Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who failed to pay the balance on a restaurant bill in Huntington in June.
A group of people ordered approximately $1,000 worth of food from T.O.A., located at 369 New York Ave. on June 20. The group paid a portion of the bill and one man in the group agreed to pay the remaining balance of $572. The suspect fled before paying the remaining balance.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
Suffolk County Police arrested a woman on July 19 for Leandra’s Law for driving while impaired by drugs following a car crash in Commack.
Kristine Mazza was driving a 2005 Hyundai southbound on Harned Road, near Cutchogue Lane, when she rear-ended another vehicle at approximately 9:50 a.m.
When officers arrived, they determined that Mazza was under the influence of drugs. Her 4-year-old daughter was unharmed in the backseat of the vehicle.
Mazza, 33, of Smithtown, was transported to St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center in Smithtown, and later transported to the Fourth Precinct where she was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger 15 Years Old or Younger (Leandra’s Law), Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs, Criminal Content 2nd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Her daughter was released to a family member.
Mazza will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This press release has been updated to add the victim’s name.
Suffolk County Police arrested a Coram man on July 19 for allegedly stabbing a man inside of their shared residence early this morning.
Anthony Smith allegedly stabbed an adult male acquaintance inside his residence on Carr Lane following an altercation at approximately 4:55 a.m. The victim, Jon Hall, 55, also lived at the residence, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Smith, 64, was arrested and charged with Murder 2nd Degree. He will be held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on July 20.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
After a roadway closure spanning nine months, construction resumed last week at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and State Route 25A.
The construction project signals progress and a cooling of tensions between the Village of Port Jefferson and the New York State Department of Transportation. The initial roadway obstruction was created in September 2021 as part of the DOT’s sidewalk initiative along 25A. Under the original design, a sidewalk was added through the intersection along the pavement and changes were made to the grade, causing vehicles to get stuck at the bottom of the slope.
Seeing this as a public safety hazard, village officials closed down the intersection to traffic, igniting an intergovernmental dispute between the village and DOT.
Recently, travelers along the 25A corridor noticed significant digging, uprooting of pavement and movement of dirt. Stephen Canzoneri, public information officer for DOT Region 10, detailed the progress of the reconstruction efforts.
“The New York State Department of Transportation is working to address longstanding terrain issues at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and State Route 25A in the Village of Port Jefferson and expects work to be completed by the end of the summer,” he said in an emailed statement.
Responding to the ongoing construction, Joe Palumbo, the village administrator, offered thanks to DOT and to state Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) for expediting the reconstruction efforts. The Palumbos are not related.
“The Village of Port Jefferson is delighted to see active construction taking place to redesign the intersection of Arlington and West Broadway,” Joe Palumbo said in an email. “The village would like to thank Senator Palumbo for his help in getting this project started and NYSDOT for seeing the need for the redesign and executing the new plan.”
A team in a monster-themed boat races in the "Quick 'n' Dirty" boat build race in Port Jefferson in a previous year. Photo by Alex Petroski
The Long Island Seaport and Eco Center (LISEC) seeks boat building/race teams for its annual Sikaflex Quick & Dirty Boat Build Competition, sponsored by the Sika Corporation, to be held at Harborfront Park, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 13 and 14.
Now in its 11th year, the event provides would-be boat designers and builders to have a weekend of fun andshowcase their creative skills and talents. Using only a provided supply of plywood, plastic cable ties, and Sikaflex/sealant, two member teams must build, paint and then paddle their design around the village dock in Port Jefferson Harbor located just offshore of Harborfront Park.
Boats will be assembled on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., painted on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and then participants will take part in a race the same day at 3p.m. Trophieswill be awarded for first, second and third place and original design. Are you up for the challenge? Download an application at www.lisec.org. For more information, call Len at 631-689-8293 or email [email protected].
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present RENT School Edition on Monday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. The show is performed entirely by The John W. Engeman Studio’s audition-only elite Select Players.
The show, based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Directed by Andrew McCluskey and choreographed by Becky Kalman, the cast features Lizzie Becker, Aidan Bento, Logan Borre, Kieran J. Brown, Richard Campbell, Gabe Cruz, Lizzie Dolce, Daniella Falco, Greta Frankonis, Giuliana Gallone, Finn Gilbert, Ariana Glaser, Tara Griffin, Jenna Hammelman, Derek Hough, Max Lamberg, Madison Loscalzo, Alexander Mahr, Angelina Miller, Mia Mirabile, Alexandra Mitnick, Zachary Podair, Madelyn Quigley, Samantha Regenbogen, Ari Spiegel, Jacqueline Winslow and Ray Zerner.
Tickets are $20 per person. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
The following incidents have been reported by Suffolk County Police:
Centereach
■ A resident on Debron Court in Centereach reported that an unknown man was captured on camera stealing his Ancheer 350W electric bike from his backyard on July 7.
■ F.W. Webb Plumbing Supply on Middle Country Road in Centereach reported that two unknown men entered the property and stole a copper pipe worth $3,000 on July 8.
Commack
■ Guitar Center on Garet Place in Commack reported a grand larceny on July 7. A man allegedly stole a Gibson Les Paul custom guitar valued at $6,499.
■ A woman putting items in her car in the Walmart parking lot on Crooked Hill Road in Commack on July 6 forgot to take her pocketbook out of the shopping cart before driving away. When she returned, the pocketbook containing cash and credit cards was gone. Surveillance video captured a man walking up to the cart and taking it.
East Northport
■ A car was reported stolen from a resident’s driveway on Glenridge Lane on July 8. The keys had been left inside along with a wallet and cash. The vehicle, a 2017 Infiniti QX60, was valued at $40,000.
Huntington Station
■ A 2017 white Ford Escape was reported stolen from the driveway of a resident on Crombie Street in Huntington Station on July 4. The keys had been left inside the vehicle which was valued at $8,000.
■ Saks Fifth Avenue on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station reported a grand larceny on July 9. A man allegedly stole various designer belts valued at $1,500.
■ Best Buy on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station reported on July 7 that two men allegedly took a ATX Mid Tower computer case off the shelf and fled the store. The item was valued at $155.
■ Saks Fifth Avenue on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station called the police to report at grand larceny on July 6. Three men allegedly entered a dressing room with eight men’s Versace clothing items, concealed them under their own clothing, and exited the store. The merchandise was valued at $2,675.
Kings Park
■ A shoplifter was reported at Key Food on Indian Head Road in Kings Park on July 6. A woman allegedly stole assorted food items worth $80.
Lake Grove
■ Bed Bath & Beyond on Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove reported a shoplifter on July 6. A man allegedly stole multiple knife sets valued at $650.
Melville
■ Conoco gas station on Walt Whitman Road in Melville called the police on July 7 to report that a man in a white BMW pumped $53 worth of gas and drove away without paying.
Mount Sinai
■ A resident on Ross Street in Mount Sinai reported that two men entered his unlocked vehicle on July 7 and stole cash.
■ A person who parked their car at Ralph’s Fishing Station on Harbor Beach Road in Mount Sinai on July 6 reported that someone entered their vehicle and stole a large amount of cash.
Port Jefferson
■ Fetch Doggy Boutique & Bakery on East Main Street in Port Jefferson reported on July 7 that two women allegedly stole miscellaneous dog toys and clothing valued at $930.
Port Jefferson Station
■ Kunz Greenhouses on Hallock Avenue in Port Jefferson Station reported that a man allegedly attempted to steal assorted flowers valued at $50. Most of the merchandise was recovered.
St. James
■ Expedition Imports on Middle Country Road in St. James called the police on July 4. Someone stole four rims valued at $6,000 and four tires valued at $1,000 from a custom 2014 Mercedes B.
Selden
■ A shoplifter was reported at Pets Warehouse on Middle Country Road in Selden on July 7. A woman allegedly stole cat food and cat toys valued at $70.
■ Target on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a petit larceny on July 2. A man and a woman allegedly stole a Dyson vacuum valued at $430 and one Ninja air fryer valued at $170.
■ Home Depot on Middle Country Road in Selden reported that three shoplifters allegedly stole 100 copper elbows and concealed them in a garbage can before fleeing. That same day two shoplifters allegedly filled two garbage cans with copper wire valued at $1263.
Shoreham
■ Long Island Sound Sharks Football & Cheerleading on Defense Hill Road in Shoreham reported that someone broke two padlocks and a steel mount to a storage container on July 8 and stole assorted football equipment valued at $900. The damaged material was valued at $200.
Sound Beach
■ A resident on Dering Road in Sound Beach reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle on July 7 and assorted personal items.
— Compiled by Heidi Sutton
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Smithtown Township Arts Council has announced that the works of St. James artist John Hunt will be on view now through Sept. 9, 2022 at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown. The exhibition, part of the Arts Council’s Outreach Gallery Program, can be viewed during regular banking hours Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A St. James resident for 45 years, John Hunt spent the majority of his life on Long Island with time away for military service and education. John holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY New Paltz and a Master of Fine Arts from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago.
“I have always had an interest in representational art and our surroundings,” said Hunt. “From the first time I flew in a plane and looked down at the landscape from a high altitude I became fascinated by the views I was seeing. Our normal relationship to the earth is from the ground and limited by our personal elevation. The view from a high altitude reveals patterns of man’s imprints on the earth as well as nature’s own from erosion or geological events or under ocean formations.”
“I have been able to travel to many areas in our country, especially in the western part of the states. The landscapes and topography are fascinating and prompt me to look at those areas from a greater elevation, so I refer to Google earth to explore the places I have visited from a vantage point way above the normal view. From that elevated position I search for patterns or formations that I find interesting and zoom in to select a view and adjust to arrive at a composition that I want to paint,” he said.
“STAC is grateful to Apple Bank for its continued support of culture in our communities. We are so happy to feature the talents of Long Island artists in this space!” said the press release.
From left, Senator Mario Mattera, Councilman Dr. Dave Bennardo, Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth, guest speaker Gail Sheryn Kastenholz, Assemblyman Keith Brown, Rabbi Yakov Saacks, Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Rabbi Beth Klafter, Cantor Steven Walvick, Councilman Sal Ferro, Councilwoman Joan Cergol and Angel Cepeda Photo from Town of Huntington
Guest speaker Gail Sheryn Kastenholz at the ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
Guest speaker Gail Sheryn Kastenholz at the ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
From left, Commander Harry Arlin, Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Commander Gary Glick with guest speaker Gail Sheryn Kastenholz, Rabbi Beth Klafter, Councilwoman Joan Cergol, Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, and Senator Mario Mattera. Photo from Town of Huntington
The Anne Frank Memorial Garden sculpture in Melville by artist Thea Lanzisero.
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth hosted the Town of Huntington’s 11th annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony on June 22.
The Anne Frank Memorial Garden sculpture in Melville by artist Thea Lanzisero.
“We must counter the voices that seek to divide us and fight ignorance with education, which is why the Town honors the memory of Anne Frank every year and, through her voice, all those voices silenced through the Holocaust,” said Supervisor Smyth. “The iron wedding dress sculpture in the Anne Frank Memorial Garden appears vulnerable yet it has withstood the elements, and even acts of vandalism; its endurance represents the strength and fearlessness with which we must fight evil, ignorance and hate.”
Supervisor Smyth was joined by Councilwoman Joan Cergol, Councilman Dr. Dave Bennardo, Councilman Sal Ferro, Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Superintendent of Highways Andre Sorrentino, Senator Mario Mattera and Assemblyman Keith Brown at Huntington Town Hall, the rain location for the Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony, where the event streamed live on government access TV channels and on the Town’s website.
Commander Harry Arlin and members of Jewish War Veterans Post #488 were joined by Commander Gary Glick of the New York State Jewish War Veterans and provided a color guard to present the colors for the ceremony. Rabbi Beth Klafter from Temple Beth David in Commack delivered the invocation; Hazzan (Cantor) Steven Walvick of East Northport Jewish Center performed two vocal musical selections; and Rabbi Yakov Saacks from The Chai Center in Dix Hills delivered the invocation.
Guest speaker Gail Sheryn Kastenholz, a Huntington Station resident, Second Generation Survivor and Holocaust education advocate spoke about her parents’ experience as survivors of the Holocaust and how that formed her life path as an educator; she currently serves as a docent at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center in Glen Cove.
Attendees included Rabbi Lina Zerbarini of Kehillath Shalom Synagogue; members of the Tobay Hadassah in Oyster Bay; members of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center in Glen Cove; and Town of Huntington Community Development Agency Director Angel Cepeda who is a Board Member of Voices for Truth and Humanity, a Holocaust education advocacy organization.
Refreshments for the ceremony, including those from Hummel Hummel Bakery in East Northport, were donated by Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban.
“The Holocaust was not that long ago. If Anne Frank were still alive now, she would’ve been celebrating her 93rd birthday this year,” said Councilwoman Cergol.
“With each passing day it grows more and more critical to preserve the stories of those who managed to survive this mass genocide as well as those who did not. For our sake and for history’s sake, we gather for Anne Frank’s birthday to remember her and to recognize her immense contributions to for understanding our very much flawed human history through her writings but we also gather to affirm our vigilance for standing up for and protecting those in our modern society who suffer from continuing acts of hate. Let our Anne Frank Memorial Garden serve not just as an enduring reminder of what was lost and who is lost but also how much more we might lose if acts of bigotry go unchallenged,” she said.
The Anne Frank Memorial Garden, unveiled by the Town in June 2010 at Arboretum Park in Melville, symbolically captures the journey of Anne Frank’s life. It features a circular pathway that surrounds a garden, which leads to the sculpture of a young girl’s dress. The Memorial Garden serves as tribute to Anne’s legacy of wisdom and genuine belief in the goodness of mankind and human nature, despite the ugliness of war and discrimination.
It may not be a popsicle or a slushy or an ice cold beer, but as veggies go, a cucumber(especially an English one) is, as the cliche goes, really cool. Put a slice or two in whatever your preferred hydration source is, be it a martini or spring water; use a few slices to soothe puffy eyes or a sunburn. Or make the cucumber the main ingredient of a salad, soup or refreshing drink. It marries well with citrus, yogurt, cream and herbs, especially dill, as you will see from the following recipes.
Cucumber-Dill Salad
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 large English cucumber
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Half a Vidalia onion, thinly sliced and broken into rings
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS:
Peel and slice cucumber into paper-thin discs. In a large bowl combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously, then add cucumber, onion, dill and chives and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or serve at room temperature with pumpernickel bread and unsalted butter.
Cold Cucumber Soup with Lobster
YIELD: Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
Two 16-ounce containers Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups light cream
3 English cucumbers, unpeeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped red onion
8 scallions, both white and green parts sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces
8 cucumber slices, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl combine the yogurt, cream, cucumbers, onion, scallions, salt and pepper; transfer in batches to a food processor and process until it has the consistency of a coarse puree. Transfer to another bowl and when all batches have been processed, stir in the dill; cover and refrigerate until very cold, 2 to 3 hours. Just before serving stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with lobster pieces.Garnish with cucumber slices before serving.
Cucumber Raita
YIELD: Makes about 4 cups
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 cups grated unpeeled English cucumber
1 garlic clove, minced
Leaves from 4 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons raisins
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl thoroughly whisk the yogurt until it’s creamy and smooth; add the cucumber, garlic, mint, salt and pepper and raisins; stir, cover and chill. Serve with curry or any spicy grilled meat or poultry.
Cucumber Margarita
Cucumber Margarita
YIELD: Makes 2 cocktails
INGREDIENTS:
1 wedge or slice of lime
Coarse salt
3 ounces tequila
1 teaspoon orange liqueur
3 ounces key lime juice
1/2 cup peeled and seeded chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cilantro leaves, chopped
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
6 ice cubes
2 cucumber slices
DIRECTIONS:
Wipe the rims of two margarita glasses with the lime, then dip the rims in a shallow dish of coarse salt. In a blender combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, chopped cucumber, sugar, cilantro, Tabasco sauce and ice cubes; blend for one minute, then immediately pour into prepared glasses and garnish with cucumber slices. Serve with chips.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who failed to pay the balance on a restaurant bill in Huntington in June.
Seeing this as a public safety hazard, village officials closed down the intersection to traffic, igniting an intergovernmental dispute between the village and DOT.
Responding to the ongoing construction, Joe Palumbo, the village administrator, offered thanks to DOT and to state Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) for expediting the reconstruction efforts. The Palumbos are not related.
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