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🌱 Patch AM: How to spot the bogus $100 bills hitting Patchogue shops
And on the Patchogue Patch calendar - Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale

Morning Patchogue! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to spot the bogus $100 bills hitting Patchogue shops
- See how Patchogue's NYU Langone ranks for heart and stroke care
Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and more humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
- Monday: Humid; downpours in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Patchogue Chamber Warns Of Scammer Passing Off Bogus $100 Bills (patch.com) — Patchogue business owners are being urged to double-check any $100 bills after the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce reported a man attempting to pass counterfeit cash at local shops. The chamber advises following normal verification procedures, avoiding direct confrontation, and contacting authorities if you suspect fake currency or suspicious activity.
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• 22 Long Island hospitals recognized for heart, stroke care (newsday.com) — Patchogue residents can take some comfort knowing NYU Langone Hospital — Suffolk in Patchogue has been recognized by the American Heart Association for following strict, evidence-based guidelines in heart and stroke care. The award, shared by 21 other Long Island hospitals, highlights faster treatment times and consistent use of proven therapies that can improve survival and recovery.
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📸 Around Patchogue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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★ Featured events ★
- Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:30 am - Whiskers And Tails Casino Night →
Holtsville Fire Department, 1025 Waverly Ave, Holtsville
7:00 pm - You Are Invited! →
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 318 North Ocean Avenue,
10:30 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
4:20 pm - Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
7:00 pm - William Floyd Estate: Tree Ramble
Fire Island National Park William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
10:00 am - Superintendent's Conference Day
Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772 - YMCA PreK Daytime Meet the Teacher Orientation 10am-12pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Superintendent's Conference Day
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet 2:30pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Patchogue
- Medford Man Charged With DWI After Crash With Parked Vehicle Hurts 2, 1 Seriously, In Middle Island: Police (patch.com)
- New York's Cheapest Grocery Store Is Expanding. See Locations (hudsonvalleypost.com)
Holbrook
- Former Amazon Fresh supermarket on Long Island to become Whole Foods (newsday.com)
Sayville
- Fire Island's Pyramid House Is for Sale (curbed.com)
Ok Patchogue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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