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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who set fire to a car parked in Central Islip in November.A person set fire to a vehicle that was parked on Cypress Street on November 22 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The person fled the scene on foot. Detectives are asking any neighbors with video to contact the Arson Section or Crime Stoppers.

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For video of this incident, go to YouTube.com/scpdtv
and Click on Wanted for Central Islip Arson CC24C071129.

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 Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man and women who allegedly stole merchandise from a Selden store in December.

A man and two women allegedly stole baby products from Walgreens, located at 655 Middle Country Road, on December 30 at approximately 11:10 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.

'Reverie' by Adam Lowenbein

The Flecker Gallery on the Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden has announced its first exhibition of the semester, DAYLIGHT by acclaimed artist Adam Lowenbein. This captivating exhibition will open on Thursday, February 6, with a reception and artist talk from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Southampton Building of the Ammerman Campus. The show will run through March 6, 2025.

DAYLIGHT features a series of large-scale works that are both visually stunning and thought-provoking. Lowenbein’s art transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, using unrestrained color and layered textures to create pieces that are at once beautiful and unsettling. His paintings stretch moments in time, inviting viewers into a world where tension and anticipation hover in the air, blurring the lines between clarity and unease. This exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to explore the hidden layers of the familiar, uncovering an unexpected underbelly within everyday environments.

Adam Lowenbein is an artist whose work has been celebrated both nationally and internationally. Based on Long Island, and Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lowenbein holds a BFA in painting from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in painting from Indiana University, where he attended on a fellowship. His impressive career includes grants to attend the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and the Vermont Studio Center, as well as a year as a Core Fellow at The Glassell School, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

This exhibition and artist talk present a unique opportunity for the public to engage with Lowenbein’s remarkable work and gain insight into his creative process. Don’t miss the chance to experience DAYLIGHT at the Flecker Gallery this semester.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and by appointment).

For more information, please contact the Flecker Gallery at 631-451-4093.

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The Suffolk County Water Authority will host the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums in collaboration with the Three Village Civic Association on Monday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m at the Setauket Fire Department, located at 190 Main Street In Setauket. This event provides an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water.

“It’s important that we engage directly with our customers and the local business communities across Suffolk County,” said SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz. “Partnering directly with the Three Village Civic Association gives us an opportunity to meet with customers who we may not be able to reach otherwise. We appreciate the civic and their leadership for their collaboration.”

“We are delighted to welcome the Suffolk County Water Authority to our upcoming Three Village Civic Association meeting,” said Charlie Tramontana, Three Village Civic Association President. “This valuable opportunity will provide our community with crucial insights into the vital role the SCWA plays in ensuring the safety and reliability of our water supply. We encourage all residents to attend and learn more about this essential service.”

The WaterTalk series features a panel of experts who will discuss essential topics such as the quality of drinking water, infrastructure improvements made by SCWA to enhance water service and quality, and the importance of conservation. During the event, attendees can also ask questions and interact with SCWA officials. SCWA hopes attendees leave with increased knowledge about their water and greater confidence in the product delivered to their homes.

Residents who are interested in attending the WaterTalk event can RSVP by emailing [email protected] by Monday, January 29.

About SCWA:

The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.

 

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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team got a 26-point performance from the bench on the way to a 62-46 win over the Northeastern Huskies at home on Jan. 24.

Chloe Oliver led the Seawolves (9-9, CAA 4-3) with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists, while Zaida Gonzalez notched nine points, four assists, and two rebounds. Shamarla King and Janay Brantley both recorded eight points to help Stony Brook to their fourth conference victory of the season.

Stony Brook took advantage of fantastic ball movement in Friday’s game, piling up 18 assists on 25 made field goals. Individually, Breauna Ware was on top of the dish list for the Seawolves with five assists.

Stony Brook’s defense held Northeastern to only 35.8 percent shooting from the field, including 20 percent from beyond the arc. The Seawolves’ defense was disruptive causing 21 turnovers from the Huskies.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After playing to a 5-5 tie early in the game, Stony Brook went on a 9-0 run with 4:07 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Gonzalez, to take a 14-5 lead, a score that would hold for the rest of the period.

Stony Brook kept its first quarter lead intact before going on a 5-0 run starting at the 1:43 mark in the second period to increase its lead to 25-19, a score that would hold until halftime. Stony Brook forced seven Northeastern turnovers in the period.

Stony Brook continued to preserve its halftime lead before going on a 9-0 run to expand its lead further to 34-24 with 5:55 to go in the third. Before the third period was over, the Seawolves added six points to that lead and entered the fourth quarter with a 46-30 edge. Stony Brook played well near the basket, scoring 14 of its 21 points in the paint.

Stony Brook kept its lead intact before going on a 7-0 run, finished off by Dallysshya Moreno’s layup, to grow the lead to 53-32 with 8:31 to go in the contest. The Huskies narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Seawolves still cruised the rest of the way for the 62-46 win. Stony Brook fired away from deep in the quarter, knocking down three shots to account for nine of its 16 points.

STATS AND NOTES

·      Chloe Oliver led the Seawolves with a team-high 10 points, adding four rebounds and a pair of assists.
·      Stony Brook put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 72 percent of made field goals.
·      The Seawolves had a stellar day defensively, holding Northeastern to 35.8 percent from the field and 20 percent from beyond the arc on 20 attempts.
·      The Stony Brook bench came alive by scoring 28 points to its scoring output.
·      The Seawolves forced 21 Northeastern turnovers while committing only 11 on the other end.
·      Stony Brook is 8-7 all-time against Northeastern in a series dating back to 2002.

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES

Up next, the team  stays on their home court to take on Campbell on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Coverage is set to be available on FloCollege.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a man for criminal possession of multiple weapons in Melville on Jan. 24.

Probation officers were responding to a residence on Chateau Drive, when they discovered illegal weapons at the house, and requested assistance from police, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Second Precinct patrol officers and Second Squad detectives responded to assist with the investigation.

During the investigation, police seized three assault rifles, two rifles, and one level three body armor, as well as other firearm components: a large amount of ammunition, including three large capacity magazines; and plastic molds for ghost guns. Robert Ehlich was arrested at 8:19 p.m.

Second Squad detectives charged Ehlich, 41, with seven counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, and Unlawful Purchase of Body Armor.

Ehlich is being held overnight at the Third Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 25.

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Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in Lake Ronkonkoma on Jan. 25.

Joseph McKeegan was driving a 2007 BMW 335 sedan westbound on Portion Road from the intersection of Ronkonkoma Avenue, when he lost control of the vehicle, which crossed over the eastbound lanes, left the roadway, and crashed into a utility pole at 2:36 a.m.

McKeegan, 20, of Holbrook, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

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Suffolk County Police arrested two men for robbing a Yaphank gas station at gunpoint on Jan. 24.

Marion Maupin and Raiquan Davis robbed an employee of Shell, 482 Sills Road, at approximately 7:30 a.m. The two were located by officers a short time later on Wilson Avenue in Coram. The gun used in the robbery was recovered.

Sixth Squad detectives charged Maupin, 32, of Altoona, PA, and Davis, 27, of Medford, with Robbery 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm 3rd Degree. Maupin was additionally charged with Criminal Use of a Firearm 1st Degree.

The pair will be held overnight at the Sixth Precinct for arraignment on January 25 at First District Court in Central Islip.

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Andrew Reid, 19, who transformed his family’s East Northport home into a holiday lighted winter wonderland with over 500 restored holiday decorations, along with his mother, Christine, presented a check for $16,023.20 in donations raised by visitors to their holiday light display to representatives from Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro on Jan. 15.

The size of the donation was kept a surprise by Andrew right up until the moment the check was presented. 

“I was blown away, I had no idea it was going to be that large,” said Matt Campo, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro. “I told the family we work so hard to raise every dollar. For someone to come and hand us more than $16,000 is just amazing.” 

What began as a passion for refurbishing discarded holiday decorations grew into an annual tradition for Andrew and his family, with more than 500 decorations covering nearly every inch of Andrew’s home, yard, and even his car. His display was chronicled by media across New York and nationally. Andrew’s “Misfit Island” Christmas display was also voted the winner of Newsday’s “Holiday Lights” contest, with a prize of $1,000, which will be part of the donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro. 

“I surprised myself as well. It was a lot of work, a lot of standing in front of the house collecting donations,” said Andrew, who says he begins setting up his display in August every year. “Ronald McDonald House is a very good organization to support and it’s local, so the money will stay here.” 

The money donated will go toward the construction of the new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. A groundbreaking ceremony was held last year and construction will begin in the spring with plans to open in 2027.

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro provides comfort and support to families of children undergoing medical treatment. Funds raised through Andrew’s light display will directly benefit the new 24/7 care facility at Stony Brook Hospital, ensuring families can stay close to their sick or injured children.

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Stony Brook men’s basketball fell, 79-54, to Campbell on Jan. 23 at Stony Brook Arena. Ben Wight eclipsed 1,000 career points in the setback, finishing with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Stony Brook and Campbell traded baskets over the opening eight minutes of action before the Camels took full control of the contest.

The Seawolves trailed 13-11 before allowing 11 straight points and falling behind, 24-13 at the 8:59 mark of the first half.

Stony Brook trimmed the deficit to nine points, but were outscored 17-4 over the final seven-plus minutes of the half and trailed 41-19 heading into the locker room.

The Camels maintained a sizable advantage for the entirety of the second half, shooting 64 percent from the floor over the final 20 minutes of action.

Campbell led by as many as 27 points during the second half and the smallest margin between the two sides during the second stanza was 17 points.

“Give Campbell credit, they were good early. We have had a hard time versus pressure all year and Collin picked up two quick fouls. We had 10 turnovers in our first 26 possessions; we cannot overcome those numbers,” head coach Geno Ford said. “We have a big Children’s Hospital game Saturday and we desperately need to play better.”

The team stays on the Island, hosting North Carolina A&T for the seventh annual Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Game on Jan. 25. Tip-off is scheduled for noon from Stony Brook Arena, with the contest airing live on SNY and streaming on FloCollege.