🌱 Flood Precautions + Students Receive Honors + Road Work Done

Good day, people of Port Jefferson! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of clouds and sun. High: 58, low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jeff Business Owners Take Steps To Protect Shops From Nor'easter Flooding: Port Jefferson has seen its share of flooding damage from major storms, so shop owners in the village say they were prepared for the latest rain. Cleaning chairs and tables off the floor and packing kitchen supplies was one of the steps to avoid damages caused by floods. (News 12 Long Island)
2. Port Jeff Students Honored For Academics Excellence: Four Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students have earned academic excellence awards as part of the Town of Brookhaven’s 8th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. (Port Jeff School District)
3. State Completes Route 25A Makeover In Setauket And Port Jeff: After a summer of slowdowns due to roadwork, it’s finally smooth sailing down Route 25A from Nicolls Road to Main Street/East Broadway in Port Jefferson. (TBR Media)
4. Nearby News: Zeldin takes aim at SUNY for it's actions against unvaccinated health care workers. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Republican running for governor next year, recently wrote a letter to Stony Brook Medicine CEO complaining about the practice. (Albany Times Union)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Halloween Story Time — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Support for Veterans — Comsewogue Public Library. (All Day)
• Horror VR — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• ONLINE: Family Paint Night — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• After Dinner Book Club — Comsewogue Public Library. (7 p.m.)
• Reiki Circle — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson, NY: "The Village of Port Jefferson, in partnership with The Waterview, is thrilled to announce the return of our Residents Halloween party in the Grand Ballroom. Bring your princesses, ghouls and goblins on Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. for DJ, dancing." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Our holiday hire, Jack Skellington, is showing off our latest DIY at home kit for adults. Halloween ornaments for the Pumpkin King (We even have a few of our previous coloring DIY kits available). First come, first serve." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "It's time to create another beautiful piece of art with Nikki!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Attention! Due to the state of emergency declared by Steve Bellone, we will be canceling Village Court tonight." (Facebook)

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• A Purr-fect Story Time — Port Jeff Library. (Oct. 29)
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• Online: A History of Native Americans. (Nov. 3)
• Virtual: Write Your Story. (Nov. 4)
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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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