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Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr
Scenes from the annual Miller Place-Mount Sinai country fair hosted by the MPMS historical society Sept. 28. Photos from Kyle Barr

The near-300-year old William Miller House in Miller Place hummed with historical activity the weekend of Sept. 28. The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society hosted its annual Country Fair, bringing reenactors, local history buffs and community together.

Participants experienced open-hearth cooking and pottery making, while more local historians shared information on Colonial and Victorian games and how wampum beads were made. The Revolutionary War reenactors, the 3rd NY Regiment, Long Island Cos., shot off muskets and shared in the collective history of Long Island’s Revolutionary past. Meanwhile, Harry Randall, the historical society’s barn curator, showed off his huge collection of farm implements and tools in the old barn to the rear of the William Miller House.

 

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'Balancing Act'
Phyllis Barone with Alan Sloyer
'Cake Pop'
'Callie'
'Captain America Caleb'
Phyllis Barone with Deidre Elzer-Lento
'Cousins'
'Croton Dam'
Phyllis Barone with Ellen Dunn
'Waiting for Sunrise, Death Valley'
'What's for Dinner?'
'The Dolomites'
'Drive to the Net'
Phyllis Barone with Elise Rubin
'Four of a Kind'
'The Friendly Forest Fairy'
Phyllis Barone with Sarah Wenk
'Glade Creek Grist Mill'
'View from Governor's Island'
'The Great Migration'
Phyllis Barone with Jacqueline Taffe
'Horseshoe Falls, Niagara'
'In Flight'
Phyllis Barone with Adina Karp
'Little Miss'
Phyllis Barone with Lora Ann Batorsky and daughter
'Lofoten, Norway'
Phyllis Barone with Debbie Monastero
'Lost in the Green'
Phyllis Barone with Stephanie Clarfield
Phyllis Barone with Carol Goldstein
'Melville Pond'
Phyllis Barone with Jeff Goldschmidt
'Never Forget'
'Night Dreams'
Phyllis Barone with Ellen Gallagher
Ashley Tonno with her two daughters
'Shake it Off'
'Silk Threads'
Phyllis Barone with John Bodkin on behalf of the late Jo-Anne Bodkin
Carolyn Ciarelli
'Snowy Flies'
Phyllis Barone with Janis Hurley
'Starry Night in Rome'
'Mailbox, Italy'
Sondra and William Hammer
'Sunflower in Window'
'Tall Ships Visit Greenport'
'The Vessel'
Phyllis Barone with Alex Horowitz
'Three Blooms'
'From Bud to Bloom'
Phyllis Barone with Meryl Lorenzo
'Balloon over Bagan'
'Tufted Landscape'
Phyllis Barone with Jeff Goldschmidt
'Ballerina on Malecon, Cuba'
'Tufted Titmouse'
'Under Angel Oak'
Phyllis Barone with Carol Goldstein
'Unisphere After Dark'
Phyllis Barone with Leon Hertzson
''Working in the Fields'
Jan Golden with Phyllis Barone

‘Photography helps people see’ ~ Berenice Abbott

By Heidi Sutton

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack revealed the winners of its 26th annual Photo Contest at an award ceremony and reception on Sept. 18. The highlight of the evening was a traditional slide show of the winning selections from this and previous years. Project Assistant Phyllis Barone handed out the awards for the evening.

Sponsored by the Tiffen Company for the 13th year in a row, this year’s competition drew almost 800 entries from amateur photographers across the country. Of those submissions, 46 photos were chosen to be enlarged, framed and hung on permanent display in the nursing home. The breathtaking images will be on exhibit in the Helen and Nat Tiffen Gallery for a year and will then move up to the resident units.

The innovative event is the brainchild of Dennine W. Cook, chief public relations officer at Gurwin who came up with the initial idea in 1993 as a way of “making [Gurwin’s] bare walls worthy of a smile.”

“Your beautiful photography does more than just decorate the nursing and rehab center; it creates an ambiance that feels like home. It inspires people. It comforts people. It brings joy to people, not just our residents but our staff and visitors as well, every day,” said Cook. ”There aren’t that many things that you can do in this world that have that kind of sustaining impact.”

“This a favorite event of ours,” said President and CEO of the Gurwin Healthcare System Stuart B. Almer before thanking Cook for coming up with the contest and for “beautifying our hallways.”

This year’s winning photos are presented in a modern and stylish wooden frame provided by The Frame Center in Smithtown, as opposed to the silver metal framing of previous years, after Almer suggested the change “to enhance the photos even further.” All future contest winners will have the same frame “so the building looks nice and uniform going forward” he said.

Cook went on to speak of the profound impact these incredible images have made on residents of the 460-bed facility “to whom they mean so much.” She spoke of Debbie, a 60-year-old traumatic brain injury survivor at the facility. “She’s writing a book, she’s committed to getting back out into the world to compete in her second Iron Man. She’s feisty, she’s focused, she’s fierce, and she gets some of her inspiration from your photos on the wall.”

“This contest, although competitive and a great achievement for you as a photographer, is really about the people who get to see your work once it is chosen,” explained Cook.

The annual contest does not accept digital entries, only 8 × 10 prints, which are not returned. However, Cook was quick to assure the audience that all of the submissions will be put to good use. “[The residents] use them in art therapy as painting and drawing inspiration and in crafting classes. It’s become a great resource here at Gurwin and everyone is very grateful.”

This year’s judges, Christopher Appoldt (Christopher Appoldt Photography) and Tony Lopez (Tony Lopez Photography), were given the difficult task of choosing a grand prize winner along with honorable mentions for 12 categories as well as Best in Show, which this year was awarded to Bryan Ray from Half Moon Bay, California for “The Great Migration,” a stunning image of hundreds of wildebeest attempting to cross a river in Africa during a migration to greener pastures. Five additional photos were chosen as Resident Selections.

Added Cook, “All the selections, whether they be Honorable Mentions, Grand Prizes or Resident Selections will be judged, discussed and enjoyed by so many appreciative eyes for years to come and to me that’s the real honor — that your photos will hang for decades here in our resident’s home.”

Entries for next year’s photo contest will be accepted between Feb. 15 and April 15, 2020.

2019 WINNING SELECTIONS

BEST IN SHOW

“The Great Migration” by Bryan Ray

ACTION/SPORTS CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Drive to the Net” by Elise Rubin

Honorable Mention

“Skater Boy” by Carolyn Ciarelli

Honorable Mention

“Shake It Off” by James Napoli

ALTERED/ENHANCED CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“View from Governer’s Island” by Susan Silkowitz

Honorable Mention

“Captain America Caleb” by Deidre Elzer-Lento

Honorable Mention

“Working in the Fields” by Jan Golden

Honorable Mention

‘Unisphere After Dark” by Leon Hertzson

CHILDREN’S CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Serenity” by Ashley Tonno

Honorable Mention

“Four of a Kind” by Donna Crinnian

Honorable Mention

“The Friendly Forest Fairy” by Sarah Wenk

LANDSCAPES CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Glade Creek Grist Mill” by Mike DiRenzo

Honorable Mention

“Tufted Landscape” by Jeff Goldschmidt

Honorable Mention

“Horseshoe Falls, Niagara” by Barbara McCahill

LONG ISLAND/NEW YORK CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Melville Pond” by Jeff Goldschmidt

Honorable Mention

“Croton Dam” by Ellen Dunn

Honorable Mention

“Never Forget” by Carol Milazzo-DiRenzo

NATURE CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Solitary” by Jo-Anne Bodkin

Honorable Mention

“Under Angel Oak” by Carol Goldstein

Honorable Mention

“From Bud to Bloom” by Meryl Lorenzo

Honorable Mention

“Night Dreams” by Carol Milazzo-DiRenzo

PEOPLE CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Balancing Act” by Alan Sloyer

Honorable Mention

“Ballerina on Malecon, Cuba” by Roni Chastain

Honorable Mention

“Waiting for Sunrise, Death Valley” by Ellen Dunn

PETS CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Little Miss” by Lora Ann Batorsky

Honorable Mention 

“Callie” by Jill Fanuzzi

Honorable Mention

“What’s for Dinner?” by Dan Greenburg

STILL LIFE CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Silk Threads” by Jo-Anne Bodkin

Honorable Mention

“Pink Rose” by Ellen Gallagher

Honorable Mention

“Mailbox, Italy” by Sondra Hammer

Honorable Mention

“Sunflower in Window” by William Hammer

TRAVEL CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Balloon over Bagan” by Alan Sloyer

Honorable Mention

“Starry Night in Rome” by Mike DiRenzo

Honorable Mention

“Lofoten, Norway” by Debbie Monastero

Honorable Mention

“The Dolomites” by Bobbie Turner

WILDLIFE CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“Snowy Flies” by Janis Hurley

Honorable Mention

“In Flight” by Adina Karp

Honorable Mention

“Mama Duck” by Carol Goldstein

STUDENT CATEGORY

Grand Prize

“The Vessel” by Alex Horowitz

Honorable Mention

“Cake Pop” by Chloe Catton

Honorable Mention

“Lost in the Green” by Stephanie Clarfield

RESIDENT SELECTIONS

“Cousins” by Howard Antosofsky

“Letchworth” by Rachel Perks

“Tufted Titmouse” by Michael Danielson

“Tall Ships Visit Greenport” by Barbara McCahill

“Harbor Seal” by Jacqueline Taffe

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Scenes from the fifth annual Setauket Harbor Day at the Town of Brookhaven dock and beach on Shore Road Sept. 28. Photos by Maria Hoffman
Scenes from the fifth annual Setauket Harbor Day at the Town of Brookhaven dock and beach on Shore Road Sept. 28. Photos by Maria Hoffman
A child helps a young kayaker to shore. Photos from Maria Hoffman
Photo by Maria Hoffman
Patricia Paladines of Four Harbors Audubon helps a child learn about harbor marine life and seining. Photos by Maria Hoffman
Susan Risoli and Tuba Man perform. Photos by Maria Hoffman

Water lovers enjoyed a late summer day Sept. 28. The Setauket Harbor Task Force held its fifth annual Setauket Harbor Day at the Town of Brookhaven dock and beach on Shore Road in East Setauket.

The free event included Harbor Day boat tours, food, live music, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing clinics, marine science exhibits, arts and crafts for kids and more.

The Setauket Harbor Task Force is a local nonprofit based in Setauket that advocates for improving water quality, enhancing community access and protecting and restoring the marine habitats and resiliency of the Setauket Harbor ecosystems. The annual event is dedicated to reconnecting residents with the harbor and stressing the importance of improving water quality and the harbor ecosystem. 

Pictured clockwise from above, attendees out on the harbor enjoying a kayak lesson; Patricia Paladines of Four Harbors Audubon helps a child learn about harbor marine life and seining; a child helps a young kayaker to shore; and singer Susan Risoli and Tuba Man perform.

 

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Jessica Petrina of Selden set a new overall female time of 20:42. Photos from All Souls Episcopal Church
Nine-year-old Hudson Gaeta from Fort Salonga won the gold medal for the 13 and under group. Photos from All Souls Episcopal Church
Centereach resident Laura Shann won the Bravest Costume award for her multicolored running tutu. Photos from All Souls Episcopal Church
A family after completing the 5K race. Photos from All Souls Episcopal Church

By Daniel Kerr

Runners and walkers gathered in front of All Souls Episcopal Church for the 11th annual Soles for All Souls 5K Race/2K Walk Sept. 29 as parishioners Annatje Clark and Veronique Velazquez sang the national anthem.

Nine-year-old Hudson Gaeta from Fort Salonga won the gold medal for the 13 and under group, and Stony Brook resident John Barker won the gold for the 80+ group. Stony Brook University alumnus Darian Sorouri set a new overall record time of 16 minutes, 41 seconds and Jessica Petrina of Selden set a new overall female time of 20:42.

Centereach resident Laura Shann won the Bravest Costume award for her multicolored running tutu, and Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard led the Live Poets Society walkers. Several families fielded teams of multiple generations and fitness levels for this annual celebration. Local band DownPort provided live music during registration and the Olympic-style awards ceremony.  Expert pre- and postrace stretching was provided by Dr. Kiley Holmes from PhysioRoam.

All funds raised will be dedicated to adding a bathroom to the historic chapel and making the church and its outreach activities (concerts, poetry readings, dialing visitation, etc.) accessible to all.

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Potato sack race at the 2019 Long Island Apple Festival Sept. 29. Photo by David Luces
Colonial cooking station at the 2019 Long Island Apple Festival Sept. 29. Photo by David Luces
Johnny Appleseed at the 2019 Long Island Apple Festival Sept. 29. Photo by David Luces
A young child enjoys a pony ride at the 2019 Long Island Festival Sept. 29. Photo by David Luces
Patrons look at fall-themed wood crafts at the 2019 Long Island Apple Festival Sept. 29. Photo by David Luces

More than 2,000 visitors made their way to the Sherwood-Jayne Farm in East Setauket for the 30th annual Long Island Apple Festival Sept. 29. Hosted by the nonprofit group Preservation Long Island and Homestead Arts, patrons were able to indulge in many apple-filled treats.

The event also included live folk music, hayrides, pony rides, lawn games, tours of the historical Sherwood-Jayne House and the festival’s apple pie baking contest.

Proceeds from the event will go to Preservation Long Island to continue its efforts to maintain historical sites like the Sherwood-Jayne house and others.

 

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Victoria Bartunek returns the ball for Newfield in a League III matchup against Centereach Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Victoria Bartunek digs one out against Centereach Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach co-captain Stephanie Gatto returns the ball against visiting Newfield Sept. 27. Photo By Bill Landon
Centereach co-captain Sophie Painter from the service line in A home game against Newfield Sept. 27. Photo By Bill Landon
Centereach senior Natalie Walsh saves the volley with a deep return against crosstown rival Newfield Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jamie Albrecht keeps the ball in play against Centereach in a League III matchup Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jamie Albrecht keeps the ball in play against Centereach in a League III matchup Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Erin Lema with a kill shot for the Cougars in a League III matchup against Newfield Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Erin Lema serves the ball for the Cougars against Newfield in a League III matchup at home Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore Erin Lema #8 blocks a shot from Newfield's Jamie Albrecht in a League III matchup Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Emily Golub sets the ball against Centereach Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Emily Geist keeps the ball in play against Centereach in a League III matchup Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield outside hitter Ava Nohe attacks at the net in a League III matchup against Centereach Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach co-captain Amanda Harrop from the service line in A home game against Newfield Sept. 27. Photo By Bill Landon
Newfield junior Amanda Baez keeps the ball in play against Centereach in a League III matchup Sept. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach outside hitter Alexa Timo with a return against visiting Newfield Sept. 27. Photo By Bill Landon

Centereach senior co-captain Stephanie Gatto led her team with 10 kills and seven blocks, senior Natalie Walsh killed eight with six blocks, and sophomore Erin Lema had three blocks and seven kills to sweep the visiting Wolverines 25-18, 25-12 and 25-21 Sept. 27.

Centereach Cougars girls volleyball remains undefeated in League III at 5-0, 8-1 overall, where they’ve allowed their play to go beyond three sets only twice this season. Centereach sits atop the League III leaderboard one game ahead of Smithtown West and will retake the court on the road against Hills East Oct. 3. First serve is 4 p.m.

The loss drops Newfield Wolverines to 3-3, and they are also back in action Oct. 3 when they host the Bulls of Smithtown West. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

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Ward Melville senior co-captain Ryan Fagan battles at net against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior co-captain Ryan Fagan battles at net against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke McIlvaine splits two Sachem defenders in a Div. I matchup against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke McIlvaine with a return against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke McIlvaine returns the ball against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Luke McIlvaine, left, along with teammate Christopher Sohl battle a net against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Joshua Russo #17 blocks a shot at net in a Div. I matchup against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Dominick Deon digs one out for the Patriots in a Div. I matchup against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior co-captain Dominick Deon sets up the play in a Div. I matchup against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior co-captain Cole Bhella battles at net for the Patriots against Sachem East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior co-captain Cole Bhella digs one out for the Patriots against Sachem East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior co-captain Cole Bhella with a drop shot for the Patriots against visiting Sachem East. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior co-captain Cole Bhella, right, and teammate Joshua Russo put up the wall for the Patriots against visiting Sachem East. Photo by Bill Lan
Charlie Fernandes sets the ball for the Patriots against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Charlie Fernandes sets the ball for the Patriots in a Div. I matchup against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Charlie Fernandes serves the ball against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville celebrates after scoring against visiting Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville celebrates after scoring against visiting Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior outside hitter Bryan McCaffery spikes the ball for the Patriots against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior outside hitter Bryan McCaffery spikes the ball for the Patriots against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon
Junior outside hitter Bryan McCaffery with a kill shot at net for the Patriots against Sachem East Sept. 26. Photo by Bill Landon

All three sets were close for Ward Melville when Sachem East came knocking but the Flaming Arrows swept the Patriots 25-22, 25-32 and 25-20 in Division I volleyball action Sept. 26. The win lifted Sachem East to 3-4 for the season as Ward Melville slipped to 2-5.

The Patriots look to get back on track to put another “W” in the win column with a road trip against East Hampton Oct. 3. First serve is 5 p.m.

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Mt. Sinai junior Zachary Rotella #30 celebrates with Joseph Spallina after Spallina’s 16 yard run for the TD in a homecoming victory Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior linebacker Sam Katsaros #50 in on the stop for the Royals Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend with a pregame parade and a football game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
The Mustangs solemnly take the field in memory of their late high school principal Robert M. Grable. Photo by Bill Landon
The Mustangs solemnly take the field in memory of their late high school principal Robert M. Grable. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior running-back Matthew LoMonaco powers up the middle in a homecoming victory against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior running-back Matthew LoMonaco stretches out for a pass in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Running back Matthew Graffeo a junior finds a hole for the Mustangs in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Luke Filippi rolls out of the pocket against Mt. Sinai Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Luke Filippi filling in for the injured Sam Florio, with a quarterback keeper up the middle against Mt. Sinai Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Luke Filippi filling in for the injured Sam Florio, rolls out of the pocket against Mt. Sinai Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff sophomore quarterback Luke Filippi throws over the middle against Mt. Sinai Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running back Joseph Spallina finds the endzone for the Mustangs in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running back Joseph Spallina finds the endzone for the Mustangs in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Running-back Joseph Spallina looks to evade Port Jeff cornerback Colton Vanoverberghe in a homecoming victory Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running back Joseph Spallina finds the endzone for the Mustangs in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running back Joseph Spallina makes the catch in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running-back Joseph Spallina pounds it up the middle in a homecoming victory against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Alumni and faculty of distinction are recognized during halftime on homecoming weekend Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend in a game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrates homecoming weekend in a game against Port Jefferson Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff’s Colton Vanoverberghe finds an opening against the Mustang defense Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Colton Vanoverberghe plows up the middle against the Mustang defense Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior quarterback Brendon Ventarola throws a screen pass to Joseph Spallina in a homecoming game against Port Jeff. Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai celebrated its homecoming game Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior wide receiver Aidan Kaminska leaps in the air after a 70 yard pass for the touch down along with teammate Colton Vanovergerghe #3 Sept. 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior wide receiver Aiden Kaminska breaks to the outside in a league IV matchup against Mount Sinai. Photo by Bill Landon

Mount Sinai dominated their homecoming game through three quarters of play out scoring the visiting Royals 33-6 before Port Jeff rallied in the final quarter. Royals’ quarterback Luke Filippi (filling in for the injured Sam Florio) found senior Aidan Kaminska on a pair of short yardage pass plays for his 2nd and 3rd touchdown in the game where the senior set a Section XI record with 17 catches for 233 yards placing him 2nd in total receptions in a single game.

But despite Kaminska’s record the Royals fell to the Mustangs 39-20 Sept. 28.

Mount Sinai sophomore running back Joseph Spallina led the way with a16-yard run, a 23-yard pass reception and an 85-yard interception all finding the end-zone for the Mustangs. Senior quarterback Brandon Ventarola punched in from short yardage, while Matthew LoMonaco scored on a 14-yard pass play and Michael Trepeta found the end-zone on a 3-yard run.

Junior Alex Ledesma’s solid boot put up two PAT’s for the Royals in addition to Kaminska’s record making set of catches.

The win boosts the Mustangs to 4-0, tied with Shoreham Wading River in their division at the season’s halfway point.

The loss puts Port Jeff 1-3 in league. Their next game is set for Oct. 5 for homecoming weekend, where they expect to face Greenport at home with a 2 p.m. start time.

Mount Sinai looks to keep their perfect record intact when they hit the road Oct. 12 to face undefeated Shoreham-Wading River, for sole possession of first place in League IV. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

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Best friends Jordyn, Shea and Bryn enjoy the corn maze.
A sign on the Gardiner Barn reflects the sentiment of the day.
Visitors take a hayride around the vegetable garden.
T.J. of Freeport and Mark of Farmingville enjoying the festivities.
Many varieties of pickles were available for sale.
Pickles, anyone?
Ella and Ashley of East Northport posed for a photo.
Children take a ride on the Lollipop Train
Children take a ride on the Lollipop Train
Children take a ride on the Lollipop Train
Dylan of Greenlawn met the Pickle mascot.

No sour pickles here! The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association hosted its 40th annual Pickle Festival at the John Gardiner Farm in Huntington last Saturday. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the last weekend of summer eating pickles on a stick, riding the Lollipop Train, navigating a corn maze and enjoying a tractor ride. The event also featured many vendors, live music, fried pickles, roasted corn and, of course, pickles for sale!

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Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin
Scenes from the 2019 Cow Harbor Day in Northport Village Sunday, Sept. 21. Photos by Media Origin

Cow Harbor Day is an annual, weekend-long festival that celebrates the history of the Village of Northport, which was once known as Great Cow Harbor. This year, the village turns 125 years old. As the legend goes, Great Cow Harbor got its name because many cows once grazed the fields along the water’s edge. The only bovines in sight the weekend of Sept. 21 were costumed residents and festival-goers.

The tradition coincides with the end of summer and typically attracts tens of thousands of people. This year’s glorious weather, if a little warm, seemed apropos for a farewell to the season. The events included a nationally ranked 10K run, a 2K fun run, a parade with marching bands and fire trucks, carnival rides, sidewalk sales, street vendors, live concerts in the bandstand and more. After Saturday’s race, the harbor glowed at dusk and into the evening with boats illuminated and decorated for the festival.  

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