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The Port Jefferson School District boasts an exceptional and historic achievement with one of its own educators. Dr. Tara Sladek-Maharg is the first teacher from the district to be named a Distinguished Teacher of 2022 by the Harvard Club of Long Island. According to Dr. Judith Esterquest, chair of the Distinguished Teacher Selection Committee, the award honors middle and high school teachers who have profoundly influenced their students’ lives. “Dedicated teachers like Dr. Sladek-Maharg inspire Long Island students to excel, to become passionate about learning, and to recognize the value of hard work. These teachers devote countless hours to creating better futures for our children,” she said. Dr. Sladek-Maharg will be honored at a virtual awards ceremony on April 2, along with seven other teachers from across Long ‘Her dedication, Island. Delivering the enthusiasm keynote will be Harvard and guidance ... Professor of Psychology Fiery Cushman, who helps transform studies how people Port Jefferson make moral decisions. students Affectionately called “Doc” by her students, into lifelong Dr. Sladek-Maharg has learners.’ taught social studies — JESSICA and psychology at the SCHMETTAN middle and high school in Port Jefferson since 2000. Before teaching, she lived in Vienna, Austria, and worked as a Fulbright English teaching assistant. She speaks fluent German and has studied Russian and Mandarin. While Dr. SladekMaharg downplays her own accomplishments, directing her pride toward her students, she does describe pride about bringing therapy dogs into the school district, not only to calm stressed students and faculty, but also to offer her AP Psychology students a living model of classical conditioning. “Dr. Tara Sladek-Maharg exemplifies an extraordinary educator. She has created

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Sheriff Toulon supplies bulletproof vests to Ukraine BY RAYMOND JANIS JR.EDITOR@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Leaders gathered for a second straight week outside of the office Dr. David Buchin, director of bariatric surgery at Huntington Hospital and coordinator of the Long Island Ukraine Emergency Response Drive, to announce a new round of donations to the Ukrainian war front. Buchin and his wife, Helene, launched the supply drive last week. Helene Buchin recounted her husband’s flight from Uzbekistan, a former Soviet bloc nation, when he was very young. Having experienced Russian belligerence firsthand, the Buchins consider humanitarian aid to Ukraine as a family priority. “My husband is an American immigrant who fled Russia when he was 2 years old,” she said. “This cause is very much in our hearts.” Along with the thousands of pieces of essential supplies already donated, this week’s donation included tactical defensive equipment from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D) announced that his office will donate nearly

450 bulletproof vests to protect the Ukrainian people in their armed struggle against the Russian invasion. “We stand with the people of Ukraine and want to help in any way that we can,” Toulon said. “I’m proud to announce that the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has been able to step up and provide materials that can help keep them safe.” College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving also joined the initiative. College Hunks representatives announced that the company would repurpose its moving trucks to transport the donated materials to a New York City processing facility. From there, they will be sent to New Jersey and finally Poland, where they will be distributed to the Ukrainians. Ted Panebianco, local co-owner of the College Hunks franchise, thanked the people of Long Island. He believes Long Islanders have once again demonstrated that they can answer the call whenever suffering people are in need. “Every time there is a chance to go out and help people, the Long Island community comes out in a big way and donates generously,” he said. “At College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, our purpose is to

Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., at podium, announces the addition of tactile defensive equipment from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department to donations already collected for Ukrainians. Photo by Raymond Janis

move the world. We are honored and grateful to have this opportunity to do it in probably the biggest way we ever have.” Serge Sklyarenko, of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, has recently emerged as a visible figure of

Ukrainian solidarity on Long Island. With a Ukrainian flag draped around his neck, he said the flag reflects his love of country and his close attachment to the cause of Ukrainian resistance. “It feels like I have a piece of Ukraine right next to me, that it’s close to my heart,” Sklyarenko said, adding, “I have a lot of family in Ukraine in many different cities. They have gone through rough times, going in and out of bomb shelters. Some of my friends are on the front lines, some without any military experience.” While the faces surrounding him may change from week to week, Sklyarenko’s message remains firm and unaltered. He warns that the Ukrainian crisis points to the repetition of a dangerous historical precedent, a foreshadowing of all-out global conflict. “In 1939 Hitler attacked Poland, he did not stop,” he said. “I feel that Putin is doing something similar. I don’t think he’s going to stop.” Sklyarenko said the Biden administration must adopt a tougher posture toward Russia, a foreign policy which includes a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace and the complete prohibition on the import of Russian oil.

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Read Across America celebrated in Port Jefferson Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students in Port Jefferson joined thousands of schools nationwide to celebrate Read Across America Week. School librarian Meg Hoon reimagined and reignited a love of books with Drop Everything and Read, which featured five days of fun and festivities. The hallway leading to the library showcased student reviews of favorite books. Each student created a flag with title, author, illustrator, favorite character and reasons why they liked the story. The first day featured fifth grade guest readers in younger classes. On day two, students wore pajamas and

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Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Andrew Patterson has advanced to the Finalist standing in the 2022 annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Andrew took the qualifying test as a junior and is now among approximately 16,000 high school students nationwide who were awarded the distinction. In the next several months approximately half of those students will be selected to receive a Merit Scholarship award, which is based on their abilities, skills and achievements. An accomplished and well-rounded student, Andrew excels in academics, athletics and community service. He is a three-season athlete — captain of the soccer team and member of the winter and spring track team. Andrew is also a member of the school’s Latin Club, National Honor Society and Science Olympiad team. Outside of school, he is a member of the Port Jefferson Fire Department. Andrew’s Finalist designation exemplifies the Port Jefferson School District’s high level of student achievement and academically

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rigorous program for all students. National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in the spring.

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University

After Cyclone Emnati, SBU’s Wright seeks donations to feed people in Madagascar

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Stony Brook University distinguished professor and award-winning scientist Patricia Wright has been traveling back and forth to Madagascar for over 34 years to study the charismatic lemurs on the island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa. Recently, Wright was in Madagascar when Tropical Cyclone Emnati struck the nation, tearing roofs from homes, destroying crops and polluting drinking water. “The actual howling of the wind was very eerie,” said Wright in an interview a few days after returning from Madagascar. “The river is right beneath the station and it was scary to watch it go from white water rapids, into roiling coffee-colored water. Every 15 minutes, you could notice a difference” in the flooded waters. Wright, her daughter Amanda Wright Poston, who is a project manager with the Woodwell Climate Research Center, and PhD candidate Amanda Rowe are seeking donations through WISE Tropics. Created in 2020, WISE Tropics, which stands for Wright’s Institute for Science & Environment, has numerous goals, including saving lemurs, planting new rainforests and helping people in Madagascar and other tropical countries that have high biodiversity and high poverty. In response to Tropical Cyclone Emnati, which is the fourth cyclone to hit Madagascar this year, WISE Tropics is trying to raise $20,000 from donors to provide food for people whose crops were destroyed by the storm. “People are displaced from their homes and they are really hungry,” Wright said. “The crops are gone: they are washed away.” Wright said she hoped to buy as many as 100 bags of 50 kilograms of rice, plus beans, sugar and salt that could support communities around Ranomofana National Park, which provides the nearby setting for research through Stony Brook’s Centre ValBio. She hopes to raise enough money that she can provide additional food every two weeks for the next two months. A week after Emnati, residents of Madagascar were also struggling with contaminated drinking water, which was causing diarrhea. Wright said she hasn’t seen this level of devastation to Madagascar in about a decade. She hopes Long Islanders support those struggling after a spate of storms disrupted their lives and threatened their futures. “Long Islanders are very generous when it comes to donating for disasters,” Wright said. “We had Sandy ourselves. We can make this

An overhead view of flooding at the Ranomafana area in Madagascar Photo by Dina Andrianoely

island to island connection.” Wildlife on Madagascar, like endangered lemurs, are often able to survive during natural disasters. Lemurs move close to the center of trees and lower down to avoid the strong winds, Wright described. While she has seen lemurs

who died amid storms, many survive by finding natural protection. Wright recognizes that the number of crisis points in the world has grown, with refugees and survivors leaving their homes in Ukraine amid Russia’s armed attack and amid flooding in parts of Australia.

SBU shelters film crew in Madagascar during cyclone BY DANIEL DUNAIEF While filming a documentary called “Making Pandemics” that addresses the need to preserve biodiversity to protect human health, director Marie-Monique Robin, actress Juliette Binoche and their crew took shelter at Stony Brook’s Centre ValBio in Madagascar during Cyclone Emnati. The film team, which has been traveling to five continents and spoke to 20 scientists, concluded its filming by discussing the African island nation of Madagascar with Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor Patricia Wright. “Making Pandemics” will be shown during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland at the end of May. Wright hopes to attend, where she believes the audience of government and international leaders

could present a “real opportunity” for her to share her experience. “We have to change some of these attitudes and change our ways to make our planet sustainable,” Wright said in an interview. While in Madagascar, the film crew addressed a host of issues, including reforestation. Filming during a cyclone “made it dramatic and appropriate” Wright said. Wright, whose work on lemurs was the subject of the 2014 IMAX movie “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar,” enjoyed her interaction with Binoche, who has appeared in films including “Chocolat” and “Dan in Real Life.” “She’s so down to earth and is really interested and knowledgeable about planetary health and conservation,” Wright said. “She’s funny and charming.”

One of the lessons she’s learned from working with people in Madagascar amid past disasters is that donations sometimes meet the immediate need but don’t always provide enough sustained support.

Origins of WISE

Amanda Poston said they established WISE Tropics to give donors who wanted to give 100% of their gifts directly to specific efforts. “We created this so we could really have them participate in these on-the-ground projects,” Poston said. Before the cyclones hit, donors had contributed to reforestation efforts and lemur research, which is at the heart of what Patricia Wright studies. “People who are interested in Ranomofana and have a connection to Madagascar are able to help” through these donations, Poston said. WISE Tropics has almost no overhead, which means that donations go directly to the intended recipients. At this point, the need to help the Malagasy people get food and shelter is high, as the island nation recovers from storms that have closed off roads and demolished bridges. Poston, who spent a good part of her childhood in Madagascar, said the Malagasy “respect [her mother] and are amazed at her continuous contributions to their country.”

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SCPD updates village on crime stats, recent shooting BY JULIANNE MOSHER During the most recent Village of Port Jefferson Board of Trustees meeting, a representative from Suffolk County Police gave an update to residents about what has been happening locally and across the county with crime. On Monday, March 7, chief of constables Fred Leute joined the officer clarifying statistics from Feb. 7 through March 7 comparing 2021 to this year. The officer noted that across Long Island, catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed, as well as car thefts. “Please lock your cars,” Leute said. “A continual problem across Suffolk County and across New York State are people targeting residential areas, checking doorknobs on cars and taking what is inside.” Both Leute and the officer agreed that keeping a close watch on one’s personal vehicle is important, especially if the car has a garage opener. “If you have a garage opener and they break into your car, then they have access to your home and you,” Leute said. The police representative added that across the county, they are seeing an uptick in people leaving their keys in a running car, allowing people easy access to the vehicle. “Don’t leave the keys in your car,” she said. “We’re seeing an uptick in people leaving their cars running at locations such as gas stations

and 7/11’s with people hopping in and going for a joy ride.” More locally, Leute mentioned calls about vehicles illegally parking in handicap spots down Main Street, particularly in the spot on the corner next to Starbucks. The officer added that in the past year, there has been an uptick in general calls for service, but a decline in assaults (zero in this time period). She reported there is an active investigation on one burglary, one criminal mischief charge and one larceny that was cleared by an arrest. She added that ambulance calls have gone up slightly, with one overdose ambulance call during this time period. She was happy to report that motor vehicle accidents have decreased significantly from 15 to just one. Recent shooting Residents at the meeting were concerned over events that occurred early Monday morning Down Port. “We did have a shooting occur just two buildings over [from Village Hall] over by the town parking lot across from SaGhar restaurant,” the officer reported. While details were unavailable due to the active investigation, she said that the village cameras have been instrumental in helping and that she was, “pleased to tell you we have a suspect identified and we are currently seeking that suspect.”

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■ C & C Collision on Texaco Avenue in Port Jefferson called the police on March 1 to report that someone stole a customer’s 2020 Nissan Pathfinder from their parking lot after the keys were inadvertently left on the dashboard. The vehicle was valued at $25,000.

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■ A person left their 2011 Toyota RAV4 running and unlocked while shopping at the 7-11 on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station on Feb. 28. When he came out of the store, the vehicle was gone.

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■ Exxon on Middle Country Road in St. James reported a petit larceny on March 4. A customer allegedly stole $138 worth of printed lottery tickets. ■ Bob’s Store on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a shoplifter on March 2. A man allegedly took 4 pairs of Timberland Pro boots out of the store without paying for them. The total value of the merchandise was approximately $600.

The Port Jefferson Union Free School District has opened Prekindergarten and Kindergarten registration for September 2022. The Elementary School Registration packet and HLQ form may be found under the Central Registration tab, under DISTRICT, on the district webpage https://www.portjeffschools.org.

■ Items were stolen from two cars parked at Panera Bread on Middle Country Road in Selden on March 3. The rear passenger windows were broken. A Dell laptop, backpack, various tools and notebook agenda were taken.

Registration packets may be dropped off during school hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, located at 500 Scraggy Hill Road in Port Jefferson. Please note, only complete packets will be accepted. The deadline for registration is April 1, 2022.

■ Aldis on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a shoplifter on March 3. A woman allegedly stole assorted items valued at approximately $300.

Please be aware that the Port Jefferson School District does not provide transportation for Prekindergarten students. This is a fullday program (pending approval of the Port Jefferson School District budget) located in the Elementary School. Depending on the number of applicants, a lottery system may be utilized.

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■ A resident on Neslo Drive in Nesconset called the police on March 3 to report that someone had stolen a wooden carousel horse valued at $250 from a barn on his property the night before.

Selden

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To be eligible for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten, children must be 4 and 5 years old, respectively, on or before December 1, 2022, and a resident within the boundaries of the Port Jefferson School District.

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■ Target on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a petit larceny on Feb. 28

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole a package from the porch of a residence located near Main Avenue in Centereach on Feb. 24 at approximately 1:50 p.m. A woman allegedly stole assorted bedding items, cosmetics and clothing valued at approximately $200.

Smithtown

■ A resident on Landing Meadow Road in Smithtown reported on March 2 that a man drove up to their house and stole their empty recycling bin. The item is valued at $30. ■ Costellos’s Ace Hardware on East Main Street in Smithtown called the police on March 2 to report that a man allegedly stole a DeWalt Combo Drill valued at $450. ■ A man walking home from work on Main Street in Smithtown was robbed by two men who pulled up in a vehicle on Feb. 27. The man handed over a silver chain, cell phone and his wallet.

South Setauket

■ Stop & Shop on Pond Path in South Setauket reported a shoplifter on March 2. A man allegedly stole assorted merchandise worth approximately $400. — COMPILED BY HEIDI SUTTON

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TAX SALE VILLAGE OF BELLE TERRE NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and a motion of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Belle Terre, NY, adopted on the 15th day of February 2022, a public auction will be held in the Village Clerk’s office located at 1 Cliff Road, Belle Terre, NY on the 14th day of March, 2022 at 11 o’clock in the forenoon to sell so much of each of the following parcels of real property upon which taxes are unpaid in order to discharge the taxes, interest and charges which may be due on the Real Estate hereinafter described and situated in the Village of Belle Terre at the time of said sale. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT each purchaser at such sale shall pay the amount of his bid within ten days after the sale, to the Village Clerk-Treasurer who shall give to such purchaser a certificate in writing describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid thereof. NOTICE is hereby further given that any tax liens on property affected by the Federal and or New York Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Acts as amended or which may be affected by such acts are sold subject to the provisions of such acts. To be sold together with the statement of the amount of taxes, fees and interest thereon. Owner Name: Estate of Magnus Magnusson Land & Building $2,782.85 Location: 15 Club Road 0201-06.00-03.00-007.001

To Place A Legal Notice Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006OPT1, A S S E T- B A C K E D C E RT I F I C AT E S , SERIES 2006-OPT1, Plaintiff, Against KATHLEEN BAKER A/K/A KATHLEEN M. BAKER A/K/A KATHERINE BAKER A/K/A KATHLEEN M. NORDHEIM, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/17/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on 4/7/2022 at 9:00 AM, premises known as 30 Jefferson Avenue, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hamlet of Port Jefferson Station, in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York District 0200 Section 207.00 Block 04.00 Lot 013.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $551,743.76 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609553/2016 Anthony M. Parlatore, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 1/31/2022 File Number: 560-1842 SH 7168 3/3 4x ptr

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY Dated: February 15, 2022 Joanne Raso, Village Clerk-Treasurer 7120 2/24 3x ptr

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF11 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against EDWARD BERG, et al Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL T RU S T C O M PA N Y, AS

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 23, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on April 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Premises known as 21 Carston Street, Selden, NY 11784. District 0200 Sec 446.00 Block 05.00 Lot 038.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $210,974.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 622483/2018. For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

and sale granted herein on 10/30/2019, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder on the steps of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on 4/7/2022 at 10:30 am a premises known as 18 Clifton Place, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776, District: 0200 Section: 137.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 015.000. All that certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $298,456.77 plus interest and costs. Index No. 602990/2018 Janet Albertson, Esq., Referee

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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Unknown heirs at law of JAMES HUME his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Limosa, LLC v. Scott Liebetruth; et al., Attorney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure

cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; BETTE HUME A/K/A ELIZABETH HUME AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HUME; KATHLEEN HUME AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HUME; COLIN TANSEY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HUME; KAYLA TANSEY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES TUME; U N I T E D S T A T E S OFAMERICA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. ---------------------------------------------------------------------X TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS:

INDEX NO: 610527/2020 D/O/F: 08/12/2020 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Premises Address: 40 Gettysburg Drive Holbrook, NY 11741 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ----------------------------------------------------------------------X W I L M I N G TO N S AV I N G S FUND, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF HOME PRESERVATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST, Plaintiff, -against-

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. John H. Rouse, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County entered on February 3, 2022 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office. Premises k/ 40 Gettysburg Drive, Holbrook, NY 11741 a/k/ a District: 0500, Section: 216.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 033.000.

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Renowned bagpiper gives back to the community

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Come one, come all to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 9 hall at 172 North Country Road in Mount Sinai. People from around the area are being treated each Sunday to free lessons in the centuries-old art of playing the bagpipes by prominent local piper Michael Faughnan. It all began in the Fall of 2021 when the famed New York Metro pipe band founding member and instructor for the Nassau County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band contacted Div. 9’s Dan Sharkey and Brian Nealis to gauge their interest in an instructional program. “I wanted to give back, so I reached out to the Hibernians in Mount Sinai where I live and told them that with COVID and all the activities I’m involved in being on pause, if there’s any interest in learning to play, then to let me know,” Faughnan said. “Dan Sharkey and Brian Nealis have their finger on the pulse there and the organization wants to give back to the community. That’s why I wanted to help.”

For many, a check off their bucket list

Whether they were first-timers, secondtimers, or old-timers, attendees at this Sunday’s lesson all came for a common reason: To learn a bit about the instrument that’s been calling to them for years. As they gathered around the table with practice pipes known as chanters in hand, Faughnan began to teach them. He showed them how to properly hold the instrument, where to place their fingers and how to blow. First in unison, then solo, then in pairs. Long-time Hibernians, Mike Lane from Miller Place and Mike Drennan of Selden always had an interest in bagpipes. “We’d been involved in going to the parades for years,” said Lane, who had been taking the class since the beginning. “It was kind of a bucket list thing to try. And then Mike Faughnan got in touch with us.” Drennan said this was his first time holding the chanter. He laughed when relaying what his daughter had said to him: “Dad, I love you, but I don’t think you can do it.” Drennan’s reply? “Challenge accepted.” Charlie Buonasera, a jazz musician from Coram who teaches in the Bronx, had been given a chanter years earlier while bartending at an Irish pub during college but never actually attempted to play it until he saw the flyer. “I have this chanter sitting here so why not?” he said. “It’s been fun so far. It’s just something I wanted to pick up, to

Above, Michael Faughnan stands outside the AOH Div. 9 hall where he gives free bagpipe lessons; below, Faughnan demonstrates the proper finger and blowing techniques on his bagpipe practice chanter. Photos by Jim Hastings

show off maybe.” “It takes over a year working on the practice chanter to learn the finger work needed to play music before actually starting to work on the bagpipes,” said Tom Lamb, a piper who started coming to the meetings to strengthen his fundamentals. “It’s very encouraging to see the progress being made with people who are just starting to learn. We have a few people already starting on the bagpipe, which is not a cheap instrument to buy.” Lamb said that bagpipes are an expensive hobby. Each instrument costs between $1,000 and $3,000. The rest of the uniform, including a kilt, can run up to $1,500. The goal for many in the group is to get to a level where they can perform during next year’s St. Patrick’s Day season, but for others it’s a chance to experience something they’d always thought about. Larry Fischer from Miller Place started a few weeks ago after noticing the ad at his firehouse. “I always thought I’d like to learn to play the bagpipes,” he said. “Everybody kind of laughed at me, but I saw the ad and I came down.” “I love the bagpipes and always watched the parades,” said Toni Kaste, a fiddle player from Eastport. “It was on my bucket list of things to do.” “I always wanted to play,” said Kerry Crovello, a librarian from Port Jefferson. “I’d

been to Ireland — and can’t wait to go back. I had a friend from years ago who built his own bagpipes and it always stuck in my mind. And then I saw the flyer.” Dan Cavanaugh from East Setauket came because of his grandson. “I wanted to keep up,” he said. “He decided to try and learn the bagpipes — something I’d thought about for years. So, it spurred me to go try and learn.”

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization. It was founded in 1836 to help Irish immigrants arriving in the U.S. It has divisions all over the country and continues to support and promote Irish culture through civic participation in charitable causes. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 9 Port Jefferson NY, it’s official name, is a smaller group than others by comparison, but according to Faughnan, their heart is just as big. He hopes that with programs like his and others, their outlet can grow and they can build on their mission to continue doing good while supporting Irish culture. According to Faughnan, his Sunday sessions aren’t so much a class but more of a club. So, if you want to join the club, send an email to rebel9bagpipes@gmail.com, or call Dan Sharkey at 631-922-0151.

The 61-year-old father of 3 from Mount Sinai has spent his life playing the bagpipes — casually and competitively. He ran a program in Babylon at the Ancient Order of Hibernians for over 20 years with the Saffron Kilts Pipe Band, which had over 100 players in the organization and competed all over the world and performed at many high-profile events and venues, including at the White House. Faughnan took a step back from performing after having his children. In 2010, his students started a band in New York City called New York Metro Pipe Band. He soon joined in as a founding member without the pressure of being the pipe major. They were joined by top tier bagpipers from all around the area and eventually traveled to Scotland where they won the world championship. They’ve been consistent winners at contests in the U.S., Canada and Scotland. At 8 years old, Faughnan and his siblings were introduced to the bagpipes by world champion Scottish bagpiper Stewart Robertson, whom his parents knew, and their lives were changed forever. “We were kids. We didn’t know any better,” he said in reference to playing the pipes during his childhood. “We went with the flow and enjoyed the journey and thought it was normal until you looked back and realized there weren’t a lot of other kids doing that. We traveled, competed, experienced success and got in front of people to entertain, building confidence at every step — all traits that help out in every aspect of life.” “It’s gotten me everywhere — playing the bagpipe and being good at it,” said Faughnan. “It got me a scholarship to Iona College where I was pipe major from 1978-1982. I got my career as an investment banker through playing the bagpipes.” It also gave him the chance to record music in the studio, both with his band on their own albums, and as a studio musician for such famed artists as Van Morrison, Sting, Clannad and The Chieftains. To challenge himself, Faughnan joined a high-end band in Ireland. Working remotely in investment banking allows him to travel back and forth regularly. “I’ve been practicing with the band 2 or 3 times a week every other month for the last year just to compete this summer in the tournaments in Ireland and Scotland.” Faughnan is involved with many bands in the New York tri state area. “They’ll hire me as a coach to come in and work on different things to help them sound better, to play in unison and to grow as musicians,” he said. “While not every band has the same musical expertise, it’s great to see them out there. They’re doing it because of their passion.” He’s also busy playing and rehearsing with New York Metro Pipe Band in preparation for competing in Montreal at the North American Championships; the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland; and the All-Irelands in Dublin. They will be performing on the Fox & Friends morning program on Saint Patrick’s Day. Faughnan himself can be found playing solo on March 19 at Peconic County Brewing in Riverhead at 3 p.m. and Port Bistro & Pub in Port Jefferson at 5 p.m.

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The following press release was submitted by Suffolk County Legislature Nick Caracappa’s office on March 8: On March 4, Judge John Iliou accepted a motion from an Independent Special Prosecutor to dismiss Felony charges against Legislator Nick Caracappa (R-Selden) for alleged domestic violence accusations made by his ex-wife. “Based on the evidence in our possession including witness statements and in the name of Justice, we hereby request this court to dismiss the charge against Nick Caracappa” stated the Independent Special Prosecutor. For the lesser charge, Caracappa was granted an “Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACOD)”. Under State Law, Caracappa will be mandated by local statute to wait 12 months to receive the ACOD. Caracappa also agreed to a requested order of protection keeping him away from his exwife’s place of employment for 12 months while awaiting the ACOD of the lesser charge. An independent special prosecutor from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office was assigned to Caracappa’s case after newly elected Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney recused himself after campaigning side by side with Caracappa during this past election cycle, which both Tierney and Caracappa won their respective elections. “I agree one hundred percent with District Attorney Ray Tierney’s decision to recuse himself and appoint a special prosecutor in this case,” stated Caracappa. “I want nothing more than the facts to decide this case based on the evidence and witness statements my legal team has obtained. Full transparency is of the highest priority for both District Attorney Tierney and myself,” continued Caracappa. On the dismissal, Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia stated, “I am pleased to hear that, as we always expected, Legislator Nick Caracappa has been cleared of all charges by the independent special prosecutor. For himself and his family, I always believed that an independent examination of the evidence would clearly demonstrate Legislator Caracappa’s innocence and lead to the immediate dismissal of the more severe felony charge, and an automatic dismissal of the lesser charge after 12 months, which is a statutory requirement, ‘in the name of Justice,’ as was placed on the official record during the proceeding by both the judge and the independent special prosecutor.” “Nick Caracappa will continue to serve the people of the 4th Legislative District, who overwhelmingly re-elected him to another term because he is a fierce advocate for the middle-class families of Suffolk County. More importantly, I’m happy that Nick Caracappa and his family can finally put this matter behind them and continue the healing process caused by this unfortunate matter. In the end, Justice has been served,” he continued.

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After the dismissal, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa stated, “I am very happy and relieved to finally be past this very serious and sensitive issue. This was the outcome that was anticipated all along, based on the information and evidence that I and my attorney Kevin Fitzgerald provided the former Suffolk County District Attorney as well as the assigned Independent Prosecutor from within Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. It’s unfortunate that it took this long to resolve this issue, but in the end, Truth and Justice have prevailed.” “I take the issues of Domestic Violence very seriously. Certain measures and procedures have been put in place for those who need and depend on them to protect the health and well-being of themselves and their family members. It is very unfortunate that so many choose to utilize those measures as a weapon in attempts to gain leverage during a divorce or dispute, rather than its intended purposes to serve as a shield of protection to those who legitimately need it. I thank the Independent Special Prosecutor for carefully reviewing all of the facts regarding this case and returning a fair and just determination,” said Caracappa. “I want to also thank my family, friends and community members who never wavered from their support and belief in me and my innocence. Particularly to my daughters, who have stood by me with their love and support since day one. Though I am sad that they too had to endure this very difficult and highly personal matter that was anything but personal, I’m so very happy for their vindication as well as mine. I am truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life, and I’m looking forward to continuing my role as Dad and serving the great residents of the 4th Legislative District and throughout Suffolk County,” he added.

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A bell’s journey back home BY CHRIS RYON Many years ago, I convinced my neighbor Helen Giles to donate a bell her late husband had purchased to my other neighbor, Carl Erikson. Helen’s husband, Bruce, had owned the building on the corner of Old Coach Road and 25A in East Setauket and dreamed of restoring the cupola and bell to the historic schoolhouse building. Carl Erikson had a passion for church bells and the church he cared for, the Russian Orthodox Church in Setauket. Carl put the bell in back of his shop at the church. Known as “Father John” to his parishioners, he sadly passed away over two years ago. He was my neighbor and friend for 20 years. Carl studied and analyzed bells and even had plans to cast his own. He bought scrap brass and

had designs on how to melt and cast his own. He was also a physics teacher and loved numbers and engineering. I was buying a large bandsaw from Carl’s estate when I saw the bell on a woodpile. I knew the present owner of the building was planning to reconstruct the bell tower. After discussing it with the executor it was donated back. Steve Albanese now owns the old schoolhouse building. I called his busy accounting office and told his secretary that I had the bell. Steve called later and could not believe that the bell was coming back to him. He was working on plans to rebuild the cupola this spring and was looking for a bell. The bell now sits proudly in his office waiting area waiting to ring again. Chris Ryon is the historian for the Village of Port Jefferson.

Top left, an old postcard of the schoolhouse from the Port Jefferson Digital Archive. Above, from left, Chris Ryon, Steve Albanese and Town of Brookhaven historian Barbara Russell

Suffolk County Community College designated as Hispanic-Serving Institution BY RAYMOND JANIS JR.EDITOR@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County Community College was recently named a Hispanic-Serving Institution, also known as HSI, the first school in the county to receive this designation. The U.S. Department of Education defines HSIs as institutions of higher learning that accommodate a student enrollment of at least 25% Hispanic full-time equivalent students. This distinction is a reflection of the evolving cultural makeup of the area. “We’re fortunate that we now have a proportional number of students that are here and that we serve,” said Christina Vargas, chief diversity officer and Title IX coordinator of SCCC, in a phone interview. “It makes me very proud and it makes the college really proud that we serve the needs of the community.”

The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the Hispanic population accounts for approximately 20% of all Suffolk County residents. That figure is up 2% since 2013. “When you think about what the census has told us about the changing demographics of Long Island, we’ve kind of known this is coming,” Vargas said. “This is where we are. We have a diverse, rich set of cultures represented at our college.” Vargas believes that higher education is the proper venue for Hispanic communities to strengthen their understanding of their own cultural background. She says that SCCC maintains close touch with these communities through its partnerships throughout the county. “Our president recently met with leaders of the Brentwood community, including the school districts of Brentwood and Central Islip and the Brentwood library,” she said. “This will give us

more energy and direction to make sure those partnerships continue to be strong and that we understand what our high schools need, what our community members need and that we are in tune with the issues of the community.” Two-year colleges such as SCCC accommodate some of the largest student populations and offer a stepping-stone for academic and professional advancement. Additionally, the HSI designation reflects a modern approach to higher education, one which highlights foreign language skills and cultural awareness as critical for meeting the demands of the 21st-century job market. “When it comes to the job market, for example, I can’t imagine that bilingual skills won’t be on the top of people’s lists,” Vargas said. “We want to be inclusive and respectful and helpful to all individuals that we serve.” Vargas said this HSI designation

marks the next chapter for SCCC in its mission to support those populations. According to her, students no longer have to leave Suffolk County to receive a quality twoyear education. “To be able to say that right in your backyard, at the college that you choose to go to, we can be there for you to meet your educational goals and dreams, I think it means a lot to us,” she said. “That’s what we’re here for. We’re here to transform lives and provide real educational goals for anybody that comes to our doorstep. We’re here to help them grow in every way possible.” SCCC also has been named one of the nation’s Top 10 2-Year Schools by Region 2019-2020 by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine. In addition, it is the top SUNY institution for Hispanic students in the rankings released by the magazine.

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Patricia Maureen Higgins (maiden name Phillips), owner of Tara Inn with her husband Joe Higgins, was born on May 6, 1931, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the first-born child to Brigid Dunne and John Francis, followed by her two brothers, Jack and Bob. Pat was the salutatorian of her eighth-grade class, second only to her life-long closest friend, Aunt Gebs. When she was 15, Pat met Joe Higgins on a bus on the way to a dance at the Polish Hall. Five years later they were married at St. Anne’s Church. Deeply devoted to their faith, they welcomed eight children into the world. They were an inseparable union for 70 years, navigating the highs and lows and challenges that life brings. Joe worked long hours while mom worked equally hard at home, raising eight kids, the oldest in college, the baby in diapers, and every age and stage in between. The family moved to Long Island 55 years ago. Pat insisted that they move back to New Jersey the next year, but that never happened. She would joke that she lived on Long Island for 20 years before she realized that she was on the wrong side of Route 25A. She wasn’t concerned with those sorts of pretentious things; she was a much earthier woman. She took her role as homemaker seriously — the glue that held the family together. She was organized, efficient and diligent in her duties. She had a loving and unique relationship with each of her children and grandchildren. Pat was an insightful woman who could assess a person’s character within minutes of meeting them. She had a kind, caring demeanor that made people divulge their problems and secrets. She was an avid reader — she read the newspaper cover to cover — and enjoyed suspense novels. And this lady, who never left the house without her hair perfectly coiffed and her lipstick on, enjoyed her children’s sports, and was never absent from a football game, track meet, swim meet or baseball game. This feminine lady understood stats and splits, knew a bad baton handoff from a good one, and comprehended the seemingly endless set of rules and exceptions to rules in the game of football. She enjoyed the Jets since the days of Joe Namath and the Yankees, and of course, her beloved Derek Jeter. Pat also had a penchant for war movies, cowboy movies and disco music. It wasn’t unusual to get in the car after Pat had been driving it and hear ABBA or Donna Summer blaring on the radio. Her house was always filled with the aroma of her delicious food. There was no takeout; Pat cooked every night and could give Julia Child a few suggestions on how to make gravy. Birthday cakes were homemade from scratch with Presto flour, never a box mix, that’s just not how it was done. If you missed dinner, your dinner was left

Joe and Patricia Higgins on their wedding day.

on the counter in a pie plate with a piece of tinfoil on it and your name written in perfect Catholic school penmanship. The only time the house didn’t smell of Pat’s delicious cooking was when she was doing a load of white wash, in which case the smell of Clorox would simultaneously burn your eyes and nose. Pat and Joe were devout in their faith and active members of this parish since its inception. Now, she will be reunited with those that have left this earth before her including her parents, friends, her first son Paul, who only lived 36 hours, and of course, her dear son Bob, who was taken from this world far too early. Pat was the beloved mother of Nancy Sardinia and her husband Ted, Patricia Paddock and her husband Ken, Tara Higgins and her husband Peter Petracca, Kathleen Higgins and her husband Joseph Farley, Joseph and his wife Marybeth, John, Paul and his wife Kate, and the late Robert and his wife Ellen; cherished grandmother of Joseph and his wife Tara, Katherine, Matthew, Marty, Marybeth, P.J., Sean, Bobby, Brigid and her husband John, Siobhan, Fiona, Julia, Colette, Aeva; and great grandmother of Liam, Emerson, and Riley; and devoted sister of Jack Phillips and his wife Sheila and Bob Phillips and the late Barbara. Funeral mass and burial were on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at St. James R.C. Church in Setauket where she is now North of Route 25A. Donations can be made to Hope House Ministries and Three Village Meals on Wheels. Editors note: The March 3 obituary published Patricia Higgin’s maiden name in the title by mistake. This is the correct version. We regret the error.

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Comsewogue junior on the autism spectrum never gave up

BY JULIANNE MOSHER It’s “mamba mentality,” Cole Keating, an 11th grader at Comsewogue High School said. Cole, who just turned 17, is on the autism spectrum. High functioning, his mom Lea Keating said that Cole might be different, but that doesn’t mean he’s not less. The high school junior, who idolizes stars like the late Kobe Bryant and is a fan of the Knicks, always wanted to be on a team. He simply wanted to play. It was Bryant who once said mamba mentality means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself. Ever since he was little, Cole said, he loved sports — especially basketball because of his height. “I’d play with my Little Tikes basketball hoop,” he said. “I wasn’t very good — not like what I am now.” People who are on the autism spectrum often have special interests that they become passionate about. Cole has always been into sports. Lea said that ever since he was little, he would memorize players scores and rankings. He’d watch any game he could find on TV. Funny enough, she said neither she or her husband are big sports fans. But they do have one that they cheered on every week this past season: Cole — No. 40 on the court. Since middle school — seventh grade to be exact — all Cole wanted to do was get onto the junior varsity team. However, he never made the cut. He eventually joined an offcampus travel league two years ago created by Glen Santoro and that’s where he began to excel, learn the ropes and get out of his comfort zone. “Cole unfortunately didn’t make the team a couple of times in the school district and his mom said to me that he was looking for a place to play,” Santoro said. Since it was a travel team, he told Lea and Cole, “It was going to be very intense, a lot of running and yelling,” and added, “But I was so blown away by how prepared and how serious he was … and how much he wanted to improve.” Cole’s mom explained that, “Sports always calmed Cole down. His social skills come into play on the basketball court.” He would practice after each game, taking critiques and working hard to get it just right. “Even the little things that I yelled out during the game, he took seriously and wanted to work on,” Santoro said. Fast forward to now. The athlete towers at 6 feet, 3 inches tall over his teammates as he shoots and every so often scores. “He knows how to use his body well,” Santoro said. “He’s smart, he knows what to do and he knows his role. By using all that, he was finally able to make the school team.”

Comsewogue High School junor Cole Keating, at center with ball, stands proud with his teammates: below left, Keating in action on the court; below right, Keating celebrates after scoring a basket. Above photo by Julianne Mosher; below photos by Rudy Gray

It wasn’t easy, said Comsewogue JV basketball coach Noah Buffins. “The first few rounds of tryouts, I cut him,” he said. “But what makes this story great is that he won’t stop.” After growing and learning from Santoro and that travel team, Cole finally gained the confidence to try out one more time for the Warriors.

“I think Cole is able to show coach what he’s learned over the last couple years — what he’s learned, how he’s grown and what a great player he has become and he helped us win games over the years,” Santoro said. “He really listened.” And in the fall of 2021, Cole tried out. Lea received a text that read just three little words,

“I did it.” He followed it with, “It’s about time.” Lea screenshot the message and sent it to everyone. “Our second game of the year was a very big game, Longwood,” Buffins said. “We put him in the game and we win the game … I was blown away. You can tell he’s got so much passion and so much love for it that nobody’s going to stop him.” Buffins said that he is happy he was able to share these memories with Cole over the season: “That’s what it’s about … making memories.” And the memories are great ones. Lea said that Cole had his first actual birthday party with his teammates, who have become his friends, just last month. The guys took him to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner and hung out together to celebrate the big 17. “A lot of times when you’re on the autism spectrum, you think about yourself a lot and it’s hard to get outside of yourself,” she said. “So, for him to have the opportunity to have genuine real friends and to support his team, basketball has taught him all these life lessons that we’ve always tried to teach him.” So, what’s next for this superstar? He’s gearing up to try out for the varsity team next year. The ultimate goal is when he gets to college to play for a D1 team, too. Mamba mentality — he’s making Kobe proud.

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Editorial

Donations collected on March 3 at the offices of county Legislator Stephanie Bontempi and Dr. David Buchin. Photo by Raymond Janis

Uniting for Ukraine

The response of Long Islanders to help Ukrainians has been encouraging. On March 3, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-Centerport) and Dr. David Buchin headed up the Long Island Ukrainian Emergency Response Drive at their offices, located at 224 Wall St. in Huntington. Local elected officials and community members joined them to gather items such as blankets, medical supplies, sleeping bags and other essentials to send to the embattled country. On Monday, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D) announced the addition of nearly 450 pieces of bulletproof body armor from his office to the items already collected in Huntington. The College Hunks moving company assisted in delivering the items to the New York City processing center and from there the items will be shipped to Ukraine. Donation drives similar to those of Bontempi and Buchin along with rallies to support Ukrainians have taken place all over the TBR News Media coverage areas. The message sent across the globe is that we stand with the country in their fight against Russia. TBR News Media readers have also reached out with letters to the editor condemning Russia’s actions, and another reader shared the struggles his Ukrainian family faced in the past. He hoped that history would not repeat itself, but he was ready to help any relative who needed his assistance. The last few years have been divisive ones for the United States. Between the political divide and our battle against COVID-19, it seemed as if we couldn’t look past our own borders. Now we see Americans uniting once again for a cause. It’s a shame it took such a tragedy to bring us all together. It may have taken a war, but Americans seem once again united behind a common theme: the cause of freedom, democracy and the right of a free people to self-determination. As U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) said on March 3 in front of the offices of Bontempi and Buchin, “We have to follow the old idea that partisanship stops at the water’s edge. We have to all hold together like we are today.” As we watch Long Islanders work together to help people struggling on the other side of the globe, let’s remember what it’s like to be united as Americans, not only past the water’s edge but on our own island.

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Letters to the Editor Zeldin’s free campaigning

I’m having trouble understanding why this newspaper is providing a free campaign platform for U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin [RNY1] in its Letters to the Editor page. There were two of these pieces in February alone [Feb. 3 and 24], each exceeding the recommended word limit of letters by a factor of two or three. It can’t be pretended that these pieces, published as op-eds or “Perspectives,” have anything to do with his role as a congressman. Instead, he spends the entire time on the gubernatorial campaign trail and attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul [D]. As a previous letter writer noted, they are nothing more than “campaign flyers without photos.” Is it fair to provide one candidate for governor an unlimited free platform simply because he’s currently a congressman — in name only? Zeldin’s latest piece is once again filled with misinformation. When I’ve claimed something as fact in a letter to the editor, I’ve been asked to provide my source. Very fair. But apparently the same standard does not apply to Zeldin. One flagrant example of this in this last piece is his assertion that “data suggests” natural immunity from having contracted COVID-19 provides “stronger immunity than the shot.” This is false. And also dangerous for those who might conclude from this that getting COVID is less risky than getting vaccinated and boosted. In this same piece Zeldin states, “The time has come for a long overdue return to normalcy.” As I write this letter, Russia is busy trying to gobble up Ukraine. There will be no return to “normalcy” as long as Zeldin or those like him have anything to do with it. Lest anybody forget, this is a man who began his congressional career by speaking at a meeting of the extremist militia group Oath Keepers. A group whose leader, Stewart Rhodes, is currently jailed and awaiting trial for seditious conspiracy, and whom a judge declined to free on bail because he could “continue to plot and prepare for political violence that undermines the foundation of our democracy.” Zeldin voted to overturn the results of a democratic election at the behest of former President Donald Trump [R], and apparently would stop at nothing to do Trump’s bidding. The same Trump who did everything he could to weaken NATO. The same Trump who currently is praising Putin, calling him “savvy” and a “genius” for invading Ukraine. This is the man Zeldin sold his political soul for. A man who has no moral compass whatever. Giving Zeldin greater power will not lead to “normalcy.” It will lead only to more of the chaos, division, dishonesty, malice

and moral confusion we’ve already had, with the kind of consequences we are now witnessing. David Friedman St. James

Parents winning vs. authoritarian elites

Informed parents advocating on behalf of their children have become part of what increasingly looks like a class struggle between themselves and a cabal of elitist authoritarians, many of whom can be found in politics, the media and academia. What the latter-mentioned trio initially viewed as a laughably unfair fight between themselves and a bunch of cognitively overmatched opponents has proven to be quite the opposite, and the losers are plenty mad. For a quick peek at this kind of anger, one only has to read Arnold Wishnia’s reply [“A second ‘big lie,’” Feb. 10] to my recent letter [“Cheering informed parents voting for change,” Jan. 20]. The good professor must have figured if he could lecture long enough, unenlightened readers would be caught up in his professorial spell and ignore that virtually the entirety of his rant had nothing to with my submission. Unmistakably clear however was Arnie’s distain for families pushing back against what they feel are autocratic rules damaging their kids. Wishnia dutifully follows the usual demeaning talking points spit out by the triumvirate of elitists mentioned above. Parents throwing off the yokes of certain uninformed or corrupt bureaucracies don’t have the smarts to make those kinds of decisions. Meanwhile “whip-smart” moms, dads and grandparents, determined to do their own investigative research, when necessary, have been putting the “big lie” to that propaganda. Parents Defending Education launched a Freedom of Information Act campaign that revealed two National School Board Association executives colluded with the White House in the lead up to the NSBA’s infamous letter comparing protesting parents to domestic terrorists. Subsequently it was learned that Education Secretary Miguel Cardona solicited the much-criticized correspondence. That work resulted in 10 state school boards have issued statements disagreeing with the letter, and 17 more state school boards have either voted to withdraw their memberships, participation and/or dues from the NSBA. Mask-related information collected by any number of enlightened parents has them mining data from doctors and studies buried by much of the media. Their work has even led them to generally left-leaning

publications such as The Atlantic and New York Magazine, where the headlines respectively read, “The downsides of masking young children are real” and “The science of masking kids remains uncertain.” Anyone questioning the need to mask children, can skip painstaking data gathering and turn on the TV to watch Democrats such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also of California, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Joe Biden ignore their own “lifesaving” mandates. However, to millions viewing her viral video, the biggest offender was Dem Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Pictures of her repeatedly unmasked among face-covered students and staff in a Georgia elementary school were so boorish the outrage was bipartisan. So, how have those millions of parents swimming against the authoritarian tide done against their elitist scolds? Blue state pols ditching their ideological soulmates in both academia and the media, while sprinting from their own self-imposed “mask tyranny,” tell us all we need to know. Moms, dads and grandparents are “winning” big time. Those gutsy families advocating for their children owe a “thank you” to the disdainful critics who helped motivate and unite them, with now, perhaps an extra attaboy for a certain local professor. Jim Soviero Setauket

Cuomo brothers should open a grocery store

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo [D] has begun using part of his more-than leftover $16 million reelection fund to pay for commercials. The message says that he has been exonerated from charges that he sexually harassed a number of women. Both Andrew and his brother Chris might be better off by listening to the Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler,” when he said, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away.” It is wishful thinking on the part of Andrew Cuomo that he can resume his political career with a simple media blitz. Both Andrew and Chris should look for honest work. Why not follow in the footsteps of their grandparents who opened a family grocery store in Queens and do the same? Chris could also open up a gym upstairs as he loves working out. Andrew and Chris Cuomo have a long history in selling baloney. This makes them perfectly suited for this new occupation. Larry Penner Great Neck

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Opinion Instead of a gender reveal, how about a mom’s cravings party?

hen my daughter was young, one of her favorite songs was “Old MacDonald.” Maybe she loved it because it was a song about farm animals and we lived in Manhattan, where most of our non-human wildlife consisted of squirrels and pigeons. When she was an infant, she could make an incredibly convincing pigeon coo, thanks to hearing them all day long outside her window. Maybe she also liked the song because, unlike D. None Bette Middler’s “The of the above Rose” and “One” from BY DANIEL DUNAIEF “A Chorus Line,” my wife and I couldn’t butcher the relatively simple melody with our unimpressive singing skills.

Anyway, she liked to say “duck” when we got to the animal on the farm. She liked ducks, or maybe the “quack quack” sound so much that she’d protest when we told her the farm already had a duck. She would say, “another duck,” to keep us quacking. The song and the quacks made car rides more palatable. The song popped into my head recently when a friend told me that his second daughter was pregnant with their fourth grandchild. My friend has three daughters. His fourth grandchild is a girl, which means he’ll also have four granddaughters. He was extremely pleased to share the news by email about “another granddaughter,” and he has every right to be. He is preparing for the seventh consecutive girl in his immediate family. Then again, I couldn’t help thinking how he or the rest of the world would have felt if he had a grandson. Would that be a greater cause for celebration because they had a boy in their

midst? I suspect he doesn’t, and didn’t, care. For so many people, the gender doesn’t matter as long as the baby and mother (and somewhere in there, hopefully, the father) are healthy. When my daughter was born, the big surprise was that I, unlike my parents or my older brother, could have a girl. As I told my wife, as the second of three boys and an uncle to two nephews, I expected to continue the male tradition. My daughter started out proving me wrong and, thankfully, continues to do so regularly. Once I’d broken the ‘all boys’ pattern, I was convinced my son was a girl, so, he, too, defied our expectations. So, what is it with gender reveal parties? Is it another way to celebrate a coming birth? Is it a way to unveil one of the few mysteries left before birth? In an era that increasingly understands and supports the transgender population, gender reveal parties seem anachronistic, celebrating a birth gender that may conflict with a person’s

developing identity. Like so many other events, such as a first birthday party that a child will never remember, a gender reveal party may be a way to celebrate the parents, giving them a chance to anticipate the coming birth and to imagine life as the parent of a boy or girl. Gender reveal parties have received bad press because of the injuries from pyrotechnics and other exploding blue or pink streamers or images. But maybe beyond the danger from these explosions, the gender reveal also pigeon holes children into specific color patterns. Don’t we want our children to think for themselves, even about their favorite colors, instead of limiting them to blue for boys or pink for girls? Maybe, instead of colors or gender, we can celebrate the sounds of their heartbeat, the Alien-like moments when we can see their feet in their mom’s abdomen, or the foods their mothers crave during pregnancy.

On a Moscow game board, 4679 miles away, soldiers line up against dollar signs

he idea was that if European nations were interdependent for their economic welfare, then they would not make war on each other, but would rather work together for their greater good. And for more than 70 years, the concept held. Where wars were the way for nations, and before there were nations, for regions to enrich themselves by raiding their neighbors, stealing their treasures and claiming their land, now that was eschewed. Finally, Between you and me there was to be peace. England and France, BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF France and Germany, Spain and England among others, all put their guns and their history away and did business with each other. This was the vision articulated by the United Nations after World War II ended, and it came to pass. The economists and

philosophers were right. No one would make war on neighbors who were making them money. And for the most part, nations realized unprecedented wealth and the security that peace brings. Economics was to be the field of battle, not the military. And with unrestricted trade, globalization took hold. War was a distant memory. Until now. Incredible as it seemed to the rest of the world, Russia invaded the Ukraine less than two weeks ago with the aim of annexing that country. Such action, as Russian military surrounded Ukraine on three sides, would be an ill-conceived throwback to a more appalling and unwise time. Or so we thought. As the Ukrainians defiantly rise to meet the invaders with military weapons, the rest of Europe and countries elsewhere in the world are responding with their weapon of choice: economics. It is a testament to the thinking and planning of those leaders seven decades ago. And so, with remarkable unity, the European Union is striving to blow up Russia’s economy rather than blowing up Russia’s cities. The pain for the Russian leaders and the Russian people

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is to be felt in their pocketbooks and not in their cemeteries. At least, that is the intent. But of course, as in every war, it’s the civilians who most suffer and pay the price for their leaders’ actions. If they aren’t shot to death, they may be starved to death, as their money becomes worthless and their businesses are ruined. Still, the Russians will do better without Coca-Cola than the Ukrainians without water. And that is another remarkable consequence of attempts to isolate Russia. Not only are governments withdrawing trade and financial dealings in this siege, but also international corporations are cutting ties with the invading country, even if the companies bear the price. McDonald’s, which employs some 62,000 workers in Russia, Starbucks and Apple have closed their stores, among numerous others. Americans have indicated overwhelmingly in a recent Quinnipiac University national poll (71%), that they will tolerate the increased price of gasoline if Russian imports of oil and gas are ended. The Biden administration has heard them and is closing off those imports. Of course, the prices at the pump were going up

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anyway due to considerable current inflation. Why not put the blame on the Russians! So do shared economic interests prevent wars? There should have been a corollary put into that concept: assuming all the governments are made up of reasonable persons. Much now is being made of President Vladimir Putin’s mental state because most of the rest of the world cannot understand why he is embracing this “special military operation.” He did not even tell his lower rank soldiers that they were about to engage in a war. Who knows how the Russian leader thinks? Is he unreasonable or is this merely the opening salvo he, and perhaps his “friend,” Premier Xi Jinping of China, are plotting for a long game? Of one thing the world can be certain. When autocrats are planning something that surely would be roundly condemned, one of the actions they take is to close down the media and crack down on free speech. Signing a new censorship law, Putin has now criminalized independent journalism for reporting “fake news.”

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