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Amid heat wave, Suffolk water authority asks residents to conserve water BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM In late July, amid some of the hottest weeks of the year, the Suffolk County Water Authority put out a statement urging residents to conserve water. “With continued hot and dry weather leading to excessive early morning water use that is pushing water infrastructure to its limits, the Suffolk County Water Authority is urging residents to immediately take steps to conserve water,” the statement read. “Though it is always important to conserve water, during hot and dry periods it is imperative to do so, as residents tend to overwater lawns and set their irrigation timers to the same period of time in the early morning hours.” SCWA’s deputy chief executive officer for operations, Joe Pokorny, outlined the issues surrounding high temperatures. While the underground aquifer is not at risk of going dry any time soon, he said high water consumption is placing a greater strain on the water authority’s infrastructure. “There is only so much water that we can pump at any given time,” he said. “The aquifers are full of water, but we have limited wells and pumps in the aquifer to deliver water to the customer.” Strain on the pumps is a problem of supply and demand, according to Pokorny. Higher temperatures increase the demand for water, thereby limiting the supply of water. Pokorny asks that customers be mindful that simultaneous water use can overwhelm their pumps, which could lead to diminished water pressure, possibly harmful to communities. “We just can’t keep up with demand, so we ask people to curtail [water consumption]

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because our pumps can’t keep up,” he said. “If that happens for long enough, then we start to see a decline in water pressure and then we get concerned about having enough water available to fight fires and general pressure for people to have in their homes.” To alleviate the challenges associated with high heat, Suffolk County customers are asked to modify their water habits slightly. By cutting back on water during the peak hours of the highest heat, residents can ease pressure on the pumps. “We’re asking people to shift their watering patterns to the nonpeak periods,” Pokorny said. “That gives our infrastructure a break. People will still get the water they want, they just get that water at a different time.” The conversation around water conservation prompted a broader discussion around the Long Island water supply. Christopher Gobler, endowed chair of Coastal Ecology and Conservation and a professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discussed the unique relationship that Long Islanders share with their drinking water. “We have a sole-source aquifer, which means that all of our drinking water comes from underneath our feet,” Gobler said. “When water hits the land, almost all of it seeps into the groundwater and, as it does, it carries with it what’s on the land. And once it’s in our aquifer, that’s our drinking water source.” For those who tap into the public water supply, the water that they drink typically comes from within just a few miles of their own homes. For these reasons, community members and local governments have a certain obligation to be mindful of their activities on land. Open space, according to Gobler, is generally most beneficial for promoting water quality within the underground aquifer. These spaces

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generally act as filters, flushing out contaminants as they work their way through the groundwater and into the aquifer. “Different land-use practices have different impacts on the way that the water that is falling on land affects our drinking water,” Gobler said. “For example, pristine forests or undisturbed vegetation tend to be really good at, say, taking out nitrogen as water strikes land or falls from the atmosphere.” He added, “Without that, you have just impermeable surfaces and the water may run directly into the groundwater without any benefits of vegetative treatment.” As summers continue to become longer and hotter due to climate change, the question of the long-term prospects for water supply is likely to arise. Gobler explained that the aquifer is drained and then replenished based on the seasons. “On average in any given year, about half of the rainfall that falls on Long Island … is what’s called ‘recharged’ into the aquifer,” he said. “The other half that is not recharged undergoes

a process called evapotranspiration, which essentially means it either evaporates or is taken up by plants.” In the warmer months, little to no water gets recharged into the aquifer as it evaporates. Gobler said the window of time during which no recharge is taking place is likely expanding because of climate change. “I think there’s an old paper from the ‘80s and it said that Sept. 15 is around when the aquifer starts recharging,” he said. “Well, that’s probably not the case anymore. Our falls are getting warmer, and particularly after a really hot and dry summer, the ground is going to be really dry.” Gobler said SCWA is experiencing two dilemmas at once. During the summer months, the water authority must accommodate both zero recharge to the aquifer and maximal extraction of its water. “Literally, the height of groundwater in the aquifer is declining by many feet during the summer period,” he said. On the whole, the aquifer is being recharged at a greater rate than it is being extracted from. Long Islanders are not at risk of having their aquifer drained dry. However, climate change is altering the balance, which could create issues decades down the road. “In broad-brush strokes, we’re fine,” Gobler said, adding, “We’re not in the Southwest of the United States where they’re relying on the Colorado River for their water supply. But we are at a time when the balance of water-in and waterout is getting closer to even.” Moving forward, residents of Suffolk County should remain aware of the impact that they have on both the quantity and quality of their water supply. “Everybody needs to recognize that there is not only a quantity issue but also a quality issue,” Gobler said. “Everyone impacts both, as do all of the activities that are happening on land.”

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Sweetbriar animals pop up in Stony Brook Village Center

BY SERENA CARPINO DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM During the summer, Stony Brook Village Center is often bustling with friends grabbing iced coffee from Crazy Beans and families enjoying Sweet Mama’s ice cream after a long hike at Avalon Nature Preserve. Last Saturday, they were greeted by a friendly quartet of critters during one of Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Pop-Up Saturday events. The animals were visiting from the rehabilitation program run by Sweetbriar Nature Center. Sweetbriar is a non-profit organization that provides shelter for injured animals and educates the public about the environment. At the event, families met four different animals: Stitch the red-tailed hawk, Oreo the hedgehog, Holly the box turtle, and Turnip the eastern screen owl. They were able to pet Oreo and Holly as Christionna Carini, a Sweetbriar employee, told their stories. Oreo’s previous owner gave her up after learning that hedgehogs are nocturnal. Holly is one of many box turtles at the center. “We have a lot of box turtles because they are at risk for habitat loss or injuries,” Carini said, “We also have box turtles that are perfectly healthy but since we don’t know where they came from we can’t release them.”

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Though the families were not allowed to pet Stitch and Turnip, Carini shared their stories as well. Stitch was injured by a truck and suffered multiple injuries. “Oftentimes what happens is people might throw an apple core out the window, a squirrel might run across the road for it and then the hawk goes for the squirrel,” Carini said. Though Stitch lost an eye and part of her wing after the accident, she was fortunate that her bone breakage was not severe. Turnip has bad vision, which currently prevents him from surviving in the wild. During the afternoon, about 60 people attended the Pop-Up event. This is not the first time Sweetbriar employees have brought animals to community events. Gloria Rocchio, president of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, said, “Over the years we’ve had them come to different events either in our cultural center or on the property. They are a very good nature preserve and rehabilitation facility.” According to Rocchio, the Pop-Ups have been a popular source of entertainment for families throughout the summer. “With the success that we’re receiving from the general public … we will definitely be doing more of them next year,” she said. Pop-Up Saturdays, which are sponsored by Edward Jones of Stony Brook, will continue at

Attendees at the Aug. 6 Pop-Up Saturday event in Stony Brook Village Center check out Holly the box turtle. Photo by Serena Carpino

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Sweet victory: Smithtown youth softball team celebrates state championship BY STEVEN ZAITZ DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM When you are 10 or 11, and you’re on a team that has accomplished something that no other Smithtown little league squad ever has, life is as sweet as — Krispy Kreme? The Smithtown 11 and under girls softball team, which is part of the larger St. James/ Smithtown Little League family, traveled up to Rochester in late July to win the New York State Softball Championship. They outscored their opposition by a composite 58-6 in their five victories and put an indelible stamp on the softball world as well as the local community. Left-handed pitcher Isabella Russo was a perfect 4-0 in the tournament and got the win in the title-clinching game against New City — a 14-2 mercy-rule rocking of the team from Rockland. She mixed a power, windmill fastball with a devastating changeup to bedevil opposing hitters throughout the tournament. Quinn Amari also picked up a win on the way to the crown. “My circle grip change up was working pretty well,” Russo said. “It keeps the hitters off balance.” That pitch fooled more than just the opposition, for whom Smithtown forced mercy rulings in three of the five playoff games. “She even froze me in the dugout three or four times,” joked Rich Tomitz, head of the entire St. James/Smithtown Little League for baseball and softball and one of four coaches on the championship team. His daughter

The team and their coaches, above, hold the New York State 9-11 Year Old Softball Champions banner at a recent practice. Below right, pitcher Isabella Russo, and below left, first baseman Brooke Hanson. On the cover, shortstop Jiselle Singh. Photos by Steven Zaitz

Nadia plays second base. “These girls made history because no softball team has ever won the New York State Championship out of Smithtown,” Tomitz said. “I’m so proud of these girls.” Peter Russo, who coaches with Tomitz and is Isabella’s father, also beams with pride. “We as coaches are lucky that we got a group of kids that know how to set goals and accomplish that goal,” Russo said. “This championship is great for the team, the coaches and the parents of these girls and it just proves that they can do anything they put their minds to, and no dream is too big.” The community of Smithtown at large also seems to be energized by this tremendous victory. “A lot of parents grew up in this area and competed athletically in Smithtown at the high school level,” coach Eric Hanson said, who is the father of first baseman Brooke. “Now, our kids are playing community sports for the town itself and hopefully more kids will join the league and play town sports with a greater sense of pride.” “It felt great to win,” Brooke said. “We are state champions, and nobody can ever take that away from us. This is going to make all of our summers even more awesome than ever!” Shortstop Jiselle Singh was also awesome, smacking a three-run home run in the tournament finale. She is the stabilizing glue in the middle of the infield for this team

and has a good chance of making the Smithtown West Lady Bull team in 2023 — as a middle schooler. “I love being part of this team and I’m so happy we were able to win,” said Singh, who will attend Accompsett Middle School in the fall. Her father Sean is the coach who always has a fungo bat in his hands. “The one thing our team has more so than a lot of teams I’ve been around is chemistry,” the elder Singh said. “They act like they were literally born together; they have fun and that’s what this sport is all about. They’re actually here just enjoying their lives and having the best time of their lives and building lifelong memories, so I think that’s the reason that they’re such a special group of girls. Catcher Gabrielle Krayewski remembers most vividly the moment the final out of the tournament was made and exactly how she felt when the ball hit her catcher’s mitt and the trophy belonged to Smithtown. “We played great and when we won, and we all threw our gloves way up into the air,” Krayewski said, who stoked a two run double in the fifth inning against New City to put a little icing on the championship cake. “We all had Krispy Kreme after that, and the

whole experience was amazing!” The other players on this amazing group of 10- and 11-year-olds are outfielders Casey Connelly, Vanessa Borowski, Sydney Wetstein, Liana Roehrig, Avery Wierzbicki and third baseman Riley Connelly — and as the girls on this team embark on their middle school and higher-level athletic careers at different places across the district, they formed an unbreakable, lifelong bond on that last Monday of July in 2022. “These girls, the coaches, the families and all of the siblings are connected for all eternity,” Tomitz said.

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Figliola, LaLota face oﬀ in virtual GOP debate for NY CD1 BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Two candidates took to the virtual debate stage on Monday, Aug. 8, as the Republican primary contest for New York’s 1st Congressional District ramps up to succeed Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1), who is a state gubernatorial candidate. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island, and the North Fork, declared Republican congressional candidates Anthony Figliola, of East Setauket, and Nick LaLota, of Amityville, squared off for the second time. The debate moderator was Estelle Gellman, who asked questions that were submitted in advance by the public. The third candidate in the race, Michelle Bond, declined the invitation to participate, according to Gellman. The winner of the Republican primary race will likely face Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming (D-Noyac), the presumptive Democratic nominee, in the general election this November.

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Figliola was born and raised in Rocky Point and currently resides in East Setauket. After serving as deputy supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven, he is executive vice president of a government relations and economic development business, according to his website. He said he entered the race due to a sense of frustration with Washington, which he believes has neglected ordinary citizens. “People are hurting tremendously,” he said. “What’s happening is that Washington is not listening to them. I’m a regular workingclass individual. Our family, we’re in the struggle with you. We understand what’s going on and I think we need someone who’s a regular, working-class person that’s going to ﬁght for the people of this district.” LaLota is the designated candidate for both the Republican and Conservative parties of Suffolk County. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, he was deployed three times overseas and is a former Suffolk County Board of Elections commissioner. He said he is running to address the numerous complex issues facing the nation. “There are important issues that we need to tackle as a nation,” he said. “Issues with respect to the economy, inﬂation, public safety, the border, protecting our constitutional freedoms — I’m eager to tackle those issues in Congress. There are good Republican and Conservative solutions to each one of those issues.”

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After a proliferation of recent mass shootings around the country, the candidates were asked whether they would support additional restrictions on access to ﬁrearms, such as a ban on assault weapons or high capacity magazines.

As a gun owner, Figliola expressed his support for the Second Amendment and added that the majority of gun owners act safely. “We have some very insane people that are committing these horrendous and heinous crimes,” he said. “I don’t believe we should be throwing the baby out with the bath water.” Figliola said the issue of mass shootings is a matter of enforcement rather than additional restrictions. To curb mass violence, he believes that the laws on the books should be enforced and that illegal guns should be targeted and removed. “The issue here is that we are not enforcing the laws,” he said. “When you go to places like Buffalo and that horrendous mass shooting — a shooting of 10 people — there were all these laws that the Democrats and Kathy Hochul, our governor, put in place and they said that that was supposed to stop mass shootings and it didn’t.” He also advocated for adding armed security in schools and for “a solution with mental health, but not going after law-abiding gun owners.” LaLota said that the majority of gun crimes are committed with unregistered firearms. Like Figliola, he favored tougher enforcement of existing laws. Given his background, he suggests that he has a unique understanding and appreciation for responsible gun ownership. “I’m a legal gun owner,” he said. “I grew up in a law enforcement family with a deep respect for the Second Amendment and for safely operating a firearm. I furthered that understanding as an officer in the military, where I learned to safely handle firearms.” For LaLota, the problem of gun safety is closely tied to the issue of criminal justice reform. “In New York, we’re living in tough times with this bail reform law,” he said. “We have some folks out on the streets who should not be out on the streets.” He added, “It’s not a fact of not having enough laws. It’s a fact of not enforcing the laws that are on the books right now.”

Abortion

The recent Dobbs decision out of the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, has placed a cloud of uncertainty over the future of abortion access nationwide. When asked whether they would support legislation that would legalize abortion nationally, they each declined, opting instead to limit the existing abortion laws in the state. “The recent Supreme Court decision, which gave the power back to the states and thereby the people, is good,” LaLota said. “This gives the maximum amount of power to we, the people, to hold the politicians accountable and have a policy that comports [with] their values.” He referred to the existing abortion

Anthony Figliola, left, and Nick LaLota, right, tackled a range of issues during Monday’s Zoom debate. LaLota’s photo from candidate’s websites; Figliola’s from candidate

policies in New York as “radical,” suggesting that the state should modify its abortion laws to eliminate late-term abortions. “We should celebrate life,” LaLota said, adding, “And the way that we celebrate life is by protecting it. I think that in New York, abortion should be on the ballot this November. We should ask every state assemblymember, every state senator and every candidate for governor: Would you support the repeal of the third trimester abortion provision?” Figliola also supported the Dobbs decision. He argued that the decision-making power to regulate abortions should be in the hands of the people and their elected representatives rather than the Supreme Court. “I believe that this current court got it right in giving it back to the states because the court should not be in a position to be legislating,” he said. “As a strict constitutionalist, it is the people who elect their representatives, petition their members of Congress and their state legislatures, and they choose what they want to vote on.” Figliola favored drastic changes to existing abortion laws. “The reality is there shouldn’t be abortions at all,” he said. “On Long Island, between the ages of 18 and 24, we have a third of pregnancies that end in abortion. This is horrendous.” He added, “History is going to look back on us and they’re going to look very unkindly on us that we’re not choosing life — and not just the life of that child but the life of that mother and the hope and the amazing life that the two of them could live.”

Public health

The threat of COVID-19 remains a priority even two years after the height of the pandemic. Both candidates were asked whether they would favor mask mandates, quarantines or mandatory proof of vaccination for public events. In addition, they were asked to provide the steps that the federal government should take to promote the health of American citizens. LaLota emphasized the importance of providing accurate information to the public while also empowering citizens to make their own health decisions. “The federal government should allow people to have access to real, reliable information and people should be able to make decisions on their own,” he said. “I would be tremendously against any sort of federal law or federal mandate involving these sorts of health issues.” Figliola condemned what he called “unconstitutional mandates,” which, according to him, have put people out of work. Regarding potential solutions, he suggests that the federal government begins to put together an endgame strategy for the postpandemic United States. “I think that the pandemic, by and large, is over,” he said. “We’re now in the ‘endemic’ stages of things, and I think politicians want to ﬁnd a way to control the people. They’re using the pandemic or whatever the next variant is to try to make people subservient.” He continued, “It’s people’s own individual rights to decide what they want to do with their body, with their children, with their health care — and we’re moving away from that.” To watch the entire nearly one-hour debate, visit the SeaTv Southampton YouTube channel.

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Editorial

Fire safety doesn’t end while on vacation

When we are on vacation, the last thing on our minds is a fire. Unfortunately, tragedy can strike even during well-deserved time off. Recently, a fire broke out in the home that a Maryland family was renting in Noyac while on vacation. Although the parents and their son were able to escape, their two daughters, 19 and 21, were unable to get out. They died later at a local hospital. This tragedy is a crucial reminder that structural fires can happen at any time. Whether entering a hotel, motel, Airbnb or even a friend’s or relative’s home, people tend to scope out where they will be sleeping or which door is the bathroom. They may even look for the closets or go to the kitchen first to see the refrigerator size or the oven’s cleanliness if they plan on preparing meals. But fire safety should always be at the top of their priority list, even if it will only be a few days away from home. Most people have learned fire safety and may take those rules for granted. We may believe that everyone is following those rules correctly, but the truth is some don’t. While most hotels and motels must follow strict guidelines or face fines from local fire marshals, many in private homes may be a bit lax with respect to fire safety guidelines, even if their home is listed on Airbnb or similar websites. Many don’t have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each level of their home. Others may renovate their houses in ways that don’t meet safety requirements, making it difficult to escape through a door or window in an emergency. Taking a few extra minutes when first arriving at a destination can keep vacationers safe. In a recent TBR News Media article, fire marshals agreed that everyone should check for smoke detectors and escape routes such as doors and windows as soon as arriving at a vacation destination, even when staying in a hotel or motel. And as scary as it may seem, jumping from a second-floor window is better than remaining in a burning room. The Noyac tragedy should remind all, whether they rent out their house or invite guests into their homes, that they are responsible for those people. It’s imperative to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor, check them regularly and ensure you have a door and window escape route in every bedroom, plus a clear path to escape options in the house itself. Finally, it’s essential to take care when using flames while enjoying the great outdoors, whether in a backyard or park, especially during the summertime when it’s drier. Whether it’s a campfire, fire pit or grill, make sure you put the fire out before leaving an area. Just a tiny spark can produce a conflagration, causing tragedy and devastation in its wake, threatening human beings and wildlife. Just a little bit of precaution and care can make the difference, and perhaps save a life.

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Letter to the Editor First Amendment doesn’t cover everything

As another legal battle involving a sycophant of the former president, Donald Trump (R), finally comes to an end, the reality of the First Amendment continues to elude many right-wingers. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay a total of $49.3 million to the parents of a Sandy Hook Elementary School student who was gunned down in the horrific massacre on Dec. 14, 2012. This is a mere pittance, as they sought $150 million in their defamation lawsuit brought in response to Jones’ despicable claim on his Austin, Texas-based broadcast and Infowars website that the mass shooting was a government hoax to force gun control. This loathsome individual spewed disgusting lies claiming that the nation’s second deadliest school shooting, in which 20 children and six adults were murdered, was faked by the government to take away Americans’ guns. This led to years of harassment and death threats against Sandy Hook families by his ignorant followers. Although this legal battle has come to an end, it is not enough. These families have not only mourned their lost loved ones for nearly 10 years, but they have had to contend with some idiot dismissing and mocking their heartache on live air. And sadly, the First Amendment crew has begun to crow about how this is the United States, and we have the freedom to say whatever we want. Um, no, no we don’t. For the naysayers, who are clearly unfamiliar with the limitations of this law, here’s a quick lesson. Speech is in no way protected when it is used to defame, incite or promote imminent violence or lawless actions. Just as individuals are not permitted to scream “fire!” in a crowded movie theater or “bomb!” on an airplane — the clear and present danger clause — they are also not free to claim that mass murders were simply made up for the government’s own agenda. This trial is proof positive that the defiance of our First Amendment restrictions will not be tolerated, and contemptible people will be held accountable. The United States continues its stagnation as a seeping cesspool of conspiracy theories, obstruction and complete disregard for democratic values and empathic compassion. Americans need to take a good hard look at ourselves and remember that the world is looking even harder. What has

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The Cancer Prevention in Action Program at Stony Brook Cancer Center is excited to share some good news: The majority of New York state parents have chosen to protect their kids from cancer with the human papillomavirus vaccine. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that HPV vaccination rates in NYS among 13-to17-year-olds signiﬁcantly improved from about 57% in 2019 to 68% in 2020. While these gains are promising, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted preventive care for children, including this critical, cancer preventing vaccine. There is still work to be done to reach the NYS Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan goal to get 80% of 13-to-17-year-olds vaccinated against HPV by 2023. To move the needle, parents need to be educated to dispel the myths they hear about the HPV vaccine. Strong health care provider recommendations are also needed to motivate parents to vaccinate. Reminding parents to get their children caught up on HPV vaccination is vitally important. Here’s why: • HPV is a common virus and there is no treatment or cure for an infection. Most people with HPV have no symptoms and don’t even know they have the virus. In most cases the virus goes away over time, but in some cases that virus can cause cancer. • The HPV vaccine prevents children from getting certain types of cancers in adulthood. HPV causes cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile and anal cancers, also cancers of the mouth and throat. • Vaccination is most effective when given long before exposure to the virus. It is recommended for children of all genders beginning at age 9, with series completion before the child’s 13th birthday. Stony Brook Cancer Center’s CPiA Program works to increase HPV vaccination rates by educating the Long Island community. CPiA also collaborates with the New York State Cancer Consortium and its HPV Coalition to implement strategies to improve HPV vaccination rates. To learn more about the CPiA Program go to www.takeactionagainstcancer. com or contact us at 631-444-4263 or

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Cautiously optimistic about ﬁxing housing crisis

As a 26-year-old Long Island native, I have seen the effects firsthand of the terrible housing crisis we face here on Long Island. Struggling to find housing is a common theme across all backgrounds and political parties. Thousands of college graduates and seniors with fixed incomes have left due to the lack of affordable housing options. As the president of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition, I was pleased to testify recently in front of the Suffolk County Legislature in favor of the crucial funding for Matinecock Court, a 146-unit affordable housing development in East Northport in the Town of Huntington that has been in the works for over 40 years. All those years waiting for affordable housing shows that the system is broken. According to a 2018 survey by Long Island Index, 41% of people ages 18-34 were still living at home with their parents, and 71% said they were likely to leave Long Island in the next five years. While the numbers are grim and we have much work to do in terms of creating more affordable housing options, I am optimistic that elected officials of both parties are starting to personally feel the effects of the housing crisis. Just last December, the Huntington Town Board passed the approval of Matinecock Court in a 4-1 bipartisan vote. Then last month in the county Legislature, the crucial funding was passed in a Republican majority legislative body. Legislators of both parties talked about their adult children living at home, working multiple jobs and some being forced to leave for more affordable options. Municipalities and county governments are where most of the work to alleviate the housing crisis has to be done. From expanded accessory dwelling unit legislation, legalizing missing “middle housing” like duplexes and triplexes, and utilizing empty commercial lots, there are ways we can tackle this major problem rather than continuing to kick the can down the road. I am cautiously optimistic to work and reach out to legislators of both parties, to finally create solutions, so the burden of this colossal problem doesn’t fall into the hands of my generation and the next. Hunter Gross Huntington

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Opinion Ode to a welcome and delightful summer guest

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A woman from Kenya entered my world

ne of the reasons we travel is to broaden our horizons, literally and figuratively. Yes, we want to see new vistas, consider how others live, and cut ourselves a little break from our daily routines. The same could be said when we meet people from elsewhere. They come from different worlds, bring their personal history and cultural differences into view, and generally teach us about more than what exists in our own small circle. Such is also the benefit of diversity. We Between don’t have to travel to find new worlds, we you and me only have to be aware BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF of others who come from those different worlds and admit them into ours. All of which is to say that last Monday, as

I went about my daily routine, I met a lovely woman from Kenya, and we had time for a leisurely talk. Now there were only three things I knew about Kenya. It is a country in Eastern Africa. A friend went with her extended family on a safari there some years ago and raved about it on her return. Runners from Kenya, both male and female, usually win the New York City Marathon. That’s it. At least, that was it until we started to chat. Now that she raised my consciousness about her home, I realized that Kenya has been in the news lately. Elections were scheduled this past Tuesday, and they were hotly contested. This much I learned from the PBS News Hour Monday night. Because of my encounter, I paid more attention to that news segment as well as to a couple of news stories in The New York Times. She brought her country within my view. The news stories told me more. William Ruto, 55, the self-proclaimed leader of Kenya’s “hustler nation” [his designation], was vice president for nine years but was now portraying himself as an outsider, representing

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the masses of frustrated young people, most of them poor, who just want to get ahead. He paints his rivals as elitist. That would include Raila Odinga, 77, who is running for president for the fifth time but who now has made an alliance with his former bitter rival, the outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta, who is backing him. The race is expected to be close. Why should we care about Kenya? “Since its first competitive multi-party elections 20 years ago, the East African nation has emerged as a burgeoning technology hub, a key counterterrorism partner, a source of world-class athletes and an anchor of stability in a region roiled by starvation and strife,” according to the newspaper article. Some 80 % of Kenyans voted in the 2017 election, making for a democracy in the midst of nations run by strongmen. There are major concerns now. The pandemic and the Ukrainian War have badly affected their economy, which already was struggling under heavy debt to China for financing a railroad and road projects. This was part of its trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative, aiming

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to expand China’s economic and political influence in Africa. China never has financed the completion of this construction, leaving the railroad to end abruptly in a field 200 miles short of its intended destination in neighboring Uganda. But the debt remains to be paid, and the railroad is further enmeshed in serious corruption charges. Meanwhile China is reconsidering its early investments in African infrastructure since it paid out large amounts of money to countries with shaky economies. But the Chinese government still seeks influence in Africa, as does Russia, which was supplying much of its grain. The 54 nations and 1.4 billion people on the African continent are important enough to us that Secretary of State Antony Blinken just started a tour of countries there. His trip and the election in Kenya are more meaningful to me now, thanks to the conversation I enjoyed with the woman who may become a new friend. Now back to travel. She enticed me to visit with a description of their magnificent sand beaches along the Indian Ocean. Travel, imagined or real, is a beautiful thing.

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