Arts & Lifestyles - April 29, 2021

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PLAIN TALK

A right to speak and to be heard

Spring is supposed to be a time for new beginnings.

Our spring has been marred by senseless shootings across the country, further inflamed by hateful rhetoric on both sides of the aisle that does not address the real heart of our social

BY FR. FRANCIS mayhem.

PIZZARELLI The vaccine which is supposed to be used as an instrument of healing in some circles is being used as a weapon. We have elected leaders that don’t lead but rather fuel the discontent and polarization that has become so infectious across our country.

It is springtime. Let’s talk about new beginnings, renewal and another way to talk with each other that is life-giving. Words matter. They can heal and help or hurt and destroy.

We need to challenge those with hurtful and despicable rhetoric to express their strong feelings in words that are respectful — words that don’t incite but rather encourage a deeper and more productive conversation about the things that really matter and have a profound impact on our community.

At the beginning of April, a young 16-yearold female Native American and AfricanAmerican sophomore in high school wrote an op-ed piece in Newsday entitled “Why I sat for the Pledge of Allegiance.” Social media ripped her apart and she was threatened and harassed.

After reading her opinion piece, I decided to have my college and graduate students take a look at her article and discuss it. I saw for the first time what our future leadership could do.

These students had a real in-depth conversation on a very delicate topic. It was impressive to see them exercise their welldeveloped critical thinking skills. They were genuinely sociologically mindful. They looked at every aspect of that student’s opinion. Not all agreed with her choice to be seated but they all agreed with her right to self-expression without harassment. They all condemned the despicable ad hominem attacks and rhetoric directed at her.

Ultimately, every class focused on the injustices she raised which led to a lively conversation of where do we go from here?

How do we address these inequalities and hold people more accountable? It was refreshing to listen to the next generation of leaders speak passionately about human rights, social justice and express the desire to be a part of the solution, not part of the problem.

On October 14, 2020, Dr. Christopher Pendergast, a dynamic teacher, motivational speaker and founder of the A.L.S. Ride for Life, died quietly at his home in Miller Place surrounded by his family. He was 71.

On April 28, Dr. Pendergast would have celebrated his 72nd birthday. Although he is no longer with us physically, his spirit lives on with Ride for Life’s mission and his endless acts of kindness and love that he did for so many while he walked among us.

Before he died he and his wife wrote a very powerful book entitled “Blink Spoken Here.”

The last words of this exceptional story say “speech is freedom. Communication is the connection to the outside world. We all have a right to speak and to be heard ... even if it’s only one blink at a time ... Never be afraid to speak up. Your opinions matter.” Amen!

Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, is the director of Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

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SBU’s Julie Stepanuk connects humpback habitat use, vessel strikes around LI Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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The waters off the South Shore of Long Island have become a magnet, attracting everything from shipping vessels, recreational boaters, fishermen and women, potential future wind farms, and humpback whales.

While the commercial component of that activity can contribute to the local economy, the whale traffic has drawn the attention of scientists and conservationists. Whales don’t abide by the nautical rules that guide ships through channels and direct traffic along the New York Bight, a region from the southern shore of New Jersey to the east end of Long Island.

Julia Stepanuk, a PhD student at Stony Brook University in the laboratory of Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, is focusing her research efforts on monitoring the humpback whale’s use of this habitat.

“This can help us understand how we focus our energy for monitoring and conservation,” she explained in an email. If the whales are traveling, it helps to know where to minimize human impact.

Ultimately, the work Stepanuk, who also earned her Master’s degree at Stony Brook in 2017, does provides ecological context for how whales use the waters around New York and how old the whales are that are feeding in this area.

In her dissertation, Stepanuk is “looking at the biological and ecological drivers, the motivators of where the whales are, when they’re there, specifically, from the lens of how human activity might be putting whales at risk of injury or mortality.”

Each summer, whales typically arrive in the area around May and

Left, Julia Stepanuk with a drone controller. Photo by Kim Lato Above, a humpback whale breaks the surface of the water. Photo from Eleanor Heywood/National Marine Fisheries Service permit no. 21889

stay through the end of October.

When she ventures out on the water, Stepanuk uses drones to gather information about a whale’s length and width, which indicates the approximate age and health of each individual. Since 2018, she has been gathering information to monitor activity in the area to track it over time.

With the research and data collected, she hopes to help understand the ecology of these whales, which will inform future policy decisions to manage risk.

Stepanuk’s humpback whale work is part of a 10-year monitoring study funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which includes four principal investigators at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The study looks at carbonate chemistry, physical oceanography, fish distribution, and top predator abundance, distribution and body condition, Thorne explained.

“My lab is leading the seabird and marine mammal aspect of this project,” said Thorne.

By documenting the ecological ranges of whales of different ages, Stepanuk may provide insight into the age groups that are most at risk.

Many of the humpback whales that travel closer to shore are juveniles, measuring below about 38 feet.

Stepanuk has seen many of these whales, either directly or from the drones she flies overhead. She has also gathered information from events in which whales die after boats hit them.

Mortality events off the east coast have been increasing since 2016 as numerous whales have washed up along the coast. About half of the humpbacks in these mortality events have evidence of human interaction, either ship strike or entanglement, Stepanuk said.

“There have been many more strandings than usual of humpback whales along the east coast” in the last five years, Thorne explained.

Humpback whales likely have appeared in larger numbers in New York waterways due both to the return of menhaden in nearshore waters, which comes from changes in the management of this fish stock and from environmental management more broadly, and from an overall increase in the humpback whale population after 40 years of protection, Thorne suggested.

Ultimately, Stepanuk said she hopes to use the scientific inquiry she pursued during her PhD to help “bridge the gap between academic,

policymakers, conservationists, interested parties and the public.”

A part of Stony Brook’s STRIDE program, for science training and research to inform decisions, Stepanuk received training in science communication, how to present data in a visual and accessible way, and how to provide science-based information to policymakers.

For Thorne, this study and the analysis of the vessel strikes on humpback whales could be helpful for understanding similar dynamics with other cetaceans.

“Understanding links between large whales and vessel traffic could provide important information for other studies, and could provide methods that would be useful for studies of other species,” said Thorne.

Stepanuk offers some basic advice for people on a boat in the New York Bight and elsewhere.

She suggests driving more slowly if visibility is limited, as people would in a car in foggy weather.

She also urges people to pay close attention to the water. Ripples near the surface could indicate a school of fish, which might attract whales.

“Slow down if you see dolphins, big fish schools and ripples,” she said. “There’s always a chance there could be a whale.”

If people see a whale, they shouldn’t turn off their engines: they should keep the engine in neutral and not approach the whale head on or cut them off.

For most species, people can’t get closer than 300 feet. For North Atlantic right whales, which are critically endangered, the distance is 1,500 feet.

She suggests people “know the cues” and remember that whales are eagerly feeding.

Stepanuk has been close enough to these marine mammals to smell their pungent, oily fish breath and, when they exhale, to receive a residue of oil around her camera lens or sunglasses. She can “loosely get an idea of what they’re feeding on in terms of how bad their breath is.”

When she was younger, Stepanuk, who saw her first whale at the age of eight, worked on a whale watching boat for six years in the Gulf of Maine. An adult female would sometimes leave her calf near the whale watching boat while she went off to hunt for food. The calf stayed near the boat for about 45 minutes. When the mother returned, she’d slap the water and the calf would race to her side.

“Experiences like that stuck with me and keep me excited about the work we do,” Stepanuk said.

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Long-term proton pump inhibitor use may have serious side effects Reflux (GERD) disease, sometimes referred to as heartburn, though this is more of a symptom, is one of the most commonly treated diseases. In line with this, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have become one of the top10 drug classes

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The class of drugs called PPIs includes Prevacid (lansoprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole) and Aciphex (rabeprazole).

Several of these medications are now available over-the-counter, rather than by prescription.

When they were first approved, they were touted as having one of the cleanest side-effect profiles. This may still be true, if we use them correctly. They are intended to be used only for the short term. This can range from 7 to 14 days for over-the-counter PPIs to 4 to 8 weeks for prescription PPIs.

Dangers of long-term use

While PPI pre-approval trials were shortterm, not longer than a year, many physicians put patients on these medications for decades.

And the longer people are on them, the more complications arise. Among potential associations with long-term use are chronic kidney disease, dementia, bone fractures and Clostridium difficile, a bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal tract.

Though PPIs may increase the risk of a number of complications, keep in mind that none of the data are from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which are the gold standard of studies, but mostly observational studies that suggest an association, not a link.

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A German study looked at health records from a large public insurer and found there was a 44 percent increased risk of dementia in the elderly who were using PPIs, compared to those who were not (3).

These patients were at least age 75. The authors surmise that PPIs may cross the coveted blood-brain barrier and potentially increase beta-amyloid levels, markers for dementia. With occasional use, meaning once every 18 months for a few weeks to a few months, there was a much lower increased risk of 16 percent.

The researchers also suggested that PPIs may be significantly overprescribed in the elderly. Unfortunately, there were confounding factors that may have conflated the risk. Researchers also did not take into account family history of dementia, high blood pressure or excessive alcohol use, all of which have effects on dementia occurrence.

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In a meta-analysis of 18 observational studies, results showed that PPIs can increase the risk of hip fractures, spine fractures and any-site fractures (4).

Interestingly, when it came to bone fractures, it did not make a difference whether patients were taking PPIs for more or less than a year.

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PPIs may have lower absorption effects on several electrolytes including magnesium, calcium and B12. In one observational study, PPIs combined with diuretics caused a 73 percent increased risk of hospitalization due to low magnesium (6). Diuretics are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, heart failure and swelling.

Another study confirmed these results.

In this second study, which was a metaanalysis of nine studies, PPIs increased the risk of low magnesium in patients by 43 percent, and when researchers looked only at higher quality studies, the risk increased to 63 percent (7). The authors note that a significant reduction in magnesium could lead to cardiovascular events.

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In two separate studies, results showed that there was an increase in chronic kidney disease with prolonged PPI use (1). All of the patients started the study with normal kidney function based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, there was a 50 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease, while the Geisinger Health System cohort study found there was a modest 17 percent increased risk.

The first study had a 13-year duration, and the second had about a six-year duration.

Both demonstrated modest, but statistically significant, increased risk of chronic kidney disease. But as you can see, the medications were used on a chronic basis for years. In an accompanying editorial to these published studies, the author suggests that there is overuse of the medications or that they are used beyond the resolution of symptoms and suggests starting with diet and lifestyle modifications as well as a milder drug class, H2 blockers (2).

They found increased fracture risks of 58, 26 and 33 percent for spine, hip and any site, respectively. It is not clear what may potentially increase the risk; however, it has been proposed that it may have to do with calcium absorption through the gut.

PPIs reduce acid, which may be needed to absorb insoluble calcium salts. In another study, seven days of PPIs were shown to lower the absorption of calcium carbonate supplements when taken without food (5).

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ART EXHIBIT Finalists announced for Heckscher Museum’s Long Island’s Best: Young Artists exhibit The Heckscher Museum in Huntington has announced the top prizewinners for its student exhibition, Long Island’s Best: Young Artists. This edition marks 25 years of celebrating young artists across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. More than 300 student submissions, representing more than 50 schools across Long Island participated. Jurors chose 83 works of art for exhibition.

The following students were awarded the top four prizes: Celebrate Achievement Best in Show Keren Dial, Valley Stream South High School, Grade 11 for Cultivating the Mustard, colored pencil.

Second Place, Judith Sposato Memorial Prize Ashley Park, Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, Grade 10, for The 2021 Press, mixed media.

Third Place, The Hadley Prize Aleena Abraham, Hicksville High School, Grade 12, for Storge, oil pastel.

Fourth Place, The Stan Brodsky Scholarship Award Ashley Park of Dix Hills won second place for The 2021 Press.

Ariel Kim, Jericho Senior High Image courtesy of The Heckscher Museum School, Grade 12, for Personal Long Island’s Best: Young Artists will be Garden, oil pastel and colored pencil.

The exhibition’s anniversary milestone on view at The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 comes during a year where virtual visits and Prime Ave., Huntington and online at www. online classes were held in lieu of in-person heckscher.org through May 23.

A virtual opening reception and awards programs. Despite challenges, art teachers and Museum educators worked together to give ceremony will be held live on Instagram @ high school students meaningful experiences heckschermuseum on May 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. with exhibitions on view. Museum educators For more information, call 631-380-3230. involved students through in-depth study and discussion about works of art. Each student then selected a work of art as their inspiration piece. They went on to create an original Check out the following stories on artwork and write an artist’s statement Times Beacon Record News Media’s explaining their creative process.

Jurors for the 2021 exhibition are Karli website, www.tbrnewsmedia.com: Wurzelbacher, Curator, and artist Melissa » Theatre Three in Port Jefferson to reopen Misla, guest juror. Misla is a New York artist its doors in July who holds an MFA from Queens College and » Winners of PSEG Long Island’s Earth Day is represented by Praxis Art Gallery, New video PSA contest announced York City. » Leg. Nick Caracappa attends press “I was eager to see the students’ approaches conference to promote school bus safety to creating,” said Misla, adding, “Long » Temple Beth El in Huntington dedicates Island’s Best can impact a young artist in a new kitchen transformative way.”

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Three Village Dads make pledge to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

The Three Village Dads Foundation recently signed an official pledge with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to donate $100,000 over the next 5 years to the Child Life Services program. A check in the amount of $10,000 was presented on April 21 in partnership with Jeff Hendel of Hendel Wealth Management.

“Two years ago when our Foundation began it’s local philanthropic efforts, the Children’s Hospital was actually our very first recipient. What initially was supposed to be a small Three Village Dads group BBQ where I figured we could perhaps raise a few dollars for a great local cause, turned into something so much more. That event was wildly successful as we were able to raise $12,000 which opened our eyes to the effectiveness us Dads could have on our community,” said David Tracy, Three Village Dads Foundation President & Chairman.

“When we established that relationship with Stony Brook’s Child Life program we immediately felt as connected and dedicated to their mission as their wonderful staff do. To now be in a position where we are able to deliver so much more to this great organization truly means a lot to myself, my board members, and our amazing donors.

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“I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention our amazing volunteers who have given up a part of their Saturday each month to help us collect, sort and carry all of the donations to the pantry. Their dedication is truly awesome. They all deserve a standing ovation!” he said.

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Volunteers from Theatre Three in Port Jefferson hosted its ninth food and personal care items drive to benefit Open Cupboard Pantry at Infant Jesus Church last Saturday and the donations poured in.

“We filled the theater’s van three times floor to ceiling and completely filled the hallway of the Convent building where the food pantry is housed. In addition, we received close to $800 in cash and grocery

gift cards,” said board member and facilities manager for Theatre Three Brian Hoerger.

“Our donors have been so generous, and we get a lot of ‘regulars’ each month who always come with bags full of groceries and supplies. People really want to help and always thank us for organizing these events and ask us when we are doing our next one,” said Hoerger.

The theater’s next drive will be held on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Do I need to file an estate tax return?

In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act increased the federal estate tax exclusion amount for decedents dying in years 2018 to 2025. The exclusion amount for 2021 is $11.7 million.

This means that an individual can leave $11.7 million, and a married couple can BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ. leave $23.4 million dollars to their heirs or beneficiaries without paying any federal estate tax. This is a good thing because the federal estate tax rate is 40 percent.

Despite the large Federal Estate Tax exclusion amount, New York State’s estate tax exemption for 2021 is $5.93 million. Prior to April 1, 2014, the New York State estate tax exemption was $1 million, and many estates had to file New York State estate tax returns and pay New York State estate tax.

With the current exemptions, there would technically be no requirement to file either a New York State or federal estate tax return and no tax would be due.

However, the inquiry does not end there.

For example, if one spouse survived, and has approximately $5 million dollars in assets, it is recommended that he/she file a federal estate tax return to elect “portability” to capture the deceased spouse’s unused $11.7 million-dollar federal exemption. This would be necessary in the event of the living spouse’s assets appreciating over time and/

or the federal estate tax exclusion decreasing leaving him/her with assets valued over the federal exclusion at the time of his/her death.

For those dying after December 31, 2010, if a first-to-die spouse has not fully used the federal estate tax exclusion, the unused portion called the “Deceased Spousal Unused Exclusion Amount,” or “DSUE amount,” can be transferred or “ported” to the surviving spouse. Thereafter, for both gift and estate tax purposes, the surviving spouse’s exclusion is the sum of (1) his/her own exclusion in the year if death, plus (2) the first-to-die’s ported DSUE amount.

In order for the surviving spouse to be able to use the unused exemption, the executor of the first-to-die’s estate must make an election on a timely-filed estate tax return. A timely filed return is a return filed within nine months after death or within fifteen months after obtaining an automatic extension of time to file from the IRS. Normally a federal estate tax return is only due if the gross estate plus the amount of any taxable gift exceeds the applicable exclusion amount (up to $11.7 million in 2021). However, in order to be able to elect portability, a federal estate tax return would have to be filed even if the value of the first-to-die’s estate was below the exclusion amount.

The problem occurs when the first spouse dies, and no estate tax return was filed.

In that event, the second to die spouse could not use the deceased spouse’s unused exemption. What if the first spouse dies, no estate tax return is filed, and no election was

made on a timely basis? Does the surviving spouse lose the exemption?

In June 2017, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2017-34. The Revenue Procedure is a simplified method to be used to make a late portability election. The IRS made this procedure applicable to estates during the two-year period immediately following the decedent’s date of death. This gives you 24 months to file rather than 15 months.

To be eligible to use the simplified method under the Revenue Procedure the estate must meet the following criteria: (1) The decedent: (a) was survived by a spouse; (b) died after December 31, 2010; and (c) was a citizen or resident of the United States on the date of death; (2) The executor was not required to file an estate tax return based on the value of the gross estate; (3) The executor did not file an estate tax return within the time required; and (4) The executor either files a complete and properly prepared United States Estate (and Tax Return) on or before the second annual anniversary of the decedent’s date of death.

If more than two years has elapsed since the date of death but all other criteria of Revenue Procedure 2017-34 were met, then the Executor would have to request a Private Letter Ruling from the IRS to obtain an extension of time elect portability and file a federal estate tax return.

For those that had spouses pass away after December 31, 2010, portability can

The IRS and the New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance have extended the due date for personal income tax returns and related payments to May 17, 2021 due to the continued impact of COVID-19.

be a valuable estate planning tool to save a significant amount of federal estate tax on the death of the second spouse. If a surviving spouse has assets that are close in value to the current federal exclusion amount, it is important to examine the records of the deceased spouse to make sure that a portability election was made on a timely filed federal estate tax return. If no return was filed, and no estate tax return was required to be filed, based upon this IRS Revenue Procedure it may not be too late to elect portability.

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Tri-Spy Tours dedicates gravestone plaque in honor of judge and patriot Selah Strong

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his past Saturday, members of the community gathered at St. George's Manor Cemetery in Setauket to pay tribute to Judge Selah Strong with the unveiling of a commemorative graveside plaque. Margo Arceri, owner of Tri-Spy Tours, dedicated the bronze marker which honors the judge’s contributions to the local community, 205 years after his death.

“Strong was one of the first patriots in the community. He was best friends with Culper Spy Caleb Brewster ... During the Battle of Long Island, he was arrested by the British for assisting the Continental Army.

After the war, he had a long and illustrious career in public service. The Strong family wanted him to be recognized for his efforts during the Revolutionary War and after. It was a great honor to place the marker for them,” said Arceri after the ceremony. “This is an important moment in our community’s history and for the Strong family."

The event was attended by representatives of the Three Village Historical Society including President Steve Healy, Director of Education Donna Smith and historian Beverly C. Tyler; members of the Anna Smith Strong chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and several descendants of Selah Strong. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright, and Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara M. Russell were also in attendance.

Selah Strong is buried in a family plot next to his first wife, Anna Smith Strong, the only female member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, known for her famed clothesline.

“It’s always been a bit of a shame that not too many people payed attention to Selah because they were so interested in Anna and her story, but actually he did an awful lot,” said John (Jack) Temple Strong Jr., Selah Strong’s great-great-great grandson, who had the honor of unveiling the plaque.

Supervisor Romaine agreed. “Born on Christmas Day, 1737, died on the Fourth of July, 1815, he packed into his life things ... we see of a man who was dedicated to his community, someone that at the tender age of 26 was elected Town Trustee and would wind up spending 35 years in office, most of them, certainly from 1780 on, as President of the Trustees, which is the equivalent of Supervisor,” he said.

Selah Strong also served as Suffolk County Treasurer, judge for the Court of Common Pleas, and was a New York State Senator for four years. “This is a man who served his community … I am here to pay

my respects to someone that paved the way because as we look around today, a lot of what we have over the last 200 years would not be here if not for men of this caliber,” added Supervisor Romaine.

“When we think about patriotism we think about Selah Strong, Anna Smith Strong and the personal sacrifice, the amount of risks that they took for their country — true patriots,” said Raymond Brewster Strong III, Selah Strong’s 6th generation grandson who made the trip from Houston, Texas, to attend the ceremony. “[George] Washington’s motto was ‘deeds, not words’ and when you think about Selah Strong’s [accomplishments], those are true deeds, not words.”

“The Strong family continues as tradition bearers, and Tri-Spy Tours and the Three Village Historical Society are also important parts of passing to the next generation a sense of place and a sense of continuum,” said Assemblyman Englebright. “I am just honored to be here to bear witness to this wonderful occasion. This is altogether a respectful moment that should be remembered, as Selah Strong should be remembered.” *Editors note — St. George's Manor Cemetery is a private cemetery still owned by the Strong family.

See more photos of the event online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com

Above, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Assemblyman Steve Englebright watch as Selah Strong's great-great-great grandson Jack Strong unveils the plaque; top, attendees gather around Selah Strong's grave after the unveiling. Photos by Heidi Sutton

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Anchovies go beyond pizza or Caesar salad

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Even if you are not one of those people who insists on anchovies for their pizza topping, please read on because those tiny, salty little fillets that come in that hard-to-open tin can be judiciously included as an ingredient to enhance taste in many recipes.

While most anchovy recipes that I’ve tried are Italian ones, it logically follows that they can be found in any Mediterranean cuisine.

Think of them as part of an antipasto platter, in a “midnight pasta” with olive oil and garlic, as a focal ingredient in bagna càuda, on a crostini, adding zing to otherwise bland sautéed greens or as a topping on flatbread.

Still not convinced? Then try anchovy cream or paste which comes in a tube and squeeze a little on a piece of grilled Italian bread anointed with olive oil or try the recipes below. And don’t forget, it’s anchovies that make a classic Caesar salad one of your favorites.

'Midnight Pasta'

YIELD: Makes 2 to 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/3 cup olive oil • 4 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

garlic and oil. Cook, constantly stirring, one to two minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in butter. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to boil, add salt to taste, add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Drain and transfer to skillet, add parsley, toss with garlic-anchovy mixture and serve immediately with a tomato salad.

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'Midnight Pasta' Pixabay photo • One 2-ounce tin anchovy fillets, mashed into a paste • 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter • 1/2 pound thin spaghetti • 1/4 cup chopped parsley DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes and anchovy and with back of wooden spoon incorporate into

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 stick unsalted butter • 12 anchovy fillets • 6 garlic cloves, chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks • 3 celery ribs, cleaned and cut into sticks • 12 bite-size cauliflower florets • 1 green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 12 strips • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips • 12 wedges fennel bulb • 1 crusty French baguette, sliced DIRECTIONS:

In a food processor or blender make an emulsion of the oil, butter, anchovies, garlic, salt and black pepper; transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into fondue pot or flame proof casserole over alcohol burner.

Place veggies on a large plate encircling pot and have guests dip them into the oil mixture, being sure to scrape the bottom and hold over bread slices to catch the drips. Serve with a dry white wine.

Anchovy and Egg Crostini

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Brush one side of each slice of bread with a little of the oil and place, oiled side down, on baking sheet or grill and toast on one side, until golden brown, about one minute.

Remove from heat, place grilled side down on a platter. In medium bowl, mash anchovies with back of a fork and combine with the remaining oil, lemon juice and pepper; add egg slices and gently toss them with the mixture, then spread them on toasted bread slices. Scatter chives and dill on top. Serve with prosecco.

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Netflix's documentary 'Why Did You Kill Me?' is a lesson in catfishing

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

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1. any of an order (Siluriformes) of chiefly freshwater stout-bodied scaleless bony fishes having long tactile barbels 2. a person who sets up a false personal profile on a social networking site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes — Merriam-Webster Dictionary On February 24, 2006, in Riverside, California, twenty-four-year-old Crystal Theobald was fatally shot in the head while riding in a car with her boyfriend, Juan Patlan, and her brother Justin. (Patlan was hit in the abdomen but recovered.)

The case would not be fully resolved until January 2020. The investigation revealed that the attack was due to mistaken identity.

The film follows Belinda Lane and her quest to find her daughter's killer. Photo from Netflix The shooter, a member of the gang 5150, mistook the car’s occupants for members of As she gathered intel through MySpace, MD, a rival gang.

When the toll became too much for The driving force behind the Netflix McIntyre, Lane took over. She created a plan Lane did everything she could, including documentary is Crystal’s to lure and shoot members of trying to get them deported — calling mother, Belinda Lane, and [The documentary] 5150 at “An End of the World the FBI and ICE. She contacted members her vow to find her daughter’s feels no different Party,” scheduled for June 6, of the Casa Blanca gang, inciting them killers. Her use of MySpace to 2006 (6/06/06). “I made a plan against 5051. She readily admits that she collect information is central to than most shows to go murder people,” said caused all kinds of violence. As one close Why Did You Kill Me? Lane. But the day before it was friend described her, Belinda was “psycho,” found on the True At first, Belinda, who was in to occur, she confronted the “crazy,” and “insane.” Also, the Lane sons Crime Network. the car ahead of her children, driver, William Sotelo, who wanted to “handle it their own way.”

Why Did You Kill Me? feels no different identified the shooter from a picture and was infatuated with the non-existent Angel. selects him in a lineup. But it turned out Lane sent messages beginning with “I know than most shows found on the True Crime that the boy had a legitimate alibi and was who you are” and “Do you love me?” on to Network. Ominous music accompanies released, making her an unreliable witness. “Then say it,” ending with “then why did you quick cuts. Sound effects are heightened — Following this, Lane used MySpace to track kill me?” Sotelo disappeared and would not including a heart monitor ceasing its beeping, down those involved. resurface for over ten years. Lane gave up the indicating Crystal’s death. Footage of driving Lane’s niece, Jamie McIntyre, began with MySpace ruse and released the passwords to to various areas fleshes out the voiceovers.

There is a model of the neighborhood where a fake profile — party girl “Rebecca” — the case’s detective, Rick Wheller. selecting a random photo she found on Amid this, the police interrogated the killing took place, recreated in miniatures. the internet. At that time, MySpace was William and Manuel Lemus, brothers who Throughout, various cast members manipulate relatively new as a social media outlet and had been in the back of Sotelo’s car. They the cars in the street. Harrowing footage quite popular, with sixty-six million users. were reluctant to cooperate until members recovered from the security cameras outside “My typing was acting,” said McIntyre, who of their gang burned their parents’ home. a grocery store shows the wounded and dying spent every day after school until the early The pair then turned over the shooter, Julio Crystal in her brother’s arms. Archival family hours of the morning on the site.

Heredia. It was not until 2016 that Sotelo, videos and photos are interspersed.

While we get background about the Through the Rebecca profile, they the final perpetrator, was located in Mexico, family, we never know who Crystal was. connected with various 5051 gang extradited, tried, and sentenced. members. Lane decided that McIntyre What runs alongside the entire catfishing The facts shared are few: she was married should build another fake MySpace expedition are revelations about Belinda and had won $38,000 on a slot machine. profile for “Angel,” using Crystal’s photo. Lane and her family. Their reluctance to The couple used the winnings to open a Eventually, McIntyre became overwhelmed trust Detective Wheeler was rooted in the heating company. At the time of Crystal’s by the experience. “Making someone fall family’s extensive run-ins with the law. The murder, they were estranged, but no other in love with someone who’s dead is not a Lane-Theobold family had “issues back in information on their lives is offered, other good feeling inside.” Pretending to be her the day,” including fighting, arrests, and than her husband had fallen back into every day was a double-edged sword. It drug issues. Most had been in and out of drugs. After being mentioned at the outset, kept Crystal’s memory alive and close to jail. Belinda admits to being a meth user her current boyfriend, Juan Patlan, is her; yet it was a constant reminder of what who became a drug dealer. “I sold a lot. I conspicuously absent from the film. happened. did a lot of damage out there.”

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Horoscopes of the week

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is important that you take a stand one way or another concerning a relationship with someone close.

Taking a stand will benefit both parties.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, stubborn minds can cause friction when they interact with one another, but you can be the mediator who steps in. Try to cool tempers and smooth things out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect things to go quite nicely for you this week, Cancer. More prosperity should be heading your way and all in all things will flow smoothly at home and work.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is time to get on the same page as others close to you, Leo. This could involve making some minor adjustments to your way of thinking, but it will be well worth it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Important lessons on balance are learned this week, Virgo. They involve how much of yourself you are sharing with others. You may need to slightly scale back the helping hand.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you feel like you’re not getting the attention you deserve at work, you may need to plead your case to a new audience. See if you can move up the chain of command.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Your mind and energy levels are on an even keel this week, Scorpio. You have the perfect combination to get big projects done. Tackle as much as you can.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it is alright to be a bit more selfish than usual for the next few days. You probably have tasks that have been put off for some time.

Now is the time to get them done.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Your desire to get things done is only hindered by the free time you have. This might be an opportunity to take a personal day and catch up on your home life, Capricorn.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Give yourself some self-healing time, Aquarius. You have been juggling a lot of different things lately, which may have crowded your mind. Sort it all out.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Leave worries at your doorstep, Pisces. This is a week when the sun is always shining and everything seems to fall in place.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, serving others is important, but it also is essential that you take care of yourself. Set aside time for some pampering or at least to enjoy some moments of quiet.

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Continued from page B15 While we know that the family had its plethora of problems, Crystal’s life and challenges are never addressed.

The gang crises and turf wars are touched upon but also not fully addressed.

To give greater depth to the problem and tragic consequences, the creators could have developed this background. No history or explanation is given regarding the origins and presence of the Los Angeles 5150. A nod is given to the investigation into Heredia’s history — revealing drugs, alcohol, and neglect that drove him into gang life. But it does nothing to address the fact that this ruthless, complicated world caused Crystal’s tragic death.

Late in the film, Belinda says, “Justice and revenge. Yes, they are just about the same thing. One means you can stay in the free world, and the other means you can go sit in the defendant’s chair. And that’s a line I almost crossed myself.” Her self-reflection is one of the most powerful moments in the entire documentary.

Lane’s statement contains the kernel of what the film could have been: something valuable, insightful, and cathartic. As it stands, Why Did You Kill Me? is just one in

Image courtesy of Netflix

Crystal Theobald was only 24 years old when she was murdered by a 5150 gang member.

a long line of sensationalist rubbernecking of today’s violence. Should we marvel at the sleuthing? Delight in the internet as a tool? Find entertainment in Belinda’s eccentricity? There is no call to action, no reflection, and no lesson. Sadly, the result is a simple story of a life senselessly ended.

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Thursday 29

Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts concludes its Spring 2021 Film Series with a virtual screening of “Needle Park Baby” at 7 p.m. In German with subtitles. The film is available for viewing through May 2. $6 per film/$50 film pass for all. Visit www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com to register.

Friday 30

Goat Yoga in Smithtown

Join the Smithtown Historical Society for an evening of Goat Yoga today, April 19 and 30 at 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the field behind the Brush Barn at 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown. All levels welcome. Take part in yoga with friendly, interactive goats from the Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. BYO mat and water. For ages 17 and older. (See children’s classes on page B22) Tickets are $28 per person on Eventbrite. Questions? Call 265-6768.

Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition continues its Poets in Port series virtually at 7:30 p.m. with a featured poet followed by an open reading. All are welcome to this free event. Email libearyn@ gmail.com and put “Poets in Port” in the subject line for a link.

Saturday 1 Arbor Day event

In honor of Arbor Day, join Avalon Nature Preserve, 200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook and the Village of Head of the Harbor as they

Port Jeff Documentary Series

Port Jefferson Documentary Series spring series continues with a screening of “Truman and Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation” under the stars at Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at dusk. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Rain date is May 5. Tickets are $10 per person at www. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. Bring a blanket or chair. For more information, call 473-5220.

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Thursday 6

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James presents a free virtual digital arts lecture via Zoom at 7 p.m. Instructor Bill Graf will provide a demo discussing the techniques and programs used to create digital works of art for the modern artist.

To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield. org. For more information, call 250-9009.

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station presents an online program, Hiking Long Island, at 7 p.m. Explore the many hiking opportunities available right here on Long Island, including family-friendly destinations, with guest speaker Lee McAllister.

Free and open to all. Visit www.cplib.org/aonline-programming/. Questions? Call 928-1212.

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Atelier at Flowerfield lecture

Hiking Long Island program

Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register. Questions? Email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com.

Whaling Museum Trivia Night

MUSIC ON THE SOUND Join the First Presbyterian Church in Port Jefferson for a spring concert featuring mezzosoprano Francesca Lunghi on May 2.

hand out tree saplings to the general public from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the boardwalk (or until supplies run out) near the entrance to the park across from the Grist Mill. Learn about native trees and how important they are to our community. Rain date is May 2 (same time). For more information, call 689-0619.

I Love My Park Day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station welcomes volunteers at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site as part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement, and beautification events happening statewide from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Projects may include raking, weeding, painting, power washing and pruning.

Tools cannot be shared, so please bring your own gardening tools (shovel, rake, trowel, hoe).

All ages encouraged, No reservations necessary.

Rain date is May 8. Questions? Call 427-5240.

Sunday 2 Spring concert

Celebrate the warmer weather with a spring concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 107 Main and South Sts., Port Jefferson at 3 p.m.

Titled “Songs of Healing and Renewal,’ the concert will feature mezzo-soprano Francesca Lunghi with artistic director Daniel Ragone * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

on piano. Suggested donation is $20. COVID protocols will be in effect. Non-perishable food donations are welcome. For more information, call 473-0147.

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 “Senior Moments” by Pamela Morgan and starring Matthew Rafanelli, Bradlee Bing and Jessica Bing. 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 to register.

Monday 3

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the fourteenth episode of Write America live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. The evening will feature award-winning novelist Carlos Fonseca & poet and human rights activist Rose Styron 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. To register, visit www.bookrevue.com. For more info, call 271-1442.

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts

Join the folks at the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor for a virtual adult Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Test yourself in the art, literature, science, geography, and history of All things May Flowers in this spring-themed event. Winner gets a $25 gift certificate for a bouquet or plant! Free to play, $10 suggested donation appreciated. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.For further information, call 367-3418.

Farmers Markets Lake Grove Farmers Market

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. The market features pickles, hot cider, donuts, ravioli, vegetables and more! Masks are mandatory. Questions?

Call Nick at 516-444-1280.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Farmers Market heads outdoors to Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from May 2 to Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flower bouquets. Live music. Social distancing and masks required.

Call 473-4724 for more information.

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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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 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 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm 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. 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 5pm only Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket 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 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: Saturday 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 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times

Congregational

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH B a r n u m Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 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 .

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MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service each Sunday at 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter. “...And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net THE REV. PETER LAROM Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00amHalf Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday 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 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Church School Classes now forming Please call the office to register; Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 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 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

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

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Religious D irectory Jewish 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 7:30pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR 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 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 3474233623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR St. Paul’s is hosting indoor services on Sundays at the 9:30am service. Social distancing and masks required. Call the church to reserve space because seating is limited We will also be hosting a parking lot service at 12:30pm on Sundays. This service is broadcast over 88.3 on the fm dial. Stay in your car and still participate in the service.

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 NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER We are once again having in-person worship Sunday services: 9:00am & 10:30am.

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 631-941-3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD PASTOR 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

S E TA U K E T

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 Sunday Worship Service Streamed temporarily online @www.setauketumc.org or visit us on Facebook REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR 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!

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.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH 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 In- person outdoor worship in the church parking lot Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks and social

distancing required. Please bring your own lawn chair, folding chairs available. Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Church School and Childcare available outside Youth group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (open to the community) Bell Choir All ringers welcome 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, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

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

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KIDS TIMES

CROSSWORD PUZZLE THEME: Sesame Street

CLUES ACROSS

EARTH DAY FUN The annual Goosehill Primary School Earth Day planting in Cold Spring Harbor was a great success! Parent volunteers came over the weekend to pre-dig holes for the students and set up planting areas. Each class took turns planting colorful geraniums, with shovels and watering cans in hand. It was a great way to celebrate Earth Day and make the school surroundings beautiful! Photo by Karen Spehler, Publicist, Cold Spring Harbor School District

SUDOKU PUZZLE

:

1. Scarecrow stuffing 6. Observe 9. Kind of ski lift 13. "Fear of Flying" author Jong 14. Madame Tussauds' medium 15. Fervent 16. Never say this?

17. You to are is as thou to ____ 18. Skylit lobbies 19. *It isn't easy "bein' green" for him 21. *First bilingual Sesame Street muppet 23. Flower precursor 24. Rental on the links 25. Rowing prop 28. Banana remnant 30. Besmear 35. Poker variety 37. Away from wind 39. Like helium gas 40. Coconut fiber 41. Like an iPhone 43. Singular of #33 Down 44. Per ____, or yearly 46. Guesstimate phrase, 2 words 47. Raise, as in child 48. Bob Marley's music 50. TV classic "____ Make a Deal" 52. Hi-____ monitor 53. Oscar Wilde's Dorian ____ 55. *Sesame Street's Meryl Sheep 57. *Every starred clue in this puzzle 60. *Self-described as lovable, cute and furry 63. One born to Japanese immigrants 64. Be in the red 66. He had no cause?

68. Thin mountain ridge 69. Local area network 70. Unmanned flyer 71. Hospital statistics unit, pl.

72. NaOH 73. Church assembly

Answers to last week's puzzle: The Oscars

Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

Answers to last week's SUDOKU:

CLUES DOWN 1. D.C. V.I.P. 2. "Star ____" 3. Either Gauche or Droite in Paris 4. Like a lemon 5. Beginning of a workout 6. Special law enforcement unit, acr.

7. Elephant's distinguished feature 8. Uncredited actor 9. Lake ____caca, South America 10. *Ernie's roommate 11. Diva's delivery 12. Swedish shag rug 15. "____ your seatbelts" 20. Think tank output 22. Eyeball shape 24. "I can see ____ now the rain has gone..."

25. *Trash can dweller 26. Be sorry for one's wickedness 27. Repenting 29. *He avoids pronouns and speaks in falsetto 31. Gloomy 32. More competent 33. Arm bones 34. *Mama, Papa, Baby and Curly 36. Chemical cure 38. Gaelic tongue 42. Load carrier 45. Crow's cousin 49. Old English for before 51. Arya Stark's Needle and Jedi's Lightsaber, e.g.

54. Lagoon wall 56. Each and all 57. Bog down 58. From a second-hand store 59. Four-legged friends 60. Autry or Wilder 61. Jet black 62. Nevada city 63. Pick up, as in suspect 65. Modus operandi 67. Light-emitting diode * THEME RELATED CLUE

Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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SBU SPORTSWEEK APRIL 29 TO MAY 5, 2021

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Track & Field dominates in return to University Track THE BIG FIVE-OH!: Women's lacrosse For the first time in 762 days, there was competition at University Track.

And the Stony Brook track and field team — hosting a meet for the first time since March 23, 2019 — collected 13 total wins, the most of the eight participating schools at the April 23 Wolfie Invitational.

In her first career 5000-meter run, freshman Fiona McLaughlin held a wire-to-wire lead on her way to her first collegiate victory. She finished in 16:55.97, crossing the line seven seconds ahead of second-place finisher Gianna Tedeschi.

"When the gun went off, I just maintained the same pace and relaxed," McLoughlin said. "It challenged my mental strength a lot. When we had one mile left, I had to just keep pushing and going strong."

With the America East Outdoor Championship looming, McLoughlin thinks the best is ahead. "I've felt super strong this season and I can't wait to see what's ahead of me," she said.

The Seawolves earned 12 other individual wins on the day.

In the men's 400m, teammates Patrick Abel and Aleks Zdravkovic nearly tied. Zdravkovic held a lead for the majority of the race before Abel jumped in front for the final stretch to win it. "It felt like practice," said Abel, who won in 48.28, three-hundredths ahead of Zdravkovic. "Aleks is a strong finisher so I knew I had to finish strong as well."

Stony Brook earned three other wins on the men's side.

Richmond Boateng, who set the program record in the 400m hurdles a week ago, earned another first-place finish on Friday. Boateng beat out teammate Niles Ryan, winning the race in 53.74.

wins 50th straight AE game

Patrick Abel and Alex Zdravkovic (literally) had a photo finish in the 400m on Friday at the Wolfie Invitational. Photo by Adam Rubin/Stony Brook Athletics

In the 100m, Anthony chase but this felt really good."

Urbancik (10.88) picked up the In the 1500m, Tara Hauff first individual win of his career. earned a victory in a career"I had a good start off the blocks, best 4:36.76. She trimmed over had a good pace and ran well," three seconds off her previous he said. "I use [the opponents] best, set at the 2019 America as motivation and make sure I'm East Championships. Fresh off always first." two second-place Led by a pair of 'I've felt super strong finishes a week veteran runners this season and I can't ago, Amanda Stead earning careerearned a win in the wait to see what's best times, 400m. She topped Stony Brook ahead of me.' last week's time, dominated the —FIONA MCLAUGHLIN finishing in 54.27.

1500m. Robert Stony Brook Becker finished in 3:44.54, just swept the hurdles thanks to milliseconds ahead of teammate strong performances by Danella Vann Moffett's 3:44.89. It was Dawkins and Siara Guevara. the first win of the season for Dawkins ran a 14.60 in the 100m Becker, who took three seconds hurdles and Guevara crossed off his previous best. the line in 1:05.30 in the 400m The women also put on a hurdles. strong performance on their The Seawolves also swept the home track, collecting nine long jump, led by Akajia Atkins total wins. Dana Cerbone was at 5.54m. Jaelyn Davis (5.30m) responsible for two of those and Casey Pedone (5.28) wins. The junior swept the rounded out the top three. In 100m and 200m with times of the high jump, Alexandria Earle 12.17 and 24.79, respectively. "I jumped 1.60m, tying her careerjust got in the mindset and was best en route to the win. ready to go," said Cerbone, who Stony Brook is back in action won the 100m at the St. John's on May 1 for Day 1 of the Invitational a week ago. "It's hard America East Championship in running a race with no one to Lowell, Mass.

ALBANY — The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team took a while to rev back up after a threeweek layoff. Once the Seawolves awakened, they claimed an historic victory.

Stony Brook notched its 50th straight win against an America East opponent with a 17-10 victory against host UAlbany on April 24.

Among Division I sports tracked by the NCAA, only Oklahoma softball has a longer conference winning streak — 60 games within the Big 12 entering this weekend.

"Fifty straight wins in our conference is a pretty impressive milestone for our program," coach Joe Spallina said. "The best part about it is that it includes so many alumni. It's a tribute to our players, though, that they don't get caught looking ahead and do a great job of being where their feet are."

Playing for the first time since April 3 due to assorted teams' COVID-19 pauses, Stony Brook found itself trailing 3-0 midway through the first half.

Five different Seawolves — Taryn Ohlmiller, Kailyn Hart, Sarah Pulis, Siobhan Rafferty and

Photo by Jay Bendlin

Content for this page provided by Stony Brook University and printed as a service to our advertiser.

Bridget Considine — then rattled off goals in a 3-minute, 33-second span and Stony Brook led the rest of the way.

Freshly named Tewaraaton Award nominee Ally Kennedy led the Seawolves with five goals as Stony Brook improved to 10-2 overall and 6-0 in America East while extending its winning streak to eight games. Ellie Masera and Ohlmiller each added a hat trick.

Stony Brook has reduced its magic number to one to clinch its eighth straight America East title.

The Seawolves have not lost an America East game since April 26, 2014, an overtime defeat in the regular-season finale at Vermont.

"It was their Senior Day," Spallina said about UAlbany's quick start. "We knew they would come out full of energy. We had not played in 21 days. And it looked like that early on.

"We called a timeout and had a little one-sided intervention and they responded. From that point on, it was a 10-goal game. Our kids were motivated coming into the game for a number of reasons. Our team is starting to round into form and that's a great sign."

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Voting Opens Monday, April 26th

in our Long Island #BankonLIArts • #ColorForACause Coloring Book Contest!

Voting open: April 26th to May 10th Categories:

Children - ages 5 -12 Teens - ages 13-19 Adults - ages 20+

HOW TO VOTE:

Starting on April 26, 2021 – Head over to www.facebook.com/TBRNewsMedia to check out the galleries and vote for your favorite photo in each age category!

The photo with the most likes in each category will be declared the winner, discretion of the judges and social media scores.

Deadline to vote is May 10, 2021. Winners will be officially announced the week of May 24, 2021.

Winners will be featured in the Times Beacon Record and in local Bank of America financial centers.

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KIDS KORNER Goat Yoga for Kids

The Smithtown Historical Society hosts childfriendly Goat Yoga session for ages 7 to 16 on April 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. The session will take place outdoors, in the field behind the Brush Barn, most easily accessed through the entrance at 211 Middle Country Rd. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 265-6768.

Creatures of the Night

Families with children ages 7 and up are invited to Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Creatures of the Night program on April 30 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Nocturnal and crepuscular animals have different features and behaviors to help them be active in the dark. After taking a twilight hike, you will learn about creatures that are active at night. Meet some fluffy and scaly nocturnal creatures and learn about all their amazing adaptations! Please bring a flashlight. Masks are mandatory. $10 per person. Advance registration required by visiting www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 979-6344.

Storytime with Nana Carol

Join the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington every Saturday at 11 a.m. for Storytime with Nana Carol. Storytime is free to attend and open to any young reader who would like to hear a story. Next event will be on May 1. Spots must be reserved in advance by calling 271-1442.

Baby Shower for Wildlife

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown invites the community to a Baby Shower for Wildlife on May 2 from 1

WHOO-HOO! Meet an owl or two at Sweetbriar on April 30. Photo from Sweetbriar Nature Center

to 3 p.m. Come celebrate nature as it comes alive in the Spring with beautiful flowers, vibrant green leaves and of course, baby animals. Help the Center prepare for the busy spring baby season! Hundreds of young wild animals will rely on lifesaving care. Your gift during the Wildlife Baby Shower will ensure the smallest animals — from squirrels and bunnies to hummingbirds and ducklings — get the nourishment and medical care they need to thrive. At the event you will meet some of the ambassador animals and learn about why they are permanent residents at the center. Tickets are $5 adults, $10 children. To view a wish list and to register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Trivia 4 Kids

The Whaling Museum at Cold Spring Harbor presents an afternoon of virtual Trivia 4 Kids on May 4 at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide range of questions to show off your knowledge skills in a fun, friendly, virtual competition. Winner earns museum tickets! Geared for grades 2 to 5.

Free to play, $10 suggested donation. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

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

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET SIOBHAN!

This week's shelter pet is the regal Siobhan, a 1-year-old domestic shorthair up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. This grey beauty was found as a stray and covered in ticks. She was crying out for attention, and still does if no one is giving her the love she craves. Siobhan would be a lovely addition to any family. She is spayed, microchipped and is up to date on her vaccines.

If you are interested in meeting Siobhan, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). Call 631-360-7575 or visit www.smithtownanimalshelter.com.

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COVER STORY

Beloved animal preserve at Holtsville Ecology Site to reopen this Saturday

BY HEIDI SUTTON

W

hen my daughter was little, one of her favorite places to go was the Town of Brookhaven’s Holtsville Ecology Site Animal Preserve or "The Little Zoo" as we liked to call it. She would run through the open gates to say hi to the Nubian goats with their long floppy ears as I retrieved feed from the 25-cent vending machine. She would marvel at the buffalo, see if any birds were in the large birdhouses, and then off to see the ducks, rabbits, fox and Rascal the coatimundi. A quick stop to see the eagles and hawks and then down the inviting path (overflowing with beautiful flowers grown in the attached greenhouse) to Honey and Pooh Bear’s enclosure, the preserve’s resident black bears.

Sometimes we would stay for an hour, sometimes I would pack a lunch and we would head over to the picnic tables by the playground and grab an ice cream from the ice cream truck waiting in the parking lot.

Before we left, we always had to head over to the koi pond behind the greenhouse to see the turtles. It was a ritual many town residents have enjoyed spring through fall since the park opened in 1979. Best of all, it was always free, except the ice cream! It is a special place.

Last March the animal preserve was closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, briefly reopened in September but then shut its doors again. Now there is a spring awakening. Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro recently announced that the preserve will partially reopen to the public, albeit with a few changes, on Saturday, May 1.

The preserve will be open Thursday through Monday with limited spring hours from May 1 to 28; reservations can be made every 15 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Beginning Memorial Day weekend, on May 29, reservations will expand from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clockwise from left, Superintendent of Highways Daniel P. Losquadro with the Ecology Site Animal Preserve's resident American Buffalo; Holtsville Ecology Site Director April Perry greets one of the Nubian goats; and Finn the hybrid fox peers out of his glass enclosure.

Photos by Heidi Sutton

Only Town of Brookhaven residents with reservations and proof of residency will be permitted to enter the animal preserve.

Reservations to book a visit must be made online at www.BrookhavenNY.gov/Ecology.

"Until we see exactly what the demand is, we’re going to limit admission to only Brookhaven Town residents. We’re hoping by the summer to have the entire facility back open as it was before and just using normal social distancing protocols," said Superintendent Losquadro during a tour on April 9.

There has been a silver lining, however.

While the preserve remained closed, the town took the opportunity to fix up and enhance the animal enclosures. "We really embarked on some infrastructure improvement projects that otherwise would’ve been very difficult for us," said Losquadro. Retaining walls, gates and railings have been rebuilt, metal fencing has been installed, new concrete has been poured, the eagle house has received a complete makeover, and the large bird cages have been replaced.

The animal preserve has also continued to be the recipient of several Eagle Scout projects, including new houses for the goats and ducks, hutches for the rabbits and enrichment projects by the Boys and Girl Scouts to keep the animals busy and active during the day.

"We were very fortunate throughout this entire process that we’ve been able to continue to make improvements and prepare for reopening the facility for our residents," said Losquadro.

While Pooh Bear and Rascal have passed away from old age, over 100 injured or nonreleasable wild animals and farm animals call the preserve home including a new coatimundi named Lulu, Phantom the arctic fox and two hybrid wolves, Drax and Thanos. All have a story. Many, including the coatamundi, were kept as pets illegally and were confiscated by the SPCA, the DEC, etc.; some were hit by cars and were not able to be released back into the wild. But for all, the Ecology Center is a sanctuary with a caring staff led by director April Perry who is excited to reopen the preserve.

"It’s going to be a soft opening," said Perry who explained that when the facility reopens May 1, only a portion will be open, from the main entrance up to the eagle exhibit. Animals available for viewing at this time include the Arctic fox, alpaca, bald eagle, bobcat, Boer goats, buffalo, coatimundi, hybrid fox, the hybrid wolves, llama, mini pigs, nubian goats, pine martin, prairie dogs, rabbits, red fox, red tail hawk, and skunk.

Although the animal preserve is always free, Perry would like to remind people that a donation box is situated at the entrance. "When people donate, that money goes directly to feeding the animals and vet care," she said.

"Unfortunately (because of the pandemic) those efforts had slowed down a bit and the town actually absorbed all of that cost to make sure that we weren't lacking for care of the animals or feed. Now all those donations go directly to offset those costs," added Losquadro.

"I don't think we would have survived without the town's help," said Perry. "I have been here 34 years and I am so impressed how much Dan has put into the Ecology Site and how much we are growing and moving forward. It makes my heart happy. This place means a lot to me — it's like my second home."

Perry also attributes the preserve's continuing success to her staff. "I have incredible employees — they care. They are here seven days a week making sure the animals have water, have feed, that they are clean and safe and everyone steps up to the plate and they do it."

COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly enforced with precautions — including mandatory masks, limited admissions, and social distancing — to help ensure the safety of all visitors and staff. In addition, the Information Center and Greenhouses will not be open but access to restrooms will be available.

"If it were up to me we would be fully open but we have to do things carefully, we don't want to create an environment that is hazardous," explained Losquadro. "We are all very excited — we are looking forward to May 1. The preserve is here so people can come visit the animals and learn and experience it — it's not to keep them hidden away. We're anxious to get this incredible place back open."

The Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site and Animal Preserve is located at 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville. For more information, please call 631-758-9664.

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