🌱 Why a Huntington Station fire victim was rushed to Stony Brook

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Huntington Station fire victim was rushed to Stony Brook

Also on today's calendar: Caroline Church's 3rd Annual Live Nativity & Tree Lighting and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
• Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Killed, Son Seriously Injured In Huntington Station House Fire: Police (patch.com) — An 82-year-old man died and his adult son was left in serious condition after a late-night house fire in Huntington Station, with the son transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital for further treatment. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze, and Suffolk County police say the cause does not appear criminal, though homicide and arson detectives are still investigating. Residents may see ongoing police and fire activity as the probe continues.
   

📸 Around Stony Brook University

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stony Brook University

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Caroline Church's 3rd Annual Live Nativity & Tree Lighting
  Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket
  5:00 pm
• Simple Gifts Handbell Holiday Concert
  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, 716 NY-25A, Rocky Point
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The Nutcracker at Caroline Church
  Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• PJG Showcase Concert
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  7:00 pm
• WSM Winter Concert
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Postpartum Support and Self-Care
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
  5:00 am
• WMHS Concert: Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble, Camerata
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• SET Cherished Guest Concert
  Three Village Csd Stony Brook, NY 11790
  11:00 am
• Snowman Wood Craft
  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
  12:30 pm
• Stitch & Chit-Ch(at) After Dark | FREE
  The Long Island Museum , 1200 NY-25A , Stony Brook
  5:30 pm
• The Jazz Loft Nutcracker Christmas Special (Stonybrook Long Island NY) — Champian Fulton
  The Jazz Loft , 275 Christian Ave , Stony Brook
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Krampus & Cocktails
  Katies of Smithtown , 145 W Main St , Smithtown
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stony Brook University posted a job opening for Instructional Support Assistant - Anatomic Pathology Support in Stony Brook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Stony Brook

• Holiday Lights at Stony Brook Neighborhood-December 15 to January 1, 2026- Lancaster, NY (boredommd.com)
• Winter Storm Dumps Up To Half-Foot Of Snow, Creating Dangerous Travel Conditions (dailyvoice.com)
• The 7 deadly sins take center stage at Caribbean Fashion Show at SBU (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Port Jefferson Station

• Sea turtle rescued by Port Jefferson ferry employees (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Centereach

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-- The Patch AM Team

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