🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Man Sues Suffolk Police + Board Meeting

Hey, Port Jefferson! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy, and very cold. High: 32, low: 24.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. A man who stole a 2015 Jeep from a Port Jefferson home sued the Suffolk police for violating his Civil Rights. Police body camera footage shows Christopher Cruz, 30, of Long Beach, being roughed up on Feb. 23, 2021. The case was brought up to the Eastern District Court in Central Islip. (Patch)
2. Port Jefferson's high school physical education teachers hosted the Winter Volleyball Tournament. Students created their teams to participate in the tournament and the competition took over three days in early February. Click on the link to see the participant's teams and scores! (Port Jefferson School District)
3. Save the date for the Port Jefferson Easter parade and egg Hunt! On Sunday, Apr. 12 at noon, the Easter Bunny will come to the village. The Parade will start in front of Theatre Three and end at the Village Center. For more info call: 631-473-1414. (PJCofC)
4. Port Jefferson's Theatre Three has been having a hit with "The Marvelous Wonderettes." Running until March, 26, the production is being directed by Linda May. The show is fun, nostalgic, and has several spin-offs! (Broadway World)
5. Nearby News: Suffolk Police are investigating a car accident that claimed two lives on Feb. 27 around 3:35 a.m. A Honda was being driven southbound on Route 111 when it hit an oil tanker truck at the intersection of Ironwood Street. The driver of the Honda and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, the truck driver had no injuries. The victims have not yet been identified by police. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Third Squad at 631-854-8352. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Norwood Read Across America Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Boyle - Read Across America Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Gallery Exhibit - Wooden Ghosts of the Past at PJVC. (9 a.m.)
• Board Meeting - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Staller Center in Stony Brook will host its Annual Gala on March, 12 at 8 p.m. The event will feature classical music superstars Yo-Yo Ma (Cello), Emanuel Ax (piano), and Leonidas Kavakos (violin) who will take center stage at Staller Center for the Arts during the celebration. (Broadway World)
• Allied Pediatrics Celebrates its grand opening. The Allied Physicians group is an independent provider for children and adults and had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 16 at 346 Route 25A, Rocky Point. (tbrnewsmedia.com)

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