🌱 Patch AM: Motorcyclist In Serious Condition After Being Ejected Off Bike In Port Jefferson Station Crash: Police

Good morning Port Jefferson! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Port Jefferson Station teen seriously hurt in Nesconset Highway motorcycle crash
• Why veterans paddled 22 miles to finish on Port Jefferson's shore

Also on today's calendar: The History of the Port Jefferson Branch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
• Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Motorcyclist In Serious Condition After Being Ejected Off Bike In Port Jefferson Station Crash: Police (patch.com) — A 19-year-old Port Jefferson Station motorcyclist is in serious condition after police say he was ejected from his bike during a high-speed crash on Nesconset Highway Thursday night. The man reportedly struck a turning Camaro, flew over its hood, and hit another car exiting a parking lot; detectives impounded the vehicles and are asking witnesses to contact the 6th Squad in Selden.
   

• Veterans kayak 22 miles across Long Island Sound to raise awareness about PTSD and suicide (news12.com) — Veterans and first responders paddled 22 miles across Long Island Sound, finishing on the beach in Port Jefferson to honor those lost to suicide and spotlight PTSD struggles. After a solemn moment of silence, organizers urged local veterans and families to seek help, highlighting nearby support services like Paws of War and the Long Island State Veterans Home.
   

📸 Around Port Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• The History of the Port Jefferson Branch →
  500 N Country Rd, St James
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• 9/11 Anniversary →
  101A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Outdoor Summer Farmers Market →
  Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Breathe Together (ONLINE) →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Support for Veterans at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Friday September 11
• Knit & Crochet at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Caroline Episcopal Church's Annual Country Fair →
  Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket- East Setauket
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Email Basics at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• AARP Smart Driver Course at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• Caroline Episcopal Church's 3rd Annual "Holy Smoke" Golf Tourney →
  Port Jefferson Country Club (44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson, NY)
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Women Laughing →
  Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Port Jefferson Station

• Jerry Zezima: The wheels on the car (macon.com)
• Kids Korner: Sept. 3 to Sept. 10, 2026 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• Exit Realty Island Elite built on solid foundation (longislandpress.com)

Mount Sinai

• Mount Sinai health system will end gender-affirming care for youth, under agreement with Justice Department (newsday.com)
• Consumer Reports' picks for allergy-friendly bedding (qz.com)

Smithtown

• Ed Sheeran Is Suddenly Everywhere On Long Island — Well, Sort Of (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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