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New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo

Palumbo represents the interests of his constituents

TBR News Media is endorsing incumbent Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) for reelection to the 1st New York Senate District seat. 

Despite being a member of the legislative minority, Palumbo has been nothing short of a productive legislator. His platform is largely defined by pro-taxpayer policies, a strict fiscal conservatism in opposition to perceived governmental wastefulness, and strong advocacy for law enforcement. Moreover, Palumbo is strictly opposed to controversial bail-reform laws passed under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) administration. 

TBR News Media reached this endorsement largely due to Palumbo’s experience in the position and relative effectiveness in government — he is a seasoned legislator and punches above his weight in a state Senate which is defined by a Democratic supermajority. Palumbo has done well to represent the interests of his constituents, and TBR believes that he will continue to do so. 

Moreover, Palumbo represents a degree of political moderation which is palatable at the state level and has allowed him to better represent Long Island families. Even as a freshman assemblyman, Palumbo passed influential tax legislation to save Long Island families money and has continually fought to ensure that Long Island receives its fair share of school aid and infrastructure funding. 

That being said, his opponent, Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), is an absolutely qualified candidate with a remarkable record of public service. TBR would like to express hopes that Anker remains a public servant and visible to the community — her devotion has not gone unnoticed. Despite her track record on the local level, Anker simply does not provide the degree of seniority presented by Palumbo that provides the basis of this endorsement. Our community will continue to benefit immensely from her past and present service. 

In the meantime, we will stand behind the incumbent.

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Sarah Anker and NYS Sen. Anthony Palumbo. Photos by Toni-Elena Gallo

By Peter Sloniewsky

In their recent debate at the TBR News Media office, State Senate District 1 candidate Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) and incumbent Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) highlighted their diverse experiences, local and statewide issues, and emphasized their relatively moderate stances. Senate District 1 covers the East End towns of Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island and Southold as well as part of eastern Brookhaven Town along the North Shore to Stony Brook.

Legislative service and issues

Sarah Anker is running for New York State SenateL District 1.

Firstly, Anker and Palumbo both spent time focusing on their history of legislative service. Anker served for 13 years as a Suffolk County legislator until she was term-limited. Beyond that, Anker emphasized that she had been, and still is, an active citizen, describing herself as a “community advocate.” This background supported Anker’s enthusiasm for hyper-local issues, which have highlighted her time as a county legislator. 

Correspondingly, Anker’s platform is based upon local issues. Stating that, “The most important part of being a legislator is the needs of your constituents,” Anker spoke extensively on issues like traffic safety and water management, often with specific examples and detailed background. She also focused on solving the opioid crisis on Long Island. 

Palumbo served as a Suffolk County assistant DA before being elected state assemblyman 2013-20. Palumbo is the Republican Deputy Floor Leader in the New York State Senate alongside his roles as the ranking member of the Codes and Judiciary Committees. Palumbo’s platform was largely based in state politics considering his extensive time there, and he took note to emphasize his highly productive track record in office. 

Palumbo’s platform is largely defined by pro-taxpayer policies and fiscal conservatism in opposition to government wastefulness. Additionally, in line with his stances on property tax issues across Long Island, he spoke about support for new homebuyers from the state. A centerpiece of his platform, however, is his support for criminal-justice reform on the state level — Palumbo is strictly opposed to bail reform and views it as a misguided Democratic agenda item. 

Staller development at Port Jefferson Station

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo

Both candidates also discussed the Staller proposal for Port Jefferson Station development in different terms. Anker stated she felt that the community had been under involved in the process — that “we want more people to come and stay here,” but that the proposed buildings were obtrusive and it was most important to preserve the suburban character of the area. 

Alternatively, Palumbo thought that Staller should receive the benefit of the doubt as a multigenerational, experienced developer. He framed the question simply: “We’re really asking what the state can do — the state can stay out of it.” Additionally, to him, debate over the project was emblematic of wider issues in New York’s focus on tenant-centered policy. 

Political moderation

Despite these differences, the candidates agreed on most issues and spent time emphasizing their relative political moderation. Anker noted that Palumbo’s mailers cast her as a progressive while she self-describes as “one of the most moderate and fiscal-conservative Democrats you can find,” with experience winning “seven times as a Democrat in one of the most Republican districts out of the legislative districts in Suffolk County.” Moreover,

Palumbo focused on what he depicted as commonsense issues which are more moderate than his widely-assumed agenda as a Republican. 

Long Island school costs

Both candidates also advocated for a reexamination of Long Island school costs. Palumbo advocated for consolidation, and claimed that immigrants were taking advantage of public schools. However, the center of his point was that he would look to reduce an “abundance of administration and staff while not compromising the education of the kids.” Anker also advocated to reexamine administrative pay, and claimed she was looking into an “alternative” way of funding schools to lessen the strain on homeowners. 

Criticisms and consensus

Both candidates took a few digs at their opponent. Palumbo attacked Anker’s record as a “full-time legislator,” claiming that she reported income from two independent business ventures while also a legislator — a claim that she did not directly respond to. He also criticized what Anker described as her proudest legislative achievement — a hotline for school shootings instituted after the Sandy Hook attack — as an “unfunded mandate” that doesn’t solve any parts of the underlying issue. 

Anker criticized Palumbo’s track record as not being local enough. She pointed at his policy proposal for a community preservation fund as something that had already been attempted in the Town of Brookhaven, and used his efforts on a bill to assist the Montauk Native Americans to describe him as lacking focus, even as Palumbo called himself “a Brookhaven guy.” 

Overall, both candidates reached consensus on a good number of issues but found room to criticize each other on lines beyond their partisan differences.

Election Day is Nov. 5. Early voting is still available through Sunday, Nov. 3. See www.suffolkcountyny.gov for Suffolk County locations and times.

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TBR News Media is endorsing Sen. Mario Mattera for this year's election. File photo by Raymond Janis

By TBR Staff

This election cycle, TBR News Media is endorsing incumbent Mario Mattera (R-St. James) for New York’s 2nd Senate District. Mattera has served in this position for two terms  and has been proven true to his word.

His track record displays his commitment to his constituents. From assisting with Smithtown-area sewer projects to helping restore Foundation Aid for schools across the state, Mattera is respected for his ability to get his boots on the ground and fight against the issues that plague our communities.

Mattera’s strong approval for both Proposition 2 on this year’s ballot, as well as his position as ranking member on the state’s Energy and Telecommunications Committee, shows a concern for environmental issues. He is a proponent of carbon capture technology and green hydrogen development, which serve to mitigate emissions in power plants and waste facilities.

His efforts to keep our communities employed is quite impressive. Mattera’s championing of legislation that requires project labor agreements for projects worth over $10 million has been extremely beneficial in increasing employment rates, as the agreement stipulates that these public works only employ local laborers.

Craig Herskowitz (D) is a very intelligent man and seems to genuinely care about the community in which he lives, as well. His thoughtful and curious demeanor is refreshing, and his clear respect for the incumbent was palpable. While his policy ideas are well-intentioned, he simply lacks the seasoned experience of the incumbent. Giving up his post as a judge to commit himself totally to this campaign is admirable, and if his spirit and willingness to learn is any indicator of his future, this is not the last time we will hear of him.

Correction: In our paper editions, it was stated that Sen. Mattera supports Proposition 1. That is incorrect; he supports Proposition 2.

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NYS Senator Mattera (left) and challenger Craig Herskowitz (right) met at the TBR News Media office to discuss topics related to State Senate District 2. Photos by Toni-Elena Gallo

By Peter Sloniewsky

In their recent meeting at the TBR News Media office, New York State Senate incumbent Mario Mattera (R-St. James) and challenger Craig Herskowitz (D) clashed largely over issues of criminal justice reform and immigration while also emphasizing their relative comradery. 

NYS Senator Mario Mattera

Mattera is running for his third term in State Senate District 2, which covers Smithtown, Huntington, Northport, Commack and Melville. He presents himself with a deeply local focus, having been a union leader and plumber prior to his time in public service. He describes his tenure in Albany as being “vocal” on the Senate Energy and Telecommunications, Labor and Transportation committees, as well as emphasizing a focus on environmental issues like carbon capture technologies. 

Herskowitz, born in Huntington and raised in Northport, is not a stranger to public service either. After working on Capitol Hill and later attending law school, he worked on narcotics and drug issues for the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division before joining JPMorgan Chase. Throughout the COVID pandemic, Herskowitz worked in crisis management. Prior to running for office, he was a New York City administrative law judge but has since resigned. 

The main point of their discussion was largely centered around bail reform legislation passed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). Mattera drew on his endorsements from law enforcement across Suffolk County and listed a number of alleged local and national cases of bail reform leading to additional crime, attributing a perceived rise in crime rates to such reform. 

Craig Herskowitz

Alternatively, Herskowitz emphasized his personal experience in criminal justice work to dismiss Mattera’s rhetoric as a “lot of fear tactics.” He suggested that the state alternatively invest in mental health resources, to which he attributed most failures to appear in court. He added that bail reform has been a benefit and would not be repealed in any way that the Republicans would hope for. That being said, Herskowitz did acknowledge a weakness in Democratic messaging on the subject. 

Mattera also established concerns with the treatment of illegal immigrants in New York state and in New York City, referring to them as a “sanctuary state” and “sanctuary city.” He cited financial statistics meant to emphasize the heavy expenditure of both levels of government on such migrants and drew on his past experience as a union leader to say that “if we need people in the workforce … there’s a reason we have green cards.” 

However, Herskowitz emphasized that most illegal immigrants simply overstay visas and that demonizing migrants coming here for a better life is a “nonstarter.” He added that most migrants are honest people and that immigrant labor has been a huge boost to the economy. He also pointed out that it’s a largely federal issue and that the main stoppage has been on the Republican end.

Both candidates, however, agreed that Long Island and New York as a whole require more federal funding. Mattera especially emphasized the importance of Foundation Aid for education and his own efforts in preserving it. 

In a welcome relief from divisive political climates, both candidates concluded the debate with positive words about one another. Herskowitz said that he respected Mattera’s work as a labor leader, while Mattera said that “when I win, I’m going to take him out to lunch.” 

Election Day is Nov. 5. Early voting is still available through Sunday, Nov. 3. See www.suffolkcountyny.gov for Suffolk County locations and times.

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Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook women’s soccer shutout the Drexel Dragons, 3-0, on Oct. 27 in Philadelphia to clinch a share of the CAA Regular Season Championship and earn the right to host the opening weekend of the CAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Linn Beck, Kerry Pearson and Reilly Rich all scored, while Nicolette Pasquarella made a season-high nine saves to earn her fourth clean sheet of the season.

Stony Brook broke a scoreless tie when Kerry Pearson netted her second goal in as many games in the final seconds of the first half. Similarly to the game-winning goal she scored against Northeastern, Pearson found a loose ball inside the box and snuck one past the keeper.

The Seawolves increased their lead to two goals when Rich scored in the opening minute of the second half. Gabby Daniels crossed in a ball that Rich redirected into the back of the net.

Stony Brook built a 3-0 lead on Linn Beck’s 81st-minute goal, her eighth of the season. Beck weaved through the defense and buried a shot past Drexel’s keeper.

“I’m happy for my team and my staff. Winning the regular season title is a great accomplishment,” head coach Tobias Bischof said. “Today was tough, Drexel is a well-coached team and we had to dig deep to get the win but that’s what my team has done all season long.”

“Congratulations to the girls. Let’s celebrate today and tomorrow we start preparing for the CAA Championship,” Bischof added.

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Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

The 24th ranked Seawolves used a big 220-yard output on the ground, including 144 yards from Roland Dempster, and two rushing touchdowns to pick up a 35-13 win against No. 15 William & Mary on homecoming at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium  on Oct. 26.

The Seawolves improved to 6-2 on the year and 3-1 in CAA play. It marked the first victory over a ranked team for Stony Brook since they defeated Delaware at Lavalle Stadium in 2021.

Tyler Knoop led Stony Brook’s passing attack with 240 yards through the air, tossing two touchdowns. Dempster paced the Seawolves rushers with 144 yards and two touchdowns in the contest, picking up 5.3 yards per carry. He also added 58 receiving yards. Shakhi Carson added 34 yards on the ground, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Knoop’s most prolific target in the ballgame was Jayce Freeman, who caught three passes for 101 yards and one score.

A.J. Roberts showed out for the Stony Brook defense, recording 11 tackles, 0.5 TFL, a pick-six, and two pass breakups. Franco Milano added an interception and Deshawn Jones Jr. had one interception in the win. The Seawolves won the turnover battle in Saturday’s game, with Stony Brook turning those takeaways into 14 points.

Stony Brook’s defense held up against the run, limiting William & Mary to 120 yards on the ground. The Seawolves’ defense disrupted the William & Mary passing attack, pulling down four interceptions and breaking up four Tribe passes.

The team returns to the field on Nov. 2, hitting the road to take on Bryant. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. with coverage on FloFootball.

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MAGIC IN THE AIR Magician, comedian and ventriloquist Andy Gross heads to Theatre Three on Nov. 1.
Ongoing

Circus Vazquez Comes to Town

Circus Vazquez brings a thrilling new 2024 production to the Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road,  Huntington Station from Nov. 1 to 11. Blending the modern with the traditional, and featuring a brand new cast of extraordinary circus superstars, Circus Vazquez presents unforgettable entertainment that is fun for all ages. After the show, the audiences is invited to meet some of the circus stars. Weekday performances are set for 7 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday performances are scheduled for 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.CircusVazquez.com.

Thursday Oct. 31

WMHO Walking Tours

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) presents a walking tour throughout Stony Brook Village, “Hidden Beneath the Floorboards,” at 10:50 a.m. Discover stories of piracy, the Long Island Witch Trials, the history behind the haunting at Country House Restaurant, what ghostly spirits and the occult have to do with the birth of the Suffrage Movement, and the tale of Stony Brook’s Star-Crossed Lovers who meet each year on Halloween. Tickets are $15 per person. To register, call 631-751-2244. For additional information, visit wmho.org.

Halloween at the Mall 

Drop by the Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove for a spooktacular, fun trick-or-treating for all the little ghouls and goblins from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (while supplies last*) Retailers and restaurants that have tricks or treats for the little ones will have pumpkin in their windows. Free. 631-724-1433

Safe Trick or Treat

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River invites all goblins & ghouls & children dressed in costume to enjoy a safe outdoor Trick or Treating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 631-929-3500

Halloween at the Heckscher

Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from noon to 5 p.m. Create a spooktacular art activity, make a haunted Digital Action painting, and take home a festive treat! Free admission. Costumes encouraged. Free. 631-380-3230, www.heckscher.org

Halloween Festival

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts its 34th annual Halloween Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from 2 to 5 p.m. with trick or treating in the shops and restaurants, Halloween parade, games and Monster Mash dancing. Free. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

Halloween Costume Parade

The annual Downtown “Hauntington” Village Halloween Costume Parade returns to the Town of Huntington at 4 p.m. Line-up at the Huntington Post Office, 55 Gerard St., Huntington for a parade. Trick or treat at designated village merchants before and after the parade. Free. 631-351-3173

SBU Jazz Faculty Special Concert

Stony Brook University’s Jazz Department presents a special concert at tony Brook University’s Staller Center’s Recital Hall, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 5 p.m. The all-star combo of faculty members will present an evening of original compositions featuring The Jazz Loft founder and endowed artist in residence in the Department of Music at Stony Brook University Tom Manuel (cornet); Ray Anderson (trombone); Dayna Stephens; Dario Chiazzolino (guitar); Andrea Veneziani (bass); and Dennis Buloes (drums). Free admission. For more information, 631-751-1895.

Spooky Woods & Trick O’ Treat

Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown presents a family-friendly Spooky Woods and Trick O’ Treat event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Take a spooktacular walk through a haunted trail, where little ones will have a great time seeing Halloween displays on one side and farm animals on the other. Enjoy trick o’ treating and say hi to craft and food vendors (and maybe some jolly ghosts) at this unique Halloween experience for the entire family. Don’t miss the hayride (additional charge) through the spooky woods! $10 per person, kids under 3 free. 631-265-6768

Halloween Magic Show

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Magic Show with magicians Jim Vines and Mike Maione on the Second Stage at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. This spine-chilling event promises to bring local ghost stories to life like never before. Set against the backdrop of Halloween, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, this immersive show will transport guests into a realm of supernatural intrigue and spectral encounters. *Not suitable for young children. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Haunted Firehouse

Farmingville Fire Department, 1080 Portion Road, Farmingville presents a Haunted Firehouse from 7 to 10 p.m. Visitors will step into a world of horror where the firehouse transforms into a haunted haven of the macabre. Tickets are $15 per person at www.longislandhauntedfirehouse.org.

Friday Nov. 1

Military Bridge

Join Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport for an evening of Military Bridge starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15 per person. For more information, call 631-368-7911.

An Evening with Andy Gross

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson  welcomes stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist Andy Gross to the Mainstage at 8 p.m. Gross is one of the hottest entertainers working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following. His show, Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?, will make you laugh out of your seat. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday Nov. 2

Christmas Craft Fair in Yaphank

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. 9. 631-840-7823

Raptor Day at the Vanderbilt

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will hold its annual Raptor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with identical sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Meet rescued raptors along with crafts and face painting, vendors, raffles, a short film and more. Tickets, which include admission to the museum, are $20 adults, $10  children 12 and under at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Huntington Christmas Craft Fair

Time to shop! Saint Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington will hosts its annual Mothers’ Guild Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 300 unique vendors for your shopping pleasure. Free admission. 631-271-2020

North Meets South Fair

Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank presents the North Meets South Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival-goers will have a wide selection of food options and local beers and wines along with over 60 vendors, axe throwing, permanent jewelry, hair tinsel, jumbo garden games, and henna. Families can enjoy a meet-and-greet with farm animals, face painting, hayrides, live music, and more. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.nmsfair.com, $10 at the door. Rain date is Nov. 3. 631-852-4600

Graveyard & Church Tour

The Landing Ladies Auxiliary presents a Graveyard and Church Tour of Smithtown Landing Methodist Church, 397 Landing Ave., Smithtown from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Built in 1834,  the church holds a wealth of stories waiting to be told. Learn about the church’s vibrant past as the center of activity for the Smithtown Landing area, see the historic interior, preserved through years of dedicated care by the community, and discover the stories behind the gravestones of local legends such as author James E. Handshaw. Proceeds will directly support the ongoing restoration efforts of this historic landmark. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.eventbrite.com, $20 at the door. 

Hallock Homestead Tour

Rocky Point Historical Society’s Hallock Homestead Museum, 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. and every Saturday through Dec. 7. Take a step back into colonial times with a fascinating fact-filled Docent Tour or take a self-guided tour through the house, which is filled with historic artifacts, photos and stories. $5 donation welcome. Group tours by appointment. 631-744-1776.

Saturdays at Six Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series with The Whitman String Quartet at 6 p.m. sharp. The group was founded at Stony Brook University in 2015 and has been performing professionally throughout Long Island since. They perform more contemporary and lesser-known works for string quartet, string trio, and with colleagues in other instrumentations. The group includes Joenne Dumitrascu & Olga Turkina (violins), Stephen Gorgone (viola), and Craig Mehler (violoncello). Free. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Us and Floyd in Concert

Us and Floyd returns to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for two dazzling live concert performances — in sync with two stunning Pink Floyd laser light shows: The Wall at 7 p.m. and Dark Side of the Moon at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 members and children in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org; tickets are $40 adults $30 members and children at the door.

Baroque Concert

St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James welcomes the Anima Baroque Ensemble in concert at 7 p.m. featuring works by Purcell, Frescobaldi, Monteverdi, and others. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $15 students, children free at www.libaroque.org or at the door. 

Sunday Nov. 3

Car Show and Swap Meet

Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display with vendors selling parts and accessories, food and entertainment. Rain date is Nov. 10. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631-567-5898, www.LongIslandCars.com

Cedar Beach Clean-Up

Join New York Marine Rescue Center for a clean-up at Cedar Beach, 223 harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is part of NYMRC’s “Pick It Up!” initiative to reduce marine debris in our local communities and collect valuable data concerning garbage on Long Island’s beaches. All supplies will be provided. Registration is optional at www.nymarinerescue.org.

CSHL Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844

Como Brothers in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by the Como Brothers from 3 to 4 p.m. Combining a pop and rock easy listening sound with a blues vibe, they have written and recorded multiple albums and EP’s of original songs. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org. 

Monday Nov. 4

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 $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7610.

Tuesday Nov. 5

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a special concert featuring singer and guitarist Alex Alexander in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series in the Reichert Planetarium with Singing to the Gods: Ancient Egyptian Funerary Rituals Through the Lens of the Chantresses of Amun at 10 a.m. The Museum’s Curator of Ancient Art Roberta Casagrande-Kim will discuss ancient Egyptian funerary art from a female perspective and discuss artifacts such as coffins, statuary, and musical instruments. $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Wednesday Nov. 6

Shed the Meds

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will present a Shed the Meds event from noon to 4 p.m. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office hosts this safe way to properly dispose of unused medications, essential to protect the environment and ensure that old drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands. Please note: The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office cannot accept any liquids, needles, creams, or ointments of any kind. They are only accepting unused or expired medications from individuals (not large quantities from a doctor’s office or health care facility). This service is open to the public.  There is no need to register or to be a Three Village resident to participate. Questions? Email [email protected]

Thursday Nov. 7

Energize Long Island Conference

PSEG Long Island will hold its annual Energize Long Island conference at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature more than a dozen educational workshops to help attendees reduce their carbon footprint, maximize efficient energy usage and cultivate renewable energy resources. along with a vendor showcase. Keynote speaker will be New York Mets’ Ron Darling. Registration is free for PSEG Long Island customers at www.energizelongisland.com.

Theater

‘Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters’

The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College present Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters by William Shakespeare in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.  and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Featuring 11 of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits including scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado, Macbeth, Henry V and of course Taming of The Shrew!  You’ll witness some of the greatest broadsword, rapier and hand to hand stage combat the Great Bard put words to along with the sweetest words of love ever uttered by woman or man.  You will be thrilled and delighted by turns! Tickets are $15 adults, $10 veterans and students 16 years of age or younger,  Suffolk students with current ID get two free tickets. To order, call 631-451-4163.

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Tickets are $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘9 to 5 The Musical’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 adults, $25 seniors, students and members. Call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com to order.

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film such as “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa-Loompa Song,” and “Pure Imagination,” this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Annie Warbucks’

Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 15, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 (sensory friendly), 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org. 631-683-8444

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS returns to The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. with stories that warm us up for upcoming holiday gatherings on the theme FRAMILY: Friends that feel like family, family that feels like friends. Featured performers include Calvin Cato, Jean Le Bec, Dennis DiMaggio, Dawn Borchers and host/creator Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec. 7 to 29. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. This mainstage performance is a family holiday treasure appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, and $25 students. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

The Minstrel Players present their annual production of A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232.

Film

‘Searching for Amani’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series closes out its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Searching for Amani at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. In the heart of Kenya, a tragedy shatters a young boy’s life. Simon Ali, 13, finds himself in a world of mystery when his father, a respected conservancy guide, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Armed with his video camera and an unwavering desire for truth, Simon and his best friend, Haron, embark on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets behind his father’s demise. In Swahili with English subtitles. Panel discussion to follow. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

Vendors Wanted

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai seeks vendors for its annual Holiday Market  on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only new or hand-crafted items or antiques; no rummage or corporate items please. Fee is $60 for an 8’ by 6’ space; vendors must supply their own tables. Call 631-473-1582 or email [email protected].

Class Reunion

— Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson  on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are  $100 — plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets.

CALENDAR DEADLINE  is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to [email protected]. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

 

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Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a day full tricks and treats! — Your friends at TBR News Media

Here are some last minute events to celebrate the most fun time of year:

Halloween at the Mall 

Drop by the Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove for a spooktacular, fun trick-or-treating for all the little ghouls and goblins on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (while supplies last*) Retailers and restaurants that have tricks or treats for the little ones will have pumpkin in their windows. Free. 631-724-1433

Safe Trick or Treat

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River invites all goblins & ghouls & children dressed in costume to enjoy a safe outdoor Trick or Treating on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 631-929-3500

Halloween at the Heckscher

Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Oct. 31 from noon to 5 p.m. Create a spooktacular art activity, make a haunted Digital Action painting, and take home a festive treat! Free admission. Costumes encouraged. Free. 631-380-3230, www.heckscher.org

Halloween Festival

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts its 34th annual Halloween Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook on Oct. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. with trick or treating in the shops and restaurants, Halloween parade, games and Monster Mash dancing. Free. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

Halloween Costume Parade

The annual Downtown “Hauntington” Village Halloween Costume Parade returns to the Town of Huntington on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Line-up at the Huntington Post Office, 55 Gerard St., Huntington for a parade. Trick or treat at designated village merchants before and after the parade. Free. 631-351-3173

Spooky Woods & Trick O’ Treat

Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown presents a family-friendly Spooky Woods and Trick O’ Treat event on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Take a spooktacular walk through a haunted trail, where little ones will have a great time seeing Halloween displays on one side and farm animals on the other. Enjoy trick o’ treating and say hi to craft and food vendors (and maybe some jolly ghosts) at this unique Halloween experience for the entire family. Don’t miss the hayride (additional charge) through the spooky woods! $10 per person, kids under 3 free. 631-265-6768

 

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PROGRAMS

Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

From now through December, take part in a Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.. Cold Spring Harbor during gallery hours of Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join a hunt of mythic proportions as you search for hidden merfolk tails in the gallery. Discover them all and score a prize! Free with admission. No registration required. 631-367-3418

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. 1 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

Art in the Barn

Walt Whitman Birthplace, Huntington Station continues its Art in Barn series on Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Jump into Fall with Pieter Bruegel’s painting The Harvesters and then pick autumn leaves to create a special collage. For children in Pre K through 3rd grade with parent/guardian. $25 child and guardian, $20 second child. Register at www.waltwhitman.org.

Día de los Muertos Family Celebration

In collaboration with Town of Huntington Hispanic Advisory Task Force and Latina Moms Connect, Inc., the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will present a Día de los Muertos Family Celebration on Nov. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy learning about this special holiday and how it is celebrated around the world. Meet artists Sueey Gutierrez, Brianna L. Hernández, and Manuel Alejandro Macarrulla and create colorful works of art inspired by the celebration. Free. 631-380-3230

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. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

All About Fish Scavenger Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents an All About Fish Fact vs. Fiction Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free with admission to the hatchery of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

FILM

‘Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington continues its Cinema For Kids series with a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nov. 3 at noon. In New York, mysterious radioactive ooze has mutated four sewer turtles into talking, upright-walking, crime-fighting ninjas. The intrepid heroes — Michelangelo (Robbie Rist), Donatello (Corey Feldman), Raphael (Josh Pais) and Leonardo (Brian Tochi) – are trained in the Ninjutsu arts by their rat sensei, Splinter. When a villainous rogue ninja, who is a former pupil of Splinter, arrives and spreads lawlessness throughout the city, it’s up to the plucky turtles to stop him. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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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Suffolk County Police  arrested a man on Oct. 30 for driving while ability impaired by drugs following a motor vehicle crash in Manorville.

Austin Richuitti was driving a 2011 Cadillac westbound on the Long Island Expressway near exit 69 at a high rate of speed when the vehicle hit the rear of a 2010 International oil truck which caused the truck to overturn into a wooded area.

Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop a short time prior to the crash but Richuitti fled.

Richuitti, 19, of Bellport, was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, and Reckless Driving. The Cadillac was impounded for a safety check and the International oil truck was checked at the scene by Motor Carrier Safety Section officers.

Richuitti and the operator of the International oil truck, Timothy Abruzzo, 24, of Kings Park, were transported via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in stable condition.

Richuitti will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852-6555.

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