Star Students + Vaccines For Kids

Good morning Miller Place-Rocky Point! Welcome to the first edition of the Miller Place-Rocky Point Daily, an easy guide to what's happening in your area, delivered to your inbox daily.

About me: I am a lifelong Long Islander who has covered local news for over a decade. I'm a busy working mom who loves to share nearby news to inform, educate, inspire or just make your daily life a bit easier. I used to live next door in Shoreham and I love the beautiful North Shore beaches.

Patch is trying something a bit different with this daily newsletter: We want you to be able to catch up on all the top local news, announcements and events in one quick read.

In today's daily, learn about a local middle schooler raising money for cancer research, find out what Miller Place college student got a top award and find out what pharmacy has started giving out COVID-19 vaccines to teens.

Today's weather will be clear with temperatures reaching 66 degrees.

Today's top news from Miller Place-Rocky Point:

1. Michael Ebert profiled a Miller Place seventh grader who raised money for pancreatic cancer research to honor his late grandfather. Vincent Martino raised $1,000 for the fundraiser, which was also a school project at North Country Road Middle School. (Newsday)

2.Suffolk County Legislative Aid Seth Squicciarino posted on Patch to share that the Terryville greenbelt will be expanded by 17 acres. Suffolk's purchase will add to the 40 acres of protected area within the Special Groundwater Protection Area. (Patch)

3. Stony Brook University reports that Brianne Ledda from Miller Place has nabbed one of the university's highest awards. The senior journalism major won the Stony Brook Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence, given to 14 graduating seniors in all subjects. (Stony Brook)

4. Peggy Spellman Hooey has the details on Walgreens across New York offering COVID-19 vaccines to children 12 to 15 years old. The vaccination is available by appointment at every Long Island location, including Miller Place. (Patch)

Event Roundup

• Advanced Placement Environmental Science exam, 12 p.m., Rocky Point High School

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• Rocky Point parents can view Monday's Board of Education meeting and hear candidate Mike Lisa answer community questions here. (Facebook)

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Featured events

• May 14: Heritage Chemists Pharmacy & Boutique will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations.
• May 14: Three Village Chamber Players/ Quartet Salonnières plays Haydn, Boccherini, Mozart (online)

Featured classifieds

• Experienced bartenders/servers and line cooks at Broadway Market, Rocky Point

That's it for the top happenings and headlines today from Miller Place and Rocky Point. Check back tomorrow to keep updated and informed. If you know of something that should be included in the daily, drop us a note!
-Jackie