Animal Shelter Reopens, Plaza Songwriter Series Wednesday

Rundown of Patchogue area highlights for Oct. 9. Know other things that should be in this roundup? Add them to the comments section below this post.

Three Performing Plaza Songwriter Series Wednesday

Show taking place at Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center, 20 Terry St. in Patchogue, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10.

Brookhaven Animal Shelter Opens After Ringworm Outbreak

Four dogs, 25 cats euthanized from outbreak.

Police Brief: Intruder Cuts Power, Enters Medford Business

Unknown person kicked through two interior doors of a Peconic Avenue business, police said.

Zeldin, Demos Ready To Go After Bishop's Seat in 2014

State Sen. Lee Zeldin and George Demos, both Republicans who have run before, have their sights on Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop's seat.