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August 26, 2021

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Town

Owner set to sell Smithtown theater, GoFundMe organized to save building BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Last week the owner of the Smithtown Performing Arts Center building put it up for sale, leaving the future of local entertainment in the town in jeopardy. Soon after the building at 2 E. Main St. was listed, a GoFundMe page was initiated by the SPAC board of directors to avoid the possibility of it being purchased by private investors. JoAnne Romanelli, secretary of the not-forprofit SPAC, said the board of directors is hoping to raise $400,000 to put a down payment on the building that is listed at $1.6 million. “We need to keep this historic building in the town, and not only do we want to buy the building, we want to bring the building back to how it was before,” Romanelli said, adding that SPAC is under new management as well as having a new board of directors. After only being up a few days, the GoFundMe has already garnered $4,500. “People have been so loving and giving, and we’re so grateful for that,” she said. The building which houses the center was once a movie theater. It first opened its doors in 1933, and it operated as such until November of 2001. Live performances began in the theater in 2002. The building, which has not been significantly altered aesthetically in nearly 90 years, is owned by Ken Washington, the former managing and artistic director of SPAC. Washington said in a phone interview that

for the last 15 years he has advocated for the building “to be publicly owned — either owned by the not-for-profit or by the town or by the historical society — so that the building could live in perpetuity to be what it is and what we created back in 2002, when my wife and I renovated it and restored it and created the performing arts center.” He said unfortunately it’s something the previous and current board as well as other potential owners have been unable to find the means to do. “I’m moving on,” he said. “I’m retiring. I’m 66 now, and I am putting the building up for sale to whoever wants to take it forward.” Washington said he’s pleased with what he, his family and the center have accomplished since 2002. “I’m proud of the legacy that I’ve left there,” he said, adding selling was a decision that he had to make in the best interest of himself and his family. The property is being handled by New York Commercial Real Estate. According to the listing, the theater seats 360 people and the taxes are more than $21,000. The real estate company’s owner Jack Jawdat said in a phone interview that the building includes the theater and two storefronts, one which the center currently uses and the other a shoe repair shop. Jawdat said while he has received a few calls about the property, there have been no serious offers. The center hasn’t had a yearly lease in three years and has been operating with

The nearly 90-year-old Smithtown theater is up for sale. Photo by Rita J. Egan

a month-to-month lease, Romanelli said. According to the board member, the owner agreed to lower the rent for SPAC during the pandemic. She said then full rent would be expected once things returned to normal. However, Romanelli said Washington recently wanted back payment on rent. Washington subsequently issued a statement to TBR News Media: “Smithtown Performing Arts Council is currently operating with an expired lease and is in arrears with regard to past due rent. Nonpayment of rent and termination of tenancy notification has been proffered to the tenant. The building at

2 East Main Street is for sale.” Romanelli said that the SPAC board members hope their fundraising is successful and their top priority is to serve the community and actors. “This is a new board,” she said. “This is new management. We’re going to take it to a whole new level.” Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) said the town supports the board’s efforts. “Our main priority is preserving the Smithtown Performing Arts Center and the incredible arts programming the community has enjoyed through the generations,” he said. “We support the organization’s efforts to ensure the building remains a theater, and have been in constant contact with the board to help in achieving this mutual goal.” Romanelli added that the board is made up of all volunteers who are committed to restoring the building. “This is our passion project,” she said. “We are committed to the town and investing in Smithtown. We’re committed to our community, and we’re committed to being fiscally sound.” Romanelli said the board is in the process of writing grants and planning fundraisers to continue SPAC’s role in providing educational programs for children and affordable theater for the community. “We’re doing everything possible to save this building and to bring it back to its original historic beauty,” she said. “That is our mission.”

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St. James lodge hosts summer fun Like many organizations, the Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252 in St. James was unable to hold events, including its annual bazaar, last year due to the pandemic. On Aug. 21, the lodge members hosted its Scandinavian Fun Day that included axe throwing, cooking demonstrations, games,

penny pitching and more. The lodge members are currently planning their Viking Auction on Friday, Sept. 17 and the 2021 Scandinavian Bazaar for Nov. 20. For more information about both events, call 631-862-8017. — Photos from Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252

County

SOLES for All Souls making Stanford White’s gem available to all SUBMITTED BY DANIEL KERR/ALL SOULS CHURCH All Souls Episcopal Church in Stony Brook will hold its 13th SOLES for All Souls 5K Race/2K Walk on Sept. 26. Historic All Souls church has stood on the hill at the entrance to Stony Brook Village since 1896. Although much has changed in the village since then, the simple beauty of the church building and the interior have remained true to Stanford White’s design. The church opens its doors every morning for prayer and reflection and hosts monthly Saturdays at Six Concerts, Second Saturday poetry readings, Gregorian Chant/ Music of Taizé and Native American Drumming. As more and more people discover this spiritual and architectural gem, its limited accessibility has become a cause of concern to church leadership, elected government representatives, and the Three Village community. The 13th SOLES for All Souls 5K Race/2K Walk will raise funds to make the historic church accessible to all and celebrate the role of the historic church in the community. State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) said, “The Historic All Souls Church in Old Stony Brook was designed and

built before there were laws and regulatory expectations requiring universal accessibility for places of public assembly. The All-Souls Race/ Walk will raise funds to enable this beautiful building to be a code compliant sanctuary more readily accessible to worshipers who may have ambulatory challenges. I support this considerate and thoughtful initiative and urge as many as possible to assist it through their participation in the 5K Race/2K Walk.” Suffolk County legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) is a regular participant and sponsor of the event. “All Souls Church’s historic charm is a blessing for the Stony Brook community but also a condemnation for accessibility,” Hahn said. “The SOLES for All Souls Race/Walk is a divine effort to update this sacred and historic place so that it can serve all who seek its sanctuary.” Among the many supporters is The Jazz Loft. “I am excited for the annual All Souls Race/ Walk this September,” said Jazz Loft president and founder Thomas Manuel. “This is an event that the Jazz Loft supports annually, but more so, we are always passionate to support our community events that truly make an impact — this is one of

them. We are indeed blessed to have centers of faith in our community and leadership within them that put love into action, not just mere words.” Former Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard invited all poets and poetry lovers to join the race/walk with the Live Poets Society. “Poets have been very fortunate to have All Souls Episcopal Church as a venue for their poetry readings for some time now,” she said. “Providing handicap access is a much-needed addition to this beautiful, historic structure, which serves the community so well.” Bishop Lawrence Provenzano of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island recently said, “We are proud to support the leadership of All Souls in their commitment to widened accessibility. Welcoming all is fundamental to our faith and outreach to the community. The funds raised by the SOLES for All Souls event will directly impact our ability to serve all our neighbors.” SOLES For All Souls is perhaps the most inclusive 5K Race/2K on Long Island. Serious runners compete for gold, bronze and silver medals in age groups from under 13 to over 80 and receive their hard-won medals in an Olympicstyle awards ceremony. Dogs are welcome to

accompany their masters and students from Stony Brook often come in costume. Senior citizens with walking sticks line up at the starting line with parents pushing their kids in strollers. “This is a great family-friendly race for walkers and runners of all skill levels and ages,” said a Fort Salonga mother of two. Serious runner Michael Piscitelli — 2018 and 2016 Overall Winner — from Northport said, “The All Souls race is special to me because it is for a good cause and run by good people. The small-town atmosphere and live music make for a great day.” Registration for SOLES for All Souls 5K Run/2K Walk is through the ACTIVE.com website (Search SOLES for All Souls) or register Race Day Sept. 26. The registration desk at the Reboli Center for Art and History is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.; the race/walk begins at 9:00am. Complimentary pre- and post-event stretching will be provided by Progressive Personal Training. Call 631-655-7798 for more information on the event or if you would like to be a sponsor. Donations dedicated to handicap accessibility can be mailed to All Souls Race, P.O. Box 548, Stony Brook, NY 11790.

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County

Brookhaven resident, former ADA ready to take on Sini in DA race BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A former Suffolk assistant DA is ready to take over the main seat in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Ray Tierney, who will be running on the Republican and Conservative tickets Nov. 2 to challenge current DA Tim Sini (D), stopped by TBR News Media’s office last week to introduce himself and answer some questions about his campaign. “When I talk about this contest, I say that it is a contest between the prosecutor and the politician, or when you look at my opponent’s record — what he’s done and what he’s claimed to have done, more accurately — it’s a contest between the prosecutor and the pretender,” Tierney said.

Background

Tierney resides in the Town of Brookhaven with his wife, Erica, and their four children. The prosecutor grew up in Commack and is a graduate of St. Anthony’s High School where he played football and was a member of the school’s track team. He went on to play football for Brown University where he graduated in 1988, and after taking a short time off from his studies, he attended St. John’s University’s School of Law. He began his law career in the Suffolk County DA’s office under DA James Catterson (R). “At first, I had a very sort of infantile concept of what it meant to be a lawyer,” Tierney said. “I always wanted to be a prosecutor. I always wanted to be in court. Although there’s so many things you could do, that’s all I really ever wanted to do, and as I got older, more sophisticated, my focus never changed.” He decided to leave the DA’s office in 1999 when his first two children were born and worked for a private firm. Tierney said the tragic events of 9/11 changed his life. He was at a meeting in Queens when the attacks happened, and he watched the towers fall on TV. “I was driving back out east and all the emergency vehicles were flooding into the city, and I could see the smoke and I was, like, ‘What am I doing with my life?’” he said. “This job that I have right now is inconsequential. So, I wanted to get back into public service.” He returned to the DA’s office in 2002 during the time of Tom Spota (D) and worked there for another six years. Tierney said he decided to leave the office when he was told they may fire him for insubordination. “They tried to get rid of me because I wouldn’t go along with their illegal, unethical ways,” he said. “I worked in an office whose job it was to uproot political corruption. But, instead, it was the office’s leadership that was corrupt, as history has proven.”

Ray Tierney will run for Suffolk County district attorney this November on the Republican and Conservative tickets. Photo from Tierney’s office

He then went on to work in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York as an assistant attorney for more than 11 years. He left the office in 2019 to become an executive assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s office where he was in charge of the violent criminal enterprises bureau, crime strategies unit and body worn camera unit. In order to run for Suffolk County DA, Tierney had to leave the Brooklyn office and is currently Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corp.’s chief counsel for compliance and enforcement.

His experience

During his time in Brooklyn, among his responsibilities, Tierney oversaw violent street gang investigations and prosecutions. He came to the position with extensive experience prosecuting MS-13 cases, which he said led to the incarceration of dozens of gang members. One of the most high-profile MS-13 cases involved gang leaders Heriberto Martinez and Carlos Ortega. The two were found guilty for commissioning five murders in 2010, including Vanessa Argueta, 19, of Central Islip, and her son Diego Torres who was only 2 years old. Martinez and Ortega are currently serving life sentences. Tierney also tried Adalberto Guzman who was found guilty of killing the 2-year-old

and is also serving a life sentence. Tierney was the assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted Ed Mangano, former Nassau County Executive, and Mangano’s wife as well as former Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto for corruption in 2018. In addition to gang violence and public corruption, he also has been a prosecutor on cases involving Colombian drug cartel, racketeering and white-collar crimes.

Issues with Sini

Tierney takes issue with the press releases sent out by the DA’s office. He said he feels a high percentage of the releases are about arrests and arraignments but not about sentencing. “What he does, because he’s in show business, he has the glitzy arraignment, and this is the biggest, baddest, greatest case, and then you never hear what happens at the time of the sentence,” the candidate said. Tierney added he could take any of Sini’s accomplishments and dissect them and show that the current DA is “a fraud” and is “looking for that initial blast of publicity.” “You don’t get to decide where your next case comes from, the streets tell you where the next case is,” Tierney said. “So, if you have an investigation here but the violence is settled here, you put your resources here, you put your resources there.”

He gave an example that Sini convicted several MS-13 members on charges such as acts of conspiracy instead of murder or gun charges. He said Sini then turned the gang members on each other so they would testify against one another. The result was they each pled to lower charges and got out of jail. Tierney said he would use overarching tactics such as conspiracy, but then tie the case to the murders committed and pull the case all together to ensure the murderers would serve jail time.

His campaign

Tierney said the job is a balance between law enforcement and fairness, and that will be his goal if elected. He added he has never aligned himself to one party and has prosecuted defendants on both sides of the political aisle. He is running to bring experience, integrity and independence to the office. He said regarding the county and the Suffolk County Police Department, it’s important to work with them but also maintain independence from each other. “When it comes to law enforcement, I make the decisions,” he said. “No one else makes the decisions. I support the county, I support the police department. But I don’t work for them when it comes to law enforcement, and I don’t excuse bad behavior.”

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State

New York’s 57th governor stops by Long Island BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) packed up his moving trucks at the governor’s mansion, the soon-to-be state leader headed to Long Island last week for a quick appearance and chat with local reporters. Before she became New York’s 57th and first female governor, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) made a quick stop in Hauppauge for a roundtable discussion on Friday, Aug. 20, with local labor leaders where topics included job training, green jobs and new legislative efforts to support essential workers. Although the discussion was closed to media, Hochul stopped for a small press conference to quickly discuss her intentions during the meeting. “One of my first priorities is continue creating good jobs,” she said. “Getting the offshore wind institute off the ground and give opportunities to just really train people in the underserved communities and the jobs of tomorrow where there will be tens of thousands of jobs in that space.” Hochul said she and the business leaders

in attendance also talked about workforce development and creating opportunities to keep young people fully employed on Long Island. The visit wasn’t anything new, she said, mentioning that over the last seven years “coming out and seeing the people is what I do.” “If you ask anyone, I’ve been told that Nassau and Suffolk counties are planning on taxing me as a local resident because I’m here so often,” she joked. As chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils, she said that she is going to continue and be accessible throughout her term. “I’m going to continue showing appreciation to the labor community, the job creators, the business community and elected officials,” she said. “I have a deep appreciation for all the various roles of government, and I want them to know that they have a governor who recognizes and appreciates that.” Hochul officially took on her new role early Tuesday, Aug. 24, moving into the governor’s mansion in Albany. “I haven’t thought about getting a U-Haul,” she joked to reporters on Friday. “I was just going to pack an overnight bag and see what happens. I’ll then keep our residence in

Gov. Kathy Hochul at a press meeting in Hauppauge last Friday. Photo by Julianne Mosher

Buffalo, as well. It’s going to be very fluid.” During the event, reporters urged Hochul to announce what her plans were surrounding mask mandates. At the time she said she couldn’t release an official statement until she took office but hinted that “people should be ready.”

As expected, she said during her first press conference as governor that New York will require schools across the state to mandate mask wearing for students. Faculty and staff must be vaccinated or tested weekly, as of press time Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Town

St. James residents embark on a new journey in Port Jeff Village BY KIMBERLY BROWN KIMBERLY@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A new all-natural dog food store called Natural Hounds is making its mark in the Port Jefferson Village scene. St. James resident Conor Wooley, 23, is not only the owner of Natural Hounds, but also doubles as the chef, creating new concoctions for nutritious dog food that includes meats, vegetables and grains. He co-owns the store with his longtime friend, Rick Orlandi, who is also a St. James resident, and started their business venture back in 2018, operating out of the house of Wooley’s mother. Trying to make as many appearances as possible at farmers markets and fundraisers, Wooley and Orlandi were determined to establish credibility for their business and build a clientele. “The first year everyone was just kind of looking at us thinking, ‘Am I really going to buy dog food from 18-year-olds?’ So that was kind of a challenge, but then they kept seeing us come back year after year,” Wooley said. The concept Wooley and Orlandi like to explain to their customers is their belief that there is no “dog food” and “people food” but more so

only good food versus bad food. Their ingredients are outsourced from restaurant suppliers on Long Island and designed to be biologically appropriate for a dog to eat. There are four wet food recipes for sale right now, namely turkey, beef, pork and lamb. The newest addition of crunchy biscuits and chicken jerky treats have been added to their menu, but Orlandi said there are more options available in store. Customers can opt for delivery for convenience as well. “Comparing our brand to dry food brands is like comparing McDonald’s to a steakhouse. I never understood why other brands make their food so expensive. I always try to give value to the customer and will not have someone pay a ridiculous amount of money for dog food,” Orlandi said. Mentioning how some customers have expressed their gratitude for Natural Hounds making their pups healthy again, Wooley recalled a customer who was preparing to put her dog down due to poor health until she was introduced to the company. “We had a lady come in the other day and told us she was going to put her dog down, who was an old Yorkshire terrier,” Wooley said. “She gave

Some of the dog treats on display at Natural Hounds. Photo by Kimberly Brown

him our original recipe and two weeks later he was much healthier and more mobile. So it’s nice to hear things like that and makes getting up at 6 a.m. to cook 500 pounds of dog food worth it.” Wooley stressed that despite the saying “You are what you eat” is corny, it is also extremely true. When feeding animals an unhealthy diet, can change their personalities and their energy levels.

“It’s the truth if over the course of 10 years you’re feeding your dog something bad and their body isn’t functioning optimally, then they’re going to be in a much different spot than if you were to feed them natural meals.” The business is looking to expand to other locations and thinking about adding a cat food section.

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Mover & Shaker

Suffolk’s first CBD franchise store opens in Port Jefferson Station BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM For years, Dee Earle Browning of Wading River had trouble sleeping. She tried changing mattresses, medications and used over-the-counter products to get a good night’s rest. But she hated doing that and knew that taking NyQuil wasn’t the best option for her body. That’s when she delved deep into the world of CBD. It wasn’t her first time using cannabidiol — an oil that derives from the hemp plant. Browning said for years, she used CBD on her skin — which kept her face glowing and clear. After having back surgery and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she began researching the oil for medicinal and pain-relieving purposes. She and her husband, Lee Browning Jr., wanted to try more holistic approaches to physical, mental and emotional health. She fell in love. She said that our bodies accept the cannabinoids in CBD products, and in her sleeping situation, the oil has a natural sleep aid that makes her relax at night. “I learned that CBD is best anywhere on you because we have an endocannabinoid system, we have receptors in our body specifically built for cannabinoids,” she said. “So, I found that once I started doing tinctures, and the topical along with that, there was a lot of relief.” Browning, who worked in the hospitality industry for two decades with chains like Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn, said that during the pandemic, she decided to make a career change that she knew could help other people. “I always looked at hospitality as an industry of people taking care of people,” she said, “And then COVID happened and our industry got rocked.” Browning and her husband began researching Your CBD Store, an international franchise that sells products made by SunMed. The company prides itself on using a CO2 extraction process, which eliminates the need for chemical solvents and produces a high-quality, full-spectrum CBD. For their zero-THC broad-spectrum products, the CBD is processed again to remove all traces of THC. Your CBD Store is the retailer that distributes these products. “I found that those products were made in the USA — from seed soil, soil to oil — it’s all done here,” Browning said. She added that the Your CBD Store franchise has third-party testing for its products. “There were so many positives about this company, and I was like, ‘this is what

Above, Dee Earle Browning inside her new Port Jefferson Station store. Photos by Julianne Mosher

I want to do,’” she said. “I already have a background of being in the industry of taking care of people, but this also feeds my passion for health and wellness.” Based in Florida, the chain has over 600 affiliates in the U.S. and U.K. There was not one Your CBD Store in Suffolk County. The closest location is currently in Long Beach, along with 22 across the Long Island Sound in Connecticut. “They’re beautiful stores, and they’re all about educating people about CBD, which was so important to dispel the myths out there,” she added. “I was using it myself and finding results, and the more I read about it, I knew I wanted to be part of the community that dispels some myths and shows that there are some alternative options for health and wellness.” Browning’s job, not only as the owner of the shop, is to educate each and every customer that walks through her doors. She said people have come in with all different types of ailments — pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression. Some parents use the products to help their children with ADHD or autism. SunMed even has a pet line to help out stressed cats and dogs. She takes the time to talk to each person and figure out what the best regimen would be.

“You have receptors in your body specifically for cannabinoids, it’s just figuring out you know how to best produce those cannabinoids,” she said. “It’s also trying out and figuring out what your body actually needs … And making sure you’re taking it in a way that your body is going to absorb it, and it’s going to stay in your system longer.” Founded by owner Rachel Quinn, Browning was intrigued by the company because it was owned by a woman who sought out pain relief herself. “I wanted to bring this to the masses, and I really want people to see how much it has helped me,” she said. “It was great because it was founded by a woman in pain and then her desire to share it with everyone. That for me, was so empowering being a woman and a woman of color to have the opportunity to follow in her footsteps and help other people.” The Port Jefferson Station location opened up on July 12, with an official ribbon cutting hosted by the Port Jefferson Station/ Terryville Chamber of Commerce on July 23. The store is located at 590 Patchogue Road (Route 112) across from Moloney Funeral Home in what was once the former location of a Jack in the Box restaurant. Browning said that her husband bought the

property a few years ago, and nothing had moved into the first-floor storefront. A developer, he helped give the space a facelift, painting and redoing it to give it a beachy spa vibe. “We want a space that really is welcoming, inviting and makes people feel comfortable to share the challenges that they’re working through,” she said. Compared to other CBD retailers, Your CBD Store says it all — it’s there for you. “Your CBD Store is a company that is all about community. It is all about education. It is all about high-quality products. It is all about health and wellness,” she said. “We focus on getting to know our consumers as they come in, so that we can help them make the right choice for them … That’s important.” Browning said their goal is to educate people and see if CBD can help change their lives the way it did for Browning and her family. “If you’ve never had any CBD products, here’s an opportunity to come in and try something,” she said. “Whether it’s a topical for pain, water soluble, a tincture or gummy, all of these are set up every day, so that people can at least try it and see if it gives you some of the relief that you’re looking for.”

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OFFICE ASSISTANTS/ RECEPTIONISTS Our rapidly growing community behavioral health organization is seeking highly motivated administrative staff to join our team. Part-time and Full-time positions are available at our Smithtown practice location. Exceptional compensation and flexible hours. Excellent opportunities for career advancement. Medical office, clinic or hospital experience is strongly preferred.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant – shared between North Shore United Methodist Church (Wading River, NY) and First United Methodist Church (Port Jefferson, NY) Reports to: Pastor and SPR team leaders  Contractor Hours: Minimum of twenty (20) hours/week. Schedule flexible/to be determined with Pastor Summary: The Administrative Assistant provides general office support services to the Pastor and the churches’ committees and Trustees. Responsibilities will ensure the smooth daily operation of both churches, with additional tasks as needed. Alternate as necessary with at least one day per week in each church office. Principal Duties and Tasks: • Prepare weekly worship bulletins and PowerPoints, also for special church services, weddings, funerals, etc. • Email Pastor’s weekly message & announcements via MailChimp • Create a robust presence for our churches on social media

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Editorial

Give her a chance

Nineteen states have never had a female governor and, up until this week, neither did New York. That’s progress. When former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) resigned amongst nearly a dozen sexual harassment allegations, and after a thorough, months-long investigation, his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul (D), was given the opportunity to make history. The mother of two from Buffalo has had a long career in politics and advocacy. She even sat in Congress. New York now joins eight other states — Oregon, Alabama, Kansas, New Mexico, South Dako-ta, Iowa, Michigan and Maine — who have lady leaders as heads of their state. And practically minutes after she took her oath early Tuesday morning, she said during a short press conference that she wants her constituents to “believe in their government again.” But that’s going to be hard for many New Yorkers — especially the ones who lost their faith in government throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately for Hochul, she had barely been in office for even a full day when commenters online began to bash her for her mask-mandating policy. As of Tuesday afternoon, she said all school districts in the state of New York must require masks for their students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated or tested weekly. People are furious, according to the online comment threads. They’re not necessarily mad about the mandate — although that’s become a debate within itself. They are mad she hasn’t addressed all the other issues that are impacting New Yorkers — homelessness, food insecurity, the nursing home deaths during COVID and high taxes. When reading through the comments on a story that was published by The New York Times, New York Post and locally, Newsday, readers are finding issues already with our new leader. Can we just give her a second to settle in? It was barely 24 hours before she even set foot in the governor’s mansion in Albany, and people were already assuming she’s failing us. People might be upset by the mask mandate, but we’ve been through this before. Remember, the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting its year-and-a-half mark. That means we have been wearing masks, social distancing, hand sanitizing and Zooming for almost two years. We’re used to these policies. No one wants to wear masks, especially if they’ve been vaccinated. But right now, with the Delta variant — and whatever other mutations are out there coming soon — we need to be safe. This summer, we had a taste of freedom again. We were allowed to see friends and families, weddings were back on and kids were able to attend their graduations in person — and that’s all because we wore masks for practically a year before that. When the vaccine came out, that helped us all, too. Let’s just listen to Hochul. Let’s not complain. The sooner we tackle this problem, the sooner we can get back to whatever normal is the new normal. Don’t judge her policies just yet — she’s had a lot of experience and whoever jumped into Cuomo’s seat was in for it. She was handed a pile of dirt and now needs to make it beautiful. Trust her actions, give her a chance. Embrace the fact that someone new is in office and remember: A mother always knows best.

Letters to the Editor New York’s progressive dystopia

New York state — burdened by some of the most “progressive leaders” in the nation — has been careening in the wrong direction. Three telling signs have made that slide painfully clear. Violent crime has risen dramatically over the last couple of years, and New York ranks second only to New Jersey in the highest COVID death rates for 100,000 people. Given the first two, is it any wonder the third sign would be that the number of residents fleeing the Empire State has resulted in us losing a congressional representative? What have top elected Democrats been doing during our decline? Junior U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [DNY], formerly a darling of the National Rifle Association who bragged about sleeping with guns under her bed when it was politically convenient, thought she should run for president. Kirsten’s breathless appearance on the Stephen Colbert show plugging that move may have been the last time many of us saw her. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio [D] thought he, too, should throw his hat in the presidential ring. He was actually tilting at that POTUS windmill somewhere in the Midwest when the lights went out in a large section of Manhattan. That fantasy having been squashed, he turned his attention to ruining the city. Riots raged, looting followed, shootings skyrocketed and cops were attacked. Those conditions inexplicably led Bill to advocate cutting police funds by about $1billion. Senior U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY] had no lust for the presidency. Instead, his laser-like focus was on becoming Senate majority leader. He couldn’t let little things like police cruisers being firebombed and senior facilities registering record deaths within a few blocks of his Brooklyn office keep him from that lifelong dream. And they didn’t. He was MIA around the Big Apple during these deadly, devastating duel crises. Chuck abandoned his very own neighborhood and remained holed up in D.C. Gov. Andrew Cuomo [D] began his tenure as a moderate on taxes and sensible on law and order issues. However, having read the political tea leaves he hopped on New York’s progressive bandwagon. His no cash bail and fondness for releasing prisoners, including convicted cop killers, was hailed by all the woke people living

in safe neighborhoods. Cuomo blamed de Blasio and took no action while NYC rioted. Regarding COVID, even as fatalities were soaring Andy was getting giggles on his little brother Chris’ CNN show. We know now the other thing that had the attention of the “luv gov” during our decline was his fondness for harassing women. Forget his other possible scandals and all those nursing home deaths. If there’s one thing woke folks cannot abide it’s making women uncomfortable in the workplace. So, he’s gone. The question is while these four Democrats have earned their progressive merit badges for by being soft on crime, ignoring or excusing riots, calling for unaffordable spending and using the proper pronouns, what were they doing as our once great state began circling the drain? Apparently, beyond satisfying their own interests, precious little. Jim Soviero East Setauket

Helping Afghans a moral imperative

The U.S. finally is exiting its 20-year war in Afghanistan that cost us over $2 trillion and resulted in the deaths of more than 3,500 U.S./NATO troops and tens of thousands of Afghan military, police and civilians. What can we show for our investment of time and treasure in this longest war in U.S. history? Afghanistan remains one of the worst countries globally on almost every quality-of-life index, including shortage of clean water, childhood malnourishment, unemployment, poverty and drug addiction. What exactly was the “mission” driving this war? Some claim “democracy building.” But the U.S.-supported Afghan government of warlords and drug lords was among the most corrupt,

undemocratic governments worldwide. Under that government many Afghan women were forced into marriage, and it was legal for a man to rape his wife. I recall American activist Cindy Sheehan’s oft-repeated question to former President George Bush [R] after her son, U.S. Army Spc. Casey Sheehan, was killed during combat in Iraq: “What is the noble cause?” To my knowledge, Bush never responded. One of the main reasons we invaded and occupied Afghanistan was its geopolitical significance in relation to bordering nuclear powers like China, Pakistan and Iran. Also, Afghanistan is rich in valuable natural resources. I love my country, but love doesn’t blind me to its sometimes self-serving motives. We are not always a force for good, and let’s face it, war is profitable — think military contractors and weapons manufacturers. My heart goes out to families who lost sons and daughters to this failed endeavor. Well intentioned and eager to defend their country, they enlisted after 9/11. May we never again spill the blood of a U.S. soldier for a mission like the one that brought us to Afghanistan. President Joe Biden [D] was right in ending this disaster. The way he did it was flawed. But so was this war, from day one. The North Country Peace Group, which began its almost 20-year vigil for peace in Setauket in 2002, has always maintained that. Now we can do the right thing. We can increase humanitarian aid for those still in Afghanistan as well as refugees; expand U.S. refugee quotas for all at-risk Afghans; and designate Afghans for the Temporary Protected Status program. That would be a start. Forget the political squabbling. Helping Afghans, a moral imperative, should be our priority. Susan Perretti Setauket North Country Peace Group member

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Opinion Armed to the teeth with cliches, we emptied our nest for college

e packed our bags full of dreams, hopes, clothing and cliches and took our son to college. We pondered the journey, which is really what’s it’s all about, and not the destination. My wife and I were bursting with pride, thinking about the shining light that is our son. We wondered what advice we could offer before we returned to a house that would feel so empty without D. None him. We thought a good rule of thumb of the above might be to avoid BY DANIEL DUNAIEF harebrained ideas, although we knew we could do better at

preparing him for future dark and stormy nights. As he took his first steps onto his new campus, we encouraged him to discover the world and himself at the same time. We shared the butterflies that fluttered among our four stomachs. Like a good soldier in our family’s mission, his sister joined us for this momentous occasion, prepared to offer her version of older sibling advice and to help find whatever item he might need in a college dorm he is sharing with a stranger he’d chosen from a grab bag of potential roommates. As we followed the move-in directions to a tee, we could feel the electricity in the air. We drove up to an official behind a desk, who was all ears listening to him spell a last name chock full of vowels. With bated breath and sweaty palms, we waited with every fiber of our beings until

she found him on the list. We breathed a sigh of relief when she found his name and handed him a key that would open his dorm room to a new world of possibilities. As a freshman, he knew he was no longer the big man on campus he had been during his pandemic-altered senior year. Once inside his dorm, we got down to the business of unpacking. We debated where to put his shoes even as he stared out the window, considering where he might plant his feet. Recognizing that time was of the essence, we spring to life while unpacking his room. Standing apart in a small room full of wonders, we drew strength from our collective mission. Slowly but surely, we removed the contents of his boxes, creating order from the chaos despite a few moments when we felt like we were all thumbs. We lined all his

ducks in a row, creating neat rows of pencils, pens and notebooks on his desk and boxers, shorts, tee shirts and socks in his drawers. After we prepared his room, we wiped the sweat from our brow, reminding him that this effort was but a drop in the bucket of the work he’d need to do in college. We assured him he could bet his bottom dollar he wouldn’t feel like a babe in the woods or a fish out of water for long. We could almost hear the angelic chords as the sun set in the west, where it always sets because that’s the way the cookie crumbles, or, rather, the earth rotates. Before we left him in his new home away from home, we exchanged embraces and urged him to dance to the beat of his own drum. We also suggested he find a healthy way to blow off steam, to recognize that a rising tide lifts all boats, to swim when it was time to sink or swim, and to play his cards right.

From birthday mishaps to megadisasters, are we prepared?

nother birthday has come and gone. It was a memorable day, first, because it began with an overflowing toilet bowl, and it ended with the imminent arrival of Hurricane Henri. The latter caused my children and grandchildren, who were happily visiting, to depart abruptly for their homes before sunset. In between, we enjoyed a terrific party, with lots of laughter, board games and food, lingering over each meal long enough to plan the next one. We on Long Island were lucky to have escaped the worst of the storm after the dire predictions. Lots of rain fell, some of it torrentially, but the electricity stayed on and the flooding wasn’t too bad. What could Between you and me have been a disaster for us made me consider BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF more carefully an article I recently read in the Spring/Summer edition of Columbia University’s magazine.

Titled, “How to Prepare for a ‘Megadisaster,’” by Kevin Krajick and David J. Craig, it is an interview with Columbia’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness Director Jeffrey Schlegelmilch. The center conducts research to help “prevent, prepare for and respond to natural and human-driven disasters on behalf of the United States.” Megadisasters are events that would have “society-altering potential,” like the Black Death in the Middle Ages or the Irish Potato Famine. In our century, we are seeing more largescale disasters, both because of human activity and our vulnerability to them. We are polluting our atmosphere, which is thought to cause more extreme weather, and we are building in flood zones and forested areas susceptible to wildfires. We are also “encroaching into wildlife areas and coming into closer contact with animals harboring exotic pathogens” that then, as we travel, spread across the globe. Schlegelmilch names five categories of mega risk: climate change, biological perils, infrastructure failures, cyberthreats and nuclear conflict. COVID-19 could have been a megadisaster had we not responded, albeit too slowly, to the extent that we have so far. While

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we lacked the medical supplies needed to handle a pandemic, we did rapidly develop vaccines, which certainly are helping to control the longterm impact. Climate change, with its prolonged droughts, can cause widespread food and water shortages and their catastrophic consequences. The American Society of Civil Engineers has given the nation a C- grade on the most recent Infrastructure Report Card. Our electric grid might be the biggest problem in this category, since it is “aging, overloaded and quite susceptible to breakdown,” or to terrorist attacks. Remember that millions of people lost electricity in Texas last winter due to a couple of severe storms. More than 2,300 of our dams are structurally worrisome, as are 46,000 of our bridges. The long-term human toll of disasters needs also to be considered and planned for, especially for children. Those whose lives are severely impacted “are much likelier to suffer anxiety and depression, to display behavioral problems and to struggle in school for years.” So what can we do to ready our nation for disasters? We need forward-looking strategies from governmental agencies and the many non-profit organizations to deal with these

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possibilities. We must demand those. Disaster response, like insurance, which we hope never to need, must be in place. Woe to those who try to catch up with a disaster after it happens. Chaos ensues even with planning. It does to a much more horrific extent without some degree of readiness. According to Schlegelmilch, disaster preparedness really began in the US in the early 2000s, after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. He believes a lot of progress has been made since then. The strength of social bonds among neighbors and within a community makes the biggest difference in how well areas recover after a catastrophe. Also coordinating relief efforts is helped by artificial intelligence, software specifically designed for sifting through a great deal of information, then picking out the critical data for making life and death decisions. Preparedness for biothreats. however, needs attention. Meanwhile, what can we do to prepare ourselves? Whatever the disaster, we will either have to stay at home for long periods or leave immediately, says Schlegelmilch. We should hope neither happens yet prepare for both.

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