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π± Patch AM: 'No Kings' Port Jefferson Station Rally On Oct. 17 To Focus On Voting Early
Be sure to catch Trunk or Treat! on the Port Jefferson Patch calendar
Hi Port Jefferson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Early voting rally brings costumes, music and civic action to Port Jeff Station
- Have you seen the handmade scarecrows lining Port Jefferson's East Main?
Also on today's calendar: Trunk or Treat! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'No Kings' Port Jefferson Station Rally On Oct. 17 To Focus On Voting Early (patch.com) — Port Jefferson Station residents are invited to a Oct. 17 'No Kings' rally at Train Car Park aimed at encouraging early voting ahead of November's election. Organizers promise a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere with costumes, music, and detailed information on early voting sites, registration checks, and opportunities to serve as nonpartisan poll monitors. 
• October 8, 2026 Events on Long Island (longisland.com) — Port Jefferson residents can stroll East Main Street now through November 2 to enjoy the Scarecrow Walk, featuring handmade displays created by local businesses and groups. It's one of many Long Island events happening today, ranging from art shows and theater to fundraisers, author talks, and family activities across the Island.
📸 Around Port Jefferson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson
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★ Featured events ★
- Trunk or Treat! →
Brightview Port Jefferson, 1175 NY-112, Port Jefferson Station
1:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Investing 101 at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Upstairs Courtroom, 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - 2026 Port Jeff Self-Guided Fall Art Walk →
Port Jefferson NY - Witches Night at Lavender Fields →
250 East Main Street, Port Jefferson - Knit & Crochet at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm - Mather Hospital *Free Breast Cancer Screening Event →
Middle Island Fire Department, 31 Arnold Dr, Middle Island
9:00 am - Support for Veterans at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - A New York Minute Shorts →
Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
7:00 pm - HIICAP: Health Insurance Information and Counseling at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - Magic and Mayhem →
Theatre Three, 412 Main St, Port Jefferson
8:00 pm - SNAP Assistance at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
11:30 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MILLER PLACE NY S31422 in Miller Place. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Miller Place. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Jefferson Station
- 'No Kings' Port Jefferson Station Rally On Oct. 17 To Focus On Voting Early (patch.com)
- Suffolk DSS Employee Accused of Creating Fake SNAP Cases, Issuing Nearly $79K in Unauthorized Benefits (longisland.com)
- The sun shines bright for St. Liberata (trihamletnews.com)
Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai Appoints Livia Agnes Veress As New Pediatric Research And Pulmonology Leader (blackstarnews.com)
- AI Tool Predicts Prolonged Sitting in Women With Pelvic Pain, Promotes Activity (medicinenet.com)
- Bombshell: Dem Darling Insider Comes Forward With Staggering Amount of Dirt (resistthemainstream.com)
Medford
- Duo Sought In Clothing Swipe From Target In Medford (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 is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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