Submitted by Judy Pepanella Conservative Society for Action Special Meeting with Guest Speaker Brandon Muir Thursday, 10/29/15 at Plainview Public Library What Does Government Cost Me? Understanding the Root of Our Affordability Crisis. Date: October 29, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM Location: Plainview Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY Please click the link below! http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=34f250db8a6152d534a4b4dea&id=89c883f236&e=

About Patchogue, Message from the Mayor
Ben Vitale

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For years, I had a vision, that the Mayor would some day make monthly presentations to the residents of Patchogue via the Internet or on TV! I hope that we see more of these messages from Patchogue Village! Patchogue Village, might consider getting the residents in the habit of going directly to the Patchogue Village Web Site for information, especially in time of an emergency. A weekly "Whats Happening in Patchogue," column would also be wonderful!

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Report: SCPD 5^Th  Precinct open Community Meeting Oct 14, 2015

Report by: The Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch

I attended the SCPD Community Meeting at the 5^Th Precinct, to find out if the village of Patchogue was having a disproportionate amount of crime compared to other towns in the 5^Th Precinct.

The people attending were advised that certain type of cocaine driven incidents are happening Precinct wide. Criminals are breaking Store windows and entering, with hopes of finding residual money in the cash register.  

There is one chronic problem, at a single location in Patchogue Village, which is currently under investigation. There are the normal complaints of cars speeding and “blowing stop signs,” which are getting police attention! Residents reported that the “Speed Humps” that have been installed on Cedar Avenue and South Ocean Avenue are doing a marvelous job at slowing down the speeding cars!

I asked the presiding officer at the meeting for information about the amount of crime in Patchogue Village, compared to other towns; he said that Patchogue Village is generally quiet! We did have a few problems that were published in the newspaper; two robberies, but these criminals could and do attack randomly. Some areas outside of Patchogue village are having problems with abandoned houses that are occupied by multiple squatters.  The PD did indeed listen, and something is being done about the existing situations.

We were told to be aware of a Craig’s List Apartment Rental scam! You pay a deposit to a person who does not own the apartment, and he disappears with your money. I have personally encountered a scam where a person calls you on the phone, and a recorded message says that the IRS is taking legal action against you. The caller then directs you to a telephone number where they try to trick you into giving them money or personal information! THIS IS A FRAUD! The IRS never calls anyone on the phone. Check SNOPES!

You can’t win the lottery without buying a ticket; likewise you can’t rid your neighborhood of crime if you don’t let the Police Department know about it! The Commanding Officer of the 5^Th PCT William G. Silva indicated that crime can be reported by sending an Email to      William.Silva@suffolkcountyny.gov

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Patchogue Parks Re-Design and Upgrade

Ben Vitale

Quennell Rothschild and Partners, presented their “Patchogue Parks Concept Plan,” at the Patchogue Theater, on October 7, 2015.  250 people attended this meeting. The audio system was inadequate and many people left prematurely because it was very hard to hear the speakers.

There was some discussion about a “Skating Park,“ section that was to be added to Shorefront Park. At this point in time the plans are only tentative; pending more discussion. I am in favor of a skating park at Shorefront Park as long as it is similar in size to the one that was installed in Greenport, LI. See Link: http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2013/12/43960/greenport-skating-rink-preps-for-weekend-opening/  I think it is advisable to multipurpose a section of Shorefront Park that can be used in both the summer and winter for different activities!

One resident mentioned security and another suggested using Cameras! Another resident was concerned about what kind of plants could survive Salt Water. I talked to a few other people and one was concerned that we should have enough dedicated features for the children; another wanted an adult exercise area! QR&P also mentioned that they were considering protection from storm activity.  

I would really like to see an online portal to the decision making process, which will ultimately decide what features our new parks will have!

Please let everyone benefit from your ideas; make a comment!!!

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Message from the Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Precinct

The Fifth Precinct Open Community Meeting is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Suffolk County Police - 5th Precinct

125 Waverly Ave

Patchogue, NY 11772

You do not have to be a representative of any organized group to attend this meeting. The meeting is a forum for community residents to interact with members of the Fifth precinct and discuss issues and/or recent crime trends within their communities.  All community members are welcome to attend.

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Mummy Expert Bob Brier To Speak at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts About His Latest Book, "EGYPTOMANIA" Submitted by Bernie Fabig Patchogue Theatre hosts its first-ever book discussion on the Theatre's Main Stage with author, mummy expert and former TV host, Dr. Bob Brier. Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m.

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - Sept. 14, 2015 - In a rare Long Island appearance, the world's foremost expert on Egyptology and mummies, Dr. Bob Brier, will be speaking on the Main Stage of Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) about his latest book, "EGYPTOMANIA: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs," (Palgrave Macmillan) on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. This is the first of what could become a series of author dialogues here on the Patchogue Theatre stage.

Ever wonder why children and adults alike rather visit the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the museum rather than see the Greek vases?

Dr. Bob Brier's "EGYPTOMANIA: Our Three Thousand Year Obsession with the Land of the Pharaohs" explores the world's burning fascination with all things Egyptian and the events that fanned the flames - from ancient times, to Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, to the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb by Howard Carter in the 1920s.

"This is a delightful romp through key formative events that shaped our popular passion for all things ancient Egyptian. Bob Brier's always entertaining style keeps the pace moving, yet manages to inform and educate with historical context...," wrote Peter Der Maneulian, Philip J. King Professor of Egyptology at Harvard University, about Brier's latest book.

Brier will discuss the EGYPTOMANIA craze that took America by storm and draw parallels between popular culture today and Ancient Egypt you probably didn't know existed, such as the connection between the critically acclaimed PBS series "Downton Abbey" and King Tut's tomb.

The special presentation by Bob Brier will begin promptly at 3 p.m. on the Patchogue Theatre Main Stage, followed by a book signing of "EGYPTOMANIA" in the Theatre lobby. After the book signing, Dr. Brier will return to the main auditorium for a question & answer session with the audience. There will also be an opportunity to take a rare glimpse of a real mummy arm that will be on display in the Patchogue Theatre lobby on the day of the event.

Tickets are on sale now for Bob Brier's special presentation, "EGYPTOMANIA: The World's 3000 Year-Old Fascination with the Land of the Pharaohs." Ticket prices range from $10 to $20. Special group sale tickets are available for schools and educational organizations to purchase through the Box Office; please call 631-207-1300, ext. 106, for rates. For more information on Bob Brier or his upcoming appearance at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, visit PatchogueTheatre.org or DrBobBrier.com.

About Bob Brier

Affectionately known by many as "Mr. Mummy," Dr. Bob Brier is recognized as one of the world's
foremost experts on mummies and Egyptology. As Senior Research Fellow at LIU Post in Brookville, N.Y., Dr. Brier has conducted pioneering research in mummification practices and has investigated some of the world's most famous mummies, including King Tut, Vladimir Lenin, Ramses the Great, Eva Peron (Evita), Marquise Tai (Chinese noblewoman), and the Medici family of Renaissance Italy.

You may recognize Bob Brier as he was the host of several educational programs on The Learning Channel (TLC), including "The Great Egyptians," "Pyramids," "Mummies and Tombs," and "The Mummy Detective." Dr. Brier was also the subject of a televised special on National Geographic, titled "Mr. Mummy," leading Brier to become a household name. Dr. Brier has made appearances on CNN, CBS's "60 Minutes" and ABC's popular "20/20" program. Brier is continually sought after by the media for his expertise on mummies and Ancient Egypt.

Bob Brier is the published author of nine books on the topics of Egyptology and mummies.

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Bernie Fabig
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Ten Foot Waves at Smith Point, Long Island, NY
Ben Vitale

Hurricane Juaqin which is currently off the coast of Long Island is causing some really big waves to break on Fire Island, Long Island, NY. I saw a few waves that were about Ten feet high; the media says that the waves were as high as 15 feet! Wow!  (Left click the big arrow, and then left click the small arrow to see the video. You should also left click the small box on the lower right hand portion of the video, to get a full screen display! Once the video is over, press the Escape key to return to the normal screen size.) It is so nice to observe the awesome power of nature! 

I did see a few people entering the water on their Surf Boards, who wanted to take advantage of the really big waves! The waves off of our Long Island beach looked more like the waves that you would find in Hawaii. Have fun and enjoy the video!

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