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A MUSICAL TREAT “An elegant mix of passion, ferocity and feathery delicacy” (Washington Post). The Euclid Quartet heads to All Souls Church in Stony Brook Village on Saturday and Huntington Jewish Center on Sunday.
Thursday April 28

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer Ric Statler, the free workshop seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 655-7798 for more information.

Atelier lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James will host a free webinar with instructor Oksana Danziger as she introduces the community to her work and talents as a textile artist via Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. Oksana will be joining the Atelier as an instructor this upcoming Spring III session and summer. Keep an eye out for in-studio workshops and a new textile design class! To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org. For more info, call 250-9009.

Friday April 29

Potluck Dinner Fundraiser

American Legion Post 833 James Ely Miller, 51 Juniper Ave., Smithtown  invites the community to a Potluck Dinner Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with lasagne, penne alla vodka, spaghetti and meatballs and much more. $10 per person. Proceeds will go towards a new roof for the post. Call 724-1804 or email [email protected].

An evening of beer tasting

St James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd Street, St James hosts an evening of beer tasting with St. James Brewery offering of a sampling of their finest brews from 7 to 9 p.m.  Donation of $20 adults, $15 seniors. To RSVP, visit www.celebratestjames.org or call 984-0201.

Poets in Port

The Northport Arts Coalition continues its Poets in Port series at First Presbyterian Church, 330 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Featured poet will be Brian Geraghty who will read some of his work and speak to the audience about his process followed by an open reading. All ages are encouraged to attend and participate. Free tickets available through Eventbrite, For more information, email [email protected].

Symphony Orchestra concert

The Northport Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, presents a spring concert at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m. The concert will feature guest artist Oda Voltersvik, who will perform the Piano Concerto in A Minor by Edvard Grieg. The program will also include Symphony No. 6 (the Pastoral), by Ludwig van Beethoven and Song of the Waters by James Cohn. Tickets are $10 per person at the door. For more information, visit www.northportsymphony.org.

Saturday April 30

Spring Seasonal Stroll

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a Spring Seasonal Stroll adult program from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. On this short stroll (approx. 1.5 miles), one of a series designed to observe seasonal changes, you’ll savor nature’s spring rebirth, highlighting bird nesting. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Antiques and Garden Weekend

The Port Jefferson Historical Society presents its 14th annual Antiques and Garden Weekend fundraiser at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson today and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for antiques, collectibles, retro items, artwork, jewelry, vintage linens, folk art, plants and homemade baked goods. $6 admission. For more information, visit www.portjeff-antiques-garden.net.

Northport Art & Craft Fair

Time to shop for Mother’s Day! Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport will host its annual Spring Art & Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor event (indoor in case of rain) will feature over 100 vendors and admission is free. Questions? Call 846-1459.

Spring Fair & Music Festival

Join the Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce for a Spring Community Fair & Music Festival at the Centereach Turf Field, Elks Club Lodge parking lot and surrounding areas along Horseblock Road in Centereach from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment featuring SouthBound and The Band Easy Street, country line dancing, over 70 craft and business vendor tables, food trucks, beer garden, children’s activities and much more. Admission for ages 12 and over is $5. For more information, call 681-8708.

Community Art Crawl

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts and Michael Ardolino/Realty Connect USA present a free Community Art Crawl today from noon to 5 p.m. Discover the arts in your neighborhood as organizations from Stony Brook to Port Jefferson come together for this unique collaboration filled with instagrammable moments, raffles, food, giveaways, activities and much more! Participating venues include Zuccaire Gallery, Wang Center, Reboli Center, The Jazz Loft, Gallery North, and the Long Island Explorium. To register and for further details, visit www.stallercenter.com/communityartcrawl.

SachemCon

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook invites the community to an in-person SachemCon event from noon to 4 p.m. Get your cosplay on and share your love of all things anime, manga, and comics. Play TCGs, make crafts, complete trivia challenges, watch animation demonstrations, meet special guests and shop for unique art and collectibles. Call 588-5024 for further information.

Blooms & Bites Spring Food Crawl

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 5,000 daffodil bulbs planted this past fall in the village with a “Bloom and Bites” food crawl featuring a selection of small dessert bites and beverages at 15 restaurants and shops from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can choose to walk in any order. Each ticket holder is permitted to one tasting per location, and it is required to get their ticket stamped at each participating vendor. Rain date is May 1. Tickets are $25 per person at Eventbrite.com. Pick up your tickets at the Port Jefferson Chamber office, 118 West Broadway, Port Jefferson to receive the map for this event. *Bring in your Eventbrite receipt or e-ticket receipt. For more information, call 473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com.

Arbor Day Walk

The Town of Brookhaven hosts an Arbor Day Walk at the Cedar Beach Nature Center, 200 Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Come take a closer look at the trees that shape the landscape and support the ecosystem on this beautiful north shore peninsula. Bring binoculars to better see the birds and animals that live in or visit these trees. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected].

From Italy to America

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will host a lecture titled From Italy to America from 6 to 8 p.m. Guest speaker Adele Montecalvo, will take participants on a delicious journey while exploring Italy’s culinary traditions handed down through the twentieth century and its transformation in America.  Her expertise comes from sourcing wines for the Italian diplomatic mission to the United Nations in New York City. Light fare and refreshments will be served. $70 per person. To register, call 757-9859 or visit www.northporthistorical.org.

Saturdays at Six concert

Historic All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its free Saturdays at Six concert series with a performance by the Euclid String Quartet (violinist Jameson Cooper, violinist Aviva Hakanoglu, violist Luis Enrique Vargas, and cellist Chris Wild. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. Call 655-7798 for more information.

Sunday May 1

Antiques and Garden Weekend

See April 30 listing.

West Meadow Beach Clean Up

Anchor East hosts a beach clean up and fundraiser to support Sunshine Prevention  Center at West Meadow Beach, West Meadow Beach Road, Stony Brook from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great for individuals, families, groups and organizations all working together to make a difference. Community service hours available. 

Antiques & More!

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor presents its biannual event, Antiques & More, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop with local antique vendors, who will host a variety of 19th-20th century antiques and collectibles including jewelry, glassware, tools, small furniture, pottery, textiles, coins, badges, vintage advertising and more; explore museum exhibitions; take part in an 1850 Historic Village walking tour through Cold Spring Harbor at noon and a Women’s History walking tour at 2 p.m. ($12 adults/$8 children); and try hand-dipped candlemaking from 11 a.m. and noon and 1 to 2 p.m.  ($5 participant). For more information, call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Craft Extravaganza

St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd Street, St James hosts an afternoon showcasing the talents of 20 local crafters with demonstrations and sales including  carvings, soap, jewelry, quilting, ceramics, painted glass, yarn crafts and more from noon to 4 p.m. $5 admission. For more information, call 984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org. 

Grist Mill tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook will be open today and every Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the inner workings of the mill as it crushes grain into flour and hear about its 323 year history on a guided tour will a miller during guided tours and a visit the Country Store. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Cash only. For more information on the Stony Brook Grist Mill and for large group tours, call The Ward Melville Heritage Organization at 751-2244.

Ridotto concert

Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington hosts a Ridotto concert featuring the Euclid String Quartet at 4 p.m. Program includes the recently discovered String Quartet in A Major by Amanda Maier, Dvorak’s fabled ‘American’ Quartet Op.96 and the String Quartet by Debussy. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 members and $12 students. To order, call 385-0373 or email [email protected].

Monday May 2

This Place is ‘For the Birds!’ lecture

Four Harbors Audubon Society hosts a free presentation of This Place is ‘For the Birds!’ at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to become a good environmental steward by planting sustainable, eco-friendly and attractive environmentally functional landscapes. To register, call 766-3075.

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register. Questions? Email [email protected].

Tuesday May 3

University Orchestra concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present a concert by the University Orchestra on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Susan Deaver, the program will include Liszt’s Totentanz, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja”, Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst” with featured pianist Yi0Nung Jessie Su. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Wednesday May 4

Cruise Night Car Show

It’s back! The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. For more info, call 929-3500.

Jazz Loft Trio in concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Jazz Loft Trio  from 7 to 9:30 p.m. $10 at the door at 7 p.m., $5 after 8 p.m. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. For more info, call 751-1895.

Thursday May 5

Strictly Business vendor fair

The Miller Business Center, Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce and the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition present Strictly Business, a business to business networking event, in the Middle Country Public Library parking lot, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual event helps promote and build businesses in Brookhaven and the surrounding areas. Free admission, door prizes and more! Rain date is May 12. For more information, call 585-9393.

Vanderbilt lecture

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a lecture titled Tectonic Problems: Why the Foundations of Modern Geology Remain Elusive at 7 p.m. Marine seismologist Dr. William Bythewood Hawley will introduce participants to contemporary debates in geology and the theory of plate tectonics. Tickets are $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Theater

‘Steel Magnolias’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Steel Magnolias from April 9 to May 7. Come on down to Truvy’s Louisiana beauty shop where six strong women share their hopes and dreams. Beginning on the day of debutante Shelby’s wedding, the play traces this eccentric and lovable cast of characters as they support each other through life’s many challenges. Stop by for some great laughs and unforgettable friendship. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. Toorder, call 928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com. 

‘A Bronx Tale’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents A Bronx Tale from March 24 to May 8. Based on Chazz Palminteri’s classic movie, this streetwise musical will take you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring a doo-wop score, A Bronx Tale is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family. Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘It Shoulda Been You’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents It Shoulda Been You, Broadway’s wild musical farce with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and plenty of crazy twists and turns, on May 14 and 21 at 8 p.m. and May 15 and May 22 at 2 p.m. It’s wedding season and you’re invited to a wedding like no other! Get ready for a good time filled with music, mayhem, comedy, and a real bunch of characters! Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Kinky Boots’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3. With songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story, inspired by true life events, taking you from the factory floor of a men’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 2021-2022 with Mamma Mia! from May 21 to June 25. ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Film

Italian Film Series

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, Room E-4340, Melville Library, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook concludes its Italian Film Series of Alice Rorwacher movies introduced and discussed by Graduate Fellow Antonio Fideleo with Omelia Contadina (2020) on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. The film is in Italian with English subtitles. For more information, call 632-7444.

‘Zero Gravity’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its spring season with a screening of “Zero Gravity” at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station on May 2 at 7 p.m. The documentary follows a diverse group of middle-school students from San Jose, CA, who compete in a nationwide tournament to code satellites aboard the International Space Station. Seen through the wondrous eyes of three young students and their first-time coach, they each take an intimate and personal journey to space as their team grows from amateur coders to representing California in the ISS Finals Tournament — the culmination of a summer-long adventure that sees their incredible accomplishment performed by astronauts in orbit. Followed by a live Zoom Q&A with director Thomas Verrette. Tickets are $10 per person at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

— Compiled by Heidi Sutton

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Attorney Joseph Bollhofer describes the legalities surrounding the lawsuit aimed at the Town of Smithtown that would delay the Gyrodyne subdivision approval on the Flowerfield site. Photo by Chris Mellides
Three Village Civic Association member Herb Mones (left) and Jessica Jones, civic board member (right), show their support for protecting the Flowerfield site. Photo by Chris Mellides
Head of the Harbor village trustee and neighborhood preservation coalition spokesperson, Judy Ogden, speaks in favor of a lawsuit aimed at delaying the Gyrodyne subdivision approval on the Flowerfield site. Photo by Chris Mellides

By Chris Mellides

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Concerned local property owners were joined by members of Saint James-Head of the Harbor Neighborhood Preservation Coalition and other representatives to block the planned subdivision by Gyrodyne to repurpose the 63-acre Flowerfield site. A legal challenge was filed April 26 to overturn the March 30 preliminary subdivision approval by the Town of Smithtown Planning Board.

The application proposal from Gyrodyne included a multistory 125-room hotel along with 250 assisted living housing units, 175,000 square feet of office space, parking to accommodate over 2,000 cars and a 7-acre sewage plant. 

Among those who spoke at Tuesday’s press conference on the corner of Mills Pond Road and Route 25A outside of Flowerfield were local attorney Joseph Bollhofer; Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook); legal counselor E. Christopher Murray; and Judy Ogden, Head of the Harbor village trustee and neighborhood preservation coalition spokesperson. 

“Our lawsuit has been filed and the decision to file this litigation against the Smithtown government was not made lightly,” Bollhofer said. “Like many of you, I love this town. I grew up here, my wife was born in St. James. In the 1970s, I did my Eagle Scout project for the benefit of the people in this town.”

Bollhofer went on to say that the “Smithtown government is doing a very good job” yet its handling of the Gyrodyne application has been bungled. “It’s been our hope that we are able to preserve this property,” he added. “We’ve been doing our best to get the people involved with this to come together to try and find a way to get the money to pay Gyrodyne fair compensation for this open space.”

Representing Three Village Civic Association was Herb Mones. “Smithtown has to go back and review its determinations on this property,” he said, while also saying that in the opinion of many in the civic association, the Town of Smithtown did not pay close enough attention to the law that required them to “carefully review what the buildout would mean to the surrounding community.”

Living just 600 feet up the road from Flowerfield, Ogden spoke on behalf of residents in the communities of both St. James and Head of the Harbor. Together, Ogden said community members have been speaking publicly against the Gyrodyne subdivision application for the past two years.

“We’ve been speaking at public forums, at Zoom meetings, writing letters and sending emails at every opportunity that has been provided to express our concerns with the proposed Gyrodyne megadevelopment,” she said. “But no matter what we say or how many people show up, our voices have been ignored.”

For more than a year, opponents to the subdivision application have said that the environmental impacts of changes Gyrodyne made to its original plan after the initial environmental review was completed have not been evaluated and “did not comply with state law,” according to a press release issued on the day of the event.

“The role of government is to show leadership, which represents all people of the community and follows a comprehensive plan steering development in the right direction, while preserving and enhancing the nature of our community and natural resources,” said Ogden.

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PORT JEFF IN BLOOM

In celebration of the 5,000 daffodil bulbs planted this past fall (and currently in bloom) for ‘Plant Port Yellow’ through a beautification grant received from PSEG, the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host a food crawl, Blooms and Bites, featuring a selection of small dessert bites and beverages on April 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.   Photo by Heidi Sutton/TBR News Medi

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By Matthew Kearns, DVM

Dr. Matthew Kearns. 

You can’t log onto the internet without finding some sort of clickbait story about a dog attack. It is estimated that approximately 370,000 people are bitten by dogs every year. Although I believe that aggression is never appropriate and should not be condoned, recognizing aggression and problem situations is the key to avoiding bites. Here is a list of the different types of dog aggression:

Territorial Aggression — the need to protect its territory is hardwired in dogs long before they were domesticated. If a dog senses (or perceives) that someone or something has violated its territory, it will feel the need to defend itself. This could refer to the dog that is barking and snarling at the fence. Dogs do not differentiate property lines and will soon consider any portion of the block their territory.    

Fear Related Aggression — this is where a normally friendly dog becomes so fearful that any type of interaction is taken as a threat and they respond with aggression to “defend themselves.” This very commonly happens at the veterinarian’s office. 

Food Aggression — growling and snapping if a person comes near the dog when they have a treat, near the food bowl, etc, is inappropriate and intervention is needed.  

Approaching a dog with your palm down and above the head is an act of dominance. Pixabay photo

Dominance Aggression — this type of aggression can be directed against other pets in the household or family members and will manifest itself when the dominant dog is challenged.  

Here are a few tips on avoiding potentially dangerous situations:

■ Always approach a dog you have never met before with your palm up below their muzzle. This is an act of deference or neutrality, whereas approaching a dog with your palm down and above the head (as if to pet the dog) is an act of dominance or aggression.  

Also, if a dog is growling, barking, or snarling but still is wagging its tail; believe the growl/bark/snarl.  I have seen many a dog attack another dog (or person) while still wagging its tail.

■ Beware of dogs roaming the neighborhood. Although most have just escaped the yard and are no threat, approach with caution and have an escape route for yourself.

■ If a dog is growling and hiding in a corner do not try to engage them, but rather ignore the behavior and let them come to you.  

■ If you notice any signs of aggression as a puppy bring them to the attention of your veterinarian and consider one on one training with a behaviorist.

I hope this helps to recognize aggressive behavior to either avoid dangerous situations or intervene early on so that we can all enjoy our barking, furry family members safely. 

Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine.

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Wegmans Food Markets, a supermarket chain with 106 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, announced in a press release April 25 that it will open it first location on Long Island in Lake Grove.

The business, which started in Rochester in 1916, offers a variety of fresh produce, frozen foods, seafood, baked goods, deli items, prepared meals, Wegmans-branded food items, a pharmacy, floral shop and more. One of the largest private companies in the U.S., it boasted annual sales in 2021 of $11.2 billion.

The 100,000 square foot store will be located in the DSW plaza at the corner of Middle Country Road and Moriches Road. Wegmans has entered into an agreement to purchase 8.5 acres of the existing 28-acre plaza. Prestige Properties and Development will continue to own and operate the remainder of the plaza.

“We are delighted and proud Wegmans has chosen our DSW Plaza Shopping Center for their first location on Long Island,” said Sam Shalem, Chairman and CEO of Prestige Properties & Development. “Wegmans is a first-class asset and will be an incredible addition to Lake Grove and the surrounding communities. We look forward to partnering with Wegmans on this landmark location.”

A timeline for construction and opening has not yet been determined.

For its 52,000 employees, the business offers an extensive array of benefits, including competitive pay and benefits packages, premium pay on Sundays and holidays, tuition assistance through the company’s employee scholarship program, and flexible scheduling. In addition the company is also committed to making a difference in the local community, giving back through food donations, sponsoring community events, and more.

The supermakert chain has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by Fortune magazine for 25 consecutive years, ranking #3 in 2022. The company also ranked #1 on People’s 2021 ‘Companies That Care’ list.

“Wegmans will be such a positive addition to our village, as it will help rejuvenate all of the retail in the area. The company has a reputation that will bring folks near and far into Lake Grove to do their shopping,” said Mayor Robert Scottaline. “We are so excited to welcome Wegmans to our beautiful village. We look forward to working together to make a positive impact in the community.”

The closest Wegmans location is currently in Brooklyn. Another location is opening in Manhattan in 2023. The company has announced plans for additional stores in Virginia, and Delaware, all scheduled to open over the next two years.

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Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a “Childhood Cancer Awareness” softball game Saturday April 23. Bill Landon photo
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 UPD Spring Fest
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 University Police Department Spring Fest. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 UPD Spring Fest
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 University Police Department Spring Fest. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 UPD Spring Fest
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 University Police Department Spring Fest. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 UPD Spring Fest
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 University Police Department Spring Fest. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: 2022 Earthstock
A scene from Stony Brook University's 2022 Earthstock. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University

The Stony Brook University community had Planet Earth on their minds all last week.

Earthstock 2022 took place on campus and virtually from April 18 to April 22. The student-focused event included lectures, panels, demonstrations, educational events and more.

The mission was to focus on the need to understand issues such as climate change and rising seas as well as the need to develop clean, renewable and energy and to comprehend how humans affect earth from damaging practices to ways to nurture the environment.

Speakers included Erica Cirino, author of “Thicker than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis” and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket).

“Earthstock is a week-long, campus-wide tradition that celebrates Earth Day and raises awareness about climate change and sustainability,” said Richard Gatteau, vice president for student affairs. “On Friday, April 22, the Stony Brook campus was full of excitement as environmental organizations and clubs, student groups, and members of the community participated in the Earthstock Festival. It was great to see students, faculty and staff together once again celebrating this annual campus tradition with an earth-friendly inspirational message.”

In addition to educational displays and exhibits, Friday’s activities included live music, rubber duck races and a Green Pledge, where students promise to make a commitment to improve and sustain the natural world and resources around me.

To end the week-long celebration, the SBU police department partnered with Student Engagement and Activities to host the sixth annual Spring Fest. The afternoon activities provided an opportunity for students and campus police to enjoy field games, snacks and music together.

SBU’s police officer Joseph Bica said it was a great day for the police department. 

“It was a great day for our police department,” he said. “Our officers conversed, played games and got to know our students while everyone enjoyed themselves.”

 

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Suozzi announced $300,000 will be used for shellfish seeding of Hempstead Harbor, Oyster Bay and Huntington Harbor. Photo from Suozzi's office

On April 21, representatives from local environmental groups joined U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) at Sea Cliff Municipal Beach for an announcement affecting the Long Island Sound.

Suozzi said he helped deliver more than $33 million of federal funds that will be allocated for the Sound and environmental cleanup projects across the Island and Northeast Queens. 

Out of this allocation, $300,000 will be used for shellfish seeding of Hempstead Harbor, Oyster Bay and Huntington Harbor to purchase approximately 10 million seed clams to be placed in the three harbors. The clams will be strategically placed in areas where they will not only filter the water, but also produce sufficient larvae to greatly expand those populations well into the future.

“Community Project Funding allows members of Congress to request funding to support specific community projects that will have the most real-life impacts in their districts,” Suozzi said. “Of the eight projects that I secured in the federal budget, five of them are environmental cleanup and restoration projects. I have devoted a significant part of my past 25 years in public service to cleaning up the pollution, dramatically reducing nitrogen, modernizing sewage treatment plants, and restoring shellfishing in our local waters. Since coming to Congress in 2017, I have fought for and successfully helped increase federal funding by 900% to clean up and restore the Long Island Sound. This $33 million, one of the largest single federal investments in environmental cleanup and restoration across Long Island and Northeast Queens, will go a long way in restoring and improving the Long Island Sound for generations to come.”

The funding is part of the federal budget signed into law last month. It represents one of the largest single federal investments in environmental cleanup and restoration across Long Island and Northeast Queens.

Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, at the press conference, called the funding a reason to celebrate. 

“Long Island Sound is a natural treasure that offers all segments of society the opportunity to enjoy fishing, swimming, beach-filled days, and water-based family activities,” she said. “Restoration efforts are working and the Sound is getting cleaner. Increased funding will help us continue progress on reducing nitrogen pollution, filtering stormwater runoff and restoring wetlands. It will also help us address new challenges to the Sound including impacts from climate change, invasive species and plastic pollution.”    

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Hundreds of cars were on display at the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds attended the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds attended the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds of cars were on display at the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds of cars were on display at the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds of cars were on display at the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds of cars were on display at the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds attended the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe
Hundreds attended the Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack. Photo by Cowboy Joe

East to West Classic Cars hosted its sixth annual Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show and Fundraiser on April 24 at Miller’s Ale House in Commack.

The outdoor car show and concert featured hundreds of cars of all varieties, live music, raffle prizes and more.

The goal of the event is to raise awareness for PTSD and funds for Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit that provides comprehensive services that support the well-being of post- 9/11 veterans and active- duty, military families and caregivers and families of the fallen.

“Each year, we’re blown away with the support of the East to West Classic Cars volunteers and the entire Long Island community,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president of the nonprofit organization in a statement.  “Last year’s event was larger than ever coming off the heels of the pandemic, everyone was in great spirits.”

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A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
Huntington Councilmembers Sal Ferro and Joan Cergol and Supervisor Ed Smyth at the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
Huntington council members Dave Bernardo and Joan Cergol at the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park in 2022. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from last year's Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23. Photo by Media Origin

Huntington councilmembers Joan Cergol and Sal Ferro, shown above on the right, hosted free Earth Day festivities at Manor Farm Park April 23 along with co-sponsors the Town of Huntington, Covanta and not-for-profit Starflower Experiences.

It was the first time the event was held at the park and included hands-on activities, raffles and giveaways. Activities included a marine touch tank operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County; an exhibit of formerly wild animals hosted by Volunteers for Wildlife; water chemistry and conservation demonstrations by the Town of Huntington Maritime Department; garden planting, composting, and beekeeping demonstrations by Starflower Experiences, and face painting and arts and crafts booths

All participants received a raffle ticket with the chance to win electric-powered landscaping equipment courtesy of a $2,500 donation from Covanta, including a string trimmer/leaf blower combo kit, a compost tumbler with a cart, a lawn mower, and a pressure washer. Several event attendees also took home a birdhouse courtesy of Love of Learning Montessori School in Centerport.

The town’s Planning Department distributed bare root tree saplings, provided by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative, to everyone in attendance, and volunteers from the Robert M. Kubecka Memorial Town Garden gave away vegetable and flower seedlings.

The event also provided free paper shredding, e-waste and medical pill disposal services.

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Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a “Childhood Cancer Awareness” softball game Saturday April 23. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Jase Rossi with his father Victor opens a gift present by the team of a Nintendo switch video game console prior to the game. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Seven-year-old Jase Rossi throws out the first pitch Apr. 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville's Maddie Kiely catches Jase Rossi's throw. Photo by Bill Landon
Jase Rossi stands with Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger Apr. 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday April 23. Photo by Bill Landon

Seven-year-old Jase Rossi from Lake Ronkonkoma has been battling cancer for the last 813 days, according to Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger, whose team hosted Brentwood in a Childhood Cancer Awareness softball game Saturday morning.

Jase along with his parents made their way to the field through an arch of balloons and a canopy of raised bats to take the field.  

Over the last two plus years, Jase has had to endure countless blood platelet transfusions, weekly chemo and steroid treatments, multiple trips to the ER and extended hospital stays yet stood strong and threw out the first pitch to Ward Melville’s Maddie Kiely.  

All the girls wore yellow jerseys commemorating the event that help raise over $3,795 in online donations the money will go to the Friends of Karen an organization that helps families with children stricken with life threatening illnesses. 

A gift was presented to Jase a Nintendo switch video game console just before both teams took the field where the Patriots put on a perfect 12-0 shutout performance. Ward Melville sophomore Victoria Killigrew threw her first career no-hitter in the victory.  

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