The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Senior Citizens Division presents a Brain Health Workshop at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join in on a discussion about brain health, maintaining a healthy body, Alzheimer’s, Dementia and how hearing loss can effect cognitive functions.
This is a free seminar open to Town of Brookhaven residents age 60 and older. For more information or to register, call 631-451-5312.
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a bicyclist on Dec. 26 in Selden.
Abel Bonilla was riding a bicycle southbound across Middle Country Road at the intersection of Marshall Drive when he pedaled in front of a westbound 2018 Nissan Altima and was struck at approximately 9:55 p.m.
Bonilla, 15, of Selden, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Nissan, Jahmali Brown, 26, of Mount Sinai, was not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.
Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole multiple packages from two Huntington homes in October.
A man allegedly stole a package containing an iPhone from a home on Maple Place, on October 1 at 3:12 p.m. A short time later the same man allegedly stole a package containing an Apple Watch from the front porch of a home on Willow Avenue.
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.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from an East Farmingdale store this month.
Three men allegedly stole merchandise valued at $1,500, from Home Depot, located at 202 Airport Plaza Blvd., on December 18 at 5:43 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.
The weather was brisk but a good time was had by all at the annual Menorah lighting at the Train Car in Port Jefferson Station on Dec. 25. An annual tradition hosted by Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce, the event was conducted by Rabbi Aaron Benson of the North Shore Jewish Center.
New York State Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay, Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, members of the chamber including President Jennifer Dzvonar and members of North Shore Jewish Center enjoyed the festivities.
— Photos courtesy of Will Dzvonar
Staff Delivers Personalized Holiday Gifts to Residents they care for all year long
Staff at Island Nursing and Rehab Center in Holtsville, a member of the Gurwin Healthcare System, hosted a Christmas Eve “Dress Like an Elf” Party here today, bringing holiday cheer to residents of the 120-bed facility who may be away from their families for Christmas.
Staff members donned pointy ears and holiday themed hats and sweaters to hand out gifts they personally selected for residents based on their personality and needs as part of the center’s annual “Giving Tree” tradition. A member of the center’s engineering staff dressed as Santa pushed a cart decorated like Santa’s Sleigh while another employee played piano tunes to set the festive mood.
“The residents are second family and we’re here with them even more than we’re home with our own families,” said Alexis Browning, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Island Rehabilitation. “We want to make them feel like they’re home for the holidays too.”
The residents that weren’t able to gather for the event had their presents delivered to them in their rooms.
“It makes me very happy,” said Bill McCarthy, 77, a resident at Island Rehabilitation. “I’m usually alone around the holidays. So this is my family. I feel good with them. They’re always there for me.”
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 from a Farmingville store last month.
A man allegedly stole cigarettes from Family Dollar, located at 349 Horseblock Road, on December 5 at 1 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.
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 the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in September.
A man allegedly stole assorted merchandise, valued at $420, from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, on September 23 at approximately 7:50 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.
The Stony Brook women’s basketball team secured a 54-40 victory over Cornell to close out non-conference play on Dec. 22 on the Island.
Stony Brook was paced by Zaida Gonzalez who led the Seawolves with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Shamarla King tacked on 14 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Breauna Ware chipped in with nine points from the bench.
Stony Brook grabbed 39 rebounds compared to Cornell’s 34, led by Gonzalez’s seven boards. The Seawolves’ defense held the Big Red to only zero percent shooting from beyond the arc and 35.2 percent from the field.
After falling behind 2-0, Stony Brook went on a hot 9-0 run with 8:07 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from King, to take a 9-2 lead. The Seawolves then lost some of that lead but still entered the quarter break with an 11-6 advantage. Stony Brook did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring eight of its 11 points close to the basket. Gonzalez, King, and Janay Brantley accounted for the offensive spark.
The Seawolves used the second period to increase their lead and entered halftime with a 19-12 edge. It was a low scoring half as the Seawolves held their opponent to less than 10 points each quarter through one half… the first time since last season on Feb. 18 against Elon.
After intermission, Stony Brook held on to its advantage and owned a 35-29 lead, showcasing a team effort coming from Gonzalez, King, Brantley, Ware, and Devyn Scott tallying 16 points.
Stony Brook kept widening its lead, expanding it to 44-35 before going on a 10-0 run, finished off by a Gonzalez jumper, to grow the lead to 54-35 with 2:13 to go in the contest. The Big Red narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Seawolves still cruised the rest of the way for the 54-40 win.
After the holiday break and new year, the team will return to the court for the start of CAA conference play on Jan. 3 at Northeastern. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. Coverage will be be available on FloCollege.
Stony Brook men’s basketball held off a late push from Maine to secure a 74-72 victory on Dec. 21 at Stony Brook Arena. Joe Octave matched a season-best effort with 24 points to help the Seawolves pick up their 23rd consecutive win over the Black Bears.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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“We have had a heck of a week. I thought we played two games well, but struggled to finish both. Luckily, we had enough of a cushion today that we hung on late,” head coach Geno Ford said. “Maine has a nice team. They had already won on the road over an A-10 team and have played well on the road in general. We are getting better, but have a lot of work to do.”
The team returns after a holiday break, heading north to face in-state rival and former America East foe, UAlbany, on Sunday, December 29. Tip-off between the Seawolves and Great Danes is scheduled for 2 pm, streaming live on ESPN+ from the Broadview Center.
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