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🌱 Patch AM: How a Bellport train shooting disrupted Friday’s commute through Patchogue.
Spotted on the Patchogue calendar: You Are Invited!

Morning Patchogue! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bellport train shooting disrupted Friday's commute through Patchogue.
Also on today's calendar: You Are Invited! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sources: 1 person shot boarding LIRR train in Bellport, MTA police still searching for suspects (newsbreak.com) — Train service through Patchogue was disrupted Friday morning after a man was shot while boarding an LIRR train in Bellport, with the victim treated and released from NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue. Service on the Montauk Branch between Speonk and Patchogue was initially suspended, then restored with delays, while MTA police continue searching for the shooter and companions.
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📸 Around Patchogue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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★ Featured events ★
- You Are Invited! →
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 318 North Ocean Avenue,
10:30 am - Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork Columbus Day! →
Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
10:00 am
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- RUMBA Happy Hour | Weekday Drink & App Specials Starting at 3PM →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - RUMBA Happy Hour →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - Camp Paquatuck's Spooky Walk 2026 →
Camp Paquatuck, 2 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches
7:00 pm - CEED's Saturday Open Hours- Costume Making and Music →
CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven
10:00 am - Camp Paquatuck's Spooky Walk 2026 →
Camp Paquatuck, 2 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches
7:00 pm - Owls on Gallery Glass with Jenn Lucas →
CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven
11:15 am - Path to Homeownership →
54-60 E Main St, Patchogue
5:30 pm - DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day & Free Community Paper Shredding →
Community Ambulance Company, Inc, 420 Lakeland Ave, Sayville
10:00 am - CEED's Saturday Open Hours: Acorn and Leaves →
CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven
10:00 am - CEED's Family Owl Prowl →
CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven
6:45 pm
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
Thursday October 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03623) - 179 medford ave in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Store Manager in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Football Recap: Sayville Extends Winning Streak to 17 (maxpreps.com)
Ok Patchogue! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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