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🌱 Patch AM: Port Jefferson man admits guilt in deadly stolen-vehicle livestream crash
Spotted on the Port Jefferson calendar: America at 250 for Educators
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In today's newsletter:
- Port Jefferson man admits guilt in deadly stolen-vehicle livestream crash
Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LI Man Admits To Being High, Livestreaming Stolen Vehicle Crash That Claimed Woman's Life: DA (patch.com) — A Port Jefferson man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges after driving a stolen SUV while high, livestreaming his reckless driving, and causing a 2024 crash that killed a 73-year-old woman in Centereach. Prosecutors say he faces a potential six- to 18-year prison sentence when he returns to court in October, and a passenger remains seriously injured. 
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Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - Caroline Episcopal Church's 3rd Annual "Holy Smoke" Golf Tourney →
Port Jefferson Country Club (44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson, NY),
9:00 am - Free Baton Twirling Class w/ TNT Twirlers →
290 Norwood Ave, Port Jefferson Station
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Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Citizens Commission on Erosion Meeting →
44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - Hydroponic Gardening at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
1:00 pm - Breathe Together (ONLINE) →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - SNAP Assistance at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
11:00 am - Women Laughing →
Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
7:00 pm - Community Conversation Circle at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm - Stony Brook CommUniversity Day 2026 →
Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook
12:00 pm - 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
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Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Port Jefferson's Sean Grossman Named One of Long Island's Top Cross Country Runners —Jake Mendlinger Read on Patch
- I use oil for heat.
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🗞 Nearby News
Port Jefferson Station
- DA: Dozens of people plead guilty to 120 vehicle theft and title-washing ring (news12.com)
Mount Sinai
- Stellaromics Expands Pyxa Installations Across U.S. and Europe (bostonlifesciencestimes.com)
- After Millions in Federal Benefits, Watchdog Pushes Senate Probe of NYC Hospital and 'Rural' Designation (offthepress.com)
- 34 Defendants Plead Guilty in $5.5 Million Vehicle Fraud and Title-Washing Scheme (town.news)
Smithtown
- Assault Charge Against Smithtown Councilman Dismissed After 5 Months (patch.com)
- Smithtown BBQ Spot Reopens After Fire Shut It Down For More Than A Year (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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