Greek Fest + Favorite Bakery Closing + Hero Water Park Week

Happy Wednesday, Miller Place-Rocky Point! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Shark sightings closed more beaches yesterday. A longtime favorite Italian bakery is closing its doors. Greek Fest is back this weekend in Port Jeff: get the details. And first responders get a special week at Splish Splash.

First, today's weather will be humid and overcast throughout the day with a high of 82 and a low of 73 degrees.

Here are the top stories today in Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. Nick Esposito tells us that Prestano Bakery in Selden will close its doors. The Italian bakery was a favorite local spot for 40 years but the owners are retiring. (Greater Long Island)
2. Ana Borruto has a guide to this weekend's Greek Fest in Port Jefferson. The event starts Friday at 5 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. (Greater Long Island)
3. News 12 Long Island reports on a new beach closure Tuesday due to sharks at all Southampton Town beaches. (News 12)
4. News 12 also looks at water park Splish Splash's Hero Appreciation Week. There are discounted tickets this week for family and friends until Friday for first responder, medical and military personnel. (News 12)

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Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point

• Shoreham-Wading River High School's CYO pre-season basketball clinic for boys and girls grades 5 to 8: girls clinic 6 to 7 p.m., and the boys clinic is 7 to 8 p.m. (Facebook)

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• Miller Place EMT Courtney O'Connor was honored for assisting a concertgoer who was experiencing a medical emergency at Heritage Park last month. (Facebook)
• North Shore Public Library hosts a book discussion about "The Madwoman Upstairs," by Catherine Lowell online tonight at 7:30 p.m. (Facebook)

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