🌱Patchogue Daily: Cop Arrested For Firing Gun In The Air + New Eatery

Welcome back, Patchogue. I'm in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84, low: 72.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. New York Police Department cop, Miguel Torres, was arrested for firing his gun in the air while fighting with his girlfriend. The incident happened on Friday morning at home in Patchogue. No injuries were reported. (Patchogue Patch)
   
2. Waffles & Soul is now open just 6 miles from Patchogue Main Street! Wings and tenders are served along with warm, freshly made waffles and other sides at 461 Station Rd in Bellport. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. East Patchogue resident, Bill Leonhardt, got a free microchip and pet ID for his dog courtesy of Paws of War in Nesconset. Other giveaways are on the horizon for pet owners (dogs and cats) interested in tracking their four-legged friends. Visit here for details. (Paws Of War)
4. Stay informed about the closed beaches due to bacteria in Suffolk County. Tides Beach in Rocky Point, Bayport Beach, and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague closed earlier this week. (Patch)
5. For those interested in recent police activity in Suffolk County, look at Patch Police Blotter for July 29. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Explore the Salt Marsh by Canoe - Fire Island National Park. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "The time is upon us. Pak's Halal is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, July 30, in the King Kullen shopping plaza in N. Patchogue." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "It's not too early to get ahead of school supply shopping. Here are the link for the 22-23 Pat-Med supply lists." (Patchogue-Medford School District via Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "The wild cat was located this morning in Central Islip." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)

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

— Debora Whitehead

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