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May 9, 2019

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Local dirt dealer pleads guilty in New York State’s largest illegal dumping case Alleged Dumping Locations All items

Smithtown resident Anthony “Rock” Grazio, the self-proclaimed “dirt broker,” plead guilty in an alleged illegal dumping conspiracy on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Tim Sini (D) announced the guilty plea May 2 after digging into the issue over the last 15 months. Thirty people, including Grazio, and nine corporations were indicted in November 2018 in an ongoing investigation called Operation Pay Dirt. More than 24 Long Island dump sites were involved in the alleged conspiracy. “As I’ve stated before, we are facing an epidemic of environmental crimes in Suffolk County,” Sini said. “This case was a great first step forward in ending those crimes. This plea, and Grazio’s pending prison sentence, will send a strong message to polluters that crime does not pay.”

Smithtown resident Anthony ‘Rock’ Grazio. Photo from Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office

Between January and July 2018, as part of the alleged illegal dumping conspiracy, Grazio would allegedly act as a dirt broker by arranging for locations where trucking companies could illegally dispose of solid waste. Grazio posted advertisements on the website craigslist and on OfferUp, a marketplace app, for “clean fill,” or material that could be used for residential landscaping projects. He also solicited homeowners over the phone and in person for locations to use for dumping. Grazio would

then coordinate with the owners or operators of trucking companies and solid waste management facilities to have solid waste illegally dumped at those properties. In February 2018, the District Attorney’s Office, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Suffolk County Police Department began an investigation into the alleged Island-wide conspiracy. The months-long investigation involved the use of electronic and physical surveillance, including court-authorized eavesdropping. “During their phone conversations, Rock and the owners or operators of the trucking companies would discuss residential and commercial sites and the amount of material that could be dumped at a particular site,” Sini said. “The bigger the property, the better for the defendants, as this scam was all about making money.” Sini said that when an ideal property was found, Grazio could often be heard directing his co-conspirators to “hit it hard.” “This is a situation where people deliberately skirted the law to line their pockets with money and acted out of pure greed at the expense of the public health of residents of Suffolk County,” Sini said. DEC testing of the illegally dumped solid waste found that six of the locations contained acutely hazardous substances and 17 sites contained hazardous substances under New York State Environmental Conservation Law. The acutely hazardous substances included aldrin, dieldrin and heptachlor, which are all pesticides. The hazardous substances identified include arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, zinc and mercury, which are all metals. Nineteen of the 24 locations are residential, four are commercial and one is a school. The solid waste dumped at the school was immediately removed. Grazio, 54, plead guilty to two counts of criminal mischief in the second degree, a felony; two counts of endangering public health, safety or the environment in the third degree, a felony; conspiracy in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor; and operating a solid waste management facility without a permit, a misdemeanor. Grazio is scheduled to be sentenced by Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei July 15. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Grazio faces a sentence of two to four years in prison and a restitution judgment

Investigators identify and continue to investigate Operation Pay Dirt, New York State’s largest alleged dumping conspiracy. Photo from Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office

order in the amount of $500,000. This case is being prosecuted by assistant district attorneys Luigi Belcastro, Laura Sarowitz and Adriana Noyola of the Enhanced Prosecution Bureau. The investigation is ongoing, and Sini convened a special grand jury in November to hear evidence and make recommendations regarding illegal dumping in Suffolk County.

The grand jury is still impaneled. Residents who believe they are a victim of illegal dumping can contact the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office at 631-8535602 or InfoDA@suffolkcountyny.gov. They can also contact the NYS DEC’s 24-hour Poacher and Polluter hotline at 1-844-DECECOS, 1-844-332-3267.

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Smithtown Central School District 2019-20 budget set for May 21 vote VETERANS BY DONNA DEEDY DONNA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Smithtown Central School District has prepared a 201920 budget of $251.3 million, which represents a 2.66 percent budget-to-budget increase and a tax levy increase of 2.69 percent, which is within the district’s state-imposed cap. The proposed budget, in addition to supporting the district’s financial goals, maintains the school’s comprehensive academic, athletic and extracurricular programming, as outlined on the

district’s website, while increasing funding for security and student mental health services. The school’s elementary class size stays capped at 25 students, while the math program will add teaching assistants. Two social workers will be added at the elementary and high school levels. The district will also add three guidance counselors. The district’s three-part budget breakdown provides an overview of spending in three categories: programs, capital projects and administrative costs. For 2019-20, $187.2 million is allocated to programs, $34 million will go toward capital projects

and $30.2 million will be used to pay administrative costs. Continued from page A1 The Smithtown Central School District is divided into four voting districts and residents can vote at the designated have a service-related disability could also receive to elementary school based on location. The four elementary an additional exemption. schools include Smithtown Elementary School, Nesconset Veterans already get the same percentage in tax Elementary St. county James Elementary and the cuts for theSchool, town and portions ofSchool their taxes. According to the legislation’s co-sponsor, AsAccompsett Elementary School. Residents can usestate the Voter semblyman Stevethe Englebright the averLocation Tool under Board of Ed (D-Setauket), tab on the district’s website: age veteran homeownerPolls could as Tuesday, much as $400 www.smithtown.k12.ny.us. willsave be open May 21, under the new law if his or her respective school dis6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

trict opts in. Taxpayers living in school districts that opt in would see a tax increase, as the district’s assessed property value would decrease. “I hope there’s a way to overcome the obvious budgetary difficulties,” Englebright said in a phone interview. Brookhaven Tax Assessor Jim Ryan said there are approximately 22,000 veterans who qualify for ex-

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Life experience provides insight on all that mom accomplished BY LYLA GLEASON DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM I’m turning into my mom, and that’s a good thing. With nearly a decade of motherhood under my belt, it still surprises me that I sometimes feel like a newbie. I mean, motherhood is a large part instinct, a bit of luck and a whole lot of on-the-job experience, but without employer feedback and promotions, it can be tough to know how you’re doing. Raising a small human is definitely challenging, but luckily for me, I have the support of friends and family who cheer me on at every turn. Now that the terrible toddler years have long passed, and the dramatic tween time is upon me, I find myself thinking more and more about my school years, and I’m seeing my mom in a new light. How did she manage two kids when I am exhausted with just one? How could she pack our lunches every day without the slightest hint of annoyance? How could she cook every night? Every night! OMG! I’m sure this is true of every generation, but I’ve developed a newfound appreciation for my mom, Myra Naseem, and all that she managed to juggle as I was growing up. As a

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single mom raising two girls in the 1970s and ʼ80s, the odds were definitely stacked against her, but I had no idea. Our lives were full of kid-focused activities and outings, baked treats and visits with friends and family near and far. When my mom tired of her home economics teaching job and decided to start her own catering business out of our kitchen,

Kings Park district budget BY DAVID LUCES LUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The proposed budget for the 2019-20 school year will be $93.9 million, an increase of over $1.7 million from 2018-19. Kings Park will receive $19,511,529 in state aid for 201920, an increase of over $598,000 from the current year. The district will receive $82,260 in foundation aid. The tax levy cap will be 2.47 percent and the levy amount will be $71,375,601. The 2019-

20 estimated tax rate increase for the average household valued at $6,000 will be $213.49 and the monthly tax rate increase per homeowner would be $17.79. The new budget will continue to maintain core programs, extracurricular activities, art, music and sports. Also, there will be enhancements in technology with the district investing in a multiyear Chromebook initiative. There will be an additional psychologist, class size reduction, additional vestibules throughout the district as well as a new security booth at the high school.

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The Ward Melville Patriots boys lacrosse team led Commack from the opening faceoff taking a 10-4 lead at the half. The Cougars drew within three late in the third quarter before Ward Melville slammed the door outdistancing their opponents to take a 14-8 victory at home May 3. The win put the Patriots at 10-2, one game behind Smithtown West who suffered their first division loss to Bay Shore. Seniors Trey Berry and Dylan Pallonetti topped the scoring chart for the Patriots with Berry’s three goals and two assists, and Pallonetti finished with an assist and

four goals. Blake Behlen sat atop the leaderboard for the Cougars providing three assists and two goals, and teammate Joey Kim split the pipes three times. Pictured clockwise from top left: Ward Melville long stickman Ethan Larson winds up for shot at the cage; Commack goalie Danny Goldman with a save against Ward Melville; Commack senior attackman Behlen drives toward the crease; Commack celebrates after a score; and Commack sophomore midfielder Ryan Dalland looks for a cutter.

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Family fun on the farm BY DONNA DEEDY DONNA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Smithtown Historical Society hosted a Spring Farm Festival in celebration of the season May 4. The family event included children’s games and crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo. Artisans demonstrated traditional farm skills, such as sheep shearing, yarn spinning and weaving, wood-working and ironworking. The barn and carriage house were also open for the public to view.

Clockwise from top left, visitors enjoy weaving and spinning demonstrations; petting zoo; blacksmith demonstrations were held by Peter Gatto; Chewy the baby goat takes a break from the festivities; Perfect Strangers Band belts out a tune; and a little girl enjoys a pony ride, courtesy of Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo.

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Kyle Barr — editor

My mom is scared of being apart from me. She is sad she will leave her house behind, the one she helped raise me in for over 20 years. Like many, they’re leaving because of Long Island’s high property taxes, and without the SALT deduction, it’s proved infeasible to remain. But still, to her, the house was the lodestone of her life for so many years. She decorated it with attention to detail, even dragging me to the attic to take down decorations for every New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July and on and on until Christmas. Now she is leaving her temple behind, and I feel for her. She can’t bring everything. Things will have to be sold or given away, and as she struggles with a bad back, picking out the leaves from the bushes in the front yard (all despite my pleas to let me do it instead). I see the frown set into her face like a jagged crack in the pavement. Feel better, Mom. You may be away from me, but — hopefully — you won’t find a way from my words.

Rita J. Egan — editor

Mother’s Day brings with it a slew of memories. My mother and I have been through the best of times and the worst of times together, and that’s OK, because we are still here to tell our stories. There are the not so fun times to remember, such as walking around a Queens apartment wrapped in blankets to keep warm in the winter months because the landlady was too cheap to turn up the heat and tears shed over boys who didn’t deserve them during my younger years. But also, there are the memorable vacations, celebrating milestones and catching the concerts of both of our favorite celebrities from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to New Kids on the Block. So cheers to memories of all types and happy Mother’s Day, Mom.

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She’s been there all my life. Someone I can always count on. She’s my role model. She sacrificed so much over the years for my brother and me so we could go to college, and it’s something I am grateful for every day. I don’t say it enough but thank you, Mom, for everything you do. I know I could be a pain when I was younger, but I’m thankful for the lessons you’ve taught me. As I’ve gotten older and matured, I’ve realized the importance of your messages. So, on this Mother’s Day, I just wanted to give my appreciation to the greatest mom and friend a kid could ask for.

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New York needs new anti-bullying laws My name is Devin Moore. I am 15 years old, I am a freshman in high school, and I am the founder of #RaceToSpeakUp — an anti-bullying organization. I was inspired to create the #RaceToSpeakUp organization after being racially cyberbullied in middle school. Three of my former white middleschool classmates took my face — my African-American face — and put it with a picture of a gun to my head, my face on top of a gorilla suit and my face going into the trash. They also sent me hateful images of a KKK member, a noose and a meme saying, “Black People Aren’t Functioning Members of Society.” I don’t want another kid to go

through what I went through. I am on a mission, and it’s a pretty big mission. I want change. I want change that will make an impactful difference in people’s lives. I don’t want to see another kid committing suicide or going into a school with a weapon. I want a state bullying law in place that will hold schools accountable. Private and public schools must report all bullying incidents to the school superintendents. Superintendents must record and post public bullying records that parents can access online. Each school website will have a box titled “Anti-Bullying” and it will list the number of bullying incidents and how it was resolved. We need also need mandatory anti-

bullying classes in schools. Teachers must first be educated through an anti-bullying workshops and then apply lessons they learned in the classroom. Students can role play and reenact bullying situations and learn how to resolve bullying. I am now working with Suffolk County Legislators DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) and William Spencer (D-Centerport). I created a petition on www.change. org titled “Let’s Get This Bullying Law Passed!” This is an important matter — one that can save lives. Devin Moore East Islip student Founder #RaceToSpeakUp

Anti-Semitism is spread by both parties I am 78, and I have never seen the level of anti-Semitism we are witnessing today. This comes out of a context in which President Donald Trump (R) and my congressman, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), pander to anti-Semites. The Republican Party supports the president no matter what he does or says. They even oppose the most basic sensible gun control laws that would prevent murderers from having automatic weapons which are capable of murdering more people in less time. The Democratic Party waffles, and is fearful of forthrightly

condemning one of their own, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), who spouts anti-Semitism. I have not heard one word from the leader of any Jewish organization saying the emperor has no clothes. Our president has created and panders to an atmosphere in our country that gives a green light to anti-Semites. Where are our leaders? Some Jewish groups even sell out to the president under the claim of supporting Israel because he allows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do whatever he

finds politically expedient to do. This does Israel no favors. So far, our leadership both in the political and Jewish realms have proven themselves to be bankrupt. Will they speak out or will our country continue to spiral down into a situation where more and more Jews are murdered. None of this minimizes the serious pain caused by racism and Islamophobia. That, too, is part of the current atmosphere. Adam Fisher Port Jefferson Station

Airwaves not dominated by Democrats I will respond to an April 11 letter by Michael Meltzer to the editor, “Agenda to overthrow Trump is backfiring,” by saying freedom of the press is the basis of any free democratic society, and it is good that we have a Fox News, CNN and MSNBC for us to choose from for “our news.” However, the letter likens the Democratic National Committee-

controlled media as “godless/ progressive/Stalinist” — all of which are falsehoods. The radio media is not controlled by the Democrats. Fox News and Sinclair Broadcast Group control much of the media. Then “the good news:” the so-called Democrats, also known as progressive “Jew-haters,” this is a

Trump perception. Racists, not true. Stalinists, not true. I ask myself where are the antitrust laws that did not allow such media consolidations — Fox News and Sinclair — that now dominate the airwaves? Herb Laub Stony Brook

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which we might characterize as stale air in such a situation, can actually affect decision-making as a result of its impact on the mind. Some eight studies over the past seven years have considered the effects on cognitive function in small, airless rooms over a couple of hours. The results suggest that perhaps we should not entirely trust decisions made there. Carbon dioxide, when inhaled, dilates blood vessels in the brain and reduces activity among cerebral neurons, thus decreasing communication between brain regions. We know this to be true when a large amount of the gas is inhaled but we don’t know so much about the effect of smaller amounts. If student test results are compared in rooms with 600 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 and similar rooms with 2,500 ppm, the scores of the test takers with the high concentration are significantly lower. It is interesting to note that carbon dioxide levels can be twice that high in some classrooms. Such studies were repeated in the workplace, with workers taking problem-solving and strategy tests, and the results were the same. In to-

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day’s energy-sensitive world, many office buildings are better sealed, with less fresh air seeping indoors. Another interesting fact was that not every type of test showed that same result. Less complex test material, like some proofreading, for example, did not show a comparable shift. So the next time you are in such a situation, open a window or keep the door ajar. Perhaps the intellectual level of the conversation will rise. Now here is another tip for better living that is also from The Times, although published a different day. For those of you who, like me, love to sit around sometimes and do nothing, here is exoneration from the charge of laziness in an otherwise busy world. The Times tells us that the Dutch call this “niksen.” What is doing nothing, exactly? A psychologist named Doreen Dodgen-Magee, who studies this matter, likens it to a car whose engine is running but isn’t going anywhere. It’s “coming to a moment with no plan other than just to be,” she writes. She calls that boredom, which she doesn’t intend in a negative way. But the idea of niksen is to take conscious

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time to do activities like gazing out of a window or sitting motionless. I like that, although it flies in the face of our always-be-productive American culture. According to some experts, “the benefits of idleness can be wide-ranging.” Daydreaming, “an inevitable effect of idleness — literally makes us more creative, better at problem-solving, better at coming up with creative ideas,” according to Sandi Mann, a psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire in England, who has done research in this area. “Let the mind search for its own stimulation. That’s when you get the daydreaming and mind wandering, and that’s when you’re more likely to get the creativity,” she explained. It’s not easy to do nothing and certainly to do so and not feel guilty about it. We have to set time aside deliberately to disconnect — and not just from our devices. The reward is that we can refocus with more energy. I have a chair in my living room that I can sink into and just have my mind go blank. It’s even tempting to fall asleep there, and sometimes I do for a few minutes. Delightful!

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