Great room with vaulted ceilings and recessed lighting. The kitchen is light and bright with a breakfast nook, new flooring and freshly painted wood cabinetry with new hardware. The full bathroom has been updated and there is also a newly installed 100 amp electric panel. The .12 acre level property is completely fenced for privacy.
$549,000
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The main floor offers a primary bedroom with an updated ensuite and ample closet space. Upstairs are two character-filled bedrooms and a full bath. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking. The detached 2-car garage, originally a carriage house, adds charm and practicality.
$974,900
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New kitchen includes new cabinets, new appliances, butcher block counters, updated bathroom, new roof, hardwood floors. Sun room/office space. Private driveway. Fenced in backyard.
$449,000
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Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 3 full baths and a family room with a wood burning fireplace. Natural Gas for heating and cooking, Central Air. Private deck and pool on a 1/3 acre lot. Potential for a mother/daughter setup with proper permits.
$849,999
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Village of Belle Terre – Water View Gem With Path To Beach!
In a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4000+ sqft., 3 level home offers westerly facing water views, updated kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. All 4 bedrooms on the lower-level offer water views. Secluded, private and peaceful 1.3 acre retreat. One of the most unique parcels with the benefits of Belle Terre Village.
$1,600,000
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Port Jefferson Village – Vintage Home In The Heart Of The Village!
Andersen windows, gas heat, 3 zones, crown and baseboard moldings. Off street parking. Yard to relax and play. Roof 4 months old, Trex on covered front porch, Wood floors refinished. Low taxes, Water view from second floor and yard.
$615,000
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4 BR, one on lower level with full walk-out, 3 BA, finished basement, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Magnificent panoramic views from every room. Multi-level decking and in-ground pool in rear. PRIVATE BEACH ASSOCIATION.
$1,549,000
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By Daniel Dunaief
Nature rocks!
I know that’s not such a startling revelation, particularly to those people who go hiking, snorkeling or scuba diving.
It’s just that the world around us, and perhaps a flight away, puts the one we’ve created in perspective.
My wife and I recently took a vacation without the kids gasp!— for the first time in over two decades. We didn’t leave them home with a babysitter. They’re both grown up and out of the house, so we left our empty-ish nest, which still had two cats a dog and a vibrant and active bird feeder, to travel to a Caribbean island.
Yes, I know. These vacations can make just about anyone feel rhapsodic. You step off the plane onto a tarmac that’s invitingly warm and bright, you hear Bob Marley music, you feel the refreshing wind on your face, and you tilt your head back, feeling the tension ease out of your muscles more rapidly than if you were on a massage table.
While all of that is amazing, the time we spent communing with, appreciating, observing and feeling genuine awe towards nature were among the most remarkable and enjoyable moments of our travel.
Nature is the currency of communication in our household. Years ago, we were on long drives with children who wanted to know how much longer until we got wherever we were going and we’d see a fox scurrying across the road. We’d pull over and watch for a while, forgetting, for the moment, that we hadn’t arrived and feeling as if we were exactly where we should be.
So, yes, all four of us delight in the opportunity to observe, interact with, or appreciate nature, whether we’re far away or taking a walk through the neighborhood. On my morning walks with our dog, I often take pictures of the hawks that land nearby and the worms that wriggle on the sidewalk after a rainstorm and send them to my wife and children.
Anyway, my wife and I rocked back and forth on a boat that was taking us out to a coral reef, reveling in the pristine air and marveling at the pelicans that glided inches above the water, following their beaks to the next fish meal.
Even before we arrived, we saw turtles swimming near the boat, sticking their colorful heads out of the water so they could take a long gulp of air.
As we prepared to exit the boat, I was delighted to put on my prescription dive mask. Typically, I use a regular mask and try to connect the vague shapes I see at the bottom of the reef with the clearer images we have on our dive card.
This time, as soon as I looked down, I could see the white sand eight feet down and the contours and colors of the fish and the technicolor reef below.
As we made our way along the reef, we searched for the usual striped sergeant majors, green and blue parrotfish, multicolored tilefish, red squirrelfish and orange and white tobacco fish. Each of these residents of the reef contributes to a vibrant scene.
For a while, we tracked a stingray my wife spotted. We also spied the magnificent and svelte barracudas, with their conspicuous underbite and their shimmery silver sides.
Even though we went snorkeling at the same site several times, we witnessed something new with each visit. We watched a sand diver as it stopped on the bottom and perched on a rock, the way a movie studio might envision a mermaid preening on a rock near shore.
The snorkeling instructors required us to wear yellow flotation belts to keep us at the top of the water. That made diving to the bottom challenging, as these belts counteracted my efforts to kick myself closer to the reef. I secretly took mine off, handed it to my wife, and got a close up of the sand diver, which looks like a cross between a lizard and a fish.
On one of our days away, we took an excursion to a nearby island, where we watched an improbably large hermit crab slowly make its way across the sand, dragging its enormous shell. Nearby, lizards of different sizes chased each other as they searched for food or perhaps a preferable place in the sand.
While stepping away from work, concrete sidewalks, cooler air, and various responsibilities in and of itself was refreshing, immersing ourselves in nature offered transcendent peace.
By Leah S. Dunaief
Frankly, we are concerned. The tariffs on Mexican and Chinese goods are worrisome. But especially for the print journalism industry, the one on Canadian imports could be deadly.
We get much of our newsprint, on which we send you the local news, from Canada.
We have already endured a significant increase in printing costs because our old printer closed shop and new printers, with whom we have no seniority, are considerably more expensive. So we have not been our happy selves.
That is until Tuesday evening, when I had the good fortune to see a documentary film called “Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way” at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.
Now Geraldine Ferraro was the first female to be a Vice President nominee on a major national party Presidential ticket. She ran with Walter Mondale in 1984 against Ronald Reagan, as the Democratic candidates for the top offices in the land, and while they lost, she was an inspirational leader.
She inspired women to run for political office. She also inspired men and women to believe their dreams were achievable. She was a true trailblazer.
Her story is told by her older daughter, Donna Zaccaro, a filmmaker in her own right, and Andrew Morreale, talented editor. It was produced in 2011, the year Geraldine Ferraro died. Before reaching that pinnacle, Ferraro’s life began with a hardscrabble childhood after her father died when she was 8. Encouraged by her mother, she went on to become a lawyer, then District Attorney in Queens, followed by election to Congress, to her eventual nomination for Vice President.
She changed the way people thought of the role of women in American politics at a time when Women’s Liberation was beginning to roar.
It is a moving tribute by not only her daughter, but also commentary by leading political figures. They included President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, Vice President Walter Mondale, President Bill Clinton, Secretary Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Barbara Mikulski, Senator Olympia Snowe, Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi, ABC reporter Cokie Roberts, former Wall Street Journal reporter Al Hunt, Republican campaign consultant Ed Rollins, and Eleanor Smeal, President Feminist Majority Foundation. The list reads like a Who’s Who of political operatives of that era.
Geraldine Ferraro was the keynote speaker at the 1985 New York Press Association Convention, and we got to know her a bit then. We marveled at her ability to connect to each person. This was the 40th anniversary of her run for vice president, and her struggle for women’s rights is as pertinent now as it was then.
Thankful Thursdays
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series with a free family-friendly planetarium show on March 6 at 7 p.m. After the show, they will open the observatory to the public and an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Recommended for ages 8 and up. For complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
First Steps Into Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature: Fun with Feathers for children ages 2 to 4 on March 7 at 9:30 a.m. Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and more. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344
Skate into STEM
Ready for a thrilling night on the ice? Enjoy a STEM takeover at the Rinx, Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson with the Long Island Explorium’s Skate into STEM: Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation event on March 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a night of ice skating, pizza, drinks and interactive experiments in celebration of science, technology, engineering and math. $35 per person. To register, please visit www.longislandexplorium.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road Yaphank will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Leprechaun’s are back and they’ve hidden their gold all across the farm! $15 for ages 3 and up (ages 2 and under are free) includes a scavenger hunt, wagon rides, photo ops and farm animals! Registration is required for both children and adults. Rain Date is March 15. For more information, call 631-852-4600. Tickets can be purchased using the link: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/stpats25
Guided Beach Walk
Town of Brookhaven kicks off its Spring Nature Programs for 2025 with a See by the Sound guided beach walk at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook on March 8 at 10 a.m. and at the Cedar Beach Nature Center in Mount Sinai at 2 p.m. Come explore shells, gulls and other treasures on the shore. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].
Kids Painting Workshop
The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James presents an in-studio, one day kids workshop on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early and learn how to paint this “Dancing Leprechaun Feet” painting step by step with Miss Linda. $55 per child includes an 11″ by 14″ canvas and all art supplies. To register, visit theatelieratflowerfield.org. For more information, please call 631-250-9009.
Scrap the Winter Blues Away
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a family program, Scrap the Winter Blues Away, on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Make a nature inspired scrapbook keepsake! Supplies will be provided. Bring pictures and any other special items to add to your pages. $4 per person. Registration required at www.eventbrite.com.
Superheroes of the Sky
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents Superheroes of the Sky on March 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Center’s birds of prey and learn about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing a bald eagle, turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more. Fee is $10 adults, $5 children. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.
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My Grown-Up and Me
Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington presents My Grown Up & Me, a program for ages 18 months to 4 years, on March 9 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children and a parent or caregiver will enjoy a craft, snacks and storytime. $20 per child. For more info or to RSVP, email: [email protected]. 631-425-5835
Women in Science!
In honor of Womens History Month, Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park presents a family program, Women in Science!, on March 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the women who made our scientific advancements possible. Fee is $4 per person. Reservations taken at www.eventbrite.com.
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!
In honor of the Girl Scouts anniversary, all Girl Scouts wearing their uniform with an accompanying adult will receive a free Hatchery Tour at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on March 9 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. with paid admission. 516-692-6768
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on March 10 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Life Cycles
As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Life Cycles on March 12 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an activity, craft, story and feeding the hungry trout. $20 fee includes admission for the day for one child and one adult. Pre-registration required at www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768
Homeschool Hangout
Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a Homeschool Hangout, a get-together designed for homeschooled children ages 5 to 12 on March 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy casual hangout time before diving into creative group crafts, experiments and activities including bracelet making and building leprechaun traps Questions? Email [email protected].
THEATER
‘Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz’
Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 19 to March 29. Join them for an unforgettable trip down the Yellow Brick Road as Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical from March 22 to April 27. Read the books? Watched the movies? Now experience the musical! Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
FILM
‘Harry and the Hendersons’
As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents Harry and the Hendersons on March 9 at noon. Everything changes with a crash for the Hendersons when they meet a real-life Bigfoot named Harry after a car accident. When the authorities set out to capture him, the household comes together in a race against the clock to return the loving Sasquatch to his natural habitat. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org
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