Huntington Weekly April 26-May 2, 2018 by Long-Islander Newspapers

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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New Best Friends

Greenlaw MUSIC n‘Piano Guys’ Filmmaker Make Inspiring Music, Videos 3

FOODIES Happy Hour Destinations Around Town 4

BUSINESS Ribbon Cut At New Animal Hospital 9

Paws of War unites local veteran with service dog Shadow 6 How To Get A New And Better Job on page 9 in this week’s Business Section

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Stretching Those Legs “favorite” events) happens the first Sunday in ful opportunity to explore some of the parks and May each year. Pops of pink and hues of yellow will take over Huntington’s hiking trails that Huntington has to offer. I was Heckscher Park on Sunday, one of the hundreds of other May 6 for the Town of Huntpeople who ventured out of the IN THE KNOW ington’s annual Tulip Festival living room and onto the trails WITH AUNT ROSIE from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oh, how I of the state park behind the love this day! Spring is in the Cold Spring Harbor Library on Saturday afterair, the flowers are at attention, noon. The many steep elevation changes make for a difficult hike, but the incredible views of nice and tall, and the shutterbugs come out to the harbor are a just reward for the effort. I also play with hopes of taking a photo worthy of wintook my dog to the dog park at Coindre Hall ning the tulip photo contest. The free festival where he could play with the other dogs while I will have children’s activity booths, an art exenjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Hunt- hibit and live performances on the Chapin Rainington Harbor with a magnificent historic bow stage, presented by our friends at the Huntington Arts Council. The winning works of chateau as the backdrop. the school art contest organized by the arts counBut watch out for wildlife… I was lucky cil will also be on display; there will be refreshto avoid an accident last night when I sud- ment booths; and a bunch of family activity denly came face to face with a deer that was booths will be set up. I can’t wait! standing in the middle of the road. The doe And that reminds me… Be sure to take a was on the smaller side, but a head on collilook at our Home & Garden pull out section in sion with the animal still would have ended badly for both of us. Fortunately I was driving this week’s issue! Along with seeing all the slowly and paying attention to the road so I pretty colors, I loved reading through the section was able to stop in time for the deer to scam- to pick up some tips for cleaning around the per into the bushes. My close encounter shows house and learn more about the local housing that we continue to share our town with, and market. its streets, with an ever-growing deer population. It’s important to remember to drive (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have slowly and stay alert when navigating roads comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening though wooded areas, especially at night or in your neck of the woods, write to me today and around dusk and dawn. let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Stop and smell the tulips… My favorite Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at event of the year (as you all know, I have many info@longislandergroup.com)

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK FRANCES WHITTELSEY

“Our whole goal is to bring fresh food into the community and into the hands of people who need it.” Gateway Garden Gears For Spring, PAGE HG5

Gunpoint Grab

An unknown suspect robbed a clerk outside of a convenience store on Pulaski Road in East Northport at around 8:58 p.m., April 15, police said. As a male employee was throwing away the garbage behind One Stop Deli Food Market, a male suspect pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The man took the employee’s wallet and fled on foot, Suffolk police said. Police have classified the incident as first-degree robbery and are still searching for a suspect.

Shoes Stolen

At around 2:30 p.m., April 11 an unknown suspect stole merchandise from the Target on Crooked Hill Road in Commack, according to police. The male suspect took a pair of Nike sneakers off of the shelves before fleeing the scene on a bicycle, police said. Police have classified the incident as petit larceny and are still searching for a suspect.

Speed Sign Snatched

An unknown suspect stole a radar speed feedback sign from Warner Road in Elwood at around 12 noon, April 9, Suffolk police said. The around-$3,000 sign was reported as stolen by the Town of Huntington from a utility pole, according to police. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

Drug Dealers Duped

A 22-year-old Hauppauge man and an 18year-old Smithtown woman were arrested at around 11:30 p.m., April 22 after driving erratically with drugs in the car on Motor Parkway in Commack, police said. According to police, the pair were in a 2004 GMC when police searched the vehicle following a traffic stop and found LSD, liquid THC, marijuana and numerous oxycodone and valium pills. The two suspects have been charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

Burglar Busted

A 31-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested following a break-in on Second Avenue in Huntington Station at around 9:10 a.m., April 18, Suffolk police said. The suspect entered the residence through the rear and attempted to steal items, but was captured before he could flee the area, police said. The suspect has been charged with second-degree burglary.

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M U S IC

‘Piano Guys’ Make Music To Inspire SPOTLIGHT By Connor Beach

cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The goal of almost all great musicians is to create music that elicits an emotional response from their listeners, and for the last eight years The Piano Guys have been inspiring millions of viewers all over the world using both sight and sound. The four-man team from Utah, pianist Jon Schmidt, cellist Steve Sharp Nelson, videographer Paul Anderson and music producer Al van der Beek, have created 76 videos that blend traditional classical music with modern pop songs. Their videos combine creative compositions, like their mash-up of Beethoven’s 5th symphony and “Se-

crets” by One Republic, with awe-inspiring videography. The Piano Guys’YouTube channel has amassed over 6 million subscribers, and their most viewed video, a classical cover of “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri, has over 123 million views. Van der Beek said the group’s success grew out of an advertising campaign that Anderson came up with to promote his music store called The Piano Guys. Anderson recruited Schmidt, a renowned local pianist, to perform on the store’s pianos with the Utah countryside as a backdrop, and Anderson would post the videos to his store’s website. Nelson, who knew Schmidt through professional performances, moved in next door to van der Beek, and soon the four men began collaborating. “Before you knew it we have seven albums with Sony and over a billion views on YouTube,” van der Beek said. “And the irony is we still haven’t sold a piano.”

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The Piano Guys, from left, are: music producer Al van der Beek, pianist Jon Schmidt, cellist Steve Sharp Nelson and videographer Paul Anderson.

Van der Beek said the ideas for the settings of their videos, which have been filmed everywhere from the Great Wall of China to the Scottish Highlands, originate in the music. “As you are working on the sounds in the studio certain imagery just comes to your mind,” van der Beek said. He added that The Piano Guys’ videos are “all inclusive” because people from around the world can all relate to the mostly instrumental music and the universally breathtaking scenery. As for the inspiration behind the unique musical mashups, van der Beek said Nelson and Schmidt “have classical melodies swimming in their heads,” but the modern pop song ideas come from The Piano Guy’s kids, 16 between the four of them.

“It’s really cool to see how these songs can come together… To be able to take those two worlds and blend them together is one of the coolest things ever, and we feel like we are fulfilling our purpose through this music and these videos,” van der Beek said. Van der Beek said The Piano Guys, all of whom are Mormons, are looking to inspire joy in people through music. He said, “The emotion and the passion that you feel from Steve and Jon, you just can’t help but pick up on it and come away with a positive feeling.” The Piano Guys are set to play The Paramount in Huntington on Wednesday, May 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $69.50$125 and can be purchased at the box office or at Paramountny.com.

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THE FOODIES

Let’s Get Happy By The Foodies info@longislandergroup.com

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and it’s never too early to start thinking about happy hour, so The Foodies at Long Islander News have put together a list of our favorite happy hour specials around town. Did we miss your favorite? Well, let us know what it is, and where and when it’s offered by sending an email to info@longislandergroup.com.

Blackstone 10 Pinelawn Road, Melville 631-271-7780 Blackstonesteakhouse.com Unwind, taste, network, mingle and enjoy the prime time menu at Blackstone that’s available MondayFriday, 3-6 p.m. The steakhouse offers a bar menu with items priced at $8 and a selection of $8 cocktails and glasses of wine. The specials are available in the bar and lounge only.

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails 363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 Honukitchen.com Honu mixes up happy hour specials from Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m., featuring $6 cocktails, along with beer and wine specials. Also offered is a menu of $6 bar snacks (bar area only). Additionally, Wine Down Wednesday offers 100 bottles of wines from around the world for 50 percent off. There’s also corporate happy hour on Fridays; call ahead and register eight or more guests to get the first round of drinks on the house. Call 631-4216900 for more information.

IMC 279 Main St., Huntington 631-824-6222 Imcrestaurant.com The intimate, welcoming environment at IMC makes for a perfect happy hour experience. Specials are available TuesdayFriday and Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the bar, which bathes in a sea of dim, neon-colored lights. Along with drink specials – $5 house wine, draft/bottled beers and mixed house drinks; and $10 specialty cocktails – a bunch of IMC’s bar bites are also discounted. The discounted food items include maple glazed bacon ($5), filet mignon skewers ($5), mac ‘n’ cheese ($5) and the Black Angus burger ($8; $5 on Tuesdays).

Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 Macssteakhouse.com Mac’s regularly offers up happy hour specials each day of the week with half-priced drinks – including hand shaken margaritas, mojitos, handmade sangria, wine by the glass and domestic and premium beer – coupled with specially-priced appetizers. Specials are available 4-7 p.m. on weekdays, 12-7 p.m. on Saturday and all day Sunday.

The Refuge 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville 631-577-4444 Refuge110.com Located in a prime, Route 110 space right near the Huntington Quadrangle, The Refuge is a popular destination for a robust happy hour crowd. The Latin and Italian restaurant and bar serves up specials Mondays through Fridays, 4-7 p.m. at its bar and in its lounge. Specials include $5 traditional margaritas, $5 select wines by the glass and $5 select craft beer drafts. There’s also a DJ on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Rust & Gold 70 Gerard St., Huntington 631-629-4431 Therustandgold.com Looking to watch the big game, or play some games at the bar? Rust & Gold has you covered, and the rustic sports bar also offers happy hour specials 4-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. The specials include $2 off select drinks, including draft beers, cocktails, rack liquor and wine. There are also discounts on food items.

Select drinks are $2 at Rust & Gold during happy hour, 4-7 p.m., Monday-Friday.

IMC in Huntington village offers happy hour specials Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

Skipper’s Pub 34 Main St., Northport 631-261-3589 Skipperspub.com Overlooking Northport Harbor, Skipper’s Pub offers up happy hour specials Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. All house-brand liquor, wine by the glass and beer are half price at the pub, and there are appetizers available at discounted prices, including hamburger sliders and mozzarella sticks. The specials are only available at the bar. The Wine Cellar on Main 70 Main St., Northport 631-651-5555 Thewinecellaronmain.com Located in the heart of Northport

Village, just steps from Northport Harbor, The Wine Cellar on Main offers a rustic and intimate space to enjoy wine, food and friends. Food and drink specials are offered throughout the week: on Mondays, get a cheese and meat board and two glasses of wine for $28.95; on Tuesdays tapas are half-price all night; Wednesday brings 25 percent off all bottles of wine (10 percent off half bottles); Thursday happy hour is 5-7 p.m., bringing $4 cans and $5 drafts of beer, along with $1 off glasses of wine; on Fridays and Saturdays, 3-6 p.m., four-pour wine flights are $10; and on Sunday Funday craft beer cans are $4, craft beer drafts are $5 and mimosas and Bellinis are $5.

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RESTAURANT WEEK CONTINUES: Long Island Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, April 29. Participating restaurants are offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $28.95 all night, every night they are open (until 7 p.m. on Saturday). More than 20 restaurants across the Town of Huntington are participating: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-673-6666); Athenian Greek Taverna (2187 Jericho Turnpike, Commack; 631-499-7660); Besito (402 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-549-0100); Bistro Cassis (55 Wall St., Huntington; 631-421-4122); Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington; 631-603-3600); Finley’s Seafood (43 Green St., Huntington; 631-351-3440); Grasso’s Restaurant (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor; 631-367-6060); Honu Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-421-6900); Hush Bistro (46 Gerard St., Huntington); IMC Restaurant & Bar (279 Main St., Huntington; 631-824-6222); Jewel (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville; 631-755-5777); Jonathan’s

Sand City’s 60 Main St. tasting room in Northport Village is now open after a four-month hiatus.

Long Islander News photo/Peter Sloggatt

BREWS BROTHERS: A new burger and beer bar is gearing up to open up in Huntington village. Brews Brothers Grille, which currently operates in Franklin Square, is close to opening a second location at 69 Wall St., Huntington, the former space of XO Restaurant. Posts to the Brews Brothers social media accounts have teased that the new bar and grille is getting ready to make its debut. A new sign also popped up on the building recently, along with a posting about staff openings.

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski

A new sign has popped up on this 69 Wall St. building, where brews Brothers Grille plans to open soon.

Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055); La Parma II (452 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington; 631367-6360); Mac’s Steakhouse (12 Gerard St., Huntington; 631-5495300); Matteo’s (300 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station; 631-421-6001); Mill Pond House (437 E Main St., Centerport; 631-261-7663); Piccola Bussola (970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington; 631-692-6300); Piccolo Mondo (1870 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington; 631-462-0718); Radio Radio (24 Clinton Ave., Huntington; 631-923-2622); Ruvo (63 Broadway in Greenlawn; 631-261-7700); and Ting (92 E Main St., Huntington; 631-4257788). To see the menus of the participating restaurants visit Longislandrestaurantweek.com.

BACK IN BUSINESS: The tasting room at Northport’s popular Sand City Brewing Co. is back open. Complaints filed against the brewery caused village officials to close the watering hole toward the end of last year, but following a hearing before the zoning board last month the brewery’s owners have gotten the green light to reopen. A post to the brewery’s Facebook page made April 15 read, “Yesterday we quietly reopened our tasting room after four months (to the day!) of deck building and politics. The support of people online through posts and petitions, at Village meetings speaking on our behalf, on line at our garage door for can releases, in letter writing to our local officials, and in turn our new Mayor and our Village Trustees and employees has been overwhelming.” The 60 Main St. tasting room is back it its normal hours of operation: 12 noon-8 p.m., MondayThursday, 12 noon-10 p.m., FridaySaturday and 12 noon-7 p.m., Sunday.

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WALT’S CORNER

Summer And Time To Trade Dog days dragged out the best of Kentucky blue grass that August, the best of Danny and his mom.

Army Veteran United With Service Dog

Danny’s car broke down, he set his sights on a Chevy S-10 that cost too much, determined to trade his old Ford he said meant “Fix Or Repair Daily.” Her muu-muu swept the floor all the way to the kitchen table, where she poured

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herself a mug of Folgers medium dark roast, her eyes drinking the Trading Times, and told him, “Now, Danny,

you’ll have to push your car around to the back yard and fix it.” Later that day, Danny went rocking down

the alley toward the back of the house, tail pipe clanking like goat bells. “This thing’ll never ‘mount to nothin’,” he said.

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The Northport Yacht Club and Cow Harbor Warriors each raised $5,000 to help unite Army veteran William Wurm with his new service dog Shadow, 6-year-old brindle and white pit mix.

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

For the second straight year the Northport Yacht Club was the site of a heart-warming ceremony that united a veteran in need with a service dog. U.S. Army veteran William Wurm served in the Brigade Special Troops Battalion Third Infantry Division attached to the 203rd 3rd ID during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While in Iraq, Wurm performed critical track vehicle repairs and earned multiple service awards during his time serving in an imminent danger area during his deployment. The Port Jefferson native has suffered from PTSD and anxiety since his discharge from the Army, and, after seeing the positive impact that service dogs have had on the lives of other veterans, Wurm turned to Nesconset-based Paws of War for help. Paws of War is a charity that helps match veterans in need with service dogs from area shelters and rescue centers. “I knew it was the right group for me when I found out I could not only get the Service Dog that I needed but also save a dog from a shelter,” Wurm said. After receiving Wurm’s request, Paws of War founder Dori Scofield turned to Northport-based Cow

Harbor Warriors and the members of the Northport Yacht Club for help. The organizations raised $5,000 last March to cover the cost of training a service dog for U.S. Army veteran William Beckenhaupt, and this year they were once again up to the challenge. Northport Yacht Club member Bob Doherty organized a fundraiser at the Army-Navy football game in December that helped the yacht club raise money for this year’s donation. The yacht club and Cow Harbor Warriors each raised $5,000 this year, and representatives for all three groups gathered in Northport last Thursday to present Wurm with his new dog Shadow. Shadow, a 6-year-old brindle and white pit mix, was adopted from the Hempstead Animal Shelter after Wurm connected with Shadow on their first visit. “I have found that having a companion next to me all day helps me in my day to day life in a way that nothing else can,” Wurm said. The money raised will go towards Shadow’s continued training, and help Paws of War connect more veterans with service dogs. Wurm said the Northport community’s continued support for the service dog program makes a life changing difference for veterans “who come home not as whole as they left.”

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY Ch am ber Sta ff Ellen O’Brien, Executive Director Courtney Bynoe, Associa te Executive Director Kristen LaMarca, Member Services Associate

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Brian Yudewitz, Robert Scheiner, Vice Cha Chair ir Robert Bontempi, Vice Cha (Chair, 2014-2017) ir (Chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, Vice Chair Jennifer Cassidy, Treasure r Bushra Dano, Secretary www.huntingtonchamber. com

Congratulations, Young Professionals!

The Huntington Chamber of Commerce and its Young Professionals committee is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 10th Annual “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” awards ceremony. Thirty of Long Island’s young professionals, all under age 30, will be celebrated for their civic engagement, philanthropy and success in their career at Crest Hollow Country Club from 6-10 p.m., May 2. Each year we accept the arduous task of sifting through many applicants and referrals for this prestigious award. Although Long Island is a mecca for many brilliant young pros, these 30 respected individuals were selected for their unique and compelling achievements within their organization and their local community. Since this is the 10th anniversary of this prestigious event, we are pulling out all the stops! Guests will enjoy live entertainment, delicious food stations, unique raffles prizes and beer tastings of our first ever, “YPA,” brewed by this year’s Young Professionals honorees courtesy of Six Harbors Brewing

Company. In addition, this will be the second year presenting our “Scott Martella Alumni Award,” which is given to a past honoree who has not only continued but strengthen their bond with their local community. This year’s honoree is Jennifer Cassidy, market manager, VP, People’s United Bank. It’s truly an honor for the Huntington Chamber to centerpiece the efforts exercised by our millennials in 2018. From creating innovative ideas to designing initiatives that improve quality of life, these 30 trusted honorees are role model citizens for the next generation to mirror. The Huntington Chamber’s Young Professionals Committee was created to help many young professionals connect and utilize each other’s resources. Its fabric consists of many influential people from all business sectors. Also, thank you to our sponsors: Huntington Hospital; St. Joseph’s College; Forchelli Law; John’s Crazy Socks; YMCA Of Long Island; John W. Engeman Theater; H2M architects + engineers; Newsday; Cerini and Associates, LLP; Portnoy, Messinger,

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Chip’n Dipped Chocolatier

Chip’n Dipped Chocolatier uniquely combines the arts of baking and chocolate making. It’s worth a visit to 342 New York Ave. for the aroma alone! Inside this family owned and operated business, you’ll find handmade chocolates, warm chocolate chip cookies, euro-style truffles, and unusual chocolate bars. Their own milk, dark, and white chocolates include organic and vegan choices. Gift baskets and platters for all occasions can be ordered online at ChipnDipped.com for nationwide shipping or in-store pickup. Customized party and wedding favors and corporate gifts receive prompt,

careful personal attention. Their newest gift idea is a giant custom 1pound chocolate bar with your name on the wrapper, and your choice of over 14,000 combinations from a long list of add-ins. Starting Memorial Day weekend, Chip’n Dipped stays open late on Friday and Saturday evenings. For a special dessert treat, stop in for a scoop of their own gourmet edible cookie dough, premium ice cream creations, outrageous baked desserts, and espresso drinks. Chip’n Dipped Chocolatier is located on 342 New York Ave., Huntington village. Visit ChipnDipped.com or call 631-4702579 for more information.

Upcoming Events May 2, 6 p.m. – Celebrate Li’s Young Professionals Awards at Crest Hollow Country Club (8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury) May 8, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Lift/Next Level Floats (42 Gerard St., Huntington) May 17, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Kelly Schumacher State Farm Insurance Agency (140 E Main St., Ste 136B, Huntington) May 23, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship (11 Park Woods Ln, Kings Park)

Pearl & Associates, Inc.; People’s United Bank; Quatela | Chimeri, PLLC; Leadership Huntington; Long Island Cares- Harry Chapin Food Bank; Zimmerman/Edelson, Inc.; Joe Maddalone Power Strategies; Crest Hollow Country Club; Cirque Du Soleil Volta; Digho Image Marketing; MaryJayne Casillo Foundation for Cancer Research; The Country Printer; Len Marks Photography; JW Creations; NY Technology Professionals; Six Harbors Brewing Co.; The Culinary Studio; and The Vanderbilt Museum. For ticket and advertising information, visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-423-6100

YPCC CLASS OF 2018 Ryan Adell, Next Generation Politics Dakota Arocho, Long Island Cares, Harry Chapin Food Bank Sarah Baecher, Splashes of Hope Nicole Brodsky, Quatela Chimeri, PLLC Tracie Busch, Patchogue Family YMCA Marina Cortese, Animal Instinct Fitness John Cronin, John’s Crazy Socks Shannon Dempsey, Leviton Manufacturing, Inc. Kimberly Ferrari, Chocolate Works Dylan Gafarian, Stony Brook University Krist ina Jubinville, Longwood Middle School Crist ina Keiley, LDI Color Tool Box Christina Keller, Late Night with Seth Meyers Krist yn Lang, Portnoy Messinger Todd Latchford, John W. Engeman Theater Sonia Lysek, Huntington YMCA Gabrielle Macagnone, The NPD Group Inc.; M&L Dance Corp Dana Marcinka, Tully Law, PC Alissa Toritto, Cerini & Associates, LLP Brittany Mueller, Huntington YMCA Cristian Murphy, St. Joseph’s College Michael Plunkett, Photo Plunkett Productions Meaghan Powers, New York City Law Department Emily Rapuano, Huntington Arts Council Robert Renda, Forchelli, Deegan Terrana Christine Sammarco, Zimmerman Edelson Inc. Alexander Schweitzer, H2M Architects & Engineers James Tomeo, Elwood School Board; Allstate; Elwood Taxpayers Association Amanda Wilson, Golden Paw Society Rebecca Zunno, Cinema Arts Centre

MAY 2, 2018 6-10 p.m. Crest Hollow Country Club Woodbury for tickets call 631-423-6100

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Vet’s Ribbon Cutting

Huntington Town Council Members Mark Cuthbertson and Joan Cergol joined with representatives from the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce April 12 for the ribbon-cutting marking the opening of Huntington Village Animal Hospital, a state-of-theart facility at 50 Stewart Ave. Cuthbertson and Cergol toured the veterinary office with owner Dr. Denise Zeichner-Tamayo and her Doberman, Bella, who will be a fixture there. Cuthbertson said, “The

Part II: Landing A New, Better Job By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Last week we discussed a number of situations on how jobs were lost or became obsolete. Are you in that group? Is your job becoming obsolete being replaced by new technology or advanced products? In last week’s article I overlooked another aspect of my changing careers. Once I became a ‘stock broker’ I thought about how I could stand out from all the other ‘stock brokers.’ Well, I heard about this field called financial planning and attended Adelphi to become a Certified Financial Planner. It was a lot of work and time, but I will not be lumped in with all in the financial field who call themselves a ‘financial advisor.’ It is not a designation and has no meaning. Certified Financial Planner has become the gold standard in the financial arena. Yes, sometimes it takes hard work, time and some cost to achieve your goals. Usually when you lose a job it is unexpected, however, this could be the best thing to motivate you to review and learn. Without the push from losing your job, you might not have taken a look around at the changing times – and they are always changing. Now, with no paycheck, give yourself a little time to reflect on what happened and where you can start to evaluate what now. Look outside the box.

File for unemployment if it was not your fault you lost the job. Check with human resources department of the old company and see what your options are for continuing health care coverage (Cobra?) or getting new coverage. You need to be covered. They may have a division which helps ex-employees look for new employment. Your retirement plan (401k, 403b, 457) needs to be addressed. Will you leave it where it is with the company or roll it to an Individual Retirement Plan? Be careful and study where the best choice is. This is a major part of what you will be living on down the road. Seek guidance from a financial professional. A budget and balance sheet (what money is coming in and where is it going out to?) – this is something you should be doing periodically as things and circumstance change. Where can you cut back on expenses and which are necessary? See what you look like on the internet? Go on Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and other sites to see how you are presented. Are there negatives? Address them and see how you can erase them. Are these things you want a recruiter to see and read? Be sure all your posts are on the positive side. LinkedIn is the site professional’s use. Make sure your ‘resume’ is clean, to the point and positive. Reach out for help. Check job listings on line and in the papers. Find offerings within the areas you want to work in and that are a good fit for your talents. Make your job applications specific to the arena you are qualified for. Your letter should

state why you should be hired, why you are the best choice for the job. Think about what salary you want and what you can accept. Look at your interview attire. Is it dry cleaned and ready to go? Go on the internet and look for sites explaining interviewing skills. Practice your approach to the interview until you are comfortable with the possible questions to expect. Don’t get discouraged if you do not get the first job – remember this was good practice for you to get better with each interview. Again, don’t get discouraged. Remember how many jobs Abe Lincoln was turned down from and how many elections he lost until he finally became one of the best, in my opinion, presidents of the United States. If you would like to discuss this article or any other topic please call me at 631-425-1966 or email me at wiseinvesting@tenhaagen.com.

Huntington Village Animal Hospital is a welcome addition, as one of the commercial tenants in a new mixed-use building, to helping keep Huntington Village a vibrant downtown business district. I wish Dr. Zeichner-Tamayo much success at this location.” Cergol added, “As a pet owner and dog lover, I am impressed by the facilities and the equipment at the Huntington Village Animal Hospital. Congratulations to Dr. Zeichner-Tamayo, all of the staff and, of course, to Bella.”

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Editor’s note: This article is a continuation of “Fired Or Let Go? Either Way, It Sucks,” which was published in the April 12, 2018 issue of Huntington Weekly. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP is founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. which is an independent full-service Investment and financial planning firm. In this bimonthly column he will answer your questions on the markets and investing. Ten Haagen has 39 years of experience as an investment professional. You can learn more about Ten Haagen Financial Services at Tenhaagen.com Ten Haagen is an investment advisor representative offering securities and advisory services through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Ten Haagen is a certified financial planner (CFP) since 1982. The Ten Haagen offices are located at 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Please feel comfortable to call and stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. You can e-mail your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com Ten Haagen is very active in the community giving back. He is on the board of a number of nonprofits and is the liaison for the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, Inc. The boating council represents approximately 4,500 boating families helping to keep our waters safe and upgrading the water quality

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T H UR S D A Y Water Quality Presentation Northport Yacht Club’s Women’s Committee and the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht & Boating Clubs host a water quality presentation at the 11 Bluff Point Road yacht club in Northport on Thursday, April 25. There will be guest speakers. Cash bar at 6:45 p.m. with complimentary appetizers; program begins at 7:30 p.m. Email waterqualityli@gmail.com for more information.

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FRIDAY Puppy Love & More Pet Peeves, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for Long Island’s struggling animal shelters and rescue groups, is hosting its annual Unleash The Love luncheon on Friday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. at Crest Hollow Country Club (8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury). Proceeds directly benefit local shelters, rescue groups and other programs. Tickets Petpeeves.org. Poets In Por t Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport) with a featured poet followed by an open reading.

SATURDAY ‘Annie’ Comes To Town Temple Beth El and Chutzpah Repertory Theatre present “Annie” on Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m., through April 29. Reserved seats start at $10; handicapped available on request. Temple is located at 660 Park Ave., Huntington. Call 631-421-5835 ext. 200 for more info. Lacrosse Jamboree The 17th annual Acompora Lacrosse Jamboree, sponsored by the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation, is Saturday, April 28, at Veteran’s Park (279 Bellerose Ave., East Northport). The jamboree features barbecue, lacrosse games, a lacrosse clinic, and a healthy dose of CPR awareness as a tribute to the late Louis J. Acompora. Games begin 10 a.m. and continue through the afternoon. For information, visit La12.org.

SUNDAY All Kids Fair Specialty Connections’ annual All Kids Fair is Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Huntington Hilton (598 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Along with appearances by Long Island Ducks’ mascot Quacker Jack and Miss Long Island Teen 2018 Alexa Cox, there will be a bounce house, petting zoo and additional vendors and classes. Admission is $5 per person and free for ages 2 and younger. For more information, visit AllKidsFair.com.

MONDAY Paint Night Enjoy cocktails while being guided through the steps of creating a work of art at Napper Tandy’s (229 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Monday, April 30, 7 p.m. Cost is $45. Visit Bit.ly/2HSfcLi for more info.

Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org. • May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Celebration is Friday, May 4 for young adults in grades, 4:30-5:30 p.m., and for kids in grades K-5, 4:30-5:15 p.m. There will be Stars Wars-themed crafts, snacks and more. Elwood Public Library 1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-4993722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Learn the basics of making soap with glycerin and essential oils on Tuesday, May 22, 7-9 p.m. Register online starting May 1. Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Flower-themed books, crafts and fun are the basis for the Flower Power event at the Melville branch on Tuesday, May 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For kids ages 3-5. • Kids ages 3-5 can listen to unicornthemed stories and make a delicious treat at the Dix Hills branch on Friday, April 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

The Pillowman The Carriage House Players will present showings of “The Pillowman” this weekend and next. The play centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of murders. Tickets are $20/adults or $15/seniors. Showings are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 29 at Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Call 516-5571207 for more info; log on to Carriagehouseplayers.org for tickets.

TUESDAY Looking To Buy A House? Diane Escobar, Coach Realtors, and Jason Home Inspection are hosting a free seminar for first-time home buyers that will offer information on and go over important steps of the purchasing process. At Fairfield Properties (175 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Includes panel of experts, food and drinks and more. RSVP online at Bit.ly/2Hf2FUU.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Pet Food Drive Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (DHuntington Station) and Long Island Cares are hosting a pet food drive for Baxter’s Pet Pantry now through the end of April. Donations of pet food and/or supplies can be dropped off at the legislator’s 130 W Jericho Turnpike office in Huntington Station. For more info, call 631-854-4433. Boating Safety Courses The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting boating courses this spring. Each course is held on a Saturday and runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The next course is May 5 at Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport); and third is June 2 at Halesite Fire Department (1 New York Ave., Halesite). Courses meet certificate requirements for those born after May 1, 1996, and for those on personal watercraft. Cost is $40 per person (kids under 12 free if sharing book with adult). Email auxilarypal@hotmail.com for more info.

Tulip Festival The Town of Huntington’s annual Tulip Festival in Heckscher Park is Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The festival, founded by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, is free to attend and features children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances. The park is located at the corner of Main Street and Prime Avenue in Huntington. For more information, call 631-351-3099 or visit Huntingtonny.gov/tulipfestival. May’s A Drag The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus presents “May’s A Drag” Saturday, May 12 at the Babylon American Legion (22 Grove Place, Babylon). The cabaret includes performances by LIGMC members and top talent from the burgeoning Long Island/New York City drag scene. Showtime is 8 p.m.; $30 ticket includes refreshments. Visit Ligmc.org for advance tickets.

LIBRARIES Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • A new discovery program during which children can participate in activities that will teach them all about STEM/STEAM will be held Monday, April 30, 11 a.m. For ages 2-5 with an adult.

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • There will be a teen movie outing to see “Avengers: Infinity War” at the Elwood Cinemas on Friday, April 27, 4:306:45 p.m. Permission slips are required. Admission is free and includes free popcorn, pizza and a soft drink. Huntington Public Library Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • A performance of “Love Letters,” a play by A.R. Gurney, will be held Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. at the Main branch. Free and open to all. Call to register. • The YMCA hosts an enhance fitness program for seniors on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. through June 22 at the Station branch. Call 631-421-4242 to register. Northpor t-East Nor thpor t Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631261-2313. nenpl.org) • Northport Plays presents “Taste of the Fest” – a selection of short one-act comedies and dramas from the 9th Annual Northport One-Act Play Festival, which was held earlier this month – at the Northport branch on Sunday, April 29, 23:30 p.m. Many of the playwrights, directors and cast members will take part in a talk back with the audience after the performance. No registration required. • “Murder on the Orient Express” (PG-13; 114 minutes) will be show at the East Northport branch on Friday, April 27, 2 p.m. No registration required. South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Tweens: You will receive a box of plastic eggs and some miscellaneous craft supplies on Friday, April 27. Your mission is to create the craziest, scariest, or most beautiful sculpture ever. Rib(Continued on next page)

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bons will be awarded for creativity. Snacks. Runs 7-8 p.m. For ages 9-11.

T H EA T E R / F I L M Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • “Making Memories with Music,” a special event for people with dementia and their care partners, is Monday, April 30, 11 a.m. Features musician Steve Cassano and certified special education teacher and licensed master social worker Marcy Rhodes. $5/person. Popcorn and beverages will be served. John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Performances of “In the Heights” continue through May 6. • The Children’s Theater presents “The Wizard of Oz” through May 6.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. ArtLeagueLI.net. • Lois Walker: A Retrospective will be on view through April 29. B. J. Spoke Gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106. Bjspokegallery.org • Diana Vachier of American Pop Art Inc. proudly presents the art of the late American Neo Pop artist, Steve Kaufman, on view through April 29. Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum 84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org. Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time. • Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • The Spring Festival with environmental exhibitions, live animal encounters, food, music and more is Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (rain date is May 5). Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kids 3-12 and seniors 65+. Kids under age 3 and members are admitted for free. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. • Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• Showings of “Spring Awakening” by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater are April 26-29. Tickets are $18/adults, $15/seniors and students.

Steak & Beer Tasting The Rotary Club of Huntington’s 14th annual steak and beer tasting dinner, which will support Huntington YMCA and local charities, is Thursday, April 26, 6-10 p.m. at Centerport Yacht Club (33 Beach Plum Drive, Centerport). Tickets are $125 per person ($150 at the door) and be bought via Clubrunner.ca\Huntington-NY. For more information, call Frank Plesche at 631-923-1720. Foto Foto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m. Gallery Sixty Seven Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com Green River Gallery 117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188. • Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid20th century. Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. • Decorative arts from the museum’s collection, including work by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the central figure in the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic Movements in America, are on display through July 22. Huntington Ar t Center 11 Wall St., Huntington. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. • Showing prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection. Huntington Ar ts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org. • “Summit: A Solo Exhibition by Diego Garcia” will be on display through April 28. Closing reception with performance by Dudley Music is Friday, April 27, 7-9 p.m. Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Bring the family to the Sheep to Shawl festival at the Kissam House, Sunday, May 6. Sheepshearer Tabbethia Haubold, owner of Long Island Island Yarn & Farm, will give the sheep their annual haircut and volunteers will demonstrate how it’s made into yarn.

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Folk Music Society of Huntington First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • The next First Saturday concert is May 5, 7:30 p.m. featuring Lucy Kaplansky.

Nor thpor t Arts Coalition A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • A six-week solo acrylic exhibit by local artist Jo-Ann Corretti will be on display through May 14 at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main St., Northport). Free. Open during business hours. Nor thpor t Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • Monuments Men exhibit illuminates the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12-stone monuments located along Main Street and in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times. Walt Whitman Bir thplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631427-5240. Waltwhitman.org. • The Norman & Jeanette Gould Library Launch celebration will be held Thursday, April 26, 1-3 p.m. The collection will be available to the public for scholarly research. Free and open to all. Refreshment will be provided.

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Dweezil Zappa “Choice Cuts World Tour 2018” is Friday, April 27. Tickets $25$85.

V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N IT I E S Be A Museum Docent The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403. Walt Whitman Bir thplace If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114. Thrift Shop Volunteer Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call 631-654-1150 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. Monday. -Saturday, or visit suffolknyaa.org for information and a meeting list. Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly and share their experience, strength and hope to stay clean and help others seeking recovery from addiction. Meeting list at sasna.org, or call 631-689- 6262.

MUSIC / DANCE Starlight Coffeehouse Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. Five Towns College Performing Arts Ctr 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

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