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🌱 Patch AM: Patchogue veteran helps paddle 22 miles to spotlight PTSD
Also, don't miss You Are Invited! on the Patchogue Patch calendar

Hello Patchogue! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Patchogue veteran helps paddle 22 miles to spotlight PTSD
- How Patchogue Center for the Arts will help paint New York
Also on today's calendar: You Are Invited! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Veterans kayak 22 miles across Long Island Sound to raise awareness about PTSD and suicide (news12.com) — A Patchogue resident, Jimmy Lavoie, joined about 30 veterans and first responders kayaking 22 miles across Long Island Sound to spotlight PTSD and veteran suicide. Paddling from Connecticut to Port Jefferson, participants honored those lost, urged open conversations about mental health, and highlighted local resources like Paws of War and Long Island State Veterans Home for those seeking support.
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• Governor Hochul Announces the 2026 Statewide Partners for the CHARM Mural Initiative (ny.gov) — Patchogue residents can look forward to new public art, as Patchogue Center for the Arts was chosen as Long Island's CHARM mural partner in Governor Hochul's statewide initiative. The program will fund 40 murals across New York by October 2026, aiming to energize neighborhoods, support local artists, and turn everyday spaces like libraries, parks, and small businesses into vibrant cultural landmarks.
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📸 Around Patchogue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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★ Featured events ★
- You Are Invited! →
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 318 North Ocean Avenue,
10:30 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- RUMBA Happy Hour | Weekday Drink & App Specials Starting at 3PM →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - RUMBA Happy Hour →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - Patchogue Workshop: Civil Service Careers & NY HELPS →
Patchogue Workforce Career Center, 160 South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue - RUMBA Taco Tuesday →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
11:30 am - Open Jam Night →
Fadeley's Deli Pub, 422 W Main St, Patchogue
6:00 pm - 🎶 Open Jam Night! 🎶 →
Fadeley's Deli Pub, 422 W Main St, Patchogue
6:00 pm - Open Jam Night! →
Fadeley's Deli Pub, 422 W Main St, Patchogue
6:00 pm - The Talented Major Tallmadge - Revolutionary War Battles, LI raids →
Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
📣 Patchogue Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone.
Can anybody recommend an honest, reputable cesspool cleaning company? (Nextdoor Upper East Patchogue)
- Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Groomer in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Holbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Patchogue
- NY bill would restore bail for certain crimes involving minors (wshu.org)
Holbrook
- Romaine Details Suffolk Environmental Priorities (southshorepress.com)
- Infrastructure Investment Drives Romaine Agenda (southshorepress.com)
Sayville
- Nationwide 911-Minute Challenge Honors 2 Long Island First Responders (patch.com)
- Sayville woman murdered in her home (longislandpress.com)
- Climate action programming for school and public libraries (ala.org)
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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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