🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: New COVID Test Sites Opening

Happy Wednesday, people of Port Jefferson! These are the most important things happening in Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

A.M. mist; otherwise, cloudy. High: 45, low: 41.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. New COVID-19 testing facilities opened across LI this week to attend the demand at urgent care. Northwell Health will operate drive-thru testing sites at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. These sites will offer PCR tests and are by appointment only. Long Island has the highest daily COVID-19 infection rate in New York. (News 12)
2. Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is hosting a comedy night on News Year's Eve. New Year’s Laughin’ Eve lineup will include Eric Haft, Joe DeVito and a surprise guest comedian. Hosted by Paul Anthony. The doors will open at 6 p.m. at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson and again at 8 p.m. Tickets for the early bird show are $50, tickets to the prime time show are $65. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. (TBRNews)
3. Gershow Recycling donated a wrecked car in support of the Town of Huntington’s Anti-Drunk and Distracted Driving Campaign. Presented by Mark Cuthbertson, Councilman, Town of Huntington and Town Board, the program reminds the community of the dangers of drunk or distracted driving during the holidays. Mr. Gershowitz thanked the Town and MADD for their awareness efforts and said Gershow takes in thousands of vehicles that were involved in serious accidents each year, some of which were the result of drunk driving. (TBRNews)
4. Port Jefferson Middle School students learned about plant and animal cell using their own drawings. They took the opportunity to draw their work on the new dry erase tables in the classroom. They were tasked to include all of the organelles for the chosen cell and label them. Teacher Class, Mrs. Landetta, said the drawings highlighted their creativity and ability to apply what was learned. (Port Jefferson Scholl District)
5. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police had a press conference to remind residents to keep vehicles locked after a wave of car thefts across Long Island. Since Dec. 19, Suffolk police responded to eight incidents which the cars were unlocked or in with the key fob inside. (Long Island News)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Sharpie Mugs & Cocoa Dippers (Comsewogue). (6 p.m.)
• Winter Wonderland Party at Heritage Park. (7 p.m.)
• Teen New Year's Eve Party Crew at Port Jefferson Library. (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Anxious to enjoy the last weekend of 2021? Take a look at Patch special calendar to check This Week's Events In Port Jefferson Area. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Adding a four legs member to the family is not a bad way to start the new year. Click on the link to meet Port Jefferson Area Pets Who Need A Home: Cats, Dogs & More. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• If you're looking for a job Port Jefferson has new openings. Click on the link to access New Job Openings In And Around Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Did someone say PICKLEBALL? We SURE DID! The Village is offering a beginner program for ages 16 and over INDOORS at the Spring Street Gym starting Jan. 24 .FREE & for RESIDENTS ONLY. Register QUICKLY as space is limited. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Mother Goose on the Loose - Comsewogue Public Library. (Dec. 13)
• Skoblicki's Scientists: Save the Koalas (Comsewogue). (Dec. 30)
• Noon Year's Eve (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (Dec. 31)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Horses Can Guide The Blind (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning 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.