🌱 Patchogue Daily: Breeze Airways Praised By HIA-LI

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 51, low: 49.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. HIA-LI, one of Long Island’s largest business advocacy organizations, praised the decision by Breeze Airways to select Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip as its base of operations in New York State — and to initiate nonstop service from the airport to Charleston, South Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia. The airline’s choice of Long Island MacArthur Airport follows closely on the heels of the October 2021 release of HIA-LI’s Long Island MacArthur Airport Survey. (LongIsland.com)
2. For Bayport and Blue Point residents, going to their new library may feel like a religious experience. Set to open Saturday following a three-year transformation of the former St. Ursula Center convent on Middle Road in Blue Point, the library evokes the 40-year-old building's ecclesiastical history. (Newsday)
3. Two men robbed at gunpoint a series of mostly 7-Elevens across five precincts in Suffolk County, police said Monday. The robberies started on Oct. 24 when two people went inside 7-Eleven in East Patchogue at about 12:40 a.m. and "displayed a gun and demanded cash," police said. Marcus Brown, 33, of Coram, and Jvon Creighton, 26, of Mastic, were arrested by the Major Case Squad following an investigation. Brown was arrested in front of his home on Sunday at about 10:15 a.m. and he was charged with seven counts of first-degree robbery. He was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Monday. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Reconstruction of the chronically congested Hospital Road Bridge in East Patchogue is expected to start next spring, offering potential relief for commuters and first responders who struggle with bottlenecks over the narrow span, officials said. (Newsday)
5. The Office of Women's Services participates in this year Suffolk County Running Marathon in collaboration with Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Thank you to all the veteran women for their service and participation. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Patchogue:

• EAG — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (5:30 p.m.)
• BAY — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)
• MED — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)
• Saxton Band and Orchestra Concert at Saxton. (7 p.m.)
• ORE — PTA/Fathers' Club Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• New York Police Department Chief of Department Rodney Harrison has been nominated for Suffolk County Police Commissioner, according to published reports. (Patchogue Patch)
• It’s not a restaurant nor is it a catering hall. It’s The Winston. Owners Satin and Lace Widrow, who are sisters, are billing this Sayville storefront at 249 W. Main St. as a rustic space where anyone can host a shower, christening, engagement party, or other private affair. All the host has to do is bring in food and drink — and their imagination. (Greater Long Island)
• Wondering what there is to do in the Patchogue area this week? Your Patchogue Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. (Patchogue Patch)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "It’s not [too late] to enter our Gingerbread contest! We are accepting entries until Thursday at midnight before our teachers vote for our big winners! So far, we only have eight entries, keep them coming!" (Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "Tap for all the details and more photos!" (Facebook)

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• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (Dec. 17)
• Via Zoom — NCNW General Membership Meeting Long Island Cross County Section. (Dec. 18)
• Marieann Meringolo performs “In the Spirit” Christmas and Holiday Concert — Sayville Congregational Church. (Dec. 18)
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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.