Patch Out Loud: Your Tweets, Comments, Blogs and More

Introducing a new feature, Patch Out Loud, giving props to the readers who are interacting with Patch in various ways. Want to get your name mentioned here? Comment via Twitter, Facebook, or the Patch articles published every day.

Commenter of the Week
When Patch asked readers "" not only did Christopher D`Antonio respond but he provided more information, "Photo is of Wallace Donaldson's General Store, which I don't believe was owned by the Kimbrick's over the course of its existence. I suspect that Kimbrick's store in Vera's photograph is located across from the present location of the Hauppauge Fire Department, where the present day shopping center with Brendel's and the Post Office is located."

Facebook Friend of the Week
Jill Wrubel commented on our Empty in Hauppauge series which featured " stating, "It's been a blight for years. Tear it down and then figure it out."

Most Popular Article of the Week
The Queens County District Attorney's announced it had arrested and charged two Hauppauge and seven Nesconset residents under Operation Heroin Highway, a year-long heroin bust.

Announcement of the Week
Patch user Allison Gayne posted a to let residents know The Arbors Assisted Living Community offers free counseling for Long Island veterans seeking eligibility for increased veterains aid and attendance pension.

Did you know?
Hauppauge Patch has a new section called the Neighborhood Gallery where you can upload photos of events in Hauppauge and Nesconset to share with other members of the community. If you need any help figuring it out, email the editor.