🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Saghar Serves Up New Name

Happy Saturday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know today in Port Jefferson.

First, today's weather:

A snow shower in the p.m. High: 39, low: 21.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Saghar in Port Jefferson is now a family dynasty after daughters joined their mom, Kulwant Wadhwa, in the business. Club Curry in Setauket closed its doors for owners Indu Kaur and Kiran Wadhwaand to fuse in the traditional Indian restaurant now called, Curry Club at Saghar in Port Jefferson. (Greater Long Island)
2. A fire in East Setauket left one woman dead and a man and child seriously injured, according to official reports. The house located at 360 Old Town Road, burst into flames just after midnight on Feb. 18. A woman was found deceased on the second floor and a man and a 10-month-old baby boy were taken to the hospital. The fire is under investigation, but officials confirmed that the fire does not appear to be suspicious. (News 12 Connecticut)
3. Take a look at the Patch calendar for Port Jefferson's upcoming events for this weekend. (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. Nearby News: U-Haul Company opened a new dealer to serve the community in Coram and its surroundings. Handy Pantry of Coram, located at 1879 Route 112 will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, etc. The new partnership will support Handy Pantry in the growth of its business after the challenges that the store faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. (LongIsland.com)
5. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) named physicist Abhay Deshpande a Fellow. Deshpande has been recognized for his discoveries, ideas, and leadership. BNL and SUNY will nominate the professor at an online ceremony on Feb. 19. Click here to learn more about Professor Abhay Deshpande and his career at SBU. (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Gallery Exhibit — Wooden Ghosts of the Past. (9 a.m.)
• Defensive Driving — Comsewogue Public Library. (9:45 a.m.)
• "THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES" — Theater Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in the FDNY tonight as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Firefighter Jesse Gerhard of Ladder Company 134 in Far Rockaway lost his life after suffering from a medical episode shortly after operating on the scene of a residential structure fire." (Facebook)
• Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY: "So proud these boys received recognition for their hard work! What a fun day!" (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Congratulations to Jennifer Kuhn, winner of the 2021 Charles Dickens Raffle handmade steampunk parasol! See you next year at the 26th Annual Charles Dickens Festival!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Basketball is back in March. Welcoming ages kids ages 8-14 at the Village Courts. Register online at: PortJeff.com. Questions? Give the recreation office a call 631-802-2160." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead