🌱 Three Village Daily: Mask Mandate Protest At NY State Office

Get on up, Three Village! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 43, low: 35.

Here are the top 5 stories in Three Village today:

1. Protests against mask mandate grows all over Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul's mandate requires businesses that don't ask for proof of vaccination to wear masks indoors. A fine up to $1,000 will apply per violation. One of the protests took place outside a New York State Office Building in Hauppauge where health care workers protested against the new measures. (NYPOST)
2. If you're on the search for a new home, Patch is here to help you! Housing hunting is a serious task and when life gets busy, extra help is much appreciated. Take a look at the list of five Three Village houses that are available on the market and good luck on your search! (Three Village Patch)
3. Bill Leonard was born on Dec. 21, 1928 and spent his childhood in Setauket. He was an ocean lover and served the Marines as an engineman aboard naval ships in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. He passed away on Aug. 15. According to his wish, no formal service were held on his honor. Contributions to the church in Bill’s memory may be made to: Bethel A.M.E Church, 33 Christian Ave., P.O. Box 2117, Setauket, New York 11733. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
4. Setauket Elementary School sixth graders did a wonderful job in getting the school decorated for the holidays. Using their artistic talents, students painted little villages in the windows and displayed artwork all over halls and classrooms. (Three Village School District)
5. Many may not know but the Three Village Historical Society offers a program for elementary and middle school students. Donna Smith is a retired teacher and leads students through Brookhaven history in a very interactive way. She also gives individual attention to special needs children adapting classes according to their levels. For more information, click on the link. (Three Village Historic Society)

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Today in Three Village:

• Cozy Sweater Day — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• PlayHooray Babies — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Read and Romp (Comsewogue) — Comsewogue Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Teen 3-D Print Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking forward to trying a new restaurant this winter, click on the link to check a list of places to visit. Long Island has so much to offer for all foodies out there. (Newsday)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "Loved hosting everyone for our Winter Wonderland game yesterday! A great holiday tradition with our Seawolves family." (Instagram)
• Setauket Fire Department: "Engine Company One Santa Route." (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "Women's Hoops makes history, defeating a power five opponent at home for the first time." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Pajama Day — Comsewogue School District. (Dec. 22)
• Baby It's Cold Outside (Comsewogue) — Comsewogue Public Library. (Dec. 22)
• "BARNABY SAVES CHRISTMAS" — Theater Three. (Dec. 24)
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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.