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St. Catherine’s Section Chairman of Electrophysiology Michael Weber, MD gives informational lecture on
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:55PM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United
States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. To help bring awareness to these staggering facts, February has been designated as American Heart Month and St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center supports the campaign for awareness. In recognition of American Heart Month, St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center held its second annual Healthy Heart Day on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Attendees received free blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, along with education materials on nutrition, cardiac rehabilitation, stroke awareness and diabetic and wound healing. The most informative part of the day was given by St. Catherine Section Chairman of Electrophysiology Michael Weber, MD. Dr. Weber spoke on “Good Fat: Is there such a thing?” He broke down the misconceptions about saturated and unsaturated fats. He explained that the bad fats are saturated fats, which are found in animal products; trans fatty acids, which are found naturally and are made by industry. He further explained the good fats, which are unsaturated fats, also known as polyunsaturated fats, which contain Omega-3 fatty acids and essential fatty acids. To close the seminar, Dr. Weber challenged all attendees, asking them, “What path will you choose in regards to nutrition and your heart?” After the presentation, he provided one-to-one’s with those that had specific heart health questions. Fort Solonga resident Dorothy Suppa commented on the day, “It was quite informative and everyone was so helpful.” If you missed the event this year, make sure you don’t miss the event next year. For more information about community events at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, please call (631) 862-3523.
Sunday
Nov272011
A Message From Nissequogue River Foundation President Mike Rosato
Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10:56PM 
A record number of participants graced the grounds of the Nissequogue River State Park for a fun filled morning at the 4th Annual 1K Turkey Trot and 5K Run/Walk for the Park. Approximately 1,500 people participated in both the 1K and 5K events on a beautiful autumn Thanksgiving Day. Runners and walkers came to support the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation’s efforts to enhance and beautify the park and to enjoy a memorable morning with friends and family in what has become a holiday tradition for an increasing number of Long Islanders.
The event’s past success seems to have really resonated with the running community and local residents. As a result, the number of entries increased by more than a third this year. The festive atmosphere, challenging terrain and beautiful landscape have helped fuel its popularity.
The morning began with local Kings Park resident, Cherie Lehmann, honoring our country with a beautiful rendition of America the Beautiful. Shortly afterward, the 1K turkey Trot kicked off. Approximately 250 children chased Tom the Turkey through the 1K course. Although Tom seemed well nourished and up to the challenge, the children easily out trotted him to the finish line. Each child earned a ribbon for their effort and participation.
Over 1,200 hundred individuals lined up for the 5K Run/Walk, which features scenic hilly trails and a 1 mile gradual decline towards the finish line. Once again, Gregory Cantwell, 24, of Port Jefferson was the men’s overall winner, with a winning time of 15 minutes and 53.8 seconds. Bobby Kelly of Ronkonkoma finished 2nd (17:14.3) and Chris Badolato of Fredericksburg, Virginia was 3rd (17:36.4). Denise Mazzeo of Kings Park was the top overall female finisher, with a time of 17 minutes and 45.9 seconds. Jennifer Cronin of Kings Park was 2nd (18:47.2) and Laina Bay-Cheng of Buffalo was 3rd (19:12.3). The Masters top finishers were Susan Cuccia of St. James (20:19.5) and Martin Knapp of Bay Shore (18:12.9).
The event’s success would not have been possible without the support of its major sponsors, the Reichert Family (proprietors of IGA Fort Salonga and Larkfield Supermarkets) and Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the many other sponsors listed on the foundation’s website at ourstatepark.com. The foundation is also very grateful to the staff at the Nissequogue River State Park, the Suffolk County Police Department and the Smithtown Parks Department for helping to ensure the safety of all the participants. 
Of course, the entire event could not have taken place without the many volunteers from throughout the local community. Special thanks to the Kings Park Soccer Club, Kings Park Youth, the Knights of Columbus and the local civic associations. Their support was invaluable and helped make this a safe and successful day for all.
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Nissequogue River State Park Foundation Scores Big At Tiffany Field
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 10:51PM Mike Rosato - Nissequogue River State Park Foundation
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Many long time residents of Kings Park remember Tiffany Field as the old baseball field at the former Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital. Today, it is the home of the Kings Park Soccer Club at the Nissequogue River State Park. Children from approximately 800 local families use Tiffany Field throughout the course of the year, providing them with important recreational opportunities. The soccer club has done a wonderful job maintaining and improving the fields for the last several decades. Over the last couple of years, however, the roadway and parking area surrounding the facility has deteriorated and fallen into a state of disrepair.
The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation, established in 2008 to help fund restoration and beautification projects throughout the park, has worked closely with the Kings Park Soccer Club since its inception. This past month, the foundation partnered with the soccer club to repave, widen and improve the drainage of the 1,700 foot roadway adjacent to Tiffany Field. The $38,000 project will help ensure the safety of our residents and will improve the overall appearance of the facility. This endeavor would not have been possible without the close working relationship of these two organizations and the support of New York State Parks. The North Shore Paving Corporation, a locally based company, won the bidding process and did an exceptional job from start to finish reconstructing the roadway.
On Saturday, October 29th, the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation and the Kings Park Soccer Club celebrated the official re-opening of the new and improved roadway. The park’s manager, Sean Cruickshank, and representatives from both the foundation and soccer club all took part in the ribbon cutting festivities. Donations from Sign-A-Rama and Power Crush helped put the finishing touches on this enjoyable celebration.
The partnership exhibited by the foundation, soccer club and State Parks sets an example of how to successfully and systematically cleanup and enhance the park. The Kings Park Soccer Club and many other local organizations have joined with the foundation in an effort to create a park that meets our residents’ recreational and cultural needs, while also helping to protect its unique environment. In today’s fiscally challenging times, these partnerships are essential to maintaining and improving our parkland and quality of life.