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Vol. 35, No. 42 September 8, 2022 $1.00 The PORT TIMES RECORD PORT JEFFERSON • BELLE TERRE • PORT JEFFERSON STATION • TERRYVILLE tbrnewsmedia.com SPACE RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBER ADDRESS Proposed Capital Bond Projects Also: PJ Village board meeting, whaleboat project, hometown history & more A5-6

Sunshine and smiles filled the hallways of all three schools in the Port Jefferson School District on Thursday, Sept. 1, as the district officially opened its doors to students for their first day of classes.From pre-K students meeting new friends in their colorful classrooms to high school seniors kicking off their final year, students throughout PJSD quickly settled into their new above: Edna Louise Spear Elementary School teacher Susan Giglio got her new students.

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Port Jeff village board updates public on ticks, golf, homecoming and Station Street

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The country club’s early bird program starts on Saturday, Oct. 15. However, the membership rate fees are to be determined.

Mayor Margot Garant reported that the trustees, with members of the planning and zoning boards, attended a walkthrough of the Port Jefferson Crossing Apartments at 1615 Main St., and were very happy with the amenities that they saw. There is also a 3,000-square-foot retail space. Station Street is expected to be installed sometime in mid-September. Overall, Garant is happy with the direction Upper Port is taking.

Snaden reported that the Port Jefferson high school homecoming game has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 22, due to an issue regarding the number of football players on the team. The parade will now take place on Oct. 21 at night. Instead of floats, the students plan to decorate their vehicles with lights. Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be the Caroline Field events that have been held in the past, but Snaden hopes to bring them back next Snadenyear.went on to report that code union negotiations are continuing. Also, the Architectural Review Committee is looking into an application for a new “Sea Creations” sign to be put on the front of the Harbor Square Mall on Main Street. Additionally, St. Charles Hospital wants to build a retaining wall in its parking lot for expansion.

Trustee Lauren Sheprow announced the first meeting of the Recreation and Parks Committee would take place on Thursday, Sept. 29. The next meeting of the Country Club Social/Hospitality Task Force will take place Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Port Jefferson Country Club at 6:30 Concludingp.m.her report, Sheprow shared that the village’s internal communication audit is still underway. She looks forward to meeting with the other trustees individually to discuss it.

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The Port Jefferson Village Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, to discuss current plans and issues throughout the village. The meeting started with a reminder from code enforcement chief Fred Leute to drive carefully down the streets. Now that school is back in session, more wet weather and leaves will likely be on the Trusteeground.Rebecca Kassay announced that she and Deputy Mayor Kathianne Snaden have been working together to make the village more walkable and bikeable. These efforts will make it easier to travel around Port Jefferson without using a vehicle.Kassay also shared that she and Snaden have worked to replace dead street trees this fall with more aesthetically pleasing and ecologically friendlyKassayones.said they have been meeting to discuss issues regarding uptown parking. “We’ve been looking at hopefully partnering with some of the medical office space uptown so that we don’t have to pave any additional space uptown — and take it from there,” she said. After concerns were brought up to the trustees about ticks a few months ago, Kassay has been discussing the issue with the Stony Brook University disease center. The village will be putting information on its website and working with local media to spread awareness about the issue, as well as reaching out to schools to see if they can give the items to nurses and coaches. The village has also been offered tick handbooks, tick identification cards and tick removal kits. Next meeting, Kassay intends to discuss the timeline and action plan for the village to work on flood mitigation. Kassay also announced that the Beach Street Community Garden program scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new date is to be determined.TrusteeStan Loucks announced that the drought Long Island has faced has started to impact the golf course, which has had 300,000 gallons of water put into it every night. “Our conditions up there have gotten to the point where some of the fairways were turning brown, so this rain we’re getting today is kind of a godsend,” Loucks said. He added, “All of our water comes out of on-site wells. The wells up at the country club have reached the level where we’ve been put on restricted watering. We’ve only been able to water our greens and tee boxes for the last 10 days or so, so this rain is coming at a perfect time.”

Loucks also asked that nobody walks down to East Beach, due to the Bluff Stabilization project. Still, he assured everyone that considerable progress had been made already.

Snaden would later add that drone footage of the progress is available to view, provided by Charmaine Famularo.

Tennis courts 7 and 8 are still open and will stay open through September and possibly throughLoucksOctober.saidthere are plans to build a permanent barbecue on the patio behind the scoreboard on the golfFinally,course.Loucks shared that the annual village golf outing will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 22. The outing is open to all village residents, along with anyone who works in the school district, is a member of the fire department or a business owner in the village. The cost of the outing is $50.

The golf course will be closed this week on Thursday and possibly Friday while the aeration process takes place.

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The ﬁrst item includes upgrades to heating and cooling within the high school and elementary school, upgrading the steam heating system and providing dual-use ventilators in the high school. The plans would also replace existing units in the elementary school with dual cooling units.

Proposition 2

BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Proposition 2 is a contingent ballot measure, meaning it cannot pass on its

PJSD administrators present proposed capital bond projects and cost estimates

During a special meeting of the Port Jefferson School District Board of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 6, superintendent of schools Jessica Schmettan delivered a presentation on the proposed capital bond projects slated for a possible public referendum later this Duringyear.the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the board will vote whether to formally adopt two ballot propositions for an expected Dec. 12 vote. The special session included a lively discussion among board members and elicited signiﬁcant feedback from members of the public. Village Mayor Margot Garant even made an appearance to share her own take on the proposed projects.

The proposed renovation to the nurses’ ofﬁce would remove an existing wall, adding

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a waiting area, a resting place, an ADAcompliant toilet and sink, and a resting area for the nurses.

The existing band and choral room would also improve, with proposed renovations to the storage areas for equipment and musical instruments.

Schmettan said a turf field would promote playability for the district’s athletic teams. She added that despite some speculation from members of the public, there are no plans for either field lights or a comfort station for the turf field.

The bond proposal would demolish the portable music room, outﬁtting the upstairs space that supports the boys team room with a new tech education room and music room.

The proposal adds plans for a wellness room, which will open up storage space for the physical education department. A wellness room, according to Schmettan, would centralize equipment storage while accommodating ofﬁce space for PE teachers and“Itcoaches.centralizes everything,” Schmettan said. “Right now, our boys team room is upstairs and our girls are downstairs. It centralizes all our staff in one spot for supervision, which is ultra-important.”Transitioning to the boys team room, Schmettan expressed disappointment and embarrassment at the existing facilities.

The ﬁnal item within Proposition 1 is the renovation of approximately 14 bathrooms within the elementary school. These upgrades include tiling, plumbing, toilets, sinks and water fountains.

Proposition 1 Proposition 1 encompasses a wide range of infrastructural improvements across buildings throughout the district. The estimated combined costs for Proposition 1 total $23.1 million.

The proposal would also renovate the existing locker room and team room facilities surrounding the high school gymnasium. These facilities are used by physical education classes from grades 6-12, supporting the nurse’s ofﬁce and the well-ﬁt rooms.

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She indicated that this space is “old and decrepit,” with a “long, dark hallway.” The current layout has the added disadvantage of separating the boys and girls team rooms between separate ﬂoors.

The meeting began with a detailed presentation of the proposed projects, followed by over an hour of deliberations during the public comments. Both ballot measures drew considerable public debate and diverse perspectives from both sides.

The proposed renovations would bring the boys team room downstairs. Similar to the layout for the girls, the boys team room would conjoin the team room with the locker room while providing access from the hallway. Currently, the school trainer uses a closet as an ofﬁce space. Under the plans, the trainer would move out of this location into a repurposed and renovated well-ﬁt room. “It has access from the hallway and can be a proper room for the students to see the athletic trainer for any of their injuries,” Schmettan said. Another aspect of this bond proposal centers around the two areas where the students have to leave the main building to access a portable that houses art, technology and music programs. To get to the portable, students must exit the building and mount a steep set of stairs, often encountering inclement weather. “It is a huge safety and security issue,” Schmettan said. “It also presents a problem when you’re talking about students with disabilities, or with short- or long-term injuries.”

The second ballot proposal, if approved, would replace the existing grass athletic field with an athletic turf field. A projected $1.88 million project, Proposition 2 would add a five-sport lined crumb rubber surface, which has an expected lifespan of eight to 12 years.

The ballot proposal also seeks to reconﬁgure the girls locker room and team rooms, repurposing some of the existing showers as additional locker room space.

“If this bond was to be approved, we could say that all three of our schools would be heated efﬁciently and cooled efﬁciently,” Schmettan said. “I know there has been some conversation about cooling and the need for that. It is a modern convenience, but it is also a comfort. … It is tiring to be in the heat that long, and our students do learn best when they are in the most comfortable conditions.”

The proposal would link the girls locker room with the team room and an ADAcompliant“Additionally,bathroom.there would be access from the Wall of Fame hallway so that children could get into the team room, get into the locker room, without walking through the gymnasium when classes are in session or games are in session,” the superintendent said.

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Above: Expected costs over the first five years, based on assessed home values throughout the district. For example, a home with an assessed value of $5,000 would spend a projected $564 for Proposition 1 and an additional $46 for Proposition 2 during the first borrowing year, 2024-25. Charts accessed through the PJSD website variable, but we’re using an estimate of 15 years. The debt service on that bond would run from 2024-25 through [2038]-39.” He added, “In my models, I also estimated that state aid would not begin until the third year. … I also estimated on the low side that 87% of the project will be eligible for state aid.”

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Leister gave a detailed estimate of residents’ annual contributions to paying down the bond based on the assessed values of their homes. Since the project’s first year will be self-funded, borrowing will kick in for 2024-25. See figures above for expected costs from 2023-28. Following the presentation, a spirited discussion ensued during the public comments when district residents, parents and students raised several arguments for and against the two ballot measures. To watch the public comments, see (starting at 46 minutes, 10 seconds): com/showcase/9708165?video=744798294https://vimeo.

Joining Schmettan was deputy superintendent Sean Leister, who presented multiple financial models to prepare district residents for the expected costs for theseLeisterprojects.said his estimates generally swayed on the conservative side so that he does not underrepresent the expected costs. His models assume construction will begin in 2023-24 and that the district will borrow funds from its reserves to cover the expenses for the first year of the bond. “We would borrow money for a 15-year bond,” he said. “Once again, that could be

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Continued from A5 own. If the first proposal were to fail come December, then the second proposal would fail automatically regardless of its vote.

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“You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”

— Colin Powell Those were the words of the former U.S. secretary of state who passed away last year. As a prominent military and political figure, Powell understood the terrible impact that the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, would have on the nation. Though the 9/11 attacks were 21 years ago, the American public was and remains forever changed. Yet Powell was confident that America could overcome this tragedy. This year marks the first time that the U.S. has not had a major military force in Afghanistan since the weeks after 9/11. A year ago, President Joe Biden (D) ordered the final withdrawal of soldiers from this war-torn nation. After the withdrawal, Afghanistan was quickly overrun by the Taliban. The long-term fighting in Afghanistan contributed to the increase in post-traumatic stress disorder among American servicemen with many other soldiers who were severely wounded fighting in this conflict. For almost two decades, Americans tied yellow ribbons around their trees and kept stars in their windows to represent the military service of their loved ones who served in Afghanistan.

BY RICH ACRITELLI

Rich Acritelli is a history teacher at Rocky Point High School and adjunct professor at Suffolk County Community College.

On May 1, 2011, Americans learned during a New York Mets game against the Philadelphia Phillies that Osama bin Laden was finally killed. Flying from military bases in Afghanistan, members of SEAL Team 6 were transported by helicopters to Abbottabad, Pakistan, where they cornered bin Laden in his compound. Chants of “USA” were heard throughout Shea Stadium once baseball fans learned of the death of this al-Qaida leader. The demise of the coordinator of the terrorist plot on 9/11 provided a sense of justice to the victims on that day and their families. Despite ongoing political polarization domestically, many can still recall the moments of national solidarity in the wake of the attacks. After 9/11, citizens put their political differences aside for the good of the nation, just as they had done after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Americans in 2001 rallied around the importance of helping local rescue workers and first responders who worked around the clock in Lower Manhattan. New Yorkers lined the streets with American flags and handed out food and water to the police officers, firefighters, demolition workers and medical personnel who heroically sifted through the debris at Ground Zero. A plume of smoke hung in the air, blocking visibility of downtown Manhattan. Yet within this cloud, rescue workers operated 24/7. At Shea Stadium, the New York Mets organized supplies that were sent to the rescue workers. Prominent members of the New York Yankees — Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez — visited firehouses near the World Trade Center and thanked these public servants for their efforts. Both the New York Giants and Jets invited military and rescue workers to spread flags across their football fields. With tears in their eyes, football fans nationwide watched fighter planes soar through the skies above the stadiums. Rival fans who rooted against New York teams wore “NY” on their hats, showing support for the residents of the HereCity. on Long Island, locals need not look far to see patriotism that stirred from that day of infamy. Countless memorials depict the importance of this date. Pieces of steel that were collected by the NY/NJ Port Authority was given to towns across Brookhaven and Suffolk County that were placed at post offices, schools, libraries, and police and fire stations. This past spring, the Rocky Point VFW organized the first annual 5K race to support War on Terror veterans as they work to better handle post-traumatic stress disorder. And so 21 years ago, politics was put aside for the good of the nation. Americans from every corner of this country sent rescue, salvage and fire crews to help the search, and later recovery efforts at Ground Zero. In a moment of profound despair, our nation came together. Through shared tragedy, people from diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds illustrated the meaning of nationalAmericaunity.today is a deeply divided nation. In the face of unlikely odds, the American people should never doubt their power to resolve their differences and overcome adversity.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • PAGE A9

This Sunday, Sept. 11, marks 21 years since of one of the darkest episodes in U.S. history. Pixabay photo

9/11

The role of the Sept. 11 attacks in the American memory

‘Never forget’

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Joseph Vandall was a well-known resident of Port Jefferson and one of the village’s prominent businessmen. In 1892, he was hired as a butcher at Lester Davis’ Meat Market, which was located on today’s East Broadway. After purchasing Davis’ shop in 1916, Vandall found that he needed more space for his growing business.

Vandall bought land to construct a modern store in 1923 and broke ground the next year. The building was situated on the south side of East Broadway between the Harbor View Hotel and Smith’s Plumbing. The brick and concrete structure, known locally as the Vandall Building, provided room for three shops on the first floor. A large meeting area, Vandall’s Hall, filled the entire second floor. The Vandall Building opened in 1925 and was occupied on the ground level by Vandall’s Meats and Groceries, Lerch’s Music Shop and Azenaro’s Fruits and Vegetables. While these establishments were important to the local economy, Vandall’s Hall quickly gave the building its identity. Soon a landmark in Port Jefferson, the hall became “the” place for a variety of events including dances, fundraisers, recitals, musicals and wedding receptions. In February 1929, local businessmen exhibited their products and services at Vandall’s Hall during the village’s first Industrial Show. Sponsored by the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the event proved so popular that another show was held in March 1930. In one of the more unusual uses of the Vandall Building, a miniature golf course, requiring all of the space on the second floor, opened at the hall in November 1930 but closed the following year. In 1932, the Port Jefferson Moose Lodge leased the hall and, in turn, rented the venue to other groups, reducing Vandall’s active involvement in the business. Following Vandall’s retirement in 1940, the South Bay Consolidated Water Company moved its Port Jefferson office into what had been Vandall’s Meats and Groceries. The Suffolk County Highway Department rented the entire second floor for its quarters, ending the hall’s days as a place for social gatherings. After Vandall’s death in July 1945, the Vandall Building was sold and rented to various tenants with one redefining the East Lost Port Jefferson: The Vandall/Snyder Building Hometown History

BY KENNETH BRADY DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Above: In 1916, Joseph Vandall opened his own meat market on East Broadway at what was previously Lester Davis’ store. Photo from the Kenneth C. Brady Digital Archive Below: Among the booths and exhibits at Vandall’s Hall during the Second Industrial Show, March 1930. The event promoted local businesses, their products and services. Photo from the Kenneth C. Brady Digital Archive

Last month, public officials announced that the village government would partner with the Port Jeff-based Bayles Boat Shop to recreate a whaleboat from the American Revolution era. The boat shop is an offshoot of the Long Island Seaport and Eco Center, also known as LISEC, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of maritime history on Long Island. Mayor Margot Garant said the village government entered into conversations with LISEC because it sought a way to promote the story of Port Jefferson’s role in the Culper Spy“WeRing.would have never considered it without having LISEC as a partner,” Garant said. “They just absolutely loved the concept. We brought it to them for the historical component and for helping us tell the story about Port Jefferson’s instrumental role — and the Roe family’s role, in particular — in the spy ring.” She added, “We felt the whaleboat would be a unique way of embracing the history, telling the story and engaging the community.” In an interview, LISEC president Len Carolan indicated that the buildout would last for up to two years or so. “The boat will be a little bit longer than 25 feet, 6 feet wide, and it will weigh up to a ton,” Carolan said. He added that a project of this scale will also require additional steps: “This is the first time we’re going to be using a lofting platform.”

Max “Mac” Snyder opened an Army & Navy Store in the Vandall Building on Sept. 3, 1954, days after Hurricane Carol wreaked havoc in Port Jefferson. Born in Pennsylvania in 1912, Snyder had moved to Brooklyn in 1932 with his wife Florence. The couple and their children later relocated to Valley Stream before being drawn to Port Jefferson. Snyder saw the village’s downtown near the waterfront as an ideal location for his store, believing that harbor improvements, suburbanization, population growth, road construction and cultural tourism would bring potential buyers to Port Jefferson. These customers found a variety of merchandise in Snyder’s store, which was stocked with clothing, footwear, fishing rods, camping gear, marine supplies and militarySnyderitems.also developed a niche market, advertising his store as a skin-diving center where sportsmen could purchase scuba equipment, wet suits, masks, fins and snorkels. Snyder became so well known in Port Hometown History Continued from A10

“Typically, the boats then were built with white oak and white cedar,” Carolan said. “We have access to white oak because that grows here on Long Island. The white cedar, though, is no longer available here, so we’ll have to go a little further north to get the kind of wood we Theneed.”term “whaleboat” is a misnomer, denoting the style of the vessel rather than its intended function. Carolan stressed that the operators of the original whaleboats did not use them for hunting whales. “It’s similar to the design of the boats used to hunt whales, but those boats were much bigger — they were like 32 to 36 feet long,” he said. However, the boat’s design likely offered the patriots certain tactical advantages at sea. “It was easy to maneuver and row, and they were able to raid British ships and get away quickly using these whaleboats.” Local historian Mark Sternberg is among the key figures involved in this project. Sternberg said he cultivated an interest in local history while growing up in the Port Jefferson School District. Back then, the stories of local patriots left an early impression upon him, inspiring him to pursue the subject more deeply. “I’m from Port Jefferson … and grew up surrounded by the history here,” he said. “There is a lot of stuff here in Port Jeff that hasn’t been well documented. We have barely even started to scratch the surface of what we know about the spy ring.” Sternberg foresees the whaleboat serving an array of educational purposes. An operational whaleboat makes possible various historical reenactments, such as Valentine Rider’s misguided plundering of the Roes — whom he had falsely believed were loyalists — and scenes of the numerous whaleboat battles fought in the Long Island Sound. Sternberg added the whaleboat would help to tell the story of Caleb Brewster, a Setauket native who assisted the American war effort through his participation in the spy ring.

Port Jeff village historian Chris Ryon, above, poses with a Revolutionary War era whaleboat. The planned “Resolution“ will be similar in style and scale to the above vessel. Photo courtesy Ryon

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Lofting is a practice in wooden shipbuilding that enables designers to produce full-scale drawings used as templates. These renderings will help the builders to cut wood pieces with precision and to create a vessel that is as true to the source as possible. The designers even hope to use the same building materials as the original whaleboats.

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BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM American history and local tradition are on a collision course here in the Village of Port Jefferson.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • PAGE A11 Broadway property.

Above: The Vandall Building was located on the south side of East Broadway. (Left to right) Lerch’s Music Shop, Azenaro’s Fruits and Vegetables, and Vandall’s Meats and Groceries.

Photo by Arthur S. Greene. Kenneth C. Brady Digital Archive.

Jefferson that the Vandall Building was soon called “Mac Snyder’s,” supplanting the original owner’s name in the local vocabulary. By 1968, Snyder’s Army & Navy Store was still on the ground level of his building, but the first floor was also occupied by a laundromat. The Mary Beth dress manufacturing company, which specialized in piecework, filled all of the second floor. While the Vandall/Snyder Building had survived hurricanes, a fire on Jan. 21, 1968, left the property in ruins. What remained was laterThedemolished.blazebrought an end to a building but not to one business. Just months after the fire, Snyder opened a new Army & Navy Center in Port Jefferson at 214 Main St., opposite what was then the Brookhaven Town Tax Office. The approximate site of the former Vandall/Snyder Building is now occupied by what was formerly Ecolin Jewelers, across from Brookhaven Town’s Mary Bayles Park. Kenneth Brady has served as the Port Jefferson Village historian and president of the Port Jefferson Conservancy, as well as on the boards of the Suffolk County Historical Society, Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council and Port Jefferson Historical Society. He is a longtime resident of Port Jefferson.

A ‘revolutionary’ undertaking: Port Jeff Village to honor its past with a whaleboat

People have felt this was a very difficult time during the pandemic. Some people have taken a look at life’s choices and are saying, “Hey, I’m not getting paid enough to do this stuff.” They want better benefits, a proper workplace environment and a salary commensurate with their skills. That’s why unionization is at one of its highest points in years. What is your long-term forecast for the regional economy on Long Island?

How does the cost of labor factor into these growing economic concerns?

First, we still haven’t recovered all of the jobs lost during the [COVID-19] pandemic. We’re about 30,000 jobs shy. However, we have a strong labor force — I think we have about 1.5 million people in it. Still, our labor participation rate is not as it once was prior to the pandemic. There are still people on the sidelines. What labor trends on Long Island do you find most troubling? Also, which trends are most encouraging?

Well, it depends where you are. The quick answer is yes. Two things have happened during the pandemic. Number one: Employers learned to have a different business model that didn’t require everybody to come into the office. They were able to reduce the amount of space that they needed to rent. The other thing was that employees found they could have a better quality of life by working remotely. They didn’t have to commute two hours a day to get into the City.

On the other side of the coin, Goldman Sachs just announced that there’s no more remote work and everybody has to come into the office in New York City.

Do you think a schism is emerging between those who work from home and those who go to the office?

Speaking of layoffs, do you believe there is already a labor shortage on Long Island? No, I don’t think there’s a labor shortage. I think that if there’s any kind of a shortage, it’s people not wanting to come back to work.

So I think you have several things that will impact where people work and how people work.

How would you describe the current state of the labor force on Long Island?

How has the relationship between workers and public transit evolved here on Long Island?

The most troubling is that a lot of our workforce has not come back. The economy cannot expand unless our workforce participation rate increases, and that gives me concern. The other thing that gives me concern is that the Federal Reserve is going to aggressively go after inflation by increasing interest rates. With employee productivity at record lows, that could mean layoffs in the future.

I will tell you this: The Long Island Rail Road is [operating] at about 50% less than its prepandemic ridership. I took the train about three weeks ago, and the train was empty. Even when I jumped on the train at Penn Station at about 4:30 — which is normally packed — the train was empty. What accounts for the popularity of labor unions today?

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Our regional economy is doing well. Historically and even currently, Long Island has always been able to fend off bad economic times. I think we are doing fine and we will be doing fine.

On Monday, Sept. 5, Americans took off from work in honor of the contributions made by laborers throughout their national history. This Labor Day was an opportunity to catch up with Martin Cantor, director of the Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy. During an exclusive interview, he discussed some of the labor trends on Long Island, the success of remote work and the role of unions today.

I’m not denigrating the minimum wage [$15 an hour on the Island] — it’s only $31,000 a year. It’s very difficult for one person to pay for rent, food and electricity living on the minimum wage, but it did have an economic impact.

Photo of labor demonstration from Pixabay

Well, the cost of labor is very important, and that’s part of what caused the inflation. Not only did we have all of that extra money that the federal government put in, but we arbitrarily increased the minimum wage. That led to higher prices in the marketplace.

Do you think that the gradual development of remote work will have a positive long-term effect on the labor force?

Martin Cantor, director of the Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy, says declining labor participation on Long Island gives him cause for concern.

A conversation with Martin Cantor on the state of the Long Island labor force BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

I wouldn’t call it a schism, but I will tell you that how people work and how businesses operate have changed. I think that congestion pricing in the City is a big influencer on all of that.Ifpeople don’t want to ride the trains, they usually drive in and have to pay more money. They might insist on working remotely. They also might insist on getting higher wages from employers. Some businesses might relocate out of the City because it is too expensive and too onerous for their employees.

Carolan added that he hopes the build is the first of many large undertakings for the Bayles Boat Shop and added, “I think it’s going to give us so much more exposure.”

Norma Tierney, direct descendent of Pilgrims, dies at 93

For Garant, sharing the local history of Port Jefferson is essential. By educating locals about their historical origins, she believes residents can better understand who they are, where they come from and their place within that history.

grandchildren: Norma, Rachel, Shane, Jake, Meara, Meghan, Jackie and Colin; and 22 great-grandchildren.Herburialwasheld Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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LeRoy MacSorley, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, formerly a resident of Port Jefferson Station and Miller Place, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, Sept. 3. Roy was deputy director of the Suffolk County Probation Department and a former president of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. He was also a member of Masonic Suffolk Lodge No. 60 in Port Jefferson. He left Long Island for South Carolina, where he pursued an active retirement of golf, travel, the beach and entertaining his many friends and family at his favorite place — his home on Pawleys Island. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 29 years and best friend, Kathy MacSorley. He was the loving father of Debra Rosenau of Scituate, Massachusetts (Andrew); Lee MacSorley of Fort Wayne, Indiana (Joe); Arlene Siver of Sterling, Massachusetts, and Miami (Jerry); Kristin Arabio of Wading River (Mike); and Susan Wright of Islamorada, FloridaAdored(Matt).grandfather of Ryan, Brianna, Katie, Matthew and Lindsay. Dear brother of Edith Kolb of Ocala, Florida, and predeceased by his sisters Ann and Mildred. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

“I think the history is key to who we are,” the mayor said. “I feel one of the responsibilities of local government is to not only embrace that history, but to enrich and save it and work with the community to celebrate it and talk about it.”

Whaleboat Continued from A11 Brewster also joined in the famous whaleboat fighting on the Sound. Though the name of Brewster’s whaleboat is lost to history, Sternberg recommends naming it “Resolution.” He said this title could still honor the Brewster legacy. “My recommendation is to call the boat Resolution,” he said in an email. “This was the name of Valentine Rider’s whaleboat; [he was] a patriot privateer who launched from Connecticut to harass perceived loyalists on Long Island. It will work for plundering reenactments, as Valentine Rider and his men plundered the families of Nathaniel and Phillips Roe in May 1781 — the Roes were portraying themselves as loyalists as part of their roles in the Culper Spy Ring.” He added, “The name will also work if we ever try to reenact the intense whaleboat fight of 1782, as Valentine Rider fought alongside Caleb Brewster in that battle.” Port Jeff village historian Chris Ryon also supports the whaleboat project. He sees the whaleboat as a unique opportunity to showcase two previously distinct strands of local history, connecting the village’s shipbuilding roots to its contributions to the Revolutionary cause. The whaleboat “pulls it all together,” Ryon said. “It’s one of the earliest histories we have and pulls our Revolutionary War history in with our maritime history.” Carolan expressed similar enthusiasm for the project. He said he hopes for the public to be able to follow the various stages of the buildout, from the construction of the lofting platform to the completion of the whaleboat.

He also holds that the whaleboat could be a precursor to similar projects down the road, generating momentum and boosting confidence among those working on it. “We are hoping that it becomes a visible sign to students and local school districts,” the LISEC president said. “And that the entire build from beginning to end is open for the public to see the progress.”

LeRoy MacSorley, former Port Jeff Station resident and PBA president, dies at 84

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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Norma P. Tierney died of natural causes in Port Jefferson on Friday, Aug. 26, at age 93. Born in Huntington Hospital to C. Le Roy Peckham and Gladys M. Wood, she graduated from Port Jefferson High School in 1946 and lived in Port Jefferson most of herNormalife. is a direct lineal descendant of John Howland and his wife, Elizabeth Tilley, who were passengers on the Mayflower. She also descended from Capt. John Underhill; Capt. John Dickenson; John Coggeshall, first president of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; seven Revolutionary War patriots; and many other Long Island families such as Burr, Townsend, Conklin, Wood, Smith, Delano and Gardiner. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John J. Tierney; her daughter, Maureen Zukoski; a granddaughter, Dawn; a great-grandson; and her son-in-law, Jay LaMonica.Sheissurvived by her brother Robert (Judy) Peckham of East Meadow; a PortPeggyJefferson;andTierneysonsTierneyMichaelbrother-in-law,(Alicia)ofSt.Louis;Brian(Betsy)ofSt.JamesPatTierneyofPortadaughter,LaMonicaofJefferson;eight

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The unfortunate truth is that we need petroleum products to meet our needs as we segue to renewables. The bottom line is that we need to take action now and true energy independence comes when we are no longer dependent on petroleum. With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inﬂation Reduction Act, I am hopeful that funding will now be available to help perfect these technologies and other types of renewables here in the U.S. and in doing so reduce our reliance on petroleum for our energy needs. It is time that we all ﬁnally accept the truth about this crisis — the debate is over — let’s move forward.

In world history America has been the shining light of liberty. Today there are dark clouds of dissension within, leading dangerously to a possible catastrophic climax. Let us pray with God’s guiding grace, we may once again preserve the gift once given to us. Lost vigilance is lost freedom. God bless America.

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Is any of this an “insurrection,” “an existential threat to our democracy,” “a call for violence”? I suppose in 2016 all this didn’t move the then-outgoing vice president to speak out to the “soul of our nation” and ask that the protesters accept the results of the election, not erupt into violence and have some “manners.” Was that because the rioting and mayhem was committed by liberals and democrats?

This is in response to “Net-zero carbon issues” in your Sept. 1 Letters to the Editor page. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the writer continues to push the climate denialism argument including that “over 1,100 scientists and professionals have published ‘There Is No Climate Emergency.’” That may be the case, however they are in a distinct minority and their numbers are dwindling.

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This Sunday will mark 21 years since our nation was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. The fear that many of us felt on what was a beautiful late summer day and the compassion toward the victims and their loved ones will never be forgotten.

Another week, another letter printed in this newspaper trashing renewable energy [“Net-zero carbon issues,” Sept. 1]. What is it about wind and solar power that inspires such irrational hatred? Could it have anything to do with the so-called “culture wars” threatening to drown out all rational discourse in our country? Or is it just plain old-fashioned fear of change, even when adaptation is required for survival? As usual, the overheated claims made in this latest attempt to discredit solar and wind power are way off base. No, Germany is not “on the verge of collapse.” No, there are neither widespread blackouts nor energy rationing in Europe. The current energy problems in Europe are largely the direct result of a dumb decision made years ago by Germany and some other European countries to rely on Russian natural gas for much of their energy needs.

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In addition to those who lost their lives on that tragic occasion, there were many who coordinated evacuation efforts and others who helped clean up the wreckage. It’s imperative for Americans to remember and honor these heroes, too.

Leonard J. Henderson Veteran of World War II Port Jefferson Culture wars or fear of change

In the days and the months after 9/11, police officers, firefighters, tradespeople and more put their country and fellow humans first. They dedicated their time and energy to help New York City heal, rebuilding a hurt but unbroken nation, bringing dignity to those perished beneath the rubble. Their dedication allowed families and friends of the victims to properly grieve, and offered a sense of closure. This was no ordinary work. It took immense courage and selflessness to confront the horrors of Ground Zero. The first responders and the rest put others before themselves, knowing that what they uncovered within the debris could not be Andforgotten.despitethe trauma and shock in the days and weeks after the attacks, these brave souls likely never imagined the physical strain their work would have later in life. They could not know that one day they would need additional health care because of their work, emotional support, and possibly financial assistance to help with mounting medical bills.

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A short and quick search reveals that over 99.9% of scientists and professionals around the world believe the crisis is real and it threatens all species across our planet. In fact, over 90,000 studies have been published and all came to the same conclusion — it is real and immediate actions are needed if we are to curtail the worst-case scenario.

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Freedom’s call Returning home from Washington, D.C., after an enjoyable visit. The year was 1946. Driving on secondary roads of that time I approached a farm stand with a large sign, “Free Literature and No Tomatoes.” Being inquisitive by nature I stopped. All of the literature was of a conservative nature. This incident became my introduction of conservative philosophy in objective truth as to who I am in values and becoming a good member in societal standing.

This latest diatribe against wind and solar power claims they require “huge” tracts of land and the sea ﬂoor, destroying habitat. I don’t know how much thought the writer’s given to the huge oil platforms already in the Gulf of Mexico. Or if he’s ever lived anywhere near a reﬁnery, oil well, coal mine or natural gas pipeline. Or if he’s considered the habitat destruction caused by the Exxon Valdez, Deepwater Horizon and countless other spills, leaks and explosions. Maybe he should just drive around town here and notice all the rooftop solar panels. Not much land-use or habitat destruction there. Then there’s the concern about child labor used to mine lithium and silicon used in solar and wind-power generation. Fair enough. And not to be hypocritical, we should all rid ourselves of our cellphones and laptops, because cumulatively they too use huge amounts of lithium and silicon.

Susan Kerr Stony Brook

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Since 2001, more than 4,000 ﬁrst responders, volunteers and survivors have died, according to the World Trade Center Health Program. More are suffering from cancers and illnesses that medical professionals believe are linked to working at Ground Zero. These reported deaths are over 1,000 more than the nearly 3,000 killed at the World Trade Center on the day itself.

The images of ﬁrst responders trying to save people will be forever seared into Americans’ collective memories.

Ground Zero volunteers and workers, as well as 9/11 ﬁrst responders, still need our help. Whether it’s listening to their stories, running an errand for them when they are sick or simply thanking them for their bravery, every bit means something. When tragic memories become part of the distant past, for those who were removed from the scene, it’s easy to forget those who suffered the most or, even worse, ignore them. However, we should never forget the repercussions of 9/11 as our heroes continue to heal from it. This 9/11, as we honor those lost on that tragic day, we must also remember the thousands on the scene in the months following who have died since then. They helped New York City recover, and their sacriﬁces should never be forgotten.

The arguments against solar and wind energy are not helpful. It is true further development and research is needed to improve the technologies and, in fact, both have proven effective and dependable and the cost is coming down. The writer insists that current petroleum-related energy production has proven reliable and cost effective. Well, they have had a century or so to perfect it and in doing so have made us all totally dependent on it. Climate change has been known to exist since as early as the 1970s. We cannot afford to continue to “kick the can down the road” any longer.

The day after his dark speech, Biden ﬂip-ﬂopped his swipes against MAGA republicans and Republicans. Although he tried to tamp it down by saying anyone who fails to condemn violence is a threat to democracy. It does not erase what he stated and which Americans he singled-out during a prime-time speech to the nation.

Lastly there’s the reference to 1,100 scientists and so-called “professionals” who’ve signed onto a report titled “There Is No Climate Emergency.” Sounds pretty impressive until you consider that there are literally millions of scientists worldwide. Sounds even less impressive when it turns out that this report was issued by a climate denial organization co-founded by an engineer who worked for Shell Oil, and which has ties to oil money and fossil fuel interest groups. And sounds even less impressive when it turns out that of the 1,100, the vast majority of them are engineers, medical doctors, petroleum geologists or scientists with zero expertise in climateThisscience.latest writer warns of “societal suicide” if we ramp up solar and wind power. It doesn’t seem to have occurred to him that we’re already committing “societal suicide” if we continue on our merry way, cocooning ourselves in the fantasy that somehow the laws of nature don’t apply to us. David FriedmanSt.James Biden’s fails at uniting nation President Joe Biden [D] scolded, lambasted and shook his ﬁst, during his Adolf-style “Soul of the Nation” speech in Philadelphia Sept. 1 and accused “MAGA Republicans” and all Republicans of being prone to violence, a threat to our country’s existence, because they rejected the outcome of his election. Biden has a very selective memory. Upon former President Donald Trump’s [R] inauguration in January 2017, according to CBS News, protesters were armed with crowbars and threw objects at people, destroyed storefronts, used baseball bats, threw chunks of pavements, all as the demonstrators cheered. According to Reuters, “blackclad activists were among hundreds of demonstrators” who used pepper spray on police, threw rocks and bottles at police cars, and multiple vehicles were set on ﬁre and overturned a few blocks from the White House. When Madonna confessed her deep desire to blow up the White House, I gather ol’ Madge didn’t accept the outcome of Trump’s election either.

He also advised that I avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. There could be side effects, like bleeding, nausea, skin rash, infections or allergic reactions, I had read. Fortunately, I experienced none of those except the momentary bit of blood at the end. What I especially like about this therapy is that it urges the body to cure itself. That’s far different than turning to surgery. If it works. So far, it’s too soon to tell.

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For the first time, I am trying acupuncture. I hope it will help my sore knee, which suffers from osteoarthritis. A fair number of people have suggested I try this ancient Chinese medical technique for relieving pain, some with great enthusiasm from their own experience. Now I know this won’t cure my problem, which is the result of my having used up the cartilage that separates the bones, and in fact, I have been diagnosed as having bone-on-bone in my knee. That feels just as unpleasant as it sounds. In short, when I walk, it hurts. So if I can’t fix the ailment, perhaps I can fix the pain. I wore a shirt and shorts, so he could get to my knee easily and went to a local acupuncturist, who was highly recommended, and was directed to one of several small rooms in his office. In the room was an examining table covered by a white cloth and pillow, and as I lay down, he asked after my general health. Finding nothing of particular interest, he proceeded to take out a series of short metal needles, each individually wrapped like a toothpick and explained that he was going to insert them around the knee. I had done some research and read that acupuncture was devised in China around 2500 BC and can even act as an anesthetic during surgery. Needles no thicker than a human hair are pressed into the skin and underlying tissues, usually for 0.1 to 0.4 inches at precise points. They may have a slight arrowhead or an extremely fine tip, and they may be twisted to cause a tiny wound and thus stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. While there is little to no discomfort as the needles are applied, especially in areas of thicker skin and muscle, the insertion causes enough damage to make the cells release pain-killing chemicals that are picked up by adenosine receptors on nearby nerves, which in turn react by damping downThepain.doctor probably applied 15 needles in and around the knee, then left me to doze on the table for 20 minutes or so. When he returned, he carefully removed each needle. One, on my shin, caused a bit of bleeding, to which he applied pressure and then an ointment. He next energetically massaged the knee for about ten minutes, making the area feel wonderful. I had read that massage after acupuncture enhances the effectiveness of each and results in a more complete treatment.

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I also read that acupuncture can be used to relieve discomfort from chemotherapy, dental pain, fibromyalgia, headaches (tension and migraine), labor, lower back, neck and … osteoarthritis. BINGO!

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For decades, my wife and I have had one of those five-gallon water dispensers in our house. We enjoy the taste of ice cold water, and we recycle the empty containers when we’re done. We have a regular water delivery service. Our monthly order varies depending on how many of our children, and their friends, are in the house. Typically, the best, and only way to connect with our water delivery service, is through an online interaction. Reaching an agent has been close to impossible.Recently, we had one of those surreal technological moments with our company. I received our usual email message, reminding me that the next day was my delivery day and I should leave out my empty bottles. I did as I was told, because it’s so comforting to take instructions from an automated system. That night, on my last walk with our dog, I noticed that the empty bottles were still where I putOkay,them.I thought. Maybe they’ll bring them the next Whenday.Ichecked my emails, I received a notification indicating that the bottles were delivered and asking if I’d like to tip the driver. Realizing that my powers of observation could have been faulty, I went back outside, where the reality of the empty bottles defied the assertion of the automated email. I tried to reach the water company through a chat service, but the automated system explained that agents were busy and couldn’t handle my request.

I found an old email from the company and wrote to them, explaining that they thought they had delivered a product, for which I would likely be charged. On my second try the next morning, I reached a live person. Tempted as I was to exclaim my glee at speaking with a real person, I remained focused on the mission. I explained that I hadn’t received the water and would like them to bring it as soon as possible. “You’re not scheduled for another delivery for a month,” she explained. “Right, but I didn’t get the water yesterday,” I replied. “Can you send a truck with water?” “Well, it says you did get the water,” she“Whosaid. is saying I received the water? I’m telling you no one delivered the water,” I answered. “Can I please get the water I’m paying“Holdfor?”on,” she said, putting me on hold for several“No,minutes.sir,I’m sorry, but we have a new computer system and I can’t reschedule the water delivery for you. I can credit you for this month.”“Well,” I sighed. “I appreciate the gesture, but you’re not proving all that reliable. I pay for you to provide water. Maybe I’ll switch companies.”

It seems effective in reducing inflammation, which happens when chemicals from the body’s protective army of white cells enter the blood or tissue. This raises the blood flow to areas of injury or infection, causing redness and warmth. Fluid leaking into the tissues causes swelling, which I have. The effects from an acupuncture session generally last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. I was advised by the doctor to come twice a week for the first 2-4 weeks, then once a week, then once every other week, followed by once a month and then as often as needed.Whenhe finished, and as he was leaving the room, the doctor cautioned that I should get up slowly and take my time coming out. I did feel a bit lightheaded but was cheered that my knee felt, if not pain free, at least numb as I walked.

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