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Vol. 35, No. 21

December 12, 2019

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Mount Sinai

Town Renews 20-Year Lease for Mount Sinai Yacht Club Brookhaven Taps Lower Bid, Cites Environmental Concerns BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A new lease agreement between the Town of Brookhaven and Mount Sinai Yacht Club sees its annual price increase by a factor of 10, and some bidders were left unhappy with the board’s final choice. The Town Board voted unanimously to award the lease bid to the Mount Sinai Yacht Club for a term from Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2040, for a total of $302,500 annually. This amount will increase by 3 percent after the first 10-year period and every five years after. This is a hefty jump of what the yacht club is currently paying for the lease agreement, $29,109. Town Attorney Annette Eaderesto said the site is assessed at around $110,000, but competitive bids upped that price. Both Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) recused themselves from the discussion, with Bonner being a member and LaValle’s family having been past members. The town acquired the property in 1975 through a condemnation process for “town purposes.” The town then leases the property to the yacht club, and the first term of the town lease that was set to expire in 2000 was extended until 2020. The yacht club operates the marina and ancillary facilities, with a yacht club commodore saying they currently operate over 100 boat slips. The lease agreement includes 2.4 acres of upland and 2.6 acres of underwater property. He said the yacht club currently has a $1.2 million gross yearly revenue through both its house and general funds. The yacht club charges $1,000 as a first-time fee and $1,600 in annual fees after that. Some who spoke at the Dec. 5 meeting charged that it was unfair that taxpayers be restricted from entering town property based on being a member or paying for the privilege. Jeffrey Hulse, a Sound Beach-based attorney

The Mount Sinai Yacht Club has been around for close to half a century, and its lease has been renewed for another 20 years. Photo by Kyle Barr

representing the yacht club, said the yacht club considers itself a “public-oriented facility” that makes itself available for other organizations to meet or run events, including Boy Scout groups and Coast Guard Auxiliary. “We are open on a nondiscriminatory basis for anyone who wants to apply — we bring in new members each and every year,” said the attorney, who is also a 30-year member of the club. “We consider ourselves a working man’s clubhouse … we maintain this club in a pristine condition.” Several scores of yacht club members attended the Dec. 5 public hearing where trustees discussed the merits of the separate bids. By the end they clapped and cheered as the town announced its decision. “We’ve had the honor of experiencing an environment that is very family oriented and community oriented,” yacht club member John Amato said to the board. “This organization has provided our family with the true experience of family and com—Chris Abbot munity when we lost our son almost 17 years ago.” He added the club has facilitated scholarships for high school students throughout the local area in the name of his son. However, not all were happy with the board’s decision. Chris Abbot, of the Riverhead-based Smith, Finkelstein, Lundberg Isler and Yakaboski LLP, represents Russell Waller, the CFO of North Shore Enterprises, the operator of Old Man’s Boatyard along the same peninsula as the yacht club. That proposal came in at $327,600. In its original proposal letter, then attorney for Waller, Dennis Collins, proposed creating

‘Sounds to me if I wanted to go there, I would have to come up with $2,600 before I step foot on the property.’

a restaurant with bar service that is open to the public, also renovating the upstairs attic area into a large room with an outside deck that could be rented for parties or meetings. The proposal also spoke of securing the four docks and 100 boat slips with gates and cameras in the same way that Danfords in Port Jefferson secures its docks. The attorney was miffed over the board’s decision, saying his client’s proposed bid was the highest out of the four submitted. The yacht club’s bid came third highest at a total of four other bids for the lease, the other amounts being $230,000 from Strong’s Marine in Mattituck and $317,000 from William Dick, a yacht club

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bulk heading to halt erosion, but also adding an interceptor unit at the end of Broadway in Rocky Point, one that town Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) said will treat runoff for sediment and organic material before it outfalls into Long Island Sound. The project is expected to start early in 2020 and finish by Memorial Day. Losquadro said he doesn’t expect any major difficulties in construction. “The storm presented an opportunity — building it stronger so it doesn’t get damaged later,” he said. While the town only got federal approval for the project last year, the costs comes in at about $1.2 million, with 90 percent being taken up by Federal Emergency Management Agency funds secured in part, Losquadro said, by U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY-1). The last 10 percent, or $120,000, comes from the town’s highway budget as a capital project. The interceptor unit is a large concrete

member and past commodore. “The yacht club was there when the town acquired the property through a condemnation proceeding — that’s when property is for public use and benefit,” Abbot said. “Sounds to me if I wanted to go there, I would have to come up with $2,600 before I step foot on the property.” Members of the town board said the choice in lease agreement also came down to the use of the property, with Abbot’s client looking to add an additional story to the building, which a town review said would have increased traffic and parking issues, as well as environmental concerns. The yacht club, and other surrounding buildings are built on a sandbar, and Eaderesto said an analysis showed an intensified use would lead to more pollution into the Mount Sinai Harbor. A report from the town’s Division of Land Management said they were concerned with the other proposals for adding to the footprint and height of the structure, saying it would increase the impact of nitrogen and traffic. The report acknowledged the Mount Sinai Management Plan, which looked to keep development of the sand bar down while looking to restore habitat and decrease pollution. “We have a lot of issues in this town, but money is not always the paramount issue,” said Councilman Dan Panico (R-Manorville). “We always try to find the best fit, and in a town with over $300 million budget every dollar matters … to me on a sandbar, I don’t find the actions of this committee to be in any way arbitrary.”

drum that will lie somewhere under the road. Losquadro said the town has been involved with 10 other Sandy-related projects on the North Shore since the storm hit, which not only look to repair storm damage but help prevent future injury to the shoreline. The town has spent around $12 million in FEMA and their own funds with these construction projects, he said. Many of the roads lying nearest to the shore are named some combination of “gully” and “landing,” with many of these streets being low-lying areas where water naturally congregates. Where once they were dirt and gravel, paving them has led to drainage complications. Much of the land is privately owned, such as the case of the end of Broadway and the connected beachfront. “There’s been a number of homeowner associations we’ve had to work with,” the highway superintendent said. “A lot of these drainage easements go through private properties.” A representative of the NSBPOA did not return calls for comment from their clubhouse.

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One on One with Lee Zeldin

Congressman discusses impeachment hearings and more BY DONNA DEEDY DONNA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The U.S. House of Representatives has recommended filing articles of impeachment of the 45th president of the United States of America Donald J. Trump (R). Many elected officials, mostly Democrats and constitutional scholars, see a moral and legal imperative for their position, while Republicans have largely remained loyal to their party leader. With some experts saying that the nation is under threat, the situation demands everyone’s full attention. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) is the elected congressional representative for most of Suffolk County. His district extends to the west to the eastern edges of Kings Park and includes Smithtown and Hauppauge and parts of Commack. Hours after the recommendation was announced on Dec. 5, Rep. Zeldin agreed to an email interview on the topic of impeachment. Do you see any compelling reason for impeachment? No. In your view, what constitutes a crime or

misdemeanor offense worthy of impeachment? Treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors as laid out in Section 4 of Article II of the Constitution. (Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution: The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.) Lee Zeldin at a press conference earlier this year. File photo

What’s your reaction to the impeachment?

Instead of focusing on opposing everything and anything, House Democrats should focus on the issues most important to the American people, working on bipartisan victories to pass the [U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement] USMCA, combat the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic, secure our borders and so much more. (Editor’s note: The White House and House Democrats reached a deal Dec. 10 to pass the USMCA.)

Why did you, along with other House Republicans, interrupt a committee meeting that had members of both parties in attendance and stall the impeachment probe? The premise of your question is false. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I was already in the SCIF in my seat when those other members walked in.

What is your take on House Republicans interrupting on Oct. 23 the impeachment probe committee meeting? There should have been greater transparency and a fairer process in the first place. They were very frustrated as elected members of Congress being completely in the dark while being asked questions back home from constituents and local media about what was going on with the impeachment inquiry. LEE ZELDIN Continued on A7

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Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com SOUND BEACH FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM # 2019-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Sound Beach Fire District, in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of November, 2019, duly adopted, subject to permissive referendum, a Resolution, an abstract of which is as follows: The Resolution authorizes the purchase and installation of a new generator with necessary and related equipment at the firehouse located at 152 Sound Beach Boulevard, Sound Beach, New York, and the expenditure for such purchase of not more than $90,000.00 from monies now in the Building Reserve Fund of the Sound Beach Fire District heretofore previously established. Dated: Sound Beach, New York November 27, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUND BEACH FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK LYNNANN FRANK, DISTRICT MANAGER 177 12/12 1x vbr NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM LICENSE/LEASE AGREEMENT TO THE MOUNT SINAI YACHT CLUB

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of December, 2019, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize a License/Lease Agreement to the Mount Sinai Yacht Club for the use of Town of Brookhaven’s underwater and uplands located at 244 Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai, New York 11766 (Suffolk County Tax Map No. 0200-007.0001.00 p/o 001.000) in connection with the operation of a Marina Service (Yacht Club) Facility and ancillary facilities, for a twenty (20) year period commencing January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2040, with the availability of two (2) five year renewals at the Town of Brookhaven’s sole option, in connection with the operation of a Marina Service (Yacht Club) Facility and ancillary facilities, and the annual payment to the Town of Brookhaven shall be in the amount of $302,500.00 to be increased after the initial ten year period by three (3%) percent, and every five years thereafter. The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York. Dated: December 5, 2019 At: Farmingville, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN DONNA LENT, TOWN CLERK 186 12/12 1x vbr

Town Fire Marshal Talks Christmas Tree Safety BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

With the holiday season in full swing, Brookhaven Town officials held a press conference Dec. 6 to demonstrate proper tree safety to residents. Christopher Mehrman, Brookhaven Town chief fire marshal, said not taking care of your holiday tree could lead to catastrophe. “A lot of people around the holiday season are rushing — there are some safety things we want people to remember during the holiday season,” he said. Between 2013 and 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires per year that started with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Christmas tree fires cause an average of three deaths, 15 injuries and $10 million in direct property damage per year.

Woman Allegedly Uses Stolen Credit Cards

Suffolk County police are looking to identify and locate a woman who allegedly used stolen credit cards at two pharmacies in Centereach in November. Police said a woman used the stolen credit cards at Walgreens and CVS Nov. 17 at around 9 p.m. The credit cards were stolen from a pocketbook inside a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta parked at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, located at 730 Nesconset Highway, at approximately 11:30 a.m. earlier that day.

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Mehrman said it is important to make sure individuals are maintaining their tree properly, which includes daily watering and cutting excess branches. The fire department demonstrated a controlled fire that originated from a tree that wasn’t watered properly, watching as it quickly caught fire, growing uncontrollable in a matter of seconds. When it comes to putting up lights, the chief fire marshal said to make sure any light bulbs aren’t missing and to be cautious of fraying wires. “Having the proper extension cords is vital as well, make sure they are properly rated for indoor use,” Mehrman said. “Always look for the certification on the lights and make sure it has been tested by a testing laboratory.” The chief marshal said faulty lights could lead to a fire caused by an electrical failure and said everyone should have a smoke alarm in their home. “If you follow these rules fires like these are definitely preventable,” he said.

Security footage of woman police said stole credit cards and used them at pharmacies. Photo from SCPD

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LEE ZELDIN

Continued from A5 Do you believe a U.S. president should use U.S. taxpayer dollars as leverage to coerce a foreign leader to investigate a political rival? If you are asking that question related to the Ukraine fact pattern, then I disagree with the premise of your question. What is your take on what happened with President Trump requesting [help from] Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky? Can you clarify this question? Clarification: Do you find any of these actions objectionable? President Trump requested in a July 25, 2019, phone call that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky take a call from his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani to discuss an investigation into the son of his political rival. The White House then placed that same day a formal hold on $250 million congressionally approved security funding for Ukraine. The funds were ultimately released Sept. 11 after a whistleblower filed a complaint, 85 days after the Pentagon announced that aid had become available, 19 days before funds expire. That is your version of the story. You are entitled to your opinion but I obviously would disagree with the premise of your question. Do you believe that Ukraine and not Russia interfered in the 2016 election? Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Ukrainians also interfered in the 2016 election. That is indisputable. The scope and nature of the interference was different in the two examples, not on the same scale, and should not be equated. Are you planning to make the impeachment proceedings a point in your upcoming reelection campaign? The Democrats are ripping our country in half with their

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Has anything in the ongoing impeachment proceedings changed your mind concerning the actions of the president? No. Can you please tell us how many former members of Trump’s campaign, cabinet and personal lawyers have been investigated and/or convicted of crimes? What’s your reaction to this? I’m not aware of any new information to add beyond what you know already. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, when did you become aware of the removal of U.S. troops from Kurdish territories? Do you believe other countries or leaders have benefited from that strategy? As I relayed to you immediately following the announcement, the Kurds have fought, bled and died fighting alongside the US. They have been warriors and brothers in battle along the way. The president is right to want to end endless war, but the Turks wiping out the Kurds would absolutely not be an acceptable outcome after all of that. (On background, Zeldin voted in favor of the House resolution [H.J. Res. 77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria] regarding this issue. The resolution indicated that the policy was in the best interest of Russia and not U.S.) What do you believe are President Trump’s top three accomplishments in office? Helping grow the economy, tackling illegal immigration and going after MS-13, among many other victories. Could you list three negative things that he has fostered? The SALT deduction change, an offshore drilling proposal LEE ZELDIN Cont. on A9

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The Trees Aglow in the Night

BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Communities from Shoreham to Mount Sinai each gathered in their own turn to celebrate the coming of Christmas. The Mount Sinai Heritage Trust hosted its tree lighting Dec. 8, while Aliano Real Estate and the Miller Place Fire Department hosted their tree lighting Dec. 7 at the Aliano Shopping Center along Route 25A. In Rocky Point, residents gathered just outside Broadway Market for its tree ceremony, and in Shoreham, the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe celebrated light itself by setting aglow its Tesla Tower model and the main building itself.

Photos clockwise from top right, Rocky Point celebrates its tree lighting ceremony; Rocky Point residents, Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) and Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) stand outside during the lighting ceremony; Miller Place volunteers and Anker stand with Santa; volunteers hand out cookies at the Heritage Center Dec. 8. Photos from Anker’s office

Obituary Mary Bifulco

Mary Bifulco, of Ridge, passed away Nov. 25. She was 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank; cherished mother of Frank (Patti), Richard (Katie) and Donna DiGregorio; loving grandmother of Bradley (Rae), Lisa (Sam), Danielle (Michael), Lauren, Kristin (Matthew) and Daniel (Mallinda); and

great-grandmother of Veda, Enzo, Ryan, Haley, Claire, Abigail and Jack. She is survived by many other family members and friends. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Cabrini R.C. Church, and interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery in East Farmingdale. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place. An online guest book is available at www.branchfh.com.

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Rocky Point

Michael Bowler Remembered

Locals Look Back on RP Teacher, Coach, Administrator and Icon BY RICH ACRITELLI DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Just recently, Rocky Point Union Free School District lost the wonderful presence of longtime teacher, coach, advisor and administrator Michael Bowler, who passed away Dec. 1. This legendary coach of 47 years had accumulated 447 wins as the only lacrosse coach Rocky Point had ever known. While Bowler was always a notable figure who taught, coached and mentored the students of the school, his unique background of honor, service, kindness and loyalty was established some 72 years ago. Bowler was born Feb. 14, 1947, to Paul and Marie Bowler. He was raised in Hicksville with his brother Kevin and his two sisters Meg and Stephanie. During World War II, his dad was a Marine Corps fighter pilot who fought in the Pacific, where he was able to fly near one of the greatest baseball hitters of all time, Boston Red Sox icon Ted Williams. After the war, the senior Bowler was involved in business and his mother was an elementary school teacher. As a kid, Bowler attended Catholic school, where he loved playing football and basketball. Since religion has been a cornerstone of this family, Bowler served as an alter boy at St. Ignatius Elementary School. Later, Bowler attended St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay. He was a four-year honor student, a featured running back on the football team and a major leader on the golf squad. His most crowning achievement was meeting his high school sweetheart and later wife, Helene, at the age of 16. Just recently, they renewed their wedding vows for their 50th wedding anniversary. In 1965, Bowler graduated from high school and moved on to King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He studied history and education and was later a vice president of the student council and the president of the senior class. Shortly after graduating, he married Helene on Aug. 23, 1969, and was quickly hired as a social studies teacher at St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip where he taught history and theology. It was there Bowler began

his lifelong passion of coaching, starting with the junior varsity football team. In this rather busy time, Bowler enlisted in the New York Army National Guard for six years. Since his youth he was always in leadership positions, so it was no surprise that Bowler became a heavy truck operator and a platoon sergeant within a motor company. It was at this time Bowler and his wife welcomed their oldest son Brendan into the family Aug. 19, 1972. In 1973, Bowler was hired at Rocky Point High School,where he continued teaching social studies and was offered a coaching position in lacrosse, a position that would shape the rest of his life. While Bowler was a well-rounded athlete, lacrosse was a new game for him. For the rest of his life, Bowler was always a student of a sport that saw him evolve into one of the finest high school coaches in New York. Bowler grew into a major faculty member that was in charge of the social studies department and was a senior class adviser who organized major trips to Montreal, Canada, and to Walt Disney World in Florida. He ran school dances, the battle of the classes, the senior picnic, prom and dinner from 1976 to 1995 and 2002 to 2003. For a decade, he also coached the varsity girls cross-country team. Bowler ran with his team and demonstrated a strong flair for pushing his students to do well at long-distance running. Like that of lacrosse, he was a devoted leader that had won several league titles and a coach of the year award from 1978 to 1988. By 1985, the Bowler family grew to three more boys through the addition of Sean, Kevan and Michael All of them attended school at Infant Jesus in Port Jefferson before moving onto St. Anthony’s in Huntington. On top of his busy teaching and coaching schedule, to earn extra money for his family Bowler delivered beer, moved people’s homes and even transported libraries within the city and Long Island

to different locations. At night, Bowler went Michael Bowler, middle, was renowned as a RP lacrosse coach. Photos from Rich Acritelli back to school at C.W. Post to earn his admin‘I was watching film from the 2008 Rocky Point istrative degree. He was quickly promoted as an Championship game and in the locker room assistant principal at before the game, you told your guys to play Rocky Point middle and high schools. Armed for their families, parents, brothers and for with a big smile and a can-do attitude, Bowl- themselves. Every day, I step onto the lacrosse er was responsible for field, I play for you Poppy. I love you and I am discipline, hiring teachers, scheduling staff grateful for everything that you do.’ and students and being — John Bowler, Midfielder for Duke University, on his a constant presence at grandfather Michael P. Bowler all school functions. He mentored teachers like Brooke Bonomi to constantly support the awarded numerous coaches of the year awards students around him within every imaginable through his league and county and he was hontask and activity. Often, when one observed ored with being the Man of the Year in sports Bowler’s desk, it was often messy and full of through Times Beacon Record and the local Ropapers dealing with every possible concern that tary Club. In 2014, Rocky Point lost a hard fought can occur within a school. Even as he held an administration position, Bowler continued to game to Lynbrook, where the team came excoach the lacrosse team, where he had a pos- tremely close to making it to the state tournament. Ever the master communicator, Bowler itive impact inside and outside of this school. After several years of working with younger made a detailed speech about the strengths of athletes, establishing intramural programs, and this group and the importance of giving their coaching the junior varsity team, by 1978 his all to a contest and still being proud of themsquad had its first full varsity season. With an selves, even when some goals are not achieved. energetic demeanor, Bowler instructed a green John Fernandez was a 1996 graduate of Rocky group of athletes toward attaining an 11-8 re- Point, a member of the West Point lacrosse team cord. This was the start of many outstanding and close confidant of Bowler. He was severely decades that saw the Rocky Point Eagles be wounded during the Second Gulf War in Iraq. one of the finest programs within their league, This talented player openly recalled Bowler county and on Long Island. In 1985, after sever- “never screamed or belittled a player, lost his al years of hard work, the Eagles captured their cool or uttered profanity on the field. His sucfirst county title. Bowler reached the pinnacle of cess in coaching has come from his ability to success within the sport, as he eventually guid- encourage and get players to ask the most from ed his players to a 2008 New York State ChamMICHAEL BOWLER Continued on A9 pionship. For all of his devotion, Bowler was

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themselves, not from others.” Over the years the incredibly personable man established solid relationships with college coaches all over this nation. His “boys” played on every athletic college level at schools like Albany, Adelphi, Brown, Colgate, Dartmouth, Delaware, Hofstra, Manhattan, Stony Brook, Towson, Trinity, Wagner and Wesleyan. In larger numbers, his players served in the armed forces as they played within every service academy team. It is said Rocky Point has more captains that lead the West Point team than any other high school in America. Rocky Point guidance counselors Matt Poole and Jimmy Jordan always marveled at Bowler’s ability to fully understand the college recruiting and admissions process. For decades, Bowler drove his students on numerous trips in New England and the East Coast. Often the case, he quietly took money out of his own pocket for the sake of his players. Just this past year alone, former Rocky Point standout Peter LaSalla was a freshman and faceoff man on the University of Virginia lacrosse team. This local kid that just played for Bowler was a key member of a team that recently won the 2019 National Championship. It is with a heavy heart that Rocky Point school district mourns the difficult loss of an individual that always made time for his family, friends, students and players. Even as he retired from his administrative position in 2004, Bowler continued to coach lacrosse until his declining health conditions forced him to retire from this position. Bowler leaves behind the love of his best friend Helene who spent countless hours at the school rooting for his teams, along with his three boys Brendan, Kevan and Michael. There is undoubtedly a special place in heaven for Bowler who is surely united with his second oldest son Sean, who passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease, otherwise known as

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in 2005. The family loved Sean’s girlfriend Adena Herskovitz, who as she was attending Yale Law School had taken care of him after he was diagnosed with ALS. While the Bowler’s are dominated by all boys, Adena truly represented the lone daughter of this family. As with Sean, Adena was recently at the bedside of Bowler to ensure that he was properly receiving the correct medical attention at Sloan Kettering in Manhattan. Like that of Brooklyn native and Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who was a devout Catholic, teacher, coach, mentor and loyal member of his church, Bowler truly resembled the traits of this historic figure, of living his life for the love of his family, God and the Rocky Point Eagles. For decades, Bowler was a major member of the Infant Jesus Parish in Port Jefferson where he could be seen assisting with the weekly and Sunday Masses. At times, it is my custom to speak with Father Francis Pizzarelli of Hope House and Infant Jesus. With a big smile, Father Frank always described the devotion of Bowler who always enhanced others within his church and team. The priest recalled how Bowler even coached his family members. Always with a hectic schedule, Bowler and his wife took care of a special needs young man and his home over the last several years. Never did the Bowlers ever seek any type of attention for always putting others first — it was not their way. From his youngest moments, Bowler and his family “selflessly” aided others with a tremendous smile, kindness and heart. Up until his death, Bowler dearly loved his family, team, community and church. He leaves behind a “tribe” of six grandsons, who he was immensely proud of seeing during his visits to Massachusetts and Colorado. Like that of his players, he followed their every lacrosse movements and was happy that they were all well-rounded student-athletes. In the summers, the family vacationed on Block Island where they looked forward to being together. While lacrosse was always a passion for Bowler, the Helene and Michael Bowler, with their grandsons from left, Donny, Rory and Brodie. Photo from Rich Acritelli

athletic tradition has been passed onto all of his sons, who were all tough college players that later became high school coaches. His two older grandsons are devoted students who are currently playing for Duke University and Marist College. At a gathering that was held at the Bowler home after the cemetery services, the younger grandsons were running around the house with their football helmets on. They were catching passes from Bowler’s brother Kevin in the backyard of his home. Like their grandfather, they flashed a brilliant smile as they were running around and tackling each other. At this sad time, as the Bowler family came together and at several points during this trying week, they could be heard laughing at colorful memories of this unique man. At the church service at Infant Jesus Church in Port Jeffeson, his younger son, Michael, soundly recalled the dynamic ways and “quirks” of his father that had given so much to all those around him. It was hard to find a seat or place to stand as family members, neighbors, friends, current and former teachers, players and coaches all gave a final goodbye to a person that garnered so much affection. And these accounts that were creatively stated by Michael produced a large roar of laughter from the crowd. Each in turn easily recalled the genuine ways of this former husband,

LEE ZELDIN

Continued from A7 impacting the Atlantic and certain funding levels in the federal budget. Many of your North Shore constituents are calling for more Town Hall-style meetings. Are you planning any? I had a town hall in September hosted by the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association. The event was completely open to anyone in the public and was widely promoted and attended by the Democratic Party and they got their questions and comments in, including multiple times with 2, 3, and more follow-ups to their original question/comment. This is in addition to Mobile Office Hours, Coffee with Your Congressman and many other meetings and events. This is the pace that I’ve set and maintained since entering Congress in 2015. As I’ve said time and time again, if someone wishes to participate in a future meeting or would like to schedule a time to meet one-on-one, they can contact my office at 631-289-1097 to find a time most convenient for them, including after work or on the weekend. For example, this year in Smithtown alone, I’ve held Mobile Office Hours and Coffee with Your Congressman. Can you please define for your constituents what corruption means? An example is a corrupt Ukrainian energy company run by a corrupt

parent, family member, educator, coach, church member, neighbor and veteran. At the final wake services, where there were close to a thousand people that stood on line to share the numerous positive qualities of Bowler, 2010 high school graduate Michael Muller addressed the true meaning of this man. In front of a packed house, Muller, a graduate and a lacrosse player from Dartmouth College, said his life would have been vastly differently if it was not for the constant presence and guidance of “Coach Bowler.” Muller echoed the sentiments of this North Shore community that truly appreciated the dedication of Michael P. Bowler, who always looked to enhance the school district. The life of this “Renaissance man” could be summed up through the words of Lombardi who told his own players, “Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It’s something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop short of success.” Through all of his amazing deeds to his family and school, Bowler has surely lived up to a high benchmark of excellence on and off the field. Rich Acritelli is a social studies teacher at Rocky Point High School and an adjunct professor of American history at Suffolk County Community College. Ukrainian oligarch hiring someone with no Ukraine experience and no energy experience for at least $50,000 per month for the sole reason that they are the vice president’s son. Can you please offer the distinctions between a democracy, autocracy and dictatorship? The widely accepted definitions are as follows: Democracy: A government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections. Autocracy: Government in which one person possesses unlimited power. Dictatorship: A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique. Also, Michael Cohen is behind bars for campaign finance violations that include paying Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal to keep quiet about their affairs with Donald Trump. Cohen testified that it was done in coordination with Donald Trump. Does paying “hush money” to influence the outcome of an election equate with bribery or a high crime or misdemeanor? Why or why not? Is it corruption? He made these claims before Congress after pleading guilty to crimes, one of which was lying to Congress. He’s not a reliable witness to say the least.

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Obituary

Lina Obeid, Renowned Award-Winning SBU Scientist BY DANIEL DUNAIEF DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

An award-winning scientist, grandmother, aunt, mother and wife, Dr. Lina Obeid, died Nov. 29 at the age of 64 after a recurrence of lung cancer. Born in New York and raised in Lebanon, Obeid was a State University of New York distinguished professor of medicine and the dean of research at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, where she conducted research on cancer and aging. In 2015, she was named as one of The Village Times Herald’s People of the Year along with her husband Dr. Yusuf Hannun. A Celebration of Life memorial service for Obeid held Dec. 7 at Flowerfield in St. James from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and included remarks and a reception. SBU faculty appreciated Obeid’s scientific, administrative and mentoring contributions, as well as her engaging style. Michael Bernstein, interim president of SBU, said Obeid was “very well liked and respected” and that her loss leaves a “big hole” at the university. Obeid “oversaw our research programs,

specifically the core facilities on which all our laboratory scientists depend, for sample analysis, for microscopy of cells” among other areas, Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky, dean of Renaissance School of Medicine wrote in an email. He lauded Obeid’s personable approach, which he said, “rubbed off on many people,” creating a “renewed sense of optimism in our ability to impact all three missions: research, teaching and clinical care.” Obeid and Hannun, who is the director of the Stony Brook Cancer Center, knew each other in high school, started dating in medical school and were married for 36 years. The couple recently shared a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th International Conference on Bioactive Lipids in Cancer, Inflammation and Related Diseases in October. The award represents the first time a woman received this honor. Supriya Jayadev, who was a graduate student in Hannun’s lab at Duke University and is the executive director of Clallam Mosaic in Port Angeles, Washington, called Obeid a “role model” for women in science. “Not only was she a strong leader with the ability to compete in a male-dominated field, but she retained her femininity and grace.” Daniel Raben, a professor of biological

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rooting for them to succeed. “During my childhood, she taught me that nothing was impossible if you are determined and gutsy,” Marya Hannun wrote in an email. She suggested her mother was passionate about food, which shaped how they lived and traveled. When the family visited Greece, Obeid swam out for sea urchins, cracked them on rocks and ate them on the beach. She was a passionate cook who learned from her mother, Rosette, who wrote a Palestinian cookbook. The Hannun family laughs “about how we plan out holidays around food and spend our meals talking about the next meals,” Marya wrote. Obeid was part of one of the first class of women admitted into the International College High School. She earned her bachelor of arts at Rutgers University, but was also creative as a child and interested in fashion and design. “Anyone who [saw] her wouldn’t be surprised,” Marya said. Obeid is survived by her husband, her Lina Obeid spending time with her granddaughter Evelyn. parents, Rosette and Sami, her nieces and Photo by Marya Hannun nephews, her triplet children and her two chemistry at Johns Hopkins Medicine, has known grandchildren. Obeid and Hannun’s daughter Reem is Obeid and Hannun for more than two decades. “She had a huge impact on the sphingolipid married to Dr. Khaled Moussawi and lives in field because of the contribution she made,” Baltimore. Awni and his wife Kathy Hannun Raben said. “It’s a huge loss. She was a giant.” have two children, Evelyn and Yusuf, and live Dr. Maurizio Del Poeta, a professor in the in New York City. Binks Wattenberg, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology Department of Biochemistry and Molecular at SBU, knew Obeid since 1995. Biology at Virginia “I once asked her if Commonwealth University, she had any advice for my believes that “people like grants to get funded,” he [Obeid] only come along a recalled in an email. Obeid few times in one’s lifetime.” suggested she didn’t know In an email, he how to get funded, but recalled how she had a that his work wouldn’t get “way of looking into your funded if he didn’t submit eyes and persuading you to proposals. do an experiment that she She “never took ‘no’ thought absolutely had to for an answer. She would be done.” He appreciated insist and insist and insist her enthusiasm, which again until she [would] made Wattenberg feel as if persuade you and get a he was doing “absolutely ‘yes,’” he added. — Marya Hannun essential work.” Del Poeta said Obeid Obeid regularly invited did a “marvelous” job her researchers for meals enhancing research at her house, where they facilities, while she was a “caring physician” for veterans at the Northport felt as if they also joined the family, said Dr. Gerard Blobe, a professor of medicine at Duke VA Medical Center. Obeid and Hannun were co-directors of a University School of Medicine who earned his National Institutes of Health program in Cancer doctorate in Yusuf Hannun’s lab over 20 years Biology and Therapeutics, which this year received ago. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked a grant renewal for another five years. Obeid’s daughter Marya Hannun recalled for donations in Obeid’s name to the Stony her mother as “warm, honest, and funny” Brook University Cancer Center. Potential without being cynical. Marya said her mother donors can access the site at www.cancer. cared about everyone around her and was stonybrookmedicine.edu/giving.

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Sports

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Miller Place Wildcats Girls Basketball Bests Mount Edge Mustangs, 43-36 Sinai, Retains Coveted Paddle

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After winning their preseason games handily over Greenport/Southold and Deer Park, Shoreham-Wading River girls basketball team dropped their league opener at John Glenn, 58-19. The Wildcats looked to get back to their winning ways, and win they did against Mount Sinai, edging the Mustangs, 43-36, on the road Dec. 6. SWR senior Abby Korzekwinski led the way for the Wildcats with 13 points. Sophomore guard Carlie Cutinella did her damage from down range hitting three triples, netting a total of nine points.

Mount Sinai sophomore standouts Casey Campo nailed four treys, four field goals and a free throw to lead the Mustangs with 21 points, while Kylie Budke banked nine. Shoreham-Wading River retook the court Dec. 10 when they hosted Miller Place and won, 58-38. Mount Sinai was back in action at Amityville Dec. 11, but the result was not to hand by press time. Top photo, Wildcat freshman guard GraceAnn Leonard drives the lane; bottom left, Mustang sophomore guard Campo gets double teamed; bottom right, Mount Sinai sophomore guard Budke drives the lane.

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The Miller Place Panthers put on a dominating wrestling performance against Mount Sinai Mustangs, winning 47-24 in the annual Battle for the Paddle match at Mount Sinai High School Dec. 4. The Panthers took a commanding 30-point lead with strong performances by Michael Giugliano, Alexander Constantis, Mark Rado, Justin Klein, Ryan Hucke, Kyle Klein Jr., Travis Grebe and Anthony Bartolotto, also Chris Bold. The Mount Sinai Mustangs tried to narrow the lead with wins by Matt Campo, Phil Johnson, Brayden Fahrbach, Joe Goodrich and Gian Luca Ferrara, but the Panther lead was insurmountable. The paddle remains with the Miller Place Panthers for the next year.

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Editorial

The High-Speed Electric Train Imperative

As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. So, the Sierra Club, state and local elected officials in Brookhaven are making noise, calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and target the Long Island Rail Road for electrification. So far, the group, which held a press conference in Stony Brook Dec. 9, has accumulated more than 7,500 signatures, and hopes for 10,000 from Long Islanders by Dec. 12. It may be enough to grab the governor’s attention, but why not help expand the campaign, since people from many other communities along the line benefit from such a long-awaited move. We ask readers, and their affiliated organizations, to join the effort. The Town of Smithtown, for example, recently announced the construction of a new apartment complex to be built across from Town Hall on Main Street in Smithtown. The appeal of that project was promoted as a good housing option for young professionals who regularly commute into Manhattan. Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R) and town council members should push for electrification. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) attended the groundbreaking to applaud that project. He and the other legislators should also appeal to the governor for electrification of the Huntington-Port Jeff line. In Huntington, state Sen. Jim Gaughran (D-Northport) has been involved with the MTA overhaul. He is pushing for the idea, and it might help if industries and businesses along the commuter rail line organize their own letter writing campaign. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Stony Brook University are both along the Port Jefferson Branch. The governor has acknowledged, when he delivered this year’s budget plan, that both institutions were key components to growing Long Island and the state’s economy, extolling his intent to make the area a premier research hub in the United States. So, why not address that slow commute with high-speed service between these research centers, New York City and the region’s airports? Let’s not forget it might also reduce the number of cars on our busy roads. Grassroot efforts are impactful and should be regularly exercised. On this and many other issues it has a way of instilling a community’s faith in the democratic form of government. The outcome can not only reduce emissions in the transportation sector and benefit the economy. It will also improve quality of life. For example, the 4:18 train on Dec. 10 from Stony Brook to Penn Station was 35 minutes late from Port Jeff, effectively making the journey to New York an unacceptable 2 1/2 hours. As a result two staff members had their respective evening’s entertainment truncated. The Sierra Club has an online petition which can be found at: sc.org/55x35. To submit petitions from a letter writing campaign to the governor directly, his press office recommends using the postal address: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Capitol, State Street and Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12224.

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Letters to the Editor

Response to ‘Political Theatrics’

Upon reading the latest pro-Trump letter [“Political theatrics,” Dec. 5], I could not restrain myself. Let’s leave out the impeachment issue for the moment. For the writers to say President Donald Trump (R) “has accomplished more than any other president” is ludicrous at the very least. The economy is on a roll: It started under President Barack Obama (D), who had to navigate this nation through the worst economic crisis in modern times. Perhaps Trump would have claimed bankruptcy for the nation, which he is an expert at.

The economy is growing and so is the record deficit. Employment is up — agreed, but in what sectors? Manufacturing jobs have not only stagnated, but have actually gone down in some cases. Internationally Trump has so far failed to bring North Korea, Iran, China and Russia under control. The “art of the deal” president can’t seem to close the order. Infrastructure: Trump built a skating rink in Central Park in record time and under budget. So, what about the bridges, tunnels, roadways, modern transportation

systems? Let’s just build a wall instead. Internationally, can anyone explain the questionable behavior toward Russian President Vladimir Putin? Great move leaving the Kurds behind and allowing Russian influence in Syria. How about the climate? He doesn’t believe it; and, in fact, says let’s lower gas mileage, go back to coal and unlock preserved lands. I don’t care if he’s impeached or voted out. Trump needs to go. John Darr Port Jefferson

Donate for Veterans This Holiday Season As we all enjoy the holidays, it is important that we remember those who serve and protect our nation while being separated from their families. To help ensure that these brave men and women have the opportunity to speak with their loved ones this holiday season, our office is working with Cell Phones for Soldiers by serving as a drop-off location for used phones. All unwanted cellphones can be dropped off at our district office, which is located at 260 Middle Country Road in

Smithtown, during regular business hours. We will make sure that all the phones that are donated are delivered to Cell Phones for Soldiers. The proceeds from any donated phone will be used to send prepaid international calling cards to our troops so they can make free calls on phones that are approved by the United States military. According to Cell Phones for Soldiers, each contribution worth $5 enables them to provide 2.5 hours of talk time for America’s bravest men and women.

So far, donations to the organization have provided more than 300 million minutes of free talk time by sending more than 5 million calling cards to service members and recycling more than 15 million cellphones. We hope that everyone will consider joining us in this effort and greatly appreciate all donations. Thank you very much and God bless our troops. NY State Sen. John Flanagan R-East Northport

Media Has Responsibilities Too With opinion headlines such as “Let the sunshine in” [March 21] and “Journalism Requires Access” [Nov. 21] the Times Beacon Record Newspapers have editorialized about a need for transparency. TBR’s perspective regarding openness narrowly focused on the importance of media gaining direct access to those they wished to interview. Their stated goal was to shine “a light on government officials and other people in power.” The [Nov. 21] editorial even took considerable time lamenting how the stunning growth of public relations pros has not only made personal contact with interviewees more difficult, but has dramatically negatively changed the ratio of reporters to PR people. What was once less than two to one has skyrocketed to six to one in favor of those looking

to shape news and events in ways that solely favor their clients. However, overlooked in these Op Eds has been the increasingly growing concerns over journalists’ responsibility to cover stories and events with an even hand. Worse still is the growing worry that media outlets are burying fact-based information that might interfere with their preconceived notions or biases. This practice significantly hinders readers or viewers from making informed judgments. Happily in TBR’s Nov. 21 publication, editors took a half step toward offering readers some transparency regarding a frequent letter writer and single-minded scolder of Congressmen Lee Zeldin. Included in Shoshana Hershkowitz’s byline was the acknowledgment that she was the “Founder of Suffolk County

Progressives.” Sadly omitted was that throughout virtually all of the 2018 campaign, and up until late spring of this year, Hershkowitz, under the title of “contractor” was being paid by a super PAC, Taking Action for Suffolk County. Unsurprisingly this “Democrat/ Liberal” political action committee has been overwhelmingly focused on the defeat of Congressman Zeldin. Given Hershkowitz’s clear intent has been to sway TBR consumers to her client’s point of view, it’s hard to see how her work profile might be all that different than that of the PR professionals referenced in the Nov. 21 opinion piece. Savvy Times Beacon Record readers can likely appreciate the irony. Jim Soviero Setauket

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Opinion

Anger Builds Among Democratic Presidential Contenders

he Democratic hopefuls for the presidency sure seem angry these days, as the election clock counts down to less than a year. Last week, a man in Iowa had the audacity, the temerity, the unmitigated gall to ask Joe Biden, the front runner, about his son Hunter, who is at the center of this Ukrainian maelstrom. Biden reacted with anger and righteous indigD. None nation, calling the man a “damn of the above liar.” BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Good one. Or was it? Is that really the best way to react? Biden then nicknamed him “fat.” Yikes! That seemed cruel and disrespectful.

The man was throwing salt in either self-inflicted or Republican-directed wounds. But, hey, Biden’s son did sit on the board of an energy company in the Ukraine, which creates bad optics. It doesn’t mean he or his son did anything wrong. What’s weird now, though, is that Biden seemed to feel the need — or perhaps the test-marketed driven necessity — to attack the man who dared ask the question. That seems to be taking a page out of the book of the incumbent, who uses anger as a regular tool to define his enemies and keep them off balance, while rallying his troops. So, what happened to Mike Bloomberg? The billionaire was recently asked whether he was trying to buy the election. Out came the righteous indignation, along with a story about how he made his money, all the great work he did as mayor and how he won’t be beholden to any special interests. Grrr! What about Bernie Sanders? He’s a cult figure among many Democrats, but his demeanor seems to be one of the angry, older

white man. He reminds me of the Howard Beale character, played by Peter Finch, in the 1976 movie “Network.” Beale urges people to get up out of their chairs, go to the window and shout, “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” Sanders, or the Larry David version of him, could easily be uttering the same line in response to (a) health care costs, (b) the cost of college tuition for people who could otherwise use education to change their lives, (c) climate change or (d) all of the above. And then there’s the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. I know she’s not running for president, but she ﬁnally lashed out at a reporter — does that also sound familiar — and suggested that her religion kept her from hating people. Her tone, method and message had more than a hint of anger, if not toward the president whom she and the Democrats were impeaching than to the reporter. The words she spoke, as she pointed her ﬁnger, were, “Don’t mess with me.” I was reminded of the line Geraldine Fitzgerald, as Martha Bach,

said in the 1981 movie “Arthur,” starring Dudley Moore, “Don’t screw with me, Burt.” If this past week is a preview of the upcoming primary and general elections, we’ve got about 11 months of Beale slogans and Bachs slaps to the faces. The wrestling match may once again change its tune for “the Ds” and “the Rs” when we know which D will be facing off against the most likely R. Maybe the Ds host a party for themselves where they describe the hopes, opportunities and promise of the American Dream for one and all. Maybe the Rs decide counterpunching has been overplayed, and they start hosting their own party, where they celebrate low taxes, low unemployment, a strong economy and their plans for an even better future. Primal anger, however, seems more likely as we prepare for a testy election. Wouldn’t it be a welcome relief if at least one of the candidates offered civil, calm, graceful and pleasant replies, even to questions he or she found challenging?

walked and rode along the pitch black roads of Old Field South, moving from house to house for the Three Village Historical Society’s Candlelight House Tour. The harrowing driving in the maze of streets that make up that development, built by tycoon Ward Melville starting in 1929, was rewarded by the bright lights and cheer inside the homes open for a walk-through. The homes are artfully decorated and several members of the society tell us about the history of each. All of that is donated for the sake of the organization. And did I mention the food? There are tidbits and wine at each stop on the Friday night event, supplied generously by local restaurants. There were six houses, plus Old Field Farm, on the fundraising tour, which ends with lots more food and drink at the Old Field Club. It seems like half the community turns out for the festivities. In the interests of full disclosure, I have to confess that while I love history, with its stories and larger-than-life people, I am also an incorrigible snoop when it comes to checking out the insides of people’s homes. One

can tell so much about those that dwell there and also get a couple of decorating ideas for one’s own abode. Then Sunday afternoon I capped a visit to the Dickens Festival in beautifully decorated Port Jefferson with a performance of that holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker.” This one was presented by the Harbor Ballet Theatre and the talented students of Amy Tyler School of Dance, with the help of a trio of marvelous New York City professionals. For 10 years straight I saw “The Nutcracker” at City Center in Manhattan. It was a holiday tradition as I was growing up, but I had not seen the ballet since then until this thrilling show. I was reminded all over again how charming a ballet and how much I love Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky’s music. A quick trip then to the grand tree lighting on the Stony Brook village green, and then back to my living room. I say, this was not a bad way to spend a weekend, all nasty cracks about the sterile suburbs aside. Yes, I enjoy the delights of the city, but they are hard to compare with the comforts of home.

The Attractions of Village Living Sometimes I think how lucky I am to live here. One of those times was this past week when my life was greatly enhanced by what is around me. Now I don’t want to come off as a Pollyanna. There are also times when I’m not feeling so lucky — as when the property tax bill arrives, which it will shortly and with a new total that includes a compounded increase. Fortunately, I only have to think about that twice Between a year but, on the you and me upside, I can apBY LEAH S. DUNAIEF preciate regularly the advantages of village living. I will share with you what happened last week, in chronological order. On Wednesday,

Dec. 4, I went to an Emerson String Quartet concert at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center. The Emerson is a world-famous act, whose upcoming performances are heralded on large posters in front of Lincoln Center in New York City. But I don’t have to go into the city to hear them play superbly on an evening. And I don’t have to pay exorbitant prices to park my car or spend many minutes looking for a distant parking place. Here, I can park in the adjacent SBU garage for free — one of my favorite four-letter words. I also don’t have to drive two hours to get to the concert site and then two hours back late at night. In a matter of minutes, I can reach the campus, park the car and be in my seat waiting for the illustrious four to walk on stage and begin to play. I can return home without trafﬁc in similar fashion. And the cost of the tickets to hear one of the most honored classical music groups on the globe? Little more than half of that charged in the Big Apple. After such a performance, I return home serenely happy. That was Wednesday. On the Friday, I

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