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The Town of Brookhaven will be holding a distracted driving program March 29.

Distracted driving seminar Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R), Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) and the Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau have joined together to present a free, interactive distracted driving program for teen drivers and their parents. During the March 29 event, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brookhaven Town Hall, instructors will discuss the dangers of driving impaired and distracted, while demonstrating the negative impacts with state-of-the-art equipment. “Motor vehicle accidents are the No. 1 cause of death in young people ages 16 to 24,” Romaine said. “Young drivers are easily distracted with phones and texting and they need to be educated about the dangers.” Each day in the United States more than eight people are killed and 1,161 injured in

crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “I encourage all parents and their teen drivers to attend this invaluable program,” Losquadro said. “Anything that takes a driver’s attention off the road is extremely dangerous and, in the case of texting and driving, oftentimes illegal. Young drivers need to understand that one poor choice could impact the rest of their lives.” More than 150 teen drivers attended the distracted driving program last year. Pre-registration is required. Call the Youth Bureau at 631-451-8011 by March 20. For more information about this program or the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau, visit www.brookhavenny.gov.

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Rails to Trails meeting Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) will host two public information meetings to discuss the proposed design for the Port Jefferson-Wading River Rails to Trails project. The two dates for the public meetings are: •March 22 at 6 p.m. at Shoreham-Wading River High School, 250 Route 25A in Shoreham. •April 5 at 6 p.m. at Miller Place High School, 15 Memorial Drive in Miller Place The proposed trail, a project that was spearheaded by Anker, is a 10-mile-long shared-use recreational path. 146300

The path will be built along the abandoned Long Island Rail Road right-of-way, which currently is owned by the Long Island Power Authority. The trail will run through the hamlets of Port Jefferson Station, Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham, East Shoreham and Wading River. These meetings will give residents an opportunity to hear from the Suffolk County Department of Public Works regarding the plan for design and construction of the trail. For more information, contact Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.

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Potential of solar farm leads Brookhaven to take action By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com In response to a proposed solar farm in Shoreham, members of the Brookhaven Town Board urge state legislators to not only stand with them in opposition, but grant them “a seat at the table” to have their voices heard and taken seriously. Since it was first submitted last June, National Grid and NextEra Energy Resources’ proposal to build a large-scale solar energy facility on the wooded property that surrounds the abandoned Shoreham nuclear power plant, and clear 350 acres of the 800-acre land made up of cliffs, rolling hills and a variety of wildlife species, has sparked an outpouring of local opposition, from elected officials to environmentalists, civic associations, teachers and parents in the community. Those against it share the belief that “renewable energy is important but not at the expense of another section of the

environment.” As recently as Feb. 27, the Shoreham-Wading River school board voted unanimously against endorsing the project, despite a considerable financial offer from National Grid, which owns the Shoreham site, and NextEra. According to the companies, the proposal, developed in response to a PSEG Long Island request to help New York meet Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) renewable energy goals, would generate upwards of 72 megawatts of solar energy, provide power for more than 13,000 homes, and create between 125 and 175 construction jobs and millions of dollars in tax benefits. It’s currently being considered by LIPA, which would purchase the electricity generated by the joint companies for a period of 20 years under the contract, and New York State. Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R), a leader in the charge against the solar farm, said he thinks the companies involved are making a mistake, and wants it to be known that Brookhaven is going to do everything it can to prevent it from happening and protect the environment. In addition to the proposed site falling within Shoreham’s A-10 residential zoning code — the most restrictive in Brookhaven — which was put in place more than 25 years ago to specifically protect the “coastal forest preserve,” he said, the proposal directly violates Brookhaven’s solar code adopted last year that opposes cutting down trees or removing native forests to build solar farms or facilities. “You can build [solar arrays] on clear

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national grid and nextera are proposing a solar farm, like the one on the left at Brookhaven national Lab, near the abandoned Shoreham nuclear power plant, above. land, on rooftops, and in parking lots, but you’re not cutting down trees,” Romaine said. “Brookhaven needs to stay green and we do not need to deforest the few uncut forests we have in this town.” When Romaine and the rest of the town board first heard rumors of the solar farm plan more than a year ago, they dismissed it, confident local opposition and town zoning would be enough to prevent it from going anywhere. However, the supervisor got word that National Grid and NextEra could get around the zoning restrictions and poten-

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At the event residents learned how to run a successful campaign including conducting fundraisers, getting out the vote and more. “The concept behind trainings like this is to start running an army of activists citizens who are running for office, not because they’ve been waiting in line for 20 years and finally the local party meets in their little smoke-filled rooms and decides so and so is going to be the candidate,” Widelec said. “The idea is that we get regular people who identify with the struggles of ordinary people and working families … nurses, teachers, small business owners.” Town officials also came to encourage a new generation of politicians. Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station) said she came up through the same channels as attendees of the training program. “I am excited to be here today and even more excited to look around this room at the people who are here to get more information and be more engaged,” she said at the event. Cartright said she was — Ron Widelec asked to run for office in 2013 and said “no” twice before reconsidering. “I never thought of running for office because all I knew of politics was what I saw on television which was negative and corrupt,” she said. However she realized she could help more people while holding public office and is happy she ultimately said “yes,” adding, “People in this room, you’re already starting to say ‘yes’ by being here — and that’s important.” Cartright said she understands some people may be sharing the same hesitation she once had, but she encouraged them to

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Centereach High School students Amanda Budke, David Ebanks and Annalie Buscarino were named students of the month.

Students of the month Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden) visited Centereach High School to honor the March students of the month. Amanda Budke, David Ebanks and Annalie Buscarino are all seniors who are involved in sports, student government and other student and community activities. “I was happy to meet Amanda, David and Annalie and recognize their achievements,” LaValle said. “They are all exceptional youngsters who should be very proud having earned this honor.”

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Selden native selected for community service award:

Selden native and Long Island University student Amanda Lewis, second from right, received the 2017 Independent Sector Student Community Service Award from the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. Lewis was joined by LIU President Kimberly Cline, on far left, at a statewide reception where key lawmakers, including state Sen. John Flanagan (R), spoke about the importance of community service and volunteer work.

Lenore Paprocky, Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook director of sales for nearly a decade, has been appointed vice president of the Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce. “The management and staff of the Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook are very proud of Lenore and we are all pleased that she has been appointed to a senior-level position within the chamber,” said Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook owner John Tsunis. “Her tireless efforts have been highly effective in helping to grow and unify our local business community.” Paprocky has been in the business world for more than 30 years, beginning in the retail field and then transitioning to a notable hospitality career. She has been honored by Long Island Business News, including her among their “Who’s Who in Hospitality.” Paprocky has also been chosen as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business” and was named Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce member of the year in 2016. The current Middle Country chamber was formed in 2002, when members of the Centereach business community were

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A 61-year-old woman from Rocky Point entered the grounds of the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter at about 11 a.m. Feb. 18 despite being previously notified by town public safety that she was not allowed on the property, according to police. She was arrested March 10 in Rocky Point and charged with thirddegree criminal trespassing.

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The window of a 2003 Jeep was broken and a handbag containing a wallet was taken from the car while it was parked outside of The Port Jeff Bike Dr. bike shop in Port Jefferson Station at about 2 a.m. March 9, according to police.

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Heroin dealer arrested

A 45-year-old woman from Selden knowingly sold heroin at about 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at a home on Magnolia Drive in Selden, according to police. She was arrested March 8 in Selden and charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

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Someone left a gym bag containing car keys in the locker room of LA Fitness on Route 112 in Terryville at about 2 p.m. March 7, and as a result their car was stolen, according to police.

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SCPD: Three fires intentionally set at Lawrence Aviation site in PJ Station By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com Three fires were intentionally lit March 9, with the first starting just before 1 p.m. and the last starting at 9:15 p.m. at the site of the former industrial aircraft part manufacturer Lawrence Aviation off Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson Station, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. “Police were called to a fire at an abandoned home on the property at 12:55 p.m.,” the department said in a statement. “Several hours later, police responded to another structure fire on the property at 8:50 p.m. At approximately 9:15 p.m. police responded to a fire at a third structure. The fires were intentionally set. There were no injuries.” The Terryville Fire Department responded to the calls and extinguished the fires with help from neighboring departments. Two firefighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons, according to the department. The department responded to the first fire on the property at a vacant house at about 1 p.m., according their Facebook page. “Hours later they responded to the same site for another fire, that was well involved,” the post said. “Moments later they were notified of a third fire on the

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Lawrence Aviation property, which is a Superfund site.” The second fire was in a vacant private dwelling on the Willis Avenue extension off of Sheep Pasture Road, just north of the Lawrence Aviation property. “Our department responded to the same location earlier in the day for a bedroom fire which was quickly extinguished,” the post said. “The second fire in the evening was unrelated to and more extensive than the first and had started in a separate section of the home ... at approximately 9:30 p.m., while units were still operating at the house fire on Willis Avenue extension, we were alerted to an additional structure fire, this one reported to be on the property of the defunct Lawrence Aviation property.” Suffolk County Police Department Arson Section detectives are investigating the incidents. A site is declared a Superfund site if it has been contaminated by hazardous waste and is designated for cleanup by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency because it poses a threat to human health and/or the environment. Brookhaven Town restricted development at the polluted site in July 2015, using a special zoning district. Lawrence Aviation dumped harmful chemicals at the site for

Ave., Selden, NY. Location: South side Inwood Ave., 301.50’ West of Blue Point Rd., Selden. Applicant requests front yard setback and minimum and total side yard variances for existing roof over masonry wall; side yard variance for existing detached shed with roof over; also, side yard and rear yard variances for 2nd existing detached shed with roof over. (0200 49100 0500 021000) 41. Hikmet Ozgur, 86 Joan Ave., Centereach, NY. Location: West side Joan Ave. 235’+/- North of Fran Ln., Centereach. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing roof over porch exceeding 4’ x 8’ permitted (8’ x 9’). (0200 53700 0100 011000) CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD. PAUL M. DE CHANCE CHAIRMAN 978 3/16 1x tmc LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 28th day of February, 2017, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Buildings and Grounds under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, Military Show-

case in honor of those members who served to be built at Headquarters, and it proposed to contract for such work in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the CENTEREACH FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said work is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund For Buildings and Grounds of the CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars for the work, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such work. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held. DATED: February 28, 2017 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS CENTEREACH FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN ATTEST: Jennifer Gardner Secretary 957 3/16 1x tmc ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE MIDDLE COUNTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified/registered voters of the Middle Country Central School District at Cente-

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International Women’s Day rally takes Port Jeff By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com To commemorate International Women’s Day and “A Day Without a Woman” March 8, dozens of women, men and children of all ages gathered in front of Roger’s Frigate on the corner of Main Street and Broadway in Port Jefferson Village, in support of gender equality, ending violence against women, acknowledging women’s achievements in history, and to voice their concerns about the current administration in the White House. “We all need to know that we are in this together and we need to persist and we will persist,” Port Jefferson resident Kathy Greene-Lahey said through a mi-

crophone to the North Shore community members in attendance. “We are so capable and strong and intelligent and courageous, we have grace and style and are simply fabulous. We show up, put our money where our mouths are, stay the course, hang tough and we rock.” Lahey, a member of the local activist group Long Island Rising, organized the “Women Rock Rally” after seeing the success of the sister march she organized in Port Jefferson Station in January, a regional iteration of the Women’s March on Washington that followed President Donald Trump’s (R) inauguration. She said she was invigorated by that event’s turnout and spread the word on social media to help women “come together in solidarity.” Members of the crowd held up signs that read “My Body My Choice, Less Government Less Regulations,” “Women’s Rights are Human Rights,” and “Equal Pay 4 Now” and came to the event for a variety of issues. Linda May of Sound Beach said she had never been politically involved until the recent election and decided to be more vocal when it comes to protecting women’s reproductive rights and civil liberties for all. “I want to find a way to bring inclusiveness and equality back,” she said during the event, adding her concern that Trump and his administration are “destroying” all the progress made during Barack Obama’s presidency. “I stand with Planned Parenthood, stand for equal work for equal pay, LGBTQ rights, same sex marriage — we’ve made so much progress in that area and I do not want to go back to the Dark Ages.” Jackie Rooney, a Nesconset resident and teacher at Brentwood High School who attended the march on Washington, said she wants to keep the momentum going. “We think it’s necessary to keep the

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Activists take to the streets in Port Jefferson village in commemoration of international Women’s day March 8. message of equality, message against what this president signifies — which is hate, misogyny and fear of those who are different,” Rooney said. “We are Americans and as Americans we are accepting of everybody no matter what.” Port Jefferson resident Tom Farriss said he was there for his 14-year-old daughter. “I’m interested in making sure women are treated equally. I want to see my daughter have the best opportunities possible to prosper and have a good life,” Farriss said. A large sheet called the “Bold Action Wall” was laid down and Lahey encouraged those in attendance to write on it what they intend to do in the future to cre-

ate change in the world. Some of the messages included “Educate our sisters!” “Elect Democrats from Local to National” and “Protest Protest Protest for Women.” Eleven-year-old Francesca, from Patchogue, wrote “Making the world a better place for my future.” “I believe that all women should have exactly the same rights as men,” she said. “We’re just trying to make the world a better place for all of us. When I grow up and if I decide to have children, I want my future and their future to be really good.” The group ended the event by reading from a list of women’s rights accomplishments throughout history.

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Long Islanders ask questions and work in groups as they learn about running for office.

acTiviST Training Continued from page A4 push through. “I understand for many of you the reason for being here is what’s going on the national level,” she said. “But let’s not forget that all politics are local. If you don’t want to be political or never thought of yourself as a political person, like I used to think, put that to the back burner ... because as much as you might not think so everything is political. Even when

Shoreham Solar Continued from page A3 The town board sprang into action, writing and submitting a letter to nine state senators and assemblymen requesting that the law be amended to allow local municipalities to serve as mandatory parties to the proposed facility “application proceeding.” “To allow the overriding of local zoning without allowing the local community a significant voice in these proceedings is wrong,” reads the end of the letter, which was signed by Romaine, Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station), Councilwoman Jane Bonner (CRocky Point), Councilman Kevin LaValle (R-Selden), Councilman Michael Loguercio (R-Ridge), Councilman Neil Foley (R-

you decide which family members to invite to Thanksgiving — that’s political.” Jeff Friedman, Long Island political organizer for the NYSUT, voiced concerns for the nation’s state of education under the administration of President Donald Trump (R). “In recent months and with political characters like Betsy DeVos ... they really threaten to undermine public education as we know it,” he said. He said every issue can be traced back to the need for effective elected officials. Centerport resident Marge Acosta ran

for a seat on the Harborfields school board in 2016, but was defeated. She said she attended the event because important issues are being debated on multiple levels of government right now. “It was very motivating,” Acosta said of the event. ‘They gave a lot of really good advice. Everyone learned a lot about getting involved early enough, spreading the word and raising money.” She said she was disheartened to realize how large of a role money plays in running a successful campaign.

Blue Point) and Councilman Daniel Panico see developed on the Shoreham property — “they chose ‘solar energy project’ above (R-Center Moriches). “We understand there’s a need for Arti- any other use,” it said. When residents cle X and we’re not saying you can’t decide were given information about the solar against us, but we just feel farm project, the sheet the locality should have a stated “level of support seat at the table, which grew to 75 percent.” would give us a voice,” Conversely, the proRomaine said, admitting posal is an environmenhe decided to write to the tal nightmare as far as legislature to be on the Sid Bail, president of the safe side, not knowing if Wading River Civic Assothe proposal will get that ciation, is concerned. far. “Right now, we have “This is just a horrible no voice.” use of the land,” he said. According to a fact “It’s not just cutting the sheet provided by Nation— Steve englebright trees with the thought al Grid and NextEra, a that ‘They’ll grow back poll to determine the attitudes of the resi- in 50 years,’ it’s the hills, the gullies, the dents of the Town of Brookhaven was com- wildlife, the plants and the fauna that missioned, asking what they would like to would have to be destroyed. I can see why the owners of the property, National Grid, would like to do this, they can make a bundle of money from it ... however the idea of deforesting several hundred acres of very special forest land in order to achieve a worthwhile goal isn’t a good trade-off.” Assemblyman Steve Englebright (DSetauket), chairman of the Committee on Environmental Conservation, deemed the proposal a bad idea, stating the Shoreham site is worthy of being preserved as part of our natural history. “This is a native forest in essentially pristine condition ... it’s a museum piece of natural land,” Englebright said. “I am the original New York State legislator who sponsored what are now the laws that enabled solar energy to begin to take off. I’m a pro-solar, pro-renewable energy person … [but] it was never my intent to see en-

“It’s a shame how much time people have to spend in fundraising,” she said. “One woman there said it was a big part of why she lost her campaign and it shouldn’t be that way. There are loads of highly qualified people who shouldn’t have to worry about raising huge sums of money.” While Acosta said she’s not sure if she’s interested in running for office again, the event was still invaluable to her. “Never say never,” she said. “But I think I could help bring this information to a lot of people who are ready to run for public office.”

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Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, above, has previously spoken out against a solar farm in Shoreham. The proposal by National Grid could clear 350 acres along the Long Island Sound, left. vironmental atrocities committed in the name of renewable energy. I’m offended, as the father of solar energy in this state, that they are attempting to so thoroughly abuse the premise of what solar is meant to be.”

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67th annual parade makes way down 25A Photos by Bob Savage

On March 12, the Friends of St. Patrick held Rocky Point and Miller Place’s 67th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Green and gold were seen down Route 25A to Broadway, as residents from all over the North Shore braved the cold to take part in this year’s festivities. Clockwise from top right, the Miller Place Fire Department led the way; while children watched on; locals showed off their holiday spirit; children played with silly string; and the royal court of queen Jessica Wooley of Rocky Point and her ladies in waiting, sister Michelle Wooley, and AnnaMaria Jacobsen of Mount Sinai wave to the crowd; and bands performed.

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LI residents work to celebrate, educate and empower women By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com Empowering a generation of girls and young women will require the efforts of society as a whole, but two Huntington residents have taken on a leadership role in the endeavor. Cami Gallagher and Emma Brandt are the co-founders of A Mighty Lass, an organization that provides tools and strategies to promote confidence, compassion and independence for females of all ages. A Mighty Lass holds educational events and programs across Long Island to help promote a culture that celebrates individuality, bravery, strength and kindness. The duo first started developing their mission when Gallagher was teaching in Old Brookville in 2009. She said she noticed girls needed more education for the issues they deal with outside of the normal school curriculum and was able to lace that together with one of her own passions — running. “As an educator I saw it in the classroom, and I saw it with my daughter, these girls were putting so much pressure on themselves,” she said in a phone interview. “Me and a couple of my colleagues decided to start a running program with an empowerment, classroom piece to it.” Gallagher said the first year they had 15 girls in the program, and talked about body image, nutrition and dealing with tough relationships. “I struggled as a young girl with body images, that drive for perfection and competing with other girls,” she said. The following year the program doubled in size, and soon enough Gallagher called on a friend to help. “We set up a girl’s forum to discuss what was going on in their lives and how to support each other,” Brandt said in a phone interview. “Every minute of every day we think about how we can expand this to more people.” The pair has expanded their initiative since then. They created “A Mighty Box,” a monthly subsription delivery filled with products, motivational messages and confidence building activities for women

‘As an educator I saw it in the classroom, and I saw it with my daughter, these girls were putting so much pressure on themselves.’ — Cami Gallagher

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clockwise from top left, a Mighty Box that girls can have delivered to their homes monthly; Gallagher and Brandt pose with girls during an education program; and cami Gallagher and Emma Brandt smile during a Mighty Lass event. and girls.. Each month’s box has a different theme, like planning and achieving dreams, self-empowerment and more. Activities include a kindness journal, where the girls are encouraged to document every kind act they see, and a pin project, where each girl is given a pin with the portrait of a famous female leader who they must research and learn more about.

Gallagher’s daughter has also helped with the boxes — suggesting each girl starts out with a charm bracelet and each month the box comes with a new charm. “That was all her idea — it was so creative and fun,” Gallagher said proudly of her daughter. “We’ve gotten such great feedback on the charms and she’s very proud of that.”

A Mighty Lass holds educational events throughout the year. This past weekend they held their flagship event, “Mpower,” an all-day conference for both girls and moms. “This event is meant to get girls inspired and motivated, and teach them new strategies to deal with problems in their lives,” Brandt said. But it’s meant to help mothers out. “There’s no handbook on motherhood — especially for social media,” Brandt said. “We have no idea about this world.” The programs for mothers that day included a course on understanding social media, improving communication with your daughter and understanding and treating their anxieties. “Before we started this I would turn to friends and talk to them about their experiences,” Gallagher said. “I need this education just as much as the attendees at our events.” For the girls at Mpower, workshops included improving public speaking, reflecting on perfection, improving self-esteem and maintaining a healthy body. Programs span different age groups, and the team said as they continue to grow they hope to expand their teachings to include workshops for young women who are starting to make the transition into the professional world. “It means everything to be able to be a leader in this arena,” Brandt said. “It’s a dream come true.” To learn more about A Mighty Lass visit their website at www.amightylass.com.

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OpiniOn Editorial

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Talking the talk vs. walking the walk One thing members of both political parties can agree on is the 2016 presidential election birthed a new generation of activism in our country. While healthy conversations and debates can be beneficial to stimulate new ideas, the surge of ugly disputes playing out in front of town hall meetings and on social media does nothing but draw attention to the actions of the protesters instead of the issues at hand. That’s why our editorial staff supports endeavors like the workshop in Huntington this past weekend attended by more than 100 Long Islanders, designed to train those who wish to become politicians in the future. The meeting had people from various backgrounds and age groups ready to take on a more active role in forming the policies that shape our society. As our electorate becomes more diverse so should our elected officials, and events like these should certainly help in that effort. Our editorial staff finds it encouraging such workshops exist and that so many people took advantage of this one. While numerous people say how they think things should be done, most don’t put words into action. Of course, we also realize not everyone is destined to become a politician. Hopefully workshops like the one in Huntington will inspire those who feel they are not cut out for the job to at least become a more active citizen. No matter what one’s calling is in life, politician or not, we can all have a say in what goes on in Washington — conduct candidate research, vote, contact representatives. This also comes into play with local governments where it’s as simple as attending a town hall meeting and voicing concerns to a policymaker. When it comes to making our country even greater, it’s the responsibility of all citizens and those on both ends of the political spectrum. Our hope is we’ll see more workshops like the one that took place in Huntington this past weekend and more people making their ideas heard in a positive way.

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I saw your editorial “Members of Congress must face constituents,” which ran in the March 2 paper. Within this editorial, you wrote that our office has “canceled scheduled meetings.” There was only one appearance at a library meeting, not our meeting, that was canceled. During the past two years, Congressman Zeldin has participated in public forums, Tele-Town Halls, and mobile office hours, including the most recent mobile office event that took place this past Friday, March 3. This was the largest and most successful mobile office hours that the congressman has ever held. Congressman Zeldin stayed at the mobile office hours until there were no other constituents waiting for him. He left shortly after 6 p.m. Congressman Zeldin personally met with around 110 constituents during the mobile office hours. Some were one-on-one meetings and others were in small groups. Additionally, many people chose to just meet with staff. There were also many others who came to the mobile office hours for one reason or another, but didn’t actually request a meeting. The congressman will be hosting

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these throughout the district on a monthly basis for the next few months to help ensure that every constituent can meet with him. Our next mobile office hours will be in April and the details will be announced soon. This week, we also hosted our first Facebook Live updates from Washington, D.C. The week before last, Congressman Zeldin

held a Tele-Town Hall with more than 10,000 participants between those who were on the phone and those who listened in online all from the comfort of their own homes. This is in addition to all of the regular individual and small group meetings the congressman has with constituents in our office. Congressman Zeldin’s days have been filled with great meetings with constituents spanning the ideological spectrum. This includes meetings with protestors. Congressman Zeldin also continues to attend countless public forums, including a public forum on March 3 that was hosted by the Long Island Metro Business Alliance, where he answered questions posed by the moderator and audience. The congressman has always been in favor of engaging with constituents in any substantive, productive setting. The country faces real challenges and Congressman Zeldin will remain focused on working across the aisle to constructively find solutions.

Jennifer DiSiena Communications Director for Congressman Lee Zeldin

Congressman Lee Zeldin, truthfully I can’t believe the things I’m reading on Facebook, Twitter and even this very newspaper about Congressman Lee Zeldin. The things being said about him are ludicrous to put it lightly; calling this veteran a coward — and other names I don’t feel comfortable putting into writing. This is insane. Congressman Zeldin is a hardworking, fair representative who is always willing to work with members of any party, including Democrats. He’s done so much for our district in just over the two years he’s been in office, which is why he was overwhelmingly re-elected, by a pretty sizable margin. That’s a clear indication that he is doing something right. I myself am not heavily involved in politics, but even I can name a few of his accomplishments around our area, like getting funding for Hospital Road Bridge, promoting the Fire Island to Montauk Point Project and especially his work helping veterans receive better access to health care. I’ve heard the phrase “liberal obstructionist” thrown around a bit, and I think it’s very fitting.

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These people are committed to obstructing Congressman Zeldin at public events, in an attempt to promote their own liberal agenda. Instead of trying to obstruct events, it would be far better served if they tried to find common ground with our representative. Congressman Zeldin wants to work with everyone, including those who don’t always agree with him. Speaking of which, he and his office met, face to face, with hundreds of people at his mobile office

hours just last week — they stayed well after the scheduled time to accommodate all. I hope these protesters were able to come and speak with him to make real progress. To the liberal obstructionists, I say this: Wise up and work with, not against, Lee Zeldin. He’s our member of Congress, and we need him to succeed if Long Island is to keep moving forward.

Kathi Mizrahi Centereach

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OpiniOn American humor is the best medicine

was making a supermarket list the other day. It had the usual items: eggs, milk, cereal and yogurt. Then it occurred to me that we could use a box of low-fat, high-fiber humor. Yes, I know Nestlé, Keebler and Procter & Gamble don’t make boxes of such guffaw and giggleinducing goods. Sure, they have cute animals who endorse their products, offering us a pleasant image while we shovel the latest sugarfilled calorie bomb into our mouths, feeding addictions By Daniel Dunaief that satisfy our taste buds even if they push out our stomachs. But what we need these days, particularly as we confront our differences

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regularly, is a shared laugh. Americans may be innovators, we may have significant military might and we may be a beacon of democracy, most of the time, but we also have a long and comforting history of humor. Back when my father was terminally ill many years ago, I recall sitting with him in a living room with dark wallpaper, watching “The Court Jester” with Danny Kaye. As Kaye was struggling to remember where the pellet with the poison was, my father broke into a smile, laughing through a scene he’d watched dozens of times. Laughter, as the saying goes, is the best medicine. After all, actor Tom Hanks was in the TV show “Bosom Buddies” and the game show “Make Me Laugh.” He took serious roles later and has become the go-to guy for dramas like “Bridge of Spies,” but he attracted attention in his early years by dressing as a woman to live in a cheaper apartment building. He was even the star of the forgettable comedy “Bachelor Party.”

Sure, these days “Saturday Night Live” is making some people laugh. Even White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer appreciated Melissa McCarthy’s anger-ridden impersonation of him. Now, President Trump doesn’t seem to be doing much laughing. I suppose it’s tough to laugh on Twitter, unless you’re fond of the LOL or that emoji with the hands on the face. How much coverage would a presidential tweet about an intentional act from Kellyanne Conway get? Remember back in the 1980s when, in the midst of the Cold War, Ronald Reagan would assure us that we could sleep well at night because he clearly did. If he wasn’t especially worried, and he wasn’t looking harried the way his predecessor did, surely we could sleep well? After all, resting and relaxing were a part of life, even during the Cold War. He smiled, he waved and he had everything under control, offering an easy laugh during tough times. Trump has reason to smile. No matter what The New York Times,

CNN or other news organizations he hates write about him, the stock market loves his laissez-faire policies toward business and regulations. But Trump doesn’t seem pleased or to be riding a wave of good feelings and good humor. He needs to laugh with us as much as we need to laugh with each other. Of course, he needs to do his job, take his responsibilities seriously and do what he can to deliver on his promises. After all, even the world-is-coming-to-anend New York Times would have to write about more jobs and greater prosperity for America. Maybe, along the way, though, we could all use a good group giggle. The TV programmers understood the value of a guffaw long ago. They put talk show hosts on late at night because that’s when we need to chuckle the most, before we go to bed. Seinfeld, the cast of “Friends,” and many of our former acquaintances from sitcoms offer a comforting shield against the worries, anxieties and frowns that pester us during the day.

to enable him at least to see better. “You’d be howling, too, if you couldn’t see or hear,” they argue. Of course they have a point. But I am afraid, afraid of what Teddy’s reaction to the anesthetic might be, afraid to send him to a place of unfamiliarity, afraid to subject him to invasive procedure. To further complicate the picture, he has had a seizure. We saw the whole thing. It happened only 10 minutes after the last of our dinner company had left a few weeks ago. He was laying down on his side in his familiar station near the front door when suddenly his legs started flailing at the air, he began panting and saliva started to bubble from his mouth. All we could do was look on in horror for the short time that it lasted. When it was over he became uncharacteristically aggressive for a couple of minutes. Then his breathing slowly returned to normal, and he started walking from room to room. After perhaps 15 more minutes, while we watched with concern, he sauntered over to his food

bowl as if nothing had happened and began eating all his dinner, finishing up with a noisy slug of water. Finally he spun around, plopped down and looked at us as if to say, “Why are you following me?” We called the vet, who seemed much more sanguine than we were and assured us that this sometimes happens to pets, although it had not happened to any of our preceding three dogs. She put him on meds to prevent another seizure. What followed was a trial-and-error course of medication that alternately left Teddy so wobbly that he could barely step off the porch and caused him to sleep constantly, or wound him up so that he howled intermittently through the night, needing reassurance each time that we were there. It was like having a newborn baby in the house demanding multiple feedings. We’ve finally gotten the right medicines to the right level and life is almost back to normal, but the questions remain: What to do next, and when to do it?

A pet owner’s quandary

ging isn’t for sissies. We’ve all heard that line before and it also applies to our pets, our cats and dogs, our horses and so forth. Teddy is our only pet, a golden retriever with a square head, a pug nose, expressive brown eyes and an affable disposition. He has lived with us since he was 8 weeks, and in June he will turn 12. It’s hard for us to see him getting old. He is totally deaf now and only knows we are there when we touch him. By Leah S. Dunaief Then he will be startled as he whips his head around to see us and slowly wags his tail as if to say, “Oh, I know you, I’m safe with you.” He has serious cataracts that interfere with

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his vision, and he is beginning to bump into the corners of furniture. He’s gone white around his muzzle, although the changeover from light blond isn’t so dramatic. And while he still can find his way back to the front door after he’s gone out, he occasionally wanders aimlessly inside the house. Sometimes he just sits and stares at a wall. Yet most of the time, he is his usual self, putting his head in each of our laps in turn as we sit in the living room and nuzzling us with love. Worst of all, for no reason we can discern, he will begin a chorus of howling. It’s a curious chain of sounds, starting at a high pitch and dropping down until it is wolverine, coming from deep in his throat. He throws his head back when he howls, much like the wolves I saw in the Oregon Zoo in Portland. Maybe it’s the equivalent of a primordial scream, or maybe he is communing with his ancestors, telling them he is on his way. It brings us to tears. My sons tell me we should have cataract surgery for him on one eye

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