🌱IHOP To Open New Medford Location + Mario Materra Elected In Suffolk

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with your new edition of the Patchogue Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Patchogue Elks Club to host a food drive. Donations are accepted.
• Mario Mattera has been elected in Suffolk.
• Patchogue events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 64, low: 53.

Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue Elks Club is hosting a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is at 1323, 14 A Oak St. in Patchogue. You can stop by during the event if you would like to donate non-perishable foods or money. (Patchogue Patch Events)
2. Democrat Kathy Hochul will keep her New York governor seat, becoming the first woman elected governor in New York state. The NYS 2nd Senate District race is over with Mario Mattera winning against Susan Berland with 58,471 votes. You can find the full story here. (Smithtown Patch)
3. A young boy from Shirley was hospitalized after eating cannabis laced gummies that he collected on Halloween while trick-or-treating. The five-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital on Tuesday. Police said he thought the gummies were from the brand Starburst. (Patch)
4. Hot pancakes will be served at the new IHOP that is expected to open on Patchogue-Yaphank Road in 2023. The restaurant is taking over the vacant spot Ruby Tuesday's left during the pandemic. The town has approved a building permit and the site is under renovation. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Billiards for Beginners at Patchogue Library. (4 p.m.)
  
• Thursday Live at Lulus Lobster and Wing Shack. (5 p.m.)
  
• Smartphone Photography for Everyone at Patchogue Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Blend At The Cuban. (7 p.m.)
• HS - Air Force Junior ROTC Parents' Night. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook Village has announced the 43rd Annual Holiday Festival! Holiday fun, Santa's visits and everything in between will be hosted in the heart of our village. The event will gather the community on Dec. 4 from Noon to 6 p.m. The event is free of charge. Click on the link to see details of the event and plan your holiday fun. (Stony Brook Village)
• Tiesto’s Restaurant in Patchogue celebrates the business's first "Birthday." The eatery has been serving Patchogue Village for a year now! (Tiesto's Restaurant)
• Patchogue-Medford Public Library will host a book sale on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community will have the opportunity to find great literature for low prices. Books for all ages will be available for purchase. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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