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Patriots score. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville Mia Modica scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Ava Simonton with an under-hand goal for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior midfielder Ava Simonton rifles a shot on goal for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior attack Olivia Zummo scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Kiera Pirozzi wins the draw for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior defender Peyton Phillips clears the ball for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville Mia Modica looks for a cutter. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman attack Emily Costeira clears the ball for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score. Photo by Bill Landon
8th grader Nicole Manolakes looks for a cutter for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Freshman attack Emily Costeira clears the ball for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore midfielder Giavanna Parente shoots for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Midfielder Kiera Pirozzi fires at the cage for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Longwood Lions girl’s lacrosse (2-2) had their hands full from the opening quarter when they collided the Patriots of Ward Melville in a Division I matchup on the road Friday afternoon April 11.

Ward Melville protecting a three-goal lead coming out of the half time break the Patriots peppered the scoreboard with three more while holding the Lions scoreless in the second half to win the game 9-3.

It was Keira Pirozzi’s stick that spoke the loudest for the Patriots where the junior midfielder notched 4 goals along with Ava Simonton’s goal coupled with 3 assists. 8th grader Nicole Manolakes split the pipes twice and teammates Olivia Zumma and Mia Modica both scored.

Sydney Millett had 8 saves in net for the Patriots.

The win keeps the Patriots undefeated in their division, 4-1 overall.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim
Scene from the 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest. Photo by Joshua Kim

By Joshua Kim

The 16th annual Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest was held Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Meadow Club, on Rte. 112 just off the 347. The event was organized by the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and supported by 12 sponsoring institutions, including the three major hospitals in the area: Stony Brook Medicine, John T. Mather Hospital and St. Charles Hospital.

The many attendees who parked in the adjacent Port Plaza’s parking lot were directed across the street and into the venue by Suffolk County Crossing Guards in bright neon yellow raincoats. Inside the Meadow Club, the glistening crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and bright, lively atmosphere struck a sharp contrast with the cold, gloomy weather outside.

The Fest was supported by over 50 local health providers, businesses and organizations that filled over 90 tables where they could distribute brochures, merchandise and, in some cases, massages. The standard rate for a table was $250, while Chamber of Commerce partners paid $200 and nonprofits $100 – some organizations, like Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue, which brought along puppies, attended for free; “animals are a draw,” said Barbara Ransome, the director of operations at the Chamber.

Stony Brook Medicine commanded the largest presence with 11 different tables dedicated to several health topics, including obstetrics-gynecology, urology and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Soo-Jin Lim of the Stony Brook Medicine Heart Institute spoke of the opportunity that the event provided to screen people who might typically ignore their health, saying that they had referred at least one person with high blood pressure to treatment.

Mather Hospital had the next largest presence with eight tables arranged along the side of the room, also dedicated to similar health topics.

St. Charles Hospital had fewer tables, but, as in years past, they provided the refreshments for the fest. The head chef at St. Charles Hospital Mohamad Saleh, or “Chef Mo,” who typically makes sure that “the patients in the hospital are getting food they like and eating healthy food,” made healthy muffins and Açaí bowls.  “[We’ve] had a great experience with everybody–some of them are actually patients in the hospital,” said Chef Mo.

The event also was not limited to only organizations or businesses traditionally associated with health and wellness: everyone from the Port Jeff Free Library to Port Jeff Bowl to, Moloney Family Funeral Homes had a table set up, seeing the event as an opportunity to “put their name and face out there.” However, many of these groups used the event to highlight health-related services they offered that were less well-publicized, such as the Port Jeff Free Library’s “huge range of programs, from nutrition facts to stroke awareness, to a workshop on knee and shoulder pain.”

People from all over Suffolk, and even Nassau County, attended the fest. Some had seen the promotions in the paper or on Facebook; some had “just been passing by” on the road and decided to pop in and still others had attended the fest other years and were coming back.

Two friends, Kim and Marianna, had heard about the event on Instagram and came from Nassau County and Babylon to “understand and better [their] own health” as they neared retirement age. “It’s great to see that they have so many supporters, people who are willing to come out on a Saturday to help other people understand the importance of taking care of yourself,” said Kim. “It’s much bigger than I had expected.”

“We really feel that the Village of Port Jefferson has become a mecca for health and wellness services,” said Ransome. “And we do this event – that’s how we support it.”

She concluded, “The turnout has been exceptional. The weather wasn’t so great, but I think we did really, really well.”

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Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan
Scene from the 14th annual Kids Fair on April 6. Photo from Barbara Kaplan

Once again, the All Kids Fair was an enjoyable day for families across Long Island and beyond. It occurred on Sunday, April 6 at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington.   

The All Kids Fair, produced by Specialty Connections, provided a fun, educational day for families to share together as it does every April. In addition to many kid-centered activities, there were opportunities to learn about Long Island-based companies that offer services and products relevant to them.

Over 2000 attendees spent the day learning about schools, camps, after-school activities, saving for college, health/wellness services, birthday party options, and non-profits. They also had the opportunity to purchase kids’ products such as bows and toys.

There were many kids’ classes, including fencing, karate, chess, brain training, fashion design and sewing, dance, and tennis.

In addition to the classes, and all included with admission, the children enjoyed bounce houses, music, face painting, balloon animals, characters, cotton candy, a photo booth, child ID kits, arts and crafts, a Lego table with sensory play, and pediatric dental screenings. There was also a petting zoo with sheep, goats, chickens, and rabbits, sponsored by Optum Medical Care. Fortunately, the weather held out, and the petting zoo was able to take place on a dry day under cloudy skies.

Miss Long Island 2024 Katherine Wang attended and took photos with the kids.

This fun-filled event offers exciting educational and leisure activities to interest kids and their families each year. The Fair has opportunities for all ages, including kids with special needs.

One of this year’s newest additions was the opportunity to play with and cuddle puppies, which was a huge hit.

The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison, taught two Star Wars costuming classes. This all-volunteer organization was formed to bring together costume enthusiasts and was in authentic “Bad Guy” costumes from the beloved franchise. 

Attendee Katie Chaput of Smithtown shared “I think this year the vendors were fantastic. Everybody was very helpful and made the fair very enjoyable. I look forward to coming back next year with my kids.”

Barbara Kaplan, the owner/director the expo, said, “The All Kids Fair is always such a fun day. It is wonderful to see the families enjoying themselves, and the exhibitors had a great day meeting with the public to showcase their products and services.” 

There was also a charity drive to benefit Agape Meals for Kids, a local 501(c)(3) organization that provides weekend meals to children living with food insecurity on Long Island. Attendees were encouraged to bring non-perishable, easy-to-prepare, easy-to-heat, single-serve, and healthy food. Those who donated food or money received raffle tickets to win great prizes and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they helped Long Island kids in need.

Additional 2025 All Kids Fair sponsors were Saf-T-Swim Swim School, WildPlay Jones Beach, Small Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, TGA Tennis – Golf – Athletics, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Epic Escape Rooms LI, Achievement Behavior Services, 106.1 BLI, Clowns.com, Your Local Kids Source, Schneps Long Island, Herald Community Newspapers, Litmor Publications / Garden City News, and 516Ads.com / 631Ads.com.

Information about the expo is available at www.AllKidsFair.com 

The next event produced by Specialty Connections will be the 16th annual Over 50 Fair on Sunday, September 14 at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington. Sales for exhibitors and speakers will begin in two weeks. This event is geared towards adults age 50+ and is not a “typical senior fair” but rather a fun and educational day that includes fun activities and information about living life to its fullest. The Over 50 Fair website is www.Over50Fair.com 

About the All Kids Fair

The All Kids Fair is an annual event organized by Specialty Connections. It showcases services such as schools, after-school activities, places for kids to play, camps, childcare centers, kid-friendly products such as toys and books, and health/wellness products and services. For information about all the events that Specialty Connections produces, visit www.SpecialtyConnections.com. For more information about the All Kids Fair, visit www.AllKidsFair.com. To learn about the Over 50 Fair, another event that Specialty Connection produces and is geared towards adults age 50+, visit www.Over50Fair.com.  Contact Barbara Kaplan at 516-621-1446.

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A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
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A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon
A scene from the 15th annual Mt. Sinai Fire Department’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Mt. Sinai Fire Department held its 15th annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Company 1 on Mt. Sinai Coram Road on April 13.  It was a robust turnout with raffles silent auctions and plenty of food where the kids had their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. No one left hungry.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole merchandise from an Islandia store in April.

The man pictured above allegedly stole shoes from Famous Footwear, located at 1770 Veterans Memorial Highway, on April 4 at approximately 11:25 a.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office
Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office

On April 5, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League (NSLL) Opening Day ceremonies. The NSLL, which was established in 1963, offers boys and girls, ages six through sixteen, the opportunity to play organized baseball and softball with their peers at fields on Route 25A in Rocky Point.

Also at the Opening Day ceremony was 2nd District State Assemblywoman Jodie Giglio and Quentin Palifka  representing Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon.

Councilwoman Bonner said “The North Shore Little League is great for kids to have fun and enjoy spending hours playing America’s pastime. I always know that summer is just around the corner when I hear the words ‘play ball!’ on opening day.”

For more information about the North Shore Little League, to volunteer or join their e-mail list, go to www.nsllrp.org or call 631-744-3355.

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Pictured from left, Zach Matuk, RN; Megan Burrows, RN; Natasha Thomas, LiveOnNY; Ed Schafer, heart transplant recipient; Karen Cummings, LiveOnNY; Chris Nelson, Interim President, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; Chris Boukas, St. Catherine’s Chief Operating Officer; Mary Ellen McCrossen, St. Catherine’s Community Relations Manager and kidney donor; Laurie Yuditsky, St. Catherine’s Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety; Leslie Callahan, St. Catherine’s Office Manager, Plant Operations. Photo courtesy of St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
Pictured from left, Karen Cummings, LiveOnNY Senior Manager, Government and Community Affairs; Ed Schafer, heart transplant recipient; and Natasha Thomas, LiveOnNY Hospital Services Specialist. Photo courtesy of St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

In honor of April’s Organ Donation Awareness Month, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, in collaboration with LiveOnNY, hosted a special flag-raising ceremony on April 2. 

Heart transplant recipient Ed Schafer was present at the ceremony to share his story and also discussed the memorable moment when he met his donor family. He explained how it was an unforgettable moment when the donor’s mother asked to feel Ed’s heart beating. It was at that moment, she knew her son’s heart lived on, in Ed. Ed’s donor was only 32 years old when he passed away. 

Pictured from left, Zach Matuk, RN; Megan Burrows, RN; Natasha Thomas, LiveOnNY; Ed Schafer, heart transplant recipient; Karen Cummings, LiveOnNY; Chris Nelson, Interim President, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital; Chris Boukas, St. Catherine’s Chief Operating Officer; Mary Ellen McCrossen, St. Catherine’s Community Relations Manager and kidney donor; Laurie Yuditsky, St. Catherine’s Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety; Leslie Callahan, St. Catherine’s Office Manager, Plant Operations. To register as an organ donor, go to LiveOnNY.org.

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Ethan Monaco looks for a cutter for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Ethan Monaco fires at the cage for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place Long Stickman Cameron Golding splits a pair of Wildcat defenders. Photo by Bill Landon
Panthers score. Photo by Bill Landon
Jack White, an 8th grader eyes the cage for the Wildcats in a road game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Jack White, an 8th grader splits the pipes for the Wildcats in a road game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place attack Braeden Murphy celebrates after scoring for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Having dropped their season opener against East Islip the week before, Shoreham-Wading River looked to ink their first win of the early season with a road game against Miller Place. The Wildcats dominated the first two quarters of play before holding Miller Place scoreless in the third to cruise to a 16-5 victory Monday afternoon, April 7. 

Shoreham-Wading River midfielder Andrew Cimino, a returning varsity starter, picked up where he left off last season, stretched the net five times and added an assist in the win. Sophomore Lucas Diamond inked four assists, and three goals along with Noah Gregorek, the freshman tallied four assist and two goals.

Jackson Thompson led the way for the Panthers with two goals, and Christopher LoRe had 11 saves.

Shoreham-Wading River senior goalie Angelina Price stopped four in net. 

The win lifts the Wildcats to 1-1 in the division while the loss drops the Panthers to 2-2.

                                      — Photos by Bill Landon 

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Dogwood Elementary School students have been learning about autism and seeking ways to make school even more inclusive. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD
Dogwood Elementary School students have been learning about autism and seeking ways to make school even more inclusive. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD
Dogwood Elementary School students have been learning about autism and seeking ways to make school even more inclusive. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD
Dogwood Elementary School students have been learning about autism and seeking ways to make school even more inclusive. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD

Starting on April 1, Dogwood Elementary School in Smithtown celebrated Autism Acceptance Week. Children have been learning about autism and seeking ways to make school even more inclusive. Mrs. Nielsen’s students wrote and shared about the different things that make them special.

Mrs. Braun and Mrs. Diemer’s class learned about autism acceptance. After listening to a story, students brainstormed ways they can be kind and include others and worked on this project together.

On April 2, students were encouraged to wear red, gold, rainbow or blue to show support and acceptance of individuals with autism.

One characteristic of autism is to show incredibly focused passion for topics of interest. On April 3, students shared their passions and interests.

On April 4, students dressed in cozy pajamas in recognition of the fact that individuals with autism often have a variety of sensory sensitivities.

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Ward Melville’s Ryan Connelly looks for an opening for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville goalie Colby Alister with a save for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville midfielder Bohdan McLaughlin sizes up a shot for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Ryan Connelly fires at the cage for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville midfielder Bohdan McLaughlin looks for a cutter for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior midfielder Andrew Buscaglia looks for a cutter for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Angelo Sobera fires at the cage for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville long stickman Ben Ehlers fires at the cage for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Loius Montellese powers past a defender for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Angelo Sobera wins at “X” for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Angelo Sobera battles at “X” for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Angelo Sobera wins a hard-fought possession for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots score. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

With the score tied at 5 all after 12 minutes of play, the Ward Melville boys lacrosse team fell into a rhythm in the second quarter, shutting down the visiting Longwood Lions Thursday afternoon April 3. The Patriots held Longwood scoreless in the second half to cruise to a 17-7 victory in the division 1 matchup.

Ward Melville senior attack Liam Banks led the way for the Patriots with four assists and two goals, and teammates Loius Montellese and Bohdan McLaughlin both notched an assist and three goals apiece for the win. 

Longwood keeper Jason Biondi had 10 saves in net and Colby Alister stopped five for the Patriots.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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