🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Mather Hospital Tobacco Free Classes + Events

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; not as warm. High: 77, low: 69.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Mather Hospital will host six weeks of Smoking Cessation classes starting on July 21. The course will be held on Thursdays and features relaxation techniques and stress management tips to help those struggling with tobacco addiction. Classes are free of charge and start at 6 p.m. "To register or for more information, please call 631-853-2928." (Patch)
2. Stony Brook Alum Amber Tsai was killed along with her friend, Collin Davis, at her house in the Dallas suburbs on Saturday. The shooter, Edward Freyman, was found later by police dead in his car by suicide. Family and friends are mourning Amber's death, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral expenses. (Patch)
3. Port Jefferson Village is welcoming the ‘Port Paws’ festival on July 23 and 24. The four-legged athletes will perform in an aquatic competition to benefit the Port Jefferson Education and Arts Conservancy. Vendors, music, and food trucks will complete the festive day at 9 a.m. on Caroline Avenue in Port Jefferson Village. (Patch)
4. A poll released by Monmouth University shows the number of Americans struggling financially has increased by two digits since last year. According to the research, the big enemy is inflation and gas prices, along with "the federal government’s actions are hurting them." (News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Infant Massage — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Guitar Camp — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Toddler Yoga — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• MINECRAFT Oceans of Possibilities — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library features the "Long Island Explorium: Oceans of Motion" program on July 8 at 1 p.m. in the activity room. Kiddos in grades K-2 will explore density, floating, and sinking using different materials. (PJFL)
• Patch: "Here's what to do if your home insurance premium is rising too quickly. Changing
  providers, bundling policies, and updating your coverage are a few ways to help save money." (Patch)
• Patch: "A woman died in a Lindenhurst crash Sunday night, Suffolk County police said.
  A 23-year-old woman was driving a 2009 Toyota sedan westbound on Sunrise Highway at about 11 p.m. when the vehicle turned left onto southbound Straight Path and was struck on the passenger side by an eastbound 2020 Honda SUV, police said." (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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