🌱 Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival + Election Day Is Today

Hello there, Port Jefferson! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• A DWI arrest at Middle Country Road.
• The 26th Charles Dicken's Festival schedule.
• Meet two local girls running a lemonade stand for a good cause and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy, and cooler. High: 57, low: 37.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Today, registered voters in New York will head to the polls to decide for the new NY Governador. Candidates Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin campaigned over the weekend. According to an article published by Long Island News 12, more than 230,00 Long Islanders have already voted. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (LI News 12)
2. Police reported a fatal pedestrian crash on Middle Country Road. Driver Derrick Kindle was arrested at the scene and charged with DWI in Coram. The victim, whose name hasn't been released, was struck in the roadway and was pronounced dead by officials. (News 12 Bronx)
3. Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival will fill Main Street with literature, characters, and fun activities for all ages on Dec. 3-4. A Residents Night will be held on Friday, Dec. 2. Visit the Village of Port Jefferson website to check the schedule of events. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
4. A little bits of good overwhelm the world! A lemonade stand owned by Elise Ciardullo of Port Jefferson and Amelia Theodorakis of Stony Brook has been selling sweet treats for a good cause since April. The girls proudly donated $1,000 to Save-A-Pet USA in Port Jefferson, along with bags of blankets. Their stand slogan is "Buy a cup, save a pup," and it has been a success in the community. (Greater Long Island)
5. Port Jefferson Recreation Department launched a new program for residents with disabilities. "Specially Abled" is now hosted at the Port Jefferson Village Center. The program offers recreational activities and Art Classes led by Terri Cohen. Visit here for details and to register. (Port Jefferson Village Center)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• JFK Fall Food Drive - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• Let's Vote Story Craft - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Heart & Soul – Preview Screening at Jayne BLVD. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A motor vehicle accident happened at the corner of Belle Terre and North Country Road on Saturday afternoon. Port Jefferson Fire Department announced that everyone involved in the crash suffered minor injuries. (PJFD Via Social Media)
• Port Jefferson Theatre Three announced that the traditional production of "A Christmas Carol" would open for the season on Saturday, November 12. Tickets are available on the link. (Theatre Three)
• Date night will be at Port Jefferson Long Island Explorium Museum on Saturday, Nov. 12. The museum features the film, "Night Out At The Museum," where parents can drop the kids off to enjoy a date night in the Village. This event is for kiddos in 1-6th grade. Tickets are $35 per kid, and pizza is included. Registrations can be made here. (LI Explorium Museum)

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All right, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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