🌱 Patchogue Daily: Man Facing Lewdness Charges + Plunge 2022

Welcome back, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, Feb. 19 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Patchogue today.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m. High: 40, low: 20.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A resident of Rider Avenue in Patchogue has been arrested multiple times for lewdness. Most of the incidents occurred at the apartment complex lobby where the 66-year-old man targeted small children. The first incident happened on Jan. 15 when the man exposed himself in the lobby. The building managers are looking into eviction. Authorities have filed charges. (LI Advance)
2. The Patchogue Plunge was held on Super Bowl Sunday morning and was a success with a good number of participants who came together for the fun and to support the Gabby Petito Foundation. The crowd gathered in the Sandspit Marina to jump into the freezing waters. Click on the link to see the pictures of the brave "divers." (LIAdvance)
3. Come out to visit The Garden Farmers Winter Market in Patchogue. Over 20 different vendors are waiting for the community on weekends from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. with unique artesian products and artwork ready to be taken home! Food and drinks are also available to purchase. (Facebook)
4. Nearby News: U-Haul Company opened a new dealer to serve the community in Coram and its surroundings. Handy Pantry of Coram, located at 1879 Route 112 will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, etc. The new partnership will support Handy Pantry in the growth of its business after the challenges that the store faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LongIsland.com)
5. Patchogue area weekend events: Check out what's happening in the area and have an amazing weekend! (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Danú at Patchogue Theater. (8 p.m.)
• Who’s Next and Cream Experience at 89 North Music Venue. (8 p.m.)
• Somethin Fresh at Ristegio's. (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Pat-Med's Unified Bowling team wrapped up their season with an event featuring Harborfields, Northport, and Huntington earlier this week. This was a very enriching experience for the students and staff." (Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "The potential sites were not identified. We're pulling for Queens." (Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Listen to 102.3 WBAB now to hear an interview with Anthony Rodia in support of his show tomorrow night at Patchogue Theatre." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead