🌱 Three Village Daily: Post COVID Clinic + Mask "Check Spots"

Good day, people of Three Village! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Three Village Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little morning rain. High: 46, low: 30.

Here are the top 4 stories in Three Village today:

1. A plan to enforce mask mandate is on the make. Part of the new strategy is to create "Check spots" in certain businesses to enforce indoors mask usage. Dr. David Battinelli of Northwell Health says wearing masks will help to prevent the transmission of the virus and the omicron variant is much more transmissible than the Delta variant. (News12)
2. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine’s Post-COVID clinic discussed long-term effects and approaches to care. Most people with COVID recover within weeks but some experience long-term effects. The clinic will help people who are experiencing symptoms, as well as monitor patients for any late effects of COVID-19 infection. (TBRNews)
3. Hendel Wealth Management Group donated a good amount of food to Three Village School District and Our Daily Bread food pantry at St. James RC Church in Setauket. The donation will help families in the community who are suffering from food insecurity. To know more about Hendel Wealth Management Group and its involvement with the community, please visit www.hendelwmg.com. (TBRNews)
4. Businesses in Port Jefferson will be together in making Christmas week brighter on Wednesday, Dec. 22., with the the Village's first Santa Con. From 7-10 p.m., restaurants will be offering drink specials, giveaways and much more. (Greater Long Island)

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Today in Three Village:

• Pajama Day - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Baby It's Cold Outside (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Frosty Friend Tales: Reindeer - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Ugly Sweater Party (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• ONLINE: Gingerbread Houses - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook University: "Thank you to all of the SBU Class Of 2021 supporters! It was heartwarming to watch you cheer them all on. And, congratulations again, December grads!" (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "Jenkins Earns Second Consecutive Player of the Week Honor." (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Fire Department: "A sincere thank you to everyone for their support of Angela's House, especially at this time of year. Words cannot convey what an amazing service this agency provides to medically fragile children and their families." (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "Happy Holidays Stay tuned for special deals for men's and women's basketball all week long and catch the preseason." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Clay Play - Port Jefferson Free Library. (Dec. 23)
• BARNABY SAVES CHRISTMAS - Theater Three. (Dec. 24)
• A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Theater Three. (Dec. 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.