🌱 Why are Suffolk police in Yaphank boosting holiday patrols now?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why are Suffolk police in Yaphank boosting holiday patrols now?
Also on today's calendar: Simple Gifts Handbell Holiday Concert.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 43, low: 27.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suffolk Police Monitoring, Stepping Up Patrols After Mass Shooting In Australia On Hanukkah (patch.com) — Suffolk police based in Yaphank say there are no known local threats but have increased patrols around religious institutions following a deadly Hanukkah shooting in Australia. Officials are staying in close contact with other law enforcement agencies and Jewish community leaders, and they’re urging Yaphank and county residents to immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911. 
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Simple Gifts Handbell Holiday Concert
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, 716 NY-25A, Rocky Point
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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🎤 Karaoke Wednesdays at Frogzz Bar ‘N’ Grill!
Frogzz Bar ‘N’ Grill , 450 Main St , Yaphank
7:00 pm -
🎶 Thursday Night with Lisa Polizzi – Open Jam at Frogzz Bar ‘N’ Grill!
Frogzz Bar ‘N’ Grill , 450 Main St , Yaphank
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Defensive Driving Class
Brookhaven, NY Calendar , 1 Independence Hill , Farmingville
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Gentle Toning and Muscle Strengthening on Zoom (Center Moriches)
Center Moriches Free Public Library , 235 Main Street , Brookhaven
11:00 am -
Senior Fit Chair Workout
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library , 407 William Floyd Pkwy , Shirley
1:00 pm -
Snowman Tea Light Craft
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
1:00 pm -
Senior Strength, Stretch and Balance
Medford Athletic Complex
1:00 pm -
Paper Pointsettias (Center Moriches)
Center Moriches Free Public Library , 235 Main Street , Brookhaven
2:00 pm -
Books & Bites (Grades 3-6)
Longwood Public Library , 800 Middle Country Rd , Middle Island
6:30 pm -
Board Game Club
Longwood Public Library , 800 Middle Country Rd , Middle Island
7:00 pm -
SO-Grade 6 Winter Concert
Saxton Middle School Auditorium
7:00 pm -
ORE-Grades 7/8 Winter Concert
High School Auditorium
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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