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TinaMarie Gianelli

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) has announced the appointment of TinaMarie Gianelli as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Gianelli will continue to spearhead the organization’s strategic human resources initiatives and operations, ensuring the continued growth and development of NYCBS’s talented team.

“TinaMarie embodies a combination of a passion for people and a results-driven mindset – two critical attributes to the success of a Chief Human Resources Officer,” said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS. “We are excited to have her lead our human resources efforts and continue strengthening our team.”

As CHRO, Gianelli will oversee employee relations,
professional development, and the overall well-being of the NYCBS workforce. Her vision and leadership will support the organization’s goals of delivering compassionate, world-class cancer care while cultivating a dynamic, thriving, and supportive workplace.

“I’m deeply honored to step into this new role as Chief Human Resources Officer at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists,” said Gianelli. “I look forward to continuing our commitment to supporting our incredible team as we work together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.”

Gianelli joined the organization in 2021 and has over 20 years of experience in human resources, with over eight years of experience specifically in a healthcare setting. She studied Psychology and Sociology at Albright College.

For more information, please visit nycancer.com.

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Brandon Liff

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has announced that Brandon A. Liff, a Financial Advisor Associate, in the Firm’s Wealth management office in Hauppauge, has been promoted to Financial Advisor.

Liff, who has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since 2021, is a native of
Setauket. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Empire State College. LIff currently lives
in Setauket with his family.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, a global leader, provides access to a wide range of
products and services to individuals, businesses and institutions, including brokerage and
investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, cash management and lending
products and services, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust services.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment
banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in
more than 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations,
governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please
visit www.morganstanley.com.

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Neil Foley

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) has announced the appointment of Neil Foley as Chief of Government Affairs and Sales. In his new role, Foley will lead the company’s efforts to advocate on critical issues with key policymakers and continue overseeing the sales team of physician liaisons, working to grow provider referrals and enhancing access to quality cancer care.

“Neil Foley continues to be an invaluable leader in our government affairs and sales efforts,” said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS. “His understanding of healthcare policy, extensive experience in navigating government relations across multiple municipalities, and ongoing dedication to improving access to cancer care make him a tremendous asset to our organization.”

Foley has been a Brookhaven Town Councilman since 2014, bringing his leadership expertise to New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in 2019. He initially began as an American history teacher before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry, where he spent over a decade in key roles at major companies like Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.

“I’m honored to continue leading the government affairs and sales efforts at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists,” said Neil Foley. “I am committed to advocating for our clinical partners and cancer patients with government officials and key decision-makers. Strengthening these relationships is crucial in ensuring that we can provide the highest level of care and access for those who need it most, and I look forward to furthering this mission.”

Outside of his professional life, Foley is a devoted husband and father of four, balancing his career with his strong commitment to family.

For more information, please visit nycancer.com.

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“Witches” of Signature Properties of Northport, the organizers of Witches and Warlocks Night on Main. Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli
A scene from the 2024 Witches and Warlocks night in Northport Village, Photo by Jennifer Donatelli

By Jennifer Donatelli

Main Street in Northport Village transformed into a magical realm on Oct. 23 as costumed participants swooped in to celebrate Signature Properties’ 10th Annual Witches and Warlocks Night on Main. More than 200 enthusiasts arrived on broomsticks to enjoy a night of enchanted fun, shopping, dining and treats from local merchants.

Casting a spell over locals and visitors alike, Main Street Village stores and restaurants stayed open with extended hours from 5-9 p.m. The night began at Signature Properties on Main Street, where guests could pick up a goody bag and an event directory listing all merchants and restaurants participating in this year’s festivities.

Debbie Dooley, branch manager of Signature Properties in Northport, said her company came up with the idea more than 10 years ago, and it keeps growing each year. “It brings the community together for a night of shopping, eating and fun,” she said.

Friends Carol Zimmer and Tina Caon, both from Huntington, attended last year and said they had “so much fun” that they decided to return. “I love the pumpkin ale from Sand City,” Caon said, while Zimmer added, “The store discounts are what I enjoy most about the day.”

Local resident June Meade echoed their enthusiasm. “The joy and willingness of everyone to kick up their heels in those pointed shoes are what make this experience so special,” she said.

Millie Maderos, a realtor at Signature Properties, said the event has become a staple for those who enjoy the community atmosphere.

“People come to this event because they like the camaraderie, and we like to show the town that we are here to serve the community,” she said.

The event also offered a family-friendly aspect, with kids dressing up and trick-or-treating in stores while parents browsed. Jamie and Chris Desteoglu of East Northport brought their children, Callie and Max, for the first time. “The kids had so much fun walking around and getting candy,” Jamie Desteoglu said.

Some stores go all out for this yearly tradition. “The event is one of my favorites,” said Chloe Sontag, store manager of Fame + Rebel Boutique. She decorated the store and offered shoppers sangria in candy-filled margarita glasses, along with 20% off everything in store.

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Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office

On Oct. 20 Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrated the grand opening of The Wax Bar, a new full body waxing studio located at 648 Route 25A, in Rocky Point. The new business caters to both women and men, offering a full line of waxing services, packages, classes, gift cards and products. 

For more information about the waxing services offered or to book an appointment, call 631-603-9811 or visit www.vagaro.com/thewaxbarli.

Pictured from left are Danielle McCauley; Abigail Ordmandy; Samantha Ringle; Danny Holmes; Julia McCord (owner); Councilwoman Jane Bonner; Alex McCord; Josh McCord; Karen Holmes; Thomas Holmes and Lauren Holmes.

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Jennifer Kenney, Suffolk County Community College EAC Project Coordinator; Daphne M. Gordon, Ph.D., Suffolk County Community College Project Administrator; Joanne Laloi, Suffolk County Community College’s EAC client and the 2024 NYS Entrepreneur of the Year; Elizabeth Lusskin, Executive Vice President, Empire State Development Small Business & Technology Development; Bette Yee, Senior Director, Entrepreneur Development, Empire State Development; Earl Thomason Jr., Vice President of Entrepreneur Development, Empire State Development. Photo from SCCC

Suffolk County Community College Entrepreneurial Assistance Center (EAC) has won the 2024 New York State Entrepreneurship Assistance Center Award for Outstanding Performance and Achievement. The college received an award at the Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino in Niagara Falls, NY on October 10, 2024.

New York State Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers provide instruction, training, technical assistance and support services to new and aspiring entrepreneurs in local communities statewide and are strategically located throughout the state. The 26 centers assist new and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing basic business management skills, refining business concepts, devising early-stage marketing plans, and obtaining business financing.

Additionally, Joanne Laloi, a Suffolk County Community College EAC client, was a recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Joanne is an artist and the owner of Entremets Custom Cakes who transformed her passion into a thriving business. A graduate of Le Cordon Blue, she honed her technical skills in Paris. Despite her talent, she struggled with the business side of entrepreneurship. Realizing this gap, she seized the opportunity to expand her knowledge by taking the business plan course at Suffolk County Community College’s EAC.

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Photo from Mather Hospital/Jim Lennon

Northwell’s Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson announced on Oct. 24 that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Mather Hospital’s distinctions include: 

  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™  
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™  
  • Four Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Coronary Intervention and Pulmonary Care 
  • Five-star rated for seven services: Coronary Intervention Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Stroke, Treatment of Pneumonia, Treatment of GI Bleed, Treatment of Respiratory Failure and Sepsis 
  • A Five-Star Distinction in Outpatient Total Knee Replacement  

According to Healthgrades, Mather Hospital was also ranked third in New York for Critical Care and second  in New York for Pulmonary Care. These achievements place Mather Hospital in the upper echelon of hospitals for these specialties nationwide and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently deliver  care that exceeds expectations. 

“Healthgrades’ latest rankings for Mather Hospital reflect our ongoing commitment to the highest quality patient care,” said Hospital President Kevin McGeachy. “Led by our Magnet-recognized nursing staff, every member of the Mather team is focused on safety and quality and treating our patients like family. Northwell’s investment in our new Emergency Department, scheduled to open in 2025, is an example of that commitment.”

Previously Healthgrades ranked Mather Hospital in one of America’s best 250 Hospitals nationwide  and top in the country for overall patient experience for the past three years.

As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. The Healthgrades objective performance measures help consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. 

As variation in performance among hospitals continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2025 analysis revealed that if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could potentially have been avoided.*  From 2021-2023, patients treated at hospitals receiving the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award had, on average, a 58.3% lower risk of dying than if they were treated in a hospital that did not receive the award.*

“Healthgrades commends Mather Hospital for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including Pulmonary Care, Coronary Intervention, Gastrointestinal Care and Critical Care,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “Mather Hospital’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in New York and nationwide.” 

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com  to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters.

*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 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.

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Sweet Arts in Northport. Photo from PSEG LI Facebook

October is National Women’s Small Business Month

PSEG Long Island is proud to celebrate local women business owners in October, which is National Women’s Small Business Month, and throughout the year with its grants, rebates, bill credit programs and liaison services. 

Small businesses are the backbone of Long Island’s economy. They create jobs, encourage commerce and support communities. PSEG Long Island is proud to provide money and energy saving opportunities to them through itsBusiness First program. 

Some women entrepreneurs recently supported by PSEG Long Island’s Business First include:

·       Angela’s Bra Boutique in Farmingdale

·       Baking Coach baking class venue in Bellport

·       Blue Rose Dresses in Lindenhurst

·       Corner Dance Studio in Saint James

·       iSmash painting and activity venue in Farmingdale

·       Issi Beauty Spa in Port Washington

·       LI Salty Kids Cove, a play place for children, in Patchogue

·       Lovers Lane Home Décor in Seaford

·       North Fork Chocolate in Mattituck and Riverhead

·       Silver Dollar Pottery in Rocky Point

·       Sweet Arts, a candy shop and party venue, in Northport Village

·       Valentina Paige Hair Studio in Saint James

·       Victoria Elizabeth bridal spa in East Northport

PSEG Long Island’s Business First program helps small and medium sized business owners save money and energy.Business First includes the company’s vibrant Main Street Revitalization grants and Vacant Space Revival bill credits program, free energy assessment tools, and its helpful energy efficiency rebate program. PSEG Long Island’s business customer advocates provide a personal concierge service for busy business owners with timesaving account services.

To learn more about the support PSEG Long Island offers business owners, visit psegliny.com/businessfirst.

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Jeff Szabo

Suffolk County Water Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo has been elected President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), an organization representing the largest publicly-owned drinking water systems in the United States. The appointment highlights SCWA’s leadership in water quality, infrastructure management and public health protection. Szabo will continue his responsibilities as SCWA CEO while guiding AMWA in advancing water management practices nationwide.

“Jeff’s election as AMWA President reflects his deep commitment to delivering high-quality drinking water through innovative management strategies and his ability to tackle the challenges facing our nation’s water systems,” said AMWA Chief Executive Officer Tom Dobbins. “We are thrilled to have him lead as we work to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for communities across the country.”

As SCWA CEO, Szabo has led significant advancements in water conservation, infrastructure upgrades and customer service, ensuring SCWA remains one of the most efficient and forward-thinking water utilities in the country. Szabo is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council which provides the regulatory agency advice, and recommendations related to national drinking water programs. He was also the chief architect of the Long Island Commission of Aquifer Protection, where he also previously served as Chair.

SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz added, “Jeff’s leadership at AMWA is a testament to his dedication and the hard work of our SCWA team. This recognition not only honors Jeff but also highlights SCWA’s role as a national model for water utilities.”

AMWA represents the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the U.S., serving over 160 million people. Founded in 1981, AMWA is the nation’s only policy-making organization dedicated solely to metropolitan water suppliers, working with Congress and federal agencies to ensure public health protections through cost-effective regulations. AMWA provides its members with resources to improve utility management, sustainability and security. Governed by a Board of Directors representing all regions, AMWA’s professional staff is based in Washington, D.C.

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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Amazon Fresh held a ribbon cutting for its East Setauket store on Oct. 24. Photo from Long Island Cares
Amazon Fresh presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Long Island Cares/Island Harvest during the Oct. 24 grand opening/ribbon cutting. Pictured from left, Ginger Belesi, Office of Assembly Member Ed Flood; Omar Ventura, Amazon Fresh Store Manager, East Setauket; and Paule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares. Photo courtesy of Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to Long Island Cares/Island Harvest during the Oct. 24 grand opening/ribbon cutting. Pictured from left, Ginger Belesi, Office of Assembly Member Ed Flood; Omar Ventura, Amazon Fresh Store Manager, East Setauket; and Paule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares. Photo courtesy of Amazon Fresh
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By Heidi Sutton

The day has finally arrived. After remaining vacant for nearly two years, Amazon Fresh officially opened in East Setauket in the former Waldbaum’s location on Thursday, Oct. 24. The 42,900-square-foot store in Suffolk Plaza at 4054 Nesconset Highway is the first of its kind in Suffolk County. 

The community was invited to celebrate the momentous occasion at a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. featuring music, samples, games, the chance to win $500 toward groceries, and a $5 off $25 coupon. The first 100 customers in line received an Amazon.com gift card and all customers received a free tote while supplies lasted. 

The East Setauket store is one of a handful of new Fresh locations that Amazon has launched in recent months after making some improvements to its business format. The biggest change was the discontinuation of the much touted Just Walk Out cashier-less checkout technology which has been replaced with computerized Dash Carts — smart shopping carts equipped with scanners that track items as customers place them inside —  along with Amazon One, a palm-based payment device, for a more seamless checkout experience.

Shoppers will find a wide selection of popular national and local brands along with Amazon’s private-label products, such as Aplenty, Fresh Brand and 365 by Whole Foods Market, which was acquired by Amazon in 2017. The store also offers prepared foods made fresh daily, as well as produce, meat, and seafood.

Amazon Prime members can save up to 50 percent off on eight to 15 grocery items that rotate each week, according to a company statement and can earn 5% back when they use their Prime Visa card.

The store also offers same day grocery delivery or free grocery pickup and serves as a drop-off location for Amazon return packages. All surplus food will be donated to Long Island Cares.

“We offer great prices on quality items every day at Amazon Fresh, ensuring grocery shopping is convenient and affordable for all our customers,” said Claire Peters, worldwide VP, Amazon Fresh in a statement. “Increasing our weekly deals across thousands of items and expanding the reach of Prime savings at Amazon Fresh is just one way that we’re continuing to invest in competitive pricing and savings for all of our customers — both in-store and online.”

Store hours will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. 

The success of the East Setauket store will be watched closely as the company continues to expand in Suffolk County.

Another Amazon Fresh at 3017 North Ocean Ave. in Farmingville was completed last year but remains empty.

“We remain committed to grocery, and will selectively open new Amazon Fresh stores as we see positive customer feedback on the new format,” read a statement from the Seattle-based company. For more information, call 1-800-250-0668.

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