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Steve Pikiell had high hopes for this season, and full confidence that this would be a special year and the Stony Brook men’s basketball head coach was right — the Seawolves made it all the way to the NCAA tournament for the first time as a Division I team. And even though they suffered a first-round elimination, members of the team and its fans said they would remember the experience as one of great success. “I knew it would happen — you’ve got to have a special group,” said Pikiell. He recognized the talent in his seniors, and the group that came together over four years to break through to the Round of 64 in the NCAA tournament. Just a few years ago, it was difficult to fill Pritchard Gymnasium with 1,000 people. This season, the now-named Island Federal Credit Union Arena sold out. Some of those dedicated fans stuck by the team, in good times and bad. Those were the fans who sat on the steps in front of the arena

after their loss, anxiously waiting for their history-making America East conference champions to arrive. Despite the plane landing late, devotees waited for one last warm welcome, and honored the Seawolves who brought them so much joy this season with chants of “S-B-U.” “We’ve looked forward to this for many, many years, so it’s a great success,” said Sam DiCanio II, of Stony Brook, who has WeLCOMe HOMe continued on page a14

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clockwise from top, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is welcomed home to chants of ‘S-B-u’; rayshaun Mcgrew hugs a young fan; and star player Jameel Warney is first off the bus.

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Clockwise from above, families posed for photos with the Easter Bunny; children enjoyed collecting eggs; a little girl gets ready to hunt for eggs outside on the grounds of Heritage Park; kids dressed up in their favorite Easter outfits; and families gathered inside the Heritage Center to enjoy some refreshments after the hunt.

The Easter Bunny bounced through the Heritage Center in Mount Sinai for an early Easter celebration. On March 19, residents packed into the center for a free chance to see the Easter Bunny

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Although the center’s raffle wasn’t as successful as they hoped, more residents attended the event this year than last, according to event volunteers. Heritage Trust President Lori Baldassare said the organization will see if it will continue the event in the future.

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Rocky Point finalizes budget By Giselle Barkley

Taxpayers in Rocky Point school district may see rebate checks from the government, thanks to Rocky Point school district’s 2016-17 budget proposal. Rocky Point Superintendent of Schools Michael Ring held the final budget presentation on March 21, announcing that the district’s $80.6 million budget will help maintain the existing instructional, athletic and co-curricular programs, while also working to tackle improvements in the buildings and campuses, like fence and parking lot repairs, and increasing the number of cafeteria tables and cameras across the campus. Although Ring said the district is confident it will receive money from the Gap Elimination Adjustment restoration, Rocky Point will currently receive $25.2 million in regular state aid, with the possibility of an increase, depending on the results of a vote to restore funds from the GEA. According to Ring, the district receives most of its revenue from tax levies. Residents will see an approximate 0.75 percent increase year over year in the tax levy in the district. Despite the increase, the district’s budget falls within the 0.12 percent tax cap. In light of the limited tax cap, the district only increased

its budget by 2.34 percent. “We believe that the budgets we have presented in previous years and [the one] we’re presenting this year are efficient and effective,” Ring said. “Efficient in that the level of expenditures is very conservative and within the tax cap, and effective because they continue to hold our programs together, both instructionally and co-curricular.” Rocky Point’s instructional programs, which include courses for general and special education, make up around 50 percent of the district’s budget, followed by employee benefits, among other categories. While the district doesn’t plan on piercing the cap, they plan on cutting around $360,000. Ring added that the board would eliminate new additions to the budget, and will restrict the public’s use of various school utilities, which will reduce the district’s expenditures. While the budget will help the district fund new projects and maintain old programs, overall it will help maintain its main goal of helping its students. “I think this is a place to give every student an opportunity to succeed,” said Scott Reh, vice president of Rocky Point’s board of education. The superintendent echoed Reh’s stance ROCKY POINT BUDGET continued on page A11 Infographic created by TBR News Media

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Mount Sinai’s Superintendent of Schools Gordon Brosdal has worn many hats in his 46 years in education. But there’s one hat he wants to wear for a little bit longer. On March 16, the school district’s board of education unanimously voted to extend the superintendent’s contract for an additional five years. Brosdal, whose initial contract was due to end next year, will maintain his position until 2022 and add to his already expansive career. “It creates stability in the district when everyone knows that you’re going to be here,” Brosdal said. The average life span of a superintendent is five years, according to Brosdal. While superintendents typically start with a three-year contract, the board of education can vote to hire someone new to fill the position. Board members can also change, which can affect whether a superintendent remains with the district or start looking for another job. Although Mount Sinai’s board has extended Brosdal’s contract, the superintendent’s salary agreement — which is linked to the tax cap — and benefits will remain the same. His benefits include personal days, vacation time and health care, among others. The district hired Brosdal in July 2014, with a starting salary of $195,000, staying under the $200,000 limit. In his two years with the district, he has lobbied for full-day kindergarten and the district’s new writing program. Since the implementation of full-day K and the writing program, kindergarten students have learned how to read and write faster than

those in previous classes. “He has been a leader among leaders,” said board of education President Robert Sweeney. “He’s added so much to our district.” Although Sweeney was unavailable for further comment, he has worked closely with the superintendent and encouraged his fellow board members to vote in favor of the contract extension. Trustee and vice president of the board, Peter Van Middelem, added that Brosdal is widely respected across many districts on Long Island. Brosdal said he hopes to add more electives for students to take at Mount Sinai High School, including a virtual enterprise course. The course will allow students to study entrepreneurship and learn about accounting, human resources and other skills that will help them in college and their future career endeavors. The superintendent said he has many ideas for updating the district’s curriculum that are currently on the back burner until the district can afford to implement the ideas. Prior to the Mount Sinai school district appointment, Brosdal worked at the Middle Country and William Floyd school districts. He’s served as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in the past four-and-a-half decades. He will be one of only a few individuals on the Island who serve more than five decades in education. “I feel this is the best opportunity I’ve had in my career,” Brosdal said. “I love coming to work. I work with great people. It’s a great district ... and it’s like being renewed. I would like to work the rest of my career here, and we’ll see what happens at the end of five years.”

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Legals NOTICE OF FORMATION, Mayer Baron PLLC. Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/9/16. Office location: Suffolk. SSNY designated for service of process. SSNYshall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: THE LLC, 638 Veterans Memorial Hwy Hauppauge, NY 11788. Purpose: practice of law. 671 2/18 6x vbr Notice of formation of heart & core LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 18, 2015. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 3959 Hunters Hill Way, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 704 3/3 6x vbr Notice of formation of Windstorm Outfitters LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY ) on 01/15/2016. 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: 48 Chestnut St, Mount Sinai, New York 11766. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 741 3/17 6x vbr PUBLIC NOTICE MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT will change the day of the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners from Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. to Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at the Main Firehouse at the Mt. Sinai Fire District, 746 Mt. Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai, New York 11766. Dated: March 15, 2016 Mt. Sinai, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MT. SINAI FIRE DISTRICT Marianne Waterbury, Secretary 773 3/24 1x vbr Board of Education Mount Sinai Union Free School District North Country Road Mount Sinai, New York 11766 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education, Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Mount Sinai, New York (in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids on the following equipment: MOUNT SINAI ATHLETIC UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND PLAQUE BID #2016/17-02 (ALL BIDS MUST CONFORM TO EXISTING ORDERS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL REQUIRED DESIGN AND COLORS TO EXACTLY MATCH OUR EXISTING INVENTORY. NO SUBSTITUTIONS)

Bids will be received until 9:15 AM on March 31, 2016, at the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Business Office, North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained at the Business Office until 3:00 PM, March 30, 2016.

any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all or to accept any part of any bid.

Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563.

Gordon Brosdal Superintendent of Schools 790 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for: Carpentry Labor Bid #2016/17-03 As specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 9:30 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 9:30 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 791 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for : Commercial Irrigation Bid #2016/17-05 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. prevailing time on March 31, 2016, at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 10:00 A.M., on March 31, 2016 will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in

Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education.

By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 792 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for: Electrical Contracting Bid #2016/2017-07 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 10:30 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 10:30 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 793 3/24 1x vbr

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Incidents and arrests from March 14-March 21 Jamaican me crazy, thief! On March 19 at 5:20 p.m., police arrested a 38-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station for petit larceny. According to police, the man stole assorted tools from a store on Jamaica Avenue. He was arrested at his home. More impaired drivers drive us crazy A 40-year-old man was arrested on March 20 for driving while ability impaired. The Port Jefferson Station resident was driving a 2012 Mercedes when he crashed into another car on East Broadway in Port Jefferson. Police discovered the man was intoxicated and arrested him at the scene, at 1:59 a.m. Police arrested a woman from Farmingville on March 18, for driving while ability impaired. According to police, the 24-year-old woman was driving a 2015 Jeep on Mariners Way in Port Jefferson when she ran through a stop sign. Police arrested her at 12:17 a.m. On March 19 around 1:10 a.m., police arrested a 55-year-old man for driving while ability impaired. The Port Jefferson man was driving a 2010 Ford Explorer on Main Street in Setauket when he crashed into another car. On March 17, police arrested a 41-year-old man for driving while ability impaired. Police said the man was driving a 2012 Volkswagen on Middle Country Road in Centereach when he failed to maintain his lane. Police pulled the man over and arrested him at the scene around 1:07 a.m. Route to court Police arrested a 19-year-old man from Medford for petit larceny on March 20. According to police, the man stole an iPhone from a residence near Route 25 in Selden. Police arrested him at the scene, around 12:50 a.m. That’s not my name A 43-year-old man from Rocky Point was arrested on March 16 for using a false instrument and intent to defraud. According to officials, the man filed for a new driver’s license while his original license was suspended. Police arrested the man at his residence around 5 p.m.

Quit fencin’ around Between midnight and 8 a.m. on March 20, someone damaged a fence at a residence on Kale Road in Rocky Point. It didn’t give him wings According to police, on March 20 around 12:48 p.m., someone stole a four-pack of Red Bull energy drink from a store on Nesconset Highway in Mount Sinai. A cig-nature crime On March 14 around 11 p.m., an unidentified person stole a pocketbook from a 1991 Toyota parked on Park Avenue in Centereach. Police said the thief used the victim’s credit card to buy cigarettes at a store. You’ve been audited Police said that on March 16 around noon, a woman on East End Road in Sound Beach received an IRS scam call. According to police, the woman gave the unidentified caller money. You don’t got mail Between March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 around 1 p.m., someone damaged the mailbox of a residence on Dartmouth Road in East Shoreham. Police said the suspect broke the mailbox and ripped it off its wooden post. Gassing up On March 15 around 4:25 a.m., an unidentified person broke a window to a gas station on Main Street in Setauket-East Setauket and stole cigarettes, cash and two cash registers. Out of my way According to police, two senior citizens in assisted living got into an altercation on March 19 around 8:15 a.m. Police said one citizen punched the other in the face because the individual was in their way. The incident happened on Sunrise Drive in Setauket-East Setauket. The victim didn’t press charges. — Compiled by Giselle barkley

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Limo driver at fault in fatal Cutchogue crash: DA By Phil Corso

A fatal crash was the result of a limousine’s dangerous U-turn at a busy intersection in Cutchogue, and on Wednesday a special grand jury placed the blame on the driver. Carlos F. Pino, 58, of Old Bethpage, surrendered to police Wednesday and was arraigned on four charges of criminally negligent homicide, four counts of assault, failure to yield the right of way, reckless driving and other traffic violations, Suffolk County District Attorney Tom Spota said. Pino was attempting a Uturn near the intersection of Depot Lane and County Route 48 on July 18 when Steven Romeo, 55, of Peconic, T-boned the limo, killing four and injuring six. The crash killed Smithtown’s Brittney Schulman, 23, and Lauren Baruch, 24, as well as Stephanie Belli, 23, of Kings Park and Amy Grabina, 23, of Commack, who were all riding in a limousine in the middle of a weekend wine tour on the eastern part of the Island. The collision also injured passengers Joelle Dimonte, 25, of Elwood, Melissa Angela Crai, 23, of Scarsdale, Alicia Arundel, 24, of Setauket and Olga Lipets, 24, of Brooklyn. Romeo, the DA said, was operating the truck under the influence of alcohol and was charged with driving while intoxicated the day of the crash. Pino pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday and was given a cash bail of $50,000 and bond of $100,000. His next court date is scheduled for April 19. Romeo also pleaded not guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated and one charge of driving while ability impaired by alcohol on Wednesday and was released with his next court date set for April 26. “I think they may have been somewhat surprised,” Spota said when family members of the victims were notified that Pino, and not Romeo, would be indicted as a result of the crash. “They ei-

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Above, from left, Amy Grabina, Brittany schulman, lauren Baruch and stephanie Belli were killed in the Cutchogue crash. Below, suffolk County District Attorney Tom spota addresses the media.

ther expected that it would be the other tersection waiting to turn left onto Deway around, that Romeo would be the pot Lane, Spota said in a statement. Spota said the Jeep Liberty “comparty who would be completely at fault, or perhaps it was just a totally unavoid- pletely blocked the limo driver’s view of able accident. Indeed, what the grand the oncoming traffic in the main travel jury has found out is that it was totally lanes.” And despite the fact that the unavoidable, only as to Romeo, but not main westbound travel lanes were not visible, the DA said Pino failed to take as to Pino.” any precaution to make At the scene, Pino had told police he did ‘A perfectly sober Steven sure he could safely enter the westbound travel not see any oncoming lanes and he continued traffic, Spota said. But Romeo could not avoid the subsequent investi- this crash. An intoxicated to make the U-turn. “A perfectly sober gation revealed why. Steven Romeo could not Steven Romeo could The county had been not avoid this crash. investigating the crash avoid this crash. It was An intoxicated Steven over recent months, and simply unavoidable.’ Romeo could not avoid on Wednesday, the DA — Tom SpoTa this crash. It was simannounced that while Romeo may have been driving while ply unavoidable from Romeo’s perspecimpaired, the risky U-turn still made tive,” Spota said. “Romeo can be held it nearly impossible for the collision to criminally responsible for driving while be avoided. The grand jury conducted a intoxicated but he cannot be held crimifive-hour investigation of the crash and nally responsible for the crash.” Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley found that Pino had “limited sight lines looking into westbound traffic” because said during the press conference that a Jeep Liberty was positioned in the in- unfortunately many limo drivers exiting

Vineyard 48 in Cutchogue try to make the dangerous left U-turn that ended up being fatal, because it is the fastest route to head back west. “There are other ways to head back west, but that’s the easiest way for them to do it,” Flatley said. There is now a traffic light at that intersection, Flatley said. Spota said Romeo was heading west at about 55 miles per hour when the crash occurred. He did not see the limo enter the intersection until he was about 200 feet away, the district attorney said. “Mr. Romeo had only 200 feet to react to the hazard he saw, and stop his vehicle,” Spota said. “Traveling at 55 mph, it would have taken 1.6 seconds to perceive the limo in his path, to realize he must apply his brakes, and then to begin braking. This would leave Romeo with even less distance, 129 feet, to avoid a crash — impossible for him to do. In fact our experts tell us that at 55 mph it would have taken anyone 263 feet to stop and avoid the crash.” After investigating the crash, Spota said the incident was “unavoidable,” thus keeping a grand jury from indicting Romeo for vehicular manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. Belli, Baruch and Schulman were all decorated members of the national and language honor societies by the time they graduated from Smithtown High School West. Over the summer, schools Superintendent James Grossane said Belli, a 2010 graduate, had an infectious smile and was an enthusiastic student and member of the district’s championship kickline team. Baruch, a 2009 graduate, was best known for her booming laugh and unforgettable smile, Grossane said. Schulman, he said, was another 2010 graduate and had a profound love for her family. Grabina graduated in 2010 from Commack High School and went on to pursue accounting at Florida State University, ultimately landing a job at Ernst & Young in Tallahassee, Fla. Alex Petroski contributed to this report.

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Spencer: Plastic bags be gone By Victoria Espinoza

One North Shore legislator is looking to make plastic bags a thing of the past. Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) introduced a bill at the Legislature’s general meeting on March 3 that would ban single-use plastic bags throughout Suffolk. The lawmaker said the idea has already received support from community members, business owners and environmental groups. “It is something that has been on my radar since I first took office,” Spencer said in a phone interview. “I’ve heard the frustration about how they end up as unsightly litter on our roadways and in our waterways after being used for all of 12 minutes.” Spencer said that retailers spend $4 billion each year to give plastic bags to consumers — a cost passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. New York City alone spends $10 million disposing of plastic bags annually, he said.

After about 12 minutes of usage, Spencer said, a plastic bag could easily become pollution that litters parks and blocks storm water drains or can pose a serious threat to wildlife. Spencer there is more plastic than plankton in our ocean. “Fish eat plastic bags, which cause them to choke,” Spencer said. “An animal could die from that, and the plastic bag will still remain intact, going on to kill another animal. This is killing our planet.” Adrienne Esposito, executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, echoed the sentiment. “Plastic bags pollute our beaches, bays, roadways, parks and neighborhoods,” Esposito said. “They kill thousands of marine mammals and shore birds every year. Last year, volunteers removed 10,500 plastic bags from the South Shore Estuary. The answer to this ubiquitous pollution plague is simple — ban the bag.” The CCE conducted a survey of more than 650 Suffolk County residents, and 80 percent supported either a ban or fee of plastic bags. “The time has come to simply ban them and practice BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag,” Esposito said. Business owners have also lent their support. Charles Reichert, owner of five IGA grocery stores, including locations in Fort Salonga and East Northport, said he believes all of New York should abide by this bill.

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above, suffolk county Legislator William spencer wants to see an end to single-use plastic bags. Bottom left, an example of the type of plastic bags spencer hopes to ban.

“It’s inevitable, so let’s have a countywide bill,” he said in a statement. “Honestly, I think it should go statewide as opposed to having these different laws, but I’d be happy with a countywide bill.” For grocery store shoppers who fear they will now have to buy reusable bags, Spencer said fear not. He and several other organizations said they planned to give away many free reusable bags if this bill takes off. “Plastic bags just came on the scene in the last 30 years,” Spencer said. “We got along fine without them. This is good stewardship of the planet.” A public hearing for this bill is sched-

uled for March 22. If adopted, there will be a 12-month period before implementation of the law, and within those 12 months, Spencer said he would propose a companion bill to provide a comprehensive education and awareness campaign to assist the public and retailers with the shift. “We want to ensure customers and retailers will have a successful transition and are fully aware of the alternatives,” he said. “The campaign will also highlight the pivotal role the public will play in reversing the detrimental effects these plastic bags have had on our planet in such a brief period of time.”

PERSPECTIVES

How to safeguard North Shore environment: Rep. Zeldin Your turn

By LEE zELDin

On the East End of Long Island, we must be committed to protecting and preserving the abundance of our natural resources that are so important to our life, culture and economy. This is an issue that is personal for all of us. For me, growing up on Long Island and enjoying the beauty of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Smith Point County Park and so many other treasures of life in our area, we are constantly reminded that in order to provide each generation with that same privilege, we must be good stewards of the environment. Protecting

our environment also goes hand in hand with protecting commerce in our regional economy where so many jobs and small businesses depend on scenic beaches, parks, clean water and wineries to attract visitors and economic growth. In 2015, whether it was the effort to reverse President Obama’s proposed 22 percent cut in funding for the Long Island Sound, opposing the misguided plan to dump Connecticut’s dredged waste into the Sound, or supporting $27 million in funding for the National Estuary Program, there were many local environmental issues worth championing. Of critical importance was the successful effort to save the Land and Water Conservation Fund after the previous Congress had allowed this program to lapse. Congress also established a permanent tax deduction for conservation easements that are essential to preserving land and farms in our region, and made progress in further developing the research and use of alternative energy, much of which will take place right here on Long Island at SUNY Stony Brook and Brookhaven National Lab. Here are a few of the many other specific opportunities that exist moving forward: · Stopping the sale of Plum Island (H.R.

1887). Last year, I introduced legislation, H.R. 1887, that would protect Plum Island and prevent a sale by the federal government to the highest bidder. This bill has bipartisan support from the entire Long Island and Connecticut delegation in both the House and Senate. Plum Island is cherished by the local community, not only as an essential resource for research, but also for its abundance in cultural, historical, ecological and natural resources. Congress should take action to pursue a better direction for Plum Island that would allow for continued research, public access and permanent preservation. · Protecting the Long Island Sound by passing the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act (H.R. 2930). This bipartisan legislation that I introduced with Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) proposes $65 million in funding per year through 2020 for a water quality and shore restoration program and additional focus, oversight and coordination of federal activities related to the restoration of the Sound. Over the years, the Long Island Sound has suffered severely from issues such as pollution, overdevelopment and the dumping of dredged materials. It’s important that this bill be passed to ensure our waterways are

preserved for generations to come. · Improving the management of our fisheries, by passing the EEZ Transit Zone Clarification Act (H.R. 3070) and Fluke Fairness Bill (H.R. 1888). Recreational and commercial fishing is one of the many great things about life, industry and culture here on Long Island. Both of my bills, H.R. 3070 and H.R. 1888, would make important reforms to our current fisheries laws to reinvigorate the rapidly fading traditional heritage of saltwater fishing on Long Island and elsewhere, while sacrificing none of the environmental and economic benefits of continuing to rebuild coastal fish stocks. I will keep working in Congress to make sure these two bills pass the House. With the valuable natural resources we treasure on Long Island comes a great responsibility to protect them. There is much more work still ahead to safeguard our environment, water quality, natural resources and way of life. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), an Army veteran who serves as a major in the Army Reserves, represents the 1st Congressional District of New York. In Congress, two of Lee Zeldin’s committee assignments are Veterans’ Affairs and Foreign Affairs.

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Town gets tech savvy Brookaven highway superintendent takes systems online By Phil corso

Managing one of the largest highway departments in New York State takes a lot of work, and Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) has put all of it in the palm of his hand. As of Jan. 5, the entire department went paperless with a new electronic work order system and by the end of that month, foremen in the field either updated or closed more than 1,500 work orders using a mobile app on townissued iPads. In an exclusive interview with TBR News Media, Losquadro and his team said the Brookhaven highway department has raised the bar for municipalities across the state. “To me, this is nothing short of transformative,” Losquadro said. “Improving efficiencies of the highway department has been one of my priorities since taking office three years ago.” In the past, Brookhaven residents hoping to see something as simple as a pothole being repaired in front of their home would need to file a work order, which an office staffer would enter into a computer, print out and then deliver to a foreman, typically taking five to seven days before resolution. But now,

the highway superintendent said, the information can be shared almost immediately. “We owe that to our customers, because they deserve the response that a customer from any business should get,” Losquadro said, referring to his Brookhaven constituents. The new paperless system capitalized on already existing geographic information systems the town had invested in over recent years to help create one cohesive platform, allowing town employees to view, update and create work orders in real time, from the field. And through each step of development, Losquadro said foremen and town workers who would be using the technology on a daily basis provided their feedback. Matt Sabatello, who works in the town’s tech department, worked alongside a dedicated crew of in-house developers to grow the mobile application and make it accessible for all town employees. With more than a decade of experience working with the town already under his belt, Sabatello said he has seen the arc of technological advancement go into overdrive under Losquadro’s direction. Some of the interactive features Losquadro and his team helped to launch

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Brookhaven highway superintendent Dan losquadro sifts through a town map with the touch of his finger.

over the past year included color-coded visual queues identifying outstanding work orders, a display of all open work orders prioritized by the date created and a new “follow me” GPS-enabled feature that could be used to identify problem areas as well as track town vehicles when they are out in the field. “If you see something, create a work order,” Losquadro said, playing off the Metropolitan Transportation Authority slogan, “If you see something, say something.” And the efficiencies stretch far beyond a run-of-the-mill pothole fix, too. John Giannott, a senior administrator with the highway department, said the mobile technology has made Brookhaven’s

response time to serious weather events such as severe snowfall nearly two hours quicker. “We keep finding new uses for this every day,” he said. “It puts you ahead of the curve, because all your assets are tracked.” The “green” technology has also allowed the town to apply for state grants and emergency relief funds in a more efficient way, making Brookhaven that much more equipped for more green. Looking ahead, Losquadro said he hoped to see other facets of Brookhaven government follow suit in implementing such technology. He said he has already seen an interest from the town board to use similar platforms to track constituent complaints.

Legals NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING/ELECTION OF NORTH SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, TOWNS OF BROOKHAVEN AND RIVERHEAD, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting/ Election of the qualified voters of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District in the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, and the qualified voters of the Rocky Point Union Free School District No. 9, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, will be held in the Central Adult Study Area of the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham, New York, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballot, upon the following items: 1) To adopt the Annual Library District Budget of the North Shore Public Library District for the Fiscal year 2016-2017 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of said School Districts; and 2) To elect one (1) Trustee of the North Shore Public Library District to fill a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2021. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that for the purpose of voting at such meeting/election on April 5, 2016 the polls will be open between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, and the voting will be held in the Central Adult Study Area of the North Shore Public

Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham, New York; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the North Shore Public Library District’s purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any taxpayer in either School District during the seven (7) days immediately preceding said meeting/election, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from the North Shore Public Library, located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham, New York, during the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that residents of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District and the Rocky Point Union Free School District No. 9 may vote on April 5, 2016, only if they meet the qualifications to vote, pursuant to Education Law 2012, by averring that they are (1) a United States Citizen; (2) eighteen years of age or older; and (3) a resident of the Shoreham-Wading River School District or the Rocky Point Union Free School District No. 9 for thirty (30) days preceding the vote, and possessing identification in the form of a North Shore Public Library card, a valid driver’s license, or some other comparable and reasonable form of identification; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, absentee ballots for the election of a Trustee of the Library District and for the adoption of the annual budget may be applied

for at the Office of the Secretary of the Library District during regular business hours. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in said Office of the Secretary on each of the five (5) days prior to April 5, 2016, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and such list will be posted at the North Shore Public Library on April 5, 2016; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reason of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate application for such absentee ballot. Dated: Shoreham, New York March 24, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH SHORE PUBLIC LIBRARY WILLIAM SCHIAVO, LIBRARY BOARD PRESIDENT 776 3/24 2x vbr Board of Education Mount Sinai Union Free School District North Country Road Mount Sinai, New York 11766 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education, Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Mount Sinai, New York (in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law) hereby invites the submission of sealed bids on the following equipment: IN-CAR DRIVERS EDUCATION Bids will be received until 10:15 AM on March 31, 2016, at the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Business Office, North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained at the Business Office until 9:30 AM, March 31, 2016. Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all or to accept any part of any bid. 794 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for: Masonry Labor Bid #2016/17-08 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 10:45 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly

opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 10:45 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in any way it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 795 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for: Painting Services Bid #2016/2017-09 As specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., prevailing time on

March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 796 3/24 1x vbr

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Transgender activists call for Flanagan’s support By GiSelle Barkley

The crowd’s chants were loud and in unison. “Trans lives matter. Pass GENDA now.” Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of The Long Island Transgender Advocacy Coalition, joined with members of the Long Island DREAM Coalition, the Bus Riders’ Union, SEPA Mujer and the Move to Amend Coalition and other organizations on Thursday, March 17, at the Setauket Presbyterian Church to demand better transparency and representation from state Sen. John Flanagan (R- East Northport). While the coalitions had different agendas, they all sought to deliver a message to Flanagan with hopes of sparking a serious conversation on transgender rights, public transportation issues, undocumented students and families, isolated confinement and other concerns they argued were being ignored on the state level of government. “Right now, Long Islanders — everyday, hardworking Long Islanders — are not being seen as a priority in the state, nor by our own state representative,” said Aaron Watkins-Lopez, organizer for the Long Island Bus Riders’ Union. Last year, Suffolk County made steps to cut various bus schedules because of a lack of state funding. Watkins-Lopez said that Sen. Philip Boyle (R-East Islip) supported getting additional transit

funds, and took steps to establish a piece of legislation when former state Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) was working in the Senate. Currently, transgender individuals don’t have any laws prohibiting transgender discrimination in the workplace, housing and more. After Skelos left office because of his own legal troubles, people like Grey-Owens hoped the Senate would finally pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, which was introduced in 2003 as a means of outlawing discrimination in New York State based on gender identity or expression. The state Assembly passed the bill eight years in a row, but was never brought to a vote in the Senate. GreyOwens said she hoped Flanagan would bring the bill for a vote when he became Senate majority leader. According to Grey-Owens, Flanagan said he would support the bill in 2014 if it came to the floor for a vote. “He refuses to bring the bill to the floor and transgender New Yorkers are forced to wait another year to possibly receive the same rights that all New Yorkers enjoy,” Grey-Owens said during the meeting. Although Flanagan was unable to make the meeting, his spokesman Scott Reif said the Senate majority leader “prides himself on being open and

Juli Grey-Owens chants with residents at the Setauket Presbyterian Church.

transparent.” He added that Flanagan’s absence wasn’t personal. “The senator routinely meets with all groups, as he has done for 30 years throughout his entire public career, regardless of whether he agrees with them or not,” Reif said in an email. “The decision to take a meeting is never influenced by a group’s position on an issue, it is dictated solely by what his schedule will allow.” Watkins-Lopez expressed disappointment with Flanagan’s absence and said it was imperative for state officials to meet with their constituents and acknowledge their concerns.

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“We pay taxes, we pay their salaries. We’re their bosses and they need to remember that,” Watkins-Lopez said after the meeting. “They’re public servants. Serve the public not yourself.” Flanagan’s absence at the meeting was also disappointing for Dulce Rojas, community organizer for SEPA Mujer. The nonprofit organization aims to help Latina immigrants and representatives demanded that Flanagan address their concerns. Rojas said that human trafficking is prevalent in the area. Rojas said she “wanted to ask him to start thinking about all the residents on Long Island.”

Legals NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for : Plumbing Labor Bid #2016/17-10 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 11:15 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 11:15 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 797 3/24 1x vbr Notice to Bidders of Commercial and Industrial Companies for Professional Services for the Mt. Sinai School District NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for : PRINTING SERVICES BID #2016/17-11 Bids will be received until 11:30 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 11:30 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District. Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during

that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education.

visable to the best interest of the School District.

Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563.

By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 798 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for: Roofing Bid #2016/17-12 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 11:45 A.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 11:45 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems ad-

By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 799 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for : Sanitation Bid #2016/17-13 As specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 12:00 P.M., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 12:00 P.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bid, and shall, further make awards in anyway it deems advisable to the best interest of the School District.

Country Road, Mount Sinai, New York, 11766, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 9:00 A.M. on March 31, 2016, will be returned unopened.

Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education.

Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 800 3/24 1x vbr NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Mount Sinai Union Free School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, hereby invites sealed bids for:

Any bid submitted will be binding for Ninety (90) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any vendor desiring to receive a copy of the subject bid materials/documents MUST CALL the Business Office, 631-870-2563. By Order Of The: BOARD OF EDUCATION MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNT SINAI, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 801 3/24 1x vbr

AC/Refrigeration/Ice Machine Repair Bid #2016/17-01 as specified in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 9:00 AM., prevailing time on March 31, 2016 at the District Administrative Offices, at 118 North

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during the meeting regarding Rocky Point students. “Success for our students is at the intersection of many roads, and these roads are the main components of our budget,” Ring said. “These many roads are represented by the breadth and depth of academic programs, instructional supports, and co-curricular opportunities we offer in order to allow each of our students to excel.” Residents who are at least 18 years old and have lived in the school district for at least 30 days are eligible to vote. Community members can vote on the budget on Tues-

day May 17, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Community members can register to vote by calling the District Clerk, Patricia Jones, at 631-849-7243. “The Board of Education remained steadfast in its commitment to develop a financial plan that not only supported our district’s current educational and co-curricular offerings, but also provided for instructional enhancements geared toward further preparing today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders,” President of Rocky Point Board of Education Susan Sullivan said. “The Board believes that the proposed budget not only meets this mission, but also supports our commitment to taxpayers by staying within the confines of the New York State tax cap.”

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PEOPLE

Photo from the Town of Brookhaven

Bryan Verbeeck, Nicholas Sherdock, Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy, John McCarrick, Nicholas Maritato, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Erick Idtensohn, Ryan Field, Legislator Sarah Anker, Ryan DiLisio, Matthew Corona and First Vice Commander Joseph Rosalia of American Legion Post 1941 pose for a photo after the Court of Honor ceremony.

New Shoreham Eagle Scouts honored by officials Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) and Legislator Sarah Anker (DMount Sinai) attended the Court of Honor ceremony for eight members of Boy Scout Troop 161 in Shoreham who attained rank of Eagle, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. At the event, Bonner presented each new Eagle Scout with certificates of congratulations from the Brookhaven Town Board. To become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, demonstrate

leadership and perform an approved community service project. “I commend this extraordinary group of young men for their commitment to Scouting and their service to the community,” Bonner said. “Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a great achievement that they should all be very proud of.” Nicholas Sherdock’s Eagle project was to enhance the flagpole at Camp Pa-QuaTuck; Nicholas Maritato’s Eagle project was to build a lean-to to cover a bread oven and a

wood storage container at Longwood Estate; Erick Idtensohn’s project cleaned up and fixed the playground area at Saint Anthony’s Church in Rocky Point; John McCarrick worked on the restoration of the Victory Garden at Miller Avenue Elementary School; Ryan DiLisio removed and replaced the landscaping for two raised garden beds surrounding the front of Saint Mark’s R.C. Church; Bryan Verbeeck’s Eagle project was the assembly and installation of convertible picnic tables at the Tesla Science Center in

Shoreham; Ryan Field constructed three benches at the Tesla Science Center; and Matthew Corona added an addition to the Pearl Harbor WWII Memorial at Calverton National Cemetery. “I would like to commend these young men for their dedication, skill and commitment to community service,” Anker said. “May their actions serve as a model to their peers and inspire them to continue their adventures in Scouting. I thank them for their local contributions.”

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Rocky Point High School student-actors took to the stage to perform in ‘South Pacific.’

‘South Pacific’ is a hit

Audiences were transported back in time to an island paradise when Rocky Point High School’s student-actors took to the stage to present this year’s musical “South Pacific.” Throughout the production, which was set during World War II, the students told the tale of two parallel love

stories threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. From the famous songs such as “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” and “Some Enchanted Evening” to choreographed dance routines, the cast and pit orchestra entertained during the threenight engagement.

Students at North Country Road Middle School in the Miller Place school district recently welcomed back Miller Place native, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient and founder of Ride for Life, Chris Pendergast, to teach ALS awareness. Pendergast used patient stories, a multimedia presentation and the story of baseball great Lou Gehrig’s struggle with the disease to teach students about ALS and how they can help. The students also participated in a discussion with Pendergast about determination and perseverance. Ride for Life is an annual public awareness and fundraising campaign. Each May, ALS patients ride their electric wheelchairs across Long Island, escorted by local schools and community groups. The “ride” first began in 1998 with Pendergast, who aimed to create a unique way to focus on ALS and provide a way for patients, families and friends

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North Country Road Middle School students spoke with Chris Pendergast, founder of Ride for Life, about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Tucker J. Hadgraft.

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You go Coast Guard grad Tucker J. Hadgraft graduated from SUNY Maritime on Jan. 29 with a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation. He also earned his United States Coast Guard Unlimited Third Mate’s License. Hadgraft is currently employed on tugboats with Bouchard Transportation.

To help drive home the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, Rocky Point High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions Club recently helped coordinate a Town of Brookhaven Teen Driver Safety Program at the school. “The SADD Club took the initiative to bring this program to Rocky Point High School because our members felt that raising awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence and distracted driving can reduce the number of deaths and save lives,” said SADD Club adviser Serina Werthner. “Our hope is that they will remember what they learned from the experience and make the right decisions next time they are driving or with someone who is.” During the event, students attempted to navigate electric go-carts through two driving obstacle courses set up in the gymnasium. The first course involved goggles meant to visually simulate driving under the influence, and the second called for participants to attempt to text while driving. While navigating through both courses, students were challenged not to disrupt any safety cones placed along the course.

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Rocky Point High School students participated in a Teen Driver Safety Program provided by the Town of Brookhaven.

In addition to the driving stations, participants also took part in two stationary courses that called for them to complete actions while wearing impairment goggles. “This program really made you realize how dangerous distracted driving can be,” tenth-grader Megan Johannesen said. “People are not lying when they say

taking your eyes off the road for even one second can hurt someone,” tenthgrader Lauren Utting added. The event was funded through a Teen Driver Safety Grant provided to the Town of Brookhaven Traffic Safety Department, a Division of the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department, by the governors’ traffic safety committee.

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been watching the team since his 9-yearold son was in the womb. “It was a tough draw, Kentucky is a tough team, but we showed that we’re on the right path.” No. 13 Stony Brook may have fallen, 8557, to No. 4-seeded University of Kentucky last Thursday night in a game shown on CBS TV, but fans didn’t drop them. “[Playing against] Kentucky was good for us for the experience and for all the players and recruits to see us with all of our pros,” DiCanio’s young son said. “The excitement in that final home game was amazing.” Followers felt the stadium rocking. “No one was sitting,” said Maureen Zajac, a graduate of Stony Brook who lives in Shoreham with her 11–year-old son Anthony. The two have been season ticket holders for two years now, and Zajac said she was overcome with emotion because of how far the team has come. “Every day you read the newspaper and you cry. It’s fantastic. We’re so proud of them,” she said, holding up a banner. “We wrote we’re so proud because we’ve got to celebrate. They did an amazing job this year. The boys are amazing. They’re excellent role models.” The class act trio of seniors waved hello to fans as they exited the bus, and waved goodbye to the end of a historic run — and the end of their Seawolves careers. Warney, a three-time America East Player of the Year who scored a careerhigh 43 points in his last home game of his college career and 23 points and 15 rebounds in the Round of 64 contest,

said he appreciates those fans who stuck around not just on that March 18 evening, but over the last four years. “It was a long, hard season,” Warney said. “The heartbreaks, the adversity and the success. The community has been behind us for the last four years and they’ve been through a lot of heartbreaks, too, and everyone has just come back stronger and more supportive and it keeps us balanced. They make Stony Brook a hard place to play at.” But the team, and especially Warney, who accounted for his 21st double-double of the season and 60th of his career, is what put Stony Brook on the map. “Carson [Puriefoy] is fast, he has a good hang and an amazing shot, and Warney blocks everyone’s shots,” Anthony Zajac said. Puriefoy added 10 points, and Rayshaun McGrew tied a career-high three steals. Ahmad Walker, a junior, finished with eight rebounds and three assists. The team became an object that students, family members and community members could rally around. “This experience brought back a lot of memories,” said Ronald Gerry. Like the times he’d go to University of Pennsylvania to be with his daughter, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (DSetauket), and watch games: “We meet a lot of our friends, my wife Pam and I, and we all cheer together and talk. It’s a weekly outing.” For Warney, who was named Tuesday Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I Player of the Year, the experience was also great to be a part of. “It was a lot of exposure,” he said of being on that court in Des Moines, Iowa. “I came in an 18-year-old kid not knowing anything and being homesick every day, to trying to finally achieve what we’ve been working for. I am grateful to be a part of it.” Pikiell said the team would be back next year with players in the program who continue to work hard.

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Clockwise from top left, Carson Puriefoy attempts a jumper against the University of Kentucky; Jameel Warney blocks a shot; and Ahmad Walker reaches for the rim.

“We’re excited about the future, too,” “We started this journey in Germany he said. on a European trip and we ended it in But Pikiell won’t be there to witness the Iowa,” Pikiell said. “It was an exciting hard work pay off firsthand. In a shock an- year, it was a hard year and there’s a lot nouncement just days after the Seawolves’ of terrific moments — 18 wins in a row, NCAA tournament appearance, the Stony winning the league, playing a home game Brook resident signed a five-year deal with here for the championship, cutting the a starting annual salary of $1.4 million to nets down — so a lot of good memories.” Warney said some head the program at ‘The community has been of those good memoRutgers University. He will end his behind us for the last four ries wouldn’t have happened without the time with Stony Brook alongside his senior years ... everyone has just staff and his teammates, but especially athletes. come back stronger and his coach. Warney finished his more supportive and it “He’s one of the best illustrious career with coaches in the confer2,132 points, 1,275 re- keeps us balanced.’ bounds and 276 blocks. — Jameel Warney ence,” Warney said. “He obviously knows Puriefoy ended his with 1,572 points, ranking him fourth all-time what he’s doing. Pikiell always said it’s in Division I program history. And Mc- hard to make history, and we finally did Grew will go down in Stony Brook history it. We were motivated. We played togethas the first Seawolf to score a basket in the er and we found a formula to win.” Division I tournament. Stony Brook’s senior class finished with a 97-38 record, the See more photos on page a15. winningest class in school history.

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NCAA Tournament photos from SBU; welcome home photos by Desirée Keegan

Clockwise from above, now former head coach Steve Pikiell addresses his team in the locker room during the NCAA Tournament; Wolfie cheers; the dance team bids farewell to the team; Jameel Warney talks to media; Rayshaun McGrew attempts a shot; Anthony and Maureen Zajac proudly display their banner; Sam DiCanio III and Sam DiCanio II were excited to see Stony Brook make it to the Big Dance; Pikiell embraces the crowd; McGrew is in shock as he exits the bus and sees the crowd; and Warney dunks the ball.

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A rush to judgment

Last week it was confirmed that Steven Romeo, the allegedly intoxicated pickup truck driver involved in the fatal Cutchogue limo crash in July, was not going to be charged with manslaughter. We’re sure this came as a shock to many people, who had written off Romeo as guilty as soon as it was reported that he had been drinking the day he T-boned the limo in a crash that killed four young North Shore women on a wine tour and injured several others. Referring to limo driver Carlos F. Pino’s risky U-turn that put that vehicle directly into Romeo’s path, Suffolk County District Attorney Tom Spota confirmed last week, “A perfectly sober Steven Romeo could not avoid this crash. An intoxicated Steven Romeo could not avoid this crash. It was simply unavoidable from Romeo’s perspective.” Pino will be charged with manslaughter for his dangerous maneuver. But some damage may have already been done in Romeo’s case. News outlets and some North Shore residents vilified the man long before the DA’s report was finalized. It’s no doubt a gut reaction for people to assume a drunk driver is at fault in a car crash, but this shows us why we should not be so quick to jump to conclusions. Sober people make mistakes or reckless maneuvers on the road every day, and this limo crash is an example of that. The American criminal justice system is set up so that every citizen is innocent until proven guilty, and we should all keep that in mind for instances like this. No matter the mistakes or poor decisions a person has made, that person deserves fair, unbiased treatment. That goes for the courtroom as well as the public and the press. All are innocent until proven guilty.

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Education isn’t scores TO THE EDITOR: Let’s trace the beginning of the opt-out rebellion. It’s part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan established a $4.35 billion competitive grant fund. The program was called Race to the Top. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch and New York State Commissioner of Education John B. King Jr. spearheaded the application and acceptance of the grant money. They committed to the Common Core curriculum, tying teacher evaluation to student test scores in English and math for grades 3 to 8, punishing

Hope perseveres past tragedy Your turn

‘For years we had been pressing local government to put a rumble strip in front of the school.’

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Don’t let anyone tell you that terrorism or attacks by wild animals are the most serious dangers you face when visiting Kenya. More lethal is the danger both locals and visitors face resulting from mayhem on the roads. Shortly after our nonprofit Hope Children’s Fund opened its orphanage in Meru in 2005, Glory, one of our older girls, was walking to school on a Saturday for an extra help session. While crossing the bridge into town on the path next to the road, a speeding pickup truck tried to pass the vehicle it was following. A car was coming in the other direction, and in order to avoid a head-on collision, the driver swerved onto the path, killing Glory. He kept on going. Most of the younger children at Hope Children’s Home attend Gikumene Primary School, located down the hill from Hope Children’s Home and across Meru Embu Road, the main artery between Nairobi and Meru. Our children cross this road four times a day — going to school in the morning, returning home for lunch, then back to school and crossing again at the end of the school day. For years we had been pressing local government to put a rumble strip in front of the school, and they had agreed to do so. Sadly, no rumble strip has been put in place. Feb. 11 was a normal school day. Eight-year-old Michelle Kirimi had just crossed the road on the way to school with her classmates when she was killed by a speeding vehicle

low-performing schools and increasing the number of charter schools, which can be operated by private corporations while receiving public education funds over local school districts with tightened budgets. Without any previous gradelevel Common Core preparation in English or math, the complete absence of curriculum materials and a lack of adequate teacher training, unprepared students were subjected to rigorous tests — 69 percent of them failed both. Scores went into student data and teachers were evaluated based on the test results. It was an unreliable and unfair system of grading students and judging teachers. The Cuomo/Tisch/King educational fiasco set off a revolution among parents, teachers and admin-

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that veered off the road to avoid an oncoming car. Hopefully this tragedy will finally result in action being taken to slow the traffic on this section of road. This tragedy is tempered by the fact that 78 of Michelle’s brothers and sisters at Hope Children’s Home are being fed, clothed, housed and prepared for an independent adulthood. Sixteen have passed the test to enter secondary schools and nine are studying at technical schools or universities. Six of the young people we rescued more than a decade ago are now living independently. Two have married. Four others are working variously as a beautician, a cosmetics supplier, a teacher and a cell phone salesman. Donors in the U.S. have made it possible for the home to buy two greenhouses, land on which to grow food and milling machines that enable us to sell maize flour to the surrounding community. A school uniform manufacturing

istrators from Montauk to Niagara Falls. It’s predicted that 400,000 students in those grades will opt out of April’s English and math tests. The Race to the Top federal agenda has become politically radioactive. In the wake of this uproar, Duncan, Tisch and King resigned. Cuomo withdrew his support and now advocates for a four-year moratorium for more research and study. However, the same invalid and unreliable tests will be administered to unprepared students in April. The lunacy continues. Your only avenue of protest is to opt out and send a profound message to state officials. An education should not be reduced to a simple test score. Philip Griffith Port Jefferson

scheme and a welding operation at our Technical Training Center holds the promise of moving our operation toward self-sustainability. Avery Friedman, a 20-year-old from Shoreham, recently spent a month at the home, and during his visit bought fifteen 350-pound bags of coffee beans, which he plans to market on the East End, sharing the profits with the home. Kevin and Aida Mann from Middle Island, Tom and Barbara Lyon from Mount Sinai and Peter and Janet Wunsch from East Northport, all longtime supporters of the home, just got back from Kenya, having visited our children to assess their needs and enjoyed the natural beauty of the country. They spent time at the home and took a busload on safari to Meru Game Park, where the movie “Born Free” was filmed. They also visited the Sheldrake Elephant Orphanage in suburban Nairobi and stopped at Jomo Kenyatta University to see Doreen Gatwiri, one of our older girls who is now a pre-med sophomore. Before leaving, they met with authorities to ensure that we don’t lose any more of our children on the Meru Embu Road. Larry Hohler, the head of the Hope Children’s Fund, is a Port Jefferson resident who opened the Hope Children’s Home for AIDS-affected children with the help of a former student. For more information, visit www.hopechildrensfund.org.

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o more allowances. We want our children to eat, sleep and live well. Do we set a good example for our offspring? We know that what we do is more important than what we say. Do we want them to text or talk on the phone when they’re driving? Of course not. Do we engage in either activity when they’re in the car? All the time. When

you’re at the next stop sign or red light, look at the cars coming toward you. How many of those people are on the phone? Put down that phone! It’s not only safer for you, but it also gives your kids the right idea. OK, sorry, teachers this next one isn’t aimed at all of you. I’m tired of reading all the deductions on my son’s and daughter’s homework assignments from teachers whose writing deserves demerits. Sure, we all make mistakes and, yes, we can’t be right all the time. But this is ridiculous. The directions contain numerous errors. Are teachers setting the right example when they misspell words, repeat a word or — gasp — use the incorrect form of your? They should take an extra second to edit and proofread the material they give their students. The message the children get when they read their teachers’ writing is that grammar, word choice and rules of writing are only

important for students and for grades and don’t count, even inside the classroom. Children can spot hypocrisy from across the school. Years ago, at P.J. Gelinas Junior High School, my seventhgrade math teacher, Mr. Braun, said we’d get an extra five points if we spotted an error in anything he did. He was challenging us and himself and was helping us learn — and benefit — from his mistakes. Did he not make errors because he knew we were watching carefully or did he only make that deal with us because he didn’t make many mistakes? Either way, we paid closer attention to his — and our — work. OK, teachers, relax. I admire what you do and I appreciate the effort you put into your work. I know you have thousands of pages to grade. If you believe your writing matters, please lead by example. Then there are coaches. We volunteers face a difficult task.

We stand in front of a group of restless kids who want to score the winning basket, make their parents proud and be a hero. Everyone can’t play in every inning or in every second. We have difficult decisions. We also deal with parents who make unrealistic requests: “Yes, coach, can my daughter please bat first on Tuesday night games because she needs to leave early those nights.” The kids watch us carefully, not only to see if we approve of how they do, but also to see how we react to difficult situations. We’ve coached in games where the other coach, the players on the other team or the referees are violating some written or unwritten sporting code. Maybe the other coach has told his pitchers not to throw strikes because it’s getting darker. If we can’t finish the game, the score reverts to the earlier inning when they were winning. This isn’t a hypothetical — I know of at least one case where this happened.

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hen I was a small child and had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I would put the light on and one of the first things I would see were two sets of false teeth sitting in small glasses of water on the shelf above the sink. The teeth belonged to my mother and father, and I knew they took them out of their mouths before

they went to bed and replaced them in the morning. So routine was this occurrence to me that I spent many minutes at a time searching my mouth with my fingers for the lever that would allow me to remove my teeth. Finally I asked my parents, who clued me in to the eventual failings of teeth. I was, after all, the child of two sets of ancestors who had faulty choppers. Again, I just accepted this as the natural course of my life. One day I thought I would be toothless, too, except for a few lucky strays that remained in mouth. Fast-forward more than half a century, and I still have almost all of my teeth. How did that enormous change come about? Dentistry is an area of health delivery that doesn’t get its proper due for the enormous advances from which we have benefited. The single best development that has preserved my teeth and those of the many millions of people

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around the world is the root canal procedure. Now getting a root canal is a least favorite activity and deservedly so. But the journalist in me wants to tell the other side of the story, just to be fair. The patient I have been numerous times wants to salute the researchers and clinicians in dentistry. And although I am sitting at my keyboard in some pain at the moment from part one of a root canal procedure, which is what brought this subject to mind, I want to express my gratitude. What exactly is a root canal procedure? Although it’s not particularly difficult to understand, nonetheless it took centuries to invent. As I understand it, bacteria from a crack in the top of a tooth can get into the pulp below the naturally occurring enamel crown and cause an infection. Even if there is no infection, cold or heat or air can cause the nerves inside the

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tooth to register pain, which is an alarm. The roots of the tooth have tiny canals in them in which the nerves reside. If the source of the intrusion that has stimulated the nerve cannot be repaired with a filling over the top of the tooth, then the pulpy decay below the enamel has to be cleaned out and the nerves have to be silenced to stop the pain. That is the function of the root canal procedure. After the nerves are removed, along with the site of any infection, the canals are filled with a sealer paste and rubber compound and covered with a dental cement to protect them from saliva. All of the above is the job of the endodontist or specialist who uses the sophisticated tools high tech has invented to make this delicate procedure possible and the anesthetic to make it bearable. The patient must then go on, typically to another dentist, to have a crown or cap precisely fitted over

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Do we set a good example for our offspring? We could get angry, shout and throw equipment on the field. Is that the kind of behavior we should allow ourselves? Are we teaching our children how to deal with adversity? Do our allowances lead to their allowances later in life? Are we dooming them to repeat the actions we’re not proud of in the future? Maybe one of the toughest parts about being a parent is learning how to grow beyond the limitations we’ve carried with us from childhood. Some of those spring from our adult allowances. How about if we take a moment to recognize the allowances we make for ourselves. That could be constructive for us and for the little eyes that record everything we do on their own version of YouTube.

Many millions of people have benefited from the root canal procedure. the top of the tooth to replace the natural enamel. Crowns used to be made optimally of gold, but are now form-fitted with synthetic material that can be tinted the same color as the rest of the teeth, if necessary. Interestingly, as a friend pointed out, there is something funny about the semantics involved. One goes to get “a root canal” even though one doesn’t receive “an appendix” but an appendectomy, nor “a tonsils” but a tonsillectomy. Perhaps the dental procedure should be called a “nerve homicide,” but that would only add more fear to an already fearful procedure. Well, that’s about the only funny aspect of this vital but stilldreaded tooth rescue.

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