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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two females who allegedly stole from a Lake Grove store in December.

The woman pictured above, who was accompanied by another female, allegedly stole three toys from Barnes & Noble, located inside the Smith Haven Mall, at approximately 7:25 p.m. on December 16.

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 USPS

The U.S. Postal Service on Jan. 30 celebrated the iconic New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint (1938-2015) as the 48th honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series. As a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, Toussaint played a pivotal role in shaping the unique sound of New Orleans music and introducing it to a global audience.

A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans.

“The United States Postal Service is deeply honored to dedicate a stamp to the incomparable Allen Toussaint,” said Gary Barksdale, the Postal Inspection Service’s chief postal inspector, who served as the dedicating official. “His profound musical contributions have enriched the world with their soulful melodies and vibrant rhythms. The stamp serves as a lasting tribute to his extraordinary talent and enduring legacy.”

Joining Barksdale for the ceremony were Norman Robinson, former journalist and master of ceremonies; Quint Davis, Festival Productions, Inc. CEO; Elvis Costello, singer-songwriter; Irma Thomas, vocalist; and Toussaint’s children, Clarence Toussaint, and Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux.

“His music has touched the hearts and homes of so many, and now, through the release of a commemorative U.S. Postal Service stamp, his image will continue to inspire and connect with those same people in a deeply meaningful way,” said Toussaint-LeBeaux on behalf of the Toussaint family.

Toussaint, a true son of New Orleans, possessed a unique musical talent that transcended genres. His career spanned nearly six decades, during which he collaborated with a diverse range of artists and produced countless hits. His songs — including “Fortune Teller,” “All These Things” and “Southern Nights” — have become timeless classics, covered by numerous artists and featured in films and television shows. He seamlessly blended elements of R&B, funk, soul and jazz, creating a sound that was both deeply rooted in the city’s rich musical heritage and yet undeniably original.

He received numerous accolades throughout his career. In 2013, President Barack Obama recognized Toussaint with the National Medal of Arts. Previous honors included induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2012, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2022, the New Orleans City Council renamed Robert E. Lee Boulevard in honor of Toussaint, who lived on the 4-mile-long thoroughfare during the last years of his life.

Toussaint left an indelible mark on the world of music and his legacy continues to inspire.

The stamp features a photograph of Toussaint at the piano, elegantly dressed in black, with a black background set off by purplish lighting, and his name in red lettering at the lower edge.

Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp using an existing photograph by Bill Tompkins taken in New York in 2007.

The Allen Toussaint stamp is a Forever stamp issued in panes of 20. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

News about the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #AllenToussaintStamp and #BlackHeritageStamp. A video providing more information and insights into the stamp will be posted on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages at facebook.com/USPS and twitter.com/usps.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. Additional information on stamps, First Day of Issue Ceremonies and stamp inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.

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'The Women' by author Kristin Hannah was the top borrowed book among Suffolk County library patrons in 2024.

The Public Libraries of Suffolk County and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System recently revealed the top 10 most borrowed items of 2024, reflecting the diverse range of materials offered across all 56 public libraries. 

“The top 10 books are a combination of print and digital reading. Readers in Suffolk are engaged with the stories in different formats, which can be challenging for our public libraries. However, with the support of our local communities, the public libraries in Suffolk are meeting the challenge,” said Kevin Verbesey, Director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.

In 2024, Suffolk County Libraries experienced more growth in digital checkouts, surpassing the figures from the previous year by a margin of over 231,000 checkouts. This growth culminated in a year-end total of 3.8 million digital checkouts and 3.6 million print checkouts, resulting in a combined total of over 7.4 million.

If there was one novel that dominated 2024, it was The Women by Kristin Hannah (author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds). The book debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times fiction bestseller list last February, and is still hanging out at No. 4 more than 50 weeks later. The story follows twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath who in 1965 follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War in the Army Nurse Corps. However the real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam.

The top 10 checkouts at Suffolk County Libraries in 2024 were:

 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah (25,018 checkouts)

 2. First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (15,302 checkouts)

 3. None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (12, 045 checkouts)

 4. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (11,666 checkouts)

 5. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (910,883 checkouts)

 6. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (10,283 checkouts)

 7. Funny Story by Emily Henry (9,807 checkouts)

 8. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (9,481 checkouts)

 9. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (9,206 checkouts)

10. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (8,758 checkouts)

Did your favorite book make the list?

This article originally appeared in TBR News Media’s Prime Times supplement on Jan. 30, 2025.

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Mather Hospital. Photo by Jim Lennon

Exceptional clinical performance places Mather in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide 

Northwell’s Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson recently announced that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Mather Hospital’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance for a third consecutive year (2023-2025). Mather Hospital is one of seven hospitals in New York State to receive the award. 

In addition to this recognition for overall clinical care, Mather Hospital is the recipient of numerous accolades related to its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas, including Coronary Intervention, Pulmonary Care, Gastrointestinal Care and Critical Care. These achievements further underscore the organization’s dedication to clinical excellence, placing Mather Hospital among the upper echelon of hospitals nationwide. 

“Congratulations once again to our entire team for this achievement! Mather consistently ranks among the top hospitals nationwide for patient care, safety and clinical excellence,” said Mather President Kevin McGeachy. “We believe in investing in our staff and creating a culture that elevates care beyond expectations”.

Mather Hospital’s achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common 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. In fact, from 2021-2023, If all hospitals, as a group, had performed similarly to America’s 250 Best, on average, 174,081 lives could potentially have been saved. 

“As one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Mather Hospital is elevating the standard for quality care nationwide,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Healthgrades commends Mather Hospital for their ongoing leadership and commitment to providing the best possible care for all patients in its service area.” 

As care variation grows, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful 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. 

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Now that the holidays are over, come relax with a Sonic Wave Journey: A sound bath event with Keri Vannucci-Olson at the Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Immerse yourself in the ancient sacred sounds of specific therapeutic frequencies played on various instruments including Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, tuning forks, bells, chimes and gongs. Bring a yoga mat. Light refreshments will be served. $45 per person, $40 members. To register, visit www.artleagueli.org.

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Suffolk County Police arrested an employee at a smoke shop for allegedly selling cannabis without a license in Centereach on Jan. 30.

Following an investigation by Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with Town of Brookhaven Investigators, Building Inspectors and Fire Marshal, a search warrant was executed at A&M Blue Dream Smoke Shop, located at 1456 Middle Country Road, where cannabis products, flavored vape products and more than $1,000 in cash were seized.

An employee of the store, Syed Ali, was arrested at approximately 12:05 p.m.

Ali, 24, of Mount Sinai, was charged with Unauthorized Sale of Cannabis Products Without a License. He is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Photo courtesy of Sweetbriar

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a transformative Year of the Snake Sound Healing Workshop on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in soothing sounds and vibrations that will help you release stress, find balance, and connect with your inner self. This workshop is designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation as we welcome the energy of the new year. Don’t miss this opportunity to tap into the healing power of sound and meet some of Sweetbriar’s resident snakes. Reserve your spot today and start the Year of the Snake with clarity and intention. $25 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 631-979-6344.

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Suffolk County Police Department’s Fourth Precinct presents Operation Medicine Cabinet at the Smithtown Library, 148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Have any unused or expired medication at home? Drop it off for safe disposal. No syringes, auto-injectors, creams or liquids will be accepted. Please remove pills from packages and bottles and place loose medications in a Zyploc type bag for collection. Don’t let your medication fall into the wrong hands. For more information, call 631-469-0989.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook men’s basketball earned its first league victory with an 89-74 triumph over North Carolina A&T on Jan. 26 on Long Island. CJ Luster II (31) and Andre Snoddy (22) tallied career-high marks in points to cap off the seventh annual Children’s Hospital Game with a win.

The opening 15 minutes of action were a back-and-forth affair, with the lead trading hands five times. Neither team led by more than four points during that span.

Stony Brook used a 9-2 run that featured baskets from Collin O’Connor, Luster and Ben Wight to build a 37-29 advantage with three minutes remaining in the half.

The Seawolves constructed an 11-point lead, the largest of the afternoon. Stony Brook a 46-35 advantage into the intermission.

After a Snoddy basket to open the half made it a 13-point game, N.C. A&T fought back to whittle its deficit to four points, 55-51, with 13 minutes to play in regulation.

Luster ripped off six straight points to push the advantage back to double figures before the Aggies again trimmed their deficit to five points with 8:28 to play.

Stony Brook answered with eight straight points, holding N.C. A&T without a made field goal for more than four minutes to take complete control of the contest.

The Seawolves stretched their lead to 15 points, maintaining a double-digit cushion in the scoring column and capping off an emotional day with their first CAA victory of the season.

“First and foremost I want to thank the [Stony Brook] Children’s Hospital for organizing another great event. To be able to meet families who are going through a real courageous battle with their children keeps things in perspective. I know the players and our coaching staff wanted more than anything to try to provide a few hours of quality entertainment. We continue to pray for all the families,” head coach Geno Ford said postgame. 

“I’m happy for the players; we needed to win, and to be able to do it as shorthanded as we were, makes it even better,” he added.

Up next, the team heads south to face Charleston in a rematch of the 2024 CAA Championship on Jan. 30. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. from TD Arena, with the contest streaming on FloCollege.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to take down the Campbell Fighting Camels, 75-70, at home on Jan. 26.

The Seawolves (10-9, 5-3) had five players score in double figures, led by Zaida Gonzalez, who had 22 points and seven rebounds. Shamarla King tacked on 13 points and Breauna Ware chipped in as well with 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Janay Brantley and Dallysshya Moreno each added 10 points for Stony Brook.

The Seawolves out rebounded the Camels 40-31 in Sunday’s game, paced by Lauren Filien with a team-high 10 boards, while tallying eight points, one block, and one assist.

After jumping out to an 11-10 advantage, Stony Brook went on a 9-0 run with 3:21 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Gonzalez, to increase its lead to 20-10, a score that would hold for the rest of the period. Stony Brook did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring 14 of its 20 points close to the basket.

The Seawolves surrendered their lead in the second quarter and entered halftime with the score tied 33-33.

After intermission, Stony Brook jumped out to a 39-37 lead before going on a 9-0 run, punctuated by a three from Ware, to expand its lead further to 48-37 with 5:29 to go in the third. Campbell responded to seize a 56-55 lead entering the fourth quarter.

Stony Brook played well near the basket, scoring 16 of its 22 points in the paint.

Campbell kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 69-65 advantage before Stony Brook went on an 8-0 run to seize a 73-69 lead with 19 seconds to go in the contest provided by back-to-back threes from Gonzalez. The Seawolves kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 75-70 win.

Up next, the team travels to South Carolina to face off against Charleston on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. This will be the second meeting between the Seawolves and Cougars this season. Coverage is set to be available on FloCollege.

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