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JetBlue has announced it has officially launched service from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), further expanding its footprint across New York.  The airline is now flying daily from Long Island to Orlando, and 4 times weekly to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

JetBlue’s service from Islip will operate using its restyled A320 aircraft, according to a news release.

“We are delighted to bring the long-awaited JetBlue experience to Long Island,” said Daniel Shurz, head of revenue, network, and enterprise planning at JetBlue. “These flights are a testament to JetBlue’s loyal customer base on Long Island who have frequently traveled to New York’s other airports to fly JetBlue. Customers no longer have to choose between the convenience of their local airport and the comfort, connectivity and customer service they enjoy with JetBlue.”

“With JetBlue beginning flights from Islip to Orlando, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Long Islanders have more convenient service to Florida and our local economy will benefit with new jobs and increased tourism,” said U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. “I’ve long encouraged JetBlue to start and expand service at MacArthur because Long Islanders deserve increased travel options, and the success of the airport is key to a more vibrant Long Island economy. Under the stewardship of Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken, the airport has soared to greater heights, and I applaud JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline, for launching this new service for Long Islanders.”

“I applaud the introduction of JetBlue service from MacArthur Airport, which will bring more travel options and convenience to Long Islanders,” said Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). “Expanding these routes supports our community by increasing access to flights and driving economic growth.”

“JetBlue’s announcement is fantastic news for Long Island families and businesses. With more convenient travel options, this development strengthens our local economy and provides even greater access to destinations across the country,” said Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01). “I’m proud to see our region growing as a transportation hub, making it easier for residents to connect with the people and places that matter most.”

“This JetBlue inaugural flight to Orlando is what dreams are made of. Long Islanders are passionate about JetBlue and have been asking for the airline to serve Islip’s MacArthur Airport for years. Today, those wishes would come true,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “We are thrilled to welcome JetBlue – New York’s Hometown Airline to ISP – Long Island’s Hometown Airport.”

This winter, JetBlue will continue to enhance connectivity throughout New York State, with additional service announced in Syracuse, Albany and Buffalo, including the only nonstop service from Buffalo to West Palm Beach. Additional flying will also roll out throughout New England this winter, increasing seats in that region by 20% year-over-year.

With these additions, JetBlue will average more than 225 daily flights across its network to Florida by February, bringing the airline’s average peak daily departures from the Sunshine State up eight percent compared to the same time last year and bolstering the airline’s presence in some of the country’s leading leisure destinations.

Schedule between New York (ISP) and Orlando (MCO)
Operating Daily

MCO – ISP Flight #546

ISP – MCO Flight #547

7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Schedule between New York (ISP) and West Palm Beach (PBI)
Operating Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays

PBI- ISP Flight #544

ISP – PBI Flight #545

10:55 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.

2:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.

Schedule between New York (ISP) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
Operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

FLL – ISP Flight #514

ISP – FLL Flight #513

8:35 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.

12:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

 

 

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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 from a Selden store last month.

A man allegedly stole groceries from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza on October 28 at approximately 3:10 p.m.

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 a man who allegedly stole from an East Setauket store in October.

The man pictured above allegedly stole shoes from Kohl’s, located at 5000 Nesconset Highway, at 4:45 p.m. on October 28.

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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By Leah S. Dunaief

Leah Dunaief,
Publisher

The drive between my office and home has been treacherous for my tires over the past couple of years, with the potholes and broken stretches of blacktop causing them to whine in protest. I was taking all sorts of detours through adjoining neighborhoods to avoid them. 

So, imagine my relief when a transportation ground crew appeared a couple of weeks ago and proceeded to repair and repave the roads. The route is now smooth enough for roller skating.

This could have been a metaphor for the coming election.

After mounting anxiety among the populace and near hysteria about what voting would be like and what would lie ahead by the media, it is such a relief that nothing violent  happened. It was only an exercise in demonstrating the will of the governed.

Yes, half the population is keenly disappointed that its candidate did not win and make history, and the other half is ecstatic that its candidate did win and did make history. But an amazing calm has descended. 

Polls almost all across our nation were crowded but enabled orderly voting. There were a few bomb threats phoned in, largely attributed to Russian interference, which delayed our voting process in a minor way, but there were no scenes of perilous conflict. 

We Americans did what we are supposed to do during elections. We voted—in greater number than usual—then went about our usual business and awaited the results.

The only uptick in normal activity was in the stock market, which soared wildly at the prospect of calm and stability. There was no factual basis for any claims of chaos. And no one so far seems to be challenging the results.

We can let out our collective breath.

This election should not pass from sight without our plaudits for the poll workers. When I entered my polling place about 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, I was greeted cordially, directed to the proper table to register, then to another for the ballot and given a short explanation on how to fill it out.

When I emerged, ballot in hand, from the booth, I was further directed to one of the voting machines, then I left with a receipt and a sticker some kind soul had supplied that read, “I voted.” As I left, I was thanked a couple of times for voting by poll workers. 

It occurred to me that we, the voters, should be thanking them. Despite the severe concerns expressed in the lead-up to the election about the safety issue for those workers, they showed up, graciously did their jobs, safely put in a long day, then returned to their homes. 

They supported the ultimate key for democracy to happen: the vote.

So thank you to the many men and women, all across America, and those in our individual polling places, for your help. And thanks to those who came to protect them.

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By Daniel Dunaief

Daniel Dunaief

Many people had an enormous stake in the election.

Beyond the policies, the ideas, the rallies and all the other hoopla around the hotly contested Election of 2024, people contributed significant amounts of money to back their favorite candidate or candidates.

OpenSecrets predicted that the 2024 federal election cycle would be the costliest on record, at $15.9 billion.

That’s a lot of advertisements funded by people who felt compelled to offer their financial support to candidates they thought would be the best for them, their counties, their states and the country.

So, what did we get for all that money?

Well, for starters, we had advertisements that decried the unqualified or awful nature of the other candidate. Sure, I suppose there’s some value in that.

But as a die-hard Yankees fan — a fitting phrase this year after the Bronx Bombers committed the kind of errors my son described as U8 mistakes — I’m not sure I’d want my team to spend so much time and effort trash talking, beating up or insulting their opponents.

Yes, I get it. Sports and politics aren’t the same, and yet, we the fans, supporters and general public invest in people in these arenas, hoping for the best from them.

Talking about how bad the competition is doesn’t make you better. It can scare people into voting for you, I suppose, but that doesn’t seem like a particularly honorable way to win. It also doesn’t set the tone for our children, who watch these advertisements or hear the words from would-be political leaders and wonder why they should exercise restraint on the playground after they’ve heard political leaders call each other names or insult each other. 

I suppose all those horrible words and a readiness to “fight” is far preferable to the historic human way of changing government regimes. In previous generations and in non-democratic societies, people shed blood to create a new government or bring in new leaders.

In theory, every four years, We the People can go to the ballot box and alter the direction of the country with our vote.

That brings me back to the money. Beyond the contribution to our candidate, what do we get back for the money we spend?

To borrow from Wall Street, what’s the return on our investment? Can we ask to speak with some of these leaders? Can we send ideas to improve the way government works?

No matter who wins any election, that person has a duty and responsibility to represent everyone, including those people who didn’t vote for them and their adversaries in the election cycle. The once and future president, whether he likes it or not, represents his constituents and his adversaries.

Getting elected doesn’t just give them power: it places enormous responsibility on their shoulders.

They came to us, electronic palms outstretched, asking for money and we gave it to them, despite concerns about our economic future, our desire to save for ourselves and our children and our need to invest in ourselves.

How else could we have spent that money? Could we have taken classes that enabled us to find other jobs? Could we have sent that money to charity to provide for the basic needs of people who are struggling to survive?

Now that donations helped fill many of those seats, those politicians, on day one, should make sure they listen to people, should affect positive changes and policies, and should work to ensure that they reward the public with effective leadership.

Let’s hope that money backed the right candidates, which can and should benefit the entire country.

Is it too much to ask that, one day, we all see a reasonable return on these investments?

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Suffolk County Community College Student, Stefanie Karayoff, was accepted to the Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. Photo from SCCC

Stefanie Karayoff, a Suffolk County Community College student and a resident of Ronkonkoma, has been awarded admission into the prestigious EF Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program. Created with the Nobel Prize Museum and the Forum on Education Abroad, this student program is fueled by the belief that in order to change the world, students need to experience it.

Selected students will enjoy a fully funded opportunity that encompasses a project-based course, an immersive field study, and engaging sessions at the Nobel Week Dialogue in Sweden, centered on “The Future of Health.” In collaborative teams, they will brainstorm and present innovative solutions to urgent global challenges. Alongside the project-based course and international field study, scholars will have the chance to learn from global thought leaders, enriching their understanding and expanding their perspectives.

“I am incredibly honored to receive this scholarship,” said Stefanie. “This opportunity will not only enhance my education but also allow me to engage with diverse perspectives and contribute to meaningful conversations on global challenges.”

Stefanie is currently pursuing a degree in Engineering Science at Suffolk County Community College, where she has consistently excelled in her studies and demonstrated a commitment to community service and leadership. Her passions include robotics and STEM advocacy. 

“This scholarship is a testament to Stefanie’s hard work and dedication,” said Dr. Edward Bonahue, President, Suffolk County Community College. “We are proud to have her represent the College on this international platform.”

 

 

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2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, members of the Huntington Beautification Advisory Council and local elected official doled high praise to dozens of local residents, businesses and artists during the Town’s Annual Beautification Awards Ceremony on October 29.

The 2024 Beautification Awards Ceremony highlighted more than double the homes, businesses, facades, and landscapes in its’ history with 47 awardees.

“I applaud the Town’s Beautification Advisory Council for encouraging everyone to take pride in our Town”, said Ed Smyth.  “By acknowledging and highlighting what people see from the street, we’re hopeful that it will motivate others to beautify their surroundings as well.  Congratulations to all the nights award recipients.”

Beautification Council Chairperson, Jo-Ann Raia said, “The Beautification Council’s Awards Ceremony was very successful. The 47 awards presented were the most in the history of the program. My sincere congratulations to all the awardees. They enhance our town by beautifying their properties “

Each year, for close to a decade, the Town’s Beautification Advisory Council members and members of the community search high and low, throughout the Town searching for, photographing, and awarding attractive private homes and businesses for their eye-catching curb appeal, and public art and children’s projects for the beauty they bring to the community.

The areas for consideration must be visible from the street and may be designed either by a professional landscaper or by the occupant. The candidate can be a business, private home, public art, municipal site, or other sites that enhance the Town. Home renovations must be visible from the street and before and after pictures are required.

About the Huntington Town Beautification Advisory Council:

The Beautification Advisory Council was created in 1969 to help maintain and expand upon the natural beauty and appearance of the Town of Huntington. The Awards Program was developed to spark the interest of homeowners and businesses to enhance the attractiveness of our Town by beautifying parts of their properties that are visible from the street.

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Kai

MEET KAI!

This week’s shelter pet is Kai,  a Bully/Poodle/Terrier mix still waiting to be adopted from the Smithtown Animal  & Adoption Shelter since arriving  in February of this year.

Estimated to be about two years old, Kai is one adorably unique looking dude! At 55 pounds, he is love and fun all of the time but was denied proper training and socializing and nees a patient family that will show him love and give him the time he’s been denight. He would do best in a home with older children. To meet him is to fall in love!

If you are interested in meeting Kai, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him.

The Town of 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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Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a three-car crash that killed two people in Melville on Nov. 6.

Fred Goldberg was driving a 2022 Acura eastbound on Ruland Road when he lost control of the vehicle and veered through traffic, crossing a grass median on the northwest corner of the intersection of Pinelawn Road. The Acura then struck a 2018 Lexus SUV and a 2020 Ford Escape, both of which were stopped at the red light facing southbound on Pinelawn Road waiting to turn east onto Ruland Road at 1:02 p.m.

Goldberg, 92, and his wife, Leah Goldberg, 86, both of Melville, were transported via ambulance to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where they were pronounced dead. Neither the driver of the Lexus, Geraldine Spiezo, 75, of Huntington Station, or the driver of the Ford, Dominic Massaro, 24, of Centereach, were injured in the crash.

The Acura was impounded for a safety check. The other two vehicles were released on the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to contact the Second Squad at 631-854- 8252.

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FUN AT THE LIBRARY Stop by Emma Clark Library on Nov. 9 to make your very own masterpiece. Photo courtesy of Emma Clark Library
PROGRAMS

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Kids Night Out

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents Kids’ Night Out on Nov. 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can go out on a date while your kids have a fun-filled evening playing active games, crafts and more. Pizza will be served. Fee is $25 residents, $35 non-residents. To register, call 631-802-2160.

Art in the Barn

Walt Whitman Birthplace, Huntington Station continues its Art in Barn series on Nov. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Discover Claude Monet’s Autumn Haystacks. Bring a smock and prepare to paint! For children in Pre K through 3rd grade with parent/guardian. $25 child and guardian, $20 second child. Register at www.waltwhitman.org.

Pies & Parades

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Pies & Parades on Nov. 9 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Why is Macy’s logo a nautical star? Because the store was founded by a whaler! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and discover the surprising origins of other Thanksgiving traditions, from food to football. Craft a delicious smelling “potpourri pie” to adorn your own holiday table! Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 members. 631-367-3418

Second Saturdays at the Studio

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays at the Studio series on Nov. 9. Families are invited to drop in from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to join educators in the studio to create your own piece inspired by the art in the museum’s “Fire Island” exhibition.  No registration is required. All supplies are provided. Children under 16 must have an adult with them. Free with admission to the museum. 631-751-0066

Crafternoon at the Library

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket hosts a Crafternoon for ages 3 to 12 with a parent/caregiver on Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Make a masterpiece out of recycled materials to take home. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected]

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Nature and Nutrition

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Nature and Nutrition, on Nov. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per person. Register on www.eventbrite.com.

FILM

‘The Polar Express’

Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce presents All Aboard the Polar Express! at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20 per person includes a screening of The Polar Express, popcorn, water, a cookie and hot cocoa. To reserve your ticket, visit www.pjstchamber.com. 631-821-1313

THEATER

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28 with a sensory friendly performance on Nov. 24. 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, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frosty’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. 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! Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

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