Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 70.
Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New York local governments plan tax cap overrides in 2026 (newsday.com) — Port Jefferson village leaders are straining to keep property tax increases within New York's 2% cap, forcing tough choices on services and infrastructure. A new state comptroller report shows many Long Island municipalities plan to override the cap in 2026, highlighting rising costs for fuel, pensions, and healthcare that are squeezing local budgets like Port Jefferson's.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
There is a traffic light fault on Middle Country... There is a traffic light fault on Middle Country Rd reported at 6:35 AM. (Nextdoor )
There is an emergency vehicle on I-495 E • Long... There is an emergency vehicle on I-495 E • Long Island Expwy reported at 7:54 AM. "Police on scene" (Nextdoor )
Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MILLER PLACE, NY S31422 in Miller Place. Apply here.
Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Operations Manager in Stony Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.
New leader takes helm of Long Island Sound Partnership (tbrnewsmedia.com)
Mount Sinai
3 correction officers, captain injured in Rikers Island clinic attack (corrections1.com)
Renowned NYC medical center caves to Trump on trans youth care just as DOJ loses in court (advocate.com)
The Supreme Court will choose soon whether Trump can illegally take over elections (lawdork.com)
Shirley
Man Stabs Another In Fight On Street In Shirley: Police (patch.com)
Long Island Son Fatally Knifes Dad On Labor Day Morning: Police (patch.com)
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