🌱 Patchogue Winter Wonderland On Main Is Today + Happenings

Hello there, Patchogue! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• NYPD Officer sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murder.
• Winter Wonderland on Main Street is today.
• Pet adoption event and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 47, low: 29.

Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. NYPD Officer, Michael Valva, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his son Thomas Valva. Valva's lawyer, John LoTurco, said he would appeal the sentence because they claim the death was unintentional. Read the full coverage of this case here. (Patch)
2. The front of the Patchogue-Medford Library on Patchogue Main Street will turn into a Winter Wonderland today. There will be crafts and activities for kids of all ages! You don't need to register. (Patch Events)
3. Looking for a pet to be part of your family this holiday? The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event called "Home for the Holidays” on Saturday at 300 Horseblock Rd. in Brookhaven from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Patch)
4. A man had his throat slashed during a road rage incident on Ocean Avenue. Both cars were traveling on the LIE when they took exit 63. One of the drivers left his vehicle and tried to open the other's driver's door. One of the passengers attempted to stop the suspect from opening the door and had his throat slashed during the struggle. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Live Music with The Frayed Knots at Daysi's Nashville Lounge. (6 p.m.)
• Winter Family Fun Night On Main. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Teens can stop at the Carnegie Library to create a free gingerbread house! This event will be today at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
• Canadian retailer, Showcase, is now serving Long Islanders at its new location at Smith Haven Mall. The new spot has a variety of exclusive items, from gifts to candy and drinks, at the North Wing, across from Yankee Candle. (Patch)

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Events:

• Patchogue-Medford High School PTSA Vendor Fair. (December 9)
• Dance Showcase and Raffle Basket Fundraiser. (December 9)
• John's Crazy Socks 6th Anniversary Open House/Pop-Up Store Celebration. (December 10)
• You Can’t Go WRONG this Holiday Season with Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit! (December 11)
• Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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Announcements:

• John’s Crazy Socks Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Giving Back. (Details)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser Wanted in Holbrook/Patchogue area (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• Freedomland For The Holidays And To Ring In New Year (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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