🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Mather Hospital Expansion In Phases

Morning, people of Port Jefferson! Debora Whitehead here with the Friday edition of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 44, low: 42.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. A public hearing for the Mather/Northwell Hospital Plan was held by the Port Jefferson Village Planning Board on Thursday, Feb. 10. One of the plans discussed was the expansion of the facility that would be planned by phases. The first phase of the plan would be the expansion of the parking lot and the emergency room. (tbrnewsmedia)
2. Reboli Center for Art and History is set to host a Valentine's Day pop-up. The event will happen on Feb. 12, from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Local artisans will be selling their artwork, such as jewelry, candles, and more. The Reboli Center is located at 64 Main St., Stony Brook. For more info, call 631-751-7707. (tbrnewsmedia)
3. Port Jefferson Ice Festival was rated as the most fun winter event in the village. The community had a chance to come out to see amazing ice statues and enjoy live music and food. Click on the link to see these awesome photos from Port Jeff's Ice Festival. (Greater Long Island)
4. Nearby News: A prison guard trainee from Coram was arrested after pretending to be a cop and pulling women over in Nesconset and Ronkonkoma. David Olivari was charged with criminal impersonation, larceny, unlawful imprisonment, and unauthorized use of a computer. The women he stopped said he took their phones and demanded they show him nude photos of themselves. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
5. Patch has you covered on your journey of house hunting in the Port Jefferson area. Take a look at the list of open houses planned in the area and the latest 5 listings. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• ES PTA Sweetheart Dance — Port Jefferson School District. (6 p.m.)
• JFK Friendship Flower Day — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• JFK Student Council Souper-Bowl Day — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Knit & Crochet — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Maybe it is a Hallmark holiday, but with St. Valentine’s Day approaching, love is definitely in the air. Perhaps Chaucer started it with his poetry about Valentine’s Day in the 14th century. There have been many iterations since. At the least, it’s a time to reflect on the loves in our lives. And there are many. Let us count them together." (tbrnewsmedia)
• "Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings but will keep masking rules in place in schools for now. The mask mandate for places like grocery stores, shops, and offices was put in place on Dec. 10 as the omicron variant began infecting huge numbers of New Yorkers. It was set to expire today unless the Democrat’s administration extended it." (News12)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Have you been offered signup with Community Power Long Island, a solar energy initiative that is partnering with PSEG and promises a 10 percent savings on your electric bill? I'd love to hear your thoughts?" (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead