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FROM THE PUBLISHER
DEAR READERS,
As autumn returns and we bid farewell to summer, this is a time to reflect.
Speaking of reflecting, this issue is our special bicentennial commemoration featuring
a look back at the publication’s origins, how it covered some historic events over
the past two centuries, and where it’s heading next.
On this month’s cover is attorney Nick Papain of the law firm Sullivan Papain Block
McGrath Coffinas & Cannavo P.C., who reflects on his advocating for survivors of the
Sept. 11, 2001 attacks as the 20th anniversary is remembered, as are the nearly 3,000
lives lost.
In addition, this issue features a special section announcing the winners of the 2021
Long Island Top Workplaces survey, gauging the local companies that employees
love working for the most. Speaking of business, beat reporter Claude Solnik has
the latest on the Covid-19 economic recovery and an interview with a local leader
key to those efforts, new Long Island Association President Matthew Cohen.
In Long Island Family, Bernadette Starzee explores the mental health issues student
athletes face. In Press Home, interior designer Dee Ann Federico shares pro tips
on decorating with works of art. In Press Buzz, our reporters team up to round up the local fall fests, apple-picking
orchards, farm stands, and more fall fun. And Associate Editor Annie Wilkinson looks back at how bestselling
author Gail Sheehy found her voice in New Journalism and wrote most of her many books while living on Long
Island.
As always, don’t forget to like Long Island Press on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and
sign up for our email newsletters rounding up what you may have missed on the updated-daily longislandpress.com
Happy fall!
14 THIS MONTH
The latest local news headlines on Long
Island, Gov. Cuomo has left the building,
and remembering what was on our minds
before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. 20 COVER
Nicholas Papain, Esq. of Sullivan Papain
Block McGrath Coffinas & Cannavo P.C.
reflects on his continued advocacy for 9/11
survivors 20 years after the attacks. Cover
photo by Dean Moses. 23 BUSINESS
Taking the pulse of LI’s economic recovery
from the coronavirus downturn, meet
newly minted Long Island Association
President Matthew Cohen, Paramold candlemakers
bring light to the community,
and more.
39 LI PRESS BICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
Recalling the life of the Press’ founder, historic
headlines from the past two centuries,
and meet the Press’ current owner. 67 HEALTH
The road to recovery is a bumpy one as
the opioid epidemic worsens, how to boost
your immune system, and the latest pandemic
headlines. 77 LI FAMILY
Eye on student athletes’ mental health,
parenting tips, planning for college, acts of
kindness, and don’t forget your pets during
this back-to-school season.
93 HOME
Pro tips on how to decorate your home with
art, how to waterproof your basement for
storm season, and inside a palatial estate
now on the market. 99 BUZZ
Our annual fall festival and apple-picking
guides are back, plus the Main Dish food
and drink section, Do This! Listings, and
remembering Gail Sheehy, the longtime
East End author who was known for being
a pioneer of New Journalism.
For more news and features, visit longislandpress.com
EDITORIAL
Publisher and
Executive Editor
Emeritus
John Kominicki
Publisher
Joanna Austin
Editor in Chief
Timothy Bolger
Associate Editor
Annie Wilkinson
Digital Editor
Briana Bonfiglio
Contributors
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Terrell Bush
Kristen Catalano
Nicole Formisano
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Alan Krawitz
Allison Matos
Joan MacNaughton
Katherine Plotas
Tammy Scileppi
Claude Solnik
Bernadette Starzee
Client Partners
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Valerie Donato
Alan Gottlieb
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Joan MacNaughton
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Volume 200, No. 9 September 2021
Sincerely,
Joanna Austin
Publisher, Long Island Press
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