🌱 Student Arrested On Hate Crime Charges + Lady Blue Quartet At PMPL

Good morning, friends! It's Wednesday in Patchogue, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about:

• A student was arrested for a hate crime.
• Police are investigating a hit-and-run on Exit 60 of the LIE.
• Free jazz concert at PMPLL and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain, mainly early. High: 58, low: 47.

Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. A hate crime-related arrest has been made at Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sequoya High school. A 14-year-old was charged after threatening to kill members of the LGBTQ community last week, according to the police. The case was brought to Suffolk County Family Court. Due to her age, her identity can not be released. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Suffolk police are investigating a hit-and-run at exit 60 E of Long Island Expressway. A 61-year-old man was laying down on the road when a car hit him and left. It's unknown why the victim was lying on the road. He was transported to a local hospital but died from his injuries. (News 12 Westchester)
3. The Lady Blue Saxophone Quartet will be at the Patchogue- Medford Public Library performing classic holiday songs on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Registration is not required. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
4. Job searchers, look at Patch's weekly job listings to see who is hiring in and around the neighborhood. (Patchogue Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• DNA for the Overwhelmed at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
  
• Justice Court - Vehicle & Traffic at Village Hall. (5 p.m.)
  
• An Evening with Sam Hollander at Stereo Garden. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford High School is putting on a Vendor Fair on Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. Over thirty vendors will participate in the event, which will be held in the student cafeteria at 181 Buffalo Ave., Medford. If you'd like to know which booths will be available, you can visit Patch's link to check the list. (Patch Events)
• Would you like to learn about the new technique at the Stony Brook Heart Institute to treat patients with severe cases of aortic stenosis? The valve technology is being used for the first time on Long Island. Visit the link to learn about the technology and its benefits. (TBR News Media)
• Teens, stop at the Carnegie Library to create a free gingerbread house! Mark on your calendar Friday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)

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Events:

• Patchogue-Medford High School PTSA Vendor Fair. (December 9)
• Dance Showcase and Raffle Basket Fundraiser. (December 9)
• John's Crazy Socks 6th Anniversary Open House/Pop-Up Store Celebration. (December 10)
• You Can’t Go WRONG this Holiday Season with Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit! (December 11)
• Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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Announcements:

• John’s Crazy Socks Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Giving Back. (Details)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser Wanted in Holbrook/Patchogue area. (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• Freedomland For The Holidays And To Ring In New Year. (Details)
• Behind The Scoreboard – Play Hockey, Ref Hockey, and Eat Pizza. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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