Arts & Lifestyles - May 12, 2022

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH Charles Wildbank See interview on page B13

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ALSO: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent reviewed B18 ■ Weekly Calendar B19 ■ Paw Prints B27

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Celebrating Hospital Week and Nurses Week at Stony Brook Medicine

We rely on the advanced medical expertise and compassion of our talented healthcare professionals, recognizing their important role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and the community.

We honor you — the nurses, physicians and staff of Stony Brook Medicine — for your commitment to our patients and express our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication in delivering compassionate care to our patients, their families and the community. Your strength transforms lives.

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A time for new beginnings PLAIN TALK

not have enough mental health professionals to respond to the growing need.

We need to reshape our college learning landscape. We need to collaborate with our local high school colleagues and identify the ways that we can support students preparing to go to college, to help them address those weaknesses that will impair their success.

Educators at every level have to work harder on behalf of our students and make adjustments that will empower students at every level of education to do their best. Learning is a process, not a product.

Despite these challenges there are extraordinary men and women that are graduating this year from our community colleges, our local universities and our graduate schools.

This past semester I have been privileged to teach the best of the best at St. Joseph’s College, Suffolk County Community Honors College and Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Services. These graduates at each level possess a passion for learning that I thought was lost. Their critical thinking and analytical skills are above the norm and their capacity for being sociologically mindful is beyond words and profoundly well-developed.

As a veteran educator, my spring semester students have inspired me to stay the course. They have taught me so many important life lessons. Each of them is committed to making a difference in their particular fields.

They really embody Gandhi’s words: “be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Congratulations college graduates of 2022!

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

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Spring is a time for new beginnings. As you read this column, many of our college graduates will have graduated or are preparing to graduate this month. They are

BY FATHER FRANCIS closing one chapPIZZARELLI ter and opening a new chapter across the landscape of great division and polarization.

Four years ago, when they began their college adventure, the world was radically different. They have seen the polarization of our nation. They have witnessed the senseless destruction of a sovereign nation in Europe. They have been profoundly affected by the coronavirus and everything associated with it; two years of total disruption and having to live in ways unimaginable.

For the first time in 40 years of teaching, I have had a growing number of bright young men and women who were clearly ill-prepared for their first year of college.

They had a very hard time with balancing school, work and life. College is not high school. College professors usually don’t pamper their students. They expect that students will attend class regularly, hand in assignments on time and engage in lively conversation and debate.

Time management has been a real challenge. The quality of their critical thinking and their writing skills is clearly impaired.

The issues of depression and anxiety are profoundly present as well as a lacking of ability and skills to do something about these issues.

So many colleges this year have been ill-equipped to respond to the growing number of students needing mental health support. Many local college campuses do

So many colleges this year have been ill-equipped to respond to the growing number of students needing mental health support.

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Long Island Museum announces retirement of Executive Director Neil Watson Deputy directors Sarah Abruzzi and Joshua Ruff named as successors

The Long Island Museum (LIM) in Stony Brook has announced that Executive Director, Neil Watson, will retire in October of 2022. During his nine years of dedicated leadership to the LIM, Watson introduced visitors to awardwinning exhibitions and educational programs, increased Museum membership, and enhanced musical programs. Along with Watson’s retirement, the LIM’s Board of Trustees also announced that the Museum's current Deputy Directors, Sarah Abruzzi and Joshua Ruff, will succeed Watson as Co-Executive Directors of the LIM. “Neil Watson’s contributions to the Long Island Museum have been beyond measure,” said Thomas M. Sullivan, the LIM’s Board of Trustees Chair. “His leadership and vision transformed the Museum into a more dynamic and representative reflection of our history and art. By assembling a fantastic group of talented people who shared his vision for how the museum serves the community, it is without question that Neil Watson had a transformative impact on the Long Island Museum.”

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Executive Director of the Long Island Museum, Neil Watson (center) with Joshua Ruff and Sarah Abruzzi on the grounds of the LIM. Photo by Kristin Cuomo/LIM

Since 2013, under Watson’s distinguished leadership, the LIM reopened the History Museum, initiated a new outdoor sculpture program and partnered with local organizations, such as the Sunday Street singer/songwriter series and North Shore Pro Musica, to bring a chamber music series to the community. During Watson’s tenure,

the Museum’s annual operating budget has grown to nearly 3 million dollars and the Museum’s Endowment funds have doubled to over 40 million dollars. He also created a new level of membership to enhance and support the rich artistic talent on Long Island, entitled LIMarts: A Collaborative Arts Group, which currently has over

125 active artist members and offers the opportunity and space for the exhibition and sale of artwork.

“Retirement is never an easy decision, but it is even more difficult when you love what you do,” said Watson. “Here at LIM we are all dedicated to the idea that a museum can tell stories about who we are, through art, craft, history, music, and film. I could not be prouder of our accomplishments over the past nine years.

Part of a director’s job is to imagine the future, and I felt strongly that we had two people in place who had the vision to take on the dual leadership model. Creative solutions make for creative outcomes, and the LIM culture is about trust, respect, and innovative thinking. I’m thankful to the Board, who were open to implementing a different model of museum leadership.”

“I have the utmost confidence that Sarah and Joshua will bring their enthusiasm and expertise to guide the Museum into the next phase. As I take my exit, I can only thank them, the Board of Trustees, the gifted staff, and the community for giving me the most fulfilling years of my career." Read more online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com.

The Center for Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Do Allergies Cause Asthma?

Gadi Avshalomov M.D.

Unfortunately, if you have allergies, you may have asthma as well. The two seem to go together. Why is that? We asked Dr. Avshalomov to give us some answers.

Birds of a Feather “Asthma and allergies often go hand in hand,” says Dr. Avshalomov. There are many different causes of asthma, but one in particular—allergic asthma—is especially common with allergies. “Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs,” the doctor says. “The air flows smoothly into the lungs and leaves through them the same way.” When you have allergic asthma, symptoms arise when an allergen (e.g. pollen or mold) enters the body through the nose and trachea. This creates allergic inflammation, which causes the lungs to swell up, the air doesn’t flow smoothly any more, you start to cough and wheeze, a bad attack can be fatal.” This is how the immune response attacks the breathing apparatus.

“If the breathing process is normal, the muscles that

surround the airways relax and the air circulates freely,” says the doctor. “However, during an asthmatic attack, three processes prevent the air from reaching the airways.

First, the muscles surrounding the airways compress, narrow, and cause spasms. Second, the respiratory tract becomes swollen or inflamed.

Finally, the cells of respiratory tract produce a large amount of thick mucus. As you try to exhale, the air comes up against that narrowed airway, trapping carbon dioxide in the lungs. “It’s this trapped air that makes a person who suffers from asthma feel a lack of air,” the doctor says.

What Causes it?

People suffering from asthma are extremely sensitive and responsive to many allergens. Any contact with them can cause the appearance of asthmatic symptoms, like difficulty breathing and wheezing. Common allergens that cause allergic reactions in the lungs include dust, pollen, pets, mold, spores, strong chemical odors, food, and cockroaches. Even emotional outbursts caused by anxiety, crying, or laughing can lead to an asthma attack.

The most common symptoms of asthma include frequent

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A person may not manifest all the symptoms, or may manifest different symptoms at different Dr. Gadi Avshalomov Diplomate of the American times. Whereas moderate asthma Board of Allergy and Immunology occurs more frequently, acute attacks happen rarely, but in such cases the person needs urgent medical attention.

Where to Go for Help If you suffer from allergy and asthma, a reaction to any allergen can complicate your symptoms. Dr. Avshalomov can evaluate your history, symptoms and general health, then develop a strategy of treatment. With special injections selected specifically for your condition, the doctor “reconfigures” your immune system so it’s no longer overly sensitive to a particular allergen. Your system stops creating antibodies against the allergen, and you should experience fewer symptoms. This method will help you reduce your allergic and asthmatic symptoms for at least four years. It’s a worthwhile process, with a very high success rate.

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Managing reflux with medications - benefits vs. risks Over-the-counter PPIs should be taken for no more than 14 days

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 (6).

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BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), first launched in the late 1980s, have grown to become one of the top-10 drug classes prescribed or taken over-the-counter (OTC).

When they were first approved, they were touted as having one of the cleanest sideeffect profiles. This may still be true, if we use them correctly. They are intended to be used for the short term only.

PPIs currently available OTC include Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole), and Aciphex (rabeprazole). These and others are also available by prescription.

The FDA indicates that OTC PPIs should be taken for no more than a 14-day treatment once every four months. Prescription PPIs should be taken for 4 to 8 weeks (1).

While PPI pre-approval trials were shortterm, many take these medications longterm. 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.

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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 (3).

Dementia risk

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 (4). These patients were at least age 75. The authors surmise that PPIs may cross the 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.

Bone fracture risk

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 (5). 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.

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 (7). 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 (8). The authors note that a significant reduction in magnesium could lead to cardiovascular events.

The bottom line

It’s best if you confer with your doctor before starting PPIs. You may not need PPIs, but rather a milder medication, such as an H2 blocker (Zantac, Pepcid). In addition, PPIs may interfere with other drugs you are taking, such as Plavix (clopidogrel).

Even better, start with lifestyle modifications including diet, not eating later at night, raising the head of the bed, losing weight and stopping smoking, if needed, and then consider medications (9).

If you do need medications, know that PPIs don’t give immediate relief and should only be taken for a short duration.

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In two separate studies, results showed that there was an increase in chronic kidney disease with prolonged PPI use (2). 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 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

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Myths surrounding probate ATTORNEY AT LAW

The legalities surrounding a Last Will and Testament stem from Roman times, when six witnesses affixed their personal seals to a will. The will was later validated by examining these BY NANCY BURNER ESQ. seals to make sure they remained intact.

The probate process may sound confusing, but the procedure is easy and orderly with the help of an estate attorney.

Today we use staples instead of seals, but, because the probate process remains so formal, many misconceptions exist. Let’s discuss some of the more prevalent myths surrounding probate that we encounter.

Myth: If I have a will, my estate doesn’t have to go through Probate.

While a will documents where your assets go at death, a will does not avoid probate.

Probate is a Surrogate’s Court proceeding whereby a decedent’s Last Will and Testament is validated and given effect.

In New York, a will is admitted to probate after the Executor files a petition. The probate petition includes the original will, as well as a death certificate and funeral bill. Proper notice must be given to the individuals who

would have inherited had the decedent died without a will.

The court issues “letters testamentary” which give the executor the authority to act.

The executor opens an estate bank account, pays the debts of the estate and then makes distributions to the beneficiaries.

The only way to avoid probate is to place all assets into a trust or die owning only “non probate assets.” Non-probate assets are those held jointly or that list beneficiaries. Common non-probate assets with beneficiary designations are retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Not all types of accounts allow designated beneficiaries or transfers on death. Naming others as joint owners can have catastrophic drawbacks, such as capital gains tax and creditor issues. A revocable trust is the gold standard in avoiding probate.

Myth: I don’t need a will because my spouse will inherit everything.

The only way your spouse inherits everything is if you do not have children or grandchildren. People are often surprised to learn that if they have children, their spouse does not inherit all their assets.

In New York State, if someone is married with children and dies without a will, their spouse gets the first $50,000 and half of the remaining assets. The children split the other half amongst themselves. This means that without a will, minor children or children from a previous marriage inherit almost half of your assets.

This is not what most people expect or want. The only way to make sure your

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Vanderbilt unveils art exhibit

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport recently debuted Related Searches, the first solo museum exhibition by New York artist Christopher Tennant.

Tennant’s artwork—a mix of avian and aquatic dioramas and vitrines, handmade lamps, and collected specimens— reimagines natural history as an extension of commodity culture and the decorative arts. His brilliantly illuminated cases combine antique taxidermy with discarded consumer products to provide a stark visual representation of the beauty and terror of an ecology altered by human industry and the algorithmic marketplace.

Related Searches is on view in the Lancaster Room, a newly renovated gallery space in the mansion, through June 30.

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As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see shortterm drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to BY MICHAEL CHRISTODOULOU review the factors you can control.

Many forces affect the financial markets, including geopolitical events, corporate profits and interest rate movements — forces beyond the control of most individual investors. In any case, it’s important to focus on the things you can control, such as the following: Your ability to define your goals: One area in which you have total control is your ability to define your goals. Like most people, you probably have short-term goals — such as saving for a new car or a dream vacation — and long-term ones, such as a comfortable retirement. Once you identify your goals and estimate how much they will cost, you can create an investment strategy to help achieve them. Over time, some of your personal circumstances will likely change, so you’ll want to review your time horizon and risk tolerance on a regular basis, adjusting your strategy when appropriate. And the same is true for your goals — they may evolve over time, requiring new responses from you in how you invest.

Your response to market downturns: When the market drops and the value of your investments declines, you might be tempted to take immediate action in an effort to stop the losses. This is understandable.

After all, your investment results can have a big impact on your future. However, acting hastily could work against you. For example, you could sell investments that still have solid fundamentals and are still appropriate for your needs. If you can avoid decisions based on short-term events, you may help yourself in the long run.

Your commitment to investing: The financial markets are almost always in flux, and their movements are hard to predict. If you can continue investing in all markets — good, bad or sideways —you will likely make much better progress toward your goals than if you periodically were to take a “time out.” Many people head to the investment sidelines when the market tumbles, only to miss out on the beginnings of the next rally. And by steadily investing, you will increase the number of shares you own in your investments. And the larger your ownership stake, the greater your opportunities for building wealth.

Your portfolio’s level of diversification: While diversification itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses, it can help to greatly reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio. Just how you diversify your investments depends on several factors, but the general principle of maintaining a diversified portfolio should govern your approach to investing. It’s a good idea to periodically review your portfolio to ensure it’s still properly diversified.

The world will always be filled with unpredictable, uncontrollable events, and many of them will affect the financial markets to one degree or another. But within your own investment world, you always have a great deal of control — and with it, you have the power to keep moving toward all your important financial objectives.

Michael Christodoulou, ChFC®, AAMS®, CRPC®, CRPS® is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Stony Brook. Member SIPC.

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BCCC presents Outstanding Member of the Year awards On April 26, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the 22nd annual Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition (BCCC) Awards Night at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station.

Established in 1992, the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition represents more than 16 chambers in the Town of Brookhaven. The awards reception honors members that represent the values and mission of the coalition.

During the evening, Brookhaven Town chamber members were recognized by the Supervisor and Councilmember for their service to the business community. In addition to running their own businesses, members share the understanding that small businesses provide jobs to thousands of people and help create a sense of place in the community.

“Congratulations to all the award recipients. This recognition of service to the business community is well deserved, especially after the difficulties brought on by the pandemic. Small business was hit hard, but now it’s their time to rebound and get back to business as usual,” said Supervisor Romaine.

“I was so proud to see our own Jennifer Dzvonar from the Port Jefferson Station/

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Clockwise from top, Colette Frey-Bitzas, third from left, with members of the Three Village Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Kornreich; Councilmember Kornreich, Jennifer Dzonar and Supervisor Romaine; Supervisor Romaine with PJCC Chamber of Commerce Director of Operations, Barbara Ransome, Meadow Club owner Indu Kaur and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich.

Terryville Chamber of Commerce; James Luciano from the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and Colette Frey-Bitzas from the Three Village Chamber of Commerce be nominated as members of the year," said Councilmember Kornreich.

"The town wide winner was our very own Jen Dzvonar. Thank you, Jen and all our Chamber members for everything you do to make Council District 1 a great place to live and do business.

Special thanks to Indu Kaur for hosting the event at the elegant Meadow Club, and a shoutout to Barbara Ransome for running a great event," he added.

Easter memories: Ham, quiche and matzo brei YOUR TURN

This past Easter Sunday was my first without my wife Cindy. On the little dining room table that she

BY WARREN STRUGATCH brought home from Europe, beneath the candy-colored mini-chandelier acquired on the same trip, I set a holiday table. I reheated crab cakes, stirred up some homemade hollandaise, and sat down to a tasty, albeit solitary, meal.

I celebrated Easter remembering how Cindy made it festive. She made every holiday festive, none more so than Christmas. She celebrated to the max: decorating, cooking, doling out family tales about her resourceful, hard-toiling immigrant ancestors from

England, Holland, Germany, and Ireland.

I come from a Jewish family with roots in Poland and Belarus; Easter and Christmas were terra incognita. I offered immigrant stories too, plus treats like halvah and matzo brei. Of gefilte fish, the less said the better.

On Easter, Cindy baked ham, broiled asparagus, boiled potatoes, and prepared quiche. The ham she shared with her mother, Patricia, who had come to live with us in Stony Brook. The quiche, the designated vegetarian plate, was for me. The asparagus was for all. I made matzo brei, the traditional egg and matzo casserole.

The memories of those meals and other occasions warm my heart. My beautiful wife died of leukemia in February. Her mother passed away a year earlier from heart disease.

I’ve inherited many of their rituals, including Easter brunch and Christmas celebrations.

Now they’re my traditions, too.

My mother-in-law Patricia Slattery, who went by Pat, grew up in the fifties on a farm

in Huntington. She got a job working for lawyers while still in high school, surprising her parents. She married Larry Smith, a Navy vet returning from the Korean war, and the couple settled in Smithtown. In a way it was a homecoming, as Larry claimed descent from Smithtown founder Richard “Bull” Smith.

He opened an auto repair shop. She stayed home to raise Cindy and her younger brother Lawrence, then went to work full-time in the 1980s. In the mid-2000s her car was hit from behind while she drove home from work. Pat suffered a stroke, never walked again, and spoke only with much effort.

Soon thereafter, Pat moved in. With nothing said out loud, Cindy became keeper of the Smith legacy. Her family’s approach to holiday celebrations was revelatory. As for me, I grew up in the Bronx and then Westchester, my home resembling a Larry David script co-written with Billy Crystal.

You want a holiday? Come for Festivus. We’ll

show you how to share grievances! Billy’s six Jewish relatives, hopping from photo album to photo album, alighted on ours. Hey, that’s Uncle Morty!

As Passover often coincides with Easter, Cindy took elements of one holiday and incorporated them into the other. Our first hybrid celebration almost didn’t happen.

Cindy, an event planner par excellence, asked me to collect what was needed a week ahead of time. I dug into the boxes I brought from my previous life and found a menorah. What about the matzo? Well, the store was out.

Cindy: “Go find a store and buy matzo.

What are you waiting for?”

I went, I shopped, I couldn’t find.

The Passover shopping season was over.

Returning to Stony Brook, I opened the front door to the scent of baked ham and cooked matzo. Cindy must have hidden a box and found a recipe online.

“Happy Passover,” she said.

“Happy Easter,” I replied.

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Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum showcases student talent

BY TARA MAE

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roud portraits. Mixed media meditations.

Vibrant colors and muted tones. A true exploration of artistic e x pre s s i on , the 26th annual Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum student exhibition is now on view in Huntington through May 29.

Ju ror s Ka r l i Wurzelbacher, (Curator, at The Heckscher 'This Is Who I Am' by Ashley Park, Half Hollow Hills High School West Museum), and local artist Image courtesy of Heckscher Museum See more images at tbrnewsmedia.com Emily Martin (a weaver, installation artist, and textile designer) had “Jurors reading about their work in their the difficult task of selecting 79 works out of own words is a huge part of the process; 399 entries from 55 different schools. “It is it is so important for students to have to our most competitive year yet,” said Director speak about what they are making,” Schaaf of Visitor Experience Kristina Schaaf. said. “The statements are also on view in Top awards went to four distinct mixed exhibition. We take what every student has media works of art. 11th grader Ashley Park written about their process and ideas and of Half Hollow Hills High School West won we put it on the walls. Visitors hear from the Celebrate Achievement Best in Show students themselves when they visit and we award for This is Who I Am; 12th grader Anjali include little images of works that inspired Gauld of Manhasset High School received them.”

Second Place for Bowerbird’s Baubles; 12th There are two awards that have not yet grader Khizran Fatima of Hicksville High been determined: Visitors’ Choice, for which School captured Third Place for Sinf e Aahan museum-goers may vote in person and (Women of Steel); 12th grader Charlotte Virtual Visitors Choice, for which website Quintero of Hicksville High School received viewers may vote online.

Fourth Place for Tattered Flesh.

In addition to the month-long exhibition “Long Island’s Best is a way to highlight in the galleries, Mitchell’s, the Huntingtonthe talent we have in our communities and based retailer, and Firefly Gallery in connect it with the public. People come Northport are currently showing select in and cannot believe that teenagers have student works in their stores through May. created such high caliber art,” said Director of Beyond the immediate satisfaction of Education and Public Programs Joy Weiner. having their efforts recognized, guest juror The museum is an educational institution Martin, a finalist in Long Island’s Best when at its core and Long Island’s Best is the she was a junior at Plainview-Old Bethpage culmination of its school outreach program. John F. Kennedy High School in 2014, High school art teachers arrange for their identifies with the impact participating in students to visit the museum either in person, the exhibit can have on the students. or since the pandemic began, virtually.

“I was always interested in art, but was Educators at the museum guide the unsure if it would be something I would students through detailed study and pursue until I got into the LI Best show. discourse about works of art; students then Being chosen for this exhibit jump started my select the works of art that most appeal to journey to become an artist,” Martin said. them as inspiration for their own pieces.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Clockwise from top left, ‘Listen,’ ‘The Mermaid,’ ‘The Nap’ and ‘Candysticks’

Artist statement:

Charles Wildbank

BY IRENE RUDDOCK

In this interview, you will gain insight on a remarkable artist; a photorealist and visionary explorer who seeks to discover the inner world through art. Born deaf, Charles Wildbank achieved degrees from Yale, Pratt, and Columbia. After a few years of teaching deaf students, Wildbank burst upon the art world with his Fifth Avenue window showcases in New York City, portraits of David Hockney and Luciano Pavarotti and his famed eight foot tall rendering of the Cartier diamond. Read on to be amazed and uplifted by his fascinating career and inner depth that has transformed this artist’s vision and ours along with it.

Tell us about your beginning forays in the world of art? How did being deaf affect your choosing art as your life’s work?

There were hardly any options when it came to communicating as a deaf child other than pointing or drawing sketches to have others understand me. This was followed by strong approvals and eventually requests for some art from me. That is how my art career blossomed since I got adept at rendering just about anything.

What was the importance of your parent’s support in your life’s choice of art?

The idea of praising children for any accomplishment became the norm in my family and it is likely not just love, but the side benefit of children giving back. All my siblings had many talents and in turn received their nourishment and it made us all so proud.

I’d wish this for every child in this world as it has such a transforming effect on their overall

‘I paint as if in a dream highlighting my everyday experiences in poetic color and form with emotion. My subjects range from still life, landscapes, and portraits in the photorealistic style and futuristic visionary paintings with a surreal edge.’

being. Literally, vices such as bullyism and wars would vanish. One cannot underestimate the power of the arts in our love starved world of today. All it would take is some beautiful architecture, some color in the room, some fashion, some life changing art, or a song to make one’s life turn around for the better!

How has your art progressed since the initial foray into the art world?

Though I was mostly self-taught, attending art college landed me into such a creative and stimulating environment among like peers.

We visited many museums and galleries and took opportunities to remain inspired such as meeting older professional artists. My art output increased among the local art fairs in the Hamptons due to the delightfully growing demand for my art.

Can you describe the ‘Hado Series?’

After many years of paving out a career in such hyper-fashion on Fifth Avenue, I wished to make a leap of imagination by adding a touch of surrealism in my newer work.

“Hado” means “wave” in Japanese, and it is due to the proliferation of ocean waves in my art. To achieve this, I incorporated the usual photography with my digital tools such as photoshop. I do anything I wished with my more mundane images thus transforming them into another realm from my imaginative choosing. This is followed by using these final images as notes as I paint from my laptop onto a very large canvas. This visual show can be observed in my recent “Tempest” and “Emergence” murals.

A lot of us are lost when it comes to understanding digital art, yet you have achieved remarkable work that is not remote or cold in feeling but touches the soul. Can you explain this?

Instead of a computer mouse, I use a special stylus digital pen and tablet with my laptop in creating new images. My photo diaries are uploaded for this purpose, and I often start with a dream in my mind’s eye and find elements that I can morph into the composition on the screen. This would take many hours to achieve to my satisfaction. Finally, a grid is laid upon the approved image and sketched by hand onto a new blank canvas. Digitally I can add and take away elements that do not belong and amplify to match any given emotion or whim.

Once sketched upon the canvas in pencil, I proceed to paint and brush onto that canvas with acrylic paint. This process usually takes several months to complete.

Your portraits of everyday people are as mesmerizing as your famous portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

What is it that draws you to a person?

Portraits are a very dear subject for me, particularly large ones. Whenever someone visually grabs my attention for any reason, I usually make a request for a pose which often goes rewarded. Perhaps it is their hair or certain attitude that I find appealing.

Essentially, I look for that timeless feeling.

Images courtesy of Charles Wildbank

Your commission to paint for the ocean liner The Queen Mary 2 had to be an exciting honor.

For those murals on board the QM2, I was approached by agents representing Cunard Lines in Amsterdam by e-mail because my website must have captured their strong interest. There were requirements to be met and one interesting one was that the murals had to be flame proof. These tall murals depict coastal scenes of England and America and are now hung by the elevators on board the QM2. Fans having sailed on board would thoughtfully send me selfies confirming they have admired these murals. Such gestures would make my day.

You are presently showing your work at the Reboli Center’s Bloom exhibit in Stony Brook. What piece do you have on exhibit there?

I decided to exhibit one of my favorites titled, “The Path” which depicts one of my refreshing walks by the beach path covered with rugosa roses in bloom.

How can the public view your work ?

Visit my latest website, http:// wildbankfineart.com and facebook page under “Charles Wildbank” and view my story on the Reboli Center website. Also, I welcome visitors to my studio in Jamesport to see my work in person or to join a group for art lessons by appointment.

DOING BUSINESS ON THE BLOCKCHAIN SUPERHIGHWAY2 – Capital Markets and Blockchain Technology Paradigm –

The current landscape of non-institutional and unregulated cryptocurrency utilization markets The current US and global cryptocurrency market landscape is mostly dominated by unregulated individuals and/or independent entities that operate on different “agreed” or “designated” cryptocurrencies.

This “Internet of Finance” market landscape mirrors in a great degree, the introduction of the Internet, in early 90’, when the security risk of doing business on Internet, was on the high side, and the Internet market was dominated by fly-by-night operators (1).

Most of these crypto players, depict a profile with little or no predictability or forecast as per their term in the market, or reliability of the blockchain business model deployed.

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In other global markets, “whales” (crypto acronym for online wallets with large holdings) illegal operations (3), are becoming a concern in many countries.

In the global unregulated blockchain platforms operating with dubious cryptocurrencies, billions of dollars are usually ill-gotten through ransomware and hacks.

The US is also moving into taking measures and steps to crack down on illegal cryptocurrency and blockchain platforms, although Bitcoin mining has seen an increase in activity in the south of the US (such as Texas and Georgia) (5).

China has, since 2021, completely banned all cryptocurrency mining, and soon thereafter it also banned and outlawed all cryptocurrencies.

Capital markets industry adaptation and acquiring of new technology Capital markets and banking industry led by fortune 500 and leader in the industry companies, are spearheading the introduction and adaptation onto the industry of the blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and best practice digital coin/cryptocurrencies.

JP Morgan Chase, for example, starting in 2019, introduced a digital coin called JPM Coin, of fiat currency (fiat currency - a government-mandated currency that is not backed by a commodity such as gold).

JP Morgan Chase can use virtual JPM Coin in lieu of US dollars, therefore streamlining the transaction based processes

and real time payment operations between its institutional clients – all resulting in reduction of real time payment settlement timeframe and increased transparency.

JPM Coin is one of the enterprise-grade blockchain technology based tools introduced in the market, by JP Morgan Chase, the others being Interbank Information Network® (IIN), Dromaius (a digital securities platform), and Quorum® (an open-source Ethereum network based blockchain application, for running IIN).

JPM Coin can serve as a prototype, and eventually it is expected, that in the future, to represent other major currencies besides US dollar.

The other blockchain based tool, IIN, is a scalable, peerto-peer virtual financial network, and its main purpose is to establish a common denominator with other network participants, streamline information sharing, and expedite international payment operations.

So far, more than 300 banks and financial institutions on the global markets, have shown real interest in joining IIN, such as in Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa markets.

“Another major market competitiveness of blockchain-based companies..., is the business model of integrating blockchain technology...with major advances in the artificial intelligence technology...”

In addition, Credit Swiss, JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, are collaborating to building advanced distributed ledger solutions, with standards that meet and exceed generally accepted banking industry requirements.

Banco Santander and Goldman Sachs are entering the area of private blockchain investments. Goldman Sachs also, was first to co-lead and issue in April 2021, the first public digital 2-year bond of 100-Million Euros for the European Investment bank (EIB), on Ethereum public blockchain network, under the French Central Bank currency (CBDC).

Furthermore, Thomson Reuters, for example, has developed and deployed BlockOne IQ and BlockOne ID tool kits, to help create a blockchain ecosystem through healthy partnerships with other companies and key industry organizations, together aiming at building solid blockchain applications.

In Europe, Credit Swiss, has issued tokenized shares trading on the Taurus Digital Exchange (TDX), in the recreative sports company Alaïa SA, using Ethereum blockchain network.

The new legislation in Switzerland, now allows for tokenized securities to trade on a blockchain platform, with the same legal protection as any conventional financial assets.

Deutsche Börse based in Frankfurt - Germany, an international exchange and technology company, completed in 2021, the acquisition of a majority stake in Crypto Finance – a products and services provider for crypto assets (based in Switzerland).

The new blockchain technology, is also acquired by financial services and insurance providers, such as Visa, American Express, MasterCard, New York Life, TransAmerica, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group (MSIG) (4).

Other major blockchain players beyond capital markets and banking industry (but that support capital markets and banking industry), are Microsoft (Cloud based Azure Blockchain Workbench), Amazon.com (AWS Blockchain Templates), IBM (Hyperledger Fabric – a permissioned based blockchain infrastructure, and BaaS: blockchain-as-a-service), and Oracle (Oracle’s BaaS).

Other future blockchain technology applications beyond finance industry: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

News/Media Entertainment Industry Law Enforcement Real Estate Health Care Industrial & Manufacturing Automation Device & Process Remote Control Distance Learning Robotics Voting Urban Planning Public Works Transportation & Mobility

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“Blockchain based companies...,have the advantage of speed..., in the money transfer operations, and providing better transparency on the way.” for international transfers, but rather in a decentralized, independent and un-regulated environment for the time being.

This leads to a re-imaged finance industry of the future, onto so-called Decentralized Finance (DeFi) (6).

One successful blockchain technology company that operates in the payment transfer market is the US based company called Ripple.

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Evaluation of blockchain engineering and the future forecast: SWIFT vs DLT players and the DeFi The ability and tradition of a well-regulated and reliable check-and-balance business model by the banks, would allow for a more prudent approach of a gradual deployment of blockchain technology and well-regulated cryptocurrencies, with a secure multi-level authentication and verification system (backed by the faith and credit of the US government, and/or independent private watchdog and certification bodies), of the liquidity deposits on cryptocurrency for market players.

1 Mr. Qosej, Albanian born US entrepreneur, World Bank Scholar, Stony Brook University Alumni (M.Sc.), Authority and published Author in the Field, is the Founder (in 2003), President & CEO of Strategic E-Business Systems, Inc. (SEBSYS) – a New York based premier e-business and management consulting company, serving markets in the US, and globally.

SEBSYS (sebsys.com) core business competencies are: a B2B and B2G provider of corporate e-commerce, e-business and digital enterprise technology deployments and transformation, UX/UI design engineering and web information architecture, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology for the banking and brokerage industry, and robotic solutions. Email: ask@sebsys.com 2 Second Edition, first Edition appeared on April 7, 2022.

SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications), is a messaging system that makes possible bank-to-bank transfers throughout the globe. The organization is based in Belgium and has a majority share in the global payment transfer market.

Blockchain technology on the other hand, also allows

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Abstract: Besides the obstacles, abuse with the cryptocurrency notion and technology by individual speculators, the blockchain technology and distributed blockchain networks (or “Internet of Finance” as some like to call them), are making gains in the well-regulated financial, banking, investment and brokerage industry.

Major banks and financial institutions (such as JP Morgan Chase with JPM Coin, IIN, and Distributed Ledger Technology Applications; Deutsche Börse, Deutsche Bank, Banco Santander, Credit Swiss, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - Deloitte, American Express, CitiGroup, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - CIBC, Wells Fargo, and Thomson Reuters, to name a few), are introducing and acquiring the blockchain technology and DeFi, to increase efficiency in the capital markets value chain, stock and trading markets, and shorten the operation time of peer-to-peer transactions, payments and settlement time.

Banks are joining efforts, to group and agree upon an all-approved and certified electronic virtual currency, upon which they want to operate and transact among each other on peer-to-peer group operations, so streamlining the transaction and payment management process, providing better transparency, eliminating paper and providing a green solution on the way.

It is expected that a hybrid architecture landscape would dominate the future of capital markets, and payment transfer and settlement market.

Several of the said operators of such blockchain systems, end up of sudden dissolved system and the cryptocurrency liquidity disappearing, living crypto players to scratch their heads.

Canada, for example has invoked emergency rules that allows for the cease-and-desist operations against illegal cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (Crypto: DOGE), Ethereum (Crypto: ETH), and Bitcoin (Crypto: BTC), as well as crowdfunding through cryptocurrencies (2).

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factors in the business model of the two systems, such as the speed of transfer, the transparency of data, and the vulnerability to cyberattacks, it can be observed that SWIFT may have to transform and re-invent its traditional centralized business model in order to survive and maintain its competitiveness in the global payment transfer and settlement market.

Otherwise, blockchain-based companies like Ripple, have the advantage of speed compared to SWIFT, in the money transfer operations, better cyberattack defense, and providing better transparency on the way.

Another major market competitiveness of blockchain-based companies like Ripple, compared to SWIFT, is the business model of integrating blockchain technology (i.e., digital asset XRP) with major advances in the artificial intelligence technology, such as single API (single Application Programing

Interface, for instant transfers).

This in return, allows companies like Ripple to position themselves as a better alternative for on-demand liquidity offerings and solutions to many institutional players in the investment banking industry.

In conclusion, it can be stated that, the most realistic and foreseen capital markets, and payment transfer services architecture of the future, would be a hybrid market landscape of traditional SWIFT global platform (continuously reinventing itself), competing with the ever-growing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), i.e., blockchain technology players (such as Ripple, Oracle with Oracle’s Blockchain Cloud Service, IBM with IBM’s Blockchain, IOTA’s Tangle, SDF’s Stellar).

References and Notes: 1. Qosej T., “Doing Business on the Information Superhighway”, February 14, 1996 (The Stony Brook Press, SBU, New York).

2. Dhaliwal Sh., “Canada Invoking Emergency Rules Means Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Can Also Be Seized”, February 21, 2022 (Benzinga News, Canada).

3. McGleenon B., “Crypto crime wave accelerates as report finds thousands of ‘whales’ hold $25 billion in stolen funds”, February 15, 2022 (Evening Standard, UK).

4. “The March of Financial Services Giants into Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups in one Chart”, February 19, 2017 (CB Insights, New York).

5. Hum Th., “US is now the ‘Bitcoin mining capital of the world’: GEM Mining CEO”, February 13, 2022, (Yahoo Finance, US).

6. Voshmgir Sh., “Token Economy – How the Web3 reinvents the Internet”, Second Edition, Nov. 2020, 364 pgs, Token Kitchen, Berlin.

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April showers bring May flowers and more spring recipes

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

I warned you a couple of weeks ago that you shouldn’t be surprised to find yet another column with recipes for spring.

How can I do otherwise with the world in bloom at my doorstep? The split pea soup has given way to a creamy fresh pea soup, an artichoke frittata seems just the thing for a Sunday brunch or light lunch, and the sorrel in my herb garden is begging to be cut for a sorrel sauce for salmon.

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Fresh Pea Soup

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 medium onion, minced • 1 leek, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons flour • 4 cups chicken broth • 1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen peas • 1/2 cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and add onions, leeks, salt and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Add flour and stirring with a whisk, cook for two minutes; slowly add broth and still stirring with whisk over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Add peas and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool 10 to15 minutes, then puree in blender or food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan, add cream, and stirring frequently, bring to a brief simmer over medium heat. Serve hot or warm with croissants.

Artichoke Frittata

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound fresh baby artichokes, trimmed • 8 large eggs • 2 tablespoons half and half • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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• 1 shallot minced • 1/4 cup minced fennel, bulb and fronds • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano cheese DIRECTIONS:

Steam or boil artichokes in salt water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water and cut into quarters. In a medium bowl, vigorously beat the eggs, then add half and half and salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet with a metal handle heat oil over medium-high heat; add shallot and fennel and cook, stirring frequently, until they soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add artichokes and cook, stirring frequently, until they just begin to brown; pour in egg mixture and swirl pan to distribute mixture and veggies evenly over surface; tilt pan and gently lift edges of cooked egg mixture as you swirl in order for liquid to run underneath cooked part.

Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook another 6 to 8 minutes occasionally shaking pan back and forth so frittata doesn’t stick to bottom of pan but just starts to brown.

Meanwhile preheat broiler. Leaving the oven door slightly ajar, place skillet under broiler for a minute or two to finish off center of frittata which will still be runny.

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plate and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature with a mesclun salad.

Salmon with Sorrel Sauce

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • Four 1/2 pound salmon filets • 1/4 cup unsalted butter • 2 cups fresh sorrel leaves, chopped • 1/4 cup chervil, finely chopped • 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped • 1/2 cup chives, snipped • 1/2 cup heavy cream • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • Chive flowers for garnish DIRECTIONS:

Poach or broil salmon until just starting to turn light pink in center; set aside to keep warm. In a large skillet over mediumhigh heat, melt butter until golden brown.

Lower heat to medium and add sorrel, chervil, parsley and chives, stir just until they’re wilted, then add cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Spoon sauce over salmon.

Garnish with chive flowers. Serve hot or warm with fresh asparagus and boiled new potatoes.

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Spring Fishing Clinic

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a Spring Fishing Clinic on Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Join the park staff at scenic Willow Pond for an introduction to "catch and release" fishing for children.

Discover more about the different types of fishing poles, tackle, and bait, and which is best to use in a fresh water pond. View casting demonstrations and a lesson on the different types of fish that make Willow Pond their home. Then stay for some catch and release fishing! Poles, tackle, and bait will be provided. For children under age 15. Please call 631265-1054 to reserve your spot.

Crisis Counseling

Project Hope crisis counselors will be available at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station on Thursday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m to offer emotional support and/or referrals to community organizations. All are welcome. No registration required.

For more information, call 631-928-1212.

Safe Boating Course

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Safe Boating Course for all students age 10 and older on Saturday May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership to receive your boating certificate.

This course meets the New York State education requirement for the Personal Water Craft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate. Students will receive a temporary safe boating card, good for 90 days. $25 per person includes pizza lunch and admission to the museum. To register, visit www. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Bicycle Rodeo

The Town of Brookhaven hosts a Bicycle Rodeo at the Holtsville Ecology Site's Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting. All will be evaluated and given feedback on their bicycle-handling abilities, after proper bicycle safety skills are demonstrated. Participants are required to bring their own helmets and bicycles; both will be inspected for safety. Free. Appointments required by calling 631-363-3770.

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HOROSCOPES OF THE WEEK

Nicolas Cage plays himself in surreal meta comedy Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Films

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

The informal definition of “meta” (according to Merriam-Webster.com) is “showing or suggesting an explicit awareness of itself or oneself as a member of its category: cleverly selfreferential.” No term better describes Nicolas Cage’s The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. And while it is directed

by Tom Gormican, from a screenplay by Gormican and Kevin Etten, Cage is the sole reason.

Nicolas Cage plays Nicolas Cage—or, at least, a version of Cage. Here, he is a larger-than-life star with a largerthan-life ego. It is hard to say whether this reflects or distorts the actual Cage.

However, Cage, one of the busiest and most enigmatic actors, offers a delightful “meta” performance.

The Cage on display in The Unbearable Weight is an ego-centric star just on the cusp of decline. Frantically pursuing a role, he auditions in front of a restaurant as the director attempts to get into his car.

There is more than a whiff of desperation as Cage does everything but beg for the part in the upcoming film.

Driven by fiscal problems (he is in arrears to the tune of $600,000 for the apartment he rents), he agrees to attend the birthday party of billionaire playboy Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal), being held on Javi’s compound in Mallorca, Spain.

While there, CIA agents Vivian (Tiffany Haddish) and Martin (Ike Barinholtz) approach Cage. They inform him that Javi is an arms dealer who has kidnapped a politician’s daughter to drive him out

MOVIE REVIEW

of an upcoming election. The agents enlist the reluctant Cage to aid with the recovery mission.

The plot veers to Hollywood blockbuster. While initially elements nod towards something heightened and outrageous, in the end it is a buddy comedy between Cage and Pascal. There is an attempt to satirize (at least spoof) the genre, but mostly it lands in safe territory. There are funny moments (the wall scene spoiled by every trailer; a viewing of Paddington 2), but many situations seem forced (an acid-tripping scene; the sedative bit).

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is at its best when delving into Cage’s psyche and simultaneously mammoth and fragile ego. Several times he is confronted by his younger self. Regrettably, there are only three of these moments, and we are left wondering if there were not more that ended up cut because they were (once again) too “meta.”

Cage’s ability to put himself in the crosshairs of his own pretension make for the strongest fodder. He often speaks of his acting process—“nouveau shamanic”—and his desire to make a “character-driven adult film.” He struggles with the difference between actor and movie star, perpetually obsessing over his choices. He is not so much oblivious to his daughter, Addy (Lily Sheen), as his energy is misplaced, mistaking his own likes for sharing. His fractious but not unloving relationship with his estranged wife, Olivia (Sharon Horgan), highlights his inability to look beyond his career. He is where doubt and narcissism implode.

Both Sheen and Horgan give fine, understated performances, but they are minor characters on this broader stage.

Neil Patrick Harris appears briefly as Cage’s agent, a character that barely has one dimension. The same is true of Alessandra Mastronardi as Gabriela, Javi’s faithful assistant. Paco León, as Javi’s cousin Lucas, is a by-the-numbers hoodlum. Haddish and Barinholtz hit the right notes but have very little to play.

Pascal makes the perfect fanboy who possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the minutiae of Cage’s career, complete with a trophy room (also spoiled by the trailers). While Javi is eager for Cage to star in the screenplay he has written, the burgeoning bromance drives the character.

The plot creaks in fits and starts, and an unfortunate plot twist softens the entire nature of the relationship. But Pascal and Cage have real chemistry and make the more conventional stretches watchable.

The film is an uneasy mix of comedy, abduction thriller, and meta-exploration.

If the creators had leaned more into the last (think Being John Malkovich), the result would have been both engaging and surprising. But, in the end, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent delivers an entertaining parody that does not quite live it up to its greater potential. One suspects that they had a bigger concept and lost their way. Or perhaps, they got spooked thinking that just like the discussion of film within the film, something more esoteric would not play to a general audience. Or, even a greater heresy, sell.

Rated R, the film is now playing in local theaters.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Try to stay calm and grounded right now, Taurus. Others can learn from your example at work, as you likely will be the voice of reason among your colleagues.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you are having trouble figuring out a path this week, try to meditate on a solution. Find a quiet spot and visualize your goals and how you can achieve them.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Be mindful of whom you confide in this week, Cancer.

Not everyone has your best interests at heart and may use the information you share to his or her advantage instead of yours.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A partner or close friend may seem to pull away from you this week, Leo. Don’t take it personally as it won’t be a permanent break. Soon things will be back to normal.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Sticking to your normal routine this week simply will not be possible, Virgo. Start brainstorming ways you can get things done more quickly.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your ego may take a temporary hit as someone in your sphere gets a promotion or a recognition before you. Don’t take this to heart as it is only time before you get to shine.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Try not to trigger any people in your home who seem to be more tense than usual, Scorpio. It may be tricky, but keep the calm and maintain the status quo for now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Well-meaning advice can backfire if it is offered unsolicited, Sagittarius. Unless someone comes to you seeking help, it’s best to stay silent for now.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try to avoid any impulsive spending for the next several days, Capricorn. The temptation will be high, so this will be a bit of a challenge for you. Stick to the essentials.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, stay calm and keep your nose to the grindstone during a potentially hectic week. This may mean taking a day off or at least a step back.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Some truths are difficult to hear and swallow, Pisces.

Only through learning all sides of the story can you grow as a person.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Avoid going down the rabbit hole that can be social media, Aries. Put your phone or tablet to the side for a little bit and focus your attention elsewhere.

Famous Birthdays: 5/12 - Bruce Boxleitner (72), 5/13 - Robert Pattinson (36), 5/14 - Cate Blanchett (53), 5/15 - Chazz Palminteri (70), 5/16 - Janet Jackson (56), 5/18 - Reggie Jackson (76), 5/19 - Pete Townshend (77), 5/19 - Tina Fey (52 )

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Times ... and dates

Thursday 12

Long Island Guitar Festival

The 30th annual Long Island Guitar Festival will be held through May 15 at various times the Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket. Scheduled performers include David Russell, Benjamin Verdery, Beijing Guitar Duo, Evan Taucher, Harris Becker & Friends, Laura Lessard, Michael Roberts, James Erickson, Paul Cesarczyk, Chinnawat Themkumkwun, Olson/ De Cari Duo, Jeffrey Marcus, Maureen Hynes, Rie Schmidt, Alan Morris, and Samantha Clarke.

Ensembles scheduled to perform include the NJMEA HS Honors Guitar Orchestra, the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra, the Susan E. Wagner HS Guitar Ensemble, and the Metropolitan Guitar Academy. Tickets are available at Eventbrite or at the door. Visit www.ligfest.net for more info.

May 12 to May 19, 2022

Sunday 15

Long Island Guitar Festival See May 12 listing.

Car Show & Swap Meet

Friday 13

Long Island Guitar Festival The Centerport Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale featuring perennial plants from their gardens at Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn from 9 to 11 a.m. while supplies last. Cash or check donations will be accepted. Call 757-4200 for more information.

Musical & Shadow Puppet Show

Stony Brook University's Charles Wang Center Theatre presents Miao Girl Kiab and the Silver Needle, a live musical and shadow puppet performance, from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission is $20 adults, $15 students/seniors/children ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. RSVP at www. thewangcenter.org.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting

Celebrate St. James hosts a Wine and Chocolate Tasting event at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St, St James from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy wine sampling from a boutique winery, from light whites to robust reds. Donna Meyers will guide you through the sampling as each wine is paired with just the right chocolate!

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors. To RSVP, visit www.celebratestjames.org or call 984-0201.

Opera Open Mic Night

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Browns Road, Huntington welcomes Opera Night Long Island with Opera Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Join the Huntington Historical Society for an Old Burying Ground walking tour at 4 p.m.

Established soon after the Town’s 1653 founding, Huntington's earliest public burying ground features stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs honoring Huntington’s residents and rich history.

Tour begins at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington .Tickets are $15 adults, $5 children. For reservations, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

The Comedy Club returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with another hilarious night of non-stop laughter and fun!

Featuring comedians David Weiss, Steven Rocco Parrillo, Travis Grant, and Chris Monty.

Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Wok this way and join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor for a virtually Deliciously Fun Trivia Night via Zoom at 7 p.m.

Test your knowledge of foods from around the world, food moments in film and music, food logos, historic dishes, ingredients, cultural traditions, food in art, and more. Questions are mostly multiple choice and include photos, videos and audio clips. Participate solo or play as a team. Winner is Lord of the Fries! $10 suggested donation. To register, visit www. cshwhalingmuseum.org..

Garden Club Plant Sale

Old Burying Ground tour

An evening of comedy

Virtual Trivia Night

See May 12 listing.

Patterson will be performing her feel-good concert titled Musical Therapy for the Soul encompassing the genres of standards, classic soul, contemporary and Broadway. Rain location: First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson. Free. Visit www.gpjac.org.

MASTERY AND GRACE Grammy award winner classical guitarist David Russell performs in concert at the Long Island Guitar Festival in Setauket on May 14 at 8 p.m. Photo by M. Rodriguez

Featuring performances by Ariana Warren, Kimberly Iannuzzi, Marie Michalopoulos, Chris Jurak and more. $10 donation at the door. Ccall 261-8808 or visit www.operanight.org.

to browse their handmade pottery made on the premises. Admission is free. Rain date is May 15.

Visit www.thebrickstudio.org or call 833-THEBRICK for more information.

LITMA Contradance

Buttercup Day

The Smithtown Historical Society's Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a Contradance by LITMA at 7:30 p.m. with basic instruction at 7:15 p.m. Featuring Alex DeisLauby Calling with The LITMA Contra Band.

Admission is $15, $10 members. Students are half price and children under 16 are free with a paid adult. Questions? Call 369-7854.

Saturday 14

Long Island Guitar Festival See May 12 listing.

Pottery & Craft Sale

The Brick Clay Studio & Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, Suites 57 & 60, St. James will hold a Spring Outdoor Pottery and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring one of a kind hand-made pottery, local artists and craftsmen, live music and a food truck. Proceeds from bowl and raffle sales will be donated to World Central Kitchen /Ukraine. The Gallery Shop will also be open

Buttercup's Dairy Store, 285 Boyle Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to celebrate its 51st anniversary with a Buttercup Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a petting zoo, hot dogs, fun slides, games and prizes. Free.

Call 928-4607.

Muster Day at the Arsenal

Rescheduled from May 7. Join the Huntington Militia for a Muster Day at the Huntington Arsenal and Village Green on Park Avenue in Huntington from noon to 5 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of The Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia and see what is involved reenacting Long Island history with marching, musket firing, tours of the Arsenal, open hearth cooking, and craft demonstrations.

Free. Visit www.huntingtonmilitia.com.

Paige Patterson in concert

The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council presents Paige Patterson in concert at Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 3 p.m.

The Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville hosts a Car Show & Swap Meet

by Long Island Cars from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring street rods, muscle cars, antiques exotics and imports along with a swap meet, live music by The Fugitives plus food and refreshments. Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. Call 567-5898.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

Get local! The Port Jefferson Farmer's Market returns to Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today and every Sunday through Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, plants and flower bouquets. Call 473-4724.

Caumsett hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 2-mile hike from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. On this hilly moderately long walk you will study the park's social economic, architectural and political history. (Some walking in long grass). Adults only $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

TIMES ... and dates continued on page B20 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 can be printed.

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TIMES ... and dates Continued from page B19

Spring Craft Fair

Join Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach for a Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring local businesses, jewelry, self-care products, clothing, accessories, wreathes and more. Join them as they celebrate their way into the Spring season! Rain date is May 22. Questions? Call 619-7023.

Charity Car & Truck Show

Miller's Ale House, Middle Country Road, Lake Grove host a Drive for Dana Charity Car Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honor of Dana Ryan Sikorsky who suffered a near fatal drowning accident three years ago. The event will feature all years, makes and models cars and trucks will raffles and awards. $25 donation for show cars, free for spectators. Call 553-6975 for more info.

Spring Farm Festival

Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a Spring Farm Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy spinning & weaving demonstrations, blacksmithing, wool dyeing, sheep shearing, children's crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, vendor fair and much more. $5 per person. Pre-register at Eventbrite.com. Call 265-6768 for more information.

Celebrate St. James Art Reception

In celebration of Pet Month, Celebrate St. James will host an art exhibit celebrating pets at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second Street, St. James through May 30. Join them for an opening reception today from 1 to 2 p.m. with live music and refreshments. Call 984-0201.

Grist Mill tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook will be open today and every Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the inner workings of the mill as it crushes grain into flour and hear about its 323 year history on a guided tour will a miller during guided tours and a visit the Country Store. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Cash only. For more information on the Stony Brook Grist Mill and for large group tours, call The Ward Melville Heritage Organization at 751-2244.

Victorian Tea Party

Joan of Arc Columbiettes Council 1992 will host a Victorian Tea at Montfort Hall at Infant Jesus Church, 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wear a pretty spring hat and bring your own teacup if you wish. $20 adults, $10 ages 10 to 16. To RSVP, call Michele at 473-0165.

Horseshoe Crab Walk

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Horseshoe Crab Walk from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring with a walk down to the marsh to observe these

creatures during their high tide spawning periods during this family program. $4 per person. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Silver Chords Chorus concert

The Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn welcomes the Silver Chords Chorus in concert at 2 p.m. Celebrating 40 years of choral music, the program will include such old gems as "Shenandoah," "Birth of the Blues," "Let the River Run" and "How Can I Keep From Singing," along with some special premieres.

Admission is free. Call 235-3593.

Monday 16

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday 17

Anything But Silent at the CAC

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Anything But Silent series with a screening of The Cameraman (1928) at 7 p.m. with live accompaniment by Ben Model. In this classic comedy, Buster Keaton stars as a clumsy man hopelessly in love with a woman working at MGM Studios. Buster soon attempts to become a motion picture cameraman to be close to the object of his desire! Tickets are $17, $12 members. For more information, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Wednesday 18 Cruise Night Car Show

It’s back! The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and

then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. Call 929-3500.

students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Thursday 19

‘Kinky Boots’

International Museum Day

Celebrate International Museum Day at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 4 to 7 p.m.

Representatives from many local museums, historical societies, science and nature centers will be on hand to share information regarding their collections, programs and exhibits! Call 585-9393 for further information.

An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes the Big Little Bad Band in concert from 7 to 9:30 p.m. featuring vocalist Madeline Kole and original compositions and arrangements by bandleader and pianist Rich Iacona. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, under age 5 free. Visit www.thejazzloft. org to order.

Theater ‘Mamma Mia!’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 2021-2022 with Mamma Mia! from May 21 to June 25. ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3. With songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story, inspired by true life events, taking you from the factory floor of a men’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'Midsummer Night's Dream'

The Carriage House Players open the 31st annual Summer Shakespeare Festival at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport with Midsummer Night's Dream on May 13 from 8 to 9 p.m. and May 15 from 7 to 8 p.m.. Performances take place outdoors on stage in the courtyard, where the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture adds a touch of timeless charm and magic. Bring your own lawn chairs. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘It Shoulda Been You’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents It Shoulda Been You, Broadway’s wild musical farce with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and plenty of crazy twists and turns, on May 14 and 21 at 8 p.m. and May 15 and May 22 at 2 p.m. It’s wedding season and you’re invited to a wedding like no other! Get ready for a good time filled with music, mayhem, comedy, and a real bunch of characters! Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre reopens after full renovation After a long closure and full renovation, Huntington’s Cinema Art Centre (CAC) has finally reopened for in-person screenings and events.

The theater, located at 423 Park Ave., Huntington has reopened with Independent film screenings and special programming, great events planned for this spring and summer, and more on the way.

Having first closed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC decided to use the opportunity to embark upon a large scale renovation of its lobby and three theaters. The work on the theater includes brand new seats, carpeting, ceilings, an updated ventilation system, as well as new paint and carpeting in the lobby and new seats and tables in the café, which are set to arrive any day. The floors in the theaters have also been re-profiled to create better sight lines, the bathrooms have been refurbished, and additional handicap seating has been added to the theaters.

During its closure the theater stayed busy by presenting pop-up and drive-in

One of the newly renovated theaters at the Cinema Arts Centre. Photo by Nate Close

screenings along with a diverse range of virtual programming, some of which will continue in some capacity into the future.

One series that particularly excites that staff is the Maritime Film Festival. A celebration of Long Island’s coastal culture,

the multi-day Maritime Film Festival, will explore topics such as Long Island’s bay houses, the first all-female crew of sailors to circumnavigate the globe, and the Bungalows of Rockaway. The festival will feature a number of special guests including filmmakers, subjects of the films, and experts on Long Island history.

You can purchase tickets or find more information about these and other events at www.cinemaartscentre.org “It has been a long road to get us to this point," said Nate Close, director of communications at the CAC. “We experienced a few delays along the way but we are thrilled to be finally reopening as an even better version of the Cinema Arts Centre. With our comfortable new seats and more modern theater design, we are excited to once again provide a space where people in our community can come together.

We want to sincerely thank our members, donors, and everyone in our amazing Huntington and Long Island communities who made this possible.”

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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 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, 4:00 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 Mass: Saturday 5pm 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 and Friday 10am-2pm.

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. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 or by appointment Anointing of the sick: by request Bereavement: 631-941-4141 X 341

Faith Formation Office:631-941-4141 X 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 X 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00pm closed....reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm 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 to Jesus invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

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 MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

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 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

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

North

Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Mount Sinai Congregational Church is open to the public Please wear a mask and be ready to sing!”

We will continue to provide our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Rev. Phil Hobson.

Through our worship and by our actions we strive to live out Christ’s message to love one another.

The Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, N.Y. Our hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil “Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted”: Matthew 5:4 On May 14, May 21, and May 28, the Caring Ministry will offer a small group environment for those who have experienced loss, using “Journeying Through Grief” booklets as a guide.

All sessions will take place at 10AM in Voorhees Hall at Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai, NY. All are welcome, please call to register at (631) 473-1582 or email at www.mscc1@optonline. net.

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 allsoulschurch@optimun.net REV THOMAS REESE Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music

All Souls collects food for the hungry of L. I. every day. Please leave non-perishables in vestibule of 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 Let God walk with you as part of our family-friendly community.

Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am Church School at 9:30

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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 Eucharist´s 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.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. CLAIRE MIS, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed info@stjohns1745.org (631) 427-1752 www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

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

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups 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

DALE NEWTON, 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: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor services of Holy Communion are offered each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am in our sanctuary. Parking lot is behind church. Enter from Maple Avenue.Out of consideration for others if you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask.

Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website from the 8:30 service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Sunday worship is at 9:00am & 10:45am.

Sunday School at 9:00am VBS will be held June 27-July 1, 9am to 12pm.

Register on our website or call the church office.

Bible study on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Our services are live-streamed.

Go to our website for link.

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.

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.

160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Services are streamed online @ www. setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

All are welcome!

THE REV. CHUCK CARY TEMPORARY SUPPLY PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Worship with us in-person Sundays at 9:30AM Masks required Our service is available via live-stream.

Visit www.setauketpresbyterian.org to watch and learn about us.

We are a More Light and Matthew 25 congregation We believe ALL are created in the image of God and we actively engage in making our faith come alive.Sunday childcare available & Church SchoolWeekly small groups, Bible Study & Adult Christian Ed. Youth Group & Bell Choir all ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Preschool www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (ODE)furniture ministry www.opendoorexchange.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Presbyterian

Quaker

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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 Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm and Fridays 3:30-5:00 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.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH

QUAKER

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Go to uufsb.org for live-streamed YouTube link.worship services.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to 50 people, and all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination Go to uufsb.org to register in advance.

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating & sharing the love of God since 1660

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

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Vendors Wanted

Alewives and Eels

◆ The Yaphank Historical Society seeks vendors for its annual Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Hawkins House, 4 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is May 22. Vendor fee is $10 per spot. Call 631-924-4803 or visit www. yaphankhistorical.org.

BY JOHN L. TURNER

This is part two of a two-part series on a remarkable pair of fish.

The life cycle of the American Eel is a bit more complicated than river herring and consists of six stages: egg, larvae, glass eel, elver, yellow eel, and silver eel.

Mature adults reproduce just once in their lifetime with all the eels emanating from the East Coast unerringly migrating to the Sargasso Sea where mass spawning takes place. (The Sargasso Sea, situated south of Bermuda, has no land borders but is distinct by being bounded by four strong ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream, resulting in quiet waters entrained within the gyre; here masses of sargassum weed abound giving shelter to many marine species including hatchling sea turtles).

Shortly after spawning here the adult eels die. A grown eel releases as many as several million eggs and they hatch within a week. At first the leptocephali don’t look eel-like, being transparent and flattened, described as looking like a willow leaf; they are carried north by the currents, including most notably, the Gulf Stream.

After about half a year they metamorphose into “glass eels,” still transparent but shaped like baby eels, and this is the stage, along with the slightly pigmented elver stage, that arrives at the mouths of Long Island’s streams. They wriggle their way up vertical faces and over wet land to make their way into freshwater ponds and lakes (although some spend their adult lives in brackish waters of Long Island’s estuaries).

While living for decades in ponds and lakes they move through a few more color stages, including yellow and silver eels. Here they become fully integrated members of the local food web, feeding on a variety of different aquatic prey while being preyed upon by many other animals including ospreys and bald

NATURE MATTERS

eagles (stay tuned: June’s “Nature Matters” column!).

Eels are also food for humans (remember one of Long Island’s most famous paintings — William Sidney Mount’s 1845 “Eel Spearing at Setauket”?). Eventually some internal trigger “tells” these decades-old fish to head to the ocean and back to the Sargasso Sea to create a new generation of eels. To assist them in their long journey their bodies change a little — their eyes enlarge as do their pectoral fins.

Eel are managed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), beginning in 2006 with the first species management plan. The Commission sets harvest quotas for all age classes of eels including those to be used as bait and for direct consumption.

The news has not been good over the past several decades with eel abundance on the decline and ASMFC currently classifies the eel stock as “depleted.”

Ways to increase abundance? Reduce all causes of eel mortality, especially among younger animals, among adults trying to navigate the perils of turbines at hydroelectric dams and increase opportunities for eels to migrate to freshwater areas where they can survive, becoming mature adults through time.

The Seatuck Environmental Association has been at the forefront of documenting the migratory occurrences of Long Island’s alewives and eels through its signature river herring and eel surveys and has, for decades, been working to protect existing runs while facilitating others. If you want to participate in trying to find new sites of alewife runs or eel migration or document more completely whats’s happening at existing sites, go to Seatuck’s webpage.

In pre-colonial times, before the advent of dams and other obstructions,

American Eel

Photo from Wikipedia

many, if not all, of Long Island’s streams and rivers likely teemed in Spring with alewives and eels. They, in turn, provided nourishment to many species of wildlife from otters to ospreys to eagles. However, the Long Island of today is a very different place, with so many ecological threads severed or frayed. The reduced abundance of these fish illustrate the pervasive loss of ecological connectivity that has occurred on Long Island in the past few centuries. The good news?

Many individuals, organizations, and governmental agencies are working to enhance connectivity here - to reconnect severed ecological threads through the installation of additional ladders and passageways, and better yet, the removal of more dams, all steps to give these remarkable animals a chance to recover and perhaps even prosper.

I hope you make their acquaintance.

A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

Seeking donations

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks donations — antiques, houshold items, small pieces of furniture, collectibles Turnip and knickknacks — for Photo by Veronica its outdoor thrift market Sayers/Sweetbriar on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for their wildlife. For more information, call Joe at 631-901-5911.

◆ The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River has vendor opportunities available for its upcoming outdoor Farmer's Markets on May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept.17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 631-9293500 x708 for an application. ◆ Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn is looking for craft vendors for its annual outdoor Friends of the Library Craft & Flea Market on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The non-refundable fee for a 10X10 space is $35. To apply, visit www.harborfieldslibrary.org/friends. ◆ East End Arts, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead will host the 26th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Downtown Riverhead on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Craft/ artisan vendors and food/beverage vendors may visit www.eastendarts.org for an application or call 631-727-0900. ◆ Calling all artists and fine crafters! Art League of Long Island will present A nighthawk spotted its 53rd annual Art in the Park Fine during the 4HAS's Art & Craft Fair at Heckscher Park in annual watch year.

Huntington onthis June 4 and 5 from 10 a.m.

Photo by John Heidecker to 5 p.m. Applications for the juried fair will be accepted at www.artleague.org through May 20. For more information, call 631-462-5400. ◆ Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack seeks vendors for its Community Yard Sale on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fee is $25 per space. Tables are not supplied and the event is held rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are 10’ by 10’; indoor spaces 6’ by 6’. For additional information, call 631-499-7310 or email mail@commack-umc.org. ◆ Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Farmingville Street Fair along Portion Road on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interested vendors can call 631-3171738 or visit www.farmingvillechamber. com for an application.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

MAY 12 TO MAY 18, 2022

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Seawolves baseball secures Mother's Day sweep

#7 Shane Paradine at last Sunday's game.

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Holding the visiting UMBC Retrievers to just five runs over 17 innings of baseball, the Stony Brook baseball team won its fifth and sixth straight games with 3-2 and 6-3 victories at a Mother's Day doubleheader at Joe Nathan Field on May 8.

Shane Paradine's game-winning single in extras in the opener gave the Seawolves a 3-2 victory in the opener. Brandon Lashley went seven innings, allowing two earned and scattering five hits before Kyle Johnson's scoreless eighth paved the way for the catcher's heroics.

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A year later, SBU LEND trainees reflect on lessons learned Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Bringing together people from a range of experiences and perspectives, Stony Brook University is preparing to complete the first year of its LEND training program, which is designed to help provide support and services for people with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Over 100 trainees will complete the course this month, as the leaders of LEND, which stands for Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities, prepare to educate a second year of participants that is expected to exceed 300 people.

Matthew Lerner, LEND Center Co-Director, Research Director of the Autism Initiative, and Associate Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry & Pediatrics, and Michelle Ballan, LEND Program and Center Director, Professor, and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Social Welfare and Professor of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine, run the program, which is the first on Long Island to receive a federal grant that supports training students, families, professionals and selfadvocates.

Lerner described three key takeaways for the $2.2 million, five-year grant.

First, “if we want to be effective in supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders we have to be interdisciplinary,” he said.

Second, the group, which includes trainees at three different levels depending on their time commitment to the program, needs to “listen to the voices of autistic people,” Lerner added. For too

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Top row: Dr. Matthew Lerner, Dr. Michelle Ballan (codirector and director) 2nd row: Pallavi Tatapudy, Isaac Rodriguez, Morgan McNair 3rd row: Sarah Grosser, Anjolie Nagarwalla, Jenny Andersson Bottom row: Christopher Rosa, Ava Gurba

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‘I can listen to what people with disabilities have to say, and I can reflect and learn.’

— JENN SOLOMON long, “they’ve been an afterthought at the table of care.”

Third, the work is a “process and not an outcome,” he said.

Many of the participants in the program appreciated the opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary effort.

Self-advocate

Ava Gurba, a self-advocate and master’s student at Stony Brook University who has autism and cerebral palsy, said she saw LEND as her chance to “reframe the professional discipline” and inform people in a range of fields about what life is “really like” for her and others.

Many professionals in health care have limited experience working with self-advocates.

“They have only interacted with disabled people as clients in a therapeutic setting or as research subjects,” Gurba said.

Researchers and service providers don’t often know how to incorporate the lived experience for the family and from selfadvocates, she added.

Gurba suggested that some professionals need to “unlearn” practices that don’t incorporate the values and needs of people with disabilities.

The medical community is often looking for cures, while Gurba said she and others with disabilities are more often looking for ways to be integrated into the community, through social, employment, or educational opportunities.

Clinical training

For Alan Gerber, a doctoral student in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook, LEND provided autism-specific clinical training, including planning treatment and reviewing the progress for specific patients.

“It gives me an opportunity to get together with an interdisciplinary cohort and see things from a different lens,” Gerber said.

Gerber plans to be a clinical researcher and will conduct post doctoral research at the Yale Child Study Center.

LEND “made me think very deeply about what is clinically meaningful research,” Gerber said.

When he speaks with families, pediatricians and social workers, he wants to do the kind of research that is “really going to change a family’s life.”

Gerber hopes to remain in contact with other members of the LEND community, where he felt he was part of a team.

Paradigm shift

As a high school bilingual speech language pathologist who works closely with individualized education plans, Jenn Solomon wanted to understand more about the lives and challenges of people with developmental disabilities.

LEND provided a paradigm shift for Solomon in helping her understand disability. “I can listen to what people with disabilities have to say, and I can reflect and learn,” Solomon said.

One of Solomon’s broader goals is to advocate on behalf of students who have obstacles to overcome.

Jenny Andersson, who works for the New York State Department of Education Office of Special Education funded project called the Educational Partnership, suggested that LEND “exceeded what I had imagined.”

Like other trainees, Andersson, who is Director of the Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center, appreciated the participation of self-advocates.

“I approach everything in my work now and ask, ‘Did we invite all stakeholders to the discussion?’”

Ripple effects

Andersson is excited to see the ripple effect of the program, where other professionals benefit from what trainees learn and discuss and change their practices.

Indeed, Dr. Pallavi Tatapudy, a second-year psychiatry resident at Stony Brook, said her husband Nishank Mehta, who is a first-year orthopedic surgery resident at Stony Brook, has learned about advocacy

from some of the discussions she had through LEND. “This experience of working together and hearing all of these personal insights, you cannot get from a textbook,” Tatapudy said.

Tatapudy understands the value of consulting with people who have disabilities and with their families.

“The patient is the expert,” she said.

When she worked in the inpatient psychiatric unit on the 12th floor of Stony Brook Hospital, Tatapudy said she spoke to a family who was admitting a child with a neurodevelopmental disability.

She asked parents for an idea of ways to comfort their child that de-escalate emotionally charged moments at home. His parents said a particular blanket from home provided comfort, which they brought to the hospital.

Tatapudy is “proud” that Stony Brook is a LEND center, joining 60 others throughout the country.

For Lerner, who was a LEND trainee about a dozen years ago and continues to stay in touch with his LEND cohort, the effort helps experts learn from each other and from self-advocates who can share their perspectives. “None of us has enough expertise to do this alone,” he said.

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Ages 6 - 8 An introduction to the stage.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 am - $150

Ages 6 - 8 An introduction to the stage. Basic stagecraft and theatre games with an WE'RE ALL INonTHIS TOGETHER emphasis developing acting skills through focus and self-control.

Three more chances to see 'High School Musical Jr.' at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Final Class: Original Showcase Performance Arts. The show closes on May 15. Photo from SPAC based on classwork.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. – $150

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP

Ages 8 - 11 Improvisation, theatre games, beginning scene and monologue work.

SESSION ONE: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm - $175 SESSION TWO: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00am - $175

PROGRAMS PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP Caterpillars Ages 8 - 11 and Critters

Ages 12 - 15 Basic scene and monologue work, stage technique, beginning and advanced improvisation.

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:00am - 1:00pm - $175

MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY This year’s production:

Musical Theatre Factory I

Ages 9 - 12 Mon-Thurs - 9 a.m.-12:00 noon - $575

Musical Theatre Factory II Ages 13 - 17 Mon-Thurs - 1 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

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– $175 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about bugs and critters that We're all a.m. in this together! Disney Channel's SESSION TWO: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 11:00 – $175 live in the garden and help it grow! Make and smash hit musical comes to life at the Smithtown take home a foot long caterpillar that will grow Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., TEEN WORKSHOP into a flower garden. Visit the farm's gardens, Smithtown in Disney’s High School Musical Jr. Ages 12-15 take a tour of the farm and a tractor ride too! from April 15 to May 15. Troy, Gabriella and For ages 3 to 12. $40 per child. To register, call For all levels of experience. Basic scene and the monologue work, technique, students of East stage High must deal with issues 689-812 or visit www.bennersfarm.com. of love, friends for and family while balancing beginning and advanced improvisation. Students are eligible their classes and extra curricular activities. The Baby Animal DayProduction.* Children’s Theatre Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, show’s infectious songs will have you dancing Tuesdays Thursdays - 11:00 - 1:00inp.m. $175All seats are $25. To order, call your–seats!

350 Yaphank&Avenue, Yaphank hostsa.m. a Baby Animal Day on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

ADVANCED Come enjoy a dayTEEN on the WORKSHOP farm with baby aniPinkalicious The Musical mals, wagon rides, food trucks, games, live muAges 12-17 The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., sic, Touch -A-Truck, K-9 demonstrations and Northport continues its children's theater season Advanced workisin$15 all per areas: Scene more!

Admission person ageswork; 3 andsensory and emotional recall; audition with Pinkalicious Musical from May 28 techniques; etc.

Previous experience and permission of actingThe teacher. up at Eventbrite.com, $20 at the gate. Held rain to July 3. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink Students are eligible for Children’s Theatre Production.* or shine. For more information, call 852-4600. cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pinkpm indulgence Superheroes of the Sky- 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 Mondays & Wednesdays – $200 lands her at the doctor's office Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink *ThisSmithtown season wepresents will be presenting BEAUTY, from headoftoSLEEPING toe — a dream come true for this Drive, Superheroesthe of world the premiere loving enthusiast.

But when her hue goes too Sky on May 14 fromDirector 11 a.m. Jeffrey to noon.Sanzel Take aand pink written

by Artistic Artistic Associate Douglas J. Quattrock. walking tour with Jim while he feeds the birds far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get of prey and tells you about their incredible out of this predicament. Tickets are $20. To order, adaptations that help them survive in the wild. call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

You’ll be seeing and learning about a bald eagle, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs turkey vultures, owls, hawks and many more.

Musical I Jefferson TheatreTheatre Three, 412Factory Main St., Port This year’s production: Event will be held weather permitting. Meet presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Ages 9-12 behind main house at picnic tables. $10 per adult, May 28, June 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. with a $5 per child. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Mon-Thur. a.m.-12:00 noon $575 sensory9:00 sensitive performance on–June 12 at 11 a.m. Join Theater Three for a hysterical retelling Touch-a-Truck event Musical Theatre II a Witch, a of a wonderful storyFactory with a Queen, Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood with skin as white as snow, and seven Blvd., Centereach invites the community toAges a Princess 13-17 Touch-a-Truck drop-in event on May 14 from dwarfs guaranteed to keep you laughing from Mon-Thur. p.m. –encouraged. $575 start to1:00-4:00 finish. Costumes All seats 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can explore various vehicles, sit in the driver’s seat and discover are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. further and full details on programs, the world ofFor trucks.

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SHELTER PETS OF THE MONTH

paw prints Welcome to the fifth edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home!

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Meet Keesha

This adorable and sweet girl is Keesha. She was surrendered to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter because her family was no longer able to care for her. Keesha is a gentle soul who has to start over at the age of 10. She is as sweet as could be, she knows sit but is always checking out her surroundings to see who is available to get some pets from. She is looking for a family to love, a door to look out of and get her daily dose of sunshine and a bed to curl up in. She is a delight to walk, she is housebroken and would love the opportunity to show you what she is made of. She can be a little shy at first but then the happy go lucky girl comes out and she is giving kisses and looking for all of your attention. She would do best with kids over the age of 10, no dogs and she is fine with cats. Call 631-286-4940.

Meet Jack Jack

"A dog so nice, he was named him twice!"

Jack Jack, a 1.5-year-old Doxy mix, arrived at Little Shelter hoping for a second chance at happiness. Though nearly blind, he is quickly acclimating to his surroundings, sniffing out new friendships and hearing all the applause celebrating his progress.

Playing with abandon despite his disability, he’ll teach you to grab life by the tail, take chances, and savor every moment.

Smart, affectionate and loyal, Jack Jack is the perfect reminder that “a house is not a home without paw prints.” Stop by to meet him today! Call 631-368-8770.

Meet Ophelia

"Hi, I'm Ofie from Kent Animal Shelter.

It's going to take a little while for you and me to become best friends and trust each other.

But, I promise you that when we do, you will be showered with more love, affection and loyalty than you can imagine. There is nothing more that I love than hugs, kisses and belly rubs just ask the kind people who work here at the shelter. But sometimes, new people make me nervous, and I get a little scared and I feel I need to protect myself because I am not sure yet who you are. You see, I came to America from the streets and meat markets of Thailand., and some people there were going to do really bad things to me. That's why it may take a little while for you and me to become best friends .but I promise it can happen if you give me a chance. Thank you for reading a little about me. I hope to see you soon. Oh and I love treats! Love, Ofie."

Ophelia needs to be the only pet in the house.

Call 631-727-5731, ext. 1.

Meet Snowflake

Snowflake is a young adult, female, shorthair currently waiting at Little Shelter for her furever home. This patient, sweet girl that had been at the shelter since 2018. She gets overlooked because she likes to snuggle into cubbies. Laser toys are a great way to get her out and about! Call 631-368-8770.

Snowflake

Check out the next Paw Prints in the issue of June 9.

Meet Chelsea

An eight-year-old Min Pin mix, this clever little lady is Chelsea, currently up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington.

Subscribing to the adage that all you need is “a snack and a snuggle,” she’s the perfect one to share your couch with…and just about everything else! A breed that has been described as “tiny but mighty,” they have an outgoing personality and tenacious spirit. With her current mission being to find her forever home, Chelsea is ready to screen potential adopters, hoping to find her the perfect family. Energetic and selfpossessed, she’s not about to let age slow her down. If you’re looking for a loyal, lifelong friend with a good sense of humor, the search is over…just ask for Chelsea. Call 631-368-8770.

Kitt y Free-Fur-All

May is Kitty Free-FurAll Month at the The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 300 Horseblock Road, Brookhaven.

Fees will be waived for cat adoptions for the entire month. For more information, call 631-451-6955 or visit www. brookhavenny.gov/animalshelter.

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