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The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present ‘Urinetown The Musical’ on Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. The show is performed entirely by The John W. Engeman Studio’s audition-only elite Select Players.

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, ‘Urinetown’ is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.

​In a Gotham-like setting, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

​Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is directed by ANDREW MCCLUSKEY and choreographed by SABRINA KALMAN.

The Creative Team includes GINA SALVIA (Musical Director), LAURA MCGAULEY (Costume Design), EDWARD READ (Lighting Design), MELISSA PROCOPIO (Sound Design),ISABELLE KTENAS (Production Stage Manager), JENNIFER COLLESTER (Director of Production) and RICHARD DOLCE (Producing Artistic Director).

The cast of URINETOWN includes ABIGAL ANDERS, KIERAN BROWN, RICHIE CAMPBELL, ANNABELLE DEANER, ELI DEMACOPOULOS, FRANCIS DENTRONE, LIZZIE DOLCE, DIANA FOGEL, CASSIDY GILL, JULIA GORDON, TARA GRECO, DEREK HOUGH, BRADEN HUGHES, COOPER KEIL, NATALIE KUNKEL, MAX LAMBERG, ALEXANDRA MARTIN, MEAGHAN MCINNES, ALEXA OLIVETO, MADDIE QUIGLEY, VIOLET RADGOWSKI, JORDAN REILLY, LEAH ROMERO, JACOB SOLOMON, ARI SPIEGEL, LOGAN TAYLOR, ETHAN THODY, ANGELICA VIVIANI, SAMANTHA ZAFFERY, and RAY ZERNER.

Tickets are $25 for all performances. They may be purchased by calling 631-261-2900, going online at www.engemantheater.com, or by visiting the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport.

 

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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a toddler who was left unattended in a hot car for approximately eight hours.

A 54-year-old Greenlawn woman forgot to drop off her 14-month-old granddaughter at day care on July
31 and went to work, leaving the child in a car seat in a back seat. Approximately eight hours later, the
woman went to pick up the child at the day care, located on Redwood Lane in Smithtown, when she
realized she had left the child in her vehicle, a 2018 Jeep Cherokee.

The child was transported to Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown where she was
pronounced dead.

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

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Joseph Hill, 40, of Moriches, and Stephanie Demola, 34, of Moriches, were indicted for their alleged roles in a series of bank robberies in Suffolk County over a three-day span.

“Over the course of 72 hours, these defendants allegedly went on a bank robbery crime spree, striking three Suffolk County banks. Not only did they threaten the bank employees, but in one instance, the defendants even used what appeared to be a bomb,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I am committed to vigorously prosecuting those who seek to terrorize Suffolk County residents and businesses.

According to the investigation, between July 10, 2023, and July 13, 2023, Hill and Demola, who  are married, are alleged to have robbed three separate banks throughout Suffolk County – a Chase  Bank in Yaphank and a TD Bank in Lake Ronkonkoma on July 10, 2023, and a Webster Bank in  Patchogue on July 13, 2023. On each of the occasions, the defendants drove to the bank on a  motorcycle. Demola then allegedly entered the bank while Hill waited outside on the motorcycle.  On two occasions, Demola handed the bank teller a threatening note demanding money. On the  third occasion, Demola showed the bank teller what appeared to be a bomb. 

After each robbery, Demola and Hill allegedly fled on the motorcycle at speeds in excess of 150  mph. In total, Hill and Demola are alleged to have stolen $3,500 from the banks.  

After interviewing numerous witnesses and collecting surveillance videos from the incident  locations, members of the Suffolk County Police Department arrested Hill and Demola on July 17,  2023.  

On July 28, 2023, Hill was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice, the  Honorable Richard I. Horowitz, for the following alleged charges:  

∙ Two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Class C violent felonies;  ∙ One count of Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;  ∙ One count of Placing a False Bomb or Hazardous Substance in the Second Degree, a Class  E violent felony; and  

∙ One count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony.  

Justice Horowitz ordered Hill to be held on $150,000 cash, $300,000 bond, or $750,000 partially  secured bond during the pendency of the case. Hill is due back in court on August 23, 2023, and  is being represented by Scott Zerner, Esq.  

On July 31, 2023, Demola was also arraigned on the indictment before Justice Horowitz for the  following alleged charges:  

∙ Two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree, Class C violent felonies;  ∙ One count of Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;  ∙ One count of Placing a False Bomb or Hazardous Substance in the Second Degree, a Class  E violent felony; and  

∙ One count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony.  

Justice Horowitz ordered Demola to be held on $75,000 cash, $150,000 bond, or $300,000 partially  secured bond during the pendency of the case. Demola is due back in court on August 25, 2023,  and is being represented by Michael Blakey, Esq. 

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kieran R. Rogers of the Major Crime  Bureau, with investigative assistance from Detectives Michael Stella, Genevieve Vesely, Joseph  Bianco, and Stephen Jacobs of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Major Case Unit. 



 

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Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn, fourth from right, and Deputy County Executive Peter Scully, sixth from right, present a $2,500 check to the Lightning Warrior Youth Triathlon Team at West Meadow Beach. Photo courtesy of Leg. Hahn’s office

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket), Deputy County Executive Peter Scully and Terry Gilberti, BusPatrol America program manager, recently presented a check for $2,500 to coaches Noah Lam and Celeste Rice and the Lightning Warrior Youth Triathlon Team at West Meadow Beach.

The grant was made possible through the county’s School Bus Safety Program.

In return for the grant funds, the team will help educate residents about the program through school bus safety posters and a banner on their playing fields and messages on the team’s website and through emails.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Ronkonkoma man on July 29 for allegedly stealing a car, assaulting a police officer and attempting to steal a marked police vehicle.

A 45-year-old man was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox on School Street in Ronkonkoma when William Gilmartin jumped onto the hood of the vehicle at 7:11 a.m. During a verbal altercation between the two men during which the victim exited the Chevrolet, Gilmartin jumped into the driver-side door and drove away. The owner of the vehicle held onto the driver’s side door and was dragged for more than one block before being thrown off the vehicle.

Following an investigation, Fourth Precinct officers located the vehicle at Gilmartin’s home on Arlington Road. Gilmartin was observed attempting to leave the scene in a black 2005 Nissan Altima that became disabled. While officers were attempting to place Gilmartin under arrest, Gilmartin punched a Fourth Precinct sergeant in the face and fled on foot.

Gilmartin entered a marked police patrol vehicle in an attempt to steal the police car when another officer opened the door and deployed a Taser, taking him into custody.

The owner of the Chevrolet and the sergeant were both transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Gilmartin was taken to an area hospital for treatment before being transported to the Fourth Precinct.

Gilmartin, 31, was charged with Robbery 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree on a Police Officer, and two counts of Resisting Arrest.

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Do you recognize this man? 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 man who allegedly stole merchandise from an Islandia store in July.

A man allegedly stole a power washer from Walmart, located at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on July 25.

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 a man during a State Liquor Authority inspection at a bar in Kings Park on July 28.

In response to community complaints, Fourth Precinct Crime Section, Fourth Precinct Community Support Unit and Fourth Precinct Patrol officers were conducting an investigation, in conjunction with the Smithtown Fire Marshal and Smithtown Public Safety, at Celtic Crossing Tavern, located at 83 Pulaski Road, at approximately 11:45 p.m.

A bartender at the tavern, Alexander Tyers, 24, of East Northport, was charged with two counts of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree for allegedly selling alcohol to two people under 21 years of age.

Tyers was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.

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Dr. Israel Brown

New York Health (NY Health) has announced the addition of board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Israel K.O.B. Brown, DO, FACOOG. He will practice at 518 Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma and 6277 NY-25A in Wading River.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Brown join NY Health,“ said Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani, FACP, MBA, Executive Director of NY Health.. “Dr. Brown brings 14 years of experience in Women’s Health and will make a great addition to our practice.”

Dr. Brown brings a wealth of expertise and a patient-centered, holistic approach to his practice. His areas of specialization include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Menstrual Disorders, Endometriosis, and Diabetic Complications in pregnancy.

“I am excited to join NY Health and contribute to their vision and mission of providing healthcare to patients regardless of their backgrounds,” said Dr. Brown.

He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOOG), as well as a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and a member of Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

As an Alum of the National Health Service Corp, Dr. Brown worked with the underserved communities of Fresno County, California, as well as in private practice and speaks English, Twi, Akan, and Guan.

To make an appointment with Dr. Brown, call 631-473-7171. 

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Dr. Sherwin Zargaroff

New York Health (NY Health) has announced the addition of board-certified urologist Sherwin Zargaroff, MD. Dr. Zargaroff will practice at 5316 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station.

“Dr. Sherwin Zargaroff will make a wonderful addition to our team of urologists at NY Health,” said Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani, FACP, MBA, Executive Director of NY Health. “His dedication to staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field, combined with his compassionate approach, will ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care.”

Dr. Zargaroff specializes in kidney stones, enlarged prostate, trouble voiding, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, sexual dysfunction, low testosterone, urological cancer workups, hypogonadism, varicocele repair, and male infertility.

“The field of urology offers a great balance between the surgical and medical management of a patient’s urological issues,” Dr. Zargaroff said. “Urology has always been at the forefront of innovative technology. When coupled with patient-centered care, we can treat the full patient — by developing individualized, comprehensive care plans.”

He has authored in peer-reviewed journals and has been a speaker at urological conferences across the nation. He is a member of the American Urological Association and is fluent in both English and Farsi languages.

To make an appointment with Dr. Zargaroff, call 631-758-7003. 

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Keynote speaker was acclaimed writer, author and educator Meryl Ain
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A scene from the 12th annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth speaks at the ceremony. Photo from Town of Huntington
Keynote speaker Meryl Ain. Photo from Town of Huntington
Rabbi Asher Vaisfiche. Photo from Town of Huntington
Cantor Hazzan Steven Walvick. Photo from Town of Huntington

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth hosted the Town of Huntington’s 12th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden, on July 26. The event was be held mid-way between Anne Frank’s June 12th birthday and the August 4th date of her capture. Frank would have been 93 this year.

“We must counter the voices that seek to divide us and fight ignorance with education, which is why the Town honors the memory of Anne Frank every year and, through her voice, all those voices silenced through the Holocaust,” said Supervisor Smyth, pictured in photo on right at the podium. “The iron wedding dress sculpture in the Anne Frank Memorial Garden appears vulnerable yet it has withstood the elements, and even acts of vandalism; its endurance represents the strength and fearlessness with which we must fight evil, ignorance and hate.”

This year’s feature guest speaker was Meryl Ain, a Huntington resident who is an acclaimed writer, author, podcaster, and career educator. Her award-winning post-Holocaust debut novel, The Takeaway Men, was published in 2020. Its sequel, Shadows We Carry, was published in April 2023. 

The Takeaway Men is the result of her life-long quest to learn more about the Holocaust, a thirst that was first triggered by reading The Diary of Anne Frank in the sixth grade. While teaching high school history in the Syosset School District, she introduced her students to the study of the Holocaust.

The Anne Frank Memorial Garden, unveiled by the Town in June 2010 at Arboretum Park, symbolically captures the journey of Anne Frank’s life. It features a circular pathway that surrounds a garden, which leads to the sculpture of a young girl’s dress. The Memorial Garden serves as tribute to Anne’s legacy of wisdom and genuine belief in the goodness of mankind and human nature, despite the ugliness of war and discrimination.

The Ceremony concluded with a song from Cantor Hazzan Steven Walvick and a final Benediction by Rabbi Asher Vaisfiche.

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