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What's up Patchogue! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $650M hospital expansion could change care near Patchogue
  • Police seek witnesses after fatal Medford crash kills Patchogue motorcyclist
  • Police seek witnesses after crash sends victim to Patchogue hospital

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray shower, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NYU Langone deepens Suffolk footprint with $650 million hospital expansion in E. Patchogue (riverheadlocal.com) — A massive $650 million expansion of NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in East Patchogue will add a new seven-story pavilion, more beds, and over a thousand parking spaces, reshaping care for nearby communities including Patchogue. Officials say the project brings hundreds of construction and health care jobs, while NYU Langone continues opening new outpatient sites, including a state-of-the-art facility on Main Street in Patchogue.
   

2. BREAKING NEWS: Motorcyclist, 20, Killed in Medford Crash (southshorepress.com) — A 20-year-old man from Patchogue died after his motorcycle collided with a car turning left on Route 112 at Southaven Avenue in Medford, police said. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Suffolk County Police are still investigating and asking any witnesses to contact Fifth Squad detectives.
   

3. Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Shirley Motor Vehicle Crash (longisland.com) — A Shirley man struck while crossing Montauk Highway was seriously injured and rushed to NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue for treatment. Suffolk County Police impounded the driver's vehicle for a safety check and are asking anyone who saw the Friday night crash to contact Seventh Squad detectives with information.
   

4. Spotted lanternfly infestation concerns Long Island farmers (newsday.com) — Spotted lanternflies are being reported in much higher numbers from Patchogue through Calverton and Riverhead, worrying farmers about damage to grapevines and other crops. Experts call it a small but growing infestation and say a USDA-developed wasp that targets the pest could be released next year, while residents are urged to keep killing the insects locally.
   

📸 Around Patchogue

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 2
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
    South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
  • TRIVIA & TACOS!!! 🎶 NAME THAT TUNE 🎶 →
    Rudi's Bar & Grill, 554 NY-112, Patchogue
    4:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • SCHOOLS CLOSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND
    South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
    • Monday September 7
  • SCHOOLS CLOSED LABOR DAY
    South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
  • No School - Labor Day
    Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772
  • William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit Viewing
    Fire Island National Park 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY. From the parking area, walk east on the boardwalk to the Old Mastic House and check in with a ranger on the front porch.
    9:00 am
    • Friday September 11
  • PATRIOT DAY
    South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772
    • Saturday September 12
  • ROSH HASHANAH
    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 September 19
  • Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
    Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Beginners Guide to Vevox: Your First Step to More Engaging Meetings and Classes! →
    Stony Brook University Online
    11:00 am
  • Marlon James, "The Disappearers", with Miwa Messer
    Stony Brook University Humanities,Room 1006 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook NY 11794
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Professional Development Day
    Riverhead Csd Riverhead, NY 11901
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
    South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What a Mile of Long Island Woods Can Tell Us —Michael A Evans Read on Patch
  • Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace posted a job opening for Produce Clerk (PT) in Bohemia. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Ronkonkoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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