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Shelter Pets of the Week: Hocus and Pocus
This week’s featured shelter pets are Hocus and her sister, Pocus who were adopted from the Smithtown Animal Shelter as kittens. They are affectionate, playful and loving. They lived in a home with another cat, a large dog and a 5-year-old child. Two years later, they ended up back at the shelter when their tiny human developed allergies to them. These sisters have always been together and the shelter staff want to keep it that way. If you are interested in meeting Hocus and Pocus, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with them in the Meet and Greet room.
Kids Korner: June 20 to 27, 2024
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on June 21 at 9:30 a.m. An experienced educator will lead your youngster through hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344.
Times … and dates: June 20 to June 27, 2024
The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423.
Amputee softball players visit St. Charles Hospital
Three members of the USA Patriots softball team — formerly known as the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team — visited patients at the St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson Friday morning, June 14. The group initially met in the hospital’s recreational center before proceeding to meet the patients.
Kyle Hill and Xena Ugrinsky win trustee election
Kyle Hill and Xena Ugrinsky will join the Port Jefferson Village Board of Trustees after winning the June 18 election, receiving 796 and 673 votes, respectively. “What an outstanding turnout from Port Jefferson voters yesterday,” Port Jefferson Village Mayor Lauren Sheprow said. “We are very passionate about our elections!”
Two paddleboarders rescued from Long Island Sound
Suffolk County Police Officers rescued two paddleboarders after they could not return to shore in Mount Sinai on June 19. Gabriella Carleo and Selena Miranda were aboard paddleboards on the Long Island Sound, approximately one and a half miles north of Cedar Beach, when they could not return to shore due to strong tides and called 911 at 5:51 p.m.
Two men arrested for multiple ATM burglaries in Suffolk County
Suffolk County Police arrested two men on June 18 for allegedly burglarizing multiple businesses and stealing ATM’s earlier this year. Following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, John Mahoney and Jamie Volini were arrested for a series of commercial burglaries and an attempted burglary between March 5 and March 11 of this year. During the burglaries, the men forced entry through broken doors and windows into closed gas stations and businesses and damaged or stole the ATMs.
Suffolk D.A.: Alleged MS-13 gang member indicted for stabbing two men in their eyes
Gensel Soler Avila Allegedly Assaulted Two Men During a Dispute at a Huntington Station Bar, Leaving Each Victim with Permanent Loss of Vision in One Eye. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 18 that Gensel Soler Avila, 21, of Huntington Station, an alleged MS-13 gang member, was indicted on four counts of Assault in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly attacking two men outside a Huntington Station bar on December 4, 2023, causing permanent injuries to their eyes.
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta congratulates the Scouts from his Legislative District on earning their Gold Award
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta recently attended the annual Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Gold Award Ceremony held at Villa Lombardi. This is the highest honor one can achieve in the Girl Scouts. Nine girl scouts from Legislator Trotta’s district earned this award. To receive the Gold Award each scout is required to do a community service project. They come up with an idea, discuss it with their Troop Advisor, then present the project to the organization, and work with them until it is finished.
As extreme heat approaches, PSEG Long Island reminds customers to prepare and be safe
With extreme heat in the forecast for the next several days, PSEG Long Island has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected peak demand and is here for customers and the community. According to the National Weather Service, hot and humid conditions will produce maximum heat index values above 90 degrees...
Dave Brubeck is ‘Restored and Reimagined’ at The Jazz Loft on June 28
Saxophonist Jon De Lucia brings Brubeck’s music to life with his ‘Brubeck Octet Project’. The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present saxophonist Jon De Lucia and his all-star New York City Jazz octet in concert on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. for a tribute to legendary jazz visionary Dave Brubeck. Brubeck was one of the most famous and prolific jazz musicians of the 20th century. Brubeck “Restored and Reimagined” is the result of years of archival work by De Lucia, who has brought Brubeck’s arrangements back to life for the first time since the 1950s. The Brubeck Octet Project will be performing songs from De Lucia’s latest album, The Brubeck Octet Project, which will be released on July 12, 2024, with CD’s available for sale at the performance.
Wanted for Coram petit larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Coram garage in June. A man allegedly entered a garage through an open door on Avalon Pines Drive and stole...
Medical Compass: What are the risks of taking proton pump inhibitors?
PPIs may affect vitamin absorption and increase fracture risk. Who hasn’t had “reflux” or “heartburn” after a meal? Most of us have experienced these symptoms on occasion. When they are more frequent, you should see a physician to rule out serious causes, like Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Sunshine Alternative Education Center celebrates the graduation and moving forward ceremony of students
Sunshine Alternative Education Center in Port Jefferson Station celebrated the successful graduation and moving forward of all 12 students from its transformative educational initiative on June 13. This milestone marks not only academic achievement but also a testament to the power of support and dedication in shaping young lives. The...
Wanted for Stony Brook Petit Larceny
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Stony Brook store this month. Two men allegedly stole $350 worth of kitchen accessories from Homesense, located at 2162...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Holtsville motor vehicle crash
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously. injured a motorcyclist in Holtsville on June 16. Annalynn Wood-Gruber was driving a 2010 Honda sedan westbound on Long Island Avenue when she. attempted to make a lefthand turn onto Waverly Avenue and collided with a...
Eye on the Street: Father’s Day
Father’s Day is always a special time of the year. Families go out for breakfast at Sweet Mama’s, rent kayaks in the Stony Brook Harbor, play a round of golf at St George’s in Setauket, or continue their own fun traditions. As Father’s Day approaches, TBR asked...
Vanderbilt Museum to host special tour of mansion’s rose garden June 17
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a special tour of the mansion’s organic rose garden with the Centerport Garden Club (CGC) on Monday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the second year since its revival and redesign. Members of the Centerport Garden Club (CGC),...
Editorial: Communitywide communication during emergencies
In times of crisis, the strength of a community is tested. Whether facing natural disasters, public health emergencies or unexpected incidents like the recent water main break in East Setauket, the importance of communitywide communication cannot be overstated. The key to navigating these challenges lies in emergency preparedness, the effective use of technology and the dissemination of timely information through mobile apps and other digital platforms as well as keeping in touch with neighbors and family members.
John Rose appointed to the Suffolk County Water Authority board
The Suffolk County Legislature has appointed John Rose of Setauket to the board of the Suffolk County Water Authority. The unanimous vote came at the June 4 general meeting of the legislature. Rose was appointed to a five-year term, succeeding Jacqueline Gordon, whose term expired in April. “I am very...
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