🌱 Port Jeff Uptown Improvement Plan + Meet Candidate Edward Flood

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Port Jefferson Daily. Let's start this Saturday with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• Two significant changes in the Village may improve Port Jeff Uptown.
• Meet Republican candidate Edward Flood.
• Firefighters burn off propane tank to avoid hazards and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 59, low: 43.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Two significant changes are happening in Port Jefferson Village in the next few weeks. Traffic is expected to open on Station Street in Port Jefferson,and the Crossing affordable apartments complex will inaugurate. The measures are part of the revitalization plan of Port Jefferson uptown. (TBR News Media)
2. Republican Edward Flood is racing for New York Assembly District 4. Election Day is just a few weeks ahead of us. Do you know the profile of the candidates for the 4th district that covers Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Stony Brook, Setauket, Terryville, Belle Terre, Strongs Neck, Poquott, and parts of Coram, Selden, and Gordon Heights? Visit the link I shared to learn about candidate Flood and his achievements. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. First responders slowly burned off propane gas from a damaged tank to avoid hazards on Tuesday night. The incident was on West Dennis Lane in Coram. Fire Marshalls could not stop the leak and had to safely burn a torch out of the pipe until the gas was emptied of the tank (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. Early voting is today in New York. Look at the NY Elections Voter Look-Up guide to find nearby locations and hours. (VLG)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• Art Exhibit: Autumn Delight - North Shore Art Guild. (9 a.m.)
• Saturday Morning Yoga with Laurel Frey. (10 a.m.)
• Halloween Green Screen - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Teen Nerf Skirmish - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6 p.m.)
• The Comedy Club at Theatre Three - Theater Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• 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)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Join us with your GHOULS & GOBLINS for dancing, refreshments, and Hayrides at our time-honored tradition here in PJV. The Annual SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY on Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. at the Waterview at The Port Jefferson Country Club." (Port Jefferson, N, Y via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Rotary Club: "Mark your calendars and grab your rakes!" (Port Jefferson Rotary Club via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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