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Tea Brew celebrates grand opening in Port Jefferson

by Heidi Sutton - August 3, 2024

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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Tea Brew Bubble Tea on July 10. Located at 116 East Main Street next to Breathe Gifts, the new store sells a large variety of bubble tea, fresh fruit tea, and creative tea flavors. They also feature a gift store with Asian snacks and toys.

“The Chamber wishes them great success as a new addition to the Village of Port Jefferson,” said Barbara Ransome, Director of Operations at the chamber.

The shop is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 631-866-7020 or visit www.teabrewusa.com.

Pictured from left, Brett Davenport, Chamber Director; owners Joel and Tina Jiang; Nancy Bradley, Chamber Secretary; Joel and Tina’s parents and Tina’s son; and their landlord Jena Turner, owner of Breathe Gifts.

Heckscher Museum to debut Museum Palette Café on Aug. 2

by Press Release - August 1, 2024

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The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington invites the community to a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its Museum Palette Café on Friday, Aug. 2 at noon.

The event, which will be attended by Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, Assemblyman Keith P. Brown, TOH Cultural Affairs Greg Wagner, and Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, will be followed by live music and free art activities for families through 2 p.m.

Enjoy tasty bites and a beautiful view of Heckscher Park in this new outdoor space on the Museum’s terrace from Off the Bone, the first of in a rotating roster of local food trucks. The café includes seating for up to thirty-six people. Food trucks will provide delicacies for guests each Friday between noon and 5 p.m. through Sept. 27. A diverse range of cuisines curated by Black, Indigenous, and female chef owners of color will be featured. Seating on the terrace will be accessible year-round and includes wheelchair accessible/ADA approved tables.

The café has been made possible thanks to a $100,000 grant through the Suffolk County JumpStart program and the support of Former County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, and Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.

The Wellness Stop opens in Port Jefferson

by Heidi Sutton - July 26, 2024

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Owner Karen Sullivan with her husband Phil. Photo courtesy of PJCC

Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 27 for a new retail store, The Wellness Stop, at 146 East Main Street in Port Jefferson. The event was attended by members of the chamber, staff, family and friends.

According to thier mission statement, the shop offers “curated products that will promote optimal lifestyles for your mind, body and soul.” The large variety of items include candles, bath products, pet products, books, totes and eco-friendly items like moss birdhouses that are safe, effective and made with the highest quality ingredients.

Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, call 631-377-5770.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital cuts ribbon on $1 million emergency room renovation

by Press Release - June 27, 2024

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St. Catherine of Siena Hospital – ED Ribbon Cutting. (6/18/24) — St. Catherine of Siena Hospital – ED Ribbon Cutting. Photo by Kristy Leibowitz

Catholic Health’s St. Catherine of Siena Hospital hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for its $1 million Emergency Department (ED) renovation on June 21. The event was attended by Catholic Health executive leadership, hospital staff, as well as local elected officials and fire departments.

The $1 million renovation includes new treatment bays, as well as best-in-class healthcare technologies, a large and very comfortable ED waiting room, and an all-new and highly conducive registration and triage suite. The ED renovation also includes a new ambulance bay that will help expedite patient transfers and facilitate the movement from EMS into its state-of-the-art emergency department.

Most recently, cardiovascular services of St. Francis Heart Center are now on premises, working hand-in-hand with the hospital’s emergency care team.

“The hospital’s ED renovation will greatly enhance patient experience and allow for seamless emergency department medical care,” said St. Catherine of Siena Hospital President Declan Doyle. “We are extremely grateful for the philanthropic support we received, with a lead philanthropic gift of $500,000 from the Banyan Tree Roots Foundation and matching funds from major donors. The residents of Smithtown and surrounding areas should feel confident in knowing that they will receive top-notch emergency care at St. Catherine’s.

St. Catherine is an acute care, community hospital offering a wide range of clinical specialties including general surgery and surgical subspecialties, such as colorectal, urology, bariatric, orthopedic/spine surgery, breast surgery and neurosurgery. St. Catherine’s also offers acute inpatient adult medical care, with subspecialty care services including cardiology, neurology, stroke, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and nephrology. Other services include diagnostic imaging, cardiac imaging, endoscopy, laboratory, wound care and pathology.

BE THEIR GUEST: The Fox and the Owl Inn celebrate 10th anniversary in Port Jefferson

by Heidi Sutton - June 23, 2024

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The Fox and the Owl Inn ribbon cutting — Pictured from left, Andrew Thomas, Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Suffolk County Legislator Steven Englebright, Rebecca Kassay, parents Laurianne and David Kassay and Port Jefferson Chamber Director Michael Sceiford-Edward Jones.

Owners Rebecca Kassay and husband Andrew Thomas. Photo courtesy of PJCC

The Town of Brookhaven and the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Fox and the Owl Inn with proprietors Rebecca Kassay and husband Andrew Thomas on June 11. The joyous event was attended by chamber members, local officials, family, neighbors and friends.

Located 1037 Main Street, The Fox and Owl Inn offers three private guest rooms, each with their own private bathroom, as well as a shared common area in an 1850 Victorian giving out of town guests a welcoming bed and breakfast experience while they explore our beautiful north shore.

Jefferson’s Ferry cuts ribbon on Memory Support Neighborhood

by Press Release - June 20, 2024

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As the ribbon was cut on the “soft opening” of the new Memory Support Neighborhood and Assisted Living upgrades at Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community in South Setauket on May 29, the packed house of spectators burst into spontaneous applause. Representative of the latest innovations in memory support living, “The Grove,” was welcomed by community residents, family members, supporters, and Jefferson’s Ferry board trustees.

“This is a very special day for us as we open the doors to this beautiful, welcoming, and secure space,” said Jefferson’s Ferry President and CEO Bob Caulfield. “The Grove will help us accommodate the increased demand for memory support services within Jefferson’s Ferry and in the larger Long Island community in a state-of-the-art and homelike environment. The number of people experiencing memory loss has increased and is expected to continue to rise as more people live into their 90s and even 100s. Jefferson’s Ferry strives to provide a community where every resident is able to live their best life, no matter what challenges they may be facing.”

The Grove will be home to 20 residents inhabiting private studio apartments. A variety of community spaces include an activities room, den, dining room and outdoor porch and garden, creating an inviting living space where residents, family members, and friends can spend time together socializing and pursuing meaningful and purposeful activities. Its circular layout is specially designed to allow for residents to wander within the safety of their environment with more choice and control of their daily activities.

“There are abundant opportunities for socializing and activities for every resident to enjoy, ranging from soothing aromatherapy treatments to awe-inspiring virtual reality programming,” explained Dawn Flowers-Leib, director of admissions for The Grove. “Through virtual reality tools, our residents can travel to any place on Earth, from Paris to their old neighborhoods (using Google Maps and Street View). They can also ‘meet’ with family and friends to look at photos, play games, watch movies or simply enjoy each others’ company.”

Grove activities will be specifically tailored to the interests and abilities of the residents, including smaller, more intimate activities that encourage greater opportunities for meaningful and engaged participation. Pet therapy, music and art therapy and other programs will also be available to residents.

Caulfield thanked the residents and staff for their enthusiasm and support throughout the entire multi-year Journey Toward Renewal initiative that includes the opening of The Grove and renovations to the dining options in Assisted Living. Journey Toward Renewal also added 60 new studio and one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments, some with a den, six distinct dining venues, expanded the Healthy Living Center, the Fitness Center, and its state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Therapy Center.

“Since Jefferson’s Ferry opened in 2001 as the first not for profit Life Plan community on Long Island, we have endeavored to set the standard for continuing care for older adults, providing a vibrant, caring, community and peace of mind to our residents,” concluded Caulfield. “Over our more than 20 years in operation, Jefferson’s Ferry has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of the people who call Jefferson’s Ferry home. The opening of The Grove and our overall Journey Toward Renewal is evidence of this unswerving and ongoing commitment to excellence.”

SCWA cuts ribbon on new laboratory expansion

by Press Release - May 23, 2024

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The Suffolk County Water Authority celebrated Drinking Water Week (May 5 to 11) with the opening of a new expansion of its state-of-the-art laboratory. The expansion will support SCWA’s mission of providing its customers with high quality drinking water.

SCWA’s water quality testing laboratory is recognized as one of the top groundwater laboratories in the nation. With the 191,047 tests performed last year producing 1.7 million results, it is at the front line of ensuring that SCWA is delivering high quality water. With a growing number of contaminants that water providers are required to test for, SCWA began an expansion of its laboratory in 2023.

The new area consolidates the collection of samples collected from SCWA’s public supply system around Suffolk County and distributes them throughout the laboratory so testing can occur for pesticides, herbicides, emerging contaminants, bacteria, metals and many other compounds. It also provides ample room within its existing laboratory to prepare for the future testing requirements. It is the laboratory’s largest expansion since it moved to its current location in Hauppauge in 1994.

SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz cut the ribbon on the new expansion, remarking “We are so proud of our state-of-the-art laboratory and the staff that makes it the finest in the nation. Wherever I go, I always talk about its importance so our customers will know the rigor and attention that goes into making sure their drinking water is of the highest quality. This expansion sets us up for the future and I am thrilled to be here to celebrate it.”

ELIJA holds ribbon cutting for new farm marketplace in South Huntington

by Press Release - May 10, 2024

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ELIJA (Empowering Long Island’s Journey through Autism) officially opened its marketplace at ELIJA Farm, paving the way to employment and a pathway to adulthood for individuals with autism.

The marketplace will be staffed by individuals with autism, that ELIJA hires from funds raised during its Pave the Way to Employment campaign, which will continue through Mother’s Day. This exciting new venture will increase and enrich vocational training beyond current farming operations. Employees will learn how to prepare and store food, develop customer service and learn other skills that will get them ready for future work opportunities and assist them with living independently.

ELIJA Founder and CEO Deb Thivierge led the ribbon cutting, and was joined by ELIJA Board President Joann Scanlon, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr., New York State Senator Mario Mattera and Assemblyman Steve Stern, Suffolk County Legislators Steve Flotteron, Rebecca Sanin and Tom Donnelly, Huntington Town Clerk Andrew Raia, Highway Superintendent Andre Sorrentino, Huntington Deputy Town Supervisor John McCarron, and Kelly Smith on behalf of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Also in attendance were representatives from the offices of District Attorney Ray Tierney, Congressmen Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, and Huntington Councilwoman Theresa Mari.

A press conference to recognize and celebrate April as Autism Acceptance, Awareness and Action month, immediately followed, with remarks delivered from Thivierge and her son Jason, a 25-year old with autism that inspired ELIJA, County Executive Romaine, Sheriff Toulon and Legislator Donnelly.

In addition to creating meaningful employment opportunities, ELIJA prides itself on supporting individuals with autism throughout their lifespan and educating persons responsible for their care.

The ELIJA Foundation and ELIJA’s Transitional Programs and Services (TPS) will be hosting an inaugural conference on pathways to independence for individuals with autism, at Hofstra University on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. A network of experts will connect families for housing and employment initiatives, and talk about a variety of topics, including but not limited to transition processes, self-direction, housing, special needs trusts, and guardianship.

If you are an advocate, educator, agency, school professional, family member or other individual, navigating the pathway from school services to adulthood, then this conference is for you!

To register now or to learn more about the conference presenters, please visit: https://www.elija.org/events/view/A-Pathway-To-Adulthood-Using-Self-Direction-Transitioning-To-Independence-2024-05-11/.

“We are chipping away at the estimated 80% unemployment rate amongst individuals with autism, one person at a time,” said Debora Thivierge, Founder and CEO of ELIJA. “We all play a vital role throughout their lifespan, helping them to develop skills and preparing them for adulthood, so they can live independently.”

ELIJA Farm is located at 43 Foxhurst Road in South Huntington. For more information, call (631) 423-2379 or visit www.elijafarm.org.

Firehouse Restaurant in Sound Beach celebrates grand opening

by Heidi Sutton - May 3, 2024

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Firehouse Restaurant and Bar celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on April 20. Photo from TOB

On Saturday, April 20, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, community members and local firefighters were in Sound Beach to celebrate the the grand opening of the new Firehouse Restaurant and Bar with a ribbon cutting .

Formerly The Hartlin Inn, the restaurant, located at 30 New York Avenue, is a tribute to fallen New York City Firefighter Joey DiBernardo, who died in 2011 from injuries sustained during a 2005 fire in the Bronx.

Pictured with the ribbon are, from left, Councilwoman Bonner, Barbara and Joseph DiBernardo, co-owner Eddie Spagnolo, Gabriella Ingoglia, co-owner Carolyn DiBernardo Ingoglia and Supervisor Panico.

Open noon to midnight daily, the menu at the Firehouse Restaurant and Bar includes soups and salads, starters, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, desserts and more. There is also a bar menu and happy hour menu and takeout is available.

For more information, please call 631-228-4791.

Hairology celebrates grand opening in Rocky Point with ribbon cutting

by Press Release - April 12, 2024

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Hairology Grand Opening — Hairology in Rocky Point ribbon cutting April 5. Photo from Councilwoman Bonner's office

On April 5, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) celebrated the grand opening of Hairology, located in the Crossroads Plaza West, 53 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The new hair salon offers personal service in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Pictured with Councilwoman Bonner is Hairology owner Leah Barnetas (center right, holding scissor), with her friends, family and staff.

“I am happy to welcome Leah Barnetas to Rocky Point and encourage everyone to stop in, say hello and see what services they offer and make an appointment. It’s a great addition to the community and I wish Leah the best of luck,” said Councilwoman Bonner.

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