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Nick LaLota, Congressman-elect for New York’s 1st Congressional District made an appearance at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Election Night. Photo by Raymond Janis

While New Yorkers voted Democrat Kathy Hochul as the first woman elected governor, Republicans scored big in races throughout Suffolk County.

Due to September’s cyberattack, results for local races were delayed on Tuesday night as Suffolk County election workers struggled to upload votes.

After technical problems, election workers delivered voting booth memory cards to Yaphank headquarters for votes to be counted. The first voting results started trickling in by the early morning hours of Nov. 9.

Congressman Lee Zeldin, defeated gubernatorial candidate, made an appearance at Stereo Garden in Patchogue on Election Night. Photo by Raymond Janis

New York State governor

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY1), the Republican Party’s gubernatorial candidate, made a surprise appearance en route to his official viewing party in Manhattan. At the Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Zeldin expressed gratitude for the people of Suffolk County, saying his night would not be complete without first dropping in.

Slowly, the returns began to come in, and the room took on a different tone and tenor as the gubernatorial contest was called for incumbent Hochul. 

With 94% reporting as of press time, Hochul carried the state by a 53-47% margin — unusually tight for a state that Democrats generally take handily. 

“Tonight, you made your voices heard loud and clear, and you made me the first woman ever to be elected to be the governor of the State of New York,” Hochul said in her victory speech. “But I’m not here to make history. I’m here to make a difference.”

Zeldin conceded the afternoon of Nov. 9 in a statement.

“This race was a once-in-a-generation campaign, with a very close margin in the bluest of blue states,” Zeldin said. “The unrelenting passion and hard work of our grassroots volunteers and supporters made this incredibly close race possible and helped us win at least 49 of New York’s 62 counties.” He added, “Republicans, Democrats and Independents united as New Yorkers, pouring their heart and soul into this campaign.” 

Congress

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was declared the victor early on Nov. 8, receiving 56% of the votes as of press time.

Despite this and a lackluster Republican performance nationwide, some at Stereo Garden did have cause to celebrate. In the race to fill Zeldin’s congressional seat, Nick LaLota defeated Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac) by a 56-44% margin with 94% reporting.

“Thank you to the voters of Suffolk County for placing your trust in me,” LaLota said in a statement. “I am extremely thankful for the trust and confidence you have placed in me, and I won’t let you down.”

State Assemblyman Keith Brown (R-Northport) was among the incumbents who retain his seat. Photo by Raymond Janis

State Legislature

At the state level, incumbent state Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) defeated Democratic Party challenger Skyler Johnson by 12 points. “This is a team effort, as you all know, and we don’t get here without the hard work of all of our volunteers,” Palumbo said in a speech.

Johnson said he wouldn’t make any promises about whether to run for another office. However, he hasn’t ruled it out, either.

“If I think that we have a viable path, and I think that what I can offer is what the constituents need, then ‘yes,’” he said.

State Sen. Mario Mattera (R-St. James) faced Democrat Susan Berland, formerly Suffolk County legislator in the 16th District and Town of Huntington councilwoman, for the seat in the 2nd District.

The incumbent retained his seat with more than 58% of the votes. Mattera said it felt great to hear the results of his race the morning of Nov. 9, even though he was disappointed that Zeldin lost the gubernatorial race.

“One party rule is upsetting to me because it’s like a business having a monopoly,” Mattera said.

The state senator said he is looking forward to returning to Albany to continue working toward bringing funds back to the area to help with infrastructure and local businesses. He added he was appreciative of the overwhelming support from his family, friends, law enforcement and trade unions, and the confidence they all have had in him.

In the state Assembly, incumbent Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R-Riverhead), who represents the 2nd District, easily won her race by a 32% margin over Democratic challenger Wendy Hamberger.

As of early afternoon Nov. 9, the race for Assembly District 4 was tight, with a mere 973 votes dividing the candidates. Incumbent state Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) is in a competitive bout with Republican challenger Edward Flood. Flood maintains a 2-point lead with 96% of the precincts reporting as of press time, though that race has not been called.

Englebright said his last race in 2020 was a close one, too, and he was not ready to make an official statement as of press time.

In the state Assembly District 8 race, incumbent Michael Fitzpatrick received more than 68% of the votes. His opponent, Democrat Jeanine Aponte, did not run an active campaign.

In addition to parts of Suffolk County, state Assembly District 10 also takes in parts of Nassau County. Incumbent Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) was the winner with 54% of the votes (25,879), while IT professional Aamir Sultan (R) received 46% (21,843).

In the state Assembly race in the 12th District, incumbent Keith Brown (R-Northport), faced Democrat Cooper Macco.

Brown retained his seat with 58% of the votes. Macco said he would consider running for office in the future.

“It was a learning experience,” he said. “I think that in the future, hopefully, I can take what I’ve learned” and apply it to a campaign.

County Comptroller John Kennedy (R) was among the speakers at Stereo Garden on Election Night. Photo by Rita J. Egan

Suffolk County

After losing a June primary, current Suffolk County Clerk Judith Pascale (R) did not run for the position. 

Republican Vincent Puleo, the town clerk of Smithtown, faced Democrat Lisa Jimenez, a newcomer running for political office. Puleo won the race with 59% of the votes. 

Incumbent county Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. (R) won reelection with ease at 60% over his inactive Democratic Party challenger, Thomas Dolan. During a speech at Stereo Garden, he thanked those who helped him secure victory and expressed his vision for the future.

“We left nothing untouched, ladies and gentlemen,” the comptroller said. “We will have change in Suffolk County, and we will restore Republican values, I’m confident.”

Propositions

The $4.2 billion state Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 was approved by about 59% of voters (93.64% precincts reporting).

The Suffolk County term limits proposition, to 12 years total, passed with a massive 86% approval. 

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Nikita Nekrasov. Photo by Nina Mikhailyuk

AIP and the American Physical Society has announced that Nikita Nekrasov as the recipient of the 2023 Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics “for the elegant application of powerful mathematical techniques to extract exact results for quantum field theories, as well as shedding light on integrable systems and non-commutative geometry.”

The annual award acknowledges significant contributions to the field of mathematical physics and will be presented at an upcoming APS meeting.

Nikita Nekrasov. Photo by Nina Mikhailyuk

“We are so pleased to recognize Nikita Nekrasov with this award,” said Michael Moloney, CEO of AIP. “His work has taken abstract principles in mathematics and proved them essential for theoretical physics, building upon our fundamental knowledge of how the universe works — the pondering on which has been an inspiration to generations of scientists.”

Nekrasov, a professor at Stony Brook University’s Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, used techniques from topology to solve important problems in theoretical physics, namely, exactly calculating the effects of the strong force holding together nuclei.

Complex problems in quantum physics are often broken into two pieces: an explicit solution of a simpler system, and the analysis of a “perturbation” that reflects the small difference of a realistic model from that simple system. As an example, in a simplified picture, freely propagating particles occasionally meet and interact with other particles along their way. Having many successive interactions is less likely, which makes the perturbation terms mathematically manageable. However, some natural phenomena, such as the strong force, do not follow this rule and require a different approach.

“One needs better understanding of how to account for the effects of strong force,” said Nekrasov. “I found a class of theories for which this can be done exactly, but you have to bring in a novel type of mathematics: topology and non-commutative geometry.”

The mathematics can also be used for exactly solvable models describing many-body interactions, be it planets in the solar system, cold atoms, or electrons in a quantum Hall effect. Nekrasov discovered that, under the assumption of supersymmetry, the mathematics of strong interactions is the same as the mathematics describing many particles living on a line and interacting with some repulsive force.

“Instead of trying to visualize the quarks and gluons inside an atomic nucleus, which we cannot see directly, you could set up a laboratory with quantum wires, do some measurements, and then try to translate that result to the world of elementary particles,” Nekrasov said. “That’s the amazing fact about physics and mathematics. There are unexpected connections between different fields.”

A French-Russian national, Nekrasov grew up in Russia, where he became hooked on string theory and mathematical physics after reading a Scientific American article by Prof. Michael Green (recipient of 2002 Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics). He earned his Ph.D. at Princeton University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University as a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows. After briefly returning to Princeton University as a Dicke Fellow, he became professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques in France. Since 2013 he has been a professor at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook University.

“It’s an honor to receive this award, and in some sense, it’s a way to shake hands with a lot of my heroes, the people who inspired me in my work,” said Nekrasov.

Nekrasov hopes to continue connecting abstract mathematics to theoretical physics and is currently interested in finding applications of quantum field theory to number theory.

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ABOUT THE HEINEMAN PRIZE

The Heineman Prize is named after Dannie N. Heineman, an engineer, business executive, and philanthropic sponsor of the sciences. The prize was established in 1959 by the Heineman Foundation for Research, Education, Charitable and Scientific Purposes, Inc. The prize will be presented by AIP and APS on behalf of the Heineman Foundation at a future APS meeting. A special ceremonial session will be held during the meeting, when Nekrasov will receive the $10,000 prize. http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/heineman.cfm

ABOUT AIP

The mission of AIP (American Institute of Physics) is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. AIP is a federation that advances the success of our 10 Member Societies and an institute that operates as a center of excellence supporting the physical sciences enterprise. In its role as an institute, AIP uses policy analysis, social science, and historical research to promote future progress in the physical sciences. AIP is a 501(c)(3) membership corporation of scientific societies.

ABOUT AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world. https://www.aps.org/

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Port Jeff junior Erin Henry digs one out. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte serves the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Point, Port Jeff. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell battles at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod with a kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry attacks at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod with a kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Olivia Sherman keeps the ball in play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry returns the ball. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Mia O’Connell battles at net. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry from the service line. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Sophia Wennerod with a kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Erin Henry with a towering kill shot. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Alexa Ayotte with another deep dig. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior Maggie Johnston sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Royal Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
One point away from the LIC. Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Bill Landon photo
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon
Royals WIN! Photo by Bill Landon

The Mattituck Tuckers hoped to avenge their first loss of the season in the Class C Suffolk County Championship at Hauppauge High School on Monday, Nov. 7.

Mattituck won the first two sets, 25-19 and 25-21. On track for a shutout win, the Lady Royals rallied and won the following two sets 25-17, forcing a final and decisive game five. 

Port Jeff broke out to an 11-7 lead in a game where 15 points would win. But Mattituck, the no. 1 seed, wouldn’t go quietly, fighting back with ferocity. 

Yet Port Jeff would go on to put the game away, 15-12, ending Mattituck’s season and advancing to the Long Island Championship round. 

Junior Olivia Sherman had 18 kills, a service ace, and 10 digs. Teammate Erin Henry killed 15, and dug out 24, along with three aces. 

The Lady Royals retake the court Thursday, Nov. 10, when they face Oyster Bay at Hauppauge High School. Game time is slated for 7:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Electrons, shown as red dots above, collide with an ion. Such a collision will reveal the internal structure of the quarks and gluons that are the building blocks of the proton and neutron. Image from BNL

National labs, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, received considerable additional funds as a part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

BNL, which will get an additional $224 million over a five-year period, will collect the additional funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science to support several projects designed

In a statement, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm called the additional funds for energy-related research and support, which total $1.5 billion, “one of the largest ever investments in national laboratory infrastructure” and suggested that the effort would “develop advanced energy and manufacturing technologies we need to advance the frontiers of science and tackle tomorrow’s challenges.”

At BNL, the Electron-Ion Collider, an enormous project that will start construction in 2024 and should start running experiments in the early part of the next decade, will receive $105 million.

BNL is building the EIC in partnership with the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia, which will also receive $33 million for work towards the new facility.

As its name suggests, the EIC will collide electrons and protons or heavier atomic nuclei and hopes to make numerous discoveries, including providing an understanding of how the energy from quarks and gluons provides the mass of a proton.

Additionally, the EIC will provide advances in health and medicine, national security, nuclear energy, radioisotope production and industrial uses in particle beams. Research on the technologies that will become a part of the EIC will advance the development of magnets and other particle accelerator parts. These advances could lead to energy efficient accelerators, shrinking the size and costs of future accelerators, which could attack cancer cells, design solar cells and batteries and develop drugs and medical treatments.

While the additional funds will help advance the development of the EIC, the total cost is considerably higher, at an estimated $1.7 billion to $2.8 billion.

Beamlines

Additionally, the Office of Science will provide $18.5 million to speed the creation of three new beamlines at the National Synchrotron Light Source II.

The NSLS II already has a host of beamlines that enable researchers from around the world to study the structure of batteries as they are operating, catalysts that help tap into energy sources, and biologically active molecules that could play a role in understanding basic biochemistry or that could lead to the development of drugs.

The new beamlines, which, like others at the NSLS II, have three-letter abbreviations. The ARI will provide a complete picture of the electronic structure of a sample, particularly in connection with temperature, chemical, structural and atomic variation.

ARI will help understand and control the electronic structure of next generation quantum materials.

CDI, meanwhile, will explore the condensed matter macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter, including the solid and liquid phases that arise from electromagnetic forces between atoms. CDI is in its final stages of its design.

The SXN will provide element access from carbon to sulfur. The beamline will offer measurements of different signals, such as X-ray fluorescence and total electron yield absorption, which is important in catalysis, condensed matter physics and environmental science.

The DOE is also providing $20 million for five Nanoscale Science Research Centers. The Center for Functional Nanomaterials is leading the effort to revitalize the nanoscience infrastructure.

The funds will accelerate the acquisition, development and installation of five instruments, which will advance research in fuel cells, solar cells and other materials that are part of the country’s efforts to develop cleaner forms of energy.

A/C and Heating

BNL will receive $33 million to support an upgrade to the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider in Europe’s CERN laboratory. The upgrades will enable a high-energy particle detector to make use of increased particle collision rates.

The lab, which focuses on energy research, will also receive $14.5 million towards infrastructure improvements that will increase the efficiency in distributing electricity and heating and air conditioning in labs throughout the facility.

Finally, the lab will receive $1 million to develop instrumentation for a nuclear physics experiment that seeks to find neutrinoless double beta decay, which is led by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

BNL Lab Director Doon Gibbs described the funding as an investment in the nation’s innovation-based economy.

The funding will support “research with direct impact on the development of clean energy technologies as well as ground-breaking basic research in nuclear and high-energy physics — fields that could lay the foundation for future advances,” Gibbs said in a statement.

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PSEG Long Island is mobilizing for remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole, which is forecast to hit our area late Friday into Saturday. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potentially hazardous winds.

PSEG Long Island personnel are performing system checks and preparing for potential outages. Workers are ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible when the hazardous winds subside.

“We continue to monitor the track of the storm and are preparing accordingly,” said Michael Sullivan, vice president of Transmission and Distribution at PSEG Long Island. “PSEG Long Island will have personnel ready to assist our customers in the event of outages caused by the heavy rain and strong winds.”

During this storm, PSEG Long Island may use an enhancement to its outage communications process to increase the accuracy of estimated times of restoration (ETRs). With this enhancement, customers contacting the Call Center early in the storm may receive an “Assessing Conditions” message rather than an ETR message. This will allow crews to assess storm impact first to provide more precise ETRs. For more information about this process, visit https://www.psegliny.com/outages/estimatedrestorationtimes.

COVID-19-related storm processes remain in place to ensure the health and safety of employees and the public. To that end, we ask that customers remain in their homes when crews are working nearby. If customers must speak with our crews, we ask them to practice responsible “physical distancing” and remain at least 6 feet away. For more information about how PSEG Long Island continues to live up to its commitment to safety during the pandemic, please visit www.psegliny.com/covid19.

Customers are asked to note the important storm safety tips below and to visit https://www.psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety for additional storm preparation information.

Customer Safety:

  • Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Please stay away from them, and do not drive over or stand near them. It is best to maintain a distance of at least 30 feet from a downed power line. To report a downed wire, call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number at 800-490-0075 or call 911.
  • Electric current passes easily through water. If you encounter a pool standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.
  • Never use a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside your home, basement, or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door, or vent. Use an extension cord that is more than 20 feet long to keep the generator at a safe distance.

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  • Report an outage and receive status updates by texting OUT to PSEGLI (773454). You can also report your outage through our app, our website at www.psegliny.com/outages or with your voice using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app on your smartphone.
  • To report an outage or downed wire, call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number at 800-490-0075.
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Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

Waxing On, subtitled The Karate Kid and Me (Dutton Books), is a smartly written memoir of the career-making role that raised Ralph Macchio from up-and-coming actor to teen icon. He shares his professional arc in the tightly written chronicle, emphasizing the Karate Kid trilogy and the current Cobra Kai. And while he accepts that Daniel LaRusso may have pigeon-holed him in the industry, he consistently expresses appreciation for the opportunity and the people he met along the way.

Ralph Macchio with a copy of his new book@RALPH_MACCHIO (INSTAGRAM)

Before The Karate Kid (1984), Macchio appeared in a handful of films, most notably Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, as well as a recurring role on television’s Eight Is Enough (1980-81). He was living on his native Long Island when he landed the audition for The-Karate-Kid. Dubious, given the cartoonish title, he flew back to Los Angeles. He then began the round of auditions, callbacks, and martial arts training before being officially cast in the role (originally surnamed Webber but changed to suit Macchio’s “East Coast” quality). 

Eventually, after reading with possible co-stars, producer Jerry Weintraub contracted Macchio for the original film and potentially two sequels. (Among noteworthy Daniel contenders were Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., C. Thomas Howell, and Kyle Eastwood.)

The Karate Kid’s screenplay took its inspiration from a newspaper article about a picked-on boy and how martial arts helped him deal with his bullies. The script relied on the twin themes of bullying and mentorship. The universality spoke to a large swathe of the potential audience and helped maintain its unflagging popularity for nearly forty years.

Macchio is a straightforward, entertaining storyteller, open and direct. Whether discussing the casting process that was months in limbo or the hours of physical training, his descriptions are vivid and personal, presented with warmth and gratitude.

He devotes three chapters to each of his co-stars: Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; Elizabeth Shue, his love interest, Ali Mills; and William Zabka, Daniel’s nemesis, Johnny Lawrence. He makes clear his love and admiration for the three individuals as actors, collaborators, and people.

Morita, in particular, is singled out for his contribution. At the time, the actor was best known as a stand-up comedian and for his stint as Arnold on Happy Days. During his audition, Morita introduced the famous hachimaki (headscarf), explaining its significance. Along with the crane, the cloth became one of the film’s most memorable images. Eventually, Morita won the role of the Okinawan sensei, garnering an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Macchio attributes much of the film’s success to Oscar-winning director John G. Alvidsen (Rocky, Save the Tiger, Lean on Me) and writer Robert Mark Kamen (Taps, Gladiator). He generously praises both men’s patience and support of the young actor, often recrafting the role around Macchio’s persona. “As an actor you often want to ‘disappear’ into a role. You feel you can demonstrate your range by losing yourself in the character. In this circumstance, ‘disappearing’ meant not being able to discern where Ralph ended and LaRusso began.”

He acknowledges The Karate Kid as a movie of its time, referencing John Hughes as well as Back to the Future. “There was an innocence, an adolescent openness and vulnerability, that we don’t often see as much in films today. Perhaps it was a simpler time. Perhaps it was a superficial representation, but it certainly had its place.” 

Macchio reflects on the 1984 release at the height of blockbusters. The Karate Kid shared the same summer with Ghostbusters and Gremlins, just on the heels of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. 

The Karate Kid was a “small” movie in comparison. And yet, it landed big due to the approachability of the Daniel LaRusso character. “For whatever reason, I felt far more like a local hero and much less like a movie star. I was treated like the guy who won the high school football game on Friday night. The kid who lived next-door. Not a celebrity you would see on the red carpet or in magazines.” 

For years, Macchio resisted a return to the franchise even though many ideas (some downright bizarre) were proffered. “Without actual material to judge, I wasn’t willing to take a next step and get involved, officially, on any project connected to The Karate Kid. It was always easier (and safer) to say, ‘No, thank you.’” He feared that anything that “missed the mark” would tarnish the legacy. 

He writes candidly about the 2010 remake, the How I Met Your Mother appearances, and the YouTube The Karate Kid: Daniel is the REAL Bully. He acknowledges these and other cultural moments kept the characters alive. 

Writer/creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg changed his mind with the proposal of Cobra Kai. The team’s respect for the source and welcoming involvement of Macchio’s and Zabka’s insights and expertise helped the project progress. In 2018, the excellent series debuted on YouTube Red before finding a home on Netflix, with the fifth season released this past September. 

Much of the latter part of Waxing On focuses on the new incarnation. The experience has been a joyful one: “I can’t express how much fun it is to play the yesterday in the today of these characters.” 

Throughout the memoir, Macchio meditates on a range of topics, including the cavalier dismissal of Shue’s character between the first and second films, his scandal-free life, the impact of the crane kick, career dry spells, and even the filming of the famous fly catching bit. 

As Macchio stated in a recent panel discussion: “When you make a movie that twenty or thirty years later people still obsess and debate about, therefore continuing to keep it relevant and important … it’s awesome!” In Waxing On, Ralph Macchio offers a welcome, often funny, and always engaging glimpse into the world of one of the most enduring family films.

Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me is available at your local Barnes & Noble or online at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com.

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Photo courtesy of Fathom Events
Photo courtesy of Fathom Events

In honor of its 60th anniversary, To Kill a Mockingbird returns to select theaters on Nov. 13 and Nov. 16, courtesy of Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies. The film, based on Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer-winning novel of the same title, stars Gregory Peck as courageous Southern lawyer Atticus Finch and is told through the eyes of his young daughter, Scout (Mary Badham). Nominated for eight Academy Awards, To Kill a Mockingbird won three, including best actor (Peck) and best adapted screenplay.

Viewers will also be treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and background information about the making of the movie from Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz.

Locally, the film will be screened at Island 16 Cinema De Lux, 185 Morris Ave., Holtsville on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.; AMC Stony Brook 17, 2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and  Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.; and Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas, 1001 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.fathomevents.com.

See video trailer here.

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ANYTHING BUT SILENT The Cinema Arts Centre will screen King Vidor's 'The Crowd' with live organ accompaniment by Ben Model on Nov. 15.
Thursday Nov. 10

Sip & Paint Nite

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St. Northport hosts a Sip & Paint Nite from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn how to paint the Eaton’s Neck Lighthouse with Northport Historical Society Director and local artist, Caitlyn Shea. Ticket price includes canvas, paint, refreshments and lots of 80’s music! Cost is $30/person. Ages 21 and over only. Registration is required by visiting www.northporthistorical.org.

Vanderbilt lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a lecture on print culture, newsboys, and the labor practices of the press with historian Vincent DiGirolamo at 7 p.m. Titled Crying the News: Child Labor and Print Culture, DiGirolamo’s lecture will draw heavily from his acclaimed 2019 book Crying the News: A History of America’s Newsboys. Tickets are $10 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Starry Nights concert at SBU

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents a Starry Nights concert in the Recital Hall at 7 p.m. With the combined talent of Stony Brook’s established artists and its rising stars, Artist-in-Residence Colin Carr and company will present Tchaikovsky Piano Trio op 50 with Jennifer Frautschi and Ji Na Kim, and jazz selections with masters Ray Anderson, Tom Manuel and friends. Tickets range from $44 to $48. To order, call 632-2787  or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Friday Nov. 11

Made in Italy, Made for America

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a memorial conference in honor of its founder, Mario Mignone (1940-2019), at the Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1, today from 9 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. and Nov. 12 at the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Room E-4340, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. .Presentations will be made by his family, friends, colleagues, scholars, University associates, and government officials. All are welcome. Call 632-7423.

Winter Lantern Festival

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown celebrates the holiday season with Suffolk County’s FIRST immersive Winter Lantern Festival tonight, Nov. 12 and 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 8, 2023. The walk-through holiday light show will feature lanterns and displays in the shape of flowers, mushrooms, farm animals, dinosaurs and many more, all handmade by artisans with decades of dedication to their craft. Be ready for photo ops with friends and family, as this will be an unforgettable experience! Tickets are $22 per person, $12 ages 3 to 12. To order, visit https://www.showclix.com/tickets/suffolk-winter-lantern-festival. For more information, call 265-6768.

Audubon and Friends fundraiser

The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket hosts an Audubon and Friends art sale and silent auction tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with a special presentation from Craig Turner titled “A History of Bird Illustration” at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Four Harbors Audubon Society, Frank Melville Memorial Park, The Safina Center and Seatuck Environmental. The event is free to attend. For more information, call 689-7054.

An Evening of Opera

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport hosts an Open Mic Night by Opera Night Long Island at 7:30 p.m. Featuring performances by Darlene Bennett, Pamela Cirasole, Erica Fletcher, Henry Horstman, Kimberly Iannuzzi and more. $10 donation. Visit www.operanight.org.

Saturday Nov. 12

Made in Italy, Made for America

See Nov. 11 listing.

Winter Lantern Festival

See Nov. 11 listing.

Audubon and Friends fundraiser

See Nov. 11 listing.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Knights of Columbus of Sts. Philip and James R.C. Parish will hold its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at King Kullen, 472 Lake Ave., St. James on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be collection non-perishable food and dry goods at the entrance to the grocery store. All donations will go to local food pantries. 

Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair

Time to shop! Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge will host its annual Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair today and Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items — the perfect opportunity to spend a day shopping with Christmas just around the corner. Free admission. Call 846-1459.

Holiday Craft Fair

St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James will hold a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 50 quality craft dealers, handmade and needle crafts, folk art, wood items and baked goods. Call 584-5212 or visit www.stjlc.com.

Siena Village Bazaar

Siena Village, 2000 Bishops Road, Smithtown hosts its annual Autumn Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Center. Join them for a fun day with vendors, food, raffles and a Chinese auction. Call 360-4309 for more info.

Caleb Smith Hike

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Tail Less Traveled Hike from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as you embark on the red trail. This trail will take you all the way to the northeastern edge of the park, and offers beautiful woodland scenery. This is a moderate level hike with some hills. Bring water and good walking shoes/boots. Adult s only. $4 per person. Advance reservations required by calling 265-1054.

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading

All Souls Church in Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays Poetry Reading series via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Richard Bronson, the featured poet will be Joan Magiet. An open-reading will follow. All are welcome to read one of their own poems. Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/. For more information, call 655-7798.  

‘Résonances Boréales’ 

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents Résonances Boréales, a 360° dome show described as a dialogue between a single piano and the northern lights featuring pianist Roman Zavada performing live in the planetarium theater at 5:30 p.m. and again at 7 pm. Tickets are $30, $25 members online at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org; $35, $25 members at the door.

Owl Prowl at the Vanderbilt

Biologist and ranger Eric Powers, co-founder of the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (CEED), will lead an Owl Prowl on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Estate and Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport at 6 p.m. After a presentation on the owls of Long Island, Powers will lead a walk on the estate grounds, during which he will attempt to call in nearby owls. Flashlights are not permitted. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the trail is uneven and it will be dark. Tickets are $12, members free. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

An evening of comedy

In partnership with Governor’s Comedy Club, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Giving Thanks for Comedy, an night of laughs featuring Michael Loftus, Michael Keegan, Debbie D’Amore and MC Carla Oakerson. Tickets are $45, $40 members and includes an open bar of beer and wine. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Sunday Nov. 13

Winter Lantern Festival

See Nov. 11 listing.

Audubon and Friends fundraiser

See Nov. 11 listing.

Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair

See Nov. 12 listing.

LITMA Contradance 

The Long Island Traditional Music Association hosts a contradance at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 2 p.m. with basic instruction at 1:45  p.m. Featuring Dave Harvey calling with the LITMA Contra Band. $15 general admission, $10 LITMA members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. For more information, visit www.litma.org.

Monday Nov. 14

Parkinson Therapy fundraiser

The Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a fundraiser for the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring a musical tribute to Neil Diamond, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $35 per person at www.eventbrite.com. Questions? Call 265-6621.

TVHS lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series with a presentation by authors Katherine Kirkpatrick and Vivian Nicholson-Mueller titled “William Sidney Mount’s Long Island and the People of Color” at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket or via Zoom at 7 p.m. Kirkpatrick and Nicholson-Mueller will talk about the research for their new book The Art of William Sidney Mount: Long Island People of Color and Canvas. RSVP by visiting www.tvhs.org.

Tuesday Nov. 15

Garden Club Meeting

Three Village Garden Club will hold its monthly membership meeting at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 10 a.m. The program will be “Holiday Decorating with Fresh Greens and Dried Botanicals.” New members welcome. For information call 751-2743.

Civic Association meeting – just added

The Port Jeff. Station Terryville Civic Association will hold a meeting at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. Civic business, reports, and the planned Retirement Community (40 units) at corner of Old Town Rd. & Terryville Rd. (the woods just west of the new family dollar/Dollar tree)  will be discussed and they will hear your concerns.

Wednesday Nov. 16

Weaving with Wine

Join the Huntington Historical Society for an evening of Weaving with Wine at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. ​In the era before the advent of factories, skilled weavers spun flax and wool into yarn for clothing. This fun program offers a chance to learn to weave using a traditional manual table loom. At the end of class, you will have a piece of fabric to bring home! You supply the wine, the Society will provide the weaving, glasses and light refreshments. $40/member and $45/non-member. Advance registration required by calling 427-7045 x 404 or email [email protected].

TVCT Fall Gala

Three Village Community Trust holds its 18th annual Fall Gala at the Old Field Club, 86 West Meadow Road, East Setauket at 7 p.m. Special honoree for the evening will be noted author and lecturer John Turner. Enjoy live music by Carl Safina and Moment’s Notice, a light buffet, an art raffle for a Christian White painting, raffle baskets, and much more. Tickets to the event, which are $75 per person, can be purchased on the Trust’s website, www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org. For more information, call 631-942-4558, or email [email protected].

Thursday Nov.  17

Dreamcatcher Workshop 

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor invites adults and teens to a Dreamcatcher Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Discover the history behind the most enduring and widespread symbol of Native American culture, the dreamcatcher, with special guest and member of the Shinnecock and Hassanamisco Nations, Denise Silva-Dennis. Learn the meaning and significance behind these beautiful artworks and create a traditional dreamcatcher of your own. $16 participant; $8 members. Visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org to reserve your spot.

Film

‘American Pain’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. with a screening of American Pain at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. A jaw-dropping true crime documentary, American Pain tells the story of twin brothers and bodybuilders Chris and Jeff George, who operated a franchise of pain clinics in Florida where they handed out pain pills like candy. Director Darren Foster offers an incredibly compelling and shocking story that exposes the tower of corruption that made the George’s enterprise so massively successful. Followed by a Q&A with guest speaker producer Carolyn Hepburn. Tickets are $10 at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com or at the door. 

King Vidor’s ‘The Crowd’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Anything But Silent series with a screening of King Vidor’s The Crowd on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture, King Vidor’s silent masterpiece follows a couple trying to survive in a large, impersonal metropolis through their hopes, struggles and downfalls. With live accompaniment by Ben Model. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Call 423-7610.

Theater

‘Sister Act’

Stage 74 @SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents Sister Act on Nov. 12 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Based on the hit 1992 film, the show follows disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice! Tickets are $32, $25 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Noises Off’

The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College presents Noises Off by Michael Frayn at the Shea Theater, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. *Mature Content* General admission: $14, Veterans and students 16 years of age or younger: $10, Suffolk students with current ID: One FREE ticket. To order, visit https://sunysuffolk.edu/spotlight or call 451-4163.

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for its 38th annual production of A Christmas Carol in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. from Nov. 12 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. $20 tickets in November; December tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘A Christmas Story’

The John W. Engeman Theater presents A Christmas Story, The Musical from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. Nine-year-old Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas – an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Based on the beloved movie, A Christmas Story, The Musical is the perfect holiday gift for the entire family! Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

Vendors Wanted

◆ Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport seeks vendors for its annual St. Nicholas Bazaar on Dec. 3. Call 631-261-7670 for further details.

◆ Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook seeks craft vendors for its Holiday Night Market on Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 631-588-5024.

◆ Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road,  Setauket seeks vendors for its first annual Three Village Winter Market, an outdoor holiday shopping experience,  on Dec. 10 and 11 from 11 to 4 p.m. $100 for one day or $150 for both. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

 

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The team celebrates their victory last Saturday. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Redshirt junior kicker Angelo Guglielmello was the hero on Nov. 5 at LaValle Stadium when he drilled a 37-yard field goal as time expired to lift Stony Brook to a 24-22 victory over Morgan State.

After a 57-yard touchdown by Morgan State’s Andre Crawley, that put the Bears up, 22-21, the Seawolves marched down the field to win the game. They went 56 yards on 12 plays in the final 1:37 of the game and ended victorious. Guglielmello’s game-winner was the first of his career as the 37-yarder was his season-long.

Redshirt sophomore running back Ross Tallarico had a career game in the Seawolves’ backfield. He totaled a career-high 36 rushing attempts, 151 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.

The Seawolves’ defense had several standout plays that helped secure the victory. They held Morgan State to total just 231 yards, forced a turnover, totaled six sacks, and 12 tackles for loss.

Graduate defensive lineman Eric Black came through in a big way when he took down Morgan State quarterback Duce Taylor as the Bears attempted a two-point conversion, which would have given them a 24-21 lead. With the stop from Black, Stony Brook went on to win the game with a field goal on its final drive.

After falling behind, 7-0, in the first quarter, the Seawolves quickly responded to tie the game up. On the first play of the second quarter, Tallarico rushed for a nine-yard touchdown, his first score of the game.

The Bears took the lead again, late in the first half. With 34 seconds remaining, sophomore kicker Beckett Leary converted a 37-yard field goal to give Morgan State a 10-7 lead before the halftime break.

Stony Brook’s defense played a crucial role in the third quarter. With just over 11 minutes left in the quarter, redshirt junior linebacker De’Aundre Cruz forced Morgan State’s Alfonzo Graham to fumble. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Taylor Bolesta recovered the loose ball and the Seawolves took over on Morgan State’s 29-yard line.

On the ensuing possession, the Seawolves’ offense ran five plays, which was capped off with Tallarico’s second rushing touchdown of the game. Stony Brook grabbed its first lead of the game, as it went up 14-10.

On Stony Brook’s next possession, its offense completed an eight-play, 76-yard drive in less than five minutes. Redshirt freshman quarterback Daron Bryden, who came into the game in the second quarter, tossed a four-yard touchdown pass to redshirt junior tight end Tyler Devera to extend the Seawolves’ lead to 21-10.

The Bears scored 12 unanswered points to take the lead in the fourth quarter following Devera’s score. Graham ran for a 44-yard touchdown and Crawley scored his 57-yard touchdown catch and run three offensive drives later. Morgan State failed to convert on a two-point conversion after both touchdowns, which opened the door back up for Stony Brook.

The Seawolves’ defense stood strong and Guglielmello’s heroics led Stony Brook to its second consecutive home win.

STATS AND NOTES

•Tallarico totaled a career-high 36 rushing attempts, 151 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns. He ran for multiple touchdowns in a game for the first time in his career. He now has three rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns, and one passing touchdown. He leads the team in rushing touchdowns and is tied with McKee for the team lead in total touchdowns with six.

• Stony Brook’s defense totaled three sacks in the first half with redshirt sophomore linebacker A.J. Roberts, redshirt senior defensive back Isaiah Givens, and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence each accounting for one. Givens and Lawrence each tallied the first sacks of their Stony Brook careers.

• The defense finished with six sacks for a total of 40 yards and 12 tackles for loss for a total of 53 yards. The Seawolves had four players account for the six sacks, with Givens and Black totaling two sacks each.

• Stony Brook had nine defenders combine for the 12 tackles for loss: Cruz (2), Givens (2), Black (2), Carthell Flowers-Lloyd (2), Lawrence (1), Roberts (1), Quenton Porter (1), Bolesta (0.5), and Rodney Faulk (0.5).

• Bryden’s four-yard touchdown pass to Devera gave the tight end his third receiving touchdown of the season, which is his most in a single-season at Stony Brook.

• Cruz also had a career game. He totaled a career-high eight tackles, two tackles for loss, and forced a fumble.

• Seawolves went 4-for-4 in the red zone.

• Saturday’s matchup marked the first meeting all-time between Stony Brook and Morgan State.

• Since the 2011 season, Stony Brook has compiled a 52-6 record when scoring 24 or more points in a game.

• The team is back on the gridiron on Saturday, Nov. 12, when it hosts Towson on Senior Day. It will be Stony Brook’s final home game of the 2022 season.

Visit www.stonybrookathletics.com for tickets and any last minute cancellations.

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CINEMA FOR KIDS Catch a screening of the adorable flick 'Peter Rabbit' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Nov. 13.
PROGRAMS

Children’s Storytime

Barnes and Noble, 600 Smith Haven Mall Lake Grove will host a Children’s Storytime on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Author Sarah S. Anker will read from her new book, Below the Ocean: Keeping Our Sea Friends Safe, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. For more informaiton, call 724-0341.

Shell Necklace Workshop 

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Shell Necklance workshop on Nov. 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. Get to know the land and the people of the Shinnecock Nation in this special art and culture workshop presented by special guest Denise Silva-Dennis member of the Shinnecock and Hassanamisco Nations. Make a beautiful shell necklace to take home with you. For ages 5 and older. $15 (includes $5 admission fee). Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket hosts a children’s workship titled Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts on Nov. 12 and 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Come down to the farm for an early evening fun event! Create your very own cocoa cups, make a snowy time marshmallow craft, take a tour of the farm, and enjoy seasonal stories by  the warm fire. For ages 4 to 9. $40 per child. To register, call 689-8172.

Fall Scavenger Hunt

Go on a Fall Scavenger Hunt with the staff of Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Take in some of the beautiful fall foliage as you and your family have a spooktacular time finding all of the silly, spooky, and strange items on your scavenger hunt list. $4 per personTo register, visit EventBrite.com and  search #NatureEdventure. Call 269-5351.

Owl Prowl Sunday 

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an Owl Prowl Sunday on Nov. 13 fro 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Meet and learn about some of the Center’s resident owls and then embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night. Bring a flashligh. For families with children ages 6 and up. $15 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. Call 979-6344 for further information. 

Turkey Time!

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program, Turkey Time!, on Nov. 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents will connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. To register, call 269-5351.

THEATER

‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’

The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown kicks off the holiday season with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. from Nov. 19 to Jan. 22 with a special sensory performance on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. All seats are $25. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents the holiday musical Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30 with a sensory sensitive performance on Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukah, and the holiday season. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frosty’

A perennial favorite, Frosty returns to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24 and daily from Dec. 26 to 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Peter Rabbit’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Peter Rabbit (2018)) on Nov. 13 at noon. Based on the books by Beatrix Potter, follow the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Flopsy Mopsy, Cotton Tail and their cousin Benjamin. Rated PG. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under. Call 423-7610.

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