🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Ice Festival Postponed Due Winter Storm

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Snow, heavy at times, 4-8". High: 25, low: 17.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson 3rd annual Ice Festival planned was scheduled for this weekend but is canceled due to the winter storm. The rain date is scheduled for Feb. 5-6. Stay safe all!
   (Port Jefferson Patch)

2. The village of Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor, Kathianne Snaden, warns the community to stay safe inside if you can. As Long Island prepares for the biggest snowstorm of the year, Snden encourages all to keep food in the house and keep electronic devices charged. The storm will come with heavy winds that along with heavy snow can damage power lines. (News 12 New Jersey)

3. The Port Jefferson School District wrestling team shone in the Armstrong Cup wrestling tournament held at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School last weekend. “It was great to keep the tradition going and host the Armstrong Cup again this year. Our wrestlers certainly did not disappoint, with outstanding performances across the board. With close to 100 wrestlers involved, it was exciting to see Port Jefferson wrestling dominate the tournament.” said Adam Sherrard, Director of Healthy and Physical Education. (PJ School District)

4. Nearby News: Angels of Long Island are committed to helping as many they can. The organization provides weekly supplies such as clothes, hygiene products, winter coats, etc. Besides that, Angels Of Long Island has a store located on East Main Street in Patchogue where families shop for free. (News12)

5. Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For Jan. 25. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• HS Wrestling Multiteam Dual Meet HS AUD. (9 a.m.)

• Section XI Varsity Cheerleading Competition. (All Day)

• SAT Preparation Class- Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)

• Solo Joe Show live in Amici’s lounge. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "BJ's Wholesale Club, the well-known membership-only discount retailer, recently celebrated the grand opening of their newest New York location when they unveiled their store to the public, their 12th so far on Long Island." (LongIsland.com)

• Port Jefferson, NY: "ATTENTION! Due to the forecast, the Chamber of Commerce and BID has decided to postpone the ICE FESTIVAL." (Facebook)

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Join us and learn how to paint a beautiful winter-themed welcome sign!" (Facebook)

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "One-on-one appointments with our social workers are now available over the phone or in-person in English OR Spanish. Flexible times are available. Get help with feelings of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and more." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

This article originally appeared on the Port Jefferson Patch