November 23, 2022 East Islip

EAST ISLIP’S JOHN F. KENNEDY WELCOMES 55 VETERANS - East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 10, welcoming 55 local veterans invited to the school as special guests. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown Office Celebrates The Gift Of Giving

For Douglas Elliman Realty—one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, with more than $51 billion in national closed sales volume in 2021— giving back is core to the company culture and its brand identity. The firm is deeply committed to supporting the local communities it serves, along with important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares. More than 6,600 agents across the country are making a difference every day—and here on Long Island, where the company runs 25 residential sales offices, one especially giving-driven office is making a major impact this holiday season.

Centrally located on the North Shore of Long Island, Elliman’s Smithtown location is best known for its consistent success and carefully selected group of agents that take their careers and reputations seriously. Many of the agents are passionately involved in charitable endeavors, and this holiday season is the perfect time to shine the light on their efforts.

Katy Cardinale, Smithtown’s Branch Manager and Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a model of hard work, humility and generosity who inspires the same qualities in those around her. “Community service has always been a priority for me,” said Katy. “I’ve volunteered at Cub Scouts, PTA events and with local families in need. I also founded and currently serve as the President of the Kings Park High School Robotics Booster Association. It’s important for me to give back and be involved in my community. I’m grateful to be surrounded by generous agents who

Rob Scarito, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker on Team Scarito, currently serves as Vice President of the Hauppauge School Board. Rob said, “I am honored to have played an integral role in the passing of the largest tax discount for veterans in the Hauppauge School District.” Aside from making a difference right in Hauppauge, he and his sons participated in the Annual Food & Toy Drive at Brookhaven Town Hall on Sunday, November 13th, which benefited people from all over Long Island.

Noelle Lambert, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is also holding a holiday drive with the Bryn Elliott Team now through December 19th to benefit the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness on Long Island. “I’m actively collecting non-perishable foods and personal care items, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant, that will be given to local individuals facing homelessness,” said Noelle. “It’s heartbreaking to think how each night, many of us head to our warm homes that are filled with more than we need, yet others right here on Long Island are battling homelessness. We have to continue to help these people.” If you would like to donate to this drive, please visit the Douglas Elliman Smithtown office and

drop your donations in the appropriate bin. You can also contact Noelle at 631-478-3819 for a full list of donation drop-off locations.

John Matthew, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is holding his annual Holiday Food Drive and Winter Coat Drive now through January 30, 2023—benefitting the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Elliman’s Smithtown office is receiving donation dropoffs, as well.

Also, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the office is hosting the annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive and is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys in the specially marked Toys for Tots bin.

The giving keeps on keeping on with several Smithtown agents leading campaigns to raise awareness and funds for the causes close to their hearts. Carlos Salinas, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is an Ambassador for Real Men Wear Pink, an annual, year-long initiative from The American Cancer Society. As an Ambassador, Carlos raises awareness

and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Although he has exceeded his fundraising goal for 2022, he continues to campaign because every dollar really does make a difference. You can donate to his campaign, online or by check, now through the end of the year. Please contact Carlos at 347-277-9431 for more information.

Margaret Remhild, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a member of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and the St. James Chamber of Commerce, while also being involved with both the Smithtown Children’s Foundation and the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation. On November 15th, the Smithtown Children’s Foundation held their Community Table Grand Tasting event at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, with proceeds going to help local families in crisis. On December 3rd, the Thomas Miloscia Foundation, a local organization with the mission to provide financial and emotional assistance to children and young adult cancer patients, will hold a fundraising event from 2-6PM at Maia Salon Spa & Wellness at 725

Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown. Come down for pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, holiday shopping, tinsel hair, children’s activities and more, all for a great cause!

Rounding out the volunteerism, Michelle Bender, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, happily volunteers at the Smithtown Historical Society, while Nick Albanese, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is an active volunteer at the Smithtown Booster Club. Noelle Lambert is a

loyal volunteer at Connect Church and Tom Diana donates his time as a volunteer at the Commack Basketball Association, an organization that’s dedicated to providing a basketball league that is free to join for boys and girls of Commack and its neighboring communities.

Please consider celebrating this holiday season by making a donation to one of the aforementioned drives— together we can help the season to shine brighter for those in need.

Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown location is at 200 W Main Street, in Smithtown. For more information, please call the office at 631.543.9400.

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Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown Office

East Islip’s Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School Honors 30 Local Veterans

PRESENTATION

AND PARADE FOR

VETERANS -

NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CASE 20-T-0617

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUNRISE WIND LLC’S PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE SUNRISE WIND NEW YORK CABLE PROJECT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, on November 18, 2022, pursuant to Article VII of the New York Public Service Law (the “PSL”), Sunrise Wind LLC (the “Applicant”), a 50/50 joint venture between Orsted North America Inc. and Eversource Investment LLC, will le a copy of its proposed Phase I Environmental Management and Construction Plan (“EM&CP”) with the New York State Public Service Commission (the “NYSPSC”) related to the Sunrise Wind New York Cable Project (the “Project”). The Project will deliver power from the Sunrise Wind Farm (“SRWF”)—which is under a 25-year Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certi cate (“OREC”) contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”)—located in federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, to the existing electrical grid in New York State.

Construction associated with Phase I of the Project includes: the establishment of several laydown yards and work areas necessary to construct the Project, civil works at the Project’s new onshore converter station (the “OnCS–DC”), certain civil works in New York State Department of Transportation-controlled rights of way, the installation and use of certain equipment in the Intercoastal Waterway adjacent to the Smith Point County Park, and expansion work at the existing Holbrook Substation. All of the work associated with Phase I of the Project will occur in the Town of Brookhaven. The Applicant intends to le its post-Phase I EM&CP(s), which will cover the remainder of the scope of the Project, in 2023. The post-Phase I EM&CP(s) will similarly include the opportunity for public review and comment prior to approval.

PHASE I EM&CP

Ruth C. Kinney

School celebrated the

efforts of 30 local veterans on Nov. 9. The special guests listened to the RCK fifth grade student council’s presentation on the history of Veterans Day while enjoying refreshments provided by RCK’s PTA. Following the presentation, the school’s halls were lined with the entire RCK community, cheering and waving flags, as the veterans and their student escorts paraded by. “It was such a pleasure and honor to acknowledge the bravery and sacrifice of these men and women, who were extremely thankful to be recognized on this day,” Principal Janet Jones said. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

East Islip Diver Kelsey Kreuscher Wins County Championship

The EM&CP describes the construction procedures and environmental protection measures proposed to be used for the Project, including but not limited to: the location of the Project, proposed construction methods, construction noti cations, vegetation removal, traffic management, noise minimization, water quality standards, contaminated soil and water handling, stormwater management, terrestrial and marine rare, threatened, and endangered species protections, and many other measures to be implemented during the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the Project. SRW developed the EM&CP in conformance with the requirements of the conditions appended to the Project’s Certi cate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (“CECPN”) and in consultation with the New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of State, New York State Department of Transportation, and the Town of Brookhaven.

An electronic version of the EM&CP will be available for public inspection online on the NYSPSC’s Document and Matter Management page by searching Case 20-T-0617 at the following location: http://www.dps.ny.gov/ New_Search.html

Copies of the EM&CP will be available for inspection at:

Brookhaven Free Library

Jaime Papandrea, Library Director 273 Beaver Dam Road Brookhaven, NY 11719

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library

Kerri Rosalia, Library Director 407 William Floyd Parkway Shirley, NY 11967

Sachem Public Library Neely McCahey, Director 150 Holbrook Road Holbrook, NY 11741

COMMENTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Any person may be heard by the Commission on any matter or objection regarding the EM&CP by ling written comments with both the Secretary of the NYSPSC and SRW (at the addresses below) within 45 days of the date the proposed EM&CP was led with the Commission, or within 45 days of the date of the newspaper publication of the EM&CP Filing Notice, whichever is later. Please reference Case 20-T-0617 when making any comments or requesting further information regarding the Project. Comments on any subsequent revisions to the EM&CP, in response to the aforementioned written comments, shall be submitted within 15 days of service by electronic means of said revisions.

In addition, any person who requires additional information about a speci c geographical location or speci c subject with respect to the Project or EM&CP may request such information from SRW by contacting the Project through the means identi ed below:

Hon. Michelle Phillips | Secretary of the Commission | New York State Department of Public Services | Three Empire Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 | Phone: 518-474-6530 | Fax: 518-486-6081 | Email: secretary@dps. ny.gov

Certi cate Holder Information:

Amy Ellis

437 Madison Avenue, Suite 1903 New York, NY 10022

Amy.Ellis@eversource.com 631-887-5470

KELSEY

KREUSCHER

WINS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP - East Islip High School junior Kelsey Kreuscher became the first county champion in the history of the Connetquot/East Islip girls diving program when her personal best score of 517 won her first place at the Suffolk County Diving Championships on Nov. 2. Kreuscher, who earned All-County and All-State recognition last season, will represent Suffolk County at the New York State Swimming and Diving Championships on Nov. 18 in Rochester. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Dennis Galvam

437 Madison Avenue, Suite 1903 New York, NY 10022

Dennis.Galvam@eversource.com 631-887-5470

Further information about the Project may be obtained by visiting the Project website at https://sunrisewindny.com

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East Islip Public Library

381 East Main Street

East Islip, Contact Judy Moccio at (631) 581-9200 ext. 123 email:jmoccio@eipl.org ***

THE BOHLSEN GALLERY

In November the Gallery will feature the work of Donna Harlow Moraff, a resident of West Islip. Ms. Moraff is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and has received many awards in shows across Long Island. She has conducted workshops demonstrating her technique at various organizations and schools in the area. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these amazing pieces. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

The Gallery will host a dual show in December, featuring the work of Paul Jay Edelson of Poquott and Vito Marrone of Centereach. Mr. Edelson is known for striking paintings that capture the mood and vibrancy of the natural world. Mr. Marrone, a photographer and watercolorist, concentrates his talents on landscapes and wildlife. He has a passion for Yellowstone National Park and much of his work is focused there. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

The work of our own Patches and Pieces Quilting Club will be featured in the display cases for November and December.

ART SALE

We are always looking for talented local artists to display their work in the Bohlsen Art Gallery on our 2nd Floor. We are taking applications for artists wishing to show their work. Please email Judy Moccio (jmoccio@eipl. org) for more information.

Career Counseling

East Islip Library cardholders can schedule a consultation with the library’s professional Career Counselor. Get help with career changes, resumes, cover letters and your job search. To request an appointment, send an email to help@ eipl.org, including your name, telephone number and the email address at which you want to be contacted. The Career Counselor will contact you to set up a virtual or in-person appointment at your convenience.

It’s A Wonderful Life” Film Discussion

Presented By Film Historian Larry Wolff (Eia480) R Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m.

The Power Point presentation will include rare behind the scenes photographs, the backstory to the film and why Jimmy Stewart’s performance, his first upon returning home from World War II, was so powerful on the screen. Film highlights and a memorabilia display are included.

Meditation For A Calm

December (EIA490) R Tuesday, November 29, at 7 p.m.

Join John Bednarik longtime meditator, to learn a simple, yet powerful technique that can be practiced to enrich your life on many levels. There will even be a chance to practice this time-tested technique. For more information, contact the East Islip Public Library at 631-581-9200 x105.

Golfer Ryan Clark Earns All-County Honors

East Islip High School student-athlete Ryan Clark placed 15th at the Suffolk County individual golf championship on Nov. 1, held at Spring Lake Golf Course. The postseason started with over 300 high school varsity golfers throughout Suffolk County. Clark earned All-County honors by shooting a twoday, 36-hole total of 157.

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW)offers a wide range of assistance to veterans in Suffolk County, home to more veterans than any county in the state. These offerings address affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, peer support and other services.

In this article, we’ll look at Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), an initiative in which MHAW collaborates with the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. SSVF programs provide housing and support services to eligible, low-income veteran families who are homeless, or who are about to become homeless.

Regrettably, America’s veterans require a number of support services. The National Library of Medicine recently estimated that up to 16 percent of U.S. service members who had been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq now have post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Their other health concerns include suicide, traumatic brain injury, substance use and instances of interpersonal violence.

While Long Island has made significant strides in addressing homelessness among veterans in recent years, “Suffolk County still has its population of homeless veterans,” said Marcelle Leis, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who serves as MHAW’s Director of Veteran Services. “They’re living in train stations or they might be living in the woods. Yet even though they’re in need, these individuals often don’t trust government or community agencies enough to step forward and request assistance. And they often don’t feel safe going into shelters.”

Community-based resources like SSVF, says Ms. Leis, can make a major difference in these veterans’ lives by helping them deal with mental health

issues, poverty and their need for supportive systems.

Some SSVF services include personal financial

planning, credit counseling and income support services. Qualifying veterans may also obtain legal assistance, housing counseling and healthcare navigation.

In relation to employment, SSVF also offers vocational and rehabilitation services through the state’s Department of Labor Employment Training Assistance by way of Suffolk County’s One-Stop Employment Center.

Also, SSVF provides case management services, as well as peer support and outreach services through MHAW’s Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Veterans may also receive assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits though the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency.

SSVF can also help veterans with temporary financial assistance in the form of rental assistance, utility bills, security or utility deposits, moving costs and childcare support. Eligible veterans may be single, or part of a family in which the head of the household, or spouse, is a veteran.

If you are a veteran in need, or you know of one, MHAW urges them to contact Marcelle Leis, their Director of Veteran Services, by calling 631-9460147 or by emailing her at mleis@mhaw. org.

East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Welcomes 55 Veterans To Special Celebration

East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 10, welcoming 55 local veterans invited to the school as special guests by students. The morning’s activities included a parade through the halls, breakfast courtesy of JFK’s PTA, and student performances of patriotic

songs and poetry.

“It was so humbling to see so many veterans here to be celebrated at JFK,” Principal Deborah Smith said. “As the veterans and the students who invited them paraded through the building and outside of JFK, we all felt truly grateful to them all, since they represent the American spirit, pride

in our country, and the values of freedom and liberty. It is with profound gratitude that we thanked them for their service and their dedication to keep America safe. Their sacrifices, hard work and valiant efforts have preserved our way of life and we are eternally grateful.”

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