The Times of Huntington-Northport - November 24, 2016

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Vol. 13, No. 33

November 24, 2016

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Town pierces cap Huntington budget increases taxes, keeps social programs

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Northport is ready to spread some holiday cheer this weekend. The festivities kick off Friday, Nov, 25 with the annual tree lighting hosted by the Northport Chamber of Commerce. From 4 to 7 p.m. reindeer will be on display in the village. At 7 p.m. the tree will be lit inside Northport Village Park, and then Santa Claus comes to town with the Northport Fire Department in a parade down Main Street. Hot chocolate and cookies will be passed out for visitors as well. Then starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, activities for Small Business Saturday will be hosted by the Northport Chamber of Commerce. Shoppers are invited to register at the Main Street Cafe on Main Street and receive a raffle ticket, along with a list of merchants in the village and discounts each participating store will be offering. When shoppers make a purchase from one of those stores, they will receive another raffle ticket. The chamber will raffle off 10 gift certificates to area stores and a few gift certificates to Main Street Cafe. Finally at 6 p.m., Carl’s Candies, a new candy shop on Main Street, will keep the Northport leg-lighting tradition alive by hosting the event outside their shop. The annual lighting of the leg is a nod to the classic holiday film “A Christmas Story” and one of the most well-known movie props in cinematic history. The holiday tradition began in 2005 when owners of

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Leaders concerned by campaign rhetoric speak out, taking action By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com The divisive and inflammatory nature of the 2016 presidential election has raised concerns across the country about Americans’ ability to “come together” now that the dust has begun to settle. One Suffolk County organization was concerned enough to send a letter to school districts with a warning for administrators and teachers. “We are concerned for the safety and well-being of the students of Suffolk County as we know you are as well,” the letter dated Nov. 10 from leaders of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission and Anti-Bias Task Force read. “We are reaching out to ensure that all school climates are one where students feel safe and supported physically, emotionally and academically.” The Human Rights Commission has existed in Suffolk County since 1963 and it focuses on investigating claims of bias and discrimination. Rabbi Steven Moss has been the chairman of the organization for more than 20 years. He said they were compelled to write the letter in light of incidents, both local and across the country, that have been reported in the aftermath of Election Day. “I’m sure [people] realize bullying has occurred before the election and will continue onward,” Moss said in a phone interview. He said most incidents reported to the commission thus far have involved elementary-level students making references to deporting classmates. Moss said he believes incidents involving younger students can easily be traced

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is among those worried by the tone of the election and the effect it might have going forward.

back to conversations at home, and because of this the commission plans to send a similar letter to local Parent Teacher Associations in the hopes of spreading the conversation beyond classrooms. At Northport High School swastikas were drawn in spray paint on the walls of a theater storage room this week, according to Suffolk County Police. Moss said it is important for school administrators to act decisively and harshly with incidents like these, even if they fall short of constituting a crime, and Northport-East Northport Superintendent Robert Banzer is taking the action seriously.

“Our primary objective as a school district is to educate our students in a safe and respectful environment,” Banzer said in an email. He added an investigation is ongoing. “The recent events in our high school have challenged us and make us realize that, although our students participate in many opportunities to build a respectful and safe environment, work remains. Our high school principal Dan Danbusky is meeting with the student leaders to generate ideas about how best to address not only the recent incident but to help the school community further enhance dignity, respect and acceptance for all.” Banzer also said the administration plans to meet with local religious leaders to gather their input and insights and assess programs to help the district meet its goals of being a more inclusive school community. Port Jefferson Village organized a peaceful vigil that was held Nov. 20 at the Village Center designed to show community support for “all segments of society,” according to a press release. “In response to the fear and hurt felt by so many, Suffolk County needed the opportunity to show everyone our support and commitment to ensuring their freedoms, and to reassure them that they have a safe space here,” Cindy Morris, a Suffolk County resident and co-organizer of the event said in a statement. Moss said he is hoping much of the inflammatory conversation during the election season, especially from the campaign of President-elect Donald Trump (R), was rhetoric designed to dominate news cycles and spike polling numbers and eventually it will die down.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) shared many of the same concerns as Moss and the Human Rights Commission. He announced several actions Nov. 20 to protect civil rights and combat hate crimes in the state, including the creation of a State Police unit to investigate such crimes. He also plans to advance legislation that would expand protections of the state’s human rights law to all students, and to establish a legal defense fund to ensure immigrants have access to representation regardless of status. “New York is, and will always be, a place of acceptance, inclusion and a bastion of hope for all people,” Cuomo said in a statement. “We will never allow fear and intolerance to tear at the fabric of who we are.” The commission’s letter also called on school districts to share programs they already had in place designed to promote unity and togetherness. Some of those include a Gay/Straight Alliance, the AntiDefamation League’s No Place for Hate campaign, the No One Sits Alone Campaign and suicide awareness and prevention programs, to name a few. Banzer indicated Northport has several programs aimed at promoting inclusive school communities through unity and respect, and the district plans to continue that effort going forward. Those who have experienced incidents of hate or discrimination are encouraged to reach out to the Human Rights Commission by calling 631-853-5480 or emailing humanrights@suffolkcountyny.gov. Additional reporting contributed by Victoria Espinoza.

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Rest stop sets up shop off LIE in Dix Hills, serving LI goods By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com Despite original resistance from local officials, a rest stop is officially open for business on the Long Island Expressway in Dix Hills between exits 51 and 52 off the eastbound lanes. The 15,200 square-foot Long Island Welcome Center features restrooms, a Taste NY food market and several information kiosks to inform travelers about local tourism spots. It’s the first rest stop of its kind on the Island. Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) and New York State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-Huntington Station) shared concerns last year with some of the details in the plan, including its proximity to residential areas, and the communication between local officials and the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). But Stern said he is pleased with the compromises that were made to put residents’ fears at ease. “I’ve spoken to many area residents who said trucks idling all day and night was an ongoing and unacceptable concern,” the county legislator said in a phone interview. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the residents have been heard. No tractor-trailer or bus parking is allowed at the welcome center, including the service road that supports the facility. “This is an example of all levels of government working and coming together, which we can now see reflected in the final design of the welcome center,” Stern said. “This is a really important element that was encouraging to the residents.” Trucks and buses have been redirected to recently renovated New York State Department of Transportation sites at exits 56 and 66. Stern said the residents are still waiting to see the future of the rest stop and how it will be used, but they found the truck ban encouraging. Lupinacci agreed the compromise with Dix Hills residents was a step in the right direction.

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clockwise from above, the front entrance of the new welcome center; Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul looks at the Long island goods for sale at the center; and a view of the kiosks available for visitors to use at the center. “I am pleased to learn that the New York State Department of Transportation has considered the concerns of local residents in the Dix Hills Area and compromised on the original plans of the Long Island Welcome Center,” he said in an email. “The welcome center, which has been drastically reduced in size from original blueprints and will not sell any alcoholic beverages, will offer local produce and regional goods to Long Island’s travelers. I will continue to listen to local stakeholders and welcome feedback from Dix Hills residents during the first few months of the welcome center’s operation.” Cuomo said the welcome center is an important asset in encouraging tourism throughout New York. “Tourism and agriculture are critical drivers of the Long Island economy and with the new welcome center, we are making smart

investments to support these industries throughout the region,” he said in a statement. “With a Taste NY store to raise the profile of Long Island’s quality food and craft beverages, and interactive I Love NY kiosks to engage visitors and connect them with Long Island’s rich history and boundless recreational opportunities, this state-of-the-art center represents the very best that Long Island has to offer.” The Taste NY Market will showcase a broad selection of fresh breakfast and lunch items, including soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts using ingredients sourced from Long Island growers, along with grab-andgo snacks and specialty local items for sale. The welcome center will also be home to an outdoor farmers market open on Saturdays and Sundays through the season that will provide locally grown and produced foods to visitors. As for the touch-screen I Love NY kiosks, they provide travelers the opportunity to learn more about the Long Island tourism region. An interactive map provides suggested

destinations based on users’ interests, allowing them to browse regional attractions from historical sites to local wineries, and create an itinerary which they can take with them via email. A Department of Motor Vehicles selfservice kiosk will also be available for use, making it the first time a kiosk will be permanently located outside of a DMV office. Customers will have the opportunity to renew their vehicle registrations quickly and efficiently, as well as conduct other DMV transactions without having to visit a local office. Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone (D) said the new welcome center will help Huntington’s economy continue to grow. “From world-class food to pristine beaches and beautiful parks, Long Island has long been a top destination for tourists,” Petrone said in a statement. “This new welcome center will play an important role in growing our economy by showcasing many of Long Island’s products and natural beauty to the thousands of travelers on the Long Island Expressway every day.”

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Huntington ready to ring in the holidays this weekend By Victoria Espinoza Victoria@tbrnewspapers.com

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The holiday season gets its unofficial start for Huntington residents this Saturday. The town has organized many events to kick-off the good times during its seventh annual Holiday Parade and Street Festival Nov. 26. In addition to the event’s yearly staples, the town has also introduced a scavenger hunt this year to encourage children and families to explore Huntington Village as it is also Small Business Saturday. The hunt is open to children ages 5 to 12 and will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Participants can register at KidzHitz, on Main Street, where they will receive a game board and clues that, when solved, will take them to 12 locations to get puzzle pieces to put on their game boards. When their board is complete, participants should return to KidzHitz, where they will receive coupons for a free music lesson and a free kid’s cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s on Main Street. During the day Huntington Public Library and Panera Bread will also be hosting craft activities for kids, and carolers will be singing in the village throughout the day. Huntington officials also created an interactive map shoppers can access online or on their smartphones and tablets that helps them access information and offers about the various merchants participating in Small Business Saturday. The interactive map contains a printable sheet of coupons, parking details and the parade route.

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one of the floats in last year’s Huntington’s Holiday parade and street Festival According to the town, last year 25 merchants signed up to be a location on the map and offered deals for the holiday season, and the site received a total of 2,789 hits, including 1,239 on the day of the parade and festival. During the day shoppers are also encouraged to cast their votes for the best gingerbread houses in a competition that features two categories: commercial bakeries and

home bakers. The houses are on display at the Paramount Theater and what was formerly Freedman Jewelers on New York Avenue. Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone (D) said the town tries to build on this event every year. “Each year, new events and features get added to make the day even more special, and this year is no exception, with the ex-

panded gingerbread house competition and additional activities for children,” he said in a statement. “That’s why people from all across Long Island come early and stay late for an entire day of family fun.” The holiday parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Big H Shopping Center on New York Avenue, and this year for the first time there will be a grand marshal leading the way. Sal Valentinetti, a Bethpage pizza deliveryman, competed on this season of the reality TV show “America’s Got Talent,” and sang his way to the finals. He’ll lead the Huntington parade and perform a few songs. “I’m honored and thrilled to be part of this Huntington tradition and I’m looking forward to it,” the 21-year-old said. Valentinetti will perform three shows at The Paramount Dec. 15, 16 and 22. The parade includes competitions for the best floats in several categories. Judges will choose based on how well participants follow the parade theme of Cartoon Holiday. Local fire departments, businesses and organizations participate in the parade. After the parade ends, The North Shore Pops, a concert band, will perform in front of the holiday tree in the village along with Valentinetti. After the tree lighting ceremony, the festival will continue on Wall Street, and kids will be able to meet Santa Claus, get their faces painted, play in the bounce houses and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. Free parking will be available at the Huntington train station, with a convenient free shuttle from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Police Blotter Incidents and arrests, Nov. 16 to 20 Not the best place to sleep

A 32-year-old man from Brentwood was arrested Nov. 19 at 4:35 a.m. after police said they found him asleep in the drivers seat of a 2009 Volvo with the engine running at a parking lot on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle as his license was suspended and driving while intoxicated.

What a shopping list

On Nov. 19 a 21-year-old man from West Islip was arrested after police said he stole pants, hats, five pairs of sunglasses, a wallet, headphones and jewelry from Lord & Taylor at the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington. He was charged with fourthdegree grand larceny.

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A 28-year-old man from Huntington and a 21-year-old man from Nesconset were arrested Nov. 19 after police said they were in possession of heroin, cocaine and a crack pipe while at the intersection of Wicks Road and Pear Drive in Huntington. The 28-year-old man was charged with loitering with unlawful use of a controlled substance and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The 21-year-old was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Police said a 57-year-old man from Holbrook stole money from two people in the past two years under the ruse he was selling them cars. He collected money from one person at a residence on Broad Hollow Road in Huntington in September of last year and never delivered the car to the person. Then in March of this year he conducted the same empty transaction with someone at a residence on East Route 25 in Huntington. He was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with two counts of third-degree grand larceny.

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Slash and burn

On Nov. 18 police arrested a 22-year-old man from Greenlawn after they discovered he was driving a 1987 BMW on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn without a license. Once they pulled him over, they also charged him with slashing someone in the face while outside Acacia, a bar on New York Avenue in Huntington, this past June. The victim had to be sent to Huntington Hospital for treatment. The Greenlawn man was charged with assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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Park Road and Floral Avenue in Huntington. He was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Green on Floral Avenue

A 25-year-old man from Huntington was arrested Nov. 17 after police said he was in possession of marijuana while on Deer

A 20-year-old man from Huntington was arrested Nov. 17 after police said he had marijuana in his possession while on West Jericho Turnpike at 6:10 p.m. He was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Don’t get a pass there

Police said a 28-year-old man from Farmingdale entered a locked office on New York Avenue in Huntington Nov. 17. He was arrested and charged with thirddegree criminal trespassing of an enclosed property.

That socks

A 26-year-old man from Jamaica was arrested after police said he stole socks and a shirt from Lord & Taylor at the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Nov. 16 He was charged with petit larceny.

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On Nov. 16 police arrested a 23-year-old man from Greenlawn after they said he was in possession of cocaine while at the corner of Dorothy Court and Jamaica Avenue in Greenlawn. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. —Victoria Espinoza

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Huntington to raise taxes, approves $191 million budget Plan keeps social, youth and art programs after residents urge town to pierce cap By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com Huntington Town board members approved a cap-piercing $191 million budget that was strongly supported by residents when it was first proposed in September. The 2017 budget maintains town services at current levels and calls for a 2.85 percent tax levy increase, which will net the town about $2.2 million more in revenue than the 0.68 percent state-mandated tax levy cap set this year. According to the town, the tax levy is projected to increase by $3.2 million to $117.7 million, which would cost residents approximately $18 to $30 more per household this year. The cap limits tax levy increases to the rate of inflation or 2 percent. However, it can be overridden by a 60 percent super majority vote by the town board. Town board members voted unanimously to approve the budget Sept. 27, after listening to many community members urge the town to pierce the cap in order to continue funding for social, youth and art programs. Jolena Smith, a Huntington High School student and member of the Tri Community Youth Agency — a not-for-profit organization that offers educational, recreational, social, cultural, athletics, counseling and advocacy

programs for the town’s youth — became emotional when speaking about why it’s so important to her that the board pierces the cap this year and maintains Tri CYA funding. “The Tri CYA provides all types of programs, services and activities to the youth that don’t have other choices or places to go,” she said at the meeting. “I’ve been coming to the Tri CYA for as long as I can remember, and it means a lot to me. The staff is an extended family. The Tri CYA helps kids stay off the streets. It helped me be the person I am today.” Ken Katz, a Huntington resident and member of the board of directors at the Cinema Arts Centre, also talked about how crucial funding from the town is for the survival of the CAC, a nonprofit organization that helps provide programs for students and seniors, as well as supporting local businesses. “It’s not just a couple of bucks less for culture and arts,” he said. “If we cut [funding] down, Huntington suffers, not the Cinema Arts Centre. It’s not just going to a museum and seeing one less painting. It’s millions of dollars out of the pockets of local residents.” In order to stay within the state-mandated tax levy increase cap, not only would Huntington have to cut youth and arts programs, Town Supervisor Frank Petrone (D)

‘If we cut [funding] down, Huntington suffers. ... It’s not just going to a museum and seeing one less painting. It’s millions of dollars out of the pockets of local residents.’ — Ken Katz

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town supervisor Frank petrone (D) said the state-mandated tax levy cap can limit a town’s ability to provide services. also said they would have to lay off employees — a move he said residents would feel the effects of in the form of reduced service, maintenance and hours at town facilities and longer waits at Town Hall. “While I concur with the fundamental con-

cept behind the cap … I do believe there needs to be modification of the language in the current legislation, so that the unintended consequence of limiting growth and new initiatives is eliminated,” Petrone said in a statement. The supervisor also talked about the challenge with requirements to fund federal and state-mandated expenses that the board has no control over. “I wish to thank my fellow board members, who continue to work with me by taking the prudent, fiscally responsible steps that have enabled me to submit this budget,” he said. “[It’s] a budget that serves residents well by maintaining the current level of services and increasing the tax levy only by that amount required to fund federal and state-mandated expenses, which are wholly outside the control of the town board.”

PeoPle

Members of the Grace Music school and the Long island High school for the arts play and smile after announcing the april 2017 contest.

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Music students to compete for $1,000 and a chance to play at Carnegie Hall Grace Music School, of Fort Salonga, announced a first-of-its-kind piano competition featuring classical works from Billy Joel’s album “Fantasies & Delusions,” Nov. 10. The winner of the competition will earn a $1,000 prize and perform at the school’s Carnegie Hall concert on June 2, 2017. The aim of this competition is to increase the awareness and appreciation of these extraordinary compositions and their contribution to the body of great classical works. The school’s owners made the piano competition the focus of a grand opening

celebration for a new Melville location Nov. 12 and 13 because Billy Joel is the musician who first comes to mind when considering Long Island’s musical heritage. Furthermore, the piano competition was inspired in part by a YouTube video in which Mr. Joel explained that “Fantasies & Delusions” is his all-time favorite album. He added that if a piano student was to ask their teacher if they could play a “Billy Joel” piece, he would want the student to learn the music from Opus 1, 2 or 3 from “Fantasies & Delusions.” “I could not imagine a more fitting way

to celebrate our grand opening celebration then having this piano competition,” Grace Heaphy, the school director said. “It not only helps expose Long Island’s aspiring pianists to this great music, but also gives them a chance to perform at one of the greatest music venues in the world. I hope this competition will spotlight these lesser-known but incredible compositions so they become part of the repertoire young pianists are taught.” Immediately following the press conference, performances were given by students from the Long Island High School for the Arts.

The event featured student performances, an opportunity to win six months’ free piano lessons along with a free piano rental and free 30-minute trial lessons. The competition will be held at the Steinway & Sons showroom in New York April 1 and 2 of next year. The winner of that competition will perform at Carnegie Hall in the June. The piano competition is open to all students ages 13 to 18 years old. Each contestant must register to compete. For more information and details on the competition, call 631-239-6169.

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PeoPle Photos by Victoria Espinoza

East Northport FD learns about service dogs

Scenes from an educational night at the East Northport Fire Department Nov. 17 where members of Paws of War and America’s VetDogs spoke on how paramedics should handle service dogs when owners need medical assistance.

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clockwise from left, tricia Arceri flips into the pool; Arceri, at center, with coaches Meg Mcconnell and christopher Helmke; Arceri prepares to dive into the pool; and she leaps off the board.

Tricia Arceri takes fifth in state diving finals Tricia Arceri always has a list of goals she is striving to attain. One of them has been to reach the medal platform at the New York State diving championships. The Huntington junior can now put a check next to that one after finishing fifth out of 43 divers Nov. 18 at Ithaca College. Arceri was in eighth place after the first round of the state championships and was sixth following the semifinals. The diver moved up to fifth place following the finalround dives. “I had a great meet,” Arceri said. “I set a goal to be on the podium and achieved it taking fifth place. My new goal for next year is to be on the top of that podium.” Prior to that, Arceri won the county crown with a record-setting score Nov. 4. “Tricia walked onto the deck for the county diving championships knowing she was already headed to the state championships [after earlier meeting the qualifying standard],” said Meg McConnell, who coaches Huntington’s divers and serves as assistant to Blue Devils head coach Christopher Helmke. “She completed an undefeated dual-meet season, won the Sachem diving invitational as well as handily winning the six dive events at the League I championships. ... It was time to get the county championships win.” Arceri’s first county’s effort, a required back dive, was nearly flawless, garnering the teenager four 10s out of a possible five. “As the preliminary round continued she remained in the lead solidly hitting all her dives, even her least favorite reverse 1 1/2 somersaults,” McConnell said.

As the semifinal round began, Arceri started with an inward and scored 10s across the board. Two dives later, the round concluded with the Huntington star still leading the field. “To start the final round, Tricia chose her forward 2 1/2 somersaults, her hardest dive,” McConnell said. “With an imperfect takeoff it didn’t come out great, but luckily the higher degree of difficulty helped offset the lower scores of the judges.” Arceri continued holding the lead through nine dives, but on her 10th, which also earned her all 10s, she dropped into second place due to the lower degree of difficulty it was assessed. The meet concluded with Arceri performing a dive that carried a higher degree of difficulty. The inward 1 1/2 impressed the judges, who awarded the diver 9.5s and 10s, sealing her first Suffolk championship and helping the Huntington standout set a new county scoring record with 618.10 points. “Going into the final — Tricia Arceri group of dives the scores were close,” Arceri said. “The girl that had placed second [Grace Reeves of Lindenhurst with 609.90 points] had a little more of degree of difficulty, meaning I had to nail every dive. I am very consistent with my final dive and I knew I had to go out there and do it the best I ever could, so I did. ... Beating my own score was great, but getting the county record is even better.” The trip this past weekend marked Arceri’s third trip to the state championships, where she finished 14th last year. — Huntington AtHletics

‘I set a goal to be on the podium and achieved it taking fifth place. My new goal for next year is to be on the top of that podium.’

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LASER/ELECTROLYSIS Medically approved, professional methods of removing unwanted (facial/body) hair. Privacy assured, complimentary consultation. Member S.C.M.H.R. & A.E.A. Phyllis 631-444-0103

COMPANION/ELDER CARE Trustworthy, Compassionate, Mature Woman available PT/FT. Will tailor to your needs. ALWAYS BRINGS A SMILE. Experienced with References. Call Debbie 631-793-3705

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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. G.Q. 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.

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

Pets/Pet Services ADOPT A CAT or kitten at Golden Paw Society!! Tons of friendly lap cats of all ages, sizes and colors. Adoption centers throughout Huntington & Commack. www.goldenpawsociety.org adoption@goldenpawsociety.org

Professional Services ELITE INTENSIVE COACHING LLC High end coaching exclusively for the Elite. Carl 516-238-4605 Make the Quantum Leap

Schools/Instruction/ Tutoring ACG MUSIC STUDIO A+ Voice/Piano Lessons All Levels/Styles NYSSMA Prep/Recitals/ Auditions/Competitions & Performing Arts. Arleen 631-751-8684 www.arleengargiulo.com PIANO - GUITAR - BASS All levels and styles. Many local references. Recommended by area schools. Tony Mann, 631-473-3443

Finds Under 50 2 SPEAKER STANDS, black wood, $25. 631-928-5392 ADJUSTABLE METAL Black and Decker work bench, $20. 631-929-8334. GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! Ladies genuine leather jacket, size medium, never worn. $50. 631-786-1868

KID’S PLAY KITCHEN Little Tikes; refrigerator, sink, stove top, oven, side grill, play food. For boy or girl. $25. 631-655-6397 LITTLE TIKES 4 in 1 tricycle, pink, Parent push to kid pedal, $20. 631-655-6397 OCCUPIED JAPAN CHINA serving pieces matching, lovely, $50. 631-929-8334. RALPH LAUREN KING Sheet set, BRAND NEW in package, never opened. Originally $200 asking, $50.00. Great holiday gift. 631-766-7659 VINTAGE 1917 LIFE MAGAZINES; 6 for $48. 631-751-2463 VINTAGE EMBOSSED Colorful ceramic 19� by 14.5� Thanksgiving turkey platter made by Weiss in Brazil, $29. Call, 631- 473-3822

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Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River, NY seeks Direct Care Workers for our Wading River Location Friday-Sunday-11 pm to 8 am (27 hours) Saturday 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday 8 am to 3 pm (15 hours) Thursday 4 pm to 8 pm; Friday 4 pm to 7 pm; Saturday 4 pm - 10 pm and Sunday 4 pm to 7 pm (16 hours) Friday 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday 4 pm to 10 pm (16 hours) Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm (16 hours) Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 3 pm (12 hours) Applied Behavorial Specialist; RTC Program. F/T. MA. In Related field. Experience in applied behavorial analysis. Care Coordinator: Case Coordinator in managed care environment; MA plus 1 yr exp. or BA w/2 yrs exp. Day Hab Workers: Mon-Fri-8:45 am to 2:45 pm.-Wading River-HS diploma HR Recruiter – F/T- TEMP-through March for our Hauppauge office Child Care Workers -F/T, P/T and Per Diem; High School Diploma and NYS Driver’s License RN’S –Per diem for our Infi rmary working with our youth 9–21 years. Waiver Service Providers – Per Diem for our Bridges to Health Program-BA; MA preferred Health Care Integrators - F/T- for our Bridges to Health Program - MA req. Assistant House Manager-F/T- for Wading River to work with our adults in the OPWDD program-BA and Supervisory exp req

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LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: APPLIED BEHAVORIAL SPECIALIST: F/T. CARE COORDINATOR: DAY HAB WORKERS: M-F DIRECT CARE WORKERS: P/T and Per Diem HR RECRUITER: F/T TEMP CHILD CARE WORKERS F/T, P/T and Per Diem RN’S: Per diem HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T WAIVER SERVICE PROVIDER: HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T, Per Diem. ASSISTANT HOUSE MGR: F/T (LMSW Req.) Valid NYS Driver’s License required for most positions.†Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to 631-929- 6203 EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

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CHIMNEY SWEEP WANTED for home with 2 fireplaces. Three Village Area. 631-751-7840 Evenings. ENTRY LEVEL HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Career. Get Trained, Get Certified, Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime job placement. VA Benefits. fits.866-362-6497. FOOD SERVICE PJ FERRY Seeks SNACK BAR ASSOCIATES to work on-board. FT/PT, early morning & afternoon shifts available. Excellent pay/benefits pkg. Light cooking, people skills a must. Call 631-331-2167 between 10am-1pm or fax 631-331-2547. FRONT DESK ASSISTANT, F/T, Medical Assistant F/T. Benefits including Medical, Dental, Optical, 401K Profit Sharing Plan, Paid Vacations/Sick Days. Please fax resume to 631-928-9246 FRONT DESK/ASSISTANT TO DOCTOR Alternative Healthcare Office. Hauppauge. Phones/filing/scheduling, interaction w/patients. Must be flexible. M-W-F, 3-7:30pm, Sat. 8:30am-5:00pm. Call 631-897-0299 GALLERY ASSOCIATE P/T Local non-profit seeks a person to act as registrar for art gallery/gift shop. For complete information, please see the Employment Display section.

JUST KIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is currently seeking Teacher assistants & teacher aides to work with preschoolers. Will provide reimbursement for trainings towards Teacher Assistant Certification. See complete information in our Employment Display ads.

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SMITHPOINT FENCE. Storm Damage Repairs. Wood, Chainlink, PVC, Stockade. Free Estimates. 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS Lic./Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.

Cleaning

Floor Services/Sales

ENJOY COMING HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is our priority. We promise you peace of mind. Excellent References. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie or Joyce 631-871-9457, 631-886-1665

FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 25 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

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.

Decks DECKS ONLY BUILDERS & DESIGNERS Of Outdoor Living By Northern Construction of LI, Inc. Decks, Patios/Hardscapes, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens & Lighting. Since 1995. Lic/Ins. 3rd Party Financing Available. 105 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-651-8478 www.DecksOnly.com

Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touchups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-286-1407

Gutters/Leaders GREG TRINKLE PAINTING & GUTTER CLEANING Powerwashing, window washing, staining. Neat, reliable, 25 years experience. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins.#31398-H 631-331-0976

Handyman Services

FARRELL ELECTRIC Serving Suffolk for over 40 years All types electrical work, service changes, landscape lighting, automatic standby generators. 631-928-0684

JOHN’S A-1 HANDYMAN SERVICE *Crown moldings* Wainscoting/raised panels. Kitchen/Bathroom Specialist. Painting, windows, finished basements, ceramic tile. All types repairs. Dependable craftsmanship. Reasonable rates. Lic/Ins. #19136-H. 631-744-0976 c.631 697-3518

GREENLITE ELECTRIC, INC. Repairs, installations, motor controls, PV systems. Piotr Dziadula, Master Electrician. Lic. #4694-ME/Ins. 631-331-3449

THE TOOLMAN HANDYMAN SERVICES Fix it! Build it! Change it! Repair it! Paint it! The big name in small jobs, lic#-454612-H & insured Call 928-1811.

POWERPRO GENERATORS is a full service generator company specializing in Generator installations, service and monitoring for any Home or Business. Call 631-567-2700 www.powerprogenerators.com

Housesitting Services

SOUNDVIEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Prompt * Reliable * Professional. Residential/Commercial, Free Estimates. Ins/Lic#41579-ME. Owner Operator 631-828-4675 See our Display Ad in the Home Services Directory

MEIGEL HOME IMPROVEMENT Extensions, dormers, roofing, windows, siding, decks, kitchens, baths, tile, etc. 631-737-8794 Licensed in Suffolk 26547-H and Nassau H18F5030000. Insured.

Electricians

MATURES ADULT Looking for 4-6 months house sitting or house share position Three Village/Port Jeff area, immediate. 631-338-5258

Home Improvement

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Lawn & Landscaping

BUDGET BLINDS Thousands of window coverings. Hunter-Douglas Showcase Dealer

LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED FALL CLEAN-UPS Property Clean-ups, Tree Removal, Pruning, Landscape Construction, Maintenance, Thatching & Aeration. Free Estimates. Commercial/Residential Steven Long Lic.#36715-H/Ins. 631-675-6685

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631-766-5758 Huntington 631-766-1276 Port Jefferson 631-329-8663 Hamptons Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary DUMPSTERS 10-40 YARDS, Bobcat service, no job too big/small, fully licensed and insured, serving all of Suffolk, Islandwide Industrial Services inc. 631-563-6719,516-852-5686. PRS CARPENTRY No job too small. Hanging a door, building a house, everything in-between. Custom cabinets, windows roofing/siding/decks. POWER WASHING. Serving North Shore 40 years. Lic/Ins. 631-744-9741 SUPER HANDYMAN DTA CONTRACTING WE CAN FIX OR BUILD ANYTHING. Kitchens/Baths, Tile Flooring, Doors, Windows/Moulding, Painting; Interior/Exterior, All credit cards accepted. Senior discount. daveofalltrades @yahoo.com 631-745-9230 Lic#-37878-H/Ins THREE VILLAGE HOME IMPROVEMENT Serving the community for over 30 years. See ad in Home Service Directory. Rich Beresford, 631-689-3169

Home Repairs/ Construction FULL SERVICE HOME REMODELING serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, kitchens, bathrooms, siding, roofing, commercial, extensions, decks, complete renovations, general contracting and much more. Wickman Constructions Inc. Call free estimate 631-846-8811. LONG HILL CARPENTRY 40 years experience All phases of home improvement. Old & Historic Restorations. Lic.#H22336/Ins. 631-751-1764 longhill7511764@aol.com

Lawn & Landscaping LANDCRAFTERS Landscape & Lawn Service. Shrub Pruning, Weeding, Mulch, Dethatching, Aeration, Seeding, Weekly Maintenance. Free estimates. Lic/Ins. 631-751-3376. E-Mail landcrafters@optonline.net

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 www.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.631-689-8089

Legal Services JANET O’HANLON ATTORNEY AT LAW Offering “Estate Planning and Administration; Commercial and Residential Real Estate” Over 23 years experience. 631-928-8000. E-mail, johanlon@winklerkurtz.com

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OpiniOn Editorial

Letters to the editor

For some, Donald Trump’s victory was an answer to prayers.

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Reverend: America has spoken, and enough is enough File photo

Turkey is not the only thing the TBR staff is thankful for this year.

Many reasons to give thanks As we approach Thanksgiving our editorial staff want to reflect on what reasons, small and big, we have to be thankful for this year.

Victoria Espinoza, editor of the Times of Huntington and Times of Smithtown

I’m thankful for my immigrant father, who came from Colombia and chose to make a life in the United States, thus giving me a life here. I’m thankful for my mother who married that Colombian “nutjob” and raised me right because she’s one hell of a woman. And most importantly I’m thankful for my Xbox, which is one of the most beautiful inventions ever made and I will never live without one again and I love it.

Desirée Keegan, managing editor, sports editor

I’m thankful for a great World Series, especially with the Chicago Cubs coming out on top; Vice President Joe Biden’s memes that provide much-needed pick-me-ups; and John Mayer’s “Room for Squares” album.

Donna Newman, editor of the Village Times Herald

I am thankful for my grandchildren because they are the best! Max, Arlo, Ellis and Henry bring me more joy than anyone could imagine; reasonably good health because it makes life so much more enjoyable as the years go by; and opportunities that fall into your lap at unexpected moments that keep you on your toes and encourage you to grow.

Alex Petroski, editor of the Port Times Record

I’m thankful for my mom’s stuffing and mashed potatoes; that since I replaced Elana Glowatz as the editor of the Port Times Record it hasn’t yet burst into flames; and Jacob DeGrom.

Kevin Redding, reporter

I’m thankful for my lovely girlfriend and supportive family, my new job at this excellent paper and popcorn.

Letters …

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 victoria@tbrnewspapers.com or mail them to The Times of Huntington, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733.

Your postelection editorials illustrate just how myopic and monolithic journalists are these days. The pervasive shock and dismay, anxiety and apoplexy over Donald Trump’s election are unhinged and undisguised. As for me, I feel intense relief. Relief that we are spared life under a would-be president whose corruption, mendacity, criminality and blood-stained hands have been journalistically denied, ignored, excused, minimized and enabled for decades. Relief that we may soon no longer be led by those using the Saul D. Alinsky “Rules for Radicals” playbook

fraught with fraud and fomenting divisiveness, chaos and revolution with the only moral — actually amoral — compass being whatever grabs, holds and exercises power. And you now recommend Barack Obama for the Supreme Court as a “constitutional scholar?” One who has done all he could get away with to undermine, circumvent and distort the constitution? Amazing. The mainstream media, entertainment industry and snooty academia have colluded with big government to enforce so-called “progressive” propaganda and

political correctness — with nothing but “Christophobic” and “Bibliophobic” disdain for the traditional beliefs and morals that have been the foundation and vitality of America — that have been going on so long, so emboldened and finally so blatantly and destructively that enough Americans were able to penetrate the fog and say “enough is enough.” That in itself is a deus ex machina and act of God’s mercy.

The Rev. Ronald Stelzer Our Savior Lutheran Church and New American School Centereach

In response to a concerned immigrant With a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. In response to Mr. Espinoza’s unhappiness with our nation in which he resides (letter Nov. 10, “An immigrant’s reaction to the

presidential results”), allow me to quote: “I am still puzzled over how I feel about belonging to a place that I can call home, while haven’t really felt patriotic here” while looking for a better future. With the dilemma of a “better future,” I would suggest Mr. Espinoza revisits the land of his

birth, Colombia, and compare our “land of the free and the home of the brave.” America may not be perfect, but we are a far better nation than all others. Common sense: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. God bless America.

Leonard Henderson Port Jefferson

To those who voted for Donald Trump Let me start by saying that I did not vote for Mr. Trump but I very much hope that he will be an excellent president. I hope that most Americans did not vote for him because of his racist and sexist language and actions, but rather in spite of them. Nonetheless, I feel compelled to share recent stories of hatred committed by and on fellow Americans that can only be attributed to Mr. Trump’s rise to power. • Lehigh Valley, PA: high school students yelling gay slurs and Nwords in the halls, calling black students cotton pickers using “Heil Hitler” salutes.

• Santa Monica, CA: Gay man beaten and sent to hospital. • Brooklyn: Man passes a woman Muslim wearing scarf, says “Your time is up sweetie.” • Plano East High School, TX: group of boys rip off a girl’s hijab. • Shasta High School Redding, CA: White students hand out “deportation letters” to Latino students. • Wellsville: Baseball dugout spray painted “Make America White Again” with swastika. These are but a small sample of the hateful actions reported in the first 24 hours after Trump was announced president-elect. I worry that this is only the beginning.

I hope that many of you who supported Mr. Trump are as nauseated by these actions as I am, and I hope you will join me in fighting this hatred. We must display and acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, etc. We must heed the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We should celebrate the diversity among us. May kindness prevail over hatred.

Jaymie Meliker Port Jefferson

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opinion A naughty and nice Thanksgiving list

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’m going to blend the holidays, and make a naughty and a nice list of those things for which I’m thankful. I’ll start with the nice. I’m thankful for inspirational teachers. Every day, some teachers devote so much time and energy to their work that they ignite a passion for learning, a curiosity or a determination in their students that has the potential to pay dividends for decades. An inspired student reflects and emanates an educational light that, By Daniel Dunaief in turn, can have a multiplier effect, encouraging their siblings, their friends and even their parents to learn and grow. I’m thankful for the police who

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patrol our streets and who protect and serve us. They can and do tackle everything from delivering a baby on the Long Island Expressway to racing toward reports of someone with a weapon. I’m also thankful for the firefighters, who rescue people trapped in burning buildings and who suffer through cold wind, rain and snow while doing their job. I’m thankful for all the soldiers who, regardless of which president is in office, accept their responsibility and protect America’s interests wherever they serve. I’m thankful for the scientists who dedicate themselves, tirelessly, to the pursuit of basic knowledge about everything from quarks and neutrinos, to the researchers who are on a mission to cure cancer, to understand autism, or to defeat fungi or viruses that threaten the quality and quantity of our lives. I’m thankful for the sanitation workers who appear during the wee hours

of the morning, clear out our garbage and move on to the next house. I’m thankful for the First Amendment. I’m grateful that our Founding Fathers decided we have the right not to remain silent. Our constitution guarantees us the kind of free speech that allows us to express our views, even if those opinions are contrary to those of our government or our neighbors. OK, here’s the nasty list. I’m thankful for the Internet, which prevents anyone from being wrong about anything, ever. Well, information on the Internet may also be inaccurate, but who cares? If it’s there and we repeat it, at least we’re echoing something someone else wrote, even if that person is an 8-year-old who is just learning to type and is posting something that looks like it could be right. I’m thankful for all those people who honk at me when I don’t hit the accelerator the moment the light turns green. They remind me I should be efficient for all of our sakes and that I could be doing something much more

important, like looking up stuff on the Internet rather than sitting at a light. I’m thankful I can roll my eyes in my head. How else could I deal with those events around me that I find insufferable, from listening to our political leaders rip into each other to engaging in arguments with people who know better and can show me all the information they use to back up their arguments on the Internet. I’m thankful for the rain and the cold and the snow. OK, so this is in between a naughty and nice one, because I believe varied weather presents something for everyone. Sure, people don’t tend to like it when the temperature falls too far, but I enjoy the cold. Besides, the winter provides a contrast to seasonable weather. Finally, I’m thankful for prognosticators of all types, including the recent ones who seemed so sure of themselves about the results of the election. They are a reminder that sure things don’t exist in any arena, even those with a preponderance of pontificators.

Differing opinions across the Thanksgiving table

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hanksgiving is arriving at the right time. With so much to be thankful for, it should be hard to remember one’s passions about the outcome of the recent presidential election. Yet there is talk about families who are calling off their Thanksgiving reunions around grandma’s richly laden table because they don’t want to talk politics with relatives who were on the “other” side. By Leah S. Dunaief What a travesty, as if anything were more important or enduring than the safety net of family. People have a right to think differently, even if they are related. There is, after all, no accounting for the distribution of genes, and anyway that’s not important in the scheme of things. What is important is the love family members feel for

Between you and me

each other and the security that they have each other’s backs. If that is not the relationship one has with one’s family, I guess differing political opinions are a good enough reason to break off what was a meaningless business of just going through the kinship motions to begin with. Even though the present situation is not nearly as dire, I am reminded of the Civil War or the War Between the States, which pitted brother against brother on the battlefield. That was a tragedy of deepest proportions. Right now, we are merely dealing with the outcome of an election whose consequences are perhaps feared or cheered but have not been actualized. If matters do get worse in our nation, we are going to need each other all the more to manage. And if they get better, then we can all cheer together. Let’s wait and see — and break bread together, treasuring the love that binds us rather than the rhetoric that divides us. As we go forward, we should remain vigilant about what is happening in our country and speak truth to those in power. The end of the

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election, at long last, is but the beginning of the next chapter. We have the right, as Americans, to speak our minds and expect those who represent us to hear us. Indeed, we have the obligation to remain active in our society, letting our lawmakers know how we feel even as we set an example of staying informed and engaged for our children and grandchildren. What we should take great care to do, however, is work to separate fact from fiction. Communication in today’s world is infinitely more complicated than when our founding patriots read newspapers to learn what was happening. And even then, they had to be sure whose words they were reading and whether the writers could be trusted. By comparison today, there are so many different vehicles claiming to give the “facts.” Newspapers, radio and TV networks have been joined by cable, the Internet and dangerously, social media, where anyone can say anything without the benefit of fact-checking and their words can be transmitted to literally millions of people. This is how jihadists woo recruits.

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Leah S. Dunaief GENERAL MANAGER Johness Kuisel MANAGING EDITOR Desirée Keegan EDITOR Victoria Espinoza

LEISURE EDITOR Heidi Sutton SPORTS EDITOR Desirée Keegan ASSOCIATE EDITOR Ellen Recker ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kathryn Mandracchia

This is also how politicians’ supporters win voters. So how can one tell if what one is reading is fact? The answer is obvious but hard. We must use that same Internet to check out what we have read on social media, not just assume that what we are told is correct because it comes from a good friend or loved one. Facts must be corroborated by multiple news sources, not just by opinions. Indeed, the more dramatic an assertion, the more likely it will be published in many places, not just on Facebook or Twitter. Also, we need to talk with more than each other, by which I mean those with similar views. We need to talk to people on the “other” side of issues and ideology. At the least, we may learn how they come to the conclusions they do. And maybe we can hear something we might agree with, creating a bridge and not a wall. Some of those we talk with might even be our relatives. But that brings me back to grandma’s dining room table: Wait until everyone has finished and enjoyed dinner first before discussions commence. Happy Thanksgiving!

ART AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Beth Heller Mason INTERNET STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rob Alfano

CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTOR Ellen Segal BUSINESS MANAGER Sandi Gross CREDIT MANAGER Diane Wattecamps CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtney Biondo

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