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Elvis rocks into local theaters

Also: Northport Historical Society hosts Summer Splendor Garden Tour

Long Island activists rally to protest Dobbs decision BY DANIEL PALUMBO DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Suffolk Progressives political organization hosted a rally for reproductive rights at Resistance Corner in Port Jefferson Station June 25.

Celebrate freedom.

Over one hundred attendees made their voices heard regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the 1973 landmark decision Roe. v. Wade and the 1992 decision Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

Among the attendees were Skyler Johnson (D), who is running for New York State Senate District 1, and Suffolk Progressives activist Shoshana Hershkowitz, both of whom shared their passionate thoughts about this monumental reversal. — Photos by Daniel Palumbo

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Lawrence Aviation Superfund Site: Preferred Conceptual Redevelopment Scenario

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BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Members of the nonprofit Suffolk County Landbank Corporation provided an update on the vacant Lawrence Aviation property in Port Jefferson Station during a Zoom meeting June 24. State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) and representatives from Three Village and Port Jefferson Station/ Terryville civic and chamber groups sat in on the meeting. At the meeting, Sarah Lansdale, SCLBC president, said there are currently two proposals to install solar panels on the developed, industrial section of the property, which presently includes blighted buildings. The 126-acre Lawrence Aviation property had been vacant for more than 20 years when it was deemed a Superfund site. The airplane parts company that once operated out of the location was accused of leaching chemicals into the ground. A cleanup was completed in 2009 and asbestos was removed from some of the buildings in 2015, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. There are 11 claimants to the property that have been part of a settlement that has been going on for several years, according to Lansdale. The settlement agreement, signed by all claimants, is ready for final review with the U.S. Federal Department of Justice. Among those claimants is Suffolk County, according to Peter Scully, deputy county executive and SCLBC board member. The county has not received taxes from owners since the early 1990s. Scully said that has translated into more than $18 million burden for county taxpayers. Lansdale said the EPA’s claim is more than $50 million due to its cleanup. For the last few years, the SCLBC has been reaching out to local organizations and elected officials to discuss ideas for the future. Discussions have included using a portion of the site as a Long Island Rail Road yard to facilitate electrification of the Port Jefferson Branch. Another suggestion from community members for the site has been preserving part of it as open space. Lansdale said the landbank has been working with Englebright and the Town of Brookhaven for requests for proposals for the industrial areas, which resulted in the two solar panel responses. She said both proposals are in conjunction with PSEG’s feed-in tariff for commercial energy production for solar. The proposals have been shared with the claimants and elected officials. Claimants have the right to veto the disposition of any offers that are received on the property per a settlement agreement. The next step is for the landbank subsidiary “to evaluate and take action on approving one of the two proposers, the solar proposers,” Lansdale said. “The benefits of solar is that, one, it’s

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consistent with the Town of Brookhaven overlay been meetings with MTA representatives and the Long Island Rail Road that this is a unique district for the Lawrence Aviation overlay, and LIRR leaders and there is awareness about the opportunity, and if it’s lost then they’ll never it also does not produce as much trafﬁc as other*As-of-right site Light andIndustrial interest in it. get another one for a site on the Port Jefferson uses consistent with the Lawrence Aviation overlay uses would on the site,” Lansdale said. “There’s obviously awareness on the part of Branch,” Scully said. Scully added that since the solar panel setup is not a trafﬁc generator, it may mean that a new access road may not be needed with the use of solar. The offers are contingent on the buildings on the site being demolished. “Good news is that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has secured a draft estimate for the cost of the building When power outages occur, you demolition, and in order to facilitate additional have no lights, no refrigeration, investigation of the site there are positive signs no heating or cooling, and in that the DEC is interested in moving forward some areas, no water. Keep on demolishing some of the buildings on-site,” your home running and family Lansdale said. The landbank has committed $210,000 from safe with a Generac power its operating reserves fund to partially fund the system. Generac offers a remaining buildings that the state DEC will not full line of Home Standby be demolishing, and $200,000 is still needed to Generators. demolish the buildings on-site. Contact us today Scully said the buildings in general need to learn more! to be removed for various reasons, including unauthorized presence inside the buildings. “We need to eliminate the attractive nuisance that these buildings have become,” he said. Licensed/Insured Servicing Long Island’s Sal Pitti, president of Port Jefferson Station/ Terryville Civic Association, asked if the solar Electrical Contractors Electrical Needs panel arrays will take up the whole industrial area For Over 20 Years! or would it be possible that someone else may build on that portion on the site. Both proposals are similar, Lansdale said, in that they would take up the currently disturbed area, and it’s unlikely that it will be used for anything else. The solar panels would encompass 34 acres. Lansdale added that 40 acres of the property is currently available for open space. 631. 828.4676 • islandpowerelectric.com ©94860 As for the LIRR yard, Scully said there have

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Breaking down Tuesday’s primary election results BY RAYMOND JANIS EDITOR1@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) each won their party’s primary election on Tuesday, June 28, setting the stage for the gubernatorial election this November. Hochul won her race handily, winning every county in the state. She became the first female candidate to win the Democratic nomination for governor. “I stand on the shoulders of generations of women, generations of women who constantly had to bang up against that class ceiling,” the governor said. “To the women of New York, this one’s for you.” Hochul bested New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Long Island native Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY3). Along with his unsuccessful bid for governor, Suozzi vacated his seat in Congress, triggering a primary election to fill that seat which will be held Aug. 23. Suozzi was not the only Long Islander in the running for governor. On the Republican side, Lee Zeldin, of Shirley, beat out three other Republican candidates including Andrew Giuliani, carrying 44% of the vote statewide with 76% reported. In his victory speech, Zeldin said, “I commend all of the candidates in this primary for running a hard-fought race and look forward to working

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together to fire Kathy Hochul and save our state. This is a rescue mission to end the attacks on our safety, wallets, freedoms and kids’ education. Losing is not an option.” Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D) also won his race and will run alongside Hochul throughout this election cycle. In the legislative race, two Republican candidates — Edward Flood and Thomas Wiermann — competed for their party’s nomination in the 4th Assembly District. Flood, a narrow winner unofficially by 2,491 votes to 2,375, will take on state Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) this November in the general election. At the county level, Republican Vincent Puleo, town clerk of Smithtown, defeated incumbent Suffolk County Clerk Judith Pascale, who has served in that position since 2006. Puleo received 60% of votes in the primary election.

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The following incidents have been reported by Suffolk County Police: Centereach Wanted for questioning ■ A resident on Buick Drive in Centereach

at our shops in Stony Brook Village and SoHo, New York City.

reported that two unknown men broke the rear car window of his vehicle on June 22 and removed two iPhones valued at $800 and cash.

■ A resident on Anne Drive in Centereach

reported a petit larceny on June 22. Three men were observed entered her unlocked vehicle in the driveway and removing cash from a wallet. That same day, a car window on Corvette Road in Centereach was broken and a wallet was stolen.

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Jefferson called the police on June 22 to report that someone broke into their vehicle and stole headphones valued at $50.

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■ A car was reported stolen from the driveway of a resident on Maple Avenue in Port Jefferson Station on June 22. The vehicle, a 2016 Lincoln MKZ, was valued at $18,000.

■ Speedway on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station reported a burglary on June 20. A man allegedly broke the front glass door of the store overnight and stole numerous Newport cigarettes valued at $1100. ■ Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station reported a shoplifter on June 19. A man allegedly concealed food items including crab cakes, octopus salad, shrimp and steak in his jacket, went to the self-checkout, paid for several items but not what was in his jacket before fleeing. The items were valued at approximately $100.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman responsible for allegedly stealing from a South Setauket store this month. A woman entered Stop & Shop, located at 260 Pond Path, and allegedly stole miscellaneous items on May 28 at approximately 4:55 p.m.

■ A resident on Peters Lane in Port Jefferson reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle on June 18 and stole Apple AirPods and a wallet.

South Setauket ■ Stop & Shop on Pond Path in South

Setauket reported a shoplifter on June 18. A man allegedly put $1750 worth of allergy and pain medications in a shopping cart and walked out without paying for the items.

■ A resident on Champlain Street in Port Stony Brook Jefferson Station reported that someone ■ Country House Restaurant on North entered their unlocked vehicle parked in the street on June 18 and stole a wallet containing cash and credit cards. A second resident on the same street reported the same crime on June 19.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Ward Melville Class of 2022 celebrated for resiliency and strength SUBMITTED BY THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT The Ward Melville Class of 2022 came together for a final time on June 26 to celebrate their graduation. Graduates marched through balloon arches onto the front lawn of the school to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance,” as family and friends cheered them on. Commencement exercises began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by student government president Riley Meckley, followed by a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by student-musicians. Ward Melville Principal William Bernhard welcomed the crowd, as Board of Education President Deanna Bavlnka gave opening remarks. Bernhard introduced this year’s keynote speaker, Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Pedisich. This marked Pedisich’s first and last graduation address, as she is retiring. She noted that she feels a special connection with the Class of 2022, as they are entering the next chapter of their lives together. Pedisich touted the graduates’ resiliency and strength as they navigated high school amidst a pandemic. “We had much to learn from our students, as they did from us, and together we continue to prevail as a district that celebrates unity, respect and collective strength led by the motion, the message invoked and exemplified by the Class of 2022.”

Meckley returned to the podium to reflect on the graduates’ time at Ward Melville High School. She presented the school with a gift — a new, updated Mr. Patriot mascot costume. Class of 2022 valedictorian Claire Yang and salutatorian Alexander Lin both delivered speeches, saying farewell to their high school careers while looking forward to the future. “Today, as we end one chapter of our lives and prepare to embark on the next, I hope you will all continue to embody the ideals of resilience and understanding,” Lin said. “With our resolute determination, I’m confident that this class is well-equipped to tackle grander issues in the future.” “I know how bright and driven our class is,” Yang said. “We are visionaries with big ideas. It goes without saying that the future is in phenomenal hands. But more than that, this is a class of people that can inspire change and goodness in others.” Following their remarks, the graduates were called on stage by assistant principal Vince Cereola to receive their diplomas from Bernhard, alongside the board of education and district administrators. Class of 2022 President Alexa Moore led the turning of tassels, and students tossed their caps into the air as the Ward Melville High School bell rang, signifying the end of an era. — Photos by Greg Catalano

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Three Village Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional members The Three Village Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner on June 15 was a night of celebration. The 2022-23 chamber board was sworn in by Valerie Cartright, New York State Supreme Court justice and former Town of Brookhaven councilwoman. This year, for outstanding service to the entire chamber, the Member of the Year award was presented to Colette Frey-Bitzas. She has been a member of the chamber for more than 15 years, according to a press release from the chamber. “She has volunteered countless hours while serving as second vice president and as chair of the programing committee,” the press release continued. “Being aware of the needs of our business community, she has led the program committee to host programs that are of value to the chamber members. During COVID she made sure members stayed connected through regular Zoom meetings, many of which focused on the challenges business faced during that unprecedented time.” Frey-Bitzas is financial planning director at PPS Advisors. She also serves as co-chair of Three Village Industry Advisory Board which provides opportunities for Ward Melville High School students to meet with local business leaders. She is a member of

Collen Frey-Bitzas, left, was the recipient of this year’s Three Village Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year award. Center, state Assemblyman Steve Englebright congratulates attorney Ron Lavita, and right, county Legislator Kara Hahn presents a proclamation to Stony Brook University’s Joan Dickinson. Photos from Three Village Chamber of Commerce

the Stony Brook Hospital Compliance & Audit Committee of the Governing Body and is an adjunct professor at Molloy College. The event held at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook also included the presentation of the Roy Dragotta Award to attorney Ron

Lavita for outstanding commitment to and participation in the chamber. The award is named after the chamber founder. The Harold Pryor Award for community service was awarded to Joan Dickinson, assistant vice president of community

relations at Stony Brook University. Pryor was the former president of the United Transportation Union representing Long Island Rail Road trainmen. He became chamber president in 1978. — Rita J. Egan

WMHO’s Pop-Up Saturdays bring family fun to Stony Brook Village The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will be hosting seven Pop-Up Saturdays at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook on Saturdays from July 9 to Aug. 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This family friendly summer series will be filled with animals, magic, music, art and even Tai Chi. Pop-Up Saturdays are free to the public and except where noted, will take place in Stony Brook Village Center’s Inner Court (by the Rustic Loft and Crazy Beans). Rain dates are the following day. The events are sponsored by Edward Jones located at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook Village. On July 9, experience the Magic of Amore from 2 to 3 p.m., and meet kittens and cats from North Fork Country Kids Rescue Vixen from 2 to 4 p.m. On July 16, Sweetbriar Nature Center of Smithtown will bring birds of prey and touchable animals from 2 to 3 p.m. and Silent Mind Tai Chi from 3 to 4 p.m. On July 23, Brenda and Burke will be performing original and cover songs in the genres of R&B, Roots, Blues and Contemporary Acoustic from 2 to 4 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, and Silent Mind Tai Chi returns from 3 to 4 p.m.

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From left, enjoy storytelling and singing with Johnny Cuomo, caricatures by Marty Macaluso, and visits from Sweetbriar Nature Center this summer. First two photos from WMHO, third photo by Cayla Rosenhagen

On July 30, Caricature artist Marty Macaluso (no rain date) will visit the village and draw caricatures of individuals and groups from 2 to 4 p.m. Silent Mind Tai Chi will also take place from 3 to 4 p.m. On August 6, Sweetbriar Nature Center returns with birds of prey and animals to touch

from 2 to 4 p.m., as well as Silent Mind Tai Chi from 3 to 4 p.m. On August 13, enjoy storytelling and singing by Johnny Cuomo from 2 to 3 p.m. and enjoy the music of Burke and Brenda at the Stony Brook Post Office from 2pm to 4pm. On August 20, the last pop-up Saturday,

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center will visit the center with adoptable dogs from 2 to 4 p.m. and the last Silent Mind Tai Chi class will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. To learn more about Pop-Up Saturdays and the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, call 631-751-2244.

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Donald M. Bybee, a 54-year resident of East Setauket and Stony Brook, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 23. Born on Nov. 26, 1940, he was raised in Columbiaville and Lapeer, Michigan, Donald moved to Long Island after graduating from Michigan State University to begin his career at SUNY Stony Brook. After time spent in the Dean of Students office, Donald found his true home as a psychotherapist at the Student Counseling Center. Donald could be found at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, Gallery North, Nancy Mullen’s Corner Bookshop and walking his dog Scout on Hollow Road in Stony Brook. Donald was a long-time member of the Conscience Bay Friends Quaker Meeting in St. James. He lived to read, collected local art and strove to express himself through writing, painting and sculpture. Forever curious, always charming and completely unique, Donald will not be soon forgotten by those who knew him. Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy May Secord, his father, Joseph D. Bybee, and brother, Joseph H. Bybee. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Maureen, their son DJ Bybee, his daughter-in-law, Melanie, nephew Daniel Bybee and niece Joell Bybee Coulter . Burial services were held on Tuesday, June

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Editorial

A giant step backward for womankind

People often wish they could turn back time. The U.S. Supreme Court did just that on Friday, June 24. America has been cast back to the mid-20th century as states can now make it illegal for women to get abortions. The justices overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision that granted a pregnant woman federal license to have an abortion and struck down federal and state laws that forbade the medical procedure. The recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision also overturned Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the 1992 decision that afﬁrmed Roe’s central holding and cemented abortion access as judicial precedent. Around two dozen states are now poised to criminalize abortion, a collective slap in the face to all women from the court’s conservative majority. Women of childbearing age will now have fewer options than their mothers or grandmothers. The reversal can lead to dangerous abortions, especially when one has limited access to health care. The U.S. already has the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, according to the Commonwealth Fund. The actual number is bound to climb as women’s reproductive health is no longer federally protected. How will these states deal with the repercussions? How will they pay for children whose parents can’t afford to raise them or for the therapy some women will need after delivering a child conceived during rape? Who will adopt or foster the children who are given up, because a mother knows she can’t take care of her child. Yes, there are more ways to try to prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, birth control is not 100%, and in the case of rape, sometimes by someone who is known, people are not always given a choice regarding having sex. What’s equally disturbing is that Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that other landmark decisions such as those regarding contraception, sodomy laws and same-sex marriage should be reconsidered. Are the Supreme Court justices allowing religion to motivate them when making these decisions or suggesting reviews of other laws? There have been debates over when life begins, because we live in a melting pot where people come from various religious backgrounds and some don’t identify with any one religion. In the U.S., we have varying opinions on numerous subjects. There is a need to make a decision considering those varying opinions. Most of all, women deserve body autonomy. Lawmakers can’t make Americans donate organs after death, so how can they tell women that no matter what their circumstances, one option is not available to them. The reversal of Roe v. Wade sets a dangerous precedent. Allowing states to set their own laws regarding major issues can lead to chaos. U.S. citizens don’t have to sit on the sidelines. Every election is a chance to voice our opinions. During the midterm elections, vote for the candidates who will protect and ﬁght for our rights to make our own personal choices.

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Letters to the Editor Evaluating the Biden presidency

As we evaluate the progress of the administration of President Joe Biden [D], it is unclear whether we should attribute its accomplishments to simple incompetence, or to an intentional effort to bring about fundamental changes to this great country. At the end of the presidency of President Donald Trump [R], the rate of inflation was 1.4% and the price of a gallon of gas was $2.39. Today, a year and a half later, inflation is at 8.6%, gas is selling at $5 per gallon, and both are unlikely to return to pre-Biden levels in the foreseeable future. Biden has chosen to place all of the blame for inflation on a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and Putin’s war on Ukraine, and none of the blame on himself or the Democrat pullers of his strings. Virtually no economist doubts that the primary cause of our rampant inflation was the $2 trillion “rescue package,” for which the government simply printed money and flooded it into the economy. His attacks on the gas industry, highlighting ExxonMobil, have emphatically ended our short but welcome period of energy independence that was bequeathed to us by his much-maligned predecessor, the aforementioned Trump, and have also contributed significantly to the inflation disaster. It is certainly not unreasonable to attribute these activities to a shortage of sound thinking on the part of the Biden brain trust. This is the same group that engineered our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, making a donation to the Taliban of military equipment worth between $7 billion and $85 billion, depending on whose estimate you choose to believe. Nor must we forget the potential contributions from the president’s degenerate son, Hunter Biden, who is the smartest man the president has ever met, and who has stated that the president always takes his advice. On the other hand, it is not inconceivable that this nasty group of sneaky Bidenists may view the imposition of general inflation and stifling gas prices as an underhanded means of compelling us to forsake our gasoline-powered automobiles in favor of electric cars, thereby socking it to the evil big oil companies and mollifying the green zealots of climate change at the same time. After all, as Rahm Emanuel [D] gleefully reminded his Democratic friends, they should never let a good crisis go to waste. Our socialist bureaucrats need to learn to allow science and technology to take its course, and not try to micromanage progress to satisfy the whims of their

constituents. In good time, I have no doubt that we will see a proliferation of clean, safe, zero-emission nuclear power plants, which will easily provide power for all the electric cars Elon Musk can build, plus more. George Altemose Setauket

Disgusted by country’s path

On Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that women had the constitutional right to safe and legal abortions in all 50 states. This landmark, bipartisan decision was the ﬁnal steppingstone in the journey to protect a woman’s right to autonomy over her own body. On June 24, 2022, the court’s conservative majority, including three Trump appointees, overturned this ruling, upending a woman’s liberty to choose to abort a pregnancy. This despicable judgment now serves as a pathway for at least 26 states to outlaw or severely restrict abortions, affecting tens of millions of people around the country who will have to cross state lines to seek reproductive health care. For those who cannot afford to travel to safe havens, we can expect a return to back alley “procedures” and unsafe attempts by women to relieve themselves of a situation they are neither ready for nor capable of supporting. There will be more deaths, more danger and certainly more children born into circumstances including poverty, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, lack of health care, etc. And those who applaud this decision should be ashamed of themselves for recreating the conditions that we as a country were able to overcome more than 49 years ago. Are the right-wing extremists, who are so very concerned about the “sanctity of life,” going to care for the babies that result from these pregnancies once they are out of the womb? Does the will of the people, which shows that a strong majority of citizens support the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, truly matter? And what’s next? Gay marriage, no doubt. Or will it be access to birth control in order to avoid these unwanted pregnancies? I am disgusted by the path this country is headed down, with stops on Sexism Street, Low-Income Lane and Disproportionate Drive. The fact that three justices, appointed by the least qualiﬁed “president” in our nation’s history, helped to eliminate a fundamental right for women to control their own bodies is a slap in the face. Midterm elections and gubernatorial races have never been so important. And women will rule the electorate. Stefanie Werner East Setauket

Stopping a tiny beating heart

Some thought-provoking inquiries Did you wear a mask during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic? For those fair skinned, do you put on sunscreen for a day at the beach? Do you wear a warm jacket when the temperature is well below freezing? When it’s raining very heavily, do you use an umbrella or raincoat? My guess is the answer to all would be “yes,” because they are sensible and almost automatic reactions to protect yourself and those you care for. Why then do you make it sound like abortion is the only way to avoid or respond to an unwanted pregnancy when there is a long list of conception prevention options for you and your partner? Most likely, intimacy has a prelude period long enough, for those not already responsibly prepared, to take out a condom packet. The failure rate is around 5% when used correctly and they help in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and infections as well. There are those of you who will bring up rape and incest, but this is not about a felonious act, it is about two consenting adults enjoying time together. For those protesters with impressionable, young adult children asking why these prochoice rallies are important, do you tell them it’s because they give you and your partner the right to choose an abortion should the “unwanted” occur, or do you tell them they already have choices? The choices to protect themselves and respect their partner … or not. Prevention is the key especially when the alternative action, so ﬁercely supported by you, might involve stopping a tiny beating heart. Joanne Tereshko Setauket

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Congratulations to you and your staff for earning seven awards at the New York Press Association’s 2021 Better Newspaper Contest. With 132 newspapers submitting approximately 2,500 entries, you must be thrilled with the recognition you received for your staff members’ reporting, photography, coloring book advertising and classiﬁed advertising. The past couple of years have been difﬁcult for all of us, especially our small businesses. Our hometown newspaper plays an important role in our community keeping us up to date on what is happening in our towns and villages, schools, businesses, government, politics, cultural and recreational activities. I join with all of your readers in looking forward to your ongoing success in the future. Rob Trotta Suffolk County Legislator 13th Legislative District

Opinion What if climate change deniers are wrong?

e don’t usually go to bed thinking, “what if I’m wrong?” We don’t get up asking ourselves the same question. We develop our beliefs, stick with them and, as time goes on, we defend them or push for change based on something we think, or are fairly certain, we know. But it’s worth considering the possibility that we might be wrong, particularly in connection with something as important as the only habitable D. None planet we know. If you don’t believe of the above climate change is a BY DANIEL DUNAIEF threat and you think rules restricting environmental pollution are unnecessary and a federal government overreach, have you considered the consequences of being wrong?

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reshaping the political and legal landscape at a rapid pace, rules as expected, the EPA will have less authority to regulate power plant pollution. That would mean power plants won’t have to comply with federal rules that limit the gases they emit into the environment and the pollutants they send into the air. These companies may be able to make more money by continuing to operate as they had in the past. Yay for them? Right? Well, not so fast. What’s the risk if they are wrong? We all make decisions when weighing risks, whether it’s the types of stocks we invest in, the places we go that might be dangerous at night, or the undercooked foods we eat. So, if they’re wrong, the world continues to heat up, storms such as hurricanes move more slowly, dumping more rain on any one area, crops get destroyed, glaciers continue to melt causing sea levels to rise, and biodiversity declines, wiping out species that might have otherwise led to cures for disease or provide future food sources. Some areas also become uninhabitable. Our children, grandchildren and future

generations can’t come back to tell us who was right. What we do or don’t do, however, will undoubtedly affect them. Using the same logic climate change deniers use to suggest that nothing is certain, it seems critical to hedge their bets, protecting us from a future they believe is possible but unlikely. Even if the Supreme Court acts (or acted, depending on the timing) as expected, we don’t have to be fatalistic or cynical about the next steps in the battle against our own gaseous waste. Utilities and other companies that produce these gases have to take responsibility for their actions, regardless of what the Supreme Court says or does. Even reluctant legislators have to consider what might happen if they are wrong. Yes, leaders have numerous other problems. We can’t ignore the Earth. If some people consider the consequences of freeing up companies to send carbon dioxide into the only air we have, they might be making a one-way mistake. They must consider what will happen if they are wrong.

Optimism and joy make for long lives

omen need some good news right about now, after the Roe decision, and here it is: Women are more likely to live past 90. But there is a caveat. We have to be optimistic. Now, don’t poo poo this statement. It comes from a large study by researchers at Harvard University and was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Entitled, “Optimism, Lifestyle and Longevity in a Racially Diverse Cohort of Women,” the study deals with 26 years of data from almost Between 160,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79. you and me All the participants BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF were selected for their optimism with quantitative measures of testing. Researchers found that the top quarter of the women in the study with the most positive outlook would probably live 5.4% longer than the least

optimistic 25% of participants. Further, the more optimistic women were 10% more likely to live past the age of 90 than the least optimistic cohort. The link between optimism and longer lifespan could be seen across racial and ethnic groups. “Optimism may be an important asset to consider for promoting health and longevity in diverse populations,” states the article. Non-Hispanic White, Black, Hispanic/Latina and Asian, American Indian and Alaskan native women were in the group. “A high proportion (53%) of the women [in the optimism group] achieved exceptional longevity,” according to the study. “Higher optimism was associated with longer lifespan and a greater likelihood of achieving exceptional longevity overall and across racial and ethnic groups. The contribution of lifestyle to these associations was modest. Optimism may promote health and longevity in diverse ethnic and racial groups. Future research should investigate these associations in less long-lived populations,” concludes the Journal. Francine Grodstein, ScD and Laura D. Kubzansky, PhD, were the principal researchers of the study.

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Interestingly, of those tested, women with higher optimism levels were more frequently nonHispanic White with higher education levels. This study also suggests that optimism is “just as important as exercise when it comes to longevity.” The researchers found this to be true even when other factors like depression, chronic health conditions and racial, social and economic background were taken into account. So a positive outlook on life may be just as important as fitness—or so lazy optimists would like to believe, and based on this large study, they may be right. Stress, on the other hand, can take a toll on mental and physical health. According to an article in this past Tuesday’s New York Times, “certain types of stress can even age your immune system.” In a study involving 5700 adults aged 50 and over, stresses like job strain, stressful life events, every day or lifetime discrimination (including sexism or ageism) and traumatic life events were cross referenced with immune cell counts from participants’ blood. Simple aging is also a stress on the immune system. One way to prevent or minimize immune cell aging may be to minimize or do away with

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unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking. But all kinds of stress, we intuitively know, can effect physical health. How do we help ourselves further reduce stress? Taking stock of our emotions is a good place to start. Knowing and acting on what brings us joy and where we can find social support can help. “That may mean pursuing hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or unplugging from work or social media when you can,” suggests Hannah Seo, writing for the NYT. “Mindfulness practices, exercise and healthy eating habits can also help you feel good physically, which in turn can make you feel good mentally,” according to Renee Eddy, a New York City psychotherapist, quoted in the NYT. My best defense against stress is having social support from family and friends. My son, daughter-in-law and grandson recently visited for four days, and just interacting with them was a joy. My friends call and just chatting leaves me feeling happy, not to mention more informed. Stresses can negatively affect longevity. Joy and optimism, we are told by current research, can increase lifespan.

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Cheryl Pedisich

, and I am the My name is proud Superintendent of Three Village. I chose to be an educator because I wanted to make a difference. My career began as an enthusiastic and passionate guidance counselor straight out of graduate school. It was never my goal to serve in a leadership role, but to serve in a way that would make others feel valued, recognized, and important. In the many roles I have held throughout my career in Three Village, I have learned and lived by the belief that leadership is not about authority, but true leadership is found in empathy and courage. I hope that my years as an educator and administrator will be defined and remembered as someone who unabashedly placed empathy above hegemony and courage above approval.

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Having a good relationship and working collaboratively with the are important because we all benefit when we support one another and work in close collaboration to achieve important district goals. Throughout my career, I have been most grateful for the mutual support that has been shared with all members of the TVTA. Teamwork is a foundation for success and understanding and respecting the valuable role our teachers and teaching assistants have had and continue to have in supporting and furthering the mission and vision of our district is to be recognized and celebrated. We do not exist in isolation and our teamwork represents a collective effort to make a positive impact for every student.

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WE ARE , dedicated to excellence. Cheryl, you are the heart and soul of Three Village. You have led us by your caring and empathetic example. You have shown us the strength of working together, and the importance of listening to everyone's voice. You have never underestimated the significance, or endless impact teachers and students have on each other's lives. You have encouraged us by your strength and courage in the most difficult times. You always stayed true to the most valued reason we are all here - our students. Thank you for challenging all of us to be the change, to make the world better for us having been here. Thank you for always seeing the best in us and always giving the best of yourself to us. Your legacy continues, you have taught us well. Godspeed!

Susan Archer, Colleague

Teaching in Three Village with Cheryl Pedisich at the helm has been a great privilege. Under Chery’s guidance, I have felt respected and appreciated and, in turn, highly motivated to serve my students. Time and time again, Cheryl has shown great humanity in difficult situations; her commitment to those who live, learn and work in the district has been unwavering. Every organization needs a North Star-I am glad Cheryl Pedisich has been ours. Doug Elliot, Colleague Cheryl Pedisich is a virtuoso as a leader. Her superpower is kindness. And her drive to make everyone’s educational experience extraordinary is contagious. Cheryl’s superintendency has been exceptional for Three Village. Both students and faculty have thrived under her leadership. During the past 2 years, Cheryl has led us, literally, without precedent. When no one knew what the world was presenting us, Cheryl listened to everyone’s concerns and collaborated on decisions that she believed would benefit us all. It was a task no one could envy. As always, she was the quintessence of graciousness, experience and knowledge. Cheryl is inspirational to everyone she meets. She lights up a room with her smile, but you soon see the powerhouse behind that smile. She has led Three Village through smooth sailing and rocky times and she has done it all with an elegance that will never be seen again.

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Kerry Cowan, Colleague