Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How 53 new apartments could reshape Port Jefferson’s South Village gateway
And on the Port Jefferson Patch calendar - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Good day Port Jefferson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How 53 new apartments could reshape Port Jefferson's South Village gateway
- Why Port Jefferson's varsity football season ended before kickoff
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Construction Begins on Port Jefferson Housing Project (lilifepolitics.com) — A $38 million Perry & Main development has officially broken ground in Port Jefferson's South Village, bringing 53 new affordable apartments and street-level commercial space next to the LIRR station. State and local leaders say the all-electric, mixed-income project replaces long-vacant buildings, supports veterans and residents with disabilities, and anchors the village's broader downtown revitalization plans.
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• Port Jefferson cancels varsity football season due to lack of players (greaterlongisland.com) — Port Jefferson High School's varsity football season has been canceled after the Royals fell short of the 16-player minimum, leaving all eight scheduled games as forfeits. Section XI officials even explored a merger with Rocky Point, but postseason eligibility rules blocked the idea, making Port Jeff the latest Long Island program hit by low roster numbers.
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📸 Around Port Jefferson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- America 250 Film Series at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm - Outdoor Summer Farmers Market →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
9:00 am - Childrens Show - Ron the Friendly Pirate - Rockin →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - Harborside Concert Series - Simply Stapleton →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
7:00 pm - Parks & Recreation Advisory Council Meeting →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - Harborside Concert Series - Hootie & The Blowfish Tribute Band →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
7:00 pm - Outdoor Summer Farmers Market →
Port Jefferson Village, NY Calendar, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
9:00 am - Support for Veterans at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - 🎉 TRIVIA NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY! 🎉 →
Port Jeff Brewing Company, 22 Mill Creek Rd, Port Jefferson
7:00 pm - 9/11 Anniversary →
101A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
📣 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
- The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
- Heritage Chemists Pharmacy & Boutique — (631) 509-4545
- Perspective Eye Care Long Island — (631) 736-6161
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Long Island East, NY Area Spanish Required in Port Jefferson Station. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Jefferson Station
- A1 Cares bowling fundraiser raises $4,600 for Ronald Mcdonald House Long Island – The Long Island Times (litimes.org)
- Japanese Head Spa Anti-Aging Benefits Explained (sociallifemagazine.com)
- Scenes from the 65th annual Port Jefferson Greek Festival (greaterlongisland.com)
Mount Sinai
- Missing Blood Pressure Medication May Cut Heart Benefits to Almost Zero (everydayhealth.com)
- I'm a Dietitian, and There's a Reason I Eat Walnuts Every Day (goodhousekeeping.com)
Smithtown
- Smithtown Teen Writes 2 Novels, Earns Suffolk Distinguished Youth Award (patch.com)
- 2 Long Island Leaders Join Guide Dog Foundation, America's VetDogs Board (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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