🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Warmer Winter Hurts Small Business

Happy Saturday, Port Jefferson! Here's everything going on in Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

Mild with rain at times. High: 52, low: 50.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. No snow this winter is hurting business financially. Matt Nachamkin, the manager at Schaefer’s Ace Hardware, said the store is overstocked and for now, products remain on shelves. Winter clothing has also been staying on the racks at Sundown Ski and Surf in Levittown, owner Winfried Breuer said there's no need of heavy winter clothes and that means no business for him. (News12)
2. Port Jefferson's Mac N' Cheese Crawl is back! From Jan. 29-30 participants will taste mac n’ cheese creations from 14 restaurants. Tickets are $25 dollars can be picked up at the Port Jefferson chamber office, located at 118 West Broadway. (Greater Long Island)
3. The varsity winter athletic teams started the season with great wins. Port Jefferson Nation wrestling had a strong performance at the Lou Gianni Memorial Wrestling Tournament in Huntington but, more squads have started on the right foot. Click on the link to see all games scores. (Press Release Desk)
4. A plunge event will benefit Gabby Petito Foundation. The plunge will take place in in Patchogue on the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. Event earnings will go to a nonprofit organization founded by the parents of the late Gabby Petito. The organization helps to locate missing persons and supports victims of domestic violence. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• New Year's Day Breakfast Buffet at Danford's Hotel. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "Our membership elected our new Third Assistant Chief of the Terryville FD, Mike Russo. Mike is a member of Engine Co. 2 and has served as Lieutenant and Captain of Company 2. Mike is a 14-year member of the department." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Attention residents, the next Board of Trustees Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 3 at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Questions will be taken at the end of meeting Please tune in at: PortJeff.com/virtualmeetings." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Autistic man needs volunteers to help sheetrock his home in Centereach. Is there anyone out there that could donate their time and expertise? He has been ripped off and could really use the help and community kindness and generosity." (Nextdoor)

Events:

• Clinton PARP Kickoff - Comsewogue School District. (Jan. 3)
• No Homework Tuesday - Comsewogue School District. (Jan. 4)
• Hockeymania (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (Jan. 4)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.