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By Kenny Spurrell

After the removal of former head coach Chuck Priore in Nov. 2023, the Stony Brook football team has found his replacement in hopes that brighter days are ahead.

Finishing the 2023 season with an 0-10 record — the worst in program history — was not the way the Seawolves hoped to bounce back from 2022 that ended with a 2-9 finish. Just under a month after removing Priore, Stony Brook hired former Western Michigan University offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Billy Cosh to fill the role.

Cosh, 32, a resident of Smithtown, started his coaching career at Concord University in 2015, soon getting the position as a graduate assistant and quarterbacks coach for Indiana from 2016 to 2017. Cosh made the move to the Virginia Military Institute in 2018, serving as the wide receivers coach in 2018 and 2019, then getting promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Cosh jumped to Richmond in 2022 where he led a top 20 offensive SP+ rating, advancing to the second round of the FCS playoffs in his lone season. After serving as offensive coordinator at Western Michigan for the 2023 season, Cosh was named the third head football coach in Stony Brook history. At 31 years old, he became the second-youngest current head coach in NCAA Division I football.

Coaching at Richmond in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) — the same conference as the Seawolves — Cosh said he has “always admired Stony Brook from afar.” In his first head coaching position, Cosh will look to pull the Seawolves out of the cellar.

“I knew this place has a chance,” Cosh said. “I knew they had the capability, so that’s kind of what attracted me to the job.”

Football is in Cosh’s blood. Bouncing around from place to place during his upbringing, he is the son of Chris Cosh who played linebacker for Virginia Tech from 1977 to 1981. Chris coached for 40 years at multiple FCS schools such as UNLV, Maryland, Michigan State, South Carolina and many more. He currently serves as an analyst at Western Michigan.

Billy Cosh (right) set to coach Seawolves football for the 2024 season. Courtesy Stony Brook Athletics

“I thought my dad had the coolest job in the world,” Cosh said. “I was like a sponge; I was around the game all the time. I got to see different players that played in the NFL and watched how they work and watched how coaches coached, it was really unique.”

Cosh was raised with his brother, James, who went on to play football at the United States Naval Academy from 2007 to 2011. James is currently a scout for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.

Being brought up around football, Cosh was destined to be a star on the field. Attending Arundel High School in Gambrills, Md. from 2006 to 2009, Cosh won the job of starting quarterback his junior year. He went on to break seven state records that season including most passing yards (3,909) and touchdowns (56), but it paled in comparison to his senior season.

Cosh’s senior year was special, throwing for 3,913 yards and 56 touchdowns. He set Maryland state records for career completions (594), passing yards (7,433) and touchdowns (112), finishing his high school career with a 22-3 record and leaving college coaches clamoring to have him on their team.

Though Cosh’s achievements on the field spoke for themselves, he credits playing with future NFL wide receivers RJ Harris and Alec Lemon for much of his success at Arundel.

“That kind of made a big difference,” Cosh said. “I wasn’t a great player, but I was very appreciative of the guys around me.”

When the college recruitment process came around, the choice was rather simple for Cosh. At the time, his father was the defensive coordinator at Kansas State University. A chance to play at a Big 12 school and have his father guide the way was too good for Cosh to pass on, deciding to play college football as a Wildcat.

Unfortunately, when things seem too good to be true, they often are. Cosh’s coaches opted to give him a freshman redshirt his first season at Kansas State, meaning he would be sidelined and not see action the entire season.

Looking ahead to his sophomore season, Cosh realized there may not be an opportunity for him to play anytime soon. With three quarterbacks on the roster that were returning the following season, all of them were ahead of him on the depth chart. He was paid a visit by James Madison University’s head coach Mickey Matthews who told Cosh he would have a better opportunity playing for him, so Cosh made the move.

Transferring to James Madison for his sophomore year hoping that he would have the chance to play, Cosh’s wishes were not answered. Again, Cosh was at the bottom of the depth chart and did not see action the entire season, later claiming that the move from Kansas State was one that he regretted.

“I really made a rash decision to leave, Coach [Bill] Snyder told me I would regret it, and he was right in some ways,” Cosh said. “I went [to James Madison] and was kind of told I wasn’t good enough, which was probably true, I wasn’t the greatest player, but I was never really given a shot.”

Cosh realized that he would have to step down a level if he wanted to get any real playing time, opting to transfer again, this time to Butler Community College in the NJCAA. Making the move in hopes to impress scouts and get back to the Division I level, Cosh did just that.

Stony Brook football is set to open the 2024 season on Aug. 31 at Marshall University in West Virginia. Courtesy Stony Brook Athletics

Stepping down a level gave Cosh the opportunity to see the field, but the talent pool in the NJCAA was very deep. He played with “12 to 15” future NFL players and against current All-Pro players such as Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara and Cordarrelle Patterson.

Cosh’s lone junior college season was described as a “rebirth” for him by Butler head coach Troy Morrell. He turned heads by throwing for 2,856 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2012, but he would soon face another obstacle. Cosh tore his ACL in the NJCAA junior college championship game and lost to Iowa Western, 27-7.

Despite the sour ending, Cosh reflects on his time at Butler fondly.

“I loved that time,” Cosh said. “I loved my teammates. I loved the coaching staff … so that was awesome.”

Despite the injury, Cosh had impressed college scouts enough to receive some offers. He committed to the University of Houston before the conclusion of the 2012 season, successfully making his way back to the NCAA Division I level.

However, Cosh soon faced another roadblock. His commitment to Houston came before the injury to his knee, something that he thought would lead the team to pulling his scholarship. To Cosh’s surprise, the Cougars chose to keep him around.

Still rehabbing his ACL tear, Cosh missed the entire 2013 season due to injury. He made his debut in 2014, and though he only saw the field three times at Houston, he was able to end his college career on his terms, not others’.

Though Cosh’s time at Houston was underwhelming on the field, it was where he met his wife, Kelsey.

Being around the game of football his entire life, Cosh has faced plenty of adversity throughout his career. Due to these challenges, it makes sense that Stony Brook Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron believes that Cosh is the man for the job to bring the Seawolves back to relevance.

Kenny Spurrell is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (right.) File photo

By Toni-Elena Gallo

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) held a Zoom press conference with local media publications Friday, July 26.

Romaine’s opening remarks emphasized the importance of local media, and his desire to give the press an opportunity to “write the stories you need to write.”

He then briefly discussed some of his seven-month tenure’s accomplishments, including the approval of the Water Quality Restoration Act that aims to rectify Suffolk’s sewer systems subject to a referendum on Election Day, Nov. 5.

Romaine is looking to put sewer infrastructure “on steroids,” as 70% of the county utilizes pollutant-rich cesspools.” His plan is to put “densely populated areas of Suffolk, whenever possible, on sewers,” and the less densely-populated areas on Innovative/Alternative septic systems that will denature the ground and surface water.

Romaine stated that the county will be purchasing new vehicles for the Suffolk County Police Department as well, and he intends to improve police and county government’s mental health services.

Additionally, the county executive expressed concern that Long Island is being “short changed” by the state and federal governments, in which the Island “does not get its fair share.”

“I want to know what happened to the infrastructure money that I supported that President Biden [D] put forward, or the environmental bond issue that the governor put forward, which I supported. … I just don’t see that money flowing to Long Island,” he said.

He gave a local example where Suffolk is deprived of comparative support: “For bus transportation and funding, we get $40 million. Nassau County, which is one-third the size of Suffolk, gets $103 million.”

Romaine went on to share that recently he submitted “one of the largest capital budgets in Suffolk’s history.”

This comes from his wish to fix many of the county’s dilapidated properties that have lacked maintenance. “It’s time that we maintain our roads, our bridges and our infrastructure,” he said.

Romaine went on to discuss his objective to lessen the Island’s high traffic congestion: “How about redoing the bridge over Nicholls Road? How about adding a third lane to the Sagtikos/Sunken Meadow Parkway?”

Furthermore, Romaine spoke of some of his disappointments with the state’s relationship with Suffolk.

For example, when discussing the Long Island Rail Road, Romaine said, “I come from a county where electrification stops at Babylon, Huntington and Ronkonkoma, and everything east of that being diesel. Really? Why aren’t we subject to getting electric trains? Why do we have to put up with dirty diesel?”

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The 9U Tigers celebrate after the final out of the District 34 championship game. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Starting pitcher Jordan Ellis fires one in vs. Babylon. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Larkfield-Northport 9U catcher Michael Carp slides into third base. Photo by Steven Zaitz
The 9U Tigers celebrate after the final out of the District 34 championship game. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

It took over 48 hours to play and endured a torrential downpour, but the Larkfield-Northport 9 and Under Little League baseball team finally got a chance to celebrate this past Monday — for a game that had started two days earlier.

The baby Tigers scored a 13-6 victory over the Babylon nine-year-olds at Ostego Park in Commack in a game that started Saturday night, Aug 3. After Northport took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, the heavens opened and the game resumed on Monday, Aug. 5.

Starting pitcher Jordan Ellis went three innings and gave up four runs on three hits and he struck out six Babylon batters. Kellyn Repetti, who started the game as the Tiger third baseman, pitched an inning and two-thirds, allowing two earned runs, and Jack Sheedy closed out the game, working the final inning and a third.

Northport pitchers issued 13 total walks, which  was the cause of much of the Babylon traffic on the basepaths and extended the lenght of the game to almost three hours. But they got big out when needed and allowed no more than two runs in any inning.

On offense, Northport jumped out to a 9-2 lead after two and a half innings, scoring at least a run in every inning but the fourth and exploding for five runs in the third. Sheedy and Repetti both had RBI triples in the  third inning off of Babylon starter Thaddeus Skarulis. The number two through six in the Larkfield-Northport batting order were an astounding  nine for nine, with eight runs scored, and seven runs batted in.

Ellis, Sheedy and first baseman Jackson Spoto were all 2 for 2 and Repetti was 3 for 3. Right fielder Dominic Elliot smacked a two-RBI single in the fifth inning, as the 9U Tigers just kept adding on. They led 11-4 after four and half innings, as the afternoon began to darken to dusk.

Wayne Kaifler, Reilly Cheffo and James Domanick also registered hits for Larkfield-Northport in the final game.

To make it here, the Tigers won an 8-7 nail-biter against West Islip in the semifinal game, which took eight innings to decide. Spoto, who led the pitching staff all season, threw 75 pitches in that game and was ineligible to pitch in the championship game, so Larkfield head coach John Sheedy turned to his three-headed monster of pitchers to  piece together the victory.

“Each of our pitchers did really well in this game and I am extremely proud of them and every member of this team,” said Sheedy, whose son Jack finished the game with a strikeout. “This championship is so well deserved for these kids. Every one of them put in a lot of hours of practice and they, as well as their families, were so dedicated during this season. To see everything to come to fruition is just a wonderful thing.”

Repetti, who for every game wears a shiny, multicolored necklace that his mom made for him, was ecstatic on his his team winning the championship jewels.

“It feels great to win,” Repetti said. “We are a good team, but I think the necklace brought us the good luck we needed.”

And with that, the entire team and their families were off to Coach Sheedy’s house for a  little pizza celebration.

Said the coach — “It was the best tasting pizza we’ve ever had.”

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The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE) Marine Program has launched an initiative designed to modernize data collection systems used by more than 240 for-hire marine fishing permit holders across Long Island.

This program, known as the eVTR (Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting) project, will reduce data collection burdens on fishermen by simplifying the mandatory reporting process. Moreover, the program will enhance the quality, timeliness and accessibility of fisheries data for use by fleet managers and policymakers.

For-hire fishermen operate vessels that are hired by individuals or groups for recreational fishing trips. This includes party boats and charter boats. They primarily catch fluke, scup, black sea bass, striped bass, blackfish, and bluefish in New York State waters within three miles of shore.

The modernization project is funded through a $300,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The foundation was chartered by Congress in 1984 to increase resources available for the conservation of the country’s fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

 “Recreational fishing has long played an important role in the history, culture, and economy of Long Island,” said Vanessa Lockel, Executive Director of CCE Suffolk. “But to remain competitive, our fishermen need to adopt modern technologies. By helping to update their data collection systems, CCE Suffolk will play a hand in building a more secure and efficient future for our fishing sector.”

Marine recreational fishing trips supported 5,739 full- or part-time jobs and contributed $473 million in sales, $209 million in income, and $363 million in gross domestic income to the New York State economy in 2017, the last year for which figures are available.

The state’s for-hire sector faces many challenges, including strict regulations in respect to fish size, bag limits, and seasonal restrictions. The fleets’ profit margins are also being squeezed by increased costs associated with fuel, maintenance and repair, and fishing gear. In addition, patronage has been declining due to necessary fare increases.  

State-licensed party and charter permit holders, as well as commercial harvesters, are required to submit monthly vessel trip reports of all fishing activities to the state Department of Environmental Conservation as well as federal agencies. Data include information on catch, trip length, dealers, and other items. While this data have traditionally been recorded and submitted on paper, the state is presently transitioning to electronic reporting. The eVTR project will equip fishermen to successfully make this significant change.

The CCE Marine staff will primarily provide technology, training and technical support for an electronic reporting system called the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program’s eTrips program. Through a series of outreach and training events, CCE staff will guide fishermen on the use, adoption and registration of the system. Participants will also receive ongoing technical support as needed. To further ease the burden of electronic reporting, CCE will distribute 150 iPads to participating fishermen.   

 The CCE team will also be assisting New York State food fish license holders who wish to voluntarily report electronically. 

 For more information about the eVTR program or to sign up for a training session with CCE Suffolk, call 631-727-7850 x317.

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Photo by Kerri Glynn

LEMONADE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

The Riley family from the Stony Brook School recently ran a successful lemonade stand and bake sale at Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket to help support the beautiful private park and refresh its visitors. The children earned community service hours for their efforts. 

If you know of a child that needs community service hours and would like to help raise money for the park by holding a traditional lemonade stand, bake sale, etc., email [email protected]. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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By Tara Mae

Behold the beauty as seen through another’s eyes with the Port Jefferson Photography Club’s (PJPC) exhibit, Through the Camera Lens, at Emma Clark Library, 120 Main Street in Setauket. 

On view through the month of August, the exhibit features approximately 30 photos by club members Ralph Baldasarra, Barry Bernstein, Wendy Beaton, Michael Boren, William Hammer, Terry Murphy, Kathy Pisculli, Darlene Prowse, Anneliese Scheef, Irene Stern, C. Visconti, and Peter Willstein.

Housed on the walls of the library’s new Level Up Kitchen Library Café on the first floor next to the reference desk, all images in Through the Camera Lens have a card that lists the title of the photo, the photographer’s name, and contact information. Many of these photos are for sale; visitors are encouraged to contact the photographer if interested in purchasing a photo. 

The images illuminate a spectrum of perspectives and personalities, taking the viewer on a tour of instances and ideas.

“We have such a diverse, well-traveled membership that we ask members to display what they would like to share with the audience. Travel, black & white, landscape, architecture, animals, portraits, etc,” said Prowse. 

A variety of outlook and style enables attendees to see the world from individual points of view: common sights may reveal uncommon insights and fleeting moments are made forever spellbinding. 

“It gives us an opportunity to share with others the places we have been, the way we see the world and our creativity in unusual and artful creations,” Prowse added. “It is like sharing a family photo album with someone who is really interested in what you are showing them. It is also an affirmation of the work we have put into creating an image.”

Satisfaction comes from sharing their passion not only with each other, but the public. To this endeavor, the PJPC seeks to exhibit its work in community spaces as a means of connection.

Now in its 12th year, the club has an ongoing installation at Port Jefferson’s Pasta Pasta restaurant which changes seasonally. Among other accolades, its booth won first place at a recent St. James Art Walk. And PJPC has also displayed work at Gallery North’s Outdoor Art Show in Setauket, Watermark Galleries in St. James, and Bayport-Blue Point Public Library in Blue Point.

August’s show at Emma Clark Library follows July’s exhibit at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Having both personal and pragmatic benefits — friendships, greater exposure, and refinement of craft — the library exhibit is the members’ latest foray into artistic communication with an audience and one another.

“…it shows that our area has an interest in the arts and appreciates local clubs and organization involvement. Hopefully, this will encourage others to show an interest in the PJPC,” Prowse said. 

In addition to its community involvement, PJPC cultivates its artistic presence in part by facilitating its social network. The club hosts monthly lectures and goes on monthly field trips, visiting museums, beaches, New York City, etc. for group bonding, motivation, and inspiration.

“Photography gives me a chance to be creative and I love to show off my work…I love the social aspect of it,” said the Club’s Vice President Barry Bernstein.

Participating in the organization allows its members to focus the poetic precision of photography while benefiting from the camaraderie of a shared passion. It galvanizes participants to hone their craft and nurture their artistry.

“What I think is most rewarding about photography is the ability to capture a moment in time; to be able to freeze a moment of a bald eagle flying, to capture the colorful sunrises or sunsets, and to add my own creativity to what I photograph. It can be done anywhere, at anytime, with a group of people or by myself,” said PJPC President Anne DePietri.

The PJPC is committed to nurturing the creative nature of its members. Its outreach endeavors are part of a diligent effort to foster imaginative understanding and entice an engaged network. 

“Belonging to a group is so inspiring. There might be a day that is gloomy and I’m not motivated to go out and find something interesting to shoot. It helps to know that my fellow members are expecting me to present something I looked at in a different way and made an interesting photo,” Prowse said 

From those presentations, PJPC expands dialogue to move behind the club: its exhibit at Emma Clark Library is broadening the conversation between artists and audience, inviting individuals not only to observe but to partake in the process.

Photographers of any level are invited to join PJPC, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Port Jefferson Free Library and on the fourth Tuesday of the month over Zoom.

“We welcome new members who want to explore photography or enhance their skills,” Prowse said. “Belonging to a group is so inspiring.”

For members of PJPC, getting to show their work with their community is as gratifying and a source of continuous encouragement.

“I think one of the most rewarding parts of being a member of the Port Jefferson Photography Club is the non-judgemental support of everyone and the eagerness to share and learn from each other,” DePietri said.

To learn more about the PJPC, visit portjeffphotoclub.org or email [email protected].

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By Ava Himmelsbach

Long Island prides itself on its beautiful weather — but, more specifically — on its gorgeous summers.

That is why this past weekend, Port Jeff locals and visitors were asked: “What do you like to do during the summertime on Long Island?

Photos by Ava Himmelsbach

Carolyn and Julie

Many Long Island residents thrive in the summer weather and enjoy spending time outdoors when the sun is out. Julie highlighted her relaxing visits to the local beaches: “We just got a parking permit for the beach, so we go on the beach, drive on the beach, that’s fun.” She, also, noted her enjoyment of going fishing and eating out.

“She’s from Florida,” Julie added with regard to Carolyn, who replied, “I used to live here!”

Amanda, Michelle, Kaitlyn and their children

“My favorite thing to do in the summer is go to the Shirley Beach splash pad with the toddlers,” Michelle said.

She loves that spot due to its free admission combined with the opportunity of play time outside for her children.

“Going to the ocean, [especially] Smith Point,” Kaitlyn added. She mentioned that she enjoys the beaches, closer to home, as well. “My favorite thing is to go to the parks around us,” Amanda stated.

Gallya (right,) and her friends, Sima and Sandra

Gallya, a Long Island resident, was joined by her visiting friends Sima and Sandra, who had just arrived on the Island that day. 

“Walking through Port Jefferson, it’s such a great little village,” Gallya noted. “I like to go on the fishing boat, I like to go eat ice cream at the shack, I like to bring my closest friends that come from different parts of the world — presumably in reference to her friends Sima and Sandra — to share the beauty of this part of America.” Port Jefferson is undoubtedly a favorite for locals and visitors alike in the summertime. “I like to go to the restaurants in town, the meditation center and all the little boutique shops. I love to walk on the waterfront where they do sailing and rowing,” Gallya added. 

As for the rest of Long Island, she enjoys visiting the wineries and farms out east, as well as hiking at Avalon Park.

Anne and Zoey

“The beach!” Zoey said when asked about summer activities. “Yes, the beach. We love to go to West Meadow Beach with the grandchildren while they’re here. Anything fun for kids to do, like Rocketship Park,” Anne added, in regard to the location of the interview.

Zoey and Anne agreed that Kilwins, in Port Jefferson, is a fun spot to grab ice cream. “There’s a wonderful park up near Ward Melville [High School], I think it’s Washington Avenue Park,” Anne continued. “We love going there.” 

“Also, the library, Emma Clark Library [in Setauket,]” Zoey concluded.

“We spent a lot of time there yesterday. It’s amazing how much energy you can spend in a library with two kids.”

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Kevin Denis, owner of Professor's Diner in Kings Park. Facebook photo

For four decades, Kevin Denis has been a beloved figure in the Kings Park community. After 40 years of service at the town-staple, Professor’s Diner on Indian Head Road, he is finally retiring.

Kevin Denis

A man known for his exceptional work ethic, warm hospitality, strong commitment to his customers and his certain je ne sais quoi, Denis’ retirement marks the end of an era for both the diner and the community it serves.

Denis began his journey at Professor’s Diner in the 1980s, and quickly became a fixture at the Kings Park establishment. Over the years, his friendly outgoing demeanor and

dedication to quality service made him a favorite amongst patrons. He has been a constant

presence, ensuring that each customer felt welcomed and valued, contributing to the diner’s reputation as a cornerstone of the community.

Beyond his work at the diner, Denis has been a major part of the Kings Park community. With the help of several friends, he started the community’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2011 — a now-cherished tradition.

Additionally, he initiated a popular car show, with Dave Pendola, in the diner’s parking lot, which brought together car enthusiasts from all over the area.

Denis’ fundraising efforts have supported numerous local organizations, including the Sunrisers Drum Camp & Bugle Corps, and he is currently serving as a board member of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce.

Tony Tanzi, president of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, and a lifelong Kings Park resident, spoke about the next chapter of his friend’s life

“I can say honestly that Kevin Denis and the Professor’s Diner will be greatly missed. Many, many community events and initiatives have been organized in booths of his restaurant. I wish him nothing but the best in his retirement,” Tanzi said.

While Denis is retiring, and Professor’s will be no longer, don’t think for a minute that Kings Park will no longer see him. Despite the bittersweet emotions he is experiencing, he has no intention to stop his unwavering loyalty to the community he loves.

“I would like to thank the community and my staff, especially Carlos, Cathy, Tony and of

course, my son Joe-Joe, and everyone in my family for supporting Professor’s Diner through

the years that the doors were open,” Denis said. “Also, my friends who stood by my side — I thank you. I will miss all of you who have been fixtures here dining, coffee drinking and socializing every day.” 

“I’ve been in this diner for a majority of my life, and enjoyed the company of you all. It’s been a long time … it’s time to put my feet up!”

Professor’s Diner will be closing its doors on Aug. 31. 

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Suffolk Credit Union recently delivered more than 250 member-donated items to Paws of War headquarters in Nesconset. The donation to the facility, including dog and cat food, blankets, bowls, cleaning supplies and treats, will go towards the care of Paws of War’s rescue and service animals.

Pictured from left, Robert Misseri, co-founder, Paws of War; Greg Ackerman, Director of Marketing, Suffolk Credit Union; Matt Schettino, SVP Marketing, Suffolk Credit Union; Laura Racioppi, VP Corporate & Community Partnerships, Suffolk Credit Union; Miranda Cagliano, Marketing & Events Assistant, Suffolk Credit Union; Gail Holt, Director of Veteran Advocacy, Paws of War; and Ray Meyer, volunteer & veteran advocate, Paws of War.  

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Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has announced that it has received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process. Mather was one of only three Northwell hospitals and 381 hospitals nationwide to earn the top rating. 

Northern Westchester and Glen Cove were the other five-star Northwell hospitals. Northwell achieved four-star ratings at Huntington Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. 

CMS assigns star ratings to U.S. hospitals based on 46 hospital quality measures, which are divided into five quality categories: safety of care, mortality, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care 

“I am exceptionally proud of the entire Mather team for this rating that reflects our culture of providing high-quality patient care and exceptional patient experience,” said Executive Director Kevin McGeachy. “By maintaining a five-star rating for a second time, Mather is distinguished in the minds of our patients and the community as the place to go for consistently providing the highest levels of care. We are committed to continuous improvement in safety and patient satisfaction and will continue to invest in resources and initiatives that enhance the care we provide to our community.”

To learn more about the CMS ratings and the hospital rating data base, go to https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/

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