🌱 Portside Bar And Grill Reopens + SBU Director Gives Keynote

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 61.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Stony Brook University's Christine Vachon, artistic director for the MFA in Film program, is set to deliver the keynote address at Sundance Film Festival: London. She also spoke about the state of the film industry in this interview in advance of the film festival. (Stony Brook University News)
2. Aidan Kaminska, a Stony Brook native, "unexpectedly" died this week at the age of 19. He was a star lacrosse player at UMass Amherst and majoring in communications at the school. (uinterview)
3. The popular Portside Bar and Grill is set to reopen this week after a long 16 months. In February 2021, Dominick Freck, one of the owners, found the restaurant soaking wet after a snow storm caused water damage. Forced to gut the restaurant, the owners completely renovated the inside and the patio. Be sure to stop by to support this local business and check out the improvements! (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Toddler Yoga At Port Jefferson Free Library (11:30 AM)
• ONLINE: Learn English Class At Port Jefferson Free Library (6:30 PM)
• Movie and a Munch At Port Jefferson Free Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Another animal rescue for the crew of Rescue 7 at Port Jefferson Fire Department! This time a kitten was stuck in a storm drain on Deer Path. Using the animal control pole, the kitten was safely removed from the drain. (Port Jefferson Fire Department via Facebook)
• Looking to hone your knife skills? Join the Port Jefferson Free Library this Saturday for an online workshop with Chef Dell’Amore to learn safe and efficient ways to handle a knife by utilizing unique hand positions to maximize speed and dexterity. (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Get your littles into the SWING of things with the game of tennis. The Village Youth Tennis Program for ages 6 and 7 still has a few slots left! Register now online at PortJeff.com Questions? Call the recreation office at 631-802-2160. (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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• Jazz in the Afternoon! (June 19)
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• Behind The Scoreboard – The Boat That I Row (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.