Port Jefferson, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Rocky Point Wed. Jul 16 2025

4 Connecticut Men Rescued After Clinging to Overturned Boat in Long Island Sound

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Mount Sinai Wed. Jul 16 2025

Human Remains Found in Submerged SUV Identified as Miller Place Man Missing Since 2010

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Sayville Wed. Jul 16 2025

Ex-Suffolk Exec Halpin to Take on ‘Sleepy Drew’—Garbarino Slammed for Snoozing Through Key Vote

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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Sun. Jun 16 2024

Load dog Port Jeff Station
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Tue. Apr 16 2024

Lost dog
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Mon. Apr 8 2024

Found dog
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Sat. Dec 9 2023

Lost/missing cat
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Mon. Dec 4 2023

Lost cat
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Fri. Nov 3 2023

Missing cat
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Wed. Aug 23 2023

Missing cat
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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Wed. Aug 23 2023

Binx is missing
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Centereach Tue. Jul 15 2025

Suffolk PD: Knife-wielding man fatally shot while approaching victim to stab him again

Police fatally shoot knife-wielding man attempting to stab victim again in Centereach

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Mount Sinai Tue. Jul 15 2025

Tick-Borne Illnesses Spike Across Long Island

Uptick in Tick born illnesses this summer

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Tick-Borne Illnesses Spike Across Long Island

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Suffolk County COVID-19 Statistics

Port Jefferson and Suffolk County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 572,814 cases in a county with a population of 1,476,601

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

4,715 deaths

Nassau Tue. Jul 15 2025

Ex-Northwell employee pleads guilty in Manhasset sleep center hidden camera case

Ex-Northwell employee pleads guilty to hiding cameras in bathrooms at Manhasset facilities, recording hundreds of people. Faces prison & sex offender registry. Lawsuits filed.

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Ex-Northwell employee pleads guilty in Manhasset sleep center hidden camera case

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Deer Park Tue. Jul 15 2025

Deer Park Crash Kills Man; Police Car Struck While Responding

A man died in a rollover crash, according to police, and two others were injured when a responding officer's patrol car was struck minutes later in a separate incident

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Orient Sun. Jul 6 2025

Good Samaritan Rescues Kayaker on Long Island Sound, Police Say

A kayaker in distress on the Long Island Sound was rescued by a Good Samaritan on Saturday, police said. The individual was safely brought to shore; no injuries reported.

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Coram Sun. Jul 6 2025

Man Fatally Shot By Girlfriend Inside Long Island Home, Then She Called 911: Suffolk Police

Man shot and killed by girlfriend inside Long Island home before she called 911, Suffolk County Police say. Investigation ongoing; no additional details released yet.

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Oceanside Sun. Jul 6 2025

Elderly Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit by Porsche SUV on Long Island

An 80-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a Porsche SUV in Oceanside, Long Island. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are investigating.

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Mount Sinai Mon. Jun 30 2025

“Drunk Driver Crashes Into Suffolk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Witnesses Report”

Alleged drunk driver plowed through art showcase

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“Drunk Driver Crashes Into Suffolk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Witnesses Report”

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Mount Sinai Mon. May 19 2025

Your Mount Sinai weather forecast for Tuesday, May 20 - Saturday, May 24

What to expect when you step outside

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