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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole items from a Port Jefferson Station store in January.

A man allegedly stole approximately $640 worth of shrimp and beer from ShopRite, located at 5145 Nesconset Highway, on January 26 at 9:55 a.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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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook women’s basketball fell just short against Charleston, 66-53, on Friday evening at TD Arena. The Seawolves were led by Breauna Ware and Zaida Gonzalez who accounted for almost 70 percent of scoring.

Ware led the Seawolves with 21 points and six rebounds while Gonzalez added 16 points and Shamarla Kingchipped in as well with eight points and a team-high 10 rebounds.

Stony Brook collected 35 rebounds compared to Charleston’s 29, led by King’s 10 boards.

Stony Brook struggled out of the gate, falling behind 20-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Seawolves went five scoreless minutes before King drained a three-pointer and Ware notched a layup and one free throw.

The Seawolves fought back in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 31-20 by the time halftime rolled around. Ware scored seven points to get Stony Brook back within striking distance of the Cougars, outscoring the squad by three points.

Stony Brook came out of halftime on fire, going on a 6-0 run to trim its deficit to 31-26 with 6:13 to go in the third. Charleston then countered and stretched its lead to 46-38 heading into the fourth. King, Ware, Gonzalez, and Lauren Filien had their share in making a Seawolves’ run outscoring the Cougars once again.

Stony Brook could not pull any closer in the fourth, getting within six points of Charleston’s lead but the squad was unable to connect on scoring and making stops, losing by a final of 66-53.

The team heads to North Carolina to face off against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. This will be only the fifth meeting between the Seawolves and Seahawks in program history. Coverage is set to be available on FloCollege.

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Despite a 27-point effort from CJ Luster II, Stony Brook fell to Charleston, 81-74, on Jan. 30 at TD Arena. The Seawolves raced out to a 15-point advantage but the Cougars’ hot-second half pushed them past Stony Brook in the nationally televised affair in South Carolina.

Stony Brook raced out to a 15-0 advantage, holding Charleston without a point over the opening 5:32.  The Seawolves connected on 7-of-11 from the floor to start the evening, while the Cougars missed on nine straight to begin the night. Stony Brook led 21-6 with 9:30 remaining in the opening stanza before Charleston ripped off eight straight points and held the Seawolves without a made field goal for more than four minutes. Luster stretched Stony Brook’s lead to double-digits again, 28-18, after connecting on his third trifecta of the first half with less than six minutes on the clock.

Charleston finished the final five minutes of the first half strong, whittling its deficit down to four points, 36-32, at the break. The Cougars scored the first nine points of the second half, turning the four-point deficit into a five-point advantage, their first lead of the evening.

Luster ended a Seawolves’ drought to start the second half by scoring 10 points over a span of three-plus minutes to even the contest at 48-48 with 13 minutes to play. The game of runs continued, seeing Charleston score 17 of the next 24 points to construct a 10-point lead, 65-55, as the clock ticked under eight minutes to play. Stony Brook battled back, trimming its deficit to two points, 68-66, with five minutes remaining.

The Cougars used a late 11-0 run to open up a 79-66 advantage and ultimately close out the come-from-behind victory over the Seawolves.

“Our guys did a great job putting us in position to win the game on the free throw line down two with five minutes to go. Charleston was able to get an offensive rebound and score and they spurted away from us late,” head coach Geno Ford noted. “I was happy with the aggressiveness and tenacity we showed for much of the night. We are playing better as of late and have a tough one on Saturday at UNC Wilmington.”

Up next, the team continues its swing through the south, facing UNC Wilmington on February 1. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Trask Coliseum, with the contest streaming on FloCollege.

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Clockwise from left, Town of Brookhaven Legislative Aide for Councilmember Kornreich, Amani Khan; Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich; Supervisor Dan Panico; Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig, Councilman Neil Manzella; Councilwoman Jane Bonner; co-host Hon. Valerie Cartright Lorraine Mazza Kuehn; Cheryl Felice; Assemblywoman Rebbeca Kassay; and Town Clerk Kevin LaValle.

A special “Day of Service” luncheon was held January 20 at the Bellport Golf Club to honor the life and memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico presided over the annual holiday luncheon, and he thanked co-hosts Hon. Valerie Cartright, a Supreme Court Justice and Marvin Colson, of the Brookhaven Town Branch of the NAACP for their help, as well as Faith Baptist Church and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Town Supervisor Dan Panico (center) with guests at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annual luncheon.

Special thanks went to the Community Sponsor “Dare to Dream Community Outreach” in connection with the community service project, and Rho Omega Zeta Chapter for organizing the program, entitled “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365. Entertainment was provided by the Faith Baptist Church Choir led by Rev. Diane Jones.

The event was attended by more than 350 children, teens and adults. There were inspiring readings and liturgical dance performances, as well as musical selections to recognize the vision, courage and unwavering commitment to nonviolence and justice by Dr. King. In partnership with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, the Town of Brookhaven Supervisor and Town Council members assembled care packages for those in need, honoring Dr. King’s belief in the power of service to uplift communities.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) has received the highest level of achievement from Healthgrades, as one of America’s 50 Best for 2025. This achievement places Stony Brook Medicine among the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence. Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital are collectively assessed by Healthgrades and share the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™.

“This distinction reflects our shared commitment across Stony Brook Medicine to bring exceptional care to our patients,” says William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Stony Brook Medicine. “This is only possible when we collectively maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the organization.”

“I am grateful to all of our healthcare professionals for their dedication to excellence,” says Carol A. Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital. “Our steady increase in rankings — from the top 250 since 2015, to the top 100 since 2019, and now the top 50 for three years in a row — can give patients the confidence in knowing that Stony Brook delivers consistent, high-quality care.”

To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility. From 2021-2023, if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to America’s 50 Best, 173,516 lives could potentially have been saved.*

“As one of America’s 50 Best, Stony Brook Medicine is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide,” says Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Healthgrades commends Stony Brook Medicine for their leadership and ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients on Long Island.”

The Best Hospitals Award comes on the heels of receiving numerous specialty awards this past fall, underscoring Stony Brook‘s dedication to exceptional patient care. These include:

  • The only in New York State to be recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for 10 years in a row (2016-2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack (2022-25)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure (2014-25)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery (2020-2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke (2015-2025)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2016-2025)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2020-2025)
  • Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2016-2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed (2024-2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis (2015-2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure (2021-2025)
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
  • Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence (2025)
  • Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™(2025)

As care variation grows, consumers can find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their outcome. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find best-in-class care in 2025, with additional resources on how Healthgrades rates hospitals and why hospital quality matters available here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.

About Stony Brook Medicine:

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes five Health Sciences schools — Renaissance School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing and School of Social Welfare — as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, StonyBrook Children’s Hospital and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. To learn more, visitwww.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

About Healthgrades:

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content.

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Program Assists First Time Homebuyers Achieve the ‘American Dream’

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced on Jan. 27 that the County is accepting applications for the Down Payment Assistance Program, which provides eligible first-time homebuyers up to $30,000 on a purchase of a single-family residence under the condition that they live in the home for at least 10 years. Applications are being accepted through April 1, 2025.

“We are committed to making Suffolk County more affordable by offering young professionals and first-time buyers the assistance to achieve their dreams of home ownership,” said Romaine. “By offering our residents further assistance and financial relief, we will be able to build a brighter future for our communities.”

The program, which was launched in 1993, provides eligible, first-time homebuyers with a conditional grant of up to $30,000 to use towards their down payment.  The buyer is responsible for the balance of the down payment and all the closing costs. Last year, the program assisted in six closings, totaling $162,000 in assistance.

All applicants are required to attend housing counseling prior to submitting an application. The property must be a single-family residence with no rental units and may be a pre-existing or newly constructed single-family residence, condominium, co-operative apartment (Co-op) or manufactured home. The maximum appraised value cannot exceed $551,000.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a first-time homebuyer, defined by HUD as a person who has not owned a home during the three year period immediately prior to the purchase of a residence with HOME funding.
  • Have an adjusted gross household income must be within the HUD guidelines (listed in the application).
  • Occupy the property as their principal residence for 10 years.
  • Attend homebuyer counseling at a HUD certified not-for-profit housing agency in person.
  • Not have entered a Contract of Sale to purchase a home prior to being awarded a Purchaser Certificate from the Suffolk County Community Development Office.
  • Have minimum of $3,000 of their own funds at the time of application in their savings, checking or investment accounts.

Residents are advised to visit SCDownpayment.com to download the application and guidelines as well as the program’s Quick Reference Guide in English and Spanish.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Suffolk County Office of Community Development at 631-853-5705 or [email protected].

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Ghost gun evidence. Photo courtesy of SCPD
Suffolk County Police  arrested a man in Brentwood for criminal manufacture of multiple firearms and possession of multiple guns and ammunition on Jan. 30.
Ghost gun printer. Photo from SCPD

Brandon Marquez was driving a 2020 Acura on Brentwood Road, when he was pulled over for a traffic stop for driving with an expired registration by Third Precinct Anti-Crime officers, at approximately 10:20 p.m. They then discovered an illegal weapon on his person, along with a large capacity magazine.

Further investigation and a search of Marquez’s residence, located at 210 Clift St, Central Islip, resulted in the seizure of two assault rifles with magazines, a 3D printer with a computer, six ghost gun type receivers (frames), a quantity of ammunition, and 3D printing material.

Third Squad detectives charged Marquez, 23, with six counts of Criminal Manufacture of an Undetectable Firearm, six counts of Criminal Possession of an Undetectable Firearm, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (assault rifles), and the initial charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (for the loaded firearm) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (for the large capacity magazine).

Marquez was held overnight at the Third Precinct and was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 31.

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced that the Suffolk County Veterans Emergency Assistance Commission is now accepting applications from veterans in need of home heating assistance. Consideration is given to all home heating options and to minor home heating system repairs.

“With all the pressures facing our heroic veterans, staying warm at night should not be one of their concerns,” said Romaine.

The Commission has $100,000 at its disposal for 2025. Members of prominent veterans’ organizations determine eligibility and sit on the commission.

“Suffolk County serves the largest population of veterans in New York State. Our office has identified there is a need for veterans, especially those on a fixed income, with assistance paying the high cost of heating their homes. These heroes that served our country in times of peace and during war deserve the help that the Suffolk County Legislature has provided through the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program,” said Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director Marcelle Leis.

If you are interested in learning more and/or applying for the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program, please contact the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency at (631) 853-8387 or email at veteransinfo@suffolkcountyny.gov.

Recipient Criteria:

•           Completed Application

•           DD Form 214 with Character of Discharge Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions

•           Household Income (W-2, Disability Rating, Social Security, etc.)

•           Proof of Heating Expenses (oil, electricity, gas) or Boiler/Pluming Estimate

•           Narrative letter describing need for assistance

All above information must be submitted with application to:

Keith O’Reilly, VSO

Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency

100 Veterans Memorial Hwy.

P.O. Box 6100

Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099

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Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County will kick off in-person “booth sales” for Girl Scout Cookies this weekend, starting on Friday, January 31.

In addition to in-person sales, customers can easily locate their nearest cookie booth by visiting the “Cookie Locator” on the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s website and searching by ZIP Code. For those who prefer online shopping, Girl Scouts are using the Digital Cookie platform to go beyond the booth and share their personalized cookie sites with QR codes and emails.

This year’s cookie lineup includes beloved classics including Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs. The 2025 season also marks the final opportunity for customers to purchase the S’mores cookie, which will be discontinued after this year. This year, all Girl Scout Cookies are priced at $7 a box, with a portion of the sales going directly to the troop from which customers make a purchase.

“The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial endeavor, teaching participants valuable skills such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics,” said Tammy Severino, CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “Proceeds from cookie sales directly support local Girl Scout troops, funding activities like camping trips, community service projects, and educational programs.”

The 2025 cookie season runs through April 22, with availability and dates varying by location. Customers are encouraged to support their local Girl Scouts by purchasing cookies at booth sales or through the Digital Cookie platform.

For more information, please visit the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s website at www.gssc.us.

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. 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. Follow Girl Scouts of Suffolk County on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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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 assorted clothing from a Commack store in December.

The man pictured above allegedly stole assorted clothing from Kohl’s, located at 45 Crooked Hill Road, on December 29 at approximately 7:10 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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