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Photo from Councilwoman Bonner's office

On October 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) was a guest at the Rocky Point Historical Society’s 26th Annual Tea at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse in Rocky Point.

The fundraiser featured a presentation by Debra Scala Giokas, author of the new book about Claire McCaredll (1905-1958), an American fashion designer of ready-to-wear clothing in the 20th Century. The annual event also featured food, homemade cookies baked by members and raffle baskets.

Pictured with Councilwoman Bonner is Rocky Point Historical Society president Suzanne Johnson (right).

Monthly historic programs are free and open to the public. The Rocky Point Historical Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the VFW Hall, 109 King Road in Rocky Point. For more information, call 631-744-1776 or go to rockypointhistoricalsociety.org. 

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The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new ADA playground at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington
The new pickleball courts at Otsego Park. Photo from Town of Huntington

Six New Pickleball Courts and ADA Compliant Playground for Town’s Southern-most Park in Dix Hills

Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town of Huntington have officially opened the completely redesigned, all-inclusive playground and six new pickleball courts at the Town’s southern- most Park in Dix Hills, Otsego Park.

“The Town of Huntington has committed tens of millions of dollars upgrading its parks over the past 3 years”, said Town Supervisor Ed Smyth. “This includes over $740,000 for the Otsego Park improvements incorporating ADA compliant play structures and 6 new pickleball courts. These enhancements are a continuation of Huntington’s commitment to maintaining, upgrading, and preserving our public spaces for our residents.”

The new playground & pickleball courts took over a year to complete. The unveiling features a brightly colored, brand-new playground structure, new playground safety surface, walkways, landscaping, and benches. Room has also been designated for a shaded picnic plaza adjacent to the pickleball and tennis courts to be added in the future. The new pickleball courts replace the decades old dek hockey court that had fallen into disrepair. The new courts and playground are located on the south end of the park, closest to the Commack Road entrance.

Otsego Park is one of the town’s most widely used parks with fourteen playing fields for little league, softball, and baseball. The park also includes basketball courts, lighted tennis courts and a convenient comfort station. Plans are underway to upgrade the popular baseball field 9 with a new turf infield playing surface.

Over the past 3 years, Supervisor Ed Smyth and his Parks, Engineering and General Service teams have been chipping away at restoring many of the over 50 active and 90 passive parks throughout the Town. This year, the Town has breathed new life into several parks – many of which were long overdue. Upgraded parks include: Al Walker Park, Crab Meadow Beach Playground, Whitman Park, and the recent unveiling of the state-of-the-art playground at the Town’s crown jewel, Heckscher Park.

Smyth concluded, “We are so proud of the upgrades at Otsego. The popularity of this Park will assuredly climb with these new additions and enhancements. But, projects like this do not happen by themselves. The Town had many partners that help us financially and collaboratively to make many of these projects happen. Once again, we owe a great deal of thanks to EOSPA, the town’s Environmental Open Space Park Fund, for their insight, support, and financial contributions. They are invaluable to this and so many other initiatives throughout the Town. Another Advisory Task Force that we rely on greatly is the Citizens Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CAC). As we move to bring our parks and public spaces into the 21st century, we have been reliant on the CAC’s expertise and advocacy on building an inclusive environment. We owe a great deal of gratitude to both EOSPA and the CAC.”

Supervisor Smyth stated that his 2025 budget has plans to upgrade additional parks in the town including: Columbia Street Park, Koster Park, William Burn Park, and phase two of the Crab Meadow Beach Playground.

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Jeff Szabo

Suffolk County Water Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo has been elected President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), an organization representing the largest publicly-owned drinking water systems in the United States. The appointment highlights SCWA’s leadership in water quality, infrastructure management and public health protection. Szabo will continue his responsibilities as SCWA CEO while guiding AMWA in advancing water management practices nationwide.

“Jeff’s election as AMWA President reflects his deep commitment to delivering high-quality drinking water through innovative management strategies and his ability to tackle the challenges facing our nation’s water systems,” said AMWA Chief Executive Officer Tom Dobbins. “We are thrilled to have him lead as we work to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for communities across the country.”

As SCWA CEO, Szabo has led significant advancements in water conservation, infrastructure upgrades and customer service, ensuring SCWA remains one of the most efficient and forward-thinking water utilities in the country. Szabo is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council which provides the regulatory agency advice, and recommendations related to national drinking water programs. He was also the chief architect of the Long Island Commission of Aquifer Protection, where he also previously served as Chair.

SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz added, “Jeff’s leadership at AMWA is a testament to his dedication and the hard work of our SCWA team. This recognition not only honors Jeff but also highlights SCWA’s role as a national model for water utilities.”

AMWA represents the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the U.S., serving over 160 million people. Founded in 1981, AMWA is the nation’s only policy-making organization dedicated solely to metropolitan water suppliers, working with Congress and federal agencies to ensure public health protections through cost-effective regulations. AMWA provides its members with resources to improve utility management, sustainability and security. Governed by a Board of Directors representing all regions, AMWA’s professional staff is based in Washington, D.C.

About SCWA:

The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.

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'Sunny Walk' by Gisela Skoglund
'Wild Roses' by Gisela Skoglund
'Castle Hill Lighthouse' by Gisela Skoglund
'Bucolic' by Gisela Skoglund

Smithtown Township Arts Council has announced that the works of Kings Park artist Gisela Skoglund will be on view at Apple Bank of Smithtown, 91 Route 111, Smithtown from Oct. 28 to Jan. 3. The exhibition, part of the Arts Council’s Outreach Gallery Program, may be viewed during regular banking hours Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Skoglund’s life has taken her through many artistic expressions. Early on her original passion was for oil on canvas. In high school she was awarded a scholarship to Pratt Institute where she pursued advertising art.

All her endeavors have brought her to the use of painting in a wide variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, pen, and ink. Skoglund’s inspirations come from the beauty of nature and other sights which appear in everyday life. She has exhibited her work in juried and invitational shows across Long Island. “I find that painting transports me to a place where time is forgotten, and I am totally immersed in creativity,” she said.

STAC is grateful to Apple Bank for its continued support of culture in our communities.

Smithtown Township Arts Council is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Holbrook man on Oct. 28 after he shouted racially offensive language at a woman while following and threatening her earlier this month.

A Hispanic woman was walking her dog outside an apartment complex located at 835 Broadway Ave. in Holbrook on October 1 at 9:50 a.m. when Mario Corvasce shouted racially offensive language at her. As the woman attempted to walk away, Corvasce followed her, raising his fist toward her in a physically threatening manner.

Following an investigation by Hate Crimes Unit detectives, with assistance from Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers, Corvasce, 64, was charged with Aggravated Harassment 2nd Degree. He was issued a desk appearance ticket and will be arraigned at a later date.

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Pictured from left, Akhil Kolanti, Kent Christian, Professor Lance Snead, Professor David Sprouster, Saima Haque, and Mingxi Ouyang. Photo by Lance Snead

Funding Part of DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Program to Enable Commercial Fusion Energy

Stony Brook University has been selected to receive $2,500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).

The funding is part of the Creating Hardened And Durable fusion first Wall Incorporating Centralized Knowledge (CHADWICK) program. This program is focused on researching and developing new, advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to enhance the durability of the “first wall” in a fusion power plant (where energy is derived from a process called fusion). That first wall is the critical armor that surrounds the fusion reactor’s core plasma.

“The CHADWICK program represents an extraordinary opportunity for our Department and Stony Brook University to contribute to the future of sustainable energy by developing materials that can withstand the extreme conditions of fusion power,” said Dilip Gersappe, chair, Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. “This pioneering work led by Professor Snead could lead to transformative advancements in the durability and efficiency of fusion power plants.”

Under this program Professor Lance Snead will work with Co-Principal Investigator Professor David Sprouster, also from the Materials Science and Engineering Department, and collaborators from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the Massachusetts of Technology, and the Sandia National Laboratory.

Through the CHADWICK program, Stony Brook University will increase the ductility, thermal conductivity, and irradiation resistance of ceramic materials through second phase additives into low activation ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTC). In the past, ceramics materials have not been seriously considered for fusion power applications due to their brittle nature and rapid loss in thermal conductivity under irradiation. The successful development of more relevant ceramic materials for use as fusion first wall armor under excessive temperature and irradiation damage would represent a significant technological step forward.

For additional information about Stony Brook University and this project, please visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/emnl/ .

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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 man who allegedly scammed an individual in Coram in June.

The man pictured above allegedly posted a house for rent on social media that was not available and received $3,900 from the victim on June 1 at approximately 9 a.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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Police car. Stock photo

Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for assault after she intentionally struck a woman with her vehicle in North Bellport in the early morning of Oct. 26.

Following a dispute between two women in a parking lot, located at 1733 Montauk Highway, at 3:40 a.m. Philomena Mistretta got into her 2004 Toyota Sienna and intentionally struck the woman with the vehicle. The victim, 63, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries.

Fifth Squad detectives charged Mistretta, 51, of Coram, with Assault 1st Degree.

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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man that occurred during a party in Huntington Station on Oct. 27.

Second Precinct officers responded to house on Lowndes Ave. at approximately 2 a.m. after a 911caller reported a stabbing at the location. When officers arrived, they located two men stabbed.

Justino Alfaro-Avila, 29, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 39-year-old man was treated at a local hospital and released.

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

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Director Debra Engelhardt with volunteers showing care kits assembled.
Three teens getting ready to assemble care kits.
Three teens getting ready to assemble care kits.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Comsewogue Public Library held its annual Great Give Back event. Attendees were invited to a Family Carnival where they were asked to donate nonperishable food items for local people in need. Volunteers also created more than 70 care kits using community donations which will be distributed to local not-for-profit organizations that assist unhoused individuals.

For more information about the Great Give Back and other Comsewogue Public Library events visit thegreatgiveback.org and www.cplib.org/.

The Great Give Back is a community service initiative by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System, offering patrons a day to engage in meaningful service.

–  Photos courtesy of Comsewogue Public Library

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