🌱 Patchogue's Sequoia Deli To Close After The Holidays + Happenings

Good morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily. Before I start, I wish you all a happy Christmas Eve! May today bring you what your heart desires that will lead you to the best Christmas ever! Let's get this weekend started right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Sequoia Deli is closing down.
• High school classes go remotely after an incident.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine; windy, much colder. High: 21, low: 16.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. Patchogue Sequoia Deli will close permanently after the holidays. After rumors that the business was going to close down, the news was confirmed by employees. The eatery is located at the Milk Depot on Waverly Avenue. (Greater Long Island)
2. Patchogue-Medford High School classes were held remotely on Thursday following the incident when bullets were found on the grounds. Parents were frustrated that the alert came after two days of the discovery. (News 12 Bronx)
3. They say what is a blessing for some can be a "curse" for others. As the holiday approaches, many people may feel sad and lonely. That can open the windows for depression or suicide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says suicide is high among Americans aged 10 to 34. Stony Brook professionals give tips for those struggling with mental health during the holidays. (Three Village Patch)
4. Low temperatures are expected on Long Island during the Christmas weekend. There is a coastal flood warning and a frigid weekend ahead of us. Visit the Long Island News 12 page to check details of the weather predictions for the holiday weekend. (LI News12)

Today in Patchogue:

• Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market. (10 a.m.)
• Bryan Gallo live at The Brick House Restaurant (Christmas Eve!). (4 p.m.)
• Christmas Eve Buffet at Lombardi's on the Bay. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A fire was reported at the Lucky Main Laundromat on East Main Street in North Patchogue. First responders confirmed that no one was injured in the incident and an investigation to find out the cause of the fire is ongoing. (Patch)
  
• Suffolk police confirmed that the 82-year-old East Patchogue woman reported missing on Wednesday was found. The senior citizen has dementia and was last seen leaving her house on Ocean Avenue. (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Went to Patchogue Theater to see A Christmas Carol and even though Scrooge was the understudy and read from a book, the play was so good!" (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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