🌱 Scenes Of Dickens Festival In Port Jefferson + Have You Seen Him?

Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today we'll cover the following:

• Learn about the redesigned plan for Suffolk public transportation system.
• See the best scenes of the Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson.
• Help the police to identify a shoplifter and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 52, low: 33.

Here are the top five stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Executive Steve Bellone announced the redesign plan of the Suffolk County Transit Bus System. The action will provide a more efficient service for residents who depend on public transportation in Long Island. One of the steps is to provide a seven-day-a-week service and long hours of operation. Read the full story here. (Patch)
2. Photo Gallery: Port Jeff's annual Dickens Festival was last weekend. The weather did not stop the community from stepping out in costumes to perform! Visit the link to check some photos of the event. (Greater Long Island)
3. Police seek public help to identify a man who committed petit larceny at the Target at 255 Pond Path in Setauket. Cameras showed the suspect leaving the store with merchandise that hadn't been paid for. Click on the link to see a picture of the suspect. If you recognize him, please, call anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBR News Media)
4. Looking for a house in Port Jefferson? Take a look at Patch's Real Estate roundup and see what's new in the housing market in the neighborhood. (Port Jefferson Patch)
5. Nearby Events: St. James Holiday Market Wonderland kicks off Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Lutheran Church parking lot at 230 2nd Ave. in St. James and features a heated tent, vendors, live music, characters, face painting, poetry, hot chocolate, cider, coffee, an empanada station and more! Admissions are free. (Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• BUS TRIP: Rockettes Radio City - Port Jefferson Free Library. (8 a.m.)
• Baby Start - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• New Voices Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Pillow Party - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6 p.m.)
• Teen Paper Snowflakes - Community Service. (6:30 p.m.)
• JFK 6th Grade Winter Concert - Comsewogue School District. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Centereach resident Patricia Poggi has been working this holiday to ensure kids in need have pajamas. Poggi and her supporters are collecting new pajamas to be donated to kids who need a new pair. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Are you on the look to find a pet to be part of your family? Look at these local animals who are searching for their forever homes. Meet Pumpkin and more. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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