🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Man Robbed At Middle Country Road

Happy Friday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything worth knowing in Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 57, low: 40.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Suffolk Police is investigating a robbery during which a man was forced at knifepoint to withdraw money from two ATMs and then got slashed in the face. A man from Centereach left his car unlocked while shopping at OK Petroleum, a gas station located at Middle Country Road in Centereach. When he returned to his car, an armed man who was in the backseat, asked for money. When the victim said he did not have money, the suspect forced the victim to drive to two ATMs to make withdrawals. (smithtownmatters.com)
2. Searching for homes in Port Jefferson online can be fun, but it's always better to see it in person. If you need help while looking for a house in Port Jefferson, check some of the listings available in the area, including an open house schedule. Click on the link and good luck on your search! (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Port Jefferson School District students continue to help the community with creative fundraisers. Members of the district’s Gay Straight Alliance recently held a candle sale to raise funds for a Sayville-based organization that provides therapeutic assistance for individuals who have lost someone to suicide or overdose. (Port Jefferson School District)
4. If you've been feeling artsy these days, stop at Port Jefferson Free Library to check the Meeting Room Exhibition Paintings by Joseph Rotella. Working with acrylics and sometimes with oil paints, Rotella’s artwork represents his interpretation of Long Island landscapes and seascapes. He has showed his wonderful work in exhibitions in New York and Florida. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
5. There's nothing better than to have good places to eat and drink while waiting for a flight. New York is well known for good restaurants in airports and now a new brewpub just opened at Long Island's Macarthur Airport. Blue Point Brewing Co. has a variety of good beers and a excellent menu that will keep travelers happy while waiting at the terminal. (Newsday)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• MS Grade 7 “A Christmas Carol” & Victorian Luncheon, PJ Village Center. (All Day)
• Elementary 1st Trimester Grades Posted. (All Day)
• MS/HS Progress Reports Posted — Port Jefferson School District. (All Day)
• ES PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon LGR. (All Day)
• Jingle Bell Necklace — Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Theresa Dodaro’s latest book, 'The Bayman’s Daughter,' grabs the reader with an absorbing background glimpse of Sayville’s historic sites and owners, iconic locales we take for granted like Meadow Croft, Thornhill’s, the Suffolk County News buildings, and the former home of Blue Point Oyster Company." (suffolkcountynews.net)
• "Those looking to enjoy a good organic meal in Stony Brook now have their answer.
  Founded by longtime friends Michelle Walrath and Fran Paniccia, Organic Krush is a healthy alternative food spot with 10 locations extending from Long Island to Connecticut and Virginia." (Greater Long Island)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Do you like our gingerbread village? We just had a delivery for our upcoming gingerbread house decorating classes for children, teens, and adults and we are so excited to share these with you! Happy holiday season!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Let Nikki show you how easy it is to make beautiful etched glasses for the holiday season!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.