Community Corner
🌱 How a Mount Sinai star is chasing Syracuse’s scoring record
You won't want to miss North Shore Community Band of Long Island HOLIDAY CONCERT on the Mount Sinai Patch calendar

Good morning Mount Sinai! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Mount Sinai star is chasing Syracuse’s scoring record
Also on today's calendar: North Shore Community Band of Long Island HOLIDAY CONCERT and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Mount Sinaifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mount Sinaifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Cold with periods of sun, temps: high: 35, low: 28.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 39 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Men's Lacrosse (cuse.com) — A standout Syracuse men’s lacrosse captain, Joey Spallina, hails from Mount Sinai and is closing in on the program’s all-time points record after racking up 246 points in just 52 games. The junior attacker, already a Tewaaraton nominee, will lead the Orange again in 2026 alongside three other captains after back-to-back stellar seasons.
![]()
📸 Around Mount Sinai
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Sinai
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- North Shore Community Band of Long Island HOLIDAY CONCERT
St. John the Baptist Church, 1488 N Country Rd, Wading River
7:30 pm
Friday December 12
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- SOLO JOE SHOW!
Moose Lodge #1379 , 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd , Mt Sinai
8:00 pm - Holiday Dance
Rose Caracappa Senior Center , 739 NY-25A , Mt Sinai
1:30 pm - Historical Lantern Light Walking Tour
250 E Main St , Port Jefferson
5:00 pm - Men's Doubles - Indoor Sand
North Beach LI Volleyball , 269 NY-25A , Mt Sinai
9:00 am - Mystery Bingo
Rose Caracappa Senior Center , 739 NY-25A , Mt Sinai
1:00 pm - SOLO JOE SHOW!
Moose Lodge #1379 , 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Rd , Mt Sinai
8:00 pm - Santa Sprint Men's/Women's Doubles Open (Cash) KnockOut Tournament
North Beach LI Volleyball , 269 NY-25A , Mt Sinai
7:00 pm - Trivia Night Thursdays!
Amici Restaurant , 304 NY-25A , Mt Sinai
6:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
Thursday December 25
📣 Mount Sinai Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- Town Board Meeting
Brookhaven, NY Calendar , 1 Independence Hill , Farmingville
3:00 pm - Holiday Toy Drive
Brookhaven, NY Calendar , 1 Independence Hill , Farmingville
8:00 am - Holiday Dance
Brookhaven Senior Citizens Calendar , 739 Route 25a , Mt. Sinai
1:30 pm - Shop, Sip and Snack
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce , 118 W Broadway , Port Jefferson
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Mount Sinai PatchAM possible:
- Heritage Chemists Pharmacy & Boutique — (631) 509-4545
Heritage Chemists, a Unique shopping experience! - The Morency Organization Inc: Nail Lovers — (631) 560-1935
“Empowering Beauty, Inspiring Wellness” - LI CRAFTY ONE — (631) 766-1774
A Creative Place To Relax, Learn And Unwind
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Kohl's Rocky Point in Rocky Point. Apply here.
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Gallagher NY) Salary Range $16.50 - $16.50/hr in Selden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Sinai here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Jefferson
- Uniondale student wins statewide literacy contest (newsday.com)
Port Jefferson Station
- Suffolk County Police to hold vehicle auction Dec. 13 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
- Syosset teen's journey into magic has landed him in Hollywood (greaterlongisland.com)
Stony Brook
Ok Mount Sinai! 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: I could get canned for this!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.