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HOLIDAY MAGIC Help Barnaby save Christmas at Theatre Three! The show runs through Dec. 30. Photo courtesy of Theatre Three
PROGRAMS

Nature Bingo

Join the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a Kid’s Nature Bingo event on Dec. 23, Jan. 6 and 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. $15 per child includes 5 games and admission. Win prizes! Registration required by visiting www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768

Winter Solstice Workshop

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a Winter Solstice Celebration! Children in grades K-3 can take part in a Bulb Botany & Winter Blooms workshop on Dec. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon while children in grades 3 to 5 can take part in a Sundial & Planetarium Show on Dec. 27 from 10 am. to noon. Fee is $20 per child,  $18 for members. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Candle Making Workshop

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a drop-in Candle Making Workshop on Dec. 27 and 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Ignite your creativity, roll up your sleeves, and create your own custom, hand-dipped candle with tinted waxes to take home with you. Design a colorful seashell candleholder for your candle to light up your home this winter! See whale blubber and oil from our collection, which were historically used for illumination. Admission fee plus  $10 per participant. No registration needed. ​ 631-367-3418

THEATER

‘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 Jan. 7. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ebenezer Pierpot and his 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. 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.

FILM

‘The Polar Express’

Put on your PJ’s and join the Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce for a Polar Express Experience at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station for the holidays. Screenings of The Polar Express will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21 and 22; and at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 23. $20 per person includes a bag of popcorn, bottle of water, hot chocolate, cookie, bell, and a visit with Santa! To register, visit www.PJSTChamber.com.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas on Dec. 24 at noon. Follow the misadventures of Jack Skellington who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, he gets a new lease on life — he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. Rated PG. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Poker Face

MEET POKER FACE!

Poker Face

This week’s featured shelter pet is Poker Face, currently up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. This big handsome boy was found in a local feral colony. He has a heart of gold and loves meeting new people.

Poker Face obviously got into some scuffles in his life on the streets as he has some scars. This guy is FIV+, but that will not cause issues so long as he is kept indoors and safe. He can live a long and happy life with other cats as long as they are all spayed or neutered. He is ready to go to a home that is ready for all of his cuddles. 

If you would like to meet Poker Face, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in a domestic setting. The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.

 

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Jason Labbe

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney  announced on Dec. 20 that Jason Labbe, 46, of Medford, pleaded guilty to Auto Stripping in the First Degree and other related charges, for stealing catalytic converters from several locations and stealing a car from a 7-Eleven parking lot.

“This defendant went on a crime spree, stealing multiple catalytic converters and a car from Suffolk County residents and businesses,” said District Attorney Tierney. “When I became District Attorney, I vowed to prosecute these quality-of-life crimes and keep Suffolk County residents safe, and that is what my office will continue to do. If you steal the property of others, we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on August 22, 2022, Labbe broke into the parking lot of Broken Arrow Industries in Calverton and removed catalytic converters from three vehicles. In a second incident, on December 5, 2022, Labbe removed a catalytic converter from a work truck parked in front of a home in Shirley. Then, on December 20, 2022, Labbe stole a car that was parked in front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Medford.

Catalytic converters are a part of a vehicle’s exhaust device and use precious metals in their center to reduce pollutants from a vehicle’s engine. These precious metals make catalytic converters a target for theft.

On December 20, 2023, Labbe pleaded guilty before Acting Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Steven A. Pilewski, to one count of Auto Stripping in the First Degree, a Class D felony, and two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Class D felonies. Labbe is due back in court on February 9, 2024, and is expected to be sentenced to three to six years in prison. He is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blythe C. Miller of the Financial Crimes Bureau, with investigative assistance from Detective Michael Carrieri of the Riverhead Town Police Department, and Detectives Adam Friedlander and Stephen Masciopinto of the Suffolk County Police Department.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Dec. 20 that a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested stemming from an anonymous email threatening to “shoot up” Sequoya High School in Holtsville.

“Anyone thinking of sending an anonymous threat should be forewarned that with the technological abilities of the detectives from my office and the Suffolk County Police Department, we will find you and arrest you,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Unfortunately, under current state law, a mass shooting threat such as this cannot be prosecuted by my office and, as such, this juvenile will be referred to Family Court.”

According to the investigation, on December 13, 2023, an anonymous email was sent to school administrators of Sequoya High School threatening to shoot up the school and warning them to be prepared for bloodshed. As a result, the school was immediately locked down and an investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office was launched to ascertain the identity of the sender of the anonymous threat.

In conjunction with SCPD detectives, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office traced the email to a residence in Centereach, approximately 15 minutes from Sequoya High School. On December 16, 2023, SCPD officers responded to the residence of the 17-year-old juvenile who admitted to sending the threat saying, “I can’t believe you guys found out it was me.”

The juvenile was arrested and charged with Making a Threat of Mass Harm, a Class B misdemeanor, and because of his age, he was referred to Family Court for further adjudication. A search of the residence confirmed there were no firearms or weapons in the subject’s possession.

This investigation was handled by Assistant District Attorney Patrick E. Fedun of the Major Crime Bureau’s School Task Force with investigative assistance from Suffolk County Police Department Officer Eric Cox of the Fifth Precinct.

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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man shot at police and then killed himself at his Lake Ronkonkoma home on Dec. 20.

Police responded to a 911 call reporting an intoxicated and suicidal man with a handgun inside a home, located at 26 Wiggins St., at 8:58 a.m.

Shortly after police arrival, Pedro Laureano, a resident of the home, exited the house and exchanged gunfire with an officer. The man retreated and barricaded himself in the home. A short while later, police heard gunshots and Emergency Service Section officers made entry into the home where they found Laureano, 55, dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Homicide Section detectives at 631-852- 6392. The New York State Attorney General’s Office has been notified.

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Suffolk County Police arrested four people on December 20 for selling marijuana products from their Huntington Station and Melville businesses.

In response to community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into the sale of marijuana and vape products during which 11 businesses were checked for compliance with the law and violations were found at four.

The following people were charged with Unlawful Sale of Cannabis:
• Zakir Raees, 30, of New Hyde Park, an employee of Rollies Smoke Shop IV, located at 278 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station.
• Rahul Ranbir, 21, of Jamaica, Queens, an employee of Rollies Convenience & Smoke Shop III, located at 144 West Hills Road, Huntington Station.
• Zakara Almasawa, 22, of Westbury, an employee of Joe Joe Smoke Shop, located at 212 Depot Road, Huntington Station.
• Malik Islam, 26, of Hicksville, an employee of Cigar House, located at 594 Walt Whitman Road, Melville.

All four men were released on Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to appear in First District
Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Gingerbread Cookies

By Heidi Sutton

A true holiday celebration calls for sharing moments with loved ones and creating memories that can last a lifetime. Crafting a sweet dessert to cap off the festivities is a perfect way to come together in the kitchen and enjoy the moment with those who matter most.

These Gingerbread Cookies made with C&H sugar can be a hallmark holiday treat that allow kids to help in the process. Once they’re out of the oven, ask little ones to help decorate the festive and delightful cookies.

Visit chsugar.com to find recipes perfect for entertaining and celebrating with family throughout the year.

Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe courtesy of Bernice Baran
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2  cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2  cup C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • royal icing

Directions:

In large bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar about 2 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix until well incorporated.

In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Use mixer on low speed to add to butter mixture until combined and dough is formed.

Divide dough in half, wrap with plastic film and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Flour clean work surface. Roll dough 1/8-1/4 inches thick. Cut out shapes with desired cookie cutters.

Transfer cookies to lined baking sheets and bake 10-12 minutes, or until firm. Let cookies cool on baking sheets 2-3 minutes then transfer to cooling rack. Cool completely.

Decorate cookies with royal icing.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Huntington Station store in December.

Two men allegedly stole three pairs of sunglasses from LensCrafters, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road, on December 13 at approximately 8 p.m. The sunglasses were valued at approximately $300.

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.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from an East Setauket store last month.

A man allegedly stole clothing from Kohl’s, located at 500 Nesconset Highway, on November 30 at 6:35 p.m. The clothing was valued at approximately $300.

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.

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Tenia Campbell

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Dec. 13 that Tenia Campbell, 28, of Medford, pleaded guilty to two counts of Murder in the First Degree, after suffocating her twin two-year-old daughters to death in June 2019.

“This is such a sad and tragic case. Those two little girls looked to this defendant, their mother, for protection and love. Instead, she executed them,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The defendant has one thing those twin girls will never have again: life. But now, this defendant will get to live out the majority of her life behind bars.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admission during her plea allocution, on June 27, 2019, at approximately 2:37 p.m., Campbell’s mother called 911 to report that Campbell was driving around in the family van and was threatening to kill her daughters. Law enforcement launched a large-scale search for Campbell and her daughters between the areas of Medford and Montauk. At approximately 4:00 p.m., an East Hampton Police Officer spotted the van just off Montauk Highway, a few miles west of Montauk Point.

When the officer approached, she saw Campbell outside of the van. The officer walked over to the van and saw Campbell’s two-year old twin daughters dead in their car seats. Campbell later admitted to smothering the girls to death.

On December 13, 2023, Campbell pleaded guilty before Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Richard Ambro, to two counts of Murder in the First Degree, a Class A violent felony. Campbell is due back in court on January 25, 2024 for a sentencing conference, and is expected to be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. She is being represented by John Halverson, Esq. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Frank Schroeder of the Homicide Bureau, with investigative assistance from Detective Ron Tavares of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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