2023 Year in Review: December CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 8, 2024 0 532 1 of 5 The Village of Port Jefferson and the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council present the 27th annual Charles Dickens Festival Dec. 2-3. Photo by Julianne Mosher The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts its 44th annual Holiday Festival at Stony Brook Village Center Sunday, Dec. 3. Photo by WMHO Kings Park Kingsmen varsity basketball team defeats Miller Place Panthers in a road game 63-32 on Dec. 14. Photo by Bill Landon Grand opening of the Suffolk County World War II and Military History Museum in Rocky Point on Thursday, Dec. 7. Photo by Raymond Janis Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) pours millions into Suffolk County clean water initiatives Dec. 12. Photo courtesy Hochul’s Office
2023 Year in Review: November CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 8, 2024 0 445 1 of 3 Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) wins top Suffolk County executive post Nov. 7. Republicans flip the seat for the first time in two decades. Photo by Raymond Janis Locals confront Preservation Long Island on Wednesday, Nov. 8, during the nonprofit’s attempted removal of the animals at Sherwood-Jayne Farm in East Setauket. Photo by Mallie Jane Kim Co-captain Emily Maloney, No. 24, hoists Long Island Class A field hockey championship plaque as she celebrates with her teammates. The Northport Lady Tigers beat Massapequa 5-0 Nov. 5 capturing the L.I. crown for the fourth straight year. Photo by Steven Zaitz
2023 Year in Review: October CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 8, 2024 0 408 1 of 5 Smithtown Landing Golf and Country Club reveals new renovations Tuesday, Oct. 24. Photo by Raymond Janis From left, Northport’s Ben Pipolo, Gio Valenti and Max Brewer tackle Copiague Eagle running back Yandel Espaillat Nunez in the Tigers’ 47-7 Homecoming victory Oct. 21. Photo by Steven Zaitz The Ward Melville field hockey team celebrates its historic 3-0 win over Northport Monday, Oct. 16. Photo by Steven Zaitz A family features dogs dressed as Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Jessie the Cowgirl and an alien in a group ‘Toy Story’ effort at Port Jefferson’s Oktober Harvest Fest Oct. 21. Photo by Julianne Mosher New York State’s ban on gas-powered stoves, furnaces and propane ignites local opposition during a rally in Hauppauge on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Photo by Raymond Janis
2023 Year in Review: September CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 7, 2024 0 511 1 of 5 Teachers and staff in the Three Village Central School District welcome students back as they return to their buildings for the first day of school on Sept. 5. Two students arrive at Minnesauke Elementary School for the first day of class. Photo courtesy TVCSD Despite not having any dragon boat racing, the 9th annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival is filled with excitement Saturday, Sept. 16. Photo courtesy Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Suffolk County first responders honor the fallen during a memorial service at the Suffolk County 9/11 Memorial outside the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Monday morning, Sept. 11. Photos from Steve Bellone’s Flickr page Suffolk County launches the JumpSMART program, a downtown revitalization initiative. From left, Minority Leader Jason Richberg (D), former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R). Photo from Steve Bellone’s Flickr page Officials call for intervention as they mark the beginning of Opioid Awareness Month. From left, Town of Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico (R), Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (R), town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D), Councilman Neil Manzella (R) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (R). Photo by Raymond Janis
2023 Year in Review: August CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownUncategorizedVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 6, 2024 0 538 1 of 5 Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R), at podium, alongside New York State Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R, left) and Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D) during a press event Tuesday, Aug. 22, to protest the closure of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles office in Port Jefferson Station. Photo by Raymond Janis Winning pitcher Alex Peña celebrates St. James-Smithtown Little League’s 14U championship with coach Rich Conner. Photo by Steven Zaitz Maestro Dorothy Savitch leads the 60-piece Sound Symphony Orchestra at Caroline Episcopal Church in Setauket in celebration of its 300-year anniversary. Photo by Steven Zaitz Public officials celebrate the announcement of $5 million to create ‘shovel-ready’ sewer plans for Port Jefferson Station Friday, Aug 11. From left, local business leader Charlie Lefkowitz, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D), Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D) and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D). Photo by Raymond Janis The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Group at Stony Brook Medicine’s new regional tick-borne disease center, located in the Hampton Bays Atrium. From left, Drs. Andrew Handel, Dalia Eid, Christy Beneri and Sharon Nachman Photo from Stony Brook MedicineThe Pediatric Infectious Diseases Group at Stony Brook Medicine’s new regional tick-borne disease center, located in the Hampton Bays Atrium. From left, Drs. Andrew Handel, Dalia Eid, Christy Beneri and Sharon Nachman. Photo from Stony Brook Medicine
2023 Year in Review: July CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownUncategorizedVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 6, 2024 0 460 1 of 5 The 30th annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast and Festival in East Northport drew thousands from Wednesday, June 28, to Saturday, July 1. Photo by Steven Zaitz Suffolk County Legislature blocks referendum on wastewater fund. Former New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D) speaks outside the William H. Rogers Legislature Building on July 25. Photo by Raymond Janis Jeff Shnee, president of Three Village Historical Society, tells visitors what the soon-to-be barn education and history center will be like at TVHS FRIENDraiser event. Photo by Mallie Jane Kim Stony Brook Medicine launches specialty care facility at Smith Haven Mall. Photo by Aidan Johnson St. Charles Hospital breaks ground for emergency wing expansion. From left, Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D), Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R), Catholic Health CEO Patrick O’Shaughnessy, St. Charles Hospital President James O’Connor, Port Jefferson Village Mayor Lauren Sheprow and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay. Photo by Aidan Johnson
2023 Year in Review: June CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 6, 2024 0 420 1 of 5 Suffolk County celebrates landmark housing legislation for veterans and people with disabilities. County Executive Steve Bellone (D) and Legislator Nick Caracappa (C) shake hands during the signing ceremony. Photo from Steve Bellone’s Flickr page Smithtown High School East girls varsity softball team wins the Suffolk County championship against North Babylon. Photo from Smithtown Central School District Long Island hip-hop artists celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook on June 11. Photo by Rita J. Egan Marilyn Simons, left, and Jim Simons, third from left, toast the announcement of a $500 million contribution to Stony Brook University’s endowment with SBU President Maurie McInnis and Simons Foundation President David Spergel. File photo from John Griffin/Stony Brook University Mayor-elect Lauren Sheprow with her family celebrates on election night, June 20. Photo by Aidan Johnson
2023 Year in Review: May CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 6, 2024 0 684 1 of 5 Stony Brook University hosts the 34th annual Roth Pond Regatta with a fairy tale theme. Photo by Daniel Febrizio Wildcats hosted East Islip in the 15th annual LAX OUT CANCER event Saturday May 13th.Shoreham-Wading River hosts East Islip during the 15th annual Lax Out Cancer fundraising event May 13. Photo by Bill Landon Paws of War and the Fabulous 50s and 60s Nostalgia Car Club car show raises $25K for vets and first responders at Nesconset on May 21. Photo by Rita J. Egan Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D), at podium, hosts a press conference May 9 to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. Photo from Kara Hahn’s office Stephen Nachmanovitch, musician and educator, uses ribbon-cutting scissors as a prop to explain The Jazz Loft’s new affiliate, The Institute for New Music. Photo by Daniel Febrizio
2023 Year in Review: April CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownUncategorizedVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 5, 2024 0 394 1 of 5 Left to right: New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, Simons Foundation president David Spergel, SBU President Maurie McInnis, NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D), Harbor School student Leanna Martin Peterson and Trust for Governors Island President Clare Newman discuss a new $710 million center for climate solutions. Photo by John Griffin/Stony Brook University Protesters speak out against SBU’s parking proposal. Andrew Solar-Greco addresses the crowd at the rally. Photo by Leah Chiappino Hauppauge’s Lady Eagles flag football team remain unbeaten, defeats Northport’s Lady Tigers 21-0 on April 17. Photo by Steven Zaitz Port Jeff chamber hosts annual Easter parade on April 9. Photo by Greg Catalano. Brookhaven officials, including Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D, at podium), gather at Stony Brook train station to express their concerns with the governor’s housing proposal. Photo by Rita J. Egan
2023 Year in Review: March CommunityPort Times RecordTimes of Huntington-NorthportTimes of Middle CountryTimes of SmithtownVillage Beacon RecordVillage Times Herald by TBR Staff - January 5, 2024 0 376 1 of 5 Three Village fourth-grade students learn about the Red Barn carriage shed and the horse and carriage days just prior to the start of Reconstruction. Photo by Beverly C. Tyler Former Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) joins Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R) who chose the Rev. Msgr. Steven Camp for Legislative District 18. Photo from Steve Bellone’s Flickr Page Brookhaven Town Executive Ed Romaine (R) and County Executive Steve Bellone (D) announce a community host agreement with Sunrise Wind. Photo from Suffolk County Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle (R, at center) officiating a marriage at Town Hall after informing the public about recently approved legislation in New York State allowing people to apply for one-day marriage officiant licenses. Photo courtesy the Brookhaven Public Information Office At a March 24 press conference, advocates Bob Vecchio, Jim Polansky, Rebecca Sanin, state Assemblyman Doug Smith (R, at back) and state Sens. Monica Martinez (D) and Kevin Thomas (D) rallied for free school meals for all state students. Photo by Angela Porwick/Health and Welfare Council of Long Island