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BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM After a stressful 2020 that seeped into 2021, two Ward Melville High School students have created a respite from a taxing world. Harrison Rosenzweig and Andrew Vicari, who will be seniors in September, have taken a small spot on the south side of WMHS outside of the school’s greenhouse to create what will be known as the COVID Peace Garden. The garden was officially unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 23. The rising seniors wanted to create a space where the community could have a peaceful spot to reflect on the losses and lessons learned through the pandemic. Rosenzweig said in a phone interview before the unveiling that the two came up with the idea at the beginning of 2021 when the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths were spiking. The data, the rising senior said, he would check regularly. “I saw the amount of cases and I saw the amount of deaths, and I was like I know there’s nothing we can do right now — we can’t personally help other people — so, maybe we can just do something peaceful and nice to just add to the community,” Rosenzweig said. Vicari agreed. “We saw the cases going up, and it was just crazy to go through this together,” he said. “So, we really wanted to do something to give back to the community and put smiles on people’s faces.” Vicari added they also wanted to honor the essential health care workers. The two were fortunate not to have anyone in their family or friends come down with COVID-19.

They decided to design a garden — including a tree, flowers and a bench — feeling it would be a nice addition to the school grounds where students, faculty and community members could come and enjoy. To raise money the students sold baby blue rubber bracelets that feature a small flower design and the words “Three Village Peace Garden.” They sold the bracelets online and with the help of school administration during lunch periods. Preparing the garden began with visiting local nurseries to buy a tree and flowers. When they went to Olde Towne Gardens nursery next to the high school, and the owner heard about what they were doing, he donated the tree. Rosenzweig added that Stop & Shop in Setauket also donated flowers. He said the plot they picked out had grass and a lot of weeds, so it took about seven hours to clean up. They also built the bench and designed a plaque to be placed on it. Rosenzweig said he and Vicari received some help including from his mom Susan who helped with planting, and Andrew’s dad who helped with wood cutting. “The day that we finished planting the flowers was very relieving,” Rosenzweig said, adding they were concerned when they first saw how many weeds were in the area. Vicari said the work was “surprisingly strenuous.” “I wasn’t expecting it to be as hard as it was, but we actually got through all of it, and it’s all planted so I’m super happy,” he said. Rosenzweig said while the work was tiring it was worth it. “I was exhausted but seeing that — stepping back and seeing the garden — it was really nice to see what we created.”

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Little Free Library returns to West Meadow Beach BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Once again, beachgoers can grab a book to go when they visit West Meadow Beach or leave one behind for someone else to enjoy. The Little Free Library was returned to the beach June 22 under hazy skies. Built by volunteers from the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in 2016, the unit, located under the pavilion, was not available last year due to COVID-19.

Town of Brookhaven Councilman Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) and environmental educator Nicole Pocchiare joined library employees for the first day of “take a book, leave a book” at the beach. “The Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach is just a great opportunity to put books into peoples’ hands,” Kornreich said. “I love the community spirit embodied in those little structures and knowing that favorite books can be shared among neighbors in this way. By the way, when you’re there check out the bottom [of the little library case] — it was constructed from an old wooden library chair.” The little library is maintained by teen volunteers. On the first day, beachgoers had a few shelves of books to choose from, including classics such as “The Hardy Boy” mysteries and “Harry Potter.” To borrow a book from the little library, a card is not needed, according to Emma Clark officials. Also, readers do not need to return the books they borrow — if the books are returned, they go back to the unit and not Emma Clark library. Anyone who visits West Meadow Beach can take part in taking or giving a book. The return of the little library to the beach after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted is just one change library employees have witnessed. “Now that most restrictions have been

Above, Nicole Pocchiare, Brookhaven environmental educator, and town Councilman Jonathan Kornreich join Emma Clark library employees Bob Johnson, Jim Krause, Ted Gutmann, Jennifer Mullen, Emily Ostrander and Lisa DeVerna June 22 for the return of the Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach. Below, Kornreich presents Gutmann, library director, with a proclamation. Photo above from Emma Clark library; photo below by Rita J. Egan

lifted, it’s wonderful to see more and more of our patrons coming in and using the library in person again,” said library director Ted Gutmann. “Since it opened in 1892, the library has seen good times and bad, but through it all it has remained a rock, and this past year and a half showed us that it’s as solid as ever.

The return of our Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach is just one example of the growing sense of optimism and normalcy in our community, and highlights our commitment to the importance of books and reading.” The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket.

10-year-old Sunny Docherty asks for donations to Save-A-Pet for her birthday BY SABRINA ARTUSA DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM This past April, Setauket Elementary School fourth-grader Sunny Docherty decided to spend her birthday a little differently. Instead of brainstorming a list of gifts to ask for, Sunny asked only for her family and friends to donate to Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue & Adoption Center. Sunny heard of the nonprofit organization through family friends, Natasha and Jim Commander, who are regular volunteers there. Save-A-Pet, located in Port Jefferson Station, is currently saving animals from kill shelters in the South. Volunteers are fervently dedicated to helping the most overlooked members of our community — our animals. In addition to caring for mistreated pets and finding them a home, Save-A-Pet also provides any necessary medical attention. Volunteers like the Commander family, who live in Stony Brook, walk the animals, socialize with them and treat them with love and care, eventually teaching them how to trust again. Many of the animals have been abused, but volunteers like the couple are working at reversing the trauma through “love and exercise,” as Natasha Commander said. The truth of her statement is exemplified

in her foster dog Muddy, who was saved by Save-A-Pet. After only a week with the family, Muddy is dutifully attached to the Commanders. He’s laying at their feet, wagging his tail and appearing to smile. Sunny was introduced to Save-A-Pet through the Commanders and, of course, Muddy. “It’s an incredible thing that they do — [kill shelters] shouldn’t kill animals,” she said. Dori Scofield, president of Save-A-Pet, said she “loves when kids in the community get involved. They truly help the organization tremendously.” Scofield emphasized the significant impact kids have on the organization. “Kids are huge contributors,” she said. From a roll of paper towels to small drives outside of grocery stores, Scofield makes it clear that no contribution is too small and no person is too young. Age does not impede a person’s ability to make a difference. Thanks to Sunny, Save-A-Pet will be receiving $156 — money that will be put toward the care and medical needs of the animals. Scofield said that they “always have animals in dire need of surgery,” so Sunny’s contributions will be put to good use. While affectionately petting Muddy, it becomes clear from Sunny’s smile that she is proud of her decision to donate. Sunny definitely

Sunny Docherty wanted to do something different for her birthday this year. Photo by Sabrina Artusa

embodies her name. As her mother Carré Griggs said, “Sunny was born sunny.” Her father, Jim Docherty, said that he is “not surprised at all” by Sunny’s charitable deed. Her impact extends beyond the monetary donation. One of her friends has also decided to trade gifts for donations. In fact, Sunny herself credits one of her friends — who has donated

her birthday money in the past — for inspiring her to do so this year. “I don’t think kids want presents anymore,” Griggs said. “They want to help.” Sunny hopes to inspire people to get involved. To anyone moved by her story, she said, “Do something, donate or foster a dog in need.”

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Ospreys will find a new home at Poquott beach BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

Village of Poquott trustee Jeff Koppelson knew he wanted to get one more thing done before he stepped down from office. Koppelson, who decided not to run this year after six years in office, said since he began his first term as trustee, he has wanted to do some work at Walnut Beach. The task is almost completed and now ospreys have a potential new home at the top of a utility pole that once hosted a dead wire. At the location, Koppelson said rising water levels were breaching the beach where a utility pole is located and leaning tremendously. He added that the pole has several wires on top for lights for the street and to face the water for boaters. There’s also a dead wire that is connected to a second pole in a marsh. At first, when the trustee called PSEG Long Island two years ago, he said he was quoted $15,000 for the removal of the precarious pole because he was told it wasn’t leaning enough to be removed free of charge. This year when PSEGLI reassessed the pole, he was told it was leaning enough to be removed and replaced for free. While working with a representative, he mentioned how the pole in the marsh could be used as an osprey platform. The utility company has a program set up to install specifically made platforms for the birds to nest.

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A former leaning pole on Walnut Beach, left, in Poquott has been replaced. The work led to another pole, right, with a dead wire being transformed into a place for ospreys to nest. Photos by Jeff Koppelson

After working with PSEGLI, the leaning pole has been replaced, and the second one now has a platform for ospreys to nest. The trustee said they are still waiting for

the dead wire to be cut and the leaning pole to be removed. “I know that there are always construction delays, especially when there are multiple

companies and contractors involved, so I’m just glad that, after two years of trying, the project has been started and will be completed shortly,” Koppelson said. “That part is rewarding to me in itself.” He added he hasn’t seen any ospreys settle in yet, even though they can be seen flying in the vicinity of the beach. “They are seasonal, so it’s likely that one of them has spotted it and has decided to settle there for next year’s summer residence,” he said. “It is really spectacular to see those birds flying over the beach with a fish in their claws as they head back to their nest, so I’m eager to see them return to the new platform someday to feed their young right there.” According to the PSEGLI website, ospreys gravitate toward high utility poles and creating the platforms away from wires creates a safer nesting place for the birds. In a statement, a PSEGLI representative said if an osprey is building a nest on electrical equipment, residents should contact PSEGLI by visiting www.psegliny. com/contactcustomerservice. “PSEG Long Island is committed to our customers and the communities we serve,” the statement read. “We invest in the economy, environment and infrastructure to make the places where we operate better places to live and work. This commitment includes protecting our equipment, wildlife and birds like the osprey.”

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In the wake of the June 17 stabbing of 39-year-old Benjamin Flores-Mendez, who was found dead in Port Jefferson Station on the Greenway Trail, new precautions are being taken to help make residents feel safer when exercising alone. To make the Greenway Trail safer, Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) requested cameras on the trail, bike patrols during the day and sector car patrols at night. As a result of Hahn’s push for better safety, cameras and new patrols are already in place “As a Suffolk County resident, parent and legislator, public safety is always top of mind, and if I’m sent to Congress, that will continue,” Hahn said. “I’m proud of my work to keep our communities safe, like investing in security cameras and additional patrols in crime-prone

areas and would welcome any new opportunities to expand on those efforts.” As part of a women’s running group herself, Hahn advocates running with a partner and recommends using trails during daylight hours. According to Herb Mones, chair of the Three Village Civic Association land use committee, the Greenway Trail is the most used recreational area in the community. Although this is the first reported incident of this type, Mones was still disheartened to learn the news. “Being part of the trail’s initial planning, and still active in its stewardship, I was shocked to see violence occur on the trail,” Mones said. “This corridor is a place for people to enjoy, and it is sad to see a loss of life on this path.” Suffolk County police have stepped up their patrols on the trail and, with Hahn’s support, the implementation of security cameras will help deter any suspicious activity.

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Miller Place street renamed in honor of ALS Ride for Life founder BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The corner of Grandview Boulevard and Lower Rocky Point Road in Miller Place will now have a sign saying Pendergast Path in honor of the street’s former resident and founder of ALS Ride For Life. Local officials, friends and family joined together on Monday, June 21, next to the street sign to remember Pendergast’s legacy and honor his efforts in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — a degenerative neurological disease that ultimately leads to a loss of muscle control throughout the body, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Monday was Global ALS Awareness Day. “What a beautiful day to have this event,” said Ray Manzoni, president of ALS Ride For Life, based in Stony Brook. “We’ve got somebody up there keeping an eye on us.” Pendergast died on Oct. 14, 2020, after a 28year battle with the disease. His nonprofit has helped raise more than $10 million in research for ALS. During the annual Ride For Life, Pendergast was known to ride his motorized wheelchair hundreds of miles to raise funds and awareness of the disease. His longest ride was 350 miles in two weeks. “He defied the odds in so many ways, his endurance was remarkable,” Manzoni said. “He was extraordinary.” Pendergast, a former teacher in the Northport school district, was told he only would have a few years to live after his diagnosis. He beat the odds and spent over two decades educating people on the disease and devoting his life to helping others. His daughter, Melissa Scriven, told the crowd of people that the ALS Ride For Life board started in their house on Grandview Boulevard. Team meetings were held in the kitchen, and the dining room became an office. In 1991, the family moved to the street and two short years later he was diagnosed.

“Our lives were forever changed — dreams for this new house and our new life were shot,” she said. “But only briefly … his positive attitude and optimism shaped how we would handle this ALS diagnosis. We were a team and we’re going to live with this disease — and live we did.” Scriven said her father adored this house. “It’s quite fitting that he lived on Grandview Boulevard,” she said. “My dad would for sure say that he was blessed with a grand view of the goodness of humanity, of the loyalty of friends, of the generosity of strangers and the grandest view of all, the love of his family.” As part of a street renaming, the Town of Brookhaven requires an individual to have provided the town with an outstanding service. And that he did. Councilwoman Jane Bonner (R-Rocky Point) presented the Pendergast family with a proclamation from the town shortly before the curtain unveiled Pendergast Path. Bonner said she had a special connection to the day’s event. “My grandfather died from ALS in the early 1980s, long before anybody really knew what ALS was,” she said. “I have learned so much about ALS because of Chris, because of this organization and because of the people with ALS that really don’t ever let you forget that this disease should not be forgotten, that we need a tremendous amount of research dollars.” She added there is a lot of time to make up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “People need to be as generous as possible because there are many more people suffering and so we must find a cure,” she said. “And I can think of no person that deserves this honor more than Chris.” Pendergast’s wife, Christine, was honored to have her husband’s name across the green sign. “I think he would be grinning ear to ear,” she told TBR News Media. “He took his ALS bike to the streets, literally, and we now have a street named after him. I think it’s a very fitting way to honor him and his work.”

What turned out to be a stressful summer has ended up working out. James Luciano spent half his life working at the PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson. Originally located on the corner of Main Street and North Country Road in Upper Port, the business was forced to move into the former Ocean 88 space at 134 Main St. Luciano started working at the original location in March 2000. A friend at the time asked him to help in the kitchen. “I was in high school at the time,” he said. “I started working in a kitchen, and then I just slowly worked my way up.” At only 18, during his first year of college, Luciano began managing the restaurant. He said that at the time the Lobster House’s original owners — a lobsterman and his wife — didn’t have anyone who could do the day-to-day chores. That’s when he stepped up and the rest is history. “I kind of took over at that point, and then slowly evolved it from being a fast-food fish market into a full-scale restaurant. I oversaw the whole operation,” he said. While being a student by day, he helped change the shape of the spot. He separated the fish market and the dining room into what its layout has been known for since. He got real plates, china and alcohol — not just beer and wine. He helped expand the menu from two pages to 10. When Luciano finished school, he decided it was time to either move on or take full charge. That’s when he officially purchased the restaurant. “The original landlord actually gave me the loan to buy the Lobster House from the previous owner because he wanted a long-term tenant,” he said. “He gave me a 14-year lease and the loan to buy them out. Then we just expanded over the time.” According to Luciano, that lease was up last July. For more than a year before that, he started sending the landlord letters and making phone calls to find out what the next steps were in the terms of their agreement. Luciano said the landlord was short, and then eventually stopped answering his inquiries altogether. “I was getting kind of nervous,” he said. “What’s going to happen? What are we going to do?” He said he met with developers from The Gitto Group. Then he found out that they were in talks to buy the property, where his location sat, for a new planned apartment complex. The group already owns The Hills at Port Jefferson Village, across from Port Jefferson train station, and The Barnum House at the corner of Barnum

A look inside the new PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson. Photo by Julianne Mosher

Avenue and Main Street. The group is also in the middle of creating The Brookport, an apartment complex going up where the old Cappy’s Carpets building once stood. With the cost of the property being too much for Luciano to buy back on such short notice, he and his team began scrambling to find a new home for the Lobster House. As a member of the Port Jefferson Business Improvement District, he was able to talk to the owner of the mall on Main Street who gave the idea to move into the former hibachi space in the back. “We talked some numbers, we made a deal and it worked out very beneficial,” Luciano said. “And then we got hit with a pandemic, so then we were like, ‘Well now, what?’” The cost to move was expensive and with capacity limits, indoor dining restrictions and PPP loan confusions, the COVID-19 crisis made the situation harder. “It was a rollercoaster ride, for sure,” he said. But as usual, Luciano made the best of the situation. He began the buildout of the new location throughout the summer with a skeleton staff due to COVID restrictions. “That being said, I’ve been going 24/7 since the pandemic,” he said. “My last day off was March 23 last year, other than Christmas.” With the help of the village, local fire department and the Town of Brookhaven, the new PJ Lobster House was able to open the first week of December 2020. “As soon as we unlocked the door, we’ve been busy ever since,” Luciano said. The move allowed the restaurant to have lunch specials and more dining space. He brought in a sushi chef and a big bar for quick bites and a drink. LOBSTER HOUSE CONTINUED ON A10

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Three Village Chamber of Commerce announces its 2021 award winners SUBMITTED BY THREE VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Three Village Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner June 16 to honor notable community figures.

2021 Member of the Year

Carmine Inserra was named as the 2021 Member of the Year. Each year, the Three Village Chamber of Commerce recognizes its Member of the Year. Recipients of this award go above and beyond to support the chamber and its mission. Inserra has been a strong supporter of the chamber for more than 10 years and invites local businesses to become a part of the organization. He has volunteered countless hours while serving as first vice president and participates in the Programming Committee and chairs the Board Technology Committee. He was instrumental in finalizing a New York State grant for local lighting improvements in 2019. He also chaired the Website Committee which just launched the chamber’s newly redesigned website. Inserra sees the importance of being involved in the community. He is a longtime board member for the Port Jefferson LeTip Chapter. When asked about why he is involved with the chamber, he said, “For me, the best part of being in the chamber is seeing people working together and bridging relationships between business, government and community organizations, and how the chamber promotes our local business.” He serves on the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition, the Three Village Electric Parade Committee, the 25A Community Advisory Committee and the Setauket Pond Park Community Advisory Committee. He’s like a kid in candy store when he talks about the Electric Parade during the holiday, and if you see an illuminated polar bear waving at the parade, that’s him. Inserra resides in Stony Brook with his wife, Sara, and their four children. Originally from Mississippi, he fell in love with the area after graduating from Stony Brook University, and he bought his house from last year’s member of the year, Michael Ardolino, the founder/ownerbroker of Realty Connect USA. Carmine and his wife Sara jointly own ProSysCon Computer Technologies located in East Setauket which opened its doors for business in 2003. His passion is to provide personalized technology support to his customers.

George Rehn Senior Award

The chamber awarded Ward Melville High School senior Dylan Matlin the Three Village Chamber George Rehn Senior Award which is in honor of Rehn who tirelessly served his community. Rehn sought to build

Member of the Year Carmine Inserra and George Rehn Senior Award recipient Dylan Matlin with Judith Greiman, chief deputy to Stony Brook University’s president, and Joan Dickinson, SBU’s director of community relations. Inserra is an alumnus of SBU, and Matlin will attend the university in the fall. Photo from Three Village Chamber of Commerce

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Colette Frey-Bitza received the Roy Dragota Award for her outstanding commitment to and participation in the chamber. Frey-Bitza works to recruit businesses and will do whatever she can to support or advocate for local businesses. She has served the chamber board for over 15 years and is currently the chair of the Program Committee. Recently, she was named as an honoree by The Long Island Business News for their Business & Finance Awards which highlights financial experts whose exemplary performance has made a significant impact on our region.

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Judge Valerie Cartright received the Harold Pryor Award for her commitment to the Three Village community and beyond through her faithful service. She understood that a healthy community was one in which people gave back by service. Cartiright served as a Town of Brookhaven councilwoman for seven years and was committed to listening and being involved with the various civic groups, chambers of commerce and other community groups. Cartright is currently a New York State

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20 years in the making

Stony Brook Atletico, an under-12 girls soccer team in the Stony Brook Soccer Club program, recently won the state title. The win was the first one by a Stony Brook team in 20 years. On June 21, Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) presented the team with a proclamation to congratulate

them on their state win. The girls headed to the regional tournament on June 24 where they will meet teams from Maine to Virginia. The tournament runs until July 1, and they could use help to offset team expenses such as meals and any extras. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the team at https://gofund.me/3ddd1424.

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Luciano said that at first he was angry, stressed and betrayed. But six months later, it’s all water under the bridge. “You know, like the old saying goes, you make lemonade out of lemons,” he said. “That’s pretty much what we did here, and I think having to be pushed to move was really beneficial because we really evolved into this animal.” And while business is better than ever, new struggles ensued in light of the pandemic. Hiring a kitchen staff has become near to impossible and the state Liquor Authority often made threatening visits to Luciano’s business. Parking has been “a nightmare,” and even swayed him to purchase a parking kiosk from the village where older clientele can pay for parking without using the QR reader meters in the back lot. “We get a huge amount of people that

complain on a daily basis about the parking and how to pay for the parking,” he said. The new kiosk, which personally costed him $2,500 to obtain, now helps visitors pay with a card rather than their phone. But he continues to power through. “Overall, I’m extremely happy with the location,” he said. “The clientele is much different, the relationships we’re developing with the people now is much different than what we had uptown.” The fish market has now gained regular customers, who have started bringing their friends. “We’ve developed that hometown restaurant the village was kind of lacking where everybody’s going to,” he said. While Luciano spent his entire career, from teenage busboy to owner, in Port Jefferson, the Coram native and resident said he’d eventually want to settle down here, full time. “I told the Gittos that I’m waiting for my penthouse on the top from the building that you took from me,” he joked.

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Marine Bureau Officers, good Samaritans rescue drowning man in PJ harbor Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers and two good Samaritans rescued a man who nearly drowned in Port Jefferson on Sunday, June 21. Alan Goldberg was attempting to anchor a boat on Whitehall Beach when he lost his footing and became unresponsive in the water at approximately 2:30 p.m. Two good Samaritans on the beach, Frances George and Karl George, performed CPR until Marine Bureau Officers Cory Kim and Shane Parker

arrived on scene and transferred Goldberg onto Marine Delta. The officers, with the assistance of Frances George and Karl George, continued CPR while transporting Goldberg, 70, of Coram, to the Port Jefferson Boat Ramp. He was transferred to a waiting ambulance and taken to St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson with serious injuries. Frances George, 30, and Karl George, 65, both of East Setauket, were not injured.

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Revolutionary War enemies promote community BY BEVERLY C. TYLER Part two of two. The operations of the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolutionary War were not limited to information on the activities of the British Army and Navy, nor the activities of the Loyalist soldiers who were under the direction of the British Army. A number of letters, or portions of letters, were concerned with the activities of whaleboat raiders and other individuals whose only loyalty was to themselves. These individuals and groups operated along the length and breadth of Long Island and Long Island Sound causing havoc for civilians regardless of their loyalties. In a letter from Abraham Woodhull (code name Samuel Culper Sr.) to Benjamin Tallmadge dated 29 Oct 1779, Woodhull, addressing Tallmadge from New York, talks about internal spy matters and the activities and demands of British General Henry Clinton on Long Island. Woodhull writes, “Night before last a most horrid robbery was committed on the houses of Col. Benjamin Floyd and Mr. [Andrew] Seaton by three whaleboats from your shore [Connecticut]” Woodhull goes on to say, “They left nothing in the houses that was portable.” He ends with, “I know they are enemies to our cause but yet their property should not go amongst such villains. I beg you would exert yourself and bring them to justice.”

Tallmadge, in his November first letter to George Washington, detailed the problems “the marauders from our shore” caused for the population of Long Island, the state of New York and especially for Caleb Brewster going across Long Island Sound for dispatches from Woodhull. Tallmadge offered, “I should be happy to have permission to take the men who have been concerned in this robbery & have them delivered over to the authority appointed by Governor Clinton.” Tallmadge tells Washington what happened to Col. Floyd and Mr. Seaton and concludes with, “I hope some steps may be taken to prevent such conduct in future. I have the honor to be with much esteem your excellency’s most obedient Servant.” The following day Washington replied to Tallmadge. “The piracies upon the inhabitants of Long Island of which you complain, are in their very nature injurious to our cause, and altogether unjustifiable. For these and other reasons I wish to see them effectually restrained; and shall, to this end, communicate the recent instance you have mentioned to Governor Clinton [New York] and Governor Trumbull [Connecticut]. I make no doubt but the former will take the proper measures on this occasion to punish the offenders, and prevent his subjects as far as in his power, from the like practices in future. I am Dr Sir Your obt & hble servt. G. Washington.” In spite of Washington’s communication with the governors of New York and Connecticut, the attacks on Long Island civilians continued throughout the war as detailed in Mather’s Refugees. “From the abandonment of Long Island the two coasts were hostile; and an inveterate system of smuggling, marauding, plundering and kidnapping took place on both sides, in comparison with which a common state of honorable warfare might be taken for peace and good neighborhood. On the Connecticut side this was done under the covert of secrecy.” The Culper spies were able to continue their intelligence efforts until the end of the war despite the presence of British and Loyalist soldiers in Setauket. From 1776 through 1779, the majority of citizens in Setauket, the headquarters for the Town of Brookhaven, were either Loyalists or those leaning toward supporting the Loyalist cause. However, by the Town of Brookhaven election of 1780, everything had changed. That year

British Royal Governor William Tryon, on the white horse, above, at the Setauket Village Green in December 1776. Tryon ordered all Long Island men to sign a pledge of Allegiance to the British Crown. The Setauket Loyalist leader Colonel Benjamin Floyd is pictured by Vance Locke in green clothing. Below, Abraham Woodhull, left, meeting Caleb Brewster at a secret location to give him intelligence, in the form of letters, for General Washington. Photos of Vance Locke Murals in Setauket School Auditorium by Beverly C. Tyler

Selah Strong, still a refugee in Connecticut and probably working for Benjamin Tallmadge and with Caleb Brewster, was elected as President of the Trustees of Brookhaven Town, a position equal to today’s Town Supervisor. Here was a dramatic indication that the majority of citizens in Brookhaven were either Patriots or Loyalists who no longer wished the British to occupy and control Long Island. British forces would continue to occupy Long Island for more than three years, but their harsh treatment of Long Islanders brought many community members together in opposition to their presence. Many Town of Brookhaven residents, especially including Loyalist Colonel

Benjamin Floyd and Culper spy leader Abraham Woodhull, recognized that no matter which side was victorious, they would have to continue to work together as community leaders for the benefit of all the citizens. There was no better example of this than the support shown to Loyalists Benjamin Floyd and Andrew Seaton by the Patriot and Culper spy leader Abraham Woodhull. Beverly C. Tyler is the Three Village Historical Society historian and author of books available from the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Rd., Setauket. For more information, call 631-7513730 or visit tvhs.org.

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Stony Brook School sailing team captures NYS and national championships BY ROB TAYLOR AND DAN HICKEY The Stony Brook School sail team members have emerged champions this academic year.

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Two years ago, The Stony Brook School sail team came tantalizingly close to claiming the New York State Championship when they tied Rye High School, 43-43, but lost the tiebreaker. This year, after COVID-19 canceled the 2020 event, SBS returned and captured the crown for the first time in program history. The New York State Invitation Regatta, hosted by the Rochester Yacht Club May 2223, was comprised of ten races. During the competition, the A and B squad for each team sailed in five races. SBS entered two teams — each comprised of both an A Division and B Division boat. Incredibly, not only did the first SBS team win the event, but the second team took fourth overall in a fleet of 14 teams. Local SBS sailors Jack Palawsky (Setauket), Julia Evans (Stony Brook) and Alexa Hurnyak (Sound Beach) were on the winning team.

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Twelve sailing teams from across the country competed for the national championship at the 2021 Phebe Corckran King Memorial Regatta in Annapolis Maryland, June 5-6. Sunday, June 6, was a hot and humid day with a steady breeze out of the southeast. After the sailors finished the complete Round Robin of 12 races each, the coaches and officials were polled — and everyone agreed the day was too nice to not continue racing. At the end of the day, the regatta ended with 15 races for each division. The Stony Brook School sailors won the regatta, placing first in a national competition comparable to Division 2 nationals at the college level. St. Ignatius College Prep from Chicago, Illinois, placed third overall. Christian Brothers Academy from Lincroft, New Jersey, placed second. First place SBS sailors included Steven Hardee (U.S. Virgin Islands) , Mairéad Reitzel (Bellport), Lilly Jette (East Islip), Harry Fredericks (Northport) and JP Bennett (Southampton). Rob Taylor is The Stony Brook School’s keelboat sailing coach, and Dan Hickey is SBS athletic director.

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A plethora of natural resources can be found on the North Shore of Long Island, but the most valuable resource of all is the unshakeable bond we as a community share. The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market in Setauket celebrates this bond by spotlighting distinctive local businesses and artisans. On June 11, I took part in the festivities, and I was overcome by the picturesque atmosphere. Reminiscent of a Grandma Moses painting, about two dozen vibrant pavilions beckoned me into the sunny meadow adjacent to the historic Thompson House. A variety of unique products, ranging

from jewelry and ceramicware to cheeses, spices and fresh produce captivated the senses. As I meandered through the marketplace, I had the pleasure of speaking with some of the vendors, who were extremely welcoming and eager to tell me about their companies. Linda Johnson organizes the market and manages her own booth for her gourmet chocolate and fudge company, Chocology. She works with and supports organizations such as the Stony Brook Cancer Center and has a sweet delicacy for every taste bud. Mushrooms.NYC offers a wide array of gourmet mushrooms. They’re family-owned and are all about urban farming, sustainability and locally sourced produce. Artisan Tracy Marlowe has been creating Bohemian jewelry for over 25 years. Her work is inspired by nature and includes colorful, organic stones and inspirational messages. This is only a small sampling of all the local crafts — other booths sold hummus, local meats, fish, flowers, preserves and so much more. I encourage you to visit this community event yourself to discover all the other wonders the market has to offer. The human connection we have missed so dearly this past year is alive and well here in Setauket. Come experience the many resources the artisan farmers market boasts, and most of all, partake in the community spirit. The market is located at 93 North Country Rd. in historic

The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market in Setauket offers a variety of products from vegetables, below, to jewelry made by artist Tracy Marlowe, above. Photos by Cayla Rosenhagen

Setauket and is currently open every Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ThreeVillageFarmersMarket/ or call Linda Johnson at 631-901-7151. Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photojournalism. When she’s not behind a camera or writing, she serves on

the board of directors for Four Harbors Audubon Society, Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in teaching.

Gyrodyne’s megadevelopment: A wolf in sheep’s clothing BY WARREN STRUGATCH Economic development sounds good. In fact, it sounds great. Reasonable people will tolerate immense inconvenience resulting in financial betterment — for their community and for themselves. Unfortunately, the $150 million megadevelopment planned for Flowerfield, Gyrodyne’s approximately 70-acre campus along 25A in St. James, is to true economic development what a wolf is to sheep’s clothing: a mis-planned, ecologically tone-deaf cover for self-serving overdevelopment. When the Town of Smithtown made Gyrodyne’s subdivision application public, its details — the 150-room hotel, the 250-unit assisted living facility, and — most ominously — a 100,000-gallon-a-day sewage treatment plant sited above a vulnerable watershed — earned the immediate ire of prominent environmentalists and civic activists. Opponents vastly outnumbered supporters at the one public forum the town held, in late 2019. Supporters, following the staunch, probusiness lead of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim (R), touted the project as an engine of economic growth. When plans for the subdivision were unveiled, the supervisor

lauded the proposed sewer plant as a solution Many residents are still not aware that allowing to perhaps the town’s most pressing economic Gyrodyne permission to build will not mean problem, its lack of commercial sewer sewer treatment access. treatment services. Wehrheim promised to Local business and labor leaders, along with speak with Gyrodyne officials about providing town officials, continue to make the economic sewage treatment services to the Lake Avenue development argument, refocusing on job business district. His remark creation for residents and taxforged a connection between base expansion. These are wastewater treatment access canards as well. In fact, few for business and Gyrodyne full-time jobs will be created. gaining permission to build. Construction jobs will be As a dry sewer line was temporary and cannot by law installed under Lake Avenue, be restricted to Smithtown the supervisor’s theme was residents. Most permanent jobs echoed approvingly by chamber will be relatively low-paying presidents, business district hourly work in the service champions and labor leaders. It sector, such as housekeeping certainly sounded good. Who posts and positions as health could possibly object? care attendants. Creating That argument, however, high-paying jobs in industry has been thoroughly debunked. clusters — the key definition Warren Strugatch Early this year Gyrodyne of economic development — acknowledged in a filing with is not in the cards. the Securities and Exchange As for expanding the tax Commission that it could not provide treatment base, that too is problematic. About 20 years services to Lake Avenue businesses nor anyone ago, Stony Brook University — Flowerfield’s else not located on its premises. The town, immediate neighbor to the east — acquired however, has yet to acknowledge this reality. about three-quarters of the property through

eminent domain. The moment the property was annexed by the state, it fell off the tax roll, costing the Town of Brookhaven a fortune in lost revenues. As for the prospect of the university acquiring Flowerfield’s remaining acreage, Gyrodyne has acknowledged in papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it’s sought to make the property more appealing to the university. The company has not ruled out the university purchasing what it left behind on the Smithtown side of the town line in 2005, similarly removing it from the tax roll. Since the megadevelopment was proposed, opponents have documented how this project has run roughshod over environment safeguards, ignored the planning profession’s best practices, and disregarded community quality of life. In contrast, supporters have cited economic arguments, suggesting we grant developers the benefit of the doubt. Sound economic development is indeed a strong advantage. Given the transformational nature of this project, and its planning history, can any community afford to be that trusting? Warren Strugatch is president of Select Long Island, an economic development advisory organization.

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Editorial

People may need to be more vigilant when walking in quiet or unfamiliar areas. Photo by Rita J. Egan

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After sitting home for over a year, people are finally emerging from their living rooms. The world has opened back up, restaurants and venues allow 100% capacity again. Things are starting to look like they’re coming back to normal. Remember before COVID-19 how many murders, shootings and disputes there were — not only on Long Island but across the country? For almost a year, there was little news of a gunman entering places of business. Schools weren’t open, so there were no high school shootings — something that happened relatively often in 2019. It was nice, wasn’t it? But now, we’re seeing a lot of instances again where we need to remember to be safe. Last week, there was a stabbing in the early morning on the Greenway Trail in Port Jefferson Station. Barely two days later, a shooting occurred outside a bar in Port Jeff village. Now that life is seemingly regular, the people who have pent-up energy, anger or who are emotionally disturbed are back out in the public. It’s time to be aware of our surroundings again. People might have forgotten to look over their shoulders while walking in a parking lot in the dark. They might not realize it’s not safe to be alone during a walk at night. If a customer looks unstable at a business, it might be good to alert someone and stay away. Things are back to normal and, unfortunately, that means the bad stuff is back, too. Keep your phone handy, bring a friend to places infrequently visited so you’re not alone and maybe invest in a whistle for your keyring to deter someone coming at you. If someone is walking toward you, look them in the eyes, so they know you can identify them if needed. Also, it never hurts to let someone know where you are going, especially when it’s late at night or you are traveling in an unfamiliar area. Nowadays there are also apps for your phone that can help you stay safe, from ones that you can check before you venture out to see if any crimes have been reported in the area, to others that will send a message to your contacts you predetermine if you scream or don’t respond to a text message from the service by a certain time. It’s important to stay safe. Look out for yourself and look out for others. We’re all in this together.

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Letters to the Editor Zeldin weaponizes issues for his quixotic campaign Congressman Lee Zeldin’s [R-NY1] “perspective” piece in the June 17 edition is filled with statements that necessitate fact checking. He blames remote learning and lockdowns for the escalation of mental health issues in children, seemingly not realizing that it is not remote learning or lockdowns that created these problems, but a global pandemic that has killed over 600,000 Americans. Blaming the preventative measures taken shows his deep lack of understanding of what factors contribute to mental health issues. His sudden concern for mental health issues is disingenuous at best, given the fact that he voted for Trump’s health care plan in 2017, which made mental health and addiction treatment preexisting conditions. Zeldin disregards the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics that all children who are not fully vaccinated wear a face mask to stop the spread of COVID-19.

As there is no vaccine available to children under 12 — which is the entire population of most elementary schools — his “unmask our kids” crusade goes against the recommendations of medical experts in the field. It endangers our youngest and most vulnerable, whose only protection against the virus is wearing a mask. Ignoring the medical experts is a testament to the sheer arrogance and ignorance that characterizes his political career. He also takes this opportunity to raise the latest right-wing talking point, that of critical race theory. It seems that Zeldin is unaware that CRT is a legal theory taught in law school. That’s disappointing, given that he is himself a lawyer. Was he not paying attention in class that day? What is and should be taught in our schools is an inclusive curriculum that highlights our diverse nation. It is not “dishonest” or “divisive,” as he states. It’s just facts and history as it happened. I suppose

for right-wing extremists like him, that truth is uncomfortable, as it exposes the bigotry of his own ideology. As Zeldin weaponizes these issues in his quixotic campaign for governor, it is important that media outlets call out the falsehoods, and not publish them as “perspective.” It is crucial that the media recognize this for what it is, a distraction from the real issues that we face. Question Zeldin on his troubling legislative record, which has disenfranchised marginalized communities and working families. Question him about his peddling of “the big lie,” and his vote against certifying the election of President Joe Biden [D]. Question how his rhetoric and actions contributed to the failed insurrection on Jan. 6. It is the media’s responsibility to hold our elected officials accountable and not merely provide them free space to peddle falsehoods. Shoshana Hershkowitz South Setauket

Zeldin’s article begins with a cheap shot at Gov. Cuomo [D] by focusing on some confusion about masks in schools but completely fails to mention Cuomo’s daily briefings on TV in the thick of the epidemic providing the latest scientific updates and guiding New Yorkers on how to avoid infection. The governor’s efforts led to one of the highest vaccination rates in the country and very low infection rates. He is one of the main reasons we can even open schools and businesses.

The congressman further errs when he chooses the rights of those refusing vaccinations over the health of those who have been vaccinated. I am 80 and contracting COVID-19 would be very serious, if not fatal. I have been vaccinated but there is still a small chance I could be infected. I don’t want to incur additional risk by being forced to sit at sports events or the movies next to people who refuse vaccination. Those who choose not to be vaccinated should sit separately. Let them

take responsibility for their decision and not endanger me. Finally, Zeldin claims not to want to indoctrinate school children but he refuses to allow even the discussion of systematic racism in America. That is, to indoctrinate them with the same old views. Does he really want to teach the “Gone with the Wind” view of happy slaves? I would hope not. Adam Fisher Port Jefferson Station

Zeldin’s cheap shots gone with the wind

District task force is about education Three Village is a diverse community and has been for much of our history. The Setalcott people, enslaved Africans, Revolutionary War patriots, Eastern European, Irish and Italian factory workers, and a resilient African-American community have all called Setauket home. Today, families new to this country live side by side with families who have been here for generations. This diversity is our strength. It is why many of us choose to live here. It is a community that can discuss the role of race in society — not just in America, and not just black and white — without letting it divide us. For the past year, I have been a member of the Nassakeag Elementary School committee for the Anti-Racism and Social

Justice Task Force. I want to make this clear — the task force is not about politics, slogans or agendas. It is about education. It is the job of our schools to prepare students for the complicated, multicultural world they live in. To give them the skills to communicate across lines that separate us. To teach them the history that has not been taught. To expose them to voices, perspectives and experiences different from their own. This appreciation and respect for all people, as individuals, is one of the strongest ways to fight racism, and from my experience, the work of the task force. Real education is not about blaming or shaming. We can celebrate and be proud of the history we know, and also tell the

rest of the story. The two do not have to be in conflict. We can teach students to see many truths at the same time, to search for facts, to seek to understand and in turn, to be understood. The alternative is ignorance — Three Village students will know less than their peers and be unable to discuss hard topics when confronted with them. This ignorance leads to hurtful words and, as we have seen, hate symbols carved into elementary school playgrounds. We cannot let that be what Setauket is known for. That is why we owe it to our students and community to support and strengthen the work of the task force in the coming years. Allison Singh East Setauket

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Opinion Ready to cheer for the magical return of Broadway

ith my fingers crossed, I am excited about the return of shows on Broadway, which is scheduled to reopen in September. Something magical happens when a curtain rises, taking an excited audience on a musical journey to other places and other times. Decades ago, I attended a production of “The King and I.” While the famous Yule Brenner played the title role, I found the experience utterly meaningless. D. None I remember asking of the above my mother what those BY DANIEL DUNAIEF small people were doing so far away from me, as we watched that production in the third balcony.

“Next time,” my mother said through gritted teeth to my father, “I’m getting the tickets.” Sure enough, my parents took my brothers and me to “A Chorus Line.” The experience was as different as standing across the street, looking through the fog at a candy store and sitting at the counter, reading through a menu and enjoying the smell of warm waffles and ice cream and the sight of tantalizing delicacies akin to what I imagined Turkish delights from the Narnia series would taste like. The live performance so completely captivated me that I left the auditorium humming some of the songs and hoping everything would work out for characters who came from broken homes and broken dreams. Each of the actors was taking his or her shot, hoping for approval, and a job, doing what he or she loved. I have found numerous shows that have been as moving and as thrilling, including more modern performances, like “Dear Evan Hansen.” The combination of sights and sounds, the

emotional range from humor to tragedy and the riveting live voices that cause seats to vibrate and artwork to come alive provide a completely immersive artistic experience. I don’t always love every moment in a show, and I don’t always understand what a director or actor is conveying, but that doesn’t stop me from trying or from appreciating the effort. When I was in high school, I joined the pit orchestra of the musicals “The Wizard of Oz” and “West Side Story.” I far preferred the latter, with its more complicated and intricate music, although participating in each performance provided artistic highlights for my high school career. On one of my first dates with my wife, we attended “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” starring Nathan Lane. The show, which I had seen once or twice before, was a familiar pleasure, while Lane’s periodic breaking of character and hamming up the role tickled the audience, sharing the equivalent of a modern-day wink with an appreciative crowd.

After the show, I was thrilled to find that my wife shared my love and appreciation for the Great White Way. We repeated lines that amused us, commented on the sets, and appreciated the spectacular stage presence of an acting legend who, somehow, show after show, seemed to be completely in the moment. As we continue to emerge from a pandemic in which we discussed books we’d read and Netflix shows we’d seen, I am eagerly looking forward to returning to the cushioned seats, the brightlycolored programs, the friendly ushers, and the hard-working cast members who inspire and elevate my life with their dedication, talent and hard work. Who knows? This year, I might even go back to dressing up for the occasion, tying a tie, finding matching dark socks, and wearing dress shoes as the lights return to live performances, the orchestra holds up its instruments, and the actors take deep breaths, preparing to serenade those lucky enough to score tickets to a transformative ride.

season. And while I was wearing a life vest, I had casually closed only the top couple of toggles, so the vest rode up to the level of my chin, pinning the edge of my broad-brimmed hat that had come askew in front of my eyes. While I knew I was in the water, I couldn’t see a thing. It took us several minutes to sort ourselves out, my son, daughter-law and myself. We worked to untangle ourselves as we cling to the side of one of the overturned pontoons. Then the boat became caught in a mooring into which the wind had blown us. We hoped one of the two motor boats that came along would stop to help. They passed us by, but one slowed down to take a video of us struggling in the water. It is hard to right a catamaran, and in the sudden heavy wind, it proved impossible. “Maybe we should call for help,” my daughterin-law suggested, and proceeded to do just that. Fortunately Evelyn and Greg Haegele, in their sailboat aptly named “Necessity” heard us

and slowly approached. My children were most concerned with getting me to safety and up the swim ladder that Greg had thrown over the side, my daughter-law helping me swim over to their boat. My son calling out my age with concern in his voice. It was not easy to climb the six steps in my sopping wet clothes, but as they say at NASA, failure was not an option. Then Greg passed his sunglasses to his wife and made a beautiful dive to swim over and help right the Hobie. Together they were successful despite the strong wind. As my children clambered back aboard and sailed off, a police boat, followed by a fire boat dashed after them, checking to see if all was well. It seems some alert person in a waterfront home in Belle Terre, witnessed the mishap and called 911. Meanwhile the Haegeles took me back to Port Jefferson via the launch service and then drove me home, a drenched dog.

A ‘Thank You’ note to my rescuers

three-year-old golden retriever, missing for two weeks, was pulled out of Barnegat Bay Wednesday by two blessed souls. I know how that golden feels. I was pulled out of Port Jefferson Harbor Sunday and was I ever grateful. I’ll tell you the whole story. My family is visiting, finally, as the pandemic fades. That includes three sons, three daughters-in-law, one granddaughter, two grandsons, (the third was working), one dog Between and two cats. Sunday you and me late afternoon we noted BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF the arrival of what sailors call “the cocktail breeze,” and to enjoy

it, three of us went out in the harbor on a 16-foot Hobie Cat. The catamaran is little more than two pontoons connected by a sturdy webbing on which passengers sit. There is a mainsail and a jib, and the light craft really flies across the water. But there is no motor, only an oar in case the wind dies down, and we have to row ourselves back to shore-hardly a desirable state of affairs, as you can imagine. So, there we were, happily zipping along, when the breeze turned into a sudden gust, caught us off guard, and lifted one pontoon out of the water. I was sitting above the other, and I saw the colorful mainsail rising up like a wall and coming toward me. The abrupt knot in the pit of my stomach confirmed that we were about to capsize. That had never before happened with this boat. I braced for a shock. To my pleasant surprise, the water temperature, while not warm, was more comfortable than I expected for so early in the

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