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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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HELLO SPRING! DO YOU HEAR THAT? It’s the sound of nature springing to life after a long winter’s nap. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and children are playing outside as the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer. This month at Patchogue Lifestyle, we bring you our Eco issue in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Inspired by the infinite beauty of the earth—and our desire to preserve and protect it—we compiled an array of eco-conscious and eco-friendly people and places making a difference right here in Patchogue and the surrounding South Shore area.

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While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day.

How can you show your thanks? Maybe you join a neighborhood cleanup or check out some new, sustainable brands popping up in our local boutiques. This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. When you’ve finished enjoying this issue, we encourage you to recycle it so it can be turned into future magazines. After all, that’s what makes the world go round! We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Six Feet and Seven Inches of Oyster Expertise How Keenan Boyle is helping to Reinvent the Blue Point Oyster

18 Summer Garden Tips Spring Preparation Yields a Tasty Summer Garden

20 2020 Escape SE Sport Hybrid Soft and Suburban Appeal

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26 Fire up the Fajitas Easy-To-Make Fajitas Gives Weeknights a Whole New Flame

14 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

18 DIY 20 Driver’s Notebook 22 Giving Back 26 Culinary Creations 28 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 33 Realty Report 34 Local’s Choice

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SCCVFW TESTIMONIAL DINNER Suffolk County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (SCCVFW), will hold its 2020 Testimonial Dinner on April 5th 2020.

At Sunset Harbor, in Patchogue. The dinner is a chance to honor the 20192020 Commander Dave Rogers (local veteran and Commander of VFW Post 2913 in Patchogue), who works hard to ensure that the Veterans and their family members in the County are taking care of. This year in keeping with his saying “DEEDS NOT WORDS” Commander Rogers will also be honoring those veterans and members of the community that uphold the VFW Motto “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS.” Your sponsorship will go towards recognition of those that continue to serve the veterans of Suffolk County and help to continue supporting the SCCVFW programs that provide support and assistance to the over 50,000 veterans in the community.

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SIX FEET AND SEVEN INCHES OF OYSTER EXPERTISE HOW KEENAN BOYLE IS HELPING TO REINVENT THE BLUE POINT OYSTER

“ P e o p l e wa n t to k n ow ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO

e x act ly w h e r e t h e i r f o o d comes from. We are the few fa r m e r s t h at ca n act ua l ly say w e h av e a g e n u i n e B l u e P o i n t Oyst e r .

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FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE, THE BLUE POINT

According to a few sources, namely The

OYSTER WAS A SLICE OF LONG ISLAND

Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell, by Mark

FOLKLORE, LIKE BIGFOOT OR THE

Kurlansky, Joseph Avery was the first to flood

LOCH NESS MONSTER. Many once saw

the Great South Bay with oysters. He served

it but could never give evidence of its exis-

in the war of 1812 near Chesapeake Bay and

tence. Our great, great grandfathers were

came back with seeds (baby oysters!) to

pictured in black and white photos holding

hatch in our saltwater bay. The popularity

up a freshly caught bushel brimming with

of the succulent shellfish grew and without

mollusks. Or an old home built near the

regulation in place, the original beds began to

turn of the century would have shards of

diminish. Mix in a few major hurricanes in the

bleached shells near the driveways, once

1930’s (one, in which, created the Moriches

used to make a hard surface for cars to

inlet) and a growing population of Long Island

park. But unlike the mystery monster of the

residents which gave way to polluted runoff

sea the pearl making shellfish was indeed

and the original “Blue Point Oyster” became

once abundant and plentiful.

a varietal from Long Island Sound.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

But that begs the question: Are blue point oysters a spe-

along with a distaste for the early call time, so he switched

cific type of breed? “That’s what people think, but the truth

gears to the restaurant and farming side. “I’m an outdoors type

is, they’re all one species. It’s all marketing” says Keenan

of person, so the farming side appealed to me”, said Boyle.

Boyle, a Sayville native who is looking to change the way

The love affair has grown deeper than just the bivalve itself.

we understand oysters. Now, farmers can lease land from

The ‘merrior’ (the oyster industry’s term for terrior) is directly

the Town Of Islip near Captree Island and grow their own.

correlated with the quality of the water, so proper environ-

And with more oysters, comes cleaner water. One oyster can

mental and sustainable practices are imperative. At the end

filter 30 gallons of water per day. “There’s twenty five leases

of September of this year, the Blue Point Brewery and Boyle

available and I just received the last two spots”. Boyle says

will be hosting the second annual Oyster Ball. Boyle explained

proudly. “It’s a two acre parcel. I’m not sure what I’ll call them

that along with the 22,000 oysters to snack on, you can also

yet- Tall Mother Shucker feels a bit long” he laughs. (Keenan

learn about the importance of oysters at Schuck University-

is a towering six foot seven inches.)

or Schuck U; talks and lectures by environmentalists like

He’s referring to his company, Tall Mother Shucker, where

Save the Great South Bay, Billion Oyster Project, the Cornell

the tagline is eat, educate, farm, shuck. Currently, he buys

Cooperative Extension, among others. Ten percent of sales

from the already established farmers from the Captree area

are donated to a variety of clean water initiatives.

and sells (and shucks) to clients for private events, such as

Boyle has a lot in store in 2020. Maybe you’ll see him

weddings. He speaks at lectures at local libraries and col-

shucking oysters at your friend’s wedding, or playing at the

leges like St. Josephs, and consults with several restaurants,

Casino with his band Soundswell. Eventually he’ll be out in

like the Blue Point Brewery, on their raw bar programs.

the shallow waters tending to his very own. The future of

Oysters take about 18 months to grow to selling size, so in

oysters lies quite literally in Boyle’s hands. He and the farm-

less than two years’ time he will be selling his very own.

ers at Captree are revitalizing the Blue Point Oyster, taking it

Boyle came into oysters when he was a kid. He started

back from folklore and moving it back on our plates.

working for a wholesaler, waking up around 3 am and making deliveries into the city. His penchant for the oysters grew,

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SUMMER GARDEN TIPS

SPRING PREPARATION YIELDS A TASTY SUMMER GARDEN

ARTICLE GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO

AS SPRING APPROACHES, WE ALL HAVE OUR EYES ON THE PLOTS OF LAND IN OUR BACKYARDS WHERE OUR GARDENS WILL SOON GROW. But before the last frost, there are a few things we should bear in mind before sowing our seeds. Karl Auwaerter, the owner of the Bayport Flower Houses, has given some tips to prepare our gardens for the spring. His biggest seed of advice? Wait! Lots of gardeners come in, eager to plant around Mother’s Day, but the best time for most of the fruits and vegetables we enjoy all summer long are best planted closer to Memorial Day. And he highly recommends getting your soil tested with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. They have a horticultural lab in Riverhead which accepts samples year-round.

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1.

2.

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Get your soil’s pH tested. Send a sample; for more information on nearly all of your gardening questions, check out ccesuffolk.org Don’t rototill! Beneath the 4 to 5 inches of soil that has been tilled over the years lies a hard pan. Water can’t drain and roots cannot puncture the hard soil, which will ruin your crops. Instead, just mow the garden down, mulch, and then move on to step 3.

Add limestone and fertilizer. Balancing your soil can help the nutrients be absorbed by the crops. Once you receive the results of your soil’s pH, you will get a recommendation to add limestone.

Additionally, adding a natural fertilizer to the soil will make for happy plants!

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GIVING BACK

THE VILLAGE OF PATCHOGUE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (PEP)

sustainabilitybuzz term or the new normal?

SUSTAINABILITY. At the very core it means to be able to exist constantly. The scary reality is that there needs to be a shift in our mindsets and behavior for our environment to be sustainable. The PEP Committee is here to help Patchogue continue to be the model for progressive action and forward thinking. They work on projects to improve the environment in

most valuable resources – our environment! “Through

the Village of Patchogue, including reducing plastic pollution,

the leadership of the PEP committee recommendations

improving water quality, and promoting recycling.

for legislation, sustainable local programs, and education

Protecting the Environment in Patchogue (PEP) advocates

and awareness of everyday sustainable practices are

on behalf of the community to protect one of Patchogue’s

developed to engage the community on greener choices.

These initiatives provide a path to an improved and sus-

tainable natural environment for the Village of Patchogue.”

Patchogue has long been a leader in the Long Island environmental arena. The environmental enthusiasm in Patchogue can be drawn back to the revitalization of the downtown that began about a decade ago.

The influx of popular restaurants and nightlife have turned the village into a hotspot attracting new residents and visitors from all over the island.

Since they were formed the PEP committee has helped to ban single use plastic bags and all styrofoam containers in Patchogue Village. In partnership with Fire Island National Seashore they have organized the

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Patchogue River cleanup from 2015-present. This happens every September in conjunction with “National Public Lands Day.” Through a cooperative effort with St. Joseph’s college, PEP has been working with Brookhaven Town on purchasing aerators to help oxygenate the Patchogue Lake, which has deteriorated with algae over the years. They have received a grant for an electric car charger to be installed at village hall as well as a grant to place blue recycling barrels in our parks. In addition, they are involved with environmental research; currently undergoing a microplastic study funded by an EPA grant. Plastic is everywhere; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration explains, a lot of it ends up in the ocean. Most plastics in the ocean break up into very small particles. These small plastic bits are called “microplastics.”

Other plastics are intentionally designed to be small. They’re called microbeads and are used in many health and beauty products and even toothpaste. These tiny particles easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and Great Lakes, posing a potential threat to aquatic life.

One of their biggest initiatives is the Village of Patchogue Green Business program. It is a voluntary program for all businesses within the village. The program is designed to showcase our environmentally friendly businesses for becoming sustainable leaders.

Applications can easily be found at patchoguevillage.org/ patchogue-green-business-program and the committee is happy to help answer and questions and facilitate the process for any businesses looking to take on this action.

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“THESE LITTLE DIFFERENCES A D D U P. W E A L L M A T T E R A N D H AV E T H E A B I L I T Y T O M A K E A N I M P A C T.”

Aside from the leadership and pride that these green

PEP is also working on an effort to provide native plants

businesses will have they will also obtain many benefits

to those living along Patchogues water ways. Additional

upon being accepted into the program. They will receive

Green Topics they want to focus on are:

a VOPGB decal to place in their establishment’s window

+ Watershed Protection & Nitrogen Reduction

and use of that logo on any business promotion and rec-

+ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

ognition on the Village of Patchogue’s website and PEP’s

+ Trees, Bees, & Seeds

social media pages. They will also have access to sustain-

+ Green Infrastructure & Energy

able business resources such as cost saving solutions, sustainable product options and more.

This committee is comprised of enthusiastic vol-

Keep a look out for workshops, educational series, and some hands on ways to help.

unteers from a variety of backgrounds that all have a

What can you as an individual take away from all of this?

passion for the environment. They are working hard to

Here are a few simple ways YOU can be more sustain-

influence business practices, change legislation and per-

able... Reduce household energy use, eat locally, “dispose

form direct outreach to our community. Joseph Keyes, a

with disposables”, plant seeds and grow your own food,

committee member and Village of Patchogue Trustee is

recycle and buy recycled products, resell and donate

encouraging anyone with questions to reach out to him at

unwanted items, conserve water, buy fair trade products,

jkeyes@patchoguevillage.org. Keyes expressed his will-

and rely less on your car. As with most things in life, it

ingness to learn and make a positive influence. Some of the

takes time and adjustment but eventually these habits

other members include but are not limited to Kaetlyn Kerr,

become your new normal. These little differences add up.

Susan Lienau, and Nicholas Rosenberg, the environmental

We all matter and have the ability to make an impact. If we

health and safety manager at the Blue Point Brewery.

want an environment to enjoy there is no other way.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

fire up the fajitas EASY-TO-MAKE FAJITAS GIVES WEEKNIGHTS A WHOLE NEW FLAME

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO WHEN YOU SHOP AT CORNUCOPIA NATURAL FOODS IN SAYVILLE, YOU KNOW YOU’RE ALWAYS GETTING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROVISIONS. So, we tapped them for their favorite weeknight recipe for healthy eating. With their close proximity to the Sayville ferries and an all new catering department ready to cook for your next event, they have all the bases covered in the way of healthy eating. Try out this chicken fajitas recipe tonight for a healthy meal!

chicken fajitas INGREDIENTS + 1 ½ pounds of chicken breast tenders + 1 yellow pepper, sliced into ¼ inch slices + 1 red bell pepper, sliced into ¼ inch slices + 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into ¼ inch slices + 1 small red onion, sliced into ¼ inch slices + 1 ½ tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil + 1 teaspoon of kosher salt + Several turns of freshly ground pepper + 2 teaspoons of chili powder + ½ teaspoon of garlic powder + ½ teaspoon of onion powder + ½ teaspoon of ground cumin + ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika + 1 lime for garnish INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, chicken tenders, olive oil, salt and pepper, and spices. Toss to combine.

3. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

4. Spread chicken, bell peppers, and onions on baking sheet.

5. Cook at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees.

6. Keeping the chicken in the oven, add tortillas wrapped in tinfoil to warm for 5 minutes.

7. Remove the tortillas.

8. Turn on the broiler and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, giving the items a slight char. Watch carefully to make sure they don’t burn.

9. Plate the tortillas, layering on the chicken and bell peppers/onion mixture and squeeze a hint of lime. Enjoy!

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

body + soul

NOURISH your

UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable.

By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting

read

labels

every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.

Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per

The number of calories per

Container” and divide that

serving doesn’t mean that’s

container into however many

how many calories you should

portions it says. Now you know

eat at a time. It’s just telling you

that the nutrition facts on the

how many are in that particular

label will be accurate for every portion you separated out.

food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.

You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.

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Carbohydrates are broken down by dietary fiber and sugar. To feel fuller longer and to have a clear mind and avoid getting foggy, choose carbohydrates, such as wild rice, that have more dietary fiber and less sugar.

YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A NUTRIE N T C A L C U L AT O R O N L I N E T O FIND OUT HOW MUCH PROTEIN, C A R B O H Y D R AT E S A N D F AT S Y O U S H O U L D B E E AT I N G I N A D AY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.

You are the best expert of you, and you get to make all of the final decisions for your body. Do your research, get all of the info that you can and then decide how you want to divide up your nutrition each day.

One of the most effective things you can do is keep a log of your moods, how your skin looks, how your hair feels, your water intake and your energy levels. While your fitness goals are important, how you feel each day is so much more important. It’s easy to lose weight by dramatically cutting calories, but that can leave you feeling irritable with low energy, and it’s ultimately not worth it. Take care of yourself and think about how the choices you make will affect your health in the long run. And never forget that you are enough, just the way you are.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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These bands have all come together

BUNNIES, BUNNIES, BUNNIES

All proceeds to go to LLS Society.

to entertain you and embrace the cause! $12 Pre-sale $15 at the door

Patchogue Medford library

All Ages welcome 12 and under free

Learn about baby bunnies. Hold and

admission! 89northmusic.com

For ages 3-10. Register online at https://pmlib.org/.

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As close as you will get to seeing the

4-5

King of Pop live in concert! Featuring

LIVE AND LET DIE

mastering the intense dancing that

Michael Jackson tribute artist Michael Firestone, who can sing LIVE while Jackson was so famous for, I AM KING

The Gatway

A

2020 PATCHOGUE FAMILY YMCA 5K RUN/WALK

Paul

takes the audience on a musical and

McCartney. You won't believe your eyes

symphonic

Tribute

to

visual journey into the world of the KING

and your ears! The quintessential Paul

OF POP. Patchoguetheatre.org.

McCartney tribute artist, Tony Kishman

Shorefront Park

looks and sounds exactly like the real

The Patchogue Family YMCA 5K Run/

thing! Backed by a 15-piece orchestra,

Walk will be held on Saturday, April 4th.

you'll hear your favorite Beatles songs

Hurry! First 500 pre-registration sign-

performed just as they were originally

ups get a guaranteed HOODIE and

recorded. For more info and to buy tick-

swag bag. FREE: Post Race Raffles

ets visit thegateway.org.

Bib into Blue Point Brewery on RACE DAY and get a FREE BEER! To register visit https://www.elitefeats.com/ upcoming-detail.asp?ID=20131.

TREAT YO'SELF AND YO MAMA TOO! Kiersten's Jewelry

Mother's Day is right around the corner,

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event to make this occasion both fun

DIGGERS

Complementary mimosas and brunch

and easy! Join us on Sunday, May 3,from 12-3 at Kiersten's Jewelry in Holbrook.

Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center

snacks

A coming-of-age story about four

will be available while shopping.

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working-class friends growing up in

Any

Long Island, New York, as clam dig-

kierstensjewelry.com.

SUPER SECRET COMEDY SHOW

as well as their grandfathers before

The Better Man Distilling Co.

The

North

American

Comedy

out featuring the finest that comedy has to offer, paired with The Better Man’s signature spirits! Top Comics!

Top Secret! For more info and tickets visit Eventbrite.com.

from

questions

Toast

Coffeehouse

call 631-467-1675.

gers. Their fathers were clam diggers them. For tickets visit plazamac.org/ film/2020/diggers.

Brewery Tour presents a unique night

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MAY 3 and we have curated a special pop-up

and Food & Beverage! FREE: Kids Fun Run 8:45 AM. Bring your Race

I AM KING: THE MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE Patchogue Theatre

cuddle bunnies and listen to a bunny story. No younger siblings please.

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MAY 9 COURTNEY'S TRUE BLUE 5K RUN/WALK Corey Beach

The

Courtney

Lynn

Blakeslee

Foundation was created to provide

St. Joseph's College

financial support to children of parents

This is an annual free event which

who either are terminally ill with or

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celebrates reading by connecting

passed away from cancer. The pro-

teens and authors. Teens can earn five

ceeds will be used to provide these

CANCER SUCKS! MUSIC ROCKS!

hours of community service credit for

children with the opportunity to enjoy

attending and completing a survey.

some of life’s simple pleasures without

89 North Music Venue

Attendees will get the chance to meet

placing an additional financial strain

Covert Connector teams up with

dynamic authors of young adult litera-

on parents and caretakers. To register

Jillian Weston to bring you this fun

ture first at an author panel and then

visit https://events.elitefeats.com/

show to help her raise money for

in smaller breakout sessions after-

may-2020-courtneys-true-blue. Call

Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.

ward. To register visit Eventbrite.com.

for details 631-654-8266

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

PATCHOGUE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bayport

$835,000

$810,000

97%

200

6

3.5

Bayport

$799,000

$777,500

97%

161

3

2.5

Patchogue

$539,900

$543,000

101%

15

5

3.5

Sayville

$489,000

$480,000

98%

44

4

1.5

E. Patchogue

$475,000

$435,000

91%

231

3

2

Sayville

$449,000

$430,000

96%

18

3

1.5

Blue Point

$384,999

$385,000

100%

92

2

2

Oakdale

$379,990

$379,990

100%

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3

2

Sayville

$349,000

$349,000

100%

78

2

2

Oakdale

$299,900

$291,500

97%

179

3

2

Bellport

$289,000

$280,000

97%

101

4

1

List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

YOUR LOCAL EXPERTS MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES ARE NEAR HISTORIC LOWS! Bill Schwegler, Team Lead

The Burns Team

NMLS #888643 Office: 631-964-9959 wschwegler@unitedmortgage.com

631-664-3564 mrrealestatenyli@gmail.com brendenburns.cbintouch.com

Licensed Mortgage Banker-NYSDFS

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Kiersten's Jewelry ARTICLE ILLUSTRATOR: BEVERLY MALER | PHOTOGRAPHY GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO

1.

4.

11.

2.

5.

9.

8.

3.

6.

10.

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BECAUSE SHE DESERVES IT

KIERSTEN'S JEWELRY HAS PROUDLY SERVED THE HOLBROOK &

1. 6ct Garnet and Diamond Ring 2. Pave Diamond

CENTRAL SUFFOLK COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS. We have passion

Band 3. 12 1/2ct London Blue Topaz Rose Gold Ring 4.

and commitment for collaborating with our clientele to aid in matching them with

Multi-color Stone Bangle 5. Coffee Cats Eye Bracelet

an exquisite piece from our showroom which features elegant, timeless designs

6. Gold Hoops 7. Green Drop Earrings 8. Art Deco Gold

as well as trendy, more contemporary adornments from local New York designers.

and Diamond Necklace 9. Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose

Come conceptualize with our seasoned staff and in-house jeweler to create

Pendant 10. Black and White Diamond Blue Sapphire

the perfect expression of your individuality in precious metals and stones. kierstensjewelry.com 631.467.1675, 315 Main St. Holbrook 34

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Geometric Opal Pendent 11. Artsy Geode White Diamond Sapphire Blue Topaz

Bistro 25 EAST

We Love To Do Parties Ask About Our Catering Packages

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6:30pm Half Off Wine, Beer & House Liquor $5 Bar Menu

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Join Us for Restaurant Week April 26-May 3 Bistro 25 East is a cozy, carefully crafted eatery including a unique selection of choices with a bit of an Eastern influence right in the heart of Blue Point.

Passionately Crafted Dishes by Executive Chef Anthony Russo 631-823-0400

154 Montauk Hwy. Blue Point, NY 11715 631.823.0400 • www.Bistro25East.com • BV

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm: Fri-Sat: 4-11pm, Sun: 3-9pm

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World-Class Eye Care in Your Neighborhood.

John R. Wittpenn, MD Chasidy Dionne Singleton, MD Jack K. Oats, MD

You don’t have to look far to find extraordinary eye care.

OCLI practices provide the highest quality eye care from some of the top doctors and surgeons in the world.

We offer an array of services including laser cataract surgery, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, retinal care, and comprehensive eye care including routine eye exams.

With our new Patchogue location at 100 Hospital Road, Suite 216, finding great eye care has never been more convenient.

To make an appointment, call 866-756-2681 or visit ocli.net Evening and weekend appointments are available.

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