The Village Beacon Record - March 9, 2017 by TBR News Media

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MOUNT SINAI • MILLER PLACE • SOUND BEACH • ROCKY POINT • SHOREHAM • WADING RIVER

Vol. 32, No. 33

March 9, 2017

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Artist attraction

Good eats

Selden’s Crazy Crepes owners morph Mount Sinai spot to grilled cheese joint

The Brick Studio looks for space in Rocky Point — A5

PJ Documentary Series returns

Also: Patricia Bosworth comes to CAC, ‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’ reviewed

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Cordwood Landing County Park is located on Landing avenue in Miller Place.

County purchase will expand Cordwood Landing park By Desirée Keegan desiree@tbrnewspapers.com

‘Residential development on this property would negatively affect the character of the Miller Place historic district and infringe on the beauty of Cordwood Landing County Park.’

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It’s a purchase that’s been six years in the making, but now, Miller Place can make room for more open space. Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) announced last week that the owner of a 5.4-acre parcel adjacent to the 64.4-acre Cordwood Landing County Park has accepted Suffolk County’s most recent offer to acquire the property for open space preservation. Previously, the wooded piece of land was slated for residential development. Anker had submitted three separate resolutions in 2011, 2014 and 2016 for the county to appraise the parcel with hopes of expanding the adjacent county parkland. While there are still several steps in the approval process, the legislator will continue to push the acquisition forward. “I will continue to do everything in my power to preserve this environmentally sensitive parcel,” she said. “Residential development on this property would negatively affect the character of the Miller Place historic district and infringe on the beauty of Cordwood Landing County Park.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) said acquiring the land is a remarkable achievement for the county and its residents. “Legislator Anker has been an incredible advocate for the preservation of the open space around Cordwood Landing County Park, and this acquisition speaks volumes to the quality of leadership we strive for in our region,” he said. “Land preservation allows us to protect our environment, and most of all, improve the water quality in the region. I look forward to continue working with our local leaders to make Suffolk County a great place for all our residents.” The county is currently in the process of obtaining an environmental site assessment survey. The Suffolk County Planning Department and the Council on Environmental

Quality will then review the assessment to ensure the site is environmentally sound, in order to move forward with the acquisition. Following review and pending approval by the council, Anker will put forth a resolution to purchase the property. The purchasing resolution will be reviewed by the Environment, Planning and Agriculture Committee, and if approved by the committee, the resolution will be voted on by the legislature. Cordwood Landing County Park is in the heart of the Miller Place historic district and is an important parcel of open space for the local community. It offers extensive hiking trails and access to the Long Island Sound, and the local community, including the Miller Place Civic Association, has been vocal in support for the acquisition. “The Miller Place Civic Association is very pleased to see the preservation efforts of this property located between our historic district and the nature preserve is moving forward,” Miller Place Civic Association president Woody Brown said. He added he’s grateful that the owner, developer Mark Baisch, who Landmark Proper— Sarah Anker owns ties in Rocky Point, was willing to let the county purchase and preserve the parcel. He also thanked local officials for their involvement. “We owe a big thank you to Legislator Sarah Anker, who stood with the community throughout the entire process and continued to work diligently to save this precious parcel in its natural state,” he said. “Also, we wish to thank the Town of Brookhaven, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Supervisor Ed Romaine for all their support and willingness to partner with the county to purchase the property.” Anker said she is really just happy to have the community behind her. “I would like to thank the local community for their support,” she said. “I am confident that I will be able to work with my peers to bring this acquisition to fruition.”

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Photo above by Kevin Redding; photos below from MeLTology

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LEGALS

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 Notice of formation of NY Cash 4 Keys, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/25/2017. Office location: 16 Broadway, Rocky

Point. 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 the process to the LLC: David Prokop, Esq. 131 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 890 2/16 6x vbr

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Mount Sinai’s Crazy Crepes transforms into MELTology By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com With the newly opened MELTology in Mount Sinai, two young business partners and former Friendly’s employees bring their fresh, experimental take on a classic comfort food to the North Shore. The cafe-style sandwich spot, serving variations of grilled cheese, among other standard items like burgers and chicken sandwiches, marks co-owner Kevin Muller’s fourth — and most ambitious — venture in the restaurant business. After his first restaurant in Selden, Sim- had to go back to his old job at Friendly’s just to pay rent month afple Smoothie Cafe, buckter month while his first led under the pressures of business went under. “I surrounding competition was just thinking ‘what can in 2012 — with nearby I do differently?’” Tropical Smoothies and Just a few months Red Mangos making his later, after crafting his “no-name brand” obsoown spin on his grandlete — the 30-year-old Pamother’s Italian crepes tchogue resident drove up recipe, Muller found great and down North Country success with Crazy Crepe Road. He wanted to get a Cafe, bringing all variagrasp of what foods were tions of the traditional most popular among lotreat to four different locals, while brainstorming cations: Selden, Mount Siwhat new flavors he could nai, Smithtown and Lake bring to the area. Ronkonkoma. In the midst “I was losing big time, — Kevin Muller of that, he also opened up and I had to figure something else out,” Muller recalled, saying he an East End food truck business in 2016. Alongside Crazy Crepe manager and former Friendly’s co-worker Nick Mauceri, 25, Muller recently decided to convert his Crazy Crepe in Mount Sinai into MELTology, to try and reach a different market and more of the general public. “We paired up the grilled cheeses with the dessert crepes and it works really well together, and [in a few weeks] we’re going to bring our burgers from our food truck and combine that to make grilled cheese burgers ... we love seeing the place packed and everyone enjoying the food,” Muller said. Mauceri, who said the MELTology idea started back when they worked at Friendly’s and were experimenting with the food

‘We paired up the grilled cheeses with the dessert crepes and it works really well together, and [in a few weeks] we’re going to bring our burgers from our food truck and combine that to make grilled cheese burgers.’

MELTOLOGY continued on page A11

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Art community plans to revitalize Rocky Point By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com

The money will cover the start-up costs to find a location and equip and supply the studio with 14 pottery wheels, two electric kilns, Who better to bring vibrancy and revi- kiln shelves, clay, glazes and ceramic tools. Actalization to downtown Rocky Point than a cording to the fundraiser page, the studio “has group of local artists? With the support of the potential to begin a renaissance in historic elected officials, a new nonprofit organization Rocky Point, with other artists and artisans is leading the charge to help enrich, educate joining in bringing life to other empty buildand electrify the Rocky Point community and ings” and plans to open in early spring. “My vision is to have this cultural center surrounding areas. The Brick Studio and Gallery is an art col- energize and bring all the money back into the hamlet,” Vogelle said. “Rocky lective of more than 20 local Point has a lot to offer. People artists and instructors with 16 and up can come; we’d aspirations to grow and dehave services for students, velop into a full-fledged comseniors, veterans and anyone munity studio and hub. who would like to work. I Spearheaded by Miller want to look at Broadway in Place High School art teacher Rocky Point as ‘artist’s row.’” Julia Vogelle and professional In addition to pottery, ceramicist Justine Moody, the glass and jewelry making, group blossomed around the the studio will be a venue time Stony Brook University’s for documentary showings, Craft Center and ceramics live poetry, trivia nights and studio closed for renovations live music. in January 2016, leaving Moody expanded on the — Justine Moody potters and artists without a grand vision. space to do what they love. “I think it’s going to become a destination Vogelle and Moody, who shared dreams of place ... I don’t know that Rocky Point has opening up a cooperative to bring art back into one, and there are a lot of towns here with a the community, met in the wake of the Craft tremendous group of creatives who don’t realCenter shutdown and enlisted the help of the ly have a place to call their own,” Moody said. “homeless” artists to form the organization. She’s hoping it could be a place to attract Since then, the project has grown, culmi- locals during the summer to take lessons, nating in a Kickstarter campaign with an ambi- and others from outside the community tious goal of $18,000 to turn a dream into a re- on Friday nights, saying she envisions big ality. With 120 backers, their goal has already events on weekends and other pop-up events throughout the year. been exceeded, raising a total of $18,150.

‘There are a lot of towns here with a tremendous group of creatives who don’t really have a place to call their own.’

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) believes The Brick has the potential to be a tourist attraction that could boost Rocky Point’s foot traffic and revenue — much-needed since the state built the bypass, which encourages traffic to go around the area, hitting downtown businesses especially hard. “So many of our residents come in from the Long Island Expressway, from Sunrise Highway, and they look to go east from the North Fork, and my hope is that maybe they’ll turn left and go west to experience what Rocky Point and Shoreham have to offer,” Anker said. “There are so many high-level artists that live in the area and this will hopefully give them a way to stay local and promote their craft to the public.” Anker has been involved in North Shore revitalization plans since 2011, participating with the Rails to Trails project and the cleanup of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, and said that art is not just trendy. “We underestimate how important art is, it needs to be cultivated,” she said. “It’s part of our culture and it has an educational component. It will definitely benefit downtown Rocky Point.” Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point), who contributed $100 to the art collective’s Kickstarter campaign, said she’s so excited about the studio and points to Vogelle and Moody’s hard work and dedication. “They’re very dedicated and committed and they’re not looking for somebody else to solve their problem ... grass isn’t growing under feet at all and it’s hard not to pay attention to that,” Bonner said. As a 30-year Rocky Point resident, the councilwoman is hopeful that the artists can

Photo from Julia vogelle

Pottery making will be offered at The Brick Studio and gallery.

bring people back to downtown Rocky Point and trigger change. Vogelle feels the same, stating that she believed that the art can bring value to homes and surrounding businesses. “If you put art into a community, people want to move in,” she said. “If you put music in town, people want to gather around and enjoy it. A cultural center like this always connects with schools in the district and it will also help people realize there’s so much culture that’s hidden. And anyone can get hooked on ceramics — the elderly, veterans, teens. Once you touch mud, you never go back.”

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

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

• Shoreham-Wading River School District: 821–8127 8 am–4 pm 148295

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LEGALS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Public Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the 2016 BOND ISSUE RELATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on March 23, 2017 at the Administrative Offices at the F. J. Carasiti School, 90 RockyYaphank Road, Rocky Point, NY 11778, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work shall be as follows: CONTRACT #1 – SITE WORK AND TENNIS COURT RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #2 – ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACT #3 – INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MASONRY RECONSTRUCTION

not less than that specified under the General Conditions. Performance Bonds and Labor/ Material Bonds, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/ or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/ or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the Board of Education, the best interest of the School district will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract, in the form contained in the Contract Documents.

CONTRACT #6– WINDOW OPERATOR INSTALLATION

All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specified.

CONTRACT #7- TEMPERATURE CONTROL RECONSTRUCTION

Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for (45) days after the formal bid opening.

58-02-09-02-0-001-013 Joseph Edgar ES

Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and sub-contractor shall submit to the School District within thirty (30) days after issuance of its first payroll, and every thirty (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll record, as provided by this article, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalties of perjury. The School District shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for three (3) years from the completion of the work on the award project.

CONTRACT #4– ROOF & SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT,CUPOLA AND CHIMNEY RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #5- INTERIOR CASEWORK REPLACEMENT & GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

58-02-09-02-0-006-017Frank Carasiti ES 58-02-09-02-0-005-031- Rocky Point MS/HS 58-02-09-02-7-999-004District Wide Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Architect, John A. Grillo Architect P.C., (631-4762161) located at 1213 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after March 9, 2017. A plan deposit of $50 is required, in the form of a business check (no cash accepted) made payable to ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. This deposit shall be refunded to each Bidder only if the plans and specifications are returned, in good condition, within thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening date. All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District after the thirty (30) days have elapsed. ANY PERSON OR CORPORATION WHO FAILS TO SUBMIT A BID SHALL FORFEIT THEIR PLAN DEPOSIT IN ITS ENTIRETY. Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Page 3). Attention of the Bidders is specifically directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions and Special Supplementary Conditions. Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the Board of Education that they are carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts

BY ORDER OF: BOARD OF EDUCATION ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FRANK J. CARASITI SCHOOL 90 ROCKY POINT –YAPHANK ROAD ROCKY POINT, NEW YORK 11778 KELLY WHITE DISTRICT CLERK 939 3/9 1x vbr LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 14, 2016 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Rocky Point Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Kelly White District Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE

ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JULY 14, 2016, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND SITES THEREOF, STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS NOT TO EXCEED $16,439,513; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $16,439,513 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION. Object or purpose: construction of various alterations and improvements to District buildings and sites Amount of obligations to be issued not to exceed $16,439,513 Period of probable usefulness: thirty (30) years A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, 82 Rocky Point-Yaphank Road, Rocky Point, New York 11778. Dated: July 14, 2016 Rocky Point, NewYork 942 3/9 1x vbr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-HE5, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, AGAINST CHRISTOPHER GINAS, LAUREN M. GINAS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered April 5, 2016 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on April 06, 2017 at 9:00 AM premises known as 8 REMSEN CT, MOUNT SINAI, NY 11766 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0200, Section 139.00, Block 7 and Lot 2 Approximate amount of judgment $1,254,344.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #25350/07 DANIEL J. BAKER, ESQ. , Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 951 3/9 4x vbr Notice of formation of KSA Polymer Products, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/17. 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 the process to the LLC: 25 Scout Trail, Ridge, NY, 11961. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 940 3/9 6x vbr

Police Blotter

Incidents and arrests Feb. 28–March 6 Cracking down

You don’t have to go home

You can run but you can’t hide

Fight night

A 51-year-old man from Selden possessed crack cocaine upon exiting his 2012 Chevrolet on Berkeley Avenue in Selden March 6, according to police. He was arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

At about 10:30 p.m. Feb. 28, a 21-yearold man from Mount Sinai was driving north on Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road in Mount Sinai near the intersection of Canal Road when he was directed to stop by a marked police car with its lights flashing. The driver drove recklessly in an attempt to evade the officer, turned down Mount Sinai-Coram Road, pulled into a driveway and attempted to hide the vehicle in the backyard of a home, according to police. He was arrested and charged with fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle.

Job search imminent

On March 2 at about 3 p.m., a 25-year-old woman from Sound Beach grabbed a coworker by the hair at a place of business on Route 25A in Miller Place and threw the woman into a cabinet, according to police. The woman was arrested and charged with third-degree menacing.

Artists arrested

A 23-year-old man from Coram, a 23-yearold man from Port Jefferson Station and a 29-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station spray painted on the rear of Fantasia Bridal Center on Route 25A in Rocky Point at about 2 a.m. March 3, according to police. The three were arrested and charged with making graffiti.

Driving on drugs

At about 8 a.m. March 3, a 26-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station was driving a 2008 Chevrolet on Patchogue Drive in Rocky Point when he crashed into a parked 2015 Nissan, according to police. It was discovered he was driving under the influence of drugs and also did not have permission from the owner of the car to be driving it, police said. He was arrested and charged with first-degree driving a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and operation of a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.

Hand in the cookie jar

A 43-year-old man from Selden attempted to break into Rite Aid in Independence Plaza in Selden at about 5 a.m. March 6 by breaking a window with a baseball bat, according to police. With the glass broken, police said he reached inside and stole cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. He was arrested and charged with thirddegree burglary.

At a warehouse on Middle Country Road in Selden, a 26-year-old man from Selden entered unlawfully at about 11:30 a.m. March 6 and remained inside, according to police. He was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespassing.

At The Park Bench Bar & Grill on North Country Road in Stony Brook at about 12:30 a.m. March 3, a 22-year-old man from the Bronx created a disturbance inside the bar, was asked to leave, began an argument outside of the bar and refused to leave and then lunged at security in a threatening manner, according to police. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Bumper cars

A 34-year-old woman from East Patchogue was driving a 2009 Honda on Route 25 in Selden near the intersection of South Evergreen Drive March 3 when she rearended another vehicle, according to police. Police discovered she was driving under the influence of drugs. She was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.

Fenced in

A fence around a home on Sarah Anne Court in Miller Place was damaged at about 2 p.m. March 6, according to police.

Quitting smoking is hard

Someone stole Nicorette gum from Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket at about 4 p.m. March 5, according to police.

Shots fired

Someone fired multiple gun shots into a parked, unoccupied 2016 Dodge and a 2006 Infiniti parked in a driveway on Parkside Avenue in Miller Place at about 10 p.m. March 4, according to police.

Get a coloring book

Someone wrote using markers on a 2009 Lexus parked at a home on Bleeker Street in Port Jefferson at about 8 p.m. March 2, causing damage to the hood and windowpanes, according to police.

Channel surfing

Someone stole a television from Walmart on Nesconset Highway in Setauket at about 8 a.m. March 2, according to police.

Pulp fiction

A briefcase was stolen from inside a 2012 Jeep parked in a driveway of a home on 1st Avenue in Port Jefferson at about 8:30 p.m. March 2, according to police. —Compiled by Alex petroski

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Congressman meets with constituents face-to-face By Kevin Redding and alex PetRosKi

him...I’m only here so that he knows there are all these people who care enough are watchHundreds of concerned constituents on ing him, and he can’t abandon us for corpoboth sides of the aisle gathered inside the rate interests,” Mintz said. “I wish he would Hagerman Fire Department in East Patchogue back down from Trump and the policies the March 3, seated at scattered round tables, president is imposing.” Just a few tables away, Hampton Bays resiwaiting to hear their names called to meet dent Mark Raschke said he wanted to meet with U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley). In another room, the congressman was Zeldin, give him support and let him know he holding mobile office hours and meeting liked the way he supported Trump. Port Jefwith five to six people at a time, grouped ferson Station resident and military veteran according to the topics they wanted to dis- Ed Bednarek wants to know where his concuss, to hear the issues of the people he rep- gressman feels the country is going to go unresents, which ranged from health care and der the Trump administration, and when “the what’s to come of the Affordable Care Act, liberals are going to stop fighting and start abortion and the congressman’s stance to de- getting on board and work with us as a team.” Ira Silverberg, of Bellport, said he wanted fund Planned Parenthood, immigration, the to challenge the congressman on a voting reenvironment, and tax reform. Despite demands from various local groups cord that is “not protecting the environment to host an in-person town hall in recent weeks, of Long Island as well as he says it is.” When asked how he felt about the mobile Zeldin has committed to these individualized and small-group meetings to avoid what he’s office hours in comparison to an in-person town hall meeting, Silverberg said “this format called the “liberal obstruction” of town halls has disenfranchised 85 percent of the people that has taken place around the United States. who have shown up and is too Tehmina Tirmizi, a stucontrolling and inadequate to dent at Stony Brook Univerdeal with the needs of the disity, said she hoped to talk verse, concerned community.” to Zeldin about the rhetoric For Cindy Morris, from of President Donald Trump Stony Brook, who wished to (R) and his administration, speak with Zeldin about the which, she feels, supports civil liberties she felt had been bigotry and fear of minorities. under attack as of late, she “[They] incite hatred, ansaid the mobile office hours ger, stress, depression and a format “does not work.” lot of people have been hurt “We are all just talking and are hurting inside and amongst ourselves…[Zeldthey should be keeping the —Anna Hayward in’s] staff isn’t even circulatpeace,” she said. “They can’t ing and coming out to talk to us,” Morris said. just say something, have people react to it and “I look at this room and I see diversity, so this then go and hide somewhere. I’d love to see is an opportunity for him to really meet with Zeldin make a statement and come out against his constituency and not just meet with the [the rhetoric] and he has yet to do that.” people who pay for him to win elections. We Wading River resident Jim Lupis was there aren’t protesters, we’re passionate citizens.” on behalf of a pro-life group to encourage Anna Hayward, a Stony Brook University Zeldin to defund Planned Parenthood. professor, echoed Morris’s feelings. “Taxpayer’s money shouldn’t be used to “In a town hall format, he could hear our perform abortions, and murdering innocent issues but we can also hear other people’s ischildren should be totally illegal,” Lupis said. sues...we’re a very respectful, educated, and “Zeldin has a strong voting record against well-mannered community and I don’t think Planned Parenthood and I want to speak to he needs to worry about people screaming at him about staying the course and defunding him and attacking him,” she said. such an evil thing.” Conversely, Nancy Beltran of Holtsville Eastport resident Penny Mintz said, on top stands by Zeldin’s decision to not hold such a of being concerned about Citizens United and public forum. “the takeover of the wholesale purchase of “There’s no risk of chanting and screamgovernment by big corporations,” she wanted ing and bullying in a group setting so it to talk about the elimination of consumer pro- avoids all of that, he’s doing the right thing by trying to hear the people without all that tections, environment and health care. “I have no hope of actually speaking to noise,” Beltran said.

‘In a town hall format, he could hear our issues but we can also hear other people’s issues...’

Photos by Kevin Redding

Clockwise from above, U.s. Rep. lee Zeldin meets with constituents at Hagerman Fire department in east Patchogue; and some protestors and supporters waited outside for the opportunity to speak with Zeldin, while others waited inside. Outside the fire department, dozens of people — supporters on one side holding up signs that read “Thank You Lee Zeldin for doing what we elected you to do” and opponents of Zeldin on the other saying “Lee Let’s Talk” — stood to voice their concerns. “I’m very passionate about supporting Lee Zeldin...he’s a stand up guy, he listens to people, educates himself and is not just a gowith-the-political-winds [leader],” Patchogue resident Heather Martello said. Mary Casey, who stood in opposition of Zeldin, questioned his moral courage in not wanting to hold a town hall meeting. “His reported reason is that it just descends into screaming and yelling and it’s useless but I think it’s because he wants to maintain that aura of being right and if you have people screaming at you, you can’t be in control,” she said. Zeldin’s aversion to holding a traditional in-person town hall has left many in his district angered, despite mobile office hours and an hour-long telephone town hall in February. A group called Project Free Knowledge hosted an event called The People’s Town Hall March 4 at the Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson, which featured a Zeldin impersonator, repeated potshots at the congressman and a foil called “the people’s candidate.” The show was meant to serve as political satire, though one of the organizers behind the production said the group intended to deliver a serious message through the performance. Anna Sitzmann, a member of the Project Free Knowledge team and participant in the performance, said the group’s mission was to be both informative to those in attendance while also being critical of Zeldin. Sitzmann said this was the first time the group has branched out into “political theater,” a phrase she said she’s often heard Zeldin use to describe activist demonstrations. She added the group met with Zeldin about three weeks ago and asked him to host a community-moderated, live town hall, which he declined. Sitzmann said that’s when the group decided to put on their own town hall. “Zeldin has certainly met with constituents personally, but as we made reference to, he won’t do it for more than half an hour, he needs to prescreen people’s questions, he’s incredibly controlling about the condi-

tions in which it happens, and it’s clear he doesn’t want a general town hall with community moderators because he’s not actually prepared to stand accountable for the things that he’s doing,” Sitzmann said after the performance, which Zeldin was invited to attend. A spokeswoman for the congressman, Jennifer DiSiena, responded to Sitzmann’s claim in an email, saying she’s not sure what Sitzmann was referring to, and called the performance “unbelievably disrespectful.” DiSiena took issue with much of the content of the show. “Congressman Zeldin will meet with any constituent interested in a productive, substantive exchange of ideas,” she said. “He has even met with the protesters involved in setting up that mock town hall. He is not interested in the type of political theater that this group of liberal obstructionists is interested in promoting. The country faces real challenges and Zeldin will remain focused on working across the aisle to constructively find solutions.” Sitzmann said she’s not concerned about the possibility of the performance adding to an already heated political discourse. “If I’m stoking the flames of Zeldin’s fire, fine,” she said. “I admit that a lot of people that voted for Lee Zeldin or voted for Donald Trump were upset about things that they ought to have been upset about, but I think the Republican party and especially President Trump have harnessed that anger and misdirected it towards things that don’t deserve the blame.”

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File photo left by Bob O’Rourk; photo right from the Three Village school district

Left, the previous Ward Melville High School graduation cap and gowns featured green gowns for boys and gold for girls. Right, the new neutral green cap and gown with yellow stole.

Ward Melville gown change sparks controversy By RiTa Egan Rita@tbRnewspapeRs.com Things will look a little different at Ward Melville High School’s graduation ceremony this year. Gone now are the separate green and gold gowns for males and females. Replacing them, are gender-neutral green ones with gold stoles that feature the high school emblem, breaking the school’s half-century commencement tradition. “This year, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Three Village Central School District, we are focusing on honoring the traditions of the past, while building new traditions for our future,” Ward Melville High School Principal Alan Baum wrote in a letter posted on the school district’s website March 2. The letter came after nearly 100 students participated in a walkout March 1, protesting the news of even the possibility of a color change. One of the factors considered in making the decision was to meet the concerns of transgender and gender-fluid students. “In addition to creating a unified senior class, it is our hope that creating a unifying color scheme will eliminate the anxiety that is caused by forcing a young adult to wear a gown that labels them differently than how they identify,” Baum wrote in the letter. “This decision also reflects the progressive nature of our district, our high school and our community. Through the use of the unified gowns, we are no longer separating our students by gender; rather, we will be promoting a more inclusive practice at graduation.” News of the gown change circulated on social media Feb. 28, prompting a number of students to start petitions and participate in the walkout. Seniors Brianna LaSita, Charlotte Schmidt and Isabelle Antos were motivated to start a petition on Change.org to support same-colored gowns. The trio sent a joint statement to The

Village Times Herald to explain their motive. “We created our petition in response to the petition that was made in support of keeping the traditional colored gowns,” the three wrote. “As it gained supporters and hateful comments, we decided we needed to support our class and protect our LGBTQA+ peers from the hateful rhetoric featured on signs during the walkout.” Some of the signs held by students had slogans like “Straight Lives Matter” and “Don’t Tread On Me.” David Kilmnick, CEO of the LGBT Network, a Long Island-based nonprofit, said the organization heard about the debate after the walkout. He said a few students from the school emailed his group seeking help, claiming they heard anti-transgender rhetoric spewed from students and teachers. The CEO said the decision to have one gown color solves the issue of transgender children feeling a sense of anxiety when it comes to choosing a color. He said when making such a decision, most feel that if they choose the color that represents their true identity, they’ll risk harassment from their peers. If they don’t choose the color, they’re “not feeling whole in who they are.” “This is not as simple as black and white, or even about green and gold anymore — this fair debate over tradition has devolved into an excuse to promote transphobic hate speech,” the petitioner organizers wrote. “That is not what our community is about.” As of March 8, their petition to support the same colored gowns had almost 700 signatures. One petitioner wrote on the site: “I

would be so grateful if we can all leave Ward Melville more loving and empathetic individuals, we should always be working to ensure that all of our class feels comfortable every day but especially a day as special as graduation.” A senior at the high school, who asked to remain anonymous, said many students were disappointed by the color change, especially after having already had their senior portraits taken adhering to the now-former color tradition. The school rectified the problem by notifying parents March 7 that students could retake their graduation photos at no additional cost. According to the student, it was felt the gown change was made by the administration after consulting with only a few students. The senior wrote that even though a portion of the student body felt the change was only based on the needs of transgender students, those upset were not discriminating against anyone, but were just hoping to continue tradition. “My issue, and the —Alan Baum issue that my peers that participated in a walkout protest during class today share, is that a choice is being made that benefits a minute minority of people, not the majority,” the student said. “This is an underlying theme that is playing out across the country. Lawmakers, educators and school administrators are making changes based on what a small population wants, not what the majority of the school or state or the entire nation feels is right.” Jennifer Segui, who is the mother of two children at W.S. Mount Elementary School, said she was disappointed when she read a number of negative reactions on social media after the decision.

‘Through the use of the unified gowns, we are no longer separating our students by gender; rather, we will be promoting a more inclusive practice at graduation.’

“It would have been so beautiful if the idea of the new graduation gowns had been embraced by all students and parents from the beginning,” Segui said. “Sadly, that didn’t happen. Hopefully, people can learn and move forward.” But the anonymous student said those who participated in the protest felt as though the administration did not listen to opinions from most of the students when making the decision. “Instead of listening to our voices, our principal brought our protest in the auditorium, and basically stifled our statements in what was a clear attempt to silence us,” the student said. “It is clear, to me at least, that the school has no intention of doing what is right. They would rather follow in popular culture than face the fact that what they are doing is blatantly unfair. Again, I carry no prejudice. I speak with the basic ideal of a democratic republic that what is done should be decided by the majority.” Ward Melville isn’t the first Long Island school to break tradition, following in the footsteps of Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington and Island Trees High School in Levittown. Kilmnick said he feels the administration made a bold move in the right direction. “I think we’re seeing a movement,” Kilmnick said. “Even though Ward Melville is the third school on Long Island to do this, I think we’ll see a lot more on Long Island. And we’re certainly seeing schools across the country getting rid of the separate colored gowns because they’re not inclusive for all students. What the change does, in fact, is let everyone in Ward Melville wear green and gold, from looking at the new gown, and it allows the entire school to move forward as one community, and to celebrate graduation in a safe, inclusive manner — and make graduation celebratory for all.”

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Eat and help hope take flight Youth Bureau opens prom store On March 10, beginning at 11 a.m., Buffalo Wild Wings in Miller Place will be donating 10 percent of each patron’s bill to On Kevin’s Wings, a nonprofit organization that funds airfare or transportation for those seeking drug or alcohol rehabilitation away from home. After losing her son Kevin to an accidental overdose in 2012, Tracey Farrell began North Shore Drug Awareness, a Facebook page that provides information and assistance to those asking questions wanting to learn more about how to help a loved one battling addiction or looking for rehabilitation centers. Farrell began to try to help other families who were also dealing with addicted

children, while still dealing with one of her own: her daughter. She sent Brianna out of state and claimed it saved her life. This prompted her to begin her new venture. In addition to the funds raised March 10, the location is then, for the following 30 days, donating the same 10 percent of each customer’s bill who presents the Home Team Advantage Teammate Card. It’s good for dining in and take out and can be presented straight from a cellphone. On March 10, On Kevin’s Wings will also be doing raffles and 50/50 from 6 to 9 p.m. Buffalo Wild Wings in Miller Place is located at 385 Route 25A.

High school students will be preparing for prom, and the Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau will be ready with its free Prom Boutique. Located on the second floor at Brookhaven Town Hall, the Prom Boutique offers qualifying students a selection of gently used gowns, handbags and costume jewelry, as well as makeup and fragrances, all of which are theirs to keep. Students who qualify for assistance will be dressed from head to toe, helping to make their prom dreams come true. This service is free of charge and kept strictly confidential. The Prom Boutique will be open from March 20 through June 16, Mondays through

Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special evening hours of 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will be April 6 and 27, May 11 and 25, and June 15. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 631-451-8011. The boutique accepts donations from both individuals and businesses and currently needs dress sizes 14 and above. Gowns and accessories can be dropped off at the Prom Boutique at Town Hall. All clothing donations must be dry cleaned and pressed before they can be accepted. For additional information, please contact the Youth Bureau at 631-451-8011 or visit www.brookhaven.org.

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PeoPle

Local officials in the Town of Brookhaven, on right, show off a painting of the actual mural, above.

Photo from Town of Brookhaven

Historic mural by Mount Sinai artist comes to Town Hall Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) was joined by other town officials to mark the installation of a historic mural to the Town Hall lobby, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Brookhaven. The 1955 painting done by Mount Sinai artist Robert Zoeller had been on display for over 60 years in the former Town Hall building in Patchogue. The artifact’s removal from old Town Hall, conservation and reinstallation in the present Town Hall was done by Jonathan Sherman of Sherman Art Conservation. The left panel of the mural illustrates the Setalcott Indian village on the edge of a north shore bay, probably Setauket Harbor. The village is busy, but all attention is drawn to the incoming ship, which

A sport with history:

is bringing the first settlers to the area. The right panel represents the payment for the first deed given to the first settlers. A copy of the April 14, 1655, deed can be seen in the display case in the lobby of Town Hall. In the center are two seals. The left one is the Seal of the Duke of York. The right one is the Seal of the Town of Brookhaven, used until 1977, when the date was corrected from 1686 to 1655. The empty beige areas are not part of the mural but were the location of three round-top windows in the former Town Hall spiral staircase. The mural can be viewed during regular business hours at Town Hall, at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Photo from Rocky Point school district

Rocky Point Middle School students learned about a sport and recreational activity with deep roots in history when the owners of Mission Fencing Center came to visit. During gym class, students were taught the evolution of fencing and the different types of swords used during duels, as well as their early connections to self-defense. Using pool noodles, the students practiced a few basic steps and competition moves.

Photo from Shoreham-Wading River school district

Contest winner: Shoreham-

Wading River High School sophomore Vanessa DeRosso earned recognition in the 9th annual Bideawee Love Your Pet Art Contest & Expo. A New York-based company, Bidawee is a nonprofit that is a haven for animals in need and a resource for people who love pets. Vanessa’s photograph of two cats was among five pieces of winning art.

Photo from Rocky Point school district

More than 100 students participated in Rocky Point High School’s Challenge Day.

Challenge Day promotes positivity Nearly 110 Rocky Point High School students and 25 staff members came together to become ambassadors for change as they took part in the building’s Challenge Day program. The event focused on ways the participants can help to create a world where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Throughout the day, attendees participated in a series of activities designed to promote connections, including lighthearted bonding activities to a

powerful Crossing the Line activity that provides a visual look at how oppression has affected those within the building and provides comfort to all in knowing they are not alone. In the hopes of paying the lessons of the day forward, Rocky Point principal Susann Crossan said: “The idea is for the students who participated in Challenge Day to share what they have learned to promote kindness, and to help build a positive school culture.”

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Photo left by Kevin Redding; photo above from MELTology

MELTology, left, located at 5507 Suite 16 Nesconset Highway in Mount Sinai, is a new restaurant that took the place of, but is still run by the owners of, Crazy Crepes, and features grilled cheese mash-up menu items, above.

Meltology Continued from page A4 chain’s SuperMelt sandwiches, can’t believe how quickly the community has taken to the new restaurant — even despite its Friday the 13th opening in January. “Luckily, everything went off without a hitch [opening day],” he said. “It’s something that’s catching on really quickly, but we couldn’t have known that it was going to be this fast. We get a great sense of pride from it, especially when you get to talk to people who say they’re really enjoying what they just ate.” According to the owners, such menu picks like the “Chicken Parm Melt” sandwich, made up of melted mozzarella,

chicken strips and marinara sauce on even did all the marketing. Parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, and John Muller, Kevin’s father, called his the “Sweetness Melt,” son a “workaholic.” which features applewood “I’m very proud of him, smoked bacon and maple obviously, and for somesyrup, sets MELTology one who started with only apart from similar sanda couple thousand dollars wich spots in the area. and is now running and Muller put himself owning four restaurants, through college at SUNY he’s doing really well,” Polytechnic Institute while John Muller said. “He’s enworking, climbing the ladtrepreneurial — owning a der from employee to genbusiness is something he’s eral manager, and saving always wanted to do.” money to start his own MELTology, located at business, he said, and has 5507 Nesconset Highway — Nick Mauceri Suite 16, is open 11:30 a.m. utilized his business degree well. With Crazy Crepes, Muller did all his to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and own training, made his own menus and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

‘It’s something that’s catching on really quickly, but we couldn’t have known that it was going to be this fast.’

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SportS

Photos by Bill landon

Clockwise from above, Mount Sinai girls’ basketball team captains Victoria Johnson, Veronica Venezia and olivia Williams, along with their coaches, are presented the Section Xi runner-up plaque; Gabriella Sartori battles in the paint; Veronica Venezia and olivia Williams reach for possession; and Victoria Johnson shoots from the free-throw line.

Mustangs drop Section XI title game, move on to LIC By Bill landon Win or lose, Mount Sinai’s girls’ basketball team earned the right to represent Suffolk County in the Class A Long Island championship game. But first, Section XI bragging rights were on the line, and although the Mustangs led by as much as 12 points against Class AA winner Central Islip, the Buccaneers floored it in the final two minutes to come away with a 51-42 win.

Central Islip 51 Mount Sinai 42

“This is a game where we said to ourselves this is a good look for us,” Mount Sinai head coach Michael Pappalardo said. “[Central Islip] plays a similar style of basketball to [Nassau County’s] Elmont, with great defense. So we’ll go back to work, we’ll focus on getting back on defense and eliminating scoring the easy layups in transition. But I couldn’t be more proud of my girls and what they’ve accomplished this season.” Central Islip jumped out to a 12-4 lead after five minutes of play at Suffolk County Community College’s Selden campus March 5, but the Mustangs scored four unanswered points to close the gap to four points, 12-8, at the end of the first quarter. Senior center Veronica Venezia continued to do what she’s done all season, battling in the paint to score another putback, to pull within two before junior Olivia Williams followed with a putback of her own to tie the game, 12-12, with 2:46 left in the first half. Mount Sinai sophomore Gabriella Sartori drove the lane and wasn’t taking no for an answer as she fought her way to the rim for the score that gave the Mustangs their first lead of the game. Despite Central Islip answering with a 3-pointer, Sartori followed it up with a baseline drive where she was fouled while scoring, and

completed the 3-point play. At halftime, Mount Sinai was up by three points, 18-15. Sartori opened the second half like she finished the first, driving to the basket for back-to-back scores. Senior Victoria Johnson banked two points and Venezia also added a bucket from the paint. The referees called a tight game, and both teams traded points from the charity stripe. At the end of the eight minutes,

Mount Sinai was still protecting a 3-point lead, 36-33. Central Islip scored back-toback field goals to retake the lead for the first time since the opening quarter, but Venezia found the rim from down low to pull within one point, 42-41, but Mount Sinai would come no closer. Central Islip edged ahead slowly, leaning on the shot clock, which forced Mount Sinai to foul. The Buccaneers continued to make each op-

portunity count, edging ahead point by point until time expired. “Although we could’ve not fouled and lost by three or four, we were trying to go for the win and I’m proud of my girls,” Pappalardo said. “We can play with anybody and you can see that.” Who goes home with the Long Island championship title will be decided March 11, when Mount Sinai takes on Elmont at SUNY Old Westbury at noon.

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SportS

Photos by Bill landon

Clockwise from left, Mount Sinai High School assistant Principal and director of Guidance, Matt dyroff, grabs a rebound; middle school physical education teacher Tracy Carron shoots the ball between high school science teacher Gina Sing and director of Math, Science and Technology andy Matthews; elementary school first grade teacher Eileen Poerio drives around substitute physical education teacher and track and field coach Brandon loomis; and Mount Sinai physical education teacher and varsity boys’ soccer coach dave Herrschaft scores.

Mount Sinai teachers battle on the boards Fight for bragging rights raises money for booster club By Bill landon Mount Sinai school district faculty members were pitted against each other March 3 in the Battle of the Educators. Teachers laced up their sneakers and grabbed a ball, donning black shirts on the middle school side, and gray on the elementary/ high school team, for the 16th annual basketball game that raises money for the Mount Sinai Booster Club. Mount Sinai High School Assistant Principal and Director of Guidance Matt Dyroff, who is the event’s organizer, said the week of practice each team had leading up to the game paid off. In the first quarter, each team traded points until the black team hit a triple to retake the lead, 28-27, before going on a scoring frenzy to take a 10-point lead, 37-27, into the halftime break. “We’ve been practicing hard,” Dyroff said. “A couple of outdoor practices in the cold, but the teams got down to work — they buckled down and it was evident in the score tonight.” Dyroff had a lot of help with the event from Mount Sinai Booster Club member Terese Lumley, the student council members who volunteered their time to help out, and Mount Sinai High School earth science teacher Roger Cardo, who took care of the play-by-play commentary. With a $5 admission fee and $1 charge to compete in the halftime shooting contest, Dyroff said he hoped the event could exceed last year’s $3,000 raised, and as students lined both sides of the court to take part in the shooting contest, it seemed the goal may very well be met. “Each year we’re hoping to improve on the previous year, and preliminary amounts suggest that we’ve approached $4,000 tonight,”

Black Team 67 Gray Team 64

Dyroff said. “We do it for our booster club because they do so many things not only for our sports teams, but any other thing we ask their help with they’re more than willing to donate for the cause. No matter what it is.” Celebrity spectators, in the form of the first-time county championship girls’ basketball team, had fun watching their teachers take the court. “It’s a fun time, and everyone comes together to watch the game,” senior point guard Victoria Johnson said. “Everyone can joke around and take trick shots. It’s all for fun, and that’s the best part of it.” There were no trick shots down the stretch though, as both teams battled through the final 25 minutes of play. The gray team shook off the first-half jitters and chipped away at the deficit to retake the lead, 62-61, with less than two minutes left in the game. The black

team battled back to take a 3-point lead in the final 10 seconds of the game, but the gray team had one last possession. With the ball in hand, Mount Sinai boys’ basketball head coach Ryan McNeely took matters into his own hands when Dyroff inbounded him the ball, and McNelly let a 3-point shot fly with 2.3 seconds on the clock. The ball rimmed out as the buzzer sounded, and with that, the middle school held on for a 67-64 win, to claim the championship trophy for the second year in a row. Senior center Veronica Venezia said the event was a much-needed respite while she and her Mustangs team prepares for the Long Island championship against Nassau County’s Elmont March 11 at SUNY Old Westbury.

“It’s definitely a fun night watching everyone come out and play — all of the teachers and their families and a lot of people coming out to join our community,” she said. “It’s a good breather — especially because it’s a basketball game — it’s a great night watching our coaches play against each other.” After the game, Dyroff weighed in on the girls’ unprecedented success this season. “Going to the Long Island championship is tremendous,” he said. “The district and the community have been so supportive. The girls have put in so much time and it’s come to fruition. The off-season workouts, the summer leagues, spring leagues, getting out to play — this group has progressed each year and to see it culminate in a county championship is huge.”

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OpiniOn Editorial

Letters to the editor

Tips to stay alert, smart and healthy during flu season

Ward Melville High School graduates

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Instituting change — the right way Many students at Ward Melville High School are upset that after 50 years, they will no longer wear separate green and gold gowns at graduation. Last week a walkout was organized in protest of the change implemented by Principal Alan Baum, who defended the act as an opportunity to make new traditions while also creating a more inclusive environment — mainly for transgender students. The editorial staff applauds any effort to make the lives of some of the most emotionally vulnerable young people in our society a little bit easier. Breaking tradition in cases like these is not only acceptable, but commendable. However, that doesn’t mean this idea didn’t come without its flaws, and we understand why students may have been frustrated. As an editorial staff we have all gone to our fair share of board of education meetings and sat through countless readings and rereadings of minor policy changes. We have listened to long debates on issues that may not even affect a third of the student body. But these discussions need to be had — they show the process and transparency of the administration. So it’s surprising to us that this decision was made and implemented by the principal alone. No public forum for the idea, no vote from the board. Surely an idea, no matter how positive the outcome of it will be, should be debated and scrutinized to ensure success. This gives everyone a chance to be heard and to understand, and perhaps support a change. We hope more districts consider doing the same with their graduation gown policy, but not before they solicit responses from the student body to find out if a change in policy would alleviate concerns for even just one student. Make no mistake, the core idea here should be celebrated. However, changing the gowns without letting the student body know was not the right move. After all, it’s their bodies that will be wearing them.

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We are currently at the peak of a severe flu season in Suffolk County. In the last few weeks, there has been a sharp uptick in the number of flu diagnoses, hospitalizations and unfortunately even deaths as a result of exposure. It’s during this critical time that we should all make sure we are continuing to be vigilant about taking precautions to keep ourselves and family members protected. The flu isn’t just a really bad cold; it is a serious contagious virus. It spreads from person to person through droplets released when someone infected coughs, sneezes or simply talks. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, and some people also experience vomiting and diarrhea. The virus can be passed on to others one day before developing symptoms and up to one full week afterward. That is why it is important that we all listen to our bodies and seek medical treatment and proper care when symptoms come on. The severity of your symptoms is a key indicator of whether you have a cold or the flu. If you are experiencing high fever, extreme fatigue, body aches or severe headaches, chances are you are fighting something more than a cold and you should call your health care provider. Most offices may advise patients what steps to take over the phone so that they do not place others at risk by going out in public. Despite its infectiousness, the flu can be prevented with age-old techniques that start with you: • If you have not received a flu shot at this point, but are able to, please consider getting vaccinated; it is the number one proven way to prevent the flu and it’s never too

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late to protect yourself. Vaccination is also the best way to protect children younger than 6 months or others who cannot receive the flu vaccine due to medical conditions. • The easiest method to prevent passing on the flu is to wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. A helpful tip to measure amount of time needed for hand washing is to sing the song “Happy Birthday” two times through. It is also important to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. If soap and water aren’t available, alcohol-based sanitizers are effective in guarding against the flu but should be followed up with proper hand washing when available. • Be sure to disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, computer keyboards, telephones, elevator buttons, faucet handles, countertops, railings and cellphones. Prevention also

includes avoiding kissing, hugging and sharing cups or utensils with those who are sick. If possible, limit your exposure to those who are ill. Always practice good respiratory etiquette by covering your coughs and sneezes. • Staying home from school or work when sick will go a long way in keeping us all healthy. In a recent survey conducted by South Nassau Communities Hospital, more than one-third of people admitted to going to work when they knew they had the flu. “Toughing it out” only makes your recovery more lengthy and leaves others susceptible to infection. If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).

William “Doc” Spencer Suffolk County Legislator Centerport

Taking a nurturing environment over tradition Earlier this week, when the administration of Ward Melville High School announced the decision to move away from genderspecific graduation gowns to a gown that unified all students, there was an uproar in the community. While I can appreciate the feelings of those who were upset that a long-standing tradition was being changed, the reaction of many parents and students was deeply upsetting and concerning. That so many adults chose to respond with vitriolic behavior, rather than giving the admin-

istration the time and space to handle this delicate situation, was shortsighted and escalated the situation, to put it mildly. It made a teachable moment for our young adults an unpleasant and, at times, frightening situation. I believe that this is a compassionate and progressive decision that allows graduating students to display unity, while still honoring the traditional school colors. I find it disturbing that so many adults, who claim to be accepting of all others, chose to forego modeling empathy and handling disappointment with

grace for their children, instead fomenting a situation that bordered on outright bigotry at times. I sincerely hope that our community can learn from the mistakes that were made in this situation, and can move forward in a manner that creates a safe and nurturing environment for all students. As a parent and educator, I value that setting for my children over a longstanding tradition any day.

Shoshanna Hershkowitz South Setauket

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OpiniOn Electronic punching bag for e-frustrations

emember those punching dummies from years ago? They were like Weebles wobbles, where you could smack them as hard as you wanted and they would come popping up for more. I think we need some kind of equivalent device for modern technology. Sure, cellphones allow us to talk to each other from anywhere in the world, see each other’s faces and share pictures on our way to school, to restaurants or to the most mundane places, but they and their cousins, the computers, can be like sand By Daniel Dunaief also in the bottom of our socks. My daughter sends pictures of herself from the car to her friends.

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Why? What do they see in these pictures? In many of them, she doesn’t even seem to be centered and her eyes are closed — maybe that’s a generational complaint. Anyway, if these friends were in the car with her, they wouldn’t be looking at each other. Rather, they would be sending pictures of themselves to other people in other cars. Modern technology has encouraged parallel play to such an extent that phone users prefer to interact from afar. When I see my daughter smiling at these ridiculous pictures while mumbling something incoherent to me, I’d like to remove the phone from her hand and toss it out the window. It would cost way too much money to do that every time she annoyed me and, worse, I might hit someone with her phone. That’s where the new device comes in. I’d like to have some version of her phone that I could pretend-smash into a thousand pieces. That frustration doesn’t just involve technology with my children.

I have had numerous problems with my computer when I’m on deadline and I can’t afford to stare at a colorful circle that’s freezing my system or a cursor that refuses to respond to my movements across the page. Sometimes, I feel as if technology is experimenting with me. There’s someone sitting behind a monitor, using my phone or computer’s camera and is waiting for just the moment when I have no extra time and is sending a “kill” signal to my computer. “Wait, no, no, no!” I shout at the disobedient machine. “Please, please, please, I have to send this now.” “Heh, heh, heh,” a mischievous elf who decidedly does not work for Santa Claus is thinking as he watches my panicked face. Instead of pushing the same unresponsive button a thousand times, I’d like an inflatable computer that I can throw across a room, kick as hard as I can or punch without injury. I’d also like to hear the sound of breaking glass as I’m doing it, as if

the destructive force I’m applying is somehow damaging the computer as much as it’s upsetting my psyche. I know breaking real glass and destroying real technology would not only be bad for me and my bank account, but it would also create waste and pollute the environment. I need something that can give me the faux satisfaction of my caveman instinct to strike back at something that’s bothering me. I can type pretty quickly on my computer, but my thick fingers and the small keyboard on a smartphone, coupled with a spell-checker that hates the last names of my contacts, are a combustible mix. Maybe the next time the computer autocorrects something and then adds an error, I can hit a button that can give me a virtual sledgehammer so that I can virtually shatter my screen into a million pieces. Of course, I’d need the phone to work almost immediately after that because someone, somewhere needs me to send a “LOL” to their mistyped text message.

Itzhak Perlman, a pearl of a man and musician

hank you, Itzhak Perlman. It was a fabulous concert by the superstar violinist last Saturday night at Gala 2017 held at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts. And besides the music, of Vivaldi, Beethoven, Schumann and Stravinsky, there was pleasure in just being in Perlman’s company. He produces extraordinary music in a most relaxed, unaffected and joyful fashion. His face, known for its elasticity, changes expression as he By Leah S. Dunaief plays the notes, encouraging the listener not just to hear but also to feel the elegant sounds. Perlman was 3 years old and living in the newly created state of Israel when he heard classical

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music on the radio. He asked for a violin but was turned away from the Shulamit Conservatory, which his father had brought him to, because he was pronounced too small to hold a violin. Instead he was given a toy fiddle and taught himself to play until he was finally accepted. When he was 4, he contracted polio and in time was able to walk with crutches, but he plays seated on an electric scooter that he uses to get around the stage. He gave his first recital at 10 and not too long afterward came to the United States and to Juilliard. By 1958, when he was just 13, he appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and then went on tour with “The Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars” across the country. In 1963 he debuted at Carnegie Hall and a year later won the prestigious Leventritt Competition before embarking on an extensive performing and recording career. Perlman is known as a violinist, conductor, teacher and speaker, the last sometimes on behalf on those with disabilities. He usually performs as a soloist, accompanied by

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the gifted pianist, Rohan De Silva from Sri Lanka. But Perlman has shared the stage with many of the world’s greatest musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Jessye Norman, Isaac Stern and his friend and fellow violinist, Pinchas Zukerman. He has collaborated often with screen composer John Williams and plays the score for “Schindler’s List” in the movie, as well as that of “Memoirs of a Geisha” and other films. He even did a stint with the Muppets on “Sesame Street.” Perlman has played with or conducted some of the great orchestras performing classical music. He also loves klezmer, a Jewish folk music, and jazz. What is not so well known is that he can sing. He actually sang the role of the jailer in the opera “Tosca,” alongside Placido Domingo and conducted by James Levine. At another time, he sang the same part, joining Luciano Pavarotti with Zubin Mehta conducting. That’s keeping pretty good company. Known for his charisma and humanity, Perlman and his wife Toby — also a violinist, who he met

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in high school — started the Perlman Music Program that is housed in Shelter Island. There gifted young string players attend summer camp and mentoring programs. The Perlmans have five children and live in New York City. Over the years, Itzhak Perlman has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest honor for a civilian, and the National Medal of Arts with numerous Grammy and Emmy awards. He has performed several times at the White House and all over the world, perhaps most notably in the Eastern European bloc countries with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1987 before the Berlin Wall came down, the Soviet Union in 1990, also China and India in 1994. He won over those audiences with his elegant yet seemingly effortless technique, his affability and humor, as he so totally did with us in Stony Brook this past weekend. Thank you Staller director, Alan Inkles, and the rest of your staff of hardworking magicians, for a memorable night.

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