🌱 Patchogue Daily: Italian American Of The Year + Food Drive At VFW

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 77, low: 61.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. The 2022 Italian American of the Year Reception is set for July. Steven Fuoco will be the one on the spot being honored by the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce at a special dinner at the Harbor Crab Co. Tickets are $25 per person. (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce)
2. The United Veterans Organization Flag Retirement Ceremony was held at Fireman’s Park in Patchogue. Brookhaven Town officials, Boys Scout troops, and the community gathered for the event where the flag was burnt as part of the tradition. (LongIsland.com)
3. Patchogue-Medford Public Library will host the "Meet with Project Safety Net" on June 29. Representatives will present the health, education, and prevention services available for the communities on Long Island. The meeting starts at noon. (PMP Library)
4. Grace Care Ministries will host a food drive on Saturday, July 2, at 2:30 p.m. Free meals and pizza will be handed out at the Veterans of Foreign Wars at 32 Edwards St. in Patchogue. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Getting Ready to Babysit at PMPL. (Noon)
• Bilingual Afternoon Tech Camp at PMPL. (2:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Bilingual Immigration Counseling at PMPL. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Arts Council Photographers Group: "Next PAC Photo Club Field Trip! Please RSVP if intending to join." (Patchogue Arts Council Photographers Group via Facebook)
• Patch: "Homeowners can access a certain percentage of their home's equity to fund home improvement projects or even pay for college tuition." (Patch)
• Long Island News 12: "Summer vacation is starting, and you are probably looking for activities to keep the kids busy. News 12 is on a mission to help by testing out the hottest toys coming in under $20." (Long Island News 12)

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