🌱Patchogue Daily: New Accessible Ramp At Grace Church + Prevent Ticks

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Lots of sun; breezy, humid. High: 82, low: 72.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. The Grace A.M.E. Zion Church in Patchogue has a new accessible ramp. Volunteers from Berdon Accounting completed the project to benefit senior citizens and residents with disabilities. (Long Island Advance)
2. The first day of the Great South Bay Music Festival rocked Patchogue at the Shorefront Park on a warm evening. Take a look at some scenes of the event. (Greater Long Island)
3. Suffolk Health Department wants to help the community to be tick free. A health representative will host a class at the Patchogue-Medford Library on July 13 to teach tips about preventing and being safe from tick bites. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
4. The Good Steer American restaurant is saying farewell to the community after 65 years in business. Owner Robert McCarroll said it was a hard decision, but the company is now closed due to the high costs to keep the eatery going and fewer customers. (TBR News Media)
5. Nearby News: The Ronkonkoma redevelopment, which includes a recreational area, convention center and a new terminal for MacArthur Airport, has started. The project is estimated at $2.8 billion. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Davis Park Summer Storytime. (11 a.m.)
• Battle of the Books Practices at PMPL. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at adoption facilities in and around Patchogue." (Patch)
• Patch: "As unemployment remains high across the state, many local companies are still hiring." (Patch)
• Alive After Five: "We are so grateful for Aspire Energy Drinks to be with us this summer as such an important sponsor. Don't miss these two fantastic bands hitting the Aspire stage next Thursday, July 14!" (Alive After Five via Facebook)

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Featured businesses:

• Ascend Dance Company — (Visit website)
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Events:

• Charcuterie Workshop with The Cheese Patch. (July 12)
• Live Pro Wrestling — Family Friendly Action in St James! (July 16)
• CM Street Festival. (July 17)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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