Friday, January 26, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 4
Running club, financial firm donates to police family
Greater Long Island Running Club President Alan Baisch (3rd R) presents the $3000 check to Declan’s grandfather Brendan Cussen (3rd L), while Nassau Police Lt. Valerie Troise (L), Nassau Police Inspector Alan Hirsch (2nd L), Long Island Police Appreciation Run Mike Polansky (2nd R), David Lerner Associates Executive Vice President Anthony Meere ®, and Declan’s brothers Connor and Riley look on. The Greater Long Island Running Club and David Lerner Associates joined forces once again on January 19 to provide a stipend of $3000 to the family of Nassau County Police 8th Precinct Police Service Aide Catherine Jurgens. Mrs. Jurgens’ infant son Declan was born in June of 2023 with Prader Willi syndrome. a rare
genetic disorder that causes constant hunger, low muscle tone, poor growth, and other physical and mental problems. After many months in the hospital, Declan finally came home with a feeding tube, and had been doing well with the help of home therapists. On Monday, January 8, it was discovered that Declan had fluid
building up in his brain and had to have emergency brain and spine surgery. Catherine and her husband Mike (who is with NYPD ECT) have been with Declan in Cohen’s Childrens’ Hospital while grandparents take care of their other two young boys, ages 6 & 8. Declan has now been diagnosed See page 11
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Town, Stony Brook to “Put Oysters Back in Oyster Bay” The Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY Stony Brook) in a transformative project aimed at revitalizing Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor’s oyster populations. The project, titled “Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay,” has received a generous grant amount of $477,200 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with matching funds totaling $308,500. Oyster reefs in Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor have faced challenges due to overharvest, habitat loss, and water quality degradation. This project seeks to address these issues by synthesizing data to identify areas for enhanced oyster recruitment, survivorship, and growth, and to develop an ecosystem-scale, science-based plan to establish self-sustaining oyster populations in Oyster BayCold Spring Harbor. By refining hydrodynamic models, creating habitat suitability maps, and mapping oyster recruitment, the initiative aims to coordinate local efforts to build a metapopulation of interconnected oyster reefs. “Oyster Bay has a rich history intertwined with our marine ecosystems, and it is our responsibility to ensure its preservation for future generations. The Oyster BayCold Spring Harbor Oyster Restoration Project is a testament to our proactive approach in addressing environmental challenges. By working together, we are not only rebuilding oyster populations but also fostering a more resilient and interconnected habitat. This project aligns with our commitment to sustainability and underscores the significance of collaboration in achieving environmental goals,”Supervisor Saladino said. “The Town of Oyster Bay is committed to playing a key role in this endeavor, working hand-in-hand with SUNY Stony Brook, environmental groups, and other local partners to foster the rebuilding of oyster populations and donating oyster/clam shells accrued through our Shell Recycling Program,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “The project's comprehensive approach aims to enhance oyster recruitment, survivorship, and growth, establishing a pathway for the creation of shellfish reefs—a crucial component of Long Island Sound’s Important Coastal Habitat.”
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