🌱 Three Village Daily: SBH New Visitation Guidelines

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and much colder. High: 32, low: 24.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Three Village:

1. Stony Brook Hospital Changes Visitation Policy due COVID-19. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday at Stony Brook University, SB Southampton, and SB Eastern LI Hospitals. Visitors are not permitted at the emergency department at the SB Southampton Hospital. support persons are still allowed for patients in labor and delivery, as well as for pediatric patients. Use the link to access the complete guidelines. (Patch)
2. Three Village Chamber of Commerce will host a webinar for small business owners. On Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. village's business owners will have a chance to learn how to avoid banking scams. Among speakers are John McGregor from Island Federal Credit Union and Nicole Sarno from Sterling Bank. The meeting will be via zoom. Click on the ling for more info. (Three Village Chamber of Commerce)
3. Nearby News: Man arrested in fatal stabbing of West Babylon woman. Kisjonne Campbell-Anderson, 24, is facing second-degree murder charges for fatally stabbing Michaelle Jaccis, 21, on last Saturday. They got involved in a arguments outside Micaelle's home when the crime occurred. She was transported to a local hospital but was declared dead. (Newsday/ Subscription Needed)
4. Stony Brook doctor encourages practices to improve mental health. Taking care of the body will go a long way to improve a person mental healthy. During these challenging times, Dr. Adam Gonzalez from SBU gives tips about how to keep a body and mind healthy. "Practice mindfulness and relaxation strategies to help slow down our minds and be more present in the moment and really enjoy life and do things that are important to us, helps to improve not just the body but mental health." Dr. Gonzales said. (News 12 Bronx)

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Today in Three Village:

• Clinton PARP Kickoff - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• KIT Family Fun Night (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• KIT Candy Cane Body Scrub (Comsewogue). (9:30 a.m.)
• Babies & Books (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Everyday Matinees (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Setauket Fire Department: "Happy New Year. Congratulations to our incoming Chief’s, Officers and newest Commissioner. Best of Luck and be safe out there." (Facebook)
• "Over 85,000 people tested positive for the coronavirus statewide on the last day of 2021, a more than 10 percent rise from the day before, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday.
  Hochul reported in a release that the positive COVID-19 test results reached 85,476 on Friday, along with 88 more deaths." (News 12 Bronx)
• Port Jefferson Fire Department: "Just after midnight the Port Jefferson Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Myrtle Ave and Belle Terre Rd. The impact caused a small engine compartment fire which was handled by Engine 2, while the vehicle was secured by Rescue 7. The driver was treated and transported to local area hospital by Port Jefferson EMS. In 2021 PJFD responded to 471 alarms. We are proud to serve the Village of Port Jefferson for the past 135 years." (Facebook)

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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.