🌱Three Village Daily: SBU Cancer Center Hannun Leaves + Recycling Day

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Three Village Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 78, low: 66.

Here are the top 4 stories in Three Village today:

1. Stony Brook University Cancer Center announces Dr. Yusuf Hannun has stepped down as its director. Hannun is an internationally recognized scientist and has been serving the center for over 10 years. The executive officer of SBM, Dr. Hal Paz, announced the news via email. (TBR News Media)
2. Emma Clark Library Paper Shredding & Recycling Day is set for Sept. 3 in the parking lot. Each person is allowed to bring five boxes. No plastic, newspapers, or magazines will be accepted. The event starts at 10 a.m. No registration is required. (Patch)
3. A man is facing criminal charges for the illegal hunt of osprey in the area. A neighbor in the Port Jefferson area called the ECO Small to report that a bird fell off a tree after gunshots. Officials investigated the area and found the suspect who admitted it. No names were released. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The new gun laws approved in July are now in effect. Gun owners can't carry firearms in various New York State places. Changes are also for those who have guns in self-defense. (LI News 12)

Today in Three Village:

• Game Day — Emma Clark Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
• Knit, Crochet, and Chat — Emma Clark Memorial Library. (2 p.m.)
• "The Edwards Twins" — Theatre Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook University: "The Involvement Fair was a hit! Hope you made it out!" (Stony Brook University via Instagram)
• Three Village Historical Society: "Set your clocks and stop by the Three Village Historical Society on Culper Spy Day at 11 a.m. to help Abraham Woodhull build this timber frame replica of the historic Thompson House!" (Three Village Historical Society via Facebook)
• SBU Office of Enterprise Risk Management: "Workplace First Aid Kits-Emergencies are easier to deal with when you have the right tools at your fingertips. The workplace first aid kit is a key component of an organization’s overall safety plan." (SBU Office of Enterprise Risk Management via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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