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🌱 Patch AM: Man Shot, Killed At North Bellport Park: Police

Spotted on the Patchogue calendar: Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival

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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Bellport park shooting victim pronounced dead at Patchogue hospital
  • How hard did last weekend's nor'easter really hit Patchogue?

Also on today's calendar: Braintoberfest Scarecrow Contest & Family Fun Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Shot, Killed At North Bellport Park: Police (patch.com) — A North Bellport man died after being shot at Robert Rowley Park on Patchogue Avenue, with officers rushing him to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead. Suffolk County homicide detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact them or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.
   

• Nor'easter floods coastal communities, leaves thousands without power (trihamletnews.com) — Patchogue saw roughly three inches of rain during last weekend's powerful nor'easter, which drenched Suffolk County with up to six inches, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Nearby communities like Blue Point, Sayville, and Bayport faced street flooding and ferry disruptions, while more than 128,000 PSEG Long Island customers briefly lost power before service was largely restored by Monday night.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bayport

  • Band celebrates late Long Island singer in new album, concert (newsday.com)
  • 9/11 health research program will be fully funded, officials say (newsday.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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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