🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Man Sentenced For Shooting + Jobs + Food Drive

Rise and shine, Port Jefferson! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 64, low: 55.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Joseph Garcia, from Port Jefferson, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting Shirley resident David Bliss in broad daylight during an argument on March 24, 2021. Surveillance videos showed Garcia laughing after committing the crime. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. The Port Jefferson School District is ranked as one of the best communities for music education in America. The district was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the 16th consecutive year. (Press Release Desk)
3. Take a look at Patch's list of who’s hiring in the Port Jefferson area this week. Good luck with your search! (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. Port Jefferson educators were honored by senior students in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week. On May 6, students wore "We Love Our Port Jeff Teachers" T-shirts, donated by the Royal Athletic Club. (Press Release Desk)
5. For all moon lovers and stargazers across Long Island, Patch has a special list with the best spots to watch the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 2022 in New York! (Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Norwood Teacher Appreciation Day — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Mobile Food Pantry Van — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Support for Veterans — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• MEET & GREET BBQ — SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING. (Noon)
• ONLINE: Scrimshaw Art Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• "Port Jefferson Village's justices did not provide adequate oversight over the justice court's operations, resulting in errors and other irregularities that have now been forwarded to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Newsday reported." (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "We still have a few spaces left for this intriguing visual exploration into the famously spooky Cape Fear in North Carolina! Give us a call to sign up today — 631-473-0022." (Facebook)

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Events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (May 14)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser Wanted (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Port Jefferson Daily? Contact me at PortJefferson@Patch.com.