🌱 Stony Brook Film Festival Lineup + Fire Dept. Duckling Rescue

Hello, everybody. It's Wednesday in Three Village and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Occasional morning rain. High: 81 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Three Village today:

1. The complete lineup for the 27th Stony Brook Film Festival was announced on Tuesday. The 34-movie lineup includes the opening night film "Peaceful," about an acting teacher with a terminal illness, and “Lost Transport,” a World War II drama. This year's festival will run from Jul. 21-30 at Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts. (Subscription: Newsday)
2. Fire Department officials rescued six ducklings trapped in a storm drain in nearby Port Jefferson on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on Seacourt Lane, where a resident heard one of the ducks quacking and placed an animal distress call. After Port Jefferson Rescue 7 opened the drain, the ducklings were all safely retrieved and returned to their mother unharmed. (Patch)
3. Elected officials and local business leaders held a press conference yesterday in Port Jefferson to petition for funds to modernize the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The line is not currently electrified beyond Huntington, but leaders are calling on New York State and the MTA to fund the upgrade. A 2016 survey estimated that the project would cost approximately $414 million. (Patch)

Today in Three Village:

• Mamma Mia! At Theater Three, Port Jefferson (2:00 PM)
• Meet The Candidates Night At Port Jefferson Village Center (6:00 PM)
• Women's Lacross Team USA Vs. AU Pro At Stony Brook University (7:30 PM)
• Book Discussion: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine At Emma Clark Memorial Library (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Stay safe while enjoying the summer sun! These 20 Suffolk County parks and beaches will have sunscreen dispensers available to the public. (Smithtown Matters)
• The Incubator Showcase returns to Stony Brook University today at CEWIT in the R&D Park. Over 60 companies in biotech, energy, IT, and food will be showcasing the Stony Brook University incubation system. (Stony Brook University)

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— 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.