🌱 Patchogue Library Seminar Focuses On Birds + Men Wanted For Theft

Hello, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Are warehouses being overbuilding on Long Island?
• Police sought three men for theft.
• Library to host the "Birds of Prey," and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 64, low: 46.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Newsday published an article about the influx of warehouse projects on Long Island that can lead to overbuilding. According to the report, multiple warehouses are vacant, and the ones already in construction "will most likely go over storage needs on Long Island." (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Police continue looking for three men connected to the catalytic converter theft in Holtsville. The crime occurred at 5:10 a.m. on Sept. 15. Cameras showed the suspects coming out of a silver Mercedes on Gazebo Lane and stealing the mechanical part from a parked Honda Accord. (Daily Voice)
3. Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting the "Birds of Prey." Friends from the Sweetbriar in Smithtown are coming on Monday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. to lead the event to teach all about owls, falcons and hawks. Registration is required. (Patch)
4. Twenty-two license plate readers are expected to be installed in various spots on the Southern State Parkway. According to officials, the readers will help police identify drivers with arrest warrants and give feedback on traffic situations. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Patchogue:

• The Garden Farmers Market. (7 a.m.)
• Daniel Corozza at Michael Braceland Art Gallery. (4 p.m.)
• El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico at Patchogue Theater. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those looking forward to enjoying the Halloween events, don't forget to participate in the Patchogue- Medford Library Costume Swap 2022. You can donate a gently used costume and pick another one on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 a.m. (Patch Events)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "An important message from Pat-Med Director of Security John Ahern!" (Patchogue-Medford School District via Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Cooking with a Cop is filled to capacity! Thank you to everyone who signed up/please do not send in any more registrations!" (Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Planning on going to NYC this month? Save money with the library! Round trip tickets for Saturday, Oct. 22, are just $10.25!" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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