🌱 Two Women Arrested For Selling Illegal Fireworks + Red Flag Law

Hello, Patchogue! I'm Nicole and I'm filling in for your usual curator Debora this week. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Patchogue today:

1. The Suffolk County Police Department arrested two women for illegally selling fireworks on Friday. Danielle Treadwell, 47-years-old, and Althea Hatcher, 56-years-old, were arrested for selling the fireworks at Mastic's Smokes R Us on Poospatuck Lane. The department was notified through a community complaint. (Patch)
2. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office has charged a Queens man for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. According to the District Attorney, Andrew Ramsaroop met the girl through Snapchat and convinced her to meet him at a mall in Suffolk County. He has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape, one count of promoting a sexual performance by a child, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. (CNN)
3. Suffolk County officials have used a "Red Flag" law to seize 160 guns throughout the county. The law allows a judge to approve authorities removing guns from an individual that the court believes poses a danger to the public. President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass a similar "Red Flag" law nationally. (The New York Times)

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Today in Patchogue:

• End of Year Carnival At Patchogue-Medford UFSD (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Patchogue-Medford Library is celebrating PRIDE Month. Click to see the decorations and the Pride-themed book display. (Instagram)
• The Patchogue Arts Council shares special live footage of the exhibition OFF THE WALL. Click to watch. (Facebook)
• The Patchogue Arts Council Photographers Group is hosting a Smart Phone Photo Class on Wednesday at MOCA. The class starts at 7:30 p.m. Click to learn more and to RSVP to reserve a spot. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.