February 1, 2023 - February 14, 2023 Suffolk Zone 1

Have you reviewed your insToo often people file claims for damage that will not be covered by insurance. To be an eligible claim, the damage must be caused by something that is ‘unexpected and unpredictable.’ Homeowners have an obligation to maintain their property. Insurance policies do not provide for maintenance.

Too often an insurer will hear from a client that a fence fell down in a windstorm or that there is a leak from the roof. When the adjuster sees that the wood fence is rotten or that the roof is aged and decrepit, the claim will be denied. One should expect that a rotten fence will fall in the wind or that an old roof will leak. These should be repaired or replaced before they become a pile of debris or a sieve.

If you are not sure what is a maintenance issue or what are your responsibilities, call your agent.

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Northport-East Northport Public Library

151 Laurel Avenue, Northport 631-261-6930

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Registration is available on the library website, www.nenpl.org, or by contacting the Library at (631) 261-6930 or (631) 261-2313

Falls Prevention:

Parts 1 & 2

In Person at Northport Public Library

Wednesdays, February 1 & 8, 10:00 a.m.

Each year, more than one out of four adults 65 and older experience a fall. Falls and fall injuries are more common than strokes and can result in health problems that are just as serious. The good news is: many falls can be prevented! Join us for this two-part

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workshop and learn simple changes you can make that may help reduce your risk of falling. Registration is underway. NENA428

Meet Your Chamber of Commerce

In Person at East Northport Public Library

Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 p.m.

Meet the East Northport Chamber of Commerce at East Northport Public Library and hear what they have planned for the upcoming year. The Chamber will discuss events, activities, and projects scheduled for 2023. Registration is underway. NENR469

Love Songs Through the Years

In Person at Northport Public Library

Sunday, February 5, 2:00 p.m.

The Paul Effman Band offers a Valentine’s Day celebration featuring beautiful love

songs from the 1930’s through the present. Enjoy romantic ballads, swinging hits, and much more! The 4-piece Paul Effman Band will entertain you with fresh, new vocal and instrumental arrangements of many beloved tunes. Registration is underway. NENA429

The Craft of Writing (Zoom)

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 1:00 p.m. Each session will begin

Suffolk County Legislator

Manuel Esteban Honor His Distinguished Youth Award Recipients

Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. (R-16th LD) recently recognized his recipients of the Distinguished Youth Award Program at a Suffolk County Legislature General Meeting.

The program focuses

on activities that these young individuals enjoy and have an interest in, while at the same time teaches them to be civically engaged. As an elected official and Eagle Scout, Legislator Esteban knows the importance of volunteering and helping

with a brief discussion of an aspect of the writing process. Participants may read aloud short samples of their writing—up to 500 words— for group discussion and analysis. This workshop is open to all literary genres and will be led by a veteran journalist and professor. Registration is underway. NENA430

Groundbreaking Black Comedians (Zoom)

Thursday, February 16, 2:00 p.m. In this presentation, we will celebrate the incredible contributions of comedians such as Godfrey Cambridge, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Nipsey Russell, and others. Each, in their own distinctive voice, brought their incomparable style to the world of comedy, breaking racially prejudiced barriers along the way. Registration is underway.

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Resume & Cover Letter

Writing (Zoom)

Thursday, February 16, 3:00 p.m.

Lisa Owens from Long Island Cares’ Career Development Program will demonstrate how to write a resume that best reflects

your strengths and talents. This presentation will provide valuable information for your overall job search, including resume format, style, and cover letter techniques. Registration is underway. NENR455

your community.

“Congratulations to all of those who have received Distinguished Youth Awards for bettering themselves and those around them. I am proud to have such outstanding youth in the Sixteenth Legislative District.”

YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZED - Suffolk County Legislator Manuel Esteban Sr, Esq. (R-16th LD) recently recognized his recipients of the Distinguished Youth Award Program at a Suffolk County Legislature General Meeting. Pictured: Legislator Esteban with Award Recipients Dimitra Pavlatos and Caroline Stanzione.

The Public Libraries Of Suffolk County Reaches Record-Breaking Three Million Digital Book Checkouts In 2022

The Public Libraries of Suffolk County announced today that it reached a record-breaking three million digital book checkouts on Livebrary. com in 2022. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of e-books, audiobooks and other digital media as well as the library’s success in serving all members of the community. Livebrary, consisting of 56 libraries in Suffolk County, is #13 of all public library consortia, one of 129 public library systems worldwide and third in New York that surpassed one million checkouts last calendar year (complete list here).

The Public Libraries of Suffolk County have been providing readers 24/7 access to e-books and audiobooks for several years through the award-winning Libby app, the library reading app created by OverDrive. The large collection serves readers of all ages and interests, and usage has grown every year.

“The Public Libraries of Suffolk County continue to provide access to a diverse collection of e-books and audiobooks giving readers the opportunity to connect with a wealth of information and entertainment from wherever they may be,” said Kevin Verbesey, Director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.

The highest-circulating title Livebrary readers borrowed in 2022 was The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. The topcirculating genre, romance, represents the most popular in a vast catalog that also includes mystery, fantasy, children/young adult and more.

The top 5 e-book titles borrowed through

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Livebrary’s digital collection in 2022:

1. Verity by Colleen Hoover

2. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

3. Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

4. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

5. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

The top 5 audiobook titles borrowed through Livebrary’s digital collection in 2022:

1. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

2. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

3. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

4. The Maid by Nita Prose

5. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

Readers in Suffolk County just need a valid library card from a member library to access digital books from Livebrary’s OverDrivepowered digital collection. Readers can use any major device, including Apple(R), Android™, Chromebook™ and Kindle(R) (U.S. only).

Download the Libby app or visit Livebrary.com to get started borrowing e-books, audiobooks and more anytime, anywhere.

Wednesday, February 1

12:00PM-1:00PM

Alzheimer's Disease Book Club

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting the Virtual Caregiver Book Club starting February 1st for six weeks. They will be reading and discussing “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's” by Greg O’Brien. To register for the virtual book club, contact Joanna Rekas at 800-272-3900 or jrekas@alz.org.

Thursday, February 2

11:00AM

White Elephant Sale

Free admission. Located at The Seaford American Legion. Contact Mary at 631-567-4483 for any additional information.

Sunday, February 5

2:00PM-5:00PM

Fundraiser To Support East Islip St. Patrick's Day Parade

A fundraiser to support the parade will be held at Harp & Hound in Islip. A $20 donation at the door includes assorted appetizers, live music by J&D Acoustics, and a cash bar. There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Email localhibernians@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday, February 7 7:00PM

Republic Airport Commission Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale, NY. For more information, call 631-752-707 x6109 or email info@republicairport.net.

Saturday, February 11 5:30PM-8:30PM

Snowball Dinner

$10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. Free for children 3 and under.

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Dinner held at The Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Tickets are limited. Call 631-661-6740 for tickets and more information.

Saturday, February 11 9:30AM-11:00AM

Bereavement Support Group

For 9 weeks at Our Lady Of Grace Church. Starting on February 11th and ends on April 8th. Call John 631-874-0210 or Fran 631-587-1578 for more information.

Saturday, February 11 22nd Annual WinterFest

Free admission. Arts and crafts for kids, free entertainment and more at Levittown Hall. For more information contact levittowncouncil@yahoo. com.

Saturday, Februrary 11 4:00PM-6:00PM

February Family Fun Day

For children 3 to 12 years old with an adult. There will be crafts, a scavengar hunt and more. Free event located at Community Presbyterian Church. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 631-242-0221 for more information.

Sunday, Februrary 12

9:00AM-3:00PM

Bellport Blood Drive

Located at the Bellport Community Center. Call 800-933-2566 or email mgatto@nybc.org to make an appointment.

Sunday, Februrary 12 10:00AM-11:30AM 12:00PM-1:30PM

Valentine's Day Card Exchange

Sensory Beans Inc. in Wantagh will be hosting their annual Valentine's Day Friends Card Exchange. $35 per child. Contact 516-308-1462 for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 14 6:00PM & 7:00PM

Western Suffolk BOCES’ Board Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Western Suffolk BOCES’ Administrative Offices. Proposal Executive Section, subject to Board approval. Public portion beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda. Call 631-549-4900 ext. 223 for more information.

Friday, Februrary 17

10:00AM

Fire Island Frolic

A six mile hike to the Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. Meet at east end of Field 5 near the boardwalk entrance. Possible Robert Moses State Park Fee $10.00 or free with an Empire Pass. Contact Sal at 631-235-2059 or sailingsals60@gmail.com.

Monday, Februrary 20

9:00AM-12:00PM

Winter Break Camp

Starting February 20th and ends on February 24th. Children can have fun during their winter break with hands-on experiments and more at The Long Island Explorium. Grades: 3rd-6th. $375 per camper. Email lisa@longislandexplorium.org for more information.

Tuesday, Februrary 21

6:00PM

February Board Of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its February meeting. The public is invited to attend. Call 631-669-4020 for more information.

Winners Showcase Fine Art Exhibition At Mills

Through February 24, 2023

Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to present Winners Showcase through Feb. 24 at Mills Pond Gallery. For information or directions visit millspondgallery. org or call 631-862-6575. Mills Pond Gallery hours: Wednesdays - Fridays 10 am – 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays 12 pm – 4 pm. Admission to the Gallery is always free. The gallery is located at 660 NY-25A, St. James, NY. All parking in rear lot off Mills Pond Rd. (directly across from 199 Mills Pond Rd.)

This exhibit features Winning artists from 2022 Members Showcase (Rhoda Gordon, Karin Dutra, Paul Mele), 2022 Long Island Landscape from Awe to Action (Renee Caine, Catherine Rezin, Angela Stratton)

Holtsville artist Renee Caine is a realist or representational painter who specializes in watercolor and oil paintings. “My paintings are a visual diary of where I have been and what I have seen. Striving to capture the calm and the tranquility of the places I paint, my work focuses on the beauty of texture, light,

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shadow and contrast.

Port Jefferson artist Karin Dutra primarily works in pastels and oils. “My inspiration always comes from capturing a moment in time that evokes a special feeling within me. I hope to encourage people to see a more peaceful path through nature’s beauty.”

Port Jefferson Station artist Rhoda Gordon’s art is emboldened with color and textural elements that are both abstract and representational. The artist enjoys painting the local landscape and local street scenes as well as “pop art”, urban street scenes, still life, and floral.

Island Park photographer Paul Mele’s series Confinement speaks to the trials and tribulations Paul faced either physically or metaphorically throughout his lengthy rehabilitation after a car accident. The series takes us through the spaces of Paul’s life during a three-month hospital stay, nine months in a wheelchair and three years of physical therapy. As brief introductions to stories not fully told, his photographs invite us to explore and reinterpret these spaces

and consider the attitudes and state of mind of those who occupy them in a world far less simple than it sometimes seems.

Nesconset artist Catherine Rezin spent most of my career as a Commercial Artist and is now enjoying the freedom and joy of creating art for her own desire. “Inspired

by the beauty of nature, I never run out of sources of inspiration living on Long Island. I am in awe of the spectacular surroundings that are always around me and am passionate in my desire to convey these images in my art.”

Selden artist Angela Stratton was inspired to become an artist in her

early years of employment at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Always immensely intrigued by the great masters, Angela pursued her education in the master’s tradition of academic realism focusing on the Portrait and Figure. but enjoys still life and plein air landscape painting as well. “I love

National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme For 2023

Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states - most recently at 3,702 participating locations - as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging

and outreach in their own communities. Today, the national nonprofit announces the theme for 2023 is “Serve and Succeed.”

The inspiration for this year’s theme came while discussing the significance of 2022’s theme, which was “Find a Way to Serve,” and the need to continue to stress the importance of service and the positive ways it can impact lives. Wreaths

Across America plans to focus on the storylines of veterans and military families who have found

success through their own service, while also highlighting local volunteers across the country and the success that comes from serving their communities. The organization will continue its commitment to supporting and bringing attention to the needs of our veteran community while also showcasing the continued contributions of those who serve.

“There are many ways to serve your community and country, and just as many definitions of

success,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “We hope through focusing on those stories of success we will help change the dialogue around what it means to serve your country.”

In 2022, more than 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones at 3,702 participating locations around the country in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. Wreaths

Across America volunteers work year-round to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is

being able to dedicate each and every day to the art of creating.”

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taught about the value of freedom.

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 16, 2023. It is a free event and open to all people. For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath for an American hero, please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica. org. To follow stories throughout the year from across the country focused on this theme, please use the hashtag #ServeAndSucceed.

“Serve and Succeed”

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for February is The Corporate Source

www.thecorporatesource.org

The Corporate Source (TCS) is a non-profit organization that started in 1996. They strive to change the perceptions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce by having them work in integrated settings where their value, productivity, commitment and dedication can be experienced by all. To accomplish this mission, TCS addresses the factors a ecting employment inequity and overcomes barriers to employment that keep this staggering number of people with disabilities excluded from the workforce. TCS is extremely proud of their work and today the operate in over 100 locations , many here on Long Island, NY.

Despite an increased knowledge base and laws, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, the overwhelming number of people with disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed. In America alone, roughly 61 million adults live with a disability. Today, about 1 in 6 American children are diagnosed with a developmental disability and they then age out of most public programming when they become 21. With less to do each day and having fewer prospects for employment, these young adults often become socially isolated and depressed.

Sometimes, employers may have misconceptions which make them reluctant to hire a person with disabilities. TCS works to change perceptions to show employers the benefits of an inclusive workforce. Given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and capabilities, these employees show dependability, honesty, tenacity and dedication to doing the best job possible. Several TCS workers have received awards and recognition for their achievements and outstanding performance on the job.

TCS employs nearly 400 people with disabilities in the greater New York tristate region, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, providing outsourcing services to several federal, state and

Elwood Appoints Dr. Sonia Hood

As Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum And Instruction

The Elwood School District has appointed Dr. Sonia Hood as the new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, effective Jan. 17. She replaces the retiring Dr. Maureen Hull.

elementary education from Queens College, and her doctorate in instructional leadership from St. John’s University.

private sector organizations. A small sample of their longterm client collaborations include Janitorial and Disinfecting Services for the US Merchant Marine Academy, Mail-room Operations at Long Island and NYC Internal Revenue Service locations, Call Center Support at the Manhattan VA Medical Center and Kennel Care for the Department of Homeland Security at JFK Airport.

Most recently, they have partnered with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a program for professionally educating and training people with disabilities for entry level positions in the growing IT field. Corporations like Microsoft, Ernst & Young and more have had very positive experiences where people with disabilities are e ective for these positions from a number of perspectives.

This non-profit works year-round through special events, networking opportunities, social media outreach and other e orts to raise awareness and funds to support disability employment initiatives. There are many ways that you can support the mission of TCS.

For more information, visit www. thecorporatesource.org or contact Ruth-Ann Gater at ruth-ann.gater@ thecorporatesource.org and stay tuned for next week’s article.

Since 2020, Dr. Hood has served as the Rockville Centre School District’s K-12 central director of curriculum and instruction. She previously worked for the Hempstead School District for more than two decades as an International Baccalaureate director, assistant principal, curriculum writer, and elementary and middle school math teacher. Dr. Hood is an adjunct professor at Molloy University, where she provides graduate-level instruction to aspiring school building leaders on methodologies of improving instruction, a member of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education and the 2009 winner of Long

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Island Business News’ 40 Under 40 Award. She also co-authored the book “More Units of Instruction for Gifted Learners: Grades 2-7,” published in 2007, and has also successfully secured grants to foster development of both literacy and STEM initiatives in partnership with Columbia University.

A Baldwin Harbor resident, Dr. Hood received her bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology from SUNY Albany, her master’s degree in

“I aspire to support the needs of the whole child by cultivating academic competencies as well as executive functioning skills that fosters independent thought and empowers all learners to reach their full potential,” Dr. Hood said.

“Dr. Hood brings with her 20 years of a proven track record of supervising teams, analyzing data and leading instruction with her vision and passion for excellence,” Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert said. “She is credited with having an unparalleled impact on the students and adults of the communities she has previously served. We are confident that her leadership will greatly benefit Elwood’s continued pursuit of excellence.”

Northport HS Students Place In Top Teams At Digital Generation Competition

21 Northport High School business students enrolled in the Digital Generation course presented their final projects at Stony Brook University on January 18.  The competition brings students from different school districts on Long Island together to work collaboratively on a final presentation about the impact of the internet and social media. In total, there were 12 groups with six student representatives from Long Island high schools.

The 100 participating students, all of whom were eligible to earn three college credits through Stony Brook University, attended a kickoff meeting earlier in the year and a working session midway through

the semester.  Google for Education program manager JoJo Farrell was the guest speaker and judge and invited the students to attend a tour of Google’s Chelsea Market location this April.  Amazon gift cards and swag from both Stony Brook University and Google were earned by the top four teams.

Northport High School students Samantha DeNisco and Sienna McArdle were members of the first-place team with the topic, “How Social Media Affects the Culinary Experience.”  Their team also consisted of students from Westhampton Beach, Deer Park, Smithtown East and Riverhead.

Soany Gissell Valdez and Emily Rodriguez Abarca

were members of the second-place team with the topic “How Social Media is Affecting Today’s Fashion Industry.”  Patrick Morrissey and Brooke Werthner were members of the third-place team with the topic, “Smart Homes” and Tom Simonetti was a member of the 4th place team, “The Future of Retail”.

Digital Generation is a blended learning course that helps students utilize the power of the internet and social media to enhance web presence, digital profile and build a personal brand.  Students explore how social media affects society, the economy, privacy, misinformation, relationships and entrepreneurship.

If your nonprofit would like to be featured in this column, please call Noelle Lambert at 631.226.2636 x225 for consideration.

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Elderly Army Veteran Has Wish For Restaurant Gift Cards Granted

Ron Matonti, a resident of Medford, New York, had his wish for restaurant gift cards granted, thanks to the Long Island chapter of national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation. Matonti is an Army veteran who has congenital heart failure and is homebound. Because of this, he relies mostly on canned foods that are delivered to him from a local food pantry. His wish is to receive restaurant and food delivery gift cards so that he can order fresh food instead of just eating canned foods.

Matonti was nominated by Melanie Corinne, the project coordinator for the Joseph Dwyer Peer Support Project in Suffolk County. Long Island Chapter Director James Ciervo and Corinne delivered the gift card basket to Matonti on Friday, December 17th at his Medford home.

Twilight Wish Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to honor and enrich the lives of seniors through intergenerational Twilight

Wish celebrations. Since its founding in 2003, Twilight Wish has granted over 4,810 individual wishes to seniors throughout the U.S. Twilight Wish grants wishes to seniors who are 65 and older or a permanent resident of a nursing home and earn less than 200% of poverty level. If you would like to nominate a deserving senior or get involved with Twilight Wish, please visit the website at www. twilightwish.org or call 215-230-8777 ext. 104.

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Notice Of Meeting

In accordance with the provisions of the “Open Meetings Law” (Chapter 511, Article 7, Section 94 of the Consolidated Laws of New York 1976 - amending the Public Officers Law), notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of

the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Second Supervisory District of Suffolk County (Western Suffolk BOCES), will be held at Western Suffolk BOCES’ Administrative Offices, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The

meeting is open to the public.

6:00 PM Meeting Convenes – there is a proposed Executive Session, subject to Board approval.

7:00 PM Public portion resumes beginning with Item Number 1 on the Agenda.

Soccer Coach Scott Wallace Named To Hall Of Fame

Harborfields High School girls soccer coach

Scott Wallace was recently announced as a 2023 inductee into the New York State Girls High School Soccer Hall of Fame. He will be officially inducted on Labor Day.

Wallace has been an active coach since 1991, with a career record of 304-189-50. He has been named National Soccer

Coaches Association of America Regional Coach of the Year, New York State Coach of the Year, Suffolk County Coach of the Year and League Coach of the Year. Wallace has led his teams to numerous league championships, five Section XI county championships, one Long Island championship and a New York State final four appearance.

Northport HS Student Matthew Marlow Wins Prestigious Wrestling Competition

“This is an incredible accomplishment and another accolade in what has been a storied coaching career,” Athletic Director Rob Franco said. “With all of the success he has had on the field, the impact he has had on the hundreds of student-athletes he has worked with is what’s most impressive.”

Northport High School junior and wrestling champion Matt Marlow took home the prestigious first place award in the 118-pound weight class at the Eastern States Wrestling Classic on Sunday, January 15.

Matt pinned his opponent from Saranac in 3:17 to win the title and had wins of 182, 17-2, 11-1, 6-1 and a 2nd period pin leading up to the finals. In his six matches, Marlow did not surrender a single offensive point to any of his opponents.

Not only was Matt named Northport High School’s first wrestling New York State champion last year, but he is now Northport’s first wrestler to be crowned champion at this regional event. He also took home the Section XI League 3 title as well.

SOCCER COACH SCOTT WALLACE NAMED TO HALL OF FAMEHarborfields High School girls soccer coach Scott Wallace was recently announced as a 2023 inductee into the New York State Girls High School Soccer Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

The Eastern States Wrestling Classic took place at Sullivan Community College and brought together the best wrestlers from several states across the Northeast. Students must be invited to attend based on their record.

Matt is coached by Northport High School’s

Thad Alberti and his father, Andrew Marlow.

“His winning this tournament is an incredible accomplishment. This is considered one of the most difficult tournaments in the area in season. To win it in such a dominant fashion shows how Matt’s year-round hard work and dedication are paying off,”

said Coach Alberti.

Coach Marlow added “he was sharp over the entire two-day competition and handled everything anybody threw at him.”

Coach Marlow also shared that Matt is grateful for the opportunity to compete against his fellow top wrestlers.

MARLOW WINS PRESTIGIOUS WRESTLING COMPETITION - Northport High School’s Matt Marlow shows off his first place win at the Eastern States Wrestling Classic. Photo courtesy of the Northport-East Northport UFSD.

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Business Students Win At Emerging Leaders Contest

Harborfields High School students recently strove for success at the Huntington Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce’s 20th annual Emerging Leaders Business competition at St. Joseph’s College. Over 300 students participated in this competition – the first in-person Emerging Leaders contest in two years –

from schools all over Long Island. In addition to creating innovative business presentations, students also had to present their ideas to a panel of judges.

Guided by Business Department Coordinator Dr. Alison Matthews, students

Jasmine Jiminez, Isabella Panzavecchia and Adam Vahling, Harborfields took first place in

all the job interview categories. Second place winners were Hunter Droskoski and Nahrahel Louis in the graphic design and branding category, Olivia Eusano and Charlotte Hasher in entrepreneurship, and Ivie Mergille in healthcare, while Nabeeha Ilyas earned third place in entrepreneurship.

Elwood Junior Mattias Weber Leads Saber Team To Tournament Gold

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School junior Mattias Weber, a member of the combined fencing team with South Huntington’s Walt Whitman High School, led his saber team to the gold medal at the prestigious Alan Kuver Memorial Relay fencing tournament, held Jan. 7 at Huntington High School’s Louis D. Giani Gymnasium. Weber served as the four-man team’s anchor in their 4519 victory over Hills.

The medal was just the latest honor for the

nationally ranked Weber, recently listed as one of Newsday’s top 10 overall boys fencers on Long Island. Last season, he finished with a superlative 29-3, the top boys saber record for Suffolk County, and finished fifth in the Brentwood holiday tournament. This year, he took third at the Brentwood tournament. Weber has also participated in USA Fencing’s North American Cups, July Challenge and Summer Nationals as well as the Junior Olympics.

Did You Know?

Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. On the flip side, when a person spends $100 at a big-box store or

a national chain, only $14 remains in the community. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses, such as banks, service providers and even farms. Small businesses also pay employees, many of whom are local and shop local, thereby keeping even more dollars in their communities.

MATTIAS WEBER LEADS SABER TEAM TO TOURNAMENT GOLD - Elwood-John H. Glenn High School junior Mattias Weber (front), a member of the combined fencing team with South Huntington’s Walt Whitman High School, led his sabre team to the gold medal at the Alan Kuver Memorial Relay fencing tournament. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

EMERGING LEADERS CONTEST - Harborfields High School students Hunter Droskoski, Olivia Eusano, Charlotte Hasher, Jasmine Jiminez, Nahrahel Louis, Ivie Mergille, Isabella Panzavecchia, Adam Vahling were winners at the Huntington Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce’s 20th annual Emerging Leaders Business competition. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District