🌱 First Mostly True Things Of 2023 In Port Jefferson + Local History

Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023! I am here with your Sunday edition of the Port Jefferson Daily, full of all the local news you need to know. Including updates on...

• Mostly True Things first session of 2023.
• Meet a Port Jefferson local historian and his efforts to research the Village's past.
• New eatery five miles away from Port Jeff and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 53, low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Have you checked the Mostly True Things show in Port Jefferson? The storytelling is hosted at The Performing Arts Studio on E. Main Street. It features local comedians and random people on stage trying to "tell the truth" hilariously. The first event of 2023 is on Jan. 7! More info can be found at www.mostlytruethings.com. (Port Jefferson CofC)
2. Local historian Mark Sternberg has been recognized as the Person of the Year by the TBR News Media for discovering Port Jefferson's history. Sternberg was raised in the village and always showed interest in local history. He discovered an important fact during his research. Would you like to find out? It's a long story! (TBR News Media)
3. Maggie's Eatery is opening just five miles away from Port Jefferson! The restaurant is at Avenue Plaza at 465 Route 25A. The menu offers tacos, sandwiches, and appetizers for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• New Years Brunch at Port Bistro and Pub. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• A new bill may be passed due to George Santo's case to help prevent future office-seekers from lying. The bill proposes that candidates present their educational history and background under oath. Punishment would be given to the ones who fabricate information to be elected. (Patch)
• Port Jefferson is hosting its first Family Clay Play of 2023 on Jan. 2! Drop in between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration is required. (Port Jefferson Free Library)

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Events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS STORYTELLING SHOW. (January 7)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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