The Times of Huntington-Northport - July 21, 2022 by TBR News Media

tbrnewsmedia.com

T H E T I M E S Hu n tingt o n, Nor t h por t & East Nor thp or t

HUNTINGTON • HUNTINGTON BAY • GREENLAWN • HALESITE • LLOYD HARBOR • COLD SPRING HARBOR • NORTHPORT • FORT SALONGA • EAST NORTHPORT • ASHAROKEN • EATON’S NECK • CENTERPORT

Vol. 19, No. 17

July 21, 2022

$1.00 PHOTO BY DEVIN BLAINE

Ready for 2023

Setauket resident David Calone begins campaign for county executive

On Your Feet! opens in Northport

Also: Review of Where the Crawdads Sing, Little Black Book exhibit heads to St. James

SPACE RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBER ADDRESS

Bringing history to life Huntington Independence Day commemorated — Photos A3

Parent Connection

Covering 45 Communities on the North Shore Plus Special Rates! Issue Date: August 11, 2022 • Deadline: August 4, 2022

TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA 185 Route 25A, PO Box 707 Setauket, NY 11733

Your North Shore Guide to Fun and Educational Resources for Parents and Children!

Call 631–751–7744 tbrnewsmedia.com

PAGE A2 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

TRIBUNE PHOTO SERVICES

NptTigerTribune.com/photo-services

File photo by Lina Weingarten

Town of Huntington receives second post-pandemic AAA Bond Rating

Contact Tribune Photo Today! Sports! Camp! Birthdays! Much More!

Certiﬁed Best Photographer and Writer in Suffolk County.

Call or text: 917-370-3870 szaitz@hotmail.com NptTigerTribune.com/photo-services

COME JOIN US

WHERE NORTHERN & SOUTHERN SEAFOOD MEET 7 DAYS A WEEK ! ! DINE IN IT OR TAKE ! TO GO

D. J .’ S C L A M S H A C K 1972 JERICHO TURNPIKE E A S T N O R T H P O R T, N Y 1 1 7 3 1

As Seen On:

Diners, Dri ve-in & Dives ’s

maintenance of a strong financial position” in its rating outlook for the AAA rating. “The town’s favorable location and continued commercial and industrial development bode well for modest growth projections going forward,” Moody’s Investors Services stated in its report maintaining the Town of Huntington’s AAA bond rating. “The town’s downtown Huntington Station revitalization project is also progressing ... the renovations over the past six years have increased tax revenue to $347,000 from $11,500.” Moody’s Investors Services has recently made changes to its rating methodologies across various private and public sectors. According to the press release, they advised the Town of Huntington they will likely be using a new methodology for future bond ratings.

Former town employee pleads guilty to grand larceny

6 3 1 4 8 6 9 4 74 D J S C L A M S H A C K E A S T N O R T H P O R T.C O M

94840

F O L LO W U S O N I N S TA G R A M A N D FA C E B O O K @DJSCLAMSHACKEASTNORTHPORT

Supervisor Ed Smyth (R) announced in a press release the Town of Huntington renewed its AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investors Services for two consecutive years postpandemic in a report issued on July 7. “Huntington has long maintained its AAA bond rating; conservative budgeting practices combined with shrewd planning prepared us for the global pandemic, which earned the town this second post-pandemic AAA rating,” Smyth said. “We appreciate Moody’s for their astute analysis and continued recognition of the town’s meticulous fiscal practices that will continue to reduce the burden on the taxpayer while providing cost-effective services.” Moody’s cited the town’s “conservative fiscal management practices, which will support continued healthy operating performance and

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney on July 19 announced in a press release the guilty plea of former part-time Town of Huntington security guard Robert Chura for stealing tools from the town and selling them for profit. “Stealing public property is a serious crime,” Tierney said. “Especially when, as in this case, the defendant exploited his position as a public employee to benefit himself. Fortunately, the only result he garnered from his scheme is a grand larceny conviction on his record.” According to court documents and the defendant’s guilty plea, Chura was employed as a part-time security guard by the Town of Huntington when he used force to enter a

locked tool-storage room and stole three hedge trimmers, two chainsaws and two leaf blowers. The total value of stolen items was approximately $3,700. Chura confessed that he sold several of these items. Suffolk County Police Detectives identified Chura when he listed some of the stolen items for sale online. This case was heard on July 18 before the Honorable Justice Richard Horowitz. Chura is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 28 and he is being represented by attorney Joseph Carbone. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Carey Ng of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Bureau.

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A3

Huntington Militia honors history Huntington’s Independence Day was remembered with reenactments by the Huntington Militia on Sunday, July 17. The group hosted a Huntington Independence Day event at the Arsenal Museum in Huntington and Village Green The main activity was a reenactment of the

1776 events in the Town of Huntington. The day also included a reading of the Declaration of Independence, musket and cannon drills, practice musket drills for children, period craft, cooking demonstrations and tours of the arsenal. — Above photo by Jim Mantle, all other photos by Devin Blaine

94850

Personalized services arranged for all faiths We specialize in preplanning and cremation SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 90 YEARS www.MAConnellFuneralHome.com

934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station NY 11746 | Phone: 631-427-1123

PAGE A4 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

LI shark bites prompt drone and police boat patrols

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

After four confirmed shark bites in the last three weeks on the south shore of Long Island, state and local authorities are actively monitoring swimming areas for these apex predators, with lifeguards, helicopters and drones on the lookout for a variety of sharks. “As New Yorkers and visitors alike head to our beautiful Long Island beaches to enjoy the summer, our top priority is their safety,” Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a statement. “We are taking action to expand patrols for sharks and protect beachgoers from potentially dangerous situations.” Earlier this month, a lifeguard was engaged in a safety exercise at Smith Point beach when a shark bit him in the chest. A paddle boarder, meanwhile, was bitten by a shark in Smith Bay on Fire Island. Responding to the potential threat of interactions between swimmers and sharks, Hochul added several safety measures. Park Police boats will patrol waters around the island, while federal, state and county partnerships will share resources and information about shark sightings and better support to identify sharks in the area. State park safety guidelines will suspend swimming after a shark sighting so the shoreline can be monitored with drones. Swimming may resume at least an hour after the last sighting. Shark researchers said these predatory fish have always been around Long Island. The southern side of Long Island likely has more species of shark than the north. “The Atlantic Ocean, on the south shore of Long Island, has seen a notable increase in shark activity and sightings over the last two years,” a spokesman for Gov. Hochul explained in an email. The Long Island

Long Island

Sound, on the north shore, “has sharks but not this level of activity.” The three most common sharks around Long Island are the sandbar shark, the dusky shark and the sand tiger shark, said Christopher Paparo, Southampton Marine Science Center manager at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University.

Conservation success

The increase in shark populations around the island is a “conservation success story,” particularly because sharks around the world are on the decline. “We have something special in New York,” Paparo said. From the 1950s until the 1970s, sharks around the area were heavily fished to the point where the populations declined precipitously. At the same time, cleaning up the waters around Long Island by reducing ocean dumping and enforcing regulations has made it possible for the sharks and the fish they hunt, such as bunker, to recover. “The habitat has improved and it can house more sharks in the summertime” than earlier, said Dr. Robert Hueter, chief scientist at OCEARCH, a global nonprofit organization collecting unprecedented data on sharks to help return the oceans to balance and abundance. “Finally, a good story in marine conservation and a return of our oceans to health and abundance,” Hueter added. While shark attacks generate considerable headlines, the threat from these marine fish is considerably less than it is for other dangers, such as driving to the beach, which produces far more injuries due to car accidents. Last year, Paparo said, fewer than 100 shark attacks occurred throughout the world. “I understand the fear of sharks,” driven in part by movies about them, Paparo said.

Shark expert Dr. Robert Hueter and his team, above, tagging and gathering data on great white sharks in 2021 in Nova Scotia. A spinner shark swims among a school of bunker, below. Photo above from OCEARCH/ Chris Ross; below photo from Chris Paparo

But “people aren’t afraid of their cars” and they aren’t as focused on drownings, even though about 4,000 people drown in a typical year in the United States. Hueter said he typically cringes around the Fourth of July holiday because that week is often the height of the beach season, when the larger number of people in habitats where sharks live can lead to bites. More often than not, the damage sharks around Long Island inflict on humans involves bites, rather than attacks. “Long Island is becoming the new Florida,” Hueter said. In Florida, people are bitten on their ankles or hands, as small to mid-sized sharks are not interested in people, he added. While sharks have increased in numbers around Long Island, so have marine mammals, such as whales. On a recent morning last week, Paparo saw three humpback whales before he came to work. People hunted whales, just as they did sharks, through the 70s, causing their numbers to decline.

menhaden, should avoid the area, as sharks might mistake a person as a larger and slower swimming part of such a school. Sea birds hovering over an area may be an indication of schooling bunker, a Hochul spokesman explained. While it’s less likely here than in Cape Cod, seal colonies are a potential threat, as they can attract adult great white sharks. Long Island has become home to some juvenile great white sharks, which are about 4 feet in length. The governor’s office also encouraged people to swim in lifeguarded areas and with a buddy. If a shark bites, experts suggest getting out of the water. A swimmer can try to fend off a shark by hitting it in the nose. People should also avoid swimming near areas where others are fishing. Shark bites, Hueter said, require medical attention because of the damaged skin and the bacteria from shark teeth. “You want to get good medical help to clean the wound” if a shark bites, Hueter said.

People concerned about sharks can take several steps to reduce the risk of coming into contact with them. Residents and guests should try not to swim at dawn and dusk when sharks typically feed more often. Additionally, swimmers who encounter a school of bunker, also known as Atlantic

Hueter and Paparo added that the number of sharks still hasn’t reached the same levels as they had been decades ago. “We do have some healthy shark populations,” Hueter said. “Others are still rebuilding. We are not even close to what they used to be if you go back before the overfishing in the 1950s and 1960s.”

Measures to lower risk

Still rebuilding

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A5

LEGALS

To Place A Legal Notice and 5,500 square feet of office space for lease. The building must be within a ten (10) mile radius of NYS Route 495 and Sunken Meadow Parkway/Sagtikos Parkway interchange which encompasses the Towns of Babylon, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown in Suffolk County. Proposals should be for a term of five (5) years with the option for two (2) five-year renewals or ten (10) year with cancellation clause. Proposed base rental rates shall reflect the cost of a turn-key lease and shall include base taxes, repair, and maintenance to the demised premises (including normal wear and tear) through the term, and on-site parking for thirty (30) visitor and fleet vehicles. The New York State Police will review all prospective sites for suitability, and reserves the right to reject any proposal, and request from respondents evidence of experience, ability and financial standing. Submissions will be accepted, in writing, only from property owners with site control, or their exclusive agents. Respondents should contact Staff Sergeant Colleen Johnson, Administration or Mr. Donald Courselle, Administration by e-mail at NYSP.RFI@ troopers.ny.gov, or by phone at 518-457-6621, for additional information.

JMB Consulting Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/9/2022. Office: Suffolk County. Jaymes Blair designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Jaymes Blair at 12 Foxwood Dr, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Purpose: Any laywful purpose.

Formation of CHRISGOLF14 LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/27/2022. Office loc.: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Christopher Kuber, 7 E. Carver St., Huntington, NY 11743. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

9307 6/23 6x thn 9130 6/16 6x thn Notice of formation of Name of LLC. - BETZ MARKETING GROUP LLC Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 6, 2022 Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: Address, City, State, Zip Code. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. George Betz,P.O. Box 139, Huntington, NY 11743

Notice of formation of Scenic Trails Travel, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/7/2022. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: 52 Verleye Ave., E. Northport, NY, 11731. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 9229 6/16 6x thn

LSM Coffee I, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/06/22. Office: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Shaun Moamem at 24 Harbor Hill Rd, Huntington New York 11743. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

9531 7/7 6x thn

Notice of formation of Coaching With Anita LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/22/2022. Office loc: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: 90 State Street, Suite 700, Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

9234 6/16 6x thn

Formation of RED DOG BUSINESS ENTERPRISES LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/20/2022. Office loc.: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Clifford Sieber, 18 Garden Ct., Huntington, NY 11743. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 9248 7/7 6x thn

tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com

Notice of Application Filing by Anbaric Development Partners LLC Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law

Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com

9690 7/21 2x thn

Notice is hereby given that a license, number (Serial Number 1116578) for beer, liquor and wine, has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1 Stony Hollow Road, Centerport NY 11721 for on premise consumption. * Mace M. C o l o d ny, President | Katkin Company Inc. | dba The Shack

9592 7/14 6x thn

NEW YORK STATE POLICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEGAL NOTICE

• • • • • • •

The New York State Division of State Police is seeking proposals from qualified landlords for between 4,000 tbrnewsmedia.com

tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com

• • • • • • •

9744 7/21 2x thn

tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com

On or about July 26, 2022, Anbaric Development Partners LLC (Anbaric) will file an application with the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need pursuant to Article VII of the New York Public Service Law (Application), for the construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of a new transmission line (Transmission Facility), known as the Juno Power Express. The Transmission Facility will consist of the New York State portion of a transmission system connecting one or more offshore wind (OSW) generators off the coast of Long Island to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) 138 kV Ruland Road Substation in the Town of Huntington, New York. The Transmission Facility will consist of a 345 kV HVDC underground and submarine cable system buried in the seabed under New York waters of the Atlantic Ocean and underground in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The cable system will primarily traverse State parkland (Jones Beach and Bethpage State Parks) and public roads, highways, and utility rights-of-way in the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County and the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. The Transmission Facility will also include a fiber optic communications line and a DC to AC converter station located on Ruland Road in Melville near the Ruland Road Substation. Further information about the proposed Transmission Facility, including a detailed map of the proposed route, is provided on the Applicant’s website at: https://anbaric.com/juno-power-express/. The Application is also available at the Department of Public Service (“DPS”) website at www.dps.ny.gov. To access documents, go to “Search” on the top of the webpage and search using the Case Number 22-T-0157, or use the direct link: https://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterSeq=67764&MNO=22-T-0157. Information about the Article VII review process can be found on the DPS website at: https://www3.dps.ny.gov/W/PSCWeb. nsf/96f0fec0b45a3c6485257688006a701a/a021e67e05b99ead85257687006f393b/$FILE/19336071. pdf/Article%20VII%20Guide%20Web%2011-17%20Final.pdf. Copies of the Application will be delivered to the following locations for public review: • • • • • • • •

Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 Hempstead Public Library, 115 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550 Oyster Bay Town Hall (North), 54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Oyster Bay - East Norwich Public Library, 89 E Main St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Huntington Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Nassau County Clerk’s Office, 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 Suffolk County Clerk’s Office, 310 Center Drive S, Riverhead, NY 11901

Public comments on the proposed Transmission Facility can be filed by mail, email, or online on the DPS Document Matter Management system portal by using the Weblink above and then clicking the “Post Comments” button. Comments by mail and email should be sent to Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission at the mailing or email address below. Contact the NYS Public Service Commission: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips Secretary to the Commission New York State Public Service Commission Empire State Plaza Agency Building 3 Albany, NY 12223-1350 Phone: (518) 474-6530 Fax: (518) 474-9842 Email: secretary@dps.ny.gov The Applicant can be contacted at the mailing or email address below. Contact information for Anbaric Development Partners LLC: Janice Fuller, President Mid-Atlantic Howard Kosel, Partner & Project Manager Anbaric Development Partners LLC 401 Edgewater Pl, #680 Wakefield, MA 01880 (781) 683-0711 jfuller@anbaric.com ©96220

PAGE A6 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

The following incidents have been reported by Suffolk County Police: July 14 to report that a man and a woman Centereach ■ Rainbow Shops on Middle Country Road allegedly stole handbags valued at $10,110. in Centereach reported a shoplifter on July ■ A 2011 blue Mercedes GLX SUV was

ever. Whether you visit stores, get delivery or shop online, keep your spending local and keep your community healthy.

■ Ulta Beauty on Veterans Memorial

SUPPORT LOCALto keeping you Newspapers are LOCAL. We are dedicated informed, safe and connected and NEWSPAPER care about the issues that SUPPORT YOUR are important to our neighbors, our schools and our businesses. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Subscrib eN Print, Dig ow, ital Mobile a & When you support your localANnewspaper, EXCELLENCE. WE MAKE ISSUE n Save Mon d e OF IT EVERY WEEK. y you support your community. Newssta off nds

SELECT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER  The Village TIMES HERALD  The Village BEACON RECORD  The Port TIMES RECORD  The TIMES of Smithtown  The TIMES of Huntington & Northports  The TIMES of Middle Country

59 99 119

America’s Newspapers is a national association supporting journalism and healthy newspapers in our local communities. Find out more at www.newspapers.org or follow us on Twitter @newspapersorg or on Facebook @americasnewspapers.

tbrnewsmedia.com

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA, P.O.

BOX 707, SETAUKET, NY 11733

Name

■ A 2012 blue Honda Civic was reported stolen from a residence on Maplewood Road in Huntington Station on July 15. The vehicle was valued at $5,000. Lake Grove ■ Macy’s at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove reported a petit larceny on July 14. Two men allegedly stole miscellaneous Ralph Lauren clothing valued at $773.

■ Two women allegedly stole multiple pairs

of ripped jeans from the American Eagle at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on July 15. The merchandise was valued at $950.

Melville ■ Sephora on Walt Whitman Road in

Melville reported a petit larceny on July

Commack reported a petit larceny on July 15. Two women allegedly stole food, clothing and electronics worth $166.

East Northport ■ A petit larceny was reported at Stop & Shop

in East Setauket reported a burglary on July 16. An unknown man entered the establishment by breaking the drive-thru window and stole two cash registers.

perfumes valued at approximately $700.

■ A burglary was reported at Evolve Smoke

Shop on Walt Whitman Road in Melville on July 17. An unknown man entered the store by breaking the rear glass door and stole boxes of Kratom Shots energy drinks and assorted lighters valued over $7,000 and cash.

■ *Latest scam* A woman shopping at Costco on Broadhollow Road in Melville on July 16 reported that her pocketbook containing cash and credit cards was stolen from the driver’s seat of her car by an unknown man while she was distracted by two women asking for directions. Miller Place ■ The Bigger Bagel on Route 25A in Miller Place was burglarized on July 16. Unknown

Huntington Station suspects threw a brick through the front ■ Bloomingdales on Walt Whitman Road glass door to gain entry and stole a register

Address

Phone

■ Sunglass Hut at Macy’s on Walt Whitman

■ Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in 12. A person allegedly stole five assorted

East Setauket ■ Dunkin’ Donuts on Nesconset Highway

Please allow 4-6 weeks to start delivery and for any changes.

State

Highway in Commack called the police on July 14 to report that a man and woman entered the store and allegedly stole assorted perfumes valued at $3,472.

on Fort Salonga Road in East Northport on July 17. A man and a woman allegedly filled up their shopping cart with assorted food items valued at $544 and walked out with paying.

00 $ SUPPORT 00 $ 00 LOCAL Out of SUPPORT County, additional 15 year. YOUR NEWSPAPER Use this form to mail your subscription or call 631–751–7744 or online at SUBSCRIBE TODAY $

Road in Huntington Station reported that a man entered the store on July 14 and allegedly stole sunglasses valued at $1,837.

her car in the Costco parking lot on Garet Place in Commack on July 14 reported that she was approached by two women asking for directions and later realized that her credit cards were missing from her pocketbook which had been placed on the driver’s seat in her cars. Two similar situations were reported on July 16 in the same parking lot.

When you support your local newspaper, you support your community. Local businesses and restaurants need your support more than

Commack ■ Walmart on Crooked Hill Road in

■ *Latest scam* A woman loading items into

Newspapers are LOCAL. We are dedicated to keeping you informed, safe and connected and care about the issues that are important to our neighbors, our schools and our businesses.

1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS

stolen from a residence on Caldwell Street in Huntington Station on July 16. The vehicle was valued at $7,000.

Commack reported a shoplifter on July 14. A man allegedly stole assorted items of clothing valued at $73.

Local businesses and restaurants need your support more than ever. Whether you visit stores, get delivery or shop online, keep your spending local and keep your community healthy.

SELECT LENGTH OF SUBSCRIPTION

15. A woman allegedly hid five items of clothing and accessories in a black backpack and fled the store. The merchandise was valued at $128.

Zip

in Huntington Station called the police on Email

containing cash.

— 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.

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A7

97160

PAGE A8 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

Northport football and cheer development program holds its annual Jamboree BY STEVEN ZAITZ DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Northport Youth Football & Cheerleading Club held its Season Kickoff Jamboree for Cheerleading and Football on Monday, July 18, serving host to over 500 players, coaches, cheerleaders and parents. The NPYFC, led by Long Island football coaching legend Benjamin Carey, is open to 5–11-year-old kids and was held at Bellerose Elementary School in East Northport. Despite on-and-off lighting and thunderstorms throughout the day, the weather conditions improved just in time for football and cheer drills to proceed unencumbered. Carey, who has led the organization for 10 years, gave an inspirational keynote address, emphasizing the importance of football and its role in character development and the spirit of teamwork in young boys and girls. He also introduced former NFL player Golden Ukonu, who spoke about how he worked hard from his time at North Babylon High School, Nassau Community College and LIU Post to finally making it the pros as an undrafted free

agent with the Tennessee Titans. NPYFC is a privately owned non-profit corporation. The program works with youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds and skill levels who demonstrate an interest in football and cheerleading. The organization focuses on training, support and guidance; providing the resources needed to develop skills including but not limited to physical, social and emotional growth for both individual and team success. The program aims to teach its members grit, competitiveness, responsibility, self-discipline, hard work and sportsmanship as they proceed on their journey from adolescence to young adulthood. The organization offers financial support and stipends for disadvantaged talented youth who would like to participate in the program. Each age group will play 8-10 games in the fall, and it boasts some of the best coaches on Long Island, state-of-the-art equipment, and teaches best practice techniques for football safety. Any child from Northport-East Northport, Commack, Harborfields and Elwood school districts are eligible to participate. — Photos by Steven Zaitz

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A9

Former prosecutor has his eyes on top county seat BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A former congressional primary candidate is aiming for Suffolk County’s executive seat. Last week, Setauket’s David Calone announced his intention to run for county executive on the Democratic ticket in 2023. Due to term limits, Steve Bellone (D) will not be running. “I would bring a lot of different perspectives and a lot of backgrounds to the regional leadership of the county executive position,” Calone said in a phone interview. Running for the office is something he has been thinking about for a few months. The candidate said he became more committed to his goal after conversations with many who provided strong moral support, such as John Durso, president of the Long Island Federation of Labor, state Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), county Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) and Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook). Without any formal fundraisers, Calone has already raised nearly a million dollars for his campaign, he said. Currently, Calone, a former federal and state prosecutor, is the only one who has thrown his hat in the ring, but candidates have until early next year to submit their petitions. If other candidates decide to run for county executive on the Democratic ticket, a primary would be held. The candidate said he wanted to start campaigning early because Suffolk County is a vast area to cover. “I’m looking forward to meeting with people across Suffolk County over this next year and hearing their ideas and issues, and then we can work to solve those challenges,” he said. When he ran in the Democratic primary for Congress in 2016 in the 1st Congressional District, he lost to former Town of Southampton Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst by a slim margin of slightly more than 300 votes. He said from the experience he learned how to run an extensive campaign.

Politics

David Calone, left, with state Assemblyman Steve Englebright. The assemblyman is one of the local leaders who encouraged Calone to run for county executive. Photo from Calone’s campaign

“I was able to learn about all the issues affecting people across Suffolk County,” he said. “Many issues are common across the whole area, but there were also some very specific local issues,” adding while some may worry about environmental issues, in contrast others are trying to make ends meet.

Background

Calone grew up in Mount Sinai and graduated from Port Jefferson high school. He went on to achieve his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his law degree from Harvard. He and his wife, Presbyterian minister Kate Jones Calone, have three children and moved to Setauket 10 years ago when Jones Calone joined Setauket Presbyterian Church. While a federal prosecutor, his focus was terrorism and international corporate fraud. As a state prosecutor, he fought health care fraud, and won a case that, at the time, was one of the biggest returns of taxpayer money — more than $70 million, according to him. He is president and CEO of Jove Equity Partners LLC, which helps to start companies and works with owners to build their businesses.

County issues

Calone listed protecting the environment, improving transportation and economic development among his biggest concerns. Working in the private sector and being involved in various businesses for more than 15 years, he said experience has provided him with a good deal of knowledge regarding economic development. The candidate said he believes in supporting small businesses and providing workforce development to make sure “people get the skills they need for the next generation of jobs.” “I think it is going to be critically important, too, because we live in a very high cost area,” he said. “We need to have people getting good paying jobs to be able to afford to live here.” His company also created the Long Island Emerging Technologies Fund to help launch businesses coming out of local research labs, which in turn creates local jobs. As board chair of Patriot Boot Camp, which was recently acquired by Disabled American Veterans, Calone has played a part in helping veterans, active military members

and their spouses start their own businesses. He said while the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs holds job fairs, they don’t focus on entrepreneurship, which many military members may be well suited for due to being disciplined and hardworking He also feels there are different ways to bring town governments together to address similar problems. When he was chair for eight years of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, the group worked on streamlining solar panel permits throughout the county as each town had a different set of rules, which caused headaches for solar panel companies. The towns came together and agreed on one form, which made the process more streamlined, and the committee received the National Association of Counties 2012 National Achievement Award for the effort. Calone said he would also like to improve transportation in the county, pointing out that many of the buses are empty or nearly empty and therefore a waste of fuel. He said he would like to see the pilot program that county Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac) started in Southampton expanded to the whole county. When someone needs transportation, they use a cellphone app and smaller buses are used. He said requesting a bus would be similar to using Uber or Lyft and the service overall would be more efficient. Regarding development in the county, he said developing near major roadways and travel hubs such as Ronkonkoma train station, as other elected officials have suggested in the past, makes sense. He also said it’s important to create more affordable housing. “We need to have more housing that works for people at different times of their lives,” he said. “One of the key things is if young people move away, because they can’t find housing here, they’re more likely to stay away and not come back. But if we can keep them here because we have the kind of housing that they need, and the good-paying jobs that they need, they’re more likely to stay here and be the buyers of those single-family homes in the future.”

97190

Bring Your Family to Long Islands Largest Wildlife Park and Childrens Zoo! 26 Acres of Adventure and Learning! 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville - Exit 70 LIE 631.878.6644 • Open 7 Days - 10-5pm LongIslandGameFarm.com THURSDAY IS SENIORS DAY!

One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. Coupon offer good until December 31, 2022. Valid for any new service except subscription fees. Must mention coupon at time of sale.

97180

PAGE A10 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

From Cold Spring Harbor to Wading River – TBR NEWS MEDIA • Six Papers...Plus Our Website...One Price

CLASSIFIEDS 631.331.1154 or 631.751.7663 • tbrnewsmedia.com

2001 FORD ESCORT SUV yellow, looks and runs great $2495 1-941-484-6708. ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS Highest Cash Paid, All Years/ Conditions, WE VISIT YOU, Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Cash. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277 TOP CASH PAID FOR ALL TRUCKS, CARS, & VANS. Highest prices paid for fixable vehicles. Call Mark 631-258-7919. SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Auto Services

DRIVE OUT BREAST CANCER Donate a car today, The benefits of donatingyour car or boat, Fast Free Pickup, 24hr Response, Tax Deduction, Easy To Do, Call 24/7855-905-4755.

Health, Fitness & Beauty ATTENTION VIAGRA USERS: Generic 100mg blue pills or generic 20mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus 5 free $99 + S/H. Call Today. 877-707-5523

Musical Instruments BLUES MAN PIANO TUNING Certified piano technician, 631-681-9723, bluesmanpianotuning@gmail. com, www.bluesmanpianotuning.com

Pets/Pet Services TENDER LOVING PET CARE, LLC. Pet Sitting Services. When you need to leave town, why disrupt your pet’s routine. Let your pets enjoy the comforts of home while receiving TLC from a PSI Certified professional Pet Sitter. Experienced, reliable. Ins/Bonded. 631-675-1938 tenderlovingpetcarellc.com

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL 631.331.1154

ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-869-5361 (Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm PST)

Schools/Instruction/ Tutoring PIANO - GUITAR - BASS All ages-levels-styles. Many local references. Recommended by all area s c h o o l s . To n y M a n n , 631-473-3443, 631-332-6005

Housesitting Services TRAVELING? Need someone to check on your home? Contact Tender Loving Pet Care, LLC. We’re more than just pets. Insured/Bonded. 631-675-1938

EXTRA! EXTRA! ADVERTISE HERE!

Limousine Services

Miscellaneous

TWO 10-LITE FRENCH DOORS fits 44” X 81” opening, good condition, each $45. sold singly or by the pair 631-331-5291.

DIRECTV FOR $79.99/MO FOR 12 MONTHS with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-888-534-6918 DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-888-609-9405

TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 631-751-7744 ©105749

Finds Under 50 FLUORESCENT SHOP FIXTURE 4 foot, 2 bulb Asking $35.00 Call 631-744-3722 LADDER 5 IN 1 TELECOSPING multi-use, many heights, heavy duty, Commercial, used twice, sacrifice, $50 631-320-1209. LAREDO RED FRINGE COWGIRL BOOTS in original box, size 8 1/2 $35 631-793-6323. MARKET UMBRELLA Heavy beige canvas with wooden spokes and pole. $20. 631-318-0407 after 5. SCHWINN RANGER 2.6 MEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE Very Good Condition, $50, 631-675-6285.

WHEELS FOR WISHES BENEF I T I N G M A K E - A - W I S H ® NORTHEAST NEW YORK. Your Car Donations Matter NOW More Than Ever! Free Vehicle Pick Up ANYWHERE. We Accept Most Vehicles Running or Not. 100% Tax Deductible. Minimal To No Human Contact. Call: (877) 798-9474. Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. www. wheelsforwishes.org.

We publish Novenas

Please call or email and ask about our very reasonable rates.

©FILL000050

SUFFOLK LIMO Wine Tours, Events, Hamptons, NYC, Serving all airports, Professional drivers, luxury suv’s, sedans and Sprinter vans. Book online, Suffolklimoservice.com 1-800-364-7049, 631-771-7991.

631.331.1154 class@tbrnewsmedia.com TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA

Dudley is a 9 years old chihuahua whose owners dumped him oﬀ when his untreated glaucoma left him blind. Just imagine how confused and sad he is. This sweet boy just needs a family who will care for him the way he deserves.

Rescued Animals For Adoption ©97610

DRIVE OUT BREAST CANCER Donate a car today, The benefits of donatingyour car or boat, Fast Free Pickup, 24hr Response, Tax Deduction, Easy To Do, Call 24/7855-905-4755.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never Known To Fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me & show me here in, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. Thank you Holy Spirit and St. Jude. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. The request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. N.G.

Finds Under 50

FILL000096

Automobiles/Trucks Vans/Rec Vehicles

Financial Services

608 Route 112 • Port Jefferson Station 631.473.6333 @saveapetanimalrescue @saveapetanimalrescue

Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES

I’m never

alone Life Alert® is always here for me. One touch of a button sends help fast,, 24/7 / . with

GPS !

Skylight never used good as new 22 X 29 1/2 R.O. $50 631-675-6285. THOMAS KINKADE 2 PRINTS. Christmas Evening and Cobblestone Christmas. 10 x 12 framed. Certificates of Authentity. $45/each. Call Jo @ 631-689-8616

+HOS DW +RPH

+HOS 2Q WKH *R ®

,¶YH IDOOHQ DQG , FDQ¶W JHW XS

:Yll]ja]k F]n]j F]]\ ;`Yj_af_&

For a FREE brochure call:

1-800-404-9776

95210

TAG/ESTATE SALE: SATURDAY 7/23 9:30-2:30, SUNDAY 7/24 9:30-11:30 86 KRISPIN LN, SETAUKET Housewares, antiques, collectibles, art, appliances, Ethan Allen furniture, electronics, textiles, office supplies, accessories.

Novenas

Garage Sales

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A11

WE ARE:

tbrnewsmedia.com ©98619

GENERAL OFFICE 631–751–7744 Fax 631–751–4165 This Publication is Subject to All Fair Housing Acts OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

BASIC AD RATES • FIRST 20 WORDS

The Village TIMES HERALD The Village BEACON RECORD The Port TIMES RECORD The TIMES of Smithtown The TIMES of Middle Country The TIMES of Huntington, Northport & East Northport

INDEX

OFFICE • IN-PERSON

(40¢ each additional word)

1 Week $29.00 4 Weeks $99.00 DISPLAY ADS Call for rates.

SPECIALS* *May change without notice REAL ESTATE FREE FREE FREE ACTION AD 20 words Merchandise DISPLAY ADS $44 for 4 weeks under Ask about our for all your used $50 15 words Contract Rates. merchandise 1 item only. EMPLOYMENT GARAGE SALE Fax•Mail•E-mail Buy 2 weeks of ADS $29.00 Drop Off any size BOXED 20 words Include Name, ad get 2 weeks Address, Phone # Free 2 signs with free placement of ad

The Classifieds Section is published by TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA every Thursday. Leah S. Dunaief, Publisher, Sheila Murray, Classifieds Director. We welcome your comments and ads. TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA will not be responsible for errors after the first week’s insertion. Please check your ad carefully. • Statewide or Regional Classifieds also available - Reach more than 7 million readers in New York’s community newspapers. Line ads 25 words : Long Island region $69 - $129 – New York City region $289 - $499 – Central region $29 - $59 – Western region $59 - $99 - Capital region $59 - $99 – all regions $389 - $689 words. $10 each additional word. Call for display ad rates.

TBR News Media 185 Route 25A (Bruce Street entrance) Setauket, NY 11733 Call: 631-331-1154 or 631-751-7663

MAIL ADDRESS TBR News Media Classifieds Department P.O. Box 707 Setauket, NY 11733

EMAIL class@tbrnewsmedia.com CONTACT CLASSIFIEDS:

(631) 331–1154 or (631) 751–7663 Fax (631) 751–4165 class@tbrnewsmedia.com tbrnewsmedia.com

The following are some of our available categories listed in the order in which they appear. • Garage Sales • Computer Services • Announcements • Electricians • Antiques & Collectibles • Financial Services • Automobiles/Trucks etc. • Furniture Repair • Finds under $50 • Handyman Services • Health/Fitness/Beauty • Home Improvement • Merchandise • Lawn & Landscaping • Personals • Painting/Wallpaper • Novenas • Plumbing/Heating • Pets/Pet Services • Power Washing • Professional Services • Roofing/Siding • Schools/Instruction/Tutoring • Tree Work • Wanted to Buy • Window Cleaning • Employment • Real Estate • Cleaning • Residential Property • Commercial Property • Out of State Property DEADLINE: Tuesday at Noon

Prepare for power outages today

DENTAL Insurance

WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR

Call to get your FREE Information Kit

from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

1-855-225-1434

$0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions

REQUEST A FREE QUOTE

Dental50Plus.com/nypress

C A L L N OW B E F O R E T H E N E X T P OW E R O U TAG E

Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B).

(877) 516-1160

FREE

7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value!

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

95260

Prepare for Power Outages & Save Money

6208-0721

95230

Call today and receive a

FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF

PWRcell, Generac’s fully-integrated solar + battery storage system, stores solar energy that can power your whole home during utility power outages and save you money on your electric bill.

REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

ACT NOW

TO RECEIVE

1-855-916-5473

A $300 SPECIAL OFFER!* (888) 871-0194

With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445

$0 DOWN FINANCING OPTIONS!**

101558

*Oﬀer value when purchased at retail. **Financing available through authorized Generac partners. Solar panels sold separately.

95250

FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT

TIMES BEACON RECORD CLASSIFIEDS ■ 631.331.1154 0R 631.751.7663

95220

PAGE A12 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

E M PL OY M E N T / C A R E E R S We currently have openings in our O. B. Davis Funeral Homes CENTEREACH, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, MILLER PLACE

*Funeral Service Assistants * Receptionists * Pallbearers * Drivers* *Cleaning/Maintenance * Funeral Directors * Preneed Counselors* Flexible per-diem scheduling for both the day, evening & weekend

www.sci.jobs to APPLY today!

• Retain & grow client base • Computer experience and excellent spelling skills helpful • Sales or customer service experience a must • Must have good people and communication skills

These positions interact directly with client families during their time of need and are responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of service. This is the opportunity to join our Dignity Memorial team which received the Best Places to Work Certification since 2017! ©95770

Career Services

O.B. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME We are hiring, Join our team. We currently have openings in our Centereach, Port Jefferson Station, Miller Place locations, Flexible per-diem scheduling for both the day, evening & weekend WWW.sci-jobs to apply today SEE OUR DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now offering a $10,000 scholarship for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! (844) 947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

P/T SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE Inside position selling advertising for an award-winning community news media group, Fax resume to 631-751-4165 or email resume to Class@tbrnewspapers.com. See our display ad for more information.

ULTIMATE MEDICAL ACADEMY Online | Medical Billing and Coding. Prepare for a Career in Medical Billing & Coding w/an Online Degree at Ultimate Medical Academy! Students Come First. Flexible Online Learning. Student support services. Call 877-568-2462

Local Non Profit Org Seeking Bids A nonprofit organization in East Setauket is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. Security guards are also being sought. The installation of security related enhancements includes: Installation of Closed Circuit Television equipment, Installation of access controland ID systems, Installation of electronic security systems, installation of blast resistant film or exterior glazing and perimeter fencing. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. MWBE vendors are encouraged to apply. Security guards needs to be fully registered and insured. Scheduled and per diem needs. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at rchaimg@gmail.com All interested firms will be required to sign for proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone and e-mail address. Bids will be accepted until August 5, 2022 and work is to commence by: August 22, 2022 and completed by: September 22, 2022. Additional time for completion of fencing installation.

Fax resume to 631-751-4165 email resume:

class@tbrnewspapers.com ADVERTISE TODAY

Help Wanted

97980

Are You Hiring? Looking for a

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS

NANNY, NURSE, MEDICAL BILLER, CHEF, DRIVER, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, PRIVATE FITNESS TRAINER...?

Take advantage of our North Shore distribution. Reach over 169,000 readers.

CALL THE CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT 631-331-1154 or 631-751-7663

Place your ad by Tuesday noon and it will appear in that Thursday’s editions. BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND

Upgrade Your Home with a

NEW METAL ROOF

CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE

Guaranteed to Last a Lifetime!

YOUR INSTALLATION

off

Call today to schedule your

FREE ESTIMATE 95200

Made in the USA

�

15% & 10 %

ER GUA

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!

Promo Code: 285

95240

Limited time offer. Expires 3.31.22

From Dimensional Shingles to classic styles reminiscent of Cedar Shake and Spanish Tile, an architectural rooﬁng system by Erie Metal Roofs can enhance the beauty of your home while protecting your family and property for a lifetime.

Warranty- Limited Lifetime. Transferable to 1 subsequent owner from original purchaser. Terms and conditions apply. Hail up to 2.5”, Appearance of the surface coating beyond normal wear and tear.

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Subject to credit approval. Call for details.

CALL US TODAY FOR

A FREE ESTIMATE

1-855-492-6084

New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not be available in your area. Offer expires March 31, 2022. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by telephone, SMS text message, email, pre-recorded messages by Erie or its affiliates and service providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved.

OFF

STRONG AS STEEL WITH THE ATTRACTIVE LOOK OF VARIOUS ROOF STYLES

Install for Military, Health Workers and First Responders

’S

60% off

NATIO

LIMITED TIME OFFER

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL

CALL YOUR CLASSIFIED CONNECTION 631.331.1154 or 631.751.7663 OR PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE: tbrnewsmedia.com

LOCAL NON PROFIT ORG SEEKING BIDS A nonprofit organization in East Setauket is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. Security guards are also being sought. Bids will be accepted until August 5, 2022 and work is to commence by: August 22, 2022 and completed by SEE OUR DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION

Part-Time Sales/ Customer Service

WE ARE HIRING!! Join Our Team!

PUBLISHER’S EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: All employment advertising in this newspaper is subject to section 296 of the human rights law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age or arrest conviction record or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code Chap 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. from the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Help Wanted

5% OFF

SENIORS & MILITARY!

WE INSTALL YEAR-ROUND!

TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! **

LIFETIME WARRANTY

1-855-478-9473

Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST

)RU WKRVH ZKR TXDOLI\ 2QH FRXSRQ SHU KRXVHKROG 1R REOLJDWLRQ HVWLPDWH YDOLG IRU \HDU 2΍ HU YDOLG DW WLPH RI HVWLPDWH RQO\ 2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 RegistraWLRQ Ζ5 5HJLVWUDWLRQ 9+ 5HJLVWUDWLRQ 3$ 6X΍ RON +Ζ& License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A13

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

Carpentry

Exterminating

LONG HILL CARPENTRY 45 years experience All phases of home improvement. Old & Historic Restorations. Mastercard/Visa Lic. #H22336/Ins. 631-751-1764 longhill7511764@aol.com

Cesspool Services MR SEWERMAN CESSPOOL SERVICE All types of cesspool servicing, all work guaranteed, family owned and operated since 1985, 631-924-7502. Licensed and Insured.

Clean-Ups LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed? Call Steve @ 631-745-2598, leave message.

Driveway/Asphalt/ Concrete PHOENIX SEALCOAT The low cost local guy, residential, velvetop specialists, additional services, hot patches, striping, parking lots, plow and sanding, for immediate quotes call or text Doug 631-331-9300 or email Doug@phoenixsealcoat.com SEE OUR DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION

Exterminating ALL PURPOSE LANDSCAPING Tree spraying, exterminating, owner operated, licensed/ insured, 631-924-4099 See Display Ad for coupon and more information.

Handyman Services

REACT PEST CONTROL INC. Wasps, Yellow Jackets Nesting in your home! Protect your home before those pesky nests are built. SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION. SCIENTIFIC EXTERMINATING SERVICES let’s all stay safe, ecological protection, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, termites, Natural Organic products 631265-5252-SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Fences SMITHPOINT FENCE. DEER PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP! Wood, PVC, Chain Link, Stockade. Free estimates. Now offering 12 month interest free financing. Commercial/Residential. 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS. Lic.37690H/Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.

Floor Services/Sales FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 30 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touch-ups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-707-1228

Gutters/Leaders E L I M I N AT E G U T T E R CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off and 0% financing for those who qualify. PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-877-763-2379

HANDYMAN SERVICES AND PAINTING. Dependable, Honest, Professional. No job too small. Call Steve 631-831-3089. SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Home Improvement ALL PHASES OF HOME IMPROVEMENT From attic to your basement, RCJ Construction www.rcjconstruction.com commercial/residential, lic/ins 631-580-4518. BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 866-393-3636 LAMPS FIXED, $65. In Home Service!! Handy Howard. My cell 646-996-7628 NEVER PAY FOR COVERED HOME REPAIRS AGAIN, Complete Care Home Warranty, Covers all major systems and appliances. 30 day risk free. $200.00 OFF +2 FREE Months, 866-440-6501 THE GENERAC PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-871-0194 WIREMAN/CABLEMAN Flat TVs mounted, Phone, TVs & Computer wiring installed & serviced, camera & stereos, HDTV Antennas, FREE TV www.davewireman.com Call Dave 516-433-WIRE (9473) 631-667-WIRE (9473) or Text 516-353-1118

Lawn & Landscaping SETAUKET LANDSCAPE DESIGN Stone Driveways/Walkways, Walls/Stairs/Patios/Masonry, Brickwork/Repairs Land Clearing/Drainage,Grading/ Excavating. Plantings/Mulch, Rain Gardens. Steve Antos, 631-689-6082 setauketlandscape.com Serving Three Villages SWAN COVE LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance, Cleanups, Shrub/Tree Pruning, Removals. Landscape Design/ Installation, Ponds/Waterfalls, Stone Walls. Firewood. Free estimates. Lic/Ins.631-6898089

Landscape Materials SCREENED TOP SOIL Mulch, compost, decorative and driveway stone, concrete pavers, sand/block/portland. Fertilizer and seed. JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS CORP. 631-928-4665, www.troffa.com

Masonry CARL BONGIORNO LANDSCAPE/MASON CONTRACTOR All phases Masonry Work:Stone Walls, Patios, Poolscapes. All phases of Landscaping Design. Theme Gardens. Residential & Commercial. Lic/Ins. 631-928-2110 J O E ’ S G E N E R A L CONTRACTING All forms of masonry LIC/INS, 631-744-0752. SEE OUR DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFROMATION.

Online •

Power Washing

Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper ALL PRO PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Power Washing, Staining, Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates. Lic/Ins #19604HI 631-696-8150. Nick BOB’S PAINTING SERVICE 25 Years Experience. Interior/Exterior Painting, Spackling, Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Staining and Deck Restoration Power Washing. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. #17981. 631-744-8859 LA ROTONDA PAINTING & DESIGN Interior/exterior, sheetrock repairs, taping/spackling, wallpaper removal, faux, decorative finishings. Free estimates. Lic. #53278-H/Ins. Ross LaRotonda 631-689-5998 WORTH PAINTING “PAINTING WITH PRIDE” Interiors/exteriors. Staining & deck restoration, powerwashing, wallpaper removal, sheetrocktape/spackling, carpentry/trimwork. Lead paint certified. References. Free estimates. Lic./Ins. SINCE 1989 Ryan Southworth. SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFO. 631-331-5556

Plumbing/Heating HEAVYWEIGHT PLUMBING A roll of toilet paper stuffed in the drain and pleading for Heavyweight Plumbing to come and rescue it. 631-986-9516 All of Suffolk, Lic/ins.

Power Washing POWERWASHING Residential-Commercial. Whatever the challenge, whatever the grime, Sparkling clean everytime! Call for free estimate. 631-240-3313. SEE DISPLAY AD FOR MORE INFO.

• Online

THREE VILLAGE POWERWASHING LLC Protect your investment & freshen up your home, outside furniture, garage doors, gazebo, decks, patio, fence, porches, shed, etc Threevillagepowerwashing.com 631-678-7313.

Satellite TV BEST SATELLITE TV WITH 2 YEAR PRICE GUARANTEE, $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels, Free next day installation,Call 888-508-5313

Tree Work ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE A COMPLETE TREE CARE SERVICE devoted to the care of trees. Maintenance pruning, water-view work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 RANDALL BROTHERS TREE SERVICE Planting, pruning, removals, stump grinding. Free Estimates. Fully insured. LIC# 50701-H. 631-862-9291 SUNBURST TREE EXPERTS Since 1974, our history of customer satisfaction is second to none. Pruning/removals/ planting, plant health care. Insect/ Disease Management. ASK ABOUT GYPSY MOTH AND TICK SPRAYS Bonded employees. Lic/Ins. #8864HI 631-744-1577

YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! CALL 631.331.1154

SERV ICES

TIMES BEACON RECORD CLASSIFIEDS

View All Our Classiﬁed Ads at tbrnewsmedia.com

TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA The TIMES of Huntington, Northport & E. Northport • Huntington • Greenlawn • Halesite • Lloyd Harbor • Cold Spring Harbor

• Miller Place • Sound Beach • Rocky Point • Shoreham • Wading River • Baiting Hollow • Mt. Sinai

The Village TIMES HERALD

The Port TIMES RECORD

• Stony Brook • Strong’s Neck • Setauket • Old Field • Poquott

• Port Jefferson • Port Jefferson Sta. • Harbor Hills • Belle Terre

The TIMES of Smithtown • Smithtown • Hauppauge • Commack • E. Fort Salonga • San Remo

• Kings Park • St. James • Nissequogue • Head of the Harbor

The TIMES of Middle Country • Selden • Centereach • Lake Grove

• Northport • E. Northport • Eatons Neck • Asharoken • Centerport • W. Fort Salonga

The Village BEACON RECORD

PAGE A14 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

TIMES BEACON RECORD

Patricia’s Cleaning Service Since 1995 Residential/Office/Commercial

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

Special 631.751.7663

631.681.9723

Piano Tuning

bluesmanpianotuning@gmail.com bluesmanpianotuning.com

AIRPORT LIMO SERVICE ©FILL000042

For details, call

6 Barnwell Lane, Stony Brook

Blues Man

1 Time • Weekly • Monthly Move in/ Move out Pre and Post Event

Wine Tours, Events, Hamptons, NYC

1ST TIME ADVERTISERS Try us for 4 weeks @ $228.00 and receive 1 FREE WEEK.

Brad Merila Certified Piano Technician

Personal & Corporate Travel Professional Chauffeurs, Luxury SUV’s Sedans, Sprinter Vans, etc.

Free Estimates

631.331.1154

Book Online Now!

Suffolk Limo

631-828-4662

631-771-6991 • suffolklimoservice.com

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

HOME SERV ICES ALL PURPOSE LANDSCAPING

If you see this,

Tree Spraying Exterminating Ticks • Mosquitoes • Caterpillars Termites • Carpenter Ants T Inchworms • Gypsy Moths Ants A • Bees • All Other Pests

Call us.

INSURED

1000 OFF

LICENSED (Lic. # 46456-H)

With This Coupon!

631.924.4099

allpurposeexterminating.com

631-689-1421 www.reactpestcontrol.com

534 North Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 Find us on www.scientificext.com Facebook

Hiring Someone?

Cleaning out a garage or attic?

2021 WINNER

• Interi Interiors • Exteriors • Cabinet Refinishing, Staining & Painting • Faux Finishes • Power Washing • Wallpaper Removal • Tape & Spackling • Staining & Deck Restoration BBB A1 Rating #1 Recommendation on BBB website

Summer is Here!

CERTIFIED LEAD PAINT REMOVAL

“We take pride in our work”

@106761

FREE ESTIMATES

Ryan Southworth 631-331-5556

Licensed/Insured #37074-H; RI 18499-10-34230

Since 1989

Are you looking Selling to increase a home? your home improvement Call Our Classifieds Department or to ask about our special rates. landscaping 631.331.1154 or 631.751.7663 business?

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A15

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

HOME SERV ICES PHOENIXSEALCOAT.com

MULCH & TOPSOIL

The Low Cost Local Guys It’s NOT Amateur Hour at Phoenix...THE OWNER DOES EVERY JOB! and the means A LOT

New Customers Only

25 OFF

70 COMSEWOGUE RD. | SUITE

2022 Prices Residential Velvetop Specialist: Protect • Beautify Repair • Save!

For Immediate Quotes Call Or Text Doug:

631.331.9300 Or Email Doug@Phoenixsealcoat.com Sound Beach, LI - Licensed & Insured 29,906-HI-SUFFOLK 82190

Are you allowing your property to Grow natural? NATURAL will soon become a JUNGLE!

www.troffa.com

631-928-4665 PROMPT DELIVERY ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors,, LLC

RCJ

Fine Sanding g & Refinishing g

CO N S T R U C T I O N

Invasive Vines and Noxious Weeds kill trees and take over. For best results and a park-like setting regular inspections and treatments are needed twice per year. CDH

From Your Attic To Your Basement

All Phases of Home Improvement

Old Wood Floors Made Beautiful All Work Done By Owner

C U S TO M F I N I S H E D C A R P E N T RY & M O L D I N G

SPECIALIZING IN FINISHED BASEMENTS

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Formerly Of A Huntington Father & Son’s Business Lic. #47595-H/Insured

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL • LIC. #H-32198/INS | OWNER OPERATED

631-875-5856 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE

DEER PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP.

✔ All Phases of Home Improvement ✔ Old & Historic Home Restorations ✔ Extensions & Dormers ✔ Kitchens & Baths

Now offering 12 month interest-free financing

FREE ESTIMATES COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL

Full Service contractor – complete jobs from start to ﬁnish

70 Jayne Blvd., Port Jeff Station (631) 743-9797

✔ Siding & Windows ✔ Porches & Decks ✔ Aging in Place Remodeling ✔ Custom Carpentry: Built-ins, Pantries, and More ©88630

New Location

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

longhill7511764@aol.com

Specializing in all phases of fencing: Wood • PVC • Chain Link • Stockade OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

10% OFF

Wood Floor Installations

K I TC H E N S • B AT H R O O M S • D O O R S • W I N D O W S • T I L E • F LO O R I N G

(631) 580-4518

Black/Brown/Red Mulch Cobblestone-New & Used Drainage Supplies & Castings Boulders & Dive Rocks Wall Stone Cedar Mulch Playground Woodchips Super Peat Tools & Equipment

Additional Services Hot Patches • Striping Parking Lots Plow & Sanding

Brick & Stone Veneer Concrete Pavers & Walls Bluestone Portland/Mortar Sand/Block/Gravel Railroad Ties & Tree Stakes Screened Topsoil Compost & Mulch Seed & Lawn Control Products

9| EAST SETAUKET NY 11733

Licensed H-22336 and fully insured 84630

PAGE A16 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

HOME SERV ICES

VINCENT ALFANO FURNITURE RESTORATION

Licensed & Insured #54076-MP

Family Owned

WWW.EXPERTFURNITURERESTORATION.COM Give your home furniture a facelift C�� W�� Reﬁnish, a new look, refresh, make it look great again. � F�� S�� We do it all. PICK-UP & DELIVERY

A roll of toilet paper stuffed in the drain and pleading for

HEAVYWEIGHT PLUMBING to come and rescue it.

40 Years Experience @74100

Cell: 631-986-9516 All of Suffolk

343 So. Country Rd., Brookhaven

Owner Operated For Over 30 Years

LAMPS FIXED $ 65

AND

PAINTING

In Home Service !! Handy Howard

DEPENDABLE • HONEST • PROFESSIONAL NO JOB TOO SMALL

My Cell 646-996-7628

• Kitchen Cabinet Reﬁnishing • Upholstery • Table Pads • Water & Fire Damage Restoration • Insurance Estimates Licensed/Insured

631.707.1228

Lic. #32000-H/Ins.

CALL STEVE @ (631) 831-3089

Joe’s General Contracting All Forms of Masonry • Revitalization Projects • Driveways/Sidewalks • Pavers/ Brick/Block Work • Fireplace and Chimneys • Residential/Commercial • Culture Stone • Home Improvements Lic. 3637H

ALL PRO PAINTING

RANDALL BROTHERS TREE SERVICE

OVER 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE

O wne r O pe rat ed S i n c e 19 78

CALLS PROMPTLY RETURNED

)XOO\ ,QVXUHG LIC# 50701-H

(631) 744-1577

FREE ESTIMATES

631-744-8859

• Interiors • Exteriors • Powerwashing • Staining & Deck Restoration • Wallpaper Removal • Gutter Cleaning • Spackling & Wall Restoration

EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE

Free Estimates

Ins.

40 Y E A RS EX PER IENCE

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • POWERWASHING CUSTOM WORK • STAINING • WALLPAPER REMOVAL

631-862-9291 516-319-2595 (cell & text)

631–744–0752

BOB’S PAINTING SERVICE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES

LICENSED #19604-H & INSURED

HEAVYWEIGHT PLUMBING

REFERENCES GLADLY GIVEN

Lic./Ins. (#17,981)

INTERIOR • EXTERIOR Taping Spackling

Decorative Finishes

Power Washing

Specializing in Paver Restoration Protect Your Investment & Freshen Up Your:

Faux Finishes

Home Gazebo Outside Furniture Decks Garage Doors Patio

View Our Work at ThreeVillagePowerWashing.com

631–689–5998 Lic. # 53278-H/Ins.

Fence Porches Shed Etc.

631-678-7313 Insured

Wallpaper Removal

PAINTING & DESIGN

96420

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A17

AUTOMOTI V E SERV ICES Selling Your Used Car or Truck?

$$$ TOP CASH PAID $$$

631–331–1154 or 631–751–7663

Your Ad Will Appear in All 6 of Our Newspapers– Plus you will receive

FREE LISTING ON OUR WEB SITE

Co-ops/Condos For Sale

PUBLISHERS’ NOTICE

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of full/partial week rentals. Holiday Real Estate, Inc: 1-800-638-2102 Online reservations: www. holidayoc.com. Mention code “Beach22Bound” for a $50 gift card mailed with your FREE Brochure. Expires 2022-08-15

20 WORD READ

ER AD

Highest prices paid for ﬁxable vehicles. Also buy motorcycles and muscle cars. ask for mark • 631-258-7919

GRAND OPENING

small space

BIG

RESULTS BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG

On The Common @ Rocky Point (38) Brand New One Bedroom/One Bath Apartments for Seniors 55+ in the heart of Rocky Point; walk to everything. Each Apartment is 100% electric HVAC (state of the art heat pump); s/s appliances with granite tops, generous pantry; closets & bedroom walk-in; all vinyl plank ﬂoors; all baths are ADA compliant with large 5’ showers; linen closet; W/D in all units. View furnished model. Available units ready to move in today from $2,100/m Electric and cable not included. Call Debbie at 631-744-5900 X12

HOUSE HUNTING?

Rentals

LIVE IN A COUNTRY CLUB YES! Bretton Woods offers clubhouse, golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, restaurants and activities. 1,2,3 bedroom condos from $290,000, Strathmore East Equities 631-698-3400.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

F O R 4 W E E KS

Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Domestic/Foreign

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

R E A L ESTAT E Real Estate Services

All Trucks, Cars & Vans

Call Classifieds

Place your ad today Call 631.751.7663 or 631.331.1154

visit our website

www.tbrnewsmedia.com

click on Real Estate

SETAUKET

Call: 631.751.7744

97210

High Visibility • 25A Corner Oﬃce Suite with large plate glass window Private bath • Own thermostat • Nicely decorated OFF STREET PARKING Village Times Building

PAGE A18 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

Editorial

Incivility

Tearing at our community fabric

Communities are held together by norms of civility and an overriding spirit of goodwill. Right now those norms are withering away, supplanted by foul behavior and disrespect. In communities throughout this area, there has been an observable decline in civility, a dangerous trend that jeopardizes the community’s long-term prospects. At Stony Brook University, members of the campus community have expressed growing concerns about the frequency of hostile encounters taking place in nearby communities. Students and staff members have become targets of scorn and prejudice, a phenomenon that should disturb our residents deeply. In addition, elected officials and business owners are dismayed by the recent spike in vandalism and destruction of public and private property. Perhaps most alarmingly, police have investigated the July 5 burning of a sign at a Ronkonkoma mosque as a possible hate crime. While destroying property and desecrating houses of worship surely violates several of our laws, these actions also tear at the fabric of our community. After two years of lockdowns and separation, community members now seem more estranged from one another than ever before. The immediate consequence of all of this is that our community is less safe and less congenial than it once was. People will be less likely to spend their time and money in our local downtown areas, creating more vacant storefronts. But in the long run, people may soon flee this area in search of that community feeling that they couldn’t find here. Since ancient antiquity, scholars have understood that people of a community cannot be held together by laws alone. Laws create a system of rules and keep communities orderly and regulated, but they cannot inspire neighborliness or tolerance. Aristotle contended that “friendship” was the necessary ingredient for a community to thrive. We must cultivate the bonds of friendship that once existed among our community members. As citizens of this area, we must recognize that each person is entitled to our respect, regardless of religion, race, ethnic background or politics. The people of Long Island are fortunate to have a superb public research institution right in their backyard, a place that offers jobs to our residents and a talented pool of students and staff who are eager to change the world for the better. We must welcome them as our own, deserving of our friendship and respect. We want them to stay right here on Long Island, where they can help us build upon and strengthen this community. In a similar vein, we cannot tolerate the destruction of public or private property. Budgets are tight enough in our county, towns and villages, and taxpayers should not be forced to absorb these preventable costs. Moreover, small businesses are struggling enough amid nationwide economic challenges and the ongoing public health emergency. We should not compound their hardships and expenses either. Progress requires a reassessment and realignment of our system of values. Let’s rediscover what it means to be civil and respectful to one another. Let’s foster that sense of civic friendliness and community cohesion that existed before. We must learn to respect our neighbors again, for without respect this community will not endure. As Aretha Franklin sang, “Just a little bit, a little respect.”

Letters to the Editor Qualiﬁcations before diversity

I was going to write about some of the content in a letter from Lisa Pius on May 19 [“What a wonderful world this would be”]. Minds which possess common sense think alike. Instead, I will expand upon what she touched on regarding any “bright parent” (parents) involvement with their children’s curriculum — a curriculum of learning through life’s experiences. To be sure, parents should be involved with their children’s school education, and expect straight answers from their school board, especially when the board is questioned about the implementation of leftist/socialist/ Marxist teachings such as critical race theory. There are plenty of other issues forming our children’s minds outside of the hours spent in school as well and it starts at home, and the young minds are being influenced by what’s trickling down from the top. For example, if they grow into adulthood believing that it’s O.K. for someone who was installed to the highest office in the land to be rescued by the Easter Bunny for spouting nonsense and witness his wife saying, “Wave … wave,” without denunciation from their parents or the media, then that becomes their norm. How will they, both parents and children, learn the truth without transparency? They are “maturing” with censorship and they’ll never realize it. When puppeteers who control President Joe Biden [D] pick Kamala Harris for vice president only because of gender and race instead of qualifications, how are our children perceiving that? When that same puppet appoints a transgender person as assistant secretary for health because he/she claims to be an expert on mental health and food disorders, what does that tell our children? When our children become aware that our Department of Homeland Security chief, under the direction of the White House, is responsible for allowing more fentanyl than ever before to flow over an unsecured border, how will that affect them? As more churches are becoming more “woke” in their one-sided leftist agenda, our children are being affected in a negative way. I have yet to be convinced that God has personally told anyone that murdering a human being in the womb is O.K., but murder in any other form is not. I could go on and on but, unless

you’re part of the woke “fake news” cult, you can obviously see the truth for yourselves. I can envision a dystopian not-so”Wonderful World” where today’s children (future parents) had been systematically indoctrinated and, trying to explain away the actions of the aforementioned fools, say to their kids, “Well, we needed ‘equity.’” The song “Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke that Ms. Pius mentioned, and her wonderful analogy 62 years later to the present, is a great recording for another reason. What really makes the record is the fact that it’s R&B vocal group harmony — commonly referred to as doo-wop today. Three guys, with different singing backgrounds who happened to be in the studio that day [including a young Lou Rawls], formed the ad hoc vocal group that backed Mr. Cooke. Now that’s a positive thing coming out of “diversity.” Art Billadello East Setauket

Response to ‘Evaluating the Biden presidency’

George Altemose, in his letter to the editor [“Evaluating the Biden presidency,” June 30] evaluates the progress of the Biden administration and comes to an unclear conclusion. Its accomplishments may be attributed, in his words, “to simple incompetence, or to an intentional effort to bring about fundamental changes to this great country.” (Great country, indeed, sir. No need for MAGA, mission accomplished. Thank you.) The issues of concern to Altemose in the order he presents them are the rate of inﬂation, the price of gasoline, where President Joe Biden [D] places the blame for them and the president’s attacks on the gas industry, especially ExxonMobil. The latter, Altemose suggests, “emphatically ended our short but welcome period of energy independence that was bequeathed to us by his much-maligned predecessor.” (“Bequeathed,” handed down by a president?)

I believe most economists think presidents and their administrations have little influence on the price of gasoline. In the eight years of the George W. Bush [R] presidency the cost for a barrel of imported oil fluctuated between $15.95 (2001) and $127.77 (2008). The Obama [D] presidency fared similarly with the cost fluctuating between $26.66 (2016) and $113.02 (2011). Every president must deal with events beyond his control. For Bush they included, among others, the attack on 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and both a banking and financial crisis. The Obama presidency faced a great recession, Iranian threats to oil shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the rise and fall of the dollar’s value and a dramatic increase in U.S. shale oil production. The Biden years have already included a pandemic, a war in Ukraine and attacks on democracy at home. Have the Biden efforts to combat the economic and social costs of the pandemic contributed to inflation? Likely so. The primary cause of inflation, likely not. It never occurred to me, as it has to Altemose, that “a nasty group of sneaky Bidenists may view the imposition of general inflation and stifling gas prices as an underhand means” to compel us to “forsake our gasoline-powered automobiles in favor of electric cars, thereby socking it to the evil big oil companies” while “mollifying the green zealots of climate change.” Colorful language. Strong is the conspiracy brew. Don’t drink it. Altemose closes his letter with “no doubt” we will “in good time … see a proliferation of clean, safe, zeroemission nuclear power plants, which will easily provide for all the electric cars Elon Musk can build, plus more.” Add solar, wind, thermal and tidal energy; subtract the burning of fossil fuels. And hope that “in good time” is in time. Forest McMullen South Setauket

WRITE TO US … We welcome your letters. They should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste. We do not publish anonymous letters. Please include a phone number and address for conﬁrmation. Email letters to: rita@tbrnewsmedia.com or mail them to TBR News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733

The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own. They do not speak for the newspaper.

JULY 21, 2022 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORT • PAGE A19

Opinion

The grass is always greener, even on a birthday

was born in March, so, of course, I wished I were born in the summer. My brothers were both born in the heat of the summer, which means they could go to a warm beach on their birthdays, sail across some waterway around Long Island, and celebrate the passage of another year without a midterm on their big day or, even worse, the day after their birthday. But, the real reason I wished my birthday came during the summer was so that I could attend a Yankees D. None game. When my birthday of the above rolled around, pitchers BY DANIEL DUNAIEF and catchers were often reporting to spring training, getting ready for the

marathon of each baseball season. When my son was born in July, sandwiched between a host of other family birthdays on both sides of the family, I figured he would have the chance to pursue the kind of unfulfilled baseball fantasy that I could only imagine as I was memorizing facts, figures and formulas for another set of tests before, during and immediately after my annual rite of passage. Recently, we celebrated his birthday by going to one of the last few Yankees games before the All-Star break. We had the privilege of attending a weekend game, when neither of us felt the need to work or meet a deadline. My son is taking a summer course for which he was supposed to have a virtual test the day before we went to a game. The computer system crashed that day, and the professor suggested everyone take it the next day. The system, however, continued not to work, perhaps obeying a secret wish my son made

over his customized birthday cake, giving him the opportunity to enjoy the entire day with little to no responsibility other than to reply to all the well wishers and to compliment them on their melodic singing. The game itself became a blowout early, as the Yankees scored run after run, and the Red Sox seemed to retreat to the safety of the dugout soon after coming up to bat. Both of us ate more than we normally do in a day, celebrating the outing and reveling in the moment, high-fiving each other and the reveling strangers in Yankees jerseys in front of us. While the packed stadium started to clear out when the game seemed out of reach for the visitors, we remained in our seats until the last pitch, soaking up the sun, predicting the outcomes of each pitcher-hitter match up and observing the small games-within-a-game that comes from watching the defense change its positioning for each hitter. It still confounds me that a team could leave

the third base line completely open, shift all the infielders towards right field, and still, the hitter won’t push the ball in a place where he could get a single or double. After all, if they heeded the advice of Hall of Famer Willie Keeler who suggested they “hit it where they ain’t,” these batters could get a hit, raise their batting average and contribute to a rally just by pushing the ball to a huge expanse of open and unprotected grass in fair territory. Amid the many relaxing and enjoyable moments of connection with my son, he shared that he kind of wished he had born in the winter. After all, he said, he loves hockey and always imagined going to an NHL game on his birthday. I suppose the grass is always greener, even on your birthday. To be fair, though, he did add that wasn’t a genuine wish, as he was thrilled to attend baseball games on his actual birthday, and he was pleased that, in every other year, he didn’t have to worry about exams.

Could Putin’s plans be like the Russian doll, each aspect fitting within another?

ncredibly, one man has altered the world. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin directed his troops into neighboring Ukraine, and the killing began. Ukrainians, Russian soldiers, mercenaries, sympathetic foreign fighters, civilians — all shot each other. Eastern Ukrainians were deported into Russia by the thousands, cities throughout Ukraine were destroyed, families were ripped apart, millions of Ukrainians fled to other countries, schools stopped, medical services halted, commerce and cultural activities were squelched, random bombings put lives in Between a lottery. Those are just you and me some of the horrific BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF consequences of Putin’s order against one country. But the repercussions of that one act are being felt around the globe. Countries that depended

on wheat and other agricultural supplies grown and shipped from Ukraine and Russia, are now frantically seeking alternate sources, if they can afford them. Oil and gas, primarily piped from Russia and Ukraine, have been cut off. Exports of hundreds of other products from these two countries have stopped. Oil and gas prices have skyrocketed, leading the way to global inflation. Nations have realigned geopolitically and militarily or strengthened their defense pacts by sending troops and weapons to allies. And other campaigns, to control climate change and suppress the coronavirus, have diminished as national budgets are modified. What does Putin want? There has been much speculation about his goals and his fears. They may have crystalized during these ensuing months, or Kremlin watchers may have caught on. One such scholar, who writes about Russia’s politics, foreign policy and, for a score of years, has studied Putin’s behavior, has put forth a cogent scenario in this past Tuesday’s The New York Times. Tatiana Stanovaya believes that Putin has a grand scheme whose goals are threefold. The first is the most pragmatic: the securing

TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA We welcome letters, photographs, comments and story ideas. Send your items to P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email rita@tbrnewsmedia.com. Times Beacon Record Newspapers are published every Thursday. Subscription $59/year • 631-751-7744 www.tbrnewsmedia.com • Contents copyright 2022

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Leah S. Dunaief GENERAL MANAGER Johness Kuisel MANAGING EDITOR Rita J. Egan EDITOR Rita J. Egan LEISURE EDITOR Heidi Sutton

of a land bridge through the Donbas region of the southeast to Crimea. Russian troops seem to have already captured Luhansk, which is part of the Donbas. Apparently, Putin believes the West will accept that Russian troops cannot be dislodged from there and will not cross any red lines to directly engage in such a military effort, eventually abandoning the idea and the territory to Russia. The second goal is to force Kyiv and the Zelensky government to capitulate from exhaustion and demoralization after one or two years. Russia would then launch a “Russification” of the country, erasing Ukrainian culture and nationhood and imposing Russian language, culture and education. Thus Russia would have expanded its territory and stopped NATO from reaching Russia’s current borders. The third goal is the most ambitious: Putin wants to build a new world order. “We are used to thinking that Mr. Putin views the West as a hostile force that aims to destroy Russia,” according to writer Stanovaya. “But I believe that for Mr. Putin there are two Wests: a bad one and a good one.” The “bad” one is the one currently in power

COPY EDITOR John Broven ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kathleen Gobos ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Elizabeth Bongiorno Robin Lemkin Larry Stahl Minnie Yancey

ART AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Beth Heller Mason PRODUCTION Janet Fortuna Sharon Nicholson CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTOR & SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Sheila Murray

and led by elites who are “narrow-minded slaves of their electoral cycles who overlook genuine national interests and are incapable of strategic thinking.” And the “good West”? He believes that “these are ordinary Europeans and Americans who want to have normal relations with Russia and businesses who are eager to profit from close cooperation with their Russian counterparts.” Today, Putin is convinced, the bad West is declining while the good West is challenging the status quo with nationally oriented leaders like Viktor Orban in Hungary, Marine Le Pen in France, and Donald Trump, “ready to break with the old order and fashion a new one.” The war against Ukraine, with its undesirable consequences like high inflation and soaring energy prices, “will encourage the people to rise up and overthrow the traditional political establishment.” This fundamental shift will then bring about a more-friendly West that will meet the security demands of Russia. If that has a familiar echo, it is not so different from the Communist expectation that the proletariat will rise up and embrace Marx and Lenin. We know how that turned out.

BUSINESS MANAGER Sandi Gross CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtney Biondo INTERNET STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rob Alfano SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Kathryn Mandracchia

AwardWinning Newspapers 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Year After Year

PAGE A20 • TIMES HUNTINGTON & NORTHPORTS • JULY 21, 2022

97170