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William Dymond

Suffolk County Police arrested a code enforcement officer on April 16 after he allegedly falsely told a woman he could arrest her for driving while intoxicated but drove her home instead.

William Dymond was working as a Patchogue Village Code Enforcement officer on December 29 when he followed a woman he believed was driving while intoxicated and pulled over her vehicle in front of 482 North Ocean Ave. in Patchogue at approximately 5:20 a.m. Dymond performed field sobriety tests, placed the woman in handcuffs, and escorted her into his code enforcement vehicle. Dymond then drove her to her Centereach home.

Patchogue Village Code Enforcement officials became aware of the incident on March 15 and contacted the Suffolk County Police Department. Code enforcement officers are not authorized to perform DWI arrests.

Dymond, 33, of Medford, was arrested this morning and charged with Falsifying Business Records 1st Degree, a felony, Offering a False Instrument for Filing 1st Degree, a felony, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree, a misdemeanor, and Official Misconduct, a misdemeanor.

Dymond was terminated from employment last month. Anyone who believes they have been a victim of Dymond is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8541.

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Susan Lane, MD, MACP. Jeanne Neville, Stony Brook Medicine

The program is dedicated to preparing women for senior leadership roles in academic medicine

Susan Lane, MD, MACP, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Medicine in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University, has been named to the 2025-26 Class of Fellows for the Hedwig van Amerigen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program. An initiative at Drexel University College of Medicine, the program is dedicated to preparing women for senior leadership roles in schools of medicine, dentistry, public health and pharmacy.

According to Drexel, the ELAM program is specially developed for senior women faculty at the associate or full professorship level who demonstrate the greatest potential for assuming executive leadership positions at academic health centers within the next five years. To be accepted into the program, each fellow much be nominated and supported by the dean or another senior official at their institution. Dr. Lane received multiple senior level nominations and support.

ELAM centers on developing both the professional and personal skills for women to lead and manage in a complex healthcare environment, with a particular focus on the unique challenges of women in leadership positions.

“I am honored to be selected to this 2025-26 Class of ELAM Fellows, and during my career at Stony Brook Medicine I have endeavored to support women in their individual academic journeys and pave the way for them to serve in educational leadership positions,” says Dr. Lane, also Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical Faculty Development for the RSOM.

Work for the incoming class of ELAM fellows begins in June 2025 with online assignments and community-building activities. Each fellow will be expected to develop an Institutional Action Project. A symposium in 2026 will feature the various projects completed from around the nation.

A resident of East Setauket, Dr. Lane, a RSOM faculty member since 2000, says she hopes to create a longitudinal development program for junior faculty at Stony Brook Medicine during their pivotal transition from the role of trainee to faculty member, with the goal to help them thrive as they juggle professional and personal responsibilities.

The effectiveness of ELAM’s distinctive approach to leadership preparation is broadly recognized within the academic health community. ELAM alumnae number more than 1,600 and serve in leadership positions at some 300 academic health centers worldwide.

Tara Huston, MD, Professor of Surgery and Dermatology in the RSOM’s Department of Surgery, is a current ELAM fellow.

For more about the ELAM and its curriculum, see this link.

 

 

 

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A TeachRock class at the LIMEHOF

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host two free TeachRock workshops at its Stony Brook location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Wednesday April 30th and Wednesday May 28th at 6 pm. The workshops are free for teachers and eligible for New York CTLE hours. Also included is free access to the LIMEHOF museum prior to the workshop and light dinner/refreshments will be provided. 

“TeachRock brings music’s rich history and cultural power into the classroom, and I’m proud that LIMEHOF is helping Long Island educators tap into this inspiring, free resource,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Education Chairman.

These workshops are made possible by BMA Architects. Teachers who wish to attend this free workshop at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame must register in advance at: https://teachrock.org/LIMEHOF/

Details of the workshops:

TeachRock Methods for All Classrooms 

Wednesday, April 30th at 6:00 PM

This workshop introduces The TeachRock Method, which empowers educators to connect music, history, and critical thinking to engage and inspire students of all backgrounds. Participants will explore TeachRock’s unique approach to fostering active learning, meaningful discussions, and creativity in the classroom.

Designed both for music teachers seeking to bring more culture and historical context into their classrooms, as well as history and ELA teachers looking to enhance engagement through music, this course provides practical strategies to make learning more dynamic and relevant for all students.

TeachRock Methods for Music Classrooms 

Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM

This workshop introduces TeachRock’s method of creating more culturally responsive Music classrooms. Participants will explore how to connect historical events, cultural movements, and social issues to musical content, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives.

Teachers will walk away with standards-aligned lessons that integrate music with subjects such as history, social studies, language arts, and even STEAM.

For more information, visit the LIMEHOF website.

About LIMEHOF 

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms. In 2022, LIMEHOF opened its first Hall of Fame building location in Stony Brook, New York. To date, the organization has inducted more than 130 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

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Photo courtesy of Gurwin Adult Day Health Program 

 Approximately 100 participants of the Gurwin Adult Day Health Program were transported back in time to their high school days for the Program’s first annual prom on April 10. The idea for the event was prompted by the Program participants, many of whom never had the opportunity to attend prom.

Designed for elderly and frail younger adults with cognitive or physical health conditions who require daytime supervision, Gurwin’s program provides a structured environment to engage in enriching activities, receive personalized care and offer socialization opportunities that help to enhance quality of life.

Program members started their pre-prom prep with professionally styled hair and makeup by the Long Island Beauty School of Hauppauge students who donated their time and talents. Next, participants selected their favorite gown or suit, courtesy of Gurwin staff and members of the local community, which were adorned with colorful corsages and boutonnieres, donated by the Flower Basket of Northport. Setting the musical backdrop were the Commack High School Jazz Messengers who played a perfect blend of modern dance music, mixed with throwback ballroom waltzes, and the Commack Grandfriends Club who partnered up with the Program participants, dancing the afternoon away. In true prom fashion, a prom king and queen were crowned by popular vote.

“We were pleased to be able to host such a magical day for our participants,” said Jeraldine Fedoriw, Chief Adult Day Health Officer of Gurwin’s award-winning Program.  “This event was possible due to the generous support and donations from the Gurwin staff and the local community who helped transform our Program room into a festive prom venue where our participants re-lived fond memories, and created new ones.”

About Gurwin Adult Day Health Program:

The Gurwin Adult Day Health Program is part of the Gurwin Healthcare System, offering a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals in need of daytime health supervision. Designed for seniors and adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities, the program focuses on enhancing quality of life through medical supervision, personalized care plans and engaging activities. Participants receive tailored services, including physical therapy, socialization opportunities, and cognitive stimulation from a team of skilled professionals dedicated to meeting both the medical and emotional needs of participants. The award-winning program is located within the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, and serves the surrounding communities. For more information, please visit www.gurwin.org/adult-day-health or call 631-715-2520.

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Earth Day is Every Day beach clean-up at Cedar Beach on April 19. Photo courtesy TOB

On Saturday, April 19, the Town of Brookhaven hosted an “Every Day is Earth Day” clean-up at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. Seventeen dedicated volunteers collected 45 pounds of litter and debris from the beach and shoreline, showcasing their commitment to preserving the environment.

“The hard work and dedication of our residents made a meaningful impact on our community. Together, we’ve helped make Brookhaven cleaner and greener,” said Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner.

Residents are encouraged to participate in future clean-up events to continue this important mission. For more information,  visit BrookhavenNY.Gov.

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Suffolk County Police arrested two women in a massage parlor raid in Huntington Station on April 24.

In response to a community complaint, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Inspectors, conducted an investigation into Awesome Spa, located at 294 E. Jericho Turnpike., Huntington Station.

Li Chen, 47, of Flushing, and Gui Feng Huang, 48, of Flushing, were arrested and charged them with alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony and Prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.

The Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Inspectors issued 6 violations.

Both were issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Police car

Suffolk County Police on April 24 issued a man multiple tickets after he was pulled over for driving with a phony passenger in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway in Melville.

A Highway Patrol officer was traveling on the Long Island Expressway, near exit 50, when he became suspicious of the front passenger of a 1998 Honda in the HOV lane at approximately 4:40 p.m. The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed a mannequin in the front passenger seat in an attempt to make it look like there was a passenger in the vehicle.

Arisme McGregor, 33, of Bellport, was issued summonses for the HOV occupancy violations as well as for window tint.

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Suffolk County Police have arrested a man after he allegedly fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a woman in Patchogue on April 23.

Bryam Moscoso Gomez was driving a 2009 Honda Accord southbound on Route 112, north of Barton
Avenue, when the vehicle struck a 42-year-old woman as she was crossing the roadway from east to
west at approximately 8:35 p.m.

The victim, Meaghan Murray, 42, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was airlifted by police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

A Fifth Precinct Patrol officer located the Honda on the westbound Sunrise Highway service road at
Chestnut Avenue in Patchogue and arrested Moscoso Gomez at 9:54 p.m.

Major Case Unit detectives charged Moscoso Gomez, 25, Middle Island, with allegedly Leaving the Scene of a Crash Resulting in Serious Physical Injury. He is being held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on April 24.

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Cola. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Animal Shelter

Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA have charged a Kings Park woman with alleged animal cruelty and abandonment charges.  

Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA, said that its detectives charged Hanchao Zhang, 37, on misdemeanor animal cruelty alleging that she abandoned her male one year old labrador mix puppy named Cola at Sunken Meadow State Park on April 14.

New York State Park Rangers who discovered the dog after being abandoned without food, water, or shelter in a semi wooded area of the park. The dog was transported to the Smithtown Animal Shelter and is now up for adoption. Read more about Cola here.

To report animal cruelty 24/7 call 631-382-7722.

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Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a
pedestrian in Manorville on April 23.

Thomas Regan was crossing Route 111, just north of Chapman Boulevard, at approximately 5:40 a.m.
when he was struck by a northbound 2024 Porsche, driven by Robert Ziemer.

Regan, 64, of Manorville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ziemer, 58, of East Hampton, was not
injured. The Porsche was impounded for a safety check.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to call the Seventh Squad at 631-852-
8752.

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