🌱Patchogue Daily: Veterans Honored On Raider Stadium + NYC Train Ride

Hey, neighbors! It's Friday in Patchogue, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most essential local things. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 76, low: 59.

Here are the top 4 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Active military personnel and veterans were honored by The Patchogue-Medford Athletic Department, the Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame, and Pat-Med youth football. The Raider Stadium at Patchogue-Medford High School was where the ceremony was held just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 9. (LIA)
   
2. The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will be meeting those who want a discounted price ticket to New York City on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:20 a.m. Participants can return anytime on that day. (PMPL)
3. Walk-to-end Alzheimer's with Jo Bennett – Patchogue team will take place at the Suffolk County Farm on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. The event aims to raise more than $2,000 to be donated to the Alzheimer's Association Foundations. (Patchogue CofC)
4. Nearby News: Trevon Phidd from Connecticut was charged with two acts of terrorism for threatening the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry with a bomb on Wednesday. According to official reports, the call was made around noon, saying a bomb was going off on the boat, which resulted in the evacuation of the passengers. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Bingo With Barbara at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Candy Sushi at PMPL. (7 p.m.)
• Fall Friday with DJ Tech Pat! at Harbor Crab. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "Today we were so blessed to receive a generous donation of diapers from the Allied Foundation. I enjoyed learning about what the foundation does and hope to continue to support each other." (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)
• Village of Patchogue Recreation & Parks Department: "Registration is now open. We at Patchogue Parks and Recreation a happy to announce that we will be offering Singing Bowl Meditation and Yoga this winter. Our wonderful summer instructor will teach classes." (Village of Patchogue Recreation & Parks Department via Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "GLI Sports: Jets CB D.J. learned of his father's passing moments before the season opener against the Ravens. He would go on to have an incredible debut with the Jets, allowing zero catches, forcing a fumble, and intercepting Lamar Jackson." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "When one of your board members says 'Do you want to plant today?' Cannot wait to see these veggies grow. Thank you, Allana! you rock!" (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)

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Events:

• Manorville Historical Society 32nd Annual Arts and Craft Fair. (September 17)
• Hallockville 41st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show. (September 17)
• Fall Equinox Festival. (September 17)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week. (September 18)
• Pocketbook Bingo — Spc Matthew Baylis Memorial Fund. (October 7)
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For sale:

• Marina For Sale — Long Island, N.Y. — Darren Smith Business Broker (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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