🌱 Officer Recovering After Attack In Medford + Ring In 2023 On Main!

Welcome back, Patchogue. Happy New Year's Eve! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about...

• A Suffolk county cop attacked in Medford is expected to survive.
• Headshot Happy Hour & Workshop will be hosted at Gallo Restaurant.
• Midnight on Main kicks off today and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m. High: 52, low: 47.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. A Suffolk cop brutally attacked during an operation in Medford is expected to survive. The 26-year-old officer was hooked in life support equipment at the Stony Brook Hospital. The other cop involved in the same incident is scheduled to go home on Friday. Read the whole story here.(Three Village Patch)
2. Patchogue Professional photographer, Benny Migliorino, is putting on a unique event at Gallo Restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 5! The Headshot Happy Hour & Workshop offers a professional photo, drink and hot food menu for $25! Spots are limited, so if you want to reserve your seat, visit the link I've shared today! (Greater Long Island)
3. "Midnight on Main" kicks off today! Despite the rainy weather, plans are still on for the celebration on Patchogue Main Street from 7 p.m. to midnight. Various restaurants will be open to serve the crowd. If you are worried about weather conditions, visit accuweather.com to keep track. (Patchogue Patch)
4. George Santo's case resulted in a new bill to help prevent future office-seekers from lying. The bill proposes that candidates present their educational history and background under oath. Punishment would be given to the ones who fabricate information to be elected. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• New Year's Eve Bash at Sunset Harbour. (8 p.m.)
• New Year's Eve Disco Party! (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market will be set up at 67 Avery Avenue this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is set up year-round featuring local vendors and fresh produce on Sundays. (Sayville-Patchogue Moms)
• "Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed off on legislation, moving forward a plan for 1,000 new gaming terminals at Jake's 58 — doubling the number of machines allowed under state law, officials told Newsday." (Patch)

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