🌱 Meet 'Lionardo Parks DiCaprio' + Patchogue Library Fall Craft

Hello, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about...

• New home of "Lionardo Parks DiCaprio" in Patchogue.
• The suspects involved in the shooting outside Lee Zeldin's hous are identified.
• Pumpkin prices in Patchogue and more!

But first, today's weather:

Windy; an afternoon t-storm. High: 69, low: 60.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. South on Bay Avenue in Patchogue is where to go to meet the bench-shaped lion, "Lionardo Parks DiCaprio." The Parks and Recreation Department is Lionardo’s new home. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Two 17-year-olds were identified as victims of a shooting outside the home of Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin. Both young men are from Mastic and were injured during the incident which is being investigated by the police as gang activity. (NY Post)
3. Long Island has a long list of places to go pumpkin picking. The long-time tradition is popular among families who use the well-know vegetable for fall dishes, carving, house décor, you name it! For those who want to know prices before heading to the Patchogue area patches, check it out and plan your visit. (Patch)
4. Have you been looking for fall activities for the kiddos? Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting a fall fest with actual pumpkin decorations! The fun is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, at noon. No registration is required. (Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Vinyasa Yoga Before Work at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Signing Stories at PMPL. (11:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce: "Have you tried at Toast Coffee House Patchogue? We recently stopped in to try their seasonal Witches Brew mimosa and their Tennessee Chicken and Waffles." (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce via Instagram)
• GreaterPatchogue: "We've all rocked out to "All the Small Things" at James Joyce Pub & Eatery or That Meetball Place Patchogue at one point." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "PMYCS and Bravo Supermarkets have teamed up to hold a food drive for our food pantry. Come on down and support this wonderful family owned business and PMYCS." (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)

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

— Debora Whitehead

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