PJ Hub + Give It Back Project + Suffolk Business Burglary

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 71, low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Station, a 'hub' poised for new development: Though not as well-known as its neighbor to the north, Port Jefferson Station is a diverse hamlet with highly rated schools, plenty of pocket parks and a variety of businesses. "You can’t get to Port Jefferson without going through Port Jeff Station," says Jennifer Dzvonar, president of Port Jefferson Station Chamber of Commerce, referring to traveling to the hamlet by main roads or the LIRR. "Port Jeff Station is your main hub." (Newsday)
2. Port Jeff "The Great Give Back": Saturday, Oct.16, in honor of The Great Give Back, the PJFL will join libraries all over New York State on a day centered on giving back to the community. Stop by the library to donate your canned, nonperishable food items! (Port Jeff Library)
3. Nearby News: Another burglar targets Holbrook business; Suffolk police increase patrols. Yet another burglary at a business in Suffolk County has been caught on camera, and it comes amid increased patrols by Suffolk police. The latest incident, at Asian Fusion in Holbrook, Sunday morning, is part of a pattern that has been repeated possibly 13 times in recent weeks. Security camera footage shows a man using a heavy object to break into the restaurant around 6 a.m. Restaurant owner Tony Liu tells News 12 that the burglar caused a lot of damage inside and took the register which contained cash. Liu says it is the second time this year his restaurant has been burglarized. The previous time was in January. Suffolk police have been investigating the pattern, which has struck five businesses in Holbrook and others in Smithtown, Lake Grove, East Setauket, Setauket, Bohemia and Medford. (News 12 Bronx)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Curriculum Meeting 5:30 Virtual - Port Jefferson School District (All Day)
• Flu Shot Clinic - Comsewogue Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Free Library (10 a.m.)
• Beaded Pumpkins (11 a.m.)
• Photography Club - Port Jefferson Free Library (6:30 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "Thank you to our community, who came to TFD Station 1 for our Fire Prevention Day and to see what our members do on a regular basis to keep everyone safe. Remember to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors regularly." (Facebook)
• Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson: "Come to our Annual Country Auction this Saturday, October 16. Preview 9:00am; Auction starts at 9:30 a.m. Under the tents at the Mather Museum, 115 Prospect St, Port Jefferson. Rain or Shine!!! Free Parking available at the school."(Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "If you have heard of the Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival then you have heard of us. If you have heard of the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series then you have heard of us. If you have heard of the Winter Tide or Sunset Series ." (Facebook)

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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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