🌱 Patchogue Daily: Pedestrian Educational Program + Mandate Plan

Morning, Patchogue! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A little rain in the morning. High: 47 Low: 30.

Here are the top 4 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A plan to enforce mask mandate is on the make. Part of the strategy is to create "check spots" in certain businesses to enforce indoor mask usage. Dr. David Battinelli of Northwell Health says wearing masks prevent transmission of the virus and omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant. (News12)
2. Village of Patchogue have created a pedestrian education program and safety vest collection drive, officials said. After deadly accidents in the area, one involving a child's death, the Chamber of Commerce along with Patchogue- Medford Public Library and Police Department are reaching out to unions and contractors for donations of safety vests. (Patch)
3. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine’s Post-COVID clinic discussed long-term effects and approaches to care. Most people with COVID recovers within weeks but some experience long-term effects. The clinic will help people who are experiencing symptoms, as well as monitor patients for any late effects of COVID-19 infection. (TBRNews)
4. Looking for a job in Patchogue area? Patch got you covered! Take a look at Patchogue latest job openings. (Patchogue Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• CAN - Cookies with Santa - Patchogue-Medford High School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Online- Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga. (7 a.m.)
• Parachute Play- Patchogue Library. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• GreaterPatchogue: "Barstool Sports is high on The Hero Joint, with locations in Bay Shore and Patchogue!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Happy Holiday’s from the Carnegie Choralists! These teen practiced for weeks and performed outside the Carnegie Library this past Friday night. We commend then for their hard work and for helping spread cheer this holiday season!" (Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Congratulations to all of our gingerbread house participants! We have awarded all of them a free dress down day on Wednesday, Jan.5!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Anyone know of a good dentist that takes Medicare or Medicaid? Thank you - Need a dentist in my area that takes my ins" (Nextdoor)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New York: "Holiday COVID-19 safety message from the CDC - Neighbors, This holiday season, keep your family, friends, and communities safer by doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19: Get vaccinated and a booster when you’re eligible." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• College Financial Aid 1 on 1- Patchogue Library. (Dec. 22)
• LIEOC ESOL Clases de Ingles Nivel 1- Patchogue Library. (Dec. 22)
• Online Vinyasa Yoga Before Work. (Dec. 23)
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• Congratulations To Hills East Football (Details)
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• Hairdresser Wanted (Details)
• Dental Receptionist (Details)
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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.