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Town app makes severe weather easier to manage By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com The Town of Brookhaven is embracing the modern age to help prepare for severe weather. With snowstorm season fast approaching, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (R) is making it a whole lot easier to clear roadways with the roll out of a new app designed to help foremen streamline the process of contacting hired drivers and achieve efficiency through technology. The “call-out app,” created by Losquadro and staff in the Division of Information Technology, will do away with the old system in which foremen had to go to their offices and make calls to each individual driver to confirm who was working, what town to respond to and what time their services would be needed. With 1,194 active snow removal vendors throughout the district, that process could take up to four hours — precious time that could be better spent plowing the streets. With the new app, drivers provide their cell phone numbers and email addresses, and from the comfort of their iPads or iPhones, foremen can simply send a text or email about the specifics of the job — what yard to report
to, what equipment or vehicle to use, what time to start — and get instant yes or no responses as to who’s available to work. Foremen are able to see, in real time, who is coming in, who isn’t, and can dictate how many total vendors will be in specific areas. Address hyperlinks are also included, so with the click of a button, the driver is brought directly to a map with directions to the given job site. By automating the process and having such an immediate call-out, snow removal vendors can get to roads faster by several hours, saving the Town and its residents time and money. “There’s no reason government needs to be archaic and not operate with the same technology that we’re using everyday of our lives outside of government,” Losquadro said. “I’ve been striving to bring us into the modern age, and this is just another step toward that. This is technology that everyone is very comfortable and well-acquainted with. The app is going to make us more efficient; we can actually spend our time doing the work that needs to be done.” Losquadro introduced and trained supervisors and field workers on a custom-built, electronic work order system last year, developed
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Above, a test done on Brookhaven Town incident Management shows which vendors have and have not responded to call-outs. Below, a test email of what a call-out would look like. a system to track work orders during severe weather the year before that, and is currently in the process of making an electronic time sheet program that will keep track of work hours operational before the end of this snow season. He said he and the IT staff have been able to build these programs in-house, rather than go out to consultants and spend thousands of taxpayer dollars. From concept to reality, the call-out app took roughly four months to get off the ground and functions on an Apple-operating system, making it as user-friendly as possible. The app can run on desktop comput-
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ers, tablets and iPhones. Matt Sabatello, an IT staff member, said a test of the app was conducted in early December and feedback from foremen has been incredible. “The app allows for better decision-making for foremen,” he said. “It gives them a good idea of which vendors are responding to work in what areas and, if need be, allows them to react immediately to reassign a vendor to an area that nobody may have been calling in about.” With Brookhaven being such a large township, Losquadro said “there’s no reason we shouldn’t be leading the way.” “I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of ideas about what I’ve wanted to do, and being able to [see them through] has been very satisfying. The app is a fully live and operational system and, God willing, I won’t have to use it that much this year.”
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Staying on track to take down one zombie house a week this year, the Town of Brookhaven demolished a house on Kew drive in Sound Beach, above, on dec. 21.
Town on track, takes down another zombie house Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) delivered an early Christmas gift to Sound Beach residents Dec. 21 by overseeing the demolition of a long detested zombie house located at 45 Kew Drive. The deteriorated house, which was abandoned by its owner more than 10 years ago, had a collapsed second floor, a caved-in roof and was a hotbed for raccoons and other animals, mosquitoes and flies. With so many vacant houses on Long Island becoming safety hazards, the Town issued numerous building code violations to the owner. The demolition came in accordance with Chapter 73 of the Town Code, which provides a “fast track” to rid neighborhoods of unsafe structures. This was the 52nd zombie house to be demolished by the Town of Brookhaven in 2016, fulfilling Romaine’s mission to tear down one a week. “We’re going to get rid of the eyesores, the blight and the vacant houses that squatters invade, the vacant houses that drug use and drug sales happen in, and we’re going to clean up our neighborhoods,” Romaine said. “We’re going to continue the effort to clean up this Town and make sure that no neighborhood has to put up with blight like this.” The cost of demolition and debris removal is the responsibility of the property owner, and the Town places a lean on the property that is then placed on the tax bill. Suffolk County reimburses the Town and then collects the money from the property owner. The Town sent the owner several notifications, letters of condemnation and 15-day notices but never received a response. An old
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Camaro and two motorcycles, all in disrepair, had been left in the garage and were towed away by the Town. “We’re more than happy and more than proud to knock this house down, and give Kew Drive back to the residents that live [here],” Bonner said. “This lovely street in Sound Beach with well-maintained and beautifully kept homes has such an eyesore and blight next door. It’s decreased residents’ property values, and created some nervous feelings about what could be going on in there.” Residents stood on their lawns, applauded and watched the demolition with glee. “It’s such a long time coming and hopefully somebody will build and make a nice home on the property, and maybe a nice family will move in,” Kew Drive resident Denise Milano said. “You wouldn’t believe the stench that came out of that house ... I can’t believe [the demolition’s] finally happening.”
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Leg. Trotta to create bill to limit county ‘backdoor taxes’ By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) announced a “gift to taxpayers” Dec. 19 in the form of legislation he plans to introduce to place a two percent cap on county fees in an attempt to end “horrifying” backdoor taxes. “This is meant to wake the public up and let them know what’s going on,” Trotta said at the press conference. The proposed bill comes in response to a hike in fees in the Suffolk County budget for permits, licenses, registration and other services taxpayers have been struggling to pay for the last year, and would be the first of its kind to address this problem. Some of the fees Trotta said he is concerned with include a 100 percent increase in mortgage fees, with a $200 raise in 2015 and $300 this year; a 95 percent raise in parking, traffic, and red light camera fees, ranging from $80 to $155; and an alarm registration fee, which charges homeowners and businesses when the police are required to respond to false alarms, plus the renewal charge. Trotta has been one of the most vo-
cal opponents of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) and his policies, recently being among seven who voted against Suffolk County’s nearly $3 billion 2017 budget. Earlier in the year, he even called for Bellone’s resignation for his role in promoting former Suffolk County Police Commissioner James Burke, who pleaded guilty in February to charges of civil rights violations. Trotta said, although the county executive insists he’s frozen the county portion of the tax bill, he’s really been increasing taxes 100 percent by disguising them as fees and “taking money out of our pockets.” He called this a deceptive way of taxing the public, and said capping the fees, much like Gov. Cuomo’s two percent property tax cap implemented for all New Yorkers in — Rob Trotta 2011, will put an end to overspending from legislators and county executives, and ideally, keep people in Suffolk County as opposed to moving out of state. “We don’t have a money problem, we have a spending problem,” he said. “And the reality is this, [the fees] is one of the main things driving people off Long Island. We’ve ruined our quality of life through these taxes and fees. People are fleeing
‘The reality is this, [the fees] is one of the main things driving people off Long Island. We’ve ruined our quality of life through these taxes and fees.’
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Legislator Rob Trotta speaks against the hidden fees in Suffolk’s budget. Suffolk. We have 17,000 pending foreclosures and 2,300 abandoned houses, [and] we have to make drastic steps.” According to Trotta, companies aren’t coming here anymore. “Why would they come here when a house costs $400,000 and the taxes are $12,000 a year, when they can go to North Carolina and buy a house for $200,000 and pay $1200 for taxes?” Smithtown Supervisor Pat Vecchio (R), who was personally invited to the conference by Trotta, said while he couldn’t comment on the legislator’s proposal, he could
say that “fees should only be used for the administrative cost of providing the service.” Trotta echoed his words. “Fees should not be used as substitute for taxes and that’s what this administration has been doing,” he said. The legislation won’t be introduced until Feb. 2017. “Every person in this county should make this a major issue. ... I want the people to know how their leaders are voting, how they’re raising their taxes and fees, and I want this to be resolved in a public vote on Election Day,” Trotta said.
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Incidents and arrests Dec. 26 – Jan. 2 Pot possession
A 19-year-old man from Port Jefferson Station was in a parked car on Clifton Place near the intersection of Wilson Street at about 11 p.m. Dec. 28 with marijuana in his possession, according to police. He was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
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LEN 868 LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/19/2016. Office location in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to the LLC, 868 Little East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. Purpose: any legal activity. 664 12/15 6x tmc NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against MICHAEL B. NEIKAM; MEGAN E. NEIKAM ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered MAY 2, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738 on FEBRUARY 1, 2017 at 2:30 P.M.. Premises known as 25 NEW LANE, SELDEN, NY 11784. District 0200 Sec 474.00 Block 07.00 Lot 003.000. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $397,075.65 plus interest and
costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 064312/2013 . NATASHA MEYERS, ESQ. , Referee 694 12/29 4x tmc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 8529 OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. (AUDITORIUM – 2nd FLOOR), ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY 6. Christopher Denigris, 20 Palm St., Selden, NY. Location: South side Palm St. 288’+/- East of Linden St., Selden. Applicant requests front yard setback, minimum & total side yard variances for existing roof over wrap around porch exceeding 4’ x 8’ permitted (29’ x 18’ irreg); also, rear yard variance for existing roof over concrete. (0200 51900 0300 032000) 21. Lorraine Montana, 28 Hammond Rd., Centereach, NY. Location: West side Hammond Rd., 736’+/- North of Middle Country Rd., Centereach. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing detached shed located in the required
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On Dec. 26, a 26-year-old woman from Ridge and a 25-year-old man from Mastic Beach were pulled over while driving a 2016 Dodge on Route 112 near the intersection of Washington Avenue in Port Jefferson Station, police said. The woman was driving with a suspended license, according to police. It was also determined the car was stolen. Police also discovered the man had fled police officers in a car Dec. 19 on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue. They were both arrested, and the woman was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and the man was charged with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and third-degree fleeing of a police officer in a vehicle.
Turn up
At Port Jeff Liquors on Main Street at about 2 p.m. Nov. 12, a 20-year-old man from Port Jefferson stole a bottle of Hennessey cognac, police said. He was arrested Dec. 30 and charged with petit larceny.
Road nap
A 31-year-old man from Holbrook was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a running 2007 Mitsubishi, which was in drive and facing west in the eastbound lane on Route 25 in Centereach near Nicolls Road at about midnight Dec. 29, according to police. He also possessed a hypodermic needle. He was arrested and charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and possession of a hypodermic instrument.
Hairy crime
At about 4 p.m. Dec. 23, a 23-year-old woman from Patchogue stole Rogaine from CVS in Selden, according to police. She was arrested Dec. 28 in Selden and charged with petit larceny.
Hunger strike
At Amici Italian restaurant on Route 25A in Mount Sinai at about 12:30 a.m. Jan. 2, someone forced entry through a rear door and stole money, according to police.
Hit-and-run
On Horseblock Road in Centereach at about 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4, a 68-year-old man from Farmingville driving a 2015 GMC was in an accident causing property damage and fled the scene, police said. He was arrested Dec. 27 in Selden and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
Hammer time
A 35-year-old man from Lake Ronkonkoma damaged the front door of a home on Hawkins Road in Stony Brook with a hammer at about 11 a.m. Jan. 2, police said. He was arrested and charged with fourthdegree criminal mischief.
Two for one
Clothing, a GPS, wireless headphones and speakers were stolen from a 2013 Jeep and a 2005 Dodge parked outside of a home on Echo Avenue in Mount Sinai at about 3 a.m. Jan. 1, according to police.
Should have driven
The windshield of a 2007 Nissan parked at the Port Jefferson Long Island Railroad station was broken at about 2 a.m. Jan. 1, according to police.
Razor sharp
Four electric razors were stolen from Harmon Face Values on Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station at about 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30, according to police.
Home assault
A 20-year-old man from Port Jefferson punched another man in the face at his home on Thompson Street at about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30, according to police. He was arrested and charged with third-degree assault.
Bringing down the house
Someone drove a pickup truck into the backyard and through a rear garage door at a home on Jayne Boulevard in Terryville at about 4 p.m. Dec. 29, police said. Tools were also stolen from the garage, according to police.
Holiday shopping
A package delivered to a home on Barnsley Crescent in Mount Sinai was stolen at about 1:30 p.m. Dec. 29, according to police.
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LI residents urge Cuomo to pass climate protection act Activists target Trump administration picks who doubt climate change and science behind it ‘We need to protect our communities, healthwise, with the rising rates of skin cancer and respiratory disease. Global warming is a serious thing and it’s got to stop.’ — Jack Finkenberg
By Kevin Redding kevin@tbrnewspapers.com In the wake of the decision of Presidentelect Donald Trump (R) to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, along with climate-change doubters to top federal positions, Long Island residents and economy activist groups called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to #TakeTrumpOn and fight against the climate-change denial of the incoming administration. Holding up signs reading “NY Renews” and “Make NY A Climate Leader,” the group of protesters rallied in front of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Office in Hauppauge Dec. 21, urging Cuomo to move the state and country forward and pass the Climate and Community Protection Act in his upcoming 2017 state budget. The act would attempt to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change through a combination of measures aimed at reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions and improving the state’s resiliency against future extreme weather events, like Hurricane Sandy. Long Island Progressive Coalition member K.C. Alvey said, at the protest, that climate change needs to be acknowledged. “Climate change is real, it’s urgent, and our communities are already being impacted by climate disasters,” she said. “We need to be dealing with this now and rapidly transitioning to a clean-energy economy that works for all of us.” Alvey said Cuomo has expressed his support for many of these environmental policies. In August, the governor announced the approval of New York’s Clean Energy Standard, which requires 50 percent of the state’s electricity to come from renew-
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Shay O’Reilly, an organizer with the Sierra Club, speaks during the protest. able energy sources like wind and solar by 2030, with a phase-in schedule throughout the next several years. “We need him to codify this into law and move these plans forward,” Alvey said. “We’re not just calling for clean energy by any means necessary ... we’re calling for a just and equitable transition to 100 percent clean energy and making sure that no one is left behind.” During the course of his campaign and since winning the election, Trump has voiced his skepticism of the scientific view that humans cause global warming. The president-elect has tweeted out “the concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese” in order to topple the
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United States in manufacturing, and he has expressed interest in canceling the Paris climate accord and undoing clean air and water protections. This potential action has caused distress among scientists and climate activists. Shay O’Reilly, an organizer with the notfor-profit Sierra Club, called the Trump administration “a set of billionaires who seek to further enrich themselves and defend what they have already accumulated by reinforcing our present reliance on fossil fuels.” O’Reilly said the new cabinet and their beliefs threaten the immediate survival of marginalized colonies from New York to the South Pacific, but especially Long Island — a uniquely vulnerable location to climate change, with so much coastline.
O’Reilly said what’s done in New York can affect the rest of the country and the world, should it be decided to pass the legislation. “State action on climate change is not just a political necessity, but a moral imperative,” O’Reilly said. “Cuomo needs to lead the way and listen to the people of New York.” Jack Finkenberg, from the New York Communities for Change coalition, said there are real examples of global warming all over the world. “If you don’t believe there’s global warming, just wait until the next full moon high tide and try to drive along the South Shore of Long Island,” he said. “You can’t do it. It’s flooded. We need to protect our communities, healthwise, with the rising rates of skin cancer and respiratory disease. Global warming is a serious thing and it’s got to stop.” Alvey ended the protest by leading the group in a call-and-response chant. “What do we want?” she yelled. “Renewable energy,” the protesters shouted back. “When do we want it?” she asked. “Now,” they answered.
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obituaries Joseph Graff
Joseph Graff, 77, of Lake Grove, died Nov. 9. Graff was the beloved husband of Helen; devoted father of Joseph, Teresa Franco and Cookie, loving brother of the late James and Richard, cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of seven. Arrangements were made by Moloney’s Lake Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Lake Ronkonkoma. A private cremation followed.
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William Smith, 82, of Centereach, died Nov. 19. Smith was the beloved husband of the late Joan; devoted father of Lori, Thomas, Donald and Mark; and adored grandfather of seven. Arrangements were made by Moloney’s Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home. Interment followed at Seaview Cemetery in Mount Sinai.
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Irene Rodechko, 75, of Lake Grove, died Nov. 26. Rodechko was the beloved wife of Paul; cherished mother of Lisa, Laura and Diana Rodechko; loving grandmother of Benjamin, Christopher, Daniel and Miles; dear sister of Allan and Donald; and is survived by many other family members and friends. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross R.C. Church in Nesconset. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Farmingdale. Arrangements were entrusted to the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown.
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David Bolotine, 81, of Centereach, died Dec. 1. Bolotine was the beloved husband of Sharon; loving father of Michael and Catherine; and cherished grandfather of Samantha, Nicholas, Connor, Patrick and Lindsay. Arrangements were made by Moloney’s Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.
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County no longer needs court to hold illegal inmates By Kevin Redding Kevin@tbrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco has sent a clear message to undocumented immigrants who choose to break the law, by announcing the county will no longer need a judge’s order before detaining and holding illegal inmates wanted by federal immigration officials. The policy reversal, which DeMarco believes will be good “for the country, not just the county,” has taken Suffolk off the list of “sanctuary cities” — regions that protect undocumented immigrants by not prosecuting them solely for violating federal immigration laws in the United States. The county’s removal from the list is something DeMarco has been in favor of for some time. The sheriff initiated a review of the sanctuary policy alongside county Legislator Tom Cilmi (R-Bay Shore) as soon as the policy was adopted more than a year ago, after concerns that it creates public safety problems by allowing the release of criminal immigrants back to the communities as opposed to letting agents
within Immigration and Customs Enforce- the Department of Homeland Security and ment, a division of the U.S. Department of was advised that ICE had adjusted its detainer Homeland Security, work on deporting them. and administrative warrant paperwork to inAlthough the announcement has been met clude probable cause, which means agents with opposition from various immigration ad- can now hold onto someone for an extra 48 vocacy groups like the American Civil Liber- hours without requiring a signed warrant ties Union, DeMarco said nothing has really from a judge if they are suspected to have imchanged in regards to how undocumented migrated illegally. immigrants in the system are handled. He DeMarco said the change isn’t too signifisaid this merely narrows in on those who en- cant in Suffolk County. tered the country illegally, have committed “People are trying to make an issue out of and been convicted of crimes and have found something that’s been going on here for more themselves in the criminal justice system. than 10 years,” he said. “This isn’t a problem According to DeMarco, “it’s not necessar- for the county because ICE agents are staily a policy change,” because since he became tioned at the jail. In a rural county upstate sheriff in 2006, ICE agents or out West where there have been stationed in the isn’t ICE presence within county’s correctional facilia certain amount of miles, ties. For the past 10 years it makes sense for them to they have been putting dehold them for 48 hours.” tainers on inmates eligible While the reversal comes for release who were eiless than a month before the ther convicted of felonies, Trump administration in“significant misdemeanherits the White House and ors,” three or more misdeleads a much-anticipated atmeanors not considered tack against sanctuary city significant or pose a threat and immigration policies, to national security. The deDeMarco insists that the — Jessica Vaughan shift isn’t political. partment had free reign to explore and investigate any “When ICE changed inmate that came in. their paperwork, they didn’t know who the It hadn’t been an issue to hold anyone of president was going to be,” DeMarco said. federal interest until the involvement of the “They were just addressing concerns found in ACLU in 2014. federal lawsuits.” DeMarco said he received a letter from According to a representative from the the group citing two federal lawsuits stating Center for Immigration Studies, an indepenthat holding illegal immigrants solely on de- dent not-for-profit that removed Suffolk from tainer without a judicial warrant would lead its list of sanctuary cities, ICE agents don’t go to an onslaught of lawsuits. In these cases, ICE around patrolling the streets looking for crimiasked municipalities to hold these inmates nal immigrants. Instead, agents depend on lofor an extra 48 hours after they normally cal law enforcement, like the sheriff’s office, to would’ve been released to give the agents time keep them in custody so they can be deported to conduct their investigations and pick them — “otherwise they flee.” up for potential deportation. The courts ruled “[DeMarco is] doing exactly the right this as a violation of the immigrants’ Fourth thing both for the community and for the fedAmendment rights, to illegal search and sei- eral government,” CIS director of policy studzure, without probable cause or a warrant. ies, Jessica Vaughan, said. “It was his initiative In October, DeMarco had a meeting with that resulted in the reversal of the policy. Full
‘Full cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement is going to help Suffolk County with some of the more pressing public safety problems.’
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Suffolk County Sheriff vincent deMarco said a policy change to needing just probable cause instead of a warrant to hold someone will not effect Suffolk County because immigration and Customs enforcement offices are already located at the jail.
cooperation with ICE is going to help Suffolk County with some of the more pressing public safety problems, like the resurgence of MS13 [street gang] activity there.” Cilmi said this is a step in the right direction. “There’s no cause for protesting because, from a practical standpoint, nothing has really changed and it has nothing to do with undocumented immigrants who are living here,” he said. “As long as they’re following the law, it doesn’t affect them at all. Those who aren’t will see this is not going to be tolerated.” He said he suspects that the vast majority of the immigrant population living in the county — documented or undocumented — would be supportive of policies that affect drug dealers and gang members who continue to “wreak havoc” in the areas where they live. “No one wants crimes in their communities,” he said.
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Lifesaving SBU surgeon honored before ‘Monday Night Football’ By Kevin Redding kevin@TBRnewspapeRs.com
credit here. We’re very happy when our patients do well.” L. Reuven Pasternak, chief executive ofA lifelong New York Jets fan and Stony ficer at the hospital, said at the press conferBrook University Hospital surgeon had the ence trauma is the leading cause of death for all Americans before age 45 and, in chance to take the field with the team. The Suffolk County Police Department terms of trauma care, every second counts. Vosswinkel leads the hospital’s trauma showed its gratitude to SBU Hospital Chief Trauma Surgeon Dr. James Vosswinkel at program, which is the only Regional Level 1 a surprise press conference at the hospital trauma center for Suffolk County, according to the New York State Department of Health. Nov. 29, with a little help from the Jets. Vosswinkel, a Jets fan who saved the lives The center has been recognized as the topof two SCPD officers critically injured in the ranked center in the care of pedestrian line of duty, said he was “completely over- trauma and has some of the highest survival whelmed” to learn that he and 20 members rates anywhere in the nation and state. The two SCPD officers are on their feet of his staff were to be honored at the Jets’ again thanks to the emerAnnual First Responder Apgency surgery done by preciation Night at Metlife Vosswinkel. Mark Collins Stadium before the game and Nicholas Guerrero Monday, Dec. 5. made sure their surgeon SCPD Commissioner was invited to the event as Tim Sini and Military & First they wanted to do someResponder Liaison for the thing special as a thanks team, Steve Castleton, along for giving them a second with members of the police chance at life. department and staff from “I don’t think either the hospital, were present one of us would be standto announce the news to the ing here today as full catrauma surgeon. pacity police officers if it Alongside members wasn’t for the doctor and of police and fire departhis care,” Guerrero said. ments from across the triCollins said he and state area including the — Nicholas Guerrero Guerrero are thankful for SCPD, NYPD and FDNY, Vosswinkel served as honorary team cap- each day they wake up. Guerrero, a four-year veteran of the SCPD, tain and helped with the coin toss before the Jets squared off against the Indianapolis was under Vosswinkel’s care for weeks in a Colts on “Monday Night Football.” Unfor- medically induced coma after suffering a crititunately the Jets were defeated by a 41-10 cal head injury when a hit-and-run driver in Huntington struck him in September 2014. final score. According to Vosswinkel at the time of Vosswinkel said the honor is as much about the efforts of the hospital as it is the officer’s discharge from the hospital, Guerrero had “only a one in three chances about him. “I may be the guy that’s most visible of surviving.” Collins, a member of SCPD’s right now, but this is not about me,” Voss- gang unit and a 12-year veteran, was rushed winkel said. “This is about Stony Brook. to the hospital in March 2015 after he was Stony Brook cares. It excels in so many ar- shot in the neck and hip while pursuing a eas. It’s a true team here that truly cares suspect in Huntington. He was discharged about their patients. They put the extra only four days after the shooting occurred. If it wasn’t for the immediate action of time in; we go out to the community to try to prevent trauma. Everybody deserves Vosswinkel and his team, the injuries could
‘I don’t think either one of us would be standing here today as full capacity police officers if it wasn’t for [Vosswinkel] and his care.’
have been fatal. According to Sini, the partnership between the SCPD and SBU Hospital is integral to the law enforcement mission. He said the department relies on the hospital in the wake of unfortunate circumstances, and many officers wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for “the man sitting to my left,” referring to Vosswinkel. “We call him Voss and he’s part of our family,” Sini said. “You’ve saved families from extreme tragedy; you’ve saved this department from extreme tragedy; and you’ve allowed two officers to continue to serve the department. We can’t thank you enough for that. What we can do is do our best to express our gratitude. But from the bottom of my heart, on behalf of the SCPD and on behalf of Suffolk County, thank you very much.”
Castleton was introduced to make the big announcement, which Sini referred to as a small token of appreciation. Castleton said when the announcement was being planned, he heard some “crazy” stories about Vosswinkel, like he often wears a Jets shirt under his scrubs and even repainted his office in the team’s colors. He spoke on behalf of the Jets organization and said it was extremely important to recognize medical staff. “A lot of people forget that doctors and nurses are first responders ... it’s not just policemen, EMTs, and paramedics,” Castleton said. According to Castleton, the Jets players were insistent that members of the surgeon’s staff join them in running out of the stadium tunnel before the start of the game.
Top photo from Melissa Weir; photo above by Kevin Redding
Top, Stony Brook Univeristy surgeon James vosswinkel, left, is recognized prior to the dec. 5 new york Jets game at Metlife Stadium; above, nicholas guerrero, left, and Mark Collins, right, honor vosswinkel, who performed life-saving surgery on each of the police officers, at a surprise press conference nov. 29.
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OpiniOn Editorial
Letters to the editor
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A step in the right direction As of late December, a change in policy by the Department of Homeland Security makes it legal for Suffolk County law enforcement agencies to hold people eligible for release for up to 48 hours if there is probable cause to believe they immigrated to the United States illegally. The suspect must be convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three nonsignificant misdemeanors or deemed to pose a threat to national security in order for the hold to happen. Since 2014 — until this policy change — the county has only been able to hold potential illegal immigrants with a warrant from a judge. As an editorial staff that never bought into “build a wall” as an immigration policy, yet recognizes the need for immigration reform, we view this as a valid compromise. Lawbreakers already detained by the criminal justice system will be evaluated prior to their release by representatives from the federal government before it is determined that they can stay in the United States. In theory, this should reduce the number of undocumented, violent people living in our county and country. The list of reasons to hold a suspect is available for anyone to look up online, and it’s clear the main objective of this change is to investigate violent and criminal suspects. This change wasn’t brought about by the administration coming into the White House in two weeks, yet it is entirely possible policy makers will be emboldened by the rhetoric they heard during President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign. Policy changes are likely coming for other departments as well, and it will be up to the American people to remain engaged in the political process, and be vocal, should a policy change occur that doesn’t sit right. This tweak to immigration policy is one we can live with so long as the phrase “probable cause” is interpreted in a fair manner befitting a democracy built on liberty and justice for all.
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Fake news dates back centuries, however, with the advent of social media it has become a phenomenon. The insidious impact of fake news can strike organizations, lives and communities at any time. With so much information out there, the opportunity to create social media environments that dilute the truth and/or spread misinformation deepens our polarization and erodes personal accountability. As information consumers, this is a topic worthy of our attention as we have the ability to temper its influence and correct deceptions. Having been the target of a fictitious story in the past several weeks, I’ve become keenly aware of how detrimental it can be. A
recent social media campaign was launched, falsely stating that I, along with another legislator, sponsored a bill to purchase a rock in Rocky Point with county funds. The truth is, I had absolutely nothing to do with the rock and no public or private interest in pursuing its preservation with public or private dollars. The idea was raised by the legislator representing the district where the rock sits, and a proposal was never drafted or presented to the legislature for consideration. I’ve worked hard to represent Suffolk County residents well, and my record shows that I wouldn’t entertain such unwarranted spending. If you ever come across a story that appears out of line with my estab-
lished record, please don’t hesitate to call my office directly. I would be happy to answer your questions. It’s good to see social media platforms stepping up to the plate by developing tools to monitor this disturbing trend, but ultimately it is up to us to spread the truth. In 2017 and beyond, I am hopeful that we will all do our part in guarding against falsehoods. Let’s challenge ourselves to seek the whole truth, even if it debunks our suspicions and preconceived notions. Opening our beliefs to scrutiny will strengthen our accountability, our connections, and lead us to a better future.
County Legislator William Spencer Centerport
White people must speak up to spur change I was happy to read Charles Cozzolino’s letter in the Dec. 8 edition regarding our Black Lives Matter rally of Nov. 12. Mr. Cozzolino’s main argument that the event did not promote “unity,” seems to be in response to the headline of the Nov. 17 article, a choice of the newspaper, not the march organizers. In fact, the only reference to unity comes in a quote from one of the “All Lives Matter” folks on the other side of 25A. “Why can’t these people stop complaining about their oppression?” is the underlying message from such individuals. The saying “all lives matter” stems from either ignorance about or conscious opposition to the assertion that black lives matter. If I say, “Save the polar bears,” it doesn’t mean I don’t care about other animals; I’m simply stressing that polar bears are endangered. Mr. Cozzolino quotes Marcus Brown, a graduate student in philosophy and member of Stony Brook University’s Black Lives Matter chapter. Mr. Brown’s comments
regarding the “antagonistic” nature of police departments toward black people are rooted in his understanding of the origins of police forces in America, which were as slave patrols meant to catch runaways. One can understand how a black man might be wary of such organizations. While the ideas of Mr. Brown and his group may be radical, any movement will encompass ideas about to achieve its goals. Mr. Cozzolino further takes exception to a “white silence kills” sign; he then makes the absurd leap in logic from this sign to violence in communities of color. Though its meaning seems clear enough, the idea that “white silence kills” is simply highlighting the point that white people must speak up against injustices in this country, even those that don’t directly affect them. The fact that some black and brown people kill other black and brown people doesn’t excuse or justify violence by the police, who are not private citizens but agents of the state.
Lastly, Mr. Cozzolino incorrectly states that the Black Lives Matter movement was formed in the wake of the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson; in fact, it was formed after the murderer of Trayvon Martin was acquitted in July of 2013. At the end of the day, a lot of white Americans who share Mr. Cozzolino’s views simply refuse to admit that their skin color is an advantage in this country, which, morally and legally, it shouldn’t be. Decades after the Civil Rights Act, black Americans continue to have dropout rates, unemployment rates and arrest and incarceration rates (even when compared to white defendants arrested for the same crimes) that are unacceptable in a free society. Until the day when our political, social and economic structures reflect true parity, those of us who care about equality will continue to remind America that Black Lives Matter.
Mark Jackett Port Jefferson
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OpiniOn Riding the Trump learning curve
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aking credit is easy. It usually means you are patting yourself on the back for something you did or helped do that went well, or that went the way you desired. In annual reviews, in résumés or on college applications, it’s a great idea to take credit for the ways you contributed, led or facilitated positive outcomes. It’s a way of sharing your potential for future successes with other colleagues, coworkers, bosses By Daniel Dunaief or schools. It’s a fine line because taking credit for, say, the weather on the day of a picnic seems inappropriate and far fetched; or taking credit for something for which your primary role
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was to cheer for a particular outcome also seems inaccurate. The other side of the credit coin is accepting responsibility for mistakes or results that fell short of your expectations or hopes. I read that President-elect Donald Trump has congratulated himself on consumer confidence and the stock market surge since the election. His election could be a contributing factor in the optimism of consumers or in the personified mind of the stock market. I wonder, though, when life for Americans doesn’t go the way we would all like, will he also accept responsibility? Will the man who will be the leader of the free world be able to see his role in problems, learn from mistakes and show the kind of flexibility that other world leaders will consider inspiring or redemptive? When things don’t go the way he or we the people might like, he has blamed others. His favorite target, and a favorite villain for many
presidents over the years, has been the media. It’s an easy target because someone can always disagree with the facts or can come up with an alternative theory for them. I would encourage the man who is so comfortable patting himself on the back — and who seems to be surrounding himself with people who are so supportive of him — to learn to look in the mirror and grow with this enormous job. Learning isn’t easy or necessarily natural. That’s especially true when you’re confident you know more than anyone else, even intelligence officials, and when you rely on your business or street smarts to win every battle. Maybe it’s especially challenging for him to accept that he needs educating as a president, in a job which requires him to be decisive and consistent. At the same time, the presidentelect has this opportunity to be a role model in the way he grows with the job.
I wonder, though, how he would deal with a leader with the same personality, self-confidence and strong will that he showed throughout the election cycle. Would he be able to adjust to the way someone else used his own playbook? Perhaps we have already seen glimpses of that, in the way he admires Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, with whom he seems to be sharing a daily global spotlight. People on both sides of the political aisle probably agree that Trump is a character. It would be a wonderful moment if they all recognized at some point that he also had the kind of character that inspired others to learn, grow and compete against the best in the world. Instead of recognizing and highlighting other people’s shortcomings, failures or deficiencies, Trump might also take a moment to see ways he himself can improve. If he shares his learning curve, he might provide a new route for others to do their best.
that lucky moment when my fingers brushed against his body. Anyway, I got a call from the doctor four days later with the surprising news that despite its large size, the critter was an engorged deer tick. Not good. We all know that deer ticks can carry Lyme disease and transmit it to humans when they suck up to you. We have had several deer sightings in the neighborhood, especially around a wooded piece of property nearby. To me they are beautiful, graceful animals, and I watch them with admiration as they run. But I certainly don’t appreciate the bugs they can bring and leave behind as a souvenir of their visits. The doctor asked me if I preferred waiting for the blood test, six weeks away, to determine if in fact I had been infected or if I wanted to go on the antibiotic regime immediately. I chose the latter and began taking 100 mg of doxycycline, with lots of water but no food as serious-
ly instructed, every 12 hours. But the story doesn’t end there. After only two pills, I developed a headache that just wouldn’t quit. This is apparently a not uncommon side effect with this medicine. So I was then transferred to 500 mg of amoxicillin three times a day for at least 20 days and advised also to take a daily probiotic, though not within two to three hours of each other, and to eat lots of yogurt. As we know, that only partially works to offset the distress to the gastrointestinal tract that accompanies regular doses of antibiotics. Plus I have broken out in splotches of itchy rashes, another unhappy side effect. Bottom line: A tick bite can be a nasty thing, bringing along all sorts of minor and even major miseries. So from my experience, I hope you will check your skin regularly, even hard to see places, and not assume that a tick is just another summer pest. Oh, by the way, Happy New Year!
A s-ticky start to 2017
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ere we are, in a new year, and I am going to start off with a cautionary tale. I was just about to take a shower when I felt a small bump on my left thigh. I thought that was strange since I hadn’t before felt anything there but it was just beyond my view as I fingered the spot and craned my neck to try and see. Then, to my amazement, By Leah S. Dunaief the bump came off in my hand, revealing itself to be a tick. Ugh! The legs were moving so it was clearly alive and rather large, so I guessed it was a dog tick. With wonderful coincidence, I happened to have an appointment with the
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dermatologist that afternoon, so I put the tick into a little plastic baggie and brought him this present. Although I half expected him to just throw it away, he in fact filled out the paperwork and sent it to a lab. Now I am sharing this with you because I suspect that, like me, you thought tick season had ended with the start of winter. I even stopped putting Frontline on my golden retriever, figuring any ticks would have gone into hibernation or been killed off by the colder weather. But I should have realized that the calendar and the weather aren’t always in sync. We have been enjoying fairly mild temperatures for this time of year and, as it turned out, so have the ticks. Now I don’t know if the tick fancied me rather than my dog, or if he just found me as I was walking across the lawn or brushing against a bush while putting out the garbage. However it happened, I was, so to speak, stuck with him until
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