🌱 Patchogue Daily: Village's New Downtown Archway

Debora Whitehead
Updated ·3 min read

Happy Tuesday, Patchogue! Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and colder. High: 34, low: 21.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

  1. The Village of Patchogue Community Development Agency applied for Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization grant funding. This month the CDA received the amount of $28,000, which will be used to complete a new archway.The archway will be placed at the beginning of the Roe Walkway situated between Toast Coffeehouse and Stanley’s Furniture on Main Street, in the spring of 2023. (LI Advance)

  2. The American Legion Patchogue created a yearly scholarship program in honor of Pauline King. King served in the National Guard for 25 years and worked at the VA hospital in Northport. She passed away in 2021. (LI Advance)

  3. In loving memory of actress Betty White and to celebrate what would be her 100th birthday, fans across the country are being asked to participate in the Betty White challenge. White was an animal advocate and to honor her legacy donate $5 to animal rescues and shelters in her name. Click here to know how to donate to your local animal shelter. (News12)

  4. On Jan. 17, the nation celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King’s activism during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s changed the lives of millions of people, and his assassination on Apr. 4, 1968, marked one of the darkest days in American history. Click on the link to access his biography. (TBRNews)

Today in Patchogue:

  • River Winter Concert at River — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)

  • Medford Winter Concert at High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update for Jan.15. (Press Release Desk)

  • See five new properties for sale in and around Patchogue. (Patchogue Patch)

  • "Brookhaven is geographically the largest town in Suffolk County and is among the largest towns in the nation. Under the stewardship of Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, it has reached new heights and has received praise by many for its efficient and effective government on behalf of the residents and taxpayers it serves." (Dan's Papers)

  • Patchogue-Medford Library: "On display now! 'Juxtaposed: The Photography of Clarence Simpson,' Jan. 5 - Feb. 25, 2022, The Patchogue-Medford Library is pleased to present the solo exhibition, 'Juxtaposed,' featuring the photography of Clarence Simpson. Curated." (Facebook)

Events:

  • Board of Education Extra-Curricular Program Committee Meeting. (Jan. 19)

  • BAY — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (Jan. 19)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

This article originally appeared on the Patchogue Patch