Nine Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County

To date this season, 25 mosquito samples and two birds have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Air Quality Health Advisory For August 12 In Suffolk County

Ozone levels are often elevated after noon through early evening on hot, sunny days.

Beaches In Copiague, Lindenhurst, Sayville And Centerport Close To Bathing

Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

Aerial Mosquito Larvae Treatment Scheduled For August 10 Through August 12 In Suffolk County

Those sites marked “Yes/Pending” are being surveyed and results not completed as of time of posting.

Blue Point Brewing Staff Volunteer To Fight Invasive Plants

The team rolled up their sleeves and helped remove invasive phragmites at West Brook, a key Long Island conservation site.

2 Assaulted, 1 Shot At Long Island Party: Patch PM

Also: Driver dies after crashing into home / Rescued rare black swans headed to forever sanctuary / Pet dies in house fire

Tanner Park Beach Closed To Bathing In Suffolk County

The beach will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

Tuesday Fundraiser Held For Bayport Young Man Battling Cancer

Friends of the Lima family are staging an event called "Friends for Chewy" at Dublin Deck in Patchogue to "to show we can fight together."

Sayville's Live On Main Outdoor Shopping And Dining Event Debuts

This Thursday night will be the first of three events that will close Main Street to cars.

​1 Slain In Long Island Shooting; 3rd Death In 4 Days: Patch PM

Also: Police ID woman found dead in submerged vehicle / ​Families can add names of 9/11 victims to memorial / Police warn of illegal party

Looking for a New Gig? Jake’s 58 is Hiring

Job Fair Seeks to Fill 40-45 Positions

Huntington And Strongs Neck Beaches Closed To Bathing In Suffolk County

Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

3 Beaches Closed To Bathing In Suffolk County

Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

Sayville Man Killed By Accused Drunk Driver Mourned Thursday

Dominick Capizola was laid to rest Thursday morning in Sayville, and remembered as a loving family man.

Man Killed In Crash On Sunrise Highway Service Road

Police say his car struck a tree Tuesday morning.

Should A New Dunkin' Donuts Be Built In Blue Point?

The popular coffee shop chain is looking to open another location at the former Capital One bank on Montauk Highway. What do you think?

Officer, Good Samaritans Team Up To Save Injured Swan

The injured swan was found waddling on Sunrise Highway and was saved thanks to the efforts of the group.

Blue Point Fire Department Cancels Memorial Day Parade

While the department will not be holding its annual parade, a commemorative service will be streamed online on Monday.

New Sayville Pop-Up Event And Coworking Space Nears Opening

The owner of Open Gallery Space thinks "this is the time on Long Island" for a coworking and popup event space.

Father Drowns While Paddleboarding With Young Children: Patch PM

Also: Dinosaur made of corks wowing crowds / 7 shot in Suffolk / Spiked ice cream shop set to open / All NY schools to open in September

Police ID Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Killed In Sunrise Crash

Police say a man was walking back toward his disabled car when the crash occurred Friday night.

Hit-And-Run Crash Reported In Bayport

The crash occurred on Montauk Highway Friday morning.

Blaze Damages Oakdale Businesses

The fire broke out at the local businesses on Sunrise Highway Sunday night.

Blaze Burns Through Oakdale Home

The roof of the home collapsed during the fire that broke out early Thursday.

Road Closed In Blue Point After Gas Line Hit

Middle Road is closed Thursday morning after a gas line was hit.

Sayville Teens Install Another Little Free Pantry At Library

The teens started the project to install the first Little Free Pantries across the community back in December and are continuing to do good.

Blue Point Brothers Invent New Game

The four brothers launched a Kickstarter this week for those interested in playing a new sport this summer.

GoFundMe Started To Help Newlyweds Who Lost Home In Fire

The couple had just purchased a new home when the devastating fire broke out. A local fundraiser was started to help the couple rebuild.

How To Help A Local Family Who Lost 4-Month-Old Daughter

The local communities already raised thousands of dollars for the couple who sadly lost their child this month. Find out how you can help.

Sayville Hero Honored In Street Renaming Ceremony

The event was held on the birthday of the 9/11-first responder who died of cancer last year.

How To Help A Blue Point Family After House Fire

A fundraiser was created to help the local family who lost their home in a recent devasting fire.

Street Renaming Ceremony To Honor Hero Scheduled For Next Month

The event will take place in honor of Sgt. James P. Bast, a 9/11 first responder who passed away from cancer last year.

LI Siblings To Appear On HGTV's Self Made Mansions: Patch PM

Also: DWI charge after pedestrian killed / Man drives car at officer during chase / Barbershop continues to cut through crisis

LIRR Workers Indicted In Connection To Overtime Scam: Feds

A Blue Point man was among a group of five workers facing fraud charges for allegedly claiming overtime when they were not working.

Sayville Native Seeking Help To Come Back Home For Mom's Birthday

After her mom was diagnosed with cancer, the local native is looking to come back to New York to pay her a special birthday visit.

LI Mom On Mission To Spread Awareness Of Rare Disease

After her 4-year-old son was diagnosed with PANS, Christine Hernandez started a new group and hosted fundraisers to help raise awareness.

LI Woman's Death Sparks Call For More Transportation At Colleges

A local mom is calling for college campuses to provide more transportation options for students after her daughter's tragic death in March.

Sayville-Bayport Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2020

Take a look back at some of the stories that had Patch readers talking in 2020.

Man Fatally Struck By Train Near Sayville

The man died after he was struck by the train early Thursday morning.

How Much Snow Is Still Coming, When It Will End: Patch PM

Also: Carter Rubin talks about winning "The Voice" /​ Landscaper seriously injured by falling tree branch​ / Baby delivered in ambulance