Arts & Lifestyles - February 17, 2022

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Taking Control of Your Cholesterol OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS On Chen, MD Director, Center for Advanced Lipid (Cholesterol) Management Stony Brook Heart Institute

What is a lipidologist?

A lipidologist is an expert in the identification and management of lipid (cholesterol) disorders, and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

A lipidologist provides advanced diagnosis and treatment to help you take control of your cholesterol and reduce risk factors.

Some of the more common reasons to see a lipidologist include: You have heart disease and have not been able to achieve optimal cholesterol levels.

People with high cholesterol — that’s more than 70 million Americans — have about twice the risk of heart disease as people with lower levels.

But fewer than one out of every three has the condition under control. The good news: Cholesterol is one of the most manageable risk factors for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Here, On Chen, MD, interventional cardiologist and Director of Stony Brook’s Center for Advanced Lipid (Cholesterol) Management, explains.

You’ve experienced intolerance or adverse effects from cholesterol-lowering medication.

You have a known cholesterol imbalance with very high cholesterol levels.

You have a family history of elevated cholesterol levels, or a family history of heart disease diagnosed early in life.

You have multiple cardiovascular risk factors, and your doctor is concerned that you are at high risk for heart disease.

How can the Center for Advanced Lipid (Cholesterol) Management help?

What is cholesterol?

We are dedicated to meeting your optimal health goals. An effective lipid-lowering treatment plan can be lifesaving. While there are risk factors that are not within our control — such as age or family history — there are many crucial factors that we can influence to reduce risk and improve quality of life for our patients.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is largely produced naturally by your body in your liver. A smaller amount is absorbed by the foods we eat. Cholesterol is complicated. It can be harmful, but it is also necessary for your body to function properly, helping in the manufacturing of hormones, building of cell tissue and as an aid in digestion. At harmful levels, cholesterol can build up as arteryclogging fatty-deposits (plaque), which is a major risk factor for heart attack, coronary artery (heart) disease and stroke.

At the Advanced Lipid Center, you will meet with a cardiologist with specialized training and certification through the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and be treated by a team that is well equipped to help solve even the most complex lipid (cholesterol) disorders.

Even if you already have cardiovascular disease, it is not too late to lower your risk. Our goal is to provide earlier diagnosis so that our patients can be proactive and prevent premature heart disease. I’d much rather see patients early to be aggressive with prevention.

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In addition to working with you to develop a personalized plan to make healthy lifestyle changes, we perform an in-depth workup, including a detailed assessment of cholesterol particles, inflammatory markers and imaging to allow a thorough understanding of your cardiovascular risk.

We provide genetic testing to clarify your diagnosis and tailor your treatment to target the underlying problem. We also screen for metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, obesity and obstructive sleep apnea since they are closely associated with heart disease and high cholesterol. After evaluating your overall risk, cholesterol levels and tolerance to medication, we will adjust your regimen and, when necessary, introduce new medication and cutting-edge treatments to overcome adverse effects and reach your cholesterol goals. And, at Stony Brook, we are at the forefront of new research that may have the potential to improve the care of patients with heart disease and high cholesterol.

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PLAIN TALK

Let’s show empathy for each other they all learned from each other because they were open and responsive instead of reactive and confrontational. They represent a real hope for tomorrow. Some who are leading us would learn much from their wisdom if they took the time to listen!

Recently, the federal government released another disturbing report regarding the heroin epidemic. They spoke about how this unfortunate health issue is out of control and is exponentially taking life senselessly. Most of us already know that!

However, the programs they are recommending money be spent on once again are misguided and will ultimately be ineffective in confronting this national health crisis. We in the trenches are dealing with this painful epidemic every day. The number of young men and women around the country who are senselessly dying is out of control. The lack of resources to make a difference in addicts’ lives and our response, at best, is pathetic.

Education and prevention are important, but we have no long-term treatment beds and no money being allocated to develop them.

Our present system of treatment is inadequate and shameful. Every day we are bearing a growing number of young people that need not die. Visit the grounds of Little Portion Friary at Hope Academy in Mount Sinai, go behind the grotto of Our Lady of Hope to the Garden of Remembrance and you will find more than 100 crosses and other symbols that mark the young people who have died senselessly during this pandemic. Every day two or three more crosses are added. When are we going to say no more?

Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, is the director of Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

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Recently, I had a powerful discussion around a very toxic social issue. It was in my Honors Sociology class at Suffolk County Community College, which is probably one of the best kept secrets in public higher education on Long Island.

BY FATHER FRANCIS My class is diverse PIZZARELLI on every level. Their commonality is they are all bright and from all over Suffolk County.

The respect and critical thinking skills they employed was refreshing. I have been an adjunct professor of Sociology there for over 35 years and I have never had a class that disappointed me.

However, this class has truly raised the bar.

They took this very complex opinion piece and were able to dissect it, respond and not react to each other. They raised phenomenal questions and pursued them. They acknowledged that civil discourse was critical and ad hominem attacks were not acceptable. They agreed to disagree in an acceptable and respectful manner. They also demonstrated a quality that is sadly lacking in Washington — empathy for each other. Their quest for vetted evidencebased research for some of the more complex questions was refreshing.

The initial issue raised some important life issues and important life questions in a free society. The student’s quest for knowledge and truth was impressive. At the end of our discussion they were amazed at how much

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

BNL, SBU physicist Deshpande named Fellow at AAAS Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recently named physicist Abhay Deshpande a Fellow.

Deshpande, who thinks big about small matter, has distinguished himself with his discoveries, ideas, leadership, innovation, and mentorship. The Director of Electron Ion Collider Science at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and SUNY Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University will become a fellow as part of an online ceremony on Feb. 19.

“I was really pleasantly honored” to be a part of a group that includes so many leaders in science, including actor and science advocate Alan Alda, who founded the eponymous Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook, said Deshpande.

Deshpande’s collaborators and scientific colleagues said Deshpande deserved the AAAS honor, which the society has given since 1874.

“Everything [Deshpande] has been doing is advancing science,” said Haiyan Gao, Associate Laboratory Director in Nuclear and Particle Physics at BNL.

Fundamental questions

A physicist who earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Bombay, which is now called the University of Mumbai, his Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and his PhD at Yale University, Deshpande has put his academic and intellectual talents to work answering fundamental questions about atoms.

In his research, Deshpande studies protons in the nucleus.

Left, Abhay Deshpande; above, Deshpande with a group of students at Stony Brook University. Photos courtesy of SBU

Inside protons and neutrons are quarks and gluons, which are fundamental particles. Gluons have no mass and bind the quarks together, which suggests that the mass of protons must come from quarks — except that it doesn’t.

“The surprise is that all quarks together only account for about one percent of the proton’s mass,” Deshpande explained in an email.

Researchers don’t know how the components of quarks and gluons and their energies contribute to the proton’s mass. At the same time, Deshpande wants to know about the origin of a proton’s spin.

Quarks constitute about a quarter of a proton’s spin and gluon’s another quarter, which suggests that the remaining spin should come from their orbital angular momentum.

Deshpande never thought about the mass deficit until a few years ago because of his focus on a proton’s spin. “The same rotational motion of the quarks and gluons could not only explain the spin, but hopefully explain the mass,” Deshpande said. Such a solution to both unanswered questions would be “elegant,” he said.

EIC champion

A $2 billion Electron Ion Collider, which the Department of Energy awarded BNL in 2020, will take measurements that will study the origin of the remaining spin and mass. BNL will start building the EIC, which will take eight years to construct, in 2024.

Dmitri Kharzeev, Distinguished Professor and Director in the Center for Nuclear Theory at Stony Brook University, helped nominate Deshpande to become a AAAS fellow in part because of his work developing BNL’s EIC bid.

Deshpande “really played a major role in bringing this project to Long Island,” Kharzeev said. “It means a lot for BNL, and it also means a lot for Long Island as a whole. A lot of people will be hired to work on it.”

Kharzeev said Deshpande is the leader of the science effort at the EIC “precisely because of his status in the scientific community.”

Kharzeev said some of Deshpande’s papers are “among the highest-cited papers in experimental nuclear physics,” which is considered a reflection of the importance of the work.

Gao credited Deshpande and other key leaders in the community for preparing a “white paper which laid out the science in a very convincing and powerful way,” which helped make the EIC a reality.

In addition to Deshpande’s accomplishments as a scientist, Kharzeev lauded his colleague’s leadership. Deshpande brought together researchers from BNL and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia, which were originally competing for the rights to build the EIC. He helps researchers “put science first and scientific politics second,” which is a “spectacular achievement,” Kharzeev said.

Throughout his career, Deshpande has sought to find complementary strengths among his colleagues.

He is the founding director of the Center for Frontiers in Nuclear Science, which is a joint operation between BNL and SBU and is passionate about sharing the excitement of research with people who work outside science.

“The science we do, the excitement we feel, needs to be talked about to high school

‘Everything Abhay Deshpande has been doing is advancing science.’

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students, to college students, to their parents” and to others, Deshpande added.

Decision-makers in the government need to understand the benefit of the research, as well as the general public, whose taxes ultimately fund future discoveries, he said, and believes communicating science requires connecting with a range of audiences.

Science communicator

Deshpande’s colleagues gave him high marks for encouraging productive collaborations. He is “able to make very good, easy connections with people,” Gao said and is “approachable and easy to work with.”

Ciprian Gal, Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State and Visiting Scholar at the Center for Frontiers in Nuclear Science, was a graduate student in Deshpande’s lab from 2010 to 2014.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Improving brain health

Lack of exercise may rewire the brain What do we know about the brain?

Startlingly little.

Certain drugs, head injuries and lifestyle choices have negative effects. Also, numerous disorders and diseases affect the brain. Among these are neurological, infectious and rheumatologic disorders. These can include dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes, meningitis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cancer, psychiatric mood disorders, diabetes and heart BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD disease also have potential long-term effects.

Although this list is long, it’s not exhaustive. And while these diseases vary widely, they generally have three signs and symptoms in common: they cause either altered mental status, physical weakness or change in mood — or a combination of these.

Cognitive loss, or mental decline, is a common fear and potential side effect of many of these disorders and diseases.

Of course, addressing the underlying disorder is critical. Fortunately, several studies also suggest that we may be able to help our brains function more efficiently and effectively with rather simple lifestyle changes: sleep, exercise and possibly omega-3s. Let’s look at the evidence.

Clearing brain clutter

Sleep removes brain waste

Why should we dedicate a large chunk of our lives to sleep? Researchers have identified a couple of specific values we receive from sleep: one involves clearing the mind, and another involves productivity.

For the former, a study done in mice shows that sleep may help the brain remove waste, such as those all-too-dangerous beta-amyloid plaques (2). When we have excessive plaque buildup in the brain, it may be a sign of Alzheimer’s. When mice were sleeping, the interstitial space (the space between brain gyri, or structures) increased by as much as 60 percent.

This allowed the lymphatic system, with its cerebrospinal fluid, to clear out plaques, toxins and other waste that had developed during waking hours. With the enlargement of the interstitial space during sleep, waste removal was quicker and more thorough, because cerebrospinal fluid could reach much farther into the spaces. A similar effect was seen when the mice were anesthetized.

In another study, done in Australia, results showed that sleep deprivation may have been responsible for an almost one percent decline in gross domestic product for the country (3). The reason? People are not as productive at work when they don’t get enough sleep. They tend to be more irritable, and their concentration may be affected. While we may be able to turn on and off sleepiness on short-term basis, we can’t do this continually.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.2 percent of respondents reported having fallen asleep in the prior 30 days behind the wheel of a car during a 2009-2010 study (4).

Most commonly, these respondents also reported getting usual sleep of six hours or fewer, snoring, or unintentionally falling asleep during the day. “Drowsy driving” led to 91,000 car crashes in 2017, according to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (5).

Make time for exercise

How can I exercise when I can’t even get enough sleep? Well, this study may inspire you.

In the study, rats that were not allowed to exercise were found to have rewired neurons in the area of their medulla, the

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part of the brain involved in breathing and other involuntary activities. There was more sympathetic (excitatory) stimulus that could lead to increased risk of heart disease (6). In rats allowed to exercise regularly, there was no unusual wiring, and sympathetic stimuli remained constant. This may imply that being sedentary has negative effects on both the brain and the heart.

This study suggests that a lack of exercise causes unwanted new connections. Human studies should be done to confirm this impact.

Omega-3 fatty acids may affect brain volume

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It’s never too late to improve brain function. Although we have a lot to learn about the functioning of the brain, we know that there are relatively simple ways we can positively influence it.

References:

(1) Top Cogn Sci. 2014 Jan.;6:5-42. (2) Science. 2013 Oct. 18;342:373-377. (3) Sleep.

2006 Mar.;29:299-305. (4) cdc.gov. (5) nhtsa. gov. (6) J Comp Neurol. 2014 Feb. 15;522:499513. (7) Neurology. 2014;82:435-442.

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In a study, German researchers found that educated older people tend to have a larger mental database of words and phrases to pull from since they have been around longer and have more experience (1). When this is factored into the equation, the difference in terms of age-related cognitive decline becomes negligible.

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POWER OF 3

Continued from page B5 While he appreciated Deshpande’s intellectual acumen and knowledge of physics, Gal admired his mentor’s accessibility and eagerness to share his passion for science.

“He’s always very open” to everyone, Gal said, including students of any age.

During Summer Sunday events at BNL, Deshpande spoke at length with middle school students and their parents.

“He instills a desire to communicate in all of us,” said Gal, who also appreciated how Deshpande made himself available to the graduate students in his lab during off hours and on weekends.

Engaging audiences

SUDOKU PUZZLE

While he was interested in science during his formative years in high school in Mumbai, India, Deshpande also participated in several dramatic productions that were in Marathi, his

native language. Typically, the plays tried to convey messages such as the importance of literacy and education or against blind faith and misinformation.

Deshpande sees a benefit to using the techniques of drama to engage the audience.

He believes the EIC will provide precise knowledge of properties of the proton and the nuclei. “I promise that we will learn lots of new things,” he said.

Kindergarten connection

The celebrated physicist is married to Arati Deshpande, who works at American Health Pharmaceuticals. The couple, who met when they were in kindergarten and now live in Miller Place, have a daughter, Pooja, who is a graduate student at the Gillings School of Public Health in Chapel Hill, N.C. and a son, Ameesh, who is in high school.

As for his advice to students, Deshpande urges them to “identify a good scientific problem and pursue it no matter the cost or time.”

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

THEME: U.S. Presidents

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1. Short for specification 5. Knave 8. *Like President Eisenhower's head 12. *One fourth of a Presidential term 13. Take-out handout 14. The Beast's problem in "Beauty and the Beast" 15. *Pres. Eisenhower established this space agency 16. Thought 17. Body of water 18. *#22 and #24 20. First-rate, slangily 21. Terminate, as in mission 22. Lingerie staple 23. Public speaker 26. Ivory tickler 30. "Fresh Prince of ____-Air" 31. Most likely to win 34. Pot contribution 35. By surprise 37. Indian restaurant staple 38. Lacking justification 39. Office communique 40. Greece and Bulgaria peninsula 42. Overnight stop 43. Indifferently 45. Sturdily built 47. English course abbreviation 48. "_____' it easy" 50. Oliver Twist, e.g.

52. *University of Virginia founder 56. African prairie 57. *Second most-popular Presidential birth state, after Virginia 58. Arm bone 59. Poem at a funeral 60. German title 61. Arnold Lobel's "Mouse ____" 62. High school club 63. Clinton ____ Rodham 64. Hitler's Deputy

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Valentine's Day

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11. Bear's room 13. Edith Piaf's hit 14. Meat of coconut 19. Digital tome 22. Trash container, e.g.

23. *One of three Presidents to win a Grammy 24. James Dean's famous role 25. Remember this battle 26. *First to serve coast to coast 27. Indo-Aryan, as in languages 28. Did not smell good 29. Like yellow polka dot bikini 32. June 6, 1944 33. Salt in cocina 36. *a.k.a. Silent Cal 38. Loosen ropes 40. Deli acronym 41. ____ ____ help 44. Hawaii's number 46. Mob offensive 48. High-pitched laugh sound, in print 49. Like Bananas Foster 50. "All's well that ends ____" 51. Away from wind 52. *Second most common Presidential first name, after James 53. Type of gin 54. Cross to bear 55. Midday slumbers 56. Chill, with 'out'

* THEME RELATED CLUE Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week's newspaper.

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Feeling inSECURE about your retirement accounts two years after change in law?

On January 1, 2020, as we entered another year without any idea of what was on the horizon, a new federal law took effect regarding retirement accounts.

The SECURE Act, “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement

BY NANCY BURNER ESQ. E n h a n c e m e n t ,” affects millions of Americans who have been saving through tax-deferred retirement plans with the biggest impact falling those set to inherit these plans. Now, two years later, SECURE is still a new concept for many clients who are unaware of the law or how it applies to their own situation.

One change is that the age at which a plan holder must take required minimum distributions (“RMDs”) was increased from 70 1⁄2 to 72. RMDs are taken annually, based on the full value of the account on December 31 of the prior year and the life expectancy of the plan holder. The delay to age 72 will result in a year and a half more of tax-deferred growth on the funds.

SECURE also created a $10,000 penaltyfree withdrawal for someone giving birth to or adopting a child. The Act also expanded the ability for small business owners to offer retirement plan funding. However, the most drastic item in SECURE takes aim at the beneficiary of the plan after the death of the

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original plan holder.

Prior to SECURE, a non-spouse designated beneficiary had the option of converting the plan to an inherited IRA and taking a RMD based upon their own life expectancy. The beneficiary could take more than the RMD if needed, realizing that each distribution is taxable income.

Consider a 90-year-old with an IRS life expectancy of 12.2 years who names a 65-yearold child as designated beneficiary. A 65-yearold has an IRS life expectancy of 22.9 years.

That beneficiary could previously “stretch” the distributions over their life expectancy

and allow those funds to grow tax-deferred for many more years. With SECURE, this stretch is lost for the majority of beneficiaries.

SECURE prescribes a mandatory 10-year payout for a designated beneficiary. Being forced to liquidate in the 10 years will result in the payment of more income taxes than if the beneficiary had the 22.9-year payout.

The SECURE Act carved out limited exceptions to this 10-year payout rule. These five categories of designated beneficiaries include a spouse, minor child of the plan holder, chronically ill person, disabled person, or a person not more than 10 years

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younger than the plan holder.

If you have retirement assets, this change serves as a trigger to have your plan reviewed by your estate planning attorney and financial advisor. This review is especially important where an estate plan includes a trust as the beneficiary of a retirement account. The terms of the trust may need to be adjusted from being a conduit trust to an accumulation trust.

A conduit trust forces all distributions out to the beneficiary, whereas an accumulation trust allows the distributions to remain protected in the trust. Other clients may decide to leave tax-deferred retirement assets to charities rather than individuals. Still others may rearrange allocations to make IRAs payable to a person not less than 10 years younger than them, such as a sibling, thereby focusing on saving other types of assets for beneficiaries otherwise forced to take a 10-year taxable payout.

Many Americans have spent their working lives contributing to tax-deferred plans with the idea that it will give them a stream of income in retirement, and pass on to their beneficiaries as a stream of income. While SECURE may not alter the plan for some, the impact of SECURE should be considered by all. Stay tuned for future updates because there are already whisperings about SECURE 2.0 which, among other things, may raise the age at which RMDs are required.

Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office.

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MONEY MATTERS

What should you do with a tax refund?

Are you expecting a tax refund this year?

If so, what will you do with it?

Of course, the answer largely depends on the size of your refund. For the 2020 tax year, the average refund was about $2,800, according to the Internal Revenue BY MICHAEL CHRISTODOULOU Service. But whether your refund this year will be about that size, smaller or larger, you can find ways to benefit from the money.

Here are some possibilities:

Contribute to your IRA

You’ve got until April 18 to fully fund your IRA for the 2021 tax year. But if you’ve already reached the maximum for 2021, you could use some, or all, of your refund for your 2022 contribution. Assuming you did get around $2,800, you’d be almost halfway to the $6,000 annual contribution limit. (If you’re 50 or older, you can contribute up to $7,000.)

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Invest in a 529 plan

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If you have children or grandchildren, you might want to invest your refund in a 529 education savings plan. A 529 plan’s earnings can grow federal income-tax free, and withdrawals are federal incometax free provided the money is used for qualified education expenses. If you invest in your own state’s plan, you might get a tax deduction or credit.

A 529 plan can be used to pay for college, vocational training and even some K-12 expenses in some states. Plus, if you name one child as a beneficiary, and that child’s educational journey does not require the funds from a 529 plan, you may change the beneficiary to another eligible family member of the original beneficiary.

Boost your emergency fund

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You could use your tax refund to start or supplement an emergency fund. Ideally, this fund should contain three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. (If you’re

already retired, you might need this METRO fund to cover a photo full year’s worth of expenses.) Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into long-term investments to pay for costly housing or auto repairs or large medical bills.

Add to the 'cash' part of your portfolio

It’s generally a smart move to keep at least a portion of your overall investment portfolio in cash or cash equivalents, because the presence of cash can help you in two ways. First, since its value won’t change, it can help cushion, at least to a degree, the effects of market volatility on your portfolio. And second, by having cash available, you’ll be ready to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities when they arise.

Reduce your debt load

It’s not always easy to minimize your debt load, even if you’re careful about your spending habits. But the lower your debt payments, the more money you’ll have available to invest for your future. So, you may want to consider using some of your tax refund to pay off some debts, or at least reduce them, starting with those that carry the highest interest rates.

Donate to charity

You could use part of your refund to donate to a charitable organization whose work you support. And if you itemize on your tax return, part of your gift may be deductible.

A tax refund is always nice to receive and it’s even better when you put the money to good use.

Michael Christodoulou, ChFC®, AAMS®, CRPC®, CRPS® is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Stony Brook. Member SIPC.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B11

BUSINESS NEWS

Estée Lauder partners with Farmingdale State College Farmingdale State College (FSC) and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) have signed a strategic alliance to drive innovation and support for emerging STEM talent across Long Island. The announcement was made in press release on Feb. 10.

As part of the collaboration, ELC has leased approximately 40,000 sq. ft. of laboratory and office space at Broad Hollow Bioscience Park (BHBP), located on the FSC campus. ELC intends to hire talent for more than 30 new scientific R&D roles and in spring 2022 will relocate select teams of employees to the new space.

The collaboration will include an applied learning initiative, which will begin in Fall 2022, and will help prepare students in FSC’s science and engineering programs for potential R&D roles at ELC. It will also include internships and collaborative research activities for FSC students and faculty, adjunct academic opportunities for ELC R&D leaders, and student scholarships.

The arrangement also brings to BHBP an anchor tenant focused on research

and development, and marks ELC’s first co-location with an academic institution.

The space at BHBP is only two miles from ELC’s skin care, makeup, body, fragrance, basic science and advanced technology R&D labs in Melville.

The Broad Hollow Bioscience Park is a partnership between Farmingdale State College, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and the Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY). BHBP is home to various biotech companies partnering to grow the bioscience industry along the Route 110 corridor.

“We are thrilled to welcome The Estée Lauder Companies to the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park and Farmingdale State College,” said Dr. John Nader, President of Farmingdale State College (FSC). “This extraordinary public-private alliance brings a premier corporate partner to our campus and will lead to scholarship support and collaboration opportunities for Farmingdale State College students and faculty. This is a victory for Long Island, the College, and the

Glynn, Mercep & Purcell welcome new partner

Glynn, Mercep & Purcell of Setauket recently announced that Richard Morrison, Esq., formerly a member of Grundfast & Morrison, has joined their firm as a partner.

The law firm is now known as Glynn, Mercep, Purcell & Morrison.

Mr. Morrison, an experienced real property and commercial attorney, will head up the real estate department and work closely with Anthony W. Mercep. Mr. Mercep will continue to serve clients on an “of counsel” basis.

The firm has also welcomed Shannon Malone as an associate to the firm. Ms. Malone graduated third in her class at the Tuoro Law School and is awaiting admission to the New York State Bar. As a student, she interned for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, as well as for Judge Mark Cohen when he was

Chief Administrative Judge for the Criminal Courts of Suffolk County.

A. Craig Purcell will continue to be the firm’s chief trial attorney and will head up its litigation department.

Timothy B. Glynn will concentrate on the representation of volunteer ambulance companies and fire departments, as well as consulting on civil litigation matters. Martin F. Simon and Elizabeth Reitano will continue to serve Glynn, Mercep, Purcell & Morrison on an “of counsel” basis.

The firm will maintain its practice at 57 North Country Road in East Setauket, and will continue to serve the community for all of its needs in the areas of personal injury accident cases, real estate, wills and estates, general litigation and criminal law.

For more information, call 631-7515757 or visit www.glymerlaw.com.

region’s bioscience corridor.”

The new alliance reinforces ELC’s longstanding commitment to investing in and modernizing its Long Island operations and supporting the local communities in New York State. The company currently, which has been on Long Island for more than 50 years, has thousands of employees across R&D, manufacturing, finance, information technology, and other areas working on its Melville, NY campus.

ELC has a strong history of hiring SUNY graduates and also has FSC alumni working at the company.

“We are very proud to collaborate with Farmingdale State College and SUNY to further fuel R&D innovation and empower STEM leaders of tomorrow across Long Island and New York State,” said Lisa Napolione, Senior Vice President, Global Research & Development at The Estée Lauder Companies.

“At ELC, our scientists, researchers, engineers, and product developers thrive on combining science, technology and creativity to formulate transformative prestige beauty products.

Our collaborations with universities around the world help us stay on the cutting edge and advance our commitment to scientific excellence and delivering the highest quality, breakthrough prestige beauty products to consumers.”

“This partnership between Farmingdale State College and The Estée Lauder Companies at Broad Hollow Bioscience Park is a testament to how SUNY and the private sector can work together to create limitless opportunities within STEM fields,” said SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley.

“I’m confident this collaboration will yield hands-on experiences for our students to learn and grow, research and instruction opportunities for our faculty and job creation potential for years to come.

Congratulations to Farmingdale State College on this exciting venture, and to our students who are seizing this opportunity and making their mark,” he added.

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Mari Irizarry

Three Village Historical Society appoints new Director The Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) has announced that Mari Irizarry has been appointed by the Board of Trustees as its new Director. Her appointment comes at an opportune time in the Society’s history, as it will unveil powerful new augmented reality experiences this spring that complement the Spies! exhibit and, plans for the Dominick-Crawford Barn Education Center groundbreaking.

Irizarry has worked with TVHS since 2016 and has emerged as a dedicated visionary after the forced restructuring, in January 2021, brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mari brings over 20 years’ experience as a leader in nonprofit and government sectors, in NYC and Long Island, focusing on leadership, programming, strategy, marketing, and communications.

“The Board is ecstatic to have Mari lead the Three Village Historical Society as we begin our next endeavor of expanding programming in the Three Village area with the addition of the Dominick Crawford Barn Education Center,” said Jeff Schnee, President of the Board of Trustees. “We are thankful that Mari has devoted so much of her time and expertise to the growth of the Society. She has walked with me every step of the way since the Society had to shift operations with Covid-19. In the end, we were compelled by Mari’s unique combination of energy, thought leadership, and experience, as well as her rare ability to toggle effortlessly between vision and action. We could not be more excited about this appointment!”

“I am very proud and honored to be part of this great organization that has been a staple of our Three Village area for nearly 60 years,” said Irizarry. “I look forward to building strategic partnerships and continuing to build on this incredible legacy which has already contributed so much to our community.”

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MOVIE REVIEW

'Lady Sings The Blues' returns to the big screen

Lady Sings The Blues, the Academy Award®-nominated biopic of the incomparable Billie Holiday, returns to select theaters nationwide in celebration of its 50th anniversary on Feb. 20 and 23. From working as a housekeeper in a brothel to headlining at Carnegie Hall, the film follows Holiday’s legendary, groundbreaking career and her tragic death at age 44.

Filled with the greatest songs of the incomparable “Lady Day,” the film received five Academy Award® nominations, including Diana Ross for “Best Actress.”

Starring opposite Ross are Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor.

This special anniversary screening includes exclusive pre- and postfilm commentary, presented by TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz.

Locally the film will be screened at Farmingdale Multiplex Cinemas on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.; Island 16 Cinema de Lux in Holtsville on Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.; and AMC Stony Brook 17 at 7 p.m. on both days.

To order tickets in advance, visit www. fathomevents.com.

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Amazon Prime Video has announced

that Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will premiere on Feb. 18 with two new episodes dropping every Friday for four weeks. The series follows Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan), a Jewish housewife in New York City who becomes a stand-up comedian after her husband leaves her for his secretary.

Season 4 begins in 1960, and looking to hone her act, Midge finds a gig with total creative freedom, but her commitment to her craft creates a rift between her and her loved ones. Tony Shalhoub, Alex Bornstein, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron and Luke Kirby also star. Guest stars this season include Kelly Bishop, Milo Ventimiglia, John Waters and Jason Alexander.

Jennifer Lopez rom-com Marry Me falls short

BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Romantic comedies cover a broad spectrum. Whether classics, such as It Happened One Night, The Philadelphia Story, or The Shop Around the Corner or contemporary favorites, like When Harry Met Sally, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Love Actually, most viewers have their personal favorites.

On the low end are unwatchable travesties, usually humorless and coarse (thank you, Holidates, for ruining an entire year’s Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in a scene from the film. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures worth of celebrations). The majority play somewhere between, floating in that B-/C+ the narrative.” Because he is such a good speeches that are a patchwork of cliches. It is range on the bell curve. They are watchable guy—the windbreaker is a dead giveaway— as if someone has cut up Hallmark cards and but by-the-numbers predictable or just fail to he agrees. But, of course, they fall in love. pasted them together as a script. In this case, reach their potential. Marry Me, now playing She takes him to openings; she teaches his the someones are John Rogers, Tami Sagher, in theatres and streaming on Peacock, is mathalon students to dance. It is all precious and Harper Dill, who penned the pedestrian screenplay (based on a graphic novel by and precocious. guilty of both.

The supporting cast is reduced to ciphers, Bobby Crosby). Director Kat Coiro fails to Singing superstar Katalina “Kat” Valdez (Jennifer Lawrence) is poised to with Sarah Silverman playing Gilbert’s best bring any originality or point of view.

Many obvious moments will either marry the younger Bastian (Maluma) in a friend, a school guidance counselor, who is the spectacular event. The combination concert “kooky sidekick.” John Bradley (interesting satisfy expectations or just annoy. The in the execrable Moonfall) and whimsical challenge: Kat will attempt to and ceremony will play to five If you hope Michelle Buteau play Kat’s function without assistants; Gilbert will go thousand “guests” and twenty considerate handlers. But they on social media. (The arc lasts all of three million watching from around for wit and are given so little character, minutes and then is forgotten.) The requisite the world. It will also unveil originality, they function more to move surprise birthday gift: A visit to a childhood the titular duet. Just before she along, reminding Kat amusement park. The romantic date: They is about to enter and take her Marry Me does things that she has a photoshoot or a chaperone the school dance. The build-up to vows, an online news source plane to catch. The banality of consummation: It might be the first time in posts video of Bastian carrying not deliver. their performances is no fault fifty years that anyone has been inspired by on with Kat’s assistant. After a speech about “love is a lie,” Kat selects of theirs. Maluma, a gifted singer, is given Robert Goulet’s “If Ever I Would Leave You.” an unwitting audience member to be her the caricature Latin lothario. Coleman does The final obstacles involve the Grammy husband. He is math teacher Charlie Gilbert well enough as Gilbert’s daughter, caught Awards and the big math event, lacking (Owen Wilson), who happens to be holding between divorced parents and trying to fit in stakes and tension. So much for conflict, contrast, and texture. his daughter Lou’s (Chloe Coleman) “Marry her new school.

One of the major missed opportunities is But the film’s sole reason is Lopez and Me” sign. He comes onstage, marries her, Wilson, and, unfortunately, they seem mentioned in passing. Kat is “north of thirtyand the story begins.

The premise is ridiculous, but there is an uncomfortable much of the time. Lopez is five.” Far more interesting would have been opportunity for both humor and insight if saddled with the worst of it; she is the star who incorporating the fears of a not-young-star one embraces the idea. The opening shows is lonely in the crowd. Lopez is a charismatic in a youth-centric culture. Lopez would have preparations for a celebrity wedding in all performer, which shines through when she is brought both depth and dimension to this its excess, both the over-the-top production allowed to sing. Here, she engages fully, and element.

Ultimately, it comes down to what you and the media coverage. How much more these are the brighter spots. Wilson is trying interesting would the film have been to to channel an everyman but just comes want. If you hope for wit and originality, continue this path, emphasizing the misplaced across as clueless (projected through his use Marry Me does not deliver. But, if you can accept a bland if not unpleasant movie, there values and the constant internet hype? Instead, of a flip phone).

There is not so much a lack of chemistry are worse ways to spend a couple of hours. the story becomes painfully predictable.

Rated PG-13, Marry Me is playing in local Kat’s people convince Gilbert to continue as no fusion. Kat and Gilbert are quickly too in the faux marriage so she can “change comfortable yet remain distant, mouthing theaters and streaming on Peacock.

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COVER STORY

Meet the first woman to secretly serve in the military at TVHS living history event

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

I

f you could spend an hour with any historical person, who would it be?

Many people have answered this question as part of an ice breaker or an online survey. It’s a fun dream to consider.

But what if you actually could meet and Judith Kalaora will portray Revolutionary War hero Deborah Sampson on Feb. 21. talk to someone who left a significant mark Photo by Bjorn Bolinder/Find The Light Photography on American history? On Feb. 21, the Three For that first job, Kalaora archeologists and storytellers from around Village Historical Society will chose to portray a woman the nation. welcome “Deborah Sampson,” 'As I looked through named Deborah Sampson, “The first lecture at TVHS was in 2003, and a daring woman who bound history books trying a self-educated indentured happened occasionally. It officially became a her chest and hid her identity to decide who I would servant who chose to disguise monthly offering in early 2006,” said TVHS to serve in the Revolutionary her identity and join the executive director Mari Irizarry. “TVHS has War. Sampson, played by portray, I fell in love American military. Sampson proudly offered an average of nine monthly Judith Kalaora, will share her with Deborah’s life.' fought under the alias Robert lectures to the public for nearly 16 years with dramatic and captivating story — JUDITH KALAORA Shurtlieff and later became the intention of furthering the mission of the and take questions from the the first woman to be honorably discharged.

Society by educating the public about our audience about life in the 18th century.

“She is the official heroine of rich history.”

Kalaora is the founder and artistic The historical society was introduced to director of History At Play, a living history Massachusetts, but I never learned about performance group. She has made it her her when I was in grade school,” Kalaora Kalaora thanks to historian Margo Arceri, life’s mission to connect people in personal, explained. “I was always a tomboy, really who runs Tri-Spy Tours which offers immersive ways to fascinating historical interested in the military and weaponry walking, biking and cycling tours around figures. But for Kalaora, who holds a from a young age. And as I looked through the Three Village area.

“This will be our first living history Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in Acting from history books trying to decide who I would performance! We’re very excited about Syracuse University, it’s about so much more portray, I fell in love with Deborah’s life.”

Tourists of all ages and nationalities were introducing this as a new offering from the than entertainment.

“I’ve always believed that theater is a fascinated by Deborah’s story as well, and it Society,” Irizarry said. “The event is perfect wonderful teaching tool. I had phenomenal inspired Kalaora to write a one-woman play for the entire family, and we hope that teachers growing up who utilized role playing called “A Revolution of Her Own.” Since our younger audience attends this online and activities like Mock Trial, and that’s all its debut in 2010, she has taken the show presentation as well. The story of Deborah acting. It became very clear to me that there from coast to coast for more than 2,000 Sampson is largely unknown and we believe was an avenue to explore and that I wanted performances, including on 42nd Street in that our audience will be awe-inspired by her legacy.” to teach, but I wasn’t sure what. I was drawn New York City.

When the pandemic shut down theater “A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah to history because it’s all about stories, and ultimately became a historical interpreter in performances around the world, History at Sampson, Immersive Living History” will Play had to get creative. Thanks to Zoom, be presented online via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Boston right out of college.”

A historical interpreter is highly audiences can meet Deborah Sampson and Monday, Feb. 21. The evening is free for educated in a particular period of history, learn from her in the comfort of their living members of the Three Village Historical and teaches by wearing the fashions of rooms. The event is a part of the Three Society, and a suggested donation of the era and playing the role of a historical Village Historical Society’s (TVHS) monthly $5 is requested for all others. For more figure, whether that is a specific person or Lecture Series, which hosts prominent and information or to register, visit www.tvhs. emerging historians, authors, genealogists, org/lecture-series or call 631-751-3730. just a common citizen.

TVHS announces online lecture series line-up for 2022 All lectures begin at 7 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 21

“A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, Immersive Living History” Presented by Artistic Director of History at Play Judith Kalaora Sponsored by Tri-Spy Tours

MONDAY, MARCH 21

“History of the LIRR with a North Shore Perspective” Presented by Railroad Museum of Long Island President Don Fisher

MONDAY, APRIL 18

“A New York Experience: A Constant Affair” Presented by art historian Louise Cella Caruso

MONDAY, MAY 23

“A School with a Vision: Celebrating 100 Years of The Stony Brook School” Presented by Stony Brook School History Faculty David Hickey

MONDAY, JUNE 13

“The Drafting of a Radical Idea – The Declaration of Independence” Presented by Stony Brook University Senior lecturer & Faculty Director Tara Rider

MONDAY, JULY 18

“Winning Votes for Women on Long Island and the Nation” Presented by author and professor Emerita Natalie Naylor

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

“Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangster, JFK and Castro” Presented by author, journalist and television producer Thomas Maier

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

“William Sidney Mount’s Long Island and the People of Color” Presented by authors Katherine Kirkpatrick and Vivian Nicholson-Mueller

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ART EXHIBIT

Solo exhibit Emergence heads to Gallery North Feb. 24

Gallery North in Setauket has announced it's latest exhibit, Emergence: Gerald Monroe, a memorial retrospective of the late abstract artist Gerald Monroe, on view from Feb. 24 to April 3. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

The exhibition and opening reception will be free and open to the public.

This exhibition of small, medium and large oil paintings — Monroe’s first at Gallery North — embodies every possible meaning of the title, Emergence. These are paintings formed from pure intensity of feeling. Each painting arises from in-the-moment narratives, personal speculation, and a long-held fascination with nature.

Monroe’s abstractions derive from a decades-long dedication to Modernist abstraction, and uniformly emerge from natural sources — bodies, plant forms, passing clouds, thin rays of light, or

the slow melt of a sunset seen from his studio.

"Every mark is a speculative act; uncertainty spurs possibilities, only to have them become mired in incoherence. I must bring method to the madness: the creation of a wellconstructed picture that relies on the tendency of color, shape, texture, etc. to strike metaphorical connections to the real world of palpable space and energy," said Monroe, who passed away in June, 2021.

Emergence explores the natural world and reveals how our physical experience of the world shapes and sometimes distorts our inner lives in mysterious ways.

Gerald Monroe was born in New York City in 1926. He attended classes at the Art Students League in Manhattan and graduated from the Cooper Union for Art. He then earned his doctorate in education from New York University and spent the early years of his career as a scholar and published author, known

for his seminal research on the activities of the Artists Union during the Great Depression.

Based in Water Mill, he exhibited widely, including solo shows at Manhattan galleries, the New Jersey State Museum and the Loeb Center at NYU, as well as group exhibitions at the Parrish Museum in Southampton, the Heckscher Museum in Huntington and Guild Hall in East Hampton. His work can be found in many public and private collections, including the Newark Museum.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Jefferson’s Ferry, and Suffolk County’s Department of Economic Development and Planning.

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road in Setauket. For more information, call 631-751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Right, At Barons Lane, 2005,

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COOKING COVE

Horoscopes of the week

It's soup to the rescue

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

This past month or two, every time the wind has howled, every time the thermometer has registered below freezing, every time the weather forecast has announced a Nor’easter, icy roads, a power failure or what seems like another apocalyptic act of God, every time I’ve thought I’m going crazy from cabin fever, quarantining, covid statistics, news of partisan shenanigans, military troop deployments, climate change and inflation, I’ve done what any self-respecting cook would do to save her sanity.

I’ve taken to the kitchen, pulled out my biggest pot and made soup. All kinds of soup. So many kinds that a whole shelf of my freezer is now full of containers of soup.

It started with butternut squash soup, then lentil soup, pea soup, a minestrone, a ribollita, cabbage soup, mushroom and barley, French onion, pasta e fagioli and a chicken soup made with a rotisserie chicken I bought on impulse. No matter how tummywarming and delicious any of them have been, they don’t seem to have made anything go away, but they sure as hell have made me feel better, at least until the next headline.

Undaunted, however, here are 3 new recipes I’ve been fooling around with.

Beet and Cabbage Borscht

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 1/2 cups diced onion • 1 cup finely chopped celery • 1 leek, washed and sliced thin cross wise • 6 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 bay leaf • 1 thyme sprig • 6 potatoes, peeled and diced • 6 red beets, peeled and diced • 4 carrots, peeled and diced • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 3 cups finely chopped red cabbage • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • Fresh chopped dill DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion, celery, leek, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes; add garlic, tomato paste, paprika, bay leaf and thyme, cook and stir about one minute.

Add potatoes, beets, carrots, 6 cups water and salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil, then reduce to a good simmer and cook, partially covered, until beets and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes. Add cabbage and vinegar and cook until cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes; remove and discard bay leaf and thyme sprig. Sprinkle with dill. Serve hot with sour cream or plain yogurt.

Salmon and Corn Chowder

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 pound bacon, cooked until crisp • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 onions, peeled and chopped • 2 cups water • 1 cup clam juice • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced • 1 celery rib, thinly sliced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels • 2 cups half and half • 1 1/2 pounds salmon, cut into bite size pieces DIRECTIONS:

Crumble bacon. Remove all but one tablespoon bacon fat. In a large pot melt butter with the one tablespoon bacon fat; add onions and cook over medium heat until they’re soft, 5 minutes. Add water, clam juice, potatoes, celery, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add bacon, corn, and half and half, simmer for 10 minutes, then add salmon and simmer 3 more minutes.

Serve hot with oyster crackers.

Chicken Soup with Escarole and Tortellini YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups chicken broth • 1/2 pound fresh tortellini • 1 small head escarole, washed and sliced cross-wise into one-inch strips • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot bring the broth and two cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, add tortellini and cook according to package directions, about 3 to 5 minutes. With slotted spoon remove from heat and set aside to keep warm. Add escarole to cooking liquid and simmer until soft, about 2 to 4 minutes; return tortellini to pot and simmer for half a minute or so, just enough to heat them up again. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Serve hot with a crisp dry white wine.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Use creativity in any way you can to solve issues that come your way, Pisces. You may be surprised at what you come up with.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you keep looking inward to realize your goals and you’re making very good progress in that regard. Communication is a key to success, so keep dialogues open.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Lately you seem to radiate success in all you do, Taurus. Others naturally want to flock to where you are and spend more time with you. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 If communication with family members has been difficult lately, you may find that things change in the next few days, Gemini. This is a welcome change.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Disagreements are not necessarily a bad thing, Cancer. They can open people up to discussions that can be enlightening. Disagree, but don’t let it get heated.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Romance may be on your mind a lot more than usual, Leo. This can be a good thing. Use your free time to foster nuances in your relationship.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have to take a different route than you initially expected in order to reach a destination. The journey could be very eyeopening and inspirational.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 In order to be the brightest and the best you can be, you may find that you rub certain people the wrong way, Libra. Find ways to make amends.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a challenging week ahead will require some focus and a willingness to accept support.

Surround yourself with people who have your back.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 An especially busy social schedule may leave you feeling a little tired for some time. Schedule some time for rest and relaxation to recharge your batteries.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A great deal of unexpected information is coming your way, Capricorn. You may have to sort through it to figure out what is useful and what is not essential.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t neglect the help that people are willing to offer you, Aquarius. Teamwork makes the dream work, and working with others is beneficial to all involved.

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CAYLA'S COLUMN

Helpful hints for new birders

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ver these past two trying years, more and more people have been flocking to nature for recreation and solace.

It’s no wonder that birding, also known as birdwatching, continues to grow in popularity.

BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN Birding can be enjoyed by all and in just about any spot you can imagine. Not only is it an engaging hobby for the whole family, but it can also be emotionally therapeutic, mentally stimulating, and provide physical exercise.

Additionally, being connected to nature makes us more attuned to our planet’s needs, and more passionate about protecting it.

There’s never been a better time to begin birding. I’d like to share a few easy tips to help you get started.

1. There’s no place like home. Odds are, you have a variety of birds right where you live. Get familiar with your common backyard species that are easy to identify such as Northern Cardinals and Blue Jays.

Then start to notice finer details in other birds such as different sparrows. You will be amazed at the variety you see.

2. Get your hands on some resources to help you identify the birds you see. ◆ Merlin is a great free app. It allows you to enter some basic info such as color, size, and location, to help you figure out what you’ve spotted. ◆ AllAboutBirds.org is a phenomenal, user-friendly website chock full of helpful birding info. ◆ Field Guides: My favorites are the Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America, the Crossley ID Guide Eastern Birds, and the Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America.

3. Create a Backyard Bird Oasis. Make your yard a paradise for a wide array of bird species by offering various food and water sources, and shelter.

There are many ways to feed your feathered friends, including planting native berry-and-seed-producing plants and offering feeders full of birdseed and suet. Some of my favorite native flora are Red Mulberry bushes to attract anything from Baltimore Orioles to Red-Breasted Grosbeaks, and Bee Balm flowers for RubyThroated Hummingbirds as well as other pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

In addition to native plants, especially at

Northern Cardinal Photo by Raina Angelier

times when they are not in season, consider supplementing your backyard birds’ diets with quality seed and suet. Safflower and black oil sunflower seeds attract dozens of species of songbirds. Hearty suet is the perfect winter treat for woodpeckers, chickadees, and more, due to its high protein and fat content.

If you choose to set up birdfeeders of any kind, (platform feeders, cage feeders, etc.) please be mindful of where you place them.

Be sure they are several feet away from glass windows to avoid bird collisions. Additionally, they should be very close to shelter, such as shrubs and trees, so birds can easily hide if a predator is nearby. Keep your feeders clean to help maintain the birds’ health.

Providing clean sources of water is equally important. Birdbaths, ponds, and water dishes are wonderful ways to ensure your backyard birds are hydrated. Use a “water-wiggler” or similar device to keep the water from becoming stagnate and home to bacteria and mosquito larvae. Think about purchasing a heated birdbath in the colder months so the water doesn’t freeze. Lastly, the water should be shallow enough for birds to stand in.

Shelter for birds in your yard can range from a pile of wood to a stone wall to leafy trees and shrubs. Birds also require good nesting materials and nesting locations.

Although it depends on the species, birds often nest on tree branches, in tree cavities, or in or around manmade structures. They build their nests using grasses, twigs, found objects, and even mud. If you are looking to attract more nesting birds, namely woodpeckers, consider not removing dead trees on your property. Dead trees are home to lots of cavities where birds like to nest, and they are home to millions of insects which

Red-tailed Hawk Photo by Raina Angelier

are a vital food source to birds and their chicks. For more information, visit 4has.org/ bird-oasis.

4. Seek out Other Birders. Join a local Audubon chapter or one of the many birdrelated social media groups. The birding community can be very friendly, with members eager to share their knowledge.

What’s this Bird? from the American Birding Association on Facebook has very helpful and knowledgeable members.

5. Keep a Life List. It’s an exciting challenge to keep track of all the bird species you see. The ABA has a list you can download at https://www.aba.org/aba-checklist/ 6. Get involved in Remote Learning.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers many resources (free and some with a fee) for learning about birds. For youngsters all the way through high school, check out https:// www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/, and for birders of all ages, check out Bird Academy, https:// academy.allaboutbirds.org/ 7. This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning eBird.org. This amazingly comprehensive website provides resources such as maps, photos, descriptions, graphs, notifications, and other data collected by birders worldwide. Participate in community science by making your own account so that you can contribute to the findings and keep track of your life list using eBird.

8. Optics such as Binoculars or a Monocular (I found a monocular simpler to use when I was younger) can certainly add to the experience and make it easier to enjoy birds’ behaviors and identify them. 8x42 binoculars are a popular choice among birders. The numbers refer to the magnification and objective diameter.

9. A few tips on how to Bird Responsibly. ◆ Maintain a respectful distance when

Blue Jay

Photo by Raina Angelier

birding. This is especially important for migratory species such as the Snowy Owl. Remain at least a few hundred feet away from such species. There have been many unfortunate circumstances (out of not knowing or out of selfishness to get a better photo), of people getting too close and stressing out birds that require rest from their long journey. ◆ Apply bird collision window stickers.

Birds have trouble seeing the reflections in glass and often accidentally collide with windows. Adhering stickers to your windows can prevent injuries and fatalities because of this. ◆ Keep your cat indoors. Feral and outdoor pet cats kill 2.4 billion birds annually. By keeping your cat inside, you are protecting wildlife from your cat, and keeping your cat safe from vehicle collisions, parasites, and run-ins with other animals.

Whether you gaze through your kitchen window with a warm mug of coffee in hand or bundle up for a brisk jaunt through the park, our feathered friends are always there to make us smile. I hope these tips help you get started in a lifelong pursuit of birding that will accompany you wherever your travels may take you. Best wishes and happy birding!

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college.

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Ongoing

Vanderbilt Museum reopens

Starting Feb. 11, the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will be open Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday nights for Planetarium shows at 8, 9, and 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

Thursday 17

Times ... and dates Feb. 17 to Feb.24, 2022

An Evening of Jazz

Join the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook for a jazz concert by the Bad Little Big Band at 7 p.m. The 12-member band led by pianist, composer and arranger Rich Iacona performs the music of The Great American Song Book with vocalist Madeline Kole. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, children under 5 free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www. thejazzloft.org.

Saturday 19

Winter Forest Bathing

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents a Mindfulness in Nature Walk from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Experience nature in this slow, mindful practice of forest bathing. Maureen Calamia will lead the walk, share some stories and some interesting facts about our connection to nature. But most of all, you’ll have time to experience it yourself. You can bring a small towel to sit on if you would like for one of the activities. $20 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344.

Get your farm fix in the off-season at the Huntington Winter Farmers Market every Sunday through March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located behind the senior center at 423 Park Ave., Huntington, visitors will find items ranging from hydroponic greens to artisan breads and vegan treats and everything in between. Call 944-2661. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday 22

Healthy Libraries program

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a Healthy Libraries program from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Healthcare professionals and graduate student interns from Stony Brook Medicine will be available in person to provide you with resources and referrals related to public health, social work, nursing, and nutrition. Just drop in! Open to all. For more information, call 928-1212.

Wednesday 23 Seals of New York

Maple Sugaring class

Huntington Winter Farmers Market

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Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a livestream Anything But Silent event titled Edward Everett Horton - Silent Comedian at 7 p.m. The Edward Everett Horton comedy shorts have not been seen by the general public in 95 years, and have recently been digitally restored from 35mm camera negatives preserved by the Library of Congress. Three of these hilarious, unseen gems will be presented in this program – Find the King (1927), Scrambled Weddings (1928) and Dad’s Choice (1928). The event will feature live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.

General admission is Pay-What-You-Want.

To register, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Sunday 20

Monday 21

Anything But Silent event

Friday 18

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a Maple Sugaring class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This interactive program, geared for the average adult, will teach you how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. You will also learn the cultural, historical, economical, and scientific background of this uniquely American craft.

Not recommended for children. $4 per person.

Advance reservations required by calling 423-1770.

per person at the door. Free pre-concert lecture with Michael Hershkowitz at 2 p.m. For more information, call 632-2787.

ROCK ON! The John W. Engeman Theater presents ‘Rock of Ages’ through March 13.

Photo from Engeman Theater

Port Jeff Winter Farmers Market

The Port Jefferson Winter Farmers Market will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson through April 25. This year’s vendors include Brownies N’ Stuff, Joann’s Desserts, Farm Fresh Potions, Mello Munch Awesome Granola, O Honey Bee Farm, Sweet Melissa Dip, Mr. B’s Hot Sauce, Speedy Kiwi Bakery, Knot of this World Pretzels, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Spilt Milk Macarons and many more. For more information, call 802-2160.

Sunday at the Society event

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport continues its Sunday at the Society series with a lecture by the President

of the Jewish Historical Society of Long Island, author and presenter, Brad Kolodny at the Museum Gallery from 1 to 3 p.m. The author of Seeking Sanctuary: 125 Years of Synagogues on Long Island, Kolodny will discuss the history, architecture and other interesting aspects about every synagogue, past and present, in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. A book signing will follow. Free. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org or call 757-9859.

SBU Orchestra concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra in concert on the Main Stage at 3 p.m. Featuring guest conductor Jens Georg Bachman and flute soloist Hae Jee Ashley Cho. Tickets are $20

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport hosts a lecture titled Seals of New York at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is an introduction to the different species of seals seen in New York waters. An educator from the New York Marine Rescue Center will discuss best practices when observing seals in their natural environment, how human interaction can negatively affect seals, common illnesses and injuries, and what is involved in their rehabilitation. You will also find out how to get involved in helping to protect and preserve our local marine environment. To register, call 261-6930.

Jazz Loft Trio and Jam

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Jazz Loft Trio led by bassist Keenan Zach at 7 p.m. followed by a jam session at 8 p.m. Tickets are$10 at 7p.m., $5 at 8 p.m. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 751-1895.

Thursday 24 Vanderbilt lecture

Join the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport for a lecture

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by Elyse Graham in the Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium at 7 p.m. Graham, who writes under the pen name E.J. White, is the author of You Talkin’ to Me?: The Unruly History of New York English, will explore how commonplace words like “boss,” “dollar,” “tycoon,” and “rush hour” got started in the thriving metropolis of New York City and eventually became part of our shared vernacular. Fee is $10 per person. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming Meditation program from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Please call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Atelier online workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James will present a free online demonstration titled Spring Tulips via Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m.

Instructor and certified botanical artist Liz Fusco will demonstrate how to paint a beautiful tulip in watercolor from start to finish. To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org or call 250-9009.

Theater

‘Punk Rock Girl!’

The Argyle Theatre, 34 West Main St., Babylon kicks off the new year with the world premiere of PUNK ROCK GIRL! from Jan. 20 to Feb. 27. With book and arrangements by Tony-nominated Long Island composer Joe Iconis, arrangements and orchestrations by Rob Rokicki and directed and choreographed

by Jennifer Werner, the new musical features a score of popular songs written and made famous by female artists and female-fronted bands including Blondie, Pat Benatar, Avril Lavigne, Joan Jett, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, and more. Tickets range from $49 to $77 and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling 230-3500.

ANYTHING BUT SILENT The Cinema Arts Centre will livestream three movies by silent film star Edward Everett Horton on Feb. 22. Photo from CAC

'Rock of Ages'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Rock of Ages from Jan. 27 to March 13. The five-time Tony Award®nominated Broadway musical smash tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. But when the bar where rock reigns supreme is set to be demolished, it’s up to these wannabe rockers and their band of friends to save the day — and the music. Rock of Ages' electric score features all your favorite ’80s rock anthems and power ballads, including “Every Rose has its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love is,” Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and more!

Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents The Marvelous Wonderettes from Feb. 19 to March 26. This blast-from-the-past musical takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! Featuring over two dozen classic '50's and '60's hits including "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "Wedding Bell Blues," and "Son of a Preacher Man." Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents The Diary of Anne Frank on March 12 and 19 at 8 p.m. and March 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. In this transcendently powerful adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

Festival of One-Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 23rd annual Festival of One-Act Plays, featuring the world premiere of six new works, at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre, on the Second Stage from Feb. 27 to April. 2. Featuring Steve Ayle, Antoine Jones, Tamralynn Dorsa, Brittany Lacey, Steven Uihlein, Steve Wangner, Bradlee Bing, Sari Feldman, Eric J. Hughes, and Evan Teich. Adult content and language. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $20. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. .

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First place winner in the 7-12th grade division, Chunho Wong, is congratulated by Legislator Hahn, Councilmember Kornreich and Professor Qin Han for his highly intricate and detailed artwork. Photo from Councilman Kornreich’s office

Year of the Tiger art show in Setauket a roaring success

BY QINGYAN MA

Tiger is known for courage, strength, For the second year in a row, the Asian and determination. The participants of American Association of Greater Stony the Art Show used their imagination and Brook (AAAGSB) hosted the annual art creativity to think about how to represent show to celebrate the Lunar New Year. the Year of the Tiger in their art.

The artwork was divided into three This year’s theme was Tiger, as 2022 is the Year of Tiger. The exhibition was categories: Grade Pre-K to 6, Grade held at the Setauket Neighborhood 7 to 12, and the adult group. The jury was led by Professor Qin Han from House on February 5.

The Art Show received 62 pieces the Department of Art of Stony Brook of tiger-themed artworks, including University. “Tiger’s Reflection,” “Yin paintings, calligraphy, digital art and Tiger” and “Tiger: Past and Present” hybrid art from participants of diverse won the first prize in their respective racial and ethnic backgrounds and age categories.

12-year-old Valentina Trajkovic, the groups.

Brookhaven Town Councilmember winner of the Pre-K to 6 Group, said: Jonathan Kornreich and Suffolk “2022 is the Year of the Tiger and is County Legislator Kara Hahn attended also my zodiac year. This lunar new the ceremony and presented prizes to year is both a celebration and a time for reflection, so I painted ‘Tiger’s the 12 winners.

After successfully hosting the online Reflection’. I hope to bring everyone a art show for the Year of the Ox last year, peaceful and healthy New Year.”

The art show attracted art lovers of this year’s art show was finally held in diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds person.

“The Lunar Year celebrations in the and age groups, not limited to Asian New York area are mostly theatrical Americans. This is a different way to performances. Last year due to Covid celebrate the Lunar New Year and to 19, many theatrical performances could bring the community together. Art not be carried out. Therefore, AAAGSB has no border. Art transcends age and thought of the form of art show to race. Art is a bridge. This is the original celebrate the new year. Last year, the event intention of AAAGSB to host this event.

The event also received strong was well-received by the community and received a lot of artwork. Due to the support from Dr. Frank Zhang, Long pandemic, last year’s exhibition could Island Youth Development Inc., Cake only be carried out online through the Fairyland, Town of Brookhaven Advisory Broad, and website. This year, with improved Covid AANHPI situation, we can finally exhibit all the Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward P. artworks on-site,” said Li Shaorui, the Romaine.

Qingyan Ma is the Director of Media organizer of the event and the President relations from the AAAGSB Board. of AAAGSB. See more photos from the event at www.tbrnewsmedia.com

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR, ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 4:00 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond to Jesus invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date.

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45pm or by Appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith.

No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times.

Congregational

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am Church School at 9:30

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

North

Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Due to the rise in Covid cases, indoor services are cancelled until further notice.

We will continue to provide our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Rev. Phil Hobson.

Through our worship and by our actions we strive to live out Christ’s message to love one another.

The Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, N.Y. Our hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car.

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127

Barnum

Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel. Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

Episcopal ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net REV THOMAS REESE On February 20, 2022 the 8:00am and the 9:30am services will both be virtual for this one Sunday only.

Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

“To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed info@stjohns1745.org (631) 427-1752 www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

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Religious D irectory Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-ELCA

website: www.hopeluth.com.

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page.

In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary.

Out of consideration for those who may be unvaccinated for Covid-19, and since even those vaccinated may contact or pass on the coronavirus, masks are required in the building except as directed when receiving Holy Communion. We also ask that you just hum along or sing hymns quietly. Unless otherwise instructed, all pews are available. Please remain where you are seated for the duration of the service. You will be given communion wafers and bulletins upon arrival. Wine and grape juice will be distributed during communion. Please follow all directions.

Outdoor Parking Lot Service is a Drive-In, or you may sit outside as weather permits. Please bring your own chair if possible. The service begins promptly at 10:30am. Enter from Maple Avenue. Greeters will provide communion wafers and bulletins. Sound will be broadcast on FM radio station 88.3 and with speakers as weather allows. Please maintain social distancing. Masks are not required. Please follow all directions.

Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website or Facebook Live from 8:30am service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

A link for all these services is on the

465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am.

We are still asking people to wear a mask and social distance. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page.

Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.We are here for you and if you are in need,

please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you

good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

Methodist

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM.

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Services are streamed online @ www. setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON 107 South/Main Streets 631-473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm and Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy &

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worshipping in church sanctuary Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks required-social distancing, Childcare available, Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Sunday morning Sunday school Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB.

Quaker QUAKER

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Go to uufsb.org for live-streamed YouTube link.worship services.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to 50 people, and all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination Go to uufsb.org to register in advance.

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET LEX LUTHOR!

This week's shelter pet is Lex Luthor, a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair neutered male currently up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Lex is a handsome beast. He is a large tomcat with affection for everyone he meets. He was found as a stray on the streets and he was thrilled to be found. He is loving the indoor life and all of the love and food he can devour. Lex is FIV positive.

If you would like to meet this sweetheart, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in a domestic setting.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown.

Visitor hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only).

For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

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Programs

Sailor’s Valentine

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a drop in Sailor’s Valentine Workshop on Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Did you know that whalers often brought home a special souvenir for their loved ones called a Sailor’s Valentine? Identify different shells that inspired these beautiful works of art and design a Sailor’s Valentine for yourself or a loved one. Fee is admission plus $10 per person.

Questions? Call 367-3418.

Saturday Story Hour

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

Celebrate St. James, 176 Second St., St. James continues its Saturday Story Hour series for elementary schoolaged children on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Author Jessica DeGorter will read from her book, “My Favorite Day of the Year,” about a visit to a sweet little bakery in a quaint little town and trying to pick out a favorite dessert. $10 per child, $5 each additional sibling. To register, call 984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.

Falling In Love With Wildlife

FOR A LIMITED TIME $0 Enrollment fee $19.98/month Call 631 751-6100 384 Mark Tree Rd. E. Setauket, NY 11733

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an afternoon of close encounters with wildlife on Feb. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. (rescheduled from Feb. 13). Meet some of Sweetbriar’s cute and loveable animals, play an animal matching game in honor of Valentine’s Day, and create a craft to remember the day.

There will be many photo opportunities. $10 per child, $5 adult. To register, visit www. sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344.

Sunken Meadow Hike

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park will host a Glacial Erratic Hike for families on Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. If a huge boulder looks out of place, it might be a glacial erratic, a large piece of stone left by glaciers long ago. Join the park staff for a hike to see some of the glacial erratics of Sunken Meadow.

Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. $4 per person. Register at www.Eventbrite.com/ #NatureEdventure.

Snow Globe Family Workshop

Celebrate the wonder of arctic whales with a Snow Globe Family Workshop at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 23 and 24. Drop in any time from 1 to 3 p.m. and use clay, glitter, and other materials to 69950

The Engeman Theater in Northport presents Frozen Jr. through March 13. Photo courtesy of Engeman Theater

design and create a wintry whale scene inside of a shimmering snow globe. Recommended for ages 5 and over. Fee is admission plus $10 per participant. Call 367-3418 for more information.

THEATER Disney's Frozen Jr.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney’s Frozen Jr. Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. from Feb. 13 to March 13. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

A Royal Princess Party

Come one, come all to a Royal Princess Party at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from Feb. 19 to 26 with performances daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Join Royal Historians as they guide you through meeting each of the princesses, teaching the morals behind each of their stories and singing along to their favorite songs. Be sure to wear your best princess attire — the special surprises and magical touches make this show a royal treat! Tickets are $16 per person. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz’

Just in time for Winter Break, Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the world premiere of Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 23 to March 26. Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends — the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion — as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship. This new take on a classic tale features an original score, memorable characters, and fun for the entire family. Dorothy's Adventures in Oz is a delightful reminder that "there's no place like home!” All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com for a list of Winter Break Camps.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless noted.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK FEB. 17 TO FEB. 23, 2022

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

Hot shooting launches women's hoops to victory at UMBC

The Stony Brook women's basketball team bounced back after a tough loss to Maine to defeat UMBC, 64-48, on Feb. 14 in Baltimore, Md. The Seawolves improve to 21-3, 12-2 America East on the season.

Graduate forward Leighah-Amori Wool lit up the scoreboard for Stony Brook leading all scorers with a season-high 23 points. Wool is the latest player to knock down 20+ points since graduate forward India Pagan finished with 21 against Binghamton on Jan. 19.

Senior guard Anastasia Warren and Pagan followed behind Wool also finishing in double-figures on the night. Pagan finished with 14 points and added 10 rebounds to secure her fifth career doubledouble and second on the season. Warren filled the stat sheet for the Seawolves chipping in 12 points and grabbing a season-high nine rebounds.

Stony Brook came out strong with an early lead, but the Retrievers would eventually take a 28-22 lead off a 9-0 scoring run in the second quarter. The Seawolves were able to gain momentum in the second half and come out on top after a

Head coach Ashley Langford celebrates her team's victory during last Monday's game.

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

layup from Wool to 9:38 to go in the third quarter. Stony Brook would not trail for the remainder of the contest.

The team was back in action Feb. 16 when they took on UMBC back home at The Island.

Results were not available as of press time.

Men's hoops beats Maine 85-74

#15 Anthony Roberts takes a shot at last Sunday's game.

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

In a scoring performance not seen since Jameel Warney's 2016 America East Championship output, Anthony Roberts lit up the scoreboard to help the Seawolves to a second consecutive win on Feb. 13 in Bangor, Maine.

He hit nine 3-pointers, the most by any player in Seawolves program history, as Stony Brook cruised to an 85-74 victory at the Cross Insurance Center. He finished the day with 40 points, the seventh time that milestone has been hit by a men's basketball player.

A 10-3 run in the first half help the Seawolves seize the lead, with Tykei Greene chipping in half during that stretch. Maine would pull ahead as much as four in that stanza at 26-22, but the Seawolves responded again with a 13-3 run, during which 11 of the points came from Roberts, to take

the lead for good.

The Seawolves were able to gradually extend their lead as large as 16 in the second half, keeping Maine at bay with the lead being double figures for the majority of the final ten minutes.

"It was a big road win for us. I'm really proud of our guys for rallying shorthanded and with all of the stuff they've been forced to deal with. It has been a very difficult couple of weeks for us. Tykei was able to play a really nice game for us and Anthony Roberts played at an extremely high level," said head coach Geno Ford.

The team headed from the northern-most league opponent to the southern-most, heading to UMBC on Wednesday night in Baltimore, Md. Results were not available as of press time.

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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Anthony Roberts tabbed as Player of the Week

A game-winner on Wednesday. A historic scoring output on Saturday.

Player of the Week on Monday.

Stony Brook's Anthony Roberts was tabbed as the America East Player of the Anthony Roberts Week, the league announced on Feb. 14. He hit the gamewinning layup on Wednesday night and then poured in 40 points against Maine on Sunday, aiding the Seawolves to a pair of wins to get Stony Brook to 7-5 in league play and back to its second-place position.

The Detroit, Mich., native is second in the conference in scoring, averaging 15.9 per night. Today revealed his second league weekly award and the fourth for a Seawolves player, with Jahlil Jenkins taking two earlier in the year.

SBU Seawolves Home Games MEN’S BASKETBALL Feb. 19 vs. Hartford Feb. 26 vs. UAlbany March 1 vs. NJIT

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Feb. 23 vs. UMASS Lowell

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

MEN'S LACROSSE Feb. 12 vs. Fairfield Feb. 19 vs. Robert Moses Feb. 5 vs. Rutgers

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

WOMEN'S LACROSSE Feb. 27 vs. Dartmouth March 13 vs. John Hopkins

BASEBALL

March 2 vs. Sacred Heart March 8 vs. LIU

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

Visit www.stonybrookathletics.com for tickets and any last minute cancellations.

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What You Should Know About Burn Care OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Steven Sandoval, MD Assistant Professor Surgery, Medical Director, Burn Center

The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital is the only designated burn care facility for the more than 1.5 million Suffolk County residents. The center coordinates burn services throughout the region, and conducts training and research in burn care. Given February 6-12 is National Burn Awareness Week, our burn specialist, Dr. Steven Sandoval, is sharing important information about burn care and our Burn Center.

What is a designated burn center?

Certain hospitals have been designated by the New York State Department of Health as burn centers, meaning they are especially well equipped in terms of expertise and technology to deal with patients who have major burns. At our Burn Center, patients of all ages receive care provided by a highly specialized multidisciplinary team, including surgical critical care physicians and nurses, respiratory therapists to plastic surgeons, physical therapists and occupational therapists. We use sophisticated equipment designed to ease patient’s pain, fend off

complications and promote healing. In addition, our team focuses on getting patients active and mobile as soon as possible. This helps delay some of the negative longer-term consequences of burns and burn injuries.

How does Stony Brook’s Burn Center provide burn care?

The key to managing any type of burn, especially the more severe kind, is to get appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.

That means not only going to a facility with advanced expertise, protocols and equipment, but also one that has these capabilities 24/7. Our Burn Center has long been the go-to facility in Suffolk County. It also serves as a resource to neighboring community-based hospitals.

In addition to initial assessment and ongoing intensive and surgical care, our team provides the physical and emotional supports that are an important part of the total rehabilitation of burn patients. Severe burn scars can be crippling, and we are the first in Suffolk County to use SCAAR FX laser technology to treat them.

support our center and patients in every way.

These dedicated firefighters have raised funds to purchase important equipment we use, provide a peer support group for patients and their families, and defray the cost of research initiatives to advance burn care, among other support. Early on they funded our Living Skin Bank which provides unique wound dressings that benefit our patients.

What are good burn awareness education resources?

The American Burn Association is the first that comes to mind. Its website (ameriburn. org) offers good information about burns and burn care, including prevention strategies.

We also have tips for parents online (stonybrookchildrens.org/news/protect-yourchild-from-burns) and a free How to Protect Your Child From Burns booklet. Children, especially those under five years of age, have an increased risk for burn injuries. Burn safety is an important topic that I encourage parents to be become knowledgeable about.

Is the Burn Center designed for burn patients?

Yes, our Burn Center is designed for optimizing the care of patients with burns, from its treatment rooms to its private patient rooms, which can accommodate overnight visitors who wish to stay with their loved ones.

What partnership does the Burn Center have with firefighters?

The center was named the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center in 2013 in honor of the county’s firefighters who have made it their mission since the 1980s to

Watch a video with our burn experts discussing different types of burns, how to avoid them, how to care for them, and more. stonybrookmedicine.edu/burn-care This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

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