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Everyone knows that iconic bass riff at the beginning of the hit song “Stand by Me.” That’s the musical imprint of the late bassist Lloyd Trotman (May 25, 1923 – October 3, 2007) who was the house sideman for Atlantic Records. Trotman played with Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn and on many notable hits, including “Yakety Yak,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and Dinah Washington’s “What Diff’rence A Day Makes.”
On November 3, The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will join with the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to posthumously present Lloyd Trotman with the Sideman Award. The award ceremony will take place at intermission of the 7 p.m. Santi Debriano Septet show — Santi Debriano (Bass); Mamiko Watanabe (piano); Ray Scro (Bari); Andrea Brachfeld (flute); Tommy Morimoto (tenor); Joaquin Pozo (percussion);and Willie Martinez (drums) — which is part of the Jazz Loft’s Lloyd Trotman Bassist Series. At that time, members of the LIMEHoF Board and will induct Trotman, who was a Huntington resident, into the LIMEHoF.
“As a long-time friend and admirer of Lloyd Trotman, it’s very poignant to be honoring him with this award,” said Jazz Loft Founder Tom Manuel. “Side musicians are not always given the credit they deserve, and it pleases me to see Lloyd’s talent and signature sound be appreciated. It’s also a thrill to be working together with our neighbor the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall to honor a legendary Jazz musician.”
”The Long Island Music and Entertainment’s mission is to celebrate the rich music and entertainment heritage of Long Island and support music and arts education for future generations,” said Jeffrey James, Board member of LIMEHoF. “That’s why we’re delighted to present a Sideman Award to Lloyd Trotman. In doing so, we’re celebrating his remarkable career of working with a who’s who of musicians and entertainers and helping to preserve his legacy for many years to come.”
The Jazz Loft’s Lloyd Trotman Bassist Series is sponsored through a gift from Trotman’s daughter, Linda, who sponsors the new concert series in honor of her late father. The series presents bassists of note at the Jazz Loft. Ms. Trotman will be accepting the award on behalf of her father.
“I am so thankful that my father is being recognized with this award,” she said. “I know he is still here with me and I wish he could accept the award himself. I am honored be the one to accept it in his place as I honor his 100th birthday.” (Trotman would have been 100 this year.)
Ms. Trotman has established a website in honor of her father, who she calls the “Sideman to the Stars.” Visit https://lloydtrotman.com to learn more.
The Trotman funding is matched with the Robert Lion David Gardiner Foundation’s donation of $5,000, along with additionally pledged funds thanks to long standing Jazz Loft donors Dan Oliveri and Michael Ardolino of Realty Connect USA.
For more information and for tickets visit thejazzloft.org
Watercolor Workshop
Join the Huntington Historical Society for an Intermediate Watercolor Workshop at the Conklin Barn, 2 High Street, Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Artist Linda Salta will lead the class in a colorful fun pet portrait in watercolor. Come to class with watercolor paper 140 pd pad, brushes and watercolor paint of your choice. Fee is $35, $30 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
Vanderbilt Lecture
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a lecture titled ‘Immigrants and the Evolution of the American Landscape’ at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Wambui Ippolito, an award-winning landscape designer and author, will discuss the contributions immigrants have made to the American landscape. $10 per person, free for members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
First Friday at the Heckscher
Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues its First Friday series tonight during extended viewing hours from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the exhibitions and enjoy a special performances by the Kenn Morr Band beginning at 7 p.m. Free admission. 631-380-3230.
Chinese Auction Fundraiser
Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will host a Chinese Auction Fundraiser for Sachem Community Youth Services with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Calling begins at 7:45 p.m. Over 175 new prizes. $10 admission per person includes 1 sheet of 25 tickets and coffee and cake. Please no one under 8 years of age. For more information, call 631-585-1811.
Military Bridge Night
Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Rd., East Northport will host an evening of Military Bridge at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Get a table of 4 together or come by yourself. Practice hands will be played. No experience needed. $15 per person. For reservations or more information, call 631-368–7911.
Game Night in St. James
Celebrate St. James hosts an adult Game Night at the Calderone Theatre, 176 2nd St., St. James from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy board games, card games, light refreshments and a coffee bar by Cafe Zelaia. $10 donation. For tickets, visit www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201
Evan + Zane in concert
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road Stony Brook welcomes Evan + Zane to the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The star studded duo of actor/singer Evan Rachel Wood and guitarist/singer-songwriter Zane Carney make a great team, taking deep dives into music that you will know and love. Tickets range from $33 to $60. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com
Alex Voz heads to Theatre Three
Mentalist and magician Alex Voz takes the stage at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Hailed as the BEST NYC magic show, don’t miss this ‘extra-ordinary’ night of MAGIC! Tickets are $59. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Christmas Craft Fair
Integrity Church, 1 Old Dock Road, Yaphank hosts its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free photos with Santa, food trucks, and a magical talking Christmas tree. Shop from over 50 local vendors selling items such as home decor, Christmas ornaments, holiday gifts and more during this outdoor event. Rain date is Nov. 11. 631-840-7823
Scandinavian Bazaar
Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian Bazaar at St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will be represented with Scandinavian decorative and household items, baked goods, food, and authentic Scandinavian raffle items. Lunch and snacks will also be available. 631-862-8017
Holiday Craft Fair
Wading River School, 1900 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River hosts a Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done all in one place! Family fun event will include local vendors of various crafts and food items, plus raffles, snacks for purchase and photos with Santa! 631-680-9881
Holiday Craft Fair
Time to start your holiday shopping! The Mother’s Guild at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, Melville host their annual craft fair with over 200 unique vendors and food from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 631-271-2020
‘Us and Floyd’ in concert
Join “Us and Floyd” in concert at the Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a dazzling combination of live music and laser lights. The band will perform live and in sync with two of the planetarium’s stunning Pink Floyd laser light shows: The Wall Laser Show, featuring hits from Dark Side of the Moon at 7 p.m. and Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show, featuring hits from The Wall at 9 p.m. Tickets in advance are $30 adults, $25 children under 15 at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, $35 adults, $30 children under 15 at the door.
An Evening of Comedy
The Long Island Comedy Festival returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 8 p.m. with stand-ups Paul Anthony, Megan Hanley, Jack Adam, Rob Falcone and Mick Thomas. Tickets are $59. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Bald Hill Car Show
Long Island Cars” will present the “Best Cars on Long Island” Car Show & Swap Meet at the Catholic Health Ampitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classic and collectible automobiles including street rods, muscle cars, antiques, exotics and imports compete in this judged event with impressive trophies awarded in over fifty classes from stock to modified. The event will also feature a swap meet, live music by The Fugitives plus food and refreshments. Rain date is Nov. 12. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free; free parking. 631-567-5898, www.LongIslandCars.com.
Masterwork Conversations
North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham presents Masterwork Conversations: “Art as Antidote To AI” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Pianists Vlada Yaneva and Matthew Harrison celebrate the musical art of composers Stravinsky, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. The creativity and compositions of these masters of sound transcend time with creativity that will never be found in the mashups of AI. No registration required. Open to all. For more information, call 631-929-4488 x 230.
Movie Trivia Night at the CAC
Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $10 per person, $7 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.
University Orchestra Concert
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a concert by the University Orchestra on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Susan Deaver, the program includes works by Britten, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Coleridge-Taylor and Borodinwith featured soloist Eeva-Liina Luukkanen on violin, the winner of the 2023 Stony Brook University Undergraduate Concerto Competition. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors and students To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
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Book signing at The Atelier
The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield Suite 9, St. James will host a book signing for artist Anthony Davis from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Davis will sign copies of his debut novel, Painted Implications, during the opening reception for the Atelier Invitational — A Juried Show for GuestArtists. 631-250-9009
Talks Over Tea
Join the Huntington Historical Society at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 2 to 4 p.m. for Talks Over Tea: Preserving the Huntington Historical Society Collection with Curator and Collections Manager, Emily Werner. A selection of objects from the Society’s collection that have not been exhibited recently will be on display for attendees to view up close. Cost is $15 per person, $10 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
An Evening of Jazz
The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook hosts a CD Release Concert with Marty Isenberg from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring Isenberg on bass, Sami Stevens on vocals, Sean Nowell on saxophone, Ric Becker on trombone, Marta Sanchez on piano, Alicyn Yaffee on guitar, and Rodrigo Recabarren on drums. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 chilren at www.thejazzloft.org.
‘Beautiful’
Main stage theater continues at the John W. Engeman Theater with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical now extended to Nov. 5. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing success with Tapestry, the show takes you back to where it all began–and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “So Far Away,” and many more. This Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning show is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College present The Play That Goes Wrong at the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. An unconscious leading lady, a corpse who can’t play dead, a ruffled detective, and a word-mangling butler (among others) must battle against technical gaffes, forgotten lines, and sabotaging scenery in a quest to arrive all in one piece at the final curtain call. General admission tickets are $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. For tickets, call 631-451-4163.
‘Elf The Musical’
The Community Playhouse of Northport kicks off the holiday season with a main stage production of Elf the Musical at the Brosnan Theater, 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 9, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. The Sunday performances will include a meet the cast (Santa and company!) at 1:30 pm. To order visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org.
‘A Christmas Carol’
“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 11 to Dec. 30. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Join them for the 38th annual production of the immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy, and spirit. Please note: No children under 5 are permitted. All seats are $25 in November. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told’
Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! Tickets are $32 adults, $30 seniors, $28 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘Godzilla’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntingon presents a special screening of Godzilla (1954) on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. A remarkably humane and melancholy drama, the film was made in Japan at a time when the country was reeling from nuclear attack and H-bomb testing in the Pacific. Its rampaging radioactive beast, the poignant embodiment of an entire population’s fears, became a beloved international icon of destruction, spawning almost thirty sequels. Tickets are $15, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org
‘Maestra’
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues with a screening of Maestra at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The documentary follows several women from around the world as they compete in the only all-women competition for conductors. Followed by a Q&A with guest speaker Maggie Contreras, Director via Zoom and Mélisse Brunet, conductor and subject in the film in-person. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) or at www.portjeffersondocumentaryseries.com
•Save the date! Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17, 2024. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) hosted their 33rd Annual Halloween Festival on Oct. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Stony Brook Village. The festival was a huge success and brought more families than ever to the Village Center to celebrate Halloween.
Families enjoyed music from WALK 97.5, trick-or-treating throughout Stony Brook Village Center, dancing with Monster Merlin and games for children.
WMHO announced their 33rd Annual Scarecrow Competition winners during the festival. The winners are as follows:
Category A- Professional
1st Place – #310 Nightmare Before Christmas
2nd Place – #111 Grim
Category B – Adult and Family
1st Place – #305 Mr. Margaritaville
2nd Place – #301 Edgar Allen Scare-Poe
3rd Place – #102 On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink
Category C – Children
1st Place – #206 Barbie: You Can Be Anything
2nd Place – #303 Bubblegum Witch
3rd Place – #110 Barbie
This event was sponsored by Long Island Speech, Green Towers Group, News 12 Long Island, Goldfish Swim School, Dr. Robert Quilty, Ph.D and Dr. Rocco Morelli, DDS.
PROGRAMS
Zoo Adventures Workshop
Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville invites preschool-aged children to learn about nature and wildlife at a Zoo Adventures for Little Ones Workshop on Nov. 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A wildlife educator will offer a close-up look at some of the animals, followed by a story or activity. Register in advance for $20 per caregiver and child, $15 each additional child. Does not include admission to the park which will be 50% off the day of the program. www.longislandgamefarm.com
Raptors & Recycled Art
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Education Department, 180 Little Neck Road Centerport will offer Raptors & Recycled Art, a workshop for children in grades K to 2 on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will explore the Bird Room and learn about the birds of prey in the collections, dissect an owl pellet, and make art out of egg cartons. Fee is $20 per child, $18 members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Lovely Leaves
Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a family program, Lovely Leaves, on Nov. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts! $4 per person. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Nature Drawings
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Nature Drawings workshop for families with children ages 12 and up on Nov. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Explore Sunken Meadow with pencil in hand as you sketch and describe the fascinating natural world that you observe. $4 per person. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Fall Fun Day
Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a Fall Fun Day in the Children’s Department on Nov. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Play carnival style games, play Fall BINGO (2:30 p.m.), make a fall-themed craft (3:15 p.m.) and visit the mobile SLED bus. For the whole family. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 631-941-4080.
Hands-On Art & History
The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a Hands-On Art & History after school program for students in grades K-4 on Tuesdays, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5 & 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Join Museum educators in for a tour of the galleries. Then head to our studio to experiment with a variety of media and techniques. Draw inspiration from the museum’s new exhibition SOMOS/WE ARE: Latinx Artists of Long Island. Fee is $100 per student, $90 members. Registration deadline is Nov. 3. www.longislandmuseum.org.
FILM
‘Toy Story’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Toy Story on Nov. 5 at noon. Ever wonder what toys do when people aren’t around? Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys – Woody the cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. Rated G. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘The Wizard of Oz’
Children’s theater continues at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport with The Wizard of Oz through Nov. 5. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who can send her home. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the holiday season with Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 18 to Dec. 30. As Barnaby the elf and his reindeer friend Franklynne set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All tickets are $12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Frosty’
Frosty returns to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport on weekends from Nov. 25 to Dec. 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 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
‘Frozen Jr.’
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main Street, Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Dec. 2 to Jan. 21, 2024. The magical land of Arendelle comes to life onstage. When faced with danger, princesses Elsa and Anna discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $25 per person. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
UPDATE: Yoneli Abimael Ramos Moreno, 20, of Brentwood, was identified as the man whose remains were found at Sunken Meadow State Park on Monday afternoon, New York State Police said in a press release on Nov. 1.
Ramos-Moreno was found by parkgoers off a trail at the eastern end of Sunken Meadow State Park, police said. His death is being investigated as a homicide, police said. He died recently, officials said.
Below is the original press release:
On October 30 just before 1 p.m. the New York State Police and New York State Park Police responded to a report of male human remains found at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park.
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) responded to the scene to investigate.
The remains were taken to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The person’s identity was not immediately clear, nor was how long the remains were there, who found the remains, or if there was foul play.
This is an active investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300.
New 2023 Map Shows Record Number of Harmful Algal Blooms and Dead Zones Across Long Island
Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s surface waters for 2023 and the news was not good –the announcement was made today at a press conference on the shores of Great South Bay. During the months of April through September, every major bay and estuary across Long Island was afflicted by harmful algal blooms (HABs), oxygen-starved, dead zones, and fish and turtles kills. Excessive delivery of nitrogen from onsite wastewater has been cited as the root cause of these disturbing events.
“Some aspects of 2023 were the ‘new normal’ for Long Island, but there were disturbing, unexpected outcomes as well” said Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor of Stony Brook University. “This was the worse year for harmful algal blooms on Long Island, ever.”
Gobler explained that there was a record-setting five shellfish bed closures in five locations covering thousands of acres across Long Island due to the occurrence of blooms of the saxitoxin-synthesizing alga, Alexandrium. Saxitoxin causes the human health syndrome, paralytic shellfish poisoning. These five closures in April and May were following by an additional closure that began in May and extended into the summer that was caused by a bloom of Dinophysis in Moriches Bay that reached record densities.Dinophysis contains okadaic acid, a gastrointestinal toxin and the 2023 bloom was record-setting.
“While a Dinophysis bloom in the Flanders Bay region in 2011 had been globally deemed the most intense Dinophysis HAB ever recorded at two million cells per liter, the event in Moriches Bay exceeded 100 million cells per liter, and sustained densities in the millions for over a month.”, commented Gobler.
On the heels of these spring events came something new for Long Island, namely a HAB called Pseudo-nitzschia that contains a neurotoxin known as domoic acid that causes amnesic shellfish poisoning. The bloom covered south shore regions from Islip through Quogue across much of Great South Bay, all of Moriches Bay, and western Shinnecock Bay. Beyond detecting tens of millions of cells per liter, this bloom was also producing the toxin domoic acid, representing a new public health threat.
“This algal toxin has never been seen in Long Island waters and has had significant mortality effects on marine mammal on the west coast. Its high density in regions that had been previously flushed by the New Inlet that closed in 2023 suggests that, in addition, to excessive nitrogen loads, poor flushing contributed to this event.”, said Gobler.
And the HABs did not stop there. In mid-July, a rust tide began on the east end of Long Island, starting in Shinnecock Bay and ultimately spreading through all of the Peconic Estuary. Rust tide is caused by the alga, Cochlodinum, that is ichthyotoxic, meaning it can kill fish and has been responsible for fish and shellfish kills on Long Island. The 2023 rust tide was the earliest start ever for a Rust Tide, and this was also the longest lasting rust tide as the event extended into early October. In 2012, the Gobler lab published an article in an international, peer-reviewed journal identifying the ability of excessive nitrogen to intensify these HABs, and in a 2019 publication, they identified the increase in summer water temperatures since the 20th century as a factor allowing these blooms to occur all summer in NY waters.
The HABs also extended inland in 2023 as there were more than were two-dozen lakes and pind that experienced outbreaks of blue-green algal blooms, a serious concern for both human and animal health. The south fork of Long Island was called out for hosting the ‘Dirty Baker’s Dozen’ as 13 water bodies in this region experienced these toxic blooms in 2023. For the past seven years, Suffolk County has had more lakes with blue-green algal blooms than any other of the 64 counties in New York State, a distinction that is likely to be repeated in 2023. Blue-green algae make toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals and have been linked to dog illnesses and dog deaths across the US and on Long Island.
The 2023 water quality impairment map also documented more than 30 distinct low oxygen ‘dead zones’ across the north shore, south shore, and east end of Long Island. All life in the ocean outside of some bacteria require oxygen to persist, a fact motivating the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to strive for all water bodies at all times to have no less than 3 milligrams of dissolved oxygen. All 30 dead zones failed to meet this standard. While fish kills were not widespread in 2023, a lack of oxygen did contributed fish kills in locations on the south shore.
Over the years, the occurrence of harmful algal blooms and dead zones has contributed to the collapse of critical marine habitats such as seagrass, major fisheries on Long Island such as bay scallops and hard clams, and coastal wetlands that help protect waterfront communities from the damaging impacts of storms. Groups such as The Nature Conservancy have been working for more than a decade to revive and restore these habitats and shellfish but have been challenged by events such as those witnessed during the summer of 2023.
Excessive nitrogen coming from household sewage that seeps into groundwater and ultimately, into bays, harbors, and estuaries or, in some cases, is directly discharged into surface waters, is a root cause of the maladies of 2023. Excessive nitrogen stimulates algal blooms that can, in turn, remove oxygen from bottom waters as they decay. Suffolk County and Nassau County recently completed ‘subwatershed studies’ that identified wastewater as the largest source of nitrogen to surface waters and set goals for reducing nitrogen loading from septic systems as a defense against these impairments.
Despite the gloomy news, there were some signs of hope in the data.
“In Long Island Sound, the western dead zone in 2023 was significantly smaller than it was 20 year ago thanks to sewage treatment plants removing 60% more nitrogen and reducing the flow of nitrogen into the western Sound”, said Gobler. “This proves that reductions in nitrogen loading does improve water quality.”
Counterbalancing this high note was the growth of a second dead zone in central Long Island Sound emanating from Smithtown Bay suggesting this region now needs significant reduction in nitrogen loading.
The report on the summer of 2023 was compiled by the Gobler Laboratory of Stony Brook University that has been monitoring and sampling Long Island’s waters on a weekly basis every summer since 2014. Data was also generated by the Long Island Sound Study which is funded by US Environmental Protection Agency. The data was reported weekly on News 12 and Newsday as part of their weekly Water Quality Index.
The study was supported by the Chicago Community Trust and an anonymous donor.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who were allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle.
A 2004 white Ford F-150 was reported stolen on Hawthorne Avenue in Ronkonkoma on September 16. The vehicle was located abandoned on Montauk Highway in North Bellport on September 19.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store in October.
A woman allegedly stole toys and electronics from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, on October 18. The merchandise was valued at approximately $210.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Jane Bonner have announced the completion of two paving projects in Rocky Point and Miller Place.
In the first project, crews inspected drains and repaired and replaced damaged concrete curbing and aprons before resurfacing nine roadways including: Condor Road, Crane Road, Eagle Road, Falcon Road, Flamingo Road, Hawk Road, Peacock Road, Prince Road, and Swan Road in Rocky Point. The total cost for this paving project was approximately $229,000.
In the second project, crews repaired damaged aprons and curbing and installed a new drain to address flooding issues on Ridge Lane in Miller Place. Following the concrete and drainage improvements, Ridge Lane, Pringle Road and Sylvan Lane were resurfaced. The total cost for this paving project was $87,400.
“The roadways in both of these paving projects had greatly deteriorated over the years,” said Superintendent Losquadro. “With the drainage improvements completed, residents, motorists and pedestrians can now enjoy safer, smoother rides.”
Councilwoman Bonner said, “I thank Highway Superintendent Losquadro and his crews for making our roads safer. These paving and drainage projects couldn’t have come at a better time. We’ve had some big rain events and winter is just around the corner, so this will reduce flooding and ice build-up when the weather turns cold.”
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