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ARTS&LIFESTYLES Kristin McGlothlin's debut novel draws inspiration from Long Island's native son, Walt Whitman – B29

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INSIDE: The High Note reviewed B15 • Feature story: Organ transplants amid COVID-19 crisis B16 • Calendar for the Week B27

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THE LATEST REPORT CARD IS IN. AND STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAS EARNED A+. For the second consecutive year, our clinical outcomes are in the Top 2 percent in the nation, according to Healthgrades® – the first organization in the country to rate hospitals based entirely on actual clinical outcomes. That’s why we’ve been named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals™” for 2020. But that’s not all. For the past five years, Stony Brook University Hospital has also been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for coronary intervention and stroke care. And for the past six years, we have been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for cardiac care. With this sustained record of clinical excellence, you can rest assured we are making the grade in providing you with the highest quality hospital care.

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NEWS AROUND TOWN

International magazine spotlights Vanderbilt descendant and family history Hola!, a popular, weekly celebrity-news magazine, recently published an eightpage feature article on the Vanderbilt Estate, home of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. The story, which included stunning photos and aerial views, focused on Vanderbilt family history and the development of its railroad empire. (The magazine, based in Madrid, Spain, publishes 30 international editions in nine languages.) The feature also concentrated on William K. Vanderbilt II’s greatg r e a t - g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, and her husband, Rafael Feldman. The couple was photographed in several rooms of the mansion. Eagle’s Nest, a 24-room, Spanish Revival mansion, was built in stages from 1910 through 1936, on 43 hilly acres above Northport Bay in Centerport. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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LIM announces collection to document COVID-19 pandemic

The Long Island Museum (LIM) in Stony Brook has announced that they will be seeking the collection of objects, images and stories as related to the COVID-19 coronavirus to document for future generations on how Long Island responded during the crisis. Titled Collecting Our History: Long Island During COVID-19, the compilation will serve as a record of the community’s shared history, and will influence future exhibitions, programs, research, and other projects. The LIM is particularly interested in seeking material that exemplifies how the virus has impacted victims, medical personnel and other frontline workers, the operation of businesses, schools, religious and cultural organizations, and the structure and interactions of our daily lives both large and small. “The COVID-19 coronavirus is the most severe pandemic to impact Long Island since the Spanish Influenza of 1918-1919,” said Jonathan Olly, Curator at the LIM. “It is affecting our lives in dramatic and sometimes tragic ways." People living or working on Long Island, in Brooklyn and in Queens are invited to offer contributions of any digital or physical item that documents their experience and that of their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material may include photographs, audio, and video, signs and posters, artwork, masks and other personal protective equipment, home recipes, journals, and planners. Digital items can be emailed to research@ longislandmuseum.org. Photos should be in JPG, PNG, or TIF format, audio in MP3 or WAV, videos in MP4, AVI, WMV, or MOV, and documents in PDF, TIF, PNG, or JPG. All submissions must be by persons 18 years or older, and convey copyright (if applicable) to the Long Island Museum and include a description and contact information. “The LIM helps to preserve the experiences of Long Islanders and so we’re reaching out to our community to share with us the objects and images that help tell this story. In the coming years Collecting Our History: Long Island during COVID-19 will allow us to be able to look back on this time and see how it changed us, and how we persevered,” said Olly. Select online submissions may be featured on the LIM’s website and/or social media platforms. Due to the volume of submissions the LIM may be unable to individually notify

Clockwise from top, a temporary sign asking for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Stony Brook University Hospital, April 2019; an empty paper goods aisle at Stop & Shop, Setauket, March 2019; and face masks (top to bottom): surgical, N95, and handmade, Port Jefferson, May 2019. Photos from LIM

people if or when their digital submissions will be posted. The LIM prefers not to have objects sent to the Museum at this time, as the offices are currently closed. For further questions, please email the LIM’s Assistant Collections Manager, Molly McGirr at mmcgirr@longislandmuseum.org, or LIM’s Curator, Jonathan Olly at jolly@ longislandmuseum.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Free screening of 'Angst'

The Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center has partnered with the Smithtown Youth Bureau and the Town of Smithtown Youth and Community Alliance to host a free virtual screening of the mental health documentary “Angst.” The screening will take place on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jerry Bubrick, along with Matthew Neebe and Joe Bieniewicz from Horizons, will be participate in a live Q&A session after the screening. The panel will be moderated by Scilla Andreen, one of the producers of “Angst.” Registration is required in advance in order to attend. Visit www.smithtownny.gov/150/ Horizons-Counseling-Education.

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Join the Huntington Arts Council for a live, online version of Conversations in the Arts: The Arts and Women on Thursday, June 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This talk will focus on the power of women and the arts in honor of Women's History Month, creating a dialogue on what it means to be champions of women through the arts. Moderated by Deborah Cosher of the League of Women Voters, the panelists include Erika Duncan, Executive and Artistic Director/HERstory; Karen Levitov, Director and Curator Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Stony Brook University, Staller Center for the Arts; Sally Shore, Artist; and Kay Sohini, PhD Candidate & Instructor, Humanities/ Stony Brook University. Visit Facebook @ Huntington Arts Council to be a part of this informative discussion.

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Bruce Stillman, the CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, last week won the Dr. H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics, which is considered the most distinguished scientific prize from the Netherlands. The prize, which has been awarded to 13 researchers who have gone on to win Nobel Prizes, includes a $200,000 award and a crystal trophy. Stillman earned the award, which began in 1964 and is given every two years in categories including Medicine, Environmental Sciences and History, for his decades of work on mechanisms involved in the replication, or copying, of eukaryotic DNA. The understated Stillman, who was born and raised in Australia, expects he’ll put the prize money into a foundation, although he hasn’t thought much about it given the other concerns that dominate his time, including not only running his own lab amid the COVID-19 pandemic but also overseeing a facility where he has been the Director since 1994 and its CEO since 2003.

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Stillman said the lab has had “extensive discussions” among the faculty about whether to pursue additional research fields on an ongoing basis to combat the current virus as well as any future public health threats. While CSHL is not an infectious disease center, the facility does have a historical precedent for contributing to public health efforts during a crisis. Indeed, during World War II, the laboratory helped create a mutated strain of fungus that increased its yield of the drug penicillin.

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3 At this point, CSHL does not have a high containment facility like Stony Brook University where it can handle highly infectious agents. “We may have to have one here,” Stillman said. “The reality is there are tons of infectious diseases” and the lab might need to repurpose its scientific skills towards coming up with answers to difficult questions. Even without such a Biosafety Level 3 designation, CSHL researchers have tackled ways to understand and conquer COVID-19. Associate Professor Mikala Egeblad has been exploring whether neutrophil extracellular traps, which are ways bodies fight off bacterial infections, are playing a role in blood clotting and severe respiratory distress. These NETS may be “promoting severe symptoms in COVID,” Stillman said. Egeblad is working on a case study with several other collaborators who have focused on these traps. Egeblad is also studying the effectiveness of NETS as a biomarker for the most severe patients, Stillman said. CSHL is also investigating a small molecule compound to see if it inhibits viral infection. Researchers including Assistant Professor Tobias Janowitz are about to participate in a combined Northwell Health-CSHL double blind study to determine the effectiveness of famotidine, which is the active ingredient in the ulcer-treating medication Pepcid. The coronavirus treatment, which will include patients who don’t require hospitalization, would require a higher dose than for heartburn. As a part of this study, the scientists will use a patient tracking system that has been used for cancer to determine the effectiveness of the treatment through patient reporting, without requiring laboratory tests. Stillman is pleased with how CSHL has “repurposed ourselves quickly, as have many institutions around the

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world.” He highlighted the constructive interactions among scientists. The public health crisis has “generated a different kind of behavior in science, where there’s a lot of interaction and cooperation,” Stillman said. The preprint journal BioRxiv, which CSHL operates, has had nearly 5,000 papers about COVID-19 since January. The preprints have “not only helped disseminate information rapidly [to the scientific community], but they are also “being used to determine policy by government leaders.” Stillman urged scientists to apply the same analytical technique in reading preprinted research that they do with peer-reviewed studies, some of which have required corrections. As for the government’s response, Stillman believes a retrospective analysis will provide opportunities to learn from mistakes. “I don’t think the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has done a very good job,” he said. He suggested that the welldocumented problems with the roll out of testing as community transmission was increasing, was a “disaster.” The CSHL CEO also said the balkanized medical system, in which every state has a different system and even some local communities have their own processes, creates inefficiencies in responding to a fluid and dangerous public health crisis. Coordinating those efforts “could have been done very, very rapidly to develop a modern, clear [polymerase chain reaction] test of this virus and yet states and federal agencies had regulations about how these tests can be approved and controlled and regulated

that are far too bureaucratic and did not set a national standard quickly,” he said. He hopes agencies like the CDC, FDA and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority have better coordination. The country needs a national response, like it had after the Homeland Security effort following 9/11. Optimistically, Stillman expects a therapeutic antibody will be available by the end of the summer to treat COVID-19. The treatment, which will use monoclonal antibodies, will likely be injectable and will be able to prevent infection for a month or two. These treatments could also help limit the severity of symptoms for people who have been infected. Regeneron has taken the same approach with Ebola effectively. Stillman doesn’t think such treatments can be used with everybody in the world, which increases the need to develop a vaccine. Creating a safe vaccine, which could be available as early as next year, is a “massive, underrecognized undertaking.” Between now and next year, a second wave of the virus is certainly possible and may be likely, given that other coronaviruses have been seasonal. “This happened with the influenza pandemic a century ago, so we have to be careful about this,” Stillman said. He believes that the medical community has learned how to treat severe patients, which should help mitigate the effects of a second wave in the United States. That may not be the case in developing countries, which is a “concern,” he said.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Exploring options for eczema as summer approaches

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Referred to more broadly as atopic dermatitis, the cause of eczema is unknown, but it is thought that nature and nurture are both at play (1). Eczema is a chronic inflammatory process that involves symptoms of pruritus (itching) pain, rashes and erythema (redness) (2). Eczema is common in both children and adults. In the United States, it’s estimated that over seven percent of the adult population By David is afflicted (3), with Dunaief, M.D. twice as many females as males affected (4). Ranging in severity from mild to moderate to severe, adults tend to have moderate to severe eczema. Treatments for eczema run the gamut from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription steroid creams to systemic (oral) steroids and injectable biologics. Some use phototherapy for severe cases, but the research on phototherapy is scant. Antihistamines are sometimes used to treat the itchiness. Also, lifestyle modifications may play an important role, specifically diet. Two separate studies have shown an association between eczema and fracture, which we will investigate further. Let’s look at the evidence.

Eczema isn’t just superficial

Eczema may also be related to broken bones, according to several studies. For example, one observational study showed that those with eczema had a 44 percent increased risk of injury causing limitation and an even more disturbing 67 percent risk of bone fracture and bone or joint injury for those 30 years and older (5). And if you have both fatigue or insomnia and eczema, you are at higher risk for bone or joint injury than having one or the other alone. One reason for increased fracture risk, the researchers postulate, is the use of corticosteroids in treatment. Steroids may weaken bone, ligaments and tendons and may cause osteoporosis by decreasing bone mineral density. Chronic inflammation may also contribute to the risk of bone loss. There were 34,500 patients involved in the study, ranging in age from 18 to 85. For those who have eczema and have been treated with steroids, it may be wise to have a DEXA (bone) scan.

Supplements’ effectiveness

The thought of supplements somehow seems more appealing for some than medicine. There are two well-known supplements for helping to reduce inflammation, evening primrose oil and borage oil. Are these supplements a good replacement for – or addition to – medications? The research is really

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mixed, leaning toward ineffective. In a meta-analysis (involving seven randomized controlled trials, the gold standard of studies), evening primrose oil was no better than placebo in treating eczema (6). The researchers also looked at eight studies of borage oil and found there was no difference from placebo in terms of symptom relief. One positive is that these supplements only had minor side effects. But don’t look to supplements for significant help.

Injectable solutions

Dupilumab is a biologic monoclonal antibody (7). In trials, this injectable drug showed good results, improving outcomes for moderate to severe eczema sufferers when topical steroids alone were not effective. Like any drug therapy, it is not without side effects, though.

Topical probiotics

When we think of probiotics, we think of taking a pill. However, there are also potentially topical probiotics with atopic dermatitis. In preliminary in-vitro (in a test tube) studies, the results look intriguing and show that topical probiotics from the human microbiome (gut) could potentially work as well as steroids (8). This may be part of the road to treatments of the future. However, this is in very early stage of development.

What about lifestyle modifications?

In a Japanese study involving over 700 pregnant women and their offspring, results showed that when the women ate either a diet high in green and yellow vegetables, beta carotene or citrus fruit there was a significant reduction in the risk of the child having eczema of 59 percent, 48 percent and 47 percent, respectively, when comparing highest to lowest consumption quartiles (9). Elimination diets may also play a role. One study’s results showed when eggs were removed from the diet in those who were allergic, according to IgE testing, eczema improved significantly (10).

From an anecdotal perspective, I have seen very good results when treating patients who have eczema with dietary changes. My patient population includes about 15 to 20 percent of patients who suffer some level of eczema. For example, a young adult had eczema mostly on the extremities. When I first met the patient, these were angry, excoriated, erythematous and scratched lesions. However, after several months of a vegetable-rich diet, the patient’s skin had all but cleared. I also have a personal interest in eczema. I suffered from hand eczema, where my hands would become painful and blotchy and then crack and bleed. This all stopped for me when I altered my diet many years ago. Eczema exists on a spectrum from annoying to significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life (11). Supplements may not be the solution, at least not borage oil or evening primrose oil. However, there may be promising topical probiotics ahead and medications for the hard to treat. It might be best to avoid long-term systemic steroid use; it could not only impact the skin but also may impact the bone. Lifestyle modifications appear to be very effective, at least at the anecdotal level.

References:

(1) Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh) 1985;117 (Suppl.):1-59. (2) uptodate.com. (3) J Inv Dermatol. 2017;137(1):26-30. (4) BMC Dermatol. 2013;13(14). (5) JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(1):33-41. (6) Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;4:CD004416. (7) Medscape.com. (8) ACAAI 2014: Abstracts P328 and P329. (9) Allergy. 2010 Jun 1;65(6):758-765. (10) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004;50(3):391-404. (11) Contact Dermatitis 2008; 59:43-47. Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com.

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NATURE MATTERS A Long Island Naturalist's Bucket List

With a little bit of luck you might find [an Ovenbird] perched on a branch in the sub-canopy as it sings, its little warbler body shaking as song spills forth loudly. dwarf pines of Westhampton in the autumn as male moths seek out females to create the next generation.

BY JOHN L. TURNER

ith a 65th birthday looming on the horizon for later this summer, I recently found myself, not surprisingly, thinking about “Bucket Lists” — lists comprising places to visit or things to do before “kicking the bucket.” It’s a concept made popular from the movie “The Bucket List," starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson as two terminally ill older men living out their last desires, and the impending birth date — signaling a lifetime spanning two-thirds of a century — motivated me to develop “bucket list” priorities for the time I have left. So I began to think about different types of bucket lists. Travel destinations with my family; bird trips; visits to major league baseball stadiums (been to about half of them) and, of course, the ultimate global nature bucket list — snorkeling with Whale Sharks in the coastal waters off Belize, witnessing the Wildebeest migration in the African Serengeti, sitting quietly near any one of our closest relatives — Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Bonobos, or Orangutans in the tropical forests of African and Asian countries — or walking in reverence amidst tens of millions of Monarch Butterflies at their winter roost in the highland fir forests of Mexico. But there will be no exotic far-flung places for this article; this bucket list is more modest in scope, relating to natural phenomena that I long to see on Long Island. For a few of these, I’ve witnessed them many years ago but for others I await the first experience. Here goes: Seeing a Smooth Green Snake Of the nearly dozen native snake species found on Long Island, undoubtedly the most beautiful is the Smooth Green Snake. It is a tropical lime green color on top and lemon yellow on its belly with a goldencolored eye. They are a bit wider than a pencil with adults reaching about two feet in length. You’d think such a brightly colored snake would stand out but laying motionless in grass they can disappear. I

Luna Moths are among the largest moth species in North America.

have never seen one on Long Island or anywhere else and would love to! While on the subject of snakes I’d also love to see a Hognose Snake again and especially one performing its famous ‘death feign’ act. I’ve seen this behavior twice in my life, once on Long Island, but both experiences were decades ago. If disturbed the snake often but not always feigns its death by writhing spasmodically and rolling onto its back and abruptly “dies”. Adding to the convincing nature of the act the Hognose can even spill blood from its mouth by rupturing capillaries that line it. Of course, it's all a ruse to stop a potential predator from attacking. Finding an Ovenbird nest In larger woodlands the Ovenbird sings out with its ringing teacher! teacher! song filling the spaces between and under the trees. With a little bit of luck you might find this songbird perched on a branch in the sub-canopy as it sings, its little warbler body shaking as song spills forth loudly. Despite years of searching on many a forest floor I’ve never found their “Dutch oven”shaped nest which gives the bird its name. Twice in the Pine Barrens, once in Shoreham, the other in Riverhead, I’ve made a concerted effort to look for their nests, after observing nearby adults with food in their mouths. On my knees I very slowly and carefully inspected the forest floor starting where I thought, based on the bird’s behavior, the nest might be. Methodically, I spiraled outward in my

search but, alas, despite half an hour of on-my-knees-searching came up empty. Spotting a Giant Silk Moth If you want to familiarize yourself with a remarkable, stunning, spectacular (fill in your own adjective here once you’ve seen what they look like) group of insects native to Long Island, check out photos of the following moth species: Luna, Cecropia, Polyphemus, Promethea, and Buck Moths. These are among the largest flying insects we have with wingspans as large as six inches. At one time they were common but no more. The host trees they depend upon as caterpillars are still relatively common to abundant on Long Island so its not a loss of food that explains their decline; widespread spraying of poisonous pesticides is the suspected cause for their significant drop. The last of three live Luna Moths I’ve seen on Long Island was a decade ago. I’ve never seen a live Promethea or Cecropia and the last Polyphemus was six years ago — a ragged individual so beat up from bird strikes it was weakly fluttering along the asphalt in a shopping center parking lot. I scooped it out of harm’s way but it died later that day. Fortunately, the beautiful black, orange, and white Buck Moth, one of the iconic species of the Pine Barrens, is still common. Spared from spraying in its vast Pine Barrens forests, the Buck Moth can be observed during the day flying around the

Seeing a River Otter One of the bits of good news relating to Long Island wildlife is the sustained natural reintroduction of river otters, presumably from wandering individuals emigrating from Westchester and western Connecticut and island hopping to the North Fork via the island archipelago of Plum, Little Gull, Great Gull, and Fisher’s Islands. However the prospecting animals did it, they’re here now. And while I’ve seen wild otters in locations off Long Island and seen otter signs on Long Island, in the form of otter runs and scat (fishy poop) as close by as Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket, I’ve not seen one of these charismatic creatures here.

Mola mola

Observing a Mola mola This strange looking enormous fish (in fact it really doesn’t look like a fish) is often seen by fisherman and whale watchers afloat in the Atlantic Ocean in the summer. Also known as the ocean sunfish, they are world’s largest bony fish weighing in at more than one thousand pounds. They can dive deeply and after returning from cold ocean depth, they warm up by turning on their side to bask in the sun, showing off a flattened profile, a view that many (except me!) have enjoyed. Do you have a nature-themed bucket list? 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.

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BUSINESS NEWS Cup of Cheer

In an effort to give back to the healthcare heroes working around the clock to battle COVID-19, the community has raised more than $18,000 in donations to supply complimentary coffee to all Stony Brook University Hospital staff. Headed by community members Holly Smugala, Patti Kozlowski, Nicole Volpini and Stefanie Devery, the group started when Volpini’s sister, a healthcare worker at the Hospital, snapped a photo of the Hospital’s Starbucks, which is adorned with photos and positive messages. Instead, said Smugala, something else jumped out at them. “We noticed all the staff waiting online for coffee and wanted to do something to give back to them,” she said. The women began a social media donation page dedicated to the cause shortly after. The funds donated go towards purchasing Starbucks gift cards at the hospital location, which can be used by any hospital employee that is working during the pandemic, from doctors and nurses to custodians and administrative staff. In order to enable healthcare workers of all shifts to be able to enjoy the benefit, the group worked out a plan with Starbucks in which $250 gift cards are used at different intervals during the day to pay for the drinks of any staff member that comes in.

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“We set an initial goal of $1,000, but we reached that in about an hour. Now, we just want to see how much it will grow. We don’t know how long this is going to go on and we don’t want to stop until it stops,” said Smugala. Those who are interested in donating to the cause can visit the group’s Facebook page, Starbucks for Stony Brook Superstars. “We are so thankful to be able to give back, because [this hospital] has touched all of our lives in one way or another. We are very thankful for everyone at Stony Brook,” Smugala added.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Suffolk Federal names new President & Chief Executive Officer

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Suffolk Federal has announced the selection of Michele Dean of Smithtown as President and Chief Executive Officer. She is the first woman to serve in that position in Suffolk Federal’s 52-year history. Dean will provide strategic leadership, tactical oversight, and comprehensive direction of day-to-day operations consistent with Suffolk Federal’s vision and mission. She will succeed Ralph D. Spencer, Jr., who will be retiring in June and will work in partnership with Spencer to shift management responsibilities beginning June 15 to ensure a smooth and steady transition of leadership. “The Board of Directors selected Michele Dean after an extensive search among the best qualified candidates for this

position,” explained James J. Maggio, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors at Suffolk Federal. “Michele stood apart because of her outstanding expertise and flawless ability to connect vision, people and ideas as well as her history of successful tactical execution. Her vision and dedication are consistent with our strategic plan and will enhance the Suffolk Federal experience in delivering a constant, steady and dependable member experience. We are excited to welcome Michele Dean to the Suffolk Federal family. We also thank Ralph D. Spencer, Jr. for his years of service to Suffolk Federal,” he continued. “On behalf of the New York Credit Union Association and credit unions across the Empire State, we congratulate Michele in joining an impressive and growing list of women leaders at New York credit unions,” said William J. Mellin, President/CEO of the New York Credit Union Association.

“Credit unions, from their very earliest days in this country, have recognized just how extraordinarily important it is to have strong and diverse leadership. Today, the majority of credit union CEOs in New York are women, and we’re honored to welcome Michele to this prestigious group of executives. It’s clear from her background that she is passionate about credit unions and helping New Yorkers achieve a better financial future. I look forward to working with her,” he added. “I am honored to be joining Suffolk Federal and appreciate the Board of Directors’ confidence in me to lead this dynamic organization as we move towards the future,” said Dean. “I am excited to work with the Board and the Suffolk Federal team to effectively serve our members and community, building upon a solid foundation to achieve continued success, growth and expansion.”

New director for Huntington’s Northwell Health Cancer Institute David Rivadeneira, MD, MBA, has been appointed director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington. The announcement was made in press release on June 4. For the last seven years, Dr. Rivadeneira has led surgical services and colorectal surgery at Huntington Hospital. “We are thrilled Dr. Rivadeneira will be leading the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington,” said Richard Barakat, MD, physician-in-chief and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and senior vice president of cancer services at Northwell Health. “He is a gifted surgeon, experienced leader and skilled educator, who also has strong community ties. Cancer experts throughout the health system look forward to collaborating with him as he builds new cancer programs in the Huntington area,” he said. “The goal of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington is to provide a center of excellence to offer phenomenal cancer care and to be a leader in cancer services in Suffolk County,” said Dr. Rivadeneira, a resident of Lloyd Harbor. “As Suffolk’s population grows each year there is a tremendous need to provide topquality cancer care to residents locally. It’s much less stressful for patients to get care

in their community than travel to Nassau Country or Manhattan. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored our patients’ desire to avoid leaving the area for cancer care.” Dr. Rivadeneira said the Cancer Institute at Huntington, located at 270 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, treats patients with range of diseases such as breast, thoracic, colorectal, kidney, prostate and other cancers. “To create an environment in which patients receive exceptional care, a key component is to have the best doctors with the appropriate expertise in organ diseasespecific cancers, as well as specially-trained nurse navigators dedicated to guiding patients through their journey,” he said. “We are recruiting top physicians in oncology, radiation oncology, surgery and professionals with genetic expertise. Also, we are adding certified staff members to the program who will offer nutrition support and integrative approaches such as meditation and other holistic modalities.” Future plans include building a comprehensive ambulatory cancer center at Huntington Hospital offering patients a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care treatment. Clinical leaders in all oncology modalities will be within the campus of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington,

Dr. David Rivadeneira Photo from Northwell Health

making it easier for patients and their care teams to communicate and meet when deciding treatment plans. With a close connection to the National Cancer Institute-designated Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, patients will benefit from leading cancer research.

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Shaffer elected to ACEN Board

Suffolk County Community College’s Associate Dean for the School of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Shaffer has been elected to the Accreditation Commission For Education In Nursing Board of Commissioners as a Nursing Educator Representative. “I am honored to represent the college community, Suffolk County and New York State while serving within an organization Cheryl Shaffer committed to the peerreview and the self-regulatory process. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a wonderful group of individuals dedicated to the continued safety and quality nursing practice,” the Port Jefferson resident said. “We congratulate Dr. Shaffer on her election to the ACEN Board of Commissioners as a Nursing Educator Representative. This recognition by a national organization is a testament to her dedication to the education of the nation’s nursing corps. The College is proud of her accomplishment and wishes her continued success in transforming student lives,” said Suffolk County Community College Interim President Louis Petrizzo.

New VP at SUNY Farmingdale

John S. Nader, president of Farmingdale State College, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Colson to the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement. The Setauket resident will lead the College’s fund-raising activities through the Alumni Office and the College Foundation, effective July 9. “Matt Colson is the ideal person to lead Farmingdale’s development initiatives,” Matthew Colson said President Nader. “He has a proven record of success, and he knows Long Island and the SUNY system. Matt has both the energy and experience to be a terrific leader for the Foundation.” “I’m humbled and excited to come home to Farmingdale, the college I grew up with in my backyard,” said Colson. “I look forward to working closely and strategically with the entire campus community as we mobilize and inspire our alumni, cherished donors, friends and business partners in pursuit of excellence and critical support for our students and faculty; and together move the mission of the College forward in service to Long Island and beyond.”

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MOVIE REVIEW

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Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Focus Features

New rom-com The High Note strikes a pleasant chord

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

he High Note is an entertaining if softened look at the high end domain of the music business. It has a sweet center and skirts many of the bigger issues that seem to peek around the corners. It is fortunate that it contains strong performances from many of its players, resulting in an enjoyable romcom/behind-the-music hybrid. The film features a vibrant Tracee Ellis Ross as Grace Davis, a star of grand proportions on the threshold of middle age. Ross is the daughter of Diana Ross — but the film is in no way about that legendary icon. Instead, it is actually a much smaller movie about a transitional moment in an epic career. Davis’s personal assistant is the earnest and overwhelmed Maggie Sherwoode (played with just the right eagerness by Dakota Johnson). She has been Grace’s assistant for three years but her dream is to be a record producer; this drives the simple through-line. After a misstep with Grace, she meets and befriends a gifted musician, David Cliff (charismatic Kelvin Harrison, Jr.), who is both self-effacing and unexplainably rich. Much to Maggie’s confusion, David plays supermarket openings and bar mitzvahs and doesn’t seem to want to move beyond these comfortable gigs. Maggie sees great potential and makes a move that ends up both bold

and dishonest, temporarily fracturing their budding relationship, and causing damage she did not anticipate. The best scenes are those that focus on Grace and her frustration with being told who she is. Following a scene in which she faces off with executives who basically explain to her what her brand should be, she has a powerful scene with Maggie venting that this is the world she has had to face her entire career. Ross (best known for her portrayal of Rainbow Johnson on ABC's sitcom Blackish) is able to navigate the humor that surrounds the over-the-top and extravagant life of a diva with the inner core of someone who has faced incredibly challenging hurdles and obstacles. Grace is not The Devil Wears Prada; played by Ross, she is a human being who has made difficult decisions because of both her race and gender. As she weighs the option of a Vegas residency, we see her question her own judgment as a creative artist. A revelation later in the film (that is not a huge surprise) speaks volumes to the course of Grace’s life. Kelvin Harrison, Jr., is pure charm and ease. Even in stillness, there is a warmth and openness that makes us hope for him to get his professional due. Dakota Johnson is an actor who is easy to like. She is always watchable and makes Maggie’s growth understandable if unsurprising.

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FEATURE STORY

Finding transplant needle in a haystack

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

olanda Reed-Anthony’s grandparents, Dr. Frank Darras, and an anonymous donor likely saved the life of this devoted wife, mother, and daughter. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) to shut down most of New York’s economy and limit hospital activities to emergency procedures, Reed-Anthony had an unusual dream. In the dream her late grandparents, William and Rose Evans, brought her a white box. When she opened it, multicolored butterflies fluttered around her. Intrigued by the dream, Reed-Anthony read that it suggested a new transition in life. Sure enough, later that day, the Holbrook resident received the kind of call her brother Richard Reed, Jr. and her father, Richard Reed had gotten for themselves: a kidney was available, thanks to an anonymous donor who was a match for her. The family has struggled with a kidney condition known as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which necessitates the use of dialysis at least twice a week. The timing for Reed-Anthony made the decision about whether to accept the incredibly rare gift of a new organ problematic. “The thought” of passing up the kidney on March 12, in the midst of the pandemic “crossed my mind, but I quickly dismissed it because of the dream,” she said in a recent interview.

Reed-Anthony entered Stony Brook University Hospital, where Dr. Frank Darras, the Clinical Professor of Urology and Clinical/ Medical Director of the Renal Transplantation Program at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, awaited, along with a transplant team. As Suffolk County became an epicenter for infections, with the number of sick in hospital and Intensive Care Unit beds increasing, people in need of organs faced increasingly difficult odds of finding a life-saving organ. For starters, every person who became sick or died from COVID-19 was immediately ineligible to be a donor. Without effective treatment or a cure for the virus, the transplantation of an organ from an infected person into someone who needed the organ but likely couldn’t survive the infection raised the risk of such an operation above the benefits of the procedure. The immunosuppressant drugs each organ recipient takes after the operation reduces the likelihood that the person will reject the organ. These drugs also, however, raise the chance that an infection of any kind, much less a lethal virus, would threaten the health and life of the recipient. Reed-Anthony said the Stony Brook staff let her know that the hospital process would be different even than for her brother, who received his kidney in January. The doctors and nurses made sure no one who wasn’t supposed to be in her room entered. “They were like secret service for me,” ReedAnthony said. “They took precautions for me

that were different than for my brother and father,” adding that she was well aware of the viral struggle that so many others in the hospital were enduring at the same time. She was in the hospital for five days by herself, with no visitors other than the medical staff. Reed-Anthony said the staff was adlibbing in the precautions they took with her, minimizing the risks during her period of extreme vulnerability. Several days after surgery she needed to walk, which is something her brother and father did up and down the hospital hallway. She never left her room, circling from the bed to the window to the bathroom at least six times. The social workers, meanwhile, stood by the door to ask questions, while the dietician wasn’t allowed in the room, with the nurses bringing the food tray in and out of the room. Dr. Darras, who performed the surgeries for Yolanda, her father and brother, explained that the transplant team understood and appreciated the extreme demands COVID-19 placed on Stony Brook University Hospital and on the health care system throughout Long Island. “We knew we had to work within the framework of the administration and the hospital to try to do what we needed to do for our patients without infringing on the big picture,” Darras said. “We knew we had to be good team players because every department had to have a redeployment of staff into other areas of the hospital.” Still, within the unprecedented needs of the rest of the hospital, the transplant team

Yolanda Reed-Anthony took this selfie 15 minutes before her transplant.

still felt like they could do what they needed safely for patients working against the unkind ticking of a clock. While it took significant effort to find safe areas for the transplant group to use, Darras and other surgeons performed life-enhancing and saving surgeries in the midst of the COVID-19 firestorm.

SBU’ Dr. Frank Darras discusses kidney transplants during COVID

Dr. Frank Darras Photo from SBU

Dr. Frank Darras, Clinical Professor of Urology and Clinical/ Medical Director of the Renal Transplantation Program at Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine Hospital, has performed over 1,700 kidney transplants since 1990. This year has been especially challenging for the surgeon, as he has had to enhance safety procedures to protect patients who are on immunosuppressants during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the new normal for kidney transplants, Stony Brook takes time to test patients for coronavirus. In the first few weeks after the virus hit Suffolk County, the tests took all day. In recent weeks, the labs have produced test results within one to three hours. Through late April, Darras said the hospital hasn’t had to send anyone home who had a positive COVID-19 test. The long-term effects of COVID-19 on the function of normal kidneys is difficult to

predict, he said. Many of the patients with the most severe symptoms from the virus not only needed ventilators, but also needed dialysis treatments. In the majority of cases where people recovered from the virus, their kidneys also recovered. The hospital has also seen patients who received kidney transplants who have contracted the virus. “Several of these [transplanted patients] had diminished function, but all of them recovered their kidney function,” Darras said. The longer-term effects of the virus are unknown. Some patients who were severely ill may have recovered, but have kidney problems that slowly escalate over time. “I would not be surprised to see that happen, whether that’s months or years down the road,” Darras said. Another unknown is how the virus would affect the transplant community in the longer term. “In the worst case, it’ll make our living

donor pool smaller,” he said. About one out of three kidney transplants comes from a living donor. “On the other hand, in the best case scenario, [the virus will have] relatively little impact. It’s too early to tell,” he added. According to Darras, people who need kidney transplants can extend their life expectancy by two to three times. He estimated that about five to six percent of the people waiting for a transplant died while on a kidney waiting list. Darras explained that “time is of the essence” for many patients because the “longer patients are on dialysis, the more urgent [the need] to get them transplanted,” and added that finding donors is critically important, particularly during the pandemic. “There is a concern about trying to make sure that we can get enough kidneys,” he said. “Our job and the job of LiveonNY is to raise awareness about organ donation.” — DANIEL DUNAIEF

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during the pandemic

Yolanda Reed-Anthony with her brother Richard Jr., above, and her father Richard, below, after their kidney transplants.

Indeed, Darras led one of the transplants at 3:30 am on a Saturday night, when so many of the staff might otherwise have been sleeping, relaxing or stepping away from the intense health care drama that surrounds them. The mood in the room, however, was positive. “Everybody that was involved felt that it was a really happy moment,” Darras said. “You couldn’t have found a happier group of people.” The health care workers appreciated the opportunity to use their training towards a positive outcome. “Out of being in the fire, something good was happening,” said Darras. “It was a happy surgery. It gave people a reprieve and they wanted to do this again.” Darras appreciates the heroic efforts of so many of his colleagues, who have done yeoman’s work in the face of the pandemic. He also believes the efforts of the transplant teams were heroic in taking care of patients who had life-altering surgeries in a unique environment. At the same time that doctors and support staffs found safe places for these procedures, LiveOnNY, which is the nonprofit organ procurement organization for New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the lower Hudson Valley, has struggled to find donors during the pandemic. For starters, everyone who contracted the virus became ineligible to donate an organ. Even those people who had filled out organ donor cards couldn’t save or extend the lives of others if they had the disease. “With so many deaths related to COVID, the potential for organ donation has

been drastically reduced,” Helen Irving, the CEO of LiveOnNY said. In January and February, LiveOnNY was involved with 51 organs donations each month. In March, that number surged to 67. In April, as New York reached its viral peak, the number of organ donations fell to 10. While Stony Brook University Hospital performed organ transplants during the pandemic, other donation programs slowed or stopped due to the virus. That is starting to normalize now, according to LiveOnNY. Irving said the reduction in the ability to perform these operations is “quite devastating.” She has been acutely aware of the hospital deaths during the pandemic. New York State law requires hospitals to call any death into the organ procurement organization. At one point, LiveOnNY was receiving over 600 calls each day, when the normal number is closer to 150. Additionally, with people avoiding the hospitals, even when they might have lifethreatening conditions, the potential for organ donation also declines. In normal times, LiveOnNY receives about 12 referrals per day from cardiac arrests or strokes. During the peak of the pandemic in early April, they averaged four. “If someone dies at home, there is no potential there to be an organ donor,” Irving said, although they can become a tissue donor. Through the pandemic, Irving suggested that LiveOnNY will continue to search for the needle in a haystack that saves or extends someone’s life. The nonprofit is a part of a network that extends across a wider geographic area beyond New York. The group is part of 58 organ procurement organizations nationwide. Irving encouraged New Yorkers to sign up to become donors, particularly in a post-COVID world. Typically, she would be making the case for signing up to become organ donors through community events. At this point, however, most of those events are no longer being held because of limitations on large gatherings. “We have to educate the community that needs to know that organ donation is still possible,” Irving said. “Patients can’t wait on a transplant list. That message is far more important today than ever before. You can save someone’s life by signing up on the registry.” People who would like to sign up can do so through the LiveonNY.org web site, by calling (866) NY-DONOR (693-6667) or through registry@donatelife.ny.gov. Organ donations were “always a miracle to begin with,” Irving said. “Now we’re asking for a bigger miracle.” Reed-Anthony has signed up to be an organ donor herself. She is prepared to donate any organ a recipient might need. After all she and her kidneys have been through, she suggested those organs might not be the best choice.

Protecting a new heart, Angie Tempio not ready for Phase 1 New York may have started Phase One of its reopening and other states may have reopened shops and businesses, but life won’t change much for Angie Tempio. A native of Commack who had been working at the front desk at Funt Orthodontics in Setauket since Angie Tempio with her boyfriend James O’Brien 2017, Tempio received a heart transplant last summer and plans to “Experiencing being a small statistic do everything she can to protect herself has definitely made me look at things amid threats from the pandemic. differently,” she said. “In my head, Tempio, who was preparing to rebuild anyone can [be such a statistic] and most her life outside of an apartment she people aren’t realizing that and that’s shares in Yaphank with her boyfriend what’s making me overly cautious.” James O’Brien, plans to remain as Tempio said she was a gymnast isolated as possible, lowering the chance and was seemingly healthy before she of contracting COVID-19. developed the rare heart disease. “The world is opening back up,” “Although I haven’t experienced the Tempio said. “For me, it’s not. Nothing virus itself, I’ve been through the same will change for a few months. I’m used obstacles,” she explained in an email. to being left behind.” Even when the coronavirus first Tempio, however, doesn’t feel sorry started infecting people on Long Island, for herself or rue her situation. She now Tempio wore masks to the classes she focuses on new possibilities. is taking at Suffolk County Community Diagnosed with restrictive College, where she hopes to study to cardiomyopathy when she was 11, she become a transplant coordinator. She slowly went into heart failure. She said she felt judgment from people who struggled for a few years before her thought she was being overly concerned transplant, but the last year was the about the virus. toughest. She said her pacemaker kept “Most people didn’t realize” how her alive. much more vulnerable she was to the Tempio, who recently turned 26, had virus than the typical person walking made her peace with death, particularly around Long Island, she said. when she struggled to walk two steps at a While she’s waiting for the moment time and when her failing heart beat only when she can emerge from a home 30 times per minute. “I was lucky,” she cocoon, Tempio has been connecting said. Two months after she went on the with a network of friends and a closetransplant list, she “got the call, which is knit heart transplant support group. She a miracle in itself.” and 13 others are a part of a group that While Tempio feels overwhelmingly shares a profound and unique experience blessed that she can consider having that brings them together and helps them children, she said she is also sensitive to connect with, and support. the over 1,870 residents who died from “They have been my outlet during one COVID-19 in Suffolk County. of the hardest times in my life and I am Tempio had a rare heart condition so grateful to have them,” she said. that caused her to be a small statistic. Tempio said she feels a responsibility Even with the overall mortality rate to live her best and healthiest life. She for COVID-19 below one percent, believes she is “now living for my she empathizes with people and their donor,” she said, and plans to “take the family who are on the other side of best care of this heart that I can.” those small numbers. — DANIEL DUNAIEF

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TBR News Media Guide to Take-out & Delivery

Bring Your Favorite Restaurants Home. Options For Take-Out, Delivery, Curb Side, & Door Dash Aji 53 1 Miller Place, Smithtown 631-979-0697 aji53.com

Burger King 2488 Nesconset Hwy Stony Brook 631-751-1107 burgerking.com

Akropolis 127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset (631) 979-0924 akropolisrestaurant.com

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

Amici’s Restaurant 304 Route 25A Mt. Sinai 631-473-2400 AmiciRestaurant.org

Burrito Loco Fresh Mexican Grill 128 Commack Road Commack 631-462-3030 burritologogrill.com

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

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

Andersens Smokehouse & Grill 20 E Main Street, Smithtown 631-292-2520 andersensgrill.com Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 2302 Nesconset Hwy Stony Brook (631) 444-0818 acfp.com Bagel Express 15-5 Bennetts Road, East Setauket 631-675-2770 bagelexpressli.com

Bistro Cassis 55 Wall Street, Huntington (631) 421-4122 reststarinc.com

BiVio Ristorante 1801 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington 631-499-9133 Bivioristorante.net Brezza Pizza Kitchen 5768 NY-25A suite k, Wading River 631-886-1536 facebook.com/BrezzaPizzaKitchen Buona Sera 88 E Main St, Smithtown 631-265-0625 buonaseramenu.com

Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe 75 Woodbine Avenue Northport 631-754-3256 copenhagenbakery.net

Country House 1175 N Country Road Stony Brook 631-751-3332 countryhouserestaurant.com

Crazy Beans 97 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-675-6964 crazybeansrestaurant.com

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

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

Cara Mia Restaurant 257 Echo Avenue Sound Beach (631) 849-4809 caramiarestaurantandpizzeria.com Carnival Restaurant 4900 Nesconset Hwy Port Jefferson Station 631-473-9772 carnivalrestaurant.net

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

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

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

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

Crazy Beans 159-14 NY 25A, Miller Place 631-403-4954 crazybeansrestaurant.com Crust Brick Oven Pizza 739 Middle Country Road St. James 631-656-9800 crustbrickovenpizza.site

Cupeez Drive-Thru 30 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-751-9784

Domo Sushi 180 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-751-2299 domosushiny.com Don Jono’s 975 W Jericho Tpke, Smithtown 631-360-0178 donjonospizza.com

Farm Country Kitchen 513 W Main Street Riverhead • 631-369-6311 farmcountrykitchenli.com

Fifth Season Restaurant 34 E Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-477-8500 Finnegan’s 5 Wall Street, Huntington 631-423-9696 finnegansny.com Foo Luck 122 Commack Road Commack 631-499-1512 fooluck.com

Fratelli’s of Stony Brook 77 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-751-4445 Fratellisitalianeatery.com Friendly’s Restaurant 201 Hallock Road, Stony Brook 631-751-3150 friendlys.com

Fusilli Restaurant and Pizzaria 691 Route 25A, Miller Place 631-744-3500 fusillipizzeria.com Gino’s of Commack 5990 Jericho Turnpike, Commack 631-486-9600 ginosofcommack.com

Island Empanada 601 Portion Road Ronkonkoma 631-617-6427 islandempanada.com

Island Empanada 2040 Route 112, Medford 631-307-9696 islandempanada.com Island Lake Diner 625 Portion Road Ronkonkoma 631-676-5500 islandlakediner.com

Elegant Eating 739 Route 347, Smithtown 631-360-2211 eleganteating.com

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

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

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

Grumpy Jacks 28 Oakland Ave, Port Jefferson 631-642-1942 Grumpyjacksportjeff.com Hatch Brunch 286 Main Street, Huntington 631-424-0780 hatchbrunch.com

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Intermezzo 10-12 Fort Salonga Road Northport 631-261-4840

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

DP Dough 1007 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631-941-9663 dpdough.com

Faradays 17 West Main Street, Smithtown 631-724-1031 faradaysofsmithtown.com

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

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

Gino’s of Kings Park 52 Indian Head Road, Kings Park 631-269-2880 ginoskingspark.com

Edelweiss Delicatessen & Caterers 86 E Main St Kings Park • 631-544-5404 edelweissdelicatessen.com

Hertitage Diner 275 Route 25A Mt. Sinai • 631-642-370 heritagedinerli.com

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

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

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

Locals 106 E Main St., Port Jefferson 631-509-0627 cafelocals.com Long Island Bagel Cafe 2310 Nesconset Highway Stony Brook 631-364-9200 libc.com

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

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

Madiran Wine Bar 209 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-675-2778 madiranthewinebar.com Maureen’s Kitchen 108 Terry Road, Smithtown 631-360-9227 Maxwell’s 501 Main Street, Islip 631-210-0011 maxwellsny.com

MB Ramen 335 New York Avenue Huntington 631-923-3176

Nantuckets 9 Trader’s Cove, Port Jefferson 631-509-4848 nantucketsportjefferson.com Mission Taco 371 New York Avenue, Huntington 631-614-8226 missiontacoli.com

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

New Wave Burrito Bar 2 Clinton Avenue, Huntington 631-923-2622

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TBR News Media Guide to Take-out & Delivery con’t... Old Street Restaurant & Bar 92 E Main St, Smithtown 631-979-9073 oldstreetonline.com

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

Setauket Village Diner 238 Route 25A, Setauket 631-941-3826 instagram: @lakeronkonkomabeverage

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

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

Slurp Ramen 109 W Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-509-1166 slurpusa.com

O Sole Mio 2194 Nesconset Hwy, Stony Brook 631-751-1600 osolemiostonybrook.com

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

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

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

Port Jeff Bistro and Pub 201 Main Street, Port Jefferson 631-828-2550 portbistroandpub.com Post Ofﬁce Cafe 130 West Main Street Babylon 631-669-9224 thepostofﬁcecafe.com Premiere Bakery 117 Main Street Stony Brook 631-675-0909

Rolling Pin Bakery 1387 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-689-6848 rollingpinbakery.com Ruggero’s 5768 Rt. 25A Wading River • 631-886-1625 ruggerosrestaurant.com

Ruvo 105 Wynn Lane, Port Jefferson 631-476-3800 Salsa Salsa of Smithtown 320 Maple Ave, Smithtown 631-360-8080 salsasalsasmithtown.com

Sandbar 55 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor 631-498-6188 sandbarcoldspringharbor.com Sal’s Ristorante & Bar 1012 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown 631-543-6000 salsofsmithtown.com

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

Se-Port Delicatessen 301 Main Street, East Setauket 631-784-2432 se-portdeli.com Seaqua Deli & Caterers 430 N Country Road St. James 631-686-6868 seaquadeli.com

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

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

Seven Quarts Tavern 688 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-757-2000 sevenquartstavern.com

Soul Brew 556 Route 25A, St. James 631-250-9238 soulbrew.coffee Soul Brew 387 New York Avenue Huntington 631-470-4697 soulbrew.coffee

Soup’s On 1099 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631-751-8500 Southside Bar & Restaurant 5 3rd Avenue, Bayshore 631-665-9596 southsidebayshore.com

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

Sundried Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria 127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset 631-366-6310 sundriedtomatocafemenu.com Sweet Mama’s Family Restaurant 121 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-621-7895 sweetmamasli.com Sweet Mama’s Family Restaurant 9 Alsace Place, Northport 631-261-6262 sweetmamasli.com

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

The Bench Bar & Grill 1095 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631-675-1474 thebenchbar.com The Clay Oven 601 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge 631-724-1600 The Country Rotisserie 99 Route 25A, Shoreham 631-821-2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tweets Ice Cream Café 5768 NY-25A bldg E Wading River 631-886-1293 www.facebook.com/Tweets IceCreamCafe Via Pizza 205 Route 25A Setauket 631-689-9540

Villa Sorrento 823 Middle Country Road St. James • 631-265-9865 VillaSorrento.com

Vauxhall 26 Clinton Avenue, Huntington 631-4525-0222 vauxhallhuntington.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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COOKING COVE

Tailgating for a change of mealtime scenery and venue Artichoke, Asparagus and Spinach Frittata

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

These times are causing us to rethink how we feed ourselves. Even as the weather brings us outdoors and procuring provisions becomes easier, it is still a challenge to come up with ideas that break away from the same old, same old kitchen fare and backyard barbecue. But here’s what you can do: You can park outside your favorite restaurant, order takeout, have it delivered to your car (maintaining all distancing and COVID-19 protocol, of course), and have a tailgate picnic. It will give you a break from your routine and help to support local restaurants and their employees who are struggling to recuperate from their financial losses during the pandemic. And if you’re just not up to takeout, but still need a change of scenery for mealtime, here is one of my favorite do-it-yourself picnic menus, tailgate or otherwise, that requires little preparation and the addition only of some fresh summer fruit and a beverage or two. So find an unpopulated space with a nice view and breeze and enjoy a little change of venue.

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Pasta Salad Caprese YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings. INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound fusilli, shells or other short pasta • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 garlic clove, bruised • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions. While it’s cooking, in a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic clove; set aside. When pasta is ready, drain but do not run cold water over it. Transfer to large bowl. Remove and discard garlic from oil and vinegar mixtures and while pasta is still hot, toss it with the dressing. Let sit at room temperature until ready to serve; add mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and more salt and pepper; toss again and serve immediately with frittata and wine or lemonade.

YIELD: Makes 4 servings. INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound fresh baby artichokes, outer leaves trimmed • 6 extra large eggs • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 large shallot, minced • 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into one-inch pieces DIRECTIONS:

Sprinkle artichoke hearts generously with salt and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes. Immerse in cold water. In medium bowl beat eggs vigorously with salt, pepper, herbs and cheese; stir in spinach leaves. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat warm oil, add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion starts to wilt, a couple of minutes. Add artichokes and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

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WINE AND CHEESE

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Pinot Grigio: The grape and the wine BY BOB LIPINSKI Pinot Grigio is the number one selling white wine from Italy and has been for many years. This fruity, easy-to-drink, dry to off-dry wine is made throughout the world with the bulk coming from Northern Italy. The popular wine has been grown in Italy since the beginning of the nineteenth century, when it was first introduced in Piedmont. Cultivation of the grape moved eastwards over the decades and now finds its home in the Tre Venezie, a term used to describe the three contiguous northeastern regions of FriuliVenezia Giulia, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige. The Tre Venezie offers a combination of geography and climate well suited to producing high-quality grapes. Pinot Grigio is a thin-skinned, medium acid white grape. The grape’s skin color ranges from a bluish gray to a delicate pink. During winemaking, the grapes are crushed releasing a clear juice, which is fermented minus the skins, which would otherwise add some color. In some wine shops you can find examples of Pinot Grigio made with limited skin-contact, which are copper-colored. These wines have a greater depth of color and flavor. The Italian term for this copper-colored wine is ramato. Besides Pinot Grigio, another white wine that is made from pinkish-colored grapes is Gewürztraminer.

Grapes, like people, sometimes have alternate names; for example, Bill, Billy, Will, or Willie instead of William. Depending on their place of origin, grapes can have several or even sometimes over 100 different synonyms (names). An example is Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris; same grape but different names depending on where it is grown. Other synonyms for Pinot Grigio are Grauer Burgunder and Ruländer (Austria and Germany). This particular wine is pale straw-yellow in color, with light green reflections. It has a delicate aroma and flavor of apples, citrus (lemon, lime, tangerine), figs, kiwi, lychee, melon, nectarine, passion fruit, pears, watercress, and white peach. Its aftertaste is of almonds and hazelnuts. Pinot Grigio can be paired with many types of cheese. Some of my favorites from Italy are Asiago, Bagozzo, Bel Paese, Burrata, Burrini, Fontina, Montasio, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, Robiola Piemonte, and Scamorza. There are hundreds of brands of Pinot Grigio available in the U.S. coming from dozens of countries. Some recommended Italian Pinot Grigio brands are Alois Lageder, Eugenio Collavini, Dorigo, Barone Fini, Ronco delle Betulle, Ca’ Montini, Càvit, Ecco Domani, Elena Walch, Livio Felluga, Marco Felluga, Maso Canali, Jermann, J. Hofstätter, Santa Margherita, Santi, and Zonin. Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon. com). He conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www. boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

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Pour in egg mixture and swirl pan to distribute evenly; distribute asparagus pieces evenly over top. Shake the skillet gently and tilt the pan while lifting the edges gently with a spatula so that liquid from center runs to outside edge of pan. Reduce heat to low, repeat tilting-lifting procedure every two minutes and cook till eggs are nearly set, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer frittata to upper third of oven and monitoring carefully, cook until top is light golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven, slide or invert onto plate, and when somewhat cooled, cover with aluminum foil. Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature with pasta salad and wine or lemonade.

Oatmeal and Dried Cherry Cookies

YIELD: Makes 4 dozen INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt • 3 cups old-fashioned uncooked oats • 1 cup dried cherries, chopped

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DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and creamy; add eggs and vanilla and beat well. In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture; mix well. Add oatmeal and dried cherries; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet; bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool one minute on cookie sheet, then finish cooling on wire rack. Store in airtight covered container.

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Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are no public Masses and the Thrift Shop is closed. Masses streamed on our website, www.stgmajella.org Ofﬁce Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am- 4 pm Call the ofﬁce for information about Baptisms, Weddings

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Ofﬁce email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Ofﬁce Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Daily Mass is being celebrated Monday to Friday at 8am; respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc. Sunday Mass is taped and offered by Saturday 5pm on St. James’ web site and

Facebook. Baptisms, one family at a time; funerals, weddings are being celebrated again respecting all NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc.; contact rectory office for available times. Reconciliation (Confession) by appointment and call for the Anointing of the Sick, we still make house calls. We offer our deepest thanks to all those on the front lines in health care- physicians, nurses, technicians, and all those involved in either direct or indirect patient care; to first responders; to our local essential businesses and their staffs, that have remained open to provide us with food, household supplies, postal and banking needs, and gas for our cars and for all of the everyday heroes … We thank you and pray God’s blessings and protection and care be upon you. In light of the Public Health situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us pray to St. Raphael the Archangel ... The Healer: St. Raphael, Because you are the “medicine of God” we humbly pray to you to calm our fears and anxieties … and to grant healing to those suffering from the Corona virus offer your protection and strength to those in the medical professions offering care to those so afflicted. May we trust in the Lord, who is our Shepherd, as we walk through this valley of ‘fear and death,’ in this time of darkness. May we be anointed in the Spirit’s love and ask that you always direct us in the way of peace, health, and salvation. Amen.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Please consult sspxlongisland.com for current Mass dates and times.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors. Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service Join us Sunday mornings at 8 am or 9:30 am for a 30 minute morning virtual prayer service. This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Please note that the Episcopal Diocese of LI has suspended all public worship services. Please check our website for the latest information or call the ofﬁce. Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccofﬁce@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT CERTAIN IF WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE OUR SERVICES. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 9 AM AND 12 PM (631-473-0273) FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. PLEASE DON’T CALL AFTER HOURS. LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY All Services and Activities are Canceled. Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce*

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

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Jewish

Religious D irectory

VILLAGE CHABAD

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

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

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

Lutheran–ELCA

Methodist

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com We are livecasting ourworship service at our regular Sunday times- 8:00, 9:30, and 11 a.m. The service can be accessed in the three ways on the Homepage of our website: www.hopeluth.com. Our Zoom service begins at 8 a.m., and visitors are invited to join the group by using the meeting ID available on the website. Links are also posted on our Facebook “Friends who like Hope Lutheran Church” group. The YouTube channel we use is “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill,” where the service and other items are available. We have a live Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1:00 and a Hymn Sing event on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. All are welcome. We have a “Hope’s Kids” Facebook group for children to use. 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 through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca St. Paul’s is closed to the public while Covid-19 pandemic social distancing protocols are in effect. Services are available at www.facebook.com/ StPaulsELCA and www.StPaulsLCPJS.org. You are encouraged to remain at home and tune in to our services on Facebook Live. If you have questions, call, text, or email Pastor Paul. We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER Join us Sunday mornings on our website at 9am for hymns, prayer and God’s word. May God’s richest blessing be upon you and may He protect you and hold you in the palm of His hand. Please continue to call our phone number for updated information of the events of the church and go to our website. We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastor is available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to him. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: ofﬁce@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service Visit our Facebook page ‘First Presbyterian Church of Poret Jefferson/Activities and Missions,’ click on “Post’ or ‘Video’ for live Sunday service at 10 am or recorded video anytime. NYS Certiﬁed Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR “Visit Our Website: setauketpresbyterian.org for updates on worship. Our service will be streamed live at 9:30 on Sunday mornings until further notice.”

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

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

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

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SBU SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

JUNE 11 TO JUNE 17, 2020

Women’s Lacrosse’s Sydney Gagnon vows to return in 2021

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will be ready to go in 2021. In response, Senior defender Sydney Gagnon has announced that she will return to the Seawolves next season. “I am so incredibly excited to be coming back to Stony Brook for my fifth year,” Gagnon said of her return. “A huge thank you goes out to my coaches, family and everyone else who was involved in making this all possible.” The declaration comes in response to the NCAA’s decision back in March to give an extra year of eligibility to spring sport athletes after their seasons were cut short due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Dunbarton, New Hampshire, native helped anchor Stony Brook’s defense this season, starting all five games and tallying five ground balls

and four caused turnovers. “We are so happy that Sydney is returning,” head coach Joe Spallina said. “She is someone that has worked so hard to get to the top, culminating in her being a starter and team captain. I love that she gets the opportunity to write the ending to her story, one that she has earned.” Gagnon joins fellow senior captains Ally Kennedy and Taryn Ohlmiller in declaring to return for a fifth year. “I am so appreciative of this opportunity to rejoin my teammates and get another shot at winning a national championship,” said Gagnon. “Nothing makes me happier than knowing I get to put on a Stony Brook uniform for another year.”

Vann Moffett

Sydney Gagnon

Men’s Soccer adds Assistant Coach Daniel Scheck

Daniel Scheck

Daniel Scheck is coming home. The Sayville native with several years of coaching experience is returning to Long Island to become an assistant coach with the Stony Brook men’s soccer program. “First, I would like to thank Ryan Anatol for granting me the opportunity to become a part of Stony Brook University,” said Scheck. “I am really excited to return home to Long Island and start working with the coaching staff and student-athletes to continue the

Vann Moffett named Academic All-District

success here at Stony Brook. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the great coaches, staff members and student-athletes that I worked with at Penn for the special memories.” Anatol, who will be entering his 10th season at the helm in 2020, is looking forward to adding Scheck to the staff. “We are very excited to have Dan join our staff and I am looking forward to the impact he will have in our program,” said Anatol.

“He’s a great young coach with a lot of energy. He has valuable experience at the Division I level and has ties to Long Island and the New York area. I think he is going to do a great job for us working specifically with our goalkeepers, but he will also be a tremendous asset in our recruitment efforts as well as in the development of our student-athletes.” Prior to arriving at Stony Brook, Scheck spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer program, focusing on the goalkeeping unit. Before Penn, Scheck spent two years with the University of Connecticut, including in 2017 as director of soccer quality control. He assisted with ticket sales, match promotions and fan engagement. Scheck’s efforts helped aid the Huskies to an average attendance of 3,502 that season, which ranked first nationally in average attendance. He served as a goalkeeper for the Temple Owls from 2011 through ‘14. The Sayville native was named the league’s Keeper of the Week on two occasions and tallied an .859 save percentage in 18 starts. Sheck replaces Dannie Merida, who relocated to his native South Florida as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Florida International University. “I look forward to creating many great experiences here at Stony Brook,” Scheck said.

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Stony Brook standout runner Vann Moffett is now an All-America candidate. Moffett was named CoSIDA Academic All-District for men’s cross country and track & field for the 201920 academic year on May 29. He was one of 10 selections from the Northeast region and the lone America East selection and now advances to AllAmerica consideration. All-America honorees will be announced in late June. A senior from Niantic, Conn., Moffett graduated last Friday, but will be returning to the Seawolves next academic year. The business management and history dual major boasts a 3.67 GPA. He is the first Stony Brook cross country/track & field student-athlete to earn the CoSIDA Academic All-District honor since Eric Speakman in 2013. “As a team we worked hard throughout the summer, fall and winter both athletically and academically, and even in the crazy times now it’s cool to see recognition for that hard work,” Moffett said. Fanny Götesson from women’s soccer is the lone other CoSIDA Academic All-District award winner from Stony Brook this academic year. Photos courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

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

AUTOMOTIVE

A to Z Custom Colour 594 Rt. 25A Mt.. Sinai • 631-474-5917 Avis Budget Car Rental 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook 631-444-0830 • avis.com Awsomotive Motor Care 594 NY-25A, Mount Sinai 631-474-5333 • awsomotive.com Chariot Collision 91 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket 631-751-1515 Lee Myles AutoCare & Transmissions 929 Middle Country Road, St James 631-724-3332 • stjamesleemyles.com Middle Country Automotive 839 Middle Country Road, Selden 631-698-4455 middlecountryautomotive.com Middle Country Automotive 2435B Middle Country Road, Centereach 631-737-4585 middlecountryautomotive.com Munch Auto Repair 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook • 631-675-6675 Prestige Collision 70 Comsewogue Road Ste. 17 East Setauket 631-476-3792 • prestigecollision.net Ralph’s Auto Care 631-476-0100 941 Hallock Ave. Port Jefferson Station www.ralphsautocareportjeff.com Setauket Auto Body 3350 Nesconset Hwy., East Setauket 631-751-1735 Smithwest Service Center 795 Middle Country Road, St. James 631-265-9885 • smithwestservice.com Sunoco Gasoline 999 N. Country Rd (Rte 25A) Stony Brook • 631-675-6675

GROCERY

Buttercup Dairy 285 Boyle Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-928-4607 • buttercupdairy.com Hamlet Wines 730 Route 25A, Setauket 631-751-3131

HOTEL

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

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

HOME SERVICES

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

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

Countryside Animal Hospital 544 West Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-473-0942 • countrysideportjeff.com Corner Animal Hospital 24 Woods Corner Road, Setauket 631-941-3500 • corneranimal.com

Cheyenne Electric 631-366-4666

Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook 3131 Nesconset Hwy Centereach, NY 11720 631-471-8000

Lewin Medical Supply 3655 Route 112, Coram 631-716-4040 • lewinmedicalsupply.com Online Piano & Guitar Lessons Tony Mann Music 631-632-6005 • 631-473-3443

Feasts For Beasts 45 Route 25A, Mount Sinai 631-331-1150

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

Gibbons Veterinary Hospital 6144 Route 25A Building D Wading River • 631-929-5836 gibbonsveterinaryhospital.com

Handy Pantry 684 Route 25A, Rocky Point 631-821-2535 • handypantrystores.com Handy Pantry 280 Echo Avenue, Sound Beach 631-744-9085• handypantrystores.com Ace Hardware 1366 NY 25A, Setauket 631-751-9500 • acehardware.com

Costello’s Ace Hardware of Nesconset 246 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY 631-724-8300 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Northport 822 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY 631-925-5500 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Rocky Point 360 NY-25A, Rocky Point 631-392-1206 • acehardware.com Costello’s Ace Hardware of Smithtown 52 E Main Street, Smithtown 631-863-3200 • costellosace.com Green Island Tree & Lawn Care 631-549-5100 greenislandTLC.com Home Ops 640 Building D, Belle Terre Rd Port Jefferson 631-509-2000 • callhomeops.com Lighthouse Locksmith- Jimmy Locks Selden • 516-830-8093 M & D Landscaping P.O. Box 366, Centereach • 631-565-0955 Pro Sys Con Computer Technologies, INC 286 Main Street 631-546-5706 East Setauket • www.prosyscon.com Mr. Sewerman Cesspool Company Lake Ronkonkoma 631-924-7502 facebook: @MrSewermanCesspoolsvcinc Suburban Exterminating 879 W Jericho Tpke, Smithtown 631-864-6900 suburbanexterminating.com The Carpet Cleaning Guy 631-588-2793 • thecarpetcleaningguy.net The Cleaning Lady - Michele / Joe Patchogue 516-375-0065 / 631-767-4398

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

INSURANCE

Bobby Hull Insurance 4513 Route 347, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-6300 bobbyhullinsurance.com

LANDSCAPING

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

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Thursday 11

Virtual Lunch and Learn

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a virtual version of its popular Lunch and Learn program, Old Huntington Green, at noon on Zoom. Enjoy your own lunch while Town Historian Robert C. Hughes and Huntington Historical Society Trustee Toby Kissam discuss the history and development of the area around the Old Huntington Green. Free. Registration is required by visiting www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/virtualresources.html.

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June 11 to June 18, 2020

‘Jewish Blind Date’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its online short film series with “Jewish Blind Date" by Anaëlle Morf at noon. Synopsis: A young woman decides to reconnect with her religious roots to find a husband. Free. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Virtual wildlife presentation

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it. Dan French of the Cinema Arts Centre will host a Movie Trivia Night At Home Edition at 8 p.m. The winning team will receive up to four CAC gift cards and bragging rights! You will need two electronic devices - preferably a computer/laptop/iPad and a smartphone in order to play. Tickets are $10 per team. When you purchase your ticket, you will provide a valid email address for admission. This email address will receive a Zoom meeting code and password in the order confirmation. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to get started.

Whalers Wanted lecture

Wednesday 17

Want to know more about North America’s only marsupial? Tune in to Sweetbriar Nature Center's Facebook page at 2:30 p.m. to learn all about opossums and interact live with an educator at 2:30 p.m. Free. Donations would be greatly appreciated! For more information, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344. The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor presents a virtual lecture titled Whalers Wanted: African Americans in Whaling at 6 p.m. Discover the inspiring and too long overlooked stories of AfricanAmerican whalers. Learn how these pioneering sailors used their work to fight for social change, push for innovation, and secure their freedom – ultimately changing their profession and the country. Free. $5 donation suggested. Register at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events.

Friday12 'Unnatural’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its online short film series with "Unnatural" by Amy Wang at noon. Synopsis: A reclusive teenager with a secret befriends the rebellious girl next door. Free. Visit www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

‘The Mystery of Chessboxing’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a live stream of the classic Kung Fu flick, “The Mystery of Chessboxing,” at 9:15 p.m. and featuring live commentary from acclaimed rapper, producer, director, and co-founder of The Wu Tang Clan, RZA, along with the head programmer at the Hollywood Theatre, Dan Halsted. Passes are available to pre-order now, Customers will receive a link to the live stream one hour prior to showtime. Tickets are $10. Register at https://cinema.36chambers.com/

Saturday13

Birds of Prey Drive Thru Day Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown in celebrating Nebula the Barn Owl’s 1st birthday with a Birds of Prey drive thru celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet and greet some of the

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KUNG FU FIGHTING Join the Cinema Arts Centre for a screening of 'The Mystery of Chessboxing' on June 12 at 9:15 p.m. with live commentary by RZA. Image courtesy of CAC

center’s wonderful residents from the safety of your car. Decorate your car anyway you’d like (no balloons please). $20 per car. Tickets are available at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Second Saturdays Poetry

All Souls Church in Stony Brook presents a virtual Second Saturdays Poetry event via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard, the featured poet will be former Nassau County Poet Laureate (2011-13) Linda Opyr. An open reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their poems. Participants can access the program at www.allsouls-stonybrook.org. Free. Call 655-7798 for more information.

Sunday 14

Pianist Carolyn Enger in concert

Huntington Public Library presents Resonating Earth, a Facebook Live piano concert featuring Carolyn Enger at 2 p.m. Combining beautiful music from the Baroque period to the present with contemplative natural imagery, Resonating Earth inspires reflection and awareness of our place in the world and our responsibility to the planet. The program will include selections from Johann Sebastian Bach, John Cage, Claude Debussy and more. No registration required. Free. Visit https:// www.facebook.com/huntlibny.

‘Nothing Lasts'

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works with

a presentation of "Nothing Lasts" by Kate Schwartz and starring Maryellen Molfetta and Tom Evans at 7 p.m. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel. Technical production is by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Monday 15

Gardening by the Sea (via Zoom)

Northport-East Northport Public Library presents a Gardening by the Sea (via Zoom) program via Zoom from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you garden near the sea, you know there are additional matters requiring your attention. Which plants can tolerate salt spray, sand or sandy soil, and considerable wind? Discover the many attractive cultivars of plants that can withstand the challenges of a coastal environment. Registration and a valid email address are required to receive Zoom log in information. Free. Register at www.nenpl.org using program code NENA912.

Tuesday 16

Outdoor Thrift Market

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host an Outdoor Thrift Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the center's parking lot. Lots of treasures! All proceeds will benefit the over 100 resident animals that are currently being cared for at the center. For more information, call 377-9693.

At 7 p.m. Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short works with a presentation of "Finding Love@.com" by Cary Pepper and starring Steve Corbellini and Sari Feldman. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel. Technical production is by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www. theatrethree.com.

Thursday 18 'Steamboat Bill, Jr.'

As part of its Anything But Silent series, the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will present a livestream of “Steamboat Bill, Jr” (1928) starring Buster Keaton at 7 p.m. and featuring live organ accompaniment by Ben Model. Free. Advance registration may be made any time prior to the start of the event at www. cinemaartscentre.org. Ticket holders will receive an email order confirmation with a link to the event upon completing their order. For questions, email info@cinemaartscentre.org.

Virtual Trivia!

Join The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for a Virtual Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Answer diverse questions online in geography, science, history, maritime topics, oceans, and more! Winner receives two free museum passes when they reopen. Free. Registration is required by visiting cshwhalingmuseum.org/events. 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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BOOK REVIEW

Drawing with Whitman By Kristin McGlothlin

Realistic Fiction Reviewed by Melissa Arnold

New book for kids 8 to 12 explores art, growing pains, and L.I. native Walt Whitman Kristin McGlothlin’s greatest passions are art and writing, and as a longtime art historian, she was able to enjoy the best of both worlds. But the desire for something more continued to tug on McGlothlin’s heart, and she ultimately left museum work behind to pursue a writing career. Her debut novel for middle-schoolers, Drawing with Whitman, is the first in a collection called Sourland Mountain Books. Inspired by a rural, mountainous region in central New Jersey, the books explore art, music, family dynamics and coming of age through the eyes of the neighborhood kids. Drawing with Whitman finds 13-yearold Catalynd Jewett Hamilton on a journey of recovery after a car accident leaves her badly injured and her mother battling depression. She finds solace in art and literature, encouraged along the way by the kind neighborhood painter, Benton Whitman — a descendant of Huntington native Walt Whitman. What was your childhood like? Were you interested in writing early on? I was born in Detroit, and then we moved to Toledo, Ohio — we stayed there until I was in high school, and then we ended up in Jacksonville, Florida. I’m an only child, so I’ve always enjoyed being by myself. I loved both art and writing from a young age. Art was a huge part of my life — Detroit has an incredible art museum — and I loved to write letters to pen pals and friends. As a preteen, I got to take art classes in Toledo and spend time at their art museum as well. I grew up in a standard suburban neighborhood, but we also had a cottage near Lake George in Michigan. I loved to explore in the woods and go swimming in the lake. It was around the age of 13 that I really felt that writing was what I wanted to do. I even came up with two of the characters from a later book in the Sourland Mountain series at that time.

Author Kristin McGlothlin Photo by Ron White What was your favorite book as a child? My favorite book was From the Mixedup Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. Did you go to college? What did you end up doing for work? I did my undergrad at the University of Delaware. They have an amazing art history program there, and my mom suggested I would enjoy it because it combined both writing and art. I learned so much from the Northeast, getting to visit museums in D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. After graduation in 1992, I moved back down to Florida and got a job as the assistant curator of education at the Norton Museum of Art. I learned a lot, and I’m so glad I went on that journey, but after a while I realized it wasn’t where I wanted to be. The desire to pursue writing was still there. I ended up going back to school at Florida Atlantic University and got my master’s in English literature in 2013. How did you start writing professionally? Was it hard to take that step? I had a strong belief in myself, and I really wanted to introduce kids to art through writing, so I left the museum and began writing full-time. I went to a lot of writers’ conferences to learn everything I could about the profession.

Why did you decide to write a middlegrade novel? When I first started working on the book, I actually wrote for a general audience. But as I began to formulate Cat’s character, and the ins and outs of being 13, I was really drawn to that age. You’re not in high school yet, and a lot of people that age still have a more childlike curiosity. It’s an interesting time. The stories I want to tell don’t have any violence or sex, so that also fits in well with middle-grade readers. When did you first come up with the idea for the Sourland Mountain series? What inspired it? Sourland Mountain is a real place in central New Jersey — my parents moved

there around the time I went to college. It started with the idea of incorporating art lessons into a narrative. I In graduate school, I took a class on Walt Whitman and read a lot of his work. There’s a book of his called “The Wound Dresser,” a collection of journal entries and incredible letters written to his family that I really enjoyed, and I wanted to find a way to incorporate him into the book somehow. He was a great patriot and his work is still relevant today, and I want to share that with kids to hopefully inspire them. So that’s how I developed Benton Whitman, a landscape painter who is a descendant of Walt Whitman. DRAWING WITH WHITMAN continued on page B

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DRAWING WITH WHITMAN Continued from page B Your characters have very unique names. How did you decide on them? It’s funny, because Cat’s name is Catalynd Jewett Hamilton, but then her brother is named Buddy! I sat down and started playing with names, and for Cat it started with the name Caitin, and the word “catalyst.” Jewett comes from a favorite author of mine from the late 1800s, Sarah Orne Jewett, and Hamilton is honestly for the Broadway musical. I saw a commercial on TV and it just fit! As for Benton, he gets his name from the American painter Thomas Hart Benton, and of course his ancestor, Walt Whitman. This book deals with a lot of tough issues. Why did you decide to write about injury, depression, and loneliness? It feels like an act of service to address the tough things that kids can go through. When I was researching the kind of books that were out there for middle grades, I had trouble finding books that featured a parent living with depression. It can be hard for kids to understand what’s going on when someone they love has a mental health issue, and I wanted to write something that made them feel understood and supported. For Cat, who is in casts and a wheelchair after an accident, she finds that art is an outlet for her to figure things out and make sense of her experiences. Is this your first book? I wrote a picture book called “Andy’s Snowball Story” about the contemporary artist Andy Goldsworthy. But this is my first chapter book, and my first book for middle grades. How did you go about getting published? It’s incredibly difficult to get an agent, especially as an unknown author who’s never been published before. Self-publishing has

gained a lot of respect in recent years, and I knew I wanted to publish my first book quickly, in time for Walt Whitman’s 100th birthday. I found an amazing self-publishing company called Girl Friday, and they helped me put the book together and connected me with the cover illustrator, Kristina Swarner, who did a beautiful job. Working with Kristina was such a cool experience. I had an idea of what I wanted — to have a mountain and a barn in the background, and for Cat to look a certain way. Even the most basic pencil sketch she sent me was so sweet and detailed. There were very few changes in the final version. I was really happy. What message do you hope kids take away from the book? I want them to know that, sometimes, there’s a lot that can happen to a family unit, and that they don’t have to go through difficult times alone. It’s important to express what you’re going through in a healthy way, whether that’s through therapy or talking to a trusted adult. What’s next for you? I’m working on the next book in the Sourland Mountain series, called “Listen.” The main character is Cat’s next-door neighbor, Gwilym Duckworthy, a 13-year-old boy who loves jazz music and plays the trumpet. His mother left the family behind to pursue a career in music when he was very small, and now she’s returned. There will eventually be a total of four books in the series. The recipient of the 2019 Moonbeam Silver Medal Award for Pre-Teen Fiction, Drawing with Whitman is available online at Amazon. com, BarnesandNoble.com and Target.com. Keep up with Kristin McGlothlin at her website, www.sourlandmountainbooks.com, and on Instagram @McGlothlinKristin for updates and live readings.

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