🌱 Patchogue Daily: Five Below Opening + Library HS Program

Hello, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with today's Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 36, low: 34.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Five Below store is expanding its steps with a grand opening on Gateway Plaza at 499 Sunrise Highway. (Greater Long Island)
2. Patchogue-Medford Public Library can help you to earn your high school diploma. Through a flexible online program, you can earn your diploma for free using your library card to sign up! Click here for more information. (PMPL)
3. South Shore communities are together in support of the family of a young woman from Sayville who died from cancer on Saturday, Jan. 29. Danielle Santiago, 37, was diagnosed six years ago. A GoFundMe page is set to help the family with funeral costs. Click here if you would like to make a donation: “Remembering ‘Red.'” (Greater Long Island)
4. Nearby News: A blaze breaks out at Mount Sinai home. The fire happened on Sunday afternoon at a home on West Cliff Drive. The fire was contained in one room and no injuries were reported. (Port Jefferson Patch)
5. Patchogue Weather Forecast for the week ahead. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Health & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting. (4:30 p.m.)
• SO — 8th Grade Transition Night at the High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• GreaterPatchogue: "See how much landed by your house." (Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Alfred from Mrs. Ward’s class having fun exploring his backyard! Then warmed up inside with his new baby brother, Finn — just 4 days old!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council: "Closed today, Sunday, Jan. 30! Stay safe and warm. We will re-open Thursday, Feb. 3, until then you can take a look at our virtual tour of the current exhibition Urban Suburbanites!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Need a helping hand? Whether it’s around the house, running your errands or taking care of your pets/children. I’m here to lend a hand! For inquiries." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead