🌱 Southern PKWY Deadly Crash + Marina Restoration + Toy Drop Off

Hello, people of Patchogue! Debora Whitehead here with a fresh Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 42, low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Patchogue today:

1. A passenger in a vehicle that crashed into a pole on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead died Sunday, according to the New York State Police. The vehicle was going westbound at about 1:15 p.m. on the Southern State, west of exit 22, when it left the roadway and struck the pole. The driver and two passengers were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. A third passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries. A fourth passenger was also taken to a hospital, and died from injuries sustained in the crash. State police ask anyone who witnessed the crash or have information about it to call 631-763-3300. (Newsday)
2. Over the last few years, the Town of Brookhaven has invested about $1.5 million into the revitalization of Sandspit Marina with the addition of a new bulkhead, pavement and a renovated ferry building, with plans for an additional $400,000-plus for paving next year.
   Earlier this month, according to Neil Foley, the bathrooms were demolished and will be rebuilt in about three to four months, well before the spring season. The bathrooms will be open to the public at the ferry terminal. (Long Island Advance)
3. Toys for Tots Drop Off: Patchogue Village Hall is an official drop off for the U.S. Marine Reserve's Toys for Tots drive. Bring your new, unwrapped toys to the clerk's office through Dec. 8. (Village Of Patchogue)
4. Thousands of people flocked to Main Street in Sayville on Saturday to soak in the triumphant comeback of what is perhaps the community’s most treasured traditions: ‘Miracle on Main.’
   The event, back at full strength after the Greater Sayville of Commerce hosted a scaled back “mini” version in 2020 due to the pandemic, went off without a hitch. Kicking off with a holiday parade, the daylong event featured a mini ice-skating rink, a Gingerbread House competition, live music, dance performances, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, plenty of amusements for children and, of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Greater Long Island)

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Today in Patchogue:

• BAY — Picture Re-Takes — Patchogue-Medford High School. (All Day)
• Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga. (7 a.m.)
• Wyandanch Library Job Fair. (3 p.m.)

Patchogue Patch Notebook

• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "It’s our first year hosting Santa after a viewing of the 'The Polar Express.' Be on the lookout for this to be a yearly tradition." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Feel refreshed and renewed this Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. after a reiki and guided meditation session with PML's very own certified reiki healer, Michele. Bring a yoga mat or blanket if you'd like." (Facebook)
• Troop 47, Patchogue: "Troop 47 had a blast at the Patchogue Christmas Parade!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council: "A very Happy Hanukkah friends!" (Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Mrs. Brennan taught our second graders the 'Turkey Tango!'” (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry," a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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