Port Jefferson, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Sinai Tue. Sep 22 2026

Your Mount Sinai weather forecast for Wednesday, Sep 23 - Sunday, Sep 27

Medford Wed. Sep 16 2026

New Pediatric Urgent Care Model Launches at Two Long Island Locations

Medford and Franklin Square locations will offer families expanded access to pediatric care during evenings, weekends and holidays

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Hicksville Wed. Sep 16 2026

16-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Hicksville Crash

Police say the teenager collided with a vehicle near West John Street and Strong Street Tuesday afternoon

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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Alert - Tue. Aug 4 2026

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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Tue. Aug 4 2026

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Samantha Hespos Port Jefferson Lost & Found - Sat. Aug 1 2026

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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

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

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

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

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Nesconset Wed. Sep 16 2026

New Nesconset Coffee Bar Combines Coffee With Financial Literacy for Young People

Coffee For Kids Coffee Bar creates a hands-on environment where young people can learn business, money management and workforce skills

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Hauppauge Wed. Sep 16 2026

Suffolk County Launches ‘Night Court’ for Traffic and Parking Violations

New evening sessions will give residents another option for handling certain traffic matters

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Patchogue Wed. Sep 16 2026

Officials Push to Widen Sunrise Highway as Suffolk County Traffic Congestion Grows

Proposal calls for adding a third lane along a heavily traveled stretch between Patchogue and the Moriches area

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Mount Sinai Wed. Sep 16 2026

New York Moves Forward With Plan to End Regents Exams as High School Graduation Requirement

Major change to New York’s graduation system will begin with the 2027–28 school year

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Islip Tue. Sep 15 2026

Long Island Chefs Unite to Fight Hunger With Eight-Night Fundraising Series

Chefs Against Hunger returns this fall, bringing together local culinary talent to support Long Islanders struggling with food insecurity

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Mount Sinai Tue. Sep 15 2026

34 Defendants Plead Guilty in $5.5 Million Vehicle Fraud and Title-Washing Scheme

Prosecutors say more than 120 vehicles were fraudulently obtained and resold during an operation spanning several New York counties

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Mount Sinai Tue. Sep 15 2026

Seven More Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Suffolk County

Positive samples were collected in six Suffolk communities as health officials urge residents to continue protecting themselves from mosquito bites

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Shirley Tue. Sep 15 2026

Malnourished Dog Found Abandoned in Shirley; Authorities Ask Public for Help

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Riverhead Tue. Sep 15 2026

🚗🐾 Battle of the Car Clubs Brings “Fur & Fury” to Riverhead for a Cause

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