Village News Room
From our own Village newsroom where we post press releases, announcements – anything of Village interest – to our groups and committees that advise the Board of Trustees within the major governmental departments, to the not-for-profit parntnerships that the Village collaborates with to provide special programs and events – here under “Village Info” you will find information about everything from business owner resources to local links and demographic information.
To contact the Village “newsroom” please email Jill Nees-Russell at news@portjeff.com
Recent Articles
North and south unite at Comsewogue civic meeting (Port Times Record)
Port Times Record January 25, 2012 Elana Glowatz Residents from both sides of the tracks came together at the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association meeting Tuesday night to voice concerns about homeless in the area and learn more about local efforts to address the issue. Guest speaker Ed Hernandez, deputy commissioner of the county Department Read more
Port Jefferson School District WELCOMES back the “COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER” and “COMMUNITY SWIM”
The Port Jefferson School District and the Board of Education are pleased to welcome back the “COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER” and “COMMUNITY SWIM” programs to the residents of Port Jefferson. We invite all village residents to come release some stress and spend some time with your friends while being physically active. The district is able Read more
“Mirrors of the Past” Photograph Exhibit Opens at the Port Jefferson Village Center
“MIRRORS OF THE PAST” Exhibit traces the history of Lake Ronkonkoma with 120 enlarged photos On display through February 29, 2012 Enjoy a swim at Duffield’s West Park Beach, book a room at Fielder’s Hotel or buy a cake at Seibert’s Bakery. Watch as the Hawkins Nine plays a baseball game, Maude Adams portrays Peter Read more
Vendors wanted for the 5th Annual Antiques & Garden Weekend
The 5th Annual Antiques & Garden Weekend at the PJ Village Center will be held Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2012, 10 – 5 pm. Space is available for quality antique vendors For information call: 631-473-2665 or visit www.portjeff-antiques-garden.com
PJ Village Awarded $100,000 for Completion of Harborwalk Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LEVERAGING NATURAL ASSETS AND IMPROVING TOURISM Port Jefferson, NY (December 13, 2011) The NYS Regional Council announces $100,000 grant award for Port Jefferson Village for improved public access to Harborfront Park and the Port Jefferson Village Marina Complex. The award of $100,000 will finance public access improvements to the Harborwalk and Read more
Give the Gift of Broadway
Stuck on a Holiday Gift? The PJ Village Center now has 2 Broadway Play Bus Trips to choose from for this holiday gift-giving. Porgy & Bess -At the Richard Rodgers Theater on 46th St Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7 pm performance $108 / Residents $118 / Non-Residents. Price includes bus and tickets to play. GHOST Read more
Ice Skating Reopens at Harborfront Park, Friday, November 25, 10 am
Once again ice skating comes to Port Jefferson at Harborfront Park next to the Village Center. Managed and operated by The Rinx, we look forward to seeing everyone for another great season of ice skating! Public skating, skating classes and private lessons and parties all available. Please contact 403-4357 for more info. Public Session Times Read more
ROADWORK UPDATE AS OF 11/23/11
Dark Hollow final paving was completed yesterday. Landscaping is underway and other restoration and line striping remains to be done. East Broadway/N. High St. will not be completed before this weekend. There is still work that needs to be done before truing and leveling asphalt is installed ahead of the final paving. These items Read more
Port Jeff Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team recognized for winning the New York State Class C Championship
NEWSDAY November 20, 2011 By CODY DERESPINA MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — There were times during the regular season when a blowout win wasn’t considered good enough for the Port Jefferson boys soccer team. The sophomore and junior-laden squad would win a game by as many as four or five goals only to be told that Read more
ROADWORK UPDATE as of 11/15/11
-Pine Hill – Landscaping work continues. Double yellow line striping has been completed. -Inwood/Dickerson – Paving has been completed and landscaping work is still to be completed. -Myrtle – Line striping has been done and landscaping is ongoing. -High St. – Additional concrete work has been completed and road is ready for final paving. -Dark Read more
