Should Patchogue Village Outlaw Plastic Bags?
 Ben Vitale

I am dismayed at the fact that a group of people have suggested outlawing single use plastic bags in our village. I am not in favor of unilaterally outlawing plastic bags at the expense of our merchants. There is no way of predicting how the general public will respond to the lack of single use plastic bags! My tax money should not be used to make a “green statement;” it should be used to service our village.

I would be in favor of creating an expanded system to deal with recycling plastics, and metals, as opposed to outlawing plastic bags! “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it!” Our local merchants have been working very hard to create and maintain the Patchogue that we now enjoy! It is not easy to stay in business! This ban on plastic bags would have the effect of picking the pockets of our merchants, and possibly put a few of them out of business.

Instead of unilaterally outlawing Plastic bags and putting our merchants at a disadvantage, may I suggest an expanded recycling program that will bring money into the village. 

Before you say or do anything, please read the article that is referenced by the link below!  As per the article, re-usable shopping bags present a health hazard. Cross contamination from dirty shopping bags is dangerous to children! Cross contamination from someone else’s dirty shopping bag could contaminate your food!

Please read the article linked below!
https://recipeland.com/news/reusable-grocery-bags-bad-for-e-154

I am not in favor of making my grandchildren sick! All it takes is one drop of liquid from a meat product on a candy bar that might ultimately be handled by a child! Meat products must always be separated from all other food products!

We need recycling of plastic instead of outlawing plastic! The health aspect of this issue may have been overlooked!

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Candlelight Vigil to Support and Honor Our Local Police, May 13, 2015

Ben Vitale

Abstract report from Judy Pepanella , Patchogue,  NY

Location: 5th Precinct , Waverly Avenue, Patchogue, NY

This Vigil event was organized in less than 24 Hours, because of an unexpected health issue of one of the organizers! We had 17 people at the vigil (14 citizens and 3 officers). I saw about six additional people waiting in the parking lot of our Fifth Precinct, Suffolk County Police Department, on Waverly Avenue, Patchogue. A few people left the event prematurely because they did not know that the Vigil was to be held along Waverly Avenue, as opposed to in the PD parking lot!  ​

Many, who attended, came because of the press release that was posted in our neighborhood watch blog, the Maple Avenue Gazette. A few people such as Melanie and her son Nicco (10 years old) stopped by on their way home from the YMCA. ​ ​

One of the officers who stood with us parked his patrol car and put on the flashing lights. Vincent Rasulo, read the list of fallen officers at 8:​35.  We briefly discussed the origins of National Police Wee​k. All have committed to come back again next year and bring more friends.

Judy Pepanella, met leaders of our local Knights of Columbus chapter, and was informed and invited to their event in November, when they do a reading of all local names of the fallen officers, firefighters and military veterans.

 

We hope to see all of you next year at Vigil 2016.

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Candlelight Vigils to Support and Honor Our Local Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

May 13th, 2015

CONTACT: Judy Pepenella

JudyPepNY@gmail.com

Date: May 13th, 2015

Time: Arrive at 8:00 pm, Vigil from 8:30 to 9:00 pm

Location: Patchogue - 5th Precinct 125 Waverly Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772

Members of the Conservative Society for Action, Tea Party of Suffolk County, Long Island Patriots, local community residents and civic associations will stand united on May 13th, 2015 to pay respect and show support to our local police.

“National Police Week was established to pay special recognition to those  officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Last week Officer Brian Moore was laid to rest. This candlelight vigil gives us another opportunity to pay our respects to all officers killed in the line of duty.” said Judy Pepenella, Founding Board member of the Conservative Society for Action

Please wear blue or bring blue ribbon, a flashlight or an led candlelight.

 

This is not a political event, we are not soliciting speakers. This is a grassroots
community event .

Other Candlelight Vigils locations:

Nassau County:
Long Beach Police, 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY

Suffolk County:

Huntington - 2nd Precinct 1071 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
Selden - 6th Precinct 400 Middle County Road, Selden, NY 11784
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