🌱Valentine's Day Event At The Jazz Loft + New Details On Santo's Case

Good morning, Three Village! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• Jazz Loft to host a special event on Valentine's Day.
• Teachers eat free at the Bench in Stony Brook.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; a morning shower. High: 47, low: 36.

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Here are the top four stories in Three Village today:

1. For those looking forward to surprising your significant other with a special night, the Jazz Loft will host a Valentine's Day Event! The 'Here's To The Ladies' is set for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a glass of champagne and chocolates. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Bench restaurant in Stony Brook offers a special treat for teachers in the area. Teachers are invited to enjoy a free meal every Monday night in January! Reservation is required and can be made at 631-675-1474. (Facebook Events)
3. A new accusation against Rep. George Santos is being investigated. Santos is accused of stealing money from a GoFundMe campaign to help a veteran's dog. Santo's defense team said the dog did not need surgery, so the money was used to benefit other dogs. Read the full story at LI News 12. (LI News 12)
4. Police sought a group of people who stole $1,200 worth of merchandise from a Target located at Horseblock Road. Four people were involved in the shoplift on Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. Security cameras showed the group distracting the clerk and leaving the store with unpaid products. (Patch)

Today in Three Village:

• Game Day- Emma Clark Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
• Weeks of Welcome: Gallery Open Hours at Zuccaire Gallery. (1 p.m.)
• Friday Matinee: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris- Emma Clark Memorial Library. (2 p.m.)
• Special Shabbat Service at Temple Isaiah. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for houses for sale in the Three Village area? Patch lists five new open houses in the neighborhood. If something catches your eye, you can plan your visit today. (Three Village Patch)
• "A North Babylon man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing the Brooklyn house of an 89-year-old woman, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Tuesday." (Patch)

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— Debora Whitehead

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