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Jacqueline Hensley Is New Chamber President
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Chamber members have elected a new slate of officers for the coming year beginning October 1. The new president is Jacqueline Dupre Hensley, Director of William J. O'Neill Sales Exchange, Inc. at 1 East Main St, Patchogue. The store was founded by her grandfather, William J. O'Neill, in 1973 and is now owned and operated by her mother, Veronica O'Neill. Jacqueline's first job, at 14, was at Swezey's Department Store.
Also elected were First Vice President Dawn Turnbull (Bridgehampton Bank), Second Vice President Melissa Kuehnle (St. Joseph's College), Third Vice President Lou Commisso (Briarcliffe College), Secretary Kathleen Quinn (Irish Crossroads), Treasurer Jason Volini, CPA, and Past President Mindy Skura (Remember Yesteryears).
The officers will be formally inducted at the Chamber's 89th Annual Installation Dinner, at Mediterranean Manor on October 18 at 8:00 PM. The dinner this year honors Dennis Smith and the Patchogue Business Improvement District. The ticket price per person is $80. Good food, good company, dinner and dancing and a chance to meet all our new members. Send your RSVP's to the office.
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Greetings and Salutations,
Fall is officially here and there is no shortage of exciting events and activities happening in the Greater Patchogue area this month! Whether it's the 5th Annual Patchogue Arts Festival or the Business Promotion Committee's fundraiser, "Party at the Playhouse", there is something for everyone.
I would like to take a moment to remind you of the many networking opportunities the Chamber has available to you. Our monthly networking and general meetings are a great way to show your support for other members, meet new people and learn about products and services that can help benefit your business. The Chamber also has a number of committees that are always in need of volunteers and new ideas. Joining a committee is an opportunity to establish connections with residents and businesses in the Greater Patchogue area while helping the community and our members with advocacy, events, projects and scholarships. Please keep in mind that these networking opportunities are open to your employees as well and is a great way to build business relationships and get your name, and your company, out there.
George Hoag has decided to remain as the Chairperson for the Newsletter Committee. Thank you George for your continued dedication to the Chamber. Your hard work is very much appreciated.
I am very excited to serve as President for the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce and look forward to working with our members and organizations. I hope to make this year a productive and successful one.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Hensley
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Our annual Main Street St. Liberata Italian Festival, sponsored by the Foundation's Cultural Heritage Committee, and chaired by Jim Romeo, was held in cool and cloudy weather on Saturday, September 29. The chill didn't discourage the diners (above) outside Main Street Italian Bistro.
 
Paul Felice was honored as Italian American Of The Year and the original Saint statue was paraded. Dollars which are customarily pinned to the Saint are donated to the Outreach program at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. James Romeo and Joe Tavano won the Bocce Tournament. The Knights of Columbus team took secon place and Sal Aloisio and Joe Torres were third.
The original festival ran from 1923 to 1962. It was revived in 1996.
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After a $5 million renovation of the old Knights of Columbus at 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, The Emporium is open to big crowds and rave reviews. It features a concert stage, sunken dance floor, three bars, an eating area with first class food, four bowling alleys and an outdoor beer garden. Check them out at theemporiumny.com.
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 The Emporium is a very big place and it has been packing in a lot of people on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Up to 1500 a night. That has put a lot of pressure on parking and other village issues. The Church Street lot and the Courthouse lots have both been filled on Saturday night. Traffic on Railroad Avenue has also been so affected that Suffolk Police have asked the Village to make the street one way south, north of the parking lot entrance. At the Sept. 24 board meeting, Trustees agreed to enforce temporary northbound closures during operating hours and set an Oct. 9 public hearing on a permanent one way. Parking is a long term issue which Village officials plan to tackle. |
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Other September Grand Openings
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Eloisa Beauty Salon & Spa is open at 122 Medford Ave,, Patchogue. Eloisa Lopez and Jairo Cabrezo are the owners.  Rudi's is open at 554 Rt. 112, Patchogue. Michael Lauria and Jason Rudilosso are the owners.  Sketchbook Studio is open at 427 West Main St., Patchogue. Meg Healy is the owner. |
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Sen. Gillabrand Comes For Cupcake
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Patchogue has 28 women owned small businesses in its downtown and one of them is Queen City Cupcakes, 62 W. Main St., owned by Carol Reitz-Butler. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, on a state wide tour of such businesses, bought a cupcake there on Friday, Sept. 14. Senator Gillibrand is promoting passage of federal legislation that would aid small businesses, especially women owned ones, with tax credits and other benefits.
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Final demolition for the TRITEC $100 million New Village project, across the street from the Chamber office, occurred with the removal of the old Swezey's building on Sept. 11. In the picture, the Four Corners is on the left. Debris removal from the site continues.
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Chamber Events
Wednesday, October 31
Halloween Happenings
Children's Trick or Treating
Main Street
3:00-6:00 PM
Friday, November 2
Business Promotion Committee
Fundraiser
Party at the Playhouse
Clare Rose Playhouse
A show and more
7:00 PM
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Chamber Meetings
In October
Thursday, October 4
12th Annual Women's Expo
Middle Country Library, Centereach
11 AM-6 PM
Vendor tables available
631-585-9393 x 296
Tuesday, October 9
Foundation Board
Chamber Office
8:00 AM
Tuesday, October 16
Chamber Board
Temple Beth El
8:00 AM
Thursday, October 18
Annual Dinner &
Installation of Officers
Mediterranean Manor
7:00 PM
$80 per person
Wednesday, October 24 Restaurant & Tourism Committee Chamber Office 6:00 PM |
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Nineteen New Members
In September
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Advanced Dental Care/Puravi Dixit-Patel, DDS. 232 Suite B East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-758-6162
Dale's Flowers From The Heart, Dale Rutkowski, 199 Waverly Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-758-7930, dalesflowers.com
East Patchogue Auto Body, Kevin Hancock, 1374 Montauk Hwy., East Patchogue, NY 11772
Golden Scissors Beauty Salon, Lourdes Balboa, 302 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-871-5500
Hiz and Herz Styling, Flor Maria and Carmen, 26 East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-758-8566
Island Wide Appliance, Inc., Eric Moses, Appliance Repair & Parts, 321 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-224-9229
Nick's Prestige Motors, Nick Trezza, Auto Repair,291 Rt. 112, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-3126
N.Y Spine Physical Therapy. PC, Anthony DeGradi, 239 East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-289-0044, nyspinept.com
Orellana, Inc., Lupe Tesvich, Automotive Upholstery, Convertible Tops. 429 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-0397
Patchogue Family Medical Care, Rose Marie J. Wittman., 130 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-5734
Paul's Carpet of Patchogue, Nanvy Goetz, Rug Cleaning, 492 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-289-1515
Riteway Automotive Center, Inc., Sandro Fernandes, Automotive Repairs, 192 Waverly Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-207-2141
Sketchbook Studio, Meg Healy. Art Lessons & Gallery, 427 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-331-1772, mysketchbook,com
Stevens Ford, David Benstock, 507 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-1133, stevens112.com
Suffolk Collision Specialists, Richard Clark, Auto Body, 1194 Montauk Hwy., East Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-289-5056
Sunoco 112, Inc., Arthur Kudlek, Auto Repair, 626 Rt. 112, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-7442
Terry Bros. Tires, Dennis Gerber, 522 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-0109
The Old Olive Tree Restaurant, Allyson Kastrinakis, 124 East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-654-1930, oldolivetreerestaurant.com
Tutor Time of East Patchogue, Carol Kelly, Child Care, 655 East Main St., East Patchogue, NY 11772, 631-475-7239
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