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 Chad Lupinacci sworn in

Chad Lupinacci (R) was officially sworn in as Huntington’s 80th supervisor Jan. 2, taking over for resigning Supervisor Frank Petrone (D) after 24 years.

Joan Cergol joins town council

Joan Cergol, a registered Democrat and town employee, took a seat on Huntington town board to replace Susan Berland, who resigned from her position after being elected to serve Suffolk County Legislature’s 16th District.

Errol Toulon Jr. made history

Errol Toulon Jr. (D) made history Jan. 12 by taking the oath as Suffolk County sheriff, making him Long Island’s first African-American elected official in a nonjudicial countywide position.

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Tim Sini (D) began his tenure as Suffolk County’s district attorney Jan. 2, assuming the vacated position left open by his retired and federally indicted predecessor Tom Spota (D).

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 Mortensen narrowly misses a medal

Huntington Station’s Matthew Mortensen competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics held in South Korea, finishing in fourth place in the luge relay event.

Huntington groups organize help for Haiti

Huntington resident Ginette Rows and Pastor Georges Franck of Huntington Station’s Church of God organized a group to fly to Haiti Feb. 16 to launch their second free mobile medical clinic to provide basic health care to those in need.

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The audit by Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy (R) of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, a nonprofit organization that operates the state historic site and interpretive center in Huntington Station, raised questions about its financial practice and alleged it overbilled the county.

Offshore Drilling proposal strikes a nerve

Long Islanders packed Suffolk County Legislature’s auditorium Feb. 14 with public outcry against a federal proposal to expand offshore drilling.

Lady Tigers win league title

Northport High School’s varsity girls basketball team beat Walt Whitman Wildcats, 50-42, to win the League II title and finish the season undefeated.

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What causes Alzheimer’s?

Dr. Palekar: While we still don’t know how the Alzheimer’s disease process begins, it appears that damage to the brain starts a decade or more before problems show up. During this period, while people may be free of symptoms, toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of proteins form amyloid plaques and tau tangles throughout the brain, causing once-

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Isn’t is a natural consequence of aging?

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 Northport students walk out for gun control KEVIN REDDING

Hundreds of Northport High School students walked out March 14 joining in a national movement to call for stricter gun control laws in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Huntington remembers a Parkland victim

The Town of Huntington held a candlelight vigil March 14 to honor Scott Beigel, a Dix Hills native who was killed while working as a geography teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. He was 35.

Tearful farewell to a fallen soldier

Commack resident U.S. Airman Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso, 39, was among those killed in a March 15 helicopter crash. Raguso was also a New York City and Commack firefighter. Hundreds paid their final respects at his March 31 funeral.

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In March, former Commack resident and babysitter Benjamin Fielman was extradited from Florida and charged with 27 counts of alleged sex crimes against three young children who were in his care in Suffolk County between 2009 and 2014. Fielman worked as an assistant teacher at Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center in Commack for four years (20082011). He later pled guilty in May and received an additional eight years in prison tacked on to an existing sentence.

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Northport High School senior Isaiah Claiborne won first place in the 1,000-meter run at the New York State championships March 2 with a time of 2 minutes, 26.95 seconds. The Tiger’s 4×800 relay quartet of Elijah and Isaiah Claiborne, Dan O’Connor and Thomas Fodor brought home the gold with a time of 7:56.52.

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 Changing of the guard in Northport village

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Longtime Northport village Mayor George Doll and Deputy Mayor Henry Tobin stepped down, giving over the reins to newly elected Mayor Damon McMullen and his deputy, Tom Kehoe, as of April 3. Pictured are former mayor George Doll with the new deputy Tom Kehoe.

Steve Stern wins special election

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Former Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) won the April 24 special election against Republican candidate Janet Smitelli, 5,748 to 3,969 votes, to represent the 10th Assembly District in New York State Assembly. Stern became the first Democrat elected to the position in more than 30 years.

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Southern State bus crash injuries Huntington students

A coach bus transporting dozens of Huntington area students home from a spring break trip smashed into a Southern State Parkway overpass late April 8, seriously injuring two 17-year-old girls.

The parents of both students later filed lawsuits against the driver and transportation company.

Kings Park trail named after Huntington veteran

A secluded walking path of Kings Park Unique Area Preserve, located off Meadow Road, was dedicated April 20 to honor a Huntington veteran Sgt. Clarence Beavers. He was the last surviving original member of the first class of African-American paratroopers from the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed the Triple Nickle. During World War II, Beavers and his fellow paratroopers worked as smokejumpers, responding to any threat or fires caused by the Japanese incendiary bomb attacks on the nation’s western forests.

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Elwood residents protest proposed Villadom

Hundreds of Elwood and Huntington residents launched a three-hour-long filibuster at the May 17 Huntington town board meeting against developer Villadom Corp.’s proposal to build a 486,000-square-foot commercial development off Jericho Turnpike decrying it as downzoning.

Beloved Walt Whitman wrestling coach dies

Vincent Altebrando, a physical education and special education teacher and renowned varsity wrestling coach at Walt Whitman High School for the last 15 years, died April 20.

After his passing, South Huntington school district adopted a new mantra of WWAD, or “What Would Altebrando Do?” Altebrando is pictured, at far left.

Northridge’s opening hails Huntington Station revitalization

Huntington town officials and more than 50 Huntington Station community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Northridge apartments May 7 with a ribbon cutting and tours of the building. The building, at the intersection of Northridge Street and New York Avenue, is considered one of the first steps toward Huntington Station’s revitalization project.

Walt Whitman Birthplace announces new collection

The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association celebrated its acquisition of approximately 300 Whitman-related books collected by late Northport resident Marvin Feinstein April 26, which will be known as the Gould Library.

Taking in the Tulips

A family enjoys a moment together at the Town of Huntington’s 18th annual Tulip Festival held May 6 at Heckscher Park.

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 Huntington rallies for immigrant rights

More than 100 Huntington residents gathered June 15 to protest President Donald Trump’s (R) immigration policies at the Huntington Village Green Park, many carried signs reading “Families Belong Together.”

Cold Spring Harbor dedicates its 9/11 memorial

The Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department officially dedicated its 9/11 memorial in Fireman’s Park, directly across from its headquarters at 2 Main St., in a June 16 ceremony.

Holocaust survivor receives his high school diploma

A lifelong dream was made a reality for Holocaust survivor Mordechai Miller, 87, of East Northport, who after nearly 30 years educating others, received his high school diploma at the 103rd commencement of Smithtown High School West June 21.

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Elijah Claiborne wins gold twice at state championships

Northport senior Elijah Claiborne placed first in the 800m with a time of 1 minute, 52.33 seconds, and first in the 1,600 in 4:10.01.

Gavin Buda first Suffolk player selected for two honors

Harborfields senior Gavin Buda became the first Suffolk County athlete to play in both the Rawlings Blue Chip Prospects Grand Slam Challenge and Empire Challenge football game in June.

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 Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park opens Town of Huntington officials celebrated the grand opening of Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park July 11 in Elwood, the town’s first interactive spray water park. The park was built in honor of a Huntington native and fallen New York City police officer killed in the line of duty.

Huntington firefighters celebrate 175 years

The Huntington Fire Department celebrated the 175th anniversary of the volunteer fire company’s formation July 28. Lifelong Huntington resident Henry Gerdes, 98, was selected to serve as parade grand marshal for his nearly 80 years of service.

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 Ryan’s Law gets signed to protect boaters

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) signed legislation July 28 at Centerport Yacht Club named Ryan’s Law that will require all boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards. The law is named after 12-year-old Ryan Weiss, of Greenlawn.

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Having fun at East Northport Fireman’s Fair

The East Northport Fire Department kicked off its annual community four-day fair Aug. 1.

Marcantonio thrown off election ballot

Democratic challenger Michael Marcantonio had his name removed from the ballot for the 12th Assembly District after courts ruled he failed to meet the residency requirements.

Pamela Verity resigns from Commack BOE

Commack school district trustee Pamela Verity resigned after a fourmonth investigation into allegations she had disclosed confidential information privy to her as a board trustee and removing school district property from Marion Carll Farm.

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Huntington remembers Roosevelt’s historic visit

Huntington town officials unveiled a new historic marker Sept. 21 in Municipal Lot 49 on New York Avenue commemorating a speech given during the town’s 250th anniversary celebration in 1903 by former President Theodore Roosevelt (R). The marker was paid for and donated by Huntington High School students.

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 Miles Lerner struck outside Northport High School

Northport High School freshman Miles Lerner, 14, was struck by a car while crossing Laurel Road on his way to cross-country practice Sept. 4. The accident raised questions about the safety of traffic flow around the school as the community rallied behind Lerner and his family.

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Northport theater community member arrested

Northport-East Northport Community Theater member Robert Miller, 35, was arrested Oct. 5 for allegedly masturbating in front of a 15-year-old girl outside the William J. Brosnan Administrative Building of the Northport school district. He faces charges of alleged first-degree public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child.

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New York State senators John Flanagan (R-East Northport) and Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) visited Northport to announce $3 million in state funding to help extend sewers to 140 homes and two business districts in the Steers Pit and Bluff Point communities.

Huntington celebrates its annual apple festival

The Huntington Historical Society hosted its annual Apple Festival on the grounds of the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum Sunday, Oct. 14. The event drew more than 800 visitors.

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Northport school district held a charitable volleyball tournament Nov. 19 at the high school to raise funds and show support for 14-year-old Miles Lerner. He was struck by a car Sept. 4 while crossing Laurel Road.

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Democratic challenger Jim Gaughran, of Northport, unseated incumbent state Sen. Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) in the 5th Senate District. His win contributed to his party flipping the state Senate to Democrat’s control in 2019.

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Brian Finnegan, Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci’s (R) former legislative aide and chief of staff, filed a lawsuit in Suffolk County Supreme Court Dec. 4 alleging that Lupinacci forced nonconsensual sexual acts and inappropriate touching on him during overnight trips to Albany in December 2017.

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What does a three-star rating for heart bypass surgery mean?

This is an achievement shared by an elite group of cardiothoracic surgery programs in the U.S. and Canada. Historically, only about 10 to 15 percent of participants receive the three-star rating for isolated CABG (heart bypass) surgery. For patients, they can have peace of mind knowing they’re getting care from one of the top-rated facilities in the nation.

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The ratings are determined by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), a not-forprofit worldwide organization of surgeons and other healthcare professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries within the chest.

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Cardiac surgery programs voluntarily submit detailed information about their surgical procedures performed. The STS then analyzes and randomly audits data elements submitted by hospitals to validate accuracy. The results are riskadjusted so that hospitals are judged fairly based on the communities they serve. The three-star rating that Stony Brook achieved is an “Overall Composite Score” for patient outcomes and quality of care for isolated CABG surgery. It measures a surgical team’s performance before, during and after CAGB surgery.

A NEW CARDIAC SURGERY UNIT Our cardiac surgery patients will soon be treated in spacious, private rooms in our new stateof-the-art Hospital Pavilion, opening in December 2018.

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Heart bypass surgery is the most often performed cardiac surgery. But like any open-heart procedure, clinical excellence requires a highly skilled, experienced team that has a proven track record of consistent high quality and safety. The STS ratings provide accurate, unbiased information about the quality and safety of the care provided by different heart surgery providers. When a surgical program receives a three-star rating, it’s a testament to the clinical excellence that patients can benefit from.

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The STS star ratings provide verifiable information based on true clinical data, to help people make informed decisions. When it comes to something as important as your heart, that can make a huge difference. The STS star ratings can be found at https://publicreporting.sts.org/acsd.

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