🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: IDA Plans For New Complex In The Village

Hey, Port Jefferson! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A little rain; breezy, cooler. High: 41, low: 38.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. New Year's celebrations are fun and the best way to start another year! If you're looking for a good place to dine and enjoy good music plus festivities, check the list of hotels and restaurants that will be offering great deals and entertainment. One of the places to celebrate at is the Danford's in Port Jefferson. The hotel is holding its own festive dinner to ring in the new year, a four-course $75 per person event in its Wave restaurant that will also feature a live jazz duo. (Newsday)
2. The Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency closed on a plan to build a complex in the village of Port Jefferson. The plan includes $15 million to demolish the PJ Lobster House restaurant and a former florist shop, both on Main Street and North Country Road, to build the three-story residential and commercial complex. The complex will feature 48,660 square feet. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Planning for an outing this weekend? Want to know what is happening in Port Jefferson area and surroundings? Click on the list and check the fun events this weekend, including fun activities to keep the kids busy. (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. If you are looking for a home or just like to have fun in seeing what's new in the market, Port Jefferson has five beautiful homes currently available to be purchased! Take a look and good luck on your house hunt! (Port Jefferson Patch)
5. Stony Brook Medicine’s Jedan Phillips, M.D., and Wilfred Farquharson appeared on WCBS-TV on Dec. 15 to talk about their participation in the “Black Men in White Coats,” which is a nationwide movement to encourage communities to support young Black men in high school and college to become physicians. (Stony Brook News)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• HS Armstrong Wrestling Cup — Port Jefferson School District. (All Day)
• Candy Cane Scrub (Comsewogue) — Comsewogue Public Library. (All Day)
• Holiday Bingo (Comsewogue) — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stop by at the Zuccaire Gallery to check the exhibit: "'Mis/Communication: Language and Power In Contemporary Art.' The exhibit includes sculpture, print, and interactive media artworks by contemporary artists who explore the power of language in a cultural context." (Stony Brook News)
• Poetry lovers will have a chance to enjoy an online "Island poetry workshop" on Jan. 6. The event is free of charge and will be hosted by Brentwood Public Library. (Newsday)
• "Tears were falling outside the Brookhaven Health Care Facility Wednesday evening.
  Jason Florio, a patient at the hospital, and Janna Florio, his wife of six years, exited the medical center to find Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and around 100 carolers singing 'Jingle Bells.'” (Greater Long Island)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Reminder for Port Jefferson residents. When you have an issue such as: streetlamp outage, tickets, foil requests. Please visit our 'Resident Portal.' Questions regarding a multitude of issues can now be transmitted online." (Facebook)

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Events:

• NCNW General Membership Meeting Long Island Cross County Section. (Dec. 18)
• Holiday Spirit Day — Comsewogue School District. (Dec. 20)
• Psychic & Paint Night — SaGhar — The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. (Dec. 20)
• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD’s Sunniest Blooms. (Dec. 21)
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• Congratulations To Hills East Football (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.