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NEWS AROUND TOWN

NSPC Health Science Competition registration deadline extended

Sponsors of the second Neurological Surgery, P.C. Health Science Competition, a program of the Center for Science Teaching & Learning, have extended the “virtual” event’s registration deadline to noon on Thursday, May 14, to allow as many Long Island high school students to register as possible. “The effect of the spread of COVID-19 on everyone who lives on Long Island can’t be understated,” said Michael H. Brisman, M.D., an attending neurosurgeon and chief executive officer of Neurological Surgery, P.C. “It has no precedent. However, my partners and I decided that at this difficult time a declaration of hope was needed to inspire the young people in our community to continue to look to the future and take an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. That’s why the second NSPC Health Science Competition will be held as planned, but conducted online to assure the safety of participants, judges, and educators." Moreover, “To allow as many students to participate as possible we’ve changed the event’s registration deadline to Thursday, May 14, from April 30,” said Brisman. Nearly 300 high schools teams have already applied to compete. A $25 non-refundable registration fee per team applies to all entries. The NSPC HSC is available exclusively to Nassau and Suffolk high school teams. Last year, the competition drew teams from 38 Long Island schools and 50 prize winners shared $80,000 in scorebased awards. The 2019 program’s finals were held on the campus of LIU/Post in Greenvale. To compete, teams will create a Google site and upload: 1) Images of their poster board/ digital poster board or a <20 slide PowerPoint presentation; 2) A 10 minute video in which team members can be seen explaining their project, and 3) All executed competition documents. Further information about how to construct a Google site and other application requirements are available online at www.cstl.org/nspc. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, May 27. Results to be announced and live streamed on Monday, June 15. Student teams will be judged in one of five categories: Behavioral Sciences; BiologyMedicine/Health; Biology-Microbiology/ Genetics; Health Related Biochemistry/

Dr. Michael H. Brisman, right, receives an award from Kevin Sanders, Center for Science, Teaching, & Learning, acknowledging NSPC’s sponsorship of the nation’s first competition for high school students to focus on STEM/health science.

Biophysics, and Bioengineering and Computational Biology. The five first place winners in last year’s competition were Feyi Rufai of Roslyn High School, Alessi Demir of Manhasset High School, Michael Lawes of Elmont Memorial High School, Jason Sitt of Lynbrook Senior High School, and Christopher Lu of John L. Miller Great Neck North High School. Each first place winner received a $5,500 prize. The exact breakdown of prizes can be found at www.cstl.org/nspc/hsc-prizes/. "The young people who were part of the first competition were brilliant and inspiring. Their understanding of medicine and healthrelated subjects was impressive. These students are exactly the people we need to address the high demand for STEM, health science, and healthcare-related jobs here on Long Island and across the nation. The first NSPC Health Science Competition (HSC) exceeded our goals in terms of the number of schools and students who competed," said Brisman. "I believe the 2020 ‘virtual’ competition will further motivate both those who participate and others, who observed these innovative young people, to pursue their interest and careers in healthcare and related sciences," he added. For more information about the NSPC Health Science Competition, complete competition rules, and deadlines, please visit www.cstl.org/nspc or call 516-764-0045.

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No happily ever after for Netflix's Love Wedding Repeat Eleanor Tomlinson and Sam Claflin in a scene from the film. Photo by Riccardo Ghilardi/Netflix

BY JEFFREY SANZEL In these dark and often challenging times, it is nice to know there are movies and television shows that can take us out of ourselves for an hour or two. It is a welcome opportunity to jump into a rom-com world that is delightful and whimsical and wholly engaging. Netflix’s offering, Love Wedding Repeat, is not that. With beautiful scenery, a glorious sunshine filled-day, and elegance in everything from the lavish dress to the flawless table settings, it takes a great deal of effort to be this consistently abrasive and charmless. There is a difference between trying very hard and just being very trying. Four Weddings and a Funeral it’s not. Well, maybe just the funeral. Dean Craig has directed his own screenplay based on the 2012 French film Plan de Table. In the prologue, British Jack (Sam Claflin) attempts to kiss American Dina (Olivia Munn), the roommate of his sister Haley (Eleanor Tomlinson). They are interrupted by a boorish friend of Jack’s and there goes the kiss. Jump three years forward to Hayley’s Roman wedding to Roberto (Tiziano Caputo). Once again, Jack has the opportunity to connect with journalist Dina. The film spends the next hour and a half keeping them apart. The thin conceit hangs on two things: the name cards at the English table and a misappropriated sedative. The film’s gimmick is that it plays out one scenario with a brutally unhappy ending (truly ugly) and a second with a cheerier resolution. Separating the two is an interlude in fast-forward during which half a dozen possibilities are played out around the table. The film’s structure is not the film’s problem. Instead, it is as if someone emptied the cliché bag of every wedding movie. “Nothing could spoil this day …” followed by the arrival of the coked-up ex-boyfriend (scenery chewing Jack Farthing). Who could see that coming? There is the old man who insists on kissing everyone on the mouth. A not Scottish guy in a kilt (Tim Key) — oh, those hilarious kilt jokes — whose inability to talk to women is the source of so much amusement. Of course, given

the nature of the film, in the second part, he learns that it all comes down to “just listening.” A pretentious film director (Paolo Mazzarelli), caricatured right down to the pony tail, is being stalked by the maid of honor, Bryan (Joel Fry). To add further chaos, Bryan has only just learned that he has to give a speech. Don’t forget the obnoxious friend (Aisling Bea) who says everything she thinks but, deep down, just wants to be loved. Don’t worry: She ends up with someone who sees her for who she is, deep down. Freida Pinto is saddled with the thankless role of Jack’s ex, a gorgeous harridan who is tormenting her current boyfriend (Allan Mustafa, who must play a rather unsavory obsession). There are some truly gross moments that are somehow meant to be funny. There is both the expected and extraneous sex jokes. What’s less than single entendre? The whose-takenthe-sedative-and-is-falling-asleep gag seems interminable and inescapable. These “hijinks” are played out against a great deal of talk about “grabbing choices” and “finding love.” Pick a lane, please. In theory, it is a clever idea to show two different views of the same day and the matrimonial setting is an ideal choice. But the contrast between the two parts is not strong enough nor are the characters likable enough to root for. Claflin has a certain warmth but the material doesn’t give him enough variety or backbone. Munn is smart as the object of his affection but seems to be suffering much of the time. Tomlinson, a true English Rose, is handed an unforgivable transgression given the context. Key tries his best to make the supportive friend less of a trope and more of a human being. It comes down to the fact that this is a talented cast who are not served by the writing’s grinding machinations and the often less-thanpleasant characters. The moral of Love Wedding Repeat is it all depends on where you sit. I guess that’s true. I wish I hadn’t sat in front of the television. Rated TV-MA for mature audiences only, Love Wedding Repeat is now streaming on Netflix.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Targeting autoimmune diseases

Immune system regulation is complex and involves over 1,000 genes

In a study with Crohn’s disease patients, L. casei and L. bulgaricus reduced the inflammatory factor, TNF-alpha (11). To provide balance, I recommend probiotics with Lactobacillus to my patients, especially with autoimmune diseases that affect the intestines, like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Autoimmune diseases affect more than seven percent of the U.S. population, most of them women. More than 80 conditions have autoimmunity implications (1). Among the most common are rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, thyroid (hypo and hyper), psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. In all autoimmune diseases, the immune system inappropriately attacks organs, cells and tissues of the body, causing chronic inflammation. ChronBy David ic inflammation is the Dunaief, M.D. main consequence of immune system dysfunction, and it is the underlying theme tying these diseases together. Unfortunately, autoimmune diseases tend to cluster (2). Once you have one, you are at high risk for acquiring others.

Drug treatments

The mainstay of treatment is immunosuppressives. In RA, where there is swelling of joints bilaterally, a typical drug regimen includes methotrexate and TNF (tumor necrosis factor) alpha inhibitors, like Remicade (infliximab). These therapies seem to reduce underlying inflammation by suppressing the immune system and interfering with inflammatory factors, such as TNF-alpha. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), a class that also includes Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), may slow or stop the progression of joint destruction and increase physical functioning. However, there are several concerning factors with these drugs. First, the side effect profile is substantial. It includes the risk of cancers, opportunistic infections and even death, according to black box warnings (the strongest warning by the FDA) (3). Opportunistic infections include diseases like tuberculosis and invasive fungal infections. It is no surprise that suppressing the immune system would result in increased infection rates. Nor is it surprising that cancer rates would increase, since the immune system helps to fend off malignancies. In fact, a study showed that after 10 years of therapy, the risk of cancer increased by approximately fourfold with the use of immunosuppressives (4). Tangentially, there is also concern that these drugs might make those who contract COVID-19 more susceptible to severe symptoms and consequences. On the flip side,

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An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.

some are being studied to determine whether they can improve outcomes for others by suppressing immune system overreactions. Second, these drugs were tested and approved using short-term randomized clinical trials, but many patients are prescribed these therapies for 20 or more years. So, what other methods are available to treat autoimmune diseases? These include medical nutrition therapy using bioactive compounds, which have immunomodulatory (immune system regulation) effects on inflammatory factors and on gene expression and supplementation.

Nutrition and inflammation

Raising the level of beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid bioactive food component, by a modest amount has a substantial impact in preventing RA. While I have not found studies that specifically tested diet in RA treatment, there is a study that looked at the Mediterranean-type diet in 112 older patients where there was a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including CRP (5). In another study, participants showed a substantial reduction in CRP with increased flavonoid levels, an antioxidant, from vegetables and apples. Astaxanthin, a carotenoid found in fish, was shown to significantly reduce a host of inflammatory factors in mice, including TNF-alpha (6).

Fish oil

Fish oil helps your immune system by reducing inflammation and improving your blood chemistry, affecting as many as 1,040 genes (7). In a randomized clinical study, 1.8 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation had anti-inflammatory effects, suppressing cell signals and transcription factors (proteins involved with gene expression) that are pro-inflammatory, such as NFkB. In RA patients, fish oil helps suppress cartilage degradative enzymes, while also having an anti-inflammatory effect (8). When treating patients with autoimmune disease, I typically suggest about 2 grams of EPA plus DHA to help regulate their immune systems. Don’t take these high doses of fish oil without consulting your doctor, since fish oil may have blood thinning effects.

Probiotic supplements

The gut contains approximately 70 percent of your immune system. Probiotics, by populating the gut with live beneficial microorganisms, have immune-modulating effects that decrease inflammation and thus are appropriate for autoimmune diseases. Lactobacillus salvirus and Bifidobacterium longum infantis are two strains that were shown to have positive effects (9, 10).

Fiber has been shown to modulate inflammation by reducing biomarkers, such as CRP. In two separate clinical trials, fiber either reduced or prevented high CRP in patients. In one, a randomized clinical trial, 30 grams, or about 1 ounce, of fiber daily from either dietary sources or supplements reduced CRP significantly compared to placebo (12). In the second trial, which was observational, participants who consumed the highest amount of dietary fiber (greater than 19.5 grams) had reductions in a vast number of inflammatory factors, including CRP, interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and TNF-alpha (13). Immune system regulation is complex and involves over 1,000 genes, as well as many biomarkers. Dysfunction results in inflammation and potentially autoimmune disease. We know the immune system is highly influenced by bioactive compounds found in high nutrient foods and supplements. Therefore, bioactive compounds may work in tandem with medications and/or may provide the ability to reset the immune system through immunomodulatory effects and thus treat and prevent autoimmune diseases. *Especially in this time of COVID-19, do not alter your medications, in other words, stop or start medications, without discussing it with your physician first. It is much more important to control the autoimmune disease than tot worry about drug effects on the immune system.

References:

(1) niaid.nih.gov. (2) J Autoimmun. 2007;29(1):1. (3) epocrates.com. (4) J Rheumatol 1999;26(8):1705-1714. (5) Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Jan;89(1):248-256. (6) Chem Biol Interact. 2011 May 20. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Aug;90(2):415424. (8) Drugs. 2003;63(9):845-853. (9) Gut. 2003 Jul;52(7):975-980. (10) Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 1999 Jul-Nov;76(1-4):279-292. (11) Gut. 2002;51(5):659. (12) Arch Intern Med. 2007;167(5):502-506. (13) Nutr Metab (Lond). 2010 May 13;7:42. Dr. 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.hysician

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OUR HOUSE

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Energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home

nergy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certiﬁed contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects. Though upgrades made with efﬁciency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home's energy budget. Learn how you can reduce your home's energy reliance and environmental impact with these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry:

Heating and Cooling

Climate control is one of the largest home energy users. A programmable thermostat is a simple starting point and can save up to onethird of heating and cooling costs. Cutting-edge models can even learn your family's behaviors and tweak usage for maximum savings. Additional ways to save energy include sealing leaky ducts, cleaning or changing air ﬁlters regularly and replacing your furnace or air conditioner with an energy-efﬁcient model, particularly if your heating and cooling systems are more than 15 years old.

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High-performance windows not only lower heating and cooling bills, they also reduce heat gain during warmer months and add a layer of insulation when you need to keep the heat inside. Triple-pane, Low-E insulated frame windows can save 33% of the heating cost for a typical home in cooler climates, and in hotter environments, double-pane, low solar-gain windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 32%.

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The average house dedicates 5-10% of its energy budget to lighting. To cut your use, switch to LED lights, turn off unneeded lights and, where possible, use natural light. Other measures, like relying on task lights and installing motion detectors, can help further limit your lighting-related energy usage.

Appliances

The refrigerator is a major energy drain, accounting for up to 15% of the energy bill in some homes, particularly models that are 15 years old or older. Design plays a major role in a refrigerator's efficiency; it needs adequate air flow for optimal function. Be realistic about your needs and only buy as big a unit as you require. Be aware that icemakers and dispensers not only add to the up-front cost, they're also less efficient. As with any appliance, shop for a model that offers as many energy-saving features as you can afford.

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Raised bed vegetable gardening A lower maintenance way to grow food

Celano Tomato

When growing in raised beds, particularly high beds, you don’t want to grow varieties that grow super tall. It’s far easier to tend and harvest from bush tomato plants like Celano. This award-winning variety grows just fortyinches tall, but don’t let the modest size fool you as the plants bear a heavy crop of red grape tomatoes with a super-sweet flavor.

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aised bed gardening has become incredibly popular the past few years with both food and flower gardeners. Why? Raised beds offer many advantages. They warm up earlier in spring, offer excellent drainage, reduce soil compaction, and create a tidy, stylish garden. My vegetable garden is made up of twenty raised beds and I have far fewer weeds than I did in my former in-ground garden. I also appreciate that my 4 by 8 foot and 4 by 10 foot beds are the perfect size for season extenders like mini hoop tunnels. These allow me to plant vegetables like Asian Delight pak choi and Sandy lettuce earlier in the spring and harvest longer into autumn and even winter. While there are many advantages to raised beds, there are a few drawbacks to consider. First, there is the initial cost of materials which can be pricey depending on what you decide to use. Also, building a raised bed from lumber takes basic construction skills. However, many garden supply companies offer pre-fabricated raised beds or raised bed kits that come with metal corners and all hardware for constructing wooden beds.

The best size for a raised bed:

The size of the raised bed depends on several factors including available space, budget, what you wish to grow, and the existing soil. A 4 by 8 foot bed is one of the more popular sizes with 8 foot long boards standard at the hardware store. For my beds, I used untreated, locally hewn hemlock boards. Hemlock is rot-resistant and long-lasting, but raised beds can also be built with cedar or pine boards. I’ve also made informal raised beds from logs and rocks, and have seen very beautiful beds edged with concrete blocks, bricks and other materials. The bottom line is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to build a raised bed. My hemlock beds are sixteen inches deep, mainly because the existing soil was poor and weedy and I wanted to ensure a good volume of soil for my vegetables. I also like the fact my beds are high enough that I can comfortably sit on the side to tend my crops.

If your existing soil is decent, you can build a shorter bed, perhaps six or eight inches tall. Be sure to remove grass and weeds before building the bed. If you don’t want to dig it up, you can smother grass by placing cardboard or several sheets of newspaper at the bottom of the bed.

Dolce Fresca Basil

Dolce Fresca was introduced only five years ago but it’s already a classic in my garden. I plant this compact variety along the edges of my raised beds to form a living edge and provide me with aromatic basil from early summer through mid-autumn. Each plant grows just 14 inches tall but offers dense growth for a generous harvest.

Soil for raised beds:

To discourage weeds, I did lay cardboard sheets beneath each of my beds before they were filled with a mixture of good garden soil and compost. If you don’t want to buy garden soil, you can build your own by layering kitchen and garden waste with compost, coffee grounds, chopped leaves, and other organic materials. It will take six months or more for the materials to break down. To maintain fertility, I top-dress my beds with two inches of compost, aged manure, or leaf mold each spring and use organic fertilizers to feed the soil food web.

Favorite plants for raised beds:

I grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers in my raised bed garden and had great luck with many All-America Selections winners bred for vigor, compact growth, and yield. Here are a few of my favorites:

Just Sweet Pepper Nasturtium Tip Top Rose

The main pathway in my raised bed is bordered with nasturtiums. I love how they add bold color to the garden, but also attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Tip Top Rose is a strong yet compact nasturtium with unique and showy rose-colored flowers showcased above medium green foliage. The uniquely colored flowers are a great addition to the nasturtium family especially since they don’t fade as they age. Bonus: Both the leaves and flowers are edible!

This lowmaintenance variety is great for raised beds as the large plants grow three feet tall, but are bred to be strong and don’t need support. They’re also productive and early to crop, yielding an abundance of three inch long sweet, bright yellow peppers about 70 days after transplanting.

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which can promote mold, affect air quality and hinder air drying for special garments. A clever way to enhance ventilation while increasing your storage space is ventilated shelving that helps keep air flow moving. For example, ClosetMaid’s Premium Wood Kits feature sturdy slatted shelves to stash your laundry essentials and can include accessories like hanging rods. Create a folding station. One of the biggest laundry pitfalls is folding and putting away clean clothes. A clear, clean space in the laundry room can help nudge you toward completing the task more efficiently. If you have frontloading machines, it may be as simple as adding a counter or sturdy shelf above them. If you use top-loaders, you may need to get more creative. If there’s room, a laundry sorter with a flat top is a good solution. Or if floor space is at a premium, you might consider a shelf that mounts to the wall and folds down when you need it. Source: ClosetMaid

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Create the ideal outdoor living space

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"We love being creative with materials in our designs and installations. One of my personal favorites is an outdoor kitchen we wrapped in hardwood with a granite countertop. It has clean lines and a unique custom look." Custom-built and prefabricated kitchens are also in high demand, Garcia said, along with recreation features like putting greens, bocce ball and basketball courts. Hardscape features that add function and ambiance top many homeowners' lists, as well. Examples include

Patio Choice Yellow Tomato

A few years ago, I tucked a few extra seedlings of Patio Choice Yellow tomato along the edges of my raised beds. The result was that by mid-summer, I was harvesting handfuls of the sweet fruits every single day. The plants are incredibly productive and can produce over one hundred tomatoes each! To grow them upright, use tomato cages to support the eighteen inch tall plants. This variety is also perfect for containers.

Green Light Cucumbers

This exciting new mini cucumber is perfect for raised beds with each plant yielding up to forty crisp baby-sized fruits. I use wire A-frame cucumber trellises in my garden to support the six-foot tall plants. Expect an early harvest with the first cucumbers ready to pick just six weeks from seeding. Sow a second crop four to six weeks after the first seeding for a late summer harvest. Article and photos courtesy of All-America Selections

fire pits and fire tables, as well as water features like fountains, waterfalls, basalt columns and bubbling urns. Creating the ideal outdoor living space requires thoughtful planning and a holistic approach to landscaping. Typically, when people consider landscaping, they think of plants and flowers. However, landscaping includes a wide range of elements in an outdoor design that can generally be grouped into two main categories: hardscape and softscape.

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Understanding the components and options within each category can help you create a cohesive design for maximum enjoyment. The hardscape encompasses the man-made elements that bring function and aesthetic appeal to the design. Examples include concrete pavers, natural stone features, seating and retaining walls, wood and composite decks, pergolas, fencing and synthetic lawns. Softscape elements are the living components that add beauty and character to your outdoor space. These include the grass, shrubs, trees, flowers and plants. Your softscape may also include enhancements like mulch and an irrigation system to help care for the vegetation. Although the hardscape and softscape elements are distinct, an effective landscape design integrates both to create the look and feel you want for your outdoor living space. Once you've considered the landscaping features necessary to bring your vision to life, it's time to get your project in motion. Set a budget and consider whether you will need professional support to make your design ideas a reality. A remodeling expert can guide you on how to achieve the look you desire with your home's unique characteristics in mind, while helping manage your timeline and expenses. Find more remodeling advice and contractors in your community at www. remodelingdoneright.com.

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ADULT COLORING CONTEST CELEBRATES FIFTH YEAR

By Donna Bartunek, Nesconset

By Carol Bergano, Stony Brook

Annina Luck of Huntington is our grand prize winner!

By George Bruun, E. Setauket

By Antoinette Donato, Miller Place

By Patricia Cardone, Rocky Point

By Donna Earl, Northport

Dear Readers, We recently held our fifth annual adult coloring contest and once again the response was overwhelming! We received many colorful entries from readers all along the North Shore who used many different types of medium including colored pencils, gel pens, glitter, stick-on gems and markers to create their masterpieces. This year’s entries reflected the difficult times we are facing. Carl Hall of Setauket added a note that said, “Stay healthy and be safe!” Millie Gerber of Rocky Point wrote, “Your timing is perfect with your coloring page. A welcome change of pace from watching the news. Thanks!” Kristen Lubliner of Mount Sinai went a step further and added the powerful message “Stay Strong” in gold marker directly on her work of art. Although it was extremely difficult to choose a winner as every entry was unique in its own way, this year’s judge Kathleen Gobos, our new advertising director, ultimately chose the coloring page by Annina Luck of Huntington who edged out the competition with her unique piece. Our judge was struck by Annina’s choice of “unexpected colors, shading, watercolor painting and textured background.” Annina receives a three-year subscription to any one of our six papers, courtesy of Times Beacon Record News Media. And surprise, all other entries will receive a oneyear subscription as a thank you for entering our contest. Congratulations to all! If you don’t see your entry in this week’s issue, it will be in the issue of April 30. Be safe and be well.

By Danielle Freund, Setauket

By Karin Ganetis, E. Setauket

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By Millie Gerber, Rocky Point

By MaryEllen Giel, Mt. Sinai

By Lilli Governale, Mt. Sinai

By Beverly Gross, St. James

By Carl Hall, Setauket

By Julie Hoffman, Port Jefferson

By Sandra Kresh, Stony Brook

By Jamie Lane, Selden

By Lee Levy, Melville

By Kristen Lubliner, Mt. Sinai

By Augusta Malvagno, Port Jeff. Sta.

By Alice McAteer, Port Jeff. Sta.

By Jean McGibbon, Huntington

By A. McKenna, Northport

By Patricia McKenna, Port Jeff Sta.

Be sure to check out next week’s issue for the rest of the coloring contest entries!

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BY BARBARA BELTRAMI I feel like Old Mother Hubbard going to the cupboard and finding it bare or nearly so these days. As I sit and try to order groceries online and find “no delivery slot” or miraculously manage to order online but have to wait a week or so for delivery, I go to the fridge and find an expired container of yogurt, a bottle of ketchup and half a can of cat food. In the vegetable drawer I find a few slimy unrecognizable leaves, a lone scallion and a totally collapsed cucumber and the stark reminder that the fridge could use a long overdue cleaning. I go to the freezer to find nothing but an ancient package of phyllo dough and half a cake from my birthday a year ago. I turn in desperation to my pantry.

I inherited from my mother the practice of stockpiling multiple cans and jars and packages of staple items so what I do have is lots of cans of beans, tomatoes and tuna, a couple of boxes of pasta, a box of rice and a whole shelf of pickles I put up last year. Now the challenge is: What can I concoct out of these few things? I could do a Pasta Puttanesca with the tomatoes and tuna. I could do a Tuna and Bean Salad or I could make a Vegetarian Chili. Here are the recipes I came up with. Things being what they are, all measurements are approximate, main ingredients are generic, and if you don’t have some of the secondary ingredients, no big deal. You’ve got more important things to worry about these days. Be safe, be well, be grateful.

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 1 green pepper, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 3 tablespoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 teaspoon coriander • Two 14-ounce cans beans, rinsed and drained • One 14-ounce can tomatoes with juice • Salt and crushed hot red pepper flakes to taste DIRECTIONS:

In large heavy saucepan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onion, pepper and chopped garlic and cook over medium heat until slightly softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic chili powder, cumin and coriander and cook, stirring once or twice about one minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Serve hot with rice, tortilla chips and a salad or green vegetable.

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YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pasta • 1/4 cup olive oil • One 28-ounce can tomatoes with juice • 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 teaspoon each dried parsley, basil, oregano • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained • 1/3 cup black olives, pitted and chopped] • One 7-ounce can oil-packed tuna, drained • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

Put pasta water on to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; add tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes; add capers, olives, tuna, salt and pepper and cook another 5 minutes. Serve immediately with a dry white wine.

Tuna and Bean Salad YIELD: Makes 3 to 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • One 7-ounce can tuna, drained • One14-ounce can beans, rinsed and drained • 2 tablespoons minced pickles • 2 tablespoons minced onion or scallion • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons vinegar • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl mix all ingredients together. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Serve with lettuce or arugula and rustic bread.

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Akropolis 127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset (631) 979-0924 akropolisrestaurant.com Alpine Pastry Shoppe 59 Route 111 Smithtown, NY 11787 631-265-5610 alpinepastryshoppe.com

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Andersen’s Deli & Catering 41 Indian Head Rd, Kings Park 631-544-6506 andersenscatering.com

Andersens Smokehouse & Grill 20 E Main Street, Smithtown 631-292-2520 andersensgrill.com

Casa Luis 1033 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown (631) 543-4656 casa-luis.com

Bagel Express 15-5 Bennetts Road, East Setauket 631-675-2770 bagelexpressli.com

Cest Cheese 216 B Main St, Port Jefferson 631-403-4944 cestcheesepj.com Chop Shop Bar & Grill 47 E Main St, Smithtown (631) 360-3383 chopshopbarandgrill.com

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Ciro’s Italian Restaurant 74 Main Street, Kings Park 631-269-2600 cirosresaurants.com

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Burgerology 308 Main Street, Huntington (631) 923-2441 burgerologyrvc.com

Cafe Buenos Aires 23 Wall Street, Huntington (631) 603-3600 cafebuenosaires.net

Cafe Red 107 Main Street, Kings Park (631) 544-4500 caferedli.com

Ancient Ginger 556 N Country Road St. James 631-584-8883 ancientginger.com

BiVio Ristorante 1801 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington 631-499-9133 Bivioristorante.net

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Colosseo Pizza & Restaurant 1049 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station 631-928-4972

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Golden Dynasty 416 North Country Road St, James 631-250-9888

Library Cafe 274 Main Street, Farmingdale 516-752-7678 thelibrarycafe.com

Grumpy Jacks 28 Oakland Ave, Port Jefferson 631-642-1942 Grumpyjacksportjeff.com

Long Island Bagel Cafe 2310 Nesconset Highway Stony Brook 631-364-9200 libc.com

Green Cactus Fresh Mexican Grill 1099 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631-751-0700 greencactusgrill.com

Hatch Brunch 286 Main Street, Huntington 631-424-0780 hatchbrunch.com

Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard Street, Huntington 631-549-5300 instagram: macssteakhouseny

Husk and Vine Kitchen and Cocktails 655 Middle Country Road, St James 631-250-9616 huskandvineny.com

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Jersey Mike’s Subs 4600 Nesconset Highway Port Jefferson Station 631-509-6700 jerseymikes.com

Mission Taco 371 New York Avenue, Huntington 631-614-8226 missiontacoli.com

La Famiglia 250 W Main Street, Smithtown 631-382-9454 Lake Grove Diner 2211 Nesconset Hwy. Lake Grove 631-471-5370 lakegrovediner.com

Land & Sea Fish & Lobster Corporation 524 Route 25A, Mount Sinai 631-473-0011

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Long Island Microgreens Longislandmicrogreens.com Luigi’s Pizzeria 1372 Main Street, Setauket 631-751-3400 icraveluigis.com

Hurricane Grill & Wings 1037 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station 631-509-1288 hurricanewings.com

Jersey Mike’s Subs 586 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Hauppauge • 631-780-5656 jerseymikes.com

Locals 106 E Main St., Port Jefferson 631-509-0627 cafelocals.com

Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill 273 Main St, Huntington 631 385-3474 neraki.com

New Wave Burrito Bar 2 Clinton Avenue, Huntington 631-923-2622 newwaveburritobar.com Northport Quality Meats 829 Fort Salonga Road Northport, NY 11768 631-757-0300

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TBR News Media Guide to Take-out & Delivery con’t... Old Fields Restaurant 318 Wynn Lane, Port Jefferson 631-331-9200 Old Street Restaurant & Bar 92 E Main St, Smithtown 631-979-9073 oldstreetonline.com O Sole Mio 2194 Nesconset Hwy, Stony Brook 631-751-1600 osolemiostonybrook.com

Ramen 109 West Broadway Port Jefferson 631-509-1166 slurpusa.com

Rolling Pin Bakery 1387 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-689-6848 rollingpinbakery.com

Pace’s Steak House 325 Nesconset Hwy Hauppauge, NY 11788 631-979-7676 pacessteakhouse.com

Painters’ Restaurant 416 S. Country Rd, Brookhaven 631-803-8593 paintersrestaurant.com Pasta Pasta 234 E. Main St, Port Jefferson 631-331-5335 pastapasta.net Pastrami N Friends 110A Commack Road Commack 631-499-9537 pastraminfriends.com Pentimento

Salsa Salsa of Smithtown 320 Maple Ave, Smithtown 631-360-8080 salsasalsasmithtown.com

Sandbar 55 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor 631-498-6188 sandbarcoldspringharbor.com

Port Jeff Bistro and Pub 201 Main Street, Port Jefferson 631-828-2550 portbistroandpub.com

Se-Port Delicatessen 301 Main Street, East Setauket 631-751-2432 se-portdeli.com Seaqua Deli & Caterers 430 N Country Road St. James 631-686-6868 seaquadeli.com

Setauket Gourmet Deli & Catering 216 Rte 25A, East Setauket 631-751-1200 setauketgourmet.com

Setauket Village Diner 238 Route 25A, Setauket 631-941-3826 instagram: @lakeronkonkomabeverage Seven Quarts Tavern 688 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-757-2000 sevenquartstavern.com

Six Harbors Brewing Company 243 New York Avenue Huntington, NY 11743 631-470-1560 sixharborsbrewingcompany.com

Slurp Ramen 109 W Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-509-1166 slurpusa.com Soul Brew 556 Route 25A, St. James 631-250-9238 soulbrew.coffee Soul Brew 387 New York Avenue Huntington 631-470-4697 soulbrew.coffee

Southside Bar & Restaurant 5 3rd Avenue, Bayshore 631-665-9596 southsidebayshore.com

Stone Soup 232 North Belle Meade Road East Setauket 631-675-1930 stonesoupe.net Stony Brook Pizza 2460 Nesconset Highway Stony Brook 631-751-2220 StonyBrookpizza.com Subway 2350 Nesconset Hwy Stony Brook 631-675-2515 subway.com

Sundried Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria 127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset 631-366-6310 sundriedtomatocafemenu.com Sweeties Candy Cottage 142 E. Main St Huntington 631-423-7625 sweetiescandycottage.com

Sweet Mama’s Family Restaurant 121 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-721-7895 sweetmamasli.com Sweet Mama’s Family Restaurant 9 Alsace Place, Northport 631-261-6262 sweetmamasli.com

Sweetwaters 200 W Main Street Smithtown, NY 11787 631-360-0276 www.sweetwaterscafe.com

Call 631-751-7744 To add your eatery to this community service.

Tend Coffee 924 Montauk Highway Shirley 631-772-4707 tendcoffee.com

Tomo 9 E Main St., Smithtown • 631-724-1100 tomosushiny.com

The Bench Bar & Grill 1095 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631-675-1474 thebenchbar.com

Via Pizza 205 Route 25A Setauket • 631-689-9540 Vauxhall 26 Clinton Avenue, Huntington 631-4525-0222 vauxhallhuntington.com

Thai House 53 Main Street, Smithtown 631-979-5242 thaihousesmithtown.com

The Clay Oven 601 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge 631-724-1600 The Country Rotisserie 99 Route 25A, Shoreham 631-821-2020

The Fifth Season 34 E Main Street, Port Jefferson 631-477-8500 ext. 2 theﬁfth-season.com The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille 716 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown 631-656-9086 thegreeneturtle.com The Pie 216 Main St. Port Jefferson 631-331-4646 thepieofportjeff.com The Secret Garden 225-Main St. Port Jefferson 631-476-8327

The Steam Room 4 East Broadway Port Jefferson 631-928-6690 steamroomrestaurant.com

Three Bambino’s 385 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown 631-543-0110 3bambinos.com Tiger Lily 156 E. Main St. Port Jefferson 631-476-7080 tigerlilycafe.com

Toast Coffeehouse 242 E Main St Port Jefferson 631-331-6860 toastcoffehouse.com

Tweets Ice Cream Café 5768 NY-25A bldg E, Wading River • 631-886-1293 www.facebook.com/ TweetsIceCreamCafe

Vespa Italian Chophouse 843 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport 631-651-9889 vespaitalianchophouse.com Vintage Prime Steak House 433 North Country Road St. James 631-862-6440 facebook/instagram: Vintageprimesteakhouse

Wild Ginger Smithtown 69 Smithtown Blvd, Smithtown (631) 265-2800 wildgingersmithtown.com Wunderbar Deli 148 Hallock Avenue Port Jefferson Station 631-473-8004 Z-Pita 217 Main St. Port Jefferson 631-476-7510

Zorba The Greek 572 Port Jefferson Plaza Port Jefferson Station 631-473-9220 zorbathegreekpjs.com

Sei Ramen 244 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-675-0808 seiramen.com

Pietro Cucina Italiana 404 N Country Rd, St. James 631-862-6129 pietro631.com

Premiere Bakery 117 Main Street Stony Brook 631-675-0909

Ruvo 105 Wynn Lane, Port Jefferson 631-476-3800

Sal’s Ristorante & Bar 1012 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown 631-543-6000 salsofsmithtown.com

Restaurant & Lounge 93 Main Street Stony Brook 631-689-7755 pentimentorestaurant.net

Post Ofﬁce Cafe 130 West Main Street Babylon 631-669-9224 thepostofﬁcecafe.com

Pumpernickles Deli and Market 734 Route 25A East Setauket 631-941-4200

Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar 2950 Middle Country Road, Nesconset 631-265-8200 • ragazzi-ny.com

Outback Restaurant 5040 Nesconset Hwy East Setauket 631-474-8700 outback.com

PJ Lobsterhouse 1 N Country Rd. Port Jefferson 631-473-1143 pjlobsterhouse.com

Prohibition 115 Main St., Port Jefferson 631-473-0513

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL’s Mikala Egeblad takes novel COVID-19 approach Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Mikala Egeblad couldn’t shake the feeling that the work she was doing with cancer might somehow have a link to coronavirus. Egeblad, who is an Associate Professor and cancer biologist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, recently saw ways to apply her expertise to the ﬁght against the global pandemic. She studies something called neutrophil extracellular traps, which are spider webs that develop when a part of the immune system triggered by neutrophil is trying to ﬁght off a bacteria. When these NETs, as they are known, are abundant enough in the blood stream, they may contribute to the spread of cancers to other organs and may also cause blood clots, which are also a symptom of more severe versions of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which has now infected over two million people worldwide. “I always felt an urgency about cancer, but this has an urgency on steroids,” Egeblad said. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory reached out to numerous other scientists who specialize in the study of NETs, sometimes picking up on the tweets of colleagues who wondered in the social networking world whether NETs could contribute or exacerbate the progression of Covid19. Egeblad started by reaching out to two scientists who tweeted, “Nothing about NETs and Covid-19?” She then started reaching out to other researchers. “A lot of us had come to this conclusion independently,” she said. “Being able to talk together validated that this was something worth studying as a group.” Indeed, the group, which Egeblad is leading and includes scientists at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical

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

Research and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, published a paper last week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, in which they proposed a potential role for NETs. “We are putting this out so the field doesn’t overlook NETs,” said Egeblad, who appreciated the support from Andrew Whiteley, who is the Vice President of Business Development and Technology Transfer at CSHL. With a range of responses to the coronavirus infection, from people who have it but are asymptomatic all the way to those who are battling for their survival in the intensive care units of hospitals around the world, the biologist said the disease may involve vastly different levels of NETs. “The hypothesis is that in mild or asymptomatic cases, the NETs probably play little if any role,” she said. In more severe cases, Egeblad and her colleagues would like to determine if NETs contribute or exacerbate the condition. If they do, the NETs could become a diagnostic tool or a target for therapies. At this point, the researchers in this field have ways of measuring the NETs, but haven’t been able to do so through clinical grade assays. “That has to be developed,” Egeblad explained. “As a group, we are looking into whether the NETs could come up before or after symptoms and whether the symptoms would track” with their presence, she added. To conduct the lab work at Cold Spring Harbor, Egeblad said her team is preparing to develop special procedures to handle blood samples that contain the virus. As the lead investigator on this project, Egeblad said she is organizing weekly conference calls and writing up the summaries of those discussions. She and the first author on the paper Betsy J.

Mikala Egeblad with a blown-up image of a neutrophil extracellular trap, or NET. Photo from CSHL

Barnes, who is a Professor at the Feinstein Institute, wrote much of the text for the paper. Some specific paragraphs were written by experts in those areas. At this point, doctors are conducting clinical trials with drugs that would also likely limit NET formation. In the specific sub field of working with this immune-system related challenge, researchers haven’t found a drug that specifically targets these NETs. If the study of patient samples indicates that NETs play an important role in the progression of the disease, particularly among the most severe cases, the scientists will look for drugs that have been tried in humans and are already approved for other diseases. This would create the shortest path for clinical use. Suppressing NETs might require careful management of potential bacterial infections. Egeblad suggested any bacterial invaders might be manageable with other antibiotics. NETs forming in airways may make it easier to get bacterial infections because the bacteria likes to grow on the DNA. Thus far, laboratory research studies on NETs in COVID-19 patients have involved taking samples from routine care that have been discarded from their daily routine analysis. While those are not as reliable as samples taken specifically for an analysis of the presence of these specific markers, researchers don’t want to

burden a hospital system already stretched thin with a deluge of sick patients to provide samples for a hypothetical pathway. Egeblad and her colleagues anticipate the NETs will likely be more prevalent among the sicker patients. As more information comes in, the researchers also hope to link comorbidities, or other medical conditions, to the severity of COVID-19, which may implicate speciﬁc mechanisms in the progression of the disease. “There are so many different efforts” to understand what might cause the progression of the disease, Egeblad said. “Everybody’s attention is laser focused.” A measure that is easy to study, such as this hypothesis, could have an impact and “it wouldn’t take long to ﬁnd out,” she added. Indeed, she expects the results of this analysis should be available within a matter of weeks. Egeblad believes the NETs may drive mucus production in the lungs, which could make it harder to ventilate in severe cases. They also may activate platelets, which are part of the clotting process. If they did play such a role, they could contribute to the blood clotting some patients with coronavirus experience. Egeblad recognizes that NETs, which she has been studying in the context of cancer, may not be involved in COVID-19, which researchers should know soon. “We need to know whether this is important.”

Horoscopes of the week TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might not be able to balance your budget this week, but you can still create a big picture analysis of where you want to be financially in the weeks ahead. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence and power of persuasion are elevated this week, Gemini. Any self-doubt will disappear so you can focus on things you want to accomplish. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are erecting a protective shell around yourself. There doesn’t seem to be any conflict on the horizon, so let your guard down and let others in. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You have a strong magnetic force about you this week, Leo. If you are looking for love and romance, now may be the time to attract someone new or reignite a preexisting spark. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may not have realized that you have been hibernating away, but it is time to greet the world again. Focus on invites to any and all social events. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to put into practice the “work smarter not harder” mantra. Figure out what needs to get done and then put the people best suited to the jobs on it. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 It has been some time since you’ve let your hair down and had a good time, Scorpio. Push responsibilities aside for the time being and throw caution to the wind with friends. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may need to clear the air with someone close to you, Sagittarius. Try to figure out a good time to have a heart-to-heart discussion in the next few days. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Focus on the people who lift your spirits, Capricorn. These people can help you get through tough times and reinspire the self-confidence that has made you such a success to date. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 The spotlight is on your finances, Aquarius. Looks for ways to grow your savings so you can achieve some of your goals. It may take a few months to see real progress. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It is time to update your brand, Pisces. That means reinventing yourself. Refresh your résumé and revamp your wardrobe. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, reach out to someone who can help take some tasks off of your shoulders and help lighten your load. Realize you don’t have to do everything yourself.

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Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am 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 Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Ofﬁce Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

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 Ofﬁce Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE In response to the COVID-19 virus, Bishop Barres has mandated that there will be No public celebration of Mass until the Tuesday after Easter.

Let us commit ourselves as a parish to the following: • private prayer (a rosary, reading of scripture, adoration before the tabernacle) each day. The church will be opened from 8 am to 5 pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 8 am to 12 noon on Sundays. • attend mass, by watching The Catholic Faith Network (CFN) which will provide televised and online daily Masses, as well as other devotional and spiritual programs. (Optimum channel 29/137, Verizon FiOS TV channel 296, and Spectrum channel 162/471.) • when that first Sunday comes when we can once again gather at our ‘family table of the Lord’ and break the bread and drink of the cup, it will be a celebration of great Joy! Where can the weak find a place of firm security and peace, except in the wounds of the Savior? Indeed, the more secure is my place there, the more he can do to help me. The world rages, the flesh is heavy, and the devil lays his snares; but I do not fall, for my feet are planted on firm rock. - St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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 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. 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 Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 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 Please consult sspxlongisland.com for current Mass dates and 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 Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

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 Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service Join us Sunday mornings at 8 am or 9:30 am for a 30 minute morning virtual prayer service. 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 Please note that the Episcopal Diocese of LI has suspended all public worship services. Please check our website for the latest information or call the ofﬁce. Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccofﬁce@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT CERTAIN IF WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE OUR SERVICES. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM (631-473-0273) FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. PLEASE DON’T CALL AFTER HOURS. LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. 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.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjameschurchnyoffice@gmail.com THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR During this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the church is closed but you are welcome to join us every Sunday for livestream worship from the church at 9:30 a.m. You can access it on the Facebook page of St James Episcopal Church, St James, NY. Please call the church office for information about pastoral care and other church-related activities. Where is God calling us? To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship – Live Stream 10:00 AM – Rite II with music Morning Prayer – Live Stream 9:00 am – Monday thru Friday 6:00 pm – Evening Prayer visit our website for more information

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 All Services and Activities are Canceled. 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. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER 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*

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE. Continued on next page •

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Jewish

Religious D irectory

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 MARCEY WAGNER 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

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Lutheran–ELCA

Methodist

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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 We are livecasting a worship service at our regular service times, however. Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday as 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. This can be accessed by using any one of three links on our church website: www.hopeluth.com. It is also available to anyone who joins our “Friends of Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook group where notifications will be given when services are going live. Weekday devotions at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday are posted on Facebook for those who join the group. Our YouTube channel can be found by searching on YouTube. com for “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill.” Please leave comments when watching the livecasts. At this time the food pantry will provide pre-filled bags of food on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. We thank Selden Masjid for their generous food donation. Those wishing to make a similar donation should also call the church before bringing food: 631-732-2511. Members wishing to make cash donations should use the “Share God’s Mission” tab on the church website. All regular programs and meetings will not be held at the church. When necessary, they will be set up on Zoom.us. In emergencies, 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: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER May God’s richest blessing be upon you and may He protect you and hold you in the palm of His Hand. God’s Peace and Love We wish you God’s Blessings! During this Easter season, please continue to call our phone numbers for information of the events of the church and go to our website. We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need please call us. Our Pastor is available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to him. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you. The Lord is risen, He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 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 www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

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 Visit our Facebook page ‘First Presbyterian Church of Poret Jefferson/Activities and Missions,’ click on “Post’ or ‘Video’ for live Sunday service at 10 am or recorded video anytime. NYS Certiﬁed Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and 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 “Visit Our Website: setauketpresbyterian.org for updates on worship. Our service will be streamed live at 9:30 on Sunday mornings until further notice.”

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group 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

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory? For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT MANY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS HAVE CANCELLED SERVICES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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TBR News Media Guide to open essential businesses These Essential Local Businesses Are Open and Ready to Serve You

AUTOMOTIVE

A to Z Custom Colour 594 Rt. 25A Mt.. Sinai, NY 11766 631-474-5917 Avis Budget Car Rental 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook 631-444-0830 • avis.com Awsomotive Motor Care 594 NY-25A, Mount Sinai 631-474-5333 • awsomotive.com Chariot Collision 91 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket 631-751-1515 Lee Myles AutoCare & Transmissions 929 Middle Country Road, St James 631-724-3332 • stjamesleemyles.com Middle Country Automotive 839 Middle Country Road, Selden 631-698-4455 middlecountryautomotive.com Middle Country Automotive 2435B Middle Country Road, Centereach 631-737-4585 middlecountryautomotive.com Munch Auto Repair 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook 631-675-6675 Prestige Collision 70 Comsewogue Road Ste. 17 East Setauket 631-476-3792 • prestigecollision.net Setauket Auto Body 3350 Nesconset Hwy., East Setauket 631-751-1735 Smithwest Service Center 795 Middle Country Road, St. James 631-265-9885 • smithwestservice.com Sunoco Gasoline 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook 631-675-6675

GROCERY

Suburban Exterminating 879 W Jericho Tpke, Smithtown 631-864-6900 suburbanexterminating.com

Lake Ronkonkoma Beverage 400 Hawkins Ave, Ronkonkoma 631 588-3320 instagram @lakeronkonkomabeverage

Hamlet Wines 730 Route 25A, Setauket 631-751-3131

The Carpet Cleaning Guy 631-588-2793 • thecarpetcleaningguy.net

Lewin Medical Supply 15 Oliver Street, Riverhead 631-727-7006 • lewinmedicalsupply.com

Buttercup Dairy 285 Boyle Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-928-4607 • buttercupdairy.com

Handy Pantry 684 Route 25A, Rocky Point 631-821-2535 • handypantrystores.com Handy Pantry 280 Echo Avenue, Sound Beach 631-744-9085• handypantrystores.com

HOME SERVICES

Ace Hardware 1366 NY 25A, Setauket 631-751-9500 • acehardware.com Cheyenne Electric 631-366-4666 Costello’s Ace Hardware of Nesconset 246 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY 631-724-8300 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Northport 822 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY 631-925-5500 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Rocky Point 360 NY-25A, Rocky Point 631-392-1206 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Smithtown 52 E Main Street, Smithtown 631-863-3200 • costellosace.com Home Ops 640 Building D, Belle Terre Rd Port Jefferson 631-509-2000 • callhomeops.com

The Cleaning Lady - Michele / Joe Patchogue 516-375-0065 / 631-767-4398

HOTEL

Lewin Medical Supply 3655 Route 112, Coram 631-716-4040 • lewinmedicalsupply.com

Chalet Inn & Suites 23 Center Shore Rd., Centerport 631-757-4600 • chaletinnandsuites.com

Online Piano & Guitar Lessons Tony Mann Music 631-632-6005 • 631-473-3443

Hampton Inn Islandia 1600 Veterans Memorial Hwy Islandia, NY 11749 631-234-0700 Hamptoninnislandia.com\\

Reach for the Stars Tutoring 631-804-3623 reachforthestarstutoring.com

LANDSCAPING

Quality Island Landscaping P.O. Box 20087 Huntington Station, NY 11746 (631)796-4259 QualityIsland@gmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

Atomic Tae Kwon Do, Inc. Virtual Training Classes 8 E Carver St, Huntington 631-470-7824 atomictaekwondo.com/program/ virtual-training Barnyard Lane Sign Co. 280 Main Street, Suite 34 Farmingdale, NY 11735 P 516 420 0013 F 516 420 0012 barnyardlanesignco.com

Stony Brook Vision World 2194 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook 631-246-5468 • sbvisionworld.com U4U 280 Main Street, Suite 31 Farmingdale, NY 11735 P 516 420 0013 uniforms4unity.org Village Chemist 226 Main Street, East Setauket 631-751-1333 Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Care of Suffolk 505 Main Street, Northport 631-261-7200 • visitingnurseservice.org Waterfront Chiropractic PC 146 N. New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-549-1490

Countryside Animal Hospital 544 West Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-473-0942 • countrysideportjeff.com Corner Animal Hospital 24 Woods Corner Road, Setauket 631-941-3500 • corneranimal.com Feasts For Beasts 45 Route 25A, Mount Sinai 631-331-1150 Hamlet Pet Supply 732 Route 25A, Setauket 631-751-6789 Hounds Town 509-1 N Bicycle Path Port Jefferson Station (631) 476-9320 • houndstownusa.com Jefferson Animal Hospital 606 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-0415 portjeffersonanimalhospital.com Mt Sinai Animal Hospital 331 Route 25a, Mount Sinai 631-476-1304 facebook.com/mtsinaianimalhospital Rocky Point Animal Hospital 526A Route 25A, Rocky Point 631-744-8882 rockypointanimalhospital.com Setauket Animal Hospital 89 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket 631-751-8950 setauketanimalhospital.com Social Hound 130C Belle Meade Road, Setauket 631-675-0024 • mysocialhound.com

Lighthouse Locksmith- Jimmy Locks Selden 516-830-8093

Coram Chiropractic Center Dr. Aron Matthew 1970-6 Route 112, Coram 631-736-2323 • coramchiropractic.com

Wig Allure Hair Loss Center 3201 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove 631-737-2850 • wigallure.com

Three Village Veterinary Hospital 1342 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-689-8877 • threevillagevethospital.com

M & D Landscaping P.O. Box 366, Centereach 631-565-0955

Frank’s Lake Grove Cleaners & Tailoring 2706 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove 631-588-9216 • frankscleaners.com

PET SERVICES

Animal Emergency Services 280 Middle Country Road, Selden 631-698-2225 • longislandaes.com

SOLAR ENERGY

Mr. Sewerman Cesspool Company Lake Ronkonkoma 631-924-7502 facebook: @MrSewermanCesspoolsvcinc

KGI Design Group 280 Main Street, Suite 34 Farmingdale, NY 11735 P 516 420 0013 kgidesigngroup.com

Animal Health & Wellness Veterinary Hospital 150 Main Street, Setauket 631-751-2200 • animalhealthwellness.com

Our Expanding Guide Of Open Essential Businesses Courtesy of TBR News Media In Print & Online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com To Add Your Business Call 631-751-7744 As of TBR presstime, this is the latest information submitted for the current issue. Please call ahead.

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challenge set before them,” said Richner. “I can’t imagine a better feeling of affirmation and support for students. Long Island’s Best fosters students’ sense of curiosity and daringness to engage and try – and everyone wins – students, community, the art world – and of course, the Museum!” To see all 100 images and all of this year’s award winners, visit www.Heckscher.org.

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The Heckscher Museum in Huntington has announced the top prize winners for its 2020 Long Island’s Best: Young Artists show. Now in its 24th year, Long Island’s Best is the only juried exhibition for Long Island high school students that provides the opportunity to exhibit in a museum. Students are encouraged to think outside the box as they work in a broad range of media, styles, and subjects. This year there were more than 388 student submissions, representing 58 participating high schools. Jurors selected 100 as finalists. The following students were awarded the top four prizes. Stephanie Lopez, an 11th grader at Hicksville High School, captured the Celebrate Achievement Best in Show for her acrylic painting titled "Prismatic Bubble." Matthew Diesing, Grade 11, John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore won second place, the Judith Sposato Memorial Prize, for his oil pastel, "A Seat at the Table." Micarlys Ramirez, a senior at Brentwood High School, was awarded third place, The Hadley Prize, for her acrylic on canvas piece, "Ydelim in a Green Chair." Northport High School junior Bridget Buckmaster garnered Fourth Place, The Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award, for her digital photograph titled "Check Mate." Bridget is the first to receive a Long Island’s Best Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award. Stan Brodsky (1924-2019) was a Long Island artist, teacher and friend to the Museum. Generous donations from members, friends, and former students, endowed the scholarship, to be given every year in memory of the artist. The Firefly Artist Gallery, Northport, has also donated a new award for a deserving Long Island’s Best student. Voting for the Virtual Visitors Choice Award will be open on Heckscher.org beginning April 24. The Long Island’s Best experience begins with students visiting the Museum where they see and discuss works on view. Each student then chooses a work of art as an inspiration piece. They go on to create an original artwork and write an Artist’s Statement explaining their creative process. Jurors for the 2020 exhibition were Karli Wurzelbacher, Curator, The Heckscher Museum of Art; and guest juror Nancy Richner, Director (retired), Hofstra University Museum of Art. “[As a juror], I hoped to gain a sense of the high school artist’s curiosity and response to this

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In Recognition of Our Volunteers

National Volunteer Week April 19 to 25 Now, more than ever, your support to our staff and patients serve as a source of inspiration and a bright spot as we all work through this together. Thank you for all the heartfelt virtual cards and videos that you have sent to our healthcare workers who are on the frontlines — it truly makes a difference. Though we can’t celebrate in person this year with our 1,300 volunteers, we remain united as a community and are grateful for the many ways that you make a positive impact in the lives of our staff, patients and family members.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew

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SBU SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

APRIL 16 TO APRIL APRIL 22, 2020

America East cancels all competitions and practices through end of academic year

Effective immediately, all competition and practices for all teams and individual student‐athletes at America East Conference institutions have been canceled for the rest of this academic year, including any spring sport events that occur beyond the academic year. The decision was made in light of the recent developments, including the cancellation of all NCAA winter and spring championships, regarding the spread of the COVID‐19 virus. This is a proactive decision to protect the health, safety and well‐being of everyone.

Women’s Basketball signs Asiah Dingle and Nairimar Vargas-Reyes to incoming class Asiah Dingle

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team has added a pair of high-end student-athletes to its incoming class. Head coach Caroline McCombs announced on Friday the additions of point guard Asiah Dingle and forward Nairimar Vargas-Reyes. Both student-athletes will enroll as juniors for the 2020-21 academic year. Signings resumed this week after a brief hiatus. “We are very excited to welcome in two exceptional young women to our Seawolves

family,” McCombs said. “Both have had tremendous experience competing at a high level. They will continue to elevate our program.” Dingle comes to Stony Brook after two standout seasons at Kent State. This past season, she appeared in 28 contests for the Golden Eagles and led the team in scoring (13.3 ppg), assists (3.4 apg), steals (2.2 spg) and field goal percentage (.474). The sophomore was also named 2020 Academic All-MAC. “Asiah is a dynamic point guard,” said McCombs. “She has an elite first step and the ability to push pace in a game. On the other side of the ball, Asiah loves to defend. That will pose problems for our opponents. We hit it off with Asiah from our first conversation. I could tell she will connect well with our team.” As a freshman, Dingle made an immediate impact for Kent State. She started 30 games and averaged 12.9 points to help the Golden Eagles to the second round of the WNIT. Her performance on the court as a rookie earned her MAC AllFreshman Team honors. “I chose Stony Brook because I was immediately welcomed with open arms,” Dingle said. “The connection between the coaches and the players is special. They truly embody what a family is. I knew instantly that this was the perfect fit for me and that it would be my home away from home.” A Boston native, Dingle was a four-year letterwinner at prep powerhouse Archbishop

Williams. During her high school career, she propelled the Bishops to three state championships, tallying 1,564 points along the way. The three-time Catholic Central League MVP also was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game. A native of Camuy, Puerto Rico, VargasReyes will arrive to Long Island from Fort Meyers, FL, where she played for two seasons at Florida SouthWestern State College. The two-time All-Suncoast Conference secondteam honoree helped lead her team to a pair of league titles and a 54-11 overall record while guiding the Buccaneers to their first two NJCAA National Tournament berths in program history. “Nairimar is an ultra-competitive player,” McCombs said. “She has a lot of skill and versatility to her game. She plays hard, isn’t shy about taking a charge and always has fun getting better.” This season, Vargas-Reyes started 29 games, averaging 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 41.3 percent from the floor. As a freshman for the Buccaneers, she was a participant in the NJCAA All-Star Game while being selected to the FCSAA Region 8 alltournament team. “Throughout the recruiting process, it was very important to me that I find a place that felt like home and a place where I felt

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comfortable,” Vargas-Reyes said. “At Stony Brook, I am joining a family — one that is going to push me to be my absolute best, and that’s important to me. I am so excited to play for Coach McCombs and contribute my part to an already great team and help Stony Brook win a championship next year.” Vargas-Reyes brings international experience to the Seawolves as well, having played with the Puerto Rico national team.

Marissa Kelberman selected for SUNY Chancellor’s Award for student excellence

After going out on top of the America East women’s soccer world, Marissa Kelberman similarly will go out on top in the academic sector. The senior has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Kelberman is the third recipient from the women’s soccer program in the last 10 years, joining Shannon Grogan (2015) and Debbie Aller (2011). “Receiving the Chancellor Award for Student Excellence is a welldeserved honor for Marissa,” women’s

soccer head coach Tobi Bischof said. “She successfully integrated her academic success and athletic success at the highest possible level.” The award recognizes undergraduates who have successfully paired academic excellence with other interests, talents and aspects of their lives. That may include leadership, community service, campus involvement, career achievement, athletics and creative and performing arts. The two-time America East champion graduated in December as a

double-major, in political science and philosophy. She started 20 matches for the Seawolves in the fall. Kelberman was a mainstay at centerback, helping record eight clean sheets during a season that saw Stony Brook win its second conference title in three years and tie a program record with 14 wins. “Marissa had an immense impact on our 2019 season and played a vital role in us winning the America East championship,” Bischof added. “We are very proud of her.”

Marissa Kelberman (#20) Photo by Jim Harrison/SBU Athletics

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