🌱 Patchogue Daily: Police Investigating Lewd Act + MOCA Exhibit

Good morning, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; breezy, milder. High: 46, low: 37.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. A Patchogue man was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 16, after a woman called 911 to report lewd behavior. The man identified as Jerry Sibony is accused of exposing himself on two separate occasions at the lobby of the Terry Apartments on Rider Avenue. The investigation is continuing, police are asking anyone who may also be a victim of Sibony to call at 631-854-8552. (Patchogue Patch)
2. The Patchogue Arts Council (MOCA) announces the Urban Suburbanites exhibit. J. Valentin features artists Tom Benincasa, Evan Campanella, Tifa Chii, Diego Garcia, and more with the theme of working in the suburbs with an urban mentality. The exhibit is on display at MOCA LI until Feb. 27. (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce)
3. Professional wine taster Bob Lipinski has been writing about wine for over 40 years. His evaluations about drinks are available on his blog in monthly articles. If you are a wine lover and would like to learn Lipinski's top picks, take a look at his list of recommendations! (TBRNews)
4. Click on the link to access Patch's latest updates of job openings in the Patchogue area and surroundings. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Nearby News: Long Islanders honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. legacy on Jan. 17.
   A march to celebrate the civil rights fighter started at the streets of Long Beach and ended at the Martin Luther King Community Center on Riverside Boulevard. In Hempstead, a ceremony was held, and attendees were encouraged to continue the fight for equality and voting rights. (LINews12)

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Today in Patchogue:

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

From my notebook:

• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "'The time is always right to do what is right' -Martin Luther King Jr." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "We remembered Martin Luther King Jr. on the 17th of this month and every day for his determination and pride in fighting for civil rights." (Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "Wasn't a hard day on the job for us." (Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "Community members applaud town for its decision to create more housing options." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead