🌱 Port Jefferson Village Center Window Paint Contest + Fall Art Walk

Hello again, everybody! I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Port Jefferson Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Window Painting Contest at Port Jefferson Village Center.
• NY Elections 2022: Do you need to update your address?
• Four cars caught fire in St. James and more!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 57, low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. The windows of Port Jefferson will be extra festive this month. The 2022 Window Painting Contest kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 22. Participants will work with the theme "Halloween or Fall." Winners will be awarded certificates. Would you like to sign up? Click here. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
2. Cars were on fire at the BMW dealership located at Middle Country Road in St. James. Nesconset Fire Department controlled the flames that engulfed four vehicles on Sunday. No injuries were reported. (LI News12)
3. Registered voters who need to update their address have until Wednesday, Oct. 19, to do so. The update can be made at the local DMV in person or online at the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Comsewogue Library)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• Toddlers Tango - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Overwatch Tournament - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Haunted Long Island Mysteries - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A 42-year-old man was struck by debris that ricocheted off the floor during a drive-by shooting in Centereach on Sunday morning, Suffolk police said." (Patch)
• Artoberfest is coming to the neighborhood! Preservation Long Island and Long Island Museum will host a festive afternoon featuring food, music, arts and crafts at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm at 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket. The event kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at noon. Tickets can be purchased here. (TBR News Media)
  
• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "Thank you to all that came out on Sunday to visit our Fire House. Hope you enjoyed your time with us! We had a great day showing you all we do to protect our community! Thank you, as always, for your support!" (Port Jefferson Fire Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

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