🌱 PSEG Upcoming Work Guide In Patchogue + Groundhog Day Events

Hello again, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• PSEG Long Island is upgrading its circuit in East Patchogue.
• Over twenty businesses on Patchogue's Main Street were left without power.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 37, low: 24.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. PSEG Long Island is upgrading its circuit in East Patchogue. The action is part of the “Power On” plan and will take approximately three months to complete. Patch has a complete guide of the areas that will be affected by the PSEG workers. Visit here to learn about this program and which areas in the neighborhood will be worked on. (Patch)
   
2. A truck crashed into a utility post on Terry Street in Patchogue on Monday afternoon. Over twenty businesses on Main Street were left without power. Sadly, the driver fled the scene. Read the story here. (Patchogue Patch)
3. Many events are scheduled to celebrate Groundhog Day on Long Island! The special day is fun to check if we will have a longer winter or an early spring. You can visit the link I've shared to events in your area. (News12)
4. Police for a man who stole merchandise from a Walmart on Veteran Memorial Highway. The suspect left the store with $1,100 in merchandise that wasn't paid for. Visit the link to see a picture of the suspect. If you recognize him, contact crime stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Food Pantry at Industrial Boulevard. (10 a.m.)
• LIEOC ESOL Clases de Ingles Nivel 1 at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Walk-in Homework Help at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Beginner English at PMPL. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• " Another round of closures for housewares chain Bed Bath & Beyond will impact Long Island. In addition, all the company's Harmon's drug stores are set to shutter." (Patch)
• Save the date for Patchogue residents 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)
• An Indoor Craft Fair will be hosted at 1 Picasso Way, in Middle Island, on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. If you want to catch up with some shopping, there will be handcrafted items made by local artisans, jewelry, chocolate, and other things. (Patch Events)

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Events:

• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
• Improv and Magic Workshops for Kids and Teens. (February 6)
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All right, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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