🌱 Weekend Happenings In Patchogue + 2022 Election Voter Guide

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about...

• New York Board of Election Information.
• Car Show on Main Street by Patchogue Fire Department.
• Arts on Terry featuring over 300 local artists and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, windy, and cooler. High: 63 Low: 48.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. The General Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 8. Registered voters can go to various locations in Nassau and Suffolk County to vote early. For those wondering where and what time to go, access the location guide here. If you want to register or access the New York State Board of Elections, visit: https://www.elections.ny.gov/. (NY Gov.)
2. Unique vehicles will be displayed on Patchogue Main Street on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Car Show event is hosted by Patchogue Fire Department and features music, prizes, food, and more! (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
3. Terry Street will be extra colorful on Sunday, Sept. 24! The Arts on Terry will go on from 1 to 2 p.m., displaying the work of over 300 Long Island artists. Other attractions included live painting, music, performances, and individual artist booths. (Patchogue M.O.C.A)
4. The Patchogue Drift 82 will host live music, activities, and mac and cheese samples from local restaurants for the volunteers of the Patchogue River clean-up on Sunday, Sept. 25. The river clean-up starts at 10 a.m. (Patchogue CofC)

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Today in Patchogue:

• St John's Annual Greek Festival. (9 a.m.)
• Back to School Barbeque - Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (5 p.m.)
• Open Mic Night at PMPL. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting the "Games Galore" on Monday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. Drop in to enjoy board games and puzzles until 3 p.m. (PMPL)
• Long Island welcomes the season of pumpkins, leaves, and hay stacks! Access a complete guide of places to go pumpkin picking in our area and enjoy some fall fun. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
• Patchogue Patch: "Gabby Petito's legacy lives on with her story continuing to inspire and help people, as her parents had hoped following her slaying one year ago." (Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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