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Liqueurs and cordials: what’s the difference?

BY BOB LIPINSKI

Historically, liqueur is derived from the Latin word liquefacere and means to dissolve or melt, a fitting term since the process of making liqueurs involves dissolving selected ingredients in a distilled spirit. The term cordial is derived from the Latin word cor or cordis, meaning heart, and was formerly used only for those liqueurs that were thought to have a tonic or stimulating quality because of the medicinal components of their flavorings. Liqueur and cordial are recognized globally as interchangeable terms for the same product. In the U.S. they are always mentioned together in federal and state laws and regulations. Although liqueur is generally accepted as the European name and cordial as the American, there are many exceptions. For brevity, liqueur will be used in place of the redundant term cordial. A liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made by mixing or redistilling any type of spirits with herbs, seeds, barks, roots, plants, fruit, flowers, fruit stones, peels, juices, or other natural flavoring materials, and containing not less than 2.5 percent sugar. Most liqueurs contain large percentages (up to 35 percent) of a sweetening agent. There is no minimum or maximum alcohol level mandated by federal regulations; most liqueurs are between 34 to 60-proof, while others are as high as 100 or more proof.

All liqueurs are initially colorless; harmless artificial (and natural) colorants are added, along with sugar, before bottling. Crème is a French term applied to liqueurs, which refers to sweetness and not to dairy creams. Supposedly, the word crème comes from crème de la crème or “the best.” Crème describes most liqueurs made from one primary flavor. Some examples are Crème de Cacao and Crème de Menthe. Cream liqueurs are mixtures of dairy cream and whiskey, rum, brandy, or neutral spirits (mostly from Ireland and Scotland, among many countries), usually beigecolored with an alcohol content between 17 and 20 percent. These are best enjoyed chilled from the refrigerator or over ice. After opening, they should be refrigerated and consumed within six months. Liqueurs can be served at room temperature, chilled from the refrigerator or over ice. A liqueur poured over crushed or shaved ice is called a frappé. Liqueurs are also suitable as “long drinks” (with seltzer) and in cocktails and can be used in cooking. Glasses used for liqueurs should contain 4 to 6 ounces. Most liqueurs are served after dinner because of their high sugar levels. Liqueurs are also natural digestives because they contain many bitter botanicals. 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.

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Smithtown Artists Group shares A Potpourri of Art at Port Jefferson Village Center

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

Salute to Women started learning to paint. Above, Rockport by Cheryl Cass-Zampiva; below, Lakebridge in I would go to art exhibits Summer by Carol Kelly See more photos online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com and often say, ‘Wouldn’t it be marvelous to be able to create beautiful works of art for other people to enjoy?” she recalled. “I started taking watercolor classes, and then some time later saw a listing in my library’s newsletter about the group meeting in Smithtown. I’ve been there for 13 years and enjoy the process of critiquing and learning from one another.” Kelly enjoys painting landscapes and scenes from her garden, but “We’re happy to be doing shows again occasionally branches out into other subjects, as with a painting of a bird she — this is our second exhibit since the pandemic,” said Sue Orifici, head of graphic, titled “Looking for Lunch.” Lucia Alberti of Smithtown has spent the archival and special projects at the Port past 10 years painting at the library and was Jefferson Village Center. “There’s a nice mix excited to participate in exhibitions with of art to enjoy in this show and we hope longtime friends in the group. Alberti said people will stop by and visit.” Participating artists include Lucia Alberti, that the majority of her work is done in acrylics with a focus on imaginative realism. Cheryl Cass-Zampiva, Carol Ceraso, Judy “We have a lot of variety in our experiences Contrino, Ruth Johnson, Carol Kelly, Anita and what we enjoy doing as artists. Some Simmons and Joanie Whalen. A Potpourri of Art will be on display on people teach art and have exhibited before, while others simply enjoy art and being the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village creative,” she said. “We are friends, and we Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from admire one another, which adds another March 1 to April 30. Viewing hours are 9 layer of joy to our painting. Getting to a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information do this exhibit together is a very special about the exhibit, call the Village Center at 631-802-2160. To learn more about opportunity.” The exhibit is a welcome source of joy for the Smithtown Artists Group, visit http:// sagartists.wixsite.com/sagartists. the community, too.

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he vast majority of artists will say they are influenced by the work of someone else. Whether it’s a contemporary from their own time or someone from long ago, artists blossom from appreciating and studying others. This sentiment is held dear by members of the Smithtown Artists Group (SAG), a small network of local artists who gather for creativity and camaraderie alike. Their friendship began at the main branch of the Smithtown Library, where artists of all backgrounds and skill levels have gathered on Tuesday afternoons to paint, some of them for decades. “When my kids were in school I ran a lot of arts and crafts programs, and then in their later teens I took a watercolor class,” said Judy Contrino of Stony Brook, who began painting at the library 20 years ago. “Joining the library group was a wonderful experience because there were so many different mediums being used by the people there, and some of them were quite accomplished. I was a self-taught artist. And it’s wonderful to have newcomers improve and show them how they’ve grown. No one is asking you to be Rembrandt -- it’s just a place to come, relax and learn from those around you.” A few years ago, some of the library artists expressed a desire to broaden their horizons and pursue exhibitions. Roughly a dozen people came together to form what is now the Smithtown Artists Group. With the help of a new website to showcase some of their work online, the group was able to hold exhibits in libraries around Long Island, including Harborfields, Sachem, Kings Park and East Northport. After a long hiatus during the pandemic, they are thrilled to share their work again. Their newest exhibit, A Potpourri of Art, will be on display this spring at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Featuring more than 80 pieces from 8 artists, the exhibit will feature works done in watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil and more. Each artist has a unique flair and favorite subjects, making it a great fit for art enthusiasts of all kinds. Carol Kelly of Kings Park spent many years simply appreciating the work of others before trying her own hand at painting. “It wasn’t until I was around 45 that I

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Shift your focus: Micronutrients over macronutrients

Micronutrient focus may reduce cravings

If we needed any more proof, this past year has been a good reminder that many things influence our eating behavior, including food addictions, boredom, lack of sleep and stress. This can make weight management or weight loss very difficult to achieve. Un f o r t u n a t e l y, awareness of a food’s caloric impact doesn’t always By David matter, either. Dunaief, M.D. Studies assessing the impact of nutrition labeling in restaurants gave us a clear view of this issue: knowing an item’s calories either doesn’t alter behavior or encourages higher calorie purchases (1, 2). Does this mean we are doomed to acquiesce to temptation? Actually, no: It is not solely about willpower. Changing diet composition is more important. How can we alter the dynamic? In my clinical experience, increasing the quality of food has a tremendous impact. Foods that are the most micronutrient dense, such as plant-based foods, rather than those that are solely focused on macronutrient density, such as protein, carbohydrates and fats, tend to be the most satisfying. In a week to a few months, one of the first things patients notice is a significant reduction in cravings. But don’t take my word for it. Let’s look at the evidence.

Examining refined carbohydrates

Many of us know that refined carbohydrates are not beneficial. Worse, however, a randomized control trial showed refined carbohydrates may cause food addiction (3). Certain sections of the brain involved in cravings and reward are affected by high-glycemic foods, as shown by MRI scans of trial subjects. Study participants consumed a 500-calorie shake with either a high-glycemic index or a low-glycemic index. They were blinded (unaware) as to which they were drinking. The ones who drank the high-glycemic shake had higher levels of glucose in their blood initially, followed by a significant decline in glucose levels and increased hunger four hours later. The region of the brain that is

visceral or belly fat. This type of fat has been thought to coat internal organs, such as the liver, and result in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Decreasing the level of cortisol metabolite may also result in a lower propensity toward insulin resistance and may decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality. This is an encouraging preliminary, yet small, study involving women. Controlling or losing weight is not solely about willpower or calorie-counting. While calories have an impact, the nutrient density of the food may be more important. Thus, those foods high in a variety of micronutrients may also play a significant role in reducing cravings, ultimately helping to manage weight.

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Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. METRO photo

related to addiction, the nucleus accumbens, showed a spike in activity with the highglycemic intake. According to the authors, this effect may occur regardless of the number of calories consumed. Granted, this was a very small study, but it was well designed. Highglycemic foods include carbohydrates, such as white flour, sugar and white potatoes. The conclusion: Everyone, but especially those trying to lose weight, should avoid refined carbohydrates. Calorie composition matters.

Comparing macronutrients

We tend to focus on macronutrients when looking at diets. These include protein, carbohydrates and fats, but are these the elements that have the greatest impact on weight loss? In an RCT, when comparing different macronutrient combinations, there was very little difference among groups, nor was there much success in helping obese patients reduce their weight (4, 5). Only 15 percent of patients achieved a 10 percent reduction in weight after two years. The four different macronutrient diet combinations involved overall calorie restriction. In addition, each combination had either high protein, high fat; average protein, high fat; high protein, low fat; or low protein, low fat. Carbohydrates ranged from low to moderate (35 percent) in the first group to high (65 percent) in the last group. This was another well-designed study, involving 811 participants with an average BMI of 33 kg/m², which is classified as obese.

Again, focusing primarily on macronutrient levels and calorie counts did very little to improve results.

Adding micronutrients

In an epidemiological study looking at National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, results demonstrate that those who are overweight and obese tend to be lacking in micronutrients (6). These include carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and betacryptoxanthin, as well as vitamin B12, folate and vitamins C, E and D. Unfortunately, taking supplements won’t solve the problem; supplements don’t compensate for missing micronutrients. Quite the contrary, micronutrients from supplements are not the same as those from foods. With a few exceptions, such as vitamin D and potentially B12, most micronutrient levels can be raised without supplementation, by adding variety to your diet. Please ask your doctor.

Lowering cortisol levels

The good news is that once people lose weight, they may be able to continue to keep the weight off. In a prospective (forward-looking) study, results show that once obese patients lose weight, the levels of cortisol metabolite excretion decrease significantly (7). Why is this important? Cortisol is a glucocorticoid, which means it raises the level of glucose and is involved in mediating

(1) Am J Pub Health 2013 Sep 1;103(9):16041609. (2) Am J Prev Med.2011 Oct;41(4):434– 438. (3) Am J Clin Nutr Online 2013;Jun 26. (4) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:859. (5) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:923. (6) Medscape General Medicine. 2006;8(4):59. (7) Clin Endocrinol.2013;78(5):700-705. 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.

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FEATURE STORY

Four Harbors Audubon Society launches Bird Oasis program

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our Harbors Audubon Society (4HAS) is launching a brand-new, aptly named, "Bird Oasis” program on March 1, 2021. Property owners can now request a consultant from 4HAS to assess the quantity and quality of native plants and eco-friendly practices on the premises to help local bird populations and other wildlife to not just survive, but to thrive. If the property qualifies, a certification level is determined and a sign is given to the owner, proclaiming the property a birdand wildlife-friendly habitat. If the property is not quite ready, or a higher Bird Oasis certification level is sought, the consultant will create a list of improvements for the owner to implement. Photos of the finished property are sent back to the 4HAS Bird Oasis team for reassessment. In addition, photos of the most attractive, "birdiest" yards will be featured throughout the year on the chapter's website. There are also future plans to have a yearly "Best Bird Oasis" contest. The reasons for this program are abundant. In suburbia, open space is at a premium and what exists is usually overrun by invasive plant species, creating large areas of lowquality food sources unable to support native wildlife in healthy numbers. Such habitat fragmentation and loss, coupled with climate change and inappropriate environmental practices is causing bird and other wildlife populations to fall into steep decline. In 2018, the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning published its 2016 Land Use Study. In the report, Brookhaven Township and Smithtown Township had 27% and 17% recreational and open space, respectively. The report went on to quantify Brookhaven Township's residential, commercial, institutional and industrial land use at a bit more than 50%. Smithtown Township in total is a bit higher at 63%. This land is the focus of the Bird Oasis program. The program takes the concept of a healthy, robust ecosystem and places it directly into the homeowner's or commercial building's landscape by requesting property owners use more native plants and incorporate planethealthy and sustainable practices when creating their outside space. By choosing native plants with both excellent habitat services and tidy habits, landscapes that are both attractive and environmentally functional can be created. Bird Oasis consultants will also be looking for habitat features like wood or brush piles, ponds or birdbaths, winter forage in the form of seedheads and the insects found in plant stalks to be left up over the cold

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months and cut back in the spring, and other important ecoscaping concepts. Additionally, the program focuses on environmentally healthy practices, like mulching grass clippings back into lawns, leaving leaves or shredded leaf litter down as, or under, mulch, and using organic slowrelease fertilizers. An ecologically balanced yard cures its own ills within a short amount of time, so targeted pest management with organic principals should be used only when insect outbreaks or other issues are severe. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides should be avoided on certified properties. Most insecticides and fungicides are broad spectrum, which kills both the good and the bad. They also seriously harm the soil food web. Additionally, excess nitrogen does not stay in the soil, but runs off or down into the water table — as do chemical pesticides — and causes harmful algal blooms in Long Island bays and estuaries. It is hoped that people will see the beauty in these certified properties and notice all of the birds they attract. This will create additional excitement — and habitats — as more people create their own private Centereach Coram East Setauket Hauppauge Kings Park Lake Grove Middle Island Miller Place Mount Sinai Nesconset Port Jefferson Port Jefferson Station Ridge Rocky Point Saint James Selden Setauket Shoreham Smithtown Sound Beach South Setauket Stony Brook Stony Brook Campus

sanctuaries, which will shift the current landscape paradigm to something more sustainable and environmentally-friendly. "The potential to reverse the trend is there," explains Joy Cirigliano, President of 4HAS. "If we can harness our managed landscapes and other properties to provide suitable habitat for our native plants and animals, and make them beautiful at the same time, it will help strengthen and heal our local ecosystem. All of our neighbors will be happy, including the furred and feathered ones." The Four Harbors Audubon Society Bird Oasis Program is available to any property within the *4HAS territory, including residential, commercial, industrial and municipal for a fee. The program consists of a one-hour consultation and property assessment and a certification sign. For more information, visit https://4has. org/bird-oasis after the program launch on March 1. For additional inquiries, please send an email to 4HAS_BirdOasis@gmail.com.

Four Harbors Audubon Society is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society. It is affiliated with Audubon New York and is a member of the Audubon Council of New York State. Its mission is to protect and preserve birds, wildlife, and the places and resources needed, for today and tomorrow.

Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) recently announced that its 2020 “Buy, Give, Get” program has resulted in the collection of 42,000 winter coats, nearly 12,000 more than last year, to be donated to veterans in need this winter. From late October through early January, the “Buy, Give, Get” program at the closeout discount retailer’s 142 stores in nine states encouraged customers to purchase a quality, brandname men’s or women’s winter coat for $40.00 (retail value: $80.00-$120.00) and give it back to the store for donation to a veteran. In appreciation of the donation, customers received a $40.00 Crazy Deal Gift Card to be used for a future purchase at Ocean State Job Lot, effectively allowing customers to donate winter coats for free. Participating stores in our neck of the woods included Centereach, North Babylon and East Northport. “We are so pleased with the results of this year’s program," said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “What started out as a 600-coat test donation just a few years ago has grown into one of the largest programs of its kind serving veterans in need across the region. The fact that we exceeded last year’s donation — in the midst of a pandemic no less — is a true testament to the loyalty and generosity of our customers.” The coats are currently being distributed to veterans’ organizations throughout the Northeast, in partnership with a multi-state network of more than 50 veteran support agencies, organizations, assistance programs and action groups serving New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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A Luxury Apartment. A Historic Location. A Place to Call Home.

The Northwind Group: More than 50 Years of Creating Long Island Communities Long Island is the site of the nation’s first postwar suburban neighborhoods—where aspiring first-time homeowners hunted for their prized house with the white picket fence —but there’s no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to the ideal suburban living situation. In fact, today’s competitive and crowded housing market proves you don’t need a literal “house” to have a “home.” This might seem like a recent phenomenon, but the Tsunis family, owners of the Northwind Group, has built not just homes, but thriving Long Island communities for decades. Whether the community is designed to accommodate a 55-and-better population or residents of any age, Northwind Group properties offer convenient, comfortable alternatives to traditional home ownership.

Located in one of Long Island’s most desirable residential locations, the Overbay boutique luxury apartment community in Port Jefferson Village—across from the harbor, within walking distance of shops and restaurants—offers amenities and convenience to complement an active lifestyle at any age: • Spacious apartments with high-end features including a flat-screen TV and wall-mounted electric fireplace, zero-entry showers with luxury fixtures, and closets with roomy built-ins • A private balcony in most apartments • An underground parking garage, private mailrooms, and concierge services

Northwind’s portfolio of desirable properties includes: • Overbay, a boutique luxury apartment community in historic Port Jefferson Village–within walking distance to shopping, parks, and restaurants. Construction is nearing completion in time for occupancy this spring, and leasing is available now! • The Preserve at Smithtown, currently under construction along Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset, designed to give seniors stress-free living with easy access to downtown Smithtown–while delivering an economic boost to the area. • Bayport Meadows Estates, featuring many amenities for an active, low-maintenance lifestyle for the 55 and better community. One fully furnished model remains available, so contact us now if you’re interested in making this your home. For more information about Northwind Group’s properties, or to schedule a private showing, contact us at (631) 582-8300 or email info@northwindgroup.com

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A 55+ LUXURY R E N TA L CO M M U N I TY

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Tips for

DECLUTTERING & DOWNSIZING Whether you are moving to be closer to your children and grandchildren, or want a smaller home that is easier to maintain during your retirement years – an increasing number of older adults are choosing to downsize. The decision to move, especially if you have lived in your current home for years can be emotional, while the process of decluttering can feel overwhelming for some. While downsizing is undoubtedly a big lifestyle change – there is a lot you can do to make the transition smoother for you and your family. Sutton Landing, Long Island’s growing group of luxury rental properties for those 55 and over, offers these tips for helping adults prepare to rightsize their life. By necessity, decluttering comes before downsizing. If you have accumulated a lifetime of possessions though, it can be difficult to know where or how to begin. Get started by following these simple steps.

Plan ahead, but start now. When do you anticipate moving? Whether you plan to move later this year, or a few years from now, begin sorting through your possessions now. Waiting to declutter will only add to your stress – especially if you need to sell your home quickly due to an unexpected circumstance. Planning ahead will give you time to adjust if needed, and may help to alleviate some of the stress you might be feeling. To keep yourself on track, develop a plan with incremental milestones you’d like to reach. Setting smaller, more frequent goals can help make it easier to achieve each one. Just make sure you are being realistic when setting those goals!

One space at a time. Attempting to clean out your entire garage (attic, basement, etc.) in one day will more than likely leave you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Start small – choose one area of your home to focus on first – the key is to keep it manageable. Place your items into designated piles – things to keep, things to throw away, things to donate, and things to give to friends and family. If you need help organizing, or deciding what items to keep – consider hiring a professional organizer that specializes in downsizing.

Play favorites. If you are a collector – be it coffee mugs or cat figurines – choose only your favorite pieces to keep. The number you decide to keep will depend on the amount of space available in your new home. A word of advice: resist the temptation to keep items you were gifted, but don’t particularly love.

Go digital. Digitize what you can – old photographs, home movies, or even love letters can be converted to an electronic format that is easy to store and share with other family members. If you don’t have access to a scanner, there are plenty of vendors who offer the service.

Wrangle your paperwork. If your filing cabinet is overflowing with outdated warranties and tax returns from decades ago, it is time to look into what to keep and what to purge. Depending on the circumstances, the Internal Revenue Service recommends keeping copies of your filed tax returns anywhere from three to seven years for tax purposes, but longer if you need them for reasons not related to taxes. Most physical bank and credit card statements that are not tax-related, as well as pay stubs and receipts for large purchases can also be shredded after a certain amount of time. Do a little research to determine what must be kept, and start getting rid of the rest. Sutton Landing is Long Island’s growing group of 55+ luxury rental communities. For more information, please visit: suttonlanding.com. 8650

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Bigger is Better! Luxury Throughout! Life is Easier!

L O N G I S L A N D ’ S N E W G AT E D L U X U R Y 5 5 A N D B E T T E R C O M M U N I T Y S TA R T S L E A S I N G I T S S PA C I O U S T O W N H O U S E S Make The Villas at Setauket your new home. Come see us soon as there are a limited supply of townhomes available. At 1,400 – 1,750 luxurious square feet to choose from…it’s time to start your new maintenance free life at The Villas at Setauket, a private 55 and better gated rental townhome community. Nestled in 18 acres of woodlands in the historic Three Village area of Setauket, our luxury rental townhouse community was designed for discerning adults 55 and better. Our private gated community features 92 impeccably designed townhomes, with luxury amenities. Every home has an open floor plan- two bedrooms, and two and a half baths. Most homes have the Master bedroom suite conveniently located on the 1st level. The dramatic 9’ ceilings, and Pella tilt out windows provide the ultimate in comfort and style, making every room filled with natural light. Luxurious flooring throughout the living spaces of the home, and plush carpet in the bedrooms. A beautiful gas fireplace showcases the living room, abundant high-hat lighting, and spacious closets are all standard. A custom designer kitchen makes cooking a pleasure with GE stainless steel energy efficient appliances, and stunning Quartz counter tops. All homes have their own full size washer and dryers, and individually controlled 2 zoned thermostats to conveniently control your heating, as well as central air conditioning. Ample on-site parking is provided for all, or you can take the option to select a model that includes a one car garage. Vacation style amenities are all included in the monthly rent. Enjoy the ambiance of the private 3,500 SF clubhouse that features state of the art media entertainment in the great room, a fully equipped kitchen, a billiard and card table, a fitness room, men’s and women’s bathrooms with lockers and showers, and a business center. Enjoy the over sized heated salt water pool, or spend leisurely afternoons playing bocce, shuffleboard, digging in the community garden, or just relaxing in the gazebo. Even your pets are welcome, and have their own gated dog park to play in. Your new care free lifestyle is enhanced by on site, 24/7 emergency maintenance. Call us for more information, or to schedule a private tour.

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C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

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Your Neighborhood Realtor

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I can’t express how much I enjoy serving this community. What an amazing collection of people. We have excellent schools, neighbors and plenty of kindness to go around. If you’re thinking of bringing your home to market or considering a real estate purchase, I would be happy to bring my enhanced training, technology and business practices to the Covid 19 home buying or selling process. SOLD - My Listing

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HOME SERVICES business feature

Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel

itchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition. Due to the sheer amount of time families spend in the kitchen, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renovations as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high percentage of their investments. When investing in a kitchen project, it is important to incorporate items that are coveted. Deep, double sinks: Having a double sink enables you to soak dishes in one side and then wash on the other. It also makes it easy to wash and prep produce for meals.

Kitchen island and bar stools: Even though many meals are enjoyed around the table, there’s something to be said for the convenience of a kitchen island and some well-placed bar stools for quick breakfasts or snacks. Smart kitchen storage: Work with a contractor to include storage solutions built into cabinetry and the pantry. Slide-out shelving, nooks for a paper towel roll and customdesigned areas to store stand mixers and other necessities can make kitchens more functional. Outdoor access: If possible, design a kitchen so it is easy to access the backyard via sliding doors. This can make outdoor entertaining or even coffee on the deck much easier. Under-cabinet lighting: Fixtures installed under cabinets provide both

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COOKING COVE

Sheet pan dinners to the rescue

turning veggies to brown on all sides. Serve hot or warm with a Greek salad (if you don’t mind cleaning the salad bowl afterward!)

Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

We who are both cooks and chief pot and bottle washers love one-pot meals. How nice to throw everything into a big pot and cook it all together. Then how wonderful to have only that one pot to wash. Well, what one pot is to the stove top, the sheet pan is to the oven. How nice to preheat the oven to a high temperature, then throw everything onto a sheet pan, and bake or roast the whole meal together in just a little time. Then how great it is to have just that one sheet pan to wash. (Invest in a nonstick one while you’re at it). No wonder this cooking method is all the rage and has been for a while now. As you will notice, all the following recipes are for straightforward, no nonsense easy prep dishes which should double their popularity with you.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Roasted Veggies

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • Nonstick cooking spray • One 3 1/2 - 4 pound chicken, cut up • 2 large onions, peeled and coarsely chopped

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• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into1/8ths • 4 carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2 diagonally • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 T chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried • Freshly squeezed juice of two lemons • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Wash chicken pieces in cold water and pat dry with paper towels; place, skin size up, at one end of baking sheet. Place onions next to chicken, then potatoes, then carrots at other end. Season everything with salt, pepper and oregano and press seasoning into chicken and veggies; drizzle lemon juice over everything, then olive oil. Place in preheated oven and roast for 30 to 45 minutes, turning chicken when skin is a nice brown and with a spatula,

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 sweet Italian sausages • 6 cubanelle peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1” strips • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F. If they are linked, detach sausages from each other and space across one end of a rimmed baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss the pepper strips with the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and crushed red pepper. Transfer to empty part of sheet pan. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, turning everything occasionally, until brown on all sides. Serve hot with garlic bread.

Sheet Pan Balsamic Swordfish with Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 pounds swordfish, cut into 4 pieces • 1 bruised garlic clove • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/4 cup dry white wine • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 1/2 pounds trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, cut into 1/4” slices • Nonstick cooking spray DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Press and rub garlic clove against sides of a small bowl to release some of its flavor, then remove and discard; in same bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, Balsamic vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, wine and salt and pepper. With pastry brush, coat swordfish on both sides with 1/4 of mixture; let sit 10 minutes. in a large bowl toss remaining mixture with the Brussels sprouts and fennel; let sit 10 minutes. Spray a rimmed sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange swordfish pieces on 1/3 of the pan, then veggies on other 2/3; use any left over marinade from veggies to baste fish. Turning once, bake swordfish until it flakes in center when tested with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes; if done remove and set aside to keep warm. Continue baking veggies, turning once, until al dente, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with sweet potatoes baked in their skins.

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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.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond THE REV. PETER LAROM 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

REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE 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

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

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!

Congregational

Greek Orthodox

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

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.

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

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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Preschool donates pajamas to children in need

The kids of The Chai Center Preschool in Dix Hills, ages 2 to 5, conducted a pajama drive for the Long Island chapter of the Pajama Program and collected over 50 pairs of pajamas to donate to children in need. They concluded the drive with a festive pajama party at school. “Our students are young, but this charity was something they could really relate to,” said Paulyne Weiss, Director of The Chai Center Preschool. “They wear pajamas at night when they go to bed and those pajamas keep them warm and

cozy. When they were told that some children do not have warm cozy pajamas like they do, they immediately wanted to help. This enriching experience taught them kindness in sharing what they have with others and inspired important conversations.” The Chai Center Preschool, for children 18 months to preK, is a Reggio-inspired, New York State licensed preschool program designed to spark wonder and creativity, build confidence and skills and allow children to explore materials that encourage a questioning

mind. For more information, visit them on Facebook or at www.TheChaiCenter.com. The mission of the pajama program is to promote and support a comforting bedtime routine and healthy sleep for all children to help them thrive. The Pajama Program, which relies on a national network of volunteers, generous donors, and partnerships, has delivered over seven million good nights for good days to children facing adversity by providing new pajamas, storybooks, and resources for From left, Bina Omidi; Marissa Guarino; and Paulyne Weiss, Chai Center Preschool Director caregivers. with children from The Chai Center Preschool Photo by Caroline Tamer

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Lutheran–ELCA

Lutheran–LCMS

Presbyterian

Quakers

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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.

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

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER We are once again having in-person worship Sunday services 9:00am & 10:30am. Lenten midweek services 11:00am and 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Space is limited, so please go to our website (www.messiahny.com) to register attendance or call the church office (631-751-1775). See our website for the procedures we will have in place. The 9:00am service is streamed online; go to our website to find the links to our church YouTube page. We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you. NYS Certified Preschool and Day Care

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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MOVIE REVIEW

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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things navigates through a time loop narrative

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

The premise of a time loop has long been a staple of science fiction novels and movies. The most notable example is the 1993 fantasy Groundhog Day, in which a narcissistic television reporter (Bill Murray) is trapped in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he repeats February 2. Rightfully, it has become a classic comedy, relying on Murray’s performance of edge-to-awakening and a first-rate script by director Harold Ramis, collaborating with Danny Rubin. Based on the Japanese novel All You Need Is Kill, the less memorable Edge of Tomorrow (2014; marketed appropriately as Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow on home media) utilized a similar structure. Here, Tom Cruise is a military officer learning how to defeat alien invaders. Both Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow are referenced in The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, a light comedy-drama, with Lev Grossman’s screenplay, based on his Kyle Allen and Kathryn Newton in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios well-crafted short story. The film follows high school senior Mark ride by a skate rat; angel wings on a truck A major change from the short story’s (Kyle Allen) already well into his live-repeat lining up perfectly with a man sitting on first-person narrative is the introduction of a summer day in Lexington, Massachusetts. a bench; an older woman’s victory dance of Mark’s sidekick, the video game playing His day follows the same sequence of waking after a perfect hand of cards; a girl creating Henry (Jermaine Harris). As there is no up just after his mother pulls away from the an enormous soap bubble; a traffic stop to voiceover, this gives Mark a chance to public house and continues with his interaction allow a turtle to cross the road; a cloud in his thoughts. While a facile solution, it works with his sister (Cleo Fraser) and slightly lost the shape of a question mark. While this is because of Harris’s command of Henry’s father (Josh Hamilton). happening, Margaret takes the odd phone understated patter and dubious puzzlement The breakfast scene shows Mark call and rushes off without an explanation. over Mark’s strange musings. Henry being anticipating everything from the popping They have a date “on the moon,” which locked on the same level of the alien-themed of the toaster to speaking culminates with a bicycle ride video game adds another layer (and a nod simultaneously with his For the most part, the through the school hallways. towards Edge of Tomorrow and the overall sister as she snidely calls him film is a two-hander, (The score indicates much thematic metaphor) to the story. a loser to his knowing all of of the film’s emotion, either For the most part, the film is a two-hander, the answers to his father’s relying on the charm smart or a cheat, depending relying on the charm of its leads. Allen has crossword puzzle. Mark then of its leads. on which way you look at a bland, all-American charm that works wanders the town, slightly it.) The closer they become, for Mark. His realizations are believable, shifting a range of moments in the world the more she pulls away. This conflict is and his shift from passive to active drives but not growing much from his experiences. the heart of the story, which resolves near the last third of the film. Newton manages His isolation has the feel of the last man on the end. not to overplay Margaret’s quirkiness. She earth. No matter what he tries, every day Tension rises between them as he falls for is off-beat but grounded, with a playful resets at midnight, as if he is snatched by her. In turn, he wants their odd existence to veneer masking the pain underneath. She “some cosmic nanny.” mean something. She is inexplicably hesitant makes a line like “I’ll call you tomorrow Mark's universe shifts with the and pulls away. With this, he accepts that his … today … tomorrow,” both humorous introduction of Margaret (Kathryn Newton), problem is a lack of awareness of the struggle and melancholy. They have good chemistry, whom he encounters at the local pool. of the people around him; his downward which makes them sharing this existential Quickly, she admits to being locked in the spiral into loneliness sets him on a new and problem convincing and saves the growing same pattern. What ensues is his pursuit of more positive course. romance from becoming saccharine. this mystery figure and their burgeoning The film finds standard but entertaining The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a sweet friendship. Beginning with Margaret sharing ways to harness the gimmick. They give if predictable diversion. The idea of fixing with him an eagle swooping over a lake and away money to random strangers. They stuff what we can and accepting what we cannot is capturing a fish, they embark on a quest to themselves with ice cream and junk food. certainly not an original concept. Nor is the search out “tiny perfect” moments. The map A wonderful sequence is the near misses idea that growth comes from facing challenges. they create of these events becomes pivotal involving a beach ball and a girl at the pool. But in its telling, the film is a pleasant if obvious in the resolution. Another running joke shows Mark stopping look at how we move forward. Once they commit to the undertaking, a man (cameo by author Grossman) from Rated PG-13, The Map of Tiny Perfect there is a montage — a perfectly executed being the victim of bird droppings. Things is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Horoscopes of the week

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, momentum swings in your favor and you can sail through all of your tasks and goals in record time. Enjoy the ride. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be falling behind on keeping resolutions, but that is alright. It’s easy to get back on track once you set your mind to it. Ask a friend to keep you accountable. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, right now your mind is focused on “the more the merrier” but you have to find ways to safely connect with others. Keep everyone’s health in mind. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It may have seemed like the last few months of 2020 flew by, Gemini. A new year provides a chance to restart, slow down and smell the proverbial roses. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This week can prove to be epic if you just go with the flow a little bit, Cancer. Let others take the lead and simply follow along. You never know where things will lead. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, figure out how to align your priorities with what you do for a living. It could mean changing careers. Even though it may seem risky right now, start exploring the waters. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, some down time and R & R can do a body good. Ask your partner to cover for you and then reciprocate so you can both unplug and refresh. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a midweek business proposition or a real estate endeavor may present itself. This could lead to some exciting changes for your family. 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 The early part of the week may be pretty uneventful, but things heat up as the week progresses, Sagittarius. You may not have time to do everything you desire. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Boredom isn’t a bad thing when you desire a respite, Capricorn. While others may be looking for ways to chase away cabin fever, you may be perfectly content snuggling in. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Unexpected partnerships can yield some amazing results, Aquarius. This may be the opportunity you are looking for at this juncture in your life. Push ahead for the time being.

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Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its Spring 2021 Film Series tonight with a bonus virtual screening for passholders only of “The Subject” and “Higher Love” at 7 p.m. The series continues every Thursday through May 2 and will feature 10 new premieres and three bonus films from previous Stony Brook Film Festival events. $50 film pass for all. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Times ... and dates Feb. 25 to March 4, 2021 Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown hosts a Birds of Prey Drive Thru event on March 4. Photo from Sweetbriar

Join the Cinema Arts Centre and L.E.A.D. Mentoring in celebration of Black History Month with a guided discussion of Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem, The Hill We Climb, followed by an open mic, where all are invited to participate, including but not limited to favorite poems by Black poets, slam poetry, spoken word, and original creations at 7 p.m. Free. To register, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Family Trivia Night

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer Ric Statler, the program seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. Call 655-7798 for more information.

Atelier lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James invites the community to join them for an online webinar titled Fascination with Flowers: A Brief History of Botanical Art with Elizabeth Fusco from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how a renewed interest in Botanical Illustration is thriving in the contemporary art community. Free. Register at www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Friday 26

No events listed for this day.

Saturday 27

Huntington Farmers Market

The Huntington Winter Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through March 27 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. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Presidential history webinar

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket, presents Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan’s lecture, “My Betsey: The Remarkable Wife of Alexander Hamilton,” at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Free and open to all. Register at emmaclark.org/ virtual-classes-events or call 941-4080.

Wednesday 3

Genealogy: Remember the Ladies

Power of Poetry event

The Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor presents a love-themed virtual Family Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Join them for new questions designed for both adults & kids to test your knowledge in a wide array of lovely topics! Questions range across all levels. Free to play. $10 suggested donation appreciated. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday 2

Comsewogue Public Library presents a virtual program titled Geneology: Remember the Ladies at 7 p.m. Half of our family tree is made up of women. Learn how to uncover your maternal ancestors’ stories with professional genealogist Sarah Gutmann. Open to all. Free. Visit www.cplib.org/a-online-programming/ for information on how to participate in this online program. Questions? Call 928-1212 and ask for Adult Services.

Thursday 4

Birds of Prey Thursday Drive Thru

Lake Grove Farmers Market

New hours! The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove holds a Farmers Market every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting) 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.

Sunday 28

Lake Grove Farmers Market See Feb. 27 listing.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

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.

Docent in the Galleries

Learn more about the exhibitions at the Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington with a docent volunteer! From 12 to 1:30 pm, a docent will be in the galleries to bring the artwork to life, answering visitors’ questions and providing further insight into works on view. Sign up for general admission times of noon, 12:30, or 1 p.m. at www.heckscher.org. Questions? Call 380-3230.

Nissequogue walking tour

Take part in a walking tour of Nissequogue River State Park, 799 Saint Johnland Road, Kings Park from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join your tour guide for a program titled Downtown History and learn all

about the historic past, present, and future of this fascinating park. Masks are mandatory. $4 cash per person. Advance registration is required by calling 581-1072.

Off-Stage/On-Line presentation

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with a double feature: “Water Music” by Arianna Rose and starring Victoria Grazioli & “Like a Rose” by Shelley Stolaroff Segal and starring Mike Ceserano. 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

Art Talk: Rembrandt

Join Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station for a fun and informative online talk about the works of the Dutch draughtsman, painter, and printmaker Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn at 7 p.m. Open to all. Free. Visit www.cplib.org/aonline-programming/ for information on how to participate. Questions? Call 928-1212.

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the ﬁfth episode of Write America virtually via CrowdCast at 7 p.m. featuring Academy Award-winning songwriter Alan Bergman and New Yorker essayist Adam Gopnik as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. This event is free to attend. This event is free to attend. Register at www.bookrevue. com. Call 271-1442 for further details.

Pack the family into the car for a Birds of Prey Drive Thru event 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. Select 3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.. $25 per car. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. Rain/ Snow date will be 4/11. Call 979-6344.

Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its Spring 2021 Film Series tonight with a virtual screening of “Louis Van Beethoven” at 7 p.m. In German with subtitles. The series continues every Thursday through May 2 and will feature 10 new premieres and three bonus films from previous Stony Brook Film Festival events. $6 per film/$50 film pass for all. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

‘Bagpipes Calling!’

In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will present a virtual screening of “Bagpipes Calling!” at 7 p.m. Weaving together music, history and culture, the documentary captures a behind the scenes experience of life in the band during this festive piping season. Filmmaker Andrea Wozny and the Northport Pipe and Drum Band will join the screening for a post-ﬁlm discussion. Fee is $12, $10 members. To register, visit www. cinemaartscentre.org. For further information, email info@cinemaartscentre.org. CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that may be published.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL’s Dave Jackson uses gene tool to boost corn yield Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

The current signal works, but not as well as it might. No signal makes everything worse. Something in the middle, with a weak signal, is just right. By using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Dave Jackson has fine-tuned a developmental signal for maize, or corn, producing ears that have 15 to 26 percent more kernels. Working with postdoctoral fellow Lei Liu in his lab, and Madelaine Bartlett, who is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Jackson and his collaborators published their work earlier this week in the prestigious journal Nature Plants. Jackson calls the ideal weakening of the CLE7 gene in the maize genome the “Goldilocks spot.” He also created a null allele (a nonfunctional variant of a gene caused by a genetic mutation) of a newly identified, partially redundant compensating CLE gene. Indeed, the CLE7 gene is involved in a process that slows the growth of stem cells, which, in development, are cells that can become any type of cell. Jackson also mutated another CLE gene, CLE1E5. Several members of the plant community praised the work, suggesting that it could lead to important advances with corn and other crops and might provide the kind of agricultural and technological tools that, down the road, reduce food shortages, particularly in developing nations.

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

“This paper provides the first example of using CRISPR to alter promoters in cereal crops,” Cristobal Uauy, Professor and Group Leader at the John Innes Centre in the United Kingdom, explained in an email. “The research is really fascinating and will be very impactful.” While using CRISPR (whose co-creators won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in October) has worked with tomatoes, the fact that it is possible and successful in cereal “means that it opens a new approach for the crops that provide over 60% of the world’s calories,” Uauy continued. Uauy said he is following a similar approach in wheat, although for different target genes. Recognizing the need to provide a subtle tweaking of the genes involved in the growth of corn that enabled this result, Uauy explained that the variation in these crops does not come from an on/off switch or a black and white trait, but rather from a gradient. In Jackson’s research, turning off the CLE7 gene reduced the size of the cob and the overall amount of corn. Similarly, increasing the activity of that gene also reduced the yield. By lowering the gene’s activity, Jackson and his colleagues generated more kernels that were less rounded, narrower and deeper. Uauy said that the plant genetics community will likely be intrigued by the methods, the biology uncovered and the possibility to use this approach to improve yield in cereals. “I expect many researchers and breeders will be excited to read this paper,” he wrote.

Stem cell growth, required for kernel development, is controlled in corn by a set of genes called CLEs. But how these genes change the corn is complicated. Using CRISPR genome editing, CSHL researchers found they could change kernel yield and ear size by fine-tuning the activity of one of the CLE genes, ZmCLE7. In the image: an unmodified corn cob with normal ZmCLE7 gene activity (1) is packed with regular rows of kernels. Shutting off ZmCLE7 (2) shortened the cob, disrupted row patterns, and lowered kernel yield. However, decreasing the same gene’s activity (3) led to an increase in kernel yield, while increasing the gene’s activity (4) decreased the kernel yield. Jackson Lab/CSHL 2021

In potentially extending this approach to other desirable characteristics, Uauy cautioned that multiple genes control traits such as drought, flood or disease resistance, which would mean that changes in the promoter of a few genes would likely improve these other traits. “This approach will definitely have a huge role to play going forward, but it is important to state that some traits will still remain difficult to improve,” Uauy explained. Jackson believes gene editing has considerable agricultural potential. “The prospect of using CRISPR to improve agriculture will be a revolution,” Jackson said. Other scientists recognized the benefits of fine-tuning gene expression. “The most used type/ thought of mutation is deletion and therefore applied for gene knockout,” Kate Creasey Krainer, president and founder of Grow More Foundation,

explained in an email. “Gene modulation is not what you expect.” While Jackson said he was pleased with the results this time, he plans to continue to refine this technique, looking for smaller regions in the promoters of this gene as well as in other genes. “The approach we used so far is a little like a hammer,” Jackson said. “We hope to go in with more of a scalpel to mutate specific regions of the promoters.” Creasey Krainer, whose foundation hopes to develop capacity-building scientific resources in developing countries, believes this approach could save decades in creating viable crops to enhance food yield. She wrote that this is “amazing and could be the green revolution for orphan staple crops.” In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration is currently debating whether to classify food as a genetically modified organism, or GMO, if a food producer used CRISPR to alter one or more of its

ingredients, rather than using genes from other species to enhance a particular trait. To be sure, the corn Jackson used as a part of his research isn’t the same line as the elite breeding stock that the major agricultural businesses use to produce food and feedstock. In fact, the varieties they used were a part of breeding programs 20 or more years ago. It’s unclear what effect, if any, such gene editing changes might have on those crops, which companies have maximized for yield. Nonetheless, as a proof of concept, the research Jackson’s team conducted will open the door to additional scientific efforts and, down the road, to agricultural opportunities. “There will undoubtedly be equivalent regions which can be engineered in a whole set of crops,” Uauy wrote. “We are pursuing other genes using this methodology and are very excited by the prospect it holds to improve crop yields across diverse environments.”

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KIDS KORNER

Above image by Morganne P.; image on right by Chloe S. Courtesy of Three Village Central School District

Animated art comes to ‘life’ at Murphy JHS

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET ANGEL!

This week's shelter pet is Angel, a 7-year-old Blue Nosed Pit Bull that has been at the Smithtown Animal shelter for 2.5 years. Affectionate and goofy, Angel adores most people, car rides, destroying stuffed animals and, above all, FOOD! Angel is a very dominant dog that needs a bully breed savvy owner that can provide her with some structure. She would do best in a home with no other pets. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines. If you are interested in meeting Angel, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her 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.

R.C. Murphy Junior High School students in Stony Brook are exploring the history of animation and its basic principles as part of their participation in the buildings’ art and animation class, which is taught by art teacher Brian Baker. To date this year, the students have worked hard to create different animated projects. They made thaumatropes to illustrate a simple two step action or change between two related images. Each picture was drawn and attached to a circular disc. When spun at a certain speed, each picture blends into

the other, creating the illusion of movement. Students also worked on making digital flip books. They first used note cards to create the different pictures needed for their animation. After they finished drawing, they used a registration to line each image up in their camera. After shooting their photos, students used the google slide program to make a digital version of their flipbook. Finally, students have recently completed different designs for original cartoon characters that they will be using to create Disney Studios style cell animation.

Family Trivia Night

Heckscher Family Hour

The Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor presents a love-themed virtual Family Trivia Night on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Join them for new questions designed for both adults & kids to test your knowledge in a wide array of lovely topics! Questions range across all levels. Free to play. $10 suggested donation appreciated. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Questions? Call 631-367-3418.

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington hosts a Family Hour Sunday event via Zoom on Feb. 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly virtual art experience with Museum Educator Tami Wood. Explore works of art on view in the Museum and create fun art projects using simple materials! Fee is $10 per child. Registration is required by visiting www.heckscher.org.

Camp & School DIRECTORY 2021 ARTVENTURES SUMMER PROGRAM AT GALLERY NORTH

This full day art program offers 7 different themed weeks for families to choose from. Full week $500, Siblings $300 Sign up before April 15 and receive $100 off! Use discount code EARLYBIRD21 For info: education@gallerynorth.org or 631-751-2676 Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter ©5940

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

FEB. 25 TO MARCH 3, 2020

No. 20 Men’s Lax tops Bulldogs,

remains unbeaten The Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team cracked the Inside Lacrosse media poll’s top20 rankings last week for the first time in four years. And things continue to look up for coach Anthony Gilardi’s Seawolves in Year 2 at the helm. No. 20 Stony Brook clamped down on defense after halftime and produced a 14-8 win against Bryant on Feb. 20 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. Stony Brook (2-0) has won consecutive games to open a season for the first time since 2017 — the same season the Seawolves last were ranked. The Seawolves limited Bryant to one goal after intermission. Wayne White gave Stony Brook its first lead, 8-7, when he opened the third-quarter scoring with 6 minutes, 55 seconds remaining in the period. Mike McCannell followed with a goal less than two minutes later for a two-goal cushion

Photos courtesy of SBU Athletics Matt DeMeo works against Bryant midfielder Jon Miller on Saturday at LaValle Stadium

and Stony Brook led the rest of the way. Bryant was held scoreless for 14:16 spanning the middle two quarters. And once that drought was broken to pull the Bulldogs within 9-8, USILA Team of the Week selection Dylan Pallonetti got on the scoreboard for the first time on the afternoon with a toughangle unassisted goal. That was the first of six straight goals for Stony Brook, which held the Bulldogs scoreless over the final 19:11.

Goalie Anthony Palma made a career-high 16 saves to improve to 2-0 in two collegiate starts. “We started off rocky, but our defense knows how to play the game,” Palma said. “We just really sunk in and played our game. We didn’t get overexcited. We calmed down and we did what we had to do.” Said Gilardi about Palma: “He has that in him to get hot. He’s been really consistent this entire year. We knew he would settle in.”

Men’s basketball team drops regular-season finale 67-59

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team is headed to the America East Tournament as the seventh seed. The Seawolves dropped their regular-season finale, 67-59, at UAlbany on Feb. 21 to complete the regular season 9-13 overall and 7-9 in league play. Coupled with an NJIT loss, the Seawolves earned the No. 7 seed and will face No. 6 UMass Lowell at New Hampshire on Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. The winner faces No. 3 seed and pod host UNH the following day. “We’re excited to play against a really good Lowell team,” said coach Geno Ford, whose squad swept UMass Lowell during the regular season. “It’ll be a hard game. They played us well

Alex Christie started for a second straight game on Sunday.

both times.” Stony Brook split a pair of games this weekend with the Great Danes. On Sunday, the

Seawolves continued to play shorthanded as Mouhamadou Gueye remained unavailable. Tykei Greene nonetheless

stepped up with a doubledouble for the second straight day and his fifth of the season. Juan Felix Rodriguez also scored in double-figures. Lenny Kadisha made his first collegiate start. Alex Christie also started for the second straight day. “I really want to give a lot of credit to Dan Leonard, our trainer, who has had to deal with testing, protocols, travel, and really has carried the brunt of the load with all of that, which has allowed the coaches and players to stay safe. He’s been the real MVP of our season,” Ford said. “I don’t think a lot of people had confidence within college basketball that we’d get this far. We have.”

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Pallonetti had produced six goals in last Saturday’s season-opening win against Sacred Heart — a program record for a collegiate debut. Bryant (1-1) had opened Saturday’s game with four straight goals during the opening five minutes. The Seawolves then answered with four straight goals of their own — including the opening pair by Cory VanGinhoven — to even the score at 4 after one quarter. VanGinhoven produced his second straight hat trick to open the season. McCannell also had a had trick, his first since April 20, 2018, against UMass Lowell. Matt DeMeo and Matt Anderson contributed two goals apiece for the Seawolves. White had a pair of assists in addition to his tiebreaking goal. Stony Brook avenged a loss at Bryant last year, after which the season was shut down due to the pandemic. “I wish there was some big Knute Rockne speech at halftime,” Gilardi said. “It was just, ‘Hey, we knew this was what the game was going to be like. Let’s continue to do what we do offensively, defensively and in the clearing game.’ And Palma really stepped up in the goal and made some unbelievable saves.” Stony Brook returns to action next Saturday, Feb. 27 at Hofstra.

Seawolves Home Games BASEBALL

Feb. 27 vs. Sacred Heart Feb. 28 vs. Sacred Heart March 6 vs. Sacred Heart March 7 vs. St. John’s March 9 vs. Fordham

12 p.m. 1 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m.

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

MEN’S SOCCER

March 5 vs. UMBC March 19 vs. New Hampshire

6 p.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m 1 p.m.

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

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