Sophia Morroun of Bellport stands ready at the plate during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville drives a grand slam over the fence during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday The Ward Melville team raises money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday Gianna Brown of Bellport comes up to bat during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Cassandra Comeau of Bellport bunts in a run during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Caitlin Maragioglio of Bellport fouls the ball during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Cate Scolaro of Ward Melville singles driving in a run during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Annabella Segnini of Ward Melville takes a practice swing during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger celebrates with Quinn Amari of Ward Melville after she triples during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Makenna Steinberg of Ward Melville throws to the mound during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Charlotte Barry of Bellport winds up her pitch during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Makenna Steinberg of Ward Melville singles during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Ward Melville head coach Joseph Burger cheers on his team during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Gianna Brown of Bellport runs safely into home plate during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday The Ward Melville team poses holds their bats up for Gabby Petito’s grandmother Mary Wickman (center) while raising money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday The Ward Melville team poses with Gabby Petito’s grandmother Mary Wickman (center) raising money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday Angely Banegas of Bellport attempts a hit during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville comes in from her grand slam during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Kaitlyn Morales of Ward Melville drives one to centerfield driving in a run during Suffolk softball game against Bellport on Saturday Sophie Reed of Ward Melville is surrounded by teammates after her grand slam against Bellport Caitlin Maragioglio of Bellport gets ready to run off of second during Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Saturday The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months he began his work career at Huron Portland Cement George leaves behind his beloved wife Jane George loved the Detroit Lions and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish He enjoyed traveling with mom and visited all 50 states The happy couple traveled to many foreign lands He said that New Zealand and Ireland were his favorite places to visit and built a Roman style road to reach that acreage He loved gardening even as he fought the deer population George believed the local deer were as well fed as his family George is at McWilliams Funeral Home where family will receive friends on Monday George will be laid to rest at Long Rapids Twp please plant an apple or any other variety of hardwood fruit tree Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Alpena News Publishing Company | https://www.thealpenanews.com | 130 Park Place Conservative Cathay Wagantall will return as the MP for the riding of Yorkton-Melville after winning with 77.5 per cent of the vote during the April 28 federal election Next in votes was Liberal Luke Guimond with 14.4 per cent of the vote followed by the NDP’s Michaela Krakowetz with 5.5 per cent the Green Party’s Valerie Brooks at 1.9 per cent and Libertarian Alec Guggenmos with 0.6 per cent “I am blown away,” said Wagantall when asked for her reaction to the support “People were very motivated to voice their preference It gives us another very solid voice from Saskatchewan to go back to the House.” Just over 65 per cent of eligible voters in Yorkton-Melville showed up to cast their ballot after a speedy five-week campaign “It was very truncated and more difficult to manage getting around the 43,000 square kilometers that I normally take in as best I can during a campaign,” Wagantall said “I really didn’t have the time to door knock the way I love to but my husband drove me everywhere and put up signs at the same time I had good conversations and a really good sense of the perspective of the folks that live in Yorkton-Melville.” The election brought mixed emotions of celebrating the win in the riding but seeing another Liberal minority government being formed at the same time “Bittersweet is the term that I had to use four elections in a row we have moved significantly in our accomplishments as far as the overall vote We’re very excited to get back to the Hill and do our job.” Wagantall noted that it’s time to look beyond what’s happening south of the border and focus those concerns more on situations affecting Canadians Trump is an extreme priority at the moment but at the same time the emphasis on life affordability—and not just improving it slightly we’re talking about making life affordable and ownership of housing to be attainable for our young people—is still a very high priority to get that all cleaned up,” Wagantall explained “We’re ready to hold them accountable and be part of that processing with the U.S but also to hold the Liberal government to account on behalf of Canadians who spoke very strongly about their concerns with the past decade of leadership.” Looking to the silver lining of an increased presence in Ottawa Wagantall stressed that the Conservatives will be holding Prime Minister Mark Carney to account with election promises made His Majesty’s Official Opposition in larger numbers but the fact that they did get so close to a majority and that the other parties do have enough strength to be their partners in whatever it does change the dynamics,” she said “I want to take the Prime Minister at his word right now What he has said in his speech is he’s humbled and he’s made mistakes and that he’s going to govern for everyone.” One key point that perked up the ears of many Conservatives and political pundits pertained to the energy sector is something Wagantall is not going to let Carney forget about so we will do what we can to take him at his word,” she said “It’s just that his word is so antithetical to his behavior in the past decade We need to see them fleshed out on behalf of Canadians Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Cassandra joined Community Impact in November 2022 as a local education reporter for Montgomery County She transitioned to a city hall and government reporter position to cover the city of Houston in March 2024 She became editor of the Inner-Loop papers in October 2024 she previously served as a general reporter for The Port Arthur News and spent time as a freelance travel writer Brandy Melville has opened its first Maryland store at 11804 Grand Park Ave in North Bethesda’a Pike & Rose area taking over the space formerly occupied by Evoluxxy The Italy-based clothing brand first entered the U.S market in 2009 with a store in Los Angeles’ Westwood neighborhood near the UCLA campus and was recognized in 2014 by Bloomberg as “Instagram’s First Retail Success.” The store offers a range of women’s clothing Shoppers can purchase items either in-store or online Brandy Melville has drawn attention for its unique sizing approach as its clothing is generally available in a single size The multinational chain has also been the subject of media scrutiny including the HBO documentary “Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion,” which examined claims regarding its hiring practices and its impact on teenage consumers Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app. Nice weather gives Long Islanders plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures. You might not think of Melville — a tiny hamlet in the Town of Huntington — as a hotbed of activity, but there’s actually so much happening in and around Broadhollow Road. We spent a sunny Saturday exploring Melville to find the best spots to eat, shop and play — both indoors and out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 110 Bagel Market & Bistro (@110bagelmarketbistro) Start your morning at 110 Bagel Market and Bistro where the bagels are made on-site from premium ingredients — and you can taste the difference Organic coffee and tea set this spot apart from your average bagel place Prices seem a bit lower than other delis or bagel shops on the Island with deli sandwiches available for $10 and under paninis and more — all served in a cozy atmosphere I ordered a western omelet with a side of bacon perfectly cooked (well done!) and delicious While I’ve had a few better on Long Island A local landmark, White Post Farms offers year-round activities from the famous Fall Festival to Santa visits during the holidays Garden Center and Farm Market — with fresh-baked pies local produce and seasonal décor — are open most of the year it’s still worth a visit to enjoy the animal farm a magic show with the Amazing Ivan (on select weekends) Melville doesn’t have a walkable Main Street like Farmingdale or Babylon Head to the bustling Melville Mall, home to Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Unless you live in one of seven or eight Long Island towns with this chain prepared foods and bakery stand out — especially the giant chocolate-covered strawberries Click here for the latest lineup of stores If you haven’t grabbed a snack yet, head to T.O.A. Asian Fusion for a light sushi lunch or a full dinner It’s located in the same center as Uncle Giuseppe’s This local chain has locations in Melville and is a solid spot for Asian fusion favorites Try the Szechuan Crispy Dry Beef and the sesame or General Tso’s is so much better than any takeout spot Just north of the LIE off Sweet Hollow Road you’ll find the West Hills Nature Preserve a nearly 2-mile trail with moderate difficulty — perfect for a quick walk It’s scenic and less crowded than other local parks Still have energy? Head to The Gravity Vault an indoor rock climbing facility tailored to all ages Kids as young as five can participate in staff-belayed climbs up 40-foot Top Rope walls More experienced climbers can boulder without ropes on 15-foot walls Book a session or purchase a day pass — no reservation needed for bouldering Melville is home to some of Long Island’s best restaurants But for a top-tier and locally owned steakhouse experience make a reservation at Blackstone on Pinelawn Road (Pro tip: Take time to freshen up before heading here — it’s a more upscale vibe.) Cap off the night with dessert-level cocktails at The Refuge Sip a frozen espresso martini or PB&J espresso martini for a fun pick-me-up Fall favorites include an apple cinnamon mule and apple cider margarita Try a mocktail like “Feelin’ Pumped,” made with pumpkin purée Order a few shared apps — don’t miss the guac or “flaming cheese” with a soft NY-style pretzel Round out your Melville adventure with some blacklight bowling at Bowlero Whether you’re visiting from out of town or rediscovering your own backyard Melville offers more than you might expect — and fall is the perfect time to explore Tap here to see what’s happening This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up 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freshly painted and adorned Galleria space at a breakfast reception the end of February “The Melville Library welcomes over two million visitors each year — and it all starts in the Galleria,” said Janet Clarke “That’s why we set out to make this space as inviting Clarke said the new design has “an elegant feel” and that students the Galleria has become a true campus hotspot,” she said “It’s buzzing with energy every day of the week Whether you’re here to catch a concert Being the first stop on the admissions tours it’s also visited by thousands of prospective students and their families each year “We wanted the Galleria to make a great first impression that will help these potential students see themselves here.” Vice President for Student Affairs Rick Gatteau agreed “I’ve already seen so many more students coming to Both Gatteau and Clarke gave much credit for the smooth orchestration and execution of the work — what Clarke called a truly “harmonious enterprise where everyone did their part” — to Associate Dean of Students Hedieh Yazdanseta because we wanted to make sure that the work was done at a time that there wasn’t a whole lot of traffic to the building And so we began the day after the last final exam and we completed it by the third week in January before classes started,” said Yazdanseta And now this revitalized gathering space will serve as a great community space for all of us.” Dean of University Libraries Karim Boughida couldn’t be more pleased with the results in an area he believes has special significance for students: “The Library Galleria is one of the most popular spaces at Stony Brook,” he said “Its high ceilings not only create a sense of openness but also encourage contemplation and reflection — qualities deeply rooted in the design of temples for millennia While high ceilings have long symbolized grandeur and status this architectural feature creates an environment that feels especially conducive to research and focused study.” In addition to a fresh coat of paint and other decorative aspects from furniture to lighting Clarke described the increased accessibility like this: “We went from 64 chairs to 81 — that’s a 26% increase meaning you’re way more likely to find the perfect study or chill spot.” “No more fighting for a charging station — there are now 38 outlets (up from nine) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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The Stony Brook Southampton campus community cleaned up trash from the beach on Warners Island in Shinnecock Bay Stony Brook University's baseball team welcomed a special new teammate — 5-year-old Jordan Marotta the youngest-ever recipient of a cutting-edge bionic arm chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers © 2024 Stony Brook University Maureen Melville was recently named SUNY Oswego’s inaugural director of the Center for Business Excellence and Transformation SUNY Oswego’s School of Business announced the appointment of Maureen Melville as the inaugural director of the Center for Business Excellence and Transformation (CBET) Melville brings a dynamic blend of academic excellence corporate experience and visionary leadership to this pivotal role I’ve been passionate about bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world success,” Melville said “As the director of the Center for Business Excellence and Transformation I see an incredible opportunity to not only elevate student career readiness but also strengthen our connections with the local and regional business community By fostering collaboration between students we can drive meaningful economic and professional growth for everyone involved." The hiring committee appreciated a proven record of building strategic partnerships securing grant funding and mentoring students toward career readiness finding Melville exceptionally well-positioned to lead CBET into its next chapter of impact and growth CBET’s mission is to foster business excellence through innovative learning and co-curricular programming that drive real-world impact Supported by funding from the National Science Foundation Empire State Development and alumni donors CBET will serve as a catalyst for economic development and transformative business practices "Transformation isn’t just about improving business education — it’s about creating lasting impact,” Melville noted “CBET will serve as a bridge between SUNY Oswego and the broader community experience and professional networks to thrive By developing partnerships with businesses and organizations we can build a talent pipeline that benefits both our students and the regional economy." Melville has served as a visiting assistant professor and faculty career mentor at SUNY Oswego since 2018 and serves as the Dean’s Leadership Fellow where she is part of the team that led efforts in fundraising student mentorship and program development She was instrumental in launching and growing the Sales Triathlon competition seeding and growing the Sales Minor — now the largest minor in the School of Business — and coordinating high-impact events that connect students directly with industry professionals With more than a decade of industry experience in advertising including roles at The Post Standard/Advance Media NY and Veritiv Melville is proud of consistently delivering results in revenue generation She also brings deep nonprofit leadership experience as a board member and digital strategy consultant for Families FIRST where she helped secure over $250,000 in grants and donations to support families of children with autism Melville holds a master of business administration from SUNY Oswego and a bachelor of science in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology with a double major in marketing and international business Recognized with the Outstanding Professorship Award by SUNY Oswego’s Residence Hall Association Melville is a passionate advocate for student success and real-world readiness “Students at SUNY Oswego’s School of Business should feel confident that they are gaining more than just a degree — they are becoming valuable contributors to their industries and communities,” Melville said career development and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to lead Email: proffice@oswego.edu Gabby Petito’s story has impacted many across the country and illuminated the need for domestic abuse education and prevention strategies That’s what the Ward Melville softball team wanted its fifth annual charity game to be all about The bleachers at Ward Melville were filled Saturday morning with purple shirts that read died by manual strangulation in 2021 at age 22 while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé the team had raised $8,670 for the Gabby Petito Foundation created by Petito’s family with the mission to address the needs of organizations that support locating missing persons and to provide aid to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence situations Petito’s grandmother and the foundation’s fundraising coordinator and other family members were honored in a pregame ceremony an eighth-grader at Selden Middle School and Petito’s cousin “What they are doing to raise money for the foundation is overwhelming that they would do this much for us,” Mary Wickman said it brings awareness and that’s what we really want Signs with information about domestic abuse and resources were posted around the bleachers and behind the Ward Melville dugout Petito’s name and her favorite number – 27 – were posted on the outfield fence Wickman was presented with a softball signed by the entire Ward Melville softball team “I have a Babe Ruth signed ball and this one is more important,” Wickman said with a laugh “If there’s anyone sitting out in the crowd today that got some education on what takes place if we can help just one or two people out there it’s pretty impressive,” Ward Melville coach Joseph Burger said To be able help and maybe shed light and prevent it from happening to someone else is what we’re looking to achieve.” Ward Melville has held a charity game each of the last five years honoring a local cause Burger and the team were inspired by “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” a Netflix docuseries that premiered in February “These girls are going off to college and they get in relationships… I just wanted to make sure they kind of understood to be careful Cate Scolaro and Kaityln Morales each delivered a speech discussing what they have learned about domestic abuse in the last few months “I learned that abuse involves more than just physical violence,” Kropp said “Domestic abuse isn’t limited to physical harm These forms of abuse can be just as harmful as physical violence often leaving invisible scars that are harder to repair.” Sophie Reed went 2-for-2 and hit a grand slam in the first inning of the Patriots’ 17-5 non-league win over Bellport (6-10) in five innings Morales went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and two runs Julianna Russ went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs and Makenna Steinberg struck out 10 and allowed two earned runs in five innings for Ward Melville (11-4) has been a part of each of the team’s charity games “We really wanted to contribute to [solving] a problem that so many people are suffering silently from,” Reed said but there are so many outlets to get out of a situation that you think you can’t get out of Hospital project for Canon’s Melville site was pitched to town last fall  1305 Walt Whitman Road Melville / Courtesy of Feil Organization Nationwide Mortgage Bankers leases Melville office space  Ward Melville's Julianna Russ throws a pitch in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Monday at Ward Melville but her ability to limit damage in the circle may be her best asset Russ allowed two unearned runs over seven innings as Ward Melville defeated Sachem East an error and a Gianna Prisco walk loaded the bases with one out for Sachem East Russ induced a grounder to get a force out at second only what’s happening in the current moment.” a walk to Angelina Cornand loaded the bases again and Russ got a grounder to third to end the threat and preserve a 5-2 lead Sachem East had at least one baserunner in six innings “I trust Jules [Julianna] fully,” first baseman Isabella Parente said “She knows what to do if she’s down in the count she knows the pitches to throw and she trusts the defense behind her.” Cameron Buckstein hit a one-out single in the top of the first for Sachem East She advanced to second on a passed ball and scored on Xiomara Llerena’s single to give Sachem East a 1-0 lead Russ hit a single in the first inning with runners on first and second The lead runner stopped at third and the trail runner was caught in a rundown between second and third An errant throw during the rundown allowed Avery Wierzbicki to score a run and tie the score at 1 “I had no concerns trailing early,” Ward Melville coach Joseph Burger said “Obviously you prefer not to take your first at-bats trailing scoring Sara Kropp and Russ to give the Patriots a 3-1 lead “I had two girls on base and all I was thinking was that I wanted those RBIs,” Parente said but I found my pitch and tried to drive it to the opposite field.” Russ hit a double in the bottom of the third scoring Kropp to increase Ward Melville’s lead to 4-1 Russ hit a two-out triple to drive in Wierzbicki and extend the lead to 5-1 Dennis Johnson saw a chance to hit back by publishing official reports into shameful episodes in US history The publisher, Melville House, will on Tuesday release The Jack Smith Report a print and ebook edition of the special counsel’s summation of his investigation of Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election Later in February, the company will then publish another report the Department of Justice issued shortly before Trump returned to power, concerning the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 co-founder of Melville House with his wife said The Jack Smith Report would be published with no frills: “It is just a report We’re not adding anything in the front or back We’re not getting star introductions or anything But he also described an urgent need to put out physical copies, in light of Trump’s push to revenge himself on prosecutors who worked for Smith and FBI agents who investigated the January 6 attack on Congress Johnson said the same for the Tulsa report equity and inclusion policies which has resulted in the disappearances of official online resources related to the history of racism and civil rights Johnson has published federal reports before, achieving notable sales for the CIA Torture Report (2014) and the Mueller Report (2019) the latter concerning Russian election interference and links between Trump and Moscow Melville House has always been “mission-driven” describing a company “founded as a minor but sincere attempt to stand up to the [election] of George Bush” after Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in November Johnson and his staff found themselves “just stumped We had no ideas … we just felt totally defeated … and then there was this murmuring about the Jack Smith report coming after two or three months of being in a bunk and a daze we just immediately thought we should do that.” Smith was appointed in November 2022 He investigated “whether any person or entity violated the law in connection with efforts to interfere with the lawful transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election” as well as Trump’s retention of classified documents after leaving power Smith filed four criminal charges relating to election subversion and 40 concerning retention of classified records Trump pleaded not guilty but his lawyers and a compliant Florida judge secured delays meaning neither case reached trial before November the Department of Justice released part one of Smith’s report covering his work on Trump’s election subversion on Trump’s retention of classified information Johnson said such “crash publishing” required hard work and help from printers would “launch into a very different book culture than the last time we were in this predicament “We did the Mueller Report and there were two other significant publications they’re one of the biggest publishers in the world which is independent but much bigger than us … and yet we got our book on the bestseller list Free daily newsletterOur US morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters “I think there’s a world of independent booksellers who are eager to be supporting something that speaks to the moment, that somehow stands up for what’s right.” It took the Department of Justice more than 100 years to stand up a proper investigation of the Tulsa Race Massacre – one of the most unjustly obscure episodes in US history, in which hundreds were killed when Greenwood, Oklahoma, a prosperous Black neighborhood, was destroyed by a white mob. Calling the new Tulsa report “nauseating and gripping” Johnson said: “We went to the Library of Congress and found a lot of the photos which might have been part of the initial report when the massacre happened They supplement the information but it only takes a few pictures to make the point Johnson hopes his editions of the Jack Smith and Tulsa reports will find places in “libraries and classrooms” as well as homes adults he knew “had the Pentagon Papers paperback in their home they might have had the Warren Commission and later the Starr Report I want people to feel these reports are part of the American historic record.” The Jack Smith Report is published in the US on Tuesday Marvin Melville learned to ski with his father "I didn't like it in the beginning at all," Melville said but Melville quickly picked up the sport and was highly successful while at Granite High School when he was selected to represent the United States in the upcoming Winter Olympics as one of just a headful of downhill skiers It was the first of two Olympic appearances for Melville before ending his competitive career where he's helped others fine tune their skills in pursuit of their own skiing dreams Even with two new knees and a hip replacement Melville continues to hit the slopes as a 90 year old Check out more Beyond The Game videos including one about how 18-year-old Jane Hedengren is redefining the sport of running or how Jay and Sara Hill's commitment to each other has helped them through life's complications You can also check out our new series Beyond Business where we highlight the stories of the people behind some of your favorites businesses in the state of Utah Scenes from a during a Suffolk softball game between Sachem East and host Ward Melville on Monday Ward Melville's Julianna Russ throws a pitch in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Sophie Reed reaches base in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Sachem East's Angelina Cornand throws a pitch in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Monday Ward Melville's Kaitlyn Morales puts one away in rightfield in the fourth inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Isabella Parente hits a two-run double in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Sara Kropp slides safely into second under the tag of Sachem East's Cameron Buckstein for a double in the third inning during a Suffolk softball game on Monday Sachem East's Isabella Longo puts one away in rightfield in the second inning during a Suffolk softball game against Ward Melville on Monday Ward Melville's Julianna Russ makes her way to first after an RBI base hit in the first inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Sara Kropp slides safely into third under the tag of Sachem East's Madison Fisher in the third inning during a Suffolk softball game on Monday Ward Melville's Makenna Steinberg runs to first after a base hit in the fourth inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Julianna Russ hits an RBI double in the third inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Avery Wierzbiki rounds first after a base hit in the fifth inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday Ward Melville's Makenna Steinberg gets a base hit in the sixth inning during a Suffolk softball game against Sachem East on Monday The well-known clothing company Brandy Melville has opened a branch near the University of Arizona campus in Main Gate Square The store is a fast-fashion brand widely recognized for its reasonably priced and trendy women’s clothing The opening came as a surprise to many, as the company announced its arrival on the Brandy Melville United States Instagram page just a day before the store opened to the public Its convenient hours and central location make it especially accessible to students offering a quick shopping option between or after classes The store is within walking distance of several dormitories clothing boutiques and restaurants along University Boulevard Opening day saw hundreds of students lining up to check out the new location The Tucson Brandy Melville is one of only two stores in the state The new store brings a fresh assortment of clothing styles to campus “UA students are known for their full out style when it comes to nightlife athleisure is the go-to for classes and during the day,” Sydney Sutton “I believe Brandy Melville will provide easy access to affordable comfy clothing many UA students will be wearing.” Sutton serves on the Fashion Events Board of TREND she had heard rumors about a Brandy Melville opening but didn’t expect it to be so close to campus While new clothing stores can influence general fashion trends at the university Sutton doesn’t believe the opening will impact TREND especially as the club is currently in the midst of its annual fashion week “I don’t believe the new opening will impact our club in any way as we solely put on fashion related events but I do think it could provide us with a possible partnership or collaboration in the future,” Sutton said With several popular boutiques just around the corner the new store will be competing with a variety of clothing styles and brands on University Boulevard UA students now have the opportunity to shop at Brandy Melville alongside these local boutiques giving them a wider selection of apparel and accessories “Although they are somewhat of a competition to the small business boutiques on University Boulevard they offer a more laid back kind of style as opposed to going-out attire,” Sutton said Stay up to date with the latest trends by following the Brandy Melville Instagram page conveniently located next to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from Starbucks on University Boulevard The now fully occupied building at 235 Pinelawn Road in Melville Two-building Melville distribution center now fully leased  A Melville woman has been booked with aggravated assault accused of beating an unhoused man with a baseball bat was booked Thursday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Records show a warrant was issued for her arrest after Melville Police performed a welfare check at a location When officers arrived at the location Thursday morning to investigate allegations of neglect and abuse they found a man who had injuries on his legs and wrists At first the man did not want to say what happened to him but they asked him again and he said that Vallere had "beat me with a steel aluminum bat that she keeps" on the property The man told police Vallere keeps "multiple bats" on her property Police got a search warrant and found a black steel bat While the man was receiving medical treatment at a hospital he told officers that he had forgotten to wash a pot and Vallere got mad and told him to wash it He got the injuries on his wrists when he raised his arms to protect his face from the bat A physician at the emergency room confirmed for police that the man "did suffer a few dislocated bones in his wrist and knees," and the man was transported to another hospital for surgery Records show that Vallere was booked into the St and appeared in court Friday morning for a magistrate's hearing Her attorney is listed as Deuce Domengeaux but when we called him he said he doesn't have the file yet and can't comment on the case A Melville man whose mother died while living at Vallere's house has questions about what happened Landry Parish Sheriff's Office they told us they investigated and there was no evidence of any wrong-doing Records show that Vallere was booked with principal to attempted second-degree murder in Avoyelles Parish back in 2023 was booked a few weeks later with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault she was indicted on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm and he was indicted on a charge of illegal use of weapons Landry Parish records show that Allen had similar charges dismissed there; in March 2020 he was booked by Melville Police with three counts aggravated assault with a firearm charges that were dismissed six weeks later JAMESTOWN — The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft of about 1,500 bushels of soybeans near Melville sometime between October of last year and just here in the last week or so is when he discovered it,” Falk said discovered the missing soybeans that were stored in a grain bin near the intersection of U.S “Maybe somebody saw something or heard something but whoever did it would have had a semi and would have had to offload it,” he said Falk said the estimated value of the soybeans is about $15,000 If anyone has any information about the incident contact the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 251-6200 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application great-grandfather and will be dearly missed Mel is preceded in death by his parents: Solomon Hyman Levenson and Lena Bromberg He is survived by his wife Arlene Joyce Levenson; his children Karen Levenson Ivey (John) and Kenny Levenson (Betsy); his grandchildren Jillian Ivey (Ross Currie) as well as his great-grandchildren Logan Levenson He is also survived by many extended friends and family to cherish and honor his memory A graduate of Texas Western College (UTEP) working with his father at the Bazaar department store Mel served as a past Director of the El Paso Junior Chamber of Commerce and of the National Foundation and Men’s Club of El Paso He was also a Charter Member of the Matrix Society at UTEP In addition to a vast number of real estate transactions he served as an appraiser in the settlement of properties in the Chamizal Treaty Mel mentored many young real estate professionals A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday Service will be livestreamed at sunsetfuneralhomes.net via Mr Honorary pallbearers are Lowell Nussbaum (deceased) Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-West Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors John completed his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University and made sure each project was solid work — right down to the transmission he rebuilt on his antique Allys Chalmers tractor a hobby he passed on to his beloved daughter many of which he found while browsing in used bookstores He loved stories in general and spent many happy hours trading them with his sisters John delighted in nature’s beauty in the gardens at MSU He quietly made the lives around him better every day wherever he was Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek to his cherished partner of 54 years Lorraine Petter and Linda Sue Melville; brothers David John was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Marjorie McDonald and Laura Griffith; brothers Wayne Melville and Michael Melville (deceased in infancy) The family will receive friends from 3 p.m Interment with military honors will follow the funeral service at Fort Custer National Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or the Humane Society of South-Central Michigan Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.henryfuneralhome.org Ward Melville wins the state coed cheerleading title at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton The Ward Melville cheerleading squad has shown no signs of stopping The Patriots once again proved their place at the top of the pyramid securing their second consecutive state competitive cheerleading championship in Binghamton but we put in the long hours in practice and picked each other up along the way,” junior coed stunter and base Ian Licavoli said solidified their dominance in the coed division with the program’s third state cheerleading title in a row after winning the state Game Day crown in November now go protect it,” coach Georgia Curtis said The Patriots won five of the nine county competitions throughout the season before clinching their second county title in February “It was a little nerve-wracking at the beginning of the season but we knew we could prepare for this moment because we had done it before,” senior Emma Clontz said The squad spent the weeks before the state championship working on a new aspect in the routine saved only for the state championship They added more "flair,” focusing on expressive faces dramatic poses and an overall performance that captured the essence of the sport “Adding flair for us is our favorite part,” said senior flyer Emma Miller who is committed to the University of Delaware “We all love the performance aspect of cheerleading so getting to have fun and perform in front of this amazing crowd was a great experience.” Ward Melville also incorporated a variety of elite coed stunts including a thrilling rewind in the final pyramid who performs in every stunt group in the routine the addition of coed stunts over the past two seasons has been a game-changer and I are such a power duo,” Licavoli said “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and my coaches Yet the squad attributes its success of not relying on individual talent but their ability to showcase their excellence as a cohesive group “We listen to motivational speeches and do restorative circles during practice,” Miller said “It helps us be vulnerable with each other and establish that trust that allows us to perform together to the best of our ability.” The Patriots will graduate just three seniors this year Clontz has complete confidence in the team’s ability to continue the legacy they’ve built “Seeing how far we were able to come this year," she said "I have full trust that our team is going to do amazing things in the coming years.” Olympic medallists Nick Goepper and Alex Ferreira claimed silver and bronze respectively claiming the men’s halfpipe crown in Engadin The 18-year-old Melville Ives capped his breakthrough season with a dominant display at the global showpiece winning the competition with a first-run score of 96.00 who won his first-ever World Cup victory in Calgary a month ago claimed some big-name scalps en route to his world title Olympic Solidarity Scholarship holder Melville Ives finished ahead of the likes of double Olympic champion David Wise and Alex Ferreira of the United States. The youngster delivered a mesmerising opening routine that launched him into first place with a score of 96.00, executing his tricks to a T. He led nearest rival Ferreira by three and a half points going into the second and final run. Three-time Olympic slopestyle medallist Nick Goepper was the only rider to get within touching distance of Melville Ives with his second-run score of 94.00. Melville Ives dropped in for a victory run but could not improve on his winning score, edging Goepper by two points. Ferreira rounded out the podium for his second bronze at the World Championships with a score of 92.50. “I am honestly in shock! I can’t believe I landed my run. The pipe is so good and I am so thankful the weather is good,” Melville Ives told the FIS. “I grew up watching them (Goepper and Ferreira) with Nico (Porteous). I honestly can’t believe it and I am so stoked.” The Melville Ives twins: Whether it's snowboard or freeski, you'd better bring your A-gameFin and Cam Melville Ives have a lot more in common than just being twins. Tap into their debate about which sport is cooler: Snowboarding or freestyle skiing. What do you think? The New Zealanders shared their journey and how they chose two different paths on freeskis or snowboard with the same aim - Youth Olympic medals at Gangwon 2024. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The Melville Charitable Trust awarded $75,000 to the ULI Foundation to support the development of 10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness: A Guide for Real Estate & Finance This project builds on two years of groundwork that followed a $1.5 million donation from real estate executive Preston Butcher and his wife “When the Homeless to Housed initiative was founded it became clear that we needed to not only document case studies and hold events supporting dialogue on housing affordability but also define how ULI members—from developers to finance professionals—can actively participate in solving the housing and homelessness crisis,” says William Herbig Inspired by ULI’s 10 Principles model, the project will draw on virtual and in-person focus groups to be held, in 2025, at events including the ULI Housing Opportunity Conference in Atlanta and the ULI Spring Meeting in Denver A national leadership committee will synthesize insights from those gatherings with the goal of publishing the report in time for the ULI Fall Meeting in San Francisco The project has three primary goals: to build knowledge and change the mindsets of public- and private-sector organizations about the root causes of homelessness; to foster commitments from ULI members and partners to integrate the 10 principles into their professional practices; and to seed a broader movement among ULI members and partners by establishing the ULI Homeless to Housed Action Network a community of practice helping to amplify these principles and unite change-makers working to help the unhoused the Melville Charitable Trust has been providing funding and support to organizations working to end homelessness and housing insecurity in the United States “This grant is part of our efforts to fund anti-racist policy change and accelerate housing justice for those most impacted: Black Indigenous and Latine populations,” says Aimee Hendrigan “10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness promises to be a transformative resource by offering a practical approach for real estate developers and nonprofit housing providers to ensure all people have a safe place to call home.” The 10 Principles project builds on ULI’s 2022 publication, 10 Principles for Embedding Racial Equity in Real Estate Development The new project will be the next step in ULI’s commitment to help real estate professionals deliver the financial and social benefits of equity to all stakeholders: developers and partners This grant is the first from an external foundation to H2H Herbig explains: “It signals that other organizations are recognizing the importance of engaging the land use industry in addressing the national crisis of homelessness and housing affordability.” The initiative extends the longtime commitment of ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing to support the production and preservation of affordable housing Herbig says: “What separates this work from traditional affordable housing conversations is our focus on two critical criteria: the degree of affordability and the meaningful connection to supportive tenant services.” ULI members and supporters are encouraged to contribute to the continued growth of H2H by donating to the ULI Annual Fund “Preston Butcher’s initial three-year gift provided the foundation for the initiative and now a growing number of ULI members are stepping up to support and expand this critical work,” Herbig says Members interested in making a leadership gift to H2H can do so by working directly with the ULI Foundation The 10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness guide will connect the expertise of ULI members with years of compassionate work performed by affordable housing service providers and philanthropic organizations we can catalyze the production and preservation of more deeply affordable housing nationwide.” ©2025 Urban Land Institute. 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Legal Notices you’ll stay informed on the most important topics shaping the world of real estate with unlimited access to the award-winning Urban Land magazine affectionately known as Pat to her friends and loved ones to Clarence and Cecelia (Niespodzany) Engels Pat went on to graduate from Ferris State and became a Registered Nurse She dedicated her life to caring for others with a gentle touch and a reassuring smile Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her professional life She was a beacon of support and comfort to her family and friends Pat’s love for her family was immeasurable She is also survived by her caring brother Pat’s memory will be held dear by her niece She was preceded in death by her father Clarence Though her marriage to David Melville ended they shared the joy of raising their son and remained connected through their family Pat’s contributions to her community were significant and heartfelt She volunteered her time at the Besser Museum Her passion for literacy led her to serve as a reading tutor at the Alpena County Library where she touched the lives of many with her patience and encouragement Her interests were as varied as they were rich having done several animal paintings for her grandchildren over the years exploring new places with an open heart and mind She found joy in the simple pleasures of baking and cooking often sharing her delicious creations with those around her Pat will be remembered as a loving and selfless individual and her presence was a source of happiness and comfort She had a unique ability to make everyone around her feel special and loved She was truly loved and will be dearly missed Pat is at McWilliams Funeral Home where family will receive friends on Thursday until the time of the Nurses Honor Guard at 3 p.m with the funeral service to follow with the Rev In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the American Breast Cancer Association or the Huron Humane Society Sandra Ann (Morris) Melville peacefully passed away March 7 She leaves behind her children Tary James Melville (Carmon) Austin and Kiara and many nieces and nephews Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Sandi Hessling She’s now in heaven with her husband James Melville She got her nursing degree and worked many medical jobs She was such a caring person and was always willing to help whoever needed it She and my dad loved to travel after they retired They took a couple cruises and traveled around in their motor home seeing all they could see Us kids loved to go visit and got to see what she loved and the many but I guess God was ready to reunite her with the love of her life She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Rose Morris her mother and father in law Alice and Leslie Melville (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0] j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-5JSJKTT'); Subscribe Powered by Open navigationClose navigationHome All the major chapters in the American story from Indigenous beginnings to the present day Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander History History from countries and communities across the globe On November 14, 1851, Moby-Dick is published Now considered a great classic of American literature—with one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael”—the book about Captain Ahab and his quest to catch a giant white whale was originally a big flop Its author, Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819 Navy and on a whaling ship in the South Seas a romantic adventure based on his experiences in Polynesia with mixed critical and commercial results Found without passengers but full of cargo the story of the Mary Celeste remains a mystery After Moby-Dick‘s disappointing reception, Melville continued to produce novels, short stories (Bartleby) and poetry, but writing wasn’t paying the bills. In 1865, he returned to New York to work as a customs inspector—a job he held for 20 years. Melville died in 1891, largely forgotten by the literary world. By the 1920s, scholars had rediscovered his work, particularly Moby-Dick, which would eventually become a staple of high school reading lists across the United States. Billy Budd, Melville’s final novel, was published in 1924, 33 years after his death. Stories of killer whales have circulated on the high seas for generations. By: Sarah Pruitt Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on November 14th On November 14, 1776, the St. James Chronicle of London carries an item announcing “The very identical Dr. Franklyn [Benjamin Franklin], whom Lord Chatham [former leading parliamentarian and colonial supporter William Pitt] so much caressed, and used to say he was proud in calling his friend, is now at the head of the rebellion in […] On November 14, 1832, New York City’s New York and Harlem company premiered the nation’s first horse-drawn street car. Making its debut on Bowery and Fourth Avenue in Manhattan, between Prince and 14th Street, it marked New York’s first-ever mass transit offering. Within two weeks, passengers were charged 12.5 cents a ride. The streetcar, named the “John […] The gunslinger Frank “Buckskin” Leslie shoots the Billy “The Kid” Claiborne dead in the streets of Tombstone, Arizona. The town of Tombstone is best known today as the site of the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral. In the 1880s, however, Tombstone was home to many gunmen who never achieved the enduring fame of Wyatt […] On November 14, 1914, in Constantinople, capital of the Ottoman Empire, the religious leader Sheikh-ul-Islam declares an Islamic holy war on behalf of the Ottoman government, urging his Muslim followers to take up arms against Britain, France, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro in World War I. By the time the Great War broke out in the […] On November 14, 1941, Suspicion, a romantic thriller starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, makes its debut. The film, which earned a Best Picture Academy Award nomination and a Best Actress Oscar for Fontaine, marked the first time that Grant, one of Hollywood’s quintessential leading men, and Hitchcock, one of […] In a surprising turn of events, President Harry Truman asks Congress for U.S. military and economic aid for the communist nation of Yugoslavia. The action was part of the U.S. policy to drive a deeper wedge between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. Yugoslavia ended World War II with the communist forces of Josip Broz Tito […] On November 14, 1960, a court order mandating the desegregation of schools comes into effect in New Orleans, Louisiana. Six-year-old Ruby Bridges walks into William Frantz Elementary School, accompanied by federal marshals and taunted by angry crowds, instantly becoming a symbol of the civil rights movement, an icon for the cause of racial equality and […] In the first major engagement of the war between regular U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, elements of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) fight a pitched battle with Communist main-force units in the Ia Drang Valley of the Central Highlands. On this morning, Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore’s 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry conducted a […] Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the surface of the moon, is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr.; Richard F. Gordon, Jr.; and Alan L. Bean aboard. President Richard Nixon viewed the liftoff from Pad A at Cape Canaveral. He was the first president to attend the liftoff of a […] On November 14, 1970, a chartered jet carrying most of the Marshall University football team clips a stand of trees and crashes into a hillside just two miles from the Tri-State Airport in Kenova, West Virginia, killing everyone onboard.The team was returning from that day’s game, a 17-14 loss to East Carolina University. Thirty-seven Marshall […] The jewelry gave wearers the opportunity to track their feelings. Humans have conceived versions of intelligent machines for centuries. These controversial artworks shocked the world. 'Walk' among the terra cotta warriors. Tour Anne Frank's secret annex. Read letters to FDR. And more. We strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day Learn something new with key events in history from the American Revolution to pop culture you agree to receive emails from HISTORY and A+E Global Media You must be 16 years or older and a resident of the United States Just weeks after their juniors took home the top honours Queensland came out of the gates quickly in Perth to snare the lead after day one of the Australian Interstate Teams Matches at Melville Glades Golf Club Up against South Australia in the morning matches Queensland was then able to have a strong 7-1 win over Tasmania in the afternoon to jump into the solo day one lead after Western Australia and New South Wales drew their morning match and finished the day tied for second on 1.5 points Victoria defeated Tasmania 7.5-0.5 in the morning but had the scenario reversed on them in the afternoon with six out of the eight matches making it to Melville Glades' 17th hole Western Australia was able to secure a win in the afternoon off the back of the morning draw Two Queenslanders in Wesley Hinton and Grace Rho went undefeated in their matches on day one both revealing that their games were well suited to the Perth layout You have to be strategic and there are a lot of dog-legs here which suits me," said Rho who beat Elyse Kozlovic (SA) 3&1 and Jessie Richmond (TAS) 5&4 I was getting the green speed right at least.” who triumphed over Jackson Leornard (SA) 2&1 in the morning and Brayden Field (TAS) 6&5 this afternoon was pleased to have got off to a dream start "That's what you hope for before the day starts so couldn't be happier with the result," said the Keperra Country Golf Club member "My ball striking was just pretty solid today didn't get myself into a whole lot of trouble and when you're doing that your opponent has to do something pretty special for you to lose holes." New South Wales captain Declan O'Donovan was also on song today The Avondale Golf Club player lined up in the No.1 spot for his state in both matches and was able to take down both his formidable opponents - Connor Fewkes (WA) 4&3 and Abel Eduard (VIC) 3&1 I was down before I was up in both matches and just kept chipping away and I hit some good shots when I needed to and made a couple of putts and it went my way," said O'Donovan Full scores. golf tips and access to partner promotions Join our newsletterGet weekly updates on news Jayden McCabe of Connetquot and Collin Haug of Islip compete in the 55-meter dash at the Suffolk indoor track and field indivudual championships and state qualifiers at Suffolk CCC-Brentwood on Tuesday With the reigning county champion standing beside you getting to the state championship meet is not an easy task - especially when just one one-hundredth of a second can be the difference That was a lesson with which Ward Melville junior Joglanio Alcindor was all too familiar Alcindor barely missed qualifying for the state meet in the 200 meters at the Suffolk indoor track and field state qualifier at Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood Tuesday While facing off with Connetquot junior Jayden McCabe — the county’s large school champion in the season's shortest sprint — Alcindor finished in 6.49 seconds Alcindor will compete at the state championships scheduled for March 8 at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island “I missed states last spring by 0.01 seconds,” Alcindor said I’ve always been fighting against juniors and seniors I knew I’d eventually be able to go to states and do my thing McCabe and Glenn senior Davin Li — who won that 200 last spring — also qualified in the 55 finishing second behind Islip senior Kaiden White (35.15) and ahead of Half Hollow Hills West senior Marco D’Alessandro (35.45) Nevaeh Pedraza of Bellport is congratulated by her family at the Suffolk track and field championships and state qualifiers at Suffolk Community College on Tuesday Bellport senior Nevaeh Pedraza kept her magic carpet ride of a season alive Pedraza placed third in the girls 55 in 7.25 seconds which clinched her a spot in the state championships After crossing the finish line and seeing her time Bellport’s coaches swarmed her with hugs and high fives 11 ½ inches in the long jump to place third and once again beat the state standard This will be her first ever trip to a state championship meet “I just had hope throughout the season; I kind of prayed a little bit  “I felt loved and appreciated because everyone had faith in me and I was letting it get in my head because I saw everyone else’s times It feels very amazing — almost a dream come true.” Finishing ahead of Pedraza in both events was Hauppauge junior Rachel Budke Her 7.21 in the 55 placed her second behind Port Jefferson junior Alexa Jacobs (7.07) and her 18-3 ¼ in the long jump placed her 3- ¼ behind Sachem East sophomore Bella Galeas (18-5 1/2)  Budke has gone to the outdoor state meet before “I was so happy to be able to continue my season and keep going on.” Alexa Jacobs (right) of Port Jefferson places first Rachel Budke of Hauppauge (center) places second and Nevaeh Pedraza (left) of Bellport takes third in the 55 meter dash at the Suffolk track and field championships and state qualifiers at Suffolk Community College on Tuesday One athlete returning to the state meet is North Babylon junior Jordan Peck Port Jefferson senior Evan Monaghan (7.73) and Copiague junior Nigel Harris (7.78) also qualified Peck failed to qualify for the finals in the event at last year's state meet Jordan Peck (center) of North Babylon wins the 55 meter hurdles with Nigel Harris (left) of Copiague placing second and Evan Monaghan (right) of Port Jefferson placing third at the Suffolk track and field championships and state qualifiers at Suffolk Community College on Tuesday Center Moriches junior Laila Cole and West Islip senior Adilia Trim finished second and third three girls clinched a berth to the state meet: Sachem East senior Sarafina Scavo Deer Park sophomore Chelsea Cornelia and East Islip junior Danielle Simonetti Floyd senior Zariel Macchia was another multi-event qualifier She won the 3,000 and finished second to Bayport-Blue Point senior Sophia McInnes in the 1,000 Bellport senior Ella Masem ran 2:53.64 to beat the state standard and qualify Following Macchia in the 3,000 was Mount Sinai freshman Cali Gabrielson and Comsewogue sophomore Lexie Cole Westhampton senior Lily Strebel and Connetquot junior Olivia DiGaetano all made the state meet Sachem East seniors Gianna Mauri and Julianna Wottawa finished first and second to qualify for the state championship Commack senior Summer Familio walked 7:22.35 to finish third and beat the state standard of 7:28.24 Mauri is the state’s top-ranked athlete in the event but finished in fourth at the county’s qualifier meet Her second-place finish on Tuesday night clinched her spot Wottawa was more proud of the fact that she shared a moment with her teammate rather than the personal milestone that she reached “It’s a great feeling because we train together every day so we know how hard each other are working,” Wottawa said “Just to see the two of us make it so far is great.” East Islip junior Grace Micali placed second in both the high jump and the triple jump to qualify in both events Micali finished behind Riverhead senior Kayleanne Campbell and ahead of Comsewogue senior Sophia Deja who both will join her at the state championships she placed between Commack senior Kathryn Vidulich and North Babylon junior Kamille Black Miller Place senior Jillian Scully threw 48-4 ¼ to reach the No Connetquot senior Essence Wright qualified behind Scully by throwing 36-7 ¼ Shoreham-Wading River senior Michael Huebner had a bounce-back performance after falling short in a pair of races at the county championship meet Huebner ran 1:21.61 to win the 600 and qualify for states Northport junior Alex Toran (1:23.27) and Kings Park senior Ethan Bitran (1:24.11) also qualified “I tied my [personal best] on a banked track It just shows that I’m going to go a little quicker at states and hopefully bring that home.” Northport junior Gabriel Ko and Brentwood senior Angelo Feliciano all qualified for the state championship Ward Melville senior Jon Seyfert and Eastport-South Manor senior Justin Albanese both made it Ward Melville junior Anthony Anatol and Harborfields senior Hartley Semmes all ran fast enough to qualify The boys high jump was particularly competitive as both Shoreham-Wading River junior Logan Jung and Connetquot senior Fernando Padilla eclipsed the national standard of 6-2 ½ Jung cleared 6-4 and Padilla hit 6-3 to qualify for the state meet Miller Place junior Andrew Byrnes cleared 6-2 to hit the state standard and advance alongside them Connetquot freshman Jeremiah Davis and Shoreham-Wading River junior Leyton Mangiamele all qualified for the state meet West Babylon junior Khadin Muhammad and Commack junior Emerson Atkin both hit their marks to advance to Ocean Breeze Sinai senior Tyler Zahra became the state’s top shot putter by throwing 60-9 ¾ Commack junior Anthony Pisciotta will accompany Zahra at Ocean Breeze after finishing second It’s a place for study, research and reflection. 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It’s also a venue for a growing collection of inspirational and thought-provoking art — the latest North Reading Room installations created by student artists and made possible by the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) and it’s becoming more beautiful and inviting all the time Along with patrons, library staff couldn’t be more pleased with the additions of a striking ‘Water Droplet’ sculpture hanging from the ceiling (see the video) along with a 10-foot-tall ‘Nailed It’ sculpture made up of “The dramatic additions add color and creativity to this vast space and really stand out,” said Jennifer DeVito associate librarian and director of access and user services “They create a welcoming environment for our patrons They provide a way for students’ artwork to get more exposure and for people to be inspired by what others are doing they make things more beautiful and bring a little bit more humanity into the workplace.” Head of Library Operations Kenneth Schaal has worked with student groups and the Department of Art to beautify areas across the library “Students like coming and seeing their work,” he said “The pieces are interactive and they make people stop and pause And they even come up and ask me questions sometimes.” the Department of Art is as happy as the Melville Library when it comes to displaying its students’ creations in high-exposure settings The department’s sculpture technician Dan Richholt was thrilled to see the recent installation of work by two of his students: Sy Lee (‘Water Droplet’) and Akash Lachman (‘Nailed It’) “We have a number of opportunities for students to exhibit their works in galleries and shows in the art department and around Staller,” said Richholt “but what a great opportunity it is for students at Stony Brook to have their large-scale pieces permanently installed in public spaces with the Campus Beautification project where thousands of people will view them yearly It really elevates student art to a whole new level.” He had the highest praise for the artists as well “Sy was one of the most proficient students I have had the pleasure of working with in over 30 years of college teaching,” he claimed “He learned and elaborated on techniques and processes unusually fast for a student It is a wonderful aspect of teaching to see students excited and inspired by learning new techniques and processes but to see students go far beyond what is expected is a real treat.” “Akash likes to experiment with materials and push himself into unfamiliar areas The nail piece exhibits his nature of pushing the parameters of assignments and processes it was to be at least 36 inches in mild steel Akash made his piece over 10 feet and incorporated the stump to make it a mixed media sculpture He has a need to try new things and to go beyond the ordinary Akash is also known for his meticulous drawings which have also won awards at SBU juried student shows.” “One of the wonderful things about teaching is that every student brings their own unique experiences and idiosyncrasies to the classroom With these two artists leaving their legacy behind upon graduating from Stony Brook DeVito echoed the sentiments of her colleagues when she said they’re looking to acquire and create (much) more art in the future … in addition to the rotating exhibits they proudly display during the annual community Art Crawl Associate Dean for Research and Learning Janet Clarke is excited to be collaborating with the CBC to try to “add more color and beauty” to the vast wall space in the Central Reading Room DeVito summed it all up like this:  “Why have sterile clean walls when you can have something that makes you happy?” Long Island's largest non-commercial radio station is wrapping up its annual Radiothon with Giving Tuesday December 3 New research led by William Thomas and Liliana Dávalos at Stony Brook University shows how the common shrew changes its brain and body size throughout the year Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh and gun safety activist Fred Guttenberg spoke about civil discourse and voting at two events at Stony Brook University You are using an outdated browser. 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If you are using assistive technologies like a screen reader or magnifier and are experiencing difficulties accessing this website, please let us know by emailing filmforum@filmforum.org Body positivity and inclusivity have recently become mainstream movements that encourages individuals to love their bodies and promotes love and acceptance for others as well Many clothing brands have been supportive of this movement Aerie has been applauded for its body-positive advertisements and commitment to representing all customers while promoting self-love and diversity not all clothing brands are committed to ensuring body positivity and inclusivity a fast-fashion California-inspired clothing brand has been notorious for its "one size fits all" narrative resulting in the exclusion of bigger sizes a women's clothing store on Grand River Avenue said the one size fits all sizing policy is not accurate and does not actually fit everyone "They advertised a one size (fits all) as their whole marketing brand "I've seen them become slightly more inclusive over the years but it hasn't really turned any big corner in terms of marketing and potential clothes they carry." Michigan State University education senior Hayden Grant said the one size fits all sizing policy isn’t inclusive overall "Their one size fits all is probably a size small so it's just not very inclusive," Grant said Although Brandy Melville isn’t known for body positivity and inclusivity the two concepts are still significant within society Journalism and communications senior Jatasia Powers said body positivity is important because all people should be treated fairly Grant said body positivity and acceptance directly contribute to an individuals' outlook on life and themselves "It's important to feel comfortable in your own skin and I think that changes how you see the world as well as how you see yourself," Grant said Rowley said body positivity is incredibly important nowadays due to the beauty standards society has implemented and how those standards affect individuals "Body positivity is important because looking at beauty standards and everything and how it affects everybody I've talked to ever," Rowley said "I did a study on body dysmorphia and eating disorders in my sophomore year of college and it mainly affects marginalized communities queer people and marginalized racial demographics So I would say that body positivity is important to uplift those demographics that need it the most." This Brandy Melville controversy tends to give people a bad impression of the company Grant said she holds a negative view of Brandy Melville due to their limited sizing options so I think that I probably have a negative view towards them because they are only fit for one kind of person," Grant said Powers said she doesn’t support the company because of its blatant exclusion of other sizes just because I know they don't have my size in any of their clothes but that doesn't necessarily upset me," Powers said With all of the negative views towards Brandy Melville Rowley said it may be due to individuals wanting to fit into the beauty standards society has implemented and purchasing and wearing Brandy Melville clothing can demonstrate that they do indeed fit into those standards so I must be a part of the beauty standard in some way,'" Rowley said "I think it is affirming to some people who do have body dysmorphia but I think Brandy Melville's doing it in a very toxic way I've heard people strive to fit into Brandy Melville’s clothes So I think Brandy Melville is alive and well because they kind of have created this brand around being able to fit in their clothes means something and you mean something in terms of the beauty standard." Rowley said that continuously supporting Brandy Melville can be seen as counteracting body positivity and acceptance and I know talking to other my coworkers in the store they have been personally affected by being like 'Oh "I hear a lot of that being tossed around and I think it's just a way of like pushing like a counter against body positivity." Powers said people may continue to purchase from Brandy Melville because they personally like the clothes being sold and are unconcerned about the brand behind the apparel they are purchasing "I think if they see something that's cute Although Brandy Melville isn’t body-positive and inclusive Grant said she personally likes shopping at Cotton On as she believes that there are many benefits to doing so I think thrifting is a good way to not only find your style but it's a good way to try other styles for cheap and there's a lot of sizes in both men and women," Powers said "I also think you should just try not to shop fast fashion Rowley said Pitaya doesn’t strictly advertise as one size fits all "We do carry more sizes and more different varieties of types of clothing with different styles and different sizes," Rowley said Rowley thinks Brandy Melville could incorporate more body positivity into their apparel by not advertising themselves as one size fits all and expanding their size options "I think they're (a) multi-million dollar corporation I think they can totally afford it," Rowley said "Maybe (by) actually advocating for different sizes not just putting a one size tag on everything there are times where things fit me perfectly and then there are times things are too tight or there are times where things are too large So I think that they should actually market what their sizes are instead of saying one size fits all to fit their 'small is the only weight' narrative." Share and discuss “Not for everyone: Brandy Melville's stance on body positivity” on social media This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing claiming top spot in qualification for the men’s freeski halfpipe event on Friday (28 March) New Zealand soared to qualification top spot in Engadin with his run of 97.00 the best of the day up in the picturesque settings of the Swiss Alps He was joined by countryman Luke Harrold with a score of 90.00, while the USA’s two-time Olympic medallist Alex Ferreira qualified in third with a final result of 88.00 Olympic Solidarity Scholarship holder Melville Ives secured his first World Cup victory last month in Calgary, Canada, and has now qualified first ahead of his competition debut on Sunday (30 March). Kiwi skiers Melville Ives and Luka Harrold led the standings after the opening run, setting the standards high with run results of 94.75 and 90.00 respectively. The Melville Ives twins: Whether it's snowboard or freeski you'd better bring your A-gameFin and Cam Melville Ives have a lot more in common than just being twins Tap into their debate about which sport is cooler: Snowboarding or freestyle skiing The New Zealanders shared their journey and how they chose two different paths on freeskis or snowboard with the same aim - Youth Olympic medals at Gangwon 2024 It was the teenager qualification leader who would raise the bar even higher with a clean second run result of 97.00 leaving Melville Ives to wait and watch as the remaining results came in and confirmed his berth Only four nations comprise the best 12 qualifiers as New Zealand took top spot followed by five Canadians and the sole Estonian in 18-year-old Henry Sildaru with their best run providing the final result to decide who will compete in the final in St Jon Seyfert of Ward Melville wins the boys 1,600-meter run at the New York State indoor track and field state championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island on Saturday Ward Melville senior Jon Seyfert set a personal goal: become a state champion like he did at the 2023 Suffolk cross country state qualifier meet or at last year’s indoor and outdoor track state meets finishing second to Lindenhurst senior Jake Albert at last fall’s Suffolk cross country championships but that was as close as he’d gotten to an individual championship of any kind So once Saturday’s indoor track and field state championships at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island came around Seyfert set out to make this moment the one that got him over the hump Not only did Seyfert finally become a state champion but he was the only male from Long Island to win an individual state title 15.68 seconds to claim both the state championship and New York’s top time ranking ‘What do you want to do this upcoming season?’ I told him that I wanted to be a state champion,” Seyfert said Seyfert was still shaking his head with a smile Seyfert said he was not feeling at his physical best He was last out of 11 runners at the start Seyfert kept with the leaders for much of the middle of the race before taking the lead with two laps to go but Seyfert once again held his ground with an elbow to keep him ahead of the pack Seyfert crossed the finish line celebrating knowing that his dream had finally been realized “You can’t just go into a race thinking that maybe you’re going to get third or fourth,” Seyfert said I’ve got to go in thinking that I’m going to win That’s how you get the fastest time and the results you want It’s awesome that it finally came to fruition.” As part of his reward for winning the title  He joked that he is going to wear it every day for the next week Though no other individual males from Long Island claimed a title two relay teams did: Holy Trinity in the Division II 4 x 200 and Manhasset in both the Division I and Federation 4 x 800 and senior Christian Balkcom combined to sprint a 1:31.21 en route to a state championship Josey’s effort on the anchor leg was integral “That was my goal coming into the meet,” Josey said “I wanted to win the whole section and move onto the Federation final.” Holy Trinity coach Eugenia Bradshaw helped motivate the team before the race by prompting them to run in honor of Jaden Sinclair: a program alumnus who died in October at 21 years old the four boys practiced by passing around the baton that Sinclair used during his time with the team Bradshaw believes Sinclair helped them win it “I talked to him during the race,” Bradshaw said and sophomore Nicolas Katsoulis combined for a 7:48.32 to deliver the program’s first ever state title in a relay who qualified for the meet in the 1,000 but dropped out to stay fresh for the relay and this is something that maybe we didn’t all believe in the beginning We couldn’t have done it without everyone else today.” NEW BEDFORD — Herman Melville’s life-size statue will adorn the grounds of New Bedford’s historic Seamen’s Bethel where the author stopped before going out to sea and which was the inspiration for the Whaleman’s Chapel in his literary masterpiece Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Friday that sculptor Stephanie Rocknak had been selected from among 41 prominent artists who had applied to the city to undertake the work Mitchell announced the effort to erect the statue last January Rocknak is recovering from COVID but managed to attend the announcement at the Bethel chapel via Zoom She jumped at the chance to do the sculpture having been fascinated by Melville since she was an undergraduate Sculpture inspired by passage from 'Moby Dick'“This project is really meaningful to me To create a sculpture of truly one of my literary heroes in the city that inspired his greatest work is truly an honor New Bedford is indisputably at the heart of ‘Moby Dick,’ the place where Melville’s transformative journey began.” Her winning concept came to her after she re-read “Moby Dick,” specifically the sermon offered up in the Whaleman’s Chapel about Jonah and the Whale “When I learned the sculpture would stand next to the Seamen’s Bethel I knew that I had to connect the iconic sermon,” she said Her sculpture depicts Melville standing beside three towering whale ribs amid swirling waters symbolizing his journey into and out of the whale His mouth is open as if he is emerging to tell the story of “Moby Dick” and New Bedford Her previous work includes statue of Poe in BostonRocknak’s previous work includes “Poe Returning to Boston,” a life-sized statue of Edgar Allan Poe located in Boston and a model of the Venus of Lespugue for artist Robert Morris which was enlarged and permanently installed in The Gori Collection in Fattoria de Celle Other venues to feature her work include The Smithsonian and the windows of Saks 5th Ave in New York historians and officials sifted through the applications Four finalists were each given $2,500 to create an image of their proposed work Rocknak’s work stood out among the rest in the way it conveyed some of the universal themes of “Moby Dick.” It also reflected its New Bedford setting Proclaiming something great about New Bedford“This isn’t about tourism although frankly we’ll take every tourist willing to come to New Bedford and spend money here but this is fundamentally a way of New Bedford proclaiming its identity proclaiming something great about its past and showing off to the world that this is an important place Not just now but in the long history of the United States,” Mitchell said The estimated budget is about $300,000, he said, and will be funded through donations raised by the New Bedford Port Society – up to $50,000 – and through the Community Preservation Act. It will take about 12 to 15 months to complete, with a tentative unveiling set for early 2026. Donations can be made through the New Bedford Port Society The city reached an agreement with the Society to locate the statue on the Bethel grounds in August “It’s going to go right out here on Johnny Cake Hill It’s not only the inspiration for the Whaleman’s Chapel but it’s also a shrine to New Bedford’s maritime history it’s been here for 192 years celebrating events like this But its main mission is to commemorate the loss of our fishermen at sea,” Oliveira said He pointed out the pew where Melville once sat in the rear of the chapel and we have been relevant throughout history Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app Some six months since the development team behind the Residence Inn by Marriott was granted more IDA benefits due to ballooning costs the four-story building is now fully taking shape extended stay hotel is being built at 500 Broadhollow Road just south of Exit 49 off the Long Island Expressway providing suites with full kitchens and larger living spaces It’s being developed over three acres, land that last played host to a vacated industrial building that had fallen into disrepair and was demolished. The building previously housed a jewelry manufacturing company, according to prior GLI reports According to Long Island Business News the land hotel is being built by Broadhollow Road Hotel LLC with the majority owner being Giaquinto Management The Town of Huntington in 2022 approved a zoning change and parking variance to move the project along No planned opening date has been made public Top: The new Residence Inn by Marriott has fully taken shape in Melville