🌱 Three Village Daily: Police Investigating Theft At Mall

Happy Saturday, Three Village! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mild with rain at times. High: 52, low: 50.

Here are the top 4 stories in Three Village today:

1. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police are asking for the public's help to locate a woman who stole merchandise in the Smith Haven Mall. The crime occurred in a kiosk at the mall, and she allegedly stole 30 Pop Sockets. The stolen merchandise has a value of approximately $600. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBRNews)
   
2. Three Village community is embraced by George Hoffman. His work in the community has been valuable and includes the revitalization of the civic association. He also co-founded the Setauket Harbor Task Force, helped head up the Route 25A Citizen Advisory Committee and more. Click on the link to know more about his journey to make the Three Village a best place for all. (TBRNews)
3. No snow this winter is hurting business financially. Matt Nachamkin, the manager at Schaefer’s Ace Hardware, said the store is overstocked and for now, products remain on shelves. Winter clothing has also been staying on the racks at Sundown Ski and Surf in Levittown, owner Winfried Breuer said there's no need of heavy winter clothes and there is no business for him. (News12)
4. Port Jefferson's Mac N' Cheese Crawl is back! From Jan. 29-30 participants will taste mac n’ cheese creations from 14 restaurants. Tickets are $25 dollars and can be picked up at the Port Jefferson chamber office, located at 118 West Broadway. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Three Village:

• New Year's Day Breakfast Buffet at Danford's Hotel. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook University: "What are you looking forward to in 2022?" (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "'We have our road map and we're prepared to follow it,' director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron outlines all of our 2021 success and our plans ahead for 2022." (Facebook)
• Three Village Civic Association: "Congratulations to George Hoffman, president of our Civic Association and co-founder of the Setauket Harbor Task Force, on being named one of TBR News Media People of the Year!" (Facebook)

Events:

• Women's Basketball vs Hartford and Men's Basketball at Hartford. (Jan. 2)
• ES PTA Meeting LGR — Port Jefferson School District. (Jan. 3)
• WMHS PTSA Mtg. (Library) — Ward Melville Senior High School. (Jan. 3)

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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.