LIW June/July 2024 Digital Edition

Managing Menopause

SimplyTheBest

STEPHEN T. GREENBERG, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Summerisofficiallyhereandwithrapidrecoveryoptionstoenhanceyour appearance, you can now wear the summer clothes and bathing suits you are admiring. By creating a highly individualized plan to meet each patient’s specific needs and aesthetic goals, we can perform a variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures to address concerns of the breasts, body and face with little to no downtime.

Surgical procedures such as Breast Augmentation, with or without a Breast Lift, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Cellulaze for stubborn cellulite as well as surgical and non-surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation all help to achieve the body you desire. Dr. Greenberg’s state-of-the-art 24 Hour Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation System has patients back to normal activities quickly with less swelling, bruising and pain. With this ultra-modern approach to breast augmentation surgery, more than 90% of patients raise their arms above their heads immediately following surgery. 24 Hour mini-incision breast augmentation provides rejuvenation of the breasts resulting in natural looking volume, shape and position. Breast Lift surgery can be performed with or without an implant depending on the desired fullness. Breast lifts are performed by re-sculpting the breasts and removing the excess or stretched out skin which has allowed the breast to droop. The size of the breast does not change after a breast lift but the surgery will provide a lifted and youthful appearance. Breast reduction surgery removes fat, glandular tissue and excess skin from the breasts making them smaller, lighter and firmer. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate discomfort

and other medical conditions caused by the excess weight of the breasts. Bra straps may leave indentations on the shoulders, pain in the neck, back and shoulder as well as skin irritations are among a few of the issues associated with large pendulous breasts. Insurance may cover a breast reduction procedure to alleviate the symptoms causing discomfort and pain.

In addition to breast procedures, body contouring and enhancement procedures such as Liposuction with or without an Abdominoplasty provide a flatter and sculpted abdomen resulting in a firmer and fitter look. Liposuction of the thighs can be combined with Cellulaze® to eliminate cellulite and provide sculpted, sexy legs.

Non-surgical options including Coolsculpting® and Emsculpt® will provide an enhanced refinement of the abdominal muscles, buttocks, arms and thighs while removing small pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise. Surgical and nonsurgical facial treatment options such as Facelifts, Mini-Facelifts, Eyelid Lifts, Neck Lifts and Plasma Lifts result in a refreshed and more youthful appearance quicker than ever before. A Liquid Facelift is a combination of dermal fillers injected along with Botox Cosmetic® to lift, restore and contour the cheeks, jowls, lower face, lips and eyes with immediate results. Weddings and other special events are the perfect time to opt for the liquid facelift approach. There is still time to achieve the look you desire for the Summer. Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in providing exceptionally natural results for each of his patients. Shine This Summer! Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation today!

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Favorite Song: “unstoppable” by sia.

Favorite Streaming Show: All The Light We Cannot See (Netflix). stories of the Holocaust should never be forgotten. Very important.

Favorite childhood TV show: Mr. Ed or The Three Stooges. Favorite book: this will maybe shock you. I don’t read any books at all. I only write them. I remember once saying to Oprah, ‘Do you know that I’ve written more books than I’ve ever read?’ and shes said, ‘Maybe you shouldn’t say that on the air.’

But I am going to read the book savanah guthrie just wrote, What God Mostly Does. But remember, I had this thing about not being able to read or write (dyslexia) when I grew up.

Favorite saying: “the elephant keeps walking as the dogs keep barking.”

Favorite possesion: the little necklace that I wear around my neck that a woman who’s considered a saint in India gave me in 1993 and told me it would protect me and not take it off and one day everybody would know my name.

Favorite childhood memory: that’s a hard one for me. I don’t have one. I don’t have a lot of memories at all and there hardly any pictures of me being really young. We’ve never been able to figure out why. there’s nothing there.

A Woman Knows…

Cosmetic Surgery performed by a female surgeon, committed to the quality care of women

Surgery of the BreaSt

Breast Augmentation • Breast Uplift • Breast Reduction (Lollipop Scar)

Skin Care

Microdermabrasion • Chemical Peels

Restylane/Juvederm • Botox/Dysport

CoSmetiC Surgery

Face/Neck Lift • Eyelid Surgery • Liposuction

Tummy Tuck • Repair of Torn Earlobes

ann rhee, mD, faCS

Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 631-424-6707 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station

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Good Advice

Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy

Tuck and/or Liposuction

by Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C.

Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that can occur after childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. A woman’s breast can actually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the breast appearing “deflated.”

Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with the post partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin and abdominal wall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen can protrude and the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can be so weakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite daily workouts including sit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed to restore these muscles.

Breast Reduction

Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise and weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller. There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional method (inverted T-scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontal scar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the Lejour technique, which leaves the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my opinion, with a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reductions are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance.

Breast Augmentation

Women who come to me seeking breast enlargement have very similar goals to those seeking breast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to their body size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also needed to tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast lift is needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a breast reduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed.

Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery.

Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures

Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined procedures performed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast reduction or augmentation, combined with tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. For those patients who desire breast augmentation together with a tummy tuck, I am able to place the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without any scars.

Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and exercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these areas, liposuction can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the love handles (upper hip area) and thighs.

Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition to having the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significant savings in price.

To learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Rhee at 631-424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station. liplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast surgery.

June/July

Summer Festivals Galore

Summer is in full swing, especially at the first-ever, daylong Tilles Jazz Fest ‘24, held on four stages and headlined by the Branford Marsalis Quartet. Gates open at noon on Saturday, July 20 at Long Island University Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Purchase tickets ($20-$110) at TIllesCenter.org or call 526-299-3100.

The next day, Sunday, July 21, the Sea Glass Festival celebrates the beachside finds with expert presentations, appraisals, live music and more, at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20 at cshwhalingmuseum. org; more info at 631-367-3418.

Earlier in the month, on the July 12-14 weekend starting at 1 p.m., foodies can flock to the most delicious event of the season at the Famous Food Festival at Tanger Outlets,152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park. See famousfoodfestival.com for tickets ($8-$12) or call 516-416-5607.

The 29th annual Stony Brook Film Fest returns from July 18-27 at Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. The Film Fest features ten days of independent films from around the globe with Q&A’s

Unforgettable f y i

from filmmakers, directors, cast and crew. Tickets at stonybrookfilmfestival.com or by calling 631-632-ARTS (-2787).

Post-split Jewelry

Some marriages will not work, no matter how much effort goes into sustaining them. Now a new style of jewelry that celebrates breakups is gaining popularity: divorce rings. Lauren Boc is a North Carolina-based jeweler and founder of Hera Fine Jewelry who has firsthand experience in this area: After her husband of several months asked for a divorce, she crafted a new celebratory ring. As she told The New York Times, “Leaving a relationship that doesn’t serve you takes courage, and that’s something worth commemorating.” Apparently, her story struck a nerve: She told the Times that requests for post-breakup jewelry have increased by 300% since her social media post about her divorce and the new ring. By recycling a bride’s ring, jewelers are combining elements of the original wedding ring or engagement band. The newly publicized practice isn’t new, however; as reported by the Times, Rachel Church, former jewelry curator at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, said that divorce rings were called “mournful jewels” that were created to let “people know not to inquire about your husband or to show that you weren’t an unmarried mother.”

The Antidote to Despair

Although the bright days of summer are here, along with the uplifting sounds of Mother Nature at her colorful finest, many people admit that despite the sunny days, they are covered by a dark cloud of hopelessness. But there is an antidote, the experts say: hope itself. As Chan Hellmann, founding director of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, told Time magazine about the feeling of hopefulness, “We know it can be taught; we know it can be nurtured.” There are ways to pursue being hopeful, including working toward at least one meaningful goal — doing something you want to do, rather than something you have to do — according to findings by psychologist Charles Snyder, as reported in the article. Another remedy: Get in touch with a support team. David Feldman, a professor of counseling psychology at Santa Clara University in California who studies hope, told Time that having someone you care about tell you they believe in you “can give you a kick in the behind.” He suggests making a list of your biggest supporters, to make it easy to call them when you need a boost. See more ways to culti vate hope at Time.com s

by Annie Wilkinson

Long IsLand Women We RemembeR Fr AnceS

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Unforgettable Long Island women who made a difference. Hers was a classic riches-to-rags-to-riches story: She was born in 1849 to an affluent family in England, but their fortunes failed after her father’s death when she was 4. The family endured a difficult road, barely surviving, but her vivid imagination led her to start writing. At a time when few women worked, she earned money by opening a school, selling grapes, and teaching piano. At 17, she sent stories to Godey’s Ladies Book, which published her work for $35. The so-called “story maniac” wrote novels, children’s books, and short stories — 52 novels and 13 plays — and produced theater plays. A women’s rights advocate, she became a shrewd, independent businesswoman who won a legal suit revolutionizing copyright law to protect writers’ profits. She made her own rules, fueling gossip about her two stressful marriages, ugly divorces, adultery, and affairs. But her writing success enabled her to build Fairseat, a grand estate on Long Island’s North Shore, after penning such classics as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. Of Fairseat, she wrote, “To live in the best suite of rooms in the best hotels in any part of Europe is strict economy in comparison to living at Plandome Park, Long Island.’’

“Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops.” Kellie elmore

The Branford Marsalis Quartet at the Tilles Jazz Fest ‘24 on Saturday, July 20th. Below: The French film Divertimento. The true story of Zahia Ziouani, who at 17 decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a conductor. At the Stony Brook Film Fest from July 18-27 at Staller Center for the Arts.

MAKE IT A ROYAL NIGHT OUT!

june/july

Poetry Pick

Q uick P icks

When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance Legendary folksinger/ activist Joan Baez talks with Newsday’s Rafer Guzman about her intimate autobiographical poetry on Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the Long Island LitFest live discussion at Newsday Studios, 6 Corporate Center Dr., Melville are $45-$55 at newsday.com.

Father’s Day Festival East End Adventure

During the June 15-16 weekend, dads and grandpas get free admission to the 8-acre Harbes Family Farm Barnyard Adventure. Enjoy farm-fresh food and awardwinning wines. Takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. Tickets and info are at harbesfamilyfarm.com or 631-298-0700.

Running Pick Fun Run/Walk

Runners/walkers of every level are invited to the Annual Sayville Fire Department 5K Run\Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. Fees start at $34 for the event at 281 Broadway Ave., Sayville. Sign up at runsignup.com.

Exhibit Pick

NYC Street Art Scene

Urban Art Revolution transports viewers to the 1980s New York City Downtown street art scene with works that pushed the boundaries of what was considered art. Through July 7, at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn. Learn more at nassaumuseum. org or by calling 516-484-9338.

Performance Pick

Tovah Feldshuh

Multi-award-winning Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh goes solo in Aging is Optional. According to the multiaward winning actress, “Once I became a senior citizen, I decided to age backwards and sing about it!” Thursday,

“you

by Annie Wilkinson

July 11 at 8 p.m. at The Suffolk,118 E. Main St., Riverhead. suffolk.org or 631-727-4343.

Tribute Pick

Forever Simon & Garfunkel

Award-winning singer-songwriters Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate the folk-rock icons’ music on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. at My Father’s Place at The Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Tickets at mfpproductions.com; more info at 516-580-0887.

Safety Pick

Fighting Fire

AARP Long Island sponsors the American Red Cross Home Fire Safety CommunityPresentation on Tuesday, June 11, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd. in Copiague. Register at local. aarp.org.

Theater Pick

An Upbeat Self-Discovery Story

The award-winning Legally Blonde, The Musical, based on the hit movie, follows Elle as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m. at John W. Engeman Theater, 215 Main St., Northport from July 11-August 25. Tickets at engemantheater. com or call 631-261-2900.

only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

Women’s Group Pick

Celebrating Life After 50

The Transition Network’s Long Island Chapter, an organization of women exploring interests through learning, socializing, and networking, offers book clubs, gourmet cooking, community enhancement, day trips and much more. Take a look at ttnwomen.org.

Legal Topic Pick Asset Protection

Every month, the Estate Planning Council of Long Island presents webinars featuring attorneys, accountants and more. Summertime presentations are at 3 p.m. on June 12 (tax planning) and 3 p.m. on July 10 (international estate planning). Fees start at $40 for individual webinars; register at epclongisland.com or call 866-226-2224.

Screentime Pick

Libraries at Your Service

All you need to enjoy free audiobooks, eBooks, movies, magazines, or music on any screen — including your TV — is your library card. Go to hoopladigital.com to stream titles immediately or at any time.

Submissions for Quick Picks should be sent to fyipick.liw@gmail.com for consideration.

Mae West

Virtual Picks

Tovah Feldshuh in Aging is Optional

Woman’s Health Update Health

Basal Cell Carcinoma and Sun Protection

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, typically developing on areas exposed to the sun. The cancer is the result of cumulative damage of years spent in the sun and may take 20 years to manifest. Although it’s often more common in older people, it can occur in younger adults too. While it rarely spreads to other parts of the body, it can cause disfigurement if left untreated. Early detection and prevention are key in managing this condition.

Detecting BCC involves regular self-examination of your skin. BCC is usually found in sun-exposed areas, especially the head and neck regions. Look for new growths, sores that don’t heal, or changes in existing moles–including their size, shape, and color. If you notice any suspicious changes, consult a dermatologist promptly for further evaluation.

Sun protection is essential in helping to prevent BCC. Limit exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation by seeking shade, especially during peak sunlight hours. Wear protective clothing like hats, sunglasses, and long sleeves, and use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher, applying it generously and reapplying every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Avoid indoor tanning, which also exposes the skin to harmful UV radiation.

Limit exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Wear protective clothing like hats, sunglasses, and long sleeves, and use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.

by Andrea Robbins

Regular skin checks by a dermatologist can aid in early detection. By practicing sun safety, staying vigilant with self-examinations and seeking professional evaluation for any concerning changes, you can reduce your risk of developing basal cell carcinoma and ensure early intervention if it does occur.

Menopause and Cardiovascular Risk

A woman’s cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after she goes through menopause, quickly catching up to men of a similar age and health profile, according to new findings presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session. Researchers said the study underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing early warning signs of heart disease risk in women as they lose the protective effects of estrogen after menopause.

Perspiring, feeling queasy, experiencing light-headedness, and encountering unusual tiredness might not appear as typical indicators of a heart attack. Nevertheless, these are frequently observed in women and may manifest more frequently during periods of rest or while asleep. Unlike in men, chest pain, pressure, or discom-

fort may not always be intense or the predominant signs of a heart attack in women. This underscores the importance for women to recognize their distinctive symptoms and take proactive steps to mitigate the risk of heart disease.

“It’s important to first recognize the risk factors of developing heart disease and then work to curb behaviors that might exacerbate that risk,” says Chatura Alur, M.D., family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Health System. “Some factors play a more significant role in the development of heart disease in women than what are considered the traditional risks, such as high cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure.”

Certain conditions, including menopause, broken heart syndrome and pregnancy complications also may increase a woman’s risk for heart disease.

Many women tend to downplay their symptoms and not seek care until heart damage has already occurred and an emergency room visit becomes necessary. It is important for women to listen to their bodies, understanding what feels normal to them, and seeking care before symptoms become severe.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

If you experience urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, pregnancyrelated issues, or postpartum discomfort, your pelvic floor muscles could likely benefit from some attention.

The pelvic floor comprises muscles resembling a hammock situated at the base of the pelvis, providing support to vital organs such as the bladder, bowels, and internal reproductive organs. Both men and women possess pelvic floors.

Similar to other muscles in the body, pelvic floor muscles can be weak, stretched, strong, or tight. Issues such as difficulty urinating, defecating, or experiencing discomfort during intercourse may arise if these muscles are not functioning optimally.

Pelvic floor therapy may be helpful in helping alleviate this condition This specialized form of physical therapy focuses on addressing underactive or overactive pelvic floor muscles.

Pelvic floor physical therapists, who are licensed professionals, undergo additional training to specialize in pelvic health assessment and treatment techniques. (Various organizations offer pelvic health certifications, including the American Physical Therapy Association and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.) These therapists customize treatment plans after a thorough consultation and assessment of the patient’s symptoms and medical history.

Treatment may involve exercises, stretches, manual therapy, biofeedback therapy, or electrical stimulation to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles.

The duration and frequency of pelvic floor therapy sessions vary depending on the individual’s needs and the severity of their symptoms. Improvement may take weeks to months, and consistency is key to achieving significant changes. Typically, patients attend sessions once a week for up to 10 weeks, but this can vary based on individual needs

Good Advice

The Art of Permanent Cosmetics

by Olga Lucia

As an optometrist I care very much about the health of the eyes, but I also love being able to showcase their natural beauty. The shape of our eyes and eyebrows are essential for our facial expressions and for our total natural look. This is one of the many reasons I got involved in the cosmetic industry. I specialize in micropigmentation, or permanent cosmetics, for eyebrows, eyeliners, and lips. I have been doing this since 1993, and in that time I developed a true artistic ability. The inquiries for eyebrows increased so much in my practice that it compelled me to research and understand the importance of how the eyebrow is shaped. I design and use all the different techniques available for natural looking eyebrows including Microblading and 3-D eyebrows.

The shape of our eyes and eyebrows are essential for our facial expressions.

I’ve also learned that permanent cosmetics, or cosmetic tattoos, are not only used to enhance eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips. Paramedical tattoos are now being used to provide services to cancer survivors with hair loss and to those who have undergone a mastectomy. For those with alopecia who fully or partially lost eyebrows and/or eyelashes, I am here to provide them with confidence and beauty through permanent cosmetics.

For breast cancer survivors the breast reconstruction process can include areola tattooing to create the illusion of a natural nipple areola complex with appropriate skin tone, shape, size, position, and color. I offer all of these services to new and returning clients. Call 516-627-.0722 for more information or visit us at permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com. 1129 Northern Blvd., Suite 301, Manhasset.

Good Advice

Breast Reduction: The

Lollipop Scar Technique

by Dr. Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C.

Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running and other sports which can make exercise and weight loss very difficult if not impossible.

leaves the breasts with a vertical and a long horizontal scar (along the breast crease). I utilize the LeJour technique which leaves the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and in my opinion, with a rounder and more naturally appearing breast with a better cosmetic result.

The LeJour technique leaves the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar).

Breast Reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure undertaken to make the breasts smaller. There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional method (inverted T Scar)

Breast reductions are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance. If you would like to learn more about this procedure, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Rhee at 631-424-6707.

Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in surgery of the breast. Visit liplasticsurgery.com.

pain can often be confused with urinary tract infections, yeast infections or vaginal dryness. If you are experiencing symptoms of clitoral pain such as achiness, itchiness, irritation, sensitivity, or stabbing pain, Tideline board-certified physicians can help.

Suze Orman

“I really am a once-in-a-lifetime talent that I don’t know if anybody will ever be able to replace.”

Itseems that anytime you turn on PBS, Suze Orman is omnipresent, telling you what you are doing wrong with your finances and how to get on the right track. It’s no wonder PBS keeps her on repeat. She is the most succesful fundraiser in the history of Public Television.

Orman was a waitress for seven years earning $400 a month until 1979 when she was 29 years old. As a result of some extraordinary events (read her story at suzeorman.com) she eventually found her way to financial independence and as a renown financial expert.

Aside from being a captivating and influential speaker, she’s also hosted CNBC’S The Suze Orman Show, was a columnist for O The Oprah magazine and Costco Connection Magazine, an author of 10 best-selling books (her most recent The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+) and has sold more than 25 million copies. She currently hosts a podcast along with her wife KT (Women and Money: And Everyone Smart Enough to Listen).

In 2020, her life took an unexpected and unwanted turn when Orman underwent a twelve hour spinal cord surgery for a rare tumor and had to relearn how to walk and speak normally again. The healing process has been long, painful and gruelling. When Suze detailed her journey back to health she said, “It was the most painful thing I ever could have gone through. Nothing would calm the nerve pain. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody in this world!”

She is getting back on track and is happy to report, “I absolutely am progressing big time!”

Orman spoke with L ong I s L and W oman from her home in the Bahamas for a lengthy interview that we’ve excerpted here. She was particulary passionate about getting across her message about how important it is for women to be fiscally knowledgeable and responsible and to “own the power to control their destiny.”

You were a waitress until age 30 and you said you lacked self-confidence. Why was that?

I really believed that I was supposed to be a waitress. I always thought that I would never really amount to anything. I just didn’t see a future for me doing anything to tell you the truth.

I loved being a waitress. I loved serving people. I just think no matter what I ended up doing I would be as happy as I could possibly be.

Sometimes you think in life that ‘if just had a lot of money I’d be happy.’ I used to think that way. I thought my parents weren’t happy because they didn’t have money. So I thought if I just made money now, I’d be happy. What a shocker it is when you make money and you’re still not happy. You can be more miserable than ever. Because if money isn’t the key to happiness, then what is? Sometimes it isn’t quite what it all cracked up to be, believe it or not. Interesting how life comes into perspective as to what really matters and what doesn’t.

If you were to ask me, ‘Do you want to keep all of your money–which is a lot–or KT?’ I’d say, ‘Are you kidding me? I’d give up everything just to have KT.’

What’s interesting is that it’s not the money that completes you, by any means. The thing that makes me happy isn’t that we live on our island and anything about our lifestyle. The only thing that really completes me and makes me happy is KT, period! I know many billionaires who are miserable because they don’t have a true love in their life.

Can you discuss your connection to John Belushi?

In my second year of college one of my roommates was John Belushi, with his future wife Judy Jacklin and Carol Morgan. I’m still friends with Judy to this day. I’ve said ‘Don’t listen to my stock tips because I told Judy never to marry him because he would never amount to anything.’

Any specific memories you have of him?

John was brilliant. He would perform at a little coffee shop by the name of the Red Herring. Neil Young also performed there. John was just always funny.

He did this one routine that he would do privately with us called “The Living Womb.” It was hysterical. He was a good, good guy.

He had accumulated many tickets and had to go to jail. He needed $25 to get out of jail because he had to perform that night. We went to my dad and said, ‘We need $25. We gotta bail out John.’ We bailed out John and we got free tickets to the show. So my mom and dad and myself and Judy went to see him perform that night. My dad loved it so much. He never would have spent money to get tickets to go to something like that.

What would you say the most important financial issues are, that are specific to women?

They need to own the power to control their destiny. They need to stay autonomous when it comes to their money. They need to have credit cards in their own name. They need to have savings accounts in their own name. They need to make sure that they understand how to invest their money. They need to give to themselves as much as they give of themselves. They should not be afraid to say ‘no’ to others out of fear that others will not love them, versus ‘yes,’ out of love for themselves.

What’s very important to understand is that money is a physical manifestation of who you are. You’re the one who has to go out and earn money. You’re the one, even if you get an inheritance, that has to invest it and watch over it. You have to decide; Do you spend it? Do you waste it? What do you do with it?

Money cannot do anything without you. So therefore, if your money is a chaotic mess, it’s because you are a chaotic mess. You and your money are one.

Many women, don’t want to deal with their money. If they don’t want to deal with their money, especially if they’re married, it’s because they then don’t want to deal with who they really are. It’s a very very deep topic.

Let’s discuss your “Money and Women” podcast.

The Women and Money podcast is geared towards those who are older. I’m going to be 73 in June. My passion is to talk to and help women who are 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 years of age. If you’re younger, and you want to learn from me–great. But I am really focusing on older people.

Actuarily speaking, men die before women do. So there’s a group of women who are widows and have no idea what to do with the money that they’ve never dealt with, before losing their spouse. So now they’re an emotional wreck. Or, they’ve been divorced by their spouse who has now found a younger love and they are possibly penniless because maybe their spouse was a very high-powered judge or attorney and totally manipulated everything. They don’t know who to turn to. They are all turning to me. I spend hours and hours a day answering their emails so that they know what to do and they get the correct advice.

When we interviewed you in 2007 you said, and I guess it’s prophetic now, ‘Maybe there should be a new category of therapy called financial therapy.’ Now that category exists. What should someone look for when searching for a financial therapist?

They should also know about money. You can go for financial therapy and work out those problems of where your fears come from and how women feel different than men, and all of these things. But then what? The next step is that you have to know what to do with the money you have or the money you don’t have.

What makes me absolutely extraordinary, and a financial worldwide icon–and that I know I am–is I can talk to you about psychologically what’s happening and going on in your life. I can also tell you exactly what to do with money and what not to do with money. I can educate you on how to become a financial powerhouse. How you trust yourself more than you trust others. What to look for and what to run away from. It doesn’t matter what a financial advisor tells you. If it makes you feel insecure, you can’t do it.

I really am a once-in-a-lifetime talent that I don’t know if anybody will ever be able to replace.

“If Women don’t don’t want to deal with their money, especially if they’re married, it’s because they then don’t want to deal with who they really are.”

You said that you hate budgets. Don’t you need a budget to determine how much you could spend and on what?

A budget is like a diet. You go on a diet–you lose 60 pounds, you gain 80. You cut back as you budget, and all of a sudden you explode and you go out and buy a $5,000 handbag. It happens all the time.

What you have to do, which is not a budget, is you have to know how much money you have coming in after taxes every single month. You have to know on average, what you spend per month–not what you spent this month. You have to go through one year of expenses divided by 12 to get an average of what you spend every month. In December you spend more on holiday gifts than you do in June. In June you may spend more money on vacations than you do in March. Not every month do you have to spend money on a birthday present. Not every month does your car break down. You have to know the average of what you spend. I have a program that does this for you, the Expense Tracker. Write down how much you think you spend per month and I will guarantee you are short by $1,500 a month.

Once you have a realistic view of your situation, then you have to decide how to get control and cut back. Also, where do you want to cut back? If you get your hair colored every six weeks, get your hair color now every nine weeks. You get your nails done every week? Get your nails done once a month. So rather than cutting back and budgeting and not doing the things that give you pleasure–just do less.

You’ve also said that when it comes to spending money, it’s important to ask yourself, ’Is this a want or a need?’ So how do you differentiate? For some people, a want can feel like a need.

It’s very simple. Your kid is sick and you need medicine at Walgreens–go and get it. Your kid wants candy–that’s a want. You want to go out to eat every week– that’s a want. The need is buying food at a grocery store. So if you really boil it down, it is very easy to know what is a need and what is a want. Whenever you find yourself going shopping and you look at something you’re about to buy that you never thought about buying till you saw it, that’s a want. How do you feel the government money that

we received during COVID impacted our spending habits and personal finances?

Absolutely horrific! All the money went into savings accounts. Nobody could spend or travel or do anything. Then everything opened up and you couldn’t get a restaurant reservation. Good luck getting on an airplane.… Then they got into the habit of spending and the money went. Then they started putting it on their credit cards and the credit cards are being maxed. And here we are now with really high inflation, partly caused from spending spending spending… They had no way of controlling who got what. There were people who got money that should not have gotten money. There were people who got millions of dollars for their businesses that never should have gotten a penny.

It seems like the retirement landscape is different for each generation of soon-to-be retirees and retirees. What’s different for this generation compared to the previous generation when it comes to retirement?

Our parent’s generation had a pension. If they left the place where they worked, their health insurance was paid for. Medicare premiums were lower. It was very different than what we have now. For us, pensions have gone away. 401ks are the only thing that are really supporting us. Most of our equity, if we own a home, has skyrocketed. But a lot of us got into trouble and we refinanced our home. We went from 2% interest rates to higher interest rates. Our costs for long-term care are absolutely through the roof. It just doesn’t seem as if we have a nuclear family structure that will take care of their parents like we did for our parents. For a long time our generation was forced to go into the stock market because interest rates were so low for so long. We couldn’t put money in a certificate of deposit and then live off of it because everything was at like a 1% interest rate. That changed our ways of investing and how we would normally secure our retirement.

It also became a difficult time to downsize. Maybe you had a home and you were going to sell it, but you couldn’t find another home to buy because they were going so fast. Then interest rates started to go up and you found yourself in a horrific situation. Our generation, believe it or not, in many ways is faced with a kind of difficult way of, ‘What do you do?’ ‘How do you make it work?’ Social Security went from getting it at 65 to 67. Don’t be surprised if that gets raised to 70 or 73. At the same time, our generation is still having to take care of their children.

What should voters be looking for from their representatives in the upcoming elections regarding their positions on financial issues?

Somebody who wants to secure Social Security. Somebody who wants to help with Medicare and make sure that it’s really there for you. Somebody who wants to make prescription drugs affordable and bring them down. Somebody who wants to keep Obamacare in place and make sure that every single person in the United States has health insurance. Somebody who wants to get rid of student loans and the pressure that it’s putting on our younger generation. Somebody who understands the plight that the majority of Americans are in and they are not just playing for the big people. These are the things they should be talking to you about over and over again and promising you that your benefits, when you retire, will not be taken away from you.

Not only do you want a presidential candidate that will do that, you want a Congress that will do that as well. Because the President can do nothing, as we’ve seen, without a Congress that is unified and bipartisan and has all of your best interests at heart versus their re-election desires. 

Good Advice

Mid-Year Financial Review

by Barbara Magor Deel, CFP®,CHFC, MBA – Vice President of Financial Planning

We are at the mid-point of the year, which by all accounts should mean that we have met our New Year’s resolution halfway. Although 2024 has still had some challenges it is never too late to plan for your future. For many of us on a systematic investment plans such as a 401(k) retirement plan at work, should see half of our dedicated annual contribution amount go towards our investment goal.

It is also time to check your investments! Most investment accounts send out quarterly statements and reviews after the second quarter. Find out whether you have a good mix of stocks, bonds and cash savings and what has performed well.

“Stress-testing” your financial life should lead to a distressing sigh of relief as you assure yourself all is in order.

Calculate the interest you are receiving at the bank as well as your emergency savings. Take a visit to your AnnualCreditReport.com to get a free copy of your credit report and do a midyear checkup on your credit score! Review all of your insurance policies. Insurance policies are a personal risk management tool and should be reviewed annually in our fast changing world. You’ll be surprised where you can save.

“Stress-testing” your financial life should lead to a distressing sigh of relief as you assure yourself all is in order.

Feel free to call me, Barbara Magor Deel, at 866-932-5130 or email me for advice and tips on how to review your finances at Barbara@ americaninvestmentplanners.com

A good financial strategy starts with knowing who you really are.

Our financial professionals know the path to fulfillment begins with getting to know who you are, what matters to you and how you’ve made decisions so far. From there, we guide you toward a personalized strategy to help you make smart choices and a financial portfolio designed to give you a level of confidence that comes with knowing you’re addressing a long-term financial strategy. As experienced financial professionals alongside you, we’ll be ready with answers about options that can help you make the most of what you’ve earned and saved, including:

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Summer Book Suggestions Book Corner

Ah, summer—the sun, the ocean or bay, the sand and curling up with a good book. Whether it’s listening to an audio book or reading actual words on a page, there is nothing like getting lost in another world through a gifted storyteller. Some adventures allow us total escape to faraway lands, and other stories help us relate closer to home. Here are a few books to consider while you’re sitting on those Long Island beaches soaking up the sun.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Get out the tissues for this loving coming-of-age novel that transcends formulaic storytelling and feels real, fresh, and new. Two young students, Connell and Marianne, attending the same high school in a small town, are intrigued with one another and feel they connect on a deeper level. The socioeconomic and social differences lend an interesting background for this modern friend-zone turned love story. Connell’s mom cleans Marianne’s mother’s mansion. Connell is popular and she’s a bookish, smart loner. The social awkwardness ensues from there, and despite all the coming-of-age angst, they begin a friendship and tender, loving days together that may or may not be true love. Connell begins defending Marianne to his popular friends. The story continues when they coincidentally head to Trinity College together. While Marianne blossoms into a gregarious woman with eclectic friends, Connell struggles to connect. While these themes have been done before, Rooney gently weaves a believable story of two people who just “get” one another and makes us root for them to navigate through adulthood.

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tom Lake is a reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard meets Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. During the COVID-19 pandemic, three sisters (Emily, Maisie, and Nell) return to their family’s Northern Michigan cherry orchard. Reminiscing about life, the girls become obsessed with their mother, Lara’s, past—particularly an affair with famous actor, Peter Duke, when Lara had portrayed Emily in Our Town. A gorgeous piece of literature with interesting characters reflecting on the past and what holds value for them. Tom Lake is a masterpiece in storytelling with Patchett’s use of memory showing how a simple twist of fate sets lives on alternate pathways.

Bottles in the Basement: Surviving an Alcoholic – a Memoir by Paula Ganzi McGloin

Long Island award-winning writer, Paula Ganzi McGloin writes a heartbreaking memoir of a woman’s struggle living with an alcoholic. The journey from their idyllic 26 years together spirals to rock bottom ending in $60,000 worth

by Mary Ellen Walsh

of credit card debt and a basement filled with empty Scotch bottles. For at least three years, her husband’s high-functioning status meant practically no one knew his secret. McGloin painstakingly shares how her veil of denial broke down as her husband’s drinking increased. Though the author knew her husband was an alcoholic, she had no idea how sick he was until a devastating emergency room diagnosis.

“Alcohol cuts across all demographics,” McGloin recently said when Long IsLand Woman spoke with her. “I wanted loved ones who are living with an alcoholic or an addict to know that they are not alone.”

It’s a brave, honest, well-written, and loving memoir about survival and forgiveness.

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

This is Tom Hanks’ first novel, but his second book after a collection of short stories. The story is what you would expect a Hollywood star to write. It’s kitschy, gossipy, part satire, and part tinsel-town procedural. A bunch of characters—in front of and behind the camera—are making a movie. Knightshade is based on a fictitious 1947 event where Robbie Andersen’s uncle, returning from WWII, prompted Andersen to invent a cult classic comic book The Legend of Firefall, turning his uncle into a super, cool flame thrower. Hanks’ forte is the behind-the-scenes people: Ynez Gonzalez-Cruz, a gopher/ driver whose can-do attitude lands her an assistant job on set. Al Mac-Teer capable producer and an older writer-director, Spielberglike, Bill Johnson. The female lead—Wren Lake is as talented as she is beautiful and O.K. Bailey, the male superstar, is egotistical believing his own press. It’s filled with showbiz shtick and fun facts about the movie-making business like dealing with teamsters, producers, script supervisors and directors. It’s a dishy take on Hollywood from someone who knows the biz.

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

This is a clever look at cultural appropriation and racial identification. The novel takes a deep dive into who has the right to tell what story especially if that story isn’t one’s own. Kuang’s writing is spot-on in a first-person sarcastic voice that pokes holes in the publishing industry. What if a writer completely steals another person’s identity passing off someone’s cultural history as their own? A lackluster novelist, June Hayward, and well-revered author, Athena Liu, are friends. One day, Liu suddenly dies while choking on a piece of food. Hayward swipes Liu’s unfinished manuscript from her friend. Using a pseudonym— Juniper Song, Hayward finishes the manuscript and passes it off to her agent. To Hayward’s delight and subsequent fear, the book is a huge success. It blows up on social media with cancel culture trolls beginning to suspect that Juniper Song is a fake, phony liar and had stolen Liu’s novel. With Dostoevsky-level psychological guilt gnawing at Hayward, Kuang deftly takes the reader on a journey through social media, book tours, and the unraveling fear of being caught as the fraud she believes herself to be. Masterful writing makes this a great read about book publishing. l

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Idayne Kravit: A Wonderful Life Catching Up With Carol

In spring 1994, 25-year-old Idayne Kaye had finished college and moved to Long Beach to live the best summer of her life!

But life had other plans.

Idayne had grown up in her father’s Far Rockaway jewelry store. “I was a late-in-life baby. I think a ‘whoopsie.’” Idayne’s brother Bennett is ten years older. “Saturdays, my mother would drop me off at the store. Jewelry was my first language. It was the chatter in my father’s family. They were all jewelers.”

Idayne describes their dad Willie Kaye as a creative genius who passed on those genes. “At five I’d play in the back of the store with a metal box filled with semi-precious gems. Dad would say, ‘Sort the colors.’”

Young Idayne stretched her creative genes at home too, rearranging her bedroom furniture almost daily.

But Idayne never wanted to be a jeweler. “I wanted to be a veterinarian. My mom was eccentric, so my pets were chickens, a bunny, dogs, birds, and a baby alligator. Mom loved camels too, so we’d visit eccentric zoos.”

When Idayne got older, Willie moved Kravit Jewelers to Oceanside, and when Idayne realized how much schooling vets needed, she took her creativity to interior design school. Then, little 5-foot-tall Idayne scored a huge job as a set designer for NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman “It was amazing.” Every morning she and her boss read the day’s script. Then Idayne started her scavenger hunt, scouring NYC for props for that night’s jokes and skits. And she met celebrities.

Phil Collins was debuting a new album on Letterman when his stylist thought his navy-blue outfit needed a pop. She saw the chunky men’s ID bracelet hanging from Idayne’s tiny wrist. “It was probably a stock piece in Kravit’s showcase, but I’d altered the design, asking a jeweler to punch a heart out of the bracelet’s nameplate.” That day Idayne’s jewelry became Phil’s Collins’ prop, and she experienced the human side of celebrities.

Ten years earlier Idayne’s brother Bennett had left chemistry to meld his expertise in gold and precious gems with their dad’s knowledge at Kravit. But when Willie hit 75, he suddenly slowed down. Willie was diagnosed with kidney disease and Idayne began helping at Kravit on Saturdays.

Idayne says Willie lived as an elegant, moral, brilliant man, who showed them how to die with dignity. In six months, on May 19, 1995, Willie was gone. “It was traumatic.”

“Walk a straight line. Your word is all you have. Be honest and you can sleep at night.”

- Willie Kaye

by Carol Silva

So was Idayne’s realization she’d have to leave Letterman to help Bennett save the store. She was resentful. “I never, not ever once, wanted to be a jeweler, but we’ve always had this incredible bond. Siblings never leave each other.” Idayne was living a George Bailey moment; the Jimmy Stewart character in It’s A Wonderful Life. Big world dreams, crushed by family loyalty.

Just when Idayne thought things couldn’t get worse, they did. Bennett told her she would spend that “best summer

of my life” in GIA School, Manhattan’s Gemological Institute, studying precious stones and metals. “After the first day of class, I called from the pay phone crying, ‘Why did you do this to me? I didn’t sign up for this! I didn’t ask Dad to die! I didn’t ask to be in this business. You ruined my life!’

“It was the hardest course I’ve ever taken.” But in October, Idayne celebrated her GIA graduation with a trip to Los Angeles. Another pay phone call to Bennett, this time from Wilshire Boulevard. “I’m going to stay. I don’t want to come back.” Again, Bennett’s answer, “I don’t want to do this without you.”

Idayne came home. She’s unclear on when it started to feel right, but she remembers designing a piece for a customer. “At that moment I realized I was working with small scale, rich colors and textures and thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m still a designer!’ I fell in love with the world of jewelry, and my brother and I have been an incredible partnership for 30 years.”

Then there’s Idayne’s celebrity chapter. The link may have been illusionist Criss Angel. Criss was on the same plane as one of Willie’s oldest employees who walked with a cane. She needed help. Criss stepped up. She thanked him adding, “If you ever need jewelry, visit Kravit in Oceanside.” Criss did, met Bennett, and was introduced to Idayne’s mix of edgy and classic designs. Her reputation spread. Idayne has done pieces for Criss, Hoda Kotb, singers Mariah Carey, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Kiss’ Gene Simmons, Godsmack’s Sully Erma, and actors Vin Diesel and Cameron Diaz, just to name a few.

By last summer Kravit Jewelers had outgrown Willie’s Long Beach Road, cozy mom-and-pop location. They didn’t move far, just across the Oceanside parking lot into a freestanding building. “It’s the bank my dad used to take me to on Saturdays. I’ve always loved it.”

The new space is straight out of Rodeo Drive. Idayne sparkles amidst 3500 square feet of luxury. Marble, gold, fine jewelry, Kravit’s own KJ1927 label, a private diamond salon, champagne and a full espresso-cappuccino bar with a snack menu. Idayne also beams that Kravit remains one of just more than 300 independent Rolex retailers. She considers it a salute to the trust and integrity Willie modeled. “Walk a straight line. Your word is all you have. Be honest and you can sleep at night.”

At the same time no customer is insignificant, and no project is too small. Idayne glows when someone with a budget under $1,000 wants an engagement ring “for their forever person.”

It turns out Idayne Kaye is just where she belongs, including her home by the beach. “I love my journey.

It’s such a blessing!” Her’s truly is “A Wonderful Life.”l

Carol Silva is the Emmy Award-winning veteran News 12 Long Island news anchor, TedX and motivational speaker and creator of The Silva Lining Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Audible.com and wherever you hear your podcasts.

Jekyll Island: A Jewel of the Golden Isles Travel

Nestled within the glow of Georgia’s Golden Isles lies a treasure of natural beauty and historical significance. Jekyll Island is part of the Golden Isles, a cluster of barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. Comprising of Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Little St. Simons Island, this idyllic archipelago beckons travelers with its tranquil shores and warm Southern hospitality.

The Jekyll Island Club Resort

The Jekyll Island Resort is a timeless testament to elegance, luxury, and Southern charm. The roots of the Jekyll Island Resort trace back to the late 19th century when Jekyll Island was a private haven for America’s wealthiest families, including the likes of the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and Morgans who sought refuge from the northern winters. They established the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, a retreat where opulence and sophistication reigned supreme.

by Arianna Sands

The club’s heyday saw the construction of grandiose structures, such as the majestic Jekyll Island Clubhouse and the palatial Crane Cottage, which still stand today as architectural marvels and enduring symbols of a bygone era. Stop by and stroll the grounds. You just might feel like you stepped back in time and find guests dressed in white playing croquet on the lawn.

Driftwood Beach: Nature’s Sculptural Masterpiece

Jekyll Island’s most jaw-dropping attraction is Driftwood Beach, where the sun-bleached driftwood fills the coastline in an otherworldly display of decayed beauty. Some resemble ancient sculptures, while others evoke whimsical shapes of fantastical creatures, inviting visitors to let their imaginations run wild in this natural wonderland that offers a captivating backdrop for photographers, artists and nature enthusiasts alike.

Did You Know?

In November 1910, six men: Nelson Aldrich, A. Piatt Andrew, Henry Davison, Arthur Shelton, Frank Vanderlip and Paul Warburg met at the Jekyll Island Club, off the coast of Georgia, to write a plan to reform the nation’s banking system. The meeting and its purpose were closely guarded secrets, and participants did not admit that the meeting occurred until the 1930s. But the plan written on Jekyll Island laid a foundation for what would eventually be the Federal Reserve System.

Bike The Island

For those eager to explore Jekyll Island’s natural splendor, there’s no better way than by taking a leisurely bike ride along its scenic trails. The island boasts over 20 miles of flat paved paths, meandering through maritime forests, tranquil marshes, and pristine beaches. The bike paths offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the island’s beauty at your own pace.

Day Trip to the Okefenokee Swamp

For nature enthusiasts, a day trip to the Okefenokee Swamp is a must. Just about a 75 minute drive away is one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in the United States in an area that is larger than the state of Rhode Island. Its a network of exquisite waterways and cypress forests, with towering tupelo trees draped in Spanish moss. With an abundance of wildlife in the area, you’re sure to see alligators resting or gliding along the dark waters.

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Where to Stay

The combined Jekyll Island Residence Inn (complimentary full American and hot breakfast and all suite rooms with kitchen) and Courtyard Inn is one of the most impressive properties in the vast chain of the Marriott family. As soon as the doors open to the impressive lobby you realize that this is no ordinary Residence Inn. Located just steps away from the beach, they provide free bike rentals (you can also ride along the beach on the hard sand surface) and free shuttle service around the island. You’ll also find the largest outdoor heated fresh water pool on Jekyll Island with splash pad and hot tub. Pets are welcome too. This was our fourth visit there and it never fails to impress. ( marriott.com. 912-635-2764.) l

Jekyll Island Residence Inn

Addictions

AA/Al Anon Meetings 888.4AL.ANON (425.2666) al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings

AA/NA/Family Support 516.746.0350 (Nassau) 631.822.3396 (Suffolk) THRIVE Recovery Community and Outreach Center thriveliorg

Alcoholics Anonymous 516.292.3040 nassauny-aa.org, suffolkny-aa.org

Debtors Anonymous 212.969.8111 danyc.info

Families Anonymous 800.736.9805 familiesanonymous.org

Food Addicts Anonymous 772.878.9657 foodaddictsanonymous.org

Gamblers Anonymous 516.484.1545 x200 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org

Gamblers Anonymous 855.222.5542 gamblersanonymous.org

Gam-Anon Hotline 718.352.1671 gam-anon.org

Long Island Recovery Association 631.552.LIRA lirany.org.

Narcotics Anonymous 516.827.9500 nassauna.org

Nicotine Anonymous 877.879.6422 nicotine-anonymous.org

Overeaters Anonymous 516.484.1545 x196 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org

Overeaters Anonymous

631.981.5850

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

S-Anon Anonymous (Partners of Sexaholics) 267.295.2795 sanon.org

Smoking Cessation

631.853.2928

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/events/smoking-cessation

Smoking Cessation Workshops 516.629.2013 St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn stfrancisheartcenter.chsli.org/smoking-cessation-classes

Women for Sobriety 215.536.8026 womenforsobriety.org

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support

Alzheimer’s and Dementia 516.767.6856 Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center Westbury. lidementia.org

Alzheimer’s Association

800.272.3900 Melville. alz.org/longisland

Alzheimer’s Caregivers

800.272.3900

Alzheimer’s Association, Melville. alz.org/longisland

Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Family and Children’s Assoc., Mineola info@FCALI.org. fcali.org

516.292.1300

Support GroupS

Day Haven Adult Day Services

631.585.2020 x261

Community Programs Center of L.I., dayhaven.org

Dementia Caregivers

516.767.6856

Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center Westbury. lidementia.org

Early Stage Dementia Program 516.634.4192 Oceanside. pjaffe@friedbergjcc.org. friedbergjcc.com

Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center 516.218.2026

Long Beach. lbdny.org

Spouse/Partner 516.663.8220

NYU Langone, Mineola. linda.martinez@nyulangone.org nyuwinthrop.org/community-health/support-groups

Bereavement Support

Bereavement 516.832.2673

Cope Foundation. Roslyn.copefoundation.org

Bereavement Center for H.O.P.E. 516.216.5194 Lake Success.

Huntington Hospital 631.351.2013

North Shore Univ. Hosptal. 516.562.4750 Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Bereavement 516.634.4010 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org

Bereavement 516.822.3535 x328

Mid Island JCC., Plainview. miyjcc.net/adult-support-groups

Bereavement

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

516.377.5333

Bereavement 631.592.1062

Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Lindenhurst forubabe77@aol.com

Bereavement 516.520.2706

St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage. stjosephhospital.chsli.org/bereavement-groups-0 Bereavement for Children and Families

516.626.1971

North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center northshorechildguidance.org

H.E.A.L. (Help Ease A Loss)

631.265.4520

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Smithtown 030acef.netsolhost.com

Holocaust Survivors 516.569.6733

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, Lawrence guraljcc.org/older-adults/chaverim-program-forholocaust-survivors

Bereavement 631.462.9800 x151

Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org/index.php/adults

Bereavement

St. Matthew Church, Dix Hills. smrcc.org/ministry-of-bereavement

631.499.8520

Widow/Widowers 516.634.4010

Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org friedbergjcc.org/support-services

Young Widow and Widowers 631.647.5675 widowednotalone.com

Young Widows and Widowers 631.495.8541

St. Matthew Church, Dix Hills smrcc.org/ministry-of-bereavement

Breast Cancer Support

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline 800.877.8077

breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

American Cancer Society 800.227.2345 cancer.org

Breast Cancer

800.877.8077

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Support Garden City. breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

Women’s Breast & Reproductive Cancers

631.462.9800 x151

Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org/index.php/adults/

Breast Cancer

631.376.4104

Good Samaritan Hospital, W. Islip. goodsamaritan.chsli.org/support-groups-0

Breast Cancer

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

516.377.5333

Breast Cancer (Newly Diagonosed) 516.663.2556

Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Winthrop Hospital nyulangone.org

Breast Cancer (& other cancers) 516.374.3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett. hewlett-house.org

Breast Cancer: Stage 4 800.877.8077

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Support Garden City. breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

Breast Cancer Survivors 631.686.2561

Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson. matherhospital.org/community-resources

Breast Cancer: Cafecito (for Latina Women) 516.877.4329

Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Support Garden City. breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

Exercise for Women w/Breast/Gynecologic Cancer 516.484.1545 x228

Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org

Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition 631.547.1518 hbcac.org

Islip Breast Cancer Coalition 631.968.7424 islipbreastcancer.com

Live, Love and Laugh Again (breast cancer) 631.476.2776

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Strength for Life (exercise class) 631.675.6513 Various locations. strengthforlifeNY.org

Cancer Support

Brain Tumor

631.474.2323

Gardian Brown Foundation. guardianbrain.com

Cancer

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

516.377.5333

Lung Cancer

631.686.2500

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Lymphedema

631.686.7648

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Wellness after Cancer

516.734.8203

Monter Cancer Center, Lake Success northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Oral and Head and Neck Cancer 516.734.8203

LIJ Medical Center, New Hyde Park northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

800.377.0928

SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer), Locust Valley. spohnc.org

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer 516.608.5113 Manhasset. thyca.org/sg/ny_manhasset

Caregivers Support

Caregivers

Family and Children’s Assoc., Mineola. familyandchildrens.org

Caregivers

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

516.292.1300

516.377.5333

Caregivers 631.462.9800 x151 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org/index.php/adults

Caregivers 516.484.1545 x236

Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org/programs

Covid Support

Covid-19 Help Suffolk County

631.940.3700 United Way, Deer Park. unitedwayli.org/covid19helpSuffolk

Coronavirus Digital Resource Center

833.4UR.CARE Northwell Health northwell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/surviving-covid-19 Covid and Covid Loss

631.462.9800 x151 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. Suffolkny-aa.org

Coronavirus Hotline

516.227.9570 Long Island Crisis Center, Bellmore longislandcrisiscenter.org/coronavirus-covid-19-onlong-island

Nassau County Coronavirus Call Center

516.227.9570

NY State Coronavirus Hotline

888.364.3065

Divorce/Separation Support

Alzheimer’s Disease 516.663.8220

NYU Langone, Mineola linda.martinez@nyulangone.org nyuwinthrop.org/community-health/support-groups

Widow/Widowers 631.462.9800 x151

Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org/index.php/adults

Moving Forward: Loss of a Spouse 516.634.4010

Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org friedbergjcc.org/support-services

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Helpline 800.GO.Komen komen.org/support-resources/support

Divorced and Separated 516.634.4010 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside friedbergjcc.org/support-services

Divorced and Separated 631.462.9800 x151 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org

Singles 631.462.9800 x151 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. syjcc.org

Domestic Violence/Abuse Support

Brighter Tomorrows 631.395.1800 brightertomorrowsli.org

Child Abuse Reporting 800.342.3720 ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233) thehotline.org

The Crime Victims Center/Parents for Megan’s Law 631.689.2672 24 Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline 631.332.9234 CrimeVictimsCenter.org

The Safe Center Hotline 516.542.0404 cadvnc.org

L.I. Against Domestic Violence 631.666.8833 liadv.org

The Retreat (Domestic Violence hotline) 631.329.2200 theretreatinc.org

Victims Information Bureau (VIBS) of Suffolk County 631.360.3606 vibs.org

Health Related Support

Adhesions (scar tissue pain) 631.921.7426 World Adhesion Foundation, Port Jefferson adhesionsfoundation.org

Alopecia 415.472.3780 naaf.org/find-support/support-groups

Amputee 516.562.4750

Southside Hospital, Bay Shore North Shore University Hopital. Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Arthritis Foundation 800.283.7800 arthritis.org

Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery

631.376.3697

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip goodsamaritan.chsli.org/seminars-and-supportgroups-weight-loss-surgery

Bariatric 631.474.6876

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Bariatric 516-572-5869

L.I. Surgical Weight Reduction Center at NUMC numc.edu/our-services/bariatric-surgery-andweight-reduction

Brain Aneurysm

516.562.3815

North Shore University Hopital. Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Brain Aneurysm 516.562.3815

North Shore University Hopital. Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Adults 50+ Virtual BFRB (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors)

516.924.3778 adults50plus@gmail.com. bfrb.org

Brain Injury

Support GroupS

Brain Injury

631.474.6952

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Chron’s and Colitis Foundation

516.222.5530 Garden City. crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/longisland

Congestive Heart Failure

631.968.3171

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Diabetes 516.629.2070

St. Francis Hospital DeMatteis Center, Greenvale stfrancisheartcenter.chsli.org/support-groups-2

Diabetes 631.473.1320 x5204

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Diabetes 516.377.5333

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

Diabetes

631.388.47161

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Dialysis

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

Diabetes

516.377.5333

516.520.2500

St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage stjosephhospital.chsli.org/st-joseph-diabeteseducation-services

Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder 516.739.7733 epicli.org

Center for Hearing Health 516.628.4300 Mill Neck. centerforhearinghealth.org

BraveHearts

516.562.6785

St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn stfrancisheartcenter.chsli.org/support-groups-2

WomenHeart of Nassau/Queens 516.384.7665

Katz Institute for Women’s Health, Lake Success facebook.com/womenheartofnassauqueens

HIV/Aids

516.562.4280

Center for AIDS Research & Treatment, Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Laryngectomy

718.470.8631

LIJ Medical Center, New Hyde Park northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Lung Disease

631.968.3124. South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Leukemia and Lymphoma

516.734.7682

Monter Cancer Center, Lake Success northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Medicare Counseling

631.476.2723

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Multiple Sclerosis (National) 800.344.4867 nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support

Multiple Sclerosis (L.I. Chapter) 631.864.8337 Melville. lbove2496@optonline.net

MS Recreation & Socialization

Muscular Dystrophy

631.4746489

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Myasthenia Gravis 516.663.4593

Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, Garden City myasthenia.org/MGFA-Support-Groups/state/NY

National Federation of the Blind 516.868.8718 nfbny.org

Oncology (cancer)

631.351.2013

Huntington Hospital Women’s Health Center northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Parkinson Disease

Friedberg JCC, Oceanside friedbergjcc.org/support-services

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Living Hope for Mental Health

631.675.6831

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org/community-resources

Families Anonymous (for families and friends of drug abusers) 800.736.9805 familiesanonymous.org

Nassau County’s Behavioral Health Helpline 516.227.TALK (8255) Mental Health Assoc. of Nassau County, Hempstead mhanc.org

516.634.4010

Parkinson Disease 631.862.3560

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Scleroderma

631.949.8265

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Sleep Disorders 631.968.3150

Long Island Lung Center, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Speech Communication

631.474.6831

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Spinal Cord Injury

631.474.6489

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Spinal Cord Injury

516.739.4900

St. Charles Hospital, Albertson Campus, Albertson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Stroke

Mt. Sinai South Nassau, Oceanside southnassau.org/sn/support-groups

Stroke

516.377.5333

631.476.5542

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Stroke (Caregivers)

631.474.6952

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson stcharleshospital.chsli.org/support-groups-1

Stroke (Survivors and Caregivers) 516.562.4947

North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Living with Stroke

631.968.3172

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

Stroke Survivors 516.629.2013

St. Francis Hospital DeMatteis Center, Greenvale stfrancisheartcenter.chsli.org/support-groups-2

LI Trio (Transplant Recipient Int. Org.) 516.6210.5900. litrio.org

Trigeminal Neuralgia/Facial Pain 347.993.2210

NSPC, Lake Success nspc.com/news/trigeminal-neuralgia-support-group

Mental Health Support

Mental Illness

516.376.7644

631.968.3330

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore northwell.edu/support-and-resources/support-groups

631.471.7242 x2

Mental Health Association, Ronkonkoma mhaw.org/family-support-groups

Emotions Anonymous

631.474.2090

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 516.499.6374 mdsgli.com/groups

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nassau) Lake Success 516.326.0797 namiqn.org/programs

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness (Suffolk) Huntington 631.385.0754 namihuntington.org

Pregnancy/Infant Loss Group 516.634.4010 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside friedbergjcc.org/support-services

Postpartum Depression

631.422-2255/855.631.0001 Postpartum Resource Ctr. of NY. postpartumNY.org.

Suffolk County’s Behavioral Health Helpline 631.471.7242 x2 mhaw.org/programs/mental-health-help-line

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.8255 (TALK) suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Miscellaneous Support

Developmental Disabilities Inst. 631.366.2900 Smithtown (family support services). ddiny.org

Resolve: National Infertility Assoc. 703.556.7172 resolve.org/support

Prison Families Alliance 631.946.1400 pfa-li.com

Dress for Success 631.451.9127 Dress for Success Brookhaven, Farmingville. brookhaven.dressforsuccess.org

Women’s Forum 516.634.4169 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org/adults/programs

All listings for Support Group consideration must be submitted by the first of the month for the following month at: liwomanonline.com/support No information will be accepted by telephone. Listings are published on a space-available basis. To advertise a for-profit support group: 516.505.0555 x1 or ads.liwoman@gmail.com

Deadline for listing submissions or changes for the August/September issue is July 1.

If you have a support group listed in this guide that no longer exists or requires updated information, please email us at: info.liwoman@gmail.com.

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- Todd Wider

“We

“You

- Brian

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Hitman Blues Band/Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers/Blue Velvo: 8pm. Boulton Center

The Mandelino Project: 8pm. My Father’s Place

Jeff Arcuri: 7pm. The Paramount

John Hiatt: 8pm. WHBPAC

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Jill Sobule/Antigone Rising: 7pm. My Father’s Place

Chris Botti: 8pm. The Paramount

Taylor’s Thread (James Taylor tribute): 7pm.

The Suffolk

HOT 97 Summer Jam: 7pm. UBS Arena

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Aventura: 8pm. UBS Arena

Red Hot Mamas: 2pm. Landmark on Main St.

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Kevin James: 7:30pm. The Paramount 7

Absolute Adele: 8pm. Boulton Center

The Rocket Man Show: 8pm. The Paramoun

LIMHOF 20th Anniversary Benefit Concert

Honoring Billy Joel: 7:30pm. Tilles Center

Keb’ Mo’: 8pm. WHBPAC

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The Weeklings: 8pm. My Father’s Place

Appetite for Destruction: 8pm. The Paramount

The Tokens/The Capris/The Fireflies: 7pm. The Suffolk

Bonnie Raitt: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair

Kathleen Madigan: 8pm. WHBPAC

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Ray Lambiase: 3pm. LIMHOF

Laurie Berkner: 11am. The Paramount

Andrew Dice Clay: 8pm. The Paramount Leonid & Friends (Chicago tribute): 8pm.

Patchogue Theatre

Nate Bargatze: 7pm. UBS Arena

Ampitheater at Bald Hill

1 Ski Run Lane. Farmingville. 631.648.2500. champbaldhill.com

The Argyle Theatre

34 W. Main St., Babylon. 844.631.LIVE (5483) argyletheatre.com

Boulton Center

37 West Main St., Bay Shore 631.969.1101 boultoncenter.org

CMPAC (CM Performing Arts Center) 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale. 631.218.2810. cmpac.com

John W. Engeman Theater 250 Main St., Northport. 516.323.4444. engemantheater.com

June/July

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JULY 11TH - SEPT 1ST 2024

A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.

When: July 11-Sept. 1

Where: The Argyle Theatre, 34 W. Main St., Babylon Tickets: 631-230-3500 or argyletheatre.com

Use Code: WOMAN for $10 Off*

*Discount Valid off individual, premium mainstage tickets only.

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Here Comes The Sun (Beatles tribute): 8pm. Engeman Theater 11

Here Comes The Sun (Beatles tribute): 8pm. Engeman Theater

Aventura: 8pm. UBS Arena 12

The Musical Box (Genesis tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre 13

Hourglass (James Taylor tribute): 8pm. My

Morgan James

“A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep…This woman is on fire.” – The New York Times. Morgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, songwriter, and actress who was hailed as the “Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year” by the Huffington Post. She is on tour supporting her fifth album, Nobody’s Fool. With viral sensation Postmodern Jukebox and her YouTube channel, Morgan’s music videos have accumulated more than 285 million views.

When: Friday, June 21 at 8pm Where: Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington Tickets: 516-767-6444 or bit.ly/MorganJames621

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Father’s Place Hasan Minhaj: 8pm. The Paramount 14

Jessie’s Girl: 8pm. The Paramount Live and Let Die (McCartney tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk

Chris Brown: 7:30pm. UBS Arena 15

Kev Herrera: 7 & 9:30pm. The Paramount

Gimme Gimme Disco: 8pm. The Suffolk

Happy Together Tour: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair

Long Is L and venue dI rectory

The Gateway 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport. 631.286.1133. thegateway.org

Jones Beach Theater 895 Bay Parkway, Wantagh. 516.221.1000. livenation.com

Landmark on Main Street 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516.767.6444 landmarkonmainstreet.org

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) 97 Main St., Stony Brook. 631-689-5888 limusichalloffame.org

Madison Theatre 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516.323.4444 madisontheatreny.org

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Liverpool Shuffle (Beatles tribute): 8pm. My Father’s Place 20

Tower of Power: 8pm. The Suffolk 21

Steelin’ In The Years (Steely Dan tribute): 8pm. Argyle Theatre

Morgan James: 8pm. Landmark on Main St.

Rick Springfield and Richard Marx: 7:30pm. The Paramount

MegaBash MX: 8pm. UBS Arena 22

Four Way Street (Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute): 8pm. Argyle Theatre

Joe Piket & the Storm: 8pm. My Father’s Place

Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk

The Fab Faux: 8pm. The Paramount 23

Lumiere Ballet: 8pm. Boulton Center

Doo Wop Gold: 3pm. Landmark on Main St.

Fred Rubino & Friends: 7pm. Landmark on Main St.

A Bronx Tale with Chazz Palminteri: 7:30pm. The Paramount Boy Band Brunch: 12pm. The Suffolk 25

Comedy Night: 8pm. Engeman Theater 27

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: 8pm. The Paramount The Sweet: 8pm. The Suffolk Pride Anthems: 7:30pm. Tilles Center 28

Sal Viviano (Sinatra tribute): 8pm. Argyle Theatre

Josh Ritter: 8pm. Landmark on Main St. Get the Led Out (Led Zepellin tribute): 8pm. The Paramount

Blippi: 6pm. Patchogue Theatre Tito Puente Jr.: 8pm. The Suffolk

My Father’s Place at The Roslyn Cellar 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn. 516.580.0887 mfpproductions.com

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631.673.7300 paramountny.com

The Patchogue Theatre 71 E. Main St., Patchogue. 631.207.1313 patchoguetheatre.org

Staller Center

100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631.632.2787. stallercenter.com

The Suffolk 118 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631.727.4343. suffolktheater.com

Westbury Music Fair

960 Brush Hollow Rd.,

westburymusicfair.com

DizzyFish & The Uptown Horns (70’s tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center

Outlaw Music Festival: 5:30pm. Jones Beach Theater

Barnaby Bye: 8pm. My Father’s Place

Get the Led Out (Led Zepellin tribute): 8pm. The Paramount

Jimmy Webb: 8pm. The Suffolk

Kevin Hart: 7pm. Westbury Music Fair

Kenny G: 8pm. WHBPAC

Gilbert and Sullivan’s Lolanthe; The Peer and the Peri: 3pm. Madison Theatre

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers: 8pm. WHBPAC

Sal Valentinetti: 7:30pm. The Paramount

Cross:

5: 8pm.

L.I. Comedy Festival: 8pm. Theatre Three

Marshall Charloff & The Purple Xperience: 8pm. WHBPAC

Walker Hayes: 7pm. Amphitheater at Bald Hill

Ted Vigil (John Denver tribute): 8pm. Theatre Three Shayar: 7pm. Tilles Center

Jared Freid: 8pm. WHBPAC

Swingtime Big Band:

Danny Go! Live!: 6pm. The Paramount Tovah Feldshuh: Aging Is Optional: 8pm. The Suffolk

Jason Aldean: 7:30pm. Jones Beach Theater

Rael (Peter Gabriel tribute): 8pm. My Father’s Place

Disco Nights: 8pm. The Paramount

Matt Fraser: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre

Judy Collins: 8pm. The Suffolk Beatlemania Now: 8pm. Theatre Three

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The Stony Brook Film Festival is back. Ten days of independent film from around the globe. Films you cannot see anywhere else. With Q&A’s from filmmakers, directors, cast and crew. Three passes to choose from:

FLEX PASS: Good for any five days of the Festival, excluding closing night.

REGULAR PASS: Good for all ten days of the Festival.

GOLD PASS: Good for all ten days, VIP events, afterparties with filmmakers, and more.

When: July 18-27

Where: Staller Center for the Arts

Tovah Feldshuh Aging Is Optional

“Once I became a senior citizen, I decided to age backwards and sing about it! Aging Is Optional (‘Cause G-d I Hope It Is!) is a piece that fully embraces this concept. I’ve now decided that I’m perpetually 39. May this age-defying romp be Restylane for your soul. May its laughter and music be probiotics for your spirits, and may its joy help you hit your target heart rate for today. “ – Tovah Feldshuh

When: Thursday, July 11 at 8pm Where: The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead Tickets: For tickets and more information, call 631-7274343 or visit thesuffolk.org.

Tickets: stonybrookfilmfestival.com. 631-632-ARTS, boxoffice@stallercenter.com advertisement

Mom’s Night Out: 8pm. Madison Theatre

Cream of Clapton: 8pm. The Paramount

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Comedy Night: 8pm. Engeman Theater

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Commodores/The Pointer Sisters/The Spinners: 7:30pm. Jones Beach Theater

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Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band: 8pm. The Paramount

The Fast Lane (Eagles tribute): 8pm. Theatre Three

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Freestyle Feast: 7pm. Amphitheater at Bald Hill

Vonda Shepard: 8pm. Boulton Center

Train/REO Speedwagon/Yacht Rock Revue: 6:25pm. Jones Beach Theater

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: 8pm. My Father’s Place

10cc: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre

Glen Burtnick’s Summer of Love: 8pm. The Suffolk

Dancing Dream (Abba tribute): 8pm. Theatre Three

Bebe Winans: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair

Jeff Garlin: 8pm. WHBPAC

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Earth, Wind & Fire/Chicago: 7:30pm. Jones Beach Theater

The Concert (Abba tribute): 8pm. Westbury Music Fair: 7:30pm. Westbury Music Fair

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Feelin Good (Michael Bublé tribute): 7:30pm. Amphitheater at Bald Hill

Awaken (Yes tribute): 8pm. Boulton Center

Magalie Joseph: 6:30pm. Madison Theatre

Chrissie Crow Band (Crow/Hynde tribute): 8pm. My Father’s Place

Wild Child (Doors tribute): 8pm. The Paramount Tusk (Fleetwood Mac tribute): 8pm. Patchogue Theatre

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m STILL In Therapy: 8pm. The Suffolk

Bennie and the Jets (Elton John tribute): 8pm. Theatre Three

Let’s Sing Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute): 8pm. WHBPAC

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Rhapsody in Blue at 100: 3pm. Tilles Center

Ben Folds: 8pm. WHBPAC

17

Carole’s Kings (male Carole King tribute): 8pm.

Engeman Theater

John Lodge: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre

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Third Eye Blind/Yellowcard: 6:30pm. Jones Beach Theater

Jim Florentine/Tom Cotter/Tammy Pescatelli: 8pm. Patchogue Theatre

Billy Bragg: 8pm. The Suffolk

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Arrival (Abba tribute): 8pm. The Suffolk

Bad Animals (Heart tribute): 8pm. Theatre Three

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Sugaray Rayford: 8pm. Boulton Center

Slightly Stoopid/Dirty Heads/The Elovaters: 6pm. Jones Beach Theater

Raklasikobop Festival: 8pm. Madison Theatre

Tab Benoit & Anders Osbornes: 8pm. The Suffolk

The Brooklyn Bridge: 8pm. Theatre Three Tilles Jazz Fest: 12pm. Tilles Center

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: 8pm. Westbury Music Fair

Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute): 8pm. WHBPAC

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Santana/Counting Crows: 7pm. Jones Beach Theater

Hot Tuna: 8pm. The Paramount

Paul Reiser: 8pm. WHBPAC

Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew: Remain In Light: 8pm. The Paramount

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Garrison Keillor: 8pm. The Suffolk

OngOing

A Bronx Tale: thru June 16. Argyle Theatre

Bye Bye Birdie: July 11-Sept 1. Argyle Theatre

Legally Blonde: July 11- Aug. 25. Engeman Theater

Rock of Ages: thru June 2. The Gateway Escape To Margaritaville: June 21-July 21. The Gateway

Stony Brook FIlm Festival: July 18-22. Staller Center

The Producers: thru June 22. Theatre Three

Children’s Theatre

Cinderella: thru June 16. Argyle Theatre

Pinkalicious: July 20th-Sept 1. Argyle Theatre

Willky Wonka: July 13-27. CMPAC

Seussical The Musical: thru June 30. Engeman Theater

Finding Nemo Jr.: July 20-Aug. 25. Engeman Theater

The Little Mermaid Jr.: July 5-20. The Gateway

Big Bubble Bonanza: July 26-27. The Gateway

The Mystery of the Missing Ever After: thru June 15. Theatre Three advertisement