🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Remembering Student Aida Ramonez

Welcome back, Port Jefferson! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Port Jefferson.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 27, Low: 20.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Port Jefferson community mourn the loss of student Aida Ramonez. On Jan. 15, family and students gathered together in a vigil at the First Presbyterian Church to remember the young girl who died unexpectedly. (TBR)
2. President of the Three Village Civic Association and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich helped to rebuild the roof of the American Legion Irving Post 1766 in Setauket. Kornreich didn't require financial help from the town, instead, he received donations from local stores such as Home Depot and others. (TBRNews)
   
3. Dance for Tots program registration is open at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Classes will start in March and will be held at the Village Center. Click here to register. (PJ Village Center)
4. Professional football player, Shakore Philip, visited students at the Sunshine Alternative Learning and Prevention Center in Port Jefferson Station. The Center offers therapy and counseling to the community to help with drug and violence problems. (TBRNews)
5. Nearby News: Single mother from Bellport is granted a home through Habitat for Humanity in Suffolk. Mariela Calderon first applied for the program 4 years ago but was rejected. (abc7ny)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Defensive Driving — Comsewogue Public Library. (9:45 a.m.)
• Post Holiday Yoga + Community Benefit at SaGhar. (2 p.m.)
• ONLINE Rob Scott's Food Festival (Comsewogue). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Calendar: See what's happening in the area this weekend. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Thanks to News 12 Long Island for the coverage!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Look who came to pay us a visit! Thanks for sharing, Elisa DiStefano." (Facebook)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New York: "Are your exhaust vents clear of snow? Neighbors, remember to keep your furnace vents, water heater vents, air intake vents, and chimney snow-free this winter." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Looking for a handyman for basic home projects and painting. Can anyone recommend someone reliable and affordable?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Hello everyone, Wisdom IT solutions is here for all your IT needs." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead