🌱 One Arrested After Altercation In Patchogue + NY 2002 Election News

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• An altercation was reported at East Winds Apartments.
• NY 2022 Elections: Meet the candidates and change the address deadline.
• Five houses for sale in Patchogue and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and windy. High: 56, low: 40.

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Here are the top five stories today in Patchogue:

1. Police reported an altercation and physical assault at the East Winds Apartments parking lot on Montauk Highway. A man from East Patchogue attacked another male using a pistol to hit him repeatedly. A shot was fired during the incident, but no one was struck. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Registered voters who need to update their address have until Wednesday, Oct. 19, to do so. The update can be made at the local DMV in person or online at the Department of Motor Vehicles website. (Comsewogue Library)
3. New York Elections 2022: Republican Dean Murray, from East Patchogue, will be challenged by Democrat Farzeen Bham, from Coram, in the election. Read the full story here to meet the candidates. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Patchogue business owners are expressing their concerns over the rising vandalism on South Ocean Avenue. In the last five months, windows were broken in the area, causing expensive damage to the store owners. Only one arrest was reported. (Greater Long Island)
5. Check out five new homes for sale in the Patchogue area. If you see a potential property that catches your eye, click the home photo for more information on the listing. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Healthcare Navigators with HWCLI at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Inktober at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Student Success Series at PMPL. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Long Island News 12: "The beloved Toys “R” Us brand is heading to every Macy’s store in the country this holiday season." (LI News12)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Stop by the Children’s Department for a Spooky "I Spy scavenger hunt!" Can you find them all? You’ll get a spooky surprise when you do!" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "Heading in into three weeks of Fall Recreation. It has been so great having these kids at our center. This is what it is all about." (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)

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• Bayport - Blue Point Heritage Association. (October 23)
• North Fork Autumn Wine Expo. (November 9)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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