🌱 Patchogue Daily: Winter Youth Basketball + IHOP New Location

Happy Wednesday, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 42, low: 36.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Village of Patchogue Parks and Recreation is featuring winter youth basketball for grades K-6. The program includes six Friday nights starting on Feb. 14 from 7-8 p.m. Click on the link to register. (Patchogue Village)
2. IHOP is expanding its footprint with a new location in Medford. The breakfast chain restaurant is taking over Ruby Tuesday's old spot in Medford. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. Nearby News: Two individuals are being searched for by authorities after stealing a $3,100 bag from The Walt Whitman Shops. The crime happened on Jan. 28, and police are asking the public's help to identify the suspects. (Daily Voice)
4. Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines will potentially operate at Macarthur Airport serving passengers with ten flights a day. Travelers are hoping for more trip destinations. (News 12 Brooklyn)
5. Not all homes should have a dog, but all dogs should have a home. Click on the link to see the Patchogue area pet adoption options. (Patchogue Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Board of Education Instructional Committee Meeting. (4:30 p.m.)
• BAR — Black and White Ball — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6 p.m.)
• BAY — Bring Someone Special Dance — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (6 p.m.)
• BAR — Black and White Ball — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Notary services are now available at the Patchogue-Medford Library! Remember to bring your valid New York State Driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification." (Instagram)
• GreaterPatchogue: "The bluegrass band's much anticipated next album, 'Towards the Fray,' drops Feb. 18. 'Got Dusted?' Fans of the Infamous Stringdusters Blue Point Brewpub." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "Patchogue-Medford Presents Parent University: Empower yourself with the knowledge to support your child. All workshops will be held virtually via Zoom." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Flipped these pieces. Before and after photos. Available if interested! I’m located in Patchogue." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Discovery of HIV variant shows the virus can evolve to be more severe — and contagious." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Live Music at RHUM Featuring Chelsea Takami. (Feb. 10)
• Ruben Sings Luther at Patchogue Theater. (Feb. 13)
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• Behind The Scoreboard — No Practice But Lots Of Shoveling Today (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead