🌱Zarra Salon Now Open In Port Jefferson + Have You Seen Him? + Events

Hey, hello! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Check the new business in the neighborhood.
• Community mourns Thomas Valva.
• The Healing Center Salt Cave has expanded in Port Jefferson and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 43, low: 31.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce helped to welcome a new business in the neighborhood. Zarra Salon is now at 7 Traders Cove in the Village of Port Jefferson. The new spot offers hair services for women, men and children. If you would like to check the hours of operation and menu of service, access www.salonzarra.com. or call 631-509-0544. (TBR News Media)
2. Police released pictures of the suspect who stole an iPhone from the porch of a house at Chelsea Drive in Mount Sinai. Click on the link to check a photo of the suspect. If you recognize him, contact the authorities at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)
3. Many Long Islanders touched by Thomas Valva's story visited his grave during the holidays. Thomas was eight years old when he passed away. His father, ex-NYPD Officer Michael Valva was convicted of his death. (Patch)
4. The Healing Center Salt Cave has expanded in Port Jefferson! A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in November to celebrate the expansion at 320 Main Street in Port Jefferson. It's important to know that the cave is owned by two nurses and has been serving our community for seven years. (TBR News Media)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Guinea Pig Story Time: Oh, The Places You'll Go! at PJFL. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Fabric Letter Pillow - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• New Year's Banner - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "There's no shortage of ice cream shops on Long Island, so it should come as no surprise that there are more than a few that serve up sweet treats in line with the seasons." (Patch)
• Looking forward to party in Port Jefferson on New Year's Eve but don't know where to go? There are several businesses in the village celebrating. Visit the Port Jeff Patch Calendar and look at what's happening in the neighborhood on Dec. 31! (Port Jefferson Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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