🌱 Port Jefferson Projects: Interview With Jonathan Kornreich + Events

Hey, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• One-on-one interview with Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich.
• Port Jefferson 2023 WinterTide Concert Series.
• Edna Louise Spear Elementary School learned about community service workers and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rain most of the day. High:61, low:49 .

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. TBR News Media had a one-on-one interview with Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich who spoke about the Lawrence Aviation property, the plan to electrify the Port Jefferson LIRR branch and more. Visit the link I've shared to learn his perspective on important projects in the Village. (TBR News Media)
2. Port Jefferson 2023 WinterTide Concert Series at the Village Center is on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. Singer Safra Levitan takes the stage with a Sultry vocals and a jazz flavor. A donation of $5 will be appreciated at the door. (Port Jeff Village Center)
3. First graders at Port Jefferson Edna Louise Spear Elementary School learned about all community service workers. Students explored a community map looking into each role and responsibility that had a community. They also had an opportunity to interview some workers and had unique visitors who came to the classroom to talk about their work. (Port Jefferson)
4. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office introduced a new service dog on Tuesday. Tilman the III joins the team after eighteen months of training following the same path as Mega, another pup who joined the mission of helping victims who suffered traumatic experiences in 2022. (LI News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Boyle Random Acts of Kindness Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Tai Chi Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Tasty Tales: Pizza - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Learn English Class - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Bird's-Eye View Snowman - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• This month, Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant shared updates on the East Beach Bluff Project. The reconstruction is in phase I. The next step is replacing materials lost from the top of the bluff. There will also be an expansion of the recreational areas of the Port Jefferson Country Club, such as six new pickleball courts and three tennis courts. (TBR News Media)
• Healthy Library Program will serve the Port Jefferson Community at Comsewogue on Feb. 21 from 2-4:30 p.m. Stony Brook Medicine professionals will offer health screenings and answer nutrition, social work, and more questions! You don't need to register. (CPLIP)

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— Debora Whitehead

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