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Robin Sultan, Mitchell J. Birzon, Esq. and Christopher Kelly were welcomed recently to the Board of the Middle Country Library Foundation. 

Mr. Sultan is President and CEO of 3CR Logistic Solutions. Robin was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He served as Director of Business Development for 18 years at a NYC based international logistics service provider, freight forwarder and customs broker. 

Mr. Birzon is Managing Partner of Birzon & Associates, a Long Island based law firm dedicated to assisting healthcare professionals in regulatory and disciplinary issues. A recognized leader in the Long Island legal community, Mitchell is a three-time Chairman of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Health and Hospital Law Committee, has been appointed to the SCBA Grievance Committee, and serves as counsel to other members of the legal profession. 

Mr. Kelly is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for TRITEC Real Estate Company, Inc. and brings a dynamic blend of creativity and strategic leadership to steward the TRITEC brand. With a tenure beginning in 2004 as Marketing Director and his elevation to Vice President in 2018, Chris has been instrumental in sculpting the TRITEC identity. 

Middle Country Library Foundation is pleased and proud to welcome these three distinguished professionals to the Board.

Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh

Two Dads Defending Democracy: Bridging the Gap During Divisive Times

At a time when political discussions can turn confrontational, Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh — two nationally renowned figures hailing from opposing political backgrounds — are proving that respectful dialogue can bridge political divides. Once adversaries, they transformed their heated debates into meaningful conversations and eventually a friendship. Now, they’re coming together at Stony Brook University to share how to find common ground and engage in civil and healthy discussions in service of meaningful legislative reform. The pair will lead two events as part of their Two Dads Defending Democracy tour.

The first, moderated by Charles Robbins, DSW, LCSW-R, will be held in the MART Auditorium at Stony Brook University Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.

On Wednesday, October 23, Guttenberg and Walsh will discuss Democracy and Getting Out the Vote at the Humanities Building, Room 1006, on the Stony Brook University campus.

About the speakers:

  • Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his 14-year-old daughter Jaime at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida in February 2018, and the death of his brother in October 2017 from cancer related to his service as a first responder at the World Trade Center in 9/11. Fred has traveled the country talking about both events but also talking about perspective, perseverance and resilience. He discusses pivotal moments in our life and how we should respond to those moments.
  • Joe Walsh is a former Republican Congressman from Illinois elected to Congress in the TEA Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, he became one of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the U.S. He is currently the Director of The Social Contract and host of the “The Social Contract with Joe Walsh” podcast where Joe has weekly conversations with other well-known people to model how to have respectful conversations with those with whom you disagree.

Sponsored by the Program in Public Health at Stony Brook Medicine, the events are free and open to faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The Democracy and Getting Out the Vote event is also in collaboration with the Humanities Institute. Registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/two_dads and https://bit.ly/get_out_vote to register.

WHEN & WHERE:

SBUH Event

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

5pm – 7:30pm

At the MART Auditorium

1 Lauterbur Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794

 

SBU Event 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

12:30pm – 1:50pm

Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University

1013 Humanities

Stony Brook NY, 11794-5354

Room 1006

WHO:

  • Stony Brook University Hospital event will be moderated by Charles Robbins, DSW, LCSW-R, Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Changing Systems of Power at Stony Brook University
  • Speakers
    • Fred Guttenberg
    • Former Congressman Joe Walsh
  • SBUH staff
  • SBU faculty & students

 

DIRECTIONS:

For SBUH event:

LIE to Exit 62. North on Nicolls Road for about 9 miles. Follow Hospital signs; turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Continue to first light and turn left onto Edmund D. Pellegrino Road onto Medicine campus. Follow the traffic circle and take the second exit to Lauterbur Drive. Follow the traffic circle and take the second exit to Lauterbur Drive. Follow Lauterbur Drive to the front entrance of the MART. The speaking program will take place in the auditorium.

 

For the SBU Event:

From West, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles. The main entrance to the University is on the left; parking access available in the Administration Parking Garage or Lot 1; validation is available. To find the campus via GPS, Administration Building, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790.

 

Stony Brook campus map

Stony Brook University: Entrance sign

Stony Brook University is the recipient of a $500,000 Innovation Driven by Evidence and Advanced Strategies (IDEAS) grant from American Talent Initiative (ATI) College Excellence Program CEP and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant aims to amplify the power and potential of transfer students from lower income communities through high impact experiences, research-centered opportunities, and the development of workforce-ready skills.

Stony Brook, a State University of New York flagship university, is partnering with neighboring Suffolk County Community College (SUNY Suffolk) to support a “Seawolves at Suffolk” program. The program provides students transferring to Stony Brook with an earlier pathway for academic and social engagement with the university from admission to SUNY Suffolk through the transfer and graduation from Stony Brook.

“Seawolves at Suffolk” centers around an accelerated on-ramp to a paid summer research/internship opportunity with Stony Brook researchers in the summer prior to students transferring to the university. This is complemented by providing:

  • unique workshops
  • earlier access to university campus life
  • supported student leadership pipelines
  • comprehensive advising support with university advisors on the SUNY Suffolk campus
  • priority course registration
  • mini-grants to take upper-division courses at Stony Brook before transferring
  • additional wraparound support from success specialists and career coaches

Through this partnership, Stony Brook will increase its enrollments of lower income transfer students, while eliminating disparities in graduation, and prioritizing long-term economic benefits and social mobility for students. The university has undertaken this initiative to develop a model to address enrollment declines in community colleges, particularly for students from underserved lower-income communities.

Stony Brook was named as an American Talent Initiative (ATI) “High Flier” University in 2023 and

joined ATI as part of a commitment to increase lower-income student enrollment and activate talent across the country. The university was recognized as a national leader in providing college access and success for lower income students by leading the way in Pell Grant recipients’ student enrollment, innovative recruitment, widespread retention and graduation rates. The “High Flier” initiative was led by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program and Ithaka S+R.

“Thanks to Bloomberg Philanthropies, accepted transfer students from Suffolk County Community College are already a part of the Stony Brook University community prior to their first day of classes,” said Interim Stony Brook President Richard L. McCormick. “This grant, awarded by the American Talent Initiative, allows us to expand our commitment to social mobility while providing transfer students with paid experiential learning, academic advising, and career counseling opportunities.”

“SUNY Suffolk has always prepared our graduates for success at elite colleges and universities like Stony Brook.  In fact, our “Seawolves at Suffolk” program already fast-tracks students from the SUNY system’s largest community college to its flagship university,” said Dr. Edward T. Bonahue, president, Suffolk Community College. “With support from the American Talent Initiative grant, we will provide Suffolk students with an accelerated pathway to engagement at SBU, as well as experiential learning through a Summer Research/Internship Accelerator. In short, this partnership will allow us to support even more deserving Long Island students and families.”

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Detrich Emanuel

Detrich Emanuel Pleaded Guilty to Shooting and Killing the Victim Following a Dispute

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 18 that Detrich Emanuel, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty in August 2024 to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for fatally shooting Kristine Costantino, 40, of Middle Island, in her home on New Year’s Eve in 2023.

“Detrich Emanuel is a danger to the community in the truest sense of the word,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Already a convicted felon, he sought to settle an argument by pulling out a gun and ending the life of Kristine Costantino. It is important that the system recognizes the lasting impact violent crime has on our communities. I commend the outstanding work conducted by the Suffolk County Police Department investigators and the prosecution team for bringing this defendant to justice.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on December 31, 2023, at approximately 11:24 a.m., five individuals, including Emanuel, were at Costantino’s apartment in Middle Island. Emanuel and Costantino became engaged in a tense verbal exchange with each other.

Emanuel then pulled out a firearm, pointed it at the victim’s chest, and shot her. Emanuel called 911 to report the incident but then fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

When police arrived to render aid, Costantino repeatedly said Emanuel’s name. Costantino was later pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital. On January 14, 2024, Emanuel was arrested in the Bronx.

In July 2018, prior to his arrest in this case, Emanuel was convicted in Queens County of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree.

On August 20, 2024, Emanuel pleaded guilty to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.

On October 18, 2024, Justice Collins sentenced Emanuel to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by Matthew Tuohy, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Sheetal Shetty of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective James Hughes of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Robert Mauro

Robert Mauro Convicted of Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 18 that Robert Mauro, 40, of Miller Place, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, for recklessly causing the death of a 31-year-old Patchogue woman, and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance for selling fentanyl to his co-defendant James Carr, of Lake Grove, whose infant suffered serious physical injuries as a result of fentanyl poisoning in January 2024.

“This defendant pled to manslaughter after selling fentanyl that was so potent, it caused the fatal overdose of a 31-year-old woman and the near-fatal overdose of an infant. However, this case is an anomaly in the sense that law enforcement in New York cannot typically charge drug dealers with Manslaughter,” said District Attorney Tierney. “When it comes to addressing the devastating impact of drug overdoses, prosecutors can only work within the framework of the laws as they currently stand. It is therefore imperative that that we pass a ‘Death by Dealer’ statute to ensure that we are holding all drug dealers accountable for their actions when a death occurs, not just in limited circumstances.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on January 13, 2024, members of the Suffolk County Police Department and the Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a non-responsive infant on Colmar Avenue in Lake Grove.

When they arrived, “Baby Doe,” an 11-month-old infant, had turned blue, his eyes were rolled toward the back of his head, and he was having extreme difficulty breathing.

Once at the hospital, “Baby Doe” was diagnosed with acute fentanyl poisoning, hypoxia, and respiratory failure and required additional doses of Narcan in the Pediatric Emergency Room. The child’s father, James Carr, was arrested on the same day and subsequently indicted by a grand jury for Assault in the Second Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. Carr’s charges are still pending.

A review of phone data recovered from Carr’s phone revealed that between January 4, 2024, and January 5, 2024, Carr was in contact with Mauro and they allegedly discussed a sale of narcotics. Mauro knew that the narcotics that he offered to sell to Carr were so strong that they had caused an overdose of an unidentified individual. On January 9, 2024, Mauro met with Carr in Miller Place and sold Carr a negotiated amount of fentanyl.

On January 29, 2024, while Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Squad detectives were conducting an investigation into the fentanyl poisoning of “Baby Doe,” Homicide Squad detectives responded to a fatal overdose that occurred at a home in Patchogue. At that location, law enforcement recovered from the scene the 31-year-old victim’s cell phone, and a quantity of fentanyl/4-ANPP. Fentanyl/4-ANPP is a precursor, or chemical, found in fentanyl mixes.

A review of the victim’s phone data showed that she too had purchased narcotics from Mauro. This sale occurred on January 28, 2024. A further review of the data showed that on January 26, 2024, the victim texted Mauro that she had not used heroin in over a year and was concerned about the substance she was going to buy.

She texted, “I’m not trying to drop dead” and asked, “is it really strong? Should I be concerned?” Mauro responded that “lol u will b fine” and that he would sell her a “non-fenty” mix, meaning narcotics without any fentanyl. That same day Mauro told an unidentified purchaser that his product was so strong that it put him out for a couple of hours.

An autopsy conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that the female victim’s cause of death was acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, fluro fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, methoxyacytal fentanyl, xylazine, and buprenorphine.

Xylazine, also known as “Tranq” is a powerful sedative, commonly used by veterinarians to tranquilize large livestock, and is increasingly used by drug dealers as a “cutting agent” to increase their profits on their sale of drugs. Despite legislative efforts championed by DA Tierney, Xylazine is still currently legal to possess and sell in New York State.

On February 20, 2024, a search warrant was executed at Mauro’s home in Miller Place. During the execution of the warrant, Mauro attempted to destroy evidence by throwing a digital scale and a quantity of fentanyl/4-ANPP out of his bedroom window into the snow, but those items were recovered by law enforcement, as well as suboxone pills and Mauro’s cellphone.

A review of the digital evidence recovered from Mauro’s phone showed that he was aware of how deadly his narcotics were. He told one contact that he was afraid to use it alone, texting “I have Narcan but I’m alone so I gotta wait and see wut these kids say.” On January 26, 2024, the same day he reassured the victim before her fatal overdose, he had a separate conversation with an unidentified purchaser where Mauro mentioned how potent the drug was after he tried it.

On October 17, 2024, Robert Mauro pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class C, felony and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, a Class B felony, before County Court Judge Philip Goglas. Mauro is expected to be sentenced to the maximum indeterminate period of five to fifteen years upstate incarceration on the first offense, and a concurrent period of seven years determinate upstate incarceration on the second, to be followed by a period of two years post-release supervision.

Mauro is due back in court for sentencing on December 10, 2024. He is being represented by Matthew Tuohy, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Danielle Davis of the Narcotics Overdose Team, Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Paul Rutoulo of the Suffolk County Police Department Narcotics Section.

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

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 18 that Jose Deleon, 37, of Brooklyn, Oliver Morocho, 21, of Queens, and Albert Espinal, 23, of Queens, were arrested and arraigned for Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for allegedly stealing catalytic converters from personal vehicles in front of their owners’ homes in Centereach, Wyandanch, Central Islip, Brentwood, Bayshore, and West Babylon. These men allegedly traveled by car from Brooklyn into Suffolk County to commit the crimes.

“Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a nationwide issue, and we remain committed in Suffolk County to working with law enforcement to crack down on these crimes and to prosecuting those responsible to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I remind those that would seek to steal catalytic converters in Suffolk County, we are vigilant and persistent and will hold you accountable for your actions. I want to thank all our partners in the Suffolk County Police Department, the US Marshals Service, the Nassau County Police Department and the New York City Police Department who collaborated in this investigation.”

“These arrests highlight the importance of law enforcement partnerships, which lead to the apprehension of criminals like these,” said Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring. “Any one of us can become a victim of crimes of this nature and we will continue to target individuals who steal for financial gain. I commend all the agencies involved and I want to thank the department’s Property/Auto Crime Unit for their work on this case.”

“I commend District Attorney Tierney, and the investigators from Suffolk, Nassau and NYC Police Departments on dismantling this theft ring,” said Vincent F. DeMarco,United States Marshal, Eastern District of NY. “The United States Marshals Service is committed to assisting our state and local partners in apprehending individuals who are accused of committing crimes.”

“This is a clear example of when law enforcement personnel from federal and local agencies combine their efforts and resources to effectively apprehend those criminals who commit crimes in our communities. This combined investigation demonstrates the diligence of the well trained and determined detectives which yielded the arrest of these individuals,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder. “The Nassau County Police Department will remain committed in working with our law enforcement partners keeping these individuals off our streets and both our counties and residents safe. I would like to thank all of the assisting agencies and their investigators on a job well done.”

According to the investigation, during the early morning hours of September 3, 2024, September 25, 2024, and October 2, 2024, Deleon, Morocho and Espinal drove across county lines to allegedly steal catalytic converters from vehicles parked in the driveways of 13 separate homes in Suffolk County. Their alleged actions were captured on the homeowners’ surveillance cameras, which aided law enforcement officers in their identification.

The tasks were allegedly divided amongst them so that Morocho remained in the car as the driver of the getaway vehicle, while Espinal worked to jack up the victim’s cars so that Deleon could crawl underneath with a portable reciprocating saw to cut out the catalytic converters from their undercarriages.

A search warrant was executed at Deleon and Morocho’s residences, which resulted in the seizure of tools, cash, and other evidence of the alleged crimes.

On October 17, 2024, Deleon, was arraigned following his arrest before District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman for:

  •   Two counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   Three counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a Class E felony;
  •   Three counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony; and
  •   Three counts of Auto Stripping in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Judge Zuckerman ordered Deleon held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond or $2,500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Deleon is due back in court on October 21, 2024, and he is being represented by Chase Brown, Esq.

    On October 17, 2024, Morocho was arraigned following his arrest before Judge Zuckerman for:

  •   Two counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   Eleven counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a Class E felony;
  •   Six counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony;
  •   Twelve counts of Auto Stripping in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor; and
  •   One count of Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Judge Zuckerman ordered Morocho held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond or $2,500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Morocho is due back in court on October 21, 2024 and he is being represented by Joseph Hanshe, Esq.

    On October 17, 2024, Espinal, was arraigned following his arrest before Judge Zuckerman for:

  •   One count of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   Eleven counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree; a Class E felony;
  •   Five counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree; a Class E felony;
  •   Twelve counts of Auto Stripping in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor; and
  •   One count of Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Judge Zuckerman ordered Espinal be placed on supervised release with a GPS monitor during the pendency of the case. Espinal is due back in court on October 21, 2024, and he is being represented by Eric Besso, Esq.

    Catalytic converters are a part of a vehicle’s exhaust device and use precious metals in their center to reduce pollutants from a vehicle’s engine.

These precious metals, which include palladium, platinum, and rhodium can be more valuable than gold and thus make catalytic converters a target for theft. Specific makes and models of vehicles are targeted more than others due to the amount of precious metals contained in their catalytic converters. Catalytic converters can be stolen from underneath a vehicle in only a few minutes using a reciprocating saw and typically have no unique identification features, which make them difficult to trace to a lawful owner.

These cases are being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blythe C. Miller of the Financial Crimes Bureau. The investigation was conducted by Detective Christopher Viar of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Property/Auto Crime Unit with assistance from the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Taskforce, the Nassau County Police Department and the New York City Police Department.

Ron Darling will this year's keynote speaker. Photo from PSEG Long Island

Energy efficiency workshops, products and programs will provide backdrop for Darling’s personal account as player, sports commentator, author and actor

New York Mets World Series champion and recently inducted College Baseball Hall of Fame honoree, Ron Darling, will deliver the keynote address at PSEG Long Island’s Energize Long Island conference on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The all-day event at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville will feature more than a dozen educational workshops to help attendees reduce their carbon footprint, maximize efficient energy usage and cultivate renewable energy resources. Darling’s inclusion in the program will delight baseball fans and sports enthusiasts in attendance.

“We are thrilled to have Ron Darling as our keynote speaker for the Energize Long Island conference this year as his former team makes a playoff run,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables for PSEG Long Island. “I am certain attendees will enjoy hearing about his amazing career as a major league ball player, actor, author and award-winning sports commentator – even as he’s currently calling the Yankees playoff games. We’re glad to provide this value-added opportunity for our attendees. This will be the ninth year we’re providing this venue to educate people on saving money and protecting the planet through energy efficiency measures.”

Energize Long Island is geared for business owners, property managers and developers, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and consumers interested in implementing cost-effective, proven and sustainable energy efficiency solutions. Led by industry experts, the agenda includes discussions on a wide variety of topics and best practices to benefit business owners and builders, the local economy and environment. The more than 500 expected attendees will learn about financial incentive programs, new technologies and programs that lead to reduced energy usage. Along with Ron Darling as the keynote speaker, attendees will also have the opportunity to see and learn about many products and new technologies that will be on display at a vendor showcase throughout the day.

Registration for the Energize Long Island conference is free for PSEG Long Island customers, and only $50 for all other attendees. Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available. For additional information please visit www.energizelongisland.com.

 

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who allegedly stole from a Medford store.

A man and woman allegedly stole approximately $200 worth of merchandise from TJ Maxx, located at 2799 Route 112, on October 13 at approximately 4 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.

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Calling all job seekers! Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport hosts a Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Come meet representatives from area companies including Cold Spring Harbor Labs, SCOPE, Family Service League, BAE Systems, United Parcel Service, New York Life, Suffolk County Civil Service, Max Security USA, Schivo Medical, Sterling North America, Citizens Options Unlimited, Aides at Home, Long Island State Veterans Home, United Way of LI and American Regent to discuss job opportunities. 

Bring your resume and dress for success! Arranged by Suffolk County One Stop Employment Center. No registration required. For more information, call 631-261-6930.

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Senior Jonas Bickus tallied his fourth goal of the season, but the Stony Brook men’s soccer team ultimately fell to Drexel  University 2-1 on Oct. 12 at Lavalle Stadium.

Drexel put pressure on the Seawolves early after scoring a pair of goals in the 16th and 22nd minute from Giancarlo Vaccaro and Dominick Bachstein.

Stony Brook wasted no time answering back as Jonas Bickus scored off a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, cutting the deficit in half. The Seawolves goalie Rushon Sandy would make three saves through the first half to hold the score as Stony Brook only trailed by one.

In the second half, the Seawolves tallied more shots and corner kicks, but the Dragon held on making four saves in the second frame to secure the 2-1 victory.

The squad will return to the pitch on Oct. 19 when they head to North Carolina to take on UNC Wilmington.