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Happening soon: The History of the Port Jefferson Branch on the Port Jefferson Patch calendar
Greetings Port Jefferson! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long can Port Jefferson stay under New York's tax cap?
Also on today's calendar: The History of the Port Jefferson Branch and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New York local governments plan tax cap overrides in 2026 (newsday.com) — Port Jefferson village leaders are straining to keep property tax increases within New York's 2% cap, forcing tough choices on services and infrastructure. A new state comptroller report shows many Long Island municipalities plan to override the cap in 2026, highlighting rising costs for fuel, pensions, and healthcare that are squeezing local budgets like Port Jefferson's. 
📸 Around Port Jefferson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Jefferson
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★ Featured events ★
- The History of the Port Jefferson Branch →
500 N Country Rd, St James
6:30 pm - 9/11 Anniversary →
101A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - Caroline Episcopal Church's Annual Country Fair →
Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket- East Setauket
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Breathe Together (ONLINE) →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - Support for Veterans at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - Knit & Crochet at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
2:00 pm - Email Basics at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - AARP Smart Driver Course at Comsewogue Public Library →
Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd, Port Jefferson Station
10:00 am - 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
6:45 pm - Women Laughing →
Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Operations Manager in Stony Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Jefferson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Jefferson Station
- Jerry Zezima: The wheels on the car (theindependent.com)
- New leader takes helm of Long Island Sound Partnership (tbrnewsmedia.com)
Mount Sinai
- 3 correction officers, captain injured in Rikers Island clinic attack (corrections1.com)
- Renowned NYC medical center caves to Trump on trans youth care just as DOJ loses in court (advocate.com)
- The Supreme Court will choose soon whether Trump can illegally take over elections (lawdork.com)
Shirley
- Man Stabs Another In Fight On Street In Shirley: Police (patch.com)
- Long Island Son Fatally Knifes Dad On Labor Day Morning: Police (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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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