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The words “And they’re off,” excited Commack racers, who watched wooden cars speed through an Elwood gymnasium last Saturday. The Matinecock District of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual districtwide Pinewood Derby runoff Apr. 14 at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School. More than 80 Boy Scouts from across western Smithtown and the Town of Huntington shaped 5-ounce blocks of pinewood into small vehicles designed to race on a special track. The wood cars reached top speeds of more than 222 mph, finishing the 40-foot long track in a top time of 3.0665 seconds. First place went to Benjamin, of Northport’s Pack 232. He was followed by Vincent of Commack Pack 329 in second place, and Evan of Greenlawn Pack 225 in third place. Awards were given to the top 10 finishers. “The Tigers, Cubs and Webelos Scouts who participated in the Pinewood Derby race are truly winners, whether in their individual Cub Scout Pack or here at the district-wide

Top, Cub Scouts compete in the annual Pinewood Derby; above, fourth-place winner Jack and third-place winner Evan of Greenlawn Pack 225; below, the top finishers in the derby. race,” said Rob Zeblisky, chairman of the Matinecock District’s Pinewood Derby race. “They have had the fun of creating their own race car and seeing it run, with their parents and fellow Scouts cheering each and every one of them on to winning.” — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

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St. James Fire District seeks community feedback on performance June 19 date tentatively set for public referendum to sell Lake Avenue firehouse to St. James Fire Department St. James residents have the opportunity to give their two cents on the effectiveness of their local fire rescue services. The commissioners of St. James Fire District have launched an online survey asking for residents, taxpayers and business operators in St. James and Head of the Harbor to anonymously provide their opinions on the fire rescue services’ strengths, weaknesses and what needs improvement. All responses are due by April 30. Edward Springer Sr., chairman of the board, said the survey is part of an independent study being conducted by RFG Fire Rescue Consulting on the St. James Fire District. The study will take a statistical look at the fire district’s response to emergency calls, starting from when a call comes in, who responds, how long it takes units to arrive at the scene and the effectiveness of the response. Firefighters, emergency responders and staff for the fire district have been given a separate survey to complete to offer their insight. “There were questions raised by the Village of the Head of the Harbor, who we contract with, and some community associations that has brought us to getting more details,” Springer said. “That way we can continue going forward with facts, rather than going forward with mistruths that have been posted on Facebook.” At a Jan. 22 civic meeting, Head of the Harbor Mayor Douglas Dahlgard voiced concerns about the fire district’s proposed consolidation plan to operate all trucks out of

its Jefferson Avenue headquarters, saying it would significantly increase response times for his residents, possibly placing them at increased risk. The village has a three-year contract for fire and ambulance services with St. James Fire District that expires Dec. 31. Bill Kearney, vice chairman of the board, said the St. James fire commissioners are looking at consolidation in hopes of improving emergency response times. Kearney said delays are often caused by a lack of available personnel, who are sometimes split between the two firehouses, and the commissioners believe consolidation could fix the issue. The St. James Fire Department — the 501(c)(3) organization that represents volunteers in the fire and EMS services — currently has approximately 100 members, according to Springer. This is down from a record high of 125 members, and yet they are answering more calls for help than ever. In 2017, the St. James Fire District — made up of elected officials who are responsible for raising taxes to provide and maintain the buildings, fire and EMS service equipment that volunteers use — answered 1,423 emergency calls. Kearney said the board hopes the study the consulting firm produces can provide insight on the operational value of the Route 25A firehouse. The district anticipates a preliminary draft of the study will be available for review mid-May. “It costs us a lot of money to have that building, is that building necessary for us to have a proper response?” he asked. The vice chairman estimated it costs the fire district approximately $80,000 a year for the Route 25A firehouse to cover utilities, maintenance and other basic costs.

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Route 25A firehouse in St. James The future of the white, two-story firehouse at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Route 25A, built in 1922, has been an ongoing issue of concern. The commissioners first announced their plans to sell off the building in August 2017. The St. James Fire Department was guaranteed first opportunity to purchase it back, based on its initial contract of sale with the fire district. “It’s not a historic building, but there’s a history to all of us here in town, especially the firefighters,” said Marty Thompson, president of the St. James Fire Department. “I would never want to see that building get knocked down. I honestly feel the best hope for that building is that the firefighters get it back.” A tentative date of June 19 is set for the public referendum in which St. James taxpayers will be asked to approve the sale of the Route 25A firehouse from the fire district back to the fire department.

The department’s volunteer firefighters have already voted in favor of purchasing the building, according to Thompson, to maintain it as a landmark and for the community’s use. He assured the nonprofit organization can provide proper funding to provide for its upkeep. If the referendum vote fails, he said the fire district could potentially close and shutter the firehouse entirely, give it to the county or state as excess property for their use, or sell it to the highest bidder. “There are other interests out there who I am sure would like to rent or buy the building, maybe keep it the way it is,” Thompson said. “But I’ve seen that building there for so long. I don’t want to see anything else there.” The online community survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ CommunitySurveySJFD9JLKR6N. All responses are confidential, according to the fire district.

Smithtown proposes new restrictions on hookah, vape shops BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

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As the popularity of vaping products grows, Smithtown officials are considering ways to keep the products out of children’s hands. Smithtown Town Board has plans to consider changing town zoning laws to restrict any store whose primary purpose is the sale of any e-liquid, vape product or indoor smoking from opening up within 1,500 feet of schools, churches or public parks in an effort to dissuade teens from using these types of products. “For this age group, it’s very unhealthy and easily accessible,” said Councilwoman Lisa Inzerillo (R), who helped sponsor the ordinance. “They kind of market it like candy, and they name the different flavors after candy names. So It’s very appealing to kids.” If approved, the restriction would not be retroactive, so it won’t affect any current businesses near schools, parks or churches. Inzerillo said she hopes that the zoning change will effectively dissuade these shops from opening near commercial districts. “Lucky for Smithtown, most of our parks, churches and schools all are close to our main streets,” the councilwoman said. The town is still waiting on an environ-

Fire & Ice Hookah Lounge in Smithtown is near Paul T. Given County Park. mental impact study to be completed by the state on the effect of the proposed ordinance. After that, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) said that the town attorney may need to look at any adjustments, but he believes the ordinance will go through. “I think it’s going to pass, yes,” Wehrheim said. “I believe having [vape and hookah

shops] in a close proximity to church or a school is problematic.” Matthew Neebe, director at nonprofit Horizons Counseling and Education Center, said that while there have been limited longterm studies on whether or not vape products have negative health effects, he believes these products can harm children’s development.

“We’ve seen an increase in youth under the age of 21 who use these products, which is very concerning, because that is sometimes seen as a gateway into more serious substance use,” Neebe said. “I think this step a good place to start. Kids tend to participate in things that are convenient for them.” Amar Patel, owner of Fire & Ice Hookah Lounge near Paul T. Given County Park in Smithtown, has had his own troubles with the town. His business is temporarily closed while they renovate the building to bring it into compliance with Smithtown fire codes, but he plans to reopen soon. Patel said that vape and hookah get an unfair reputation from the rest of the community. “I don’t think [the Town of Smithtown] supports any tobacco product, smoking or anything” Patel said. “I mean my personal opinion, I would say when it comes to hookah lounges it’s more of a hang out, where you go after dinner. Almost like you are going to a cigar lounge, then go about your day.” Patel said he believes that cigarette use should be a bigger concern than hookah lounges or vaping, stressing that he does not believe hookah use is addictive unlike smoking cigarettes. The zoning ordinance is expected to be voted on at the April 26 town board meeting.

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OBITUARY

Gordon Hall, former Nissequogue Village mayor, dies at 93 BY FREDERICK HALL

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a family. During his professional career he was a member of the New Jersey and New York bar associations, a partner at the New York City law firm of Jackson & Nash and in private practice specializing in the areas of real estate, banking and municipal law. He used his expertise to serve his community and dedicated himself to civic duty in the Village of Nissequoque, where he moved in 1959. He was drawn to the St. James area as a result of summers spent with his uncle and cousin at Deepwells Farm. He served in many roles including village attorney, police commissioner, planning board chairman, fire commissioner and two terms as mayor. For many years, he held the post of deputy police commissioner before retiring at age 91. Hall had business interests that included the formation of a weather forecasting service for private pilots and real estate development. He also formed a partnership with artist Eric Sloane to market prints of the artist’s best paintings. He was a lifelong member of the Wooster School Alumni/ae Council, was council president and ex-officio member of the board of trustees and class agent. At his 60th Wooster School Reunion, he was honored by the council with the 27th Annual Wooster Alumni /ae Award, the council’s highest honor in October 2002. Possessed of athletic ability, Hall held memberships in Montclair Golf Club, National Golf Links of America and Nissequogue Golf Club. Also fond of racquet sports, he enjoyed

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Gordon Taylor Hall, 93, a longtime Nissequogue resident and civic volunteer died March 9 at his residence at Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket. Hall was born in Montclair, New Jersey, son of Frederick and Marjorie Hall. He was educated at Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut, where he spent five years, living in the “Farmhouse,” as it was called. He graduated at the top of his senior class, receiving the Rensselaer Alumni Association Prize for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute, where he majored in aeronautical and industrial engineering but found his calling in aviation. He enrolled in the Naval ROTC, and with World War II escalating, he transferred to the Navy’s V-5 program and served with the Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-32, flying surveillance missions in the South Pacific, completing his tour of duty in Saipan. Upon returning to civilian life, he completed his undergraduate education at Rutgers University before receiving his juris doctorate degree from Cornell University. During this period, he found the time to meet and marry Louise Powell, purchase one of those “1800s farmhouses” he found so endearing and raise

Gordon Taylor Hall tennis at Nissequogue Point Beach Club and became so enamored of platform tennis that he constructed a court in 1962 and formed the Nissequogue Platform Tennis Association. He took pride in seeing the “paddle habit” established in multiple generations of family and friends. Hall is survived by his beloved wife, Louise; three sons, Frederick, of Bellport, Stuart (Robin) of Halifax, Massachusetts, and Winthrop of Ronkonkoma; a daughter Lisa (Keith) Reed of Three Forks, Montana; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Bruce. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held May 12 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Deepwells Farm Historical Society, P.O. Box 123, St. James, NY 11780 or Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810.

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TOWN St. James sewer study underway to provide critical insight SMITHTOWN PLANNING

BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The assessment for sewers in St. James Lake Avenue business district may be arriving on the town doorstep soon. It’s only been days since Smithtown Town Board voted April 10 unanimously to pay $24,000 to H2M Architects + Engineers to provide a study of whether installing a dry sewer line is economically viable. Yet, George Desmarais, the wastewater department manager at H2M, said the assessment would be finished in about a month. “What we’re looking at right now putting a district within the commercial area, which would be just south of Woodlawn Avenue between Patricks Way, north of Route 25A,” Desmarais said. He went on to explain the study will look at how much sewage wastewater is produced by the commercial business district to determine what is needed, and the cost of installing dry sewer mains at the same time as the water mains. At a public meeting hosted by the Community Association of Greater St. James, Desmarais and town board members discussed the sewers and other upcoming projects for St. James. Although the town board has $2.4 million set aside for water main installation from its 2018 capital budget, Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) stated that the town is still looking for additional funding for the dry sewer lines. “What we do not have, what’s not budgeted for is funding for a dry force main for future sewers,” Wehrheim said. “I have been in discussions with higher levels of government to go after some funding methods on how we might possibly come up with enough funding to do that.” Wehrheim said he had a sit-down meeting with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) to discuss possible sources. Wehrheim asked St. James residents to agree with putting off the water main project, originally slated to begin in May, for one year so they could install everything, including the dry sewer lines, all at once. He said it would be more economical for the town and better for businesses. “All this is being done while the roads are still open, while the concrete is up, because we’re not going to do it any other way,” he said. The planned dry sewer lines will be gravity fed lines using the areas natural slope, according to Desmarais. The pump station for the sewers is planned to be a 30×30-square-foot area, but the exact location of the station has not yet been determined. Wehrheim previously stated he was looking to negotiate with Gyrodone LLC to use the treatment station it proposes to build on the Flowerfields land, the property off Route 25A in St. James that is often used to host community festivals. “If we do the concrete and asphalt, we’re just going to spend the money haphazardly and then 10, 15 years again, they are going to come back and say ‘we need more money’” Smithtown Highway Superintendent Robert Murphy said. “We have to do this smart.” Deborah Powers, owner of Hither Brook Floral and Gift Boutique in St. James, was concerned that the construction would disrupt her business when work would be done on the roads and sidewalks. “I’ve been through roadwork before, I know what it’s going to do, and it’s not going to be pretty,” Powers said. Wehrheim mentioned that the town was looking at means of doing the construction without interrupting daily business. “We’re looking at the percentage cost for doing the paving at night. I think that’s something that very much will be feasible,” he said. “The other thing that we’re looking at instead of having this be spread out among contractors, is to see if we can come up with enough funding by putting this out as one request for proposal and have a larger contractor come in who can subcontract the work so that would speed up a project like this.”

An artistic rendering of St. James downtown business district once the town’s suggested improvements are complete.

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TOWN Smithtown supervisor joins rally call to electrify LIRR line BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

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vented this project from moving forward have now been solved — including where to site the train cars.” The spark of hope given to electrifying the The letter details the beneficial impacts North Shore branch of the Long Island Rail electrification of the Port Jeff branch would Road last November convinced local leaders have for each of the townships. to take up the charge. In Huntington, the five stations — GreenSmithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) lawn, Northport, Centerport, Fort Salonga has joined with other town supervisors to and Commack — would benefit from addiurge state lawmakers to moved forward with tional transportation options and commuters a feasibility study on the electrification of heading east, according to Lupinacci. the LIRR service line from Huntington StaWehrheim stressed in the Town of Smithtion east to Port Jefferson Station. Currently, town the infrastructural investment is a key trains on the line east of Huntington run on pillar in the revitalization of Kings Park, diesel fuel. Smithtown and St. James “It will have a strong business areas. The town has ‘[W]e believe the affect on Huntington, Smithinvested significant funds in town and Brookhaven,” time is now given this year’s capital budget to Huntington Supervisor Chad the many roadblocks these areas. Lupinacci (R) said. “For the In Brookhaven, Romaine commuters in all three towns that prevented this said electrification of the rails this is something that’s criti- project from moving would foster revitalization of cally needed in the area.” Port Jefferson Station and alOn April 4, Lupinacci forward have now low for an easier commute along with Brookhaven Su- been solved ...’ to Stony Brook University, pervisor Edward Romaine which has approximately (R) and Wehrheim sent a — April 4 letter 40,000 students and staff joint letter to New York State members. He also noted it Legislature’s Long Island would help ease traffic condelegation to express their support for the gestion on local roadways in the communities feasibility study due to potential economic near SBU. and environmental benefits. They cited that The project has received support from the Port Jefferson and Huntington branch groups such as the Long Island Association lines have the highest ridership, about 18.7 in the past, and a more recent push from million annually, of any line in the LIRR ser- state Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson). vice territory, according to the most recent LaValle met with Metropolitan Transportation LIRR Annual Ridership Report released in Authority board member Mitchell Paley last 2015. November, wherein the sides agreed to pur“For decades this project has been a con- sue a feasibility study to determine the potencept that could not reach the critical mass tial cost and impact of electrifying the line out necessary to become a reality,” reads the to Port Jeff. April 4 letter. “However, we believe the time “I believe it’s something we could get is now given the many roadblocks that pre- done,” LaValle said, in a November interview

Commuters boarding an LIRR train at Huntington Station with TBR News Media. “I think it’s critically important that we can demonstrate to communities with specificity where electric substations are going. Communities need to know that before we make that decision. I’m supporting electrification that starts in Port Jeff but also goes through Smithtown and Huntington.” Calls and initiatives to electrify the line east of Huntington go back to at least the 1980s. According to an article by researcher Derek Stadler published by the Long Island History Journal in 2016 entitled “The Modernization of the Long Island Rail Road,” in 1984, electrification of the branch was included in a nearly $600 million MTA spending package that was meant to serve as a five-year plan for LIRR improvements. However, the plans were postponed indefinitely just two years later due to a budget gap. The establishment of a one-seat ride from Port Jefferson to Penn Station has long been a goal for elected officials and LIRR riders

as well, though that would require electrification as diesel engines cannot travel to the Manhattan station. In the mid-90s, a brief pilot program was tested on the Port Jeff line using dual-mode locomotive cars that could run using both diesel engines and thirdrail electrification. According to Stadler’s research, in 2000 it was estimated that electrification east of Huntington could cost as much as $500 million. “You are looking at several millions per mile of track,” Lupinacci affirmed. “This is a good time to put it out there. Now you can have serious conversations for next [budget] year.” There is renewed hope that with a newly announced LIRR president, Philip Eng of Smithtown, that a feasibility study will be funded. “New leadership brings in a different perspective,” Lupinacci said. “I think this is a good situation for us to be in with new leadership taking over the helm.”

Smithtown resident named new LIRR president BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

He is now expected to use his 35 years of experience in the New York State’s transportation sector to get the LIRR’s performance back on track. Prior to joining the MTA, Eng started his career with New York State Department of Transportation in 1983 as a junior engineer. He worked his way up, rising through the ranks to become the state DOT’s executive deputy commissioner. While there, Eng was responsible for delivering on the $2.5 billion annual capital construction program and was involved in the environmental impact study on the LIRR Mainline Expansion Project. “My life’s work has centered on conceptualizing the best possible options to make transportation options more reliable, allowing commuters to get where they need to go safely and quickly,” Eng said in a statement. “I am honored to be chosen to lead the LIRR and its team of talented women and men as we work together to make the daily experience on the trains a better one.” In his new position, Eng will be expected to manage several major infrastructural changes underway on the LIRR including the Double Track Project, which adds a second

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A Smithtown resident will take the lead in determining the future of the Long Island Rail Road. Phillip Eng was appointed the next president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s LIRR April 12 by MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota and MTA Managing Director Ronnie Hakim. “Phil has shown exceptional leadership and dedication during his time at the MTA, and I know he will bring his enthusiasm for developing a world-class transportation system to the LIRR,” Lhota said. Eng will take over for Patrick Nowakowski, who served as LIRR president for nearly four years. He submitted his resignation less than a month after the LIRR had its worst on-time performance in the last 18 years, according to a March 15 report released by the Office of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli in March. The report had found that nearly 21,400 trains were delayed, canceled or terminated in 2017; a 20 percent increase from 2016.

“As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable,” DiNapoli said in a March statement. “On-time performance has fallen to the lowest level in nearly two decades, hurting riders. While Amtrak was a big factor behind the deterioration in service last year, the LIRR was responsible for more than twice as many delays.” Eng first joined the MTA in March 2017 when he was appointed its chief operating officer. His role as chief operating officer was leading major initiatives across all of the MTA’s agencies, particularly with a focus on using innovation and technology to modernize the transportation systems and improve customer reliability, according to the MTA. From October 2017 to January 2018, he held the position of acting president at New York City Transit. “The LIRR couldn’t have found a more qualified person for this role,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) said in a statement. “As a Smithtown resident and Suffolk County native, Phil Eng understands the importance of transportation on Long Island.”

Newly appointed LIRR President Phil Eng track to the Ronkonkoma branch between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma stations and is scheduled for completion later this year. He will also be expected to implement the Performance Improvement Plan, unveiled March 19, which aims to improve the LIRR’s service reliability, seasonal preparedness and communications with its customers. Public calls from elected officials to expand electrification on the Port Jefferson line east of the Huntington station, a long sought technological improvement, are also intensifying.

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COUNTY ELANA GLOWATZ

June NY1 primary features 5 Dems BY ALEX PETROSKI ALEX@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The race for the right to challenge New York’s 1st Congressional District U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) in November will be a five-way battle. The candidates got enough signatures from voters to qualify to be placed on the ballot for Page A26 the June 26 Democratic primary ahead of the April 12 deadline. June’s winner will face the two-time incumbent congressman and fervent supporter of President Donald Trump (R) in the general election Nov. 6. New York’s primaries are only open to registered members of the applicable political party.

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Cedar Beach waters in Mount Sinai run into the Long Island Sound.

Suffolk signs on to state’s lawsuit against EPA BY DESIRÉE KEEGAN DESIREE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County has signed off on joining New York State in suing the Environmental Protection Agency for dumping dredged materials in Long Island Sound. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (D) announced last summer the state would be taking legal action against the EPA after in 2016 the agency moved to increase the number of open water dumping sites in the Sound from two to three, despite a call from state government leaders of both New York and Connecticut in 2005 to reduce and eventually eliminate the practice of dumping in the Sound. The Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site, now a permanent open water site for the disposal of dredged materials, is midway between Connecticut and New York, and less than 1.5 nautical miles from Fishers Island, which is part of Southold Town and Suffolk County, despite technically being in Connecticut’s waters. The disposal site is in an area that had never before been used for open water disposal. Legislator Al Krupski (D-Cutchogue), who represents Southold, Riverhead and communities in eastern Brookhaven, initiated the legislation directing Suffolk County to join the action against the EPA. “This is another step in a decades-long fight to try and get the EPA to play by the rules,” Krupski said. “The Long Island Sound is threatened by pollution, warming waters and acidification, and the last thing that should be done is to dump potentially toxic substances into the estuary.” Legislators Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), Kara Hahn (D-Setauket), William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) and Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) joined Krupski in sponsoring the legislation authorizing the county to join the lawsuit. “For more than the 30 years, leaders from both shores of the Long Island Sound have invested heavily on a cooperative effort to restore its life and majesty,” said

Hahn, the chairwoman of the Legislature’s Environment, Planning & Agriculture Committee. “As such, the decision by our neighbor to the north to dump potentially toxic pesticides, heavy metals and industrial by-products into the Sound is nearly as dumbfounding as the Environmental Protection Agency’s willingness to allow it.” Cuomo made the case against expanded dumping when the lawsuit was announced. “We will continue to do everything in our power to protect New York’s environment, and with the EPA’s unfathomable and destructive decision to turn the eastern Long Island Sound into a dumping ground — now is the time for action,” Cuomo said in 2016. “We will establish that this designation not only poses a major threat to a significant commercial and recreational resource, but that it also undermines New York’s long-standing efforts to end dumping in our treasured waters.” Last year, Brookhaven and Southold towns joined the lawsuit, which contends the EPA failed to adequately investigate alternatives to open water disposal and overestimated the need for the new site. It also alleges the Long Island Sound Dredged Material Management Plan, which was approved by the EPA, violates the Ocean Dumping Act and Coastal Zone Management Act, and cited a “failure to address environmental impacts on the Long Island Sound.” The body of water was designated an Estuary of National Significance by the EPA in 1988 and is recognized as an important economic engine for Suffolk County and all of Long Island, supporting both recreational and commercial businesses and contributing billions of dollars to the regional economy. “We’re here to send a very strong message — that we are opposed to dumping in the Sound,” Romaine said during a press conference Aug. 28 at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. “The State of New York and this governor, Andrew Cuomo, has done a great service to this state and to the residents of Long Island by working to enjoin, in the court, the EPA from allowing continued dumping in the Sound.”

Kate Browning

Browning is the former 3rd District Suffolk County legislator, a position she held beginning in 2005 before being term limited out of office. She was born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, before moving to Germany at 19 years old and eventually landing in Shirley with her husband Steve in 1989. The mother of three was a bus driver in the William Floyd School District prior to taking office. “Our district deserves a representative that is going to fight for working families in Suffolk County,” Browning says in a section of her website entitled “Why I’m running,” while also touting her ability to work across the political aisle. “I’ve focused on quality of life issues, rehabilitating foreclosed zombie homes and selling them to first-time home buyers, keeping them away from speculators and absentee landlords. And I’ve secured funding for clean water infrastructure to protect our drinking water and our shorelines.”

Elaine DiMasi

DiMasi, a political newcomer, was a federal contractor for over 20 years in addition to more than two decades of experience as a project manager and physicist at Brookhaven National Lab. She describes herself as an environmentalist with firsthand knowledge about the potential to jump-start the local economy while safeguarding the environment through the establishment of clean energy jobs. “I dare to believe in a government that cares for all its people equally, is responsive to them and their concerns,” she says on her campaign website. “An American future that values equality for its people that opens doors of opportunity for all. An America that leads by example through its laws and practices to ensure the dignity, well-being, and freedom of all people.”

Perry Gershon

Gershon wastes no time in his personal bio on his campaign website declaring he’s a businessman, and not a career politician, having spent more than 25 years

in commercial real estate finance. The firsttime runner for office says his decision to leave the private sector and seek political office is a byproduct of outrage at the state of politics in Washington, D.C. He points to his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to build consensus among diverse parties as evidence of his qualifications to represent NY1. “I’m fed up,” he says on his campaign website as to why he’s running. “It’s time Long Island had a strong voice to fight for high-paying jobs, affordable health care, high-quality education and clean air and water. Rather than stand by as Donald Trump and Washington politicians try to divide us, we can rebuild the middle class.” Gershon and his wife Lisa have two sons and live on the South Fork.

David Pechefsky

Pechefsky has extensive experience in government despite never holding elected office. The 1986 valedictorian at PatchogueMedford High School has held various positions in government and politics during the last 20 years, including as a longtime staffer for the New York City Council, as well as a consultant for the National Democratic Institute from 2010-13. There, he worked to establish a legislative budget office to serve the Congress of Liberia. He also managed a U.S. government-funded program to strengthen the parliament of Somalia. He’s on leave from his current job as a senior adviser with Generation Citizen, a nonprofit with the goal of fostering civic engagement. “I am running for Congress because we need to put in place policies that make our economy work for everyone, not just the wealthy,” he says on his website. “I’ve spent my career working in government here in America and as an adviser to governments around the world and know how government can and should work to make things better for all us.”

Vivian Viloria-Fisher

Viloria-Fisher was also a Suffolk County legislator, serving the 5th District 13 years beginning in 1999. She was born in the Dominican Republic before moving to New York with her family as a child. She also worked as a Spanish teacher in Three Village school district for 12 years. “As your representative, I will: fight for a national living wage; support job growth in sustainable energy and medical research industries; reinstate tax deductions for workers and students,” she says on her website, among other legislative priorities. She touts her work on expanding public transportation services, creating a Welfare-to-Work commission in the county and her support for marriage equality prior to its legalization in New York among her proudest accomplishments. Check TBR News Media in print and online for coverage of both the primary and general election in the coming weeks and months. All information about the candidates is from the Suffolk County Democratic Committee website or the candidates’ campaign sites.

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SPORTS

West’s 8-0 start among best in school history Sachem East sent shock waves through the Smithtown West boys lacrosse team, but the visiting Bulls didn’t back down from the fight. The Flaming Arrows scored to draw within one in the fourth, but West took control and slowed the clock to come away with a 5-4 win during an autism awareness fundraiser game April 14. West remains undefeated on the season (7-0 League I, 8-0 overall) outscoring opponents 100-34 through eight games.

Smithtown West 5 Sachem East 4

“First of all, hats off to Sachem East [3-4 the stalemate, 3-2, with four minutes league, 3-5 overall], they played a com- remaining in the half on a feed from attack plete game, a great game and they tested Marc Cottage. us in every phase of play today,” West head The Bulls banked their first insurance coach Bobby Moltisanti goal with just under said. “Defensively we did five minutes left in third a great job, our short-stick quarter when Sean Byrne midfielders did a great flicked the ball to Arce job as well, so hats off to on the cut, but Sachem’s them and to our goalie Nick Pagnotta dumped holding them to just four one in from close range goals. And on offense we to once again keep things got the job done and got close, 4-3. the victory.” Arce fired a shot from The Bulls struggled 20 yards out with 10:35 against Sachem East’s left in regulation to stout defense early, with complete his hat trick and long sticks swatting at evput the Bulls out front ery pass and scooping up again by two, 5-3. — Andrew Arce several loose balls, taking “We knew we had to four direct takeaways. go back to our basics,” Midfielder Andrew said Arce, a Binghamton Arce scored his first of three goals off a University-bound senior. “They were tough feed from attack John Hoffman for the on defense and they came at us hard the early lead at the 7:46 mark of the opening whole game — there was nothing easy quarter, but as with most of the game, about it. They cut our lead to one and we Sachem East answered. Just 34 seconds had to play mistake free if we were going later, Peter Engelken’s solo shot stretched to come out with the win.” the netting to even the score. Tyler Jordan scored the final goal West showed its a threat from every for the Flaming Arrows, but Moltisanti position when defenseman Kevin Ehli went credited defenders Ehli, Reed Greco, Dave the distance a minute later and scored, 2-1. Gonzalez and Christian Lowd for holding Engelken made it a new game again off Sachem East to close out the game, 5-4, before Hoffman, who leads his team in and Kyle Walker for his 10 saves in goal. scoring with 21 goals and 10 assists,broke Kyle Zawadzki was glad to see this first

BILL LANDON

BY BILL LANDON

‘There was nothing easy about it. They cut our lead to one and we had to play mistake free if we were going to come out with the win.’

Kyle Walker, above, makes a save. Marc Cottage, on left, dumps the ball up top. close game of the season for the Bulls. “I would rather take care of the problems we have now so we’re perfect later in the season,” he said. Smithtown West traveled to Connetquot (5-1 league, 5-2 overall) April 18 but the result was not to hand by press time.

STATE

Local anglers rally against sea bass quota cuts

inequitable decision that could further harm New York’s already struggling anglers. “Going into noncompliance is never the Local anglers aren’t taking the marine first option, but it may be the only one in fisheries commission’s bait. After learning taking a stand for New York anglers who the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries year after year continue to get screwed,” Commission decided it would cut New Zeldin said. “With the vast majority of Long York’s sea bass allocation Island fishing taking place quota by 12 percent in waters shared with New while increasing that of Jersey and Connecticut neighboring states, small — the Atlantic Ocean and business owners and local Long Island Sound — it fisherman joined forces is unfair that New York with politicians to make a anglers are, once again, plea in Patchogue. being penalized with U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin smaller fishing quotas.” (R-Shirley) was with state He pointed to the fact Assemblyman Dean Murray that two boats fishing could (R-East Patchogue) April be sitting next to each 9 at Mascot Dock to take other with one allowed what they called an aggresto catch up to double the sive stand against an unfair amount of the other. — James Schneider decision, saying the cut is “The hardworking coming even though black recreational fishing sea bass stock has rebounded — currently community is rallied together in an 240 percent greater than target biomass, or attempt to keep New York anglers on the volume of organisms in a given area. By par with its neighboring states,” said issuing its own set of regulations for black Huntington captain James Schneider. sea bass fishing this season and entering “The sea bass stocks are extremely into noncompliance, the state can take a healthy. This is a valuable resource for all stand against what many are saying is an the citizens to utilize, just like the corn in

‘The sea bass stocks are extremely healthy. This is a valuable resource for all the citizens to utilize, just like the corn in Iowa and oil in Alaska.’

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U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks on behalf of local anglers at Mascot Dock in Patchogue. Iowa and oil in Alaska.” Long Island’s largest one-day fishing event also took place at St. Joseph’s College the same day in Patchogue, bringing together fishermen and stakeholders of Long Island’s maritime economy from across the Island. New York State plans to sue the federal government if it loses an appeal against the restrictions on recreational fishery for black sea bass, state officials have said. Last year, the state of New Jersey successfully fought quota restrictions on

fluke and won once going before the U.S. secretary of commerce. “The people of the marine district of New York will not accept or endorse any options with a cut to our sea bass regulations in 2018,” Center Moriches captain Joe Tangel said. “The time is now for the state, it’s stakeholders and our representatives to take a stand.” DEC marine resources chief Jim Gilmore warned noncompliance, if rejected, could lead to a shortened or eliminated season for 2019 if there is overfishing this year.

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

Home Improvement ALL PHASES OF HOME IMPROVEMENT From attic to your basement, no job too big or too small, RCJ Construction www.rcjconstruction.com commercial/residential, lic/ins 631-580-4518.

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Home Repairs/ Construction LONG HILL CARPENTRY 40 years experience All phases of home improvement. Old & Historic Restorations. Lic.#H22336/Ins. 631-751-1764 longhill7511764@aol.com

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Landscape Materials SCREENED TOP SOIL Mulch, wood compost, fill, decorative and driveway stone, sand/brick/cement. Fertilizer and seed. JOSEPH M. TROFFA Landscape/Mason Supply 631-928-4665 www.troffa.com

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ALL SUFFOLK PAVING AND MASONRY Asphalt Paving, Cambridge Paving Stone, Belgium Block Supplied & fitted. All types of drainage work. Free written estimates. Lic#47247-H/Ins. 631-764-9098/631-365-6353 www.allsuffolkpaving.com

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OPINION Editorial

The Democratic primary election will be June 26.

Don’t dilute the party When it comes to having options to choose from, sometimes less is more. As of April 12, the Democratic nominees to run against 1st Congressional District U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) have dwindled down to five from seven. While it’s nice to see new and old faces throwing their hats into the political ring — for which we wholeheartedly commend them — a five-way race in the Democratic primary could create a situation in which voters are overloaded with information and less prepared to cast the vote that makes the most sense for them and the district as a whole come November. With some signs of internal fighting going on between the candidates already, it’s not a leap to think the longer five people are alive in the race the muddier the ideologies of the party locally will get, similarly to the way the 2016 presidential primary featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) and Hillary Clinton played out, but moreso. Condensing the nominees would show unification within the party and a clearer focus come Election Day, which regardless of party should be a priority for voters on both sides seeking relevant personal representation in the federal government. While we understand following the November 2016 election of President Donald Trump (R) and locally with Zeldin that those on the other side are vocal and motivated, it would be a mistake to allow infighting to harm the eventual primary winner’s chances in the general. If those running can engage in substantive policy discussions about how they differ and how they are the same, an admittedly near-impossible task with five candidates, ultimate party unification and digestible information for those heading to the polls would likely be the byproduct, and that is a good thing for everyone in New York’s 1st Congressional District, party be damned. If Democrats cannot find a way to do this, it will be to their ultimate detriment, as they can rest assured the Republican party will undoubtedly rally behind its candidate well before November. A five-legged beast proved to be a challenge for Harry Potter, and a five-headed one on primary day could be just as scary for voters.

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Stand up for teachers fighting back Every child, regardless of where they grow up or how much their parents make, should be able receive a quality public school education. But in Republican-controlled states, an anti-union, anti-worker agenda has failed our public schools, our teachers and our students. From the local to the national level, we should be investing in our future by supporting our schools and teachers. Instead, Republicans have cut public school funding, leaving schools with damaged facilities, out-of-date textbooks, obsolete technology and declining pay for teachers. And students have been forced to deal with the results. But in this new age of activism, teachers are stepping up and fighting back. And it is their labor union that is on the forefront for positive change. When the Republicancontrolled state government in West Virginia refused to offer teachers competitive compensation, teachers put their foot down and went on strike, eventually winning a 5 percent raise. They proved that teachers’ unions can win, even in the reddest states. And it’s not just West Virginia. In red states across the country — Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arizona, and Indiana — teachers are saying enough is enough and

going on or planning to strike to stand up for better compensation and resources. Brave teachers show how important it is to support public schools, teachers and students. Teachers, and teachers’ unions, know what’s best for their students. Public schools are the bedrock of American education and must be fully funded, with cutting-edge technology, modern facilities and updated textbooks. Teachers are the core of public schools and governments must listen to them. The influence teachers have on our children’s future means that public schools need to offer competitive salaries. Federal, state and local governments should commit to raising teachers’ salaries to match the value they give our kids. Locally in Suffolk County, we must stop the focus on test scores, which drains money from the system in high poverty areas — nobody knows this better than our teachers and their union. The strikes call attention to our need to act, but also show the importance of unions. It was the union that organized and brought attention to these issues. Without unions, these problems would continue to go unaddressed. Unions are a critical component of our economy and middle class, now more than ever.

In Suffolk County, we know the value of well-funded public schools, top-quality teachers and an enriching educational environment, and deserve representatives who will support these promises we make to our students and teachers. We must continue to emphasize the importance of teachers as decision makers in policy. But now, in Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), we have a loyal member of a Republican Party that has cut teacher salaries, cut school funding and supports the voucherization of public schools. That’s why we need to vote him out of office and turn Suffolk County blue. Democrats stand up for organized labor and the middle class. While Republicans have the wrong priorities, Democrats will continue to fight for teachers and students. We need to close the achievement gap and equip all students with skills needed to succeed in our 21st century economy. In Congress, I’ll put teachers and students first by fully funding our public schools, reducing class sizes, ensuring students have the resources needed for learning and retaining our best teachers in the profession.

Perry Gershon Candidate U.S. Rep. 1st District

Rep. Zeldin’s bill to help big banks On Apr. 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4293, the deceptively named Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017, introduced by U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley). What this bill actually does is weaken key protections of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which is designed to prevent another financial meltdown like the one in 2008. The Dodd-Frank stress test measures a bank’s financial soundness and ability to survive a downturn in the economy without collapsing. It’s conducted by the Federal Reserve and based on data provided by the bank. Currently, banks are subjected to stress testing twice a year, using three different scenarios, and taking into account a bank’s internal controls, i.e., data analysis and

risk management practices. Zeldin’s bill weakens all these factors. Instead of twice, stress testing would be conducted only once a year. Instead of three scenarios, there would be only two and consideration of a bank’s internal controls is eliminated entirely. As the 2008 meltdown revealed, banks had sloppy or nonexistent internal controls preventing them from understanding the worthlessness of the toxic assets carried on their books. Some of these banks collapsed. In his press release touting his bill, Zeldin speaks of community banks and “hardworking men and women.” In reality, DoddFrank stress testing applies only to financial institutions with $50 billion or more on their balance sheet — in other words, the biggest 30 to 40 banks in the country like Wells Fargo, Citigroup and

Goldman Sachs. It has nothing to do with community banks. The real beneficiaries of this bill are big Wall Street banks, not “hardworking men and women.” In fact, the Federal Reserve has already removed the requirement regarding internal controls from banks with balance sheets of less than $250 billion. That means only the 15 largest banks in the country will benefit from this key section of Zeldin’s bill. My question to Zeldin is: Why are you spending so much time and effort on helping Wall Street megabanks, which collectively made more than $170 billion in profits in 2016, instead of on the problems of the real “hardworking men and women” of your district?

David Friedman St. James

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OPINION LEAH DUNAIEF

Waiting on spring

A handful of birds and a turtle sit on a floating log in Setauket Duck Pond.

A standardized test for expectant parents

friend recently told me she’s pregnant with her first child. She sounded thrilled and anxious. She is, as I’ve known for years, incredibly organized and efficient. She has been a standout in her job for several years. “What’s the concern?” I asked. “Everything,” she giggled. As my children take one standardized test after another, I thought perhaps I would share a test-format version of what to expect when you’re expecting. No. 2 pencils By Daniel Dunaief ready? OK, let’s begin: Question 1: Before the baby is born, you should: a. Panic buy everything, including a crib and six months worth of food and clothing. You never know if you’ll be trapped in your house without access to the outside world. b. Sleep as much as you can because the days of sleeping at your leisure are over. c. Read everything you can about

D. None of the above

parenting and the delivery, and then realize that every process, including childbirth, can go off script. d. Don’t tell anyone because people will write about you. Question 2: When people give you advice, you should: a. Write everything down because friends, family and strangers always know better and will enlighten you with wisdom that far exceeds that which you’d get on a fortune cookie. b. Nod politely, say, “That’s a great idea,” and wonder what to eat for dinner. c. Pretend your phone is ringing. d. Ask them how many Nobel prizes their children have won. Question 3: Taking Lamaze classes can be helpful because: a. It allows you to meet parents who are older than you. b. It allows you to practice breathing together because sometimes parents forget to breathe. c. It’s so relaxing that you can doze off without punishment. d. It gives you a sense of control that you’re unlikely to have in the actual moment. Question 4: People generally love other people’s children unless: a. They are sitting on a plane near them.

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b. They have to do something for them. c. The children are crying constantly and they don’t know why. d. The children have dropped or broken something. Question 5: Parents can be so tired in the early stage that they forget: a. To take pictures of everything. b. To feed themselves. c. To go to the bathroom when they need to. d. To revel in a new baby smell that will change into something much more challenging to the nose within a year. Question 6: When you have a baby, it’s a great idea to: a. Change jobs. b. Move to a new city. c. Start attending a new and rigorous educational course. d. All of the above, because you’ll never have a chance to juggle more challenges at the same time than when a baby is born. Question 7: The families of the father and mother are likely to: a. Always agree on everything you should do for the child. b. Never agree on anything you should do for a child. c. See evidence of their family’s

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genes in the child. d. Put small differences aside and enjoy the moment when they share a new relative. Question 8: Once you have a child, you will: a. Be thrilled when young children come over to play with your child. b. Be worried that the young children who come over are sniffling. c. Want everyone to bathe in Purell sanitizer before coming near your child. d. Not be like me and will relax when people sneeze across the room. Question 9: You know you’ve had a great day with your child when: a. You keep replaying something he or she said or did as you’re preparing to sleep. b. You actually go to sleep instead of passing out with Oreo cookie crumbs in your mouth. c. You and your spouse are laughing, quietly, for hours before you go to sleep. d. You can’t wait to start the next day. Question 10: Parenting is: a. Awesome. b. Terrifying. c. Exhausting. d. All of the above.

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