🌱Students Thank Veterans + Royal Homecoming + Dealer Arrested

Happy Sunday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything happening around Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower; clearing. High: 64, low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Middle School Students Thank Local Veterans: Students in Port Jeff Middle School took some time to thank local veterans. Along with teacher Monica Consalvo, sixth grade social studies students created cards that will be sent to Melville-based Cona Elder Law as part of their Veterans Day card campaign. (Press Release Desk)
2. Port Jefferson Celebrates Royal Homecoming: Royal spirit was in the air this past weekend when the 2021 homecoming festivities brought students, faculty, administrators, board of education members and community residents to the parade down Main Street with floats from each grade level. The fun continued at a celebration in front of the high school and a recognition ceremony of senior football payers and cheerleaders before the afternoon football game against Bayport-Blue Point. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearby News: Stony Brook Student Arrested On Felony Drug Charges. Police, with assistance from Stony Brook State University Police, arrested the student on more than a dozen drug charges following an extensive narcotics investigation. It was determined Domingo Zaba, 41, who lived on campus, was allegedly selling drugs through social media. Detectives arrested Zaba on Oct.28, and then executed a search warrant at Zaba’s dorm room. Investigators seized drugs including fentanyl, cocaine, mushrooms, Xanax, ketamine and marijuana.(tbrnewsmedia.com)
4. Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway In Setauket: The Three Village Community Trust will hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov.11,. This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to help feed the needy by dropping off food goods at the Trust’s headquarters, which is conveniently located at 148 Main St, Setauket. (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Crossover Christian Church Services. (10 a.m.)
• PJ Residents Halloween Party. (5 p.m.)
• Port Jefferson Farmers Market. (All Day)
• Trunk or Treat. (1 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "Last evening the Port Jefferson Fire Department was alerted by the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound of a possible kayaker in distress. PJFD Marine 6 along with Suffolk County Police Department Marine Delta." (Facebook)
• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "Today, the Terryville Fire Department said farewell to Ex Chief William Wesley. May he rest in peace as he watches over his family and friends from the "floor above." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Tonight Port Jefferson Village together with the PTSA presents a fun filled evening for our 6th-8th graders from 7-9 p.m., at the Village Center RESIDENTS ONLY - No Siblings." (Facebook)
• Events: "Homemade Bread At Smithtown Library Commack Building - Smithtown Events." (smithtownmatters.com)

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• The Comedy Club. (Nov. 6)
• 3rd Annual Port Jefferson Color Run Obstacle Course. (Nov. 6)
• Live Music Saturday's at The Club. (Nov. 6)
• Port Jefferson Farmers Market. (Nov. 7)
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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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