🌱 Police Seek Duo For Shoplifting In Stony Brook + Happenings In Town

Hey, everybody! This morning, I'm back in your inbox with your fresh copy of the Three Village Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including

• Police are seeking a duo who stole merchandise from Lowes.
• A living story presentation is in St. James.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Very cold; breezy in the a.m. High: 24, low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories today in Three Village:

1. Suffolk County Police are seeking a duo who stole merchandise from a Lowes store at 2150 Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook on Jan. 21. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. Visit the link to see a picture of the suspects. If you recognize them, contact 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBR News Media)
2. The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center will host a unique event to celebrate the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. There will be a living story presentation on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. If you are interested in this event, visit here for more information. (TBR News Media)
3. A pedestrian was fatally hit on Nesconset Highway on Thursday night. The incident happened near Terry Road at 9 p.m. The driver is not facing any charges. (LI News12)

Today in Three Village:

• SCMEA Day of Jazz - Three Village Csd. (All Day)
• Crafternoon - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• Spring Evening Hours at the Zuccaire Gallery. (6 p.m.)
• Memphis Jookin' the Show at Staller Center. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Get warmer with an easy homemade soup recipe! As Long Island welcomes a cold wave this weekend, how about spending some time preparing a vegan and gluten-free soup that will help us to go through a one-digit temperature expected Saturday? Check the ingredients and steps here. (TBR News Media)
• "For the fourth year in a row, the Stony Brook University School of Nursing’s Online Master’s Program was ranked in the top 10 schools nationwide by the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Educational Programs in the category of Online Master’s in Nursing." (Patch)
• The Jazz Loft will perform live at Madiran Wine Bar! The first jazz blast is scheduled for Feb. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. But that will not be the only presentation! Various musicians will rotate on different nights to keep the "Blues" alive in the neighborhood. The bar is at 209 NY-25A, Setauket. (Three Village Patch)

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Events:

• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
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All right, you're all good for today! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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