🌱 How a Rocky Point native became key to Syracuse field hockey

Coffee in hand, Rocky Point? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Rocky Point native became key to Syracuse field hockey

Also on today's calendar: Country Fair at Hallockville.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Syracuse players' shared high school years shape SU influence (dailyorange.com) — A standout Syracuse field hockey player hails from Rocky Point bringing local pride to a nationally ranked college program. The story traces how her undefeated high school years at The Hill School, alongside two teammates, shaped their chemistry and success at Syracuse. It highlights their on-field roles, leadership, and how boarding school life eased their college transition.
   

📸 Around Rocky Point

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Point

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Country Fair at Hallockville →
  Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Rock & Roll Car Show →
  Cutchogue Village Green, 27320 Main Rd, Cutchogue
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Yoga for Longevity →
  North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham
  10:30 am
• 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
Friday October 2
• Koretski - Knipfing Invitational →
  Ridge NY
• Tai Chi Flo #1 →
  North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham
  10:15 am
• Storytime →
  250 Route 25A, Shoreham
  10:15 am
• Tai Chi Flo #2 →
  North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham
  11:30 am
• Storytime (Pre-K, 3 & 4 years) →
  North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham
  1:15 pm
• Hispanic Heritage Night →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Annual Women's Conference →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
  9:00 am
• Nature Walks →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 100 Trustees Road, Stony Brook
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03621) - 379 Rt 25a in Rocky Point. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Miller Place

• High school sports roundup: Soccer, field hockey, girls volleyball and boys golf (newsday.com)

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Brookhaven

• Supervisor's TV Show Highlights 2026 Polar Plunge (lilifepolitics.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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