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Hi Patchogue! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Patchogue motorcyclist injured in late-night Waverly Avenue crash
  • Patchogue pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by backing SUV
  • What new public art could transform walls around Patchogue by 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Hoedown at Hoshyla Farms and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Motorcyclist Hurt In Crash With SUV In North Patchogue: Police (patch.com) — North Patchogue drivers may want to be extra cautious after police reported a late-night crash where a 31-year-old Patchogue motorcyclist collided with an SUV on Waverly Avenue. He was taken to NYU Langone-Suffolk in East Patchogue with non-life-threatening injuries, and officers noted another injury crash involving a pedestrian on Medford Avenue the next day.
   

• Pedestrian Struck In North Patchogue: Police (patch.com) — A Patchogue man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by an SUV that was backing out of a parking space on Medford Avenue in North Patchogue Sunday afternoon. Police say the man was taken to NYU Langone-Suffolk in East Patchogue, and noted it was one of two injury crashes in the area over the weekend.
   

• Oswego County TodayGovernor Hochul Announces the 2026 CHARM Mural Initiative including CNY Arts as one of the 12 Partners (oswegocountytoday.com) — Patchogue Center for the Arts has been chosen as Long Island's partner in a statewide mural initiative that will fund 40 new public artworks by October 2026. The CHARM program, backed by New York State, aims to turn blank walls into vibrant cultural landmarks, boosting neighborhood pride, visitor interest, and local economies across communities like Patchogue.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Daisy, a cat who went missing in North Bellport, NY, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 11 hours. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Lower East Patchogue)
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    Any recommendations of a good one close to patchogue ? Don't mind driving further if they are good. (Nextdoor North Patchogue)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bayport

  • Bayport-Blue Point Celebrates Its Newest Hall of Fame Class (southshorepress.com)
  • Navy launches interim PFAS treatment system for Calverton groundwater plume in Riverhead (news12.com)
  • Rep. Andrew Garbarino tied for 3rd-most trips paid for by special interests this year (newsday.com)

Shirley

  • Mastic Fire Department To Host Open House On Sunday (patch.com)
  • Thousands Raised For Mastic Family After House Fire (patch.com)
  • Woman Hurt When Jeep Strikes 2 Unoccupied Parked Vehicles And Overturns In Mastic Beach: Police (patch.com)

East Islip

  • East Islip Senior Earns Eagle Scout Rank After Gun Range Project (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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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