Fall Happenings+Covid Update+Real Estate

Happy Monday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Fall Happenings : As summer is officially over is time to start planning the new season family activities and embrace the sweater weather! There is no doubt that Long Island is well know for offering so much entertainment regardless the time of the year, but seems that the months of October\November are very well expected as the weather cools off and it's time to enjoy the Farms, wineries, Halloween Festivals and shopping for the Holidays . Port Jefferson Local Business released a fun filled schedule of all the best happenings and festivals for this half of the year. Take a look, Plan and enjoy it ! (Facebook)
2. Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19: The update contains the number of cases, fatalities, vaccination information and walk-ins ER cases. The last update was on Sept. 24, and the PD is proving a list of local walk-ins vaccination clinics where no appointments are necessary. (Suffolk County)
3. Port Jefferson Real Estate: Foreclosed homes around Port Jefferson can offer buyers budget friendly choices. Recently available houses foreclosed show a number of them with a reasonable price tag, especially when looking at the home's size and location. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Judge dismisses residents' lawsuit against Jake's 58 casino. Central Islip District Court Judge Joan M. Azrack on Tuesday upheld a 2018 federal Bankruptcy Court decision that recommended throwing out casino opponents' lawsuit challenging the Village Islandia's decision to approve the Suffolk OTB betting parlor. Azrack rejected residents' arguments that the Islandia Village Board employed illegal "spot zoning" in its initial 2016 approval of the casino and a subsequent 2017 zoning change allowing hotel-casinos in business and industrial zones. (Newsday)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Fun with Toddlers - Comsewogue Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Windblown Story Craft - Port Jefferson Free Library (11 a.m)
• Light Up Art - Port Jefferson Free Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Board Meeting - Port Jefferson Free Library (6 p.m.)
• Mystery of Owls - Comsewogue Public Library (6 p.m)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Don't miss the big year! Better yet become part of the celebration by either sponsoring or volunteering in this festive event." (Facebook)
• Fall Art Walk- Port Jeff: "Join us from Oct.18 thru Nov. 1st, participating businesses throughout the Village of Port Jefferson will display original art work by local artists for public viewing in their front windows. Maps will be given out of locations of art work and listing of the artists. Sponsored by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Night Herons. Self-guided viewing, the public can leisurely meander Main and East Main Streets." (PortJeff Chamber)
• Finances : "Why Now Is The Right Time To Refinance Your Mortgage? Here's why you should consider refinancing your home while rates are still low." (Patch)
  

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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