🌱 Patch AM: How the nor’easter shut down Port Jefferson’s LIRR service Saturday

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In today's newsletter:

• How the nor'easter shut down Port Jefferson's LIRR service Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy; rain becoming steadier, with a high of 66 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Violent Nor'easter Hammers NYC and Surrounding Region, Leaving One Dead (pulptastic.com) — Service on the Long Island Rail Road's Port Jefferson line was suspended Saturday because fallen trees from a powerful nor'easter snarled tracks and roads across the region. The storm brought dangerous winds, flooding, and power outages from New York City through Long Island, with officials warning of continued coastal hazards and more rain before conditions improve early next week.
   

📸 Around Port Jefferson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Songs of the Gilded Age for Violin and Piano →
  The Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• The NuGroove Project at "The Black Pearl" in Port Jefferson →
  The Black Pearl, 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson
  6:00 pm
• The NuGroove Project at The Black Pearl →
  The Black Pearl, 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Town Clerk Mobile Hours at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  12:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Breathe Together (ONLINE) →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Everyday Matinee at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Comedy Night at the Seaport Diner →
  Seaport Diner, 5045 Nesconset Hwy, Port Jefferson Station
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Investing 101 at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Knit & Crochet at Comsewogue Public Library →
  Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Mather Hospital *Free Breast Cancer Screening Event →
  Middle Island Fire Department, 31 Arnold Dr, Middle Island
  9:00 am
• The Community Market →
  Bohemia Historical Society, 1519 Locust Ave, Bohemia
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happened to be in Smithaven Mall today at the Apple Store.
  While they repaired my phone I walked around a bit. Found a chocolate store, (LADERACH Swiss chocolates), they were giving away samples. They have… (Nextdoor Port Jefferson Village)

• Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Port Jefferson School Nutrition in Port Jefferson. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Stony Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Patchogue

• Suffolk Exec 'Concerned' For Flooding, Erosion, And Power Outages As Next High Tide Cycle Approaches (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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