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Do you recognize these men? 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 men who allegedly stole merchandise from a store in Medford this month.

Two men allegedly stole assorted items from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on July 4.

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.

Honoree Katherine Heaviside, president, Epoch 5 Public Relations (second from right) with (l-r) Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty President and Chairman of the Board Patricia J. Petersen, CEO Deirdre O’Connell and Board member Stanley C. Gale, grandson of founder Daniel Gale.

 Day of Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Supports Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens Not-for-Profits 

The Daniel Gale Foundation, the charitable arm of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s top ranked luxury real estate organizations, recently held its 1st Annual Outing in support of its mission to benefit charitable causes across Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.  The sold out event, which honored Epoch 5 Public Relations President Katherine Heaviside, offered golf, tennis, and pickleball to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters at the Huntington Country Club. 

The genesis of this first annual outing was the advisory board of the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Young Professionals Network (YPN). YPN is a group of approximately 40 real estate advisors who meet regularly to share growth opportunities through networking and mentoring. This most recent event is one of several fundraisers YPN has organized in support of the Foundation. 

Co-chairing this event were YPN advisory board members Kathleen McCarthy, a real estate advisor who works predominantly in Queens and western Nassau, and Melissa Stark, who manages sales in the Huntington office. 

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Deirdre O’Connell kicked off the evening festivities, thanking the event committee and all in attendance for their support of the Foundation. President and Chairman of the Board Patricia J. Petersen, Stanley C. Gale, grandson of company founder Daniel Gale, and Katherine Heaviside joined O’Connell at the podium.

“I am thrilled to stand before such a wonderful group of supporters,” she said. “Together we represent a community of caring that can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors who are struggling.  I am also exceedingly proud of our young professional group, who put together such an enjoyable and successful event.”

Heaviside was honored in recognition of Epoch 5 Public Relations’ 40 years as Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s public relations firm and . A Huntington resident, Heaviside is a regular on the Long Island Press Power List of “Top 50 Influentials” and has been voted “Best Publicist on Long Island” for 14 years in a row.  She has unmatched long-standing contacts and relationships with the media, corporate leaders, and community and government leaders.   

In 2022, as part of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s celebration of its centennial year, the Daniel Gale Foundation was launched to consolidate and organize the ongoing charitable giving and outreach efforts of the organization’s management, staff and real estate advisors to make a greater impact. In the year since its formation, the Foundation  donated the equivalent of 100,000 meals to Island Harvest and City Harvest food banks during Hunger Action Month®, supported Pink Aid in its fight against breast cancer, and raised thousands of dollars with its Young Professionals Networking and Bowlathon events, among others.

 

 

 

Photo from Town of Brookhaven

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have announced the completion of a 17-road paving project in Medford.

Prior to paving, crews completed concrete improvements, inspecting and installing new drains and repairing and replacing damaged concrete curbing, sidewalks and aprons.

Roads resurfaced during this paving project include Elmhurst Avenue, Fordham Avenue, Glendale Avenue, Holland Avenue, Inwood Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Mt. Vernon Avenue, Newburgh Avenue, Oswego Avenue, Peconic Avenue, Peekskill Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Syracuse Avenue, Tremont Avenue, Wessel Lane, and Yonkers Avenue.

The total cost for this paving project was approximately $1 million.

Both Jamaica Avenue and Peconic Avenue are heavily-traveled, main arteries in Brookhaven Town. They, along with the 15 other roadways resurfaced in this paving project, are now safer and smoother for all those who travel them,” said Superintendent Losquadro.

Councilman Foley said, “I thank Superintendent Losquadro and the men and women of the Highway Department for the work they do to upgrade infrastructure throughout the Town of Brookhaven. Safety is our main concern, and residents can rest assured that the Town will continue to make the improvements that are needed.”

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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 Smithtown store in June.

A man allegedly stole approximately $1,000 worth of over-the-counter medication from Stop and Shop, located at 291 West Main St., on June 23 at approximately 5:30 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.

Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (right) at the Boys State and Girls State reception at the Northport American Legion.

Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R – 18 th L.D.) recently attended a reception at the Northport American Legion honoring the 2023 students of the Boys State and Girls State programs. As proud parents, members of the American Legion and elected officials looked on at the event, the youths shared about their individual experiences and what they learned.

“Boys State and Girls State are terrific programs that really do not get the attention that they deserve,” said Bontempi. “The programs are unique in that they don’t only provide a practical education in civics, but also promote patriotic values that inspire young people to be engaged citizens and leaders.”

A noteworthy component of the programs has the students act out the legislative process by taking on simulated elected roles and tackling a relevant issue. Exercises like these, combined with other educational activities, fill an often overlooked gap when it comes to preparing young adults for the future in this increasingly complex world.

“Without understanding government on a basic and local level, many people are shortchanging themselves,” added Bontempi. “The earlier people are equipped with this knowledge, the easier it will be for their voices to be heard. I am so grateful that the American Legion continues to deliver these opportunities to the up-and-coming generations.”

If you would like to learn more about the Boys State and Girls State programs, please visit: https://www.legion.org/boysnation/about.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a store in Commack last month.

A woman allegedly stole a speaker from BJ’s Wholesale Club, located at 2 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June 18.

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 Third Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Central Islip store this month.

A man allegedly stole merchandise from Target, located at 160 North Research Place, on July 2.

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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Suffolk County Police arrested two people on July 18 for two bank robberies and one attempted bank
robbery that occurred last week.

Joseph Hill, 40, and Stephanie Demola, 34, both of Moriches, were charged with Robbery 1st Degree for allegedly robbing Webster Bank, located at 361 Sunrise Highway in Patchogue, on July 13 at approximately 9:05 a.m. and Robbery 2nd Degree for allegedly robbing TD Bank, located at 474 Portion Road in Lake Ronkonkoma, on July 10 at approximately 3:05 p.m. They were also charged with Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree for the alleged attempted robbery of Chase Bank, located at 128 Main St. in Yaphank, on July 10 at approximately 10 a.m.

Hill is being held at the Sixth Precinct and Demola is being held at the Fourth Precinct. They are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on July 18.

A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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The Port Jefferson School District athletic department is offering athletic camps to Port Jefferson elementary, middle and high school students.

Camps include basketball, cheerleading, kickboxing, martial arts, tennis and more.

With athletic coaches, teachers and upperclassmen as instructors, the goal of these camps is to teach the fundamentals of the sport while incorporating essential life lessons, such as teamwork and sportsmanship, all while having fun.

Registration for the camps is available on the athletic department page of the district website at portjeffschools.org.

Pictured at ribbon cutting ceremony at The DripBar Long Island’s grand opening are, from left, Jennilynn Toulson, Adelynn Toulson, General Manager Ryan Toulson, U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota’s Director of Operations Peter Ganley, owner Peter Anastasian, owner Charlie Massimo, Huntington Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, Huntington Town Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Esq., New York State Senator Mario Mattera’s Legislative Aide Annmarie Lang, and Hallie Altman. Photo by HiLite Studios, Commack

The first franchise of DripBar, an intravenous vitamin therapy infusion service provider, recently held its grand opening and ribbon cutting event at 6079 Jericho Turnpike in Commack. 

Guests had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art vitamin infusion drip  bar, meet its staff, and learn more about the facility’s wide range of services including IV Lifestyle Drips, Health Support Drips, and IM Lifestyle and Single Shots, and their benefits. 

Among those on hand to celebrate were Huntington Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, Huntington Town Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Esq., New York State Senator Mario Mattera’s Legislative Aide Annmarie Lang, and U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota’s Director of Operations Peter Ganley who presented citations and proclamations.

Pictured at ribbon cutting ceremony at The DripBar Long Island’s grand opening are, from left, Jennilynn Toulson, Adelynn Toulson, General Manager Ryan Toulson, U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota’s Director of Operations Peter Ganley, owner Peter Anastasian, owner Charlie Massimo, Huntington Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, Huntington Town Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman, Esq., New York State Senator Mario Mattera’s Legislative Aide Annmarie Lang, and Hallie Altman.

Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. 

For more information, visit www.thedripbar.com/long-island/ or call 516-543-3988.