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Shark Tank Showdown on April 1. Photo courtesy of The People's Arc of Suffolk
Shark Tank Showdown on April 1. Photo courtesy of The People's Arc of Suffolk
Shark Tank Showdown on April 1. Photo courtesy of The People's Arc of Suffolk
Shark Tank Showdown on April 1. Photo courtesy of The People's Arc of Suffolk
Shark Tank Showdown on April 1. Photo courtesy of The People's Arc of Suffolk

People’s Arc of Suffolk and Rise Life Services co-hosted an April Fool’s Day “Shark Tank Showdown” fundraiser on April 1 with six of its fundraisers taking a dive into the shark tank at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead to raise funds for the two non-profit agencies. The event raised more than $60,000 for the two organizations.

The event was emceed by News 12 Long Island anchor Jenn Seelig and meteorologist Alex Calamia.

“People may have thought this was an April Fool’s Prank, but it’s no joke. People are going in,” said John McGuigan, CEO of People’s Arc of Suffolk. “We have 250 people that have come together to raise critical funds to support people with disabilities on Long Island and we’re so grateful.”

Divers suited up and entered a shark cage in pairs and were lowered into in the giant shark tank at the aquarium, accompanied by a dive master. Each duo spent about five minutes underwater, coming up close and personal with the sharks and other fish in the massive tank.

The dives were broadcast onto large screens throughout the aquarium for dinner-goers to watch.

People’s Arc, which provides services for intellectually and developmentally disabled Long Islanders, invited the 12 people who are fundraising for the event to create social media videos that were shot entirely by People’s Arc TV program participants. They operated the cameras, asked the questions and will edit the video for posting online.

The “Shark Tank Showdown” is a unique fundraising event where two individuals who raise the most and least funds will enter the 120,000-gallon shark tank at the Riverhead Aquarium for a face-to-face swim with sand tiger and nurse sharks, and a variety of exotic fish. This thrilling experience aims to raise awareness and support for programs benefiting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Update:

Suffolk County Police on April 1 arrested a man for killing another man in East Patchogue on March 30.

Homicide Squad detectives arrested Antwane Lee at Suffolk County Police Headquarters for stabbing and killing Justin Evans at a residence on Pondview Drive, East Patchogue, on March 30 at approximately 8 p.m.

Lee, 31, Bay Shore, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree. He was to be held overnight at the Third Precinct and scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on April 2.

Below is the original press release:

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man that
occurred in East Patchogue on March 30.

Police responded to a report of a fight in an apartment complex on Pondview Drive at approximately 8 p.m.

Prior to police arrival, Justin Evans, who was stabbed in the neck during the fight, was transported in a private vehicle to NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in Patchogue. Evans, 22, of Bay Shore, was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the stabbing to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-
852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Christopher Miller Faces 25 Years to Life in Prison for the Fatal Shooting of His 75-Year-Old Father

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on April 1 that Christopher Miller, 43, of Dix Hills, was indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, for allegedly shooting and killing his 75-year-old father John Miller.

“The indictment handed down today marks a crucial step toward justice in this tragic case,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I would like to thank Officer Galeazzi who did a great job here apprehending this defendant before anyone else could be harmed.”

According to the investigation, on the afternoon of March 17, 2025, Christopher Miller was involved in a motor vehicle crash which resulted in his being admitted at Stony Brook University Hospital. The next day, unaware that he had been in a crash and in the hospital, John Miller called the police to report his son missing. Christopher Miller lived with his father. Suffolk County First Precinct Officer Matthew Galeazzi responded to John Miller’s home on Bruno Lane in Dix Hills. After conducting a brief computer search, Officer Galeazzi informed John Miller that his son was at Stony Brook University Hospital. Relieved, John Miller profusely thanked the officer for his help.

On March 19, 2025, Officer Galeazzi responded to a call from a Dix Hills resident that reported a suspicious individual hiding in that person’s shed. Officer Galeazzi responded to that residence, opened the shed, and allegedly identified the suspicious individual to be Christopher Miller.

Officer Galeazzi informed Christopher Miller that he spoke to John Miller the day before at their Bruno Lane home, and that his father was worried about him. Officer Galeazzi offered to drive Christopher Miller home, which the defendant initially rejected. However, after insisting, Christopher Miller allegedly agreed to be driven back to his home, a half mile away.

When they arrived at the residence, footage from Officer Galeazzi’s body cam captured not only his entry into the home, but also his immediate viewing of the victim lying on the kitchen floor in a large pool of blood, and a shotgun lying nearby. Allegedly, Christopher Miller immediately attempted to flee up the stairs, however, Officer Galeazzi subdued him and placed him under arrest. In addition, witness interviews alleged Christopher Miller attempted to steal a landscaping truck but was unsuccessful.

Police recovered a shotgun along with four expended shot shells at the scene. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined that John Miller suffered multiple perforating and penetrating shotgun wounds.

On April 1, 2025, Christopher Miller was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski for Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony.

Justice Pilewski ordered Christopher Miller remanded, during the pendency of the case. Christopher Miller is due back in court on June, 12, 2025, and faces 25 years to life in prison, if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Glenn Obedin, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Eric S. Aboulafia of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Guido Cirenza of the Suffolk County Homicide Squad.

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Suffolk County residents can call 311 to report an antisemitic incident. File photo from Steve Bellone’s Flickr page

The Three Village Central School District was the subject of much conjecture and anxious speculation last week after Superintendent Kevin Scanlon released a letter addressing incidents of antisemitism and hate speech at their schools. 

Addressing the problem means admitting there is one: something many would be hesitant to do; Scanlon and other administrators took a bold step, opening themselves up to criticism, in making a move towards change. 

In the letter, Scanlon states that current initiatives aren’t enough to abate hate speech and that more needs to be done to educate both students and employees. “It is evident that the numerous resources, programs and educational opportunities that the district currently provides are not enough,” the letter reads. 

The letter is upsetting as students are still being excluded, bullied or harassed in a place they should feel completely at ease and comfortable and where their identity doesn’t cause conflict or discomfort. 

It is comforting to know the district is tackling these problems aggressively and in spite of potentially opening itself up to “bad publicity.” The Anti-Defamation League records a 200% increase of antisemetic acts from 2023 to 2024—over 10,000 in one year.

Bullying is ubiquitous–a weed within every school– but education and thoughtful programing and training, initiatives Scanlon is suggesting, may be able to help. The rising antisemitism, however, is not normal. A 200% increase is completely unacceptable. In schools, it is possible that these children don’t know what they are saying is hurtful–maybe they are trying to be irreverent and rebellious. Hopefully, the Three Village School District is on track to eradicate hate from its schools–to educate and change the narrative around other religions and to promote curiosity and acceptance rather than blind rejection and alienation. After all, hatred often comes from ignorance and a lack of empathy. It’s hard to hate or bully someone you know, understand and respect. 

Rabbi Aaron Benson from the North Shore Jewish Center in Port Jefferson Station said he tries not to dwell on these acts of antisemitism. “I want the experience of the members of the congregation to be about the positive and joyful and meaningful aspects of Judaism,” Benson said, “and not about the people who say negative and cruel things.”

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Athletics

The Stony Brook men’s track and field team returned to competition on March 29 for the Monmouth Season Opener in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The Seawolves posted several solid showings on the day, including three top-eight placements.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mario Xerri finished fifth in the 800m (1:55.98).
  • Steven Struk placed seventh in the 1500m event (4:00.39).
  • The team of Luke Clackett, Michael Ye, Ryan Scarry, and Walesky Nowak finished seventh in the 4x100m relay (43.39).

“It was a solid day at Monmouth Today,” head coach Andy Ronan said. “I feel a lot of the athletes are trying to adjust from the false environment of running indoors to having to deal with the elements of outdoor track. And they certainly got a taste of what outdoor conditions can be like. We had a very warm, windy day, and you could see athletes struggling to deal with both. On the men’s side, Mario and Steven were the most competitive on the day, with good runs.”

The team is back in action on April 4 and 5, competing at the Colonial Relays in Williamsburg, Virginia. Both days of the meet are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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Supervisor Dan Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will hold its fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fair will feature representatives from the health and wellness industries who will provide valuable information and plenty of free giveaways. The Health and Wellness Fair sponsor, JVC Broadcasting, will be on-site performing interviews to be aired on 103.9 Long Island News Radio and promoting the event on its five Long Island radio stations.

Health & Wellness businesses who are interested in participating can visit www.BrookhavenNY.Gov/Health to complete a vendor application. If you have any questions, please call the Department of General Services at 631-451-6331

Request to be a vendor.

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