🌱 Patchogue Daily: Petito's Family Domestic Violence Awareness

Morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with your brand-new copy of the Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m. High: 45, low: 45.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. The family of Gabby Petito spread their advocacy work on Valentine's Day through a campaign against domestic violence. "Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love," shared her parents on social media. Gabby Petito Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps the families of the missing and survivors of domestic violence. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Watkins Glen Summer Jam is coming to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. The Allman Brothers, Jimmy Shaka will be playing an acoustic set of songs from The Band, and The Electrics playing The Grateful Dead are set to entertain the audience on Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. (Broadway World)
3. Fire Island Ferries, Inc. is planning to suspend services after failed negotiations with the Village of Ocean Beach board. On an official statement, the ferry company expressed intentions to suspend services on March 1, because they have been operating under an expired contract for over a year but are hoping to reach an agreement as soon as possible. (Greater LI)
4. Nearby News: A student from Riverhead High School had difficulty breathing after eating “a chocolate edible” inside the school. The term refers to an edible marijuana form. The student was transported to the Peconic Bay Medical Center, police confirmed. (Newsbreak)
5. Looking for an outing this weekend? Take a look at this week's Patchogue area events. (Patchogue Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Board of Education Extra-Curricular Program Committee Meeting. (4:30 p.m.)
• MED - PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6 p.m.)
• BAY - PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford School District: "There will be a two-hour delayed opening for Pat-Med Schools on Monday, Feb. 14. We are doing this out of an abundance of caution due to the predicted winter storm." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Love is Random Acts of Kindness. Enjoy these messages and know that you are loved this Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day from our library family to yours." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "We have seven spots left for this fun-filled week!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council Photographers Group: "Good news artists, you can join us at the Patchogue Medford Library for a watch party tomorrow to learn more about Creatives Build NY!" (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead