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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) announced on Nov. 12 that Suffolk County has deployed members from 10 fire departments to Orange County to assist with the ongoing Jennings Creek Wildfire.

The following departments responded: Central Islip, Eastport, Amagansett, Dix Hills, Huntington, West Islip, Southampton, East Hampton, East Marion, and Orient.

“Our first responders are always prepared to answer the call to help wherever they are needed. I am proud of their commitment, and we thank them for their sacrifice,” said Romaine. “Our region has experienced one of the driest months on record, leading to extremely dry conditions and a real possibility of rapid fire spread if ignition occurs so we recognize the urgency of this matter.”

Suffolk County is currently under a Red Flag Warning. According to the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected or are occurring. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels would create a significant elevated fire growth potential.

“Our residents can be assured that Suffolk County is home to 109 fire departments and still has sufficient resources to respond to emergencies locally,” said Suffolk County FRES Commissioner Rudy Sunderman.

Suffolk County FRES urges residents to be cautious and provides the following safety tips to prevent further incidents: Avoid recreational fires, always have a fire extinguisher nearby, fully extinguish any flames, and report uncontrolled fires immediately.

The Suffolk County Parks Department has issued a ban on all campfires and open flames in all County parks. Please be cautious when extinguishing cigarettes and remain aware of any signs of fire.

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Left: Assemblyman Ed Flood (R-PortJefferson). Right: Rebecca Kassay. Courtesy Ed Flood and Rebecca Kassay for NYS Assembly's Facebook page

By Toni-Elena Gallo

In the wake of last Tuesday’s election, the race for NYS Assembly District 4 remains to be called.

With mail-in ballots still being counted, there is no exact timeline for when results will be in.

Rebecca Kassay released a statement last Thursday, saying, “We knew that the race for the NYS
Assembly seat in District 4 would be one of the most competitive races in New York State, and as of Wednesday, November 6, I hold a 211 vote lead. In a race this close, results will not be determined until the affidavit ballots and final mail in ballots are counted. This might take until late November, so in the meantime, our team is reflecting on our gratitude for the incredible individuals and community groups who we’ve connected with and built stronger relationships with during the journey of this campaign.”

“There is so much work to be done here in our district, our town, our county and our state, and I hope to have the opportunity to serve you as your Assemblymember,” Kassay continued.

TBR requested comment from Assemblyman Flood and his response was as follows: “As we await the final numbers, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has supported me throughout this campaign. I remain deeply committed to representing, advocating for and listening to our community. This dedication is not new; it has always been the foundation of my work and will continue to guide me moving forward.”

“Serving our community is an honor, and I am committed to ensuring that every voice is heard and every concern is addressed,” he continued.

 

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Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School students visited the Hallock Homestead. Photo from RPSD

As educators are encouraged to make and teach local historical connections in the grade 4 social studies curriculum, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School students are learning to make these connections through field trips to the Hallock Homestead, just minutes from the school.

Maintained by the Rocky Point Historical Society, each fourth grade class at JAE took a personal tour with an experienced docent through Rocky Point’s oldest standing house, which was listed in the New York and National registers in 2013.

JAE Assistant Principal Benjamin Paquette and teachers Pat Alberti, Mara Lopez and Theresa O’Brien met with Historical Society members last year to tour the house and frame the field trips that took place in mid-October. This project was spearheaded by Ken Krapf, a retired JAE teacher and Rocky Point Historical Society board member.

The students viewed the 15 rooms filled with furniture, artifacts and archival photographs of Rocky Point’s unique history. The teachers witnessed how students connected with the local history as the staff helped bring the social studies curriculum to life, right in their own neighborhood.

“Students and staff were in awe of all the history that exists within Rocky Point,” said Mr. Paquette, a graduate of Rocky Point High School. “Growing up here, I heard bits and pieces of Rocky Point’s history, which has been fascinating to put everything together. Each time I visit the Hallock House, I leave with new information.”

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Photo courtesy of Suffolk County SPCA

After an extensive investigation, Suffolk County SPCA detectives charged a Manorville woman with several counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty on Nov. 1.

Suffolk County SPCA Detectives, with the assistance of Suffolk County Police Department, Brookhaven Town Code Enforcement Officers, Brookhaven Fire Marshal, Brookhaven Animal Control, District Attorney’s Office B.E.A.S.T. Unit, Adult Protective Services and a veterinarian, executed a search warrant on the residence of Judith Seeman, 70, of Manorville.

Pine, Seeman’s three year old black and white female shepherd type dog and Cody, her 4 year brown male shepherd type dog, were confined in a small room with noxious air and the overwhelming odor of urine, rot, ammonia, and feces. The floor had wet and dry urine and feces stains covering it. The floor and walls were covered with dirt, grime, filth, feces, urine, spiderwebs and fly excrement. The air was stagnant and all windows and doors were tightly shut confining the noxious odors inside the small area. There was no food or water nor food or water bowls present in the side room, the walls were broken with wooden studs, exposed, rusty, filthy broken metal cages with strewn about the room with sharp edges, exposed, contrary to the health and well-being of the animals.

Photo courtesy of Suffolk County SPCA

Dokota, the horse, had severely neglected feet that were atrophied, necrotic and emitted a malodorous odor. The stall Dakota was confined to was wet, had little shavings and had wet and dry feces strewn about contrary to required conditions to promote the health and healing of the thrush previously diagnosed to his feet. The available water in Dakota stall was dirty with a film over the top and was murky in color with debris on the bottom of the bucket. The subject was unable to provide the proper care to these animals.

The animals were voluntarily surrendered with the help of 13 Hands Equine Rescue and the Town of Brookhaven Animal Control.

Seeman is scheduled to appear in First District Court In Central Islip on November 21.

The Suffolk County SPCA remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all animals in the county. If you witness any incident of animal cruelty or neglect in Suffolk County, please contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-7722.

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By Katherine Kelton

Daylight saving time ended on Sunday, Nov. 3, giving Americans an extra hour to enjoy — except in Hawaii and most of Arizona.

On Long Island, this meant an earlier sunrise and saying goodbye to sunsets after 6 p.m. The next day in Port Jefferson, people enjoyed quintessential fall weather on the ferry to Connecticut. TBR News Media asked these passengers: How did you enjoy your extra hour?

Mary Rose and Alan Goldberg, East Setauket

Mary Rose and her husband Alan were in Massachusetts when the “fall back” happened. The pair were visiting their daughter. Even though the two had a “very long conversation the night about falling back and getting that extra hour,” they forgot the day off until they were about to leave their hotel. For them, the extra hour meant time to “sit around and chat, visit our daughter, hang out and be together.”

Monica Landivar, Stamford, Conn.

Monica Landivar, on left, from Stamford, Connecticut, on a day trip to Port Jefferson, shared the practical benefits she enjoyed from daylight saving time: “To be totally and completely honest, it was relaxing. And also, the good thing was that I had extra time to do some work around the house.”

Alenna Lin

Alenna Lin, Stony Brook University

Alenna Lin, a freshman at Stony Brook University, enjoyed the extra hour to reorientate her schedule. “I spend many hours studying for all my classes, so my sleep schedule naturally gets destroyed, especially after two back-to-back midterms last week,” she said. She could “go to bed an hour early, wake up at a reasonable time and be more awake during lectures.”

Amal Sani, South Setauket

A senior at Ward Melville High School, Amal Sani shared details of her three-day weekend, saying, “I had Monday off for senior skip day, so I had an extra hour and an extra day to do work.” She was sitting in Local’s Cafe in Port Jefferson doing college applications and school work, which she said she has been very occupied with. “Daylight savings was much needed,” she added.

 

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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a stabbing that killed a man in Rocky Point on Nov. 9.

Seventh Precinct officers responded to a residence on Quail Road at approximately 1:25 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a stabbing at the location. When officers arrived, they found that a man living at the home, Joseph Zoll, had been stabbed.

Zoll, 61, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident, to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852- 6392 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Pictured from left are owner, Pete Rotolo of Hune Enterprises; Councilwoman Bonner; Grimace; Rocky Point McDonald’s General Manager Sabrina Ambrosini; and Leg. Lennon. Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office
Grimace with Leg. Chad Lennon. Photo courtesy Leg. Lennons office
Ribbon cutting ceremony at McDonalds in Rocky Point. Photo courtesy Leg. Lennon's office

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon joined the McDonald’s at 463 Route 25A in Rocky Point for a grand re-opening celebration on Oct. 26. The long-time fast-food restaurant was completely renovated, both inside and out. McDonalds mascot “Grimace” (center) and staff were presented with a Certificate of Congratulations from both local officials.

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Olivia Pesso heads the ball for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Mangano attacks the ball for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Jocelyn Natasi settles the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Mia Mangano scores for the Wildcats in the Suffolk County Class A final. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Ava Gengler settles the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior goal keeper Morgan Lesiewicz with a save for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Ava Gengler pushes the ball up-field for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Chloe Bergen crosses the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior Chloe Bergen heads the ball for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon
Wildcats win. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was a twist of fate that the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Field was selected as the venue for the girls soccer finals before the season began. As a result, the Shoreham-Wading River girls soccer team had a home field advantage in the Suffolk County Class A soccer final Tuesday night, Nov. 5. 

Mia Mangano had a shot on goal that just missed eight minutes into the second half, but the Shoreham-Wading River junior capitalized on the rebound courtesy of an assist from sophomore Stamatia Almiroudis to put the Wildcats ahead 1-0 against Sayville.

It would be all the Wildcats needed to punch their ticket to the Long Island championship round Sunday, Nov. 10, at Farmingdale State College.

It was the Wildcats third straight county championship and their goal is to return to the New York State finals. 

Shoreham-Wading River will face the Nassau winner of the North Shore vs. Wantagh final. 

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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A scene from last year's ceremony in East Setauket. Photo by Greg Catalano

November 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, a day on which we honor the millions of brave men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. The following communities on the North Shore will pay their respects:

Calverton

Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Road, Calverton will hold a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. for a Veterans Day Ceremony. 631-727-5410

East Setauket

VFW Post 3054 will host a veterans recognition service at the Memorial Park at the corner of Shore Road and Route 25A in East Setauket on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Residents are invited to join local veterans for a short ceremony that will feature the laying of wreaths from local community groups. 631-406-1938

Farmingdale

Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., in Farmingdale will hold a veterans’ honor ceremony on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. 516-749-7085

Greenlawn

Hosted by American Legion Post 1244, a Veterans Day ceremony will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Pulaski Road, Greenlawn on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with neighboring American Legion posts plus many community groups and Scouts. 631-487-4776

Huntington

The public is invited to join Town of Huntington officials, the Veterans Advisory Board and local officials for a Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. on Veterans Plaza in front of Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main St., Huntington. 631-351-3012

Kings Park

VFW Post 5796 presents a Veterans Day Parade will be held in Kings Park on Nov. 11. Step off is at RJO Intermediate School, 99 Old Dock Road, Kings Park at 10 a.m. and ends at Veterans Plaza in front of the Kings Park Library and 1 Church St. The parade will be followed by opening prayers, guest speakers, Moment of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony followed by closing prayers. 631-269-6421

Port Jefferson

American Legion Wilson Ritch Post 432 invites the community to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on East Broadway in Port Jefferson (across from Village Hall) on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. 631-626-2911

Rocky Point

Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6249, 109 King Road, Rocky Point for a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. 631-744-9106

Smithtown

Smithtown American Legion Post 833, and Smithtown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10870 will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony honoring our nations veterans at Veterans Plaza, Main St., Smithtown on Nov. 11 at 10:45 p.m. 631-724-1804.

Sound Beach

The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a Veterans Day service at the Sound Beach Veterans Memorial Park on New York Avenue on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Miller Place School District students will provide patriotic music. All are welcome. 631-744-6952 

St. James

Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 will host a Veterans Day Parade in St. James on Nov. 11. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. and heads down Lake Avenue to St. James Elementary School. 516-987-6201

Setauket

Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will host “A Day of Honor,” a service of appreciation and remembrance for those who have served (and currently serve) our country and communities, in the armed forces and as first responders, on Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m. Join them for a unique service with music, special guests, and prayers for peace. 631-941-4245

—  Compiled by Heidi Sutton

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