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🌱 Patch AM: Port Jefferson teen faces long prison term after deadly livestreamed crash

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Hello Port Jefferson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Port Jefferson teen faces long prison term after deadly livestreamed crash

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LI Man Admits To Being High, Livestreaming Stolen Vehicle Crash That Claimed Woman's Life: DA (patch.com) — An 18-year-old Port Jefferson resident has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges after driving a stolen SUV while high, livestreaming his reckless driving, and causing a fatal 2024 crash in Centereach. He's expected to receive a six- to 18-year prison sentence in October, following a case that has drawn attention across Suffolk County for its tragic outcome and social media element.
   


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🗞 Nearby News

Port Jefferson Station

  • Letters to the Editor: September 17, 2026 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
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Mount Sinai

  • After Millions In Federal Benefits, Watchdog Pushes Senate Probe Of NYC Hospital And 'Rural' Designation (tippinsights.com)
  • Wildfire smoke may be more harmful than other air pollution, two Mount Sinai studies find (eurekalert.org)
  • ChatGPT Health: Solution or Experiment? (psychologytoday.com)

Stony Brook University

  • Wildfire Smoke May Be More Harmful Than Other Air Pollution, Two Mount Sinai Studies Find (newswise.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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