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Attendees at the collection event, including HLII co-founders Mary Fu (Standing, second from left) and Nicole Weingartner (standing, right) and members of the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services. Photo courtesy of Her Long Island Influence

Her Long Island Influence (HLII), a networking group dedicated to empowering women across Long Island, collected essential items – including shampoo, conditioner, soaps, journals and razors, all stuffed into colorful backpacks – for the Suffolk County Office of Women’s Services at a recent gathering hosted by Community Care Rx in Plainview. The effort underscores the group’s commitment to uplifting and supporting women throughout the Long Island community.

“Our goal is to create a supportive and inspiring space where women can connect, grow, and thrive,” said Mary Fu, Co-Founder of Her Long Island Influence. “We Want to empower women and make a tangible impact in our community.”

The event also featured an engaging presentation Community Care RX on wellness and IV therapy, highlighting its benefits in supporting women’s health. This informative session provided attendees with valuable insights into innovative health practices, aligning with the group’s focus on personal and professional growth.

“Her Long Island Influence continues to be a driving force, attracting female leaders in every industry,” said Nicole Weingartner, Co-Founder of Her Long Island Influence. “Through events like this, we create opportunities for leadership development, collaboration, and community engagement.”

HLII was founded by Nicole L. Weingartner and Mary Fu and aims to redefine networking for women by cultivating connections, fostering growth, and amplifying voices.

For more information about Her Long Island Influence and upcoming events, please visit www.herlongislandinfluence.com.

About Her Long Island Influence (HLII):

Her Long Island Influence (HLII) is a networking group founded by Nicole L. Weingartner and Mary Fu, dedicated to redefining networking for women on Long Island. HLII focuses on cultivating connections, fostering growth, and amplifying voices, creating a supportive environment for women to thrive personally and professionally. Follow Her LI Influence on Instagram.

 

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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 Medford store in March.

The man pictured above allegedly stole clothing and electronics from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, at approximately 3:50 p.m. on March 15.

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
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in December.

Two men allegedly stole LEGOs, valued at $1,199, from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on December 9 at approximately 6:20 p.m. The suspects fled the scene in a back sedan.

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
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from Coram store in February.

The man pictured above allegedly stole a bottle of liquor valued at $129.99 from Decoo Wine & Spirits, located at 2229 Route 112 on January 29 at approximately 6 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
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in February.

The man pictured above and on the right allegedly stole a Vizio sound bar and a Samsung TV, valued at $300, from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on February 20 at 4:32 p.m. He came back into the store later with different clothing.

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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Police car. Stock photo

Suffolk County Police today arrested a woman for allegedly driving while intoxicated with her 12-year-old child in the vehicle following a motor vehicle crash in Smithtown on March 25.

Kristen Vassallo was driving a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas southbound on New York Avenue, when the Volkswagen struck a vehicle parked in front of 67 New York Ave. at 8:23 p.m. The force of the impact
pushed the parked vehicle into another parked vehicle, causing damage.

Fourth Precinct officers arrived at the scene and determined Vassallo exhibited signs of intoxication.
Vassallo, 48, of Smithtown, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger 15 Years Old or Younger (Leandra’s Law) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. There were no injuries, and the child was released to a guardian.

Vassallo will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on March 26. The Volkswagen was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

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APDA Long Island Information and Referral Centers supports area Parkinson’s community in April and year-round.

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month with a “Did You Know?” campaign that will educate the public about Parkinson’s disease (PD) – highlighting everything from statistics and symptoms to personal stories and ways to get involved – while also helping those affected by PD feel empowered with the resources and support they need.

Through a nationwide network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, APDA works every day to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. The APDA I&R Centers at St Charles Hospital and Catholic Health Ambulatory Center Commack supports people living with PD throughout Long Island NY and beyond, as well as their care partners and loved ones by helping them assemble the resources, support, and medical expertise they need to feel more empowered, connected, and optimistic.

Throughout Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month (and always), the APDA I&R Centers at St Charles Hospital and Catholic Health Ambulatory Center Commack have a variety of programs and events planned, with many ways for people to get involved. April’s activities include an in person PD Educational Lecture at St Charles Hospital, a Lunch and Learn, Support Groups for both PWP and their Care partners and family members and much more. Additionally, throughout the month, APDA will share educational information and resources on all APDA social media channels using #DidYouKnow.

With approximately one million people living with PD in the United States –65,000 of which are in New York State – and 90,000 new diagnoses every year, it is critical to engage, inform, and support the PD community and raise public awareness about the disease. Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on this issue.

“With a new diagnosis every six minutes, nearly 7,200 people in this country will learn they have PD in April alone,” said Julie Garofalo, RN, APDA I& R Centers Coordinator at St. Charles Hospital and Catholic Health Ambulatory Center in Commack. “Here on Long Island, we are the boots on the ground. From support groups and exercise classes to educational events and access to PD experts, the APDA Long Island I&R Centers are here for every member of our local PD community, working tirelessly to help make their journey more positive.”

Beyond Long Island, APDA offers extensive virtual programming and a robust resource library – with many resources available in Spanish and Mandarin/Simplified Chinese – to ensure that all members of the PD community have access to high-quality information and services no matter where they live and to help them to feel connected to the community even from a distance. From popular webinar series like Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Unlocking Strength Within, and Let’s Keep Moving with APDA to a variety of virtual exercise and movement classes, there is something for everyone.

Support from the public is crucial, and Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month is an especially meaningful time to take action to help those coping with this progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder. People can support by raising awareness of PD and/or by making a donation @ www.apdaparkinson.org that will enable APDA to continue their critical work and fund research that will lead to better treatments and ultimately, a cure. Every effort makes a difference.

The APDA Long Island I&R Centers at St Charles Hospital and Catholic Health Ambulatory Center Commack offers a wide range of Parkinson’s disease programs, resources, education, and support. To learn more, visit www.apdaparkinson.org/ny  or [email protected]  or call 631-862-3560

About the American Parkinson Disease Association:

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to assist the more than one million people with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and end this disease. To join in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through a network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as a national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research, please visit us at www.apdaparkinson.org. 

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics

Stony Brook softball took on the Charleston Cougars at University Field on March 23 and when it was all over, the Seawolves clinched a series win 5-4. Kyra McFarland capped off a perfect day at the dish with a walk-off homer. Down to their final out, the Cougars tied the game in the seventh, but it was McFarland’s heroics that ultimately decided the Sunday matinee on Long Island.

Crimson Rice made her second start of the weekend series on Sunday, starting her day with a 1-2-3 inning. Stony Brook’s offense put up three runs in the home half of the first. Alyssa Costello started things with a single through the middle, scoring on Mia Vannelli’s fielder’s choice. Emma Scheitinger plated a run on a single and a third run scored on a fielding error.  Rice worked around an error behind her to complete a second straight scoreless inning to start her Sunday.

After the Seawolves went down in order in the second, Charleston evened things at 3-3 with a three-run inning of its own. The Cougars loaded the bases with nobody out and pushed a pair of runs across before registering an out.

Gabrielle Maday entered in relief of Rice, who failed to record an out in the third and allowed the first five hitters to reach base. Maday allowed one inherited runner to score, but stranded a pair of runners to keep things tied. Stony Brook put runners in scoring position in the third, fourth and fifth innings, but could not capitalize on the opportunities.

Maday retired the side in order in the fourth and fifth, then worked around trouble to strand a pair of runners in scoring position in a tied game in the sixth.

Nicole Allen pinch hit to lead off the sixth, doubling down the left field line. Allen moved up 60 feet on a Kaiya Simpkins sacrifice bunt and then scored the go-ahead run on a Costello sacrifice fly.

Down to their final out, the Cougars tied things up on a Paradis double over Scheitinger’s head in right. Maday induced a grounder to limit the damage to one run and give her offense a chance to win it in the bottom of the seventh.

McFarland did just that, slamming the second pitch she saw over the fence in center to walk it off.

“What a terrific ballgame. I think all around, all three parts of the game, our best game of the year,” head coach Megan T. Bryant said. “She’s a good hitter, she’s a fifth-year player. She works super hard in the weight room. She refused to lose there and that’s what you love to see out of a fifth-year veteran player,” Bryant added regarding McFarland’s walk-off homer.

The team hit the road for a mid-week doubleheader at Sacred Heart on March 25. The results were not available at press time but were posted online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com.

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From left, Thomas Ronayne, Ray Meyer, Robert Misseri Paws of War Co-Founder, Councilman Sal Ferro, Town of Huntington Historian Robert Hughes and Robert Renna at the check presentation on March 21. Photo from Paws of War

Paws of War held a formal check presentation at the Burr Family Cemetery, Home Depot Shopping Center, 5025 Jericho Turnpike, Commack on Friday, March 21 at 11:30 p.m.

Huntington Town Councilman Sal Ferro and The Ferro Foundation made a generous donation in the amount of $5,000 to Paws of War, a 501(c) nonprofit organization, in support of the Burr Family Cemetery restoration project. This initiative will help preserve an important piece of our community’s history while honoring those laid to rest at this historic site.

Burr Family Cemetery – Two of the family members were
veterans in the War of 1812.

This important project honors the memory of two War of 1812 veterans laid to rest there while preserving a significant piece of local history.

The restoration effort, spearheaded by Paws of War, will include the installation of a new fence, landscaping enhancements, the resetting and replacement of headstones, a new flagpole, a picnic area, and an informational plaque to educate visitors about the cemetery’s historical significance.

“The Burr Family Cemetery is a part of Huntington’s history, and I am honored to support Paws of War in their incredible work to restore and preserve this site,” said Councilman Sal Ferro. “This project ensures that the sacrifices of those who served our country are never forgotten while also creating a space for the community to reflect on our past.”

Paws of War, widely recognized for their work in rescuing and training service dogs for veterans and first responders, has expanded their mission to include projects that honor and support those who have served. Their dedication to the Burr Family Cemetery restoration underscores their commitment to preserving the legacy of American veterans.

“This restoration is about respect, remembrance, and ensuring that history is not lost to time,” said [Paws of War Representative, Tom Ronayne. “We are incredibly grateful to Councilman Ferro and The Ferro Foundation for their generous support in making this possible.”

The restoration project is expected to be completed in the coming months, providing a renewed space where the community can honor and learn about the local heroes who played a role in shaping our nation’s history. A ribbon cutting ceremony is slated to take place this summer.

For more information on Paws of War and their initiatives, visit pawsofwar.org

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#2 Charlotte Wilmoth scored eight points for her team during Sunday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse scored nine of the game’s final 10 goals to pick up its sixth win of the season, defeating the Delaware Blue Hens 16-8 in Newark, Del. on March 23. The Seawolves improve to 6-3 on the season and a perfect 2-0 in CAA action.

It was a team-effort for the Seawolves offensively as Charlotte Wilmoth led the Stony Brook squad with a season-high eight points on four goals and four assists, as Riley McDonald and Alexandra Fusco each tallied three goals. Molly LaForge and Casey Colbert notched a pair apiece, while Isabella Caporuscio and Olivia Schorr each scored one goal.

Defensively, Avery Hines collected a team-high four ground balls and four caused turnovers. In net, Natalia Altebrando continued her string of successful outings, making a career-high eight saves on the day with her third-straight contest with a .500 save percentage.

After a Delaware tally to start the game, A. Fusco notched a goal to tie it up early. The Blue Hens then got their second of the day as it became a back-and-forth affair with the Seawolves collecting a pair of goals for their first lead. Delaware answered with two of their own to take a 4-3 advantage into the second quarter.

Stony Brook scored four with Molly LaForge scoring her first of the season and Wilmoth collecting a quick hat trick with three straight. The Blue Hens’ Ella Rishko would score at the buzzer to bring Delaware back within one and the Seawolves led 7-6 at halftime.

The Blue Hens added another coming back from the break to level the score 7-all, as Stony Brook went on a 7-0 scoring run through almost 15 minutes of play to conclude the third quarter and continue into the fourth.

Delaware got one more on the board before a pair from the Seawolves to close out the Sunday matinee and secure their second CAA victory of the season.

The team heads back to Long Island to begin a three-game homestand on March 26.

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