🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Woman Charged For Elderly Death + Events

Happy Thursday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 52, low: 47.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. A former Port Jefferson resident is facing charges after turning herself in for an elderly assault that resulted in death. Lauren Pazienza, 26, who lived on Old Homestead Road, is being charged with first-degree manslaughter after pushing an 87-year-old to the ground. The victim later died from her injuries. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Wintertide Concert Series will host its 4th presentation on March 24 at the Village Center. This time, wine and cheese all-stars will be on the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event does not require tickets but a donation of $5 will be asked at the door. All are welcome! (PJVC)
3. Kids aged 7-12 years are welcome to come to the Port Jefferson Free Library to learn how to make a smartphone, iPod, or tablet holder out of recycled materials. The program will be hosted on Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. (PJFL)
4. Nonprofit Paws of War in Nesconset teamed up with an organization overseas to help refugees who fled from Ukraine to have essentials for their pets. Most of the families who escaped don't have food for their pets and nonprofits are promoting campaigns to benefit the animals through donations. (Patch)
5. Stony Brook art students to be featured in The MFA Thesis Exhibition 2022. Dilge Dilsiz, Daniel Donato, and Heather Weston are presenting paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs at the Zuccaire Gallery, located on the second floor of the Staller Center. The exhibit will be on display until April 14. (Stony Brook News)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Clinton Spring Book Fair — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies — (Comsewogue). (10 a.m.)
• Five Ways to Wellness Event — Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. (6 p.m.)
• Succulent Teacup — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Police say a Centereach man who was missing was murdered. Justin Lee was last seen at his North Washington Avenue home on Jan. 18. Detectives say the 34-year-old's body was found in a wooded area near the North Shore Rail Trail in Rocky Point." (News 12 Connecticut)
• "Jake's 58 Casino allowing people to donate winnings to help Ukraine. For the next month or so, gamblers at Jake’s 58 Casino will have the option at cash-out machines to donate part of their winnings to the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Tony Pancella, the president and CEO of Suffolk County OTB, says they are 'kicking it off with a $10,000 donation,' courtesy of the OTB and Jake's. The donations are going to the Northwell Ukrainian Global Relief Fund, which is helping hospitals in desperate need of supplies." (News 12 Brooklyn)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "This is a must-see exhibit! Catch it before it’s gone." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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