Rocky Point Fire + Dragon Fest + Tragic Quogue Crash

Good morning, Miller Place-Rocky Point! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on locally today.

Read about reactions to this weekend's tragic crash in Quogue that killed five young people. A fire in Rocky Point led to one man being rescued with injuries. Some teenagers in Riverhead want measures in place to prevent minors accessing legal recreational marijuana. And the Dragon Boat Race will return to Port Jefferson.

First, today's weather will be clear throughout the day with a high of 85 and a low of 70 degrees.

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

1. News 12 Long Island reports that a fire in Rocky Point on Sunday injured one man. A man was rescued with burns and smoke inhalation at 106 Prince Road. (News 12)
2. Peggy Spellman Hoey says that the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce's annual Dragon Boat Race Fest is back after being canceled because of COVID-19. It will take place on September 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Patch)
3. CBS New York has Long Islanders' reactions to this weekend's tragic crash in Quogue that killed five people. (CBS New York)
4. Jean-Paul Salamanca looks at a group of teenagers who are worried about young people’s access to marijuana now that the town recently voted to allow retail marijuana sales. (Newsday)

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Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point

• BOE Executive Session, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Rocky Point Schools

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• Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University theater has announced a lineup of shows for this fall, including Chris Botti, Alan Cumming and Wayne Brady. (Newsday)

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Events:

• Port Palooza (July 31)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (August 1)
• Blood Drive 1:30p to 7:30p (August 9)

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— Jackie

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