🌱 Patchogue Daily: Fall Into Winter Exhibit At Village Theater

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Frigid; breezy in the morning. High: 18, low: 10.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. 'Fall into Winter' exhibit at the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts is still open. The exhibit displays the work of artist Shain Bard and will be open for visitors until Jan. 30. Bard expresses her love for the fall season by painting landscapes using autumn colors and lavender hues of winter. Check theater times to view the exhibit. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
   
2. The Garden Farmers Market is happening every Saturday and Sunday at 67 Avery Ave., Patchogue from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 25 different vendors are selling farm goodies and crafts in a heated greenhouse every weekend until April 26. (LI Events)
3. One person died early Sunday morning during a crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 12:35 a.m. on the LIE near exit 65. The driver and passenger were both taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where the driver was pronounced dead, and the passenger was treated for injuries. No criminality is found at this time. (Newsbreak)
4. New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul presented nine key points as part of her plan for a New Era for New York. During the speech, she shared her plan to rebuild the state's health care economy, improve the public safety and how to subside the gun violence issue. (TBRnews)
5. Town of Brookhaven Annual coat drive started on Monday, Jan. 10 and will run through Feb. 11. If you would like to donate gently used coats, scarves and hats, click on the link to see drop off locations. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Patchogue:

• TRE - PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)
• Bay Winter Concert at Bay — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)
• Eagle Winter Concert at High School — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Enjoy some photos of the first boys’ basketball game. They did a really good job playing as a team despite their loss. They put up a good fight." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Taking a trip to the city? Save big by taking the LIRR in with the library!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council: "Artists this a great residency — give it a shot and apply!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "I would like to know what happened behind Ocean Ave. Middle School as my grandsons attend PM school district?" (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead