Patchogue|News|
Hit-And-Run In East Patchogue Probed: Police
The driver of the vehicle bolted from the scene on foot at around 6:15 a.m., Suffolk police say.
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Patchogue|News|
Gateway Playhouse To Host Haunted Masquerade Fundraiser Oct. 9
The night will include delicious fare, cocktails, the popular Coffin Ride, and admission to the all-new Mr. Tickle’s 3-D Funhouse.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
William Floyd Reaches 'Significant Milestone' Of 95 Percent Graduation Rate: District Officials
The achievement "reflects more than a decade of sustained progress and the district’s continued investment in instruction," officials say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Suspect Sought In Swipe of More Than $100 From Target In Selden: Police
The woman swiped the goods from the Independence Plaza location on June 26 at around 2:30 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
Defendant Pleads Guilty In Connection With Missing Girl Case, Gets Up To One Year In Jail: DA
UPDATE: Ralph Knowles, 63, of Bay Shore, will be sentenced seven years in prison on a separate charge, the Suffolk DA says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Man Slashed With Knife At Deli/Grocery In Mastic: Police
He self-transported to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in East Patchogue with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Fire Island, NY|News|
Suffolk Officials To Treat 2 Fire Island Communities For Mosquitoes
All streets and boardwalks in the community will be sprayed on the ground with the ultra-low-volume aerosol pesticide, Anvil, or sumithrin.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Arson Squad Investigating Tent Fire In Woods Behind Former Island Cinemas In Mastic: Police
Area firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the flames behind the shuttered theater's property just before 11 p.m., police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Patchogue|News|
'Numerous Opportunities Available' To Volunteer In Fire Departments, EMS Companies Across Suffolk
Residents can check with their local departments or ambulance companies for more information about how to become a member, officials say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Islaamic Center's Imam Discounts Concerns Activities Will Affect Traffic Congestion In Mastic-Shirley
"That's how far ahead we're trying to address this parking/traffic concern ... for decades in advance." - Imam Mehdad Islam
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Spirit Halloween Pop-Up Coming Soon To Former Rite Aid In Shirley
The location will join others in Patchogue, which opened last week, Centereach, Bohemia, and Riverhead.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|News|
20 Brookhaven Beaches Part Of Dozens Across Suffolk Officials Advise Swimming Is Unsafe After Heavy Rainfall
The beaches were also closed to swimming on and off last month.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|News|
4 Taken To Area Hospitals In 2 Separate Crashes Within Hour In Brookhaven Town: Police
The crashes happened between about 11:40 a.m. and 1 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
1 Hospitalized After Fight In Shirley: Police
They were taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Brookhaven Town Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Aug. 30, 2026
This is a snapshot of some of the arrests and incidents from across the township.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Investigation Continuing Into Fatal DWI Crash In Middle Island: DA
Suffolk Police initially charged Noah Slusser, 21, of Medford, with driving while intoxicated.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
Driver Charged With DWI After Pickup Strikes Sign Outside Bolla Market In Mount Sinai: Police
It happened at around 1 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Ross Dress For Less Coming To Shops At SunVet In Holbrook On Oct. 10
The location joins others in Suffolk, including Riverhead, Lake Grove, Farmingville, and West Babylon.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
As Back To School Season Starts In Suffolk, Fire Officials Urge Drivers To Slow Down
"Back to school means more traffic, more pedestrians, and more school buses on the road."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
8 Mosquito Samples From Brookhaven Town Test Positive For West Nile Virus: Officials
is your neighborhood affected?
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