National Merit Semifinalist + Liberty Station Housing Project

Rise and shine, Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 75, low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson boasts National Merit Semifinalist. Port Jeff High School senior Andrew Patterson has qualified as a semifinalist in the 67th National Merit Scholarship Program. Patterson is a member of the school's Latin Club, National Honor Society and Science Olympiad team. Outside of school, he is a member of the Port Jefferson Fire Department. Finalists will be named in February and the National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in spring 2022. (Press Release Desk)
2. Port Jefferson Station housing gives serenity and affordable rent for low income residents. For veterans and people with disabilities, nonprofit housing complex is a place that feels like home. The 77 unit apartments complex on State Route 112, which opened earlier this year with a focus on providing homes for veterans and people who ordinarily would not be able to afford to live near where they work, a change that feels like serenity. The rent unit is affordable and offers an exercise facility, computer lobby and transportation for the residents. (Newsday)
3. P.J. Harbour Club: Located at 154 W. Broadway, Port Jefferson, and with a lovely view of the Sound, the Harbour Club Restaurant made it to the list of places to try this fall. Chef-partner Joe Guerra’s menu is eclectic, ranging from New American (raw tuna ribbons with avocado and yuzu-miso vinaigrette) to Italian (baked clams, pasta, cioppino) to Continental (onion soup, Caesar salad). You can also see the influence of his own Portuguese heritage in the bolinhos della casa (shrimp-cod croquettes) and a starter of pork belly with clams. Entrees include four steakhouse selections, including broiled porterhouse with potato pavé for two, four or six people and a herbed veal chop with Belgian endive and pancetta cream sauce. Have fun and bon Appetit! (Pj Harbour Club)
4. Nearby News: Petito's memorial service. Hundreds of mourners on Long Island stood in a line that wrapped around the block to attend a public memorial service for Gabrielle Petito on Sunday. People were able to pay their respects between noon and 5 p.m. at Moloney’s Funeral Home in Holbrook. A live stream of the service provided by the funeral home included eulogies from Petito’s father and stepfather. Petito’s father, Joseph, remembered his beloved daughter as an adventurous spirit who was the light of his life. (Pix11)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Nature Buddies Give a Hoot — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Healthy Libraries — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Bank on It — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Community Service Popsicle Halloween Decor. (6:30 p.m.)
• Open Auditions all ages and abilities for the 25th Annual Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival. (6:30 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson, NY: "We are Sweet on Joann's desserts here at the farmers market. Come on down and stock on fresh fall favorites!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "New kit alert for adults DIY. Sharpie Leaf Bowls are here and they're going fast! Visit Reference and pick up your kit today! Please note: Only one kit per person and you need your own Sharpie."(Facebook)
• Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for Sept. 25. (Press Release Desk)
• Chef Brian Crawford: Modernizes the menu at Ruggero's in Wading River. (Northforker)

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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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