🌱Patchogue Daily: Police New License Plate Readers + Outdoor Market

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Humid; breezy in the p.m. High: 87, low: 75.

Here are the top 4 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Suffolk County police announced that 75 license plate readers are now available to track crimes in the area. About $1 million in state grants was invested into the new equipment. (News12)
2. Patchogue Outdoor Market will be held this weekend! Sunday, Aug. 7, is the day to support local farmers and vendors, plus enjoy the food trucks! The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pets are welcome! (Patchogue Moms)
3. The community can now enjoy a new spot to practice sports in Patchogue. The village renovated the pickleball courts located on Rider Avenue. About $389,505 in grants were invested in the project. (Long Island Advance)
4. For those looking for a home in the Patchogue area or who want to know what's new in the market, check the Patch's Real Estate Roundup. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
  
• Summer Lunches at PMPL. (11:15 a.m.)
• Live Music at RHUM. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "A fun restaurant update from our sister site, GreaterLongBeach." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Thanks to our partners at Northwell Health for keeping us safe and certifying our staff in CPR today!" (Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "This summer there has been at least five verified shark bites on Long Island. But in the last century or so, New York state had documented only 13 shark attacks." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Ascend Dance Company — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Alumni Family Fun Day at Suffolk County Boy Scouts Camp, Calverton, N.Y. (August 6)
• Derek Adam Live (August 8)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard — NYC Ice Welcomes A Lady Coach (Details)
• Add your announcement

Job listings:

• Hotel Maintenance Manager at Canoe Place Inn (Details)
• Add your job listing

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Patchogue Daily? Contact me at Patchogue@Patch.com.