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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 a South Setauket store in December.

A man allegedly stole six sets of LEGO toys from Target, located at 265 Pond Path, at 6:54 p.m. on December 27. The merchandise was valued at approximately $390.

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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As the holiday season comes to an end, the Town of Smithtown is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees and help make a difference in our community and environment. The Town of Smithtown offers a worry-free curb-side Tree Recycling option to residents during the month of January. Suffolk County also accepts Trees at Smith Point, for the purpose of protecting the dunes from erosion.

Option 1: Turn Your Tree into Free Mulch  

The Town Highway Department will collect Christmas trees placed at the curb throughout January. Once collected, the trees will be mulched at the Municipal Services Facility (MSF), providing free mulch to residents.

  • Preparation: Carefully remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and plastics from the tree.
  • Pickup Schedule: Place trees at the curb for collection by the Town Highway Department.
  • Free Mulch: Pre-packaged mulch (up to 10 bags per visit) is available at MSF. Residents can also opt for loose mulch, which can be loaded into trucks free of charge (cover required).
  • Contact: Call MSF at 631-269-6600 for more details.

“We’re proud to offer this service to our community as part of our commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and it takes a burden off the Residents right at the beginning of the New Year… Simply place your Christmas tree at the curb, and our team will handle the rest. By participating in the Christmas Tree Recycling Program, you’re not only helping us create mulch for landscaping or reinforcing our coastline, but you’re also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for everyone in our town,” said Highway Superintendent Robert Murphy, Town of Smithtown.

Option 2: Protect Our Sand Dunes

Help preserve our natural coastline by repurposing your tree for sand dune erosion protection at Smith Point County Park.

  • Preparation: Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and plastics from the tree.
  • Drop-Off Location: Smith Point County Park, East Booth, Shirley.
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.
  • Use: Trees will be placed along sand dunes to prevent erosion during high tides.
  • Contact: Call Smith Point County Park at 631-852-1340 for more information.

Additional Information:

Start the New Year with an eco-friendly tradition. Recycle your tree and make a positive impact today!

 

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Suffolk County Police have arrested a Brentwood man for allegedly driving while ability impaired by drugs and reckless driving following a motor vehicle crash that critically injured a police officer on Jan. 5.

Officer Brendon Gallagher

Highway Patrol Officer Brendon Gallagher was conducting a traffic stop on westbound Long Island Expressway, near exit 55, when the operator of a 2021 Ford Mustang sped past the officer. Officer Gallagher, who is a member of the recently created Street Takeover Task Force, activated lights and sirens in an attempt to pull the driver over, when the operator of the Mustang lost control of the vehicle and sideswiped the police vehicle. The patrol unit left the roadway and overturned at approximately 6:10 p.m. The Mustang also went off the road and struck a light post.

The operator of the vehicle, Cody Fisher, was apprehended by an off-duty Nassau County Police Officer who was passing at the time of the incident. Gallagher was taken via police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition with a torn aorta and split abodmen. He is currently on life support.

Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was released and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Assault 2nd Degree, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 2 nd Degree and Reckless Driving. He is being arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 6.

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Suffolk County Police cited two drivers for an illegal speed contest and reckless driving in Islandia on Jan. 5.

Members of the Suffolk County Police Street Takeover Task Force observed two Mercedes Benz sedans traveling eastbound on the LIE, near Exit 58, weaving in and out of traffic at speeds in excess of 100 mph at 8:45 p.m. Officers safely stopped both vehicles and cited their drivers, Dean Carfora, 24, of Lloyd Harbor, and Matthew Famighette, 24, of West Babylon, for Illegal Speed Contest, Reckless Driving, and multiple Vehicle Traffic Law and Suffolk County Law violations.

They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 24. Both vehicles, 2024 Mercedes Benz 4-door sedans, were seized.

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Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a woman who allegedly stole from a Commack store last year.

A woman allegedly stole slippers, beauty products and a duvet from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, at approximately 5:25 p.m. on July 30 by not scanning the items at self-check-out and leaving the store.

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 woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store.

A woman allegedly stole approximately $375 worth of bedding from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, on January 2 at approximately 4:45 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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Following a historic 2024 season, Stony Brook Athletics has announced that Stony Brook football season tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now! 

Fans will not want to miss the chance to watch second-year head coach Billy Cosh lead a team fresh off its best season since 2018, with the most overall wins, most home wins, and highest national ranking in six years. 

Next season’s home slate includes matchups with in-state rival Fordham, the first meeting with Merrimack since 1998 and a game against FCS playoff team Rhode Island. The Seawolves also host CAA rivals Towson, Bryant, and North Carolina A&T.

Cosh, the second-youngest head coach in the nation, led Stony Brook to the biggest turnaround in the FCS this season, improving from a 0–10 record in 2023 to an 8–4 record in 2024. Under his guidance, the team rose from a last-place preseason projection to achieve its highest conference standing since 2018. Cosh’s efforts earned him both the CAA Coach of the Year and the AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year honors.

Several Seawolves players were recognized for their exceptional performances during the 2024 season. Running back Roland Dempster became the second player in program history to be nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton Award. His record-breaking season ranked him in the top five nationally for rushing yards, rushing yards per game, and rushing touchdowns.

Additionally, defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence and Dempster were named to the All-CAA First Team. Kicker Enda Kirby, defensive back Rudy Silvera, and tight end Cal Redman earned spots on the All-CAA Second Team, while offensive lineman Niko Papic and linebacker AJ Roberts received All-CAA Third Team honors.

Season Ticket Renewal Form: https://stonybrookathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=28
Request New Season Ticket Form: https://stonybrookathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=23

Season Ticket Renewals Before February 1st:
Chairback – $85
Chairback 4+ – $75
Bleacher Reserved – $65
General Admission – $50

New Season Tickets and Season Ticket Renewals after February 1st:
Chairback – $100
Chairback 4+ – $90
Bleacher Reserved – $80
General Admission – $65

To purchase season tickets, call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email the ticket office at [email protected].

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The Homegrown String Band

The Homegrown String Band will be celebrating their 28th anniversary performing as a family with a concert on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket at 2 p.m. 

Twenty-eight years ago, the Homegrown String Band went to a Long Island Traditional Music Assoc. (LITMA) member’s concert and found out there was only one other person signed up to perform. Rather than a 15-minute slot, they had 45 minutes to fill up. They had so much fun, they continued performing and have since played at such venues as The National Theatre in Washington DC, the AFBA Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, Musikfest, and the Festival of American Music in Branson, MO.

A family band with a unique repertoire of original and traditional music, the Homegrown String Band brings an American folk tradition into the twenty-first century. Comprised of mother, father, and daughter, the trio adds their own musical DNA to an American tradition, performing original acoustic arrangements of the traditional music that has become part of the popular roots and folk rock canon. All the songs the band presents have stood the test of time by not only surviving, but thriving and flourishing for hundreds of years via the folk process and oral tradition.

Listen to songs by the likes of the Carter Family, the Delmore Brothers, and Jimmie Rodgers, along with a tasty sprinkling of original material inspired by the rural American string band and folk traditions of the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. 

Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please call 631-941-4080.

 

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Local libraries are invaluable resources for residents, including students and their families. The value of libraries has been recognized for far longer than many may realize. The Franklin Public Library, opened in 1778 in Franklin, Massachusetts, is considered the first lending library in the United States. Since then, libraries have become integral components of communities across the nation and even the globe.

It’s easy to overlook a local library, but residents who resolve to make the most of these venerable institutions can do so in the following ways.

• Get or renew your library card. The first step to making the most of a local library is to sign up for or renew your library card. Each member of the family, including children, can get their own card, which affords access to books on site and often additional texts and offerings the library can request from other branches.

• Acquaint yourself with all the offerings at your local library. Books may be the first thing people think of when pondering local libraries, and modern branches still maintain extensive catalogs of books spanning the genres. But libraries also offer more than books. Film fans may be surprised to learn libraries typically have extensive catalogs of films that can be borrowed on DVD, and some even allow movies to be streamed through library-affiliated streaming services. Libraries also offer services to adults, including seniors, and children that can range from tax preparation tips to passport application assistance to craft projects for youngsters.

• Utilize the research capabilities of local libraries. Card members have access to a wealth of resources at their local libraries, and that includes research databases like JSTOR that might require paid subscriptions if users try to access them on their own. These databases can help individuals grow their knowledge about the world they live in and prove invaluable to students young and old who are conducting research for school projects.

• Open doors to new career opportunities. Many libraries offer career counseling services free of charge. These can be particularly useful to prospective small business owners, recent graduates looking to get a foot in the door in their chosen field, and even mid- and late-career professionals who want a change but aren’t sure where to begin.

• Grow your social network. Not all social networks are grown online. Community-based events and programs sponsored by and hosted at local libraries can be great places to meet neighbors with similar interests. Local libraries are more than just places to borrow a book. Residents can utilize an array of services to make the most of their local libraries.

Source: MetroCreative Connections

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Stress is a part of life. In small doses, stress can have a positive effect. But when stress is chronic, it can take its toll on the body and mind. Stress can make people irritable and cause them to lash out at others. Stress also can contribute to high blood pressure and adversely affect sleep. When confronting chronic stress, individuals may have to take action to find relief. These stress-busting strategies can help.

• Engage in physical activity. The Mayo Clinic says any form of exercise can help relieve stress. Physical activity boosts chemicals in the brain and endorphins that help a person feel good. Exercise also can refocus attention so a person is not preoccupied with a stressful thought or situation.

• Listen to music. Music can be calming and serve as a distraction from stressful feelings. Simply listening to music can be a quick fix for a stressful situation and a bad mood.

• Review your lifestyle. It’s easy to take on too much, but doing so can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, says the Mental Health Foundation. Prioritizing some things over others and delegating when possible can tame stress.

• Practice mindfulness. Breathing and mindfulness exercises can be practiced anywhere. Research has shown that mindfulness can reduce the effects of stress and anxiety. Deep breathing and being in a quiet moment when stress peaks may help to reduce stress.

• Step away for a few minutes. If possible, step away from a stressful situation, whether it is a difficult project at work or a loud room with a lot of activity going on. Many people find commuting stressful. Changing the route to one that avoids busy roads, even if it takes a bit longer to get from point A to point B, might help.

• Talk it out. Sometimes connecting with others and sharing experiences can help to relieve stress. Keeping feelings in and fixating on a situation may exacerbate feelings of stress. Social situations that encourage talking and laughing can lighten a person’s mental load, says the Mayo Clinic.

• Don’t turn to substances. Alcohol and drugs may temporarily relieve stress, but this approach can lead to addiction and even worsen the physical and mental toll stress takes on the body.

Stress is a part of life, but finding ways to manage chronic stress is vital to long-term health.

Source: MetroCreative Connection

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