🌱 Man Pleads Guilty For Officer Attack In Patchogue + Jobs & Events

Hey, friends! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue of the newsletter, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Shirley woman is facing second-degree attempted murder charges.
• Driver who stabbed a police officer pleads guilty.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy, and milder. High: 53, low: 27.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. A Shirley woman is facing second-degree attempted murder charges for intentionally hitting a William Floyd High School student in the parking lot of the Manhattan Bagel Store. According to the police, she confronted a group of teenagers for believing they were involved in a robbery in which her son was a victim. Shirley-Mastic Patch has the story. (Patch)
2. The man who stabbed a Suffolk Officer during a traffic stop in Patchogue pleaded guilty on Monday. The incident happened two years ago. The police officer stopped the 27-year-old man for reckless driving on Ocean Avenue on April 10, 2021, at 10:30 p.m. the driver was under the influence of drugs. He stabbed the cop and drove off, being apprehended later on. (Patch)
3. Smith Haven Mall will welcome new restaurants. Mito Asian Fusion and KPOT Korean BBQ are set to open their locations on Lake Groove soon. There is another eatery expected to be inaugurated in April. Los Amigos Tacos is scheduled to open in the food court this spring! (Long Island Business News)
4. A new list of jobs is now available at Patchogue Patch. Every week we release an updated guide with the latest opening in and around the neighborhood to give extra help to those looking for employment. Visit the link to see what's new this week. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Nearby News: NYC Officials announced the end o the vaccine mandate for police officers, firefighters and teachers. The COVID-19 restrictions led hundred of city workers to lose their jobs for refusing the shot. Now, such rules will end Friday. Read the whole story here. (LI News12)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Food Pantry at Grace Ministries. (10:00 AM)
• African American Genealogy at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Walk-in Homework Help at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Name That Tune! for Teens at PMPL. (5 p.m.)
• Beginner English at PMPL. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking forward to trying a new eatery on the Long Island scene? La Perla Restaurant and Bar is now open at 65 East Main St. in Riverhead. There you will find a variety of Hispanic, Italian, and American dishes. The new spot opens seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.(Riverhead News Review)
• Suffolk Police had a unique rescue mission this week. Officers rescued a dog from frigid Lake Ronkonkoma on Sunday morning! Nobody knows how the puppy ended up in the water, but he was rescued safely, and no injuries were reported. (News 12 Long Island)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts celebrates its 100th anniversary with special events in 2023. Concerts and performances are scheduled for this unique milestone. Stay tuned to enjoy performances, cocktail nights, dancing, and more! Visit the Patchogue Patch to learn about the theater's history. Our readers will be updated with all events. (Patchogue Patch)

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Events:

• Illusions Magic Show with NYC Magician and Illusionist, Joshy K.! (February 10)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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