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Vol. 32, No. 29

February 9, 2017

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School transportation requests Persuant to New York State Education Law, requests for non-public school transportation for the 2017-18 school year must be submitted or postmarked to your school district no later than April 1. A new request must be submitted each year for each child. It is recommended that anyone even considering sending his or her child to a non-public school in September 2017 file an application for transportation with his or her school district.

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A call for LI boxers to fight for charity Long Island Fight for Charity, a non-profit organization, is conducting its search for 2017 volunteer charity boxers. Since 2003, nearly 300 men and women have earned the title of LIFFC Alumni Boxer. LIFFC’s 14th Main Event, to be held Nov. 20, will feature 10 or more bouts between volunteers who have demonstrated personal commitment to raising a minimum of $5,000 for LIFFC’s fundraising goals that benefit local charities. Over $1 million has been donated to Long Island charities since LIFFC’s founding. “Fight for Charity brings out the best qualities in the men and women from the Long Island business community who want to ‘give back’ in a meaningful way,” co-founder Matt Silver said. “Last year’s main event was very successful in terms of attendance, sponsorships and the funds raised to support local charities.” Applications are being accepted, and volunteer charity boxers will enter training to prepare for stepping in the ring at the main event. Boxing experience is not required, but what is required, is a commitment to fundraising, character, and a willingness to train in order to be ready to meet a business colleague toe-totoe in the ring in front of a thousand fans. The opportunity is for individuals to make a personal commitment of time, talent and to give back. Hundreds of men, women and children here on Long Island who are dealing with life’s struggles will be the benefactors. Since 2003, LIFFC has distributed funds each year to Long

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Two boxers duke it out at last year’s event.

Island charities including Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and National Foundation for Human Potential. “The dedication and commitment of the boxers was inspiring,” Silver said. “We challenge members of the Long Island business community to step up and step into the ring at the 2017 Fight for Charity.” To learn more about Long Island Fight for Charity go to www.lifightforcharity.org To request an application to become a volunteer boxer, email info@lifightforcharity.org or call 877-240-7821.

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Heritage Trust seeks help in designing splash pad Not-for-profit asks community members to join committee By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com Heritage Park in Mount Sinai has been a safe place to walk, play soccer, hit the playground, attend a carnival and fly a kite. Now, the not-for-profit Heritage Trust is looking to add another summer attraction to keep visitors coming in the hotter months: a splash pad. The trust’s board of directors held a meeting Feb. 4 to ask not only for community input, but community involvement and help in implementing the idea. “We need people to come back and help us take this to the next stage,” trust president Lori Baldassare said. “We do all of these things, but think about what we could do if we had more people.” The almost 50 attendees that packed the Heritage Center were in agreement they’d like to see the idea come to fruition. “It should be a place where kids play and splash around, but kids could also discover,” one father said. In a slideshow presentation, Baldassare showed various images of what the splash pad, which will be built next to the playground, could look like — vertical water features like mushroom or tree showers, a spray pool, misters, grills that shoot water straight up from the ground or some combination of those ideas. Most community members in attendance

Photo left by Desirée Keegan; image above from Heritage trust

left, Heritage trust President lori Baldassare talks to community members about various elements that could be incorporated in a splash pad, like the one shown above. agreed whatever was decided on should maintain the multi-generational feel of the park, making it a place where kids could play and pretend they’re discovering, say, a lake, but also a place adults can walk past and marvel at. “I like the kiddie ideas where they can run and chase the water, but then there’s people like me who are seniors and like more ‘adult’ water parks — parts of it where it mists you,” said Deirdre Dubato, a member of the Mount Sinai Civic Association who was also a founding member of the trust. “I like the dual idea and a nature element.” This splash pad was in the original master plan, which was submitted to the town

not too long after the trust was established in 2000, but being that the not-for-profit runs almost solely on donations, raising money has taken time. The trust first raised $1.7 million to build the center in 2007, put up the playground in 2008 and added a putting green last year, which was donated by a local community member. Funds are generated from events, like the spring and fall carnivals, Easter egg hunt, Halloween festival and Breakfast with Santa. Other ideas are also currently in the works, like a plant maze, skating rink and amphitheater, and a pollination garden is set to open this year. “We grow with the community as wants and needs change,” Baldassare said.

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) was in attendance, and urged residents to help in any way they can. The splash pad will cost roughly between $100,000 and $125,000 depending on how elaborate the design is. The trust only has about $10,000 in reserves, so fundraising will be a big part of the splash pad committee’s task, besides formulating a design and finding the right builders. “It doesn’t matter how small a contribution it is, anything given is helpful,” Anker said. “Be it money, resources, knowledge.” To give feedback and ideas, join a committee or donate, interested people should email contact@heritagetrustmail.org.

Port Jeff school district’s green roof being used as example for others By alex PetrosKi alex@tbrnewspapers.com The Port Jefferson school district installed a bed of vegetation on the roof of the high school as a way to curb its impact on Port Jefferson Harbor and the Long Island Sound by reducing and filtering stormwater, and other municipalities and districts are taking notice. The district’s facilities administrator Fred Koelbel spearheaded the mission to obtain a grant from the state’s Environmental Protection Fund as a part of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Projects program in 2016. As a result, the district received money to cover all but $68,000 of the $275,000 total cost to install a 3,400-square-foot bed of pre-grown sedum, a large perennial plant, on a portion of the school’s roof. The district also has an educational element planned, to allow students to take a hands-on approach to tracking how much stormwater the roof helped to treat and prevent from entering the harbor and Sound. The project was overseen by Siplast, a commercial roofing manufacturer who specializes in installing green roofs in New York and across the country. John A. Grillo Architects of Port Jefferson installed the roof. Siplast’s district manager for New York Michael Balaban and field sales representative Colby Devereux were at Port Jefferson high school Jan. 26, to host an informational workshop

for administrators from other school districts, members of the public, a representative from Port Jefferson’s board of trustees and building department, among others who might be interested in installing a green roof on their school, home or municipal building. Balaban said most of the company’s work has been done in New York City, and he isn’t aware of any other school district on Long Island with a green roof, currently. The representatives from the company presented the many public and private benefits to the attendees, and held up the district as an example for what is possible if others were to follow Koelbel’s lead. “For our kids, now this is something that we do — we made it normal,” Koelbel said to the workshop attendees. The concept of installing green roofs in the United States began in 2005, according to Balaban, and there are numerous environmental benefits. The vegetation catches rainwater, filters it and slows down its progression through municipal drains, and thus reduces the dangerous impact stormwater can have on Long Island’s water supply. According to the presentation, green roofs also increase a building’s energy efficiency and work as insulation for noise from within a building. With green roofs, according to the presentation, water is stored at the surface and taken by the plants, where it is returned to the atmosphere through transpiration and evapo-

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Port Jeff school district’s facilities administrator Fred Koelbel shows off the high school’s green roof during a workshop for other districts, municipalities and members of the public interested in the technology. ration. Green roofs not only retain rainwater, but moderate the temperature of the water and act as natural filters for any of the water that happens to run off. Devereux praised Koelbel’s vision and the multifaceted benefits of installing a green roof on a school. Balaban had kind words about the actual execution of the project at Port Jefferson. “We look at a lot of roofing every day … this is just really, really, really well done,” he said. “The roofer deserves a little applause here as well.”

Bruce D’Abramo, a member of the village board of trustees and liaison to the building and planning department, attended the workshop on behalf of the village. “The reason we brought the planning board here is so that we can encourage, especially with our redevelopment, the use of this kind of roof,” he said. He added that the village will encourage business owners to venture to the school to take a look at the roof and gain an understanding of its benefits, to possibly add vegetation when they are in need of a new roof.

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Attention Miller Place, Rocky Point & Shoreham-Wading River School District Residents

Police Blotter

Incidents and arrests, Jan. 31 – Feb. 6 Crime spree

Pursuant to New York State Education Law, requests for non-public school transportation for the 2017–18 school year must be submitted or postmarked to your home school district by no later than April 1, 2017. A new request must be submitted each year for each child. It is strongly recommended that anyone even considering sending their child to a non-public school in September 2017 file an application for transportation with their home school district by April 1st. Failure to do so will result in the denial of your late request. For additional information and to obtain an application please call: • Miller Place School District: 474–2700 ext. 730 8:30 am–3:30 pm • Rocky Point School District: 849–7162 8 am–4 pm

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A 28-year-old man from Bellport was driving a 1999 Toyota on Station Road in Bellport at about 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 when he struck a 2004 Mitsubishi, causing damage to the rear driver’s-side bumper and fled the scene without exchanging contact information, according to police. During a traffic stop on John Roe Smith Avenue in Medford Jan. 31, it was determined he was driving with a suspended or revoked license, police said. He then fled from officers on foot, ignoring several verbal commands to stop, police said. While fleeing he intentionally broke portions of a fence and refused to put his hands behind his back when police subdued him. He was also in possession of a controlled substance, according to police. He was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Gravitational pull

While driving a 1993 Buick on Hawthorne Street in Mount Sinai Feb. 5, a 34-year-old man from Mount Sinai possessed a gravity knife, according to police. He was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Break-in

On Jan. 24, a 27-year-old man from Mount Sinai entered a home on Freestate Drive in Shirley and stole money, according to police. He was arrested Feb. 4 in Mount Sinai and charged with fourthdegree grand larceny.

Walk in the park

A 21-year-old man from Miller Place possessed marijuana while driving a 1998 Chevrolet near the intersection of Park Avenue and Route 25A in Miller Place Feb. 5, according to police. He was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

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A 22-year-old woman from Shirley was driving a 2006 Toyota on Route 25A in Stony Brook near the intersection of Sheep Pasture Road at about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 2, according to police. During a traffic stop it was determined she was driving under the influence of a drug, police said. She was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

Special delivery

A package was stolen from in front of a home on Barker Drive in Stony Brook at about 9 a.m. Feb. 2, according to police.

A trip to the dentist

Money was stolen from Modern Dentistry of Long Island on Main Street in Port Jefferson at about 10 a.m. Jan. 27, according to police. A police report was filed Jan. 31.

Bad listener

At about 6 p.m. Feb. 1, a 53-year-old man from Selden was driving a 1995 Jeep on Nicolls Road in Centereach when he was involved in a crash resulting in an injury and fled the scene without exchanging contact information, according to police. At about 6:30 p.m., he was pulled over by police on Garden Lane in Centereach, where they discovered he was driving without a required interlock device. Police said he refused multiple commands to exit his car. He was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated, driving without a required interlock device and obstruction of government administration.

In theory a good business model At Asset Recovery Liquidators on Medford Avenue in Patchogue at about 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1, a 25-year-old man from Centereach sold a stolen iPhone and iPod for cash, according to police. At about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6, he sold a stolen iPhone for cash at Walmart on Middle Country Road in Centereach, police said. He was arrested Feb. 1 in Selden and charged with three counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.

Do it yourself

Two toilets were stolen from Lowe’s Home Improvement on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook at about 1 p.m. Feb. 1, according to police.

Fake bills for real burgers

A counterfeit $100 bill was used to make a purchase at Wendy’s on Route 25A in Miller Place at about 1 p.m. Feb. 6, according to police.

Missing jewels

Jewelry was stolen from a home on Route 25A in Setauket at about noon Dec. 1, according to police. A police report was filed Jan. 31.

Slash and run

The front and rear driver’s-side tires were slashed on a vehicle parked on Old Town Road in Terryville at about 8 a.m. Feb. 6, according to police. — compiled by Alex petroski

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Photos from Legislator anker’s office

Clockwise from top left: graffiti on a trestle along the greenway Trail in setauket; graffiti on a boulder at Chandler estate park in Mount sinai; and suffolk County Legislator sarah anker, at podium, addresses a crowd during a press conference on installing cameras, with county Parks Commissioner Phil Berdolt, Legislator Kara Hahn and county Police Commissioner Tim sini.

Legislators team up to combat vandalism, illegal dumping in parks By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com

sitive lands in an effort to protect the environment, preserve history and invest in quality of life. Suffolk County legislators Sar“The vandalism and dumpah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) and ing within our parklands not only Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) were devalues the public’s investment, joined by county Parks Commis- but is a direct attack on the shared sioner Phil Berdolt and Police commitment we all have made to Commissioner Tim Sini Feb. 3, to make Suffolk County a place we are announce the implementation of proud to call our home,” said Hahn, a surveillance camera pilot pro- who is also the chairwoman of the gram that would create greater Legislature’s Environment, Planoversight at county parks to de- ning and Agriculture and Parks and ter vandalism and Recreation comillegal dumping. mittees. “As these “The cameras acts of vandalism will help prevent and dumping are vandalism, graffiti far more than just and illegal dumpinconsiderate acing in our county tions, I welcome parks,” Anker said. any assistance that “These activities can be provided present environthrough the implemental and ecomentation of technomic issues that nology as both a affect property deterrent and as an values and the investigatory tool.” health and safety This plea comes — Sarah Anker of residents.” after Hahn parteShe said illegal dumping may nered with Legislature Presiding contain toxic chemicals that can Officer DuWayne Gregory (D-Amcontaminate groundwater, and ityville) to urge the passage of a urged residents to alert the police resolution establishing a commudepartment if illegal or suspicious nity watch program. activity is seen. “It is clear to me and I’m sure to “It is important that if you everyone who has worked in parks see something, say something,” over the years, that we are reshe said. ally only scratching the surface on Over the past 40 years, accord- what seems to be a region-wide ising to Hahn, county taxpayers sue of parks dumping,” Hahn said. have spent over $3 billion to ac- “This resolution is calling on us to quire nearly 70,000 acres of sen- reach out to adjacent neighbors of

‘These activities present environmental and economic issues that affect property values and the health and safety of residents.’

all of our parks — and I hope local towns and villages will come on board as well — and ask them to become part of a parks watch program and be our eyes and ears on the ground so that if you see anything it gets reported, recognized and cleaned up.” Hahn said she recently discovered illegal dumping and pollution at West Hills County Park in Melville, and it inspired her to draft a resolution. “We found piles of cement and bricks,” she said. “Vinyl siding sticking out of the ground … there were multiple two by fours, roofing shingles, sheets of linoleum, carpeting, tires and more. Folks have clearly been systematically dumping. Not just dumping, but digging a hole and covering it up and burying these materials.” The resolution, 1004-2017, was met with unanimous approval by the county Parks and Recreation Committee, and passed 5-0 in a vote on Feb. 7 at the general legislature meeting. The program will have a designated webpage, phone number and email address. The program would be fully operational in about four months, and the committee will issue a written report on the progress of the program to County Executive Steve Bellone (D), as well as each legislator, by Dec. 1. Kevin McDonald from the Long Island chapter of The Nature Conservancy said he was pleased to support this effort.

“The public’s best experience for the natural world in Suffolk County is its parks,” he said. “The last experience one wants to have when they’re looking to escape what is otherwise a very hectic life is a pile of somebody’s construction debris from a dump the night before.” Anker and Hahn said they believe that a camera program would not only catch perpetrators of vandalism and dumping, but also discourage further illegal activity in active and passive county parks. Berdolt and Sini will work with the legislators and community leaders to identify high-priority areas to place the initial surveillance cam-

eras. Similar programs have been highly successful in other municipalities across the county. The Town of Babylon implemented a camera surveillance pilot program in 2009, which has since grown to include the installation of cameras at all 38 of the town’s parks and some downtown areas. “The Suffolk County Police Department looks forward to working with the Suffolk County Legislature and the Parks Department to ensure that our parks are protected from vandalism and illegal dumping,” Sini said. “As police commissioner, I will ensure that the police department does its part in this important endeavor.”

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SBU students voice concerns about Trump’s travel ban Immigration lawyers answer questions from international Stony Brook community By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Stony Brook University students, many of them international, poured into the Charles B. Wang Center on campus last week to voice their concerns and seek guidance following President Donald Trump’s (R) controversial executive order signed Jan. 27 which put a temporary freeze on travelers entering the United States from seven Muslim-majority nations. A 19-year-old student from Yemen, one of the seven countries targeted under the ban, said he’s afraid of being detained if he were to travel through John F. Kennedy International Airport for spring break. He asked not to be identified because of safety concerns. A 24-year-old Muslim student from Bangladesh wanted to know if she’d be able to see her family this year. A 22-year-old student from Pakistan said he’s no longer interested in finding a physics job in the United States because, as he put it, “it’s just not an environment I want to be in.” On Feb. 1, less than a week after Trump signed the order to ban citizens of the seven nations from entering the U.S. for 90 days, and all refugees for 120 days—the order has since been temporarily halted by a federal appeals court, though the U.S. Justice Department filed an appeal of the ruling—the university hosted an information session with two New York City-based immigration lawyers, Alexander Rojas and Eric Lorenzo of Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP. According to Dr. Jun Liu, SBU’s vice provost for global affairs and dean of international academic programs and services, the session was organized by SBU President Dr. Samuel Stanley to affirm the university’s “commitment to diversity, strong values of inclusiveness, and campus environment that welcomes all.” The legal experts addressed and interpreted the immigrant reform, which Rojas described as “startling,” as it stood on the day, and fielded questions from those in attendance. Representatives from the offices of visa and immigration services and dean of students were also on hand to offer support and answer questions. Rojas repeatedly advised students currently holding visas from any of the seven affected countries — Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen — to remain in the U.S. until the end of the 90-day period, April 27, because, as he said, “there is no guarantee

Photos by Kevin Redding

Above and below right, Stony Brook students from around the world attend an informational forum regarding President donald Trump’s executive order restricting travel from seven Muslim-majority nations at the Charles B. Wang Center Feb. 1, where new york City-based immigration lawyers, Alexander Rojas and eric Lorenzo of Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP, below left, adressed student’s concerns. that you’ll be allowed re-entry into the [U.S.].” The three main nonimigrant visas are F-1, H-1, and J-1, which are for those studying, those in “specialized occupations,” and those wishing to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs, respectively. According to Lorenzo, the only type of visas excluded from the executive order are G-1, or diplomatic visas, which are typically for representatives of foreign governments within the United Nations or foreign embassies within the U.S. But Rojas, who acknowledged there’s still plenty of uncertainty hanging over the ban in terms of its function and development, said those within immigration law anticipate Trump might extend the 90-day period and implement considerations with

regards to the countries listed, something the order already laid out as a possibility. According to the lawyer, an unconfirmed draft with additional countries for the travel ban list had been circulating. The rumored additional countries, Rojas said, are Egypt, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Colombia, Venezuela, Philippines, and Mali. “It would be prudent to not travel until there’s further guidance with regards to what the White House is going to do with respect to these additional countries proposed on that [supposed] list,” he said. Rojas added he’s not sure of the rationale behind any of the nations currently on the list, or the ones speculated to be in danger of being placed under similar restrictions. The student from Bangladesh, who would only identify herself as Adrita, was told by Rojas that since her native country is not currently on the travel ban list, she should have no concerns about traveling back home to see her family. While the 24-year-old genetics student admitted she’s glad to know she won’t be affected by the ban, she called the whole situation unfair. “Even though I’m not from any of the affected countries, the ban seems to apply to Muslims...so obviously I’m concerned,” Adrita said. “Pakistan is one of the [possible] countries, and Pakistan is right next to Bangladesh. My parents told me ‘forget it, don’t travel, what if you’re told to come back to us?’ I’m doing a Ph.D. here; I can’t just leave.” Trump has insisted since the roll out of

the order it’s not a Muslim ban but a security measure to prevent threats of terrorism. “America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave,” the president said in a statement. “We will keep it free and keep it safe...to be clear, this is not a Muslim ban...this is not about religion — this is about terror and keeping our country safe.” Daud Khan, 22, from Pakistan, said he anticipated this sort of situation upon Trump’s election. “I was just home [in Pakistan] in December for my brother’s wedding and I made it a point to return before Trump’s inauguration so I arrived Jan. 19 to be on the safe side,” he said. “Because you don’t know what he’s going to do.”

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Legislator Trotta proposes county fee cap to control budget By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) stood alongside fellow Republican lawmakers to discuss a bill he’s introduced to place a 2 percent cap on county fee increases, putting an end to what he considers Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s (D) budgetary “feeasco,” an attempt to make living on Long Island easier and cheaper for residents. The legislation, which will go to committee for determination next week, reflects New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) 2 percent property tax cap for New York residents in 2011, which the members of the Republican Caucus agreed has helped keep property taxes at bay. “It’s time for Suffolk County to take responsibility for their actions, to be fiscally conservative and do the right thing, and stop this ‘fee-asco’ they’re [pushing] on its citizens,” Trotta told the crowd in the Suffolk County Legislature lobby in Hauppauge Feb. 7. “The county’s in serious fiscal problems and no one wants to make tough decisions. We’re here today to make those decisions.” Trotta cited Bellone’s nearly $3 billion budget for 2017, which he said contained a hike in fees and a 100 percent tax increase through permits, licenses and services like mortgage instruments and traffic tickets, as reason for why so many people have left Suffolk County. The legislator said the fees, in many cases, have disproportionately impacted the county’s lower and middle income families, making it impossible for a young person to buy a house here or “middle income folks” to keep their elders and children here. “It’s unconscionable; he’s [Bellone] driving young people off Long Island ... in one breath he says he wants to keep people here and in the next breath he puts a $32 million fee on mortgage lists ... this is illegal,” Trotta said. “So what happens when the

LEGALS

Notice of formation of Annika’s House LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/23/2016. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: Annika Eriksson, 39 Old Field Rd, Setauket NY-11733. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 772 1/19 6x vbr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-3, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-3; Plaintiff(s) vs. GARY GATTI; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite

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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta speaks during the press conference Feb. 7. lawsuits come in and we have to pay this money back? The county executive will be gone, retired in Florida, and our children will have to pay for it.” The legislator criticized a recent item pricing law expansion proposed by Bellone that would require retailers throughout the county to individually price every item on their shelf or pay a yearly fee of up to $15,000, calling it “taxation disguised as consumer protection.” Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) likened the fees to razor cuts, saying “if you get cut by one razor, it’s not going

301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about September 26, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738. On March 2, 2017 at 9:00 am. Premises known as 108 DORADO STREET SOUTH, MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953 District: 0200 Section: 479.00 Block: 05.00 Lot: 115.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lot No. 249 as shown on a certain map entitled, “Map of Balmoral at Spring Lake, Section 3”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 24, 1974 as Map No. 6196 (Corrected by Certificate of Correction in Liber 10429 Page 83). As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $409,016.87 plus interest

and costs. INDEX NO. 20741/12 NATASHA MEYERS., Esq., Referee 823 2/2 4x vbr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP. CSFB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-9, Plaintiff AGAINST ADOLFO BAUER, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 01, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on March 07, 2017 at 9:15AM, premises known as 6 BOOTH STREET, CENTEREACH, NY 11720. All that certain plot piece or parcel of

to kill you, but if you get a thousand cuts, you’re going to bleed to death.” The fees are increasing and multiplying in different and secretive ways, McCaffrey said, and “they’re eventually going to bleed this county, and all its residents, dry.” “We’re truly concerned about real people and real issues that could potentially happen,” he said. Two local residents, Bill Capurso from Smithtown and Bill Pearson from North Patchogue, spoke briefly about the impact the fees have on their day-to-day lives. “We’re [Long Islanders] getting taxed at

land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, DISTRICT 0200, SECTION 419.00, BLOCK 03.00, LOT 049.000. Approximate amount of judgment $416,359.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 13-15109. Pamela J. Greene Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 841 2/2 4x vbr Notice of formation of Jessica’s Closet, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/6/2017. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: PO Box 436, Rocky Point, NY 11778. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 854 2/9 6x vbr

an enormous rate, taxes keep going up, fees keep going up, but incomes don’t seem to be going up ... it’s getting harder to live,” Capurso, who works at the U.S. Geological Survey, said. “It’s just not sustainable; you can’t do this anymore.” Pearson, a retiree, said the fees are “policing the county and not supporting anybody.” “Just going to the park, like Smith’s Point, is $20-$25 to go for one day and that’s terrible,” he said. “They fee us to death but they should be cutting taxes and looking at ways to cut the budget. This county has got to wake up.”

Notice of regular meetings of the Board of the North Shore Public Library 2017 will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 pm at the Library, located at 250 Rte 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786 All meeting dates are subject to phone verification. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY WILLIAM SCHIAVO, LIBRARY BOARD PRESIDENT 856 2/9 1x vbr SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ------------------------------------------------------x KATARZYNA WISZOWATY, Index No.: 15-16290 Plaintiff, NOTICE OF INQUEST -againstZBIGNIEW WISZOWATY, Defendant. ------------------------------------------------------x

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the parties and their respective counsel are directed to appear before HON. GLENN A. MURPHY on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. for an Inquest, at Suffolk County Supreme Court, 400 Carleton Avenue, Part 25 Rm. S-31, Central Islip, New York 11722. You are required to appear, otherwise a judgment of default will be issued against you. The forging constitutes the Order of Hon. Glenn A. Murphy, A.J.S.C. Dated: January 31, 2017 855 2/9 1x vbr

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Scouts get the Town treatment On Feb. 3, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) welcomed Girl Scouts from Troops 2581 and 3164 in Rocky Point to Town Hall. The group met in the Town Council conference room and joined in a lively discussion with Bonner about town government and her role on the Town Council. By participating, the Girl Scouts earned their Inside Government junior badge. “I really enjoyed my meeting with the Girl Scouts,” Bonner said. “They were so enthusiastic to learn more about how government works and I was happy to spend the time talking with them. These girls are the leaders of tomorrow and from what I can see, we will be in good hands.” Photo from Councilwoman Bonner’s office

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner meets Rocky Point Girl Scouts in the Town Council conference room.

Photo from Shoreham-Wading River school district

Shoreham-Wading River DECA members competed at the Suffolk County Community College regional career competition Jan. 4.

13 DECA students take awards Shoreham-Wading River’s Distributive Education Clubs of America students made a splash. Thirteen DECA competitors took home awards from the Suffolk County Community College regional career competition Jan. 4, and among the students earning top recognition were first-place winners Ryan Zukowski, Haley Lindell and Leanna

Lehning, who placed in the categories of accounting applications, visual advertising and business administration principals of hospitality and tourism, respectively. Aidan Crowley, Lindsay Deegan, Peter Delise, Maegan Letscher, Melissa Manzello, Jordan McClintock, Grace Schepis, Matt Simonetti, Nichole Visintin and Courtney Wrigley also earned awards.

Photo from Rocky Point school district

Legislature announces success of Operation Veronica collection drive

Cultivating Kindness:

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fifth-graders in Dave Falcone’s class are working to cultivate kindness in the school and community as part of a multiyear initiative they call “Got Kindness?” As part of the project, the class created bulletin boards highlighting the kind acts of school community members and student writing pieces. The students are also distributing Seeds of Kindness cards to help cultivate kind acts and have created a No Bully Zone display that features specific strategies for students to encourage fellow classmates to always be kind and helpful toward others. The initiative is funded through a teacher’s grant Mr. Falcone received from the ReesSpecht Life

Photo from Legislator Anker’s office

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker visited Operation Veronica at St. Anthony’s Church in Rocky Point, to assemble care packages and sew neck warmers.

foundation two years ago. The goal of the ReesSpecht Life foundation is to remind people about the importance of community, compassion and respect.

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) teamed up with Janet Godfrey, the executive director at Operation Veronica, to host a military care package supply collection throughout the months of November and December. The supply drive collected over 10 large boxes of snacks, magazines, books and personal care products to send to troops overseas. “I would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to my military care package supply collection,” Anker said. “Operation Veronica is a wonderful

organization that uses care packages as a means to show our military how much they are loved and appreciated.” Operation Veronica is a not-for-profit veterans’ organization that collects supplies and sends care packages to the brave military men and women who fight for this country. Volunteers at Operation Veronica meet every Friday to assemble care packages, sew neck warmers, and create survival bracelets for our troops. For more information about Operation Veronica, please visit www.operationveronica.org.

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Photo from Shoreham-Wading River school district

Albert G. Prodell Middle School students welcome Newbery-winning author Adam Gidwitz to the school Jan. 25 as part of its Big Read project.

NYT bestselling author visits Shoreham middle school To get Albert G. Prodell Middle School students excited about this year’s “Big Read,” the school invited New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz to speak and work with students through writing workshops during January. Gidwitz’s book “The Inquisitor’s Tale” will serve as the school’s Big Read book. The annual event aims to engage students

in reading by inspiring them through active discussions about the selected book. During an interactive assembly on Jan. 25, the students were introduced to the author and learned the history surrounding the tale. They will now work with Gidwitz to learn more about short story structure as they begin to pen their own works as part of the Big Read program.

Robot demonstration:

Photo from Shoreham-Wading River school district

Before an enthusiastic audience of fellow students and staff, Albert G. Prodell Middle School students in Karen Peterson’s technology class demonstrated their knowledge of advanced robotics Jan. 13. During the demonstration, the students presented robots they constructed and programmed using Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot expansion sets, iPads and Bluetooth connections. The class had been working on its robotic construction and programming skills since the seventh grade, when they were first introduced to robotic technology. Above, the eighth-graders showed off their work.

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Branch Funeral Home to offer catering services Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place announced on-site catering is now being offered to all of the families it serves. As of Jan. 17, New York state enacted legislation allowing food and nonalcoholic beverages to be served within funeral homes, something the funeral homes — and the families they serve — have been waiting for since it was banned in the 1950s. Families will have the option to share stories and memories while sharing a meal. Caterers will bring in food and beverages, and alleviate the families’ burden

of having to leave between visitations. “We commend New York state for listening to the needs and wants of the families we serve,” co-owner of Branch Funeral Homes of Miller Place and Smithtown Paul Vigliante said. “The concept is to enhance the celebration of life, while having the comforts of home, at an affordable price.” The Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place has a catering room in a separate designated area to accommodate families. For more information, call the funeral home at 631-744-9700.

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above, the Mount Sinai girls’ basketball seniors get ready to compete. Below, Veronica Venezia scores.

Mount Sinai scores 17th straight win By Bill landon On the first day of practice before the start of the season, Mount Sinai senior Cristina Gulli said her team set goals to make it to the playoffs and go undefeated on the way there. And the girls’ basketball team is making that happen. “We’ve worked very hard every day, so it’s amazing that we’re undefeated so far,” Gulli said. “And that hard work in practice has paid off.” Practice makes perfect, and the Mustangs remained perfect when the team made short work of visiting Southampton Feb. 6, defeating the Mariners 73-25. The win keeps the team at the top of the League VI leaderboard at 13-0 and gives Mount Sinai at least a share of the league title.

Mount Siani 73 Southampton 25

After the pregame ceremonies that acknowledged the accomplishments of the eight seniors on the squad, the Mustangs got to work, and after eight minutes of play, the final outcome was clear. Mount Sinai took a 36-14 advantage into the halftime break. Senior Victoria Johnson was at the core of the Mustangs’ offense. She led her team in scoring with 25 points and had six steals. Mount Sinai head coach Michael Pappalardo saw to it that every player got time on the court, and the Mustangs surged ahead 69-21 with the help of those off the bench. “We were definitely hoping for this level of success at the beginning of the season, but we knew it wasn’t going to come without a lot of hard work,” Johnson said. “We’ve put the time in, a lot of time we went over our goals for the season and we worked on something different in every practice.” Senior Veronica Venezia scored 14 points as she battled in the paint most of the game, something she’s done all season long. She also finished with 16 rebounds and six assists. “It definitely feels great staying undefeated,” she said. “Me and Vic have been playing together since eighth grade — we gained confidence in every game.” Senior guard Nicole Hurowitz said she’s glad to be a part of a special group of players — something she said she’ll remember for years to come. “We help each other out and it’s pretty amazing being here with all these girls,” she said. “We all bring positive influences, and it’s just great to share this wonderful occasion together.” Mount Sinai’s last win topped its program-best 15 wins in 2010, when the Mustangs ended with a 15-3 record and won the league title. The team is 17-0 overall with one game remaining in the regular season. There is nothing regular about the final game before postseason play though, as the Mustangs will face their greatest threat to their flawless record: Shoreham-

Wading River. During the last matchup on Jan. 17, Mount Sinai was able to hold on to a sixpoint lead — its narrowest margin of victory all year — to win 61-55. Pappalardo understands the magnitude of the final game of regular season — on

the road against the toughest challenger this year Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. “We’re focused on Shoreham — they’re a great team, they have an awesome coach, they have great athletes,” he said. “The sky’s the limit and I’m just happy for the girls. It took a long time and we’re finally here.”

Mount Sinai’s Casey Schmitt jumps over the hurdle.

Photo by Bob o’Rourk

Leaps above the rest Mount Sinai’s Casey Schmitt not only scores championship titles with hat tricks in soccer, she hurdles to them, too. The senior competed in the Suffolk County indoor track and field champion-

ship Feb. 5 at Suffolk County Community College Brentwood and claimed the top spot in the 55-meter hurdles with a 9.17 second finish. Her win was .11 seconds ahead of second place.

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SportS Miller Place crowns nine league champs, takes team title By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County rivals may have written off Miller Place wrestling after the Panthers graduated several key competitors last season, but the boys came back to make a statement: They’re only getting better. After going 21-2 this season, the team won the League VI dual-meet title for the second straight season, with a 7-0 record, and took it a step further this season — winning the League VI team championship for the first time in school history. “We did a lot of work in the off-season,” Miller Place head coach Matt Kaszubski said. “We went a full year, 12 months, 52 weeks of wrestling. I don’t think a lot of people expected us to be as good as we are, but we knew

we were. We knew we were going to be competitive this year, but the kids exceeded our expectations.” The Panthers, who also served as the host team, were in third place heading into the quarterfinals of the League VI championship, but in the semifinals, the grapplers caught fire. Ten Panthers went through to the finals, with eight getting bonus points and five claiming the top spot. Miller Place, at 241. 5 points, pulled ahead of Islip (230.5) and ElwoodJohn Glenn (205). “Our biggest thing was wrestling for each other,” the head coach said. “We preach hard work and the kids really bought in, they committed on the mat, they committed in the weight room, running on their own, we went to camps, and it all came together this season.” Redemption was on the minds of James Alamia and Joe Bartolotto III, who each placed second in last season’s championship. “I definitely didn’t want to go out second,” Bartolotto said. “I wanted to end on a good note and get the title my senior year.” “Good” may be an understatement for the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler, who pinned his quarter and semifinal opponents. “They were pretty quick,” he said. “I just wanted to get those out of the way and focus on the big one — the finals.” The 160-pounder said he knew it was going to be a good matchup because he’d wrestled his challenger in the dual-meet season. He said he prepared for the matchup all week, and it paid off. He won by a 5-1 decision.

Kaszubski said he always knows he can count on his senior standout and team leader in pins. “He’s one of the best athletes we’ve ever had — he’s a total package kind of kid,” he said of his player, who’s headed to Cornell University to play lacrosse. “His commitment to wrestling has been second to none.” At 120 pounds, Alamia won all three of his matches by pins. He had a different experience last season. He said he was disappointed in his finals loss after he’d outscored his opponent earlier that season. “The motivation and the will to win helped me,” he said of his finals match, where he was up by 12 points before getting the pin. “Not that the pins were easy, but most of the kids I’d wrestled before and I did a lot better this time around. Ever since last year ended we said, ‘starting now, next season starts,’ and we just never stopped working.” At 138 pounds, Eric Schreck also had a pin, taking down his first opponent in 1 minute, 40 seconds before a 15-0 technical fall and 11-3 major decision in the finals. “I had a good day,” he said. “There were tough kids, but I do whatever it takes to win. “I take ‘em down quick in the first and stay on top, try to turn as much as I can.” The head coach said the handful of disappointments last season fueled the fire for his grapplers to come back strong. “It was a blessing in disguise having them fall a little short last year,” he said. “They were hungrier than ever, and we have a lot of pro-

Photos by ray nelson

above, eric schreck maintains control of his opponent. Left, Joe Bartolotto iii after a win. lific pinners. We preach putting guys on their back and getting pins and getting bonus points. That’s something that we work on every day.” Kyle Klein Jr. also took home a title at 99 pounds, as did James Rado at 126 pounds. Bartolotto and his teammates agreed that although placing first was the icing on the cake, winning the team title was what mattered most. “Winning the Most Outstanding Wrestler title felt good as recognition for working hard, but winning the team championship felt better because this was the last team thing we can do this season,” he said. “We’ve been doing things that people didn’t think we’d be able to do.”

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Stop & Shop in Miller Place offers free health screening In honor of February being Heart Health Month, Stop & Shop is looking to help customers maintain a healthy lifestyle by offering free health screenings. Stop & Shop is offering free health screenings at select in-store pharmacies on Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Customers can receive free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at Stop & Shop in Miller Place. In addition, Stop & Shop pharmacists can help determine if you are missing any recommended adult vaccinations. No appointment is necessary.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING for home with 2 fireplaces. Three Village Area. 631-751-7840, Evenings.

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM SEEKS Para-Planner in Islandia. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Send resume and cover letter to: britta@dhehirandassociates.com See our ad in Employment Display for more details.

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: CARE COORDINATOR: CASE WORKER: F/T. In Social Work or related field. COTTAGE SUPERVISOR: BS Degree DAY HAB WORKERS: M-F DIRECT CARE WORKERS: P/T and Per Diem CHILD CARE WORKERS F/T, P/T and Per Diem RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Per diem DAY HABILITATION SUPERVISOR: BA Required. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III, F/T. WAIVER SERVICE PROVIDER: HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T, Per Diem. ASSISTANT HOUSE MGR: F/T (LMSW Req.) Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions.â&#x20AC; Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to 631-929- 6203 EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

Media Sales and Marketing Excellent opportunity for right advertising professional. Well established loyal account base to start with and build from on Suffolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Shore. If you are a good communicator with a spring in your step, and you want to earn a good living, please call Kathryn at 631-751-7744 or email kjm@tbrnewspapers.com

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SOCIAL MEDIA / EVENTS INTERN Non-paid intern position for the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Duties include managing, posting and writing to the chambers social media platforms. This position will also assist in preparation of chamber run events. E-mail resume to info@ portjeffchamber.com, Attn: Barbara Ransome

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FOOD SERVICE PJ FERRY Seeks SNACK BAR ASSOCIATES to work on-board. FT/PT, early morning & afternoon shifts available. Excellent pay/benefits pkg. Light cooking, people skills a must. Call 631-331-2167 between 10am-1pm or fax 631-331-2547.

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Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 is seeking a Full-Time Experienced Dock Master. The job duties of the dock master are dynamic and include: Managing people, Refurbishing and maintaining dock structures, Maintaining positive customer relations with seasonal guests, transient guests, and visitors. Working with established budgets for payroll and expenses. Achieving forecast revenue goals. High School or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

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E M P L OY M E N T / C A R E E R S EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY For the right Advertising Professional

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Clean Ups DUMPSTER RENTALS 10/20 yard dumpsters available, same day delivery, great prices, all dumpsters clean. Call 631-283-2266 Lux Development Group, Inc. LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed? Call Steve @ 631-745-2598, leave message.

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Electricians ANTHEM ELECTRIC Quality Light & Power since 2004. Master Electrician. Commercial, Industrial, Residential. Port Jefferson. Please call 631-291-8754 Andrew@Anthem-Electric.net

JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A-1 HANDYMAN SERVICE *Crown moldings* Wainscoting/raised panels. Kitchen/Bathroom Specialist. Painting, windows, finished basements, ceramic tile. All types repairs. Dependable craftsmanship. Reasonable rates. Lic/Ins. #19136-H. 631-744-0976 c.631 697-3518

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Oil Burner Services DADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OIL SERVICE Family Owned & Operated Radiant Heat, Hot Water Heaters, Boiler Installations, Baseboard, Oil Tanks, Seasonal Startups. Installations and Repairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take care of all your home heating needsâ&#x20AC;? Call for more details. 631-828-6959

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KOCH TREE SERVICE Certified Arborist. National Accredited Tree Care Company. Call now for SEASONED FIREWOOD. 631-473-4242 www.kochtreeservice.com Lic25598-H Insured

ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE Complete Tree care service devoted to the care of trees. Maintenance pruning, waterview work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 CLOVIS AXIOM, INC. Expert Tree Removal land Pruning. Landscape design and maintenance, Edible Gardens, Plant Healthcare, Exterior Lighting. 631-751-4880 clovisoutdoors@gmail.com GOT BAMBOO? Consider removing your Bamboo during the winter months and enjoying your property in the Spring! Free Estimate and Site Analysis Report. Serving All of Long Island. 631-316-4023, www.GotBamboo.com NORTHEAST TREE EXPERTS, INC. Expert Pruning, Stump Grinding, Careful Removals. Tree/Shrub Fertilization. Disease/Insect Management. Certified Arborists. Insured/Lic#24,512-HI. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 631-751-7800 www.northeasttree.com

SUNBURST TREE EXPERTS Since 1974, our history of customer satisfaction is second to none. Pruning/removals/planting, plant health care. Certified Arborist on every job guaranteed. Unsplit firewood For Sale by the truckload. Bonded employees. Lic/Ins. #8864HI 631-744-1577

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OpiniOn Editorial

Letters to the editor

To Lee Zeldin: Tell us where you stand

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Freshly washed trucks at the East Setauket firehouse on 25A.

A thanks to local heroes There are heroes among us. We sing their praises so our neighbors will know how very lucky we are they’re here for us. These men and women answer our calls every day, regardless of the weather, time of day, or their own activities and needs. They save our lives. They protect our homes. They give to our communities beyond all measure. And they do this without pay and by choice. They are the ultimate volunteers. Firefighters and emergency medical technicians come when we call. They put their own lives on the line to serve us. With the increase in population on Long Island throughout the decades and the changes in the types of challenges these volunteers face — the need for high-rise fire training, water rescue capabilities, or Narcan administration to revive opioid overdosers — there is much for them to learn and more to do. Imagine the relief of an ambulance requester when a team arrives, quickly gathers information and determines the necessary course of action, then professionally administers aid while calming bystanders present. Imagine the gratitude of a family whose lives are saved or whose home is saved by the quick response and technical savvy of a firefighting team that approaches each event with expert problem-solving skills. Imagine the appreciative loved ones of an accident victim, cared for by first responders who know what to do on the way to the hospital to ensure the best possible outcome. A member of our editorial staff had occasion to summon an ambulance on Super Bowl Sunday when a diabetic family member who had been ill was found in bed, unresponsive. The ambulance arrived within 10 minutes, the crew quickly sized up the situation, dealt accordingly and the patient responded instantly. Our communities are brought together by these brave men and women who respond to calls from neighboring towns, sometimes being the first on the scene to help stranded boaters, gather victims of a plane crash or pull a pet from a burning building. Words cannot quantify the huge debt we owe our local volunteer firefighters and first responders, especially because it is sometimes hard for their fleets to find those willing to dedicate time and risk their lives to do the job. We should support them in every way we can, and thank them every chance we get.

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than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste. We do not publish anonymous letters. Please include a phone number and address for confirmation. Email letters to desiree@tbrnewspapers.com or mail them to The Village Beacon Record, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733.

On your Facebook page and in other sources, you have outlined your priorities for the next legislative session. We all favor an improved health care system, clean air and water, immigration policies that strengthen our security, strengthening our economy, improving our education system and strengthening our foreign relations. There are many differing opinions on how to achieve those goals. You have stated your support for President Donald Trump, and you have also stated that you don’t agree with all that he says. As a duty to your constituents, please tell us whether you would or would not support legislation that: •Creates an affordable health care system for every American, regardless of employment status; bans denial based on preexisting conditions; maintains the law including coverage for children up to age 26; continues

the ban on annual and lifetime caps; preserves Medicare without privatization. Do you or do you not favor the defunding of Planned Parenthood? •Maintains strict regulatory controls on the production of dirty energy (coal, shale, oil) and provides incentives for clean energy development. Please tell us whether you do or do not believe that man-made climate change is a serious issue. Tell us whether you support the continuing participation of the U.S. in the Paris agreement. Tell us your opinion on the removal of the White House climate change plan and Trump’s statement that emphasizes the enhancement of domestic oil and coal production with no reference at all to clean, renewable energy. Do you agree with reopening planning for the Keystone pipeline? Do you agree with instituting a carbon fee on energy producers?

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U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin

We would appreciate your direct answers to these questions and many more that are to come. Thank you.

Dennis Dubey Port Jefferson Station

Donald Trump restore the ‘Greatest Generation’ I am a veteran of The Greatest Generation, and now my heart bleeds for what is occurring to our nation since 1945, a lifetime of 72 years. Our last total victory ended in the defeat of Japan. All other conflicts have resulted in “no win wars.” This guilt must be placed directly upon political policies of

past administrations. It is time for our nation to once again forge forward with the wisdom and the courage of our past patriots who made America the greatest nation in the world. Our new administration must recreate The Greatest Generation once again. Dark clouds of dan-

ger now threaten the survival of our republic. I pray that our creator gives you the wisdom and the courage, Mr. President, to guide and protect you in your crusade to make America great again.

Leonard Henderson Port Jefferson

Is running a country like a business a good thing? To say we live in turbulent times understates the chaos of President Donald Trump’s initial two weeks in the Oval Office. Ruling by decree instead of by law, this president has fostered defiance and dissent at home and distrust and despair abroad. In the past when we have spoken of political positions on the right, we have used words like “conservative,” or “reactionary.” Typically, the Republican Party has demonstrated these beliefs, appreciating the traditional over the radical and holding to the effectiveness of past practice. So I am confused when Republican voters and elected officials stand with President Trump, who has flouted the rule of law, disorganized the traditional operations of government, offended our allies and placed

political advisers in secure positions without the traditional clearance processes. Those who voted for Trump and continue to support his administrative decisions consider themselves, I am certain, patriotic Americans. Yet I fear that their unquestioning loyalty, characterized in the statement, “He is doing what he promised, he is putting America first and that will make America great again,” blinds them to the probable negative outcomes such a position might have when governance is based on it. So, yes, Trump is “running the government like a businessman,” but let’s not forget that his business experience is not in a publicly-held corporation where the CEO must be responsive to a board of directors, but rather in

a private corporation where the CEO retains sole power over all functions and can make unilateral decisions that have the full force of the boss’s will. Problems will arise with this operating system. Globalization will not stop to wait for America to assert its exceptionalism. Climate change will not stop because America has decided its threat is not worth reorienting our energy policies. Diversity will not confine its lush human variations while America draws in its borders and closes its open doors. We either participate positively in these changes, or we become their victim, while the most vulnerable among us are sacrificed on the altar of American hubris.

Susan Hoff Port Jefferson

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OpiniOn Education vote proves we are a house divided

ow is it possible that every single Democrat thinks Betsy DeVos, the newly minted secretary of education is woefully unqualified for the position and every single Republican — except for Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — thinks she’s worthy of the job? President Trump came to Washington to drain the swamp and to reinvent politics but, at least as far as DeVos goes, this seems like politics as usual. Does this vote presage an era when Republicans and DemoBy Daniel Dunaief crats will, for the most part, stick with the party line, whatever that is? For the Democrats, is it more important to stand against a secre-

D. None of the above

tary the Republicans see as worthy? For the Republicans, did they not see any risk to the education system, or was it more important to stand with Trump? This country is far from unified, as we demonstrated in November. It’s only gotten worse since then. Both sides are digging in their heels even deeper, preparing for a tug-of-war over the future of the nation. We are living in a world of facts, alternative facts, fake news and fake tweets. The reality, however, is that we are a house divided. A 51-50 vote makes that resoundingly clear. Wasn’t it Abraham Lincoln who said that a house divided unto itself cannot stand? Is there a middle ground? Are there ways to walk a mile in each other’s shoes, to see the world through a different perspective or, at least, to respect the process and make independent decisions? Do we elect our officials so they’ll vote along party lines? If that’s the case, who are we electing? Shouldn’t these senators represent our interests

and not demonstrate some loyalty to a party whose entire platform might not be consistent with what We the People believe? Events in Washington are unprecedented. DeVos is in, thanks to the tiebreaker courtesy of Vice President Mike Pence who voted with his party and with his president. If I were a political leader from my state, I might take this unprecedented period of discord and find a way to reach across the aisle to my adversaries. It’s not just for the good of the country, it would be a career maker. Imagine if a bill, a person or a policy had bipartisan support? Suddenly, we’re not the Shepherdsons and Grangerfords, the Hatfields and McCoys, or the Montagues and the Capulets. Someone, somewhere needs to find a friend in Washington and, no, I don’t mean a dog who can co-sponsor legislation and demonstrate true leadership. Pick an issue, any issue. Job growth? Sure, it’s one of the main items on Trump’s agenda. Education? Well, sure, that’d be nice, but

we seem to have come to reached a chasm wider than the Grand Canyon with the approval of DeVos. Maybe a Democrat and Republican can co-sponsor a way to support the military? Both sides appreciate, support and respect the men and women who protect our nation. It was also the military that beat back the guiltby-association tactics of Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950s during the Red Scare. Let’s raise that flag together and salute the men and women we all cheer during Veterans Day parades, and who we stand and salute at sporting events for their service to our country. These challenging times present unique opportunities. The future leaders of this nation will be the ones who can show a readiness to get along and think for themselves. A Trump presidency should free other politicians to believe in themselves and their ideas and find other leaders, even someone from the other side, to work for our common good.

‘Hamilton’ is worth much more than a ten-dollar bill

t’s a great history lesson. It’s a gymnastic dance performance. It’s a riveting narrative. It’s a clever rap session. It’s an authentic hip-hop musical, almost like an opera. It’s a whirlwind of energy. And it’s a remarkably true story. What is it? It’s “Hamilton,” the hottest Broadway show in many years. We know that just about everything that is endlessly hyped usually disappoints. Just two things immediately come to my mind where for me there was no let down: the Grand Canyon and “Hamilton.” Now the anticipation ratcheted up was enormous. I bought the tickets when my friend turned 90 years old. It seemed like an appropriate birthday present, this story from the deep past. After all, for many dinners and evenings she had kept me fascinated with By Leah S. Dunaief her eyewitness retelling of history from the first half of the 20th century. Now we were both going to see early American history come alive on the stage of the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Let it be told that my friend will shortly be 92. Yes, she and I waited almost two years to get in to see this show. I also invited my 15-year-old granddaughter and another friend a generation younger than I to

Between you and me

join us. With that span in ages, we were going to get an accurate demographic spectrum of reactions. We LOVED it, all of us, from the opening number to the last sad moments of Hamilton’s life. It was witty, it was impassioned, it was fun, it was sexy, it was literate, it was tragic and it was wonderfully written, sung, acted, costumed and staged. In truth, Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by Ron Chernow’s biography, “Alexander Hamilton” (2004), had great material to work with. Hamilton’s life had everything a playwright could have asked for, with perfect timing now for such a story. Hamilton, born out of wedlock in the mid-1750s (exact year uncertain) and orphaned when his mother died in 1768, comes as penniless immigrant from the Caribbean to make his way. He had distinguished himself through his writing at an early age, and men of means sent him to New York. He arrived in the midst of the pre-Revolutionary tumult, was accepted at King’s College (now Columbia University), met some of the key figures of the day and became George Washington’s aide-de-camp, in good part because he spoke French and could translate between Washington and his French ally. He fought against the British at Yorktown in 1781, married the second daughter of a rich New Yorker, authored the majority of The Federalist Papers, became a successful lawyer, went on to be the first secretary of the treasury, from which position he established the banking system of the

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nascent United States, was blackmailed in what was one of the nation’s first sex scandals, and ultimately died from a bullet fired by his longtime rival, Vice President Aaron Burr, during a duel on a strip of land above the Hudson in Weehawken. If it sounds like a peripatetic life, that certainly describes the fierce energy of the play about him. I had the same feeling about this play as I did so many years ago when “My Fair Lady” with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews ended, that I had just witnessed some sort of breakthrough Broadway event. And as the characters of “Hamilton,” the Founding Fathers, come alive the way they did in that other excellent historic play, “1776,” we recognized them for their magnificent talents and their all-too-human faults. The erudite New York Times drama critic, Ben Brantley, had this to say about the play when it opened on Broadway in August 2015. “I am loath to tell people to mortgage their houses and lease their children to acquire tickets to a hit Broadway show. But ‘Hamilton’ … might just about be worth it.” So it’s expensive (unless you win tickets through the lottery that has been set up), it requires patience to wait for the actual performance date on the ticket, and most of the original cast is long gone. But none of that matters. There was never a marquee name connected with the show, unless it was that of Miranda. But his acting wasn’t the reason to go, it was his writing: music, words and creativity. And all that is still there, a wonderful respite from the politics of today.

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