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Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich in a scene from 'The Fifth Element'

Calling all sci-fi fans! Time to get out your multi-pass as Fathom Events is giving fans a chance to relive the Summer of ’97 by bringing Luc Besson’s groundbreaking The Fifth Element back to select cinemas nationwide on Sunday, Nov.17 and Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, The Fifth Element follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life. To save humanity, he must protect her from the evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman), who is embroiled in an intergalactic war between the Mondoshawans and the Mangalores.

The spectacular odyssey across space and time also stars Ian Holm as the mysterious Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as hyperactive radio host Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy Masterson. 

Conceived by Luc Besson when he was 16, The Fifth Element became a passion project and took more than 20 years to bring to the screen. The film was nominated for eight César Awards, France’s top cinematic honor, and received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

Each screening features an exclusive introduction by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, exploring the continued influence of this landmark sci-fi fable.

Locally, the film will be screened at Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, Regal Cinemas in Ronkonkoma, AMC Loews 17 in Stony Brook, and Showcase and Regal Cinemas in Farmingdale, To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

See preview here.

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On several Thursday evenings throughout the year, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport invites the community to join them for a FREE family-friendly planetarium show.

This week, on November 14, Thankful Thursday will feature Earth, Moon & Sun, for ages 7 and up, at 7 p.m.

This family show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. Native American stories are used to help distinguish between myths and science.

Learn why the Sun rises and sets and the basics of fusion and solar energy. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases and eclipses. The show also explores past and future space travel to the Moon and beyond. Produced by the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

After the show,  the observatory will be opened to the public and an astronomy educator will invite you to look through a telescope at the night sky (weather permitting). Funding for this series is generously provided by BAE Systems.

Registration is required. To register for this free program, click here.

 

 

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Renee Fondacaro of Old Field Apothecary and Tom Manuel, founder of the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, showcase the new jazz-inspired candles. Photo from the Jazz Loft

There is a scent of excitement in the air at The Jazz Loft, which has partnered with local small business owner of Old Field Apothecary, Renee Fondacaro, to offer three original jazz-inspired scented candles available for purchase at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook for the holidays.

Renee worked alongside Founder Tom Manuel and The Jazz Loft team to create scents that spark the same thrill as Jazz music. The “Lady Day” candle has notes of rose, green leaf, powder, musk, and white gardenia inspired by Billie Holiday’s signature flower that she wore in her hair. “Mood Indigo,” inspired by Duke Ellington, has notes of leather, smoke, tobacco, sandalwood, musk, and amber to bring the feeling of an elegant jazz club to your home. There is also a holiday-inspired Jingle Jazz candle that spikes up the traditional Christmas tree scent with notes of gin, red currant, oak, juniper, and cypress, which is a delight any time of year!

Old Field Apothecary candles are both gluten- and paraben-free and made with clean burning vegan coconut apricot creme wax. Each candle is hand-poured and contains a crackling wooden wick to create a cozy, by-the-fireside experience.

“It’s always wonderful when we can work with local businesses,” says Manuel. “I’m quite excited that we created these unique signature candles that bring together the atmosphere of The Jazz Loft and a wonderful local business such as Old Field Apothecary. Renee’s creativity in designing the scents is inspirational.”

“I’m so excited to collaborate with the Jazz Loft,” said Fondacaro. “The scents we have created reflect the jazz artists and the beautiful Stony Brook Village community. Old Field Apothecary is proud to be able to offer our natural products that are toxin-free, phthalate-free and made from vegan waxes for this local and special venue. These scents make great gifts for your favorite music lover.”

These exclusive candles can only be purchased in person at the Jazz Loft for $28 each, two for $50, or all three for $75.

For more information, call 631-751-1895.

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Bob Baker
Carl Mercurio
Mike Maione

Experience an Unforgettable Evening of Magic, Comedy, and More Up Close and Personal

Get ready for an extraordinary night of laughter, astonishment, and wonder as the Parlor of Mystery presents Magic, Comedy, and More at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy.

Headlining the evening is Bob Baker, an acclaimed ventriloquist and magician known for his appearance on America’s Got Talent. With his engaging stage presence and hilarious, unpredictable puppet partners, Baker is sure to have the audience roaring with laughter and marveling at his magical surprises.

Joining Baker is Carl Mercurio, a comedy magician celebrated for his impressive sleight of hand and engaging sense of humor. Mercurio’s mesmerizing magic will transport you to a world of the impossible, bringing classic and contemporary tricks to Theatre Three’s second stage.

The night will be hosted by the Parlor of Mystery’s own Mike Maione, a mentalist and magician whose mind-reading feats and clever comedy will keep audiences guessing and entertained between each act.

Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

The series continues on January 23rd, 2025; March 13th, 2025; and June 5th, 2025. All shows start at 8 p.m.

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About the Parlor of Mystery:

The Parlor of Mystery produces live magic shows featuring a diverse lineup of talented magicians, mentalists, and entertainers. Based at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson, it brings the mystery and fun of live magic to audiences of all ages. Theatre Three is located at 412 Main Street in the heart of Port Jefferson. Theatre Three is a non-profit organization that produces original works and theater classics as well as conducting acting classes & workshops.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Commack store in November.

A man allegedly stole assorted vitamins and supplements from Whole Foods, located at 120 Veterans Memorial Highway, at 4:10 p.m. on November 10. The merchandise was valued at approximately $1,310.

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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Peyton, 6, stands in front of the display of her winning drawing, a Daisy, which came to life in this year’s Holiday Lights display. Photo from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
2024 Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show
2024 Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show
2024 Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show
2024 Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show
2024 Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County hosted a preview of its annual Holiday Light Show at the Enchanted Forest at the Girl Scouts’ Camp Edey, located in Bayport on Nov. 12.

As part of the event, five Girl Scouts who won the annual Holiday Lights drawing contest saw their sketches come to life as a lighted display for the first time. Creations included a multi-colored daisy, a Girl Scout jumping over a bridge with the phrase “I Believe in Myself,” and a festive set of holiday cars traversing the woods. 

“I submitted in previous years and this is the first time I’m getting it,” said Jasmine Luo, 17, of Commack who is an aspiring artist and one of the winners of the contest. “I get to express myself more. Through my art I can spread my feelings and thoughts to other people better.” 

The show returns to Camp Edey for the first time since 2016 with an immersive, half-mile walk-through experience, with dozens of dazzling and animated light displays, including the iconic giant lighted Christmas tree, with plenty of fun photo opportunities along the way. Creating the show takes five miles of extension cords and enough electricity to power 25 homes. 

“We’re thrilled to once again highlight the creativity of our Girl Scouts as their designs go from drawings to a vibrant, lighted display that everyone can enjoy,” said Tammy Severino, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “This is the only holiday light show that supports a nonprofit. Funds raised through the show will provide scholarships to help girls become Girl Scouts and participate in our programs.” 

The display opens to the public on Friday, November 29. Tickets for the light display can be purchased in advance for a specific date and arrival time.  Click here to purchase tickets. All proceeds go toward helping girls participate in Girl Scout programs. 

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County 

Since 1968, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County has been committed to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others. Follow Girl Scouts of Suffolk County on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

 

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2024 Stony Brook University iGEM team. Photo by Ethan Kim

For the third time ever, Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team brought home the gold medal from the iGEM Giant Jamboree.

Held in Paris, France from October 23-26, the iGEM Giant Jamboree is a world expo for synthetic biology. This year’s competition featured 438 teams from 45+ countries, competing for medals and awards by designing, building, and testing projects using cutting edge synthetic biology.  Stony Brook University was one of 16 U.S. collegiate teams to earn a gold medal.

Stony Brook University’s project focused on developing a less invasive, more cost effective way to diagnose B-cell lymphoma. The team focused on equipping E.coli with a genetically engineered gene circuit to detect microRNAs as biomarkers for this disease.

“Stony Brook’s participation in iGEM continues to have a profound impact on our students,” said Peter Gergen, SUNY distinguished service professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. “This year’s team was extremely cohesive and benefited greatly from the advice and assistance provided by former iGEM team members Chris Helenek, AJ Sillato, Abhishek Cherath, Michelle Yang, Bushra Islam and Zach Don as well as input from Dr. Joshua Rest (Ecology and Evolution) and Melanie Cragan (Biochemistry and Cell Biology).”

This year’s interdisciplinary iGEM team, comprising three juniors, four sophomores, and eight first-year students when they started last January, included those with majors in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, information systems, and political science. The team was co-advised by faculty members Peter Gergen and Kathryn Gunn in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and Gabor Balazsi, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and received support from the staff in Undergraduate Biology.

For more information on Stony Brook’s iGEM team and this year’s project, visit https://2024.igem.wiki/stony-brook/index.html

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From left, Maryann Jacoutot (Senior Center Staff) Town Clerk Thomas McCarthy, Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, Thomas Gugliotta, Tax Receiver Deanna Varricchio, and Senior Citizens Dept. Director Doreen Perrino. Photo from Town of Smithtown

The Town of Smithtown has announced that historic property records and tax documents donated by Thomas Gugliotta are now on display at Town Hall. Gugliotta, a proud first-generation resident of Smithtown donated the records in hopes of sharing his parents great American Dream story. The display, located at Town Hall outside the Tax Receiver’s office, serves as a tribute to the values of hard work, resilience, and community spirit that define so many Smithtown families.

Thomas Gugliotta’s parents, Biase and Philomena, immigrated from Italy in 1956, arriving in the San Remo neighborhood with their infant daughter. Thomas was born in San Remo and grew up in the same home he resides in today, where he continues to cherish his parents’ legacy.

“I got very nostalgic talking with Thomas. We shared memories about our families, how they migrated here to Smithtown and how generations before us made a great life, which are now etched in our history. The Gugliotta family represents what Smithtown is all about: resilience, hard work, and pride in one’s roots. These historical documents not only honor their personal history but also serve as an inspiration to our community about the power of perseverance in the pursuit of the American Dream.” – Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim, Town of Smithtown

Thomas’s father, an Italian Allied Forces WWII veteran, experienced unimaginable hardship during the war. Shortly after Italy joined the Allied forces in 1943, Biase Gugliotta was captured and held in a nazi labor camp until it was liberated by American forces in 1945. In 1956, his family settled in San Remo, where Biase worked as a custodian at Kings Park High School until his retirement in 1986. Thomas shared his fathers proud journey with Town Officials, of achieving U.S. citizenship, thanks to the assistance of Smithtown’s first Police Chief, Cy Donnelly in 1969.

“My father would walk to Town Hall to pay his taxes, proud of everything he had accomplished… It’s an honor to have these records displayed here in a way that might inspire others to reflect on the American story—one rooted in family, history, and proud heritage.” – Thomas Gugliotta, San Remo First Generation Resident

Thomas Gugliotta recalled that his father would actually walk to Town Hall to pay his property taxes, all the way from San Remo, making it a point to share how deeply proud his father was to do so.

Did You Know? Originally named after a small Italian Riviera village, San Remo has a unique historical significance and has served as a home to many families who have shared similar dreams of building a new life.

This exhibit was made possible thanks to the collaboration with the Smithtown Senior Center team and Town Administration. The Town is deeply grateful to Thomas Gugliotta for sharing his family’s history and hopes this exhibit will spark meaningful discussions about family legacies, community history, and the value of the American Dream.

Thomas’s heartfelt story about his family is also available to watch on Smithtown GTV’s YouTube channel. It captures the personal stories behind the historical documents, offering a unique perspective on the history of San Remo and the people who have built their lives here. The Town Hall display is a testament to the enduring strength and pride of immigrant families who continue to enrich the fabric of Smithtown.

To watch Thomas Gugliotta’s interview and the San Remo Historic Spotlight on Smithtown GTV, visit: Watch on YouTube.

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From left, NYS Senator Mario Mattera, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, Louis Necroto, Katie Necrotom, Susan Necroto, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick. Photo from Town of Smithtown
From left, Councilman Tom Lohmann, NYS Senator Mario Mattera, Katie Necroto, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, Dr. Kevin Simmons, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Matt Gribbin (Smithtown Central School District School Board). Photo from Town Smithtown

The Town of Smithtown hosted its first annual Epilepsy Awareness Ceremony, declaring November as Epilepsy Awareness Month throughout the township. The ceremony was held on November 7 at Town Hall, honoring the bravery of community members living with epilepsy and their journey to end the stigma surrounding it.

Katie Necroto, a 14-year-old Nesconset Resident shared her very personal and inspiring story, in front of a captive audience of family, friends, and local community members. Ms. Necroto was presented with a Proclamation from the Town of Smithtown by Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim, recognizing her journey and declaring November Epilepsy Awareness Month.

“Smithtown has been at the forefront of celebrating community members and observing Health Awareness Months. Each year, we expand our partnerships, deepen our understanding, and are inspired by incredible individuals in our community. This November, we are thrilled to add Epilepsy Awareness Month to our roster. All month long, we aim to inform families about available resources, educate the public on epilepsy, and break down the stigma here in Smithtown. We will also be distributing awareness bracelets to anyone who pledges to support this mission right here at Town Hall,” said Supervisor Wehrheim in a press release.

Katie Necroto spoke to the community at large, sharing her first memory and journey to the present day with hopes of educating and inspiring others to not be ashamed or afraid of an epilepsy diagnosis. NY State Senator Mario Mattera, alongside Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick presented Katie with a framed, State Certificate of Recognition for her courage in raising awareness. Smithtown Central School Districts Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & Administration Cabinet, Dr. Kevin Simmons shared remarks on behalf of Superintendent Dr. Mark Secaur, who shares a personal bond, in connection to those impacted by epilepsy.

“I realized I was on the path I was meant to be on, inspired by angels who have loved, supported, and guided me. Thank you to my family, friends, school nurses, doctors, and everyone who helped me through the hardest times. I’m especially grateful to Supervisor Wehrheim and the Town for listening to my story and encouraging me to share it. If I had one wish today, it would be that my story helps someone else find hope and strength. That the telling of this story might encourage any one of you experiencing difficult times to know there are angels all around you, ready to help you on your journey and shine their light through the darkness,” said Katie, who is an Epilepsy Awareness Advocate and 9th-grade student at Smithtown High School East.

The ceremony concluded with a purple ribbon cutting in front of the sign at Town Hall, which has been landscaped with Fall purple annuals and Epilepsy Awareness garden flags. All Month long the Town of Smithtown will seek to inform families about available resources, work to educate the public on the various types of Epilepsy and pledge to end the stigma. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital has delivered informational pamphlets, available at the entrance of Town Hall for anyone wishing to learn more about treatments and resources locally available. Additionally, the Town has made silicone Awareness Bracelets available at the main entrance of Town Hall for anyone who would like to take the pledge to be informed, compassionate and help spread a positive message with the community.

“Smithtown is proud to be at the forefront of honoring Health Awareness Months, expanding community partnerships, and celebrating remarkable individuals. All November long, Smithtown will educate the public on Epilepsy, promote available resources, and work collectively to end the stigma around the condition,” read the release.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Medford Fire Department volunteer firefighter on Nov. 13 for allegedly intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford.

Jonathan Quiles was observed by a witness allegedly intentionally set a fire in a wooded area on Mount Vernon Avenue at approximately 3:35 p.m. on November 12. The fire also damaged a 2004 Chevrolet parked nearby.

Following an investigation by Arson Section detectives, Quiles, 20, of Medford, was charged with Arson 4th Degree, Arson 5th Degree and Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on the same day.

Regarding the arrest, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney released a statement around 2 p.m.on Nov. 13 stating, “Unfortunately, under New York’s “Bail Reform,” intentionally setting fires in the midst of the dangerously dry conditions and a statewide burn ban are not bail eligible offenses, meaning my prosecutors cannot even ask for bail on these charges. Our New York lawmakers need to get their
act together and pass common sense fixes to a broken bail system.”

 

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