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Students from Great Neck South Middle School, left, and Ward Melville High School during their final Science Bowl matches that secured their first-place wins. Photos by David Rahner and Kevin Coughlin/BNL
Both teams will compete for the National Science Bowl title in April

Bright minds from Great Neck South Middle School and Ward Melville High School won first place at regional middle and high school Science Bowls — fast-paced question-and-answer academic competitions — hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.

The Science Bowl tests students’ knowledge on a range of science disciplines including chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, astronomy, earth, and computer science.

The teams’ first place wins secured them an all-expense-paid trip to the National Science Bowl, where they’ll compete with students from around the country. The National Science Bowl is scheduled to take place from April 24 to April 28 near Washington, D.C. 

“The regional Science Bowl competition brings together some of the best and brightest STEM students from our region. We must inspire these students by highlighting career pathways and training opportunities, setting them on the path to become the next generation of STEM professionals,” said competition coordinator Amanda Horn, an educator with Brookhaven’s Workforce Development and Science Education Office. 

The winning teams also received a banner to hang in their schools, the top four teams received trophies, and the top three received medals. The first-place high school team won $500 and the second-place team won $250. All prizes and giveaways are courtesy of the event’s sponsors, Brookhaven Science Associates and Teachers Federal Credit Union.

Middle School Science Bowl Top Four

Great Neck South Middle’s first-place team, from left to right, Diane Caplain (coach), Zale Zhang, Nathan Li, Ryan Tsai, Leeann Lee, and Nathan Wong (coach). Photo by David Rahner/Brookhaven National Laboratory

The regional middle school Science Bowl on Jan. 30 was open to schools from Long Island and New York City.

Team members from Great Neck South Middle School spent hours the day before the middle school competition studying as much as they could, said student Ryan Tsai. Each team member specialized in a different subject.

“I would like to thank the math people for doing math,” said Tsai, who focused on chemistry questions.

Looking ahead to the National Science Bowl, captain Nathan Li added, “We’re looking forward to not getting last place and also just having a good time.”

First Place: Great Neck South MS (Team 1)

Second Place: Hunter College MS

Third Place: Paul J. Gelinas JHS

Fourth Place: R.C. Murphy JHS

High School Science Bowl Top Four

Ward Melville High School’s winning team, from left to right, Philip Medina (coach), Harry Gao, Anna Xing, Sean Skinner, Jason Yin, and Gunes Sunar. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL

Ward Melville Senior High School is sending a team to the National Science Bowl for the third straight year.

To prepare for the regional high school competition on Jan. 31, the team studied even more than they did last year since two previous members graduated since then, said captain Sean Skinner. They also practiced how to buzz in to answer questions as fast as possible, he said.

“Most of us have read a textbook cover to cover in our main fields,” Skinner said, noting that each team member specialized in a subject or two. He added that he was happy with the teamwork Ward Melville showed. “Everyone was really positive and focused; that was awesome to see,” Skinner said. “I think my favorite thing is working together with other people to solve a problem that goes between both of your skills.”

First Place: Ward Melville Senior HS

Second Place: Great Neck South HS

Third Place: Roslyn High School

Fourth Place: General Douglas MacArthur Senior High School

Encouraging STEM participation

Science Bowl competitors learned about research happening at Brookhaven Lab straight from scientists, engineers, and postdoctoral researchers at the STEM Expo. (David Rahner/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

Both competitions kicked off with an introduction to Brookhaven Lab’s role as one of 17 DOE national laboratories and its unique facilities that aid researchers in making groundbreaking discoveries.  

Gary Olson, deputy site manager at the DOE-Brookhaven Site Office, encouraged students and their teachers to explore STEM training opportunities available through DOE programs.

“We need your minds. We need your inputs. We need your collaboration with your peers who are sitting next to you, in front of you and behind you to make those world-class discoveries, those scientific leaps of sorts, those transformational things, whatever they may be,” Olson said.

Students also heard from two early-career scientists at Brookhaven Lab about their areas of research.  

Amie Dobracki of the Environmental and Climate Sciences Department shared with middle schools why researchers study aerosols and their impacts, and how the tiny particles are key ingredients in the formation of clouds.

Success! These middle school students quickly cracked codes to unlock treats during the STEM Challenge. (David Rahner/Brookhaven National Laboratory)

Ejiro Umaka of the Physics Department explained how sPHENIX, one of two detectors that captures particle collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, a DOE Office of Science User facility for nuclear physics research at Brookhaven, helps scientists further understand the nature of matter in our early universe.

During a STEM Expo organized by the Lab’s Workforce Development and Science Education Office, students were the ones asking questions. Scientists from across the Lab’s disciplines offered demonstrations that revealed the basic principles of vacuum chambers, electron beams, software that operates instrumentation used to view materials at the nanoscale, and more.

Science Bowl competitors also toured the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a DOE Office of Science User facility at Brookhaven.

Teams that did not move on to the competition’s final double elimination rounds had the chance to further test their know-how at a STEM Challenge. They quickly put their minds together to solve puzzles that revealed codes to unlock boxes filled with treats. The teams with the fastest times won gift bags.

Middle school STEM Challenge results: First Place: New Hyde Park Memorial High School;  Second Place: Great Neck South Middle School (Team 2); Third Place: Plainedge Middle School

High school STEM Challenge results: First Place: Lindenhurst High School; Second Place: Long Beach High School; Third Place: Jericho High Schoo

Brookhaven National Laboratory is supported by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit science.energy.gov.

 

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Pictured from left, board member Richard Hamburger, Executive Director Claudia Fortunato, board member Kevin Coneys, Six Harbors owner Mark Heuwetter, and board members Peter Chase, Robert Hughes, and Toby Kissam. Photo courtesy of Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve

The Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve recently received a generous donation of $1,100 from Six Harbors Brewery representing a portion of the sales of the specially brewed Lefferts Tide Mill Lager sale.

The special beer was brewed by Brewery co-owner Mark Heuwetter, and introduced to the public last August at  a fundraising event at the Brewery for the Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve. The lager was available for sale in the following months with a portion of the sale of each pint or can earmarked for the continued preservation of the mill.

“I like giving back to the history of Huntington because Six Harbors is a result of the research my wife and I did when I was just starting the Brewery,” said Heuwetter. 

“I knew the people of Huntington would be so interested in learning about the 18th century Lefferts Tide Mill that I wanted to make it known that tours of the mill are available through the Huntington Historical Society. The beer was a great way to start the conversation!” said Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve’s Executive Director Claudia Fortunato.

If you missed a chance to get a taste of the beer, don’t worry — the fundraiser will be held again this year!  The funds raised from the Lefferts Tide Mill Lager will be dedicated to the crucial task of maintaining the mill and ensuring its doors remain open as a museum.

The Lefferts Tide Mill & Preserve is a not-for-profit organization, established in 2013, with a mission to preserve and protect an 18th century tide mill, located in the Village of Lloyd Harbor, that is the best-preserved tidal grist mill in the United States. The mill design is based on U.S. Patent No. 3 for an “automatic mill” signed by President George Washington. The mill pond has flourished into a haven for native and migratory waterfowl, contributing significantly to the region’s biodiversity.

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Photo courtesy of SMM Advertising
Photo courtesy of SMM Advertising

SMM Advertising, a full-service agency in Smithtown specializing in branding, advertising, and lead generation, was recently recognized at the 2024 MarCom Awards with a Gold Award for Strategic Communications Marketing/Promotion Campaign, Special Event. 

SMM achieved this gold award for crafting all the marketing communications materials for the 50th-anniversary celebration of Festo USA, a worldwide manufacturer of automation technology. Their team developed a distinctive visual and thematic concept for the event, highlighting Festo USA’s legacy and its continued impact on the industry.

“We’re deeply honored to be recognized for our hard work on this special project,” said SMM Managing Director Judy DeBiase. “Achievements like this truly reflect the passion and commitment our team invests in delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

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Pictured from left, Dr. Joseph Marino, Northwell SVP Anesthesia Service Line; Dr. David Park, Anesthesia Chair at Mather Hospital; Steven Cortes; Michael Lampasona, Nurse Anesthesia Manager at Mather; and Kevin McGeachy, President, Mather Hospital. Photo courtesy of Northwell

Steven Cortes, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, was honored on Feb. 3 with a lifesaver award from Northwell’s Anesthesia Service Line for his role in saving the life of a house fire victim.

On Oct. 14, 2024 Mr. Cortes finished his 10-hour shift and began driving home to his wife when he came upon an active house fire in his neighborhood. The first person on the scene, he called 911, then assisted in rescuing a 62-year-old disabled man trapped in the blaze. 

The paramedics on the scene tried unsuccessfully to place a breathing tube in the man. Steve rushed in and successfully intubated the man on his first attempt. After securing the patient’s airway, he remained at his side in the ambulance and aided in the resuscitation efforts on the way to the closest hospital. 

“Steve spent the entire evening and night displaying an extraordinary level of compassion and selflessness,” said Michael Lampasona, Nurse Anesthesia Manager at Mather Hospital. “He truly exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of Northwell Anesthesia.”

“Steven’s quick thinking, training and experience helped save a life that night,” said Mather President Kevin McGeachy. “I congratulate him for showing the highest level of dedication and professionalism, the kind of extraordinary patient care for which Mather is known.” 

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#25 Isabella Caporuscio led the squad with a career-high eight points on six goals and two assists, adding a career and team-high six draw controls, four caused turnovers, and four ground balls. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics
In a back-and-forth affair, the No. 13 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team defeated Bryant, 16-12, at Conaty Indoor Athletic Centerin Smithtfield, R.I. on Feb. 12 to open up the 2025 season.

Isabella Caporuscio finished with a career-high six goals, two assists, six draw controls, four caused turnovers, and four ground balls in the victory, leading the Seawolves in all categories.

Defensively, the squad totaled 21 caused turnovers and 18 ground balls. Along with Caporsucio, Alexa Constant led the Seawolves with four caused turnovers and four ground balls. Natalia Altebrando got her first start for Stony Brook, collecting a career-high three saves while Fracnesca Viteritti split time and made a career-high four saves.

For Bryant, Emily DeGeorge scored six times, while Riley O’Mara added three tallies and one for Amelia Piercy, Peyton Bosshardt, and Ashling Marshall each. Goalkeeper Sam Centofante made nine saves in net on a .321 save percentage.

HOW IT HAPPENEDAfter a Bryant tally to start the game, Caporuscio netted a pair to put the Seawolves ahead. The Bulldogs responded with a free position goal to tie it up as Maclay gave Stony Brook a 3-2 lead after the first quarter.

The Seawolves dominated through the second, scoring six of the eight goals total as Stony Brook put up 16 shots on goal in the first half compared to Bryant’s seven.

Stony Brook came out of the gate strong in the second half, scoring three straight goals for a 12-4 lead. The Bulldogs pieced together some offense to score four of their own ending the third with the Seawolves up 13-8.

The Stony Brook squad would outscore Bryant, 4-3, through the fourth quarter to secure the 16-12 victory in their season opener.

“Happy for our team to be 1-0, we went up by eight and let our foot off the gas and the game finished closer than it should of. That is something that we will learn from and get better.    Took a little time for us to adjust playing on the smaller field and with the lighting but our offense performed at a high level.  We expect our defense to be better than we were today and that will be a point of emphasis this week.  Overall, 1-0 and onto the next one,” head coach Joe Spallina said postgame.

The team continues their road slate on February 19 at Villanova with first draw set for 1 p.m. on FloCollege. The Seawolves are 2-0 against the Wildcats all-time, defeating them at LaValle Stadium in both 2015 and 2024.

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#5 Breauna Ware lead the Seawolves to victory last Friday night. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Breauna Ware recorded a career-high 22 points to help lead Stony Brook women’s basketball over Hofstra in the Battle of Long Island, 47-42, at home on Feb. 7.

Ware led the Seawolves (11-11, 6-5) with a career-high in points and rebounds, adding three steals and an assist. Zaida Gonzalez tacked on 12 points, two rebounds and two steals, while Shamarla King chipped in as well with eight points and nine rebounds.

Hofstra out-rebounded Stony Brook, 48-43, as the Seawolves had seven different players grabbing at least one board. Led by King’s three offensive boards, the Seawolves did a great job crashing the glass, pulling down 11 boards. Stony Brook’s defense also forced 14 Pride turnovers which turned into 20 points, while holding them to 29.5 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from beyond the arc.

After falling behind 2-0, Stony Brook went on a 5-0 run with 7:47 left in the first quarter, culminating in a driving layup from Janay Brantley and a three pointer from King, to take a 5-2 lead. The Seawolves then surrendered that lead and entered the second quarter down 11-9. Ware grabbed four rebounds, as King scored a team-high five points with three rebounds. The Seawolves fought back in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 21-20 by the time halftime rolled around. Ware, King, and Gonzalez combined to score Stony Brook’s 11 points.

The Seawolves came out of halftime with a rally, going on a 6-0 run to expand its lead to 33-26. Defensively, Stony Brook took advantage of seven Hofstra turnovers, scoring nine points off of takeaways and held them to only seven points through the third quarter.

The Battle of Long Island would become a back-and-forth affair as each scored a pair of buckets to start the fourth quarter. Ware would score 10 points to help the Seawolves hold on to the lead and emerge victorious.  

“Big win after a tough road stretch. Hofstra is a really good team … so we had our work cut out for us defensively. Really proud of our effort. It was very ugly but we stayed locked in to the game plan and to defending and that’s why we overcame and were able to get the victory,” said head coach Joy McCorvey at the postgame press conference.

The team stays on the Island to take on Hampton for Faculty and Staff Appreciation on Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. This will be only the fourth all-time meeting between the Seawolves and Pirates in program history. Coverage is set to be available on SNY and FloCollege.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook men’s lacrosse kicked off the 2025 season with a bang in Piscataway N.J. on Feb. 8, upsetting No. 19 Rutgers 9-8. A 5-0 third-quarter run and clutch defensive play helped the Seawolves overcome a halftime deficit and pull off the power-conference victory.

Stony Brook would concede four goals in the opening minutes but quickly responded with a pair of goals from Gary Correa and Carson Boyle to make it a 4-2 game in favor of the Knights heading into the second.

Each team added a pair of goals in the second quarter, as goals from Tanner Williams and Ray O’Brien helped Stony Brook keep pace with Rutgers, who held a 6-4 lead going into the half.

Rutgers opened the second half scoring with a goal in the opening minute. The Seawolves continued its trend of quick responses with a Boyle goal two minutes later as the Knights clung to a 7-5 lead. Stout defense kept both offenses at bay for the next six minutes until Justin Bonacci broke through the Rutgers defense to make it a one-goal game and jumpstart the Stony Brook offense.

Just 27 seconds later, the Seawolves tied things up on a no-look behind-the-back goal from Boyle. Stony Brook capped off its difference-making 5-0 third-quarter run with a pair of goals from Williams and O’Brien.

Now leading 9-7 in the final quarter of play, Seawolf goalie Jamison MacLachlan made his presence felt, making three big stops following a goal from the Knights to open the quarter. Rutgers kept things interesting in the final moments, but clutch defense from Jaden Baldwin and Ryan Dodge helped Stony Brook drain out the clock and secure the ranked win.

“I am really proud of the guys. They earned the right to win with their prep during the week, and when it came down to it, they didn’t flinch when we got down 4-0 quick,” head coach Anthony Gilardi said postgame. “They stuck to the plan, stuck together, and earned a hard-fought win against a really good team.”

The team will stay on the road for its next matchup, traveling to Chapel Hill to take on No. 16 North Carolina on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.

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'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law
'Lasting Love' pre-Valentine's dinner 2025. Photo courtesy of Cona Elder Law

Third Annual Event Hosted by Cona Elder Law honors couples and their secrets to relationship success

 Long Island couples who have been married 50 years or more gathered for a pre-Valentine’s celebration at the 3rd Annual “Lasting Love” Valentine’s Dinner on Feb. 11 to toast their successful relationships.

“This room is full of beautiful people who got it right,” said Jennifer Cona, Founder and Managing Partner of Cona Elder Law. “There are a lot of things older adults can teach us, including the secrets of staying together. Lessons of patience, of compromise. All those things that it takes to stay together for so long.”

Held at Verona Ristorante in Farmingdale, each participating couple feasted on a complimentary traditional Italian dinner including appetizers, dinner and dessert plus a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Couples also had the opportunity to share their stories about how they met and how they have been successful in their marriages and offer advice to younger couples on their own path to relationship success.

“We got married very young and we grew up together,” said Shelley Rudes of Woodbury. She and her husband Jonathan have been together for 51 years. “We never go to bed angry.”

“I think it takes a lot of patience and a sense of humor,” said Diane Powell, of Roslyn. She and her husband Tom have been married 52 years. “You need to keep your relationships with friends and family and be ready to face things you don’t expect. You have to stick together in good times and bad.”

The event was sponsored by Melville-based Cona Elder Law, which concentrates in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration and litigation, and health care law. Cona Elder Law takes a holistic approach to elder law, providing support and resources for older adults and caregivers, and maintains long-term, partnering relationships with clients to provide the best solutions for multiple generations.

 

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The E-ZPass Group is issuing an alert to all E-ZPass customers about a text messaging scam targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into entering their personal data and financial information to a fake website.

Customers receiving text messages claiming to be sent by “E-ZPass Toll Services” that directs them to click a link to pay an outstanding toll balance to avoid a late fee should be aware that this message is fraudulent. The toll account information provided in these texts is neither valid nor accurate.

E-ZPass warns customers to delete the texts immediately and do not click on any links embedded in the text messages. Customers who have clicked the link and completed the form should immediately contact their financial institution and notify E-ZPass of any erroneous information posted to their accounts. In New York, customers can call 1-800-333-8655.

Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public service announcement warning the public about a wave of fraudulent SMS texts attempting to scam toll road users.  The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting fraudulent texts representing road toll collection service from at least three states. The complaint information indicates that the scam appears to be moving from state to state. The texts claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls and contain almost identical language. The “outstanding toll amount” has been similar among the complaints reported to the IC3.  However, the link provided within the text is created to impersonate the state’s toll service name, and phone numbers appear to change between states.

E-ZPass advises customers that if you receive one of these texts, file a complaint with the IC3, www.ic3.gov.

“Scam attacks through emails and text messaging are on the rise in our country and protecting the safety of E-ZPass customer information is of paramount importance to us”, stated PJ Wilkins, E-ZPass Group Executive Director. “We will continue to work with our partnering states to alert our customers of any criminal activity that places them at risk, and we encourage E-ZPass customers to be vigilant in ensuring that their personal and financial information is not compromised by falling prey to these fraudulent schemes.”

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Huntington High School student on Feb. 11 for allegedly making a threat of mass harm on social media.

Following a tip, Second Precinct officers responded to Huntington High School, located at 188
Oakwood Road, at 11:30 a.m. after the student allegedly made a threat of mass harm on Snapchat.

The female student, 18, was charged with Making a Threat of Mass Harm. She will be taken for
evaluation and will be arraigned on a later date.

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