🌱 Why one East Northport mom says child care priced her out of work
East Northport, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning East Northport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why one East Northport mom says child care priced her out of work
- How a $150K fundraiser supports special-needs services in East Northport
Also on today's calendar: Maritime Day and Blessing of the Fleet and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Sunday: Very warm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Island child care costs squeeze parents, providers (newsday.com) — An East Northport mother of four is among many Long Island parents finding that child care costs make full-time work nearly impossible, even for middle-income families. The article explains how high labor and operating expenses strain local daycare providers, why subsidies still fall short, and how these pressures are reshaping family finances and careers across the region. 
• On Our Island: Long Island nonprofits celebrate milestones, fundraising success (libn.com) — East Northport families benefit from Variety Child Learning Center’s latest fundraiser, which brought in $150,000 to support specialized educational and therapeutic services at its campuses in Syosset, Levittown and East Northport. The roundup also highlights Jefferson’s Ferry’s 25th anniversary, a Stony Brook Cancer Center benefit in Lake Grove, and a grant funding free equine programs for veterans in Islandia.
📸 Around East Northport
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Maritime Day and Blessing of the Fleet →
Northport Park, 63 Bayview Ave, Northport
8:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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HS ACT Exam 8:00 AM
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HS Relay for Life
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Teen Volunteers: Classic Car Show WRONG DATE... →
Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Tpke, East Northport
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Teen Volunteers: Classic Car Show WRONG DATE LISTED IN NEWSLETTER. PLEASE REGISTER ON JUNE 20, 2026 →
Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Tpke, East Northport
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HS AOF Awards/BHS Induction 7:00 PM
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 -
HS Last Day of Classes - Senior Day
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 -
HS, MS End of 4th Marking Period
Northport-East Northport UFSD Northport, NY 11768 -
AWARE Mtg 6:30-8:00pm (53 Scudder Ave)
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Paws of War Fundraiser - Pickleball Tournament →
Topspin, 425 Oser Ave, Hauppauge
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Award-Winning Northport Artist, Mary Ahern, has been selected for a six-week Solo Exhibition at the historic Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY
Huntington Arts Council Locust Grove – Transverse Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, 12601, United States
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Canta y Baila Conmigo: Sing and Dance with Me →
Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn
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2026 World Cup Watch Experience →
Smithtown, NY Calendar
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Sunquam Circus Night @ West Hollow
Half Hollow Central School District Huntington Station, NY 11746
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in East Northport. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Northport
- Legislator Bontempi recognizes Dr. Ray Mascolo as Suffolk County Healthcare Hero (tbrnewsmedia.com)
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- Hundreds of Long Island massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Police raid them. Business is booming. (newsday.com)
Commack
- Long Island restaurants serving soft-shell crab worth the find (newsday.com)
- College News: Students Earn Degrees, Win Honors (huntingtonnow.com)
- Former WNBA guard Sammy Prahalis named head coach at Stony Brook School (greaterlongisland.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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