Parking Meters Coming, Help Patchogue Boy With Skin Disorder Wednesday

Only a few more weeks left to park for free on Patchogue Village's Main Street, and Ward Melville will be playing Patchogue-Medford Raiders varsity soccer team Wednesday. Here are highlights on Patch to check out to catch up on what's going on:

Raiders Varsity Soccer Playing Ward Melville

Game taking place at 6 p.m. at Patchogue-Medford High School, 181 Buffalo Ave. in Medford.

Village Parking Meters Coming In Weeks

Metered spots debuting on Main Street, South Ocean Avenue and Railroad Avenue first, parking lot meters waiting for spring.

Stony Brook Nurses Launch Crowdfunding Campaign for Patchogue Boy

Building a portable medical treatment unit called "Honey House" for 8-year-old is target of a gofundme page from three Stony Brook University Hospital nurses.

Help Wanted: Security Guard, Dental Assistant

Retail merchandiser in Patchogue and Guest Service Agent in Farmingville among the nearby locations.

Brown Tide Bloom On South Shore Threatens Clam Population

A brown tide that first began to develop in September has continued to increase into the fall months along Long Island’s south shore, scientists say. The alga’s development could have a significant impact on the future clam population as mature clams begin to prepare for mating season in the autumn months.