brookhaven)
- Skechers posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager in Farmingville. Apply here.
- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of America posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Shirley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookhaven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yaphank
- Four people from Connecticut arrested after street takeover in Yaphank (abc7ny.com)
Medford
- 2010 Chevrolet Malibu For Sale at King Auto Sales - (631) 430-6384 (longisland.com)
- 2011 Jeep Liberty For Sale at King Auto Sales - (631) 430-6384 (longisland.com)
Middle Island
- Man Seriously Hurt In 1-Vehicle Crash In Middle Island: Police (patch.com)
- Country Music Duo Dan + Shay Discusses Their New Tour (news12.com)
Ok Brookhaven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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