🌱Pedego Electric Bikes Hosts Food Drive In Three Village + Happenings

Good morning, Three Village! I'm in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Stony Brook's mom spread awareness in the community.
• NY gubernatorial candidates hold last campaign weekend.
• A bike store helps families in need and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mild with variable cloudiness. High: 72, low: 62.

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Here are the top four stories today in Three Village:

1. Stony Brook resident, Carole Trottere, has been reaching out to the community in memory of her son, Alex Sutton, who passed away in 2018 due to a heroin overdose. Trottere gave out pizza and Narcan training kits for his 35th birthday and had been talking about her experiences with the hope of helping others who are struggling with addiction. (Patch)
2. This week, Three Village Patch recognizes local hero Ann Pellegrino, who is in charge of the Bethel Hobbs Community Farm located in Centereach. She has been making a difference in the community by donating fresh vegetables to local soup kitchens. Visit our link to learn more about Pellegrino's story. (Three Village Patch)
3. Pedego Electric Bikes in Stony Brook created an event to support local families this Thanksgiving. The "Cranksgiving" event calls bikers in the Three Village community to ride for a good cause, bringing a donation of $10 0r $20 that will be invested in groceries to help families struggling with food insecurity this holiday. The group will gather at 690, 25 A, East Setauket, on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to join! (Facebook Events)
4. New York Primary Elections Day is on Tuesday, November 8, and the New York governor candidates were campaigning full force Friday. Governor Kathy Hochul attended a Democratic breakfast in Brooklyn, and Zeldin visited Hudson River Park, where a jogger was recently sexually assaulted. Read the full story here. (ABC7 NY)

Today in Three Village:

• Fairy Garden Workshop at Benner's Farm. (10 a.m.)
• Matthew Polenzani, Tenor - Staller Center. (3 p.m.)
• The New York Winter Lantern Festival - Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 42nd Setauket Artists Exhibition will be sizzling until Nov. 16. The art pieces created by talented local artists are displayed at Setauket Neighborhood House at 95 Main Street in Setauket. (J. M. Artist)
• Emma Clark Library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, due to Veterans Day. The library reopens on Saturday, Nov. 13. (ESCML)
• For those looking forward to enjoying dinner outings in the Three Village neighborhood, the heart and soul of Port Jefferson will be on the table during the Fall Restaurant Week! There will be eight days of great deals, Nov. 6-13, at the following eateries in the village: Fifth Season, Nantuckets, Pasta Pasta and Ruvo’s. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)

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