November 23, 2022 - December 6, 2022 Suffolk Zone 6

Ward Melville HS Graduate In Top 2% Of AP Drawing Test Takers

Ward Melville High School Class of 2022 graduate Norah Allam earned every point possible with her 20212022 Advanced Placement portfolio submission for the AP Drawing Exam.

“I wish to congratulate

Norah and her teacher, Stefanie DiLorenzo, who works tirelessly throughout the year, at nights and weekends to help her students create and develop thoughtful and skillful works of art,” Three Village visual arts

coordinator Jennifer Trettner said.

AP Drawing is a collegelevel drawing course. Allam is one of only 343 students across the globe to earn a perfect score. This equates to 1.79% of the total test takers.

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Rocky Point School District’s Strategic Planning Moves Ahead

As the Rocky Point School District moves ahead in its strategic planning, steering committee members met on Nov. 1 and 2 for the preliminary visioning sessions to develop the strategic direction such as mission, vision and values. The group began to analyze data trends from the recent community survey, focus groups and virtual town hall.

The steering committee also:

• Conducted a deep

dive into the Rocky Point community engagement data.

• Created challenge statements to resolve in the district’s next strategic planning phase.

• Brainstormed how to improve the district’s mission statement.

• Created six vision statements to iterate on.

• Aligned focus areas for the strategic plan.

• Determined an initial list of core values for the plan.

The steering committee

includes a broad spectrum of constituents including district office and building administration, departmental administration and teacher chairs, teachers, counselors, students, staff, parents and community members. The steering committee has set an agenda with additional meeting dates to continue this important strategic planning process in the district.

NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CASE 20-T-0617

FILING

OF SUNRISE WIND LLC’S PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE SUNRISE WIND NEW YORK CABLE

PROJECT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, on November 18, 2022, pursuant to Article VII of the New York Public Service Law (the “PSL”), Sunrise Wind LLC (the “Applicant”), a 50/50 joint venture between Orsted North America Inc. and Eversource Investment LLC, will le a copy of its proposed Phase I Environmental Management and Construction Plan (“EM&CP”) with the New York State Public Service Commission (the “NYSPSC”) related to the Sunrise Wind New York Cable Project (the “Project”). The Project will deliver power from the Sunrise Wind Farm (“SRWF”)—which is under a 25-year Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certi cate (“OREC”) contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”)—located in federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, to the existing electrical grid in New York State.

Construction associated with Phase I of the Project includes: the establishment of several laydown yards and work areas necessary to construct the Project, civil works at the Project’s new onshore converter station (the “OnCS–DC”), certain civil works in New York State Department of Transportation-controlled rights of way, the installation and use of certain equipment in the Intercoastal Waterway adjacent to the Smith Point County Park, and expansion work at the existing Holbrook Substation. All of the work associated with Phase I of the Project will occur in the Town of Brookhaven. The Applicant intends to le its post-Phase I EM&CP(s), which will cover the remainder of the scope of the Project, in 2023. The post-Phase I EM&CP(s) will similarly include the opportunity for public review and comment prior to approval.

PHASE I EM&CP

The EM&CP describes the construction procedures and environmental protection measures proposed to be used for the Project, including but not limited to: the location of the Project, proposed construction methods, construction noti cations, vegetation removal, traffic management, noise minimization, water quality standards, contaminated soil and water handling, stormwater management, terrestrial and marine rare, threatened, and endangered species protections, and many other measures to be implemented during the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the Project. SRW developed the EM&CP in conformance with the requirements of the conditions appended to the Project’s Certi cate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (“CECPN”) and in consultation with the New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of State, New York State Department of Transportation, and the Town of Brookhaven.

An electronic version of the EM&CP will be available for public inspection online on the NYSPSC’s Document and Matter Management page by searching Case 20-T-0617 at the following location: http://www.dps.ny.gov/ New_Search.html

Copies of the EM&CP will be available for inspection at:

Brookhaven Free Library

Jaime Papandrea, Library Director 273 Beaver Dam Road Brookhaven, NY 11719

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library

Kerri Rosalia, Library Director 407 William Floyd Parkway Shirley, NY 11967

Sachem Public Library

Neely McCahey, Director 150 Holbrook Road Holbrook, NY 11741

COMMENTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Any person may be heard by the Commission on any matter or objection regarding the EM&CP by ling written comments with both the Secretary of the NYSPSC and SRW (at the addresses below) within 45 days of the date the proposed EM&CP was led with the Commission, or within 45 days of the date of the newspaper publication of the EM&CP Filing Notice, whichever is later. Please reference Case 20-T-0617 when making any comments or requesting further information regarding the Project. Comments on any subsequent revisions to the EM&CP, in response to the aforementioned written comments, shall be submitted within 15 days of service by electronic means of said revisions.

In addition, any person who requires additional information about a speci c geographical location or speci c subject with respect to the Project or EM&CP may request such information from SRW by contacting the Project through the means identi ed below:

Hon. Michelle Phillips | Secretary of the Commission | New York State Department of Public Services | Three Empire Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 | Phone: 518-474-6530 | Fax: 518-486-6081 | Email: secretary@dps. ny.gov

Certi cate Holder Information:

Amy Ellis

437 Madison Avenue, Suite 1903 New York, NY 10022

Amy.Ellis@eversource.com 631-887-5470

Dennis Galvam

437 Madison Avenue, Suite 1903 New York, NY 10022

Dennis.Galvam@eversource.com 631-887-5470

Further information about the Project may be obtained by visiting the Project website at https://sunrisewindny.com

With the Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School gymnasium decorated in American flags and shiny stars with veterans’ names typewritten on each of them, and several rows of America’s heroes seated as special guests, fifth graders

Rocky Point’s Powerful Salute To Veterans

once again honored veterans in true JAE style.

Members of Rocky Point’s VFW Post 6249 presented the colors of the flag before Principal Mrs. Linda Greening welcomed everyone, including Suffolk County Legislator Sarah

Anker and Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner, to the event.

The school’s “High Notes,” directed by music teacher Mr. Craig Knapp, used their powerful voices to sing several patriotic songs, and Student

Council adviser, Mrs. Jean Costa, introduced several students who read their special messages to the veterans. The Student Council also presented each veteran with a heartfelt card colored with “Home of the Brave” and

“Thank You for Serving Our Country” sentiments. Under the direction of Mrs. Laurie Berretta, members of the Technology Club shared the significance of the traditional POW/MIA Remembrance Table, set for one person to honor

prisoners of war and missing military members. The Rocky Point School community thanks all of the veterans who attended the event for defending and upholding the rights and freedoms of the nation.

Port Jefferson Girls Volleyball Team Named Suffolk County Champs

The Port Jefferson girls volleyball team took on a tough Mattituck team on Nov. 7 for the Class C Suffolk County Championship. After being

down 2 sets to 0, the Royals stormed back, winning three consecutive sets to defeat the Tuckers 3-2, taking home the county championship for the first

time since 2004.

“It was great to see the mental toughness and confidence the team displayed,” Athletic Director Adam Sherard

said. “There is fantastic leadership amongst the team. Being down 2-0 they easily could have folded, but the girls kept on battling.”

The team advances to the Long Island Championship where they will take on Oyster Bay. The championship contest will take place on Nov. 10,

at 7:30 p.m., at Hauppauge High School.

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District

Students Explore Navy SEALs History

Earl L. Vandermeulen

High School students embarked on an interactive and educational field trip to the newly opened Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in Sayville. The students were given a firsthand look at the history of the U.S. Navy’s primary special operations force – Navy Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs – and their involvement in warfare through the oration of retired Navy SEALs.

The high school juniors took part in an underwater simulation ride and learned through touch-screen graphics about major operations and training that goes into being a Navy SEAL. They were also taught about major concepts such as never giving up and learning from failures, aspects that the SEALs abide by. The students were joined in the educational experience by teachers Jesse Rosen, Bryan Vaccaro and Melissa Zinger.

Second grade students in Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School welcomed local veterans from Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 in an assembly

Thank You, Veterans, From Rocky Point Students

to thank them for their service and bravery. With administrators, board of education members, teachers, school staff and Brookhaven Town

Councilwoman Jane Bonner in attendance, the assembly shared with the students the history and meaning of the importance of Veterans Day. Students

created a bulletin board and each colored in a paper heart with patriotic colors as part of the festive event.

“We are so grateful to be able to honor these

heroes right in our own community,” Principal Jason Westerlund said. “It really has a more meaningful effect when the students get to meet

them and understand the service they have given to our country.”

Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District

The Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County’s Annual Holiday Lightshow Expands Its Annual Celebrations

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and County Executive Steve Bellone are excited to announce the Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will be returning to Smith Point County Park in Shirley for the 19th consecutive year. This year, the drive-thru event which features more than a mile of illuminated

holiday-themed displays, will take place from November 26th to December 30th. In addition to the annual drivethru holiday attraction, new to this year’s event, GSSC will also create an incredible walkthrough Enchanted Forest and Holiday Village featuring 200ft light displays, photos with Santa, a picnic area for

s’mores, music, and games at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. Along with being a favorite holiday attraction among families from throughout Long Island, the seasonal event serves as an important fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to

Helping You Help Others

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

www.mhaw.org

The Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW)offers a wide range of assistance to veterans in Suffolk County, home to more veterans than any county in the state. These offerings address affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, peer support and other services.

In this article, we’ll look at Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), an initiative in which MHAW collaborates with the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. SSVF programs provide housing and support services to eligible, low-income veteran families who are homeless, or who are about to become homeless.

Regrettably, America’s veterans require a number of support services. The National Library of Medicine recently estimated that up to 16 percent of U.S. service members who had been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq now have post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Their other health concerns include suicide, traumatic brain injury, substance use and instances of interpersonal violence.

While Long Island has made significant strides in addressing homelessness among veterans in recent years, “Suffolk County still has its population of homeless veterans,” said Marcelle Leis, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who serves as MHAW’s Director of Veteran Services. “They’re living in train stations or they might be living in the woods. Yet even though they’re in need, these individuals often don’t trust government or community agencies enough to step forward and request assistance. And they often don’t feel safe going into shelters.”

Community-based resources like SSVF, says Ms. Leis, can make a major difference in these veterans’ lives by helping them deal with mental health

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issues, poverty and their need for supportive systems.

Some SSVF services include personal financial

planning, credit counseling and income support services. Qualifying veterans may also obtain legal assistance, housing counseling and healthcare navigation.

In relation to employment, SSVF also offers vocational and rehabilitation services through the state’s Department of Labor Employment Training Assistance by way of Suffolk County’s One-Stop Employment Center.

Also, SSVF provides case management services, as well as peer support and outreach services through MHAW’s Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Veterans may also receive assistance obtaining VA and other public benefits though the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency.

SSVF can also help veterans with temporary financial assistance in the form of rental assistance, utility bills, security or utility deposits, moving costs and childcare support. Eligible veterans may be single, or part of a family in which the head of the household, or spouse, is a veteran.

If you are a veteran in need, or you know of one, MHAW urges them to contact Marcelle Leis, their Director of Veteran Services, by calling 631-9460147 or by emailing her at mleis@mhaw. org.

Legislator Anker Congratulates Troop 204’s Newest Eagle Scouts

On Saturday, October 29th 2022, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined elected officials, boy scouts, troop leaders, and scout families and friends to honor Troop 204’s newest Eagle Scouts: Kyle Fehling, Nolan Goddard, Jack Serrentino, and Kyle Ecker. The ceremony was held at the Miller Place High School in Miller Place.

“It is always a pleasure to see the bright young leaders that have come from Troop 204,” said Legislator Anker. “These scouts have demonstrated

that they have a strong dedication to serving our community and are truly deserving of the honor of being an Eagle Scout. It is so moving to see young leaders contribute to their communities and inspire their fellow peers. I congratulate them on this magnificent achievement.”

Eagle Scout is the highest rank that a scout can receive. It requires hard work and dedication for a scout to earn 21 merit badges, complete a community service project and undergo a lengthy review process.

Kyle Ecker assisted in the restoration of the Seaview cemetery located at the congregational church in Mount Sinai and beautified the area, Kyle Fehling constructed bedding units and a transportation system for the Guide Dog Foundation, Nolan Goddard created an outdoor classroom for kids to enjoy, and Jack Serrentino restored a Port Jefferson Infant Jesus Chapel entrance. For more information about the Boy Scouts of America and the rank of Eagle Scout, please visit www.scouting.org.

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Miller Place High School Senior Anthony Naples won first place at the Suffolk County Individual Golf Championship after two days of competition at the Spring Lake Golf Course in Middle Island.

Anthony shot par 72 on the first day, putting him tied for fourth place. Day 2 was met with rain and harsh weather, but Anthony persisted through and shot a 1-over par 73. He came back three shots from behind to tie for first place with a 145, 36-hole aggregate.

The competition came down to a one-hole playoff. Anthony won a tee flip and drove his tee shot 280-yards down the fairway on the way to making par to win the outright title.

“We’re very proud of Anthony’s accomplishment in the Suffolk County

TAKING HOME THE GOLD ON THE GREEN

- Miller Place High School Senior Anthony Naples won first place at the Suffolk County Individual Golf Championship after two days of competition at the Spring Lake Golf Course in Middle Island. Pictured: Anthony Naples, Miller Place Senior– Boys Suffolk County Individual Champion.

Individual Championship. Congratulations to Anthony on such a

great achievement,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie.

RACHEL

7 years old. Female American Bully. Sweet and affectionate. Loves to walk and play ball.

NINA

1-2 years old. Curious girl. Knows sit down. She loves a good game of fetch.

WEEZY 12 years old. Male Maltese. Very sweet and loves everyone. Loves to cuddle.

JACK 11 months old. Male Aussie/Border Collie. Enjoys his walks and playtime.

FRECKLES

8 years old. Male Hound/ Boxer mix. Fun loving. Loves to walk and play.

DEVIN

1-2 years old. He’s a loving ball of mush, enjoys leash walks. Silly and energetic.

MILO

5-8 years old. Sweet and bouncy. Loves attention and getting lots of pets.

HARLEY 4-5 years old. Very sweet and affectionate. Enjoys going for a walk and run.

WINNIE 10 weeks old. Hound mix. Adorable and irresistible.

Rocky Point Senior Spearheads Change In Athletic Community

“Be the change you want to see in the world” is a statement that holds true to Rocky Point High School senior Alexa Kuhn who is doing just that and getting others on board with her mission.

Messages of positivity, hope and help adorn a bulletin board at Rocky Point High School, courtesy of Alexa. A defender on the varsity field hockey team, Alexa

recently headed up a student-organized game to bring awareness to Morgan’s Message, a story of a young woman’s life that amplifies resources and expertise to confront student-athlete mental health, builds a community by and for student-athletes and provides a platform for advocacy.

Alexa was instrumental in organizing her teammates in a recent field

hockey competition against Sacred Heart Academy for a nonleague game of action for Morgan’s Message, winning the game 3-2.

She will continue to share and promote the work of the organization at the high school level, taking action to help eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community.

The Jazz Loft Gets A Boost From State Cultural Arts Grant

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook, is a recipient of $10,000 in New York State Council on the Arts grant funding, part of $32 million that has been awarded state-wide to more than 1,000 groups. The funding will assist arts, music and cultural organizations to make a strong comeback from the pandemic.

Tom Manuel, founder and president of the Jazz Loft, said the funding will allow the music venue to program three to five additional shows during the upcoming 2023 season.

“This grant funding will allow the Jazz Loft to present some innovative and diverse performances during our 2023 season which I’m quite excited for,” said Manuel.

“Funding like this enables us to stay true to our mission and to continue to advocate for Jazz; be it by employing young, up and coming artists, honoring our elder statesmen and stateswomen in Jazz, or presenting to our community factions of Jazz that might not be so well known such as influences from Cuba, China, Brazil or other parts of the world.”

Class B Title For Rocky Point Varsity Field Hockey Team

Students Honor Veterans At Armed Forces Tribute

CLASS B TITLE FOR ROCKY POINT VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM -

The Rocky Point varsity field hockey team has been named Suffolk County Class B champions. They took the title in an exciting game against East Hampton on Oct. 29 in a dramatic overtime win.

The Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County’s Annual Holiday Lightshow

help expand the access girls throughout Suffolk County have to the empowering Girl Scout experience.

“The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show is an event we look forward to every year, and we are delighted to bring it back for families across Long Island to enjoy this holiday season,” said Tammy Severino, CEO and President of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our annual traditions by introducing our new Enchanted Forest at Southaven County Park, which will host even more

fun family activities. We hope everyone will come to join us in this amazing holiday tradition and are looking forward to creating new memories with all of you!”

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s annual holiday light show is a drive-through show along a 1.5-mile trail at Smith Point County Park Campgrounds filled with dazzling holiday light displays, created by our Girl Scouts, Staff, and members of our communities throughout Suffolk County. The holiday event features more than 100 fun artistic, holiday-themed displays.

This year, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have added 5 exhibits that were conceptualized by local, award-winning Girl Scouts.

“I am so excited to welcome back the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show for the 19th year in a row,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “This year’s show is expected to be even bigger and better with multiple exciting new holiday attractions. Not only is this a fun family tradition, it also serves as a critical fundraising event to ensure girls throughout the county are able to reach their full

potential.”

The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will be open daily from November 26th to December 30th, excluding December 24th and 25th, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Enchanted Forest will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 pm to 9 pm from November 26th to December 18th and will run from December 26th to December 30th.

Since outgrowing its space at Camp Edey in Bayport, in 2016, the fundraising event has been held at Smith Point County Park. The light displays are assembled and built-in part, by GSSC staff

and dedicated volunteers from PSEG Long Island, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049 and Local 25, and the Long Island Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Proceeds from the Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest benefit girl leadership programs as well as provide financial assistance for girls to join Girl Scouts and attend our summer camp program.

Special pre-sale tickets are currently available at https:// www.gssclightshow.com/ through November 25th. After November 25th, online

pricing will be available, or tickets can be purchased at the gates with a credit card. For more information, visit: https://www.gssclightshow. com/

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youthserving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www.gssc.us.

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Stony Brook Bach Festival Features Internationally Acclaimed Musicians

On Wednesday, November 30, Stony Brook University will host renowned musicians cellist Colin Carr, violist Matthew Lipman and harpsichordist Arthur Haas as they present a unique all-Bach program that features works for lower strings. In

addition to performances of the three Bach viola da gamba sonatas, Carr, Lipman, and Haas will be joined by advanced Stony Brook music students for a performance of the Brandenburg Concerto #6.

On Thursday afternoon December 1, Stony Brook

will host the fourth annual international Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition Finals. Established to honor the legacy of Long Island’s supporters of the arts, the competition attracts the most talented young musicians from around

Calling All Sisters Of St. Joseph Alums “Together Again”

The Sisters of St. Joseph invite alums from all classes, faculty and staff to the Annual Alum Holiday

Event on Thursday, December 8 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn. For more information or

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the world. Finalists will perform works written by Bach for unaccompanied string instruments. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded $5,000, and two performance engagements.

The three finalists are bassist Nina Bernat; cellist Cheng “Allen” Liang; and violinist Yuki Serino. The competition finals will be held at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center Recital Hall and streamed live on The Violin Channel. Finalists will be adjudicated by Ida Kavafian, Colin Carr, Robert Mealy, Arthur Haas,

and Phoebe Carrai.

“We are proud and grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Lillian and Maurice Barbash Bach Competition,” said Christina Dahl, professor and chair of the Department of Music at Stony Brook University. “It is incredibly exciting to watch the evolution of this program, as it quickly has become a serious competition destination for this new generation of string players. We thank the Barbash family for creating this homage to their parents

and for championing young interpreters of the great J.S. Bach.”

The Festival will conclude the evening of December 1 with a Master Class conducted by acclaimed baroque violinist, Rachel Podger, who will work with the winner of the Barbash Bach Competition and select Stony Brook students. This behind-the-scenes look at baroque technique and interpretation will be demonstrated to the audience. The event is free and open to the general public.

Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown Office Celebrates The Gift Of Giving

For Douglas Elliman Realty—one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the nation, with more than $51 billion in national closed sales volume in 2021— giving back is core to the company culture and its brand identity. The firm is deeply committed to supporting the local communities it serves, along with important causes nationwide through its philanthropic initiative, Elliman Cares. More than 6,600 agents across the country are making a difference every day—and here on Long Island, where the company runs 25 residential sales offices, one especially giving-driven office is making a major impact this holiday season.

Centrally located on the North Shore of Long Island, Elliman’s Smithtown location is best known for its consistent success and carefully selected group of agents that take their careers and reputations seriously. Many of the agents are passionately involved in charitable endeavors, and this holiday season is the perfect time to shine the light on their efforts.

Katy Cardinale, Smithtown’s Branch Manager and Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a model of hard work, humility and generosity who inspires the same qualities in those around her. “Community service has always been a priority for me,” said Katy. “I’ve volunteered at Cub Scouts, PTA events and with local families in need. I also founded and currently serve as the President of the Kings Park High School Robotics Booster Association. It’s important for me to give back and be involved in my community. I’m grateful to be surrounded by generous agents who

Rob Scarito, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker on Team Scarito, currently serves as Vice President of the Hauppauge School Board. Rob said, “I am honored to have played an integral role in the passing of the largest tax discount for veterans in the Hauppauge School District.” Aside from making a difference right in Hauppauge, he and his sons participated in the Annual Food & Toy Drive at Brookhaven Town Hall on Sunday, November 13th, which benefited people from all over Long Island.

Noelle Lambert, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is also holding a holiday drive with the Bryn Elliott Team now through December 19th to benefit the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness on Long Island. “I’m actively collecting non-perishable foods and personal care items, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant, that will be given to local individuals facing homelessness,” said Noelle. “It’s heartbreaking to think how each night, many of us head to our warm homes that are filled with more than we need, yet others right here on Long Island are battling homelessness. We have to continue to help these people.” If you would like to donate to this drive, please visit the Douglas Elliman Smithtown office and

drop your donations in the appropriate bin. You can also contact Noelle at 631-478-3819 for a full list of donation drop-off locations.

John Matthew, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is holding his annual Holiday Food Drive and Winter Coat Drive now through January 30, 2023—benefitting the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. Elliman’s Smithtown office is receiving donation dropoffs, as well.

Also, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the office is hosting the annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive and is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys in the specially marked Toys for Tots bin.

The giving keeps on keeping on with several Smithtown agents leading campaigns to raise awareness and funds for the causes close to their hearts. Carlos Salinas, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, is an Ambassador for Real Men Wear Pink, an annual, year-long initiative from The American Cancer Society. As an Ambassador, Carlos raises awareness

and money in the fight to end breast cancer. Although he has exceeded his fundraising goal for 2022, he continues to campaign because every dollar really does make a difference. You can donate to his campaign, online or by check, now through the end of the year. Please contact Carlos at 347-277-9431 for more information.

Margaret Remhild, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is a member of the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce and the St. James Chamber of Commerce, while also being involved with both the Smithtown Children’s Foundation and the Thomas Matthew Miloscia Foundation. On November 15th, the Smithtown Children’s Foundation held their Community Table Grand Tasting event at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown, with proceeds going to help local families in crisis. On December 3rd, the Thomas Miloscia Foundation, a local organization with the mission to provide financial and emotional assistance to children and young adult cancer patients, will hold a fundraising event from 2-6PM at Maia Salon Spa & Wellness at 725

Smithtown Bypass in Smithtown. Come down for pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, holiday shopping, tinsel hair, children’s activities and more, all for a great cause!

Rounding out the volunteerism, Michelle Bender, Licensed R.E. Salesperson, happily volunteers at the Smithtown Historical Society, while Nick Albanese, Licensed Associate R.E. Broker, is an active volunteer at the Smithtown Booster Club. Noelle Lambert is a

loyal volunteer at Connect Church and Tom Diana donates his time as a volunteer at the Commack Basketball Association, an organization that’s dedicated to providing a basketball league that is free to join for boys and girls of Commack and its neighboring communities.

Please consider celebrating this holiday season by making a donation to one of the aforementioned drives— together we can help the season to shine brighter for those in need.

Douglas Elliman’s Smithtown location is at 200 W Main Street, in Smithtown. For more information, please call the office at 631.543.9400.

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