🌱 Patchogue Daily: MacArthur New Flight + PMPL New Kit Alert

Happy Monday, neighbors! These are the most important things going on today in Patchogue.

First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 56, low: 38.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. A new kit is available for pickup at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library. The craft kit includes everything you need to build a wooden car to race to the family derby next month. (PMPL)
2. Nearby News: A detective shot a man who was trying to burglarize his Long Island home on early Saturday. According to the Suffolk police, the suspect was breaking into the house on West Babylon around 3:30 a.m. when the homeowner, an NYPD detective, shot the man. (Patch)
3. Frontier Airlines has announced that it is now flying nonstop to Fort Lauderdale from Long Island MacArthur Airport. The fares can go as low as $39. According to Islip Town Supervisor, Angie Carpenter, Fort Lauderdale is a very popular destination for residents across Long Island. (LongIsland.com)

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Today in Patchogue:

• FAME Virtual Meeting - Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7 p.m.)
• SEPTA Meeting - Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7 p.m.)
• FAME Virtual Meeting - Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)
• SEPTA Meeting - Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "Some of your dreams for 2022 are starting to come true." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "This is a month to honor social workers. We would like to honor all of the amazing social workers that we work with. They wear many hats and make a difference. A special mention to our very own Ashley Casiano and Brian Jordan." (Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "Patchogue is on their list!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead