Wild Wonders: Explore the Beauty of Nature

In This Issue of Patchogue Live Local

🍕Support with Pizza

⚾ Local Teams Produce

 🦅A Look at Nature

🥎Celebrate 50 years

 📆 List of Events This Week in the Greater Patchogue Area!

Charity

Support a Great Cause at Our Local Pizzerias This April 17th

This coming April 17th presents a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite in honor of the late NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, several of our local pizzerias are participating in the LI Pizza Strong initiative. By simply enjoying a pizza from any of these establishments, you'll be contributing $5 to Officer Diller's family and to three invaluable pro-police charities.

Participating Pizzerias Include:

- Donatina Neapolitan Pizza Cafe: 18 West Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772.

- Gianna’s Pizzeria: 2080 Route 112, Medford

- Italiano Pizza And Food Co: 75 E Main St, Patchogue

- The Pizzeria of Bayport: 606 Montauk Hwy Bayport

Let's make a real difference together. By supporting these pizzerias on April 17, we're not just enjoying some of the best pizzas around; we're standing shoulder to shoulder with those who've given so much for our safety.

Local Sport Results

A Season of Triumph: Patchogue-Medford Baseball Celebrates Coach Frascogna’s 300th Win and Honors Rising Stars"

The Patchogue-Medford High School baseball team opened their season on a high note, marking significant achievements including Coach Anthony Frascogna’s 300th career win. This milestone underscores his profound influence over 23 years, fostering a strong team spirit and a commitment to community service. In a heartwarming season opener, the Raiders claimed a 5-1 victory against Central Islip Senior High School, setting the stage for the celebratory moment.

Coach Frascogna, a local legend and a Patchogue-Medford alumnus, has nurtured not only potential major leaguers like Marcus Stroman but also a community-oriented spirit among his players. The season also spotlighted seniors Bryan Frascogna and Rob Melo, recognized among Newsday’s top 100 Long Island high school baseball players, with Bryan also excelling academically with a 103.7 GPA. Furthermore, the induction of new members into the Patchogue-Medford Baseball Hall of Fame, including Peter Feehan for his community service, added to the community’s pride.

The Raiders look forward to building on their rich history of success, as Coach Frascogna continues to inspire his players on and off the field. This season not only celebrates his professional achievements but also strengthens the bonds within the Patchogue-Medford community./

Evan Hasemann's Clutch Play Secures Bayport-Blue Point Win

In a high-stakes game against Shoreham-Wading River, Bayport-Blue Point's relief pitcher Evan Hasemann demonstrated exceptional composure under pressure. Entering a challenging bases-loaded, no-out situation, Hasemann efficiently navigated the Phantoms to a 6-4 victory by executing a sacrifice fly, a groundout, and a strikeout in just 11 pitches, thwarting a Wildcats' rally.

Coach Victor Manzella lauded Hasemann's ability to perform in high-pressure situations, describing him as having "ice in his veins." This pivotal win advances Bayport-Blue Point's record to 6-2 in the Suffolk VII series, setting the stage for a potential sweep in their final matchup. Hasemann's poised performance highlights his pivotal role in the team's success and resilience.

Nature

🦅 Update from Patchogue's Osprey Nest! 🦅

The beloved osprey couple in Patchogue has once again graced us with their presence, and this time, they're nurturing 2 speckled eggs in their nest! This follows last year's success where they hatched and raised 4 chicks, much to the delight of local wildlife enthusiasts.

Thanks to PSEG Long Island's commitment to both community and environmental stewardship, a high-quality, 24/7 live cam offers an intimate look into the lives of these magnificent birds, along with another pair in Oyster Bay. Viewers can rewind the live feed to catch special moments like meal deliveries — consisting exclusively of fish such as bunker, bluefish, and even koi — and observe their behavior during unique events like eclipses or thunderstorms.

For those interested in catching a glimpse of this natural spectacle, head over to the live cam and witness the wonders of nature unfold right from Patchogue. A big shoutout to Reddit user primeline31 from r/longisland for sharing this heartwarming update!

👀 Watch Live and Experience the Magic of Nature! 🐣

Celebration of Achievement

🥎 Special Invitation to PM Little League Softball Players! 🥎

Attention all Patchogue-Medford Little League softball players. The PM Raider Varsity Softball team is excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to you for a unique and memorable experience. Join them on April 26th for a home game against Longwood, where you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to take the field with the varsity team during the pregame festivities.

This event isn't just about the game; it's a celebration of a significant milestone - the 50-year anniversary of Little League softball for girls. It's a tribute to the journey, achievements, and progress of female athletes in the sport, and we want you to be a part of this historic moment.

Upcoming Local Events

April 8th - 11th

• Remberinig Gene Wilder - Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, 20 Terry Street, Patchogue
• One Life - Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, 20 Terry Street, Patchogue

April 11th 

• The Motive and The Cue - Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center, 20 Terry Street, Patchogue - 6:30pm
• Vinyasa Yoga Before Work - Carnegie Library - Carnegie Main, Adult Zoom - 7:00am-8:00am

• HIICAP Suffolk - Main Library - Meeting Room C - Various times
• Book Buddies Training - Main Library - Backroom - 3:30pm-4:00pm
• Parachute Play - Main Library - Meeting Room A - Various times
• Customized Umbrellas for Teens - Carnegie Library - Carnegie Main - 6:00pm-7:00pm

April 12th

• Mission Prog and Us and Floyd - 89 North Music Venue, 89 N Ocean Ave - 7PM
•Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. with Darlene Love - Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue - 8:00PM
• Shawn Rooney with Marcella on the Sax - 264 West Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772 - 7:00:00 PM
• Deanna Hudson - Spycoast, 76 W Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772 - 5pm
• Ask a Podiatrist - Main Library - Backroom - 10:00am-11:00am
• Senior Fitness - Main Library - Backroom - 12:30pm-1:30pm
• Minecraft Club - Main Library - Meeting Room A - 4:30pm-5:30pm

April 13th

• Vinyl Revival & DeVerne & The VintageSoul Dance Band - 89 North Music Venue, 89 N Ocean Ave - 7PM
• Colin Hay - Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue - 8:00PM
• VINYL REVIVAL & DEVERNE & THE VINTAGESOUL DANCE BAND - 89 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 - 7:00:00 PM
• Dan Donnelly - 264 West Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772 - 7:00:00 PM
• Saturday Morning Run with Patchogue Run Club - Shorefront Park 49 Smith St · Patchogue, NY - 8am
• SMART Friends & Family Workshop - Main Library - Local History Room - 10:00am-11:30am

April 14th

• Disney's The Lion King Jr - 2:00 PM performance - Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue - 2:00PM
• Disney's The Lion King Jr - 5:00 PM performance - Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue - 5:00PM

April 15th 

• Ticks: All You Need to Know - South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport, NY, 11713 - 7PM

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