🌱 Patch AM: Deer Park gathers to remember Edward Brown after a tragic killing

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In today's newsletter:

• Deer Park gathers to remember Edward Brown after a tragic killing
• How a Deer Park hero was honored at Port Jefferson's 9/11 tribute

Also on today's calendar: Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Father was stabbed by son more than 40 times in Mastic apartment attack, DA says (greaterlongisland.com) — Funeral services for Edward Brown, a beloved musician and social worker, were held at Mangano Family Funeral Home in Deer Park after he was fatally stabbed in his Mastic apartment earlier this month. Prosecutors say his son has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge, while family and friends remember Brown as a gentle, thoughtful mentor devoted to helping others.
   

• Port Jefferson marks 25 years since the 9/11 tragedy (tbrnewsmedia.com) — A 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Port Jefferson honored local heroes, including NYPD detective Joseph Vincent Vigiano, who lived in Deer Park and died rescuing people in the North Tower. Community leaders, clergy, and residents gathered at Harborfront Park to dedicate a restored memorial eagle and reflect on courage, sacrifice, and unity 25 years after the attacks.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deer Park

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Strike 10 Lanes Trivia Night →
  Strike 10 Lanes Deer Park, 849 Long Island Avenue, Deer Park

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• MLO Title I ENL Night 5-5:45 p.m.
  Wyandanch UFSD Wyandanch, NY 11798
• MLO Meet the Teacher 6-8 p.m.
  Wyandanch UFSD Wyandanch, NY 11798
Wednesday September 23
• MGV | Book Fair
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
• Meet The Artists Night | Long Island Public Arts Festival →
  Geiger Park, Grand Boulevard, Deer Park
• BEL| Reflections Family Engagement Night
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  6:00 pm
• MGV | UPK Meet the Teacher
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  6:00 pm
• HS | College Application Process Night
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• MGV | Book Fair
  North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Fall in Love with Community →
  Geiger Park, Grand Blvd, Deer Park
  11:00 am
• Coltrane 100 Series: Sam Dillon Quartet →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St, Huntington
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Red Lobster posted a job opening for Busser/Runner in Deer Park. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Deer Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deer Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Babylon

• Centereach Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Newfield (maxpreps.com)

Dix Hills

• John Coltrane's Centennial Met with Celebrations, Box Sets, Archival Releases, Tributes, Performances, Listening Events and more (nysmusic.com)

Brentwood

• Mineola Mustangs prepare for 2026 competitive season (longislandpress.com)
• From Manhattan to Montauk, a new trail is taking shape (southforker.com)
• Retiree becomes the heart of Brentwood farm fighting hunger, food insecurity (abc7ny.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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