🌱Patchogue St. Patrick's Parade Kicks Off March 19 + Upcoming Events

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town. Today we'll cover...

• Patchogue's St. Patrick's Parade kicks off on March 19.
• Tax grievance night at Village Hall.
• Upcoming events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Clearing and breezy. High: 55, low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue's St. Patrick's Parade kicks off Sunday, March 19, on Main Street. The annual May the Road Rise to Meet Yet 2K opens the festivities following paraders! The crowd will march to West Avenue. If you'd like to participate in the event, please fill out the submission form here. (Greater Long Island)
2. Attention property owners in Patchogue who want to lodge complaints about taxes in 2023. Gather your information and bring it to the Village Hall on Feb. 21 for the Tax Grievance Night. This event starts at 5 p.m. at 14 Baker Street in Patchogue. (Patchogue Village)
3. There is no question that Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, restaurants, and history but have you seen the dark side of the Island? I recently came across a blog that lists the six creepiest' spots on Long Island. Of course, two abandoned Psychiatric Centers made it to the list! (Malorie's Adventures)
4. Patchogue The Plaza Cinema & Media Centers features the return of the Arts Exhibition On Screen Series with unique displays of “Frida Kahlo,” “Easter in Art” and “I, Claude Monet.” The exhibition has over sixteen films that have been played worldwide. Visit the link I've shared to check the winter/spring schedule of events. (LongIsland.com)
5. A New York attorney triggered an investigation of catering company CulinArt, which serves Stony Brook University, for allegedly misreporting costs and sharing payments with the university. The investigation began due to a review of financial documents. Read the whole story here. (Statesman)

Today in Patchogue:

• Puppy Love story at PMPL. (11 a.m.)
• Walk-in Homework Help at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Sketching Historical Figures at PMPL. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Brookhaven Town officials are considering accepting ownership of the historic colonial-era homestead, the Manor of St. George in Shirley, where one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution was fought on Long Island." (Patch)
• Patchogue Post Office is organizing a special event for kids in grades 3-6 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon. A tour will be given in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the building! Visit the Patch calendar to access a link to register for this event. (Patch Events Calendar)
• Fire Island National Seashore officials announced the opening of camping, glamping, and marina reservations on Wednesday. Exciting news for those who enjoy live music, the Seashore outdoor music program will return for the season! Visit here to learn all details. (Patchogue Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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