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Students, elected officials rally against mandating vaccine for SUNY, CUNY schools

BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM It may be weeks before colleges open again, but students and friends are already rallying against the potential of a requirement coming this fall semester. On Monday, July 19, more than 200 people showed up across from the Stony Brook Long Island Rail Road train station on Route 25A to protest mandated COVID-19 vaccines for State University of New York and City University of New York students. The Students Against Mandates rally took place less than a mile from Stony Brook University which is a SUNY school. In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said the students in the state university system would be required to be vaccinated once the vaccines get full FDA approval, which is still pending. On the SUNY website, Chancellor Jim Malatras in a May 10 statement talked about the educational system’s success in curbing infections and the possibility of a vaccination requirement. “We thank the governor for providing resources to our many campuses offering vaccines to SUNY and the broader community,” Malatras said. “The state’s new vaccination requirement — contingent on full FDA approval — will be another step in restoring normal campus activity this fall.” Cait Corrigan, who will attend Boston University in the fall for her second master’s and describes herself as a religious and medical rights advocate and defender of the Constitution on her social media pages, organized the event.

She said in an email while SUNY and CUNY have not taken official action yet, “many private schools such as Hofstra and Fordham universities have told students they must get the experimental COVID-19 vaccine to attend in the fall.” The recent graduate of Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana, said she “overturned my school’s policy for requiring proof of COVID vaccination and proof of a negative COVID test for graduation.” She is now helping others do the same. At the July 19 rally, protesters held up signs with messages such “SUNY! No forced vax!” and “Vaccine makers are exempt from liability.” Among the elected officials in attendance were state Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R-Riverhead) and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga). Civil rights attorney Tricia Lindsay also joined the students. Trotta said in a phone interview it would be hypocritical to ask students to be vaccinated when unvaccinated people are going to stores and bars maskless. The county legislator said students can most likely socially distance themselves in a classroom more than they can in a store or restaurant. He added that young people are more likely to die in a car accident or from an opioid overdose than from COVID-19. Trotta said he is not against vaccinations, and he got his as soon as he could. “I think people should get vaccinated, but I’m not going to tell people to get vaccinated,” he said, adding that he feels the same way about wearing masks, that while he’s not against them he doesn’t believe people should be forced to do so. SBU will follow “the state’s and SUNY

Students speak out on why they believe COVID-19 vaccines should not be mandatory for college students in Stony Brook on July 19.

chancellor’s public health guidance for students and employees,” according to a statement from the university. SBU surveyed students and employees earlier this summer and found high rates of vaccinations among the school’s population. “As a public research institution, Stony Brook affirms and strongly supports freedom of expression and the use of science and data to make informed decisions,” the statement read. “The safety and efficacy of the vaccines approved for emergency use by the FDA were demonstrated by many carefully monitored clinical trials,

including some that Stony Brook helped to lead. As with other immunizations that are required to enroll at Stony Brook, the COVID vaccines are important tools to protect our community’s public health and ensure student’s optimal learning experience. We maintain the same process as for other required immunizations, to consider exceptions for religious or health reasons.” In the fall, SBU and SUNY students who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear masks on campus and maintain social distancing in indoor settings.

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Elected officials spend Remembrance Day with families of limo crash victims the Schoharie [limo crash] families after that horrific day to offer comfort and support. They turned grief, heartbreak and frustration into a life saving effort that will benefit countless generations. It’s been an honor to advocate for limo safety by your sides. While these small victories can never replace the lives of our four angels … I can give my word to each of you … this administration will always honor their memory. Lauren, Amy, Brittany and Stephanie will never be forgotten.” The two bills that were presented to the families on Saturday make it illegal for limousines to make U-turns and the second requires limousines to use commercial GPS devices. Additional legislation that had previously passed includes seatbelt requirements which requires motor vehicles converted into stretch limousines (on or after January 1, 2021) to have at least two safety belts for the front seat and at least one safety belt in the rear for each passenger the vehicle was designed to hold. Additionally, the legislation requires all stretch limousines to be retrofitted to include seatbelts by January 1, 2023. The New Commercial Driver’s License Requirements for Limousine Drivers

Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, left, county Legislator Rob Trotta, second from left, and state Sen. Jim Gaughran, right back row, remembered the tragic loss of four young women with their parents Nancy Dimonte, Paul and Suzanne Schulman, Carol Belli, Mindy and Howie Grabina, Steven and Felicia Baruch and Susan Arundel. The group met at Smithtown High School West where a sign is dedicated to their daughters. Photo from Town of Smithtown

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On Saturday, July 17, Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim joined state Sen. Jim Gaughran (D-Northport), and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) to present the families of the Cutchogue limo crash victims with signed copies of the New York State legislation improving road safety. Gaughran presented the families with the New York State bills, which they devoted years advocating for, improving limo and bus safety. The following day marked six years since the community was devastated by the limo crash that critically injured Olga Lipets, Melissa Crai, Alicia Arundel and Joelle DiMonte and tragically killed four Smithtown young women, Lauren Baruch, Amy Grabina, Brittany Schulman and Stephanie Belli. “I’d like to give a special thanks to Senator Gaughran who made it a point to hand deliver the signed legislation, which he also cosponsored,” Wehrheim said. “I’d especially like to acknowledge all eight families who led a massive five-year effort to reform limo safety laws. Truth be told, all of New York has these eight remarkable families to thank for making our roads safer. They became the voice for their daughters and their friends, they sought out

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SBU’s Pagan travels to Olympics with Puerto Rico’s basketball team

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India Pagan has a tattoo of the outline of Puerto Rico on her right arm. The image has two stars on it, where Hatillo and Mayagüez are located. The connection to Puerto Rico for Pagan, a graduate of Stony Brook University who is now in a master’s program, runs much more than skin deep. The 6-foot, 1-inch basketball star, who helped Stony Brook win back-to-back America East conference championships, is representing the island at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, joining the first women’s basketball team from Puerto Rico to compete at the games. A talented forward who plays in the low post area near the basket, Pagan, who became one of only 18 Seawolves to score over 1,000 points in her career and set a school record last year for the highest shooting percentage for a season, is the second-youngest member on a team Puerto Ricans are calling “the 12 warriors.” When she saw pictures of herself on the main Puerto Rican Olympic pages on Instagram and Facebook confirming she’d made the team, Pagan took screenshots and called her parents Moises, who was born in Mayagüez, and Carmen, born in Hatillo. The excitement was palpable over the phone, as her parents “were both yelling” with delight, she said. “I’m so thankful to be Puerto Rican,” Pagan said. “I say that every day.” Indeed, Pagan, who spoke Spanish in her house growing up, traveled regularly to Puerto Rico to see her large and supportive extended family. Her mother Carmen, who was a competitive runner when she was younger, wanted to give her daughter an opportunity to compete on a larger stage she herself didn’t have growing up as the

17th of 18 children. A runner whose floor-length braided hair was so long that she had to pin it inside her shirt to prevent false starts, Carmen Pagan didn’t have the chance to compete against other athletes from around the world in her specialty, the 400- and 800-meter races. “That’s why we went the extra mile with India,” mother said. “We are accomplishing our dreams through her,” Moises Pagan added. “She exceeded our expectations when it came to basketball.” Soon after learning of her opportunity to represent Puerto Rico, India Pagan found out that the athletes would attend the Olympics under strict restrictions and would play in empty stadiums, to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Her family, who has already seen Pagan play in Italy among other places, canceled their travel plans. India Pagan still feels fortunate to be at the games and to have the long-distance support of people she considers family in Puerto Rico; New London, Connecticut, where she was born and raised; and on Long Island. Stony Brook “is my family and the girls are my sisters,” she said. That includes two of her close friends on the Stony Brook team, Courtney Furr and Leighah-Amori Wool, who cried when Pagan left and are staying in touch across the world. Moises Pagan, who is 6 feet, 5 inches tall and played one year of semiprofessional basketball in Puerto Rico, recalls how his daughter kept his size-15-feet shoebox filled with acceptances from colleges. India Pagan visited Stony Brook last and decided within moments of her arrival that she wanted to be a Seawolf. Her parents made her wait a day to decide. A day later, she took the final women’s basketball scholarship. Her parents felt the same connection to the team, often traveling with home-cooked food for the players, who called them “Ma” and “Pa.” Moises cooked around 40 empanadas for the team, while Carmen contributed a chicken-andrice dish and meatballs. “We like to give back to the team and the coaching staff,” Moises Pagan said. “They’re our extended family.” Despite the connection India Pagan felt at Stony Brook, she wasn’t initially prepared to stay for the extra year of eligibility granted to athletes amid the pandemic. Speaking to her new coach Ashley Langford, Pagan changed her mind. Langford is thrilled for the experience Pagan will have at the Olympics. She told her new coach how much more physical the Olympic players are than the collegiate competitors. For Pagan, various women have served as inspirations and role models. She admires plus-size model Ashley Graham’s confidence and appreciates her ability to represent

India Pagan playing for Stony Brook University, above, and practicing with Puerto Rico’s Olympic team, below. Above photo from Stony Brook Athletics; below from Pagan family

a group of women often excluded in modeling. Pagan also literally and physically looks up to American basketball star Brittney Griner. At 6 feet, 8 inches tall, Griner is also not the typical woman in society. While Pagan said COVID remains in the back of her mind, she expressed confidence in the health protocols designed to protect athletes and area residents. Even before reaching the Olympic Village, Pagan described how each floor has security. The team isn’t allowed to leave the hotel unless they are attending practice. “We wake up, eat breakfast, go to practice and come back,” she said. “The protocols are extreme. They want to protect the athletes.” Pagan’s parents said they remain concerned for their daughter’s health, although they feel reassured by safety measures that include seeing the sights of Tokyo without getting off the bus. While the flights to Tokyo took over 23

hours, which makes the limited travel and other opportunities disappointing, Carmen Pagan said her daughter and the rest of the team are focused on making the most of their Olympic opportunity. The team “is there to play their hearts out for Puerto Rico,” the mother said. Langford sees India Pagan as a winner, as she is “representing our university and women’s basketball. Regardless of the outcome, she’s already won. This is an amazing accomplishment.” In addition to the memories from her Olympic experience, Pagan is looking forward to getting a tattoo of the five Olympic rings on her body. The historic Puerto Rico opener is against China July 27. While the Pagans won’t be able to watch their daughter compete in Tokyo in person, they are likely to gather with extended family, where everyone will “bring a dish,” Moises Pagan said. “Let the games begin!”

India Pagan at a glance Age: 22 Height: 6-1 Uniform number: 33 Parents: Moises and Carmen Pagan Basketball position: Forward Stony Brook achievement: Set new school record for shooting percentage in a season (2020-21) and has scored over 1,000 points in her career. Role models: Plus-size model Ashley Graham and basketball star Brittney Griner Member of Team USA she’d most like to

meet: basketball star Kevin Durant Olympic memory: Watched 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and was heartbroken that Puerto Rico never had a women’s Olympic basketball team. She helped change that in Tokyo. After basketball: “I have a way with kids, and I love babies and I can definitely see myself in a career that involves working with children.” Words she lives by: “Everything happens for a reason.”

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Ronald McDonald Family Room waits for green light to reopen

fil-A and McDonald’s deliver food that the volunteers would serve to the families of the sick children. The lounge offered breakfast, The Ronald McDonald Family Room — lunch and dinner. a part of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Providing emotional support for families — has served as a sanctuary for parents and is another key aspect of the volunteer work. family members who have a child that is in Having a person to talk to could serve prolonged care of the facility. as a stress reliever for the unfortunate Officially opening in 2013, the purpose circumstances going on in a parent’s life. “I remember one day of the family room is to I was sitting in the room provide a respite space and this one woman was for parents to spend their folding her laundry and she downtime while their child asked, ‘Could I just sit and is being treated in the talk to you because talking hospital, whether that be to someone while folding long or short term. laundry feels normal’ so it However, since the really is more of a solace pandemic began, the room,” Telemaque said. lounge promptly shut down According to her, the and is currently awaiting children admitted in the the green light from the hospital also have siblings hospital to reopen. who come to the lounge and “It is sad because are often forgotten about. it shut down a great The volunteers make sure resource room,” said Tricia there are plenty of books Telemaque, host and board toys to play with, not member of the family —Tricia Telemaque and only for the child admitted room. “When we open but for their siblings too. really depends on the day“The intent is to not to-day and what happens have any white coats with COVID. However, we are on alert and ready to go back full force.” [doctors] in the lounge,” Telemaque said. The lounge emulates an apartment-style “So, it’s not a place where doctors and nurses environment with countless amenities for can come in.” One of the biggest goals for Ronald family members such as a fully stocked kitchen, McDonald House Charities is to bring awareness private showers and laundry machines. Pre-pandemic, volunteers would solicit to Long Islanders about what the lounge is and the community to have restaurants, pizza its purpose for the families that use it. Since the pandemic began, the places and bigger chains such as ChickBY KIMBERLY BROWN KIMBERLY@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

‘It is sad because it shut down a great resource room. When we open really depends on the day-to-day and what happens with COVID.’

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, below, has an area where families can sit and talk. Coffee and snacks, above and below, are available, and snacks have been individually wrapped during the pandemic. Photos from Stony Brook Medicine

organization has continued to work hard for families who were suffering through the COVID period. However, donations of food have become more complicated due to the need to have items individually wrapped such as chips and granola bars. The family room relies fully on donations from the surrounding community and businesses, as it serves approximately 3,600 families a year, so fundraising is essential for their need to remain active. “When I started working in the room, I was amazed at how few of my friends knew that there was a Ronald McDonald [room] here in Stony Brook,” Telemaque said. “So simple awareness that there is such a need for something like this is very important and I think that is an underserved opportunity.” Among many parents who have used the family room, Karen Maher said using the room has been a huge stress reliever on both her and her daughter, who is undergoing cancer treatment. “I look at the Ronald McDonald House as a blessing,” Maher said. “They really helped my daughter’s treatment go much easier for me and her. They’d bring little gifts for her too, something as simple as a teddy or a blankie.” With the help of the lounge and their

conveniences, Maher was finally able to get the rest and relaxation she needed. For more information on how to donate to the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, visit www. rmhcnym.org or call 516-775-5683.

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Letters to the Editor Response to Ahearn’s July 8 letter

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Road conditions are a regular topic of conversation on Long Island. Many of us have experienced flat tires after hitting a pothole on local roads, but while we demand road repairs and have the right to them as taxpayers, sometimes we’re not as patient as we should be with the department of transportation workers who repair our roadways. As soon as the warm weather arrives, crews begin to pepper the streets filling potholes and paving roads. While busy schedules have many rushing all over the Island at times, when a driver begins to see orange cones and, more importantly, a person holding a sign that says “slow” or “stop,” it’s imperative to follow directions. According to the New York State website, in 2018 “there were 701 crashes in work zones on state roads and bridges, resulting in 13 motorist fatalities and 329 injuries to motorists, contractor employees and NYSDOT staff” in the state. The fatalities and injuries could have been avoided with some extra care while driving around road work zones. A flagger’s directions by law hold the same authority as a sign. Imagine what many of the flaggers have to go through every day. For some standing on the edge of the work zone to slow down or stop traffic, not only puts their lives at risk but it also puts them in a situation where they can be harassed by drivers when all they are doing is their job to keep drivers and workers safe while navigating a disrupted roadway. It’s pretty simple. When you see a work zone approaching, slow down and merge into the correct lane when it is safe to do so, and do not speed at the end of the closed lane to try to get into the other lane. Speeding through a work zone also can mean a lighter wallet for a driver. New York State fines are doubled for speeding in these zones. A driver’s license can be suspended if a motorist receives repeat convictions of speeding violations in work zones. With only a couple of months left until summer’s end, we’ll still see many workers on the road. Take care to slow down and keep more than the usual distance between you and the car in front of you to show respect for those who are putting their lives in our hands to keep our roads smooth. For road maintenance workers, their livelihood should not mean risking their lives, because someone couldn’t be inconvenienced for a few minutes.

The July 8 edition featured a letter to the editor by Laura Ahearn regarding elder parole legislation [“Bill failed to pass for good reason”]. There are several inaccuracies in her letter that need to be addressed and corrected. The “Elder Parole” bill, introduced by state Sen. Brad Hoylman [D-Manhattan], chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, provides strong evidence-based rationale for the bill’s intention, which supports safety and restores accountability to a wholly flawed, broken parole system. Hoylman states the reasoning for the bill is part of rethinking the harsh rubberstamped parole denials, particularly in communities of color, which led to 70% of New York’s incarcerated population being composed of those from Black and Latino descent. The elderly prison population, defined by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision as 55 years or older, has increased exponentially, even as the general prison population has decreased. There are many reasons to look at this population specifically in regard to parole consideration. One consideration is that this age group has the lowest recidivism rate of any prison population. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice shows that recidivism rates decrease as prisoners age — dropping to 55% for those ages 50 to 64. Another is cost. It costs us, the taxpayers, up to four times more to incarcerate an elderly person than the average person behind bars: up to $240,000 per person per year. New York State spends three times more on incarceration than it does on mental health, elder and youth services and community programs combined. These tax dollars are far better spent on prevention and reentry services than keeping elderly people behind bars. Finally, one must consider what the purpose of our criminal justice system is. The role of corrections is care, custody and control, not a continuous sentence of death by incarceration. If the intent is to correct behavior and prepare the incarcerated to return and be a contributing member of society, the goal should not include endless parole denials, even after people have

proven they have transformed and are safe to return to the community. The Elder Parole bill was supported by hundreds of Long Islanders, including dozens of faith leaders from all denominations, because it is a bill that recognizes that transformation, redemption and repair are a necessary part of a just society. Incarceration for decades and entire lifetimes harms our community, families and loved ones. Restorative justice works and the Elder Parole bill heals harm and creates second chances for those who have proven they are accountable and have truly transformed. Serena Liguori, Executive Director New Hour for Women & Children LI Brentwood

Fears regarding Greenway Trail unfounded I recently attended an emergency meeting of the Port Jefferson Station/ Terryville Civic Association July 6 concerning the unfortunate homicide that occurred on the Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway Trail. The meeting drew the attention of town, county and state officials as well as the Suffolk County Police Department. As a trail steward and a dedicated cycling infrastructure advocate, I was concerned that there would be a conclusion drawn that somehow the trail is a magnet for crime. The myth of greenways somehow attracting crime is one that I have heard espoused by many trail opponents at community meetings. I spoke first at the meeting in order to defend the essential community value of this trail and then I asked a question of the dignitaries onstage that I already knew the answer to. I inquired, “Was there any indication that this homicide was anything else but an isolated random event with nothing to do with the trail?” I got a one-word response from the legislative patron of the Greenway Trail, state Assemblyman Steve Englebright [D-Setauket], and the answer was “No.” In addition, the SCPD underscored the fact that crime of all types had actually gone down in the area in the past year and that there had been no other crime reported on the trail. Despite the factual evidence that was presented, many citizens at the meeting spoke about how the eastern terminus of the Greenway had been taken over by gangs, drugs, crime,

graffiti, swastikas and homelessness and that their beloved Port Jeff Station is going “to hell in a handbasket.” I ride the trail three times a week, and I have seen very little evidence of those things. Yes, there are unemployed men who during the daytime hang in the parking lot. They are nonconfrontational to cyclists and according to the SCPD are harmless. There are some vandals who have defaced some rocks with graffiti, and there are a few homeless who may seek shelter in the abandoned Lawrence Aviation site. The trail, however, remains clean, well traveled, safe and an absolute treasure to the community. The crime that happened on the trail could have happened anywhere and the time that it occurred (around 1 a.m.) indicates that it had nothing to do with the proper use of the trail. The elected officials at the meeting responded to the concerns of those at the meeting by committing to greater police presence and that is greatly appreciated. However, a greater problem seems to be that for many at the meeting a narrative of a progressing community corrosion is somehow enticing, despite all the evidence to the contrary. The Greenway Trail is anathema to that narrative. The Greenway is treasure, and it should be respected as such and continued proper usage free of fear should be embraced despite this unfortunate solitary crime. Martin Buchman Stony Brook The letter writer is a board member of the New York Bicycling Coalition and co-owner of the Stony Brookside Bed and Bike Inn.

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SBU’s Langford brings coaching, playing experience to women’s basketball

he hasn’t scored a point or dished out an assist in a college basketball game since 2009. That hasn’t stopped Ashley Langford, Stony Brook University’s first-year women’s basketball coach, from mixing it up with the players. A point guard who graduated from Tulane University and who holds the school record for the most assists, scored over 1,000 points, and, despite being five feet, five inches tall, brought down 403 rebounds for 25th in school history, Langford plans to tap into her D. None playing experience at of the above Stony Brook. BY DANIEL DUNAIEF “I’m a hands-on head coach,” said Langford, who most recently was associate head coach at

James Madison University in Virginia. “I’m a demonstrator.” Langford, who took over for Caroline McCombs this year when the former coach joined George Washington University, believes she can help a team that won back-to-back America East Championships by stepping onto the floor during practices and drills. When she’s guarding them, she wants to “see them do a move,” she said. “At a certain point, they get too good” for her skills, which is when she pats herself on the back, especially after she sees her players exuding increased confidence. Langford is pleased with the start of her time at Stony Brook, where she has felt welcomed and supported by Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron and President Maurie McInnis. “This is a big reason why I chose to come here,” Langford said. “The administration is great and the president has been awesome.” Langford appreciates how Heilbron knows the names of so many student-athletes, which is consistent with her approach to coaching.

Langford believes her players and the coach should have similar expectations. “I need to be connected to my players, and I want them to be connected to me,” Langford said. “I want players to come into my office and talk. I want that relationship.” Langford has been working within the limitations of National Collegiate Athletic Association rules during the summer. She hopes to use this time to build a rapport with her team and help them learn her terminology and the drills she runs. “I want to give them a preview” about her and the program, Langford said. In making the transition from playing to coaching, Langford said she has tried to improve and grow. She believes she and her team should constantly strive to improve. Coaching is “less about basketball and more about how you connect with your players,” Langford said. To be sure, that connection doesn’t mean she coddles the team. She strives to be honest without

sugarcoating the message. “When they’re doing well, I’m going to tell them,” she said. “When we need to be better, I’m going to tell them that, too.” Langford explained that basketball has changed considerably since her playing days, as players have more resources available to them. She sang the praises of Elizabeth Zanolli, assistant athletic director for Sports Medicine, who supports the basketball and other teams. Players also have nutritionists, dietitians, and strength and conditioning support, which improve the overall health and endurance of the athletes. On the court, the men’s and women’s games have increasingly emphasized the value of the three-point shot, which means that most of the points in a game come from in the paint close to the basket or outside the three-point line, where long-range shooters can rack up points quickly. Langford doesn’t see much of a difference between the men’s and women’s games. “I want players to pass, dribble and shoot,” she said. “It’s that simple.”

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to this unprecedented dilemma on Google. They came up with a couple of answers that we will also try. One is to spray the bricks around the pool with white vinegar. Apparently, frogs don’t like vinegar on their feet. Or maybe they don’t like the smell. In any event, we have a gallon of white vinegar and a spray bottle, and we’re going to give it a go. Google also suggested giving the frogs a way out. It even suggested a froggy ladder, which they happened to sell, and we then dutifully bought. Worth a try. Other suggestions, with our responses: Turn off the pool lights. Lights attract insects, which in turn attract frogs, who eat the insects. We don’t use pool lights. We like the insecteating part though. Cover the pool. We want to use it. Install fence. We have a fence with posts widely enough spaced for a squadron of frogs to march through. We could, however, put wooden boards or chicken wire at the base to keep them from hopping in.

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Keep lawn mowed and free of weeds and debris. Already do that. Neighbors will bear witness. Make own DIY frog repellent. If vinegar doesn’t work, will try a heavy concentration of saltwater. Or a mixture of bleach and water. Maybe all three. Sprinkle coffee grounds around the pool. Acid in the coffee can also irritate their feet. Yuk. Keep pool water circulating. Frogs don’t like to lay eggs in moving water We could do that by keeping the filter going all day and night. It’s an expensive solution, however, because it would require a lot of electricity. Keep the pool heated. Ditto. Keep pool sparkling clean. We try. When I was a kid, I dreamt of having a swimming pool. The frogs were not in my dream. It could be worse though. Australia is presently undergoing a plague of mice. Any help for us?

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READERS’ CHOICE: Nominate your favorite businesses and be eligible to win a

TBR NEWS MEDIA

Best of the North Shore Ballot

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Times Beacon Record News Media readers will be voting for the Best of the Best in over 80 categories on the ballot below. Here’s a chance to get your favorite North Shore businesses, currently operating, the recognition and fame they deserve! Readers are asked to vote by September 30, 2021 - By popular demand! Please print your choices and use complete names and town of business. Winners will be announced in the Best of the North Shore publication, inserted in the full run of all six newspapers on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

from any of the nominated businesses that appear in the Best of North Shore supplement on Thursday, December 16, 2021

Accountant

Cleaning Service

Gym/Fitness Center

Pet Grooming

Arborist/Tree Service

Clothing Store

Hair Salon

Pet Supply Store

Appliance Store

Coffee Shop

Hardware Store

Pharmacy

Art Gallery

Computer Services

Health Food Store

Photographer

Assisted Living/Nursing Home

Convenience Store

Hospital

Pizzeria

Attorney/Lawyer

Daycare/Preschool

Hotel/Motel

Plumber

Audiologist/Hearing Specialist

Deli/Sandwich Shop

Ice Cream Stand/Store

Psychotherapist

Auto Body Shop

Dentist

Insurance Agency

Real Estate Agency

Auto Dealer

Diner

Jewelry Shop

Restaurant

Auto Repair Service

Doctor/Physician

Kitchen/Bath Design

Security Systems Service

Bakery

Dramatic Theater (Playhouse)

Landscaper

Senior Housing Complex

Bank

Electrician

Dry Cleaner

Sign Maker

Barber

Equipment Supply/Rental

Liquor/Wine Store

Spa

Bed & Breakfast

Local Brewery

Sporting Goods Store

Bike Shop

Eye Care Optometrist/Opthamologist

Massage

Tanning Salon

Bowling Lanes

Financial Planner

Mortgage Company

Tire Shop

Bridal Shop

Flooring Store (carpet/tile)

Movie Theater

Trash Removal

Builder/Contractor

Florist

Museum

Veterinarian

Building Supply/Lumber

Fuel Company

Nursing Service

Winery

Car Wash

Funeral Home

Nail Salon

Yoga Studio

Card/Gift Shop

Furniture Store

Painter (Interior/Exterior)

Other

Carpet Cleaning Service

Garden Center/Nursery

Paint Store

Caterer

Golf Course

Party Supply/Event

Chiropractor

Grocery Store

Pet Boarding/Sitting Service

Name:

Street Address:

Town:

Zip:

Email Address:

Phone:

Your Votes Can Be Delivered or Mailed to: TBR News Media, 185 Route 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 • (631) 751-7744 RULES: Complete Business Names Required • At least 10 nominations must be filled out to be eligible, more are welcome • Employees of TBR News Media and their families are not eligible to vote • No photocopies accepted – we want you to pick up and read our papers! • Name, address, phone number & email address must be filled out • 1 entry per person