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Vol. 46, No. 48

January 20, 2022

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Above left and right, Councilman Jonathan Kornreich, left foreground, and workers repair the roof of American Legion Post 1766. Center right, workers take time out for a photo in front of the post, and below right, go over what needs to be done. Photos from Jonathan Kornreich’s office

American Legion Post 1766 ready for its makeover

BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Town of Brookhaven Councilman Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) has been active in the community for years as a past president of the Three Village Civic Association and a member of the school district’s board of education. However, after being elected into office last year, he had the opportunity to learn even more about the Three Village area. When he had the opportunity to visit the American Legion Irving Hart Post 1766 in Setauket, he realized the post members needed help with repairs, starting with the roof. Knowing people in the home improvement industry and also the ins and outs of fundraising, Kornreich made a promise to the post members that he would get the roof repaired. The councilman took the job on as a personal mission and said it wouldn’t require any financial help from the town. The roof was repaired in December with materials donated by Home Depot and anonymous donors sending in money to honor post members including Korean War veteran Carlton “Hub” Edwards who is treasurer of the post. Thanks to the donations, workers were paid to replace the roof which is just the first step of the post being restored. Joe Bova, the post’s community liaison, said he was grateful for Kornreich following through on the project and that he never met someone

that showed so much kindness and respect. “I never met someone who says something and actually does it,” Bova said. Kornreich said he has been intrigued for years by the history of the American Legion post, which was established after World War II by members of the mixed-heritage Black and Native American community who lived in the Bethel-Christian Avenue-Laurel Hill Historic District area. The residents built the post from community members’ contributions including the land donated by Irving Hart’s sister, Rachel. The councilman said the stories of those who have belonged to the post over the years are also interesting to learn. “When you walk into the post, on the wall, there are maybe 100 photographs of men and women in uniform who were stationed all over the world,” he said. According to Kornreich and Edwards, a fundraiser will be established in the future for additional interior renovations. Edwards said the post members are grateful for the roof replacement. “We’d like to thank everyone who took part in the donations for the roof to be completed,” Edwards said. Kornreich echoed the sentiment. “I’m so proud to see that Three Village recognizes the cultural and historical importance of this structure, and the people who have been using it for almost 75 years,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the time when this will once again be a thriving and active place our community can enjoy.”

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Perspective

History: The Battle of the Bulge BY RICH ACRITELLI DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM “The present situation is to be regarded as one of opportunity for us and not of disaster. There will only be cheerful faces at this conference table.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme allied commander Approaching the middle of December 1944, the allied powers in Europe pushed back the German forces practically to their own border. The allies landed at Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, and this successful invasion established the beginning of the end of Hitler’s rule in Western Europe. While the fighting was brutal on the beaches and later through the dangerous terrain of the hedge groves, under the leadership of Eisenhower and the armored drive of Gen. George Patton, the Germans took extremely high losses. There was absolute joy on Aug. 19 when allied forces rolled through the streets of Paris, where they were greeted with loud cheers of freedom. The once victorious German army was reeling after several battlefield losses, and by December 1944 the allies were about to enter this Axis nation. The others were Italy and Japan. With the Soviet Union liberating their own territory and pushing into Eastern Europe, there was no respite within any part of the German frontlines, and during the night and day allied air crews strategically bombed German factories, resources, transportation, weapons and troop movements. “Total war” brought the realization that the German military had no chance to win this war and that the end was near. Eisenhower’s “broad front” campaign moved allied armies from the English Channel to the Swiss border. It was the confident belief among western forces that the German war machine would surrender within the face of defeat. Operation Autumn Mist was the last major military offensive that Hitler waged against the allies, to attempt to drive a wedge between the western armies, with the goal of regaining the Belgian port of Antwerp. If the Germans could strike a powerful blow against the allies, Hitler mistakenly believed that the West would possibly agree to a peace, and Germany would turn its full attention to fighting the Soviet Union. As the Germans were attacked from every direction, they organized 250,000 soldiers from 14 infantry divisions guarded by five panzer divisions. This surprise assault was a dangerous breakdown of allied intelligence. The Germans broke through the Ardennes Forest in southeast Belgium and hit allied positions that were in Belgium, France and Luxembourg.

There were only 80,000 allied soldiers who were shocked by this assault, and thousands were taken as prisoners of war. The Germans penetrated their armies against the American forces that still wore summer uniforms and had little ammunition. Eisenhower was just promoted to his fifth star as General of the Army, and expected to travel to Versailles, France, to attend the wedding of his orderly Mickey McKeogh. It was an attack that struck at the nerve of the broad front that was mostly held by American forces which faced shortages in reinforcements and resources. Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe was demanded by his German counterpart that he surrender the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne, Belgium. It did not help McAuliffe that the weather conditions were extremely poor, and American airplanes were briefly unable to provide air support and the ability to drop food and ammunition. As Bastogne was considered to be located at strategic crossroads, Eisenhower ordered that this town must be held at all costs by the 101st Airborne Division.

A famous victory

On Dec. 19, Eisenhower held a vital meeting with his key generals to contain and destroy this attack. His longtime friend Patton stated that he was able to disengage from his own battle, and push in force to assault the German armies to relieve the pressure that was placed on Bastogne. Eisenhower counted on the battlefield drive of Patton and sought the general’s Third Army to relieve Bastogne and to make the Germans pay for this surprise attack. Both senior officers were old friends and Eisenhower looked at the irony of receiving the new senior rank and observed, “George, every time I get promoted, I get attacked.” Patton responded to his boss, “Yes, and every time you get attacked, I bail you out.” During a time of brief defeat, this battle showed the true spirit of the American soldier and officer to overcome the burdens of bad weather and surprise of the German assault to achieve a great victory. The Battle of the Bulge posed the serious problem of German spies who landed behind American lines and were dressed as American military police officers. The enemy changed and destroyed road signs, and were believed to be searching for Eisenhower, Patton and Gen. Omar Bradley. American soldiers started using challenging passwords that focused on former World Series games, movie stars and political leaders to determine if an unknown soldier was possibly a spy. The German troops acted with total disregard toward the prisoners of war that had fallen into their hands. Near the Belgian town of Malmedy, SS Lt.

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Col. Joachim Peiper was the head of the “Adolph Hitler” Division and ordered his soldiers to brutally kill 84 Americans within an open field. Word quickly spread about these atrocities, and this motivated Americans to hold their ground against the unrelenting pressure of the German army. At Verdun in northeast France, Eisenhower ordered Patton to take additional time to gain enough men and materials, and to make his first strike against the enemy a powerful one. With his soldiers and through the snow, Patton led the American Army through one of the largest battles ever fought by this nation. Although Patton previously warned about the possibility of an attack of this nature, he was determined to destroy the German army that was now in the open. American forces began their pursuit to relieve the beleaguered garrison at Bastogne and to inflict casualties on Hitler’s last-ditch attempt to gain a victory in the west. The German high command envisioned a successful plan that would see their forces reach the French Meuse River, but they did not count on the 500,000 American soldiers that destroyed this plan. Through a blizzard that created awful weather conditions, there were a reported 15,000 cold weather injuries and ailments that were created pneumonia, frostbite and trench foot. New York Yankee Ralph Houk, rose from the rank of private to major during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. This catcher was decorated with the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star for valor in service. During this fight, Houk’s leadership prevented

a major attack from over 200 enemy soldiers and five Tiger tanks. He was later ordered to take a jeep and a letter with vital intelligence to the beleaguered town of Bastogne. During his way through enemy lines, Houk was wounded in the leg. After this battle, he was almost killed when a German bullet traveled through his helmet. Houk was later manager of the Yankees which won the 1961 World Series with Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and D-Day World War II veteran Yogi Berra. Houk’s Yankees won the World Series again in 1962. He always said he was fortunate to survive the Battle of the Bulge. The fighting lasted until Jan. 25, 1945, with the heavy cost of 19,000 Americans killed, 47,500 wounded and 23,000 captured or missing in action. British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery took credit for rescuing the American military during the height of the Battle of the Bulge. Monty. as he was known, was one of the most difficult leaders that Eisenhower had to manage as supreme commander of allied forces. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill fully realized that the United States provided the vast majority of soldiers and weaponry into the war in Northwestern Europe. About this failed German offensive, he said, “This is undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war and will, I believe, be regarded as an ever-famous American victory.” Rich Acritelli is a history teacher at Rocky Point High School and adjunct professor at Suffolk County Community College. Sean Hamilton, president of the high school history honor society, contributed to this article.

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East Setauket resident announces candidacy for Congress

BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM A former Town of Brookhaven deputy supervisor is ready to take on Congress. As the new year began, Anthony Figliola (R-East Setauket) announced his intention to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) who announced in 2021 that he would not run for Congress and would instead run for New York State governor. Figliola, who is running for office for the first time, said it’s something that’s been a dream of his for a while. When he heard the announcement that Zeldin decided to tackle the governor’s race, he knew it was time to seize the opportunity to run for Congress. Despite this being the first time he’s running for office, the candidate said Congress is a perfect example of being able to be a citizen legislator. He said he prayed on the decision with his family and reached out to people he knew in the Republican Party. The husband and father of three said his agenda is families first, and he is concerned about kitchen table issues that affect the middle class. “I decided that I wanted to jump into this, and primarily because, especially with Anthony Figliola, above right, and below, announced his decision to run for congress at the beginning of the year. Above, the East Setauket resident is pictured with his wife, Christine, COVID, seeing the way that this country and children Celine, Siena and Anthony. Photos from candidate has been going, it’s really been going downhill, and one of the most glaring deciding on redistricting so whether or not his time as Brookhaven deputy supervisor, issues to me is the impact on the middle- Figliola will need to run in a primary depends will be an asset. class community,” he said. on redistricting decisions. “One of the things that I’ve done in my The candidate said while he knows the district The East Setauket resident said he career is I’ve worked a lot with sewers and has always been an expensive realized he has big shoes to fill the installation of sewers and building sewer place to live, after COVID and the in Congress if he were to win facilities,” he said. “What I think is really state mandates and shutdown, he and would work not to lose important is that we work to find a way to talked to various small business Zeldin’s legacy of “fighting for sewer more of Suffolk County in the 1st owners and realized the difficulty the working men and women Congressional District, because it’s going they were having keeping afloat of this district.” to do two things. It’s going to help reduce and hiring. Figliola said taxes, inflation harmful toxins and nitrogen and other things “I talked to a lot of families and gas prices are at the forefront that are being put into our drinking water who, with inflation being at of his mind as he runs for office. and our waterways. And secondly, it allows 7%, which is the highest since Regarding gas prices, he said us to redevelop and reimagine a lot of our 1982, they literally don’t he believes in opening up oil downtowns.” have the salary to be able to refineries so the U.S. can export He said he is also concerned with current pay all their bills,” he said. oil to other countries, and in COVID mandates where he feels President “Some prices are up 50% —Anthony Figliola turn, build up the U.S. economy Joe Biden (D) and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) from where they were last and lower the prices at the pump are making decisions and not involving all year. Something’s got to give, and inflation in general. branches of government. While earlier in the and people need somebody in “We are now beholden to pandemic former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) Washington that’s going to fight for them and overseas foreign governments and foreign was given emergency powers, the current — whether they’re Republican, Independent conglomerates to tell us how much the cost governor doesn’t have the same authority. or Democrat — someone who understands of gas should be,” he said. “We have to stop An example he said is the mandatory how government works, but also with the kowtowing to our enemies.” vaccinations and boosters from Hochul same struggles that they have. I was tired of Figliola said if elected he would work which he felt were just edicts. sitting on the sidelines, and I want to be in it, to help grow the local economy, while also “There’s no checks and balances,” he and I want to play.” safeguarding the environment, especially said. “There was no debate. There’s no Robert Cornicelli, of St. James, has protecting the Island’s drinking water. He review of the issue, the science, who it’s lose everything that you know. And that’s it, also announced his intention to run on the believes his experience as an executive vice going to impact. It’s just one day Biden or and I disagree with that. I’m going to fight Republican ticket for Congress. However, president of a government relations and Gov. Hochul says this is how it’s going to passionately for people’s individual liberties the Suffolk County Legislature is currently economic development business, as well as be, and if you don’t follow, you’re going to and for their freedoms.”

‘I was tired of sitting on the sidelines, and I want to be in it, and I want to play.’

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Ave.(opposite Arrowhead Ln.), E. Setauket. Applicant requests height variance for proposed wall sign on south elevation exceeding 18’ high, 80 sq. ft. permitted (25’4“ high, 113 sq. ft. requested). (0200 25300 0100 024000) THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL COMMENCE AT 4 P.M. 20. Jarel LLC , 23 Brewster Ln., East Setauket, NY. Location: North side Brewster Ln., 205’ East of Linda Ln., East Setauket. Applicant requests renewal of Special Permit for housing accomodations in conjunction with horse farm. (0200 02300 0400 036001) 41. Courtney & Marshall Leonard, 17 Brandywine Dr., East Setauket, NY. Location: North side Brandywine Dr., 186’ West of Settlers Way, East Setauket. Applicant requests side yard variance for proposed outdoor kitchen with wood burning fire place. (0200 13100 0100 003000) 43. Lori & Tom Courtney, 20 Midwood Rd., Stony Brook, NY. Location: South side Midwood Rd., 522’ West of Midwood Rd., Stony Brook. Applicant requests height variance for proposed 18’ high 624 sq. ft. detached garage (14’ high 600 sq. ft. permitted). (0200 10700 0300 010000) CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.

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The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police. Centereach

■ Walmart on Middle Country Road in Centereach reported a petit larceny on Jan. 16. A woman put various clothing items in her cart and left the store without paying. The stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $500.

East Setauket

■ BJ’s Wholesale Club on Nesconset Highway in East Setauket called the police on Jan. 9 at approximately 4 p.m. to report the theft of merchandise. A man allegedly took seafood from a case, concealed it under his coat and left without paying. ■ Walmart on Nesconset Highway in East Setauket called the police on Jan. 10 to report the theft of merchandise. Two women allegedly walked out of the store with assorted household items and tools without paying.

Lake Grove

■ A burglary was reported at Mayra’s Bakery on Hawkins Avenue in Lake Grove on Jan. 16. A suspect broke a glass door, entered the store and stole the cash drawer from the register. ■ Ulta Beauty on Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove reported a shoplifter on Jan. 16. A woman allegedly stole various makeup and perfume valued at approximately $500. ■ Macy’s at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove reported a petit larceny on Jan. 9. A man allegedly stole clothing valued at approximately $230.

Port Jefferson

■ The theft of a catalytic converter from a 2013 Toyota Tacoma was reported on Jan. 17. The vehicle had been parked overnight on Belle Terre Road in Port Jefferson from Jan. 16 to 17.

Port Jefferson Station

■ A resident living on Piedmont Drive in Port Jefferson Station reported the theft of a Hiboy Titan Electric Scooter on Jan. 11. The scooter was parked outside the residence when it was stolen. ■ Speedway on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station reported a burglary on Jan. 14. Unknown persons broke the lock on

the front door with a crowbar and stole tobacco products.

St. James

■ A burglary was reported at the IHOP on Alexander Avenue in St. James on Jan. 9. A person broke a window, entered the store and stole cash from the register.

Selden

■ Target on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a petit larceny on Jan. 16. A man allegedly stole two Dyson vacuum cleaners valued at approximately $760. ■ Joe’s Campus Heroes on Middle Country Road in Selden reported a burglary on Jan. 8. Entry was gained through a broken front glass door and cash was stolen.

Setauket

■ A resident living on Harmony Lane in Setauket reported that an unknown person entered their unlocked car parked in their driveway on Jan. 7 and stole cash. ■ A woman parked her car in front of Mario’s Restaurant on Main Street in Setauket on Jan. 6 and returned to her car at approximately 11 p.m. to find the front passenger window of her car had been broken and a pocketbook and laptop was missing.

South Setauket

■ Target on Pond Path in South Setauket reported a petit larceny on Jan. 15. A woman allegedly stole various video game accessories valued at approximately $720. ■ Target on Pond Path in South Setauket called the police to report a grand larceny on Jan. 16. Three men allegedly stole Apple iPads and AirPods valued at $3460.

Stony Brook

■ Long Island Bagel Cafe on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook reported a burglary on Jan. 10. Access was gained by breaking the glass on the front door. Cash registers and cash were stolen. ■ A burglary was reported at Organic Krush on North Country Road in Stony Brook on Jan. 7. A safe, three cash registers and cash were stolen. — COMPILED BY HEIDI SUTTON

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Patriots shine at Tony Toro meet BY BILL LANDON DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Ward Melville shined in the Tony Toro track meet at Suffolk County Community College Sunday morning, Jan. 16, where the 4 x 800 relay team put in a solid performance clocking in at nine minutes and 12.45 seconds for third place. John Heraghty ran the grueling 3200-meter event with a time of 11:17.13 which placed him fifth overall. Sophomore Adam Marotto placed eighth in shot put with a 31-0.72 throw, while teammate James McGarrity threw 32-7 good enough for fifth. Jack Geraghty placed second with a throw of 34.6.75.

Julian Smith, a senior, won at 1600-meter distance with a time of 4:48.56, and senior Harrison Reduto placed first in the 55-meter hurdle event tripping the clock at 8.87 well ahead of the second-place finisher. Pictured clockwise from above, Ward Melville senior Harrison Reduto, left, wins the 55-meter hurdles event; senior Jack Geraghty throws a 34-6.75 in the shot-put competition; senior Samuel Gerard traveled 34-3 in the triple jump event; senior James McGarrity throws a 32-7 in the shot-put competition; and Justin Ronzoni takes the handoff in the 4x800 meter event. — Photos by Bill Landon

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185th SCPD recruit class sworn in Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D), center, and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, right, swore in the latest class of Suffolk County Police recruits, above, during a ceremony at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood on Jan. 18. The class included 70 Suffolk County Police

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recruits, seven of whom are ﬂuent Spanish speakers. Approximately 43% of the recruits bring previous law enforcement experience. Additionally, there were 10 recruits from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and two from the Stony Brook State University Police. — Photos from Suffolk County Police Department

the Selden Ambulance (who tried to save his life); or the ASPCA would be appreciated by the family.

Greenlawn Luise Heitz

William Kane, center, with his children. Photo from the Kane family

South Setauket William James Kane

William James Kane, of South Setauket, a 30-year employee (clerk), of the Setauket Post Ofﬁce, suddenly passed away on Dec. 16. He leaves his loving wife of 41 years, Elizabeth (Black); daughter Laura Kane, son Dr. John V. Kane (and his wife Courtney); and two precious grandsons who adored him, Liam and Gavin Kane. He is survived by one sibling Dianne Tolsma (and her husband Paul). He was predeceased by his brother Victor Kane (wife Jacqueline), sister Anne Kane and his beloved parents Judy and Dr. Victor G. Kane, of New Hyde Park. He also leaves his loving poodles Samuel, Shannon, Shane, Teddy, Missy and Maggie. Services were entrusted to Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Go Fund Me arranged by his daughter Laura E. Kane; to

Luise Heitz, of Greenlawn, died on Jan. 2. She was the devoted daughter of the late Emil and the late Melita Woltman; beloved wife of the late Walter Heitz; and loving mother of Anita (Frank) Biondo, Christina (Paul) Maykish Luise Heitz and Walter (Sandy) Heitz. She was also the cherished grandmother of Walter Heitz, Robert Heitz and Daniel Maykish. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nolan Funeral Home in Northport. Visitation and funeral service were held at the funeral home Jan. 8 followed by a funeral interment at the Northport Rural Cemetery.

Northport

Gene L. Minetta

Gene L. Minetta, of York, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Northport, died on Dec. 28, 2021. Gene was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran and retired pharmacist technician at the Northport Veterans Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Leanora (nee Nisi); loving

son of Joan and the late Frederick Minetta; and dear brother of Jo-Ann Walsh, Stephanie Minetta, the late Salvatore Minetta and the late Cynthia Minetta; and the cherished nephew of Rosemarie and Robbie Lerner. He is also survived by his Gene L. Minetta ﬁancé Barbara Mardosa, the Thoman family: GerriJean, Michael, Matthew, Jillian, Alexis, Ava and Michael Jr. and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nolan Funeral Home in Northport. Visitation was held at the funeral home Jan. 4. The next day a funeral mass was held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport. Interment followed with U.S. Army Military Honors, at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

Ellen T. Palamenghi

Ellen T. Palamenghi, of Northport, died on Jan. 14. She was the beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Diana, Thomas, Lori, Debra and Lynn (Michael) Ruder; and the cherished by her six grandchildren and ﬁve great grandchildren. She was also the dear sister of Martha (James) Cooper

Ellen T. Palamenghi

and Maureen (Thomas) Gallagher. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nolan Funeral Home in Northport. Visitation was held at the funeral home Jan. 19. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport, on Jan. 20. Cremation is private.

Smithtown George Fredrick Reeber

George Fredrick Reeber, of Smithtown, peacefully passed away on Dec. 26. He was born in Brooklyn to Fredrick and Lillian (Onody) and was the brother of the late June Reilly (Vincent). He is predeceased by his wife Jeanne. He was the father of Colette George Fredrick Reeber Reeber, the late Suzanne Ormond (Steven), Michelle Chiappino (John), Douglas Reeber (Jennifer), of Maine, and Nicole Reeber, of Maryland. He was also papa to Erin Aron (Pat), Eric Reeber (Deanna), Megan Cicerelli (Sal) and Leah Chiappino; and great Papa to Jameson, Carter, Reilly, Kinsley, Elizabeth, Savannah, Marcus, and Juliana. The funeral was held on Dec. 28 at Calverton National Cemetery. Donations can be made: Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL, 32256 or www. woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.

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DECA achievements

Amber Luo and Billy Zhang have been named scholars in the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Photo from Three Village Central School District

Regeneron scholars

Ward Melville High School students Amber Luo and Billy Zhang were named scholars in the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search based on original projects they completed through the Three Village Central School District’s InSTAR science research program. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,805 applications received from 603 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and eight other countries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists, and hail from 185 American and international high schools and homeschools in 37 states, China, Switzerland and Singapore. With the assistance of professional

mentors and teachers, the students conducted in depth, hands-on projects based on two specific scientific matters. Amber’s project was titled, “RiboBayes: A Wavelet TransformBased Computational Platform to Assess the Transcriptomic Distribution and Regulation of Ribosome Pause Sites in Ribosome Profiling Data.” Billy’s project was titled, “Hydra: Succinct Pipelineable Interactive Arguments of Knowledge for Verifiable Neural Networks.” Each student will be awarded $2,000 in recognition of their hard work and novel discoveries. On Jan. 20, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists, who will then compete for more than $1.8 million in awards during a weeklong competition taking place March 10-16.

Ward Melville High School’s DECA club competed in this year’s regional contest and defended their long reputation of excellence. During the competitive event, 30 students placed in the top 10 of their respective categories during the virtually run event. DECA is an interscholastic business organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Congratulations to the following honorees: Amy Liu and Claire Yang 1st Place, Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making Alexander Lin and Robin Xiong 1st Place, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making Catherine Park and John Park 1st Place, Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Alexandra Duan and Vivian Ye 1st Place, Marketing Management Team Decision Making Event John Gallagher 2nd Place, Principles of Business Management and Administration Peter Sloniewsky and William Lehr 2nd Place, Financial Services Team Decision Making Amanda Salanitri and Sophia Khan 2nd Place, Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

Bella Dimaculangan and Sana Khan 2nd Place, Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making Jonathan Zou and Juston Durko 3rd Place, Financial Services Team Decision Making Emma Li and Nina Zhang 3rd Place, Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making Luke Hou and David Wu 3rd Place, Marketing Management Team Decision Making Event Isabel Xu 4th Place, Human Resource Management Series Event Sarah Khan 4th Place, Hotel and Lodging Management Theresa Jiao 5th Place, Business Services Marketing Deepak Kadur 6th Place, Entrepreneurship Series Lijia Lin 6th Place, Principles of Finance Nicole Matthews and Kiersten Schmidt 7th Place, Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making Eric Wang 8th Place, Entrepreneurship Series Ella Ferguson 13th Place, Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series

Nassakeag Elementary School

Hole in fun

Nassakeag Elementary School students got into the swing of things during a fun mini golf unit during their physical education classes. The par 60 mini golf course was designed to challenge the students to “beat the course.” The Nassakeag students practiced their putting technique and learned the terminology to help them become proficient golfers.

Warming hearts, hands and feet

Nassakeag Elementary School’s Student Council helped to ensure those in need had the supplies to stay warm during this winter season. During their “Warm Hands, Warm Feet” program the students collected socks,

Photo from Three Village Central School District

hats, gloves and mittens for local children. As a result of the community’s generosity, the school donated and wrapped more than 487 pairs of socks and more than 260 hats, pairs of gloves and mittens.

Photo from Three Village Central School District

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Letters to the Editor Cheering informed parents voting for change

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We still have a dream

During a march on Washington, D.C., back in August 1963, civil rights activist and minister the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that was heard around the world. “I have a dream,” he recited, “that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” Now, nearly 54 years after his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, that speech still has clout, and its message is still being spread, but unfortunately King’s children and granddaughter still do not see what he had envisioned so long ago. The murders of Black men and women including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and David McAtee — just to name a few — still continue some five decades after King’s plea for our country to stop its racism, bigotry and hate. How can we as a society still continue to judge, harass and kill people based solely on the color of their skin? Have we not learned? This week would have been MLK’s 93rd birthday, and he would be ashamed of what is going on in our country. When he died in 1968, Black people in America were fighting for their basic human rights. Now it’s 2022 and people of color are still fighting. Fortunately, they’re being joined by many others in the fight. While the summer of 2020 was one of civil unrest, protests, anger and tears, it was a summer which again started the conversation that enough is enough. In 2022, we as a society need to continue moving forward — not backward. MLK’s dream was for children, Black or white, to play happily and peacefully together. Let us start this new year with his dream in mind. Let us show respect for our neighbors and support causes of conscience. Let us remember the injustices and work to make sure they are not repeated. We have the ability to succeed better as a society but what it will take is an awareness of injustice and the resolve to root it out. Let us continue to keep Dr. King’s dream alive.

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Apparently, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1] sharing the legitimate worries of millions of well-informed Americans regarding school curriculum choices [TBR News Media, Dec. 9], hit a raw nerve. Imagine a sitting House member, who also happens to be a devoted, loving father of remarkable twin, teenage daughters, encouraging fellow parents “to hold elected officials and school board members accountable … in a nonviolent manner.” Oh, the inhumanity. Folks who’ve followed and continue to follow the same failed playbook of reflexively dismissing parental concerns have themselves to thank for helping to foster a movement of motivated families from all over the nation. What these critics deliberately ignore is that school lockdowns and remote learning offered many mothers and fathers a first-person, eyewitness look into what was being taught. The only thing those folks may have liked less than what they were seeing was being airily told not to believe their lying eyes. Forced into demanding answers and researching, sometimes via Freedom of Information Act requests, just drove parents to dig further for the truth. All too often what they found put the lie to what they’d been told. Book lists and videos touting diverse perspectives, did no such thing. It was not unusual for readings to include writings authored by an avowed Marxist whose organization promoted disrupting “the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure.” Meanwhile, uplifting American stories from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [R] and heroic civil rights icon, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., failed to make the diversity cut. Following Thomas Jefferson’s wise words, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy,” moms, dads, grandparents, along with other tax-paying citizens effectively mobilized and enjoyed some remarkable successes. Perhaps the most stunning of these took place in Virginia. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe basically doomed his November chances by saying the quiet part of his party’s education platform out loud. In a moment of candor he burped, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” That greatly helped successful businessman Glenn Youngkin [R] to be elected governor. Winsome Sears [R], a female Jamaican immigrant and former Marine became his historic lieutenant governor. Locally, last spring Three Village

residents, led by increasing numbers of informed parents and grandparents, began having a greater say in decisions affecting their children. A June school district budget revote, reflecting voters’ views on spending, COVID protocols and curriculum saw close to a 33% higher turnout. It resulted in an overwhelming majority nixing the proposal. In less than a month the “nays” went from 1,677 to 3,211. As a result, it appears increased dialogue between engaged parents, school board members, teachers and administrators have, via new lines of communication, raised parental input. Discussions now include, but are not limited to, spending, mask wearing, vaccinations and a since-removed recommended book list. It seems a good, hopefully mutually beneficial first step. Families motivated to become more knowledgeable about what’s going on in their children’s education is a wonderful thing. Few have more at stake than they do. People getting involved at one of the most basic political levels of self-government should be cheered. Perhaps, considering the successes on behalf of their children, these parents could offer some thanks to the haughty critics whose disdain fueled their desire to become the beating “heart of a dynamic democracy.” It would be quite the magnanimous gesture. Jim Soviero East Setauket

An open letter to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone [D]:

As the United States propels into the third year of the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that we continue our efforts to thwart the spread and regain some control over public health. New York state is once again leading the country in new cases, with Long Island and Suffolk County at the head of this surge. Unfortunately, the actions of the newly installed Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman [R] are a direct threat to the entire island’s wellbeing. With Blakeman attempting to circumvent the mask mandate put in place by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), he is not only affecting the health of those in Nassau County, but the entire tri-state area. Hochul has elucidated that under no circumstances will this attempt be tolerated. A county does not have the capacity to disregard and/or subvert a mandate at the state level. I write today to urge you, as the top-level official of this county, not to attempt a similar action. As one of the largest counties in New

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York we have a responsibility to act as a model for the entire state. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has ascended upon us in a flood of positive cases and rising hospitalizations. Regrettably, the population that is being hardest hit by this surge is those 18 years of age and under. With pediatric hospitalizations rising every day we cannot simply dismiss the mask mandate as set forth in our public and private schools. A county executive in pursuit of such an endeavor would be at the very least irresponsible, at the most a despicable public leader serving with malice and absurdity. Therefore, I truly hope that you, Mr. Bellone, will not consider a similar effort to resist the state-level mandate for mask wearing in our schools. You are duty bound to protect and serve the people of Suffolk County, particularly during a time where our lives are at stake. Please do not forsake your commitment to the office you hold. The people of Suffolk County, and New York state as a whole, deserve only your best. May you enjoy continued good health. Stefanie Werner East Setauket

Schumer has more explaining to do

There is more to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer’s [D-NY] announcement that the Federal Transit Administration released a $6 billion dollar grant to the MTA under the COVID-19 relief bill. This grant brings the total amount of relief funding from Washington for the MTA to $14 billion. What Schumer neglected to mention was how much of these funds have been paid for rather than how much have been borrowed, adding to our $29 trillion-and-growing national debt. He said, “It is a public service, and the higher percentage we get from city, state and federal help, the better.” Funding for the MTA has always been a four-way partnership between what riders pay at the farebox along with city, state and federal funding. Commuters and Washington always ante up. Will Schumer hold one of his press conferences to ask Gov. Kathy Hochul [D], Comptroller Tom DiNapoli [D], state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins [D] and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie [D] to increase Albany’s contribution? Will he also ask New York City Mayor Eric Adams [D], NYC Comptroller Brad Lander [D] and NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams [D] to increase City Hall’s contribution? Larry Penner Great Neck

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Opinion In a glorious life, Richard Leakey shared a fondness for food

saiah Nengo recalled a day years ago when he was working in a field station in Kenya, searching for fossils. A man who had a tremendous influence on his life was on the way to alter his horizons yet again, although this time the visit would have nothing to do with science. Richard Leakey, the late founder of the Turkana Basin Institute and a famed paleoanthropologist and conservationist, was bringing food from his D. None home on the coast of of the above Kenya in Lamu to the BY DANIEL DUNAIEF field station. Leakey “prepared this lobster meal,” said Nengo, who is native of Nairobi, Kenya, and is currently associate director of TBI. “It was my first seafood meal. It was fantastic. I was like, ‘I’m sitting almost 600 miles from the ocean, it’s hot as hell and I’m eating lobster.’ That always stuck in my mind.”

Leakey, who died on Jan. 2 (see a tribute to the Stony Brook legend in this week’s Arts & Lifestyles page B12), left behind a lasting scientific legacy that filled science textbooks of people around the world, while he left an enduring food legacy that filled the stomachs of family, friends, coworkers and colleagues. People fortunate enough to dine with him shared tales of Leakey’s culinary prowess and refined tastes. Sonia Harmand, associate professor in the Anthropology Department at Stony Brook, took a long flight with Leakey to Kenya. Leakey had a salmon meal on the plane that didn’t meet his standards. “He called the staff, and even the pilot came by to say hi because everybody knows about him,” Harmand said. Amid the introductions, he expressed his displeasure with the salmon. When he returned to Kenya, he wrote to the airline and complained about the food. As a host, Leakey went out of his way to make sure all of his guests enjoyed the food he purchased, prepared and served. Harmand said her daughter Scarlett, who will turn nine in February, enjoyed eating at Leakey’s house because he prepared mussels and oysters

he knew appealed to her. “Every time you had a meal with him, he kept on asking if you liked it,” Harmand said. Harmand also appreciated the unexpected gifts of incongruous foods at TBI. One day, Leakey arrived with ice cream and fresh strawberries. “We had to eat it quickly,” she recalled with a laugh. Another long time friend and colleague, Lawrence Martin, the director of TBI, said Leakey had a fondness for some Long Island foods. He particularly enjoyed ducks, as well as oysters and mussels from Long Island’s waterways. “He said mussels were never as good in the warm water as they were in Stony Brook,” Martin said. When he first got to know Leakey, Martin said Leakey cooked all the meals they shared, whether they were in Stony Brook or Kenya. Martin called Leakey a “great chef” and said his late colleague “loved good food and loved going food shopping.” While Leakey shared important information with former Stony Brook President Shirley Kenny, he also dined on memorable meals. When they were on their own on Long Island without their spouses, Kenny invited Leakey

over to her home for a meal. After the dinner, he thanked her and promised he would return, providing she allowed him to do the cooking. Sharing food with Leakey often meant benefiting from his storytelling prowess and his sense of humor. Kenny and her family went on a safari with Jim and Marilyn Simons, co-founders of the Simons Foundation and supporters of science throughout Long Island. “At the end of the day, we would sit in a circle and have drinks and [Leakey] would regale us with stories that were absolutely wonderful,” Kenny said. “You can’t even imagine how they made these [incredible] meals when there’s nothing out there to do it with.” With hyenas howling at night and hot showers created with water heated by the sun during the day, the entire experience was “so exotic and so elegant at the same time,” Kenny added. Harmand said Leakey didn’t cook with the goal of winning over people, but, rather, to share a connection. “I don’t think he needed to impress anyone,” Harmand said. “He wanted to please you through food.”

Since Omicron “appears to replicate more quickly in the upper respiratory tract and have a shorter incubation period than earlier variants,” if attention to the mouth and throat would be able to detect the virus earlier it would be particularly valuable, according to Emily Anthes, the NYT reporter. Further, researchers in South Africa, where Omicron was first identified, have determined that saliva swabs of that variant were better indicators of infection than nasal swabs in the P.C.R. tests, although the opposite was true for the Delta variant. But other research studies have had mixed results. As is usual, more research is needed. There are also other aspects to saliva tests. It is possible that while highly sensitive tests like PCR might identify infection in saliva days earlier, less sensitive tests like the antigen test in the at-home kit, might not. And there are other considerations. What else has passed through the mouth before the test is given? And how will that affect the pH and the result? Also, saliva can be “viscous and difficult

to work with,” especially when patients are sick and dehydrated, according to Dr. MarieLouise Landry, director of the clinical virology laboratory at Yale New Haven Hospital, who is also quoted in the NYT. In Britain, some at-home tests require swabbing both the throat and the nose. Multiple site testing would seem to offer an advantage. But test manufacturers would have to reconfigure their tests accordingly. Throat swabs need to be bigger. And most importantly, the at-home rapid antigen tests would have to be authorized for mouths or throats, which they currently are NOT. The biochemistry of the mouth is different from that of the nose and may yield a false positive. Ultimately a variety of test options to meet a variety of situations would seem the best result. For those who have symptoms for several days, a nasal swab might be the choice. Saliva tests might work better for large-scale surveillance of asymptomatic people. Meanwhile making at-home antigen tests available for everyone is a positive step.

A COVID test may make you want to spit

here has been a lot in the news recently about COVID testing. We can request at-home test kits, and the government promises to send them to us through the mail. Also, we can shortly obtain N95 masks, the most efficient at filtering out microbes from the air, from pharmacies and other health centers. Those should be available to us by the end of next week. Here is a new angle for consideration. Testing thus far has focused on using swabs inserted up the nose. But there is, perhaps, a more comfortable and more accurate possiBetween you and me bility: spitting into a tube. “The virus shows BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF up first in your mouth and throat,” according to Dr. Donald Milton, an

expert on respiratory viruses at the University of Maryland who was quoted by The New York Times last Saturday. This means that testing saliva or swabbing the inside of the mouth could help identify people who are infected days earlier, some research suggests. Here are some findings from Dr. Milton and his associates. Three days before symptoms appear and for two days after, “saliva samples contained about three times as much virus nasal samples and were 12 times as likely to produce a positive P.C.R. (gold standard) result. After that, however, more virus began accumulating in the nose ...” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now authorized numerous saliva-based PCR tests which work well for screening students at schools. “Saliva really has turned out to be a valuable specimen type and one that has increasingly been advocated as a primary testing sample,” said Dr. Glen Hansen, of the clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics laboratory at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minnesota.

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