Port Jefferson, NY News & Events

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Photos: Suffolk girls basketball — Ward Melville at Floyd

Scenes from a Suffolk girls basketball game between Ward Melville and host Floyd.

Floyd seventh-grader Bell-Eleazer keys win with timely defensive plays

Boy who fell through ice reunites with cops who saved him

Nurse and health educator Tracy Trypac, of Setauket, dies at 64

Teacher Spotlight: William Floyd educator teaches hair skills and business success

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

Book Swap

Jan5

Swap your books and find a few books to take home that are new to you, books must be clean and in good condition

Where

Comsewogue Public Library

170 Terryville Rd.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Phone

631-928-1212

Price

free

Website

Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled

Jan7

Patrons who are ages 65 and older, blind and/or disabled will be able to enroll in selected Medicaid programs, first come, first served

Where

Comsewogue Public Library

170 Terryville Rd.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Phone

631-928-1212

Price

free

Website

Medicaid and Your Assets

Jan8

Speak one-on-one with a Medicaid Specialist about eligibility, asset planning and mistakes to avoid

Where

Comsewogue Public Library

170 Terryville Rd.

Port Jefferson Station, NY

Phone

631-928-1212

Price

free

Website

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