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From left, Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella, Marco Scarda of The Crest Group, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, and Daniel Scarda and Danny Scarda of The Crest Group at the Middle Island groundbreaking. Photo courtesy of TOB
Groundbreaking of The Villas at Oak Run in Middle Island. Photo from TOB
Groundbreaking of The Villas at Oak Run in Middle Island. Photo from TOB

On Friday, May 30, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico joined Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella, representatives from The Crest Group, the Middle Island Civic Association, and local residents for the groundbreaking of The Villas at Oak Run, a new $35.1 million 55-and-over rental community located at 599 Middle Country Road in Middle Island.

The project, developed by The Crest Group, will consist of 37 duplex buildings totaling 93,138 square feet on a 23.5 acre site. Each two-bedroom, two-bath unit will include a one-car garage. Planned amenities include an indoor fitness center, a half-mile walking path, and an outdoor recreation area featuring pickleball courts. 

Notably, twenty percent of the townhomes will be designated as affordable and workforce housing, providing reduced monthly rents to qualifying residents at $2,280 per month while the remaing 80 percent market-rate rent is $3,650 per month.

“This project reflects continued progress in the revitalization of Middle Island,” said Supervisor Panico. “It brings much-needed housing options for our senior population, while also ensuring affordability for a portion of our workforce. I thank The Crest Group for their investment in this community and their efforts to deliver a well-balanced development.”

The Middle Island development is expected to take from 18 to 22 months to complete, but its first phase is expected to be delivered in the spring of 2026.

“Welcome Villas at Oak Run to Middle Island, and congratulations on your groundbreaking today!” said Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio, who represents the area. “This will be a beautiful addition to the community once completed, and I look forward to their ribbon cutting in the near future.”

For more information about development projects in the Town of Brookhaven, visit www.brookhavenny.gov.

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Mather Hospital
Harshini Devi Sobhan. Photo from Mather Hospital

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has expanded its Graduate Medical Education program with the addition of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, starting on July 1, 2025. The Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program that “aims to cultivate clinical, operational and leadership skills in pharmacists, all while delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients,” according to a press release.

As licensed pharmacists the residents will participate in activities designed to deepen their knowledge of regulatory compliance, pharmacotherapy, medication safety, antibiotic stewardship, committee participation, and key pharmacy initiatives. The program provides residents with the opportunity to advance and strengthen their professional development, emerge as skilled practitioners, and prepare for PGY2 specialty training and board certification. 

“Our Pharmacy Department has long been dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Through the establishment of the pharmacy residency program, we reaffirm our commitment to preparing pharmacists to uphold elevated standards of practice,” read the release.

Allison Nicole Pollina. Photo from Mather Hospital

Program Director Maricelle Monteagudo-Chu, PharmD, said the pharmacy residents will be an invaluable addition to the team. “They will be entrusted with managing patients with complex disease states, a responsibility that requires a higher level of critical thinking and advanced clinical knowledge. They will also actively collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes, ensure the safe and effective use of medications, and advance excellence in pharmaceutical care,” she said.

To kick off the inaugural year, the first two residents will be Allison Nicole Pollina and Harshini Devi Sobhan, who both completed their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and Touro College of Pharmacy, respectively. Sobhan also received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from City University of New York, York College and a Master of Science in Health Sciences and Public Health from Touro University Worldwide.

Mather Hospital’s Graduate Medical Residency Program was established in 2014 to address a growing shortage of physicians in our community and an increasing demand for primary care physicians. The program now includes more than 110 residents in Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Integrated Interventional Radiology, Psychiatry, and Transitional Year as well as fellowships in Gastroenterology and Hematology Oncology. 

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A scene from the 'Empower Her!' festival o June 7. Photo from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County kicked off their summer camp and outdoor activity season  with “EmpowerHER!,” a daylong festival of music, fun, and sisterhood at Camp Edey in Bayport on June 7.

Designed as a fun and empowering day celebrating the fact that girls can do anything, EmpowerHER! featured yoga, meditation and STEM crafts, plus traditional Girl Scout activities like face painting, crafts and games, plus archery and fishing. Exhibitors included career fields in journalism, green energy, finance and law enforcement.

“We have the girls here on 90-plus acres, learning about career opportunities, about giving back in the community, about ways to be healthy and have fun outdoors,” said Tammy Severino, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “Our girls are learning leadership and entrepreneurial skills as well as STEM and the arts. We’re proud to bring girls and their families together for a day of inspiration and summer fun.”

Girls ages 5 and up wore their Girl Scouts vests and sashes adorned with badges and patches they have earned for a variety of activities.

“When you’re outside you get to meet new people and we’re getting ready for our summer camp that is coming up in a month or two,” said Brinleigh Ingwerson, of Northport. “We get to have so much fun. We can expand our creativity and our talents and express our feelings.”

“My favorite thing is the new people you get to meet and learning how to work together to help your community,” said Melanie Shek, 10, of Huntington. She and her troop are currently designing and building a pollinator garden at their school that will go toward their Bronze Award next year.

 About 200 Girl Scouts and their parents attended this year’s event.

 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. With over 15,000 members, they are one of the largest youth-serving agencies in Suffolk County. 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. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www.gssc.us. Follow Girl Scouts of Suffolk County onFacebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Legislator Sanin presenting a Proclamation to Dr. Nicosia. Photo courtesy Leg. Sanin's office

On Tuesday, June 3, Suffolk county Legislator Rebecca Sanin recognized Dr. Melissa Nicosia as a Healthcare Hero for her outstanding contributions to the field.

Dr. Nicosia of East Northport serves as Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mather Hospital and is a distinguished gynecologic surgeon with Northwell Health. She provides expert, compassionate care to patients in Port Jefferson, Deer Park, and Stony Brook.

A graduate of Georgetown University, Dr. Nicosia completed advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. At NYU, she expanded surgical access in underserved communities and received the Excellence in Innovation Award for her efforts.

Since joining Northwell in 2020, she has led key initiatives at Mather Hospital enhancing women’s health services and contributing to the hospital’s milestone of 10,000 robotic surgeries. She is also a certified menopause practitioner, LGBTQ+ health advocate, global medical volunteer, and educator committed to shaping the future of women’s healthcare. Her leadership continues to elevate patient-centered care throughout the region.

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UPDATE: Suffolk County Police arrested a man on June 7 for killing a woman in Moriches on June 6. Homicide Squad detectives arrested James Quininchetta at Suffolk County Police Seventh Precinct for shooting and killing Rebecca Roth in the Tall Oaks Apartments parking lot, located at 63-10 Long Tree Lane, on June 6

Quininchetta, 40, of Ridge allegedly killed Roth over a debt of $1,500, according to authorities.

He was charged with Murder 2nd Degree. He is being processed at the Seventh Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on June 7.

Below is the original release:

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman in
Moriches on June 6.

A woman called 911 after finding her daughter, Rebecca Roth, dead of a gunshot wound in a Hyundai
Elantra in the Tall Oaks Apartments parking lot outside their residence, located at 63-10 Long Tree Lane, Moriches, at 8:20 a.m. Roth, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-
6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Hope Springs Eternal Boutique

Hope Springs Eternal, a second chance boutique located at 19 Cherub Lane, Port Jefferson Station (next to Port Jeff Bowl) will hold a huge estate sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All types of antiques, furniture, clothing, china, porcelain/bisque dolls, oil paintings and more!

All proceeds will benefit Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson, celebrating their 45th anniversary year!

For more information, call 631-509-1101.

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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 a man who allegedly stole from an Islandia store in May.

The man pictured above allegedly stole Nike sneakers from Famous Footwear, located at 1770 Veterans Memorial Highway, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 28.

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 Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly tampered with property in Ronkonkoma earlier this month.

The man pictured above allegedly affixed more than a dozen “Planet Nugg Dispensary” adhesives on property around Station Yards on June 2 between 4 and 4:30 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.

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Suffolk County D.A. Raymond Tierney

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 6 that Pamela McManus, 42, of Holbrook, was arrested and arraigned for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for allegedly stealing over $27,000 from a Sachem School District Elementary School Parent Teacher Association.

“Parent Teacher Associations are an integral part of our school communities throughout Suffolk County,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The allegations in this case represent a disturbing betrayal of trust, and my office will continue to hold accountable those who unlawfully abuse their positions for personal gain.”

According to the investigation, McManus served as President of the Nokomis Elementary School PTA from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024. During that time, and continuing past the expiration of her term as President, McManus had sole access to the PTA bank account through a Visa Debit Card. In October 2024, when McManus turned over access to the bank account to other PTA board members, it was discovered that McManus had allegedly and unlawfully used PTA funds to pay for numerous personal expenses, including purchases from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Verizon Wireless, PSEG, Sephora, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It is also alleged that on numerous occasions, McManus stole cash directly from the PTA bank account by making unauthorized withdrawals when school was not in session, such as during summer break and holiday breaks.

McManus is alleged to have stolen over $27,000 from the organization over the course of her three-year term as president.

On June 5, 2025, McManus surrendered to the District Attorney’s Office and was arraigned before Acting County Court Judge Jennifer A. Henry on one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony. Her offense is considered non-bail eligible under New York State law, and therefore, she was released on her own recognizance. McManus is being represented by Jonathan Scher, Esq, and is due back in court on July 10, 2025.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Alyssa Costantino of the Public Corruption Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Deputy Sheriff Investigator Matthew Matz, currently assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s Public Corruption Bureau.

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Legislator Rob Trotta presented a proclamation to Alyssa Faro at her Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Photo from Leg. Trotta's office

Since being sworn in as a Suffolk County Legislator in January 2015, Legislator Rob Trotta has attended numerous ceremonies where boy scouts have been recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award in scouting. Recently, Legislator Trotta had the opportunity to attend several events recognizing female Eagle Scouts. Most recently for Alyssa Faro of Kings Park on May 30 who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 539G, which was formed in 2019.

Alyssa earned more than 21 merit badges and held various leadership positions, as well as completing her community service project where she organized and supervised a soccer clinic for Smithtown schools.

“I wouldn’t miss this event for the world. I am so proud of Alyssa for completing the requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout. It is important that she remembers that this achievement will be with her for the rest of her life,” said Legislator Rob Trotta.

 

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