Arts & Lifestyles - November 21, 2019

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Most of us would say that our sense of self into the lungs through the pulmonary artery, exists in our head, more specifically in our exchanges air in the lungs through microscopic brain, and for those with some memory of high vessels (later seen and called capillaries) and school or college biology, in the frontal lobes returns to the left atrial chamber, goes into the of our cerebral hemispheres of the brain where left ventricle, and then gets pumped through memory, language and sense perceptions are the aorta to the rest of the body.

What neither Servetus nor stored and coordinated.

Harvey knew was that they That is a 20th-century view were scooped by Ibn al Nafis of where we are.

(1213-1288) who was born in If you asked that question Damascus and died in Cairo. earlier, you would get a variety He was a celebrated Arab of answers in, let us say, ancient physician and rejected Galen’s Rome, the golden age of views of the role of the heart Greece, the Middle East at the and claimed there was a time of the rise of Christianity pulmonary circulation that or even before there were went into the right chambers written histories. and entered the lungs and Vestiges of these beliefs returned to the left chambers exist in our language. We with refreshed blood. say we have “gut feelings” The history of science is about issues that are central to a wonderful field because it our beliefs. We say we give

BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON teaches us that knowledge is heartfelt thanks for things that gained piecemeal and often each generation touch us deeply or spiritually.

Our ancestors a millennium or so ago also has an incomplete understanding of the most believed that our brains cooled the blood and important parts of who we are and how we terms like “hot-headed” or “cold-blooded” work and what composes our body and our reflected the differences in brain heated or understanding of the universe.

We tend to drop out of memory the chilled states. These phrases reflect the belief that our soul or being was in our intestines or predecessors whose partial insights were in our heart. How did we shift our self from the a mixture of valid insights and false interpretations. We make do with what we gut or the heart to the brain?

The heart was known to beat, and it know and guess at what we think is complex responded to emotions by racing and thumping. and reduce it to our understanding, and Galen in ancient Rome believed the blood later generations fix our errors and drop out entered the right ventricle and passed through conclusions.

I like to think of this analysis with invisible pores into the left ventricle where it “heartfelt” thanks for the pleasure it gives was “vitalized.”

Servetus in the 1550s believed blood to have this insight. I also feel, “deep in my entered the right ventricle and then passed gut,” that reason, and not my bowels, is the into the lungs from the pulmonary artery basis of my success as a scientist in my career. and returned aerated, into the left ventricle. That reason I associate with my brain and Thus, he identified the role of the lungs as the neurons whose connections and synaptic air exchange and established there was a associations (most still to be worked out by future generations of scientists) which allow pulmonary circulation.

William Harvey in 1628 did experimental my “cool-headed” capacity to think and to work to prove that the circulatory system was suppress my “hot-headed” or fevered brain more complex. He showed veins had valves and saturated with emotion to be subdued.

Elof Axel Carlson is a distinguished teaching arteries did not. He argued (and demonstrated) that the heart is a pump and the blood from professor emeritus in the Department of Biochemthe body enters the right atrial chamber, goes istry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Dementia prevention strategies

Intensive lifestyle changes may grow protective telomeres Dementia may be diagnosed when someone experiences loss of memory plus loss of another faculty, such as executive functioning (decisionmaking) or language abilities (speaking, writing or reading).

The latter is known as aphasia.

Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for approximately 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases (1).

Unfortunately, there are no definitive studies that show reversal or

By David a cure for Alzheimer’s Dunaief, M.D. disease. This is why prevention is central to Alzheimer’s — and dementia in general.

In terms of dementia, there is good news and some disappointing news.

We will start with the good news. Though chronological age is a risk factor that cannot be changed, biological age may be adjustable.

There are studies that suggest we may be able to prevent dementia through the use of both lifestyle modifications and medications.

Telomeres’ length and biological age

Biological age may be different from chronologic age, depending on a host of environmental factors that include diet, exercise and smoking. There are substances called telomeres that are found at the ends of our chromosomes. They provide stability to this genetic material. As our telomeres get shorter and shorter, our cellular aging and, ultimately, biological aging, increases.

In a preliminary case control study, dementia patients were shown to have significantly shorter telomere length than healthy patients (2).

Interestingly, according to the authors, men have shorter telomere length and may be biologically older by four years than women of the same chronological age. The researchers caution that this is a preliminary finding and may not have clinical implications.

What I find most intriguing is that intensive lifestyle modifications increased telomere length in a small three-month study with patients who had low-risk prostate cancer (3). By adjusting their lifestyles, study participants were potentially able to decrease their biological ages.

Diet’s effect

Lifestyle modifications play a role in many chronic diseases and disorders. Dementia is no exception. In a prospective observational study, involving 3,790 participants, those who had the greatest compliance with a Mediterranean-type diet demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, compared to the least

practice, I test for beta-carotene and vitamin C as a way to measure nutrient levels and track patients’ progress when they are eating a nutrient-dense diet.

Interestingly, many patients achieve more than three times higher than the highest beta-carotene blood levels seen in this small study.

Impact of high blood pressure medications

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compliant (4). Participants were over the age of 65, demographics included substantial numbers of both black and white participants, and there was a mean follow-up of 7.6 years. Impressively, those who adhered more strictly to the diet performed cognitively as if they were three years younger, according to the authors.

Beta-carotene and vitamin C effect

In a small, preliminary case-control study (disease vs. healthy patients), higher blood levels of vitamin C and beta-carotene significantly reduced the risk of dementia, by 71 percent and 87 percent, respectively (5). The blood levels were dramatically different in those with the highest and lowest blood levels of vitamin C (74.4 vs. 28.9 µmol/L) and beta-carotene (0.8 vs.

0.2 µmol/L).

The reason for this effect may be that these nutrients help reduce oxidative stress and thus have neuroprotective effects, preventing the breakdown of neurons. This study was done in the elderly, average 78.9 years old, which is a plus, since as we age we’re more likely to be afflicted by dementia.

It is critically important to delineate the sources of vitamin C and beta-carotene in this study. These numbers came from food, not supplements. Why is this important? First, beta-carotene is part of a family of nutrients called carotenoids. There are at least 600 carotenoids in food, all of which may have benefits that are not achieved when taking beta-carotene supplements. Second, beta-carotene in supplement form may increase the risk of smallcell lung cancer in smokers (6).

Foods that contain beta-carotene include fruits and vegetables such as berries; green leafy vegetables; and orange, red or yellow vegetables like peppers, carrots and sweet potato. In my

For those patients who have high blood pressure, it is important to know that not all blood pressure medications are created equal.

When comparing blood pressure medications in an observational study, two classes of these medications stood out. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (known as ARBs) and angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors (known as ACE inhibitors) reduce the risk of dementia by 53 and 24 percent, respectively, when used in combination with other blood pressure medications.

Interestingly, when ARBs were used alone, there was still a 47 percent reduction in risk; however, ACE inhibitors lost their prevention advantage. High blood pressure is a likely risk factor for dementia and can also be treated with lifestyle modifications (7). Otherwise, ARBs or ACE inhibitors may be the best choices for reducing dementia risk.

Ginkgo biloba disappoints

Ginkgo biloba, a common herbal supplement taken to help prevent dementia, may have no benefit. In the GuidAge study, ginkgo biloba was shown to be no more effective than placebo in preventing patients from progressing to Alzheimer’s disease (8). This randomized controlled trial was done in elderly patients over a five-year period with almost 3,000 participants.

There was no difference seen between the treatment and placebo groups. This reinforces the results of an earlier study, Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory trial (9). Longer studies may be warranted. The authors stressed the importance of preventive measures with dementia.

You may be able to prevent dementia, whether through lifestyle modifications or, if medications are necessary, through medication selection.

References:

(1) www.uptodate.com. (2) Arch Neurol. 2012 Jul 23:1-8. (3) Lancet Oncol. 2008;9(11):10481057. (4) Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93:601-607.

(5) J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;31:717-724. (6) Am. J. Epidemiol. 2009; 169(7):815-828.

(7) Neurology. 2005;64(2):277. (8) Lancet Neurol. 2012;11(10):851-859. (9) JAMA. 2008;300(19):2253-2262.

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Since 2010, when Stony Each room of the new Brook Children’s was first hospital includes patient, family formed, we’ve been committed and health care provider areas. to the nearly half a million State-of-the-art hospital beds children in Suffolk County whose capture and download patient pediatric health care needs were information directly into the underserved. Our goal was, and patients’ charts. Every room still is, to provide sophisticated contains a proprietary security pediatric care close to home for system, interactive televisions, the many families who previously in-room refrigerators, kidhad to travel long distances. focused menus as well as Now with the completion multicolored wall lights and opening of our new building controlled by patients to give earlier this month, we are able them a greater sense of control to expand our capabilities to over their environment during meet the growing health care

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Other child-friendly More than 180 pediatric features include separate child and teen specialists As the leading children’s hospital on playrooms, common areas, including an Long Island with more than 180 pediatric outdoor garden, and a classroom with Wi-Fi specialists in more than 30 specialties, we so students can keep up with their studies.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Ellen Pikitch reveals ways countries can meet ocean saving target

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

It’s one thing to make a commitment to a good idea; it’s another to follow through. Ellen Pikitch, endowed professor of ocean conservation science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, is making sure countries around the world know where and how they can honor their commitment to protect the ocean.

In 2015, the United Nations had agreed to designate at least 10 percent of the oceans as Marine Protected Areas, which would restrict fishing and foster conservation. The goal of the proposal is to reach that figure by next year.

Three years ago, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Environment and private donations, Pikitch started the labor-intensive process of finding ocean regions that countries could protect.

She published the results of her analysis in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science. Her research could help countries move from the current 7.8 percent of oceans protected to the 10 percent target, and beyond that figure in the ensuing years.

The United States has met its target, although most of its marine protected ares are far from human population centers, so the coverage is uneven, Pikitch explained. The rest of the world has some gaps in high priority areas.

“I’m hoping that the study will light a fire under the policymakers so that they do meet their commitment,” said Pikitch. “It’s quite feasible for them to meet the goal. We’ve given [policymakers] advice in this paper about how exactly it could be done.”

The maps in the paper show areas that are within the current jurisdiction that are priority areas and are unprotected.

“There is quite a bit of area that meets this description — more than 9 percent — so there is flexibility in how countries can use the results and reach or exceed” the 10 percent target by next year, Pikitch explained in an email.

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‘My goal is to leave the world in better shape than I found it.’

— Ellen Pikitch

To determine where nations can enhance their ocean protection, Pikitch, Assistant Professor Christina Santora at the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University and Stony Brook graduate Natasha Gownaris, who is now an assistant professor in environmental studies at Gettysburg College, pulled together information from 10 internationally recognized maps indicating the location of global marine priority areas.

“We are standing on the shoulders of giants, capitalizing or leveraging all the hard work that has gone into other maps,” said Gownaris.

One of the most unexpected findings from the study for Pikitch is that 14 percent of the ocean was considered important by two to

seven maps, but over 90 percent of those areas remained unprotected.

A relatively small part of this area is on the high seas, while most is within exclusive economic zones, which nations can control.

To preserve this resource that continues to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while serving a critical role in the world’s food chain, conservationists have focused on marine protected areas because they provide the “one thing we felt was going to be the most effective single step,” said Mark Newhouse, the executive vice president for newspapers at Advance Publications and president of the Ocean Sanctuary Alliance. “It could happen overnight. A country could say, ‘This area is off limits to fishing,’ and it is.”

Countries can protect areas within their exclusive economic zones “more quickly than figuring out a way to solve global warming,” Newhouse added.

Santora explained the urgency to take action. “The situation in the ocean is worsening and we can’t wait to have perfect information to act,” Santora wrote in an email.

“What we can do is put strong, effectively managed MPAs in the right places, with a high level of protection, that are well managed and enforced.”

Members of the Ocean Sanctuary Alliance, which counts Pikitch as its scientific officer, recognize that the 7.8 percent figure includes areas where countries have announced their intention to protect a region, but that doesn’t necessarily include any enforcement or protection.

POWER OF 3 Continued on page B8

Horoscopes of the week SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may have an opportunity to enjoy some time to yourself this week. The alone time can be a great way to work through new ideas.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t let someone whose maturity level is beneath your own bother you, Sagittarius. Take the high road and others will notice and respect you for it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may have plenty of free time on your hands this week, Capricorn. If you do not want to fill it by being productive, then bask in your ability to kick back and relax.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you are full of vitality and ready to begin something new, this may not be the week for it. Hold off a little longer; the right time will present itself soon enough.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week serves as a starting point for new adventures in your life, Pisces. Keep your eyes peeled for the opportunities coming your way.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A bevy of ideas and tasks are bouncing around in your head this week, Aries. You may have to find a way to quiet your mind so you can focus on what needs to get done.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a benefit to having so many close friends in your life is you always have a buddy you can call when you need someone to hear your side of the story.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even after a big shakeup in your routine, it seems like things at work are more of the same.

You may need to start looking for opportunities elsewhere for stimulation.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Perfection only exists in your mind, Cancer.

Change your views on how everything needs to be perfect to be successful and you will sleep a bit easier this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, obstacles are a part of life. The way you approach them and your attitude can go a long way toward helping you work through difficult situations.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Your curiosity will pique this week when inspiration flows, Virgo. A new creative project could be on the horizon. Friends are supportive of your efforts.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 People may be apt to judge you by the company you keep, Libra. However, once others get to know you, they will discover how you march to the beat of your own drummer.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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State Capitals ACROSS

Ellen Pikitch, right, with Natasha Gownaris at the United Nations Ocean Conference in June of 2017.

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POWER OF 3

Continued from page B7 “Intentions don’t protect the environment,” Newhouse said.

Ambassadors from several nations have reached out to OSA to discuss the findings.

These diplomats are “exactly the people we want paying attention” to the research Pikitch and her team put together, Newhouse said.

Pikitch also plans to reach out proactively.

According to Pikitch’s recent analysis, the largest gaps in policy coverage occurred in the Caribbean Sea, Madagascar and the southern tip of Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and the Coral Triangle area, although they found additional widespread opportunities as well.

Pikitch calculated that an additional 9.34 percent of areas within exclusive economic zones would join the global marine protected area network if all the unprotected area identified as important by two or more initiatives joined the MPA network.

“When effectively managed, when strong protections are put in place, they work,” Pikitch said.

Indeed, one such example is in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico, where establishing a marine protected area resulted in an 11-fold increase in the biomass of top predators within a decade. Many MPAs become sites for ecotourism, which can bring in hefty sums as people are eager to see the endemic beauty in their travels.

Pikitch hopes this kind of study spreads the word about the benefit of protecting the ocean and that policymakers and private citizens recognize that protecting sensitive regions also benefits fisheries, refuting the notion that environmentally driven policy conflicts with the goal of economic growth.

The groups involved in this study are already discussing the new goal for the ocean. Several diplomats and scientists would like to see the bar raised to 30 percent by 2030, although the United Nations hasn’t committed to this new target yet.

“Studies show that 10 percent is insufficient — it is a starting point,” Santora wrote. “I do think that targets beyond 2020 will increase.”

Pikitch said the ocean has always been one of her passions. Her goal is to “leave the world in better shape than I found it” for her children and six grandchildren.

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THEATER REVIEWE

Kids take center stage as ‘Matilda the Musical’ arrives in Northport for the holidays

BY RITA J. EGAN

“Matilda the Musical” opened at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport Nov. 14 with all the spunk of a Broadway production.

Inspired by the 1988 book by Roald Dahl, the musical introduces audience members to the real and imaginary worlds of 5-year-old Matilda Wormwood, who is misunderstood by her dimwitted family. While the Wormwoods make life difficult at home by making fun of her passion for reading and her smarts, the days become even more troublesome when she begins school with the dastardly Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress of Crunchem Hall. However, with her love of reading, a magical imagination and caring teacher Miss Honey on her side, Matilda finds her happy ending.

The musical, with book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale, debuted in England in 2010 and opened on Broadway in 2013. While the show closed on the Great White Way in January of 2017, “Matilda the Musical” is still running at the Cambridge Theater in London. It was also released as a movie in 1996 starring Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman as the Wormwoods and Mara Wilson as Matilda.

Igor Goldin has directed a superb cast in the Engeman version, which includes many talented children actors. AnnaBelle Deaner and Elsa Dees alternate in the role of Matilda.

On the night of Nov. 15 when I reviewed the musical, AnnaBelle played the part. The actress is darling in the role and portrays Matilda perfectly as the brave and precocious girl she is. She hits every note during her solos and her version of “Quiet” is beautiful and touching.

AnnaBelle along with her fellow youth actors stole many scenes. During one depicting

the first day of school, they along with the ensemble performed a sensational “School Song” where everyone involved was strong in both vocals and dance moves. The company also delivers a fantastic “When I Grow Up,” the signature song from the musical.

Sara Gallo as Mrs. Wormwood and Michael Perrie Jr. as Mr. Wormwood are hilarious. While the two characters aren’t the best at parenting, Gallo and Perrie are pros at garnering laughs from the audience. Gallo plays her character to the hilt during the song “Loud” as she and Al Lockhart as Rudolpho, her dancing partner, show off some fantastic dance moves. And Perrie’s vocals are strong on “All I Know,” known as “Telly” in the Broadway and London versions. He also does a wonderful job interacting with the audience toward the end of intermission. Richard Westfahl as Michael Wormwood is also funny as Matilda’s dimwitted brother.

Dane Agostinis as Miss Trunchbull, the Olympic Hammer-Throwing Champion headmistress who believes children are maggots, plays the antagonist role perfectly.

Agostinis can deliver her songs smoothly without breaking character despite the funny lines and laughs from the audience. Kate Fahrner as Miss Honey is simply endearing and sings a beautiful “My House” in the second act.

Emily Kelly as The Acrobat and Alex Herrera as The Escapologist are delightful, especially when Herrara joins Matilda on the song “I’m Here.” Nicole Powell was a charming

Ms. Phelps, the librarian who looks forward to Matilda’s stories. Jamie Colburn as the Doctor and Sergei rounds out the cast perfectly.

On the night that I attended the show, I was fortunate to have with me 15-year-old Jonathan Guttenberg, who has seen countless productions, including “Matilda the Musical” on Broadway and London. Jonathan said “School Song” and “Revolting” were his favorite numbers in the Engeman production because they were both powerful and thought the theater did a phenomenal job.

Scenic designer Nate Bertone has put together a fun and colorful set with clever oversized books that fold out one way to serve as the Wormwood’s living room and another to provide the backdrop for the library. Mara Newbery Greer also has choreographed several energetic dance numbers, which the actors have mastered, including the youngest members of the youth ensemble, with special mention to Lily Tamburo.

With the chilly weather settling in along the North Shore, “Matilda the Musical” has arrived just in time with its funny, heart-warming story and will be a hit with local theatergoers of all ages.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, presents “Matilda the Musical” until Dec. 29. Performances are Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $75 and $80 with free valet parking.

To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

Top, Kieran Brown as Bruce leads the children’s ensemble in a rendition of ‘The Smell of Rebellion’; above, AnnaBelle Deaner as Matilda and Michael Perrie Jr. as Mr. Wormwood in a scene from the show.

Photos by Michael DeCristofaro

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YOUR TURN

Plastic netting disaster averted

BY PATRICE DOMEISCHEL

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So we got there in time.”

A disaster averted, the goose was able to fly off, a bit stressed and tired from its efforts, but in good condition.

All too often birds and animals suffer the consequences created by our use of single-

use plastic. Wildlife can become entangled in discarded plastic, wire or string resulting in injury or death. Even plastic that is responsibly disposed of finds its way into our waters and litters our beaches. Be proactive, protect wildlife and the environment, and reduce or eliminate altogether your use of single-use plastic.

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BUSINESS NEWS

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SUNY Empire State College opens new campus in Selden

SUNY Empire State College cut the ribbon on its new $14 million Long Island campus in Selden on Nov. 13.

Located at 407 College Road, the 6.6-acre learning center features public nature trails that will connect to Suffolk County’s comprehensive hiking and biking trail network, and provides students with cutting-edge learning facilities for both in-person and distance learning.

It will also be equipped with performing arts spaces for programming under the college’s Arts Empower initiative.

SUNY Empire currently serves more than 1,300 students in Suffolk County through both online and in-person instruction.

“We’re proud to offer this incredible new learning facility and beautiful campus to our students on Long Island as well as the broader community,” said SUNY Empire State College President Jim Malatras. “I’m grateful to Governor Andrew Cuomo, the State Legislature, including the effort of Senator Kenneth LaValle, and the leaders in Suffolk County who helped make this happen. We look forward to making this campus a hub for both our students and the community, so stay tuned for upcoming events.”

“This new state-of-the-art campus will connect thousands of Long Island students with world-class learning opportunities for decades to come,” said NY State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. “When we provide New Yorkers with 21st century learning facilities like the SUNY Empire State College Long Island campus, we are helping them reach their full potential and preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow, today.”

“With cutting edge technology and instructional methods, SUNY Empire under the leadership of President Malatras is committed to providing educational opportunities for working professionals across Long Island,” said SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson.

“Our new Long Island hub will expand those opportunities, foster innovation, and build community partnerships, all of which advance SUNY’s broad mission of connecting students to an affordable, high-quality education that meets their specific needs. Thank you, Governor Cuomo, and everyone involved in making today a reality.”

Senator Ken LaValle, ranking minority member of the NY State Senate Higher Education Committee, said, “This Grand Opening is a culmination of hard work of many people over a number of years. I’m excited that the Long Island Campus will bring leading-edge technology here for SUNY Empire students.

The state-of-the-art Immersive Cloud learning will enable real time interaction between students and faculty between campuses and expand learning opportunities. This facility will meet critical needs for SUNY Empire students across Long Island. I am pleased to be a part of the process.”

“With the grand opening of the SUNY Empire State College Selden Campus, students of all ages and background across Suffolk will now have the opportunity to study and learn at one of New York’s premier educational institutions right in their backyard,” said County Executive Steve Bellone. “We have already

begun to partner with Empire State College and I look forward to continuing our work to ensure Suffolk remains a hub of innovation and higher learning.”

“Having SUNY Empire State College here in Suffolk County, and more specifically in my legislative district, is a very welcomed addition to our community,” stated Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore. “Changes in lifestyle and technology have made education more accessible to nontraditional students, and I am grateful for the collaborative efforts of all involved with bringing this state-of-the-art facility to Selden.”

Pictured from left after the ribbon cutting, Erin Young, Selden faculty academic coordinator; Ellyn Okvist, SUNY Empire State College student; Marion Conway, chair of the SUNY Empire State College Foundation Board SUNY; Kevin LaValle, Town of Brookhaven council member; Gregory Blower II, director of communications for Sen. Kenneth LaValle; Jim Malatras, president of SUNY Empire State College; Thomas Muratore, county legislator; Rob Basedow, SUNY Empire State College student; Jason Richberg, clerk of the Suffolk County Legislature; Robert Haelen, senior vice chancellor for Capital Facilities and general manager of the State University Construction Fund; Diane Conard, interim director of facilities and capital projects at SUNY Empire State College; Dennise Waters, SUNY Empire State College student; and Meg Benke, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Empire State College.

For the second year in a row, Huntington Hospital has been named a star performer by the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone program for its top-notch care of patients with fragility fractures.

“We place a high priority on helping our residents maintain their best quality of life,” said Dr. James Gurtowski, chair of the orthopedic department at Huntington Hospital.

“When patients experience a fragility fracture, it can greatly limit their everyday activities. This prompted us to actively participate in the Own the Bone program a few years ago to ensure our community members can lead their lives as they choose.”

Huntington Hospital’s orthopedic department was ranked in the top 1 percent of programs in the country according to the 2019-20 U.S. News & World Report best hospital rankings.

Nantuckets holds grand reopening

Nantuckets Restaurant, located at 9 Traders Cove, Port Jefferson recently underwent a two-week renovation which included new furniture, silverware, decor and a doubling of the fireplace. The renovation was long overdue since the restaurant’s re-branding from Crazy Fish Bar & Grill almost 2 years ago. The new renovations gives Nantuckets a cozy New England-style vibration with a dedicated owner, professional warm staff and an imaginative chef. Creative menus and fresh muddled cocktails make this a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

Alfred Hand, Nantuckets new chef has over 35 years experience on Long Island and once worked as a restaurant consultant.

As far as his inspiration for new dishes, he said, “I try to take some things from the past and make them relevant to the present.”

Some of the menu offerings include Herb Roasted Swordfish (with Escarole, white beans, and Heirloom tomatoes), Sauteed Flounder (with meuniere sauce and lobster) and Homemade Lobster Agnolotti Ravioli with creamed roasted butternut squash sauce and mascarpone cheese. For more information, call 631-509-4848 or visit www.nantucketsportjefferson.com.

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COVER STORY

Ring in the holidays with a classic and timeless tale

Theatre Three presents 36th annual production of ‘A Christmas Carol’

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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s the holiday season rolls around, the Village of Port Jefferson is one of the first towns on Long Island to fully embrace its joyful spirit. Z-Pita Café on Main Street is already decked in holiday lights from top to bottom, elves are busy getting Santa’s workshop ready on the corner of Barnum Avenue and West Broadway and preparations are underway to transport the seaport village back to the Victorian era for its 24th annual Charles Dickens Festival on Dec 7 and 8.

The latter was inspired by Theatre Three’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” Now in its 36th year, the show continues to delight and touch audiences of all ages, a testament to the brilliance of the theater’s Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel and the caliber of its cast. Last Saturday’s opening night performance received a much deserved standing ovation.

Based on the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens, it tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Sanzel), a successful Nicole Bianco business man who loves money more Ginger Dalton than anything else and has become Holly D’Accordo Kailey D’Accordo bitter, lonely and stingy over the years, Ellie Dunn especially around the holidays. “I’ve Suzie Dunn devoted my life to the cultivation of Alexa Eichinger business,” he explains.

Julie Friedman We first meet the miserly old Eric J. Hughes curmudgeon on Christmas Eve and Kyle Imperatore Audrey Kelly witness him turn away the needy and Sophia Knapp a charity group and lose his temper David Lafler with his clerk Bob Cratchit (Douglas Edward Langston J. Quattrock) and his always optimistic Michelle LaBozzetta nephew Fred Halliwell (Steven Uihlein).

Cassandra LaRocco “Keep Christmas in your own way and I Andrew Lenahan Douglas J. Quattrock will keep it in mine,” he warns Halliwell Michaela Reis before kicking him out.

Leah Romero That evening Scrooge is visited by the Jeffrey Sanzel ghost of his business partner Jacob Marley Aiden Sharkey (Andrew Lenahan) who offers him one Finn Thomas last chance at redemption. Draped in the Cameron Turner Amber Walkowiak chains he has forged in life, Marley tells Stephen T. Wangner Scrooge he will be visited by three spirits Steven Uihlein — the ghosts of Christmas past, present Addyson Urso and future – in an attempt to save his Kiernan Urso immortal soul.

The Ghost of Christmas Past (Michelle LaBozzetta) takes Scrooge to Wellington House, the boarding school he attended as a young boy and where he spent many Christmases alone; we meet his adored sister Fan and his apprenticeship at Fezziwig’s, where the audience is introduced to Scrooge’s one and only love, Belle. This is also where he meets Marley for the first time and where his life takes a terrible turn.

The Ghost of Christmas Present (Stephen T. Wangner) takes Scrooge to meet Bob Cratchit’s family and learn about the failing health of Tiny Tim and to a dinner party hosted by his nephew in one of the funniest moments in the show.

Lastly, the most intimidating specter, a 14-foot Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (operated by Steven Uihlein), shows

The cast

‘I am here to-night to warn you, that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate.’

— ’A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens

Andrew Lenahan as the Ghost of Jacob Marley and Jeffrey Sanzel as Ebenezer Scrooge in a scene from the show. Photo by Brian Hoerger

Scrooge the shadows of what is yet to come, including his own death and how those around him are affected. In the end, Scrooge learns that “life is not about facts and figures. It’s about joy and family and Christmas.”

While the entire cast is excellent, it is Sanzel who commands the stage. One of his finest moments occurs when the Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge to Fezziwig’s holiday party. While at all other times he remains in the shadows as an observer, Sanzel suddenly jumps into the role of a younger Scrooge with boundless energy and dances the night away. The transformation is breathtaking.

As director, Sanzel succeeds in keeping the annual production fresh and exciting while maintaining its familiarity, allowing families to share in a story that touches on empathy, selflessness and charity, while providing lots of laughs, visual amazement and more than a few surprises. This year the lighting and sound effects by

Robert W. Henderson Jr. take center stage and elevate the flawless production to the next level, a feast for the eyes and ears.

Arrive early and be treated to a selection of Christmas carols by the actors in the beautifully decorated lobby and stay afterward for a photo keepsake with Scrooge. The $5 fee goes to support the theater’s scholarship fund.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 28. Please note all evening shows begin at 7 p.m. Running time is 2 hours.

Tickets are $20 per person through November; $35 adults, $28 seniors and students in December. For more information or to order tickets, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

On the cover:

Scrooge (Jeffrey Sanzel), the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Steven Uihlein) and Want (Audrey Kelly) in a scene from the show.

Photo by Brian Hoerger/ Theatre Three Productions Inc.

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COOKING COVE

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Digging up sweet potato recipes for Thanksgiving

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI As the countdown for Thanksgiving begins, the cooking side of my brain starts thinking of recipes, old ones and some variations on them as well as new ones to jazz up the dinner a bit.

It seems like a good time to take you along on this culinary journey and share with you this week and next some of the recipes that have been in my files for a long time and some that have recently landed there. This week I’ve been fooling around with sweet potatoes.

Although I personally think that a sweet potato baked in its skin can’t be improved upon, I know most people think a sweet potato has to be made even sweeter with things like brown sugar and maple syrup and yes, marshmallows.

Capitulating to the majority I offer you the following recipes.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups peeled cooked sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch discs • 1½ cups tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch half moons • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ stick unsalted butter DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 9×5×13inch baking dish or deep pie dish. Evenly arrange half the sweet potatoes in the dish, then half the apples followed by half the sugar and half the salt; dot with butter; repeat procedure using second half of ingredients. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes, uncover and bake till apples are soft and top is brown.

Serve with turkey, chicken or duck.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon and Pecans

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 sweet potatoes • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup heavy cream • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • 1/3 cup raisins • ¼ cup bourbon • ½ cup chopped pecans DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 F. Scrub potatoes and bake until tender, about 45 minutes, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, peel and mash in a large bowl. Add sugar, butter, eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and raisins, and mix until thoroughly combined. Turn into greased casserole and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes; soak pecans in bourbon for at least an hour, then sprinkle them with the bourbon on top and bake another 10 minutes, until they just start to brown. Serve with turkey and cranberry sauce.

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Casserole

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled, and cut into ½-inch-thick slices • 1½ cups whole cranberry sauce • ¾ cup water • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place potato slices in a 2-quart greased casserole. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, water, sugar, zest and cinnamon; bring to boil and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in butter until it melts; pour mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Serve with turkey and stuffing.

Roasted Marinated Sweet Potatoes

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves • 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar • Juice of one freshly squeezed lemon • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large ovenproof skillet heat the quarter-cup of oil. Add the sweet potato chunks and over medium heat let them caramelize on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes; add salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary and toss together. Transfer pan to oven and roast until tip of sharp knife pierces the potatoes easily, about 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; add honey, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat; let sit and cool to room temperature or serve warm. Serve with meat or poultry and tossed green salad.

Black Friday Bazaar

The Great All Nighter is back at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. On Friday, Nov. 29 the theater will host a Black Friday Flea Market/ Bazaar from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. with dozens of vendors selling oddities, rare albums, artwork, handmade jewelry, books, unique clothing and more. Come hunt for unique gifts while supporting local businesses and artists. For more information, visit www. thegreatallnighter.net.

Night of Comedy at St. Thomas

Time to laugh! St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown hosts a Comedy Night on Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. featuring the Synergy Ensemble, six comedians that will keep you entertained all night. Refreshments and raffles will be available. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 631-265-4520.

SHS hosts Gift-A-Thon

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown hosts a Gift-A-Thon for the holiday season.

Pick up an ornament from the society's Roseneath Cottage and return it with a gift for the Give Kids Hope Inc. charity.

Ornaments are available to pick up Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to return unwrapped gifts is Dec. 2. Questions? Call 631-265-6768.

Vanderbilt hosts Beatles tribute

Save the date! Beatles tribute band The Liverpool Shuffle heads to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Abbey Road" album with the songs "Here Comes the Sun," "Octopus's Garden" and "Come Together." Tickets are $20 adults at www. vanderbiltmuseum.org, $25 at the door.

Children ages 5 to 15 pay $15. Call 631-8545579 for more info.

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Thursday 21

An evening with Steve Israel

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station hosts an evening with former U.S. Congressman- turnednovelist Steve Israel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Israel will discuss Whitman’s views on democracy as compared to his own views in his novels “Big Guns” and “The Global War on Morris.” A book signing with refreshments will follow. Free. Call 427-5240, ext. 112.

Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, 2019

An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes The Bad Little Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Pianist Rich Iacona leads his 12-piece big band performing the music of the Great American Song Book and original compositions by band members. Vocalist Madeline Kole accompanies.

Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $10 children. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Friday 22

Model Railroad Open House

Smithtown Township Arts Council and the St. James Railroad Club will hold their 35th annual Holiday Open House weekend at the Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 23 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View 11 trains running simultaneously on an O-scale train layout ($2 adults, 50 cents children), the gallery’s Member Artist Showcase and shop at a holiday market. Call 862-6575.

Sound Symphony in concert

Sound Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2019-20 season with a concert at John F. Kennedy Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. Program will include works by Saint-Saens, Beethoven and Still. Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, children under age 12 free.

Visit www.soundsymphony.org. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge hosts an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. No partner needed. Free. Call 896-4751 or 979-1600 for more information.

Chamber Choir concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket welcomes the North Shore Chamber Choir for a fall concert titled A Time for Giving Thanks at 7:30 p.m. $20 donation at the door. Call 504-0165 or visit www.nschamberchoir.org.

Bob Nelson Comedy Show

2019 Kerrville New Folk winners Lisa Bastoni and D. B. Rielly are the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 425-2925.

International Folk Dancing

Could you be psychic? Join psychic mediums Cindy Coppolla-Lois and Janice Fuchs at the William Miller House, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place for a workshop at 2 or 4:30 p.m. focusing on meditation and guidance into exploring the ways you can connect with spirit.

Bring a notebook and pen. Refreshments will be served. Complementary psychic readings will be raffled off. Tickets are $30. Proceeds benefit the Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society. Visit www.eventbrite.com or call 476-5742.

Singer Songwriter Night is back at the Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington from 7:30 to 10 p.m. (sign-up at 7 p.m.). Original music only, no backline. First come, first serve. $10 donation to perform, $5 to listen. Call 271-8423, ext. 12.

Hard Luck Café concert

Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station hosts its 18th annual Fine Art and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring 100 vendors selling paintings, photography, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, handbags, clothing, toys and other handmade gifts. $2 admission, free for ages 12 and younger.

Call 549-8582.

Explore your spiritual gifts

Singer Songwriter Night

Hailed as one of the most gifted funny people on the planet, comedian Bob Nelson returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. bringing characters like the lovable nerd Eppy Epperman, punchy boxer Jiffy Jeff and chicken rancher Wilby Stuckinson back to life.

Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Fine Arts and Crafts Fair

Harvest Gospel Concert FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON

Take part in this year’s Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Nov. 23.

Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New York. Photo by Bill Landon

Chinese Auction

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Ave., Holbrook holds its 23rd annual Basket & Certificate/Chinese Auction and Raffle featuring more than 500 prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m., auction will begin at 8 p.m. $10 admission includes 30 tickets, coffee and cake. No children please. Call 588-7689.

An evening of dance and jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes back the Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble and the Tim Hagans Quartet in concert tonight at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students, $25 children, free for ages 4 and under. Call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org to order.

Comedy in the Cafe

Stand-up comedy returns to the Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room Cafe, 423 Park Ave., Huntington with Langston Kerman at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $17, $13 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 23

Celebrate thankfulness at East End Arts’ 33rd annual Harvest Gospel Concert at Friendship Baptist Church, 59 Anchor St., Flanders at 8 p.m.

Don’t miss the volunteer choir of over 75 perform an eclectic mix of gospel music that should not be missed. $10 donation at the door. Call 727-0900 or visit www.eastendarts.org.

Model Railroad Open House

Sunday 24

Holiday Bazaar

See Nov. 22 listing.

See Nov. 22 listing.

Time to shop! Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point hosts its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring holiday craft items, home baked goods, great food and great finds in Mrs. Claus Attic Shoppe. Free admission. Call 744-9355.

Brookhaven Polar Plunge

The Town of Brookhaven presents its 10th annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach, 200 Harbor Road, Mount Sinai at noon. Registration will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Help raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics New York and then take a dip or slow crawl into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound. Every Plunger that raises $150 receives an official Plunge sweatshirt; raise more money and receive more great prizes! Call 458-4078.

Caumsett hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 4-mile hike in the eastern section of the park to observe and discuss its fields and woods from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Adults only. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Model Railroad Open House Ridotto concert

Ridotto, concerts “with a touch of theater,” continues its 2019-20 concert series with Pauline’s Circle, a fascinating look at the life and times of Pauline Viardot, at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. Program includes songs by Berlioz, the “Regata Songs’”by Rossini, and cello sonatas by Debussy and Cesar Franck. Margaretha Maimone narrates. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $12 students. Reservations are recommended by calling 385-0373.

Chamber Choir concert

The North Shore Chamber Choir will present its fall concert, A Time for Giving Thanks, at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and 107 South St., Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. $20 donation at the door. Call 504-0165 or visit www. nschamberchoir.org.

Monday 25 No events listed for this day.

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Tuesday 26

Farmers Market open

Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville will host an indoor Farmers Market for the holidays from 2 to 6 p.m. Featuring fresh produce, flowers, spirits, baked goods, jams, pickles and fresh homemade pasta. Call 451-8696.

Wednesday 27 No events listed for this day.

Thursday 28 NRSP Turkey Trot

The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park presents its 12th annual 1K Turkey Trot for Kids ($10 entry fee) at 8:30 a.m. and 5k Run/Walk for the Park ($30 entry fee) at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded.

Proceeds help to enhance the beauty of the park.

Call 269-2947 or visit www.ourstatepark.com.

Smithtown Kickers Turkey Trot

Join the Smithtown Kickers for their annual Turkey Trot at Smithtown Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown with proceeds benefiting Angela’s House and the Smithtown Children’s Foundation. The 5k race will start at 9 a.m., Kids 1 mile Fun Run kicks off at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call 382-9500 or 780-6591.

Dance

‘The Nutcracker’

In conjunction with the 24th annual Charles Dickens Festival, Harbor Ballet Theatre presents its 28th annual production of “The Nutcracker” at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson with performances on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $18.75 to $25.

To order, call 331-3149.

‘Annie’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown opens its 2019-20 season with “Annie” through Jan. 20. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, the story follows little orphan Annie on her quest to find the parents who abandoned her on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage. Tickets are $40 adults, $36 seniors, $25 students. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Matilda’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents the inspiring story of an extraordinary girl in “Matilda the Musical” through Dec. 29. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this holiday treat. For ticket information, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B9.

‘Almost, Maine’

The Carriage House Players, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its fall 2019 season with John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine,” a series of nine vignettes about love, on Nov. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org.

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart …”

Celebrate the holiday season with the 36th annual production of “A Christmas Carol” at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas – past, present and future. Tickets for the November shows are $20 each; seats are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B13.

Tribute to Gene Kelly

The Ward Melville Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook presents a Holiday Musical Theatre luncheon celebrating Gene Kelly through Jan. 11 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Sundays at 12:30 p.m.

Admission is $50 adults, $48 seniors and children and includes lunch, dessert and tea. Reservations required by calling 689-5888.

‘Trap’

Mount Sinai High School’s Drama Club presents Stephen Gregg’s “Trap” in the Mount Sinai High School auditorium, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai on Nov. 21 and 23 at 7 p.m. Every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones and first responders, a theater ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary style. $10 at the door.

Call 870-2882 for more information.

‘Learning to Stay’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden continues its 2019 theater season at the Shea Theatre in the Islip Arts Building with Jim DeVita’s “Learning to Stay,” in which attorney Elise Sabatto is thrilled when her husband returns home in one piece from his military service in Iraq but discovers he suffers from PTSD, on Nov. 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Mature content. Tickets are $14 adults, $9.75 age 16 or younger. Call 451-4163 to order.

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

The Carriage House Players, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its season with Tom Mula’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” on Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. “Marley was dead, to begin with ...” but what happens to Ebenezer Scrooge’s business

‘Nutcracker’

Charles Dickens’‘A Christmas Carol’ The Minstrel Players presents its annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Performances are held at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, email tickets.minstrelplayers@ gmail.com. For more information, call 732-2926.

Film

‘Spirits in the Forest’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington screens Depeche Mode’s “Spirits in the Forest,” a new documentary that traces the stories of six of the group’s fans who live all over the world, as they journey to a concert by the band in Berlin, on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Yesterday’

Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson continues its film matinee series with “Yesterday” starring Himesh Patel and Ed Sheeran on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. No registration necessary. All are welcome. Call 473-0022.

‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport presents a screening of “The Art of Racing in the Rain” on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.

Rated PG. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

SBU Fall Movies

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its Fall Movies series on Nov. 22 with “Brian Banks” at 7 p.m. and “Vita & Virginia” at 9 p.m. SBU Fall Movies Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors and children 12 and under. Call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter. com to order.

Italian Film Festival

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Seiskaya Ballet’s “Nutcracker” for six performances from Dec. 19 to 22. Tickets are $40 adults, $34 seniors and children. To order, call 632-2787. For more information, visit www. nutcrackerballet.com.

Stony Brook University’s Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host the Center for Italian Studies’ annual Italian Film Festival in Lecture Hall One on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from 2 to 8 p.m. Free. For film lineup, visit www. stonybrook.edu/italianstudies.

‘Edie’

Theater

As part of its Sunday Schmooze series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Edie” on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. Hosted

by Fred Craden. Bagels will be served at 10 a.m. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Phantom’

Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC, located at 74 Hauppauge Road in Commack, presents Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical “Phantom” on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students and members.

To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136.

Rambling Readers Theatre

On Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington presents the Rambling Readers and guests as they present poetry and prose in celebration of the changing seasons from falling leaves to the harvest to December’s falling snow. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information, call 427-1752.

partner after that? Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org.

FALSELY ACCUSED AND FIGHTING BACK Aldis Hodge and Sherri Shepherd star in ‘Brian Banks,’ the inspirational story of an All-American high school football star who finds his life upended when he’s wrongly convicted of a crime he didn’t commit. The film will be screened at the Staller Center on Nov. 22.

Photo from Staller Center

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Religious D irectory

Assemblies Of God

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World 400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket 631–689–1127 • Fax 631–689–1215 www.stonybrookchristian.com PASTOR TROY REID Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER TYLER A. STRAND, ADMINISTRATOR, JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

Men’s Prayer Group Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

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INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church,

5:15 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

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 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Mission Statement: Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino-journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Nurtured 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; so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631- 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631- 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631- 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631- 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org 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.

REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. LENNARD SABIO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • www.sspx.org REV. FR. CARL SULZEN, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 8:00am (please call to confirm) Sunday: 9:00am Holy Days and First Fridays:7:00pm Confessions:8:00am Sundays, and 7:30am Saturdays All Sacraments are administered in the pre-Vatican II traditional Rites.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON We invite you to worship with us in our judgement-free sacred space. Come experience our tradition, where freedom of thought and exchange of ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Join us as we put our Christian values into practice, following the example of Jesus, by caring for our neighbors near and far, as they suffer food insecurity, homelessness, political and domestic violence, gender discrimination and other injustices. We know it is God who put the wiggle in the children, so bring them with you so they can participate in worship and in our lively Sunday School program. Service and Sunday School on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Meditative service at 8:30 AM on Sundays.

Thanksgiving Beach Worship Service November 28, 2019 at 9:00 am Cedar Beach on Harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai A brief service will be led by Dr. Rev. Phil Hobson of Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, and we’ll sing with the gulls and the breaking waves. Service begins at 9 am, left of the main building. All are welcomed!

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Wednesday Morning at 7:00 AM 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.

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I; 9:30 am - Rite II (family Service) 9:30 Children’s Chapel & Sunday School Classes Sunday School Classes now forming;

Call 631-941-4245 to register.

Let God walk with you as part of our family– friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist:8 am and 10 am; Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

Friday: Hands of Love knitting, crocheting and stitching ministry 10 am - 12 pm 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.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjamesc@optonline.net THE REV. DAVID GABLE, INTERIM PRIEST Where is God calling us?

To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m.

(Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after both 8 and 9:30 worship Children welcome at all services, religious formation offered for all levels Active Choir, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharist Ministry, Fellowship and Bible Study programs We are a friendly community church, and we welcome everyone to join us to worship, learn, serve, share and have fun!

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:00 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 am – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist Cultural Events Series: “Year’s End” - the Rambling Readers & Guests Sunday, November 27th at 4pm “Sing Noel!” - Christmas Music, Stories & Cheer Sunday, December 15th at 7pm All are Welcome!

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre-K–5TH Continued on next page •

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grade), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me, Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office*

Jewish VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 631-689-0257 (leave a message & you’ll get a call back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org.

We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews.

Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome! KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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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 MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

Lutheran–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Saturday Evenings 5 pm. Sundays at 8, 9:30 & 11 am.

Sunday Services Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Who Like Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at “Pastor Richard O Hill” Children’s Programs Sunday School (3-11) 9:30 am, Saturday Sparklers 5 pm Anchor Nursery School Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm.

Tuesdays Hugs Toddlers (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 9:15 am Hugs (ages 3-5yrs.) 12:15 pm Wednesdays - Kids’ Club 4:15 pm

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to seve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call

631–751–7663

Lutheran–LCMS

Presbyterian

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship.

It would be wonderful to have you with us.

Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11am (All with Holy Communion), Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am Thanksgiving Eve Worship: Wednesday, November 27th at 7pm We also have mid-week Advent Services: Wednesday Advent Worship at 7pm December 4th, 11th & 18th Christmas Services: Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th 5:30pm & 8:00pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25th 10am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 631-941–3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Upcoming Events Open Hearts Open Minds

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25a And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org REV. CHUCK VAN HOUTEN, PASTOR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

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.

THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service -10am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15am Bible Study: Tuesday 3pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meals Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

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

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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 www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday Worship: at 9:30 a.m. (childcare available) Sunday school at 9:45 (grades pre-k through 6) Adult Education at 11 am Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities.

SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 4-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under four. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing.

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

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From left, County Executive Steve Bellone and challengers Gregory John Fischer and John M. Kennedy at the Oct. 21 event.

Kings Park High school students get hands-on debate training

BY LISA SCOTT

The League of Women Voters (LWV) has a longstanding non-partisan role in organizing, managing and moderating candidate debates in Suffolk County. On Oct. 21 we expanded that role by creating an alliance with the Kings Park Central School District (KPCSD) for a Suffolk County Executive debate.

In the summer we were given permission to use Kings Park High School (KPHS) auditorium, chosen for its convenient location near the Sunken Meadow Parkway, thus appealing to both Smithtown and Huntington township voters. As the campaigns heated up in late September, LWV engaged with KPCSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Eagen, who was most enthusiastic about establishing a true partnership between LWV and KPHS. Dr. Karen Lessler, KPHS Assistant Principal and Jack Bishop, KPHS Student Council Advisor, immediately followed up with LWV and a plan was developed that was innovative and educational for the school and the community.

With LWV guidance on debate structure and rules, KPHS students in the National Honor Society and the Student Council worked diligently to organize the program and materials for the night of the debate. They spread word about the debate to the greater Kings Park community (including parents) and organizations, and letters were sent to local elected officials inviting them to be honored guests at the debate. They collaborated on banners both for the candidate dais as well as a welcome banner in the KPHS lobby. They created informative name cards for each of the candidates, as well as a program for all attendees with debate rules, candidate names, and details of all students speakers/topics. They also developed questions for the candidates (on index cards) which dealt with issues of importance to students.

On the night of the debate, the students welcomed over 300 attendees. They introduced administrators, spoke about the importance of voting and read each candidate’s biography.

Other students mixed with the attendees prior

to the debate in the lobby, giving out programs and question cards, which were also distributed and collected in the auditorium.

The debate itself was videotaped by Kings Park Productions, and is posted on the LWV website, www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org on the events page. Local media were present and did extensive reporting the following day. Questions asked of candidates Bellone, Fischer and Kennedy during the two hour debate covered many issues including young peoples’ challenges in finding jobs and affordable housing, vaping and the opioid crisis, school safety, the environment, especially water issues and creating more vibrant sustainable downtowns.

A week after the debate, LWV members met with about 15 students who were involved in the debate to “de-brief.” Most students admitted that they didn’t really know much about the office, the candidates, or debates in general. Only a few considered themselves up to date on current issues or “political.” A few spoke about the importance of getting news from legitimate sources.

Interestingly, the students were surprised that so few people showed up in a county with 1.5 million people. They also commented on how the candidates “interacted with each other” and that the “candidates didn’t directly answer the questions.” When asked whether they were surprised by the results of the election, they said no.

The KPHS students were committed to involving students from all grades so that there would be continuity. They looked forward to future debates, and thanked KPHS for their “excellent support.” It takes a village — actually a school district — to set an example of youth empowerment and engagement.

Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit http://lwv-suffolkcounty.org, email league@lwvsuffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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FEATURE STORY

HECKSCHER MUSEUM MARKS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY WITH CELEBRATION OF LI ARTISTS

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

I

n 1867, August Heckscher left his native Germany and, like so many others of that time, embarked on a journey to start a new life of prosperity in the United States.

He immediately set to work mining coal for his cousin’s business, all the while studying English. Heckscher’s efforts led him to a lucrative career in iron and zinc mining, and he ultimately became a multimillionaire.

Heckscher was well-known for his philanthropy, and in 1920, he gave back to the town of Huntington with the establishment of Heckscher Park. The beautiful setting of the park became home to the Heckscher Museum of Art, which was founded with a gift of 185 works from Heckscher’s personal collection including art from the Renaissance, the Hudson River School and early modernist American art.

‘[This exhibit] is about all the different perspectives that Long Island has inspired.’

— KARLI WURZELBACHER

The museum has since weathered the Great Depression, eras of war and peace and changing artistic tastes in the community.

That early collection has blossomed to include more than 2,000 pieces that include many styles, media and historical time periods from artists all over the world.

Today, the Heckscher Museum of Art is looking ahead to 2020 and honoring its home with a museum-wide exhibit entitled Locally Sourced: Celebrating Long Island Artists.

At the helm for this exhibit is the Heckscher Museum’s new curator, Karli Wurzelbacher, who joined the staff in August. Wurzelbacher

“Untitled,” Centerport, watercolor and pencil on paper, by Arthur G. Dove is featured in the Huntington’s Own section of the exhibit. Image courtesy of Heckscher Museum

studied art history in college and spent the better part of a decade in and around Manhattan before coming out to Long Island.

“We wanted to take a broad view of all the artists who have visited and worked on Long Island at some point in their lifetime,” she said. “In this exhibit, we’ve represented more than 130 years of art in all styles, from very abstract to very representational. It’s about all the different perspectives that Long Island has inspired. I think everyone here has been looking forward to our 100th anniversary and wanting to commemorate it in a special way.

The museum has always been so supportive of artists who have lived and worked here, and it’s part of our mission to preserve and share the history of Long Island through art.”

The process of planning Locally Sourced was already underway when Wurzelbacher arrived on Long Island. She acknowledged that an exhibit that encompasses the whole museum was quite the undertaking, but it allowed her to dive deep into the Heckscher’s permanent collection.

“Curating gives the opportunity to tell stories and create narratives visually using objects, and to help people make connections between artists,” said Wurzelbacher. “Some of the artists in this exhibit were teachers or

students to other [artists], and you can see that in their work.”

The exhibit is divided into four sections, each offering a unique view of Long Island.

They include Huntington’s Own featuring the works of renowned painters George Grosz, Arthur Dove, Stan Brodsky, Mary Callery and many more who live or lived and worked around Huntington; East End Exchanges which explores the connections and influences of artists of the East End, including Fairfield Porter and Jane Wilson; Women Artists which features the work of female artists who have made a profound impact on their field, such as Miriam Schapiro, Betty Parsons and Esphyr Slobodkina with a nod to the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing women the right to vote; and Landscapes that trace the changes in environment and in art throughout the Island’s history. This gallery includes 19th-century images from Thomas Moran, to modern works by Ty Stroudsburg who interpret Long Island’s land, sea and air.

The exhibit includes work in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture and mixed projects. In all, more than 100 pieces represent the work of 89 artists — just a fraction of the museum’s permanent

collection, Wurzelbacher said.

Visitors to the museum will have a chance to weigh in on the places and things that they believe make Long Island special. Stop by and leave a pin on the 15-foot graphic of Long Island in the Huntington exhibit. The graphic will also show where the exhibit’s artists lived.

“Artists have been escaping the city to come out to the country and take part in the natural life here from very early on. To see the rugged terrain and vegetation of the North Shore, it’s easy to understand why artists would be drawn here,” said Michael Schantz, the museum’s president and CEO. “Ultimately this collection belongs to the community, and everyone should be proud that there are so many artists that have called Long Island home. We want to celebrate that.”

The Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will present Locally Sourced: Celebrating Long Island Artists from Nov. 23 through March 15, 2020. The museum is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission discounts are available for children, students, members of the military, first responders and residents of the Town of Huntington. For more information, call 631351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

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KIDS KORNER

A wish list for the holidays

Calling all Santas and Hanukkah Harrys or those who just want to help make a difference this holiday season!

For the past 15 years, Stacy from Stacy’s Finds/Pattern Finders in Port Jefferson has been part of a group of everyday people that answer the direct clothing needs and toy requests of 9,000 of Long Island’s less fortunate children living in homeless shelters, temporary foster care, Child Protective Services and domestic violence safe houses every year — and the numbers are still growing. Last year her group answered the needs of 50 of the children.

Stacy will have actual letters from the children with their clothing sizes, requirements and toy requests. You can purchase one item or fulfill the needs of a child’s entire clothing and toy wish list.

You may also drop off any children’s new clothing and new toys or gift cards for donations at the shop at 128 East Main St. in Port Jefferson. For more information, call 631-928-5158.

All aboard! Drop by the Mills Pond House between Nov. 22 and 24 for a model railroad display.

Photo courtesy of St. James Model Railroad Club

Programs

Model Railroad Open House

The St. James Model Railroad Club will hold its 35th annual Holiday Open House at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James on Nov. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Nov. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View a 38-by-48-foot O-scale train layout featuring 11 trains running simultaneously with animated accessories, bustling towns, a colorful circus and amusement park. Admission is $2 adults, 50 cents per child. The event will coincide with a holiday market at the Mills Pond Gallery. Call 862-6575.

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET PENELOPE! This week’s featured shelter pet is Penelope, a 4-year-old terrier mix who was adopted from Kent Animal Shelter as a puppy and was recently returned, due to no fault of her own.

Penelope is a happy-golucky girl and is great with everything and everybody. She loves kids, is fine with other dogs and is housebroken. Come on down to the shelter and meet her! She comes spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines.

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Penelope and other adoptable pets at Kent, call 631-727-5731 or visit www. kentanimalshelter.com.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

In anticipation of “Frozen II,” in theaters on Nov. 22, Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike will present a special storytime event on Nov. 23 with a reading of Disney’s “Frozen II: Anna, Elsa, and the Secret River”

by Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum and Disney’s “Frozen II” (Little Golden Book) by Nancy Cote followed by an activity. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

How do batteries work?

Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson continues celebrating the science behind this year’s Nobel prizes in medicine, physics and chemistry with some hands-on exploration on how batteries work on Nov. 23 and 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. Drop in on Nov. 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to help the staff make Maker Project Kits for kids experiencing homelessness. $5 per person.

Call 331-3277.

The Science of Nutrition

How do we measure energy in food and drinks?

Learn how to read labels and make healthy choices for healthy bodies at The Science of Nutrition workshop at the Long Island Science Center, 400 Peconic Ave., Riverhead on Nov. 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission is $10, instructor-led workshop fee is $5. Admission and workshops are free for members. Call 208-8000.

When Whales Walked Photo from Kent Animal Shelter

Did you know ancient whales were doglike creatures stemming from the family of cows? Visit

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to see fossils in the museum’s new displays exploring whale bones in celebration of Evolution Day, which commemorates the day Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” was published in 1859. Stick around and make a whale craft to take home. Admission is $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. Call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Theater

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Simple Gifts Productions presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters, at Finley Middle School, 20 Greenlawn Road, Huntington on Nov. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. For ages 4 and up. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children ages 10 or younger. To reserve tickets online, visit www.simplegiftsproductions. com. For more information, call 561-9522.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

“Barnaby Saves Christmas” celebrates its 16th year at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28. Join Santa’s littlest elf Barnaby and his reindeer friend Franklynne on a journey to save Christmas while learning the true meaning of the holiday season. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

‘Frosty’

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents “Frosty” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents a holiday treat, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29. Follow a mouse and a spunky little girl on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year. All seats are $18. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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

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SBU SPORTSWEEK NOVEMBER 21 TO NOVEMBER 27, 2019

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

Men’s basketball knocks off North Dakota 64-57

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Entering the final six minutes of the game trailing by one, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team turned it on down the stretch, doubling up the reigning Summit League Champions North Dakota State 16-8 en route to a 64-57 victory over the Bison for the team’s fourth consecutive victory on Nov. 17.

The Seawolves, who went undefeated at the Islander Invitational in Corpus Christi, shot 5-for-11 down the stretch, hitting both of their three’s, to take home the win.

“It was a gutsy performance today. We got big games from several key guys and then made timely, dagger threes late when we needed them. Throughout the early season as our depth improves, we will get better,” said head coach Geno Ford.

Highlights Stony Brook started hot, scoring the game’s first 10 points to give the Seawolves an early advantage. Junior Elijah Olaniyi (Newark, N.J.) hit three of his 20 off a feed from sophomore Miles Latimer (Fairfax, Va.) to give his team a 19-11 advantage at the halfway point of the first half.

North Dakota State was able to claw back, rattling off 12 points in a row in a 5:31 span to take a 23-19 lead. The teams traded blows heading into the locker room, with the Bison

Makale Foreman takes a shot during Monday’s game.

holding a one point cushion. Redshirt junior Andrew Garcia (Harlem) hit a three out of the break to give Stony Brook the lead back at 30-28.

Neither team led by more than four in the first 15 minutes of the period. The stretch was broken when Garcia took the ball to the basket with 4:37 left, making it 55-49 Seawolves.

After NDSU clawed back to three, Garcia and junior Mouhamadou Gueye (Staten Island)

hit back to back shots to put the game out of reach at 60-52.

Up next, the Seawolves return to the Empire State for a Saturday matinee on Nov. 23 against Wagner at 3 p.m., looking to extend its current winning streak to five. The team returns home for the first of three December home games on Dec. 2 against another New York foe, Manhattan. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. Get your tickets now!

Women’s volleyball team seniors shine in regular-season finale The Stony Brook volleyball team ran out to a 2-0 match lead but fell to New Hampshire in an intense five-set battle (25-20, 2520, 16-25, 23-25, 19-21) on Friday night at Pritchard Gym. At 9-16 (4-6 AE) on the season, the Seawolves clinched the No. 4 seed in the America East Tournament and will face No. 1 UAlbany on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Great Danes’ home gym.

“Most importantly, thank you to our six seniors. Their impact has forever changed Stony Brook Volleyball and I am thankful to have gotten to be their coach the

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Liberman leads swimming and diving team at La Salle PHILADELPHIA — The Stony Brook swimming and diving team earned six event wins but fell to La Salle, 170129 on Nov. 16 at Kirk Pool.

“Today’s meet was another chance for us to learn how to travel and prepare to race. We had some obstacles arise during travel and it’s through these moments that you have to learn how to adapt physically and mentally to be at your best. It’s another meet that showed we are headed in the right direction,” said head coach Kerry Smith.

Michal Liberman (Rosh Haayin, Israel) tallied two individual wins and was part of two winning relays. She earned individual victories in the 100-yard backstroke (58.68) and the 100 butterfly (57.90).

Up next, the team travels to Fordham to take on the Rams on Nov. 22. Don’t miss your chance to see the Seawolves take on St. Francis Brooklyn when they return home to University Pool on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.

Home games for SBU Seawolves FOOTBALL.

Nov. 23 vs. UAlbany

MEN’S BASKETBALL Dec. 2 vs. Manhattan Dec. 7 vs. Brown Dec. 29 vs. Norfolk State

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL past three years. The foundation they have laid will be felt for years to come. In addition, thank you to their support systems who came out in full force tonight,” said head coach Kristin Belzu-

ng. “While tonight was a tough battle, I thought we had a great week of practice and we are looking forward to the America East Championship next weekend.

We are prepared to peak at the

right time,” she said.

Up next, No. 4 Stony Brook will head to No. 1 UAlbany for the semifinals of the America East Tournament. The match is set for Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

Nov. 21 vs. Iona Nov. 24 vs. Sacred Heart Dec. 3 vs. Molloy Dec. 29 vs. Buckness

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

12 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING

Nov. 23 vs. St. Francis Brooklyn 10 a.m.

Jan. 18 vs. New Hampshire 11 a.m.

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PAGE B24 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • NOVEMBER 21, 2019

A Letter to the Community From Stony Brook University Interim President Michael A. Bernstein This past August, I was honored to assume the role of Interim President after serving for three years as Provost at Stony Brook University. Since I began my tenure, I have met with local community leaders and elected officials to answer their questions about the University and to give an update on our successes and plans for the campus. Last month, I presented the State of the University to the greater campus community. My presentation, which is available on the Stony Brook website, summarized the events and accomplishments of last year while looking forward to future milestones and initiatives. In all of these interactions, I have emphasized that Stony Brook is an elite — but not elitist — institution that demonstrates the best of what American higher education has to offer.

I am proud to share that Stony Brook University was ranked No. 25 among public universities in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education‘s 2020 U.S. College Rankings, which also listed Stony Brook University as the No. 1 public university in New York State. U.S. News & World Report ranked Stony Brook in the top 100 among national universities and top 40 among public universities in its 2020 Best Colleges listing, and Money classified Stony Brook University as one of the top 50 “Best Value” Colleges in the nation. Market Watch has also recognized us as being in the top 10 of institutions in the nation that facilitate meaningful and statistically significant socio-economic mobility for its students.

We have had exciting updates throughout our medical network. The new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and the Mobile Stroke Unit, which delivers emergency care for victims of stroke, have already officially launched. Healthgrades has recognized Stony Brook University Hospital as one of the top 2% of hospitals nationwide. Our affiliations with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital are flourishing.

Stony Brook is proud to be a ‘green’ campus. We have reduced campus energy waste by 16% and have lead the way for SUNY University Centers in energy performance improvement. We are also on track to meet the State goal of reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020.

I would like to announce several facilities improvements on the horizon. Next spring, the Stony Brook Union will reopen after a major renovation, as well as an indoor practice facility for our student athletes. At the Research and Development Park, work is underway for the Innovation and Discovery Center, which will provide room for companies ready to move up from start-up incubator space. We have new residence halls either in design or under construction at Tabler Quad and the West Apartments to meet our growing demand for on-campus housing. We are also launching a major project to address parking and transportation concerns.

We strive to be a worthy and thoughtful neighbor and hope you will take advantage of all that Stony Brook University has to offer.

I look forward to seeing you on campus and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Sincerely,

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Michael A. Bernstein Interim President, Stony Brook University