🌱 Patchogue Daily: Library Branch In Medford + Rodia Comedy Show

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 29, low: 27.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue-Medford Public Library has a new branch coming up soon in Medford. The Medford branch is a work in progress and after its completion, will offer more access to the community service programs for Patchogue and Medford residents. (PMPL)
   
2. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present comedian Anthony Rodia, on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Rodia has over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have over 22 million views. His comedy is about real-life situations such as married life, raising kids, etc. Tickets are on sale now at the theater website. (Broadway World)
3. Kilwins chocolate store owner in Patchogue tells us the secret of the success of the chocolate-covered strawberries. The treat is a success every year on Valentine's Day and store owner, John Murray, III, said he goes to the Bronx himself to buy fresh berries from producers from Pennsylvania. (GreaterBayShore)
4. Are you on the lookout for a new home? Take a look at the latest homes available on the market in Patchogue. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Nearby News: Parents from Bethpage and Sayville school districts are fighting to keep masks optional in schools. Parents from both districts are defending their parental rights. Sayville is keeping mask usage optional. (suffolkcountynews.net)

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Today in Patchogue:

• EAG — STEAM Night — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6:30 p.m.)
• Barton Winter Concert at Saxton — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Good evening, Patchogue Medford Families, this is Dr. Jones with an important announcement. We have just been notified that the courts have upheld the mask mandate at least until Friday, Jan. 28." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker knows that library cards are always in style! Don't have one yet? What are you waiting for? Stop in or check out the link in our bio to apply online today!" (Instagram)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Middle school came up with their dreams after listening to part of Dr. King’s speech and then created collaborative posters to show that our differences don’t matter, we can all work together towards dreams and goals!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Need a helping hand? Whether it’s around the house or taking care of your pets. I’m here to lend a hand!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead