🌱 Patch AM: Can you help ID the suspects from Medford’s Target theft?

Good day Medford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Can you help ID the suspects from Medford's Target theft?
• How Medford Gardens is reshaping affordable senior living on Horseblock Road

Also on today's calendar: Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duo Sought In Clothing Swipe From Target In Medford (patch.com) — Police are asking Medford residents to help identify two women accused of stealing about $459 in clothing from the Horseblock Road Target on Sept. 24. Officers from the 6th Precinct are investigating the petty larceny, and Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anonymous tips submitted by phone, app, or online.
   

• Affordable senior housing complex Medford Gardens opens after receiving 560 lottery applicants (newsday.com) — A new 67‑unit affordable senior complex, Medford Gardens on Horseblock Road, is now nearly fully leased, giving local older residents more housing options in Medford. Backed largely by state housing funds, the building offers income‑restricted one‑bedroom apartments with utilities and Wi‑Fi included, plus on‑site support services for low‑income, formerly homeless, and mentally ill seniors.
   

📸 Around Medford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  9:00 am
• Columbus Day Bridal Sale →
  Paradise Bridals & Tuxedos, 10 Farber Dr, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Free Christian Science Talk: "Progress Is Inevitable - It Begins with Vision" →
  First Church of Christ Scientist, 318 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY, 11772,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• John Prine / Todd Snider Birthday Celebration →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Route 112, Medford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
  The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
  6:00 pm

📣 Medford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9
• America on Screen: The Day We Walked on the Moon
  Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
  10:00 am
• CLUB 30+ →
  Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Avenue, Patchogue
  5:00 pm
• LHS Stay Awake A-Thon
  Longwood Central School District Yaphank, NY 11980
  7:00 pm
• Radio Active Acoustic Trio →
  Popei's Coram, Coram
  9:00 pm
• Radio Active Acoustic Trio at Popei's Coram →
  Popei's Coram, Coram
  9:00 pm
• Los Iracundos, Angeles Negros, Grupo Miralmar de Enrique Cariño, Los Terricolas de hoy →
  Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Avenue, Patchogue
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Pilates and Perreo presents: Pilates and Topgolf ⛳️ →
  Topgolf Holtsville, 5231 Express Drive North, Holtsville
  8:30 am
• Pilates and Perreo presents: Pilates and Topgolf →
  Topgolf Holtsville, 5231 Express Drive North, Holtsville
  8:30 am
• Free Breast Cancer Screening – Paint Port Pink →
  Middle Island Fire Department, 31 Arnold Drive, Middle Island
  9:00 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Medford PatchAM possible:

• The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
• Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandising Lead in Medford. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Server - Holtsville Chili's in Holtsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brookhaven

• Brookhaven Veterans Resource Fair Set For October 15th (southshorepress.com)
• Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 67-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development in Suffolk County (ny.gov)
• Losquadro Says Experience Is Key In Comptroller Bid (southshorepress.com)

Farmingville

• Brookhaven To Host Veterans Resource Fair On Oct. 15 At Town Hall (patch.com)

Ok Medford! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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