Hope Springs Eternal, a second chance boutique located at 19 Cherub Lane, Port Jefferson Station (next to Port Jeff Bowl) will hold a huge estate sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All types of antiques, furniture, clothing, china, porcelain/bisque dolls, oil paintings and more!
All proceeds will benefit Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson, celebrating their 45th anniversary year!
For more information, call 631-509-1101.
Since being sworn in as a Suffolk County Legislator in January 2015, Legislator Rob Trotta has attended numerous ceremonies where boy scouts have been recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award in scouting. Recently, Legislator Trotta had the opportunity to attend several events recognizing female Eagle Scouts. Most recently for Alyssa Faro of Kings Park on May 30 who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 539G, which was formed in 2019.
Alyssa earned more than 21 merit badges and held various leadership positions, as well as completing her community service project where she organized and supervised a soccer clinic for Smithtown schools.
“I wouldn’t miss this event for the world. I am so proud of Alyssa for completing the requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout. It is important that she remembers that this achievement will be with her for the rest of her life,” said Legislator Rob Trotta.
Through her professional and volunteer capacities, Tracey Bogush, of East Setauket, serves the community with integrity and distinction.
Due to her dedication as a volunteer emergency medical technician with the Setauket Fire Department, the EMS Lieutenant was recognized as a Healthcare Hero along with 17 others at the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting on June 3. Legislator Steven Englebright (D-Setauket) selected Bogush to represent the county’s Fifth Legislative District.
“She responds to accidents and emergencies, consistently providing frontline healthcare for various health conditions with the highest standards of patient care,” Englebright said at the June 3 recognition ceremony. “She has excellent clinical skills, compassion for patients and enthusiasm for her work.
In addition to volunteering with EMS, the wife and mother of three sons is the lead monitor at a local elementary school, ensuring the safety of hundreds of students each day as they transition from classrooms to activities and buses.
Bogush also volunteers with Cooking for Long Island Veterans, preparing meals and delivering them to homebound veterans. Each month, she assembles treat bags for the veterans and engages students in the process by having them decorate the bags. Bogush also cooks for approximately 40 veterans at the Rocky Point VFW monthly.
“Possessing leadership qualities, personal warmth and professional skills, Tracey Bogush lives and works by a code of caring, service and dedication to excellence,” Englebright said.
On Saturday, May 31, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner hosted a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai, drawing a record-breaking turnout of residents committed to environmentally responsible disposal practices.
The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section has announced that it will hold an auction on Saturday, June 7 at the department’s impound facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine.
Vehicles will be available for preview for one hour prior to the start of the auction. Approximately 85 lots will be auctioned off including sedans and SUVs. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is.
For a full list of vehicles, registration information and terms and conditions for the auction click here or visit www.suffolkpd.org and choose Impound Section and Vehicle Auctions.
People’s Arc of Suffolk hosted a joyful and heartwarming prom on June 6, marking the end of the school year for more than 30 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Educare Center in Bohemia.
Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades dressed up in formal and semi-formal attire for the “Enchanted Garden” themed event here today to sing and dance, both on foot and in their decorated wheelchairs, and posed for pictures with their families and teachers. A local DJ donated his time to provide the music and the room was decorated by teachers and volunteers.
“Our children deserve to have every experience that their counterparts in district have. A prom is a part of that. It’s a special social event, a time to get out and play and have fun with their peers,” said Andrea Nickdow, VP, Children’s Services, People’s Arc of Suffolk. “They’ve been talking about who’s going to wear what and making sure they are matching with their friends. They might not even use words to communicate it, but you can tell they’re excited.”
The People’s Arc of Suffolk Educare Center offers education and therapeutic services to students aged 5-21 with developmental disabilities. Through an innovative blend of academics, therapies, and community integration, the school empowers students to reach their highest potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.
“This event is a shining example of how The People’s Arc of Suffolk creates inclusive, empowering experiences for those they support every day,” said Dana Schillinger, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the People’s Arc of Suffolk Educare Center.
About People’s Arc of Suffolk
People’s Arc of Suffolk is dedicated to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy life to its fullest. The organization provides a wide array of services, including employment opportunities, education programs, and community engagement, all aimed at fostering an equitable and integrated community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Follow People’s Arc of Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, Instagra
By Sabrina Artusa
The property owned by Northwind Group will remain under Brookhaven jurisdiction. The Village of Port Jefferson Board of Trustees and the Brookhaven Town Board voted against the annexation proposed by the developer.
Developer Jim Tsunis and his son Demetrius petitioned for Brookhaven to annex the property to the Village of Port Jefferson, which would enable him to develop a 48-unit apartment complex. After Brookhaven rejected the zoning change that would authorize the project, Tsunis initiated the annexation request.
In March, Tsunis, his son and his attorney addressed both the Town of Brookhaven and the Village of Port Jefferson in a joint hearing, where he and his attorney Michael Towey argued that the annexation would prevent the village from being impacted by any future development decisions the town would make. His 5.6-acre property off Baylis Avenue and Sheep Pasture Road is only accessible through the village.
The elder Tsunis addressed the board one final time on May 28 at a trustee meeting, prior to their vote. He urged the board to vote in support of the annexation.
Brookhaven voted against the petition on May 22. The resolution findings state that the property and village lack “requisite unity of purpose and facilities to constitute a community.” This conclusion rests on the feedback from civic groups, concerns from the Terryville Fire Department and the disunity annexation would create for children who would live in the Village of Port Jefferson but attend Comsewogue School District.
Further, the analysis states that “constructing additional residential dwelling units immediately adjacent to an active rail yard, where trains idle even when they are not moving, is not in the overall public interest.” The Baylis property sits next to the Lawrence Aviation site, where a new rail yard is set to be built, pending the MTA’s completion of purchase.
“A vote against this annexation will burden the residents of the Sheep Pasture Road with the future of industrial buildings, trucks and traffic,” Tsunis said. “Don’t yield to the political pressure of the town of Brookhaven.”
Other residents reiterated opposing arguments, warning the board that a yes vote would set a “dangerous precedent” of “municipality-shopping” when a proposal is rejected. Kathleen McLane, a member of the Port Jefferson Civic Association, said Tsunis is “presenting a false choice” in implying the land will be used for industrial purposes if the annexation does not take place.
Tsunis has said that his motivation for the annexation is unrelated to Brookhaven’s rejection and solely for the best interest of the village where he resides.
At the public hearing in March, Tsunis received over 50 letters of support. Supporters had mentioned that additional housing will help revitalize the community.
By Dan Palumbo
Residents of Smithtown and alongside neighboring towns gathered on Sunday, June 1 along Main Street to celebrate the 36th annual Smithtown Festival Day, sponsored by The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce.
Main St. was closed off for the duration of the afternoon, so dozens of vendors, including local businesses and restaurants, sold a wide array of goods, as well as offering entertainment and raffles for the entire family to enjoy as they made their way along the busy street.
Among the attendees were Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, Maui Chopped Ice, Island Chimney Service, Liberty Tattoo Company and several local politicians.
— Photos by Dan Palumbo
The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce (PJCC) hosted a ribbon cutting for Willow + Harlow Candle Company and Studio on May 23. Located at 208 East Main Street, the shop specializes in all-natural, non-toxic soy candles.
Owner Christine Santos provides immersive experiences in candle making classes as well as other workshops that range from baking, stamping and painting.
Pictured from left, Brett Sceravino (PJCC Director), Ron Schlumpf (PJCC Director), John Huber (PJCC Director), Nancy Bradley (PJCC Director), owner Christine Santos, her parents and her son, Port Jefferson Mayor Lauren Sheprow, Port Jefferson Trustee Xena Ugrinsky, and Julie Vitrano (PJCC Member).
For more information, call 631-260-5473 or visit www.willowharlow.com.
By Beverly C. Tyler
Along Old Post Road in East Setauket are a number of old farmhouses. One of the most interesting and best preserved is the circa 1730 Sherwood-Jayne House which is owned by Preservation Long Island. The home, first built by Matthias Jayne, and owned by a succession of his descendants, was enlarged over the years, but it retains much of its original appearance both inside and out. The house sits on a large area that retains a farm-like atmosphere with a colonial barn, ice house and a number of other structures. A carefully pruned apple orchard stands just to the west of the house along Old Post Road. To the left of the barn and behind the orchard is the entrance to the walking trail. The three-mile circular trail meanders through the wooded area where red-tailed hawks are known to nest. However, the trail is a bit difficult to follow as trail markers were not evident to me on opening day.
A guided tour of the historic house is not to be missed. On May 31st, I was met at the front door by guides Kitty and Jill who described the house and grounds as a “central Long Island farmscape.” Matthias’ son William doubled the size of the house following the end of the Revolutionary War. Known locally as “Big Bill the Tory,” William, who lost his wife Tabitha in 1785, was responsible for the architectural details which provide a unifying appearance to the colonial structure.
The Sherwood-Jayne farm is a part of the Town of Brookhaven’s East Setauket Historic District, one of five historic districts in the Three Village area. The farm represents the character of the historic district with its many private historic farmhouses, dating from the end of the 17th century through the early years of the 20th century.
The interior of the house features both original wall paintings and spectacular paneling. The paneling is believed to be from a nearby colonial house that was the birthplace of Benjamin Tallmadge, leader of the Culper spy ring. Howard Sherwood, who purchased the house in 1908 from the third great-granddaughter of Matthias Jayne, collected the paneling and the interior furnishings.
As detailed by Preservation Long Island, “Howard Sherwood, an American decorative arts collector and Preservation Long Island founder…is responsible for the building’s current appearance as a restored colonial-era farmhouse with early twentieth-century Colonial Revival alterations…” One of the interesting records kept by Sherwood is a “Sheep Register” which details his project to use sheep on the farm. He wrote, “Along in the summer of 1932, Charlie and I bethought ourselves of sheep as a means of keeping the East field down and in shape. Accordingly, the following fall and winter, Charlie cut and set the posts to fence it and in April ‘33 I secured the necessary wire fencing, together with a stretcher to stretch it and staples to fasten it…”
A small spiral-bound copy of his register is available for visitors to see during the house tour. Neither sheep nor any other farm animals are currently housed on the Sherwood-Jayne farm, however the tour of the two floors of the house has many surprises including wide pine floorboards salvaged from Bridgehampton’s “Old Wick’s Tavern; A beautiful pine corner cupboard from a center-hall house north of Syracuse, NY; historic coverlets; period floor covering reproductions and much more.
Preservation Long Island offers Saturday tours of the Sherwood-Jayne Farm House (c. 1730), 55 Old Post Road, Setauket at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. through Oct. 11. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 ages 10 to 18, free for children ages 9 and under. To reserve your spot, visit www.preservationlongisland.org/tours/.
Beverly Tyler is Three Village Historical Society historian and author of books available from the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Rd., Setauket, NY 11733. Tel: 631-751-3730. www.TVHS.org
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