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Family, fun and tai chi St. James senior shares secrets of longevity after 108 years

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County endorses domestic violence reform By phil corSo

The Suffolk County Legislature stood united Tuesday as it approved a new Suffolk County bill that will change the way police and advocacy agencies approach domestic violence by taking a new look at different risk factors. The bill, which County Executive Steve Bellone (D) said he intends to sign into law, emphasizes a three-pronged approach: directing county police to assign grades of recidivism risk to offenders, providing domestic violence victims with

self-assessment opportunities, and linking them up with advocates to deliver more resources. County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket), who introduced the bill, plugged the measure alongside Bellone, Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory (DAmityville) and other Suffolk leaders just hours before the Legislature voted Tuesday evening with 16 legislators in favor and one absent at the time of the vote. “One out of four women in the United States will experience some type of domestic violence during her lifetime, and

every year more than 1,500 of these women will be killed by their abusers,” Hahn said. “Key to addressing this issue is to realize that over half of domestic violence victims who are murdered or are the victim of an attempted murder by an abuser did not accurately perceive his or her risk.” A total of 38 domestic violence-related homicides have been reported in Suffolk County between 2009 and 2013, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. The legislation plays off of a Portland, Ore., police initiative

that assesses risk for intimate partner violence — an initiative that Suffolk police used on a limited basis to high praise. The 20-question assessment, lawmakers argued, helps victims see how much danger they are in while also linking them up with advocacy groups near them. As far as the offenders go, Bellone and Sgt. Kelly Lynch, commanding officer for the Suffolk County Police Department’s Domestic Violence Bureau, said cops will use a new danger assessment tool to VIOLeNCe continued on page a9

Smithtown residents want seat on shelter board

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councilwoman lynne nowick is the town board liaison to the Smithtown animal Shelter. By phil corSo

Their calls for change helped spark the formation of an expert-led animal shelter advisory board, but Smithtown

residents still said they felt excluded from the process. Several residents have f lanked each town board meeting over the last several months with aggressive calls for change at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. In response, Town Councilwoman Lynne Nowick (R) announced a new advisory board back in February, soon after taking on the shelter liaison role from Councilman Bob Creighton (R), which included the shelter’s 30-year Director George Beatty, animal welfare experts Lucille DeFina and Diane Madden, and animal welfare attorney Elizabeth Stein. But residents still confronted Nowick at last Thursday’s town board meeting demanding answers as to why there was no Smithtown-based spokesperson involved.

Angela Cano, a Smithtown resident, was only one of several residents to call on Nowick to give Smithtown natives a seat at the advisory table to help shape the shelter’s future. She thanked Nowick for assembling the board, but spoke as a member of a Smithtown mothers’ Facebook group in saying she and her neighbors felt shut out of the process. “They feel very strongly that while we are thankful for the women on the advisory board, we feel at least one resident should be more involved in what is going on in the shelter,” she said. “There are thousands of people backing that up.” Nowick defended the advisory board and said they were already making great strides toward addressing accusations and concerns over animal neglect and inSHeLTeR continued on page a9

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With less than one month until the New York State testing begins in grades three to eight, parents in Kings Park are vocalizing their right to opt out and say they want the board of education to do the same. At a meeting earlier in the month, several parents asked the board to craft a resolution on standardized testing. Then they started a petition through their group, Kings Park Advocates for Education, to establish a unified voice. The petition highlighted three items the parents would like the board to support. It said they want support for their right to opt their child out of the high stakes testing, support for alternate activities for their child during the test, and easier options when it comes to opting out. At Tuesday’s meeting, the board opened up as a whole for the first time, as President Tom LoCascio read a statement on the board’s behalf. “We believe the decision of whether to participate in or to refuse to take a state assessment is a personal decision and ultimately a parent’s choice and in either case a decision that should be afforded mutual respect,” LoCascio said. The statement went on to say the board believes in public education, that every student in the district deserves an opportunity to succeed and that they believe teachers should be evaluated using multiple forms of assessment. It also said that as a board, they recognize Gov. Andrew Cuomo and certain interests have politicized many educational issues and that they are concerned how this will impact the district. “We will continue to work to advance our adopted board goals, prevent the erosion of local control and fight to ensure that educators and those elected by our community have the final decision in how our schools are run,” LoCascio said. Parents said the statement still did not impress them. “This community is asking the board of education to step up, pick a strong stand,” parent Shala Pascucci said during the meeting’s public comment forum. “That was a step in the right direction, but if you read the resolution from other neighboring districts, you will know that resolution is not as strong as it could be.”

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Dina Stramara addresses the board.

Pascucci went on to say the board’s statement is not specific enough, but did acknowledge it’s a step in the right direction. Board member Pam DeFord also acknowledged the statement and said she agreed with parents. “You’re right, it’s a small step, and we will continue to work on it,” DeFord said. Parents also said they were upset about the process that will take place in the classroom the morning of the assessment. Parent Dina Stramara quoted from the test refusal question-and-answer section on the board’s website, visibly upset by what her child will go through. According to the document, children will be seated in assigned seats and a proctor will pass out the documents. They will know ahead of time which students are refusing the assessment, but children must verbally confirm it. “In the most non-judgmental, nonconfrontational, and delicate manner possible, the proctor will verbally confirm with each individual child that he/ she is refusing the assessment, those exam materials will be collected, and the child will be permitted to read quietly,” the document said. Stramara said there is nothing nonjudgmental and delicate about putting a child in an awkward position. She said they are not adults and parents should make the decision for them. She also asked why the district would still put the test in front of them if they know they are refusing ahead of time. “Asking [a young child] to verbalize this is absolutely ludicrous,” Stramara said to the board. “I implore you to please reconsider this procedure. It is not our children’s fault that the state and the district are failing them by making them pawns in this ridiculousness.”

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Smithtown adopts new ‘green’ geothermal code Town takes lead on latest Suffolk County initiative saving money by reducing fossil fuel consumption By Phil Corso

Smithtown has flipped the switch on energy savings. The town board voted unanimously last Thursday to make Smithtown the first town in Suffolk County to adopt a new county-developed alternative energy geothermal code for residential and commercial properties, paving the way for more energy-efficient construction practices. The motion was brought before a public hearing at last week’s town board meeting and met with praise from those close to the model code. “There is an energy crisis on Long Island. We have some of the highest electric rates in the entire nation,” said Smithtown resident Mike Kaufman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, who helped draft the model code. “Fossil fuel energy has high costs and we have severe environmental costs when fossil fuels are used. Town of Smithtown residents need to think globally and act locally by going green as much as possible.” Smithtown Building Director William White said the code was drafted with help from several state and local agencies

with hopes of capitalizing on geothermal technology, which draws energy from the earth to provide heating, cooling and hot water for homes. The benefits, he said, include a reduction in the use of fossil fuels, the lowering of heat consumption and costs, and nearly quadrupling the efficiency of fossil fuel systems. “The installation of geothermal systems has been increasing statewide,” he said. “And best of all, there are no changes in building permit fees necessary.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) stood beside the Planning Commission as well as PSEG Long Island and the Long Island Geothermal Energy Organization back in November to unveil the new energy code and urged for all towns to consider its adoption. When the code was made public PSEG also announced it would provide implementation assistance of $10,000 to each township and $5,000 to the first 10 villages with a population greater than 5,000 residents across Long Island that adopted the code by March 31. Smithtown was also one of the first of 10 towns to sign onto another model code crafted at the county Planning Commis-

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smithtown has already shown its commitment to environmentally friendly projects since expanding its solar initiative over the last several years.

sion for solar energy, which helps municipalities evaluate proposed solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties. Since its adoption, an estimated 6,000 solar installations have been finished throughout Long Island. Kaufman praised the board for taking the lead as the first Suffolk town to sign onto the code after it was introduced back in November, with his help. Under the new code, he said the town will re-

duce greenhouse gases and use less electricity while expanding clean technology and making sure it is installed correctly. “We wrote a model code, and a number of towns have begun the efforts to adopt them. But Smithtown is the first to actually get up to the plate and adopt it,” he said. “This town is one of the leaders in Suffolk with going green efforts and it is a pleasure to see my hometown leading the way and stepping up.”

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Family keeps 108-year-old St. James woman young By Erin DuEñas

Much has changed since Anna Mario lived in her first-floor Brooklyn apartment back in the 1920s. In those days, people were friendlier, they said hello to each other, and they were more attached to their friends and neighbors, according to the 108-year-old, who now lives in St. James Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “People are more independent now. They don’t help each other, they think they are better than you,” Mario said. “I don’t want to be better than anyone, I want to be what I am and I’m happy,” she said. A positive outlook has always played a part in her life, according to Mario’s daughter Elaine Campanella of Hauppauge. “She’s got a good attitude,” Campanella said. “She believes that anything you do, you do with happiness. She says if you smile, the world smiles back at you.” One of seven children, Mario was born in New York City in 1907. She worked in the garment industry as a machine operator in a factory that made pajamas. “I worked most of my life and I loved every minute of it,” she said. “We made the most beautiful nightgowns.” Mario’s husband passed away in 1975, but she stayed in Brooklyn until 1990 when she moved out to Port Jefferson Station. Campanella said her mother remained active after the move, taking bus trips to

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Atlantic City and participating in senior clubs, even becoming president of one. According to Campanella, no one in Mario’s family has lived past 100 years old, let alone 108. Mario’s father died when he was 80 and her mother at 62. Campanella doesn’t think there is a secret to her mother’s longevity, but she did say she always cooked well and she rarely took medication except for the occasional dose of Tums. Her faith always remained important to her. “If anyone was in trouble or sick she would say a prayer and say it was in God’s hands,” Campanella said. She said her mother always lived a simple life, never shying away from crises but always handling it as best she could. “She always tells everyone that if you have a problem, you deal with it. If there is nothing you can do, then you move on.” Mario lived on her own until she was 106 years old, doing all of her own cooking and cleaning. Heart problems that year put her in the nursing home, where she has been ever since. “I have a nice life here,” Mario said of the nursing home. “Everyone is friendly and I have a nice time. If I can’t be home, this is the place to be. They make me feel at home.” She occasionally leaves the nursing home to join her family for holidays and special events, she said. According to Lori Sorrentino, recreational therapist at St. James, Mario keeps

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Family is the most important thing in Mario’s life. she celebrated her 108th birthday in February.

busy practicing tai chi, socializing with friends, dancing in her wheelchair at facility dance events and playing Bingo, one of her favorite pastimes. Sorrentino called Mario “very spunky,” adding that she has had a great attitude since coming to the facility over a year ago. “She is very funny and very inspirational. She is just full of life and age does not stop her,” Sorrentino said. “She always says that its good friends and family that keep her going.” Mario’s family includes four grandchil-

dren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Campanella said her mother hates to see the younger generation glued to iPods and cell phones. “It’s just not social — she sees it as detachment,” Campanella said. “It hurts her.” At her 108th birthday celebration last month, Mario made a toast to her family, urging them to avoid that detachment. “She made everyone cry when she said how much she wanted the family to stay together,” Campanella said. “Family is what she loves about life. That is her philosophy.”

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Smithtown celebrates first baby of 350th year By Jenni Culkin

Smithtown’s St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center welcomed a newborn baby only a day after the town marked the beginning of its sesquarcentennial. Baby Christopher Granados met his parents Glenda Corvera and Jose Granados when he was born March 4 at 8:49 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 3.4 ounces at birth. Members of the Smithtown 350 Foundation officially welcomed the infant as the first to be born since the town celebrated its 350th year. Although Christopher was born at a medical facility in Smithtown, the couple who had him are actually residents of Brentwood. Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio (R) awarded the family with honorary

lifetime residence in the town of Smithtown during a reception in St. Catherine of Siena’s own St. Luke’s Medical Library. “Christopher is a star already,” said father Granados. To further congratulate the family, the couple received a gift basket with baby essentials and $350 for their new son’s savings. “We are proud of the staff at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and are happy to be part of the 350th birthday celebration of Smithtown,” said Paul Rowland, St. Catherine’s executive vice president and CAO. “We are all pleased to have the first sesquarcentennial baby here at the hospital and look forward to participating in future events.”

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Legals SUMMONS Index No. 065858/2014 D/O/F: July 25, 2014 Premises Address: 180 E 10TH STREET HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746-1851 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstROBERT AUGUSTUS MILLS SR. AS BENEFICIARY UNDER THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ROBERT A. MILLS; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION & FINANCE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE ; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; ‘’JOHN DOES’’ AND ‘’JANE DOES’’, SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, PARTIES INTENDED BEING POSSIBLE TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS OF PREMISES AND CORPORATIONS, OTHER ENTITIES OR PERSONS WHO HAVE, CLAIM, OR MAY CLAIM, A LIEN AGAINST, OR OTHER INTEREST IN, THE PREMISES, Defendant(s), TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON

THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for those defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The amount of the Debt: $75,912.77 consisting of principal balance of $71,128.22 plus interest of $1,922.07 escrow/ impound shortages or credits of $730.48, late charges of $107.00; Broker’s Price Opinion, inspection and miscellaneous charges of $0.00; attorney fee $1,750.00 and title search $275.00. Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will inform you. The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. If you notify Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor. Note: Your time to respond to the summons and complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to request the name and address of the original creditor. TO THE DEFENDANTS, except:

The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law suit is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises. Dated: July 2, 2014 Christopher E Medina, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Main Office 51 E Bethpage Road Plainview, NY 11803 516-741-2585 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-2265697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. 706 3/5 1x ts N OT I CE O F FO R M AT I O N , Landing Meadow Farm LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with the SSNY on 2/18/15. Office: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 38 Landing Meadow Rd, Smithtown, NY. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 730 3/19 6x ts

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POLICE BLOTTER Incidents and arrests from March 18–March 25

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Drugs, weapons galore Police on a slew of drug and weapon charges arrested a 35-year-old man from Nesconset at his Gaynor Avenue home on March 21 at about 5:35 p.m. after he struck an officer multiple times while resisting arrest. The officer executed a search warrant at his home and found the man in possession of heroin. Police charged the man with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance (a narcotic drug), 10 counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon with a previous conviction, two counts of criminal possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell it, second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (a narcotic drug, 4 ounces or more); fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property (firearms); third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (an ammo clip); fourthdegree criminal mischief; second-degree harassment; and resisting arrest. He was arraigned on the charges at Suffolk County First District Court on March 22 and held after failing to post $500,000 cash bail or $1.5 million bail bond on most of the drug and all of the weapons charges, and $500 cash and $500 bail bond on the rest of the charges.

of a controlled substance. Police said the man possessed Suboxone pills without a prescription. Suboxone is a prescription analgesic to help relieve symptoms associated with opioid addiction withdrawal.

Clothing grab A 50-year-old Bay Shore woman was arrested in Smithtown on March 21 and charged with petit larceny. Police said that at about 12:20 p.m. on Feb. 28 the woman took assorted women’s clothing from a location on Crooked Hill Road in Commack.

Carjacked A woman reported this week that someone stole a 1996 Buick from the driveway of a Bonny Court, Smithtown, home sometime between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on March 21. There are no arrests.

What a pill Police said a 45-year-old man from Howard Beach was arrested in Smithtown on Veterans Highway at 4:15 p.m. on March 19 and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession

Busted with drugs A 27-year-old from Huntington was arrested in Smithtown on Fairfield Way at 11:58 p.m. on March 18 and charged with first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a narcotic drug, 8 ounces or more. Police executed a search warrant and found the man in possession of a quantity of cocaine. Window shattered Someone threw a brick at a front window of a home on Franciscan Lane in Smithtown on March 22 at 2:10 a.m. There are no arrests. A Golden opportunity A female complainant told police this week that someone entered the women’s locker room at Gold’s Gym in Smithtown on Landing Avenue and took keys out of her sweatshirt, went to her car, and stole her pocket book containing credit and debit cards.

Graffiti reported Someone reported graffiti in a boys’ bathroom of Kings Park High School sometime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on March 19. Police declined to provide specifics on what kind of graffiti, noting it was an active case.

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State lawmakers want to increase college aid grants every day how important TAP is for thousands of students,” he State Assemblyman Chad Lu- said in a recent statement. “An pinacci (R-Melville) is calling on increase in funding would give Albany to increase the amount of students the relief they need to financial aid it awards college stu- hit the ground running after dents through the state Tuition graduation.” Assistance Program. TAP is awarded annually to The hike is needed, Lupinacci New York State residents who said, because there’s been no study at full-time colleges within significant increase to the maxi- the state and meet the requiremum TAP award in more than 10 ments. Students who receive the years. Lupinacci is grant must stay in calling for a 25 per- ‘The price of good academic standcent increase in the ing and meet the inmaximum grant public education come requirement. amount. According to Gov. has gone up TAP funding Andrew Cuomo’s tremendously in is a grant that is (D) website, nearly intended to help 10 years.’ 400,000 students cover tuition costs across the state re— andy raia at New York State ceived a TAP grant in schools and col2013. leges. The minimum TAP grant Assemblyman Andy Raia (Rawarded per school year is $500 East Northport) has signed on as a and the maximum is $5,165, ac- co-sponsor to Lupinacci’s bill and cording to the program’s website. said an increase in the funding Lupinacci wants to raise the max- and eligibility is definitely needed imum TAP award to $6,470 and for students across the state. increase the maximum house“The price of public education hold income for TAP eligibility has gone up tremendously in 10 from $80,000 to $100,000. years,” Raia said in a phone inter“As a college professor, I see view. By BarBara Donlon

Raia said while $80,000 seems like a lot of money, given cost of living, it is not as much for a family of four living on Long Island when compared to the same family of four living upstate. He said the cost of living is higher here and the increase in a maximum award is greatly needed. Lupinacci, who currently teaches at Farmingdale State College, said it is important to have this increase in an effort to lessen the financial burden on students. He said it would help cover significant portions of tuitions at State University of New York and City University of New York schools, and whatever it could for private schools’ tuitions. Currently, the bill that was introduced on March 5 is being referred to the Assembly’s Higher Education committee, where Lupinacci is a ranking member. If this bill is approved, Lupinacci hopes the increase kicks in beginning April 1, 2016. The most recent TAP increase was just $165 back in 2014. Cuomo announced the increase after nearly 15 years without any increase at all. The bill also has a

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State assemblyman Chad lupinacci is behind a proposal to increase new york State TaP grants to college students.

State Senate sponsor — State Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson). Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) who has not seen the bill said he favors a TAP

increase. “I think it’s a great investment in young people who are the future of our state,” he said in a phone interview.

Englebright bill fights for safer child products By BarBara Donlon

A new bill protecting children from toxic chemicals is making its way through the state Assembly as elected officials work to keep chemicals out of children’s products. The bill — commonly known as the Child Safe Products Act — would empower New York State to identify and phase out dangerous chemicals in products marketed to kids, lawmakers said. State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) helped craft the legislation and has been pushing it forward with hopes of keeping young people safe from what they cannot see. If the legislation is passed, the state would compile a list of high-concern chemicals made up of those known to cause health problems such as cancer, learning and developmental disorders, asthma and more, officials said. Then, a list of priority chemicals used in children’s products will be drafted for disclosure, lawmakers said. “This bill addresses issues of poisonous products for children,” Englebright said. “It’s very important to protect the children. And that’s what I intend to do.” The makers of children’s products would also be required to report their use of priority chemicals in their merchandise after a year, and phase out their use of such chemicals three years later. Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) said legislation like this is important because there is always a need to prevent innocent chil-

dren from being exposed to such harmful chemicals like arsenic, mercury, cadmium, formaldehyde and more. “Kids are more vulnerable and more likely to put things in their mouth,” Spencer said. “Almost any toy could potentially have toxic chemicals.” Spencer also said toxic chemicals are found in many children’s products such as clothes, dolls, toys and more. He said they can be in found things such as paint on a button or a bracelet a child wears. According to Englebright, there are some 84,000 chemicals on the market today. The federal law that was supposed to protect against them — the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 — “is a very weak law and has never been updated,” the lawmaker said. The assemblyman also said he feels a bill like this is important for everyone in the state as it sets the standards manufacturers would be held to. “We all benefit when children are protected from poorly regulated toxic chemicals that have the potential to harm development, cause illness and impair learning,” Englebright said. “I think it’s very important to get this bill to the governor’s desk.” Spencer also said while he does support the bill, there should be guidelines and parameters set as there is the ability to detect parts per million, billion and even trillion. He said it is unnecessary to be overly restrictive as something at a certain parts per billion or trillion, may not be harmful. Late last year, a press conference was held

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State assemblyman Steve Englebright is putting pressure on manufacturers to keep harmful chemicals out of child products sold in new york.

in Hauppauge to show parents the toxins present in certain items geared toward kids. While many of the toys at the conference had toxic chemicals in them, such a Hot Wheels cars or dresses bought in Long Island stores, there are toys on the market that are manufactured without them. “A lot of times the effects of these toxic

substances aren’t seen right away. But the impact lasts for a lifetime,” Spencer said at the December conference. When asked why certain toys have chemicals and others don’t, Spencer said some manufacturers may be unaware of the chemicals present and others could possibly use the chemicals to maximize profit.

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Kings Park Math team Wins Counties Members of the Kings Park Senior High Math Team have long been top performers in their division of the Suffolk County Senior High Math League, placing in the top three teams in their division for the past eight years. But this year they won it all. Each member contributed to the success of the team, and they secured the division championship under the leadership of captains Zachary Marcone and Julian Ubriaco.

Commack HS volunteers receive president’s award

Emily Avila and Alexa Tiberia, seniors at Commack High School, were honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award sponsored by Prudential Financial Inc. for volunteering significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. Avila is a certified member of the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and is the only current active riding/dispatcher under the age of 17 in Commack. Avila also volunteers for the Coalition of Caring, Cougar Athletic Camp, Relay for Life and St. Baldrick’s. Her guidance counselor, Alyson Catinella, said, “Emily has mastered the ability to harmoniously juggle balancing her studies with philan-

thropy and athleticism. Her indomitable positive spirit and eagerness for each day is infectious.” Tiberia has dedicated countless hours to support those suffering from cancer, providing entertainment for the elderly, reading to youngsters, and helping athletes with disabilities. She is vice president of the American Sign Language Honor Society and has earned the coveted Bronze and Silver Awards in the Girl Scouts. Jim Del Giudice, her guidance counselor, says, “Alexa is tolerant, compassionate, and always smiling. She is one of the most compassionate and emotionally generous young ladies I have ever encountered.”

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Administrators from Commack HS appear with award-winning student volunteers Alexa Tiberia and Emily Avila.

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HSE student Brian Righter is awarded a Certificate of Recognition by Smithtown BOE President Chris Alcure (left) and Superintendent of Schools James Grossane (right) for his outstanding presentation to the community on his research.

Hse’s righter is first in Li science fair Smithtown High School East senior Brian Righter was awarded first place in the microbiology category at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair held on March 12. As a result, Righter will represent Smithtown and the Long Island region at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pa., this May. Righter won for his investigation of the relationship of a subset of E. coli to inflammatory bowel disease, a result of his work at Stony Brook University under the direction of Ellen Li and Grace Gathungu. IBD has negative health consequences as well as an annual cost of $1.7 billion in health care expenses. Righter investigated the use of certain genes as biomarkers for IBD and more specifically for Crohn’s disease. Finding a genetic biomarker would enable easier detection of the disease, avoid the use of invasive procedures, and allow for future, larger studies. Righter recently presented his research to the Smithtown CSD Board of Education with his science research program coordinator Maria Zeitlin and HSE Principal Edwin Thompson in the audience. He was given a Certificate of Recognition from board of education President Christopher Alcure and Superintendent of Schools James Grossane for his outstanding work. More information about his research is available at: http://www.stonybrook.edu.

Obituaries Beatrice Foray Beatrice A. Foray, 97, longtime resident of Smithtown, died on March 8. She was the wife of the late Paul; beloved mother of Joan Svanberg and Eileen Foray; grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of four. Arrangements were entrusted to Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home in Smithtown, where a funeral service was

held. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai. An online guest book is available at www.hawkinsanddavisfh.com.

Karl R. Svanberg Karl R. Svanberg, 71, of Wainscott, formerly of Smithtown, died on Feb. 10. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Karl was the beloved father

of Karl Jr. and Eric; loving brother of Lars; and dear grandfather of three. Arrangements were entrusted to Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home in Smithtown, where a funeral service was held. Interment with full military honors followed in Calverton National Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.hawkinsanddavisfh.com.

Gloria Lauber Gloria H. Lauber, 67, of Smithtown, died on March 18. She was a member of the Smithtown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was the wife of the late Charles Jr.; beloved mother of Charles III, Sherry LauberPannulla and Jeffrey; and the loving grandmother of two. Arrangements were entrusted to Hawkins & Davis Funeral

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Home in Smithtown, where a funeral service was held. Entombment followed in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale. Her family requests donations in her name to Calvary Lutheran Church, 860 Townline Rd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 or the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center Fund Inc., P.O. Box 765, Smithtown, NY 11787. An online guest book is available at www. hawkinsanddavisfh.com.

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stitutional failure under Beatty’s watch. “There is a Smithtown resident on the board,” Nowick said, causing a brief moment of confusion throughout the room. “I am a lifetime resident of Smithtown. I believe I have an advisory board that is working.” Nowick said the board was looking to meet every two weeks until tangible changes are enacted, and each step of the decision-making process would be done publicly. Liz Downey, a volunteer Humane Society district leader in the state’s 1st Congressional District, defended the advisory group as proof that Smithtown and its elected leaders were serious about shelter reform. She asked the residents of the community to embrace the board and stand behind Nowick rather than challenge her. “The Smithtown Animal Shelter has already taken the unprecedented step of appointing an advisory council comprised of known animal advocates,” she said. “Th is is a step that other shelters do not take, proving that the Smith-

town Animal Shelter is serious about making changes. Now is the time for advocates who brought the issue to light to roll up their sleeves and work with the council as it reviews, recommends and institutes a plan that better serves the animal[s] moving forward.” Town Councilman Tom McCarthy (R) also stood behind his colleague and said the town was doing whatever it needed to do to make sure the shelter stepped up its game to the satisfaction of its own animal advocates. “Everyone on this board is committed to make it a state-of-the-art, best animal shelter on Long Island,” he said. Currently, Nowick said the town’s Parks Department was working with the town board and Supervisor Patrick Vecchio (R) to help shelter volunteers keep the space clean. She also said any residents who felt they were being disenfranchised from the process could give her office a call at any time to brainstorm potential ideas, or check in on the progress of her advisory board. “When the board was formed, I didn’t say, ‘Where do you live?’” Nowick said. “I said, ‘What is your background?’ I have faith in the board. They’re doing the job.”

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identify at-risk victims and assign a level of risk to previous offenders on a scale of one to 13, with the highest number meaning they are most likely to repeat an offense. “This computer program automatically collects and analyzes data from internal police records and produces a score that will identify offenders who are most likely to ‘recidivate’ in domestic violence offenses,” Lynch said. “Domestic violence officers will use this tool to contact the victims and families who are associated with these high-risk offenders.” Bellone called the legislation both a personal and professional endeavor for Hahn and described domestic violence as one of the most important issues facing the county. He plugged the various agencies in attendance at Tuesday’s press conference and said their

services were an essential tool in the fight to empower domestic violence victims. “As the police are some of the first people to come into contact with victims of domestic violence, it is important that they have access to proven assessment tools and the most effective resources to best serve and protect victims,” he said. “This legislation will do just that.” Laura Ahern, executive director of the Crime Victims Center at Parents for Megan’s Law, said the 20-question self-assessment will help better identify certain risk factors, making violence more predictable and preventable. She said it was important that lawmakers pay close attention to victims of such crimes and help empower them to prevent future incidents. “This is an enormous step,” she said. “All three components of this bill empower domestic violence victims. The police department will then use objective means to assess, identify and help these victims.”

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SAFE HARBOR TITLE Seeks detail oriented, team player with strong typing, computer, phone and organizational skills. Come join our team of professionals. Part-time. Please fax resume to (631) 473-7685 Or Email: gina@safeharbor-title.com

TBR NEWSPAPERS SEEKS An Immediate P/T Inside Classifieds Customer Service/Salesperson to retain and grow client base for our 6 community newspapers. Requirements: Sales and/or customer service experience necessary. Excellent spelling required. (Dictionary OK) Must have good people and communication skills. Computer experience a must! Creative ability a plus. No nights or weekends. Setauket area. Contact: Email resume to class@tbrnewspapers.com

TEACHER ASSISTANTS Daycare Program Dix Hills, FT. Must have experience with infants, HS Diploma required or Associate Degree in EC a plus. Email Resume to annemarie.mongiardo@ alternativesforchildren.org or fax: 631.331.6865

WELDING CAREERS Hands on training for career opportunities in aviation, automotive, manufacturing and more. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 1-877-206-4006

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CREW & SHIFT LEADERS for all shifts. FT/PT Call Steven at 631.377.1230 or email

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SELF STARTER WANTED Must have working skills of microsoft products

CHILD CARE WORKERS: Per Diem F/T and P/T

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needed to supervise the daily living activities and ensure the safety of children in our Residential Treatment Center. Related exp. preferred and Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required.

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through December 2015 for our Bridges to Health Program located in Hauppauge, NY.Â Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related fieldÂ and 1yr exp providing service coordination plus a Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required.Â

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Congenial Stony Brook Law Office, flexible hours. Law office experience required.

WAIT STAFF, HOSTESS positions available. FT/PT. Breakfast, lunch, dinner shifts available, 7 days a week. Joeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Z Pita Cafe. Ask for Manager Joe. 631-476-7510

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P/T FINANCE & OFFICE ASSISTANT 10-15 hours. Quickbooks & Excel a must. Growth opportunity, varied duties. Email resume to: lssetauket@gmail.com

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Cleaning CARIBBEAN CLEANING 10 years experience. Excellent references. Free estimates. Ask about our 30% off promotion. Insured. Contact Jani 631-295-7924 ENJOY THE PLEASURE OF 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. Jacquie 347-840-0890 (cell) Joyce 631-871-9457 631-886-1665

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Electricians FARRELL ELECTRIC Serving Suffolk for over 40 years All types electrical work, service changes, landscape lighting, automatic standby generators. 631-928-0684 GREENLITE ELECTRIC, INC. Residential & Industrial. Repairs, installations, renovations. Free estimates. Licensed/Insured. 631-331-3449

Furniture/Restoration Repairs CHAIR CANING SINCE 1975; ALL TYPES. ALSO Repairs & custom furniture. VILLAGE CHAIRS 311 West Broadway Port Jefferson. By appointment only 631-331-5791 FURNITURE RESTORATION CENTER Furniture, stripping, refinishing, restoration & repairs. Chairs reglued, re-caned, re-rushed, reupholstered. In home polishing & touchups. Nouveau Furniture 917-335-1927 FURNITURE RESTORATION CENTER Furniture, stripping, refinishing, restoration & repairs. Chairs reglued, re-caned, re-rushed, reupholstered. In home polishing & touchups. Nouveau Furniture 917-335-1927 REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touch-ups kitchen, front doors, 40yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-286-1407

Handyman Services AFFORDABLE ROOM MAKE OVERS Painting, Spackling, Carpentery, Tile/Wood/Laminate Flooring. All odd jobs. Powerwashing Roofing/Gutter Repairs. Three Village Resident. 631-428-1885

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JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 631-744-0976 or cell 631 697-3518

GOT BAMBOO?? Bamboo removal with guaranteed results! Landscape Architecture/Arborist services. Property restoration/landscape installation. Call for a free estimate, 631-316-4023. Groundbreakers Development Group Inc., Commack NY

Heating/ Cooling PRICES POSTED AT MTFUELS.com Save 3 cents per gallon FUEL OIL AND DIESEL Fast delivery. Discount price. 631-828-9179

Interior Decorating/ Design ADRIENNE KESSEL INTERIOR DESIGN. Kitchen/Bath Design, Interiors, Space Planning, Lighting, Color Planning. Window Treatments, Furniture: Custom/Ready Made. 631-839-4058 BUDGET BLINDS Free in Home Consultation* Thousands of window coverings. We fit your style and budget!

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HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc., for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN (653-2276) www.woodfordbros.com. Suffolk Cty~ License #41959-H Nassau Cty~ License #H18G7160000 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. PRS CARPENTRY No job too small, hanging a door, building a house, everything inbetween. Formica kitchens/baths, roofing/siding/decks. POWER WASHING. Serving North Shore 40 years. Lic/Ins. 631-744-9741 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 BETTER HOME SERVICES & CONTRACTING Roofing, siding, windows, decks, interior/exterior carpentry, handyman services. Billy 631-821-3516, Tom 631-383-1670, Lic#49082-H/Ins

Insurance LIABILITY INSURANCE for contractors and professionals. Best rates available. Call NCA Insurance at 631-737-0700 ask for Martin

Lawn & Landscaping VREELAND LANDSCAPING Lawn maintenance $30/up. Fertilizing/thatching/complete lawn reseeding and renovation. Tree work. 30 years experience Three Village/Mt. Sinai Port Jefferson Bill 631-331-0002 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 EASTWOOD TREE & LANDSCAPE INC. Experts in tree care and landscaping. Serving Suffolk County for 25 years. Lic.#35866H/Ins 631-928-4070 eastwoodtree.com GIULIANO TREE SERVICE AND LANDSCAPING BOBCAT SERVICE. Tree removal, pruning, cleanups, stump grinding, landscape design, mowing, etc. Charles, 631-371-9913 LANDSCAPES UNLIMITED SPRING CLEAN-UPS Property Clean-ups, Tree Removal, Pruning, Landscape Construction, Maintenance, Thatching & Aeration. Commercial/Residential Steven Long, Lic.36715-H/Ins. 631-675-6685

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Painting/ Spackling/ Wallpaper ALL PRO PAINTING Interior/exterior. Free estimates. Powerwashing, staining, wallpaper removal. Lic/Ins#19604HI. NICK 631-696-8150 BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING SERVICE 25 Years Experience Interior/Exterior Painting. *Spackling *Staining * Wallpaper Removal *Powerwashing. Free estimates Lic/Ins. #17981 631-744-8859 COUNTY-WIDE PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Painting/Staining. Quality workmanship. Living/Serving 3 Village Area Over 25 Years. Lic#37153-H. 631-751-8280

Jay A. Spillmann Painting Co. Over 30 years in business. Spackling/Taping, Wallpaper removal. Quality prep work. Interior/Exterior. Lic. #17856-H/Ins. 631-331-3712, 631-525-2206 LaROTONDA PAINTING & DESIGN Interior/exterior, sheetrock repairs, taping/spackling, wallpaper removal, Faux, decorative finishings. Free estimates. Lic.#53278-H/Ins. Ross LaRotonda 631-689-5998 SACCOCCIO PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS Owner operated for over 25 years. Painting, spackle, sheetrock, power washing, water damage and mold removal. NO JOB TOO SMALL! Lic/Ins. 631-831-3089. WORTH PAINTING â&#x20AC;&#x153;PAINTING WITH PRIDEâ&#x20AC;? Interiors/exteriors. Faux finishes, power-washing, wallpaper removal, sheetrock tape/spackling, carpentry/trimwork. Lead paint certified. References. Free estimates. Lic./Ins. SINCE 1989 Ryan Southworth, 631-331-5556

DOUGLAS FERRI PLUMBING & HEATING Lic/Ins. All types of work, small repairs receive special attention. Free estimates, reasonable rates. 631-265-8517 LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER All phases of plumbing, boilers, hot water heaters. All leaks stopped. No job too big or small. 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE. S&S PLUMBING & HEATING 631-642-7285, 631-312-4862, Lic #50190-MP

Power Washing SUNLITE PRESSURE WASHING Roofs, Cedar Shakes, Vinyl Siding, Cedar Planks, Patios, Decks. Reasonable rates. 29 years in business Lic.27955-H/Ins. 631-281-1910

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ANDERSON ENERGY Heating, Air Conditioning and Hot Water. Oil, gas services, installations and solutions. Financing Available. Lic/Ins. Lic. #49018-H, 631-209-1100, Bill

CSI POOL SERVICE Pool openings from $149.99. Power Vacs from $75/hr. Weekly service from $45/week. CSTpoos@yahoo.com 631-681-3358 Lic/ins.

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ROOF SPECIAL Get Ready For Old Man Winter! 12 Month No Interest No Payments. Magic Touch Contracting Roofing Siding & Windows â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bring our showroom & professional designers to youâ&#x20AC;?. John Costanza - Mike Delcollie magictouchcontractingcntr@ optonline.net 631-675-9405 Lic./Ins.

NORTHEAST TREE EXPERTS, INC. Expert pruning, careful removals, stump grinding, tree/shrub fertilization. Disease/insect management. Certified arborists. Insured/Lic#24,512-HI. All work guaranteed. 631-751-7800 www.northeasttree.com

Tree Work ABOVE ALL TREE SERVICE Will Beat ALL Competitors Rates Quality Work at Lowest Prices! Removal, Land Clearing & Large Tree Specialists. Pruning, Topping, Stump Grinding $10 & Up. Bucket Truck & Emergency Service. Accepting All Major Credit Cards. Free Estimates. Lic. 33122-H./Ins. Located Exit 62 LIE 631-928-4544 ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE WINTER PRUNING AND REMOVAL RATES ARE IN EFFECT!! Get a jump on spring. winter is the optimum time to prune to avoid pest and disease entry to open cuts. Lic/Ins. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 KOCH TREE SERVICES Certified Arborists. National Accredited Tree Care Company. Fertilization, Firewood, Pruning, Removals, Organic Spray Programs, Tick Control. CALL NOW! 631-473-4242 www.kochtreeservice.com Lic#25598-H Insured

SUNBURST TREE EXPERTS Since 1974 our history of customer satisfaction is second to none. Pruning/removals/planting, plant health care. Certified Arborist on every job guaranteed. Unsplit firewood For Sale by the truckload. Bonded employees. Lic/Ins. #8864HI 631-744-1577 XTERRA TREE SERVICE 631-821-8888 Certified Arborist on Staff www.XterraTreeService.com Insured & Licensed (#54411H) KLB LAND SERVICES Specializing in all phases of Tree Work, Landscape Installation & Masonry. Insured/ Lic# 52839-H Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary 631-901-2781

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ALL SUFFOLK PAVING & MASONRY Asphalt Paving, Cambridge Paving Stone, Belgium Block Supplied & fitted. All types of drainage work. Driveways, parking lots, patios, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts & Play Areas. Free written estimates. Call 631-764-9098/631-365-6353. www.allsuffolkpaving.com Lic#47247-H/Ins.

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UPSTATE NY WATERFRONT! 11 acres, $69,900. Beautiful woods on bass lake, 5 miles to Cooperstown! Private setting for camp, cabin or year round home! Terms available. 888-479-3394, NewYorkLandandLakes.com

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PORT JEFFERSON Room for rent. Will consider short term. Includes refrigerator, microwave. No smoking, off street parking. Available Immediately. 631-828-8299

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25A SETAUKET On way to supermarkets. Hi visibility office for rent on 25A in charming stand alone professional office building. 650 sq. ft. Private entrance, 2 private bathrooms, private A/C and heating controls. Built-in bookcases. Light and bright. Ample parking. Previous tenants included; an attorney, an accountant and a software developer. Call Ann: (days) 631-751-5454 (eves) 631-751-2030.

OFFICE FOR RENT. EAST SETAUKET Just reduced! Frontage 25A, 2 rooms off center hall, plus additional space. Private bathroom, built in shelves, closet space, Village Times Building. Signage on front lawn available. $895 +utilities. Please call Ann 631-751-5454 weekdays, or 631-751-2030 evenings.

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Established 30 years. Suffolk North Shore. Low overhead, $100K inventory. Ask $129K.

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OPINION ediToriAL

College degrees cost a pretty penny.

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A needed increase

College is expensive. Actually, college is ludicrously expensive these days, as 60 percent of graduates from colleges and universities in New York are coming out of school with a debt of more than $26,000, according to the Project on Student debt, an initiative of the nonprofit institute for College Access & Success. With these numbers in mind, we support Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci’s (r-huntington Station) push for increasing the maximum amount of financial aid awarded through the New York State Tuition Assistance Program. While college costs have increased drastically over the last 10 years, there has been no substantial increase in the maximum TAP award a student can receive. individuals can currently cash in a minimum grant of $500 and a maximum of $5,165 each year. Lupinacci said he wants to raise the maximum to $6,470, while also increasing the maximum eligible household income from $80,000 to $100,000. We wholeheartedly support this measure, as the increases would better align with SUNY and CUNY tuition rates for in-state residents and the high cost of living in New York. For the 2014-15 school year, a typical undergraduate student studying at a SUNY college will pay a little more than $7,500 for tuition and student fees. Add room and board, and that cost becomes about $19,600. raising the maximum TAP award would provide many students — who may be supporting themselves and working full-time — an easier pathway to obtaining their degrees. This program could be especially crucial to students who are on their own and may not have someone to co-sign a loan. We often use the phrase “every penny counts,” and in this case it couldn’t be truer. The purpose of public education is to increase access to an important service. increasing TAP will help further that goal.

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The state has drafted a plan for controlling the local mute swan population.

Leave the mute swans alone To The ediTor: (This letter is a response to the article “Stayin’ alive,” about state plans to control the mute swan population, March 19.)

SBU campus safety To The ediTor: A recent tweet posted by the Stony Brook University Police department about campus “safety” is particularly alarming, given that the university is currently being sued by an alumna for its improper response to her sexual assault case. on Thursday, March 12, Stony Brook University’s Police department, office of emergency Management (@sbuem), tweeted, “#SpringBreak #outofanabundan-

i find it outrageous that the New York State department of environmental Conservation wants to destroy these beautiful birds. Swans are peaceful birds and would not be a danger to the public unless provoked, which is a natural instinct for animals and humans. Plans to control the

Canada geese population have been pitched, but to no avail. it seems the deC needs to find some animal to eradicate in order to justify the deC’s presence. henie Saccomano Sound Beach

ceofcaution #tipstokeepyousafe# 1)never leave drinks unattended, 2)stay with friends or in groups.” After reading that post, i am not entirely surprised that the university is being sued for mishandling a sexual assault case. That tweet embodies the age-old myth that victims are somehow to blame for their own attack — that if they simply didn’t leave their drink unattended or if they had just stayed with a group of friends, then they never would have been attacked. The University Police depart-

ment needs to reexamine its idea of “safety.” Safety is not a matter of whether or not someone left their drink unattended, drank too much, went out alone or chose to wear a certain outfit. Unsafe situations, like instances of rape, are caused by the actions of aggressors alone. We need not teach students to prevent rape but, instead, teach them to not rape. Katie Muether Stony Brook alumna

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Stony Brook trauma team on standby

D. None of the above by DaNiel DuNaief

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unshots rang out in the night on March 11 in Huntington Station. The bullets from the gun of someone fleeing a traffic stop struck Suffolk Police Officer Mark Collins in the neck and hip, triggering an immediate reaction in a team of medical and emergency personnel with one goal: Do whatever can be done to keep Collins alive. Seeing the injuries to Collins’

neck, the medics at the scene directed the injured officer to the Stony Brook Trauma Center, where the Code T Team — the highest level activated — was called in. Several medical professionals prepared for his arrival, including a board-certified general surgeon and an anesthesiologist, in case the officer needed emergency surgery. The center also held open an operating room and a CT scanner and had several other medical professionals, including a radiology technician, at the ready. “We bring all the necessary resources to handle any array of injuries,” said Dr. James Vosswinkel, chief of Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care at Stony Brook Medicine. A gunshot wound to the neck “doesn’t sound good,” said Vosswinkel, who was home in East Setauket before the incident. When Collins came in, “we mobilized all the appropriate services.” The prospect of such a serious injury raised concerns for their

incoming patient. Any time there is a Code T alert, “your blood pressure goes up a little bit,” Vosswinkel said. Still, he and the other members of the medical crew were prepared to follow a system that uses a “standard algorithmic approach” for injured patients, “where we have people come in and everybody knows their role.” The medical staff relies on a set of instructions that involve multiple people whose responsibilities range from stabilizing the patient to identifying injuries. How does a surgeon who might be required to spend hours with a patient at any given time — and often late in the night, as was the case with this officer — prepare for the moment when he might ask his or her body and mind to focus on something unexpected? Vosswinkel’s response, like those of the police who deal with emergency situations in our communities, was simple: training. Four years of medical school, five years of general surgery and then

a few years of additional trauma training helped him prepare emotionally and physically. The doctors also “try to keep ourselves in good shape with a healthy lifestyle and the necessary rest,” which gives them emotional and physical control. “You’re prepared when you’re on call,” he said. “The first priority” in an emergency is to “get a good enough team and good enough number of people together so you can handle the rigors that may be required.” Vosswinkel said he does what many people who confront a high-stress situation do: He takes a slow deep breath, moves a step back and does whatever he can to remain focused and logical. “Practicing in a hospital like this allows you to keep focus and keep your emotions in control,” he said. The bullet in Collins’ neck was an inch away from a much more precarious outcome. The surgical team put him in a medicallyinduced coma. Standing behind

Any time there is a Code T alert, ’your blood pressure goes up a little bit.’

Collins in a wheelchair as other officers saluted their wounded colleague, Vosswinkel brought Collins out of the hospital. Vosswinkel said he and the staff were inspired by Collins’ dedication as a police officer and his contribution to the community. “How could you not be inspired by someone like him?” Vosswinkel asked. “These guys are out there making it safe so something bad doesn’t happen to us.” And, when something bad happens to them, the trauma unit stands ready. Daniel Dunaief’s recent book, “The Other Parent,” may be purchased online from northshoreoflongisland.com/ebooks.

Ready to go with a joyous LIFESTYLE

between you and me by leah S. DuNaief

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everal joyous events are coming together for us at Times Beacon Record Newspapers. One is the 39th anniversary of the founding of our media group, which began with the first issue of The Village Times on April 8, 1976. While we had little doubt that we would be successful, such being the perception of total ignorance, we look back at the intervening years with astonishment and humility. We are astonished by all that has transpired in the communications in-

dustry during that time, from the advent of typesetting and desktop computers to the soon-to-be released Dick Tracy watch from Apple. And we are deeply grateful for our endurance, the result of a selfless and totally committed staff and a trusting and supportive readership and advertising base. We are incredibly appreciative that we have with us staff who have been with the company for so many of those years, and subscribers and advertisers who still think we are worth the cost. And we highly value those who have joined us most recently, for they keep us on the cutting edge. In creating The Village Times, in effect we created a microscopic world within our office in which talented staffers worked as a team to publish a hometown newspaper each week. Everyone learned to fill almost every position because we never knew who would be called away without finishing the allotted work. Why would that happen? Because we were mainly a group of mothers with young children, and I can say in all truthfulness that we invented

the concept of job sharing. As a result of so much teamwork, we tightly bonded then, even as we have continued the tradition of helping each other every day. Those bonds are much in evidence whenever former staffers, now highly successful perhaps in larger communications corporations, stop by to say “hello” and catch up on the latest. For we know of each others’ families, challenges and successes over the years and we delight in staying in touch. As we built and grew newspapers, we also worked diligently to build and grow community. That is, after all, the consequence of a community newspaper that exists to share the problems and triumphs of the latest news, The net effect is to encourage bonding among residents for the common good and for pride of place. Where there is a strong sense of community, everyone benefits, from school districts and local governments to commercial, cultural and athletic efforts. This weekend, we will celebrate the 39th annual party

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honoring the men and woman of the year as selected in our last issue of this past year. By appreciating their work in going the extra mile and enhancing our lives with their accomplishments, we are also strengthening our pride in community and encouraging communications among all segments of our hometown. When we get all those leaders into one room at one time socializing together, we like to think we are cross-pollinating for future cooperation and success. We will run some photos from the event in next week’s papers so that everyone can feel pleased with where and among whom we live. Besides all that fun stuff, we are bringing out our latest publication, a beautiful magazine: LIFESTYLE. It will be inserted in all our newspapers each month, and we hope it will offer a breath of fresh air alongside some of our more somber news articles. In LIFESTYLE, we will examine activities and issues that animate our region and some that we might hope to enjoy. LIFESTYLE is intended to upgrade and aug-

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On the 39th anniversary of our media group, a new magazine arrives.

ment our regular supplements, like Focus on Health, Our House, SummerTimes and HarvestTimes, and we will develop ideas and go farther afield in geography in its pages. And finally, I will share with you our excitement over our revamped and upgraded website. With our new platform, we will be able to bring more news, more photos, more features, more voices and more interactivity to our communities. The official rollout is next week but, like the news itself, it will be an ongoing work in progress. We create these new products and events to further your pleasure and the value you feel in our media company. But we cannot succeed in any of these efforts without your support and input. We will be delighted, as always, to hear from you. Happy Spring!

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File photos by Bill Landon

above, Brian Willetts moves the ball around the cage in the suffolk County Class a championship game against West islip last season. Left, John Daniggelis maintains possession in a game against northport last season.

Battle of the Easts: Smithtown bulls down Islip Boys’ Lacrosse

Smithtown East . . . . 17 East Islip . . . . . . . . . . . 6 By Desirée Keegan

The Bulls have come charging out of the gate. The Smithtown East boys’ lacrosse team proved it’s still a force to be reckoned with, dominating its season-opening, nonleague game against East Islip Tuesday, 17-6. Last season, the Bulls went 16-4 overall, 12-2 in Division I and nabbed the school’s first Suffolk County Class A boys’ lacrosse championship; and as the team’s motto says, the Bulls are hungry for more. “We had great leadership, we had a really close team, everyone was there for each other and it shows that we may not have had the best players in the league last year,” senior midfielder John Daniggelis said. “But we definitely had the best team, and we worked

as one, which allowed us to get to the county championship, win it, and then move on to the Long Island championship.” Despite graduating 16 seniors off the roster, many of the team’s key playmakers have returned, especially on offense. Daniggelis said five out of six starters are back this season and they possess a lot of firepower. “We have kids that are experienced, which is something that you can’t teach on the varsity level,” he said. “We know that our offense can be very explosive and can put up a large sum of goals, and the big key is going to be on defense. We’re really buckling down and focusing and paying attention to detail so that we can hold teams to a low score.” This vision came to fruition Tuesday as the team scored nine straight goals in the first quarter before East Islip scored its first, which helped many Bulls see playing time. Senior goalkeeper Sean Turner, who is starting between the pipes for the first time this season, made three saves and only let up the one goal before he was taken out.

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and it carried over into the first game.” Willetts, a four-year varsity starter, said the offense has been clicking, while being unselfish and sharing the ball, and even some young, skilled players have stepped up to help out, while the seniors continue to lead the way. Daniggelis, another four-year varsity starter, said he thinks this senior leadership is important to the Smithtown East program. “Being on the team for four years you get to see players come and go, and if you can take one lesson from each guy, you can instill it in these younger guys and hope they can take one thing from you,” he said. “Our thing has always been leaving the program better than you found it. So when I was a sophomore, we went to the semifinals, and last year’s seniors were able to take us to the county championship and Long Island championship, and I think our team has the full intention to go farther than that this year, leave the program better than we found it, and hopefully make a run in the playoffs.” With the league structure changing, the Bulls will still go up against some stiff competition, and Lambert has also set up a tough nonleague schedule against teams like Locust Valley, Greenwich and Bronxville, to keep the playing level high. But according to the boys, one of its biggest tests will come in the form of Half Hollow Hills West on Friday at home at 4:30 p.m., against a team that returns 24 seniors. “If we keep our heads down, if we keep our nose clean, if we just strive to push each other and get better in practice each day, everything else will take care of itself in the end,” Lambert said. “It worked well for us last year, so if we keep working hard, when the dust settles, we want to make sure that we put ourselves in a good position to be one of the few teams left standing in the end.”