🌱 Patchogue Library Hosts Job Fair On Jan. 12 + New Year’s Day Hike

Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• The ID of the suspect killed in Medford was released.
• Patchogue library will host a job fair.
• Flood Mitigation Project and more.

But first, today's weather:

Winds gradually subsiding. High: 55, low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Patchogue:

1. The ID of the suspect killed during a shooting in Medford has been released. Two officers were injured during the incident on Wednesday. It all started with a violent fight between roommates on Birchwood Road. Police shot a 56-year-old who attacked officers with a knife. (Daily Voice)
2. Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting a Job Fair at Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Jan. 12. If you are looking forward to starting the new year with a new job, that's an excellent opportunity. The event begins at 1 p.m. (Eventbrite)
3. The Town of Brookhaven earns $910,000 in grants as part of the Flood Mitigation Project. The money will be invested to raise Bellhaven Road in Brookhaven. Floods and storms often impact the area. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• New Year’s Day Hike to Old Inlet - Fire Island National Park. (9 a.m.)
• New Year's Day Walk at Fire Island Lighthouse. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Professional photographer, Benny Migliorino, is putting on a unique event at Gallo Restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 5! The Headshot Happy Hour & Workshop offers a professional photo, drink, and hot food menu for $25! Spots are limited, so if you want to reserve your seat, visit the link I've shared today! (Greater Long Island)
• "Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed off on the legislation, moving forward a plan for 1,000 new gaming terminals at Jake's 58 — doubling the number of machines allowed under state law, officials told Newsday." (Patch)

All right, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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