🌱 Patchogue Daily: Village's NYE Celebration Canceled

Debora Whitehead
Updated ·3 min read

Get on up, Patchogue! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 49, low: 44.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

  1. The Midnight on Main St. in Patchogue is canceled because of COVID-19 issues. The big celebration was scheduled for Friday, New Year’s Eve, in Patchogue but event organizers announced the cancellation on Tuesday. (Greater Long Island)

  2. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a new edition of Jokes on Main, its new comedy series with Tri-State's funniest stand-up comedians, Michael Somerville, Motts Pelazza, Joey Callahan, and Bill Chiang. The event will happen on Friday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. The show content is not recommended for children. Tickets are $30 plus fees. Save $5 per ticket when ordering 10 or more tickets. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. (Broadway World)

  3. The second annual Patchogue Plunge is back after being canceled in 2020. The event is hosted by the Patchogue Young Professionals and will happen during the Super Bowl weekend on Feb. 13. This year's plunge will benefit the Gabby Petito Foundation. (Patchogue Patch)

  4. As COVID-19 cases are on the rise on Long Island, several sites are offering walk-in tests. It's important to get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed, even if you are fully vaccinated or recently recovered from COVID-19 in the last 3 months. Click on the link to check locations and hours. (LI News12)

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Today in Patchogue:

  • HS — Raider Invitational Wrestling Tournament. (All Day)

  • Plant Nite: Make a Succulent Terrarium at Arooga's. (7 p.m.)

  • Live Music at RHUM Featuring TJ Fox. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • GreaterPatchogue: "That glowing LED-lit New Year’s Eve ball will remain in storage." (Facebook)

  • Patchogue-Medford Library: "Have you seen the new Spider-Man movie yet?Gavin recommends reading the books first." (Instagram)

  • Patchogue Chamber of Commerce: "Please stay healthy and safe!Regarding Midnight on Main Street in Patchogue:After much consideration and discussions with the Village of Patchogue and local public safety agencies that we deeply sorry for the event cancellation." (Instagram)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Good afternoon family, please help me in congratulating my awesome daughter and Airmen Patricia Gant, who is the Senior NCO of the year. " (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Does anyone know people to do deep cleaning?" (Nextdoor)


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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.

This article originally appeared on the Patchogue Patch