🌱 Three Village Daily: GoFundMe For Amber Tsai + Summer Happenings

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Three Village. Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; not as warm. High: 77, low: 69.

Here are the 4 top stories in Three Village today:

1. Stony Brook Alum Amber Tsai was killed along with her friend, Collin Davis, at her house in the Dallas suburbs on Saturday. The shooter, Edward Freyman, was found later by police dead in his car by suicide. Family and friends are mourning Amber's death, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral expenses. (Patch)
2. The Long Island Sound Connections Summit hosted by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization was held in early June. The program encourages students to study the water system and Long Island Sound, inspiring them to protect the environment through data research. Sony Brook University and professor Jeffrey Levinton collaborated on the project. (TBR News Media)
3. A poll released by Monmouth University shows the number of Americans struggling financially has increased by two digits since last year. According to the research, the big enemy is inflation and gas prices, along with "the federal government’s actions are hurting them." (News12)
4. Singer Paige Patterson will be in concert at the Emma Clark Library on July 8 at 6 p.m.! The outdoor "Pure Joy" show features songs from Sinatra, Nancy Wilson, Carole King, and more. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the summer evening with the library friends. (Patch)

Today in Three Village:

• Children's Literature Conference — Stony Brook University. (All Day)
• Infant Massage — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Guitar Camp — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Toddler Yoga — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mather Hospital will host six weeks of smoking cessation classes starting on July 21. The course will be held on Thursdays and features relaxation techniques and stress management tips to help those struggling with tobacco addiction. The sessions are free of charge and start at 6 p.m. "To register or for more information, please call 631-853-2928." (Patch)
• Patch: "Here's what to do if your home insurance premium is rising too quickly. Changing
  providers, bundling policies, and updating your coverage are a few ways to help save money." (Patch)
• Stony Brook University: "On this cloudy Tuesday evening, take a stroll through some of our beautiful gardens." (Stony Brook University via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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