🌱 Police Sought Man For Armed Robbery + 20 Photos Of Midnight On Main

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Patchogue Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Man robbed two shops on the same day in Suffolk.
• New claim in Petito's case.
• Photo gallery and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 50, low: 40.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. Police sought a man who robbed two smoke shops on the same day. The suspect's first stop was at the Nirvana Shop in North Patchogue. Twenty minutes later, he entered the Lucy Smoke Shop and Beer in Shirley and once again demanded cash from a clerk. Both crimes were committed at gunpoint. Take a look at a picture of the suspect. If you recognize him, you can submit a tip at www.P3Tips.com. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Gaby Petito's family attorney is claiming the mother of Brian Laundrie allegedly tried to give him a shovel to bury Gaby's body. The claim is presented in a new court filing. You can read the full story at Patchogue Patch. (Patchogue Patch)
3. Photo Gallery: The village of Patchogue said farewell to 2022 and welcomed the new year on Main Street! It was a rainy night, but the community came out to celebrate the return of the Midnight on Main after three years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look at 20 scenes of the festive event. (Greater Long Island)
4. Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting the Jeopardy! for Teens program at the Carnegie building on Friday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Kiddos will socialize while showing questions in the form of a question! (PMPL)

Today in Patchogue:

• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Bobbinology for Teens: Fabric Trays at PMPL. (3:30 p.m.)
• Book Buddies Training at PMPL. (3:30 p.m.)
• Land Your Dream Job at PMPL. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Suffolk County officials will host an informational forum about the Smith Point Bridge replacement project in the auditorium of William Floyd High School on Jan. 18." (Patch)
  
• Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting a Job Fair at Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Jan. 12. If you are looking forward to starting the new year with a new job, that's an excellent opportunity. The event begins at 1 p.m. (Eventbrite)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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