🌱 PSEG Assistance & Resource Plan + Port Jeff Students Shared Hope

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today we'll cover...

• Port Jefferson students shared hope in the community.
• Learn about PSEG COVID-19 Assistance and Resources
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sun, some clouds. High: 40, low: 26.

Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson students participated in "Sharing Hope With Others." The fundraiser aimed to help the Neighborhood House of Long Island. More than $1,000 were raised through a candle sale in the school and will be donated to the institution. (Port Jefferson School District)
2. For those struggling to pay their bill, PSEG offers COVID-19 Assistance and Resources. Visit the link to check the programs available. If you are interested, please call 516-454-4331 to find out which plan works for you. (CPLIB)
3. CVS and Walgreens pharmacies are limiting the sales of some children’s medication. Walgreens allows the purchase of six pain relief medications over the counter. CVS is selling only two per person. The shortage is due to the supply chain issues caused by the "tripledemic," which consists of the rise of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. (LI News12)
4. A teenager from Long Island is fighting a rare disease. Lafora is a condition that affects only eighty people worldwide and consists of severe myoclonus epilepsy episodes. Click here to learn her story, and if you would like to help with medical expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up with a goal of $150,000. (LI News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• JFK Spirit Day - Grinch Day - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• PlayHooray Babies - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Wishlist Wednesdays! Shop, Sip, Snack... at Port Jefferson Village. (5 p.m.)
• Chess - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The Patriots of Ward Melville edged ahead of Smithtown East from the opening tip-off and never took their foot off the gas to keep the Bulls at bay to ink a 67-54 win at home Dec. 17." (TBR News Media)
• Just a friendly reminder that the Port Jefferson Festival of trees will be displayed in the Village Center through Jan. 2. Visitors can stop by during the center's regular hours to appreciate the fabulous decorations. If may also know that admissions are free. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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