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We believe good news is on the horizon Happy New Year. Welcome to the annual issue of The Year in Review. For many of our readers and viewers, I suspect that 2021 was the year happily left behind. Although last year was supposed to witness the end of COVID-19, in fact, it didn’t. It played a dirty trick on us and unleashed two highly contagious variants, Delta and Omicron. That was enough to make us perennially grouchy. It also honed our skills at being flexible. For example, I know almost no one whose plans for the recent holidays were not forcibly rearranged by the virus. And we have learned to let go of those things over LEAH S. DUNAIEF which we have no control. But while the pathogen dominated our lives, the truth is that there was much going on in our villages that should be remembered. As we traditionally do, we bring you newsworthy events — some more so than others but all

capturing life here at home — in this first issue of the year. And we do it with pictures. A new year brings hope, and there is much to be hopeful about. Omicron, while wildly contagious, seems less virulent, and may signal a burning off of the virus and thus an eventual lessening of the pandemic. And while it makes more people ill, many don’t have to go to the hospital in need of extreme care. Luckily, there are fewer deaths. We have learned much in the past two years and perhaps we can learn to live with an attenuated COVID in much the same way we live with the flu. Officials are not closing schools, for the most part. Instead, testing has become more necessary and more available. We just need a little more patience and a little bit of luck. Then perhaps next year, we can look at the Year in Review pictures and celebrate the successful management of the bug.

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What You Should Know About Donating Blood Now OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Linda Mamone, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Pathology, Transfusion Medicine and Interim Director, Blood Bank

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Stony Brook University Hospital’s Blood Bank exclusively serves the patients of our hospital by collecting blood to meet their needs. Our transfusion medicine specialists Dr. Linda Mamone and Dr. Tahmeena Ahmed want you to know more about donating blood here, especially at this time

Why is donating blood so important now? The need for blood donations is constant. The Covid pandemic has negatively impacted donor turnout. We have many donors who step up, nonetheless. One way to make a difference during a public health challenge like the Covid pandemic is to donate blood. All of the blood donated at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Blood Bank stays here for our patients. As our hospital continues to resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused because of the pandemic, donors are urged to give now to help ensure blood products are available for patients. Our success at providing ample blood for transfusions always depends on our donors, all of whom are volunteers.

Who can donate blood and how often? Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Whole blood donors may donate every 8 weeks or 56 days, and platelet donors every 3 days. Short questionnaires are also filled out to help ensure donor (and recipient) safety.

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Yes. At our blood bank we follow the highest safety standards. The needle and bag used to collect the blood are used only once, and then discarded. Donors who come to us can rest assured and know they’re in an extremely safe environment that conforms to all our hospital’s Covid and other safety protocols.

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What special care is given to blood donors at Stony Brook? We make the process as easy and convenient as possible for our donors. Every donor at Stony Brook University Hospital’s Blood Bank receives individualized attention from a nurse in a comfortable setting. Potential blood donors are extensively educated to ensure they understand the donation process. It takes about an hour to donate whole blood and a little longer for other donation types, such as platelets.

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1. Freshman state Sen. Mario Mattera (R-St. James) was sworn into office by his wife, Terry, who is a notary, while his two daughters, Jessica and Jayme, look on in the Senate Chamber. Photo from Mario Mattera’s office

3. After the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, local residents protested on Route 347 in Port Jefferson Station to demand President Donald Trump (R) be impeached. Photo by Julianne Mosher

2. High-risk sports such as basketball, wrestling and cheerleading resumed in Suffolk County, days after now former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) gave local health commissioners the green light to allow these sports to restart. County Executive Steve Bellone (D) announced a sports plan in connection with Suffolk County School Superintendents Association and Section XI Athletics at the end of January. Photo from Steve Bellone’s office

4. The Rotary Club of Stony Brook took part in the Million Mask Challenge in January to help those in need of face masks to receive them. Organizations on the receiving end included local businesses, schools and more. Photo from Rotary Club of Stony Brook 5. Lt. Robert Van Zeyl was laid to rest in Port Jefferson Station. The veteran cop was the first active duty SCPD officer to die of COVID-19 on Jan. 20. Photo by Julianne Mosher

February

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1. Southampton resident Veronica Lang was Stony Brook University’s 25,000th COVID-19 vaccine recipient. Photo from Stony Brook Medicine 2. On Monday, Feb. 1, the first snowstorm of the year hit Long Island, causing people to stay home and shovel nearly 2 feet of snow, while the ducks at Niegocki Farms in Mount Sinai took it in stride. Photo from Tricia Niegocki 3. On Feb. 4, cars holding dozens of passengers were lined up on Alice Link’s Huntington street for a drive-by parade, while others waited in her driveway, to wish her a happy 100th birthday. The centenarian, who was a docent with the Huntington Historical Society, a member of the town’s Senior Center and a former

teacher, is well known in the area. Photo from Town of Huntington 4. Port Jefferson Station brothers Phil, left, and Patrick O’Brien launched their own clothing line, Anchor East, which is devoted to raising money for diabetes research and beach cleanups. Photo by Julianne Mosher 5. Doug Jansson finally got to spend Christmas with his family — nearly two months after the holiday on Feb. 12. In December 2020, the 42-year-old pastor, who lives in Smithtown, was brought into Stony Brook University Hospital after he and the rest of his family contracted COVID-19 in late November. He was intubated in the Intensive Care Unit on Christmas Eve and successfully placed on life support. Photo by Julianne Mosher

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4 1. In a special election held March 23, Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) won his bid for the Brookhaven Town Board seat left vacant by Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station). Photo from Jonathan Kornreich’s office 2. On March 1, now former Suffolk County Presiding Officer Rob Calarco (D-Patchogue) with his colleagues and officials unveiled a new county COVID-19 memorial in Hauppauge. Photo by Julianne Mosher 3. GiGi’s Playhouse — a safe space for families of children with Down syndrome — opened in Patchogue. A national organization, this is the first Long Island spot. Photo by Julianne Mosher 4. Peggy Loucks, of Port Jefferson, received a phone call from NPR’s ‘Planet Money’ podcast asking for her permission to use her late-father’s comic book

characters as their new mascot. Allen Ulmer created the character, Micro-Face, in the 1940s and thanks to public domain, the superhero now has a new life ahead of him. Photo by Julianne Mosher 5. The south side of the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on March 27, was filled with hundreds decrying recent hate crimes against Asians in the country. Many held signs featuring messages such as ‘Stop Hate Spread Love,’ ‘End Racist Violence,’ ‘Make Racism Wrong Again,’ ‘Hate Is A Virus, Love Is The Vaccine’ and more. Photo by Rita J. Egan 6. Suffolk County activists rallied outside the county executive’s building in Hauppauge on March 15 asking him to adopt a collaborative police reform called ‘The People’s Plan.’ Photo by Julianne Mosher

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1. On April 27, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) alongside Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) signed a new bike bill, ensuring that bicyclists have enough room on the road. Photo by Julianne Mosher

physical, mental and behavioral disabilities to score goals together. Photo by Julianne Mosher

2. Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) and town officials were on hand April 23, for the ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park in Commack. They were joined by members of Flynn’s family, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Kings Park civic and chamber. Photo from Town of Smithtown

4. Members of the Three Village community gathered April 24 at St. George’s Manor Cemetery in Setauket to pay tribute to Judge Selah Strong with the unveiling of a commemorative graveside plaque. Margo Arceri, owner of Tri-Spy Tours, dedicated the bronze marker which honored the judge’s contributions to the local community, 205 years after his death. Photo by Heidi Sutton

3. Rob Draper, a financial adviser in Smithtown and club president of SB Athletico Soccer Club, knew he wanted to create a safe space for children of all abilities. After teaming up with Middle County Children’s Soccer, TOPSoccer was born and is a place for kids with,

5. The pandemic may have caused it to be canceled last year, but the annual Cars and Guitars Classic Car Show & Fundraiser came back stronger than ever April 18, in the Miller’s Ale House parking lot in Commack. Photo by Rita J. Egan

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1. County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) joined other elected officials and nonprofits during a press conference on May 18 urging the county to adopt March 21 as Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Photo by Julianne Mosher

4. The Town of Smithtown unanimously approved the purchase of the Oasis Gentlemen’s Club for $815,000 at its May 20 Town Board meeting. The property will be used as parkland. Photo from Town of Smithtown

2. Stony Brook University held 10 2021 Degree Conferral Celebration ceremonies at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium between May 19 and 21 to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Photo by Greg Catalano

5. The American Legion Post 694 held a march May 31, stepping off at the corner of Church and Main in Northport. Participants stopped at 12 monuments along the way to Northport Village Park. The American Legion members were joined by hundreds of fellow marchers that included Northport Pipe and Drum and Boy Scouts. Photo by Steven Zaitz

3. Members from the Town of Brookhaven, the Setauket Harbor Task Force and other environmental groups headed out on two boats May 20 to harvest sugar kelp. Photo by Julianne Mosher

June

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1. Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) announced her bid to run in 2022 for New York’s 1st Congressional District June 2. Hahn will run against fellow Suffolk Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac) for the Democratic nomination. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R) has held the seat since 2015. The congressman is currently campaigning for the Republican nomination for New York State governor in 2022. Photo by Rita J. Egan 2. Both the Northport boys and girls lacrosse teams captured Long Island Class A Championships June 19. Photos by Steven Zaitz 3. The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Kings Park Day Town Fair once again

on June 19. In 2020, the event was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Photo by Rita J. Egan 4. A new street sign was unveiled June 21 on the corner of Grandview Boulevard and Lower Rocky Point Road in Miller Place to honor its former resident and founder of ALS Ride For Life, Chris Pendergast. Photo by Julianne Mosher 5. After months of waiting for its official unveiling, the Joseph P. Dwyer statue was celebrated by local, state and federal representatives in an emotional event honoring the late combat medic on June 26. It stands at the Rocky Point Veterans Memorial Square on the corner of Route 25A and Broadway. Photo by Julianne Mosher

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1. The Port Jefferson Fire Department was reunited with Giavanna Diesso, 14, of Smithtown, who they helped save in late June after she got accidentally locked inside a dressing room vault at Kate & Hale in Port Jefferson. Photo by Julianne Mosher 2. Stony Brook University’s India Pagan, competed in the Summer Olympics for Puerto Rico’s basketball team. Photo from India Pagan 3. After being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port Jefferson Fire Department was finally able to hold its annual Fourth of July Parade. Photo by Julianne Mosher 4. Cole Fortier performs with his father, Andy, at Port

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1. Mothers Against Drunk Driving representatives, Town of Huntington officials and Suffolk County Police Department members gathered at Greenlawn Park July 28 to bring awareness and prevent the string of fatal collisions in the summer season known as the ‘100 Deadliest Days.’ Photo by Kimberly Brown 2. Port Jefferson was able to host its annual Quick & Dirty Boat Race and Build after canceling it last year due to coronavirus. Photo by Julianne Mosher 3. Shortly after now former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) visited Hauppauge to discuss new legislative efforts to support essential workers. Photo by Julianne Mosher 4. Over 100 Long Islanders gathered at Stony Brook University Hospital and

alongside Nicolls Road Aug. 25 to protest against the updated COVID-19 vaccine mandate put in place for hospital and long-term care workers. Photo by Kimberly Brown 5. This summer, the owner of the Smithtown Performing Arts Center building put it up for sale, leaving the future of local entertainment in the town uncertain. Photo by Rita J. Egan 6. Visitors came from across Long Island to watch and participate in Port Jefferson’s 1910 Hill Climb reenactment Aug. 14. Photo by Julianne Mosher

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1. A little girl gets a visit from a Chinese Dragon during the 7th annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival on Sept. 18. Photo by Julianne Mosher

and thousands of loyal customers, Huntington village’s independent bookstore, Book Revue, once located on New York Avenue, closed its doors in September. Photo by Kimberly Brown

2. Community members, local legislators and Scouts joined Setauket firefighters to honor those lost on September 11 with a candlelight vigil at the district’s 9/11 Memorial Park, adjacent to the firehouse located at 394 Nicolls Road in Stony Brook. Photo by Bob O’Rourk

5. A 27-year-old staple in Stony Brook Village Center, Pentimento Restaurant, permanently closed in September after the owners and landlords. The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, couldn’t come to an agreement about a new lease. Many in the community protested the decision in the weeks leading up to the closing and hoped the two parties could come to an agreement. Photo by Rita J. Egan

3. Port Jefferson elementary music teacher and Port Jefferson Fire Department captain, Christian Neubert, performs with students during the department’s 9/11 memorial service. Photo by Julianne Mosher 4. After 44 years of business, countless celebrity guest appearances

6. Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant is joined by others on a village yacht during the 12th annual Village Cup Regatta, a friendly competition between Mather Hospital and the Village of Port Jefferson, Sept. 11. Photo by Julianne Mosher

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