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April 21: ZBA Approves Tritec Parking Variance, Karaoke, Teen Knitting Group

Parking size variance for New Village approved Wednesday with six votes and one abstention.

Here are 5 things to know about in the Patchogue and Medford area today. Check the events section for more.

1. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the parking space variance required for Tritec to begin work on a to replace the vacated Swezey’s department store with 291 apartments, 46,000 square feet of retail and 18,000 square feet of office space on Wednesday. .

2. The April 2011 Students of the Month for have been announced. .

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3. Patch is looking for community members to comment about the Patchogue-Medford School District's school budget for upcoming features. for more details on how to join the discussion and email michael@patch.com.

4. , , 54 E Main St, Patchogue, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
A knitting teacher will help teenagers start or continue work on craft projects. Open to teens in grades 5-12 and accompanying adults.

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5. Karaoke with DJ Russ, , 67 W Main St., Patchogue, 9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
A karaoke stage welcomes performers of all kinds at the Brick House Brewery.


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