🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Hochul's Winter Surge 2.0 Plan

Up and at 'em, Center Moriches-Eastport! It's me, Diane Witek, your host of the Center Moriches - East Port Daily. Here's everything worth knowing around Center Moriches-Eastport today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; mild. High: 55, Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Center Moriches-Eastport today:

1. On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul rolled out her "Winter surge 2.0" plan, she also announced that all SUNY and CUNY students must be boosted before returning to classes, and that a mask-or-vaccination mandate for businesses will be extended through February. (Patch)
2. New Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney, a Republican, unseated Tim Sini and started Jan. 1. Tierney spoke with Patch after the win and outlined his plans moving forward, as well as thanking voters. "I am so humbled and grateful for the tremendous support I have received from everyone," Tierney said. "We made history, but this is just the beginning. I am ready to fight to keep the residents of Suffolk County safe." (Riverhead Patch)
3. The new Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, pledged a new look at the cold case by taking a walkthrough with homicide detectives at the site of the 11-year-old Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation. Harrison said he had the opportunity to speak to the former police commissioner, outgoing District Attorney Tim Sini, and former commissioner Geraldine Hart "regarding their thoughts on what needs to be done or what was done in the investigation." Suffolk Police have a website called GilgoNews.com featuring updates on the investigation. Tips can be submitted by clicking here. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• Center Moriches Fire Department: "The Officers and Members of the Center Moriches Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year. Thank you for your continued support !" (Facebook) (Website)
• Suffolk County Sheriff: "Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe New Year! #happynewyear2022." (Instagram) (Website)
• Suffolk County Parks: "Attention Campers! The 2022 Group Camping Lottery opens on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Designated Group Leaders must fill out the application and it must be submitted via email by Jan. 23, 2022. The drawing will take place on Jan. 24." (Instagram)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "The best way to have a successful job interview is to be prepared. Connect with a JobNow interview coach to practice interviewing and learn tips and best practices to help you prepare to impress!" (Facebook) (Website)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Happy New Year from your friends at the Center Moriches Library! #cmorlibrary." (Facebook) (Website)

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