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🌱 Patch AM: 1 Hurt In Crash On Sunrise Highway In East Patchogue: Police
Coming up on the Patchogue Patch calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Coffee in hand, Patchogue? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Morning crash on Sunrise Highway injures Bellport woman in East Patchogue
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 Hurt In Crash On Sunrise Highway In East Patchogue: Police (patch.com) — Drivers in Patchogue should know that a two-car collision on Sunrise Highway at Sills Road in East Patchogue sent a Bellport woman to NYU Langone-Suffolk with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say her westbound Ford sedan and a Mercedes-Benz merging from the on-ramp collided Tuesday morning, though the Medford driver was not hurt.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am - SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
4:20 pm - Whiskers And Tails Casino Night →
Holtsville Fire Department, 1025 Waverly Ave, Holtsville
7:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
7:00 pm - William Floyd Estate: Tree Ramble
Fire Island National Park William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
10:00 am - YMCA PreK Daytime Meet the Teacher Orientation 10am-12pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Superintendent's Conference Day
Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772 - Superintendent's Conference Day
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet 2:30pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a dog walker/ pet sitter for two dogs.
Walking for one of them. Must be able to handle 80lb dogs. Super friendly! Any college students looking for extra cash or side job! Must be LGBT… (Nextdoor Lower East Patchogue) - Happy thoughtful Tuesday.
Today be kinder to yourself. Kinder to any of your situations. When you think things through, try to see the positive of things. The action is up to… (Nextdoor North Patchogue)
- Public Storage, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant – Cast Member in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holbrook
- NAYA To Open 1st Suffolk Location At The Shops At SunVet In Holbrook (patch.com)
- Where is the Best Craft Beer Brewery on Long Island? (longislandpress.com)
- Ross Dress for Less coming soon to the Shops at Sunvet in Holbrook (greaterlongisland.com)
Sayville
- Patchogue boater rescued from sinking vessel in Sayville, then charged with drunk boating (greaterlongisland.com)
Shirley
- Staying Cool, While 'Bringing Back Some Memories,' As The Shirley Drive-In Facebook Page Continues To Explode (patch.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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