🌱 Patchogue Daily: Petito's Family Assets Agreement

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 29 Low: 19.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. Gabby Petito family reached an agreement on asset distribution. Petito's and Laundrie's parents met in Florida to discuss the couple's properties. Attorney Steven Bertolino confirmed that an agreement was made but refused to give any further details. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Patchogue Mademoiselle Patisserie bakery extends its footprints with a new location inside of the new Bayport-Blue Point Library in its grand opening. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. A GoFundMe page is set up to help the family of a former NYPD lieutenant who died this week. Thomas Aurandt was a retired cop from Bayport and was hospitalized on Christmas morning. He leaves behind his wife Deborah and two college kids. Click here if you would like to donate to GoFundMe. (GLI)
4. Nearby News: Single mother from Bellport is granted a home through Habitat for Humanity in Suffolk. Mariela Calderon, who lived with her parents in Patchogue, first applied for the program 4 years ago but was rejected. (abc7ny)
5. Patchogue area weekend events. Check out the Patch calendar to find out what's happening in the area. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Indoor Winter Market at Rise & Grind. (4:30 p.m.)
• The Garden Farmers Market at Fantastic Gardens. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Our Pat-Med wrestling squad has advanced to the Section XI dual meet semifinals after beating Hauppauge this week! Catch them Saturday at noon against Miller Place at Bay Shore HS." (Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "We're gearing up to kick off our 2022 season! Long Island Advance has the details on some of our upcoming shows! See the full line-up at www.patchoguetheatre.org." (Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Pre-K playing the quarter toss game!" (Facebook)

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