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Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Gynecological Oncology
Gabrielle Gossner, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Gynecological Oncology
What’s the best method for reducing the risk of cervical cancer?
The best method for cervical cancer screening has changed over the past few years. With a greater understanding of cervical cancer, the causal role of infection with high-risk HPV types, and advancing technology, providers and patients have multiple options for screening. Currently, there are three effective screening strategies. Choosing the best approach may be done on an individual basis. Please speak to your provider about which approach would be best for you.
speak to their provider about the potential benefits of HPV vaccination.
• Follow safe sex practices, including using barrier contraception, since HPV is often symptomless.
• Don’t smoke, as smoking cigarettes slightly increases the risk.
• Strengthen your immune system.
If I am diagnosed with cervical cancer, what are my options?
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which draws attention to this highly preventable disease. Drs. William Burke and Gabrielle Gossner, in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Stony Brook Cancer Center, want women to stay informed on how they can protect their cervical health, as well as what options are now available for screening and treatment.
What is cervical cancer and is it preventable?
This type of cancer forms in the tissue of the cervix, the organ connecting the uterus and vagina. It is usually a slow-growing cancer and is almost always caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer was once the most common cause of cancer death in women. With the introduction of the Pap test and widespread screening practices initiated in the 1950s, the number of cervical cancer deaths in the United States have declined dramatically. Preventing it involves a three-pronged approach: community education, screening and vaccination against HPV.
The American Cancer Society currently recommends no screening for women under 25 years of age. Women ages 25 to 65 should undergo primary HPV testing alone every 5 years (preferred) with an FDA-approved HPV test for primary screening. Co-testing with a Pap smear and HPV test every five years, or a Pap smear alone every three years, are also acceptable options for women in this age group. You should discuss the best option for you with your doctor. Women over 65 may discontinue screening if they have had negative testing for the previous ten years. Women over 65 without proof of negative screening should continue screening until they meet criteria to stop testing.
What additional steps can be taken to reduce my risk of developing this cancer ? In addition to following current screening guidelines and the recommendations of your physician based on your individual health, you can consider incorporating these steps into your lifestyle:
• Get the HPV vaccine. Because HPV is linked to cervical cancer, this vaccine is an important part of reducing your risk.
– Guidelines recommend giving the vaccine to boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 12 years, but can be given as early as age 9 and as late as 13 to 26 years.
– Unvaccinated patients ages 27 to 45 may also benefit from HPV vaccination and should
As with most cancers, treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy — all of which are available at Stony Brook Cancer Center. The Center’s Gynecologic Oncology Management Team is the only academic subspecialty practice in Suffolk County. In addition to providing comprehensive multidisciplinary care for women with known or suspected gynecologic cancers, we also conduct research into the development and treatment of these cancers.
What new treatments are available at Stony Brook?
We offer robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System for staging and treatment. It offers doctors increased depth perception, magnification, and the ability to use different instrumentation than in laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. There are also significant benefits over traditional surgery, including faster recovery, fewer wound complications and less postoperative pain.
For more information about cervical cancer, call (631) SB-CANCER (722-2623) or visit cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu.
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Dental x-rays have been around a long time. Dentists have x-rayed humans starting as far back as 1896 and became mainstream in the 1950’s. More recently, the use of digital dental x-ray units have become more mainstream in veterinary medicine and allow veterinarians to pick up as much as 60% more periodontal and dental pathology.
Periodontal pathology is defined as disease surrounding the tooth. Peri, meaning around, and dontium, meaning tooth. The periodontium includes the gum, periodontal ligament (a meshwork of connective tissue that attaches the tooth to the jaw), and the alveolar bone (the bone of the jaw immediately surrounding the tooth).
Periodontal pathology usually starts with plaque building up on the enamel of the tooth near the gumline which leads to gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums. If the plaque is not removed, it continues to grow into a calculus (a mineralized matrix of old food, saliva, bacteria and minerals). As the periodontal disease advances, the gums will either recede and expose the root or pockets will develop between the gumline and tooth.
These pockets are the tricky part. They hide tartar (and bacteria) and, because the pockets are below the gumline, even brushing the teeth will not get rid of them. If the gums have not receded exposing the root, there is no way of telling whether the root is damaged and the tooth should be removed without dental x-rays.
In my experience the biggest concern of a pet owner is not the cost of dentistry or having teeth removed, but rather anesthesia and length of anesthesia. Anything to reduce the time under anesthesia will help minimize any anesthetic complications and always puts my mind at ease.
Dental x-rays are also important for identifying other problems with the oral cavity. In younger pets, complications can occur from unerupted deciduous (baby) teeth. If a tooth that should have come through the gums does not, it is not only painful, but also can delay the eruption of adult teeth, lead to cysts around the tooth, infection, etc.
Many veterinary dentists recommend a full examination of the mouth when a pet is spayed or neutered. This is a great time to do this because the patient needs to be anesthetized for the spay/neuter and it is much safer to keep a pet anesthetized a little longer than it is to anesthetize them multiple times.
If anything suspicious is found during the exam dental x-rays are a great way to diagnose the problem and intervene immediately. Older pets are more at risk for tumors that arise from the bones of the jaw. Dental x-rays are important for evaluation the extent of any oral tumors and help veterinarians decide on an appropriate treatment plan.
February is National Pet Dental Health Month so remember to take your pet to get those choppers checked out and if your vet recommends dental x-rays, you’ll know why.
Dr. Kearns practices veterinary medicine from his Port Jefferson office and is pictured with his son Matthew and his dog Jasmine.
During 2023, Huntington’s arthouse community theater, the Cinema Arts Centre (CAC) will mark its 50th anniversary. In celebration, the Cinema will show a number of universally acclaimed classic films, as well as many audience favorites from its long history as one of Huntington’s main destinations for the arts.
After a turbulent few years coping with a temporary closure due to COVID, and then a major restoration of its three theaters, the theater reopened in Spring 2022, and has seen success screening highly acclaimed classic films — many of which audiences rarely have the opportunity to see on the big screen.
From its earliest history, the CAC has relied upon its dedicated legion of members and supporters in the Huntington and Long Island communities. Long-time patrons often reminisce about the early days when films were projected on a sheet hung on a wall in a friend’s dance studio. Today, in large part due to the support of the local community, the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, and the New York State Council on the Arts, the theater shows a diverse selection of film, 365 days a year in its three, newly renovated theaters.
Collaboration with other local businesses has also been a fundamental piece of the
Catch a screening of 'King Kong' at the Cinema Arts Centre on March 14.
Cinema’s success. The Folk Music Society of Huntington, The Next Chapter, Huntington’s new independent bookstore, and local comic shop, Escape Pod Comics, have all partnered with the Cinema to present special events this year.
On Jan. 29, the CAC will be partnering with Butera’s Restaurant for a special brunch screening of the Academy Award winning Italian classic Cinema Paradiso. In recent
years, the theater has placed a greater focus on hosting events that appeal to all corners of the community. With the introduction of weekly screenings of treasured family-friendly films, as well as screenings of offbeat horror and cult films, concert films, and critically acclaimed classics, the CAC has been able to round out its program schedule to provide audiences unparalleled access to both new and old independent and international cinema.
“This has been a transformative year for the Cinema Arts Centre,” said Nate Close, Director of Marketing and Communication. “50 years in business is a huge achievement for any organization. We believe that it’s the special, and intimate, relationship that we’ve fostered with our community that has allowed us to remain part of the fabric of Huntington for so long. Whether that means showing nostalgic favorites, or things that you can’t see anywhere else, or just offering a place where everyone is welcome and people can come together. Community is everything to us and we look forward to the showing movies here in Huntington for the next 50 years.”
2023 film schedule will include screenings of the 1942 classic Casablanca on Feb. 14, family favorites such as The Goonies (1985) on Feb. 12, The Never Ending Story (1984) on Feb. 26, and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) on March 19, along with a 90th anniversary screening of King Kong (1933) on March 14, and even some recent cult favorites such as Twilight (2008) on Feb. 18, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) on Feb. 10.
The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 631423-7610 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
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I am thrilled that I don’t need surgery for my cataracts. Two years ago, the ophthalmologist said I will need surgery soon, but I did not go back for two years. When I did, to my surprise, he said that the cataracts had cleared, and I don’t need surgery. I was only able to get to 20/30 vision for the last few years with glasses, but now I can get to 20/20 vision. Also, my weight has improved. I am so glad to see that I have broken the 160 lbs. mark for the first time in
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readings for blood pressure; however, their nocturnal blood pressure is uncontrolled. In the Spanish Society of Hypertension ABPM Registry, MUCH was most commonly seen during nocturnal hours (7). Thus, the authors suggest that ABPM may be a better way to monitor those who have higher risk factors for MUCH, such as those whose pressure is borderline in the clinic and those who are smokers, obese or have diabetes.
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If you are one of the 47 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 18 with hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, you don’t want to be one of the 92 million whose hypertension is uncontrolled (1). When it’s not controlled, you increase your probability of complications, such as cardiovascular events and mortality.
BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MDWhat contributes to our risk of hypertension complications?
Being significantly overweight or obese, smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, family history, age, increased sodium, depression, low vitamin D, diabetes and too much alcohol are some of the factors that increase our risk (2). The good news is that you can take active steps to improve your risk profile (3).
Of course, antihypertensive (blood pressure) medications treat this disorder. In addition, some nonpharmacological approaches have benefits.
Which risk factors have the greatest impact on developing hypertension?
In an observational study involving 2,763 participants, results showed that those with poor diets had 2.19 times increased risk of developing high blood pressure. This was the greatest contributor to developing this disorder (4). Another risk factor with a significant impact was being at least modestly overweight (BMI >27.5 kg/ m²), which put participants at 1.87 times increased risk. This, surprisingly, trumped cigarette smoking, which increased risk by 1.83 times.
While the data show that more men than women have hypertension, 50 percent vs. 44 percent, and the prevalence of high blood pressure varies by race, the consequences of hypertension are felt across the spectrum of age, gender and race (5).
One of the most feared complications of hypertension is cardiovascular disease. In a study, isolated systolic (top number)
hypertension was shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and death in both young and middle-aged men and women between 18 and 49 years old, compared to those who had optimal blood pressure (6). The effect was greatest in women, with a 55 percent increased risk in cardiovascular disease and 112 percent increased risk in heart disease death.
High blood pressure has complications associated with it, regardless of onset age. Though this study was observational, it was very large and had a 31-year duration.
Measuring blood pressure in the clinic can be useful. However, in a meta-analysis (involving nine studies from Europe, South America and Asia), results showed that high blood pressure measured at nighttime was potentially a better predictor of myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) and strokes, compared to daytime and clinic readings (6).
For every 10 mmHg rise in nighttime systolic blood pressure, there was a corresponding 25 percent increase in cardiovascular events. This was a large meta-analysis that utilized studies that were at least one year in duration.
Does this mean that nighttime readings are superior in predicting risk? Not necessarily, but the results are interesting. The nighttime readings were made using 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM).
There is something referred to as masked uncontrolled hypertension (MUCH) that may increase the risk of cardiovascular events in the nighttime. MUCH occurs in those who are well-controlled during clinic
A previous study suggested that taking at least one antihypertensive medication at night may be more effective than taking them all in the morning (8). Those who took one or more blood pressure medications at night saw a two-thirds reduction in cardiovascular event risk. Now we can potentially see why. These were patients who had chronic kidney disease (CKD). Generally, 85 to 95 percent of those with CKD have hypertension.
Diet plays a role in controlling high blood pressure. In a study, 22 grams of blueberry powder consumed daily, equivalent to one cup of fresh blueberries, reduced systolic blood pressure by a respectable 7 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 5 mmHg over 2 months (9).
This is a modest amount of fruit with a significant impact, demonstrating exciting results in a small, preliminary, doubleblind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Blueberries increase nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax, reducing blood pressure. While the study used powder, it’s possible that an equivalent amount of real fruit would lead to greater reduction.
In conclusion, high blood pressure and its cardiovascular complications can be scary, but lifestyle modifications, such as taking antihypertensive medications at night and making dietary changes, can have a big impact in altering these serious risks.
(1) millionhearts.hhs.gov. (2) uptodate.com. (3) Diabetes Care 2011;34 Suppl 2:S308-312. (4) BMC Fam Pract 2015;16(26). (5) cdc.gov. (6) J Am Coll Cardiol 2015;65(4):327-335. (7) Eur Heart J 2015;35(46):3304-3312. (8) J Am Soc Nephrol 2011 Dec;22(12):2313-2321. (9) J Acad Nutr Diet 2015;115(3):369-377.
Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.
The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 9, Saint James invites Middle and High School art students ages 12-18 to submit entries in all visual arts (except photography and video) for the 2nd annual Art Student Invitational which will be held from March 2 to March 30 in Atelier Hall with an art reception on March 12. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 8. Entry fee is $25. For more information, call 631-250-9009. or visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.
Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, 38 Mayflower Ave., Smithtown invites the community to a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser in the Church Social Hall on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert, coffee and tea. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 per child ages 11 and under. Cash bar (wine, beer, soda) and take out available. For reservations, please call Joanne at 631-332-1449.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold auditions for the musical farce Something Rotten! on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Seeking to cast strong singer/actor/dancers ages 16 and older. Prepare 32 bars from the song of your choice; bring sheet music in the proper key; accompanist provided. You may sing from the score. Be prepared to dance. Bring headshot/resume if available. Performances will run from May 20 to June 24. For more information, visit www. theatrethree.com/auditions.
Don’t let your insurance discount expire! The Town of Brookhaven Division of Traffic Safety is offering a Defensive Driving Class on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 senior citizens and veterans, $40 all others, nonresidents. Bring cash or two blank checks. To register, call 631-451-5335.
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A new study by a team of international scientists including Liliana M. Dávalos, PhD, of Stony Brook University’s Department of Ecology and Evolution, reveals that it would take three million years to recover the number of species that went extinct from human activity on Madagascar.
Published in Nature Communications, the study also projects that if currently threatened species go extinct on Madagascar, recovering them would take more than 20 million years – much longer than what has previously been found on any other island archipelago in the world.
From unique baobab species to lemurs, the island of Madagascar is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Approximately 90 percent of its species of plants and animals are found nowhere else. After humans settled on the island about 2,500 years ago, Madagascar experienced many extinctions, including giant lemurs, elephant birds and dwarf hippos.
Yet unlike most islands, Madagascar’s fauna is still relatively intact. Over two hundred species of mammals still survive on the island, including unique species such as the fossa and the ring-tailed lemur. Alarmingly, over half of these species are threatened with extinction, primarily from habitat transformation for agriculture. How much has human activity perturbed Madagascar away from its past state, and what is at stake if environmental change continues?
The team of biologists and paleontologists from Europe, Madagascar and the United States set out to answer this question by building an unprecedented new dataset describing the evolutionary relationships of all species of mammals that were present on Madagascar at the time that humans colonized the island.
As a co-author of “The macroevolutionary impact of recent and imminent mammal extinctions on Madagascar,” Daválos helped design the study, interpret a previously published lemur phylogeny, and analyzed prospects for new species discovery in Madagascar.
The dataset includes species that have already gone extinct and are only known from fossils, as well as all living species of Malagasy mammals. The researchers identified 249 species in total, 30 of which already are extinct. Over 120 of the 219 species of mammals that remain on the island today are currently classified as threatened with extinction by the IUCN Red List, due to habitat destruction,
climate change and hunting.
Using a computer simulation model based on island biogeography theory, the team, led by Nathan Michielsen and Luis Valente from the University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Netherlands) found that it would take approximately three million years to regain the number of mammal species that were lost from Madagascar in the time since humans arrived.
The research team also determined through the computer simulation that if currently threatened species go extinct, it would take much longer: about 23 million years of evolution would be needed to recover the same number of species. Just in the last decade, this figure has increased by several million years, as human impact on the island continues to grow.
The amount of time it would take to recover this mammalian diversity surprised the international team of scientists.
“These staggering results highlight the importance of effective conservation efforts in Madagascar. Here at Stony Brook, we can have an extraordinary impact on preventing extinction because of the longstanding biological field research at Centre ValBio and the associated Ranomafana National Park, with ongoing research on conservation while enhancing local livelihoods,” said Dávalos.
“It was already known that Madagascar was a hotspot of biodiversity, but this new research puts into context just how valuable this diversity is,” says leading researcher Luis Valente, Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen. “The time it would take to recover this diversity is much longer than what previous studies have found on other islands, such as New Zealand or in the Caribbean.”
The study findings ultimately suggest that an extinction wave with deep evolutionary impact is imminent on Madagascar, unless immediate conservation actions are taken. The good news – the computer simulation model shows that with adequate conservation action, we may still preserve over 20 million years of unique evolutionary history on the island.
From over 66 million miles away, they take pieces of a puzzle and try to fill in the picture. In addition to looking at what’s there now, they also use clues to look back in time.
Mitra conducted research that were part of his PhD work in Jeffrey Catalano’s lab at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
For the last eight years, researchers suspected that the presence of manganese oxide suggested that Mars had atmospheric oxygen billions of years ago. That’s because, on Earth and in water, oxygen converts manganese to manganese oxide.
Such a process whets the appetite in the search for prehistoric life on Mars that, like so many creatures on Earth, breathed oxygen.
The Martian story, however, involves puzzle pieces that came together in a different way.
In a paper published last month in Nature Geosciences , Kaushik Mitra, a postdoctoral researcher at Stony Brook University in the Department of Geosciences, suggested through geochemical modeling that oxygen on Mars, even if it was abundant billions of years ago, wouldn’t have created manganese oxide.
That’s because the water on Mars was acidic, with a pH of less than 5.5, which is below the neutral 7 level. Under those conditions, oxygen wouldn’t oxidize manganese.
Using experiments, Mitra showed that the manganese oxide could form in acidic water in other ways.
“Mars and Earth fluid conditions are very different,” Mitra said. “What I showed in my experiments is that oxygen in acidic fluids will not be able to oxidize manganese.”
Taking oxygen out of the picture, Mitra also detailed previous efforts that might explain the presence of manganese oxide, such as ultraviolet light. The manganese oxides formed in sub surface fractures, which this light couldn’t reach.
So, what happened?
“If the originally proposed (and plausible) oxidants were not the cause, there had to be some culprit,” Mitra explained in an email. “So there had to be some other oxidant.”
Enter chlorine and bromine, which are both halogens, or reactive non-metallic elements.
No one had looked into the potential of oxyhalogen compounds to produce manganese oxides in Mars-like conditions.
Bromate, which is a bromine atom attached to three oxygen atoms, can oxidize manganese in orders of magnitude faster than other oxidants, particularly in acidic conditions. Chlorate, which is also a chlorine atom attached to three oxygen atoms, alone can’t do it, but, with a small quantity of bromate, can create quantities of manganese oxide.
The oxygen attached to chlorine and bromine can come from water or any other ingredient, and doesn’t need oxygen gas to form.
“People didn’t really appreciate until [Mitra’s] paper came along that [manganese] is highly reactive towards these oxyhalogen compounds that he has been working with, so it gives us a whole new way to think about how [manganese-oxides] might form on Mars,” Joel Hurowitz, Associate Professor in Geosciences at Stony Brook University, explained
in an email. Mitra has been working as a postdoctoral researcher in Hurowitz’s lab since November of 2021.
While oxygen may not have caused the change in manganese, the search for Martian life doesn’t end here. Some organisms, including on Earth, don’t need oxygen to survive.
Extremophiles, which can survive in the Great Salt Lake, the Dead Sea, and around hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean, do not need oxygen.
Mitra’s research “teaches us to be cautious in our astrobiology strategy and consider all the alternative possibilities,” Hurowitz explained. “It is entirely possible that Martian life did not depend on [oxygen] or produce [oxygen] as a by-product of its metabolism.”
For the first two billion years of life on Earth, high concentrations of oxygen would have been toxic to microbial life, Hurowitz added.
To be sure, just because halogens like chlorine and bromine can explain the presence of manganese oxide instead of oxygen doesn’t rule out the possibility that Mars had oxygen.
Mitra has continued his exploration of the importance of oxyhalogen species in Hurowitz’s lab to improve the understanding of how they interact with various mineral phases that are considered key records of paleoenvironmental conditions on Mars.
On a more immediate scale, Mitra’s approach to his work has created something of a paradigm shift in Hurowtiz’s lab. When the postdoctoral researcher arrived at Stony Brook, he immediately started between 30 and 40 separate experiments within the span of a month.
This effort contrasts with the attempt to create one perfect, completely controlled experiment that can take months of time that might be lost if something went wrong.
“It has actually changed the way that I think about experimental project methods,” Hurowitz wrote. “It’s a great new way to explore geochemistry and my students are adopting many of the approaches he’s brought into the lab.”
Hurowitz described Mitra as a “great addition” to the group.
A native of Bhagalpur, India, which is in the state of Bihar, Mitra had a strong interest in chemistry during his youth.
He attended the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he earned an integrated Bachelors and Masters of Science Degree in Applied Geology.
Mitra, who currently lives in Centereach, is fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali and is learning Nepali, the native language of his spouse Priyanka Sharma who is from Nepal.
Sharma, who is an Indian Nepali, is applying for graduate school in English Literature and Comparative Literature.
An avid reader whose favorite genre is philosophy, Mitra is currently reading Fyodor Dostoesky and Friedrich Nietzsche.
A long distance runner, Mitra ran a 10K in Queens last year and would like to run a half marathon in the spring.
He will likely finish his postdoctoral research by next year, at the latest, at which point he will apply for a faculty job.
Passionate about teaching, Mitra has been a committed mentor to other students at Stony Brook, Hurowitz said.
Mitra created a YouTube channel for geology and geochemistry undergraduates and graduates in which he shares lessons about geoscience and chemistry in English and Hindi, which is available at https://www.youtube. com/@kmicalmindset6322.
am trying to inspire more people to come into planetary geoscience,” he said, especially undergraduates.
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BY A. CRAIG PURCELLWhy are we at Glynn, Mercep, Purcell and Morrison writing the first of a series of columns at this time concerning automobile and homeowner insurance issues? Because automobile insurance advertisements are more common then ever in contemporary media, and insurance companies are competing with one another more than ever in an effort to encourage customers to switch providers. This competitive industry is spending enormous amounts of money on television ads, social media, radio spots, print media, and online advertising to promote "the lowest rate on car insurance."
Automobile insurance is unique in that it is required by New York State, as opposed to homeowner’s insurance which is not mandated by law. We are writing today to help members of our community navigate through the confusion caused by the inundation of advertisements across media platforms.
First, let me ask this question: what happens to you when you are seriously injured by a driver of another automobile who has a small or minimal liability insurance policy? Are you limited to the amount of that policy if you seek to recover for the pain and suffering caused by the accident? This first column will explain and emphasize the importance of obtaining adequate SUM coverage (Supplemental Under-Insurance) as part of your automobile insurance policy.
What is SUM coverage? This is a mandated coverage for all New York automobile owners which can help compensate you for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. This coverage kicks in when the driver who caused your accident does not have sufficient insurance to adequately compensate you for the pain and suffering resulting from your injuries. SUM coverage is therefore crucial if you ever sustain injuries at the hands of a driver who is underinsured; i.e., does not have sufficient insurance to compensate you for your pain, suffering and permanent injuries.
For example, imagine that you are stopped at red light or stop sign and hit in the rear by another driver, or are going through an intersection with a green light when another
Thus, if the person who caused the accident has a minimum $25,000 liability insurance policy, and your lawyers believe that your case is worth in excess of that amount, you can recover the difference from your own insurance company under the SUM coverage that is mandated by the State. However, you may only recover from your own insurance company if your SUM policy limits exceed those of the other driver’s policy.
What is significant in this regard is that if you also have minimum coverage, or don’t purchase sufficient SUM coverage to properly compensate you when an under-insured driver negligently causes an accident, you will be limited in most cases to the amount of the negligent driver’s insurance policy.
However, if for example, you have at least $100,000 in SUM coverage, then you can recover another $75,000.00 to compensate you for your injuries. That is $25,000 from the person who caused the accident and had a minimal policy, and another $75,000 from your own insurance provider.
As noted above, your insurance provider gets credit for any amount received from the person’s insurance company that caused the accident, thereby limiting your recovery somewhat. It is, therefore, very important to speak to your insurance company or broker to make sure that you have adequate SUM coverage in the event you are injured by a negligent driver who does not have sufficient insurance to adequately compensate you.
You should be aware of what the minimum relevant insurance policy limits are under New York law: $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident for bodily injury coverage (same for SUM); $50,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage; and $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage
Although insurance companies seem to be engaged in a pricing war to offer consumers the lowest policy premium rates, we worry that this trend will severely harm consumers, as lower rates often mean lower policy limits and less compensation if you are injured in an accident.
A. Craig Purcell, Esq. is a partner at the law firm of Glynn Mercep Purcell and Morrison LLP in Setauket and is a former President of the Suffolk County Bar Association and Vice President of the New York State Bar Association.
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So far, there is much less inventory on the market for the first quarter of the new year than originally predicted. What this means for sellers is less competition than previously anticipated and a higher chance of selling your home for top dollar. Inventory is not easily predicted accurately, so sellers should continuously watch inventory levels and make decisions based on current facts and statistics.
As for buyers, it's also savvy to focus on mortgage rates. The year 2022 showed a clear positive correlation — meaning variables or values that travel in the same direction — between inventory and mortgage rates. When mortgage rates changed, so did inventory. Rates are nearly double what they were this time last year, and it's clear that has affected inventory. (See graph in our Arts & Lifestyles ad on page B5). The great news is these rates are still very low (especially compared to rates in the 7% range last October), competition is softer among buyers versus January 2022, and there are still options to buy.
According to Mike Simonsen at Altos Research, "the data doesn't say 'wait for an influx of homes.'" He goes on to explain there is more inventory than this time last year, so buyers now have more options. There is no concrete evidence that supports the idea that a sudden wave of inventory is hitting the market. With fluctuating mortgage rates, taking advantage of the current market is strongly recommended.
According to The New York Times’ December Job Report, several fields, such as medical, retail, construction, etc., generated job growth. "Employers added 223,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department reported." Unemployment stands at 3.5%, proving stability and a healthy workforce.
Lydia DePillis at The New York Times states, "layoffs and initial claims for unemployment insurance have remained extremely low, while the gap between the number of available workers and listed jobs is far larger than its historical average," meaning less available, or unemployed workers in a time of high employee demand. Jobs added to the market and current decrease in unemployment will lead to more potential homebuyers, especially
with many looking to buy instead of rent.
I've mentioned in previous articles the "shining star" of real estate is equity. Property ownership is one of the greatest hedges against inflation and can be tapped into in cases of emergencies. Since data of our local real estate market does not show price depreciation in the near future, purchasing a home now will build your equity and will provide a sizable return on investment (ROI) when you resell.
Right now is still an excellent opportunity to put your home on the market, and things are looking up for buyers as well. Sellers should take advantage of the current low inventory levels, and both sellers and buyers should take advantage of historically low mortgage rates and a strong job market. Equity in real estate is an excellent financial hedge, and locally appreciating homes will increase your ROI in a future resale. So ... let's talk.
Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Recipe courtesy of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
YIELD: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
Salmon:
• 2 tablespoons light teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin or sweet rice wine
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons scallions, rinsed and minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 12 ounces salmon fillets, cut into four portions (3 ounces each)
Vegetables:
• 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen vegetables stir-fry
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 1 clove)
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon scallions, rinsed and minced
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
To prepare salmon: Mix teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, scallions and ginger well. Pour over salmon and marinate 10-15 minutes. Remove salmon from marinade. Place salmon on baking sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork in thickest part and reaches minimum internal temperature of 145 F.
To prepare vegetables: Thaw frozen vegetables in microwave or place bag in bowl of hot water about 10 minutes. In large wok or saute pan, heat oil. Add garlic, ginger and scallions; cook gently, but do not brown, 30-60 seconds. Add vegetables and continue stir-frying 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Add soy sauce.
Serve one piece of salmon with 1 cup vegetables.
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano or dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into four serving-size pieces
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line 18-by-13-by1-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano or dill weed, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place fish pieces, skin side down, on one side of prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Lightly press feta cheese on top of fish. Pour tomato mixture on other side of prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon tomato mixture over top.
Theatre Three continues its 52nd season with a lovely production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. The show opened last Saturday and runs through Feb 4.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
A momentary loss of con dence may catch you o -guard, Aquarius. Brush these feelings aside and take on any task or challenge that comes your way.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Written by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, the play features five very different Southern women who begin a friendship on their college swim team and make a pact to get together one weekend in August every year to catch up on their lives. For over 50 years, they meet at the same oceanfront beach cottage, the “Sweet Delilah,” on North Carolina’s Outer Banks for conversation, drinks, dinner and a dip in the ocean.
The audience is treated to four of these reunions — the first is 22 years after their college graduation, the second and third 5 years apart, and a final visit to the cottage before it is to be demolished 23 years later.
Expertly directed by Linda May and armed with a cleverly written script, the cast is superb and put on a beautiful show.
Tamralynn Dorsa is perfect as Sheree Hollinger, the perennial team captain who is always governing the group, from serving healthy mung bean appetizers that the others quickly dispose of in a houseplant, to distributing a written itinerary for the week and even packing her friends’ suitcases.
Stephanie Moreau is incredible as event planner Lexie Richards, the four-time divorcee who has her plastic surgeon on speed dial and is always on the lookout for the next cute guy to come along (think Samantha Jones from Sex in the City).
Lori Beth Belkin plays workaholic (and perhaps alcoholic) Dinah Grayson who has put her successful career as an attorney before her personal life and now has regrets. Armed with a dry martini, her character delivers some of the funniest lines in the show.
We see the most change in Elizabeth Ladd’s character, Jeri Neal McFeeley, aka Sister Mary Esther, who goes from being a nun to a single mother at age 44 and then finds the man of her dreams to spend the rest of her life with.
Suzie Dunn is outstanding as school teacher Vernadette Simms. Bad luck seems to follow her everywhere and she appears in each scene with a different cast. She also shares tales of her dysfunctional family, from an abusive husband to a jailbird son. Her appearance in the last scene suffering
from dementia is one of the most poignant in the show.
The set, a cozy beach cottage designed by Randall Parsons; period costumes and wigs by Jason Allyn; and sound effects by Tim Haggerty tie everything together nicely. Grab the girlfriends, a box of tissues, and catch a performance of this hilarious and touching show before it’s gone.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Sweet Delilah Swim Club on the Mainstage through Feb. 4. The season continues with Side By Side By Sondheim from Feb. 18 to March 18, Pride @ Prejudice from April 7 to May 6, and
Something Rotten! from May 20 to June 24. Tickets are$35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Nostalgia could hit you hard this week Pisces. Enjoy an unexpected trip down Memory Lane. Contact others who might enjoy it as well.
You may be in a meditative mood this week, Aries. You may think about mundane things or even complex issues. It’s an ideal time to stay indoors and relax with your thoughts.
Obligations to friends or family could interfere with other things you had intended, such as spending time with your partner. As more people call upon you, step back and consider.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
You have a strong desire to clean and organize your home this week, Gemini. Spring cleaning certainly comes early. Conquer that clutter.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
All of that extra work on the job will pay o in the days to come, Cancer. Expect an email or personal meeting from a supervisor to discuss.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Practical matters, such as the household budget, may need your attention this week, Leo. A big purchase is on the horizon, so get your nances sorted out.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Giving back to the community can boost your morale, Virgo. Think about o ering to shop for an elderly neighbor or volunteer at a food pantry a few days a week.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Careful penny pinching may now result in a nice nest egg you can use any way you desire, Libra. Enjoy the fruits of your labor when you can loosen the pursestrings.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, a sense of duty to loved ones may have you taking on tasks that you otherwise may never consider. Your willingness to pitch in won’t go unnoticed.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Don’t be surprised if the people you help this week are willing to go to bat for you in the future. Consider any assistance you provide an investment in friendship.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Some people know exactly which buttons to push to get a rise out of you, Capricorn. Try to be the bigger person and turn the other cheek.
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The Catholic Health Community Mobile Outreach Bus will be in the Emma Clark Library’s parking lot, 120 Main St., Setauket from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registered nurses will provide blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and glucose screenings along with patient education and referrals as needed. Free flu vaccinations will be offered as well. The last screening will begin at 1:45 p.m. No appointments are necessary, there are no fees, and insurance is not required. Open to all. Questions? Email askus@emmaclark.org or call 9414080.
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Climate Change and Ecology lectures series with a presentation by Dr. Becca Franks titled What the Fishes Taught Us at 7 p.m. A leading scholar in animal welfare studies, Franks will speak about the concept of dignity and its role in thinking through our relationships with the non-human world. Tickets are $10, free for members, at www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Join the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St. Stony Brook for an engaging Third Friday Art Talk with local artisan, environmentalist and engineer Shamma Murphy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Murphy will enlighten guests to the world of needle felting, how she sources sustainable materials, different types of fibers and will also provide a demonstration of her craft. The talk will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Light refreshments will be served. Free. No reservations required. For more information, call 751-7707.
Wines by Nature, 5786 Route 25A, Suite 1, Wading River at The Shoppes at East Wind will hold a wine tasting event from 1 to 4 p.m. Come meet the hardest to find and smallest wineries on the North Fork, in one room. They operate under the radar but they have outstanding quality and interesting origin stories. No tasting rooms, no scores or awards, no celebrity endorsement....Just great people making great wine. Featuring the owners and wine makers of Farrm Vineyards, Reilly Cellars, Montauk Daisy, Leo Family Wines, Onabay Vineyards, and North Cliff Vineyards. For more information, call 886-2800.
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The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market kicks off today at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held every Sunday through April 30. For more information, call 473-4778.
The John J. Flanagan Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington hosts the Huntington Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March with over 40 vendors plus guest vendors. Visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Maple Sugaring workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This interactive program, geared for the average adult, will teach you how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. You
will also learn the culture, historical, economical, and scientific background of this uniquely American Craft. Very short walk. Not recommended for children. $4 per person, Call 423-1770 for reservations.
Celebrate St. James continues its Living History Series at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., Second Floor, St. James with Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the only daughter of Teddy Roosevelt, as portrayed by actress Kim Hanley of the American Historical Theater, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 members. To order, visit www. celebratestjames.org.
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host an Author Chat with Nelson Simon at 2 p.m. Dive into a discussion with the author of Soul of the Hurricane: The Perfect Storm and an Accidental Sailor as he talks about his harrowing tale of sailing into the perfect
storm on a Norwegian Schooner. Listen as he shares about the experience in person, reads from his book and answers questions about the dangerous ride. Followed by a book signing. Free with admission fee. No reservations needed. For more information, call 367-3418.
Join the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport in celebrating the best-selling duo in rock ‘n’ roll history at 2 p.m. Acclaimed pop craftsmen and master entertainers Sean Altman and Jack Skuller lead the audience through Simon and Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early success as a groovy folk act,and their global dominance as hitmakers. Enjoy listening to Mr. Altman and Mr. Skuller’s precise harmonies as they recreate songs such as “The Sound of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Mrs. Robinson”, “Kodachrome”, and many others. Open to all. To register, call 261-6930.
Le Petit Salon de Musique at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket welcomes vocalist duo Ron and Julie Anne Meixsell, with pianist Doris Anne McMullen in concert at 2 p.m. The program will include operatic selections, German lieder and art songs, as well as a second act of classic Broadway. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.lepetitsalon.org/, $25 at the door; seniors $20, $10 for ages 17 and under. Call 751-0297 for group pricing of 10 or more.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a concert by The Mary Lamont Band from 3 to 4 p.m. Free with admission to the museum. For more information, call 6895888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.
Three Village Historical Society presents its first lecture of the year at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Titled Saving a Piece of Our History, The Hawkins House, historian Beverly C. Tyler will discuss how the circa 1720-1740 Samuel Hawkins House, home to the farming families and Patriots of two wars, was saved from demolition in 1993, or was it? The story of the 273 years of the home of the Hawkins and Matusky families and why we must continue to save the structures that illustrate our history and define our communities. Suggested donation, free for members. Lecture is also available online via Zoom if preferred. Register at www.tvhs.org.
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North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station welcomes music entertainer and singer Tom Lucca to the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Lucca grew up in Dix Hills and has performed as a soloist in numerous concerts around New York City. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee among other refreshments will be served. $5 per person, $3 members. Call 928-3737 for more information.
Join the Huntington Historical Society for a fun evening of jewelry making at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This workshop will be an intro to silver smithing with artist Jennifer Salta owner of Unmarked Industries. You will learn how to cut, file and solder your very own silver ring. Each person will leave with a completed piece at the end of the night. All tools and materials will be supplied. $65 per person, $60 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistorical.org or call 4277045, ext. 401.
The Port Jeff. Station Terryville Civic Association will hold its monthly meeting at Comsewogue Public Library , 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. Topics discussed will include civic reports/updates, SCPD Cope officer, high school liaison and library reports, community concerns and the recent developments at Lawrence Aviation. Visit www.pjstca.org.
Burner Law Group presents a live webinar titled Should I Put My Home in a Trust? at 10:30 a.m. Join Britt Burner, Esq. via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. as discusses how to protect assets, including property and second homes, the ways to reduce and eliminate taxes, and the importance of having a sound estate plan in place. Free. To participate, visit www.burnerlaw.com.
All Souls Church Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will hold a Native American Drumming session from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Native American Drumming Meditation is a spiritual healing practice that is thousands of years old. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 655-7798 for more information.
Productions Over the Rainbow (POTR) presents a mainstage production of Godspell at Seneca Middle School, 850 Main St., Holbrook on Jan. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information or to order, visit www.potr.org or call 696-6817.
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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with The Sweet Delilah Swim Club from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4. This hilarious and touching show features five very different but deeply connected Southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team. Each summer they meet for a reunion at the same beach cottage in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Visiting them on four weekends over thirty-three years, we learn of their lives, loves, and losses. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com. See review on page B13.
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St.. Northport presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from Jan. 19 to March 5. Con artist Lawrence Jameson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the fruits of his deceptions–that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy’s lowbrow tactics impinge on his own work, Jameson resolves to get rid of him. Based on the uproarious movie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels boasts a
jazzy-pop score by David Yazbek, who also wrote the music for The Full Monty. Tickets range from $80 to $85. To order, call 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 24th annual Festival of OneAct Plays from February 25 through March 25 at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre, on the Second Stage. Selected from over 250 submissions world-wide, these seven cutting-edge premieres are guaranteed to entertain and engage. Directed by Jeffrey Sanzel, the plays will feature Steve Ayle, Tamralynn Dorsa, Antoine Jones, Brittany Lacey, Phyllis March, Evan Teich, Steven Uihlein, Sean Amato, Ava Andrejko, Angelo DiBiase, Samantha Fierro, Jason Furnari, Melissa Norman, Danielle Pafundi, and Tristan Prin. Please Note: Adult content and language. Parental discretion is advised. All tickets are $20. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
As part of its Anything But Silent series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington The Navigator on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. with live organ accompaniment by Ben Model. Buster Keaton’s 1924 masterpiece about a spoiled rich boy and his sweetheart (Kathryn McGuire) who are stranded on an abandoned ocean liner is one his most magical films. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
In honor of its 70th anniversary, the classic William Wyler film Roman Holiday returns to select theaters nationwide on Sunday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan. 25, courtesy of Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures.
The film, starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, won three Academy Awards® — Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Costume Design and Best Writing.
In this timeless classic, Hepburn stars as a modern-day princess who, rebelling against the royal obligations, explores Rome on her own. She soon meets an American newspaperman (Gregory Peck) who pretends ignorance of her true identity in the hopes of obtaining an exclusive story. Naturally, his plan falters as they inevitably fall in love. The film also features Eddie Albert as a carefree cameraman pal.
Fathom’s exclusive celebration of this film includes special insight from film historian and critic Leonard Maltin who takes a look at the multiple Academy Award® winning director William Wyler’s style and approach to what is considered one of the greatest films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Locally, the film will be screened at Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, AMC Stony Brook 17 and Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas on Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.
To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.
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The Stony Brook women's track and field earned four top five finishes to highlight its day at the Penn 10-Team Select Invitational at Staten Island's Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Jan. 14.
Junior Fiona McLoughlin paced the Seawolves securing a second-place finish in the 3000m with a final time of 9:33.69. Junior Nicole Garcia followed behind McLoughlin crossing the finish line in 9:54.73 to earn a fourth-place finish in the 3000m.
Junior Alexandria Earle adds another top finish to her extensive résumé as she earned a third-place finish in the high jump with a final mark of 1.62m. Graduate Tara Hauff rounded out the top five finishes for Stony Brook with a fourth-place overall finish in the 800m. Hauff clocked in at 2:23.75 which was good for a new indoor personal best.
"Performances were on par with last week, with Fiona's run in the 3000m probably being the highlight. Each week both teams need to get better, the guys took a bigger step this week than the ladies, but right now small improvements are important too," said head coach Andy Ronan.
The Stony Brook men's track and field team also made its mark at the event, bringing home a win in the 200m, 3000m, and the 4x400m relay.
After tying the program record in the 60m dash and earning a second-place finish in the 200m last weekend, senior Patrick Abel kept his hot streak rolling with a first-
The Stony Brook women's basketball team (10-6, 4-1 CAA) returned to Island Federal Arena on Jan. 13 with a victory against Monmouth (8-8, 3-2 CAA), 69-59. After leading, 47-45, heading into the final frame, the Seawolves went on a 13-3 run to end the game and did not allow a basket for the final 4:50 of the game to secure the victory.
place finish and a new personal best in the 200m. Abel crossed the line in 22.06.
Graduate Robert Becker kept the momentum going for the Seawolves securing a first-place finish and a new personal best in the 3000m. Senior Shane Henderson crossed the line directly behind Becker in second.
The men's team ended the meet with a bang, earning a first-place finish in the 4x400m relay. The squad comprised of senior Richmond Boateng, junior Aleks
Senior guard Gigi Gonzalez led the Seawolves' offense with 23 points on 8-of-21 shooting and 7-of-7 from the line. The Floridan captured a careerbest eight boards and tallied two assists.
Following a defensive affair in the first quarter by both teams allowing a combined 18 points, Stony Brook found its rhythm as it outscored Monmouth, 17-8, in the second frame to take a 26-18 lead into the break. Gonzalez and junior guard Shamarla King each tallied five points in the final 5:22 of the second quarter and the defense did
"The guys had a good night; you could see the improvement from last week. Patrick Abel built on his performances from last week to win the 200 and contribute to the 4x400m relay win. Rob and Shane opened their seasons with a strong one, two finish in the 3000m," said Coach Ronan.
Next up, the teams return to Staten Island for the third weekend in a row when they compete in the Villanova Invite on Jan. 21.
not allow a point over the stretch to give the Seawolves a 10-0 run heading into the break.
The Hawks did not let up after the break, as they outscored the Seawolves 27-21 in the third quarter.
With Stony Brook holding a 47-45 advantage heading into the final quarter, the Seawolves started to cause havoc on both sides of the floor. After the Hawks cashed in on a three-pointer to give themselves a 51-49 lead, Stony Brook surrender the lead for the remainder of the game following a made jumper by
graduate guard Anastasia Warren.
Later in the quarter, Warren knocked down a clutch threepointer to give the Seawolves a 59-56 lead with 3:14 left to play in the game. On the defensive side of the ball, Stony Brook held the Hawks without a field goal for the final 4:50 and went on to win by the final score of 69-59. Warren and Gonzalez combined for 11 of the team's final 13 points of the evening to secure the win.
The team returns to the court Jan. 20, as they head to East Greensboro, N.C. to take on North Carolina A&T.
The Stony Brook men's basketball team (7-11, 3-2 CAA) led for over 32 minutes on Jan. 14 against the North Carolina A&T Aggies (8-11, 3-3 CAA), but ultimately fell, 61-59, at Corbett Sports Centerin Greensboro, NC.
The Seawolves had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but just did not finish on their final opportunity.
Senior guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore paced the Seawolves in scoring in the game. He dropped 18 points, dished out four assists, and grabbed three rebounds in 39 minutes.
Graduate forward Frankie Policelli totaled his seventh double-double of the season and second in as many games. For the secondstraight game he scored 16 points and grabbed 14 boards. Policelli helped Stony Brook get out to a 10-point lead in the first half. He nailed three three pointers in the first frame and had nine points at the break.
The Aggies got off to a great start in the second half. They were led by sophomore guard Kam Woods, who came into the game as the third leading scorer in the CAA. He scored 19 points in 39 minutes. North Carolina A&T also received a 15-point second half effort from redshirt junior forward Marcus Watson.
Then with just over four minutes remaining, Policelli grabbed an offensive rebound and got fouled on his way back up, scoring through contact for the and-one. This extended Stony Brook's lead, but the Aggies went on a late run.
Stony Brook led 30-26 at halftime but was outscored 35-29 in the second frame.
"Tough one because we led for over 30 minutes. We couldn't make any big offensive plays down the stretch. We had wide open threes, some post isolations and free throws that we couldn't convert. It goes without saying that I'm sure the long travel and short rest didn't help us today. We need a good week of practice as we turn to a Northeastern team that will come in with a chip on their shoulder Thursday night," said head coach Geno Ford.
The team will return home to face Northeastern, for the second time this season, tonight, Jan. 19. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on FloHoops. Call 631-632-WOLF for tickets.
Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a fun family winter craft on Jan. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Using hot wax and cold ice, participants will create a unique candle to decorate and take home. Appropriate for ages 7 and up. $4 per person. Call 265-1054.
Stop by Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Jan. 21 anytime between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a winterthemed “Crafternoon”! Children ages 3 to 12 welcome (younger kids may need supervision). No registration required. Questions? Call 941-4080.
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Winterfest Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. Get creative and enjoy a variety
of hands-on activities including making a Chinese lantern, origami and a painting, Learn the Lion Dance with Patricia Shih and dance performances by Wendi Weng while you warm up with hot cocoa during this free family event for all ages. Call 380-3230 or visit www.heckscher.org.
Join the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for Open Play on Jan. 21 and 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. with handson activities, crafts, and more. Admission is $5 per person, Long Island Explorium members and children under 1 are free. Call 331-3277 for more info.
'The House That Jack Built'
Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson welcomes the New Year with The House That Jack Built, a delightful collection of stories, specially adapted for the youngest audiences from Jan. 21 to Feb. 4 with a sensory sensitive performance on Jan. 22. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm and Aesop's Fables, the seven stories include The Fisherman and His Wife, Henny Penny, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Bremen Town Musicians, Stubborn as a Mule, The Lion and the Mouse That Returned a Favor, and The Tortoise and the Hare. This original musical features bold
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The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown kicks off the holiday season with Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. from Nov. 19 to Jan. 22. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. All seats are $25. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its children's theater with Disney's Frozen Jr. on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Feb. 4 to March 5. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.
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Join President McInnis for a special afternoon with an algorithmic expert advocate in social media
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 • 4 pm
Free and open to the public • Seating is limited.
Frances Haugen is an algorithmic expert and co-founder of Beyond the Screen. She has built a career ranking algorithms for technology companies and platforms including Google, Pinterest and Yelp. In 2019 she joined Facebook as lead product manager on the company’s civic misinformation team and later worked on counterespionage initiatives. While there she became increasingly alarmed by what she deemed as the company prioritizing profits over public safety. She filed a series of complaints with the U.S. federal government and has testified in front of the U.S. Congress, UK and EU parliaments, the French Senate and National Assembly.
Guided by your questions, Haugen will talk about her experiences and discuss how to best address the negative externalities of social media platforms.
To register and submit questions by January 16, visit stonybrook.edu/presidentiallecture
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