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Exhibit on Long Island's first whalers opens in Cold Spring Harbor ■ B11

Shinnecock Indian Man, 18th Century Oil painting by David Martine

INSIDE: WMHO launches new Master Class series B4 • Photo of the Week B12 • News of the World reviewed B14

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Above, Ron Carlson with the winning raffle ticket and the Gift Tree Photo from PJCC

Miller Place resident lucky recipient of PJCC Gift Tree raffle BY JULIANNE MOSHER The Christmas season may be over, but one local man just won a holiday gift that will last him for quite a while. Ron Carlson, a long-time employee of the Village of Port Jefferson, recently won a prize of $1,000 in gift cards thanks to the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce’s most recent raffle. Barbara Ransome, Director of Operations at the chamber, said that during December’s annual Festival of Trees display inside the Port Jefferson Village Center a Gift Tree was set up next to the Festival’s main tree in hopes of raising money for the chamber. Visitors to the holiday exhibit were able to purchase a $5 raffle ticket to take a chance in winning gift certificates from over 25 chamber partners (a combined total of $1,000), plus a mini tree the family can use next year. A resident of Miller Place, Carlson had worked as Parks and Recreation Director for 35 years, he said, and even after retirement decided to come back to the village part-time. “I have a strong feeling for the village and I

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wanted to support it when I saw the gift tree and the raffle,” Carlson said. “Barbara and the chamber are doing such a great job.” He said he didn’t expect to win, but when he did, it was “a great surprise.” “There are a lot of fun things to do in the village,” he said, naming some of the shops and restaurants that donated including the Fox and Owl Inn, The Steam Room, Torte Jeff Pie Co., The East End Shirt Company and more. Carlson said he has already started using some of the certificates, bringing his wife Gina to Pasta Pasta last week to celebrate her birthday. And even though he lives a little more east than where the village is, he said that events like these keep bringing him and his family back. “It’s a fabulous place to come to, whether you’re a village resident or not,” he said. “Port Jefferson is one of the jewels of Long Island.” Ransome said the raffle helped raise $200 which will go towards the operational budget of the chamber. “[The prize} couldn’t have happened to a nicer family that supports the village and the chamber of commerce.”

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WMHO launches new Master Class series

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization in Stony Brook will offer a new Master Class series, “Here for You,” which will take place each month, from January to June. “Here for You” will feature everything that Stony Brook Village has to offer to Long Islanders. Participants will be able to choose the format that is most enjoyable for them — in person or virtually. Subscriptions for the entire series is $85 per person, which includes a “taste kit” from the Crushed Olive, a “Stony Brook Village Booklet” with insider tips from experts in cooking, mindfulness exercises, floral arrangements and photography, and special “hot” deals throughout Stony Brook Village. Participants will be a part of six contentrich experiences that span across the arts, health, science, history and culture. The monthly series will include virtual tours of Madagascar, South America and Europe, culinary lessons, open-air guided tours of Stony Brook Village, and much more. The first class of the series, which will take place on Friday, January 29, is titled “The Power of Flowers” and features the Village Florist and Events owner Amanda Haggquist. In this virtual workshop, participants will utilize a floral arrangement kit, learn about popular winter flowers and arrangement techniques, and discover the origins of flower arranging. This class is

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Gurwin Assisted Living Facility begins roll out of Pfizer vaccine

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Residents and staff at Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences assisted living community, part of the Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack, received their first dose of the two-dose BioNTech Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 last week. Walgreens, Gurwin’s pharmacy partner in providing the COVID-19 vaccine, had a number of pharmacists on hand to administer more than 200 doses of the vaccine on Monday at the assisted living community, and are scheduled for two additional clinics to complete the vaccination and allow others who may have missed the first clinic to receive it. Residents and staff at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, the Healthcare System’s 460-bed skilled nursing facility, received their first dose of the vaccine in December. Visiting has been restricted at

all assisted living and long-term care facilities since March, when the COVID-19 crisis began, and is dependent on new cases of COVID-19 among staff and residents. The vaccine is seen as a ray of hope in fully reuniting families and returning to typical activities for residents. “Our staff has done an amazing job in keeping our residents engaged and well,” said Michael Letter, Administrator/COO of the assisted living community. “Even though we’ve been able to have modified visiting sporadically, the vaccine is the first real step in being able to return to normalcy, and we are thankful to have been prioritized to receive the vaccine.” More than 50% of Gurwin’s assisted living community staff, and all but one resident, will have been vaccinated after the second clinic, set for February 8.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU, BNL’s Qiang Li makes fundamental advance towards quantum computing Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Decades ago, most people could only tune to shows like The Jetsons to imagine interactive televisions in which people could see each other during conversations. In modern times, hand held devices and laptop computers have turned those science fiction ideas into everyday realities, as people can tell their phones to call their mom, to provide the outdoor temperature or to help them recall the name of a movie they saw decades ago. These helpful technological devices, however, may some day go the way of the clunky desktop computers of yesteryear, as scientists around the world work to turn the vision of a quantum computer into a reality. Scientists hope to develop a next generation of quantum computer that is faster, smarter, more flexible and more energy-efficient than current technological devices. They hope these devices could be the key to future technological breakthroughs, inspiring them to figure out how to bring the theory to life. Collaborating with scientists at Ames Laboratory in Iowa, Qiang Li, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University and Leader of the Advanced Energy Materials Group at Brookhaven National Laboratory, recently published a study in the journal Nature Materials that provided fundamental information that might contribute to the field of quantum computers. The group of scientists, which included Li’s PhD student Pedro Lozano, discovered a light-induced switch that twists the crystal lattice of a semimetal, turning on

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an electron current that the team believes is nearly dissipationless. When currents move through wires between utilities and people’s homes and offices, that current encounters resistance, losing energy along the way, as if the movement towards the home created a tax on the journey. Similarly, dissipation inside an electronic device can sap some of the energy needed to transmit information or a signal, reducing the effectiveness of the process. Li and BNL physicist Genda Gu synthesized, patterned and characterized the material at BNL, while Jigang Wang, a senior scientist at Ames Laboratory, performed the light-induced lattice twisting. The team helped create the light-induced switch. Li described the effort as “fundamental research” and cautioned that any such advancement is more of a principal study, rather than a step closer to making any new qubit (the basic unit of quantum information) device. “This is an experimental study to show that this is possible,” Li said. “It’s a demonstration of feasibility that you can harness chirality for building quantum information systems.” With chirality, electrons have a handedness based on whether their spin and momentum are aligning in the same or opposite direction. Once electrons have chirality, they can travel much easier, enabling a more direct and predictable route from one place to another. Scientists like Li would like to create physical systems that enable them to control the chirality, preventing the spin from switching from one direction to the other.

Qiang Li Photo courtesy of BNL

‘It’s a demonstration of feasibility that you can harness chirality for building quantum information systems.’

— QIANG LI

Numerous factors can disrupt the chirality of an electron, including imperfections in the material. A pulse-triggered light-induced switch can change the topology of a Weyl semimetal, making it possible to enable the movement of electrons that are nearly dissipationless. “For pure electronics, even computer chips, electrons consume a lot of energy because of electrical resistance,” Li said. “A chiral current [however] will travel without resistance, in ideal cases without chirality flipping.” Chiral electrons travel through the semimetal at a speed as high as 1/300th of the speed of light and can travel considerably further before a collision that alters its direction, speed, or other particle properties. The mean free path, which is the average distance a particle will travel between such disruptive events, for a typical metal is nanometers. By contrast the chiral electrons can move micrometers, which is thousands of times longer.

An unperturbed chiral electron could travel further distances over shorter intervals, carrying preserved coded information without losing much energy during movement. Scientists have sought ways to create a path through which electrons travel with this predictable spin. They can break chiral symmetry by applying a magnetic field, which led to the discovery of the chiral magnetic effect by a team of scientists from BNL and Stony Brook University, including Dmitri Kharzeev, in 2014. For this work, Li received the Brookhaven Science and Technology Award in 2019. “Using a magnetic field is problematic for some computations,” he said. Besides, people don’t want a “big magnet around your computers.” Another way is to send in the laser pulse, creating left-handed or right-handed polarization. To determine the ideal pulse to change the material, Li and Wang partnered with several theorists from Ames Lab and Ilias Perakis, Professor and Chair of Physics at the University of Alabama — Birmingham.

The theorists conducted detailed analysis of the lattice vibrations and the ideal pulse energy needed to break symmetry in the Weyl semimetal. “There is a very strong collaboration between the theorists and the experimentalists,” Li said. While the research remains fundamental and is unlikely to generate a specific product any time soon, Li said it has “attracted a lot of attention” from other scientists and is a significant step forward in establishing the basic principles for topology-enabled quantum logic and information systems. Li and Wang have been collaborating on this project for about two years as scientists around the world are in a “horse race” to produce results in the arena of quantum computing. A resident of Setauket, Li and his wife Meiling Shih, have two children. Shih, who worked in the Stony Brook Pharmacological Science Department and later at Morgan Stanley, is retired and is now a volunteer instructor of a Tai Chi class for local seniors, Li enjoys jogging and runs a few miles every other day. Down the road, Li hopes to address how to make the two quantum bits talk to each other.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Identifying and managing risks with hypertension Nighttime blood pressure readings may be more accurate predictors

What could we possibly learn about blood pressure that we have not heard already? Studies teach us about diagnostic techniques and timing, as well as consequences of hypertension and its treatment.

Two arms please

When you go to the doctor’s office, they usually take your blood pressure first. But do they take readings in both arms and, if so, have you wondered why? I take blood pressure readings in both arms, because there may be significant benefit from this. Researchers analyzed the Framingham Heart Study and Offspring Study and found By David that when blood Dunaief, M.D. pressure was taken in both arms and there was a difference of more than 10 mm Hg in the systolic (top number) blood pressure, they could identify an almost 40 percent increased risk of having a cardiac event, such as a stroke or a heart attack (1). So, the next time you go to the doctor’s office, ask them to take your blood pressure in both arms to give you and your doctor a potential preliminary indication of increased cardiovascular disease risk.

Night beats daytime

There has always been a debate about whether salt plays a role in high blood pressure and heart disease. A compelling British study, called the Health Survey from England, implicates sodium as one potential factor exacerbating the risk for high blood pressure and, ultimately, cardiovascular disease (3). The results show that when salt intake was reduced by an average of 15 percent, there was a significant blood pressure reduction and that this reduction may be at least partially responsible for a 40 percent reduction in stroke mortality and a 42 percent reduction in heart disease mortality. One potential study weakness was that physical activity was not taken into account. However, this study’s strength was that it measured salt intake through 24-hour urine tests. Most of our dietary salt comes from processed foods we least suspect, such as breads, pastas and cheeses.

Check your eyes

When we think of blood pressurelowering medications, we don’t usually consider age-related macular degeneration as a potential side effect. However, in the Beaver Dam Eye Study, patients who were taking blood pressure medications were at a significant 72 percent increased overall risk of developing early-stage AMD (4). It did not matter which class of blood pressurelowering drug the patient was using, all had similar effects: calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, diuretics, and angiotensin receptor blockers. However, the researchers indicated that they could not determine whether the blood pressure or the blood pressure medication was the potential contributing factor. This is a controversial topic. If you are on blood pressure medications and are more than 65 years old, I would recommend that you get yearly eye exams by your ophthalmologist.

Manage your fall risk

One study shows that blood pressure medications significantly increase fall risk in the elderly (5). Overall, nine percent of these patients on blood pressure medications were seriously injured when they fell. Those who were considered moderate users of these medications had a 40 percent increased risk of fall. But, interestingly, those who were consider high-intensity users had a slightly less

robust risk of fall (28 percent) than the moderate users. The researchers used the Medicare database with 5,000 participants as their data source. The average age of the participants in the study was 80.

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Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg are considered within the normal range.

Does this mean that we should discontinue blood pressure medications in this population? Not necessarily. This should be assessed at an individual level between the patient and the doctor. Also, one weakness of this study was that there was no dose-response curve. In other words, as the dosage increased with high blood pressure medications, one would expect a greater fall risk. However, the opposite was true. So, we have some simple, easy-toimplement, takeaways. First, consider monitoring blood pressure in both arms, since a difference can mean an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Reduce your salt intake; it appears that many people may be sensitive to salt, as shown by the British study. If you do take blood pressure medications and are at least 65 years old, take steps to reduce your risk of falling and have annual ophthalmic exams to check for AMD.

References:

(1) Am J Med. 2014 Mar;127(3):209-215. (2) J Am Soc Hypertens 2014;8:e59. (3) BMJ Open 2014;4:e004549. (4) Ophthalmology online April 30, 2014. (5) JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(4):588-595.

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When do you take your blood pressure? For most of us it is usually at the doctor’s office in the middle of the day. This may not be the most effective reading. Nighttime blood pressure readings may be the most accurate, according to one study (2). This was a meta-analysis of nine observational studies involving over 13,000 patients. Neither the clinical nor daytime readings correlated significantly with cardiovascular events when multiple confounding variables were taken into account. However, every 10 mm Hg increase at night had a significant predictive value. With patients, if blood pressure is high in my office, I suggest that they take their blood pressure at home, both in the morning and at night, and send me weekly readings. At least one of the readings should be taken before antihypertensive medications are taken, since these will alter the numbers.

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BUSINESS NEWS

From left, Richelle Rugolo and Debbie Loggia Photo courtesy of Jefferson’s Ferry

Jefferson’s Ferry names 2020 Manager of the Year and Employee of the Year

Rocky Point community gives Philly Pretzel Factory a warm welcome

The Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Long Island’s eighth Philly Pretzel Factory to the community with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 21. The storefront is located at 346 Route 25A, Suite 92, Rocky Point in the Kohl’s shopping center. Special guests included Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Senator Anthony Palumbo, who each presented a Certificate of Congratulations, as

well as the chamber board, chamber members and residents. Philly Pretzel Factory is known for its signature hand-rolled, fresh baked pretzels that come with a wide selection of dips. Party trays are also available. “The Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce ... looks forward to Philly Pretzel Factory’s success and the future patrons the business will bring to the Rocky Point community,” said Gary Pollakusky, President and

Executive Director of the chamber. “Thank you Rocky Point and surrounding communities for the warm welcome! We are super excited to serve you all,” said franchise owners Nick Grillo and Salvatore Ruffo. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 631-849-3507 or visit www. facebook.com/ppfrockypoint/.

SBU’s Pandemic Shift program receives backing

From left, Branch Manger Hope Kinney; Retail District Manager Michael Billia; President & Chief Operating Officer Domenick Cama; Retail Market Executive Ana Oliveira; Manuel London, Dean, Stony Brook University’s College of Business; and John Tsunis Photos by Leah Dunaief

Investors Bank of Setauket presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Stony Brook School of Business on Jan. 19. The donation will be used to fund the College of Business’s Pandemic Shift program to support small businesses in Suffolk County as they pivot, re-start, and expand. A division of Suffolk Forward, spearheaded by County Executive Steve Bellone, the program provides workshops for business Domenick Cama owners, virtual internships for students to work with businesses, pro-bono faculty consulting, technology support from Stony Brook’s Office of Economic Development, and faculty research on the effects of the pandemic on businesses and consumers. Each session consists of four interactive 90-minute sessions via Zoom. For more information, please visit www.shiftgroup. com/pandemic-shift.

Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket recognized two employees for their outstanding commitment and exceptional care and leadership at the life plan community. Director of Nursing Richelle Rugolo was named Manager of the Year and Certified Nursing Assistant Debbie Loggia was named Employee of the Year. The announcement was made by Jefferson’s Ferry CEO Bob Caulfield. “2020, though one of the most challenging we’ve faced due to COVID-19, showcased the caliber, dedication, and heart of our employees,” said Caulfield. “Individuals like Richelle and Debbie protect and care for our residents, inspire our teams, and exceed the high standards we set for ourselves as a premier life plan community.” Rugolo has served as the director of nursing at Jefferson’s Ferry for six years and Loggia joined Jefferson’s Ferry as a certified nursing assistant in 2011.

Orthopaedic practice joins SB Medicine

Teresa Habacker, MD, FAAOS, FASSH and her practice, East End Hand Center, have joined Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, Stony Brook Medicine’s expanding network of community practices (sbcommunitymedical.org). “We are happy to welcome Dr. Habacker to a more inclusive role in Stony Brook Medicine. For more than five years, Dr. Habacker has served the Stony Brook Medicine Dr. Teresa Habacker community on the hand surgery/trauma team and the Hand Surgery Fellowship Training Program,” said Lawrence Hurst, MD, Professor and Chair of Orthopaedics, Chief of Hand Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine. “In our new relationship, we look forward to expanding her role in these areas, as well as the Center for Musculoskeletal Health.” A board-certified orthopedic surgeon with an additional certification in hand surgery, Dr. Habacker provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Mattituck, Port Jefferson, Southampton and Wading River. “I am pleased to be a part of the Center for Musculoskeletal Health and I look forward to working with the local physicians and ancillary teams as I continue to serve the communities on the East End of Long Island.”

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YOUR TURN

Let's Keep the Arts Alive!

e are living in strange times with the political upheaval and the terrible, deadly pandemic hanging over our lives. Every day we are literally battered with controversy and bad news. There is one place of comfort, however. We find it in the arts. We listen to music and watch music videos. We turn on movies old and new and stream over the top shows that offer constant variation. We might even look at a book of visual art or search for fine art online. The arts are present when we sing a song together, when a family member plays the piano or guitar or draws a picture. Yes indeed. The arts are alive in our lives. But there is so much more to this cultural picture than the obvious I just stated. Every day, in every way we live, our lives are surrounded by the work of artists. Look down at the chair you are sitting in while reading this story. That’s right, it was designed in part by an artist and created by artisans. Look around the room you are in. If you see wallpaper, it was designed by an artist. The color palette of the paint scheme

in your home was created by an artist. The ring on your finger and the jewelry you wear were all designed by artists. Your clothes — designed by an artist; your home — designed by an artist; the car you drive — designed by an artist. You see, everything you live with and in was designed to some degree by an artist. Everything you use to express yourself to the world was designed… well, you get it! I am writing this as a reminder that the arts and artists of all types are hurting right now. It is easy to say “So what?” but remembering the impact the arts have on our lives should lead to “How can I help?” There are numerous not-for-profit organizations that need our help. Those of us fortunate enough to financially weather our current storm need to reach out to support these groups as they support artists, the arts and the cultural life of our communities. These organizations have found ways to present engaging concerts online, to show documentary films that include a Q&A with the director online or make reservations to see an exhibit whilst keeping to community

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The annual Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson was canceled last year out of an abundance of caution. Photo by Glenn Tinnie

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COVER STORY

Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor offers insight into Indigenous maritime history with latest exhibit

BY TARA MAE

or thousands of years, the Shinnecock (“People of the Stony Shore”) have depended on the water and maritime industries. Expressed mainly through contemporary artwork, first person narratives, and historic artifacts, the Whaling Museum and Education Center’s new exhibit, Shinnecock Artists and Long Island’s First Whalers, explores the often overlooked history of Indigenous whalers as well as the relationship between Indigenous people of Long Island and the sea. “We wanted to spotlight the fascinating but under-told maritime history of the Shinnecock people. We used this exhibit as a launch to spotlight history as a whole,” Executive Director Nomi Dayan explained. This dynamic is largely represented through the work of Shinnecock artists, especially Jeremy Dennis and David Martine, who contributed photography and oil paintings. Interactive elements are also incorporated into the installation, such as a children’s activity table and videos by Shinnecock artist Shane Weeks. “We took a conscious step of staff stepping back and collaborating with several native artists, to spotlight native voices,” Dayan added. Relics from Long Island’s Indigenous nautical past are showcased, like scrub brushes, items extracted from a midden (an old trash heap), and a small whalebone paddle. “I like how Nomi chose to frame our heritage and history through the lens of whaling ... It’s a good way to show whaling as part of our history,” said Dennis. Dependence on the ocean for survival influenced many aspects of tribal life, encompassing arts, values, and culture. However, much of the most accessible scholarship focuses on the European settlers’ relationship to the sea and overlooks local Indigenous history. “Any exhibit like this is important for examining the Native American culture of Long Island, especially pertaining to

'Any exhibit like this is important for examining the Native American culture of Long Island, especially pertaining to the history of whaling and maritime culture of the local tribes, which were big parts of the culture for thousands of years.' — David Martine

One of the walls of the exhibit highlights the Shinnecock and offshore whaling. Above, a painting by David Martine titled Late Afternoon Rest. Photo from Whaling Museum

the history of whaling and maritime culture of the local tribes, which were big parts of the culture for thousands of years. Native American culture doesn’t have much mainstream recognition except in inaccurate movie and television portrayals,” Martine said. Open to the public through 2022, the display is a manifestation of the museum’s concerted effort to elevate and amplify the stories of traditionally otherized groups and diversify the stories the museum presents, according to Dayan. “It came out of a strategic initiative ... we prioritize telling stories of historically marginalized people. Pivoting to tell stories of Indigenous people addresses several needs, including strengthening visibility of the Shinnecock people, who

have a long history of marginalization and dispossession. A preliminary study of the public indicated that it had limited prior knowledge of the Shinnecock, but interest in the tribe’s ways and culture was high,” she said. Dennis similarly recognizes the impact of this exhibit. “There is a misunderstanding that the Shinnecock are no longer here, so creating any type of visual art or expression is a good start of showing that we are still here,” he said. Like other Indigenous communities, the Shinnecock are currently being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In highlighting the work of Indigenous artists, the museum expands patrons’ awareness of the Shinnecock tribe’s continued presence on Long Island and broadens

their understanding of its history, according to Dayan. To kick off programming for the exhibit, a virtual artist chat with Jeremy Dennis will be held on February 17 at 6 p.m. Dennis will discuss his landscape photography project, On This Site — Indigenous Long Island. Tickets may be obtained online at www. cshwhalingmuseum.org/events, under the “Virtual Chats” tab. The Whaling Museum is located at 301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor and is currently open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets to the exhibit may be purchased online at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/visit. Social distancing will be observed and masks are mandatory for entry. For further information, call 631-367-3418.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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Stilton: England’s famous blue cheese

A FLEETING MOMENT Tom Caruso of Smithtown snapped this photo of an Eastern Bluebird at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park on Feb. 17. He writes, ‘There was a flock of these birds flying through the trees and they took short breaks to rest on branches, but their rest was short lived. I was lucky to catch this little guy sitting still!’

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Weichert Realtors’ clothing drive a success

Weichert, Realtors® — Performance Homes in Farmingdale recently partnered with a Long Island-based charity to help collect clothing for the homeless. The public was invited to come out and support the Weichert® affiliate’s clothing drive, which ran through late December. Donations collected from community members in Farmingdale, Massapequa, Bethpage and surrounding areas were then dropped off to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Weichert, Realtors® — Performance Homes agents, pictured from left, Joseph

Blesi, Jared Garcia, Mark Debrich, Oscar Turcios, Joseph Garcia, Albert Celeste and Lorraine Sorce (not shown) played a vital role in organizing and executing the clothing drive. “Teaming up with this amazing organization has always been a great way for us to give back to the community and help the less fortunate,” said broker/owner Anthony Garcia. “This was our third year hosting a clothing drive, and we’re extremely proud of all our team members and those in the community who helped make this a great success.”

BY BOB LIPINSKI

Stilton is a world-famous blue cheese made in the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, in England, from pasteurized cow’s milk. This particular blue cheese was first mentioned in print about 1727, when novelist Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) wrote about Stilton, a town famous for cheese. Interestingly, Stilton was never made in the town of Stilton, although it was sold there from the Bell Inn to coach travelers. Cooper Thornhill, the landlord of the Bell Inn, was married to the daughter of Elizabeth Scarbrow who was famous for her cheesemaking and when their daughter married Mr. Paulet of Wymondham, the cheese became known as Stilton. The characteristic blue veins in Stilton come from the addition of Penicillium roqueforti (blue mold spores), which is added at the beginning of the cheesemaking process. After a few weeks, the cheese is pierced at random points with stainless steel needles to allow air to enter the cheese. The Penicillium roqueforti, which has been dormant, then grows and forms the blue veins. There is a lesser-known white Stilton cheese (without mold) which is mild and semisoft with a crumbly texture. This cheese is sometimes made with the addition of fruit such as apricots, cranberries, dates, oranges, and wild blueberries.

Stilton is wheel-shaped, has a wrinkled yellow-brown exterior and a richly beautiful interior, streaked like marble, with greenish-blue veins of irregular patterns. It has a piquant, salty, and slightly nutty flavor with a pungent aftertaste. I enjoy serving this cheese with fruit including bananas, figs, melon, oranges, pears, plums, and tangerines as well as a bowl of mixed nuts including brazil nuts, chestnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Stilton is a great blue cheese to pair with many wines including (Reds): Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Zinfandel. (Whites): Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Riesling. Other wines to seek out are sweet styles of Madeira, Marsala, and Sherry. In addition, try semisweet to sweet wines including vermouth (both red and white). I also enjoy it with brandies and some fruit brandies. And one more thing … Stilton is excellent for crumbling over salads or as a dessert cheese, served with port or other sweet wines such as Sauternes, Barsac, or Monbazillac. Be sure to let the cheese come to room temperature before enjoying. Along with France’s Roquefort and Italy’s Gorgonzola, Stilton is reputed to be one of the world’s finest examples of blue or “blue-veined” cheeses. Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www. boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

COOKING COVE

In honor of Black History Month, food for your soul

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B13 BY BARBARA BELTRAMI February is Black History Month and what better way to celebrate than with traditional, historic recipes for soul food, that wonderful collection of Southern-style dishes that boasts big delicious flavors. Here are some of my favorite must-try Southern foods, from fried chicken and cornbread to collard greens and black eyed peas. I’ve pestered friends for their heirloom recipes, and here they are.

Marjorie Grann’s Fried Chicken YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • One 3 to 4 pound chicken, cut up • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon cayenne • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • Vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS:

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Fried Chicken with Cornbread and Collard Greens

Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Pour buttermilk into shallow dish and dip chicken into it to coat. Pour flour, cayenne, salt and pepper into a resealable plastic bag and shake to combine. Place chicken pieces, one at a time, in bag and shake to coat; remove pieces to platter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until coating has a pasty consistency, about two hours. In large

skillet heat 2 to 3 inches of oil over medium high heat until very hot and carefully place chicken pieces in oil. Fry, turning once, until both sides are golden; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30 minutes, then raise heat again to medium-high, remove cover and continue to cook until chicken is crispy; drain on paper towels. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with potato salad or candied yams and collard greens.

Eunice McNeal’s Collard Greens YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 smoked ham hock • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 7 cups chicken broth • 1 pound collard greens, washed and trimmed • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar • 1 teaspoon cayenne • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

extra liquid if desired. Serve hot or warm with barbecued ribs and black-eyed peas.

Doralee Petty’s Buttermilk Cornbread YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled • 3/4 cup flour • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 eggs DIRECTIONS:

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In a large pot combine onion, ham hock, garlic and chicken broth; cook over medium heat until meat pulls away from bone, about two hours; add collard greens, vinegar, sugar, cayenne and salt and pepper and cook until greens are tender, about two more hours. Drain

Preheat oven to 425 F; place rack in middle of oven. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with one tablespoon of the butter. In large bowl thoroughly combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl vigorously whisk together the buttermilk and eggs; add the remaining 5 tablespoons of melted butter and the flour mixture. Stir only until completely blended; pour batter into prepared pan and bake until top is golden and cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with butter, collard greens, blackeyed peas and fried chicken.

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Horoscopes of the week AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it seems that for each step you take forward, you move two or three steps back. Break this cycle and develop a contingency plan so you don’t miss a beat. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 The distance between you and someone you love keeps widening, Pisces. Take the time to mend this fence. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it is not often that you feel compelled to be a people-pleaser, but you’ve been a lot more cautious about what you say or post online lately. That can be a good thing. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, certain things aren’t adding up and someone close to you is being rather evasive. You may want to do some investigative work and get to the bottom of the situation. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you detest drama, unless you are careful this week you could put yourself right in the middle of some. Watch your words and actions carefully. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are known for adding your personal touch to everything, Cancer. Just don’t push this so far as to have the final word on everything; otherwise, you could ruffle feathers. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you’re often focused on the bigger picture but don’t consider the small details. When financial issues become a concern, you have to learn to scrutinize data. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You can’t resist helping other people who are close to you, Virgo. However, this week is a time when the roles are reversed. Don’t hesitate to accept help. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are normally upbeat and passive. However, you may have to be a little more forceful if you want to get your point across and be heard in the days ahead. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You don’t mind defending your opinions or your ideals, Scorpio. In fact, you are highly skilled at constructive conversation. Your negotiation tactics may be put to the test. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it is not your job to solve a group issue on your own. This needs to be a democratic process with all opinions included in the discussion. You may act as moderator. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Is there something going on in your life right now that could benefit from a little more investigation, Capricorn? Personal problems may involve delving a little deeper.

MOVIE REVIEW

Tom Hanks stars in post-Civil War drama News of the World

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

et in 1870, Paulette Jiles’s 2016 novel News of the World is the story of a tenyear-old girl released after four years in captivity. Kiowa raiders had murdered her family, and she had been taken hostage, with the girl raised as one of the tribe. A freedman, entrusted with the girls’ return to her family, turns her over to his acquaintance, seventyone-year-old Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd. Thus begins Kidd’s journey of reuniting the girl with her only remaining relatives. The screenplay, by the film’s director Paul Greengrass, in collaboration with Luke Davies, follows the basic premise. However, in the film, Kidd comes upon an overturned cart. The freedman charged in taking the girl back is hanging from a tree, a victim of a lynching in the still roiling post-Civil War Texas. Kidd attempts to shelter the girl with an army comrade until the Bureau of Indian Affairs representative can deal with the situation. After this fails, he takes it upon himself to see the girl home. In the novel, Kidd was a veteran of the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War. One of the major changes from page to screen is that Kidd is now a guilt-ridden veteran of the Civil War, plagued by what he had seen and what he had done. This shift gives immediacy to the story as well as lowering Kidd’s age to in his 60s. In both book and film, Kidd travels from town to town giving live readings from newspapers, working for nickels and dimes. The drive of the film is the unlikely pair finding common ground and understanding. The girl, whose given name is Johanna, was given the Kiowa name Cicada. She speaks no English and is almost feral. Having been orphaned twice, she is appropriately wild and untrusting. Throughout their time together, Kidd and Johanna strive to communicate, and a growing understanding arises. Ambivalence gradually gives way to a deep bond. The narrative becomes a series of encounters, each one bringing them closer together. When three ex-Confederate soldiers offer to buy the girl, it sends the action into high gear. It is a chilling moment. (It would have been stronger had it not been present in every single promo for the film.) This horrific offer culminates with an extended shootout that is well-staged if a bit too long. What is revealed in this deadly encounter are the girl’s ingenuity and resourcefulness. There are further confrontations, including a radical band of militia working to “cleanse” the country from “outsiders.” In addition to keeping the tension high, it shows Kidd’s more liberal and healing view

Helena Zengel and Tom Hanks star in the film adaptation of Paulette Jiles's 2016 novel. Photo by Bruce Talamon/Universal Pictures

of the world. This element, along with a handful of other moments, are more than a nod towards current political divides. Tom Hanks is one of American cinema’s most beloved actors. His name is a guaranteed box office success and, most of the time, critical praise. His career is a roster of exceptional performances — Cast Away, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and many others. His recent portrayal of Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood showed him at his best. Much like Jimmy Stewart, allowing Hanks’ persona to come through is what has made him an enduring star. It is the ability to see Hanks through whatever role he is playing that gives him uniqueness. Even as the child in a man’s body in the comedy Big, we were aware of Hanks, the actor, and embraced that awareness.

Helena Zengel, as Johanna, is remarkable. Both rough and insightful, willful and cowed, we watch her watch the world.

However, with Kidd, something more is required. As the damaged Confederate Civil War veteran, there is a sense of the dress-up about his performance. He is, as always, thoroughly engaging, but somehow it seems superficial. He is watchable but never quite transcendent. One must wonder if the producers, the director, and the writer didn’t just say "let Hanks be Hanks” and called it a day. Part of the problem lies with the character itself. He is a struggling but inherently good man. He never once flinches from taking on the responsibility of returning this girl to her

family. A more interesting choice would have been some vacillation or even resentment with the charge or that his primary interest had been fiscal rather than altruistic. This would have provided contrast and allowed for more arc and texture. Hanks is never less than very good, but he doesn’t achieve the level of greatness we have seen in so much of his work. Helena Zengel, as Johanna, is remarkable. Both rough and insightful, willful and cowed, we watch her watch the world. With a tragic history, she is as wounded as Kidd. There is the spark of fire that never masks the deep pain. Greengrass has brought out a range of shades in her performance, enhancing a remarkable and burgeoning young talent. Elizabeth Marvel is the hotel owner Mrs. Gannett who turns in a sensitive performance. She makes the most of her two brief scenes, reflecting both Kidd’s past and the world in which they live now. The rest of the cast is not given a great deal to play. As Almay, who attempts to purchase the girl, Michael Angelo Covino represents pure evil. Likewise, Thomas Francis Murphy’s racist Mr. Farley makes a clear statement. Both do well in what are one-note roles. In many ways, News of the World is a traditional western with all the standard expectations. It is episodic, stringing scene after scene, event after event. It is entertaining, but the whole is not greater than the sum of its parts. The journey is predictable, leading to a conclusion that mostly satisfies the need for a happy ending. Rated PG-13, News of the World is now streaming on demand

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Thursday 28 Bicycle Film Festival

Presented by the Cinema Arts Centre, the Bicycle Film Festival, celebrating bicycles through art, film and music throughout the last 20 years, is available for 72-hour streaming rentals through Jan. 31. Admission to the virtual 90-minute program is $10. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Jan. 28 to Feb. 4, 2021

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. 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. Free. Call 631-655-7798 for further information.

Northport-East Northport Public Library welcomes artists/authors Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper via Zoom at 7 p.m. to speak about their latest collaboration, a book titled Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration. Join them as they share their inspirational and creative journey. Open to all. Register at www.nenpl.org (NENA993) or call the library at 261-6930.

Administering a Trust webinar

Burner Law Group, P.C. presents a live webinar titled You’re a Trustee…Now What? On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Whether you are the Trustee of your own or someone else’s trust, you probably have questions about your duties and obligations. Topics will include how to open a trust account, keep records and make distributions. Free. Register at www. burnerlaw.com.

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The Ward Melville Heritage Organization launches a new monthly Master Class series, Here for You, this afternoon at 1 p.m. with “The Power of Flowers.” Paritipants of this virtual workshop with Village Florist and Events owner Amanda Haggquist will learn about floral arrangement techniques and discover the origins of flower arranging. $20 per person/ $85 for the entire series. To register, call 751-2244. See more on page B4.

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Rita Dove and Billy Collins kick off Book Revue’s new virtual author series on Feb. 1.

Sunday 31

Bicycle Film Festival See Jan. 28 listing.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

Reading for Our Country, tonight at 7 p.m. with former U.S. Poets Laureate Rita Dove and Billy Collins. Featuring award-winning, nationally-renowned authors and new and emerging writers addressing the deep divisions in America, the event will be streamed live on CrowdCast. Free. Visit www.bookrevue.com to register. Questions? Call 271-1442.

Pack the family into the car for a Birds of Prey Drive Thru at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown. You’ll be meeting and learning about five of their raptor animal ambassadors from the comfort of your own car. Choose a time slot between 3 and 5 p.m. Rain/snow date is March 4. Tickets are $25 per car. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 979-6344.

Audubon Winter Workshop

Four Harbors Audubon Society presents a winter workshop, Identifying Winter Waterfowl, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Mike Cooper will discuss tips and techniques for observing and identifying local waterfowl including seabirds and puddle ducks. Free. Email fourharborsheron@gmail.com to register.

Join the Northport Arts Coaltion for a virtual Poets in Port event via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Featured poet will be Reene Spizak followed by an open mic. Please contact Linda Dickman for Zoom link at libearyn@gmail.com and put “Poets in Port” in the subject line.

The Port Jefferson Farmers Market heads indoors to the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 25. Social distancing and masks required. Call 802-2160.

Saturday 30

The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove holds a Farmers Market every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot along Middle Country Road just east of the Bahama Breeze Restaurant, rain or shine, year round. Featuring pickles, hot cider, donuts, ravioli, vegetables and more! Masks are mandatory. Questions? Call Nick at 516-444-1280.

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Town of Brookhaven’s Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro will announce Holtsville Hal’s famous forecast in a virtual ceremony streaming live on Facebook.com/ brookhavenwildlifecenter at 7 a.m. For further details, call Kristen at 451-9276.

The Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor continues its virtual Trivia Night Thursdays for adults at 7 p.m. The evening will have a love theme in honor of Valentine’s Day. Free to play. $10 suggested donation. Register at cshwhalingmuseum.org. Call 367-3418.

Off-Stage/On-Line presentation

Travel Tuesday: New Zealand

“Travel” to New Zealand from home with the Comsewogue Public Library’s Travel Tuesday virtual program at 2 p.m. Enjoy a 30-minute video featuring beautiful pictures, hidden gems and interesting cultural tidbits. Open to all. Free. To register, visit www.cplib.org/a-onlineprogramming/. Call 928-1212 for more info.

Join Book Revue online for an evening with award-winning authors Sarah Langan and Victor LaValle as they discuss Langan’s new novel, Good Neighbors, via CrowdCast at 7 p.m. This event is free but registration is required by visiting www.bookrevue.com.

Bicycle Film Festival See Jan. 28 listing.

Ice Sculpture event

The Port Jefferson Business Improvement District hosts an ice sculpture event all day today, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. Five sculptures will be on display throughout the village for your enjoyment. Locations include Local’s, Pasta Pasta/Frigate parking lot, Chandler Square and the Port Jefferson Lobster House. Great photo ops. Questions? Call 473-1414.

Huntington Farmers Market

The Huntington Winter Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March 27, 2021 at the John J. Flanagan Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington (behind the Cinema Arts Centre). Shop for local gourmet foods and beverages, sweet and healthy treats, organic bath and body products, in an “all under one roof” Farmer’s Market setup. Live music. Masks are mandatory. Call 944-2661 for more info.

Smith Haven Mall Farmers Market

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “Azathoth Solves All Your Problems for You” by Sarah Rae Brown and starring Nicole Bianco and Danny Amy. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Monday 1

Write America series

Book Revue in Huntington kicks off a brand new virtual author series, Write America: A

Tuesday 2

Virtual Groundhog Day ceremony

Author Talk

Join Book Revue for an evening with the author of the Eve trilogy, Anna Carey, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han, as they discuss Carey’s new YA thriller, This is Not the Jess Show, live on CrowdCast at 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Visit www.bookrevue.com.

Trivia Night Thursdays

Author Talk

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Religious D irectory

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, ADMINISTRATOR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:45 pm Sunday Liturgy: 10 am For Weekday and Holy Day Schedule: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am ( St. Stephen - Protomartyr) A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 • www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm – 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5 pm only mass Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 12 pm Weekday Mass: 9 am Confessions: Saturday 3:45-4:45 pm Ofﬁce Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 4 pm Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Ofﬁce

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Ofﬁce email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE

MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond the Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; stewards of and for God’s creation and living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Office for an appointment. Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request. Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date. Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7 am and 9 am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors. Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Online Worship each Sunday at 10 am on our YouTube channel, and accessible anytime thereafter. Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Church School Classes now forming; please call the ofﬁce to register Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccofﬁce@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church ofﬁce hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel. Please wear masks. GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Please get connected by visiting www.3VC.org for more information and service times – Your 3VC church family Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups

Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church ofﬁce for updates.

Jewish VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times. Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home! Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship. Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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COOKING COVE

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Simon Birdsall’s Black-Eyed Peas YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 8 ounces pork shoulder, diced into oneinch cubes • 4 strips bacon, cut into one-inch pieces • 1 large onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 2 cups water • 2 bay leaves • Apple cider vinegar to taste DIRECTIONS:

Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering; add pork cubes and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add bacon, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cayenne and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add broth, water and bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add peas to pot and simmer until they are soft but not mushy, about one to one and a half hours. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings, add vinegar and serve hot or warm with collard greens and fried chicken.

Volunteers Wanted

Looking to make a difference? Become an Ombudsman volunteer today. Ombudsmen provide advocacy and resources for people who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living, and adult care facilities. They advocate for and resolve problems for all individuals living in long term care communities by protecting rights, honoring dignity, and ensuring respect. Trained certified volunteers regularly visit assigned facilities so that residents may have the highest quality of life and care. For further details, call the Ombudsman Program Suffolk County at 631-470-6755.

Religious D irectory

Lutheran–ELCA

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. A link for all these services is on the website: www.hopeluth.com. Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service. Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386. ©166651

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Out of concern for our members and the community at large and at the encouragement of our synod bishop, St. Paul’s will be discontinuing live indoor worship effective immediately. The Sunday morning service will still be broadcast on Facebook live at Facebook.com/ stpaulselca or on our website at www.StPaulsLCPJS.org. We will also be offering a drive-in church in our parking lot at 12:30pm each Sunday. Please stay in your car and we will be broadcasting over FM radio. Stay in your car and still participate in the service. Communion will be available–wafer only. We will follow CDC Guidelines on social distancing and mask wearing. Singing is allowed in your car with the windows closed. We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

COVID-19 and Vaccines

Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station presents an important online program, COVID-19 and Vaccines: Just the Facts, on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Get a science-based overview of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID19 including a discussion on the safety of vaccines, how long immunity may last, and more with Ph.D. pharmacologist Andrew Clair. Open to all. Visit www. cplib.org/a-online-programming/ for information on how to participate in this program. Questions? Call 631-9281212 and ask for Adult Services. Send your community news to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

Lutheran–LCMS

Presbyterian

Quakers

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, we are reverting back to virtual services. We will reevaluate the status of our worship services and the manner in which services will continue in a month. Life at Messiah will not slow down or diminish! Please join us for our virtual activities during this time. Visit our website www.messiahny. com to see what is happening at Messiah and for links to our worship services. The church ofﬁce is open and you can get in touch with our pastors at any time. We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us! May God, keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you!

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Streamed temporarily online @www.setauketumc.org or visit us on Facebook Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1 pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events. NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Our creative Worship Service at 9:30 am streamed from our website:Setauketpresbyterian.org Sunday School via Zoom Sundays at 10:30 am Adult interests groups via Zoom Youth Group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (Open to the community) Bell Choir returns! All ringers welcome Our Outreach Programs are Continuing Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website for Zoom links, email the church ofﬁce: Setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Follow us on FB

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children. During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship. Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service by Zoom: 10:30 a.m. (go to uufsb.org for Zoom links) Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes

Please call 631–751–7663 To be listed in the

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KIDS KORNER Programs

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET TIGER!

Card Magic for Beginners

Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station presents a virtual program, Card Magic for Beginners, on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Join professional magician Ari Bisk for an interactive close up sleight of hand card magic show. Following the performance, Ari will teach beginner tricks to perform for your friends and family. Free. Visit www. cplib.org/a-online-programming/ to register. Questions? Call 928-1212.

This week's shelter pet is regal Tiger, up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Can you believe that this handsome and sweet cat was left behind when his family moved?! Neither can we. Not only is he beautiful, with his stunning eyes, but he is also loving and outgoing. Tiger enjoys the company of humans and other cats. He would make a wonderful addition to any family! He comes neutered, microchipped and is up to date on his vaccines. If you are interested in meeting Tiger, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in the shelter’s Meet and Greet Room. The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the weekend. For more information, please call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

Deer Detectives

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a family program, Deer Detectives, on Jan. 30 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Are there deer out there? Become deer detectives and explore the habits and habitats of the white tailed deer. Put our knowledge to the test and search for the clues that deer have left behind. Dress for the weather. Masks are mandatory. Advance registration is required by calling 265-1054.

Trout Birthday Celebration

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor invites the community to join them for a two-part birthday celebration for their brook trout! On Jan. 30, join them on Zoom to follow the lives of their fish from baby to adult, get a sneak-peak into their Hatch House and watch a feeding frenzy in an outdoor pond. Register at www.cshfishhatchery.org/events. On Jan. 31, join them in person to meet the baby trout from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children. Call 516692-6768 for more info.

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

Love My Pet Featuring Pets on The North Shore February 11, 2021

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park offers a family Winter Scavenger Hunt program on Jan. 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. During a selfguided walk, have lots of fun at the beach in the cool, crisp air looking for the nature and funny items on the park's list. Masks are mandatory. Advance registration is required by calling 581-1072.

Our cute, lovable and unusual pets are our pride and joy.

TBR NEWS MEDIA

Winter Craft Weekends

Every weekend in January, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invite children enjoy winter-inspired selfserve crafts in the museum workshop. Free with admission! Call 367-3418 for more info.

Virtual Groundhog Day ceremony ADVERTISING DEADLINE Thursday, February 4 TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA

185 Route 25A • PO Box 707 • Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 751–7744 • tbrnewsmedia.com

We’ll feature our readers’ pet photos in the Leisure Section of all 6 weekly newspapers that cover Cold Spring Harbor to Wading River, plus online and social media. Email your pet photo to loveourphotos@tbrnewsmedia.com and put “Pet Photo” in the subject line plus pets name your name and town by 5 pm on Feb. 5th. To advertise in this special feature call your account representative at 631-751-7744 for details now!

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Town of Brookhaven’s Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro will announce Holtsville Hal’s famous forecast in a virtual ceremony streaming live on

Learn all about white-tailed deer at Caleb Smith State Park on Jan. 30. Photo by Tom Caruso

Facebook.com/brookhavenwildlifecenter on Feb. 2 at 7 a.m. For further details, call Kristen at 451-9276.

Birds of Prey Drive Thru

Pack the family into the car for a Birds of Prey Drive Thru at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on Feb. 4. You’ll be meeting and learning about five of their raptor animal ambassadors from the comfort of your own car. Choose a time slot between 3 and 5 p.m. Rain/snow date is March 4. Tickets are $25 per car. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 979-6344.

Give Kids a Smile Day

St. Charles Hospital's Stephen B. Gold Dental Clinic, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson hosts a Give Kids A Smile Day on Friday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon offering free dental screenings, cleanings and flouride treatment for children. Limited space available. Call 474-6797 by Feb. 1 to reserve your spot.

Save the date!

The Huntington Historical Society offers a virtual Winter Break Camp for children in grades 2 to 5 on Monday, February 15 (time TBA). The one day event will include a guided craft activity, a virtual tour of the Conklin House and live demonstrations of and discussions about life during the colonial era. Participants will receive supplies for the craft, a colonial toy and a booklet with puzzles and more to keep the learning going. For more information, please email Education@ HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

JAN. 28 TO FEB. 3, 2020

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Women’s hoops erupts in record-setting second quarter, sweeps NJIT The Stony Brook women’s basketball team produced its largest victory in 14 months on Jan. 24. The Seawolves defeated America East newcomer NJIT, 73-41, at Island Federal Arena to sweep the back-to-back games. The 32-point margin of victory was Stony Brook’s largest since a 43-point win at Hofstra on Nov. 13, 2019. Stony Brook improved to 8-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play. Tied at 18 early in the second quarter, the Seawolves erupted with a 15-0 run that included four field goals from Asiah Dingle. In all, Stony Brook outscored NJIT 27-4 in the second quarter. It marked the program’s largest margin outscoring an opponent in a period since the NCAA

#3 Asiah Dingle (16 points) was one of three Seawolves in double-figures in scoring last Sunday.

switched to quarters for the 2015-16 season. It also marked the largest scoring quarter by the Seawolves since posting 35 points in the fourth quarter against St. Francis Brooklyn in the 2019-20 season opener.

“We really talked about refocusing going into the second quarter,” coach Caroline McCombs said. “We keyed in on our defensive principles, and with that we were able to convert rebounds and turnovers

into points.” Dingle, India Pagan and Leighah-Amori Wool all scored in double-figures. Wool, a transfer from Western Michigan, produced her first double-double with Stony Brook. She had four last season with the Broncos. The Seawolves, who originally had been scheduled to face Vermont next weekend, instead will head to Hartford as America East juggles schedules to accommodate COVIDrelated pauses. Vermont on Sunday announced its women’s basketball team would cancel the remainder of its season at the request of its players. The Catamounts had played only six of their 12 scheduled conference games to date.

Men’s hoops rebounds vs. NJIT, splits weekend series NEWARK, N.J. — A day after coach Geno Ford lamented the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s defensive execution, the Seawolves clamped down on Jan. 24. Stony Brook rebounded from a defeat the previous day to beat host NJIT, 56-44. The Seawolves held the Highlanders to 13 first-half points. It was the fewest points scored by a Seawolves opponent in a half since UMBC mustered only 10 in the second half of an 83-39 loss to Stony Brook on Feb. 19, 2013. Juan Felix Rodriguez (16 points) and Frankie Policelli (11) each scored in double-figures in Sunday’s victory, while Mouhamadou Gueye contributed a careerhigh 14 of the Seawolves’ eyepopping 55 rebounds. Stony Brook trailed 36-35 after a threepointer from NJIT’s Miles Coleman with 10:58 remaining in the game. The Seawolves then answered with a 10-0 run that included three field goals from Rodriguez. The Seawolves (7-7, 5-3) maintained the lead the rest of the way despite shooting

1-for-19 from three-point range for the game. Stony Brook snapped a three-game conference losing streak to stay in the upper echelon of the conference. “It was a grind,” Rodriguez said. “Coming from the two losses from the last weekend and the loss yesterday, we needed this win. We came in with the mentality to get that W.” Said Ford: “As a staff I felt like we were playing for our lives today. Losing stinks.” Stony Brook held NJIT leading scorer Zach Cooks to four points on 1-for-13 shooting from the field. The 55 rebounds marked the most since producing that same number against Farmingdale State on Nov. 11, 2019. “I was super-pleased with our defensive effort, obviously, today,” Ford said. “I know they missed some shots. But clearly we did, too. We missed almost all of them. “It’s the first game since we’ve returned (from a two-week COVID pause) that we mentally and physically competed at a high level. That looked like our team from four

Seawolves Home Games

MEN’S BASKETBALL Jan. 30 vs. Hartford Jan. 31 vs. Hartford Feb. 6 vs. UMBC Feb. 7 vs. UMBC

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jan. 23 vs. NJIT Jan. 24 vs. NJIT Jan. 31 vs. Vermont Feb. 6 vs. UAlbany Feb. 7 vs. UAlbany

Feb. 27 vs. UMBC Feb. 28 vs. UMBC March 13 vs. New Hampshire March 14 vs. New Hampshire

MEN’S SOCCER FOOTBALL

March 6 vs. Villanova March 20 vs. Maine April 17 vs. Rhode Island

WOMEN’S SOCCER March 7 vs. UMBC March 21 vs. NJIT March 28 vs. Maine

BASEBALL weeks ago. And not because we won. We could have lost, and I would have just said, ‘Well, we didn’t shoot it good.’ But, man, we did a look of good things. Anytime you outrebound people like we did, you know guys are playing super hard.” With America East shuffling schedules due to COVID-related pauses, Stony Brook now will host Hartford next weekend at Island Federal Arena.

2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. TBA TBA

VOLLEYBALL

March 5 vs. UMBC March 19 vs. New Hampshire

Jaden Sayles cruises in for a layup last Sunday in Newark.

2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

March 20 vs. Maine March 21 vs. Maine April 3 vs. Hartford April 4 vs. Hartford April 17 vs. UMBC April 18 vs. UMBC

6 p.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. TBA TBA 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

*Please note this schedule can change at any time. Visit www.stonybrookathletics. com for any last minute cancellations.

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