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EDITORIAL
Publisher and
Executive Editor
Emeritus
John Kominicki
Editor in Chief
Timothy Bolger
National Affairs Desk
Steve Israel
Contributing Editors
Warren Strugatch
Spencer Rumsey
Ruth Bashinsky
Annie Wilkinson
Contributors
Patrick Long
Brendan Manley
Bernie Kilkelly
Jess Winans
Juliette Fairley
Jeff and Vera Wurst
CJ Arlotta
Michelle Gabrielle
Centamore
Karly Eberly
Co-publishers
Schneps
Communications
Victoria Schneps-Yunis
Joshua Schneps
Associate
Publisher/Executive
Vice President of Sales
Joanna Austin
Account Executives
Joan MacNaughton
Alan Gottlieb
Brian Kelly
Director of Operations
Robert Brennan
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15 GUEST COLUMNS
Steve Israel suggests how those wishing
to thank US military members
for their service can do more than
shaking hands and buying bumper
stickers. And New York Secretary of
State Rossana Rosado urges Suffolk
County to start now to ensure it does
a better job with the 2020 census than
it did seven years ago.
20 THIS MONTH
Supermodel Christie Brinkley has
appeared on some 500 magazine
covers around the world. Make it 501
after she spoke to us about what one
of Long Island’s most recognizable
faces is up to. And we take a moment
to reflect on how the recent elections
impact local politics.
25 BUSINESS
Michael “Eppy” Epstein shares previously
unreported insights into the
planned reboot of his famed Roslyn
venue, My Father’s Place. Judi Desiderio,
CEO of Town & Country Real
Estate, shares deal-making strategy.
And an ode to Dr. Raymond Damadian,
Melville’s father of the MRI.
34 PRESS HOME
A look inside the units up for grabs at
the exciting new Wyandanch Village.
Plus a Gold Coast architect and
interior designer team up to remake a
Sands Point family’s home.
45 PRESS HEALTH
How to keep the holiday blues under
wraps this holiday season and tips on
how best to avoid catching the flu.
49 PRESS HOLIDAY
The United Way of Long Island challenges
us to be more compassionate,
local jewelry designers device glittery
gifts, our guide to the perfect locally
made present, stocking stuffers for
the well groomed and 25 nonprofits to
donate to this giving season.
62 FOOD AND DRINK
Chewing the fat with the Chopped
champ behind Hush in Huntington,
LI winter ales keep the home fires
burning, we go Island Park hopping
for surf and turf, plus Cork and Kerry
improves on the Boulevardier.
74 DESTINATIONS
Port Jefferson: A thriving hub for
tourism on Long Island’s North
Shore, drawing countless ferry-goers,
shoppers, diners and bar patrons to
the village’s brimming enclave.
77 LISTINGS
Hometown heroine Theresa “The
Long Island Medium” Caputo hosts
her base, a sleigh-load of other things
to do, plus a stocking full of holiday
events.
86 REAR VIEW
Recalling Roslyn Heights native
Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic
Park, brilliant mind behind a host
of other movies and the only Long
Islander with a dinosaur named for
him.
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