🌱 Patchogue Shorefront Park Flood Prevention Project + HIICAP Suffolk

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Patchogue Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including...

• New project to help prevent floods at Shorefront Park.
• HIICAP Suffolk is Thursday at PMPL.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 44, low: 30.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. The Village of Patchogue will replace the wooden bulkheads at Patchogue's Shorefront Park with stones and a marsh to help prevent floods. The innovative system will be an experiment and model for other areas on Long Island to see if that method effectively prevents coastline floods. A groundbreaking is set for Jan. 24. The $3,741,980 project is expected to be completed by Memorial Day. (Newsday)
2. The HIICAP Suffolk community program will be hosted on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library in assistance of those who need help understanding what Medicare and Medicaid have to offer. If you'd like to make an appointment, please call the library at 631-654-4700 ext. 152. (PMPL)
3. Town of Brookhaven Parks & Recreation department heads into 2023 with winter classes in various locations. There will be dance and exercise events for all ages. If interested, you can visit the link I've shared to check the dates and locations. (TBR News Media)
4. For the fans of the 'Beetlejuice' movie, a unique event offers a movie experience before the screening of the 1988 classic! There will be signature drinks such as snake sauce, a green apple flavored drink, and the famous "Beetlejuice." Photo props, a costume contest, and other fun activities will be a plus. For details and tickets, visit chambersofhell.com. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Patchogue:

• 123 Play With Me at PMPL. (10:15 a.m.)
• Student Success Series at PMPL. (5:30 p.m.)
• SCPD 5th Precinct Community Meeting at PMPL. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Do you have a favorite bartender? If so, Greater Long Island is hosting its first Bartender Battle Long Island! Click on the link to fill out and submit a form with your favorite bartender's information. (Greater LI)
  
• A special concert to help Joseph Casony is set at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. "JoeJo" lost his home and his cat in a tragic fire. Buy tickets if you want to support his cause and enjoy a night of jam with local bands buy tickets. (Patchogue Patch)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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