🌱 Port Jefferson Ice Festival + One Arrested In Parlor Raid On 25A

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Including updates on:

• All you have to know about the Port Jefferson Ice Festival.
• Port Jefferson Library has a series of events going on!
• One arrested in parlor raid on 25A and more!

But first, today's weather:

Occasional afternoon rain. High: 43, low: 40.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Port Jefferson's ice festival kicks off on Jan. 28-29! The Business Improvement District hosts the event. Sculptures will be displayed in front of businesses in the Village. Attractions like live music, carriage rides, corn hole and other games will be a plus. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. A woman from Queens was arrested in Mount Sinai during a massage parlor raid. She was charged with unlawful practice of a profession on Tuesday afternoon. The New Blue Sea Relaxing Spa, at Route 25A was investigated after the resident's complaints. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle earned 6,396 votes in Tuesday's town clerk seat elections. His opponent was the Democrat Lisa Di Santo, who earned 4,940 votes. Read the full story here. (Patch)
4. Port Jefferson Free Library Winter Reading Program has begun! Children, teens and adults can join fun activities and events through the cold months on Long Island! Would you like to sign up? Click PJFL. (PJFL)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Boyle RIF - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Babies Boogie - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Toddlers Tango - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• The Sweet Delilah Swim Club at Theatre Three. (6 p.m.)
• Winter Wreath - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Intro to Ukulele - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Port Jefferson Students Participate In Mid-Island Band Festival. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students Thales Cheng, Kenneth Dixon, Meara Kelly, Nathaniel Lawler, Madison Testa, and Devon Welsch recently participated in the 63rd annual Mid-Island Band Festival at Patchogue-Medford High School." (Press Release Desk)
• If you have a Facebook account, the Jefferson Free Library posted a video of the community program "Mediterranean Cooking with Naela's Mediterranean Market" with a step-by-step recipe. Visit the link to access. (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Have you ever tried the Port Jefferson annual Mac & Cheese Food Crawl? This event is for those who like to try different culinary experiences while having fun. Various restaurants will serve their version of mac & cheese for $25 per person on Jan. 28-29. Tickets can be purchased at the Port Jefferson Chamber of commerce's website. (Port Jefferson CofC)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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