🌱 Patch AM: How Port Jefferson football saved its season and started winning

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In today's newsletter:

• How Port Jefferson football saved its season and started winning

Also on today's calendar: Free Baton Twirling Class w/ TNT Twirlers and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little morning rain; breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Strong winds; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From Lost Season to Feel-Good Story (southshorepress.com) — Port Jefferson football players have salvaged their season after a state ruling let five varsity and six JV athletes join Rocky Point's teams, keeping their dreams alive. The combined squad just debuted with a big win over Eastport-South Manor, and with postseason eligibility intact, Port Jefferson kids now have a real shot at a memorable run.
   

📸 Around Port Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 23
• Free Baton Twirling Class w/ TNT Twirlers →
  290 Norwood Ave, Port Jefferson Station
  6:45 pm
Saturday September 26
• Stony Brook CommUniversity Day 2026 →
  Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am
• Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano →
  The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Community Market →
  Bohemia Historical Society, 1519 Locust Ave, Bohemia
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Breathe Together (ONLINE) →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• SNAP Assistance at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  11:00 am
• Game Night at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Women Laughing →
  Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Community Conversation Circle at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Defensive Driving at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  9:45 am
Monday September 28
• Town Clerk Mobile Hours at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  12:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Everyday Matinee at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm

📣 Port Jefferson Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Port Jefferson PatchAM possible:

• Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
• Perspective Eye Care Long Island — (631) 736-6161
• The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
• Heritage Chemists Pharmacy & Boutique — (631) 509-4545

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Brinker International posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - South Setauket Chili's in Centereach. Apply here.
• Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Lake Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Wildfire Smoke Might Be More Toxic Than Other Air Pollution, Studies Say (usnews.com)
• High school roundup: Boys and girls soccer and field hockey (newsday.com)
• Environmental Conditions Linked to Health Outcomes for WTC Responders (infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com)

Stony Brook University

• One year in: Andrea Goldsmith's first year as SBU President (sbstatesman.com)
• A commuters guide to enjoying college life (sbstatesman.com)

Smithtown

• Smithtown Residents Get Free Smoke Alarms: How To Request Yours (patch.com)
• 1 Killed In 2nd Crash At Sunken Meadow Toll Booths In A Week: Police (patch.com)

Ok Port Jefferson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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