Dream Team: A Pair of Doctors Are Leading the Charge in Surgical and Cardiological Advancements at Peconic Bay Medical Center
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Dr. John Kassotis, left, and Dr. Luis Davila Santini of Peconic Bay Medical Center. COURTESY PBMC
Dr. John Kassotis, left, and Dr. Luis Davila Santini of Peconic Bay Medical Center. COURTESY PBMC
Cailin Riley on Nov 10, 2023
In March 2023, Peconic Bay Medical Center announced the hiring of two prominent surgeons to lead two important departments at the hospital. Dr. Luis Davila Santini was brought on as... more
I read the viewpoint “Cuba Teeters on the Brink of Collapse” [Opinion, December 12], and I didn’t find any mention of the 64-year-old embargo on Cuba. The embargo was designed in 1960 to bring hunger and misery to the Cuban people, with the expectation that it would lead to the overthrow of the Cuban government. It hasn’t worked — only the hunger and misery has worked. I witnessed the life of the Cubans on my numerous trips to Cuba doing mission work with the First Presbyterian Church. We have lived in their homes and in their church, experiencing their way ...
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I’m glad to see that Paula Angelone, Ph.D, in “The American Way” letter [November 14], acknowledges that President-elect Donald Trump will end the war in Ukraine and bring peace to the Middle East. Ms. Angelone criticizes the president-elect if he solves all the problems that plague us as wrong because they are solved via a skewed narrative. The Trump narrative. That, Ms. Angelone, is called leadership. Something that in the last four years we saw nothing of the kind. The reality is, solving conflict in complex situations requires compromise by all parties. If Trump had been our president the last ...
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On Friday, December 6, Eastern Suffolk Ducks Unlimited hosted its annual December dinner. This year, we hosted just under 200 supporters of Ducks Unlimited. The Eastern Suffolk Ducks Unlimited Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers of all ages from eastern Long Island. Through the efforts of these volunteer committees, Ducks Unlimited is able to pursue its mission of conserving, enhancing and restoring North America’s wetlands. The Eastern Suffolk Chapter made the top 100 fundraising chapters numerous times. Fundraising efforts by chapters throughout the states are the backbone of the organization, constantly making a difference for North American waterfowl populations. ...
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LTV Studios will host a Community Cookie Exchange on Saturday, December 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests may enjoy cookies, music, crafts, and raffles. Proceeds will go toward paying for LTV’s new roof and to the South Fork Performing Arts Education Fund. Nonperishable food items will also be collected for LTV’s Little Free Food Pantry in exchange for cookies to take home for the holidays. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at ltveh.org.
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Bridgehampton Students Explore Careers at NYIT Long Island Campus Bridgehampton students recently visited the New York Institute of Technology – Long Island Campus in Old Westbury. They participated in a tour, met with the admissions team and explored a variety of academic programs related to their coursework at Bridgehampton School. The visit highlighted degree offerings in engineering, robotics, digital art, game design and artificial intelligence. Students learned how these programs align with their current studies, offering potential pathways to expand their academic and professional opportunities. Additionally, students interacted with current NYIT students, who shared their experiences, providing insight into campus ...
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Start the new year with a chance to do some good by braving the cold Atlantic for the 26th annual Wainscott Polar Bear Plunge, sponsored by the Seafood Shop’s Colin Mather, with all proceeds going to the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. This is the only fundraising event held each year for the Sag Harbor Food Pantry, which serves more than 100 families a week and over 500 family members, all of whom reside in Sag Harbor. Participants should arrive by 2 p.m. to get ready for the 2:30 p.m. plunge at Beach Lane in Wainscott. All registered participants will ...
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Duryea’s and the St. Regis Kanai Resort Riviera Maya are teaming up to offer a new beachfront experience in the Caribbean. The collaboration, which runs from December 19 to April 20 will bring Duryea’s culinary expertise to the luxurious Kanai complex. As part of the partnership, Duryea’s will redesign the St. Regis Kanai Beach Club, bringing Mediterranean-inspired design and a relaxed, yet sophisticated, ambiance. The space will feature natural wood tables, teak seating, and soft blue accents that reflect the surrounding turquoise waters. The menu will include Duryea’s signature lobster cobb salad, Mediterranean spreads, and the Asado platter, featuring brochettes ...
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Cailin Riley on Nov 10, 2023