The Times of Huntington-Northport - February 22, 2018

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Vol. 14, No. 46

February 22, 2018

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Stern’s take on the issues in 10th Assembly seat race A3 Elwood, North Shore schools discuss student safety A5

A Resource Guide Featuring Many of the Healthcare Services Provided to the Community by Stony Brook Medicine

Report names North Shore clergy accused of abuse A7

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Town of Huntington’s Cat Shelter has reopened under new management. Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, a Huntington-based nonprofit organization, has officially taken over running the day-to-day operations of the town’s cat shelter earlier this year. “We’re very excited to let people know we are open and invite everyone to come see the shelter and available cats and kittens,” said David Ceely, director of Little Shelter. Huntington town board voted 4-1 to award the contract to Little Shelter in December despite public dissension. Since taking over, Little Shelter said sponsors donated and installed new countertops, desks and kitchen provided by Counter-Tech Industries and appliances provided by the Bonacci family, according to a press statement.

The shelter’s volunteers and staff have renovated and repainted the walls and floors of each room, in addition to adding cubbies and cat trees. “We can’t thank our sponsors, volunteers and staff enough for all the work that has already been done, and this is just the beginning,” Ceely said. “There are big plans for the spring when we can renovate the outside of the building and surrounding property.” The organization plans to host a grand opening and ribbon cutting at the shelter when all work is complete. The Town of Huntington Cat Shelter is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m; weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 104 Deposit Road in East Northport. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

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TOWN

PSEG to start electrical work in E. Northport, Fort Salonga BY SARA-MEGAN WALSH SARA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

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More than five years after Hurricane Sandy wiped out electricity to more than 90 percent of Long Island residents, PSEG is making improvements to its power grids in the Town of Huntington. PSEG Long Island announced Feb. 16 it will begin a four-month circuit reliability project in East Northport and Fort Salonga to replace existing wires, install more durable utility poles and move some of the main electrical lines underground. The work is expected to begin by the month’s end. “PSEG Long Island works hard every day to ensure that its customers have the most reliable and resilient service possible,” said John O’Connell, vice president of transmission and distribution operations for PSEG Long Island, in a press statement. “Undertaking this FEMAfunded project in East Northport and Fort Salonga ensures that even more Long Islanders are served by equipment that can withstand extreme weather and provide the kind of service that our customers deserve.” The project will affect approximately 3.25 miles along the following streets: 10th Avenue between Athens Court and 2nd Street North; Vernon Valley Road between

A downed utility pole resting on wires after Hurricane Sandy Crest Drive and Fort Salonga Road/Route 25A; Dickinson Avenue between Vernon Valley Road and Laurel Road; Fort Salonga Road/Route 25A between Vernon Valley Road and Deauville Court; and Middleville Road between Fort Salonga Road/Route 25A and Highwood Drive. In this area, crews will be replacing all existing utility poles with new ones approximately 2 to 3 feet from current locations.

The poles are approximately the same height but have a stronger base to prevent toppling during storms, according to PSEG’s public construction plans. PSEG warned that local residents may experience traffic or temporary electrical outages as construction progresses. Notification will be given of any planned outages, said Jeremy Walsh, PSEG spokesman. “Our crews will be knocking on doors; if

nobody is home then a door hanger will be left,” he said. “As much face-to-face contact that can be done will be done.” In addition, PSEG is also looking to move its main electrical lines underground in the following areas: 10th Avenue between Athens Court and Elwood Road; and Elwood Road between 10th Avenue and the electrical substation north of Pulaski Road. The work is funded by more than $729 million of federal recovery funds received in a 2014 agreement between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy and tropical storm Irene. A breakdown of how money will be spent in East Northport and Fort Salonga was not available from PSEG Long Island, according to Walsh. This is the 14th section out of more than 35 circuits in the Town of Huntington to which PSEG has planned to make grid improvements. The order in which the improvements are made largely depends on when engineering approval is received, availability of necessary materials and understanding of the impact of construction traffic, Walsh said. “We try not to inundate any single area with too many crews at once out of consideration for our customers,” he said.

Stern wants to tackle gangs, sewers in NY Assembly BY KEVIN REDDING KEVIN@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

‘Our local region doesn’t get our fair share from the state level of government and I know that firsthand.’ —

KEVIN REDDING

have gone missing — and initiated the first ban in the nation on the use of the BPA chemical in baby bottles, sippy cups and toys. Stern At 19, Steve Stern knocked on doors in said he launched the Housing Our Homethe outskirts of Louisiana, urging folks not less Heroes Act, as part of a long-term effort to let a former Ku Klux Klan leader become to bring an end to veteran homelessness in a state representative. Suffolk. Now, he’s running for state office. It was 1989. David Duke had entered the Touting this record and a self-proclaimed race for a Louisiana House of Representa- natural ability to connect with community tives seat on the Republican ticket, despite members, no matter their party affiliations, party members’ denouncement of his candi- the 49-year-old family man will run in the dacy and racist, anti-Semitic past. Stern — a April 24 special election to fill Huntington junior at Tulane University in New Orleans at Supervisor Chad Lupinacci’s (R) vacant seat the time, took to the streets for the first time in the 10th District of the New York State as a political advocate for Duke’s opponent. Assembly. He recently won the Democratic “Talk about being in the nomination and will campaigni deep end without a paddle,” against Republican Party candiStern said, during an interdate and longtime Huntington view with TBR News Media resident Janet Smitelli. at a Dix Hills diner Feb. 19. “I “I think he’s an excellent just tried to persuade the area candidate,” said Mary Collins, residents to do what was right chairwoman of the Huntingand stand up against hate and ton Town Democratic Comintolerance. It showed me the mittee. “He was very attentive importance of meeting people to constituents and he worked on their doorstep, talking to on many issues that were them face-to-face.” important to his district.” Duke won. But it didn’t disStern said he hopes to Steve Stern bring suade Stern from later seeking a “very strong, local political office himself. voice” to Albany. Stern (D) has honed the “Our local region doesn’t get art of canvassing in his 12 consecutive years our fair share from the state level of governas Suffolk County Legislator of the 16th ment and I know that firsthand,” he said. “Look District beginning in 2005, after building a at our school districts. Community leaders on career as a lawyer. our school boards have very little they can do In the Legislature, Stern sat on the Suffolk because there are too many state mandates County Veterans and Seniors Committee. He preventing them from making real progress.” wrote the law that created the state’s first SilIf elected, Stern said he wants to continue ver Alert system — which helps locate seniors local efforts but on a much larger scale, such with Alzheimer’s or cognitive diseases who as combating gang activity, which he has

Former Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern is now running to represent the 10th District in the State Assembly. done by helping to get county funding for automatic license plate readers that target criminals. He’s also passionate about protecting the environment and the area’s water quality, having co-sponsored legislation identifying key areas of importance when it came to developing sewer infrastructure. Stern said this legislation plays a key to downtown revitalization of Huntington Station. He said he’s a strong supporter of term limits and bipartisanship. “Because at the end of the day, I can tell you, people don’t care what the letter is after your name,” he said. “They want to know that you’re putting points up on the board for them and that you’re doing it in a

way that’s going to make them proud.” Karen Miller, founder of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, said Stern made her proud when she presented her group’s concerns about the dangers of the BPA chemical, a meeting that ultimately led him to his 2009 ban. “Steve was an extremely good listener, he took time with me and wrote notes on his yellow pad,” she said. “He has the ability to turn a concern into an actionable item and achieve a successful healthy change. What a coup that would be for New Yorkers to have somebody like that up in Albany.” Read TBR News Media to learn more about Republican party candidate Janet Smitelli soon.

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STATE

Legislators hear LI concerns about offshore drilling BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSPAPERS.COM

MARIA HOFFMAN

Long Islanders filled the legislative auditorium of the William H. Rogers Building in Hauppauge Feb. 14 to let the federal government know that the Atlantic Ocean is not the place for offshore drilling. In a public hearing, state legislators, including Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), listened to more than five hours of testimony provided by nearly 50 local elected officials, scientists and environmentalists. The hearing followed the Jan. 4 announcement made by the U.S. Department of the Interior proposing plans for expansion of natural gas and oil drilling along coastal waters. The plan includes the potential lease of acreage in federal offshore areas such as the Atlantic region. In the Jan. 4 announcement, Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior, said developing resources on the Outer Continental Shelf would provide billions of dollars to fund the conservation of coastlines, public Elected officials, scientists, environmentalists and residents, above, fill the legislative auditorium of the William H. Rogers Building lands and parks. He noted that not all areas in Hauppauge Feb. 14 to provide testimony against offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Before the hearing, Assemblyman Steve are appropriate for offshore drilling and Englebright, below, addressed the crowd. laid out the plan for hearings across the I do not support drilling in waters off our country in the areas that may be affected. “The important thing is we strike the coastline.” The supervisor said he supported forms right balance to protect our coasts and people while still powering America and of renewable energy such as wind, solar achieving American energy dominance,” and geothermal because an oil spill anywhere along the Atlantic coast could deciZinke said in a statement. “The Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf is mate large portions of the town’s coastline not an appropriate area for offshore drill- and negatively affect the coastal economy. “The Long Island coastline supports ing, period,” Englebright said in the beginning of the Long Island hearing. “There nearly 350,000 jobs and generates milare many reasons for that, and we’ll hear lions of dollars through tourism, fishing some of those reasons, I’m sure, today, but and other industries,” Romaine said, addthe risks associated with drilling, includ- ing he was concerned about the potential ing oil spills, far outweigh any potential environmental harm to Fire Island. Romaine said he’s also concerned about benefits. Especially since the state is curthe expiration of the 9-cent rently working to advance per oil barrel tax which funds renewable energy projects emergency cleanups of spills. on our continental shelf area He said the lack of a congresrather than climate change sional plan to extend the tax inducing, fossil fuel-oriented makes ocean drilling riskier projects such as the drilling.” than ever. While the federal governAdrienne Esposito, execument chose to hold a public tive director of Citizens Camhearing in Albany Feb. 15, paign for the Environment, Guy Jacob, conservation chair of the Nas- of marine mammals died. McAllister said Englebright said the location, suggested more modern sau Hiking & Outdoor Club, said seismic only 10 percent of the oil was effectively as opposed to coastal areas — Adrienne Esposito also booms are among the loudest underwater cleaned up after the Exxon Valdez spill, energy solutions. in the state, was not the right “The 1970s called, and noises recorded and the proposed plan and as of 2007, more than 26,000 gallons spot for such a hearing as inthey want their energy plan would give businesses permission “to of oil remain in shoreline sentiments. Acland would not be impacted fire seismic air guns every 10 seconds, cording to McAllister, the 2010 Deep Walike coastal areas would be if offshore back,” she said. Esposito cited a 1990 study that was 24 hours a day for months.” He said that ter Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico drilling would occur in the Atlantic. He also said many who live by and are wor- conducted after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil a single vessel could deploy up to 96 air impacted 68,000 square miles of ocean, ried about local waters may not have been spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. She guns, which in turn is damaging to marine the size of Oklahoma, and washed up on 1,074 miles of coastline. said the study showed a $19 million de- life and the fishing industry. able to travel to the federal hearing. During a phone interview after the “Because water is such an excellent Speakers during the Long Island hear- crease in tourism dollars the summer of the ing touched on the ramifications drilling oil spill in Alaska and 43 percent of busi- conduit for sound, seismic blasts become hearing, McAllister said he felt the hearing would have on the area in regard to water nesses in the Gulf of Alaska significantly weapons of mass mutilation maiming and was productive. He said he hopes other Atquality, marine life, coastal management or completely shut down. Esposito said the slaughtering organisms, from the largest lantic states will join in a lawsuit against ocean generates $24 billion into New York’s whales to the most diminutive inverte- the federal government if New York State and more. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Ro- economy every year. She also raised health brates throughout the web of marine life,” moves forward in filing one. During the Jacob said. “Seismic blasts drive commer- hearing, Peter Washburn, policy adviser in maine (R), who wrote two letters to Zinke, concerns, calling crude oil a toxin. “It causes kidney liver and lung dam- cially viable fish literally running for their the attorney general’s environmental proone opposing drilling in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans and another one requesting age and can even kill people,” Esposito lives. While the fossil fuel industry profits, tection bureau, said the New York state attorney general is prepared to sue the U.S. a hearing on Long Island, read from one said. “It can cause neurological damage our fishing industry suffers.” Kevin McAllister, founder and presi- Department of Interior. and endocrine disruption — things that of his letters. Englebright said a transcript of the dent of the nonprofit Defend H2O, spoke of “Brookhaven Town has the largest are vastly overlooked.” Speakers also highlighted the effects the ecological impacts from oil spills at the hearing will be submitted to the federal coastline of any town on Long Island with three distinct coastal waters: ocean, bay of seismic testing, which uses air gun hearing. He said after the 1969 Santa Bar- government prior to March 9, the end of and sound,” Romaine said. “As supervisor, blasting to locate underwater fossil fuels. bara oil spill, 36,000 birds and hundreds the comment period.

‘The 1970s called, and they want their energy plan back.’

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COUNTY Local districts respond to Florida shooting BY KEVIN REDDING KEVIN@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

MOUNT SINAI

Since news of the shooting broke last Wednesday, Mount Sinai Superintendent Gordon Brosdal said he and other administrators and members of the board of education have been thoroughly discussing, evaluating and prioritizing security upgrades across the district’s three buildings to make its existing emergency preparedness plan even safer. He said residents will see upgrades sooner rather than later. “These are tense times now, and the safety of students and staff is paramount,” Brosdal said. “We’ve been fortunate in the past, but you can’t take anything for granted anymore.” Some of the upgrades currently being considered include the installation of more security cameras in each building in the district; security films for all windows that deter attackers from gaining access to a building via shooting through glass, buying students, teachers and staff more time to escape in the process; the implementation of identification badges for school staff and different-colored lanyards to be worn in each building to pinpoint outsiders; the hiring of retired law enforcement personnel inside the elementary, middle and high schools — currently the district has two outdoor security guards who monitor traffic entering and exiting the school grounds; and a better monitoring system on the district’s entranceway alongside Route 25A. “We are having real, hard discussions about this,” Brosdal said. “We also fielded calls from parents last week.” The district’s existing emergency operations plan, Brosdal said, includes lockdown drills, evacuation procedures and relocation of students from one school to another in emergency situations. He added that, at Mount Sinai, all visitors must enter the buildings through a security vestibule and are required to show identification and state a reason for entering the building. He said each building in the district is equipped with the School Active Violence Emergency hotline, an emergency notification system rolled out by Suffolk County in 2013 in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012. With the push of a button, the phone systems are programmed to automatically bypass normal communication channels and immediately dial the county police 911 center supervisor. The program displays the school’s location and initiates an immediate dispatch to the nearest available emergency responders. According to Suffolk Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), who helped launch the system, only 34 out of 70 school districts are equipped with it. However, she hopes

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METRO

The shots fired in a Florida high school last week are ringing out across Suffolk County. Immediately following the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 students and faculty members dead, Suffolk County school district officials began to batten down the hatches and inform residents that preparations are in place if an active shooter situation were to occur closer to home.

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An assault rifle, the weapon of choice in many mass shootings, including the Feb. 17 massacre at a Florida high school that changes in light of the latest tragedy. “When they send a child to school after events like this, parents feel helpless — they have no control over what happens to their child throughout the day and have no choice but to rely on school and law enforcement security,” Anker said. “So, by working together, this program creates a stronger network of security for students in the schools. As soon as that phone rings, within eight seconds, the response process begins.”

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER

Over at Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, Superintendent Gerard Poole released a letter to parents the day after the Florida shooting, ensuring that “safety and security for our students, staff and visitors is a daily topic within our schools” and is the first agenda item at each administrative meeting. “When we hear of these tragedies, we are reminded that our district’s preparedness for any emergency situation is of the utmost importance,” Poole said in the letter. “Each school conducts drills related to evacuation, lockdown and lockout. These drills are observed by our security team and assessed for improvements.” He added that this past summer, the district hired an outside security consultant firm to add an extra level of expertise to its plans, drills and overall preparedness. In the Emergency Planning Information for Parents tab located on the district’s website, some of Shoreham’s security procedures are outlined: Outside doors are locked when school is in session; security guards are at each school, checking entrances to monitor the district’s access points and perimeters; all school visitors must obtain a pass; and school personnel are required to wear photo ID badges. “On an ongoing basis, the district is reviewing its use of technology to further strengthen our security plans,” Poole said. “In addition, with the support of our security consultants, the district recently completed a security audit and developed a multipronged plan to further enhance the safety and security of our campuses.” According to the district, unique variables are occasionally implemented into the drills, like a blocked exit, in order to present a more realistic scenario.

PORT JEFFERSON

“Although teaching and learning is our core mission, families, first and foremost, want to know that their loved ones are safe at school,” said Port Jefferson Superintendent Paul Casciano in a Feb. 15 email. He explained that, in preparedness for a similar

situation, emergency drills are conducted regularly at the school, security guards are in place and cameras are installed throughout the district’s property. “We are working collaboratively with the Suffolk County Police Department to identify areas for continued attention moving forward.” He also said that in the aftermath of the Florida shooting, discussions were held in classrooms for students and efforts will continue to be made to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression in them. “Internally, we are working with students through a variety of programs and strategies to address their social-emotional health,” he said.

ELWOOD

Kenneth Bossert, superintendent of the Elwood school district, said while he is hesitant to make public any portion of the school’s full emergency preparedness plan, in an effort to shield tactics from the “bad guys,” the district does plan for all types of emergencies on a consistent basis. In cooperation with the Suffolk County Police Department, he said the district conducts a minimum of four scheduled drills per year. On the night of the Florida shooting, Bossert made, what he called, a rather lengthy phone call to all parents to share this information and put minds at ease. “We’re all in this together,” he said.

SMITHTOWN

For better protection against intruders, this school district is equipped with the Raptor Visitor Management System, a webbased monitoring software designed to track visitors and electronically check them against public databases, as well as exterior cameras for all its elementary buildings, according to Superintendent James Grossane. He also said each school building has access-controlled doors operated by a swipe card. “I want to reassure you that we take school safety and security very seriously,” Grossane said in a letter to parents. “Our schools are a safe place. As a district, we continuously review and improve our districtwide Emergency Management Plan as needed to incorporate any new policies or improvements in security equipment. Additionally, all district staff undergo annual training on the emergency response plan, and students and staff participate in drills throughout the school year.” Grossane included a website link for the National Association of School Psychologists, and the organization’s document “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers” for students coping with the recent tragedy.

Social media threat BY ALEX PETROSKI Days after a shooting killed 17 at a high school in Florida, a threat was made via social media against Port Jefferson High School, according to an email sent to parents in the district by Superintendent Paul Casciano. “Today our high school administration was made aware of an alleged threat via social media,” Casciano’s email said. The message went out just before midnight Feb. 15. The district sent out an update to parents on the situation Friday afternoon and posted the message on its website. “While I know that there are many questions that you may have, please understand that there is a limit to the amount of information we are permitted to share publicly about this type of situation,” Casciano said in the notice to parents. “Please know that the individual responsible for the threat has been identified and that our district is complying with the Suffolk County Police Department with their ongoing investigation into this matter.” The superintendent’s message sought in part to dispel what he referred to as “a firestorm of rumors,” on social media. “At no time today or yesterday were any of our campuses on lockdown/ lockout, no evacuation occurred and no bomb threat was made against any of our school facilities,” he said. “The police presence on campus was intended to put our parents and students at ease and was a direct result on the before mentioned ongoing investigation.” The Suffolk County Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reporting contributed by Kevin Redding.

KINGS PARK

Superintendent Timothy Eagen at nearby Kings Park school district also provided information from the NASP website to parents and informed them that psychologists and school counselors were available to students in the days following the tragedy. In his letter, Eagen urged parents to speak with their children about the importance of reporting concerning activities they might see or hear from other students to adults, as many perpetrators of school shootings tend to leave clues leading up to their eventual rampages. These signs, he said, may include posts to social media relating to weapons, cruelty to animals or any reference to past tragedies, like Columbine. “Even though yesterday’s events seem far away from Kings Park, they are a frightening reminder of the importance of safety and the potential impact of senseless acts of violence,” Eagen wrote in a Feb. 15 letter. “[But] while the world can sometimes seem out of control, schools are incredibly safe places where children experience security, normalcy, inclusion and connections to positive possibilities. As I have often said, the three pillars of Kings Park are: Pride, service and family. Our collective vigilance will help to ensure that Kings Park remains a safe place to live and raise a family.”

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A student at St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington was killed in a car crash last weekend near Albany, according to school officials. Brother Gary Cregan, principal of St. Anthony’s High School, announced that senior Anthony Pagano, pictured on right, was involved in a serious car crash Feb. 17. Details of the accident were not immediately made available. Pagano played on the Friars’ varsity baseball team in spring 2017. “Death is never easy, but the death of a young person is particularly heartbreaking and difficult to accept,” Cregan wrote in his message. “As Roman Catholics, we must rely on our faith to give us strength

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in the face of tragedy, and to help us understand why a young man on the verge of adulthood would be taken from us far too soon.” The principal offered his condolences to the family, noting Pagano’s brother, Joseph, is a sophomore at St. Anthony’s. Visitation hours were held Feb. 21 at M.A. Connell Funeral Home in Huntington. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Feb. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road in Melville. Interment will follow at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley. — SARA-MEGAN WALSH

POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents and arrests Feb. 10–16 Five-finger discounts

At around 12:50 p.m. Feb. 10, a 25-year-old man from Valley Stream allegedly stole pants and a jacket from Macy’s on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, according to police. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny. A 22-year-old man from Huntington allegedly stole socks and undergarments from Macy’s on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station at around 4:20 p.m. Feb. 16, police said. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

Smoked out

While on East 14th Street in Huntington Station, a 25-yearold woman from Bethpage was allegedly found carrying marijuana Feb. 10 at around 1:20 p.m., police said. She was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. A 19-year-old man from Huntington Station was allegedly found carrying marijuana while on the corner of Lenox and Maplewood roads in Huntington Station Feb. 10 at around 11:20 a.m., according to police. He was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

C-Town criminal

On Feb. 11, at around 5:30 a.m., a 58-year-old man from Huntington Station allegedly broke into C-Town Supermarket on New York Avenue in Huntington Station and allegedly stole food, a computer and other assorted items, police said. He was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary.

Stolen plate

According to police, at around 11:05 p.m. Feb. 12, a 59-year-old man from Huntington was allegedly found with a stolen license plate on his 2012 Toyota Camry while at his home on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. He was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.

Cannabusted

On Tower Street in Huntington Station, a 38-year-old man from Huntington Station was allegedly found with marijuana at around 12:05 p.m. Feb. 13, police said. He was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

Crack cocaine

While on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, at around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13, a 38-year-old man from Huntington Station was allegedly found carrying crack cocaine, according to police. He was arrested and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

Dangerous driver

A 31-year-old woman from Kings Park driving a 2012 Ford Edge east on Route 25A in Huntington was allegedly pulled over for speeding and failing to maintain her lane around 4:20 a.m. Feb. 16, police said. She was arrested and charged with driving while impaired.

Suspended license

Police said a 53-year-old man from Oyster Bay was allegedly driving a Ford van with a suspended license on the corner of Railroad and Lowndes avenues in Huntington Station at around 8:20 a.m. Feb. 15. He was arrested and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Copper wire stolen

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An unknown person allegedly broke into the National Grid property on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn Feb. 13 at around 6 p.m. and stole copper wire, according to police. — COMPILED BY KEVIN REDDING

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LONG ISLAND Diocese compensation program to help clergy victims BY ALEX PETROSKI AND SARA-MEGAN WALSH

A 40-year-old secret

A man alleging childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a St. James priest stepped forward Feb. 15 to share his story publicly for the first time. Steve Werner, 59, of North Carolina, alleged that as a teenager growing up on Long Island, he was repeatedly inappropriately touched by Father Peter Charland, a priest at Sts. Philip & James R. C. Church in St. James — a Diocese of Rockville Centre church — in the early 1970s. “This opportunity is part of my own healing processing of being able to uncover the secret I’ve carried with me for 40-something years,” he said. Werner said he joined Sts. Philip & James’ Christian singing group, the PJ Folk Singers, led by Charland when he was 11 years old. The musical group, at its height, had more than 100 members consisting of parishioners and children from the surrounding communities, according to Werner’s attorney J. Michael Reck of Jeff Anderson & Associates. Werner said it didn’t take long for him to notice that Charland was giving him preferential treatment. The priest offered him special parts in plays, a leadership role in the musical group, even gifted him a trumpet, according to Werner. “Those behaviors, as they built, the amount of touching that occurred increased and increased,” he said. Werner alleged he spent time alone with Charland in the church’s rectory, in the priest’s car, and even took private flights alone with the priest, whom he claims had a pilot’s license. The musical group also traveled overseas to tour Romania under Charland’s supervision. “I certainly thought it was wrong but I didn’t feel it was appropriate for me to stand up,” Werner said. “It’s something I regret.”

SARA-MEGAN WALSH

A group of lawyers is working to deliver a clear message to survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members: You are not alone. Lawyers Helping Survivors of Child Sex Abuse, a national team of attorneys, released a report Feb. 5 detailing allegations of childhood sexual abuse made against 51 individuals associated with the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The report, titled Hidden Disgrace II, is comprised of clergy referenced but not named in a 2003 Suffolk County grand jury investigation of the diocese, those accused in previous media reports and individuals accused by survivors. The goal of the report was to create a central location where Long Islanders can easily find information about accused clergy members, to empower survivors and to enlighten communities to the abusers’ diocese appointments, according to Jerry Kristal, an attorney at the law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, who joined up with the law group behind the report. At least one North Shore survivor has felt empowered and publicly shared his story in the aftermath of the report’s release. The group is also working to make the public aware of the April 30 deadline to file a claim with the diocese compensation program for victims of abuse.

A victim of a priest at Saints Philip & James Roman Catholic Church in St. James came forward to share his story publicly last week. Father Charland left the St. James parish in 1975. His name disappeared from all church records made available by the diocese after 1976, according to Reck. New York State records show Charland was a certified social worker from 1978 until his death in 2004. “It appears the church made no offer to warn the community of his dangerous proclivities,” Reck said. It wasn’t until 2013 that Werner found the courage to tell someone about his alleged abuse. He shared his story with his mother and a few close friends in an email. Werner said in recent years he has reconnected with other members of the PJ Folk Singers and heard tales that echo his own. He is in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder related to his alleged abuse, Werner said, and struggles to cope with his own feelings of shame and guilt. Requests for comment from members of the PJ Folk Singers were not returned. The St. James church said it had no comment on Werner’s allegations and deferred questions to the diocese.

Not alone

Werner filed a claim, through his attorney Reck, with the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Plan for survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members. He is one of eight former members of The P.J. Folk Singers filing claims that they were sexually abused by Charland as teenagers. “By the filing of these claims, we pose the question of what did the church officials know and what could have been done to save these children from being exposed,” Reck said. “By submitting these claims, we hope these allegations will be investigated and the knowledge made public, so these events can never happen again.” Reck said his law firm has reason to believe the church knew of Charland’s alleged actions, as parishioners, family members and survivors allege they made reports to the diocese in the ’70s. The lawyer shared the priest’s letter. Charland, in citing the reasons he left the St. James church wrote, “I found myself becoming more and more self-cen-

tered and self-absorbed. As I look back on it now, I realize I had fallen prey to such miserable characteristics because of my own personal loneliness. I do not say this by way of excuse. … The truly scary part is knowing I was beginning to hurt people despite my best intentions to never do that to anyone. For this, I remain truly sorry.”

Accused North Shore priests

Several clergy members named in Hidden Disgrace II served at churches and other facilities on Long Island. The report says the allegations should not be considered substantiated claims, but rather public accusations, unless otherwise indicated in the report. Among those named in the report is Father James C. Miller, who was assigned to St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in East Northport and St. Gerard Majella Church in Port Jefferson Station in the ’90s. Miller was sued along with the diocese in 1994 for allegedly sexually abusing two teenage boys at St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip, though he denied allegations, according to a 2002 Newsday report. He was moved to a position that did not involve working with children following the suit, including serving as chaplain at St. Charles Hospital and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson, according to the website www. bishop-accountability.org, which was also the source material for much of Hidden Disgrace II. Father Joseph Mundy was also assigned to St. Gerard Majella, along with stops at St. James R.C. Church in Setauket and St. John the Baptist Church in Wading River during the ’80s and ’90s. The report alleges Mundy was Priest A in the 2003 Suffolk grand jury investigation. The grand jury’s findings cite Priest A, “took a 14-year-old boy to a gay club in New York City where he and other patrons engaged in sexual activity with the boy.” Mundy left the priesthood in 1999 according to www.bishop-accountability.org. Two of the 51 priests were assigned to St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Selden. Public accusations against Father Angelo Ditta, the report alleges, match the descriptions of Priest H in the grand jury report, who alleged-

ly began abusing a boy when he was 10 years old. Ditta was assigned to positions away from children beginning in 1998 and was removed from duty in 2002. Father Gabriel Massaro was publicly accused of abusing a 12-year-old boy from St. Margaret of Scotland in Selden during retreats in 1979, according to a 2002 Newsday report. He continued receiving assignments outside of the Rockville Centre diocese through 2005, according to www.bishop-accountability.org. When asked for comment on the report, representatives from the various churches and facilities named in this section either did not respond to requests for comment or declined, directing inquiries to the diocese. “We as a church recognize that no amount of monetary compensation could ever erase or undo the grave harm suffered by survivors of child abuse,” Sean Dolan, diocese director of communications, said in a statement when asked about the report. “Still, we embrace Christ’s healing power and the Mission of Mercy of the Catholic Church as we continue our Independent Reconciliation and Compensation program. We stand in solidarity with our survivors and their families, and we continue our commitment and vigilance to the protection of children in our Church and in society.”

Compensation program

During a phone interview, Kristal said details of other accusations against clergy members have not been made available by Rockville Centre, and added if it is in fact serious about standing by survivors, perhaps it should make the information publicly accessible. “Making amends, whatever that means to survivors, they have the information,” Kristal said. “That’s the one entity that has all of this information, so we would urge them to come out with something similar put out by them. That would be wonderful.” A survivor who wishes to file a claim under the IRCP prior to the April 30 deadline must begin by registering online with the Washington, D.C., law firm overseeing the program as a neutral party. If he or she meets the two criteria set by the diocese — that the abuse was done by a priest or deacon and that the abuser was part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre — a claim form can then be filled out. Lawyers Helping Survivors of Child Sex Abuse, or any other personal lawyer, could step in to assist in filing the claim should a survivor seek assistance. Once a claim is filed, administrators from the law firm overseeing the program evaluate the claim. If an offer to settle is presented to a survivor, they can either accept or reject the offer. Those who reject the offer and whose abuse took place outside of New York’s statute of limitations — which are considered among the strictest in the U.S., according to Kristal — would have no further recourse unless laws are changed. Those who accept settlement money give up the right to bring a lawsuit in the event of future law changes. Survivors are the only participants in the program permitted to speak publicly about their abuse — the diocese and administrators from the law firm are bound to confidentiality. To learn more about the IRCP or to file a claim, visit the website www.drvc.org or www.childsexabuse.org.

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SCHOOL NEWS East Northport Middle School

Oldfield Middle School

P.S. I Love You Day was celebrated at East Northport Middle School Feb. 9. The goal of this day, which is held the Friday before Valentine’s Day every year, is to bring awareness to students of how important it is to spread love and kindness to prevent unnecessary loss of lives from suicide. Members of the Unity Club encouraged peers to wear purple to represent their commitment to stand up against bullying, help end depression and ultimately prevent suicide. This year’s theme was Go the Extra Mile. “This day is so important, especially for

middle school students, because at this age many of them feel like they’re on the outside,” Unity Club adviser Sandra Leahy said. Throughout the day, students and faculty had the opportunity to articulate what love and friendship means, to take photos together and to go out of their way to be kind to one another. “It’s important that kids understand how to be kind and to include each other,” eighthgrader Carlin said. “It’s a skill we’re going to need for the rest of our lives. No one should ever feel like they’re alone.”

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P.S. I love you

Competing for charity

Eighth graders at Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District participated in The Charity Challenge Feb. 7 — a fundraising competition in which proceeds were donated to the charity organization myFace. Each year, the eighth-graders choose a charity they’d like to support with this fundraiser. After rounds of persuasive speeches within classrooms, students vote on their peers’ essays. Ten semifinalists are then chosen to present their charities to the entire grade. This year’s winner was Wyatt LaFountaine, who chose the charity myFace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with facial disfigurement. Focused mainly on children and their families,

myFace funds medical, surgical, dental and psychosocial services as well as research and public awareness. “I have a personal connection with this charity,” Wyatt said, “and I was so thankful my classmates chose myFace. This organization helps so many people, and make so many lives better … and we’ll be helping them do that.” To participate in the challenge, students paid an entrance fee, plus any additional funds they raised, and formed teams. Students participated in physical and mental challenges, such as human Hungry Hungry Hippos, a ring toss, Kahoot! trivia and more. “My parents always told me that our generation is going to be the one to make a difference,” said Quinn, an eighth-grade student, “and being able to participate in something like this really makes me feel like that’s true.”

Fifth Avenue Elementary School

At its annual Black History Month celebration Feb. 8, the Harborfields school district honored the Harlem Renaissance. Oldfield Middle School students Kyrah Mullings and Sarah Walker, together with teacher Jeffrey Shade, acted as the masters of ceremonies for the evening, which included musical, artistic and spoken performances from students at each of the district’s schools. Black History Month-inspired student artwork was featured throughout the auditorium. “This is truly an amazing event that will

highlight all the work and the talent of not only our students, but our teachers and staff,” said Francesco Ianni, superintendent of schools, in his welcoming remarks. “When we think back on a renaissance, it is a time of wonderful music and art, and it’s a time when people look back for encouragement and to be inspired and to reflect on how far we have come.” The evening concluded with a special performance from Linda Humes, a storyteller and folklorist who performs and conducts workshops nationally and internationally.

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Honoring Black History Month

Presidents come alive

A hall of presidents came to life at Fifth Avenue Elementary School in the Northport school district Feb. 12. Second-grade students dressed up as a president, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, were stationed throughout a makeshift “museum” in the school’s all-purpose room. When a button on the president’s coat was pressed, the student came to life to tell the museumgoer about his history. Loved ones and teachers attended, weav-

ing through the tiny presidents and pressing buttons to learn about their history. The speeches were a result of an extensive library research project, where students spent time learning about their presidents and writing a detailed report. “Students had to learn how to research and then synthesize information in their own words,” said second-grade teacher Maureen Petrone. “That’s quite the task for a second grader, but they all did wonderful jobs.”

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COUNTY

Suffolk legislators pass sexual harassment laws All those in favor say #MeToo and #Times Up. In a unanimous 18-0 vote, county lawmakers passed legislation last week that will set better standards and practices regarding sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace for county employees. During its Feb. 6 meeting, members of Legislature passed two bills sponsored by Legislator Monica Martinez (D-Brentwood). “My hope with these laws is that we become a safer county, that it gives something to build a foundation on and that people can feel comfortable in the workforce here,” Martinez said. “To me, it was mind-boggling that we didn’t really have anything set in the county, especially being one of the biggest counties and employers, so I’m proud of it and I really thank my colleagues for supporting me.” The first bill mandates the director of the Office of Labor Relations provide county legislators statistics on “the number, type and disposition of employee disciplinary proceedings” involving sexual harassment or discrimination for 2015, 2016 and 2017 within 90 days; and submits this information by Feb. 28 of each year, starting in 2019. The bill also states that the county attorney must issue a report that contains a list of all sexual harassment and discrimination claims filed against Suffolk County in court, plus the settlement of any litigation claims, for 2015, 2016 and 2017 within 90 days; and, again, submit this annually starting in 2019.

“The way the resolution in the policy is designed is that it would be broken down between county departments and, within each department, the division within that department will have a more concise gathering of data,” Martinez said, adding that names will be redacted from the data to protect the privacy of those involved. “This will really help us hone in on what’s going on and who we need to focus on in each department.” She added she hopes the bill can help prevent sexual harassment lawsuits and reduce costs for taxpayers in the future. According to Martinez and the elected officials who cosponsored and supported the bill — including Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville), Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) and Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) — the legislative body as a whole has never been made aware of these kinds of settlements or given insight into how many active complaints there are or the nature of those complaints, until now. “In the past, if you didn’t ask, you didn’t get it,” Anker said. “But basically, here, we’re not asking, we’re telling them.” Gregory said this will help make things more transparent. “If we see there are things going on and there’s a pattern, then we have to be sure that the proper training is being provided to the various departments, or [an] individual department,” Gregory said. “This will give us information so we can fully exercise our oversight function.” Hahn agreed, saying that all the women in

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Legislator Monica Martinez sponsored two bills regarding sexual misconduct. the legislature are eager to crack down. “We want to be sure that our voices are heard,” she said. “When we say ‘me too,’ we are protecting all the women that work for the county and work within the county, and we’re all looking for ways to do more.” She said there’s no question there have been incidents at the county level. “There’s clear understanding that there’s a pervasive problem in our society, and a clear recognition that those statistics are important for us to understand,” Hahn said. “The better question now is, do we know how many? Do we know how pervasive this is? Do we know if we need more training or better training?” The other bill passed will create a county policy in which all employees hired will be

given a “Know Your Rights” pamphlet, maintained by the Department of Civil Services and Human Resources and issued by the director of the Office of Labor Relations. All new employees will be required to sign a document acknowledging they have received the pamphlet. This will inform new employees who to contact with an issue, and provide accountability. “We need to get people aware that there is information pertaining to protecting their rights and protecting them from sexual harassment or discrimination, or both,” Anker said. “It’s a proactive measure ... we are taking.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) signed into law Feb. 21 the two pieces of legislation.

SPORTS

Northport’s Greenfield makes statement with win Northport’s Ethan Greenfield caused an upset. In the 50-yard freestyle, which pitted Greenfield against Ward Melville’s top swimmer in Nick Bogush, who holds the fastest time in the county at this distance, the Tiger came out on top. Greenfield tripped the Suffolk County championship timer at 21.89 seconds, just hundredths of a second ahead of Bogush. Northport head coach Drew Modrov said he wasn’t expecting that kind of performance from Greenfield at Hauppauge High School’s pool Feb. 15. “I was surprised,” he said. “Ethan came in as the underdog, and I think he was a little surprised [knowing the time differences between them]. He just showed up on race day and won it.” Bogush said he felt fatigued going in, but credited his challenger’s changes. “He was very swift,” Bogush said of Greenfield. “But I’m going to come back to states and do even better. I’ll give it my best. So we’ll see what happens.” Bogush came back with a vengeance though, earning a first-place finish in the 200 freestyle relay with teammates Kevin Xu, David He and Cameron Kubik. The team

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‘Ethan came in as the underdog, and I think he was a little surprised. He showed up.’ — Drew Modrov Northport’s Ethan Greenfield edged Ward Melville’s Nick Bogush in the 50-yard freestyle. finished a mere hundredths of a second ahead of Northport’s relay, led by Greenfield. The Patriots finished the event in 1:27.03. Northport’s quartet also consisted of Zachary Papsco, Nicholas Millkey and Dylan Karpf.

“Every day in practice, I try to race other people who are specialist in their event, against freestylers and backstrokers, it gives me better reach,” He said. “I’m a 400 individual medley competitor in club swimming, so I

have to train in every event every day.” Ward Melville’s foursome also held off Northport in the 200 freestyle relay, with a best time of 3:11.87, nearly six seconds ahead of second place. The Patriot’s 200 medley team was edged out by Half Hollow Hills by 0.14 seconds. Hauppauge’sTrentonBurr(100backstroke, 51.26) and Jack Casey (100 breaststroke, 55.34) also came in first. Casey’s time was an All-American automatic standard. Shoreham- Wading River High School, junior Jason Louser, who commutes over an hour to his practice pool in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, took first in the 200-yard individual medley, stopping the clock at 1:50.63 seconds, just two seconds ahead of secondplace finisher He of Ward Melville. “It’s definitely good to see that all of the hard work has paid off — it gives me more confidence and a little less stress,” said Louser, who shaved nearly six seconds off his personal best. “The pool in Eisenhower Park is an hour drive from where I live, so it’s a big commitment. Trying to get to practice and all of the meets at the same time it can be a little challenging.” The swimmers will compete in the state championships at a familiar venue for Louser, at Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park March 2 and 3.

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SPORTS MARY MORTSENSEN

‘I’d rather be on my face than not try to get a medal at the Olympics.’ — Matt Mortensen Huntington Station luge competitor Matt Mortensen, above, at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Mortensen, below on right, with teammate Jayson Terdiman in Winterberg, Germany November 2017.

Matt Mortensen finishes fourth in Olympic relay Sixth place after the first run wasn’t going to cut it. Huntington Station’s Matthew Mortensen and his partner Jayson Terdiman had flown all the way to PyeongChang, South Korea to bring home Olympic hardware. Mortensen, who is in the World Class Athlete Program for the United States military, has spent years preparing for this opportunity. The tandem was ranked fifth after the World Cup season, which brings the top athletes in the sport together for competitions around the world. They knew they had the talent to compete on the world’s biggest stage, and they had an enormous time gap, at least in the high-speed world of luge, to make up to put themselves in position for a medal. Mortensen asked Terdiman, “Hey, do you want to go for it?” Without hesitation, his teammate agreed. Before their next run, Mortensen sacrificed control for speed, reducing the margin for error on the final race for a medal. “I’d rather be on my face than not try to get a medal at the Olympics,” Mortensen said. The second ride was better than the first, until they reached turn 13. Tapping the wall was enough to set them back. They finished that race in 13th and ended the doubles competition in 10th. Changing the sled was “risky, but they were there to compete for a medal and not just compete,” Bill Tavares, head coach of USA Luge, said in an email. The Olympics were not over for the luge team, however, as they had one more competition a few days later, when they joined Chris Mazdzer, who had won a silver medal in the singles competition and Summer Britcher, a singles rider for the women, in the relay. Team USA had every reason to be optimistic, as it had finished second in a similar relay in a World Cup competition in Germany last year.

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When all the teams finished, the Americans came in fourth, a mere one tenth of a second behind the team from Austria, which claimed the bronze. “Fourth place was frustrating,” Mortensen said. The team had “an opportunity to get a medal, and didn’t.” Tavares explained the fourth-place finish was “hard for all of us to take.” The team knew it not only had a chance to win a medal, but win a gold one. Fourth place became an unfortunate pattern for the Americans in South Korea, as Team USA didn’t make it to the medal stands often as the collection of determined athletes had expected in the first week of competition. Mortensen rode some of the same emotions as his countrymen back home — he watched with concern as teammate Emily Sweeney crashed. “For us, it was a major relief when we saw her stand up, move around,” Mortensen said. Mortensen was also inspired by snowboarder Shaun White, who returned from an Olympic misfire at Sochi to come through with a gold medal on his final run in the half

pipe competition. White was moved to tears after collecting his third gold medal. “That type of emotion and energy embodies the Olympic spirit,” Mortensen said. The Huntington Station athlete was also impressed by the gold medal performances of 17-year old Chloe Kim, who won her half pipe competition, and Jamie Anderson, who claimed gold in women’s slopestyle snowboarding. This is 32-year old Mortensen’s second Olympic appearance. He came in 14th at Sochi with a different partner, Preston Griffall. Mortensen said the overall experience is the same, with considerable positive energy at both locations. Mortensen’s parents Jerry and Mary flew across the world to support the team. Mortensen’s coach was pleased with his effort. “He came to compete and left nothing out there,” Tavares said. Mortensen also has dedicated fans back home. “We are so very proud of [Mortensen] for his incredible passion, talent and

perseverance competing for many years on the world’s stage, including the Olympic games,” said Eileen Knauer, a senior vice president and chief operating officer at Huntington YMCA. Knauer has worked with Mortensen’s mother Mary at the YMCA for more than a quarter of a century. Mortensen has six brothers and sisters. “The Mortensen family is the epitome of what the YMCA represents: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” Knauer said. In the longer term, Mortensen isn’t sure what will come next in his life. His time in the World Class Athlete Program ends in June and he has to decide whether to continue. In the meantime, he and his girlfriend of the last two years, Alex Duma, who is a chiropractor in New York City, plan to vacation to Hawaii in March. Duma, who is a former Romanian National Champion and All-American swimmer, relates to the life of a driven athlete. “I understand him really well,” Duma said. “I understand his lifestyle, which is why this works, because I’m 100 percent on board.” Duma said she also knows the frustration her boyfriend felt after all the years of training to compete in the Olympics. She tries to be “as encouraging and supportive” as she can, she said. She believes time can help provide some perspective. While the 2018 results didn’t meet Mortensen’s expectations, “it doesn’t change who he is or his character,” Duma added. As a member of the New York Army National Guard’s 1156 Engineer Company in Kingston, New York, Mortensen is a “folk hero” to the members of his unit, said Lieutenant William Hayes, who is his commanding officer. “He’s one of our own,” he said. “It’s always exciting to hear his stories.”

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of the Library District for the fiscal year 2018/2019 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of said School District; and 2. To elect one (1) Trustee of the NorthportEast Northport Public Library for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2023, as a result of the expiration of the term of office presently held by Elizabeth McGrail. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the voting at such meeting on April 10, 2018, shall take place in two election districts at the two polling places designated below between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time: ELECTION DISTRICT NO.1 shall be bounded as follows: On the South by the centerline of Route 25A; On the East by the library district boundary; On the North by the library district boundary; On the West by the library district boundary. POLLING PLACE ELECTION DISTRICT NO 1: Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 shall be bounded as follows: On the South by the library district boundary; On the East by the library district boundary; On the North by the centerline of Route 25A; On the West by the library district boundary. POLLING PLACE ELECTION DISCTRICT NO. 2: East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport, New York. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Northport-East Northport Public Library will hold a public information meeting for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget of the Northport-East Northport Public Library on March 27, 2018 at the Northport-East Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York 11768 at 7:30 p.m.; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that copies of the proposed budget and the annual estimated expenditures for the Northport-East Northport Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the Northport-East Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York 11768 and 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport, New York, 11731, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. commencing on

March 13, 2018 and each weekday through April 10, 2018; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Northport-East Northport Public Library shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Library Vote located at 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York, not later than March 12, 2018, which petitions shall be filed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District or two (2%) per cent of the voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Trustees of the Library, whichever is greater, such number to be determined by the number of persons recorded on the poll list as having voted at such election, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and the signers thereof; and FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at the meeting whose name does not appear on the register of the School District prepared therefor. All persons who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special School District meeting or School District election and who shall have voted at any such annual or special meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to April 10, 2018, are not required to register again for this special district meeting. In addition, all those who are registered to vote with the Board of Elections of Suffolk County prior to March 30, 2018, shall be entitled to vote at this special district meeting, notwithstanding their failure to have previously registered with the School District. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that you are advised that personal registration is available any day that school is in session; at the office of the School District Clerk, 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In order to vote at the meeting to be held on April 10, 2018, personal registration must be completed on or before March 30, 2018, and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Register will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Vote at 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York, where the Register will be open for inspection by any qualified voters of the School District on

each of the five (5) days prior to April 10, 2018 excluding Sunday and holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; and on April 10, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Northport Public Library, and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, absentee ballots to vote on any questions and propositions that appear on the voting ballot may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Library Vote, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Clerk of the Library Vote seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by 5:00 pm, prevailing time, on the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvased, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the Library Vote, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York no later than 5:00 pm, prevailing time, on the day of the election. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reason of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked as permanently disabled by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate application for such absentee ballot. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the said office of the Clerk of the Library Vote, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, New York on each of the five (5) days prior to April 10, 2018 except Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Dated: Northport, New York February 22, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTHPORTEAST NORTHPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY Jacqueline Elsas, Chairperson Board of Trustees 143 2/22 4x thn

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Spare me the ‘thoughts and prayers’ Funds held higher than children’s lives Another 17 people are dead — mowed down by a teenager wielding a semiautomatic weapon. Please, spare me the “thoughts and prayers.” This will continue until easy access to these weapons and the ammunition they take is halted. No other nation on Earth has this problem. All have disturbed individuals, but only one makes it easy to get your hands on an AR-15. It’s legal for an 18-year-old to buy an AR-15 but not a can of beer. That’s crazy. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out why we have this problem “only in America.” School shootings have become an American tradition, like homecoming or apple pie. As the satirical website “The Onion” put it: “‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.” Please, spare me the talk about “mental health.” Are we going to monitor the mental health of every American? Who draws the line? It’s no accident many of these shooters post pictures of their assault rifle arsenals on Instagram or other social media beforehand. We’ve made them so easy to obtain. It’s a symptom of a sick culture which prizes these weapons as tokens of power and manhood. We’re not talking here about hunting rifles or handguns used for self-protection. We’re talking about a military weapon designed specifically to efficiently kill as many people as quickly as possible. After 20 first-graders were mowed down at Sandy Hook we did nothing. After 58 innocent people enjoying a country music

festival were massacred in Las Vegas we did nothing. I could go on and on, but what’s the point? After Las Vegas, Congress could not even pass a bill to prohibit bump stocks. As long as the NRA, the most powerful lobby in the country, has anything to say about it, the massacres will continue. As long as we decide by our actions that so-called Second Amendment rights take precedence over human life, this will continue. There’s a price to be paid for so-called “Second Amendment rights,” and it’s paid by the child or loved one of somebody else. As long as we keep electing politicians who take money from the National Rifle Association this will continue. Our own congressman, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), the biggest recipient of National Rifle Association funding in New York, hypocritically tweets he’s “praying” for the dead and maimed victims. But last December he co-sponsored a bill to allow people from states with loose or no gun laws to bring their weapons here to New York. So, please, spare me the “thoughts and prayers,” and talk about our “great law enforcement” and better mental health care and better security and arming everybody in some kind of demented re-enactment of a Wild West that never was. It’s only a matter of time before something like this happens right here on Long Island. And as long as we do nothing, we are all responsible.

David Friedman St. James

NRA controls votes as much as purse As a former school nurse, this topic pains me greatly, and the time has come for me to speak out. I am concerned that many campaign war chests have excessive funding by special interest groups and corporations. So, to each member of Congress I ask: How about the National Rifle Association? Did they give you big bucks? Do they essentially hold the purse strings of your campaign, your votes in Congress? Have you become a puppet of the NRA? Do they pull the strings when you vote, just as they control the purse strings? You have sold your votes, your heart, your conscience, your duty and perhaps even your soul to the highest bidder, and they own you. Every time there is a school shooting, or some other mass shooting, how do you feel deep down? I bet you might even send prayers and condolences. We don’t want your false words! We want action now!

Have you ever held the body of a mass shooting victim? Gotten their blood on your clothing, your hands? And had to personally hand that body to the family members? The Second Amendment was written long before assault weapons were developed. I am not anti guns ... I want assault weapons outlawed. I want tight screening before a purchase of weapons or ammunition can be made. And I want the FBI and all other agencies to give serious review to social media postings, words and actions reported, which may indicate a predisposition to violence and leanings to anti-social/radical groups. Members of Congress — how much longer will you do nothing? How much longer will those coins mean more to you than the lives of Americans?

Lynn Jordan Mount Sinai

Call it assault rifle 15 What’s in a name? I would not want to be known only by my initials, K.E., and I don’t think most other people would. That might diminish our identities and sense of personal power. So maybe we should start calling the ubiquitous AR-15 by the name assault rifle 15. These assault rifle 15s are responsible for

some of the highest death tolls in mass shootings. We could let that name settle into our collective subconsciousness, and maybe into our own individual consciences.

Karleen Erhardt Port Jefferson

As I watched the events of Feb. 14 unfold in Parkland, Florida, my heart broke for those in mourning and my ire rose to unthinkable levels at those “in power” who have done nothing to stop these mass murders from happening. I have two main jobs in life, and both are affected every time these horrific catastrophes occur. First and foremost, I am the mother of a young school-age child who I send off every day to a public school. I entrust my child’s life to those in the building where I too once walked the halls as a student, though in a very different time. When I was in elementary school I never once feared that someone with a gun would enter this sacred place of learning and hope to cause me any kind of harm. I felt safe and assured that my teachers would care for me, and that I would return home in exactly the same shape I had left in. Unfortunately, as a mother in 2018, there is a constant sense of hypervigilance that I feel every day, particularly after one of these heinous crimes has occurred. I despise this feeling, but it cannot be helped as I worry about the person who is most precious to me. My second job is as a teacher, and this causes an even deeper level of inner conflict for me. When I walk into the school building I work in every day I cannot imagine allowing anything to ever happen to any of my students. I would not allow any harm to

come to them, but I fortunately have never been confronted by a gunman looking to kill as many people as he possibly can for no apparent reason. The conflict lies in the fact that I feel obligated to protect my students, as much as I would hope my child’s teachers would feel the same, but I also would not want to be killed and have my child suffer the loss of her mother. This is an unfortunate conundrum that teachers have been forced to confront in this day and age, and it is an unreasonable choice that we may be compelled to make. What is the ultimate consequence for acting as a human shield? Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) had the audacity to offer his “thoughts and prayers” while his hypocrisy rose alarmingly with every word he spewed. How dare he talk out of both sides of his face as he co-sponsors the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act? Sadly, he feels no shame about his voting record on gun control, and his supporters continue to cheer him on. And I won’t even waste words concerning Chump and his ignorant ramblings about the Second Amendment. Numerous mass shootings have already occurred in less than two months, and still a Republican-led Congress continues to cater to the National Rifle Association as parents continue to bury their murdered children. Enough is enough.

Stefanie Werner East Setauket

There’s no substitute for action Columbine. Virginia Tech. Newtown. San Bernadino. Orlando. Sutherland Springs. Las Vegas. And now, Parkland — yet another mass shooting in this country. Sadly, there are more mass shootings in the U.S. than in any other country in the world. And, once again, what is the response we hear from the president and most Republicans in Congress? Prayers, condolences, expressions of sympathy. Those are all well and good, but they are simply not enough; they are no substitute for action. When are we finally going to do something about enacting responsible, sensible gun control legislation? When President Trump spoke a day after the shooting in Florida, he did not talk about the need for stricter gun control laws — in fact, he did not even mention guns. Is he so beholden to the National Rifle Association that he will not even deign to mention the role that guns play in the deaths of so many people in this country? All he would cite as a factor in the Parkland shooting was mental illness — this from a president who actually revoked President Obama’s ban on the sale of guns to mentally ill people. There is no doubt that the current president’s action contributed to a state of affairs where a mentally ill teenager could walk into a gun shop and buy, without any problem whatsoever, a semi-automatic assault rifle. If Trump is so afraid of losing support from the NRA that he will not even broach the subject of the need for better gun con-

trol laws in America, then we must depend on Congress to do so. Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress also refuse to do anything about the problem. When there is a mass shooting, they say that it is not a good time to discuss gun control because that would be “politicizing” a tragedy. Sure enough, a day or two after the Parkland tragedy, Paul Ryan said that we should not become involved in a discussion about gun control. “I think,” he said, “we need to pray” and not have a “knee jerk” reaction to what happened. Yet when the public weeping dies down and the tragedy fades from full media attention, Republican legislators continue to ignore the issue, apparently believing that it is not important enough to merit action or even serious discussion. We know that most congressional Republicans have become dependent on the political and financial support of the NRA. Indeed, our own representative — Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) — has received an “A” rating from that organization. But are campaign checks and endorsements from the NRA more important to our legislators than the lives of the children and adults who are the victims of the never-ending shootings in this country? What must happen before the majority party in Congress finally says, “Enough already”?

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Robert Arrigon Setauket

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EDITORIAL

Reflections following yet another U.S. mass shooting W

e’ve been here before. A shooter kills and maims unarmed, innocent American citizens, and according to the people elected to represent us, it’s never quite the right time to discuss gun control. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) told us last week, now “is not the time to jump to some conclusion,” adding the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was not about guns, but about “pure evil.” We’re glad students from the high school have rebuked Ryan and his ilk who, as a church sign in Australia put it over the weekend, “love guns more than their kids.” If students who experienced the horror in Florida Feb. 14 firsthand are ready to talk about change, we’re with them. However, we’ll go along with the speaker’s flawed premise and offer some thoughts about the latest mass shooting in the United States without politicizing the discussion: • First, let’s honor the heroes who put themselves in harm’s way, some, making the ultimate sacrifice for their colleagues and classmates. While many have heard of teacher

Scott Beigel, 35, who grew up in Dix Hills and died shielding students from gunfire, have you heard of Anthony Borges? Anthony is a 15-year-old student fighting for his life who saved 20 lives as he attempted to close and lock a classroom door. He was shot five times — in both legs, his upper left thigh and his back. His thigh bone was shattered. • Are all threats taken seriously? A neighbor reported the shooter’s social media account to the FBI in January, making note of his “gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting,” a statement from the FBI read. But nothing was done. Every single hostile message, no matter how small, needs to be noted and handled accordingly. Police need to investi-

gate every threat or mention of harm or disturbance, while schools and their therapists should monitor every student suspect from then on out. • We are extremely impressed by the grace and maturity students from the high school have displayed in their public thoughts on the tragedy. Lasting change being brought about by young voices should be what America is all about. While many had lost hope, grieving students cried out. Yes, it was a terrible tragedy that should never have happened, as is said each and every time a mass shooting occurs, but again nothing is being done. This is why there are plans for a March For Our Lives stomp on March 24 in Washington, D.C., where the people will bring the power. “We are up here standing together, because if all

‘Lasting change being brought about by young voices should be what America is all about.’

our government and president can do is send thoughts and prayers, then it’s time for the victims to be the change that we need to see,” said 18-year-old Emma González. We admire the Parkland high school senior, and the many other students who took to podiums to voice their opinions, concerns and anger. They have a right to be mad, and even more, a right to be heard. David Hogg, a 17-year-old student who survived the shooting, had a similar, strong message to legislators: “Politicians and more importantly the American public must take action if we’re going to prevent the next shooting. To elected officials I say this, ‘Don’t lie to us. Don’t make any more false promises, because when you do, children die.’” He called the time a turning point in American history “where students stand up and speak out — when the politicians won’t.” We hope to see that happen. In the face of division, standing up is not for any political agenda but for the lives of the innocent, like young school children. As Emma González said, and, yes, now we’ll talk about guns: “They say that tougher gun laws do not decrease gun violence. We call B.S.” So do we, Emma.

EDITORIAL

A close look at an Olympic relationship

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hey grew up an ocean, and a few months, apart. They spoke different languages, lived in families of different sizes, and competed at high levels in sports from different seasons. And yet Huntington Station’s Sgt. Matt Mortensen, a Winter Olympic soldier-athlete with Team USA who competes in the luge, and Alex Duma, a sports chiropractor in New York, have been dating for close to two years. The world of sports provides common ground for these two 32-year-olds. Duma grew up to become a Romanian women’s national swimming champion and By Daniel Dunaief an All-American swimmer. Mortensen, despite living his early years on the relatively flat terrain of Long Island, dedicated his considerable athletic energy to a sport his father

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Jerry introduced him to when the company where he worked, Verizon, was sponsoring a luge event. Mortensen and Duma met when she was on volunteering at Lake Placid Olympic Training Center. He tried to ask her out for a drink and she turned him down because she didn’t want to consider dating someone she might treat as a patient. Several months later, however, she relented when she knew he wouldn’t consult her professionally. Once they started dating in earnest, her experience as an athlete helped prepare her for the travels, the dedication to training — and the competition. “I understand him really well,” she said. “I’ve been an athlete myself and I do travel with athletes. I understand his lifestyle.” That lifestyle brings challenges that would be difficult for people who weren’t born some 5,000 miles apart. Indeed, as a member of the Army World Class Athlete Program, Mortensen ventures around the globe routinely, competing in World Cup competitions.

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Since he was 12, Mortensen learned most of his middle school and high school lessons from work sent from St. Dominic’s in Oyster Bay. He often missed celebrating his December birthday with his family because it fell during the winter luge season. The time on the road, however, helped him grow up more rapidly and, as it turned out, gave him the opportunity to learn other cultures earlier than many of his American contemporaries. The months he spent in Europe “helped bridge the cultural gap,” Duma said. It helped him “understand my European culture.” At the same time, Duma came to the United States when she was 19, so she feels that “a lot of what I am is due to the American culture.” Duma admires Mortensen’s relentless efforts to improve and compete. She has watched how he continues to work out after the season ends, even when the workouts are not required. “He’ll go above and beyond the extra step,” she said. As for their families, Duma grew up as an only child. On another continent,

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Mortensen grew up with four brothers and two sisters, in a family of nine. “They are an amazing big family,” Duma said. “I feel so blessed to have been invited to family events,” which include Christmas and Easter. Duma appreciates the noise, the dogs, little kids and the constant commotion, which is a marked contrast from her life in a small family, where it was “too quiet.” Borrowing an oft-quoted line from the movie “Jerry Maguire,” Mortensen said Duma “really completes me.” Mortensen suggested that Duma stay behind and continue to work while he was in PyeongChang. In South Korea, he finished fourth in the luge team relay, a tenth of a second behind the Austrian team for bronze. He wanted her to save up her vacation time so the athletic couple could travel on a planned trip to Hawaii. During the games, the two of them speak by FaceTime and Whatsapp. Ultimately, what makes the relationship work, Duma said, is that her Olympic boyfriend is “such a good communicator. He’s amazing at that.”

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