🌱 Patchogue Daily: State Approves Grants To Assist Local Economy

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; mild. High: 51 Low: 28.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. New York State recently approved millions in regional economic development grants. The money will go towards supporting Local South Shore spots. Regional economic development grants meant to stimulate regional economy. The largest local amount is a $1,000,000 grant for Suffolk County for the Mastic Beach Violets Cove restoration planning. (LI Advance)
   
2. Patchogue resident, Joshua Block, attracts millions on Tik Tok. A few times a months he goes to NYC to wonder around Manhattan and broadcast himself in videos singing, dancing and exploring the city. The 20-year-old said he didn't know his posts would be such a thing among users. Block has 2.2 million followers. (TBRNews)
3. Suffolk County Police Department released an arrest repost on Dec. 31. A criminal charge is only an accusation and does not indicate a conviction. Click on the link to access Suffolk arrest report in details. (Patch)
4. A great amount of workers across Long Island saw a bump in their pay check this week.
   Minimum wage in Nassau and Suffolk will increase to $15 an hour for all workers. It is the final increase under a multi-year plan that saw minimum wage in the city climb to $15 an hour in 2018. North of Westchester, minimum wage will increase to $13.20. (News12)

Today in Patchogue:

• Live Music at RHUM Featuring Chelsea Takami. (12 p.m.)
• Patchogue Outdoor Market at LRR, Ocean Ave. (9 a.m.)
• The Garden Farmers Market at Fantastic Gardens. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Happy New Year! May this year bring you health, happiness, success and learning with the library!" (Instagram)
• Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce: "Only a few hours left to WIN! 30 Days of Dining in Patchogue. Only $20 per chance to get your dine on and support the chamber!" (Instagram)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Happy New Year’s Eve Holy Angels!" (Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "It's amazing what Josh has overcome to achieve Tik Tok stardom. Patchogue-Medford School District." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Patchogue: "Power washing - Call or text today for any of your power washing needs! 631-578-6505." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Patchogue: "Painting - Exterior doors being done Call or text today 631-578-6505." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "I have a large bag of used assorted balls (playground, soccer, volleyball). - Does anyone have a suggestion as to who I can donate them to? Some of the balls will need to be inflated. Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

Events:

• Schools Re-Open - Patchogue-Medford High School. (Jan. 3)
• SO - PTA Meeting - Patchogue-Medford High School. (Jan. 4)
• RIV - PTA Meeting - Patchogue-Medford High School. (Feb. 5)

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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.