🌱 Warm Up At Port Jefferson Winter Ice Festival + False Bomb Threat

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Port Jefferson Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Port Jefferson Winter Ice Festival!
• The first baby born at SBH in 2023 is a girl!
• Meet Patricia Poggi and her rapidly growing pajama drive and more!

But first, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 51, low: 49.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with the Winter Ice Festival. The free community event is set for Jan. 28-29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Ice sculptures by Rich Daly of Ice Memories Inc. will be displayed. You might like to know this is a free event. (Port Jeff CofC)
2. The first baby born at Stony Brook Hospital in 2023 is a girl! A couple from Nesconset welcomed their daughter at 12:10 a.m. on New Year's Day. Dr. Chris Raju and Nurse Erin Abernathy delivered the baby. (Patch)
3. TBR News Media has nominated Patricia Poggi as 2022 Person of the Year for her incredible charitable work. Poggi created the EJ’s PJs pajama drive twelve years ago. All donations collected go to the INTERFACE program but there are plans to expand charity to local shelters and hospitals. (TBR News Media)
4. A woman was held overnight for falsely reporting a bomb and gun threats at Smith Haven Mall on Sunday. According to the police, the 28-year-old who works in one of the stores sent a text to 911 saying there were a bomb and an armed person in the mall. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Clinton PARP Kickoff - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Winter Tales: Penguins - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• Vision Board for 2023 - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library is hosting its Vision Board for 2023 today at 6:30 p.m. This program is designed for kiddos in 3-6 grades. Don't forget to dress for a mess. (PJFL)
• "In 2022, we lost icons and monarchs, music legends, jesters, groundbreaking actors, activists and beloved performers." (Patch)
• Have you checked the Mostly True Things show in Port Jefferson? The storytelling is hosted at The Performing Arts Studio on E. Main Street. It features local comedians and random people on stage trying to "tell the truth" hilariously. The first event of 2023 is on Jan. 7! More info can be found at www.mostlytruethings.com. (Port Jefferson CofC)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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