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Vol. 47, No. 23

July 28, 2022

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The National Junior Art Honor Societies in the Three Village Central School District recently wrapped up their final service project of the year. Photo from Three Village Central School District

Three Village students paint smiles for those in need

The National Junior Art Honor Societies in the Three Village Central School District recently wrapped up their final service project of the year. All three chapters — Minnesauke Elementary School, P.J. Gelinas Jr. High School and R.C. Murphy Jr. High School

— had members design and assemble backpacks to be donated to Hands Across Long Island. Students filled backpacks with a number of items and toiletries to be given to the organization’s Mobile Shower Unit which serves those facing homelessness

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All Souls hosts Conversations on the Sacred Concert

BY DANIEL KERR Every month historic All Souls Church on Main Street in Stony Brook presents monthly Saturdays at Six concerts, Second Saturdays poetry readings and Native American Drumming to the community. While there is some crossover in attendance, each of these programs brings its own unique mix of visitors to the Stanford White-designed national landmark chapel on the hill across from the Duck Pond. The Aug. 6 Conversations on the Sacred Concert will combine poetry, music and drumming in one very unique performance for the community. The special program is the brainchild of Stony Brook poet and literary scholar Carmen Bugan. She selected the sacred readings for the evening and collaborated with Stony Brook University musicians and composers Ford Fourqurean and Kate Amrine, All Souls organist Dan Kinney and Native American elder and drummer Ric Statler on the musical interludes between readings. The selection of poems and religious texts includes works that are widely regarded for their technical virtuosity and lyrical beauty. Each reading includes a specific conversation with the sacred but offers at the same time a way into the life and sensibility of the poet. Christian and Judaic religions are in conversation with Taoism, Zen Buddhism and Native American tradition. The selections will be placed in descending chronological order, beginning with the Oglala Lakota medicine man Black Elk, all the way to several hundred years before Christ with a reading from Lao Tzu. Former Suffolk County poet laureates Barbara Southard and Pramila Venkateswaran,

and other well-known poets from the community will serve as readers. The musical pieces interspersed with the poetry will include Native American Drumming; a mix of baroque, modern, improvisation; and classical hymns performed by Dan Kinney on All Souls’ almost 200-year-old Henry Erbendesigned tracker organ. The concert will begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6, will include a 15-minute intermission and will conclude by 8 p.m. For further information, call 631-655-7798. All Souls is located at 61 Main Street. A collection of food to feed the hungry will be held at the event for the church’s “Lend a Hand; Bring a Can” initiative.

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U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) was speaking at a campaign event upstate when a man approached him and allegedly tried to stab him. Zeldin is the Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee for New York State governor. The congressman was speaking at a VFW post in the Village of Fairport on the Erie Canal on July 21, when the man approached him after walking on the congressman’s platform. According to a July 22 post on Zeldin’s Facebook page, the congressman said, “His words as he tried to stab me a few hours ago were, ‘You’re done.’” Zeldin grabbed the attacker’s wrist, and several attendees, including his running mate Alison Esposito, tackled the man. The congressman served active duty in the U.S. Army for four years and is currently a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. Esposito is a former NYPD deputy inspector. The alleged attacker was taken into custody by local law enforcement. The alleged attack happened at approximately 8 p.m., according to a press release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The male, identified as David Jakubonis, 43, of Fairport, allegedly had a weapon in his hand, according to the police. The sheriff’s office said he “swung it toward Zeldin’s neck.” There were no injuries, and the candidate was able to finish his speech, according to his staff. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office charged Jakubonis with attempted assault in the second degree. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. On July 23, U.S. attorney Trini Ross announced

that Jakubonis was arrested again, according to a press release from the U.S. District’s Attorney’s Office, Western District of New York. This time the alleged attacker was arrested by the FBI and was charged with assaulting a Congress member using a dangerous weapon. According to the press release, Jakubonis can spend up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. The defendant allegedly “extended a keychain with two sharp points” toward Zeldin, according to the press release. Jakubonis is being held pending a July 27 detention hearing. According to a federal criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court by an FBI special agent, Jakubonis, who served one tour in the Iraq War, drank whiskey on the day of the event. He walked onstage to ask Zeldin “if he was disrespecting veterans.” He told Monroe County investigators he didn’t know who the congressman was when he approached him. “When shown a video of the incident, Jakubonis stated in sum and substance, that what was depicted in the video was disgusting and that he ‘must have checked out,’” according to the criminal complaint. Zeldin criticized the release of Jakubonis by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and was grateful that federal authorities stepped in. “I’m thankful that federal authorities came in to do what New York State’s broken procriminal justice system could not: Uphold the rule of law,” Zeldin said in a press release. “The state must start prioritizing the safety of lawabiding New Yorkers over criminals. Cashless bail must be repealed and judges should have discretion to set cash bail on far more offenses.” A representative from Zeldin’s office said the congressman’s security has been increased.

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IDA benefits: Public good or private profit?

The FourGen-S LLC company recently filed an application to the Brookhaven Industrial Agency for a project which would be situated on the Northville Gas property at 19 N. Belle Mead Road in East Setauket. The project is a 1.38 megawatt fuel cell electric power generation system and will be fueled by natural gas. The generators would be placed on a vacant 3,000 square foot portion of an approximately 54-acre host parcel of L Industrial 1 District light industry property. The applicant has requested two IDA benefits: a property tax payment in lieu of taxes and a sales tax exemption. The full host parcel currently pays $206,155 in property taxes per year, and by my calculations the current tax paid on the project’s 3,000 square foot portion of the parcel is approximately $264 per year. Starting in year one, the proposed PILOT would be $43,579 per year for that footprint, bringing the total parcel tax payment to approximately $250,000. In other words, there would be an immediate improvement to the local tax base starting in year one. Over the life of the proposed 25-year agreement, this amount would increase to $64,756 per year. With respect to the sales tax exemption,

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You will be happy to learn that a the applicant is requesting relief from sales tax on the purchase of their equipment, representative from the company stated to me possibly up to $517,500. Approximately there will be an opportunity for approximately $240,100 of this amount relates to New 2,500 local families and small businesses to sign up for discounted York State sales tax power as a result of this exemptions which are project. According to already in place and PSEGLI, the average apply to these types of monthly electric bill purchases. The other is $162 per month, or $277,500 is Suffolk $1,944 per year. With County sales tax, most 2,500 local customers of which is covered by receiving a 10% discount these exemptions as on their bill, this could well. In any case, this generate savings of does not directly impact around $486,000 per year the town or the local starting in year one — a school district. community benefit that I also appreciate could go directly into the concerns that have pockets of our residents. been raised about the As a member of potential impact on the Brookhaven Town school district financing Board, I am not part and the local tax base, of the deliberations and as a former, longBy Jonathan Kornreich or analysis related to time school board this or any other IDA member, I have some application, but as a understanding of and sensitivity to these issues. I especially general principle I have found that many appreciate and share concerns related to the IDA projects do not seem to offer a clear working families and small businesses in our justification for the use of public money to increase the profitability of private community.

enterprises. In the case of this project, for example, it would be much easier to make the case for a clear public good if the fuel cells were running on “green hydrogen,” but they are fueled by natural gas. I suppose an argument could be made that the applicant is helping to build power generation infrastructure that could one day run on hydrogen, but although this equipment has that capability, they are not using it today. A second concern is that there will be no permanent jobs created as a result of this project. In the end, arguments for the granting of benefits in this particular case are based on a number of assumptions and projections, including the assertion that the project could not move forward without these benefits. I would encourage residents to contact the IDA directly (brookhavenida.org or 631451-6563) to learn more about the projects it considers or to have your concerns included in the public record. I have already shared these thoughts with the IDA, along with a reiteration of my wish for IDA benefits, when appropriately granted, to help move us toward a greener and more equitable future. Jonathan Kornreich (D) is a Town of Brookhaven councilmember representing Council District 1.

The devastating events at Uvalde reflect failures of our country The 18-year-old Salvador Ramos entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, with two rifles and a handgun May 24. In his attack, he killed 19 students and two teachers. The victims included a young 10-year-old girl who was a gifted athlete and loved making TikTok videos with her mom, and a 48-year-old teacher who had married her high school sweetheart. Gun culture has long been a part of our country’s history. Unfortunately, firearm violence has resulted in devastating tragedies — Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Parkland, El Paso, Buffalo. Now, Uvalde has been added to the list. In these cases, disturbed individuals were able to obtain deadly assault weapons and carry out brutal attacks. Countless lives have been lost, and the tragedies will forever remain ugly stains on America’s history. In the weeks immediately after the massacre, we learned shocking facts about the events that day. Ramos was a student at Uvalde High School. Shortly after his 18th birthday, Ramos posted pictures of newly purchased guns and ammunition. On the morning of the attack, he shot his grandmother

and drove to the elementary school. Ramos their own kids. The events at Uvalde have outraged many was met with no resistance as he entered the school and was inside the classroom for 78 Americans, as they reflect on the failures minutes until the police intervened. During of law enforcement to properly protect us. Many people also this time, some children struggle to understand with cellphones called why the officers did 911, pleading with the not take action until it operators to send help. was too late. As a high Shots could be heard on school student, I found some of the calls. the Uvalde tragedy Recent further incredibly disturbing. It investigation has shed more is almost impossible to light on the shooting. In imagine myself in the total 376 law enforcement students’ situation, let officers descended upon alone realize the police the school. With no clear would not immediately leadership over such a take action to protect me large group, it became very and my classmates. chaotic. As parents began With increased to hear about the situation, numbers of mass they also went to the school shootings in the past and urged the officers By Serena Carpino few years, there has to intervene against the been discussion about shooter. A few parents greater gun control. even attempted to enter the school and rescue their children, but most were Sadly, it is difficult to change gun laws tackled, handcuffed and pepper-sprayed, even due to long-standing allowances for citizen as some officers entered the school and rescued gun ownership in America. The Second

Amendment, which allows U.S. citizens the right to bear arms, was adopted in 1791 as a part of the Bill of Rights. States are allowed to pass their own firearm laws, leading to many different policies throughout the country. In recent years, some states have restricted access to guns, while other states are more relaxed about their weapons laws, making it easier for irresponsible people to legally purchase guns. As even more lives are lost, I believe that gun violence has become a plague. Action must be taken to prevent further tragedies. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms. However, our Declaration of Independence affirms the principles of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” for all people. The victims of gun violence have been denied a future. People must be willing to compromise. Whether states increase the minimum age to purchase a gun, ban more dangerous weapons or increase safety measures in schools and the workplace, something must be done to stop the mass murders of innocent lives. Serena Carpino is an incoming junior at Ward Melville High School.

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The following incidents have been reported by Suffolk County Police: Commack ■ A petit larceny was reported at Dick’s Sporting Goods on Jericho Turnpike in Commack on July 23. A man allegedly placed assorted Nike clothing valued at $600 in a bag and walked out without paying.

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Smithtown woman robbed

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a Smithtown resident was confronted outside her home on July 26 by two men who stole money and checks. The woman was standing in her driveway at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Grandview Lane when two men, both wearing ski masks, approached her and displayed a gun. The woman attempted to run from the men who then grabbed her and engaged in a struggle with her. She was able to free herself and run toward the street. The men stole money and checks from her vehicle and fled the scene. The woman was treated by ambulance personnel at the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452. All calls will be kept confidential. broke a glass door to gain entry and stole collectible Pokémon cards worth $1,000.

Smithtown ■ Bagel Express on West Main Street in

Smithtown was burglarized on July 19. Unknown suspects broke the front glass door to gain entry and stole cash from the register.

■ The Smithtown Senior Center on Middle Country Road in Smithtown called the police on July 22 to report that catalytic converters were stolen from two senior citizen buses in the parking lot. South Setauket ■ A petit larceny was reported at Target on

Pond Path in South Setauket on July 14. A man allegedly loaded assorted health and beauty products valued at approximately $200 in a shopping cart, concealed the items and walked out of the store without paying.

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Brook called the police on July 22 report a shoplifter. A person allegedly stole assorted clothing worth $126. When confronted, the suspect punched a security guard in the face and fled. — COMPILED BY HEIDI SUTTON

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Dogs delight during inaugural Port Paws festival BY AIDAN JOHNSON DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Not even the sweltering heat could slow down the dogs during the inaugural Port Paws Dog Festival held over last weekend, July 23-24. The event, which took place on the Joe Erland Field on Caroline Avenue in Port Jefferson, was held on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs from all around Long Island came to compete in multiple events, including dock diving and maze running. Several parties worked behind the scenes to make this weekend a success. Kevin Wood, creator of the festival, had teamed up with DockDogs, an organization that sanctions nationally recognized aquatic dog competitions. Wood shared the significance of bringing this festival to the village. “About 18 months ago, I got a brand new English cream retriever named Brody, and those types of dogs love the water,” Wood said. “When I heard that DockDogs existed, I thought, ‘Why not be the first to bring them not only to Port Jefferson, but to a major municipality of Long Island?’” The dog festival could not have been possible without the canine competitors themselves. Among them was Hades, a Belgian shepherd, with his loyal human companion, Ebonie Lewis. Every time Hades competed, the crowd howled in wonder as he lunged and soared through the air. “They love him,” Lewis said. “He’s a crowd-pleaser and he accepts the attention all the time. It makes him do better when they scream out his name and cheer him on.” Lewis, who has traveled far and wide to bring her dog to various competitions, was happy to have one in her own backyard. “DockDogs goes everywhere, but it’s

always been in the Hamptons, and then that’s it for Long Island,” Lewis said. “You would have to travel upstate, or to Florida. Some people even come from Ohio to get to these places.” On the success of the Port Paws event, she added, “This is better than I thought it would be for the first time around. It’s great.” Along with the competitive events, several vendors were present to sell different dog-related items. Among them was Natural Hounds, a Port Jefferson-based dog food delivery service. Tino Zicchi, an employee, said the company learned about the festival when someone came into their shop. They were more than happy to participate. “It has been a really wonderful day,” he said. “I have seen some absolutely wonderful dogs jumping over there. My favorite part was when they put up a crane, and the dogs were jumping up to catch the toy in it. I have never seen that before in my life.” Kaleigh Moffatt, a representative at the Maximum Canine stand, shared a similar sentiment. “It’s always nice to be able to get out and connect with the local community and be outside of our storefront for a day,” she said. “The dock diving dogs were all so amazing to watch. They all deserve big props. The whole event was very cool, and we will definitely be back.” The Port Paws Dog Festival not only provided loads of entertainment over the weekend, but also supported a good cause. All profits from the festival will be donated to the Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Village Center and Harborfront Park, among other programs and initiatives. — Photo above and center right by Virginia Rodriguez; above right photos and lower right photo by Dianne Ferrer; and lower left photo by Aidan Johnson.

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Former Three Village BOE president dies at 77 William F. Connors Jr., 77, of East Setauket passed away on July 21. He was born March 31, 1945, in Brooklyn and was the son of the late William and Ethel Connors. He spent the past 50 years married to the love of his life, Susan Connors (Edwards), and together they raised four children: Terence, Corinne Keane (Edward), Kristin Mangini (Ken) and their daughter Jessica Connors who predeceased Bill in December 2021. One of Bill’s favorite roles was proud Papa to four adoring grandsons: Conor Mangini (17), Gavin Mangini (14), Caden Mangini (11) and Braeden Keane (7). Bill enjoyed a life filled with a very large extended family that spent significant time together and is extremely close knit. His family and loved ones were fortunate to always know how loved and adored they were as Bill “wore his heart on his sleeve” and never passed up the opportunity to let the people he loved know how much he cared about them. Bill received a bachelor’s degree in history from Saint Anselm College, a Master of Education in counseling psychology from Springfield College, and a Master of Public Administration in management from Long Island University. He retired from Suffolk County Community College in 2011 after holding a variety of faculty and senior administrative positions spanning 44 years. These included associate vice president for academic affairs/college dean of faculty, executive dean/CEO of the Ammerman and Eastern campuses, associate vice president for student affairs, and dean of faculty at the Ammerman and Grant campuses.

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Dominique Harrington

Dominique Harrington, 67, of Setauket, passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson on Wednesday, July 20, after a long illness. She was born in Orleans, France, and educated in France and Germany for her formative years. She held degrees from Syracuse and Columbia universities. In her profession as a bilingual speech language pathologist, she worked in Montreal, Canada, and Florida before settling on Long Island. She was employed for more than 30 years in the South Huntington School District, ﬁrst

Always looking to contribute to his community, Bill was involved in numerous service activities. He served as a member/ vice president of the board of trustees of the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket between 1984-92. He was on the Three Village Central School District board of education for a total of 21 years. He served on the board between 1994-2006 and served as vice president between 1995-96 and president between 1996-2006. After a six-year hiatus, he was reelected to the board of education in 2012 and served through 2021. He served as vice president 2013-14 and president between 2014-20. Bill was also a member of the Saints Philip and James R.C. Church in St. James since 1973. Over the years he has been involved in numerous aspects of parish life and has served as an Eucharistic minister, member of SSPJ school board, and was a member of the pre-baptismal preparation program which he conducted along with his wife. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of East Setauket. Calling hours were held Monday, July 25, and the funeral Mass was held at Saints Philip and James R.C. Church the next day. Interment was private. Visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family asks that people consider making a donation to The Jessica Connors Memorial Scholarship as Bill was immensely proud of this scholarship created in his youngest daughter’s memory. This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating Ward Melville High School student who has a connection to or has made contributions to students with learning differences or special needs. It would mean the world to him to

as a speech language coordinator and most recently as a speech teacher at Countrywood Primary Center. She enjoyed sailing on Long Island and visiting relatives in Normandy, France, each summer. She was the loving wife to Bob and devoted mother to Kilian. Her “joie de vivre” was legendary to her family and friends. Donations to Good Shepherd Hospice in Port Jefferson in her memory would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Moloney’s Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home.

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Patricia R. McCumber, of East Setauket, died on July 20. She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin and loving mother of Lauren Roberts (Jason), Meredithe McCumber, Christopher (Joanna), Dianna Webber and Randall (Debbie). She was also the adored grandmother of 12 and

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know that friends and loved ones continued to support this effort to memorialize her in his name. Donations to the scholarship can be made by visiting gofundme.com/f/the-jessicaconnors-memorial-scholarship or by mail to The Jessica Connors Memorial Scholarship c/o Corinne Keane, P.O. Box 750, East Setauket, NY 11733.

cherished sister of Meredithe Shields, Lee Munch, Bruce Rummel and the late Cheryle Heller. Arrangements were entrusted to O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, July 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Interment of ashes will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the LiveOnNY Foundation, 30-30 47th Avenue, 9th Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101.

In an email, Three Village Superintendent of Schools Kevin Scanlon informed district residents of Connors’ passing. Scanlon described him as “a symbol of strength, dignity and reason for decades in Three Village. He epitomized the phrase ‘a gentleman and a scholar.’” Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich said in an email, “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Bill Connors. I served with Bill on the Three Village board of education for a number of years and grew to appreciate first and foremost his deep and abiding love for his family; his commitment to serve our community; and his wisdom and experience in the field of education. He was tremendously decent and compassionate, with a gentle temperament and a kind word for all, and I will miss him very much.” Anthony Parlatore, a member of the Emma Clark library board of trustees for more than 30 years, said his tenure on the library board overlapped that of Connors for about a year or so. “We were very close when he was on the board,” Parlatore said. “He was just a quality human being. He was very positive on the board, always maintained a smile and you can just tell he enjoyed being on the board.” While the board has always functioned well, Parlatore said, Connors added to the high-quality operation, making “his presence known in a very quiet, dignified manner.” “He listened to everybody politely, and he was a consummate gentleman, expressed his opinion and was never argumentative,” Parlatore said “All the qualities you’d expect. It was a pleasure serving with him.”

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Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), chair of the opioid committee, advanced several reasons to combat the opioid epidemic aggressively. She recalled the decades of drug profiteering, failed policies and the absence of federal oversight, which all contributed to a steady rise in opioidrelated deaths nationwide. “The decisions that were made really created the dramatic rise in opioid overdoses,” she said. “There are so many companies and people that created this tsunami of death and now we are here to pick up the pieces.” Anker referred to the $180 million made available to the county as “a drop in the bucket” compared to the billions in profits generated by those who have exploited opioid users in recent decades. While this money will catalyze the county’s efforts to rectify these past failures, she acknowledged that there remains much more work to be done. “We’re going to use these funds for opioid addiction, prevention and helping those who are in treatment, but I implore the folks here listening to this press event to take an active role in helping those who have succumbed to addiction,” Anker said. Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset), chair of the health committee, offered her own unique perspective on addiction, having witnessed its effects firsthand before joining the county Legislature. “As a nurse for 30 years, as someone who has worked in an addiction facility on top of that for 10 years, I have lived the pain and have lived the death,” she said. Kennedy acknowledged the contributions of those who initiated the lawsuit that made these funds available. While this money cannot compensate for the destruction of life and the carnage inflicted upon the community, she offered that this is a positive step in honoring those who are now lost to this disease. “It’s not perfect, it’s not a lot, but if we didn’t sue, we would have nothing,” she said, adding that counteracting “addiction is a bipartisan effort.” Another powerful voice for this cause is Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket). She said she is familiar with the plight of opioid addiction, having witnessed the degradation of families and communities personally. “This is a disease, and I still see a system that doesn’t recognize it as such,” Hahn said. “The disease model of addiction, traumainformed practices, and recognizing what individuals go through when they face addiction is incredibly important.” She added, “We all have to work together, work strong, work hard and double down on our efforts.” Applications for opioid grant funding will be open until Aug. 22 and can be accessed at: ce.suffolkcountyny.gov/opioidgrantsapplication

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While heat waves are an expected part of summer, navigating them isn’t always so simple. This weather can often lead to people suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Our area has experienced relentless heat recently. Only halfway through summer, odds are that more scorching weather is ahead of us. Most North Shore residents in Suffolk County are fortunate to have some form of air conditioning. For those who don’t, local municipalities can offer relief. Each summer, the towns of Huntington, Smithtown and Brookhaven have helped residents escape intense heat. Huntington officials set up cooling stations during the hottest days of the year. The town announced July 19 that it would make cooling stations available at locations such as Clark Gillies Arena (formerly Dix Hills Ice Rink) and John J. Flanagan Center/Senior Center last week Huntington, along with Smithtown and Brookhaven, expands hours at public beaches and pools during such weather events, too. When cooling stations or extended hours are needed, municipalities will post this information on their websites and social media pages. These means of communication also come in handy during other weather events, such as flooding. While rainstorms can temporarily offset high temperatures, they can also quickly flood areas, presenting a public safety hazard. And we are also in the midst of hurricane season, so residents please keep an eye on those weather reports. Regarding the heat, some helpful tips may come in handy. When being exposed to hazardous heat, stay well hydrated, eat light, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, minimize direct sun exposure and reduce time spent outdoors. These precautions should be heeded by all, especially by those who are older, pregnant or suffering from chronic health conditions. Caregivers should also monitor infants and children more closely than usual. Of course, a visit to an air-conditioned mall to escape the heat can never be underestimated. A couple of hours of strolling and shopping inside can kill some time as the heat rages outside. Remember, when going into the mall or a store, do not leave your pet in the car. Temperatures inside a parked car can be much higher than outside — up to 30 degrees or more. Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car, even if the window is cracked open. Also, the same precautions taken by humans apply to pets, so make sure they are getting plenty of water and are not outside during the hottest parts of the day. While we are fortunate to live in an area with plenty of choices to cool off, many residents are unaware of their options. Check on sick or older neighbors during heat waves just as you would during snowstorms to ensure they have everything they need. And don’t sweat it; in a couple months, people will soon be enjoying the leaves changing color and a few weeks later will be building snowmen.

Letters to the Editor Dems defund cops, crimes spike, Hochul AWOL

In July 2020, Democrats not only called for defunding the police, they cut roughly $1 billion from crime-plagued New York City’s 2021 NYPD budget. About a year later, in one of her first acts as accidental governor, Kathy Hochul [D], perhaps as a nod to her party’s vocal anti-cop wing, chose scandal-scarred, defund-the-police zealot, state Sen. Brian Benjamin [D] as lieutenant governor. The full measure of that clueless blunder was exposed some eight months later when the feds indicted Benjamin on charges in a bribery conspiracy case. For years now, Democrats have turned a blind eye to rioting, looting and assaulting police officers. They’ve supported a notoriously soft-on-crime Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg [D], and championed cashless bail at a level that puts dangerous criminals right back on the streets. Given the above, what followed should be no surprise. Party “leaders” trading successful, common-sense, law-enforcement practices for badly designed, untested, “woke,” utopian strategies have led to an historic surge in street crimes. By overwhelming numbers, those most negatively impacted are the “working class people” Democrats pretend to represent. Where’s Hochul been while her constituents suffer the consequences of never-ending gang wars, random, sometimes deadly attacks, and a dramatic deterioration in New York’s quality of life? Mostly someplace else, deliberately staying away from any mayhem that doesn’t benefit her politically. While she’s loud about a pregnant woman’s bodily autonomy regarding abortion, that “right” evaporates when an expectant mother has concerns about what effect that COVID jab might have on her unborn child. Hochul has been outspoken about unvaccinated moms not returning to their careers, but mum regarding anti-social felons being returned to their communities. Hochul didn’t even question Bragg’s outrageous treatment of courageous bodega worker Jose Alba. While an overwhelming public outcry earned Mr. Alba his much-deserved freedom, she was silent. This past week the ridiculous irony for much of what passes as New York’s weak-kneed “law enforcement policies” was vividly displayed via an assault on Congressman Lee

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Zeldin [R]. While Alba, was initially going to be held on half a million dollars bail, David Jakubonis, the man who violently attacked a GOP gubernatorial candidate with a doublebladed weapon was, exactly as Zeldin predicted, released without bond in a couple of hours. Initial disbelief, both here in New York and across the nation, regarding Jakubonis’ get-out-of-jail-free card, turned to anger then outrage. Thankfully, the FBI threw a tent over this NY-inspired circus by charging the alleged assailant with intentionally assaulting a federal lawmaker. There appears to be no record of Hochul demanding that action. Surprise! If Democrats are trying to make life more treacherous for law-abiding New Yorkers, they’re doing a terriﬁc job. While Hochul remains AWOL, their one-party rule is causing chaotic lawlessness, obviously sparing no one. Jim Soviero East Setauket Editor’s note: This is an updated letter from the one published in The Port Times Record on July 21.

Your vote matters on Nov. 8

We each deserve to be safe in our schools, our houses of worship and all the public spaces in our communities. We each deserve to have agency over our own bodies, to make private decisions in our bedrooms and doctors’ ofﬁces, without the courts stripping us of our rights. We each deserve to be safe and free, and that is what is on the ballot this Nov. 8. It is crucial that voters know the votes taken and the positions of the candidates on the ballot when they

vote. Republican Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin has a long history of extremist votes, including voting against universal background checks in 2019, and voting against a House bill that protects access to birth control — a key component to reducing unplanned pregnancies. Coupled with his vote against certifying the presidential election hours after the Jan. 6 insurrection, it’s clear that Zeldin is a Trump lackey who has no business representing New Yorkers in government. His political career should be ended by the voters on Nov. 8. But it’s not only Zeldin’s record that voters should examine. Every member of the New York State Legislature is up for reelection. Every Suffolk County Republican in the state Legislature voted against requiring a permit for semi-automatic weapons, just days after the carnage in Uvalde, Texas, and weeks after the white supremacist shooting in Buffalo. We cannot expect Republican legislators to keep us safe when they prioritize guns and their NRA rating over the lives of us and our children. If we care about reducing gun violence and ensuring public safety, these are the wrong people to have in ofﬁce representing us. This Nov. 8, it’s not just who’s on the ballot that matters to me. It’s what’s on the ballot. It’s protecting our children from gun violence, ensuring reproductive rights and protecting democracy from Republican legislators who sought to overturn a free and fair election. It is crucial that every person who values these principles votes on Nov. 8 and rejects extremism. Shoshana Hershkowitz South Setauket

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Opinion Thoughts from the uncle of the groom on his approaching wedding

he son of my wife’s sister, my nephew, is older than I was when I met him. It’s not so surprising, then, that he would be getting married, especially not after a long-term relationship that transitioned years ago from a matter of if to when in terms of marriage. Still, it’s hard to imagine the next generation entering these milestone moments when I feel like my wife and I only recentD. None ly got married, which of the above clearly wasn’t such a BY DANIEL DUNAIEF recent event. One of my first memories of my nephew, who was six years old when I babysat for his younger brother while he and his parents

went to see “The Lion King” on Broadway, was of this enthusiastic child who wanted to participate in adult conversations. On his way out the door, he promised to give me a thorough review of the show. While he was gone, his brother and I called my future wife. His younger brother pretended he was me and kept asking me what to say. Fortunately for him, my wife is as playful as he, and went along with the gag for a giggle-fest of a conversation. A few years later, my sister-in-law told me she overheard her children discussing my marriage to their aunt. Her younger son was excited to add the title “uncle” to my name, while the older one wasn’t sure he wanted to call me “uncle.” Not eager to stand on ceremony, I told him he could continue to call me “Dan,” although the uncle title quickly became a natural part of our interactions. Over the years, I have reveled in his achievements, enjoyed hearing about his adventures, travels and jobs and have admired

the joy he feels when he spends time with his fiancée. He laughs, shares stories and dances with her at family parties. With their wedding approaching in the next few days, it’s hard to believe that my wife and I will be members of the older generation. Unlike my uncles and aunts, who attended my brother’s wedding in the summer and, generally, passed on my wedding in the winter, my wife and I have every intention of spending most of the wedding on the dance floor. Yes, we’re older, and we likely won’t have the same modern dance moves that the next generation will likely display, but we love a great party and, what’s more, we love to celebrate life together. As I did when we had a party for our daughter’s 16th birthday, I will likely sweat through my button down shirt and will probably drape my suit jacket over the back of the chair and won’t touch it until we’re clearing out the room.

At some point, someone with a video camera may come over to my wife and me, asking us to share our thoughts on this auspicious occasion. I’m sure I will think about my antediluvian uncle, who was asked a similar question at my brother’s wedding. After a long, reflective pause and with his customary flat affect, he looked directly into the camera. “It’s a sense o’ hyum’ah,” he suggested. Listening to his wife whose voice cut through concrete as she exclaimed about everything from how much she loved my younger brother the best to how wonderful and delicious the food at any event was, I could see the importance of humor. While my wife and I have reveled in making each other laugh, I don’t think I’ll repeat that line, even if it does apply, in part because it belongs to my uncle. Instead, I may tell them to dance as often as they can and to enjoy the little moments, like the sound of a child’s laughter or the excited review of a Broadway show from a six-year-old.

Meet me at the bistro table in Port Jefferson … or is it in Paris?

itting at a bistro table on the sidewalk in Port Jefferson village this morning, sipping my coffee and people-watching, it occurred to me I could be anywhere enjoying such a scene. I was lingering on after a breakfast business meeting, and now alone, I relaxed with this thought. I could be in the many shoreline villages strung along the New England coast or any of the Atlantic fishing ports of the United States, or for that matter, those on the Between Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico. I could even you and me be in Paris or Rome, BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF although those are not portside locations. That’s what summer will do to you. The

warmth of the sun and the caressing breeze encourage daydreaming. I saw residents walking their dogs, who, in turn, seemed more interested in what I was eating than in getting exercise. I greeted people I know, but haven’t seen in too long due to COVID, as they strolled by. A friend rolled down his window and waved on his drive up the block, calling out to me from the far lane to ask how I was. Customers at the next table started chatting with me and showing off their young baby, their first. The waitress came out to check on me and asked, “Can I get you anything more or would you just like to enjoy the moment?” Smart young woman, she understood. We live in a wonderful place with many delightful offerings, but we probably don’t take the time to dwell on that fact. For example, even this past Thursday alone, we could have attended the opening night of the Stony Brook Film Festival, screening indie movies from throughout the world at the Staller Center on the campus of Stony

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Brook University. Or we might have tapped our feet and kept time with a performance at the Jazz Center in Stony Brook village. The Huntington Summer Arts Festival has ongoing performances, this past Thursday featuring Lakecia Benjamin & Pursuance that started at 8 p.m. in Heckscher Park. Also, on Thursday evening, there was the Smithtown Library concert, a lecture on the much-in-the-news sharks at the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor, a concert in the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park in the village of Port Jefferson, and in Northport Village Park the Northport Community Band continued its summer concert series. The Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair, Long Island’s largest, started on Thursday at the Henry L. Stimson Middle School in Huntington Station. And, as they say, so much more. I’m not even mentioning the movie showings in the moonlight, the largesse of theaters, the art galleries, the farmers’ markets, the U-Pick opportunities, the

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wineries, the plethora of restaurants and opportunities for boutique shopping, and the glorious beaches to be enjoyed during the day and under the stars at night that are available at different times and days on our Island. And try the local corn on the cob. This week it has been fabulous. This may sound daffy to you, but when the weather becomes unbearably hot and humid, and I just want to get out on the water, I have even been known to ride the rear deck of the ferry to Bridgeport and back to Port Jefferson for a poor person’s afternoon cruise. And if you find yourself in need of a little exercise, walk the wooden pathway around Port Jefferson harbor, with or without your dog. Next week is already August, and soon the summer will be gone, along with many of these attractions. While certainly others remain, we don’t have quite the leisure of mind to enjoy them that summer brings as the calendar turns.

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