The Times of Smithtown - February 9, 2017

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February 9, 2017

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Sale of Smithtown’s New York Ave. property cancelled

By Victoria Espinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com Plans to sell Smithtown school district’s headquarters on New York Avenue came to a halt this week as real estate developer Southern Land Company backed out of the sale.

The company planned to create a residential community where the district administrative offices currently stand. The Smithtown school board voted at the Oct. 25 meeting to approve entering a contract with the company, for the sale of the property and the surrounding land.

Superintendent James Grossane did not have much of an explanation for the change in plans.

“Yes, they [Southern Land Company] have exercised their option to withdraw prior to the end of the due diligence period as detailed in the contract of sale,” he said in an emailed statement. “They did not give a reason. They are not required to during this period of the contract.”

Some residents have been critical of the move, dissatisfied with how the board handled the plan and a lack of transparency. At school board meetings community members cited safety and traffic concerns.

“You’re going to lose the horseshoe of people that live around this school because nobody is going to want to live in a community with 200-plus apartments, with cars going all around here, the streets can’t handle any more traffic than we have now,” Richard

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the smithtown school district administrative building on new york avenue was in the works of becoming the site of a new apartment building complex.

Cardone said at a December meeting. “This community does not want this. I’m telling you it doesn’t belong here. Shame on you.”

In a letter to district residents last year, Grossane said the plan would have a positive impact on the community.

“The board of education and administration believe that the proposed use of the property is one that would benefit our school community,” he said. “If finalized, the sale will potentially expand our tax base, lowering the burden on our resi-

dents, and provide additional resources to enhance our educational programs.”

But residents, and town officials, were far from convinced.

Supervisor Pat Vecchio (R) said the board was getting ahead of themselves, as the plan required a rezoning which the developer had not obtained.

“The school board is being presumptuous in assuming the town board will change the zone,” he said. “There must be a public hearing and the people will be

heard for or against such a change.”

The original decision to sell the building can be linked to the controversial decision to close Branch Brook Elementary School due to a lack of enrollment and shrinking district revenue. Some residents pleaded then the district should work on selling the administrative building instead of closing a building used for instruction.

According to Southern Land Company, the plan included about 250 one- and two-bedroom apartments. Grossane said if the plan had gone through, the district would have received the greater of $71,000 per approved unit, or $14,768,000 for the sale of the building.

Dustin Downey, senior vice president of multifamily development for Southern Land Company, said there might still be a future for a partnership between the company and the school district.

“We believe strongly in the town’s vision that a high-quality residential community on this site would attract young professionals and retirees from the community, increase vibrancy and commerce and enhance quality of life for surrounding neighborhoods,” he said in a statement. “The school district site has tremendous potential to be a great community success if neighbors and leadership work together and support the right master plan. It is our hope that once the town board, school district and residents can come together in support of a common vision, that Southern Land Company can play a role to bring that vision to life.”

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Legislator Trotta proposes county fee cap to control budget

By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) stood alongside fellow Republican lawmakers to discuss a bill he’s introduced to place a 2 percent cap on county fee increases, putting an end to what he considers Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s (D) budgetary “feeasco,” an attempt to make living on Long Island easier and cheaper for residents.

The legislation, which will go to committee for determination next week, reflects New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) 2 percent property tax cap for New York residents in 2011, which the members of the Republican Caucus agreed has helped keep property taxes at bay.

“It’s time for Suffolk County to take responsibility for their actions, to be fiscally conservative and do the right thing, and stop this ‘fee-asco’ they’re [pushing] on its citizens,” Trotta told the crowd in the Suffolk County Legislature lobby in Hauppauge Feb. 7. “The county’s in serious fiscal problems and no one wants to make tough decisions.

We’re here today to make those decisions.”

Trotta cited Bellone’s nearly $3 billion budget for 2017, which he said contained a hike in fees and a 100 percent tax increase through permits, licenses and services like mortgage instruments and traffic tickets, as reason for why so many people have left Suffolk County.

The legislator said the fees, in many

cases, have disproportionately impacted the county’s lower and middle income families, making it impossible for a young person to buy a house here or “middle income folks” to keep their elders and children here.

“It’s unconscionable; he’s [Bellone] driving young people off Long Island ... in one breath he says he wants to keep people here and in the next breath he puts a $32 million fee on mortgage lists ... this is illegal,” Trotta said. “So what happens when the lawsuits come in and we have to pay this money back? The county executive will be gone, retired in Florida, and our children will have to pay for it.”

The legislator criticized a recent item pricing law expansion proposed by Bellone that would require retailers throughout the county to individually price every item on their shelf or pay a yearly fee of up to $15,000, calling it “taxation disguised as consumer protection.”

Legislator Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) likened the fees to razor cuts, saying “if you get cut by one razor, it’s not going to kill you, but if you get a thousand cuts, you’re going to bleed to death.” The fees are increasing and multiplying in different and secretive ways, McCaffrey said, and “they’re eventually going to bleed this county, and all its residents, dry.”

“We’re truly concerned about real people and real issues that could potentially happen,” he said.

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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta speaks during the press conference Tuesday.

Smithtown and Bill Pearson from North Patchogue, spoke briefly about the impact the fees have on their day-to-day lives.

“We’re [Long Islanders] getting taxed at an enormous rate, taxes keep going up, fees keep going up, but incomes don’t seem to be going up ... it’s getting harder to live,” Capurso, who works at the U.S. Geological Survey, said. “It’s just not sustainable; you

can’t do this anymore.”

Pearson, a retiree, said the fees are “policing the county and not supporting anybody.”

“Just going to the park, like Smith’s Point, is $20-$25 to go for one day and that’s terrible,” he said. “They fee us to death but they should be cutting taxes and looking at ways to cut the budget. This county has got to wake up.”

The Dalys remember the snowy night they met Former Smithtown residents look back on love By donna newman donna@TBRnewSPaPeRS.Com Angie and Bill Daly are months away from celebrating 60 years of married bliss.

Well, maybe it wasn’t all bliss, Angie said, but they must know how marriage survives, because they are still happily together.

The two met at a church dance in Brooklyn in 1956. Angie’s brother Vin knew Bill from their days together at the Vincentian seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. So when they encountered each other at the coat check, Bill noticed Vin’s armful of coats.

“Where’re you going with all those coats?” Bill asked. To which Vin explained he brought seven girls to the dance. “I said, you’re just the guy I want to talk to.”

Angie was the first girl he asked to dance.

“I was attracted to guys who were fair with blue eyes,” Angie said. “It was those blue eyes. And I thought he was suave.”

At the end of the evening, Bill asked Angie if he could drive her home.

“I thought everything about her was terrific,” Bill said. “She was so bright and cheerful and outgoing — and cute.”

She said yes, but only if some of the other girls could come along. So they piled into his yellow Olds 98 convertible and on the way home, the car broke down.

“It just died,” Angie said. They were alongside a big cemetery. It was around midnight; no houses or stores were nearby.

It started to snow. Angie and Bill left the others in the car and went to find help.

They finally reached some stores, but only the bar and grill was open. They went in and called Vin, who had been home for some time, got dressed, picked them up, drove all the girls home and dropped Bill off at the train station.

“So the first night we met, we had problems,” Angie said.

They got engaged in 1957, married in 1958, and the babies started coming in 1959. By 1969, the couple had four sons and two daughters. Bill taught algebra and business at John Adams High School in Queens. The family lived in Brentwood.

He moved into sales with State Farm insurance company and operated his own agency for 28 years. The pair moved to Smithtown, where they resided for 25 years before moving to Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket a little more than four years ago.

They still enjoy spending time together.

“We have a lot in common: walking, dancing, visiting friends. We’re on the same page,” Angie said, as she turned to Bill to says “Is that a good answer?”

“Yes,” he replied, adding, “listening to a little music … we try to outdo each other in kindness.”

Asked what she thought were the main factors in a good marriage, Angie said she thought that having animals helped a lot.

“Our loving, therapeutic animals kept

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Bill and angie daly with their wedding photo, nearly 60 years later and still smiling. us together,” she said, adding that she believes they had a calming influence and can reset your feelings when emotions occasionally get out of hand.

And, of course, there is their faith.

“I remember in elementary school the nuns saying ‘marriage is not just a man and a woman. It’s God, man and woman,’” she said. “And I think we both felt that.

We always forgave.”

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Police search for man suspected of assault By vicToRia eSPinoza victoria@tbrnewspapers.com

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Scenes from Brookhaven Town’s annual groundhog day festivities at Holtsville ecology center, featuring Holtsville Hal.

Holtsville Hal predicts six more winter weeks

By Kevin Redding Kevin@tbrnewspapers.com North Shore residents shouldn’t put away their sleds and snow blowers just yet, according to their furry forecaster.

On the fittingly chilly morning of Feb. 2, it was announced to a mix of groans and hollers from the 450 people in attendance, that famed Brookhaven groundhog Holtsville Hal saw his own shadow upon waking up from hibernation, which means six more weeks of winter are to come.

Hal, “the great prognosticator of prognosticators,” made his annual Groundhog Day forecast at Brookhaven Town’s Holtsville Wildlife and Ecology Center at approximately 7:25 a.m. Thursday, surrounded by a crowd of excited locals, elected officials — Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) and councilmen Neil Foley (R-Blue Point) and Michael Loguercio (R-Ridge) — his handler Greg Drossel, and returning master of ceremonies Wayne Carrington.

After Hal’s prediction last year that spring would hit the North Shore early, as indicated by him not seeing his shadow,

residents were in for a bit of surprise with this year’s prognostication.

But as one resident said before the announcement, “I’m ready for spring but we can’t really complain; it’s been a mild winter so there’s really no pressure on Hal today.”

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R), serving as mayor of the day, made the big announcement by reading from a large scroll as Drossel held Hal up for the crowd. “[Hal] looked all about and then he looked down, at that very moment a beam of light appeared between a few clouds,” Losquadro read. “So Hal whispered to me, ‘I cannot tell a lie; I saw what I saw in the blink of an eye...it was my shadow down there, so highway department and residents beware, six more weeks of winter are coming our way.’”

Despite the boos that followed, the crowd enjoyed the festivities, which included hot chocolate, a 21-party streamer salute, and “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher blaring through the speakers, as an homage to the classic 1993 Bill Murray movie “Groundhog Day.”

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police 4th Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who assaulted a man in Lake Ronkonkoma in November.

During a dispute, a man punched an employee of Bolla Market, located on Ronkonkoma Ave Nov. 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The victim suffered loose teeth from the punch.

The suspect was described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and 175 pounds.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800220-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.

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Robotics club welcomes Smithtown middle school students The Smithtown Mechanical Bulls, Smithtown Central School District’s robotics team, held an open house on Jan. 24 for

middle school students from Great Hollow, Nesaquake and Accompsett. The event was an effort to ease the transition

Hauppauge Middle School students entertain in ‘Seussical the Musical’ Hauppauge Middle School recently dazzled audiences, young and old, with an outstanding production of “Seussical the Musical.” The play weaves together Dr. Seuss’ famous tales and characters in the most unexpected of ways, incorporating storylines from 16 of his beloved books.

Throughout the course of the production, some characters fall in love, some go on wild adventures, some save the world — traveling everywhere from the Jungle of Nool to McElligot’s Pool to do so. With Dr. Seuss’ unique lexicon — and hundreds upon hundreds of wondrous creations — the play conveys all the important messages Dr. Seuss felt strongly about. He believed in helping friends in need; in not giving up; in valuing those around you; in the power of imagination; in preserving

the sweetness of the natural world; and most importantly, in working toward peace and harmony at all costs.

“Putting on a show is the ultimate learning experience. Throughout the rehearsal process, the cast and crew have learned the importance of cooperation, dedication and focus — which can be applied not just to theater but in life,” said director Jacob Pincus. “It wasn’t always easy; it wasn’t always pure fun – but whether we were doing theater exercises to warm up, learning a number or running the entire show in full, they never failed to give us their generous spirits, playful hearts and resilient energies. The production you see tonight is a direct result of the work that was put in. You should be proud.”

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Some of the students perform a scene in ‘Seussical the Musical.’

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Students participated in various activities such as using CAD software to grasp

the basics of design and programming, and they even built a pizza delivery robot.

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Photos by Desirée Keegan

Clockwise from above, with a 78-59 win over Copiague Feb. 2, the smithtown West boys’ basketball team became back-to-back League iii champs; greg giordano moves the ball into Copiague territory; and Kyle Laguardia jumps for the layup.

Smithtown West is one win away from flawless finish

By Desirée Keegan desire@tbrnewspapers.com When the boys’ basketball team from Smithtown West entered the locker room, they let out a loud scream.

They’d done it. After not winning the League III title in nearly 50 years, the Bulls are now back-to-back champs. And they have their secret weapon to thank.

Greg Giordano hadn’t played in the team’s first matchup against Copiague, and it turned out that worked to his advantage.

The senior scored 28 points in Smithtown West’s 78-59 win Feb. 2.

“He’s strong, athletic, he’s a jumper, he’s fast, attacks the rim,” Smithtown West head coach Mike Agostino said of his captain. “He does the right thing every single day in practice. His work habits are awesome, and as a result, you get the byproduct of a game like this.”

Giordano found the open lane time and time again, driving to the basket amid a flurry of aggressive defenders.

“We came out firing,” he said. “We’ve got a veteran group of guys that love playing with each other, and whenever things are going down we know we can pick each other back up. We wanted to come out and make a statement.”

That statement was made early when the Bulls jumped out to a 10-2 lead after two minutes of play, scoring layups on their first five possessions — two by Giordano, two by Chris Crespo and the other

by Kyle LaGuardia, before Gordon Shouler swished a 3-point shot.

“We worked hard and I think we deserved it,” Crespo said. “Copiague is a team that can score the ball. They have crafty, excellent guards that get to the basket, so we needed to contain them.”

Leading 36-26 at halftime, five Bulls helped the team run away with the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 16-9. Giordano and junior Michael Gannon, who came off the bench to score 16 points and grab 10 rebounds, scored five points apiece over the eight minutes.

“During warm-ups I was hitting most of my shots, so when I got open I let it fly,” Gannon said.

Copiague amped up the defense in the hopes of getting back in the game, scoring 12 straight points in the fourth quarter as

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SportS Boys’ BasketBall Continued from page A8 the home crowd roared, but Giordano iced the game late, racking up 12 points off 14 free-throw attempts.

“They played like us,” Agostino said.

“They played tough, they played smart, and they played together. They know that’s the formula we need to be successful.”

Crespo said in the moments following the win it felt like a dream.

“We’ve been playing together since sixth and seventh grade, so it’s definitely a special moment,” he said. “The sky’s the limit for us.”

Agostino said he’s proud to see all the dedication pay off.

“We have to play against good teams that are strong and game plan and strategize to beat you,” he said. “Winning the league is the hardest thing to do, but we play each game the same way. I’m with these guys all the time — and there’s ups and downs — and they had to work hard and persevere and overcome and for them to still be successful, I’m elated. I couldn’t be happier for them.”

Smithtown West remained undefeated with a 64-49 win over Huntington at home Feb. 7.

The win extended the Bulls’ winning streak to 14 games. The team is just one game away from going undefeated in conSCSMC-Colorectal-Digestive-Martinez--TBR_Feb2017_Layout 1 2/7/2017 12:55 PM Page 1 ference play. That will be decided on senior night, Feb. 10, weather permitting. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.

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ATTRACTIVE DECORATIVE large dome shaped wood bird cage, dark brown in color $20 631-929-8334.

ACG MUSIC STUDIO A+ Voice/Piano Lessons All Levels/Styles NYSSMA Prep/Recitals/ Auditions/Competitions & Performing Arts.

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BAKER PRODUCT, mint condition. Sheet size 80, $50.

631-751-3869 FREE HOSPITAL BED, excellent condition.

631-751-2725 LITTLE KID’S SCOOTER, 3 wheels, 3-4 year olds, $15.

631-655-6397 LITTLE TIKES 4 in 1 tricycle, BLUE/RED. Parent push to kid pedal, $20. 631-655-6397 ROLL TOP DESK, dark pine, $50. OBO. 631-456-3544 SINGER zig-zag sewing machine, $50. 631-588-6364 SLEEPER SOFA Brown Leather, $40. Contact Hugh at 631-645-3728 VINTAGE ‘40’S MEXICAN SERAPE; horse theme, wool, warm, wearable, 38”x38”, excellent condition, $25.

631-331-3837 VINTAGE HANDMADE primitive shoe shine box with various shoe brushs, 12”x8.5”x11”, $50.

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All ages welcome. Stables located in Middle Island, New York. Indoor facility; can ride all year round. Also available for freelance.

Please call Katelin Kane Preuss at 516.672.0671 to setup lessons today!

PIANO - GUITAR - BASS All levels and styles.

Many local references.

Recommended by area schools. Tony Mann, 631-473-3443

Finds Under 50 2 LARGE BENTWOOD end tables, $20. 631-751-3869 24 FT. ALUMINUM LADDER, $50. 631-423-0993 AQUARIUM, 40 gallon size with hood and filter, plus 2 filter cartridges. $35.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING for home with 2 fireplaces.

Three Village Area.

631-751-7840, Evenings.

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM SEEKS Para-Planner in Islandia.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Send resume and cover letter to: britta@dhehirandassociates.com See our ad in Employment Display for more details.

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NY SEEKS: CARE COORDINATOR: CASE WORKER: F/T. In Social Work or related field.

COTTAGE SUPERVISOR: BS Degree DAY HAB WORKERS: M-F DIRECT CARE WORKERS: P/T and Per Diem CHILD CARE WORKERS F/T, P/T and Per Diem RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S: Per diem DAY HABILITATION SUPERVISOR: BA Required.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III, F/T. WAIVER SERVICE PROVIDER: HEALTH CARE INTEGRATORS: F/T, Per Diem.

ASSISTANT HOUSE MGR: F/T (LMSW Req.) Valid NYS Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License required for most positions.â&#x20AC; Little Flower Children and Family Services in Wading River NY. Send resume to: wadingriver-jobs@lfchild.org or fax to 631-929- 6203 EOE PLEASE SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS

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Part-time afternoon and weekends. Certified preferred or will train.

Must be 25+. High school diploma. Clean license.

SOCIAL MEDIA / EVENTS INTERN Non-paid intern position for the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

Duties include managing, posting and writing to the chambers social media platforms. This position will also assist in preparation of chamber run events.

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SUBMIT RESUME TO: Brian Heyward Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 250B Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11778 or bheyward@swr.k12.ny.us

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Part-time afternoon and weekends. Certified preferred or will train. Must be 25+. high school diploma. Clean license. 631-744-5400

FOOD SERVICE PJ FERRY Seeks SNACK BAR ASSOCIATES to work on-board. FT/PT, early morning & afternoon shifts available. Excellent pay/benefits pkg. Light cooking, people skills a must.

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DOCK MASTER, FT Danfords Hotel/Marina. Port Jefferson. High School or equivalent required. College degree preferred. 2+ years Marina Management experience required. Large Vessel Experience required, Med Mooring Experience Preferred Email cover letter/resume to mbonawandt@danfords.com.

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Chiropractic Home-Office Setauket Area Front Desk Receptionist 631-941-1096 See our Display Ad in the Employment Directory.

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Kindly send Resume and Cover Letter with experience and salary history to: britta@dhehirandassociates.com

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Waiver Service Providers – Per Diem for our Bridges to Health Program-BA; MA preferred

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Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 is seeking a Full-Time Experienced Dock Master.

The job duties of the dock master are dynamic and include: Managing people, Refurbishing and maintaining dock structures, Maintaining positive customer relations with seasonal guests, transient guests, and visitors. Working with established budgets for payroll and expenses. Achieving forecast revenue goals. High School or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

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E M P L OY M E N T / C A R E E R S EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY For the right Advertising Professional

Well established, loyal account base to start with and build from in prime market on Suffolk’s North Shore Outstanding multi-media product line includes: PRINT PROGRAMS with community newspapers, seasonal guides and specialty publications.

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Piotr Dziadula, Master Electrician. Lic. #4694-ME/Ins. 631-331-3449

MEIGEL HOME IMPROVEMENT Extensions, dormers, roofing, windows, siding, decks, kitchens, baths, tile, etc.

631-737-8794 Licensed in Suffolk 26547-H and Nassau H18F5030000.

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CLEAN BY CHRISTINE 631-849-5048 ENJOY COMING HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is our priority. We promise you peace of mind. Excellent References. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie or Joyce 631-871-9457, 631-886-1665

Clean Ups DUMPSTER RENTALS 10/20 yard dumpsters available, same day delivery, great prices, all dumpsters clean. Call 631-283-2266 Lux Development Group, Inc. LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed?

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25 years experience.

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Handyman Services

Electricians ANTHEM ELECTRIC Quality Light & Power since 2004. Master Electrician.

Commercial, Industrial, Residential. Port Jefferson.

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JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A-1 HANDYMAN SERVICE *Crown moldings* Wainscoting/raised panels.

Kitchen/Bathroom Specialist.

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OpiniOn Editorial

Letters to the editor

Donald Trump is our 44th president — not 45th

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An abundance of gratitude There are heroes among us.

We sing their praises so our neighbors will know how very lucky we are they’re here for us. These men and women answer our calls every day, regardless of the weather, time of day, or their own activities and needs.

They save our lives. They protect our homes. They give to our communities beyond all measure. And they do this without pay and by choice. They are the ultimate volunteers.

Firefighters and emergency medical technicians come when we call. They put their own lives on the line to serve us.

With the increase in population on Long Island throughout the decades and the changes in the types of challenges these volunteers face — the need for high-rise fire training, water rescue capabilities, or Narcan administration to revive opioid overdosers — there is much for them to learn and more to do.

Imagine the relief of an ambulance requester when a team arrives, quickly gathers information and determines the necessary course of action, then professionally administers aid while calming bystanders present.

Imagine the gratitude of a family whose lives are saved or whose home is saved by the quick response and technical savvy of a firefighting team that approaches each event with expert problem-solving skills.

Imagine the appreciative loved ones of an accident victim, cared for by first responders who know what to do on the way to the hospital to ensure the best possible outcome.

A member of our editorial staff had occasion to summon an ambulance on Super Bowl Sunday when a diabetic family member who had been ill was found in bed, unresponsive. The ambulance arrived within 10 minutes, the crew quickly sized up the situation, dealt accordingly and the patient responded instantly.

Our communities are brought together by these brave men and women who respond to calls from neighboring towns, sometimes being the first on the scene to help stranded boaters, gather victims of a plane crash or pull a pet from a burning building.

Words cannot quantify the huge debt we owe our local volunteer firefighters and first responders, especially because it is sometimes hard for their fleets to find those willing to dedicate time and risk their lives to do the job. We should support them in every way we can, and thank them every chance we get.

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than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste.

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Leah S. Dunaief’s “Hail to the Disrupter in Chief” [Jan. 19, 2017] column, in its second fact about Trump, “He is our president, the 45th to be exact” makes the same exact mistake that virtually every other newspaper in the world keeps making — despite the verifiable fact that Donald Trump is only the 44th man to ever serve as president of the United States.

Ironically, the only person who still has a chance to actually become our 45th president is Hillary Clinton (or any other candidate who runs and wins in 2020 or 2024 if Trump is reelected in 2020).

The following correctly numbered list of all 44 presidents will demonstrate to you that Trump is only the 44th man to serve in this office, and is not number “45”: Washington, Adams (John), Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams (John Quincy), Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison (William Henry), Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson (Andrew), Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison (Benjamin), McKinley, Roosevelt (Theodore), Taft, Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, Roosevelt (Franklin), Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson (Lyndon), Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush (George H. W.), Clinton, Bush (George W.), Obama and Trump.

Did I leave out any of our presidents? No, they’re all here — all 44 of them.

The reason citizens and the media have been “brainwashed” into believing we’ve had 45 presidents goes back to the century-old mis-numbering of the presidents that began in 1892 when Grover Cleveland, who had been our 22nd president from 1885-1889 (but had been out of office after losing to our 23rd president, Benjamin Harrison, in the election of 1888) won his second term (non-

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President Grover Cleveland was named America’s 22nd and 24th president. consecutively) in 1892 — and someone got the (confusing, as it turned out) idea to count him as also being our “24th” president.

This was a mistake, because as big and heavy (260 lbs.) as Cleveland was, he was still only one man — and one president.

There had already been seven previous men re-elected to a second (always consecutive) term, but none of them were ever counted, listed or numbered as if they had somehow been two different presidents. We’ve had more than 20 presidents who served two terms, but each one of them is only considered one of our presidents. Even FDR, who was elected four separate times, was never counted as more than one of our presidents.

Unfortunately, this “doublenumbering” of Cleveland as both our 22nd and 24th presi-

dents, has confused voters for 125 years as to how many different presidents we’ve had.

Counting our 22nd president as also being our 24th president does not make him two different presidents.

Since only 44 different men have served in the Oval Office, I hope to see The Times of Huntington, Northport & East Northport become the very first newspaper in the country to accurately and correctly identify Donald Trump as being the 44th president of the United States.

Richard Siegelman Plainview Editor’s Note: This issue was discussed by Clyde Haberman on The Caucus, The Politics and Government blog of the New York Times on Jan. 21, 2009.

Protesters are just upset with election results While I agree with their right to protest, the recent anti-Trump protesters are very misguided and causing our country more harm than good. Some of the things they are protesting (immigration restrictions for one) were

instituted by presidents Carter, Clinton and Obama to counter threats to our national security during their presidencies. Let’s face it, the only reason they’re protesting is because they don’t agree with the election results

and they will do whatever they can to obstruct his policies and actions!

Bob Slingo East Northport

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OpiniOn Education vote proves we are a house divided

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ow is it possible that every single Democrat thinks Betsy DeVos, the newly minted secretary of education is woefully unqualified for the position and every single Republican — except for Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — thinks she’s worthy of the job?

President Trump came to Washington to drain the swamp and to reinvent politics but, at least as far as DeVos goes, this seems like politics as usual.

Does this vote presage an era when Republicans and DemoBy Daniel Dunaief crats will, for the most part, stick with the party line, whatever that is?

For the Democrats, is it more important to stand against a secre-

D. None of the above

tary the Republicans see as worthy? For the Republicans, did they not see any risk to the education system, or was it more important to stand with Trump?

This country is far from unified, as we demonstrated in November. It’s only gotten worse since then. Both sides are digging in their heels even deeper, preparing for a tug-of-war over the future of the nation.

We are living in a world of facts, alternative facts, fake news and fake tweets. The reality, however, is that we are a house divided. A 51-50 vote makes that resoundingly clear. Wasn’t it Abraham Lincoln who said that a house divided unto itself cannot stand?

Is there a middle ground? Are there ways to walk a mile in each other’s shoes, to see the world through a different perspective or, at least, to respect the process and make independent decisions?

Do we elect our officials so they’ll vote along party lines? If that’s the case, who are we electing? Shouldn’t these senators represent our interests

and not demonstrate some loyalty to a party whose entire platform might not be consistent with what We the People believe?

Events in Washington are unprecedented. DeVos is in, thanks to the tiebreaker courtesy of Vice President Mike Pence who voted with his party and with his president.

If I were a political leader from my state, I might take this unprecedented period of discord and find a way to reach across the aisle to my adversaries. It’s not just for the good of the country, it would be a career maker.

Imagine if a bill, a person or a policy had bipartisan support?

Suddenly, we’re not the Shepherdsons and Grangerfords, the Hatfields and McCoys, or the Montagues and the Capulets. Someone, somewhere needs to find a friend in Washington and, no, I don’t mean a dog who can co-sponsor legislation and demonstrate true leadership.

Pick an issue, any issue. Job growth? Sure, it’s one of the main items on Trump’s agenda. Education? Well, sure, that’d be nice, but

we seem to have come to reached a chasm wider than the Grand Canyon with the approval of DeVos. Maybe a Democrat and Republican can co-sponsor a way to support the military? Both sides appreciate, support and respect the men and women who protect our nation. It was also the military that beat back the guiltby-association tactics of Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950s during the Red Scare.

Let’s raise that flag together and salute the men and women we all cheer during Veterans Day parades, and who we stand and salute at sporting events for their service to our country.

These challenging times present unique opportunities. The future leaders of this nation will be the ones who can show a readiness to get along and think for themselves. A Trump presidency should free other politicians to believe in themselves and their ideas and find other leaders, even someone from the other side, to work for our common good.

‘Hamilton’ is worth much more than a ten-dollar bill

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t’s a great history lesson. It’s a gymnastic dance performance. It’s a riveting narrative. It’s a clever rap session. It’s an authentic hip-hop musical, almost like an opera. It’s a whirlwind of energy. And it’s a remarkably true story. What is it? It’s “Hamilton,” the hottest Broadway show in many years.

We know that just about everything that is endlessly hyped usually disappoints. Just two things immediately come to my mind where for me there was no let down: the Grand Canyon and “Hamilton.” Now the anticipation ratcheted up was enormous. I bought the tickets when my friend turned 90 years old. It seemed like an appropriate birthday present, this story from the deep past. After all, for many dinners and evenings she had kept me fascinated with

By Leah S. Dunaief her eyewitness retelling of history from the first half of the 20th century. Now we were both going to see early American history come alive on the stage of the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Let it be told that my friend will shortly be 92. Yes, she and I waited almost two years to get in to see this show. I also invited my 15-year-old granddaughter and another friend a generation younger than I to

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join us. With that span in ages, we were going to get an accurate demographic spectrum of reactions.

We LOVED it, all of us, from the opening number to the last sad moments of Hamilton’s life. It was witty, it was impassioned, it was fun, it was sexy, it was literate, it was tragic and it was wonderfully written, sung, acted, costumed and staged.

In truth, Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by Ron Chernow’s biography, “Alexander Hamilton” (2004), had great material to work with. Hamilton’s life had everything a playwright could have asked for, with perfect timing now for such a story. Hamilton, born out of wedlock in the mid-1750s (exact year uncertain) and orphaned when his mother died in 1768, comes as penniless immigrant from the Caribbean to make his way.

He had distinguished himself through his writing at an early age, and men of means sent him to New York. He arrived in the midst of the pre-Revolutionary tumult, was accepted at King’s College (now Columbia University), met some of the key figures of the day and became George Washington’s aide-de-camp, in good part because he spoke French and could translate between Washington and his French ally.

He fought against the British at Yorktown in 1781, married the second daughter of a rich New Yorker, authored the majority of The Federalist Papers, became a successful lawyer, went on to be the first secretary of the treasury, from which position he established the banking system of the

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nascent United States, was blackmailed in what was one of the nation’s first sex scandals, and ultimately died from a bullet fired by his longtime rival, Vice President Aaron Burr, during a duel on a strip of land above the Hudson in Weehawken.

If it sounds like a peripatetic life, that certainly describes the fierce energy of the play about him.

I had the same feeling about this play as I did so many years ago when “My Fair Lady” with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews ended, that I had just witnessed some sort of breakthrough Broadway event. And as the characters of “Hamilton,” the Founding Fathers, come alive the way they did in that other excellent historic play, “1776,” we recognized them for their magnificent talents and their all-too-human faults.

The erudite New York Times drama critic, Ben Brantley, had this to say about the play when it opened on Broadway in August 2015. “I am loath to tell people to mortgage their houses and lease their children to acquire tickets to a hit Broadway show.

But ‘Hamilton’ … might just about be worth it.”

So it’s expensive (unless you win tickets through the lottery that has been set up), it requires patience to wait for the actual performance date on the ticket, and most of the original cast is long gone. But none of that matters. There was never a marquee name connected with the show, unless it was that of Miranda.

But his acting wasn’t the reason to go, it was his writing: music, words and creativity. And all that is still there, a wonderful respite from the politics of today.

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