A List of Local Twitter Accounts to Follow

Although less popular than Facebook with its half billion users, Twitter is known for breaking news, breaking hearts and sometimes breaking careers.

Are you on Twitter? Do you tweet? Some local Port Jefferson businesses have embraced Twitter as a marketing tool and an agent to facilitate communication.

Here's a list of some local users to follow. And don't forget to follow us at @PortJeffPatch.

Did we forget yours? Add it in the comments section below.

• @hypnosis4u - Cynthia Lindner. Experienced professional in private practice of counseling, hypnotherapy and NLP.
• @cestcheesepj - C’est Cheese. Artisanal cheese, craft beers and boutique wines.
• @ServproPJ
• @PortJeffSports -Port Jefferson Sporting Goods has been in the sports community for over 40 years.
• @411PortJeff - 411 is an all-retro boutique. Pin-up dresses, accessories, old-fashioned lingerie, swimsuits, old-time telephones, clocks and retro gift items.
• @MoloneyFamilyFH - Moloney Funeral Home. A family-owned funeral home, serving all of Long Island for nearly 100 years with six different locations. We specialize in Cremation and Burial Services.
• @mspalmar1 - Maria S. Palmar ‏, Port Jefferson-based Real Estate Agent.
• @Lainiesway - Lainie's Way
• @celticfishing - Charter fishing boat.
• @PortJeffTeenDep - The Teen Department of the Port Jefferson Free Library.
• @PJMusicFest - Port Jefferson American Music Festival. Hosted by J. Faith Entertainment and the Village of Port Jefferson.
• @WAVESeafood - WAVE Seafood kitchen is a waterfront restaurant with a “farm to table” concept focusing on fresh local produce and regional seafood located at @Danfords.
• @PortJeffBrewing - Port Jeff Brewing Company. Brewing Craft Ales on the North Shore of Long Island.
• @amandaeckart - Self described real estate nerd, Port Jefferson resident and active community member, recovering ballerina, and mom of two.
• @PortJeffLibrary - Established in 1908, the Port Jefferson Free Library serves the districts of Port Jefferson, Belle Terre, Miller Place and Mt Sinai.
• @PJExplorium - The Maritime Explorium. Fun and interactive exhibits at the Maritime Explorium, open for field trips, summer camp, weekend activities, birthday parties and more.
• @BoardwalkGames - Boardwalk Games, Inc. ‏"Brain powered fun!" Store in downtown Port Jefferson that sells board games and more.
• @brewtopiaofpj - Brewtopia. Retail store selling craft beer, home brew supplies, all natural sodas and exotic snacks inside the Harbor Square Mall.
• @pjfarmersmarket - Port Jefferson Farmers Market.
• @RuvoPortJeff - Ruvo Restaurant. ‏ Country Italian cuisine with flair.
• @PJGreenFest - Port Jeff Green Fest.
• @AQUA_Danfords AQUA, located at Danfords Hotel & Marina, is an upscale waterfront dance club and tapas lounge overlooking Long Island Sound.
• @joliepowell - Owner of Jolie Powell Realty in Port Jefferson.
• @TheSoapBoxNY - The Soap Box. A bath and body boutique, where you can choose from a wide selection of imported Florentine paper-wrapped bath and body products.
• @Teawallah - You, Me and Tea.
• @coolsmiles - Cool Smiles. Invisalign and Braces for children and adults.
• @LombardiSound - Lombardi's on the Sound. Resturant.
• @mspalmar - Maria Palmar, Real Estate Agent.
• @senatorlavalle - Kenneth P. LaValle (R-C-I).
• @BPJFERRY - Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry Company.
• @ToastCoffeehous - Toast Coffeehouse.
• @FifthSeasonPJ - The Fifth Season. Restaurant.
• @LIMHOF - Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Dedicated to Long Island's musical heritage being celebrated and preserved. Defines Long Island as Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties.
• @Port_Plaza - Port Plaza. Shopping center that includes Uncle Guiseppes’s, PJ Cinema and more in Port Jefferson Station.
• @PortJeffHealth - Port Jefferson Health and Wellness.
• @PortJeffChamber - The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization.
• @Pacessteakhouse - Pace's Steak House. Sizzling, juicy, tender steak restaurant.
• @Danfords - A contemporary harbor-side retreat, home to WAVE Restaurant, blends modern luxury and local history in the heart of Long Island's historic Port Jefferson Village.
• @ATasteOfPJ - A Taste Of Port Jefferson. Annual event that gives a sampling of the finest restaurants, wines and desserts from Port Jefferson and beyond.
• @PJFLChildrens - The Children's Services of the Port Jefferson Free Library twitter account.
• @PortJeffersonNY - Official tweets from Port Jefferson Village Hall.