🌱 Patch AM: Island Empanada shrinks—but what’s next for the Medford location?

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• Island Empanada shrinks—but what's next for the Medford location?

Also on today's calendar: Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
• Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Island Empanada closes Rocky Point and Shirley stores as costs climb (greaterlongisland.com) — Island Empanada has closed its Rocky Point and Shirley locations, but the Medford shop remains one of four surviving restaurants as rising costs and cautious diners squeeze the chain. Founder Roy Pelaez says expenses and competition have climbed, yet he insists the remaining stores, including Medford, are still going strong after serving millions of empanadas.
   

📸 Around Medford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival →
  Train Car Park, Rose Ave, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• John Prine / Todd Snider Birthday Celebration →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Route 112, Medford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Pass the Patrón Fridays at Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• Pass the Patron Fridays at Dublin Deck →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• Pass the Patrón Fridays →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• 🍹✨ Pass the Patrón Fridays at Dublin Deck! 🎶🌴 →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• Pass the Patrón Fridays at Dublin Deck! →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• 🍹✨ Pass the Patrón Fridays at Dublin Deck! →
  Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill, 325 River Avenue, Patchogue
  8:00 am
• Stitch & Chit-Ch(at) - FREE!
  Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
  2:00 pm
• RUMBA Happy Hour →
  RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
  3:00 pm
• RUMBA Happy Hour | Weekday Drink & App Specials Starting at 3PM →
  RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for (USA) Personal Shopper - Sam's at Walmart in Medford, New York in Medford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Brookhaven

• Supervisor's TV Show Highlights 2026 Polar Plunge (lilifepolitics.com)
• 43-year-old man fatally shot at Bellport park in targeted attack, police say (abc7ny.com)
• NYPA picks schools, labor groups to train workers for nuclear buildout (lohud.com)

Farmingville

• TGI Fridays' two Long Island restaurants will stay open as chain plans expansion (greaterlongisland.com)

Hauppauge

• 259K Eggs Head To Long Island Families After Price-Fixing Settlement (patch.com)

Ok Medford! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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