🌱 Patch AM: Why Montauk Highway suddenly shrank to one lane through Sayville

And check out 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Sayville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: LI Man Rescued From Sinking Boat Charged With BWI: Police

Spotted on the Sayville calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

🌱 Patch AM: Pizza Night at Loughlin's with Chef Clemente — Loughlin Vineyard and 13 more events

Be sure to catch 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Sayville Patch calendar

Perspective Eye Care Offers Tips on What to Know Before Your Child's Eye Exam

From first exams to spotting warning signs, here's what Long Island parents should know about keeping their kids' vision on track.

🌱 Patch AM: Meet + Greet with Long Island author Effie Kammenou and 13 more events

Spotted on the Sayville calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

🌱 Patch AM: Can Sayville’s new-look offense power another deep championship run?

And check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Sayville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet + Greet with Long Island author Effie Kammenou and 14 more events

Also, don’t miss Jay Medal Soirée on the Sayville Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Summer Market and 14 more events

Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Sayville Patch calendar

Police Rescue Father, 2 Children After Jet Ski Capsizes: Patch PM

Also: Son's rare, tick-borne "rabbit fever" / Images of chase pre-fatal stabbing: DA / Senior dog / 5 saved from riptides / Eatery closes

Emily Finn Annual Ballet Scholarship Launched In Sayville Area; Memorial Tree Planned: Foundation

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation says the annual scholarship will support aspiring dancers and include a permanent memorial in NY.

Teen Accused Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Committed To State Mental Health Facility: DA | Patch PM

Also: Services for officer killed by accused drunk driver / Anti-trafficking / Fatal hit-and-run: PD / Missing woman / Dog save / Teen dies

Holiday Movie Day To Help Families In Need Returns To Sayville

The Home Alone screening on December 6 will include Santa, raffles, treats for kids, and donations to support the Kris Kringle Fund.

LI Police Officer Accused Of Stealing $200K From Fellow Officer To Buy Vehicle, Pay Off Credit Cards: DA | PM

Also: Boy stabs mom with kitchen knife: PD / $2M in theft revealed in labor investigations: DA / Mystery cat / Teen assaulted: PD / Eatery

People's Arc Of Suffolk To Host Inaugural Service Expo

People's Arc of Suffolk provides services for intellectually and developmentally disabled Long Islanders.

'I Love My Community': LI Girl Scout Gives Back After Tragic House Fire

"I guess I still just wanted to do it because I love my community. It gave back to me after what happened, and I wanted to give back."

LI Girl Scout Completes Project Even After Devastating House Fire

"We are honored by her strength, commitment and her love for our community."

E-BIKES And E SCOOTERS Law Sets Minimum Age For Riders At 16 Years Old

Ebikes and E-scooters cannot be operated on roads with posted speed limits over 30 mph! They cannot be ridden on sidewalks

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency

Hundreds of units sent from other states as NY faces widening and dangerous donor gap heading into summer trauma season 

10 Ducklings Rescued By Long Island Firefighters: FD

"Whether it’s flames or feathers, we’re always here to help our community: 2-legged, 4-legged, or web-footed!" - Sayville Fire Department.

100 Cats Kept In 'Squalid' Conditions In LI Home: SPCA | Patch PM

Also: Son missing after 2 weeks / 80th anniversary Of WWII's end / Shooting outside billiards bar: DA / New dog dock diving spot / Fire

100+ Cats Found In LI Home, And Many Need Help Desperately: Patch PM

Also: Man shot neighbor 10X, fled state, found guilty: DA / Mom's plea for help to bring son home / Bus stabbing: PD / Woman missing on LI

'Violent Criminality': Gun Bust Gets Convicted Felon Prison: DA | PM

Also: Frantic search for missing man / NFL icon kicks off new shop / Road rage: PD / Child porn charges: PD / Marathon / Toddler beaten: PD

Autism Awareness Fair Comes To Long Island Thursday

The event raises awareness and provides support for individuals with autism while promoting community mental health and wellness.

Rechler Equity Present Community-Inspired Vision for South Bay Village

Revised Development Plan Reflects Community Feedback, Emphasizing Reduced Density, Diverse Housing Options, and Environmental Enhancements

2X Felon Brought Loaded, Defaced Handgun To LI Bar: DA / Patch PM

Also: Billy Joel doc/ Charity voted best on LI / Air Force member charged with sexual exploitation of child: DOJ / Trump's election changes

'Strength And Unity': Students Honor LI Coach Killed In Crash: PM

Also: Enough fentanyl to kill 2.5M people: DA / Guidance on ICE orders / Snow / Mexican grill / Kids help LA / Hazmat team / X account gone

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency as Donations Plummet

NYBC has seen a nearly 30% drop in donations in recent weeks which has resulted in 6.5k fewer donations & crippled the region’s blood supply

'Life-Saving Mission': LI Pet Sanctuary Fundraises For New Rescue Home

A pet sanctuary on Long Island is raising funds to build a new rescue home to save the lives of abandoned animals.

Suffolk Credit Union Brightens Holidays with Suffolk Smiles Toy Drive

The toys were distributed on December 15 at Mondays at Racine Cancer Care in Sayville, NY.

'Beautiful Family' Loses Home In Devastating Fire, LI Rallies To Help

A GoFundMe has been organized to help a West Sayville family who's home was destroyed in a devastating fire on Friday.

West Sayville Jr. Fire Department Hosts Holiday Food Drive

With Thanksgiving approaching, West Sayville's Jr. Fire Department is hosting a holiday food drive.

TV Star, LI Native Asks Fans To Help Sayville After Raging Fires

"The town I grew up in Sayville, New York had a devastating fire yesterday and many small businesses suffered big losses."-Melissa Joan Hart

Sayville Fundraisers Grow As Community Recovers From Raging Fire

"Let's show our Sayville strength. Let's show our pride for our beloved Main St. We need to start rebuilding right away.​"-Sayville Chamber.

'Heartbreaking Tragedy': Sayville Rallies To Rebuild After Brutal Fire

"Let's show our Sayville strength. Let's show our pride for our beloved Main St. We need to start rebuilding right away."-Sayville Chamber.

Bohemia Fire Department Hosts Hurricane Helene Relief Drive

The Bohemia Fire Department is accepting donations to help Asheville, North Carolina residents suffering from Hurricane Helene damage.

Police Rescue Kitten Stuck In Car Wheel Well On Long Island: PD

On Saturday, Suffolk County police blocked a lane on Sunrise Highway to rescue a 7-week-old kitten from a car's wheel well, police say.

Bayport-Blue Point Athlete Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award

"He is a team-first player. He is hoping to get fully cleared soon. There is nothing that stops or deters this young man." — BBP officials.

Girl Scout Organizes Native Planting at Sayville Nursing Home

In collaboration with Spadefoot Design and Construction, Girl Scout Adria Vargas Installs Native Plants at Good Samaritan Nursing Home.

Blood Shortage Prompts Blood Drive At Sayville Fire Department

The Sayville Fire Department is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the New York Blood Center on September 5.

Suffolk Girl Scout Awarded $5k For Creating Mental Health Directory

“I struggled with my own mental health issues a lot because when I needed it, I didn’t know where to look for help." - Morgan Bissell, 19.

The Connection Between CBD and Lyme Disease

Lyme disease Warrior creates Ergo Hemp Co. to help others