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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

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.

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'Sacred Beauty' by Ron Becker
'Boardwalk Paradise' by Robert Roehrig
'Lavender Field' by M. Ellen Winter
'Fresh Pond Catch' by Liz Jorg Masi
'Rock Star' by Linda Ann Catucci
'To Study a Master; by Kyle Blumenthal
'Fish Dreams' by Jacques Garant
'The Huntress' by Heather Jablon

Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond Gallery in St. James kicks off the new year with its annual Member Artist Showcase Exhibition celebrating the creativity and tapestry of talent that defines our communities. Featuring the work of 97 Long Island artists, the exhibit runs from Jan. 25 through Feb. 23.

The featured artwork was created in a wide variety of mediums including acrylic, charcoal and pastel, conte, gouache,mixed media, monotype print, oil, pastel, pen & ink, pencil, photography, pigment ink, archival substrate on panel, resin sculpture, solarplate etching, watercolor and more. 

“This exhibit allowed the artists to select the art they wanted to show… each of them offering their distinct approach to seeing and representing their artistic passion. We hope gallery visitors enjoy the artwork presented and we hope once they leave, they suddenly catch the beauty in something because a painting brought their mind into a different focus,” said Allison Cruz, Executive Director of the Smithtown Township Arts Council and Mills Pond Gallery.

Exhibiting artists include Adam D. Smith, Adriena Masi, Andrea Fortunoff, Andrea Tonty, Arlene Gernon, Barbara Jones, Bernice Corbin, Bernice Rausch, Bob Stone, Christopher Buckley, Constance Sloggatt Wolf, CW Max, Daniel Van Benthuysen, David Herman, Debra Baker, Diane Motroni, Dominique Treboux, Ellen Ferrigno, Felecia Montfort, Frederic Mendelsohn, Gia Horton, George Junker, Heather Jablon, Hillary Serota Needle, Jacqueline DuBarry, Jacques Garant, James Kelson, Jane Corrarino, Jeanette Martone, Joan Rockwell, JoAnne Dumas, John Mansueto, John Morris, Josephine Puccio, Joyce Bressler, Judy Stone, Karin Dutra, Kathee Shaff Kelson, Kathy Brown, Khrystyne Robillard-Smith, Kusuma Bheemineni, Kyle Blumenthal, Linda Hartman, Linda Ann Catucci, Lisa Marie Scrima-Castelli, Liz Jorg Masi, Lori Scarlatos, Lou Deutsch, Louise McClellan, Lynn Kinsella, Lynn Staiano, M. Ellen Winter, Madeline Stare, Mark Levine, Mary Difronzo, Mary Waka, Mary Ann Vetter, Matthew Lombardo, Mike Stanko, Myungja Anna Koh, Nicholas Valentino, Pamela Waldroup, Pat Forie, Patricia DiGiovanni,Patricia Lind-Gonzalez, Patricia Yantz, Patti Napolitano Kern, Paul Edelson, Paul Mele, Renee Caine, Robert Wallkam, Robert Tuska, Robert Roehrig, Roberta Rogers, Ron Becker, Roni Murillo, Ross Barbera, Sally Anne Keller, Sandra Feinberg, Sandra Riddle, Scott Hartman, Sean Pollock, Sebastian McLaughlin, Shain Bard, Stephen Shannon, Steven Walker, Susan Guihan Guasp, Terence Mcmanus, Terry Tramantano, Theodora Zavala, Theresa Graff, Thomas Dicicco, Tracey Alemaghides, Victoria Beckert, Virginia Mallon, Whitney Bell, and William Drost.

The community is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy their wonderful creations. 

Mills Pond Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A in St. James. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays to Fridays from 10 am. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is always free. 

For more information, call 631-862-6575 or visit www.millspondgallery.org.

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Huntington Town Clerk Andrew Raia will perform multiple marriage ceremonies on Valentine's Day. Photo from Town of Huntington
Photo from Town of Huntington
Photo from Town of Huntington

Planning on getting married? Why not get married on love’s greatest holiday! Huntington Town Clerk Andrew P. Raia will be performing his annual Valentine’s Day Marriage Marathon as the Town’s Marriage Officer on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 at Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington.

“Love is in the air once again at Huntington Town Hall this Valentine’s Day,” said Town Clerk Andrew Raia. “It is an honor and a privilege to join two people in a lifetime of love and commitment and it’s the part of my job that is the most heartwarming.”

Mr. Raia will perform ceremonies from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Town Board Room by appointment; there is no charge to the couple for the ceremony and their guests are welcome to attend the reception. Complimentary refreshments will be served with surprise gifts for the bridal couple.

Please note:

• Marriage Ceremonies: A marriage ceremony may only take place 24 hours after the issuance of a marriage license (more information); vow renewals do not require a waiting period.

• Domestic Partnership Registry: Find more information on requirements for a Domestic Partnership Registry by visiting www.huntingtonny.gov/domestic-partnership. 

To make an appointment, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 631-351-3216 or email [email protected].

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From left, Tracy Rannazzisi (Josie’s granddaughter), Celeste Santini (Josie’s daughter), Councilwoman Bonner, Josie Romano, Supervisor Panico, and Andrea Giampaolo (Josie’s daughter). Photo courtesy of Dan Panico's Facebook
Councilwoman Bonner and Supervisor Panico stand next to Josie Romano. Photo courtesy Town of Brookhaven

On Jan. 15, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico (R) and Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) helped to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rocky Point resident, Josie Romano at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sina

Josie was born on January 15, 1925, in Harlem, and was raised in the Bronx. She married Louis Romano in 1946 and together they raised three kids – Celeste, Andrea, and Stephen – and now enjoy 7 grandkids and 10 great grandkids.
Josie spent her younger years delighting audiences across the country with her marionette puppets, did celebrity impersonations, tap danced, and taught line dancing at senior centers up until she was 95 years of age, including at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center.
A longtime volunteer at St. Anthony’s thrift store since 1987, she also cooked meals for seniors at the Sons of Italy and is a beloved part of the community, known for her grace, kindness, and dedication.

Asked what her secret was to such a long life, Josie said, “I love to eat, and once in a while a little drink, when I feel good. That’s about it, and I love to dance.”

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a woman who allegedly used stolen credit cards in Patchogue this month.

A woman allegedly used stolen credit cards to purchase assorted merchandise from King Kullen, located at 440 Sunrise Highway, on January 14 at approximately 1:50 p.m. The credit cards were reported stolen from Savers, located at 7001 West Sunrise Highway in Holbrook, earlier that day.

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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Assemblyman Steve Stern with veterans. Photo courtesy Assemblyman Stern’s office

New York State Assemblyman Steve Stern (D-Huntington) announced he has been appointed the new chairman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs by Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.

“I am so proud to be the next chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee,” said Stern. “It has been my privilege for my entire career to work closely with and for the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our great nation. I look forward to meeting with our veterans from across New York State to deliver meaningful legislation for our local heroes and their families.”

“As former chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I am thrilled to congratulate my former colleague and neighbor, Assemblyman Steve Stern, on his appointment as the new chair. Assemblyman Stern is a dedicated leader who has long championed the needs of our nation’s heroes, and I have no doubt he will continue to fight for the care and support our veterans rightfully deserve,” said Kimberly Jean-Pierre, former Assemblymember for the 11th Assembly District and former chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

In the Suffolk County Legislature, where he served for 12 years, Stern was chairman of the Veterans Committee. During his tenure, he introduced and passed the landmark legislation “Housing Our Homeless Heroes,” ensuring that veterans and their families always have a place to call home.

He also authored the “Protect Our Fallen Heroes Act,” which protects military funerals from reprehensible and disrespectful protests while families are grieving the loss of their loved ones and ensures respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

“My work with Assemblyman Stern goes back to his time at the county, where he championed many programs that positively affected the lives of our veterans, including the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Since its inception in 2012, the Dwyer Project’s impact on the community has resulted in reductions in hospitalizations, sustained families, secured gainful employment, prevented homelessness, promoted daily wellness, and absolutely saved lives,” said Marcelle Leis, director of the Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency. “With Stern’s appointment as chair of the Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the New York State Assembly, his leadership will continue to forge new programs for veterans throughout the state.”

“The veterans of New York State received a gift today with the appointment of Assemblyman Steve Stern as chairman of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee,” said Thomas Ronayne, former director of the Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency. “Assemblyman Stern brings two decades of selfless commitment and service to the veterans’ community, characterized by understanding, compassion, and a true grasp of the issues and concerns that affect us. An honest and intelligent chairman who will give his all to ensure we are well served by the state government.”

After being elected to the Assembly in 2018, Stern continued to deliver for veterans. He has sponsored and passed legislation to improve access to critical information, ensuring veterans receive the benefits they deserve, as well as legislation creating a task force to study and improve veterans’ employment opportunities. He has also passed legislation to protect veteran homebuyers from fraud through loan counseling and assistance, and to expand opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises.

“Steve Stern has effectively advocated for veterans and their families since he began serving as our legislator for the 16th District in Suffolk County. I am very glad to see that he has risen to the position of chairman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs in the New York State Assembly. He has years of experience and a deep knowledge of veterans’ issues to make a real difference. New York State veterans of all conflicts can be assured that he will continue to fight for them,” said Bob Santo, past commander of the American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244.

“Assemblyman Stern has been helping me serve our homeless veterans since 2007; he has gone with me to the VA in Northport, and he has helped me serve dinners to our homeless veterans on Thanksgiving and throughout the year at St. Anthony of Padua. He is very dedicated to our veterans,” said Dr. Ray Mascolo, D.D.S., who provides free dental care to veterans on Long Island.

Stern continues to be at the forefront of initiatives to improve services and care for veterans. He introduced legislation to create a study of women veterans’ healthcare issues to improve veterans’ healthcare in New York, and a bill to ensure that a veteran’s disability benefits would not jeopardize their eligibility for public housing.

“As chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I will remain committed to ensuring that our veterans across New York State always receive the recognition, support, and services they deserve,” said Stern.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team fell to North Carolina A&T, 79-46 on the road at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, N.C. on Jan. 19. Zaida Gonzalez notched a team-high 25 points and seven rebounds for the Seawolves.

After falling behind 3-0, Stony Brook went on a 5-0 run with 9:15 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Breauna Ware, to take a 5-3 lead. N.C. A&T regained the advantage and never trailed again. The Seawolves entered the second quarter down, 14-10.

Stony Brook continued to lose ground in the second quarter and faced a 37-20 halftime deficit.

Stony Brook came out of halftime on fire, going on an 8-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Gonzalez, to trim its deficit to 37-28 with 8:19 to go in the third. Gonzalez had a game-high nine points through the third quarter as the team went 5-9 from the field. N.C. A&T would later counter and stretch its lead to 61-39 heading into the fourth.

The Aggies kept widening its lead, constructing a 69-41 advantage before Stony Brook went on a 5-0 run, finished off by a Gonzalez jumper, to shrink the deficit to 69-46 with 4:44 to go in the contest. N.C. A&T responded and outscored the Seawolves the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 79-46.

Up next, the team returns to Long Island as they take on Northeastern on Jan. 24 at 6:31 p.m. This will be the second meeting between the Seawolves and Huskies this season. Coverage is set to be available on FloCollege.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook men’s basketball fell just short against Towson, 53-49, on Jan. 18 at TU Arena. The Seawolves led by six at the half and held the Tigers to their second-lowest scoring output of the season, but could not close out the victory in enemy territory.

Stony Brook raced out to an early 8-0 advantage behind a pair of trifectas from Joe Octave and a basket by Andre Snoddy. The Seawolves held Towson without a point for the opening 2:58 of the contest and without a field goal made for more than three minutes to begin play.

Behind Octave’s scoring and a solid defensive effort, Stony Brook led 19-12 with less than five minutes to play in the first stanza. It took Towson until the 8:50 mark of the half to reach double-digit points.

Towson pieced it together offensively down the stretch, using a 7-0 run where it held Stony Brook without a point for more than three minutes to even the contest at 19-19.

Jared Frey and Collin O’Connor connected on shots from beyond the arc to put the Seawolves ahead 26-19 entering the break. The Seawolves took an eight-point lead on two occasions early on in the second half, but could never push the advantage to double figures. 

Towson used another 7-0 run, this time spanning nearly five minutes to trim its deficit to one point, 31-30. The Tigers took their first lead of the afternoon on a Tyler Tejada basket inside with 7:29 to play, never relinquishing the lead from that point on.

A pair of free throws by Frey knotted the contest at 37-37 less than a minute later, but Towson built up a five-point lead that it maintained until the final two minutes of play.

Free throws by Frey and Ben Wight brought the Seawolves within one point with 1:02 remaining, but Towson locked down defensively and iced the game with second-chance opportunities and free throw shooting.

“Tough loss; we played hard and were able to match Towson’s physicality, which is their best quality,” head coach Geno Ford noted. “We gave up three offensive rebounds on the free throw line, which hurt, and we couldn’t score on a couple possessions in a row inside two minutes. Our inexperience showed down the stretch.”

The team returns home to host Campbell on Jan. 23. The Seawolves and Camels tip off at 7 p.m. from Stony Brook Arena, with the contest airing live on SNY and streaming on FloCollege.

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Looking for a unique, non-competitive, and highly interactive afterschool experience for your child? The Three Village Historical Society + Museum, 93 North Country Road, Setauket presents its first-ever STEAM-based afterschool program for children ages 7 to 10, Time Travelers Passport to the Past. 

Students will be able to wear historical costumes, play original historical games, tour the exhibits, handle various historical artifacts that typically are viewed only behind glass displays in museums, and enjoy hands-on historical activities such as hand crafting your own herbal tea blend, carding wool, candle dipping, and more! 

Classes will be held on the following Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: 

Feb. 4: Pomander Balls — Create your own pomander ball as you learn the history of making fragrances. 

Feb. 11: The History of Tea — Use the herbs that American colonists had in their gardens to craft your own herbal tea. 

Feb. 25: How to Be an Archeologist, A Mock Archeology Activity — See if you can find artifacts such as musket balls and arrowheads in our mock dig site while understanding how real artifacts are discovered. 

March 11: Growing Up on Long Island — Children will be making candles and carding wool to understand what it is like to be a child in the American colonies. 

Give your child the opportunity to explore history in a fun, creative, and interactive way! 

Fee for the four sessions is $175 per child, $125 TVHS members. Space is limited. Register by Jan. 30 by visiting www.tvhs.org.

For more information, call 631-751-3730, or email [email protected].

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Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for prostitution during a massage parlor raid in Smithtown on Jan. 21.

In response to numerous community complaints, Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers and Fourth Squad detectives, in conjunction with the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal, conducted an investigation into First Nature Massage and Day Spa, located at 1025 West Jericho Turnpike, and arrested Feng-Wei Chen.

Chen, 50, of Flushing, was charged with alleged two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, Criminal Nuisance 2nd Degree and Prostitution, both misdemeanors.The Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal issued multiple summonses to the business and deemed the location to be unsafe for occupancy.

Chen was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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