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January brings new faces 1) Swearing in new sheriff

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) swore Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D) into office Jan. 12.

2) Swearing in new DA

Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini (D) was sworn into office Jan. 2.

3) Wrestling with heart

Joey Collins, a then Port Jefferson high school senior showed, despite having Down syndrome, he could be part of the wrestling team and excel.

4) LIPA up in smoke

The LIPA-owned power plant near Port Jefferson Harbor was part of a years-long battle between the Town of Brookhaven and the power authority over the plant’s assessment. 3

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1) Against offshore drilling

A number of local elected officials, including New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) came out against the prospect of offshore drilling Feb. 14.

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February promises new beginnings

2) Warriors win

Comsewogue’s boys basketball team beat West Babylon, 71-53, Feb. 6 but just fell short of making the postseason.

3) Groundhog Day

Brookhaven Town’s Holtsville Hal came out of his hole Feb. 2 predicting an early spring.

4) A new police commissioner

County Executive Steve Bellone (D) nominates Geraldine Hart for Suffolk County police commissioner.

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Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? Dr. Palekar: Dementia isn’t a specific disease. It’s a term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases. It’s an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s affects over five million people in the United States, nearly 400,000 in New York, and over 50,000 here on Long Island. For each person with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, there are approximately three family members or other unpaid caregivers, almost 16 million caretakers in all.

What causes Alzheimer’s? Dr. Palekar: While we still don’t know how the Alzheimer’s disease process begins, it appears that damage to the brain starts a decade or more before problems show up. During this period, while people may be free of symptoms, toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of proteins form amyloid plaques and tau tangles throughout the brain, causing once-

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Isn’t is a natural consequence of aging? Dr. Christodoulou: No. While infrequent, mild memory loss may be a part of aging, Alzheimer’s is not. That said, the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. However, up to five percent of people with the disease have early onset, which often appears in the 40s or 50s.

What are the most common signs? Dr. Christodoulou: A typical early sign of Alzheimer’s is a loss of memory for new information that begins to disrupt daily life. However, different people may show different initial symptoms such as: new problems with words in speaking and writing, confusion with time or space, or withdrawing from work or social activities.

Is there a cure? Dr. Palekar: Alzheimer’s has no cure, but early detection and treatment can help. Medications may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms, providing patients and families with the opportunity to plan for the future. There are also programs that can support caregivers to help reduce their burden and stress.

Any advice on prevention? Dr. Christodoulou: Strategies for overall healthy aging may help keep the brain healthy and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. These measures include eating a healthy diet, staying socially active, reducing stress, avoiding tobacco and excess alcohol, treating hearing loss, and exercising both the body and mind. Aerobic exercise like walking appears particularly important for prevention.

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1 & 2) Marching against gun violence

A large number of students in the March For Our Lives protests March 24.

3) Storm after storm after storm

Winter Storm Riley plunged a good portion of Port Jefferson Harbor under water March 2.

4) Fallen National Guard member remembered Port Jefferson Station Staff Sgt. Dashan Briggs was among those killed in a helicopter crash in western Iraq March 15.

5) The Harlem shake BILL LANDON

Comsewogue school district teacher Jaime Glas was shown some of the Harlem Wizards moves at a faculty basketball game in Smithtown March 1.

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April showers 1) Port Jefferson Easter festival

Port Jefferson village hosted its annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt April 1.

2) All going downhill

Port Jefferson is continuing to deal with major erosion problems along its east beach bluff.

3) Fight to end addiction

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point), Hope House Ministries and Reitzig family co-sponsored the second annual War on Addiction Rally April 21.

4) Flying into spring

Mount Sinai Heritage Trust hosted its annual Fling into Spring Carnival April 20-22. 3

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May brings hope 1) St. Charles Hospital honors opioid victims

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2) A walk for hope

Fortunato Breast Health Center, at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, hosted the annual Families Walk and Run for Hope May 5, raising more than $81,000 for the hospital’s breast cancer center.

3) Seeing beneath

George Hoffman tests the water quality in Setuaket Harbor along with nonprofit Save the Sound.

4) Smoking 4

Starbucks in Port Jefferson caught fire early morning May 5.

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June leads to new beginnings 1) Joe’s Day of Service

Comsewogue teacher Andrew Harris and Superintendent Joe Rella joined a number of high school students in spending an entire day doing community service.

2) Feeling the success

Port Jefferson School District hosted its graduation June 22 and Joey Collins celebrated.

3) A flower for luck ALEX PETROSKI

Comsewogue School District hosted its graduation June 21 during which graduates received flowers.

4) Blue wave surfer

Democratic front-runner Perry Gershon won the 2018 Democratic primary, leading to a fierce contest against incumbent U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley).

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July a time for celebration 1) Lighting the skies

A group of amateur fireworks enthusiasts shoot off rockets in Port Jefferson Station July 4.

2) Set alight

A boat in Port Jefferson harbor caught fire July 1. The flames were put out by the Port Jeff fire department.

3) Godfather saved child

4) Star spangled 3

Port Jeff village celebrated Fourth of July with flags waving during its annual Independence Day parade.

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6th Precinct SCPD officer Jon-Erik Negron, right, who helped save Bryce Pappalardo after birth August 2017, was named the baby’s godfather.

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August fairy tale stories 1) Racing in hand built craft

Port Jefferson Harbor hosted its annual Quick & Dirty boat race Aug. 11. Brooklyn residents Keanne Petrie and Jocelyn Cabral won with their boat named School of Fish.

2) Cats out of the bag

Suffolk County is continuing to deal with a huge feral cat population. Nearly 322,000 feral and domesticated cats live in the county.

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The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson celebrated its 57th Port Jefferson Greek Festival Aug. 23 to 26.

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September’s trials and triumphs 1) Dragons in Port Jeff Harbor

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Dragon Boat Race Festival, Sept. 15.

2) A classic kind of rescue

Port Jefferson Fire Department rescued kitten Holmes, named after Fire Chief Brennan Holmes.

3) Up to their necks

Port Jeff ’s Theatre Three was inundated with water Sept. 25 causing major damage to theater equipment and to priceless items used by Jeffrey Sanzel, executive artistic director.

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Comsewogue Warriors varsity football blew out Harborfields Tornadoes, 42-0, at their first home game of the 2018 season Sept. 8.

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Port Jefferson senior Alex DiCarlo (top left) was among the Royals boys golf team who defeated Mount Sinai on the links, 8-1, Sept. 27.

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Comsewogue Warriors varsity football team steamrolled its way to a homecoming victory Oct. 6, dismantling Rocky Point 55-0.

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Port Jefferson School District welcomed three new honorees to its Wall of Fame Oct. 5: Heather West-Serignese, a 1999 graduate; David Okst, a 1985 graduate; and Honor Gracey Kopcienski, who died in September 2016 at 84 years old, and whose award was accepted by daughter Elizabeth Schwartz.

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A NEW CARDIAC SURGERY UNIT Our cardiac surgery patients will soon be treated in spacious, private rooms in our new stateof-the-art Hospital Pavilion, opening in December 2018. The cardiac surgery intensive care and cardiac care units are designed to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

Why are the ratings important? Heart bypass surgery is the most often performed cardiac surgery. But like any open-heart procedure, clinical excellence requires a highly skilled, experienced team that has a proven track record of consistent high quality and safety. The STS ratings provide accurate, unbiased information about the quality and safety of the care provided by different heart surgery providers. When a surgical program receives a three-star rating, it’s a testament to the clinical excellence that patients can benefit from.

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