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🌱 Polar Express Event Returns To Port Jeff + Early Voting Is Oct. 29

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  • The Polar Express returns to Port Jefferson.
  • Early voting location guide.
  • Port Jefferson Library Halloween program for kids and more!

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Partly sunny and breezy. High: 57, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

  1. It's not too soon to start planning your holiday season outings in Port Jefferson! Terryville/ Port Jefferson Station Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the Polar Express Experience at the Train Car in November. Access the flyer with all dates and times. Space is limited to thirty people per session. (PJ Chamber Of Commerce)
  2. Long Island News 12 features the documentary "Sandy: 10 Years Later," showing the impacts of the superstorm that fiercely hit our island on October 29, 2012. For the next few days, stories of loss and overcoming challenges will be shared by residents who had their lives changed by the natural disaster. Access the original full content of the documentary here. (LI News12)
  3. Port Jefferson Free Library hosts the "Halloween Green Screen" for kids in grades 3-6. Participants will learn how to create fun Halloween videos on snapshots! The fun starts at 3 p.m. on Oct. 29. (PJFL)
  4. Early voting starts Saturday in New York. Find nearby locations and hours at the NY Elections Voter Look-Up guide. (VLG)

Today in Port Jefferson:

  • Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
  • Parent Toddler Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
  • CHS Trick or Treat Street - Comsewogue School District. (4 p.m.)
  • Clinton Spooktacular - Comsewogue School District. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Greek School PTO of the Assumption: "Last night our Greek school students gathered to watch a video dedicated to ΟΧΙ day. We touched upon the history and the bravery of the Greek people and learned about a significant piece of history." (Greek School PTO of the Assumption via Facebook)
  • Port Jefferson Village Communications will be discussed at a work session meeting at the Village Center on Friday at 9 a.m. (Port Jefferson Village Center)

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