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Monday, May 14, 2012

Job Openings In Pat-Med

Cashiers, bartenders needed.

From a hair stylist job to a physician assistant post, there are a number of job options in the Patchogue-Medford area this week. Email other jobs to be considered for publication in this feature to michael@patch.com. Patchogue Bartenders Full-time and part-time bartending positions are open at Lombardi’s on the Bay, located at 600 South Ocean Avenue. Those interested may fax a resume to 631-737-6760 attn: Leslie, or apply in person between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Source: craigslist.org Cashier Ulta Salon in Patchogue is seeking a cashier. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and also be able to lift heavy objects occasionally, among other requirements. Source: indeed.com Physician assistant Those with a …

Readers’ Choice: Favorite Seafood Restaurants

Living on an Island, it’s hard not to find fresh seafood. But what local spot has you hooked?

It’s one of the joys of living on Long Island, the abundance of fresh seafood and the sheer number of places where the local oysters are shucked and slurped by the dozen, where bright red lobsters drip with drawn butter and fillets of fish from fluke to tuna come baked, broiled or fried. So this week let’s find out what local seafood restaurant has you hook, line and sinker. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees recommendations. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. On Friday we’ll tabulate all of the poll votes, comments, recent directory …

Jenn H.

7:14 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012

I know its not in patchogue but my favorite is Atlantic seafood fish market in moriches!! The one with the shark!   more ›

Friday, May 11, 2012

Readers’ Choice Staycation is Davis Park Ferry

Patchogue Patch readers have decided the winner of Readers' Choice Staycation.

Davis Park Ferry won the Readers' Choice poll. As winner, their directory listing has been marked with the Readers' Choice 2012 category.  Readers’ Choice is a weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees – this week was staycation locations – and ask for your recommendation. Thanks for voting for your favorites. We'll have another contest beginning Monday.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

New Tax Credit For Local Brewery Could Spur Business Growth

The Blue Point Brewing Company may also be igniting a brand-new Long Island industry.

Patchogue's Blue Point Brewery will certainly have something to toast if a proposed production tax credit gets approval from New York State lawmakers. And that beer toast may soon also boast Long Island-grown hops. Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat, and State. Sen. Lee Zeldin, R-Shirley, are hoping to offset the loss of an excise tax exemption that New York State micro and craft beer breweries enjoyed for decades with a new tax credit of 14 cents per gallon of beer made in for the first 6.2 million gallons produced in a taxable year. Not only would it compensate for the $250,000 tax savings loss from the previous excise tax exemption but it will allow breweries to continue to expand and hire more employees, said the lawmakers. For The Blue …

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Blum's Celebrates 85 Years of Business

The woman's bathing suit and intimate apparel shop held a small party on Friday.

Blum's of Patchogue celebrated 85 years of business on Friday with a cocktail and shimp party in their store. The store was first opened by Molly and Arthur Blum at a location on Ocean Avenue in May 1927, and has since moved to Patchogue's Main Street and also a location in Buffalo, NY said Marc Siegel, one of the shop's owners.

earlyriser

5:19 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Congratulations to Blum's. They are a great store, and Patchogue is lucky to have them!   more ›

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Talk Back: Parking Meters in Patchogue Village?

Early discussions are happening about bringing possible parking meters to Patchogue Village. How would you want to see them?

At the most recent Patchogue Village Board of Trustees meeting, it was announced that early talks to explore possibly bringing parking meters to Patchogue Village have begun. During Patch's recent live chat, Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri said it is being explored in order to help facilitate Patchogue Village's need for more parking with its future growth. "The reason for the parking meters is that it is apparent that within the next several years, with the growth of the downtown we are going to need additional parking," Pontieri said. "It is not something that should be borne by the commercial district and/or the residential community." Pontieri also cited nearby Villages such as Babylon, Port Jefferson, Amityville, Rockville …

John Bogack

5:55 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Lee, don't know if anyone yet has bought the old townhall building all I know is that was there was a business group interested in buying the site and that they were going to tour the building with Trustee Crean. I think it is too early to know anything. And otherwise, it's OK to disagee. Joan: yes those developments are going to have their own parking but I doubt it will be enough. And with …   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

Job Openings In Pat-Med

Construction inspector, salespeople sought.

Several area businesses are hiring this week in the Patchogue-Medford area, including Queen City Cupcakes and Cohen’s Fashion Optical. Email other jobs to be considered for publication in this feature to michael@patch.com. Patchogue Salespeople sought Queen City Cupcakes, located at 62 W. Main Street in Patchogue, needs salespeople for its store, which opened last year. There are a number of different shifts open. Applicants may call 631-569-4900 to schedule an interview. Store management From managing the customer service department to overseeing merchandise, several management positions are open at the Burlington Coat Factory in Patchogue. Those interested must be willing to work nights and weekends. Source: monster.com Optical sales …

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Photo: Welcome to Patchogue Sign at Harbor Crab

Have photos of Patchogue or Medford you want spotlighted? Email them into michael@patch.com .

The Harbor Crab Company recently added a "Welcome to Patchogue" banner to their paddle boat.

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feduponbay

2:38 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

can someone please let me know what im getting for the $1650.00 in village taxes im paying? I bring my pail to the curb the old american way so please do not count that. The marina is closed so the discounted boat slip is out the door also.. Thanks...   more ›

Patchogue Man Wins $10K In Lottery Scratch-Off

Tom Beebe of Patchogue won $10,000 from a ticket purchased in Mastic.

The New York Lottery announced that Tom Beebe, of Patchogue, recently won $10,000 from a scratch-off game he purchased in Joanne's Smoke Shop at 1484 Montauk Hwy in Mastic. Beebe won the money from the $5,000,000 Cash! scratch-off game.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Photos: Best Market Grand Opening

New grocery store opens in East Patchogue.

A new Best Market opened in the Swan Lake Commons Center in East Patchogue Friday. Check the photo gallery above for highlights, and check back to Patch for more information on the opening.

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