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Teen Poets Have
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Town ceremony at Walt Whitman Birthplace recognizes young poets whose work will be showcased on HART buses. Meet the students and their poems on pages 2 & 3
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poetry
By PEYTON BUCKHOLTZ
Teens Make ‘Poetry For The HART’
The Huntington Town Board recognized last week the 15 teen poets who were selected to participate in the town’s Poetry for the HART Public Art Initiative. The winners received certificates signed by members of the board during an April 23 ceremony at the Walt Whitman Birthplace. Afterwards, a poetry reading featuring the young poets and their works was led by poets Gladys Henderson and Michelle Whittaker – the reading also included works from poets and selection panel members Barbara Reiher-Meyers and Russell Green. Subsequent to the ceremonies, colorful placards, each bearing a winning poem, will be placed in the interior advertising spaces on buses throughout the town’s HART system.
Why I’m Special By JAKE ECKERLE
I am from thumbtacks From Windex and Irish Spring shampoo I am from the green house on Sandy Street (Comfortable, clean It felt like a blanket) I am from the Japanese maple tree The Evergreen Whose leaves never change I’m from the Easter Ham and goofy pranks From mom and dad And my loving grandparents I’m from the Sunday night restaurant dinners And birthday celebrations I am from the clouds in the sky My mother’s stomach I am from the Sacred Heart The eternal love of Jesus
I’m from Italy, Germany and Ecuador Pasta and pernil From the Black Forest The Equator
I am from the wrestling mat, shelves in my grandparents’ house I am from generations of hard workers and success
Feminist
By OLIVIA BIEDERMAN
I was not born into this world, sculpted from oceans and mountains, light, love, and stars, woven together by magic, and music, and words, in order to fit your expectations of me I will not silence myself in designation of your comfort.
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The winning teen poets are:
Olivia Biederman, “Feminist” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Peyton Buckholtz, “The Feeling of Winter” (Harborfields, grade 10, age 15) Brooke Decker, “My World’s Colors” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Dana Drogin, “On Being a Machine” (Cold Spring Harbor, grade 11, age 16) Jake Eckerle, “Why I’m Special” (Commack, grade 10, age 16) Liora Hyman, “Stop” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Britany Khatchatourian, “Ordinary Colors” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Sara Lopez, “Neglected” (Whitman, grade 12, age 18) Aisha Majid, two poems: “Anxiety” and “Sunrise” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Tyler Malone, “The Drive-Through” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Nathaniel McNally, “Pale to My Mother’s Eyes” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) Brenda Mendez, “To the Man Who Plays Trumpet to the Streetlight Outside My House” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) • Miller Newman, “Where I’m From” (Commack, grade 10, age 15) • Amanda Tobin, “Grandmum” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17) • Ariana Weindling, “New Beginnings” (Whitman, grade 12, age 17).
Stop
By LIORA HYMAN
My friend was walking down the street the other day, wearing her brother’s oversized hoodie and a pair of 3-day-old sweatpants.
I see her walking, but I don’t stop.
She walks to the bus now on Fifth Avenue, slipping between the cracks, hiding behind walls masked in the invisibility of city life. I watch her closely, but I don’t stop.
She walks right past me, unseeing, but I saw her. Eyes like mirrors where all you see is a reflection of yourself, covering up the broken, cowering girl behind them. I feel her sadness, but I don’t stop.
We had all heard the story before. It made its way into every ear in America, into her soul and chipping away at her dignity.
I know her struggles, but I don’t stop.
Her keys were in the same bag she left at your place, along with her passport, her driver’s license, and her vcard.
I regret my silence, but I don’t stop.
Just like you. You saw her, just like you watched, felt and knew. And you never stopped.
I am a goddamn forest fire, and I will not apologize for burning the weeds in my way. I dare not follow your rules, and I dare not succumb to the objectification, degradation, or isolation of my sisters. I am a flower and I am a tornado. I can be both beautiful and devastating, and I refuse to let you mold me into nothing. I am a woman and I have magic in my veins and power in my voice.
Blankets of white are all around, The calm and silence, no one’s in sight. The wind’s howl the only sound, It’s winter in the dark of night.
I hear the crackle and see the flame, I feel the warmth from head to toe. I welcomed winter as it came, But always glad to see it go.
My World’s Colors By BROOKE DECKER
Everything is yellow, the autumn leaves not yet fallen, the warbler flying overhead, my never-ending youth.
Everything is orange, the ripe orange hanging from the tree, the monarch butterfly resting on a branch, my growing indifference.
Everything is purple, the darkening sky at dusk, the lilacs meticulously arranged in front of the house, the love in my heart.
Everything is red, the long hair she carefully combs, the stain left on lips from cherry lollipops, the embarrassment in my face. Everything is blue, his incandescent eyes, the new jeans waiting to be worn, my short-lived moments of serenity.
Anxiety
By AISHA MAJID
Anxiety is that moment after lightning strikes; When the air still crackles with the ghost of the flash When the world holds itself tight and still, waiting For the inevitable roll of thunder not knowing if it will be A rumble, growl, clap or BOOM
Grandmum
By AMANDA TOBIN
You are the yellow sunflower in your garden, the gold cross around your neck, the yellow rims on your glasses, the sun glistening above the horizon.
You are the purple tulips in your vase, the fuzzy mauve sweater you wore every day, the grapes in a bowl on the table, the lavender charm around my neck.
You are the many blue shades in a Crayola box, the Blue Willow table setting at rest in your china cabinet, the blue ocean on Montauk beach, the irises around your urn. You are the white clouds that drift overhead, the white light of the full moon, the white dandelion of young wishes, the perfect white rose in my garden.
Ordinary Colors
By BRITANY KHATCHATOURIAN
Blue as the eyes of the innocent child, the playful dolphin jumping from the ocean, the melting glaciers in the morning sky, the mailbox in front of my house, and the blueberries waiting to be picked.
Yellow as the waddling baby duck, the lemonade stand on the corner of the street, the sunflowers growing in my garden, the banana on my kitchen counter, and the traffic light at the intersection. Red as the cardinal soaring, the stop sign at the end of the block, the roses in my window, the seams on a softball, and the fire truck racing down the street.
Black as the backboard of a field hockey goal, the marble notebook that sits on my desk, the pile of leggings that lay on my floor, and the sneakers in my gym locker. Black as the death of a loved one, draining the color from everything around me.
Neglected
By SARA LOPEZ
Neglect is a puddle of dirty water Sitting by a crowded sidewalk in the big city
A child’s glove floating Along with discarded candy wrappers
Deceased bugs bumping into each other And moving with the wind
Children are told not to jump in it People step over it Eventually the puddle will evaporate and be forgotten
Where I’m From By MILLER NEWMAN
I am from LEGOs From Rawlings and Mizuno I am from the third house on the right (Big, comforting, is smelled like meatloaf) I am from the oak tree The rose Who helps those it chooses to I’m from thanksgiving dinners and baseball trips From mom and dad And GG and Pop Pop I’m from little league games And Sunday morning at the diner I am from the pavement on the street From my mother’s stomach I am from the menorah The eternal flame
From Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria Pizza and steak From the ballpark The game I am from second base, shelves in my grandparents’ house I am from generations of tradition and history
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To the Man Who Plays Trumpet to the Streetlight Outside My House By BRENDA MENDEZ
To the man who plays trumpet to the streetlight outside my house: I’m sorry that there are no audiences on the sidewalk, that people try to look away from your mismatched and torn shoes, and that the train tracks don’t echo the way you want them to.
To the man who plays trumpet to the streetlight outside my house: you are the brightest light in these dreary streets. You make symphonies out of speeding luxury cars and standing ovations out of blank stares. To the man who plays trumpet to the streetlight outside my house:
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it’s been cold. Have you stayed warm? Your winter concert hiatus has not gone unnoticed – well, at least, not by me.
To the man who plays trumpet to the streetlight outside my house: you are the truth of this town. You are ignored, I know. I wonder if you’re hungry. I wonder if you have a place to sleep.
But, in the timbre of your old trumpet, I hear a fanfare of triumph over melancholy and I know you haven’t lost hope. You will give the world music even if you have nothing else. And it is the utmost honor to hear.
On Being a Machine
about a body— fed fuel, release exhaust fumes. this is the kind of Your eyelashes are the hands pollution that on a clock, and you are staring at me, makes you ticking and ticking and ticking and worthwhile. waiting for me to tick back, The kind of wind-up doll motions the moon is your inspector that keep your hands on your silflicking his flashlight around verware your insides, trying to decide your silverware on your plate just how fixable you are, you instead of on your body are looking at me and spewing the space that you take up words like an oil spill being paid for babbling to me, the way your feet traced steps with every stanza you carve with your fingernails, instead of taking them your smile as you remember how the way you were taught about good your mechanics it feels to have gears left never about your maintenance unrusted you are everything machine By DANA DROGIN
New Beginnings
By ARIANA WEINDLING
It’s a new beginning. Like writing on a clean sheet of paper. It’s walking out of a store receipt in hand – knowing you finally got everything you wanted. It’s looking up at the stars realizing that all they ever promised finally came true.
Sunrise
By AISHA MAJID
The bright red orange of a Crayola crayon Orange as fire bursting into flame As a glowing traffic cone sweeping into view around the corner Orange as surprise bursting free from its wrappings Passionfruit pink paling to rose – Pink of a flamingo on one foot, wings spread for flight And a slowly expanding bubblegum bubble
It’s that whiteout letting you rid of all your past mistakes. It’s the camera flash going off telling you that everything is picture perfect. The yellow lines dividing the road telling you to stay just where you are. It’s winning a poker game feeling as lucky as you’ve ever felt.
The soft shade of a shy smile
Pale lavender purple Like lilac’s fresh perfume in the morning air Highlight kissing the edges, the icy tinge hidden in a waterfall The color of the calming touch of meditation Soft blue as a baby’s blanket Clear blue as a tranquil mind Dusky blue as blank notecards Bright blue as ocean stretching to touch fingers with sky
The DriveThrough
By TYLER MALONE
To you, it is simply a cement structure serving food. To me, it is the only constant truth I know. The Dairy Queen. Your blizzards my Bible and your honest calories counts, your grilling and your chilling. Perhaps the only Gospel that I will ever know.
Pale to My Mother’s Eyes
By NATHANIEL MCNALLY
I’ve seen opal attached to golden strands that glisten in a warm orange light. I’ve seen diamonds that rotate when the gawkers circle them. I’ve seen dollar bills with the blue ribbon that feel gloriously thin.
None of these views compare to the sight of pride in a dignified envelope. I’ve seen shining streams that flow effortlessly in a peaceful sway. I’ve seen crashing waves that wither into sparkling bubbles atop the clay shore. None of the views put a dollar in the jar compared to the sight of my mother’s eyes.
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach
Tiptoe Through The Tulips
Parking Lot Prowler
Finally... I feel optimistic enough to say that vantage of the sunshine. A word of caution for motorists: slow down and be I think the warm weather is here to stay. I have alert to who is around you on been reminiscing about the fun the road. Drive slowly in resioutdoor activities in Hunting- IN THE KNOW dential neighborhoods, beton, and researching some new WITH AUNT ROSIE cause you just never know ones that I have to look forward what or who is going to be shartoo. There are always the outdoor farmers maring the road or playing in the kets in the summer months that make the mundane task of shopping for veggies something I street around the next bend. Make sure you enjoy. There are several spots in town to enjoy a allow yourself plenty of time to react to the unhappy hour drink or a quick lunch out in the expected in these glorious spring days. fresh air, and I can’t think of a better way to unAnd a final reminder… Get out and smell wind after a long workweek. the ros— er, tulips, this weekend! That’s right, Speaking of nice weather... I spent a few the town’s annual Tulip Festival hits Heckscher hours this past weekend dusting off the old patio Park this Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The free festifurniture and pulling the cushions out of the val includes a bunch of children’s activity garage in an attempt to get my yard ready for a booths, an art exhibit and live performances on barbeque or two this summer. Unfortunately, the the Chapin Rainbow stage that are presented by outside couch cushions did not plant any grass the Huntington Arts Council. Also on display seed or mulch the flower beds for me, so I guess will be the winning works of the school art conI will be stuck with that task this weekend. I test organized by the arts council. Be sure to don’t exactly have a green thumb so my plants send your best pictures from the day to us at are looking rather shabby at the moment. I’m info@longislandergroup.com for our upcoming hopeful that a trip to one of our local nurseries photo spread! and a healthy dose of May sunshine can help me solve that problem and get the yard back into shape for entertaining. It is also important… for drivers to note the
increasing temperatures. While I know I prefer driving around town when I can roll my windows down and enjoy the fresh air, everyone from cyclists to joggers to children in the neighborhood will also be out and about to take ad-
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“It’s different waking up at 5 a.m, instead of going to bed at that time.” ‘Hatch A New Day’ In Huntington, PAGE 8
An unknown suspect stole money from a person in the parking lot of a Walt Whitman Road bank in Huntington Station at around 10:40 a.m., April 23, Suffolk police said. Police said the victim was getting out of a car in the bank parking lot when the suspect approached the victim and stole cash. Police have classified the incident as seconddegree grand larceny and are still searching for a suspect.
Creepy Confrontation
A 23-year-old Huntington man was arrested for breaking into a house in Huntington Station at around 9 a.m., April 18, according to Suffolk police. The suspect entered the residence through a rear back door and confronted a resident of the home, demanded money and fled with the cash, police said. He was charged with second-degree burglary.
Clothing Crook
At around 4:50 p.m., April 21 an unknown suspect stole from Macy’s in the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. The suspect stole Nike, Polo and Lacoste clothing from the department store, according to police. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.
Opportunistic Offender
At around 4:57 p.m., April 20 an unknown suspect took items from a residence at Stonywell Court in Dix Hills, Suffolk police said. According to police multiple people had access to the home when somebody stole jewelry and an IPhone. Police have classified the incident as third-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.
Bedroom Bandit
An unknown suspect snuck into a female victim’s Park Avenue home in Greenlawn at around 3:10 p.m., April 19, according to Suffolk police. The suspect entered the residence through an unlocked bedroom window and stole jewelry from the room, police said. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and are still searching for a suspect.
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M U S IC By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
One of Long Island’s most coveted cover bands will be returning to the stage at The Paramount in Huntington later this month, and this time it will be for a cause. Billy Joel sound-alike Mike DelGuidice and his band Big Shot will donate $3 to the American Heart Association’s Life is Why We Give campaign from each ticket sold to the concert. The money will go toward the association’s continued research, life-saving technology and mission to build healthier communities. DelGuidice, 47, of Miller Place, has impressed audiences across the country with his spot-on renditions of Joel’s greatest hits that made even made Joel himself take notice. He formed the Billy Joel cover band Big Shot in 2000, and the band has been popular since its first gig in Port Jefferson. In 2011, DelGuidice took the band to a new level when he added two members of Joel’s actual touring band to Big Shot’s line-up. Joel’s lead guitarist Tommy Byrnes and drummer Chuck
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Rock Out For A Cause With Big Shot
Billy Joel cover band Big Shot, led by singer Mike DelGuidice, will take the stage at The Paramount in Huntington on May 18 for a concert to benefit the American Heart Association.
Burgi joined bassist Nick Dimichino, keyboardist Carmine Giglio and saxophonist John Scarpulla, and gave the cover band a sense of legitimacy. In October 2013, Joel came to The Paramount to hear DelGuidice sing and was later quoted in the New York Times as saying “they had a hard time convincing me it wasn’t me.” After the show, Joel personally hired DelGuidice to join his band, and he continues to tour with the Billy Joel Band playing rhythm guitar and singing vocals. Big Shot’s live shows at The Paramount always have a buzz of excitement following a performance in June 2016 when Joel made a live guest appearance with the band on stage, much to the delight of the Huntington audience. In addition to his work with the Billy Joel Band and Big Shot, DelGuidice is also featured in the theme song for Kevin James’ newest sitcom “Kevin Can Wait.” Big Shot’s show benefiting the American Heart Association is scheduled for Friday, May 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $23-$53 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.
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Huntington High School’s Habitat for Humanity club has been building houses for those in need for years, but next weekend the club will be looking to build fundraising. The club will host Bands for a Build on Saturday, May 12 at Huntington High School from 2-7 p.m. to meet a fundraising goal of $5,000 to support the club’s ongoing initiatives. The outdoor music event will feature a band line-up that includes Poor Sylvester, No Apple, Snow Day, Bud Santana & Nandi Finesse and Triple M Fiesta. The bands will perform on a large stage provided by the Town of Huntington, and three of the bands are made up of current Huntington students and faculty members. Poor Sylvester consists of Teddy Holly, Aidan McCooey, Katherine DeGennaro, Mikey Colon, James Ahern, Nick Haupt, Aidan Walsh, James Obermaier and Will Mejia. No Apple includes musicians Matt Motherway, Jack Salzman, Nick Paul and Conor Atkinson, and Snow Day features Brenden Cusack, Frank Battista, Matt Gelfer, Eric Reynolds, Rob Krakehl and Mark Dara. Habitat for Humanity club
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High School Habitat Club To Host Concert Fundraiser Huntington High School Habitat for Humanity club members, pictured last month on a service trip to Tennessee, are hosting the Bands for a Build fundraising event on May 12.
president senior Quinn Blackburn came up with the idea for the event in December as a way to support and fund the club’s programs, which include a yearly trip to help those facing housing crises in some of the countries most vulnerable areas. This year the club traveled to Houston, Texas to help address the housing needs of those people who were made homeless by the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. All of the funds raised during the Bands for a Build event will go towards the
club’s continued efforts to help the Hurricane Harvey victims. Tickets are being sold to students on a pre-event basis for $5, or tickets will be available at the gate for $7 for students and $10 for adults. In addition to ticket sales, Blackburn is asking for support from the local business community. “We are reaching out to local businesses to ask for sponsorship in the production of this event,” Blackburn said. “We will be happy to print up posters and signage for each
sponsor and give verbal recognition at the event.” Blackburn is joined on the club’s executive board by treasurer Kyle Chin and secretary Casey DiGiacomo and senior Bethany Danziger is handling marketing and public relations for the music festival. Anyone interesting in supporting the club’s efforts or sponsoring the Bands for a Build event should contact the club’s faculty advisor Robert Gilmor III at either 631-6732170 or rgilmor@hufsd.edu.
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STEM Challenge Yields $30K For ALS Research The fourth annual STEM Fair & Challenge at Northport High School recently raised nearly $30,000 for ALS research, according to school officials. Young scientists and engineers from the local community attended the fair, which was held April 21. This event was expanded this year to include a kindergarten-through-fourth grade fair in the high school’s commons that featured 21 STEM activities. That portion of the fair was designed and facilitated by kindergarten-through12th-grade teachers, working with students from the technology and engineering honor society, and physics students. Children had the opportunity to exercise creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience with VEX robotics, Scratch coding, laser mazes, flower chromatography, hover balloons, and more. Additionally, the Cyberian Tigers, the high school robotics team, demonstrated their fifth-generation robot. The
robot, which reached the quarterfinals at the regional competition at Hofstra University, was made available for students to control and drive. At the STEM Challenge, students in grades 5-8 had a four-hour block to participate in team events. One hundred students from six schools made up the 25 participating teams. Awards for top performance in the following events were given: a mystery solution mix-up; circuit central; the marshmallow tower design; and puzzling math. More than 30 students from Northport High School volunteered to help facilitate these events. The STEM Fair and Challenge was sponsored by Sterling National Bank, as part of the Team Packard initiative and Midwinter Night’s Dream, to raise money for the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Funds were to be directed to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins University.
Students tackle a switchboard activity, above, at Northport High School’s STEM Fair & Challenge, where children had the opportunity to exercise creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience.
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By Keith M. Oshan, M.D. info@longislandergroup.com
What exactly is sleep apnea? It’s is a condition characterized, usually, by snoring and awakening due to a lack of oxygen that occurs due to inadequate breathing caused by an obstructed airway. When a person sleeps, the muscles in the back of the throat normally relax. For some, especially those who are overweight or obese, there is too much soft tissue around the airway. When this tissue relaxes, it causes the tongue, along with the uvula to block the airway. Typically, another person awakened by the snoring will notice that, at some point, all sound stops (total airway obstruction) before the snorer wakes up, starts breathing again and falls back to sleep. The cycle then continues. This can happen multiple times during the night. Most don’t remember waking up throughout the night – they think they slept well. It’s the second person who remembers getting little-to-no sleep. Although we will discuss diagnostic approaches to sleep apnea, one hint is
to see if the person sharing the bed has chosen to sleep in another room. Two basic types of sleep apnea exist. Obstructive sleep apnea, which was described above, and central sleep apnea. Some risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea include excess weight – however, not everyone who has sleep apnea is overweight. Enlarged neck girth (men greater than 17 inches; women greater than 15 inches) makes the airway narrower. Some people have a naturally-narrowed throat, or tonsils and adenoids, which cause blockage. Men are twice as likely to develop sleep apnea. Old age, family history, use of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers, smoking, and nasal congestion round out the list of potential causes. Central sleep apnea, meanwhile, refers to situations in which the brain doesn’t send the appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing. The loud snoring is seen usually with the obstructive type of sleep apnea; waking up abruptly with shortness of breath is more common in the central type. Classic complaints of sleep apnea include: irritability, morning headache, excessive daytime drowsiness and attention problems. Keep in mind, many people who snore do not have sleep apnea, which
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is indicated by the stoppage of breathing for periods of time. Complications from untreated sleep apnea can be serious. Daytime fatigue may hamper job performance, or even the ability to safely drive. Drops in blood oxygen levels cause increased blood pressure and put a strain on the cardiovascular system. Other complications are increased abnormal heartbeats that can lead to atrial fibrillation; higher incidence of stroke; higher chance to develop type 2 diabetes; liver scarring; issues with pain medications; and breathing after anesthesia and surgery. There are two common tests to diagnose sleep apnea. The first involves the person going to a sleep lab to spend the night while connected to a whole host of monitoring devices that measure breathing, blood oxygen levels, blood pressures and brain activity. If this is not practical, a doctor may arrange simplified tests that can be conducted at home. The most common therapy is continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP), which involves a closefitting mask that causes pressure on the airway to increase and, therefore, causes the airway to stay open. Some people find the mask too annoying and give up on it. Most adjust quickly and notice how much better they feel throughout the day. Another treatment is surgery, but it’s typically only implemented after other methods have failed. One procedure involves removing tissue from the top of the mouth and rear of the throat. It’s usually not as effective as CPAP. Weight loss surgery on people who are morbidly obese can cause sleep apnea to disappear. I encourage anyone with these symptoms to be tested. If you do have sleep apnea, begin a therapy appropriate for them.
Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine. He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Walk-In
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THE FOODIES By Connor Beach
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Hatch, Huntington village’s newest restaurant that’s been open for just over a week, sports a dedicated staff that’s been busy severing up breakfast and brunch to flocks of hungry diners. Located on the corner of Main and New streets, in the former location of Tomo, Hatch is the newest entry in the Lessing’s restaurant restaurants, which also includes Finnegan’s in Huntington and Sandbar in Cold Spring Harbor. Mark Lessing, the group’s executive vice-president, said the idea behind Hatch started to take shape in January of last year when he visited other breakfast joints across Long Island and saw how busy they were. “We wanted to create something different and unique where we could really elevate breakfast,” Lessing said. Hatch, which opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. each day, is a significant pivot for Lessing’s, he added, as the group’s slate previously featured more traditional restaurants and pubs. “It’s different waking up at 5 a.m, instead of going to bed at that time,” Lessing said. “The idea is new for us as a company, but we really think it is something that is going to be successful.” Hatch’s prime corner location in the heart of the village provides plenty of natural light that further draws out the restaurant’s bright color scheme and lively atmosphere. The Lessing’s ex-
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‘Hatch A New Day’ In Huntington Hatch’s Cinnamon Roll Pancakes ($5.25/one; $8.75/two) are packed with a creamy butter pecan filling and topped with cream cheese glaze and toasted pecans.
Mark Lessing, executive vice-president of the Lessing’s restaurant group, is pictured at the group’s newest eatery, Hatch, at 286 Main St., Huntington.
perience is also evident, from the friendly, quick service, to the quality of the fare. “People can come to ‘Hatch a new day’ with a great breakfast,” Lessing said, referencing the restaurant’s slogan. The menu is “chef driven” and took over a year to develop, he added “The menu is diverse, well-thought out and everything is made from scratch.” For many, coffee is the first taste in the morning and Hatch’s House Blend
($3.25), which comes straight from nearby Southdown Coffee, will start any breakfast off on the right foot. Breakfast traditionalists are sure to enjoy The Classic ($10.75), which features three eggs any style flanked by a side of hash browns, choice of sausage, bacon or ham, and toast. Our Foodie tried it with over easy eggs, sausage links and white toast. The fresh eggs were the star of this dish, and the hash browns and sausage provided well-seasoned compliments.
Hatch
286 Main St., Huntington 631-424-0780 Hatchbrunch.com
Cuisine: Breakfast & Brunch Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Eggs: $10.25-$13.75; Pancakes: $8.75$11.50; Sandwiches: $8.25-$12.25 Hours: 7 a.m-3 p.m., seven days a week
The Classic ($10.75) features three eggs, any style, with a side of hash browns, choice of protein and toast. For breakfast tortilla lovers, the Huevos Rancheros ($11.25), top right, starts with crisp corn tortillas layered with black beans, jack cheese, ranchero sauce, three eggs any style, salsa fresca and cotija cheese. Hatch takes its java seriously; the House Blend ($3.25), right, hails from nearby Southdown Coffee.
The beautiful runny egg yolks were great to dip the toast in and tie the dish together. For the more adventurous, the Huevos Rancheros ($11.25) start with crisp corn tortillas that are layered with black beans, jack cheese, ranchero sauce, three eggs any style, salsa fresca and cotija cheese. The light, fluffy scrambled eggs and the salsa create a bright pop of both color and texture. The crunch of the tortilla holds up well to the mix of toppings, and the slight kick from the ranchero sauce really make this dish. The southwestern flavors star, offering a delicious departure from the average breakfast fare. For those with a sweet tooth in the morning, the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes ($5.25/one; $8.75/two) have a creamy butter pecan filling and are topped with a cream cheese glaze and toasted pecans. The sweet glaze is rich and decadent, and the crunch from the toasted pecans is the perfect complement to the airy buttermilk batter.
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MOM’S DESERVE BRUNCH: Treat mom this Mother’s Day to brunch at Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 1108B, Huntington Station), which is offering a menu that is sure to satisfy the whole family. Highlights include the crabcake benedict ($18.50) and red velvet Belgian waffles ($15). There are also some new brunch items, like Nonna’s pan cinnamon rolls, a sweet Nonna’s pan cinnamon rolls, the new brunch item at Frisco’s Grille, is covered with house-made treat covered with Del bourbon espresso caramel and candied walnuts. house-made bourbon espresso caramel and candied offer complimentary Patron tequila walnuts. Reservations are tastings, and the party will continue recommended and can be made through the night. Specials offered through Delfriscosgrille.com, or by all day will include various Mexican dishes, including the bistec con calling 631-423-0308. chicharron (steak with fried pork ICE CREAM FOR PUPS: With belly) and the enchiladas de the weather getting warmer and mariscos (lobster, shrimp, mahi summer around the corner, your pup mahi and crab meat). Reservations be made through is gonna want a treat that will cool can them off. Look no further than Besitomexican.com; and don’t Herrell’s Ice Cream (46 Gerard St., forget to enter the gift card Huntington), which offers the pup- giveaway while you’re there. friendly treats of No-Moo Ice Cream and a Milk Bone. The No-Moo ice AND WHILE YOU’RE AT IT: cream is unique in that it is dairy Check out the Huntington Cinco de free, making it digestible for dogs. Mayo Bar Crawl that will kick off at A medium, with two ounces of No- 1 p.m., May 5. The crawl, organized Moo ice cream and a treat, runs for by Long Island Social Events, will $3.25. And there are even two kick off at Huntington Village flavors to choose from: peanut Tavern and continue to Nag’s Head, P’s & Q’s Autobody and Mary butter and almond vanilla. Carroll’s. Tickets are $25 in advance LET’S GET SPICY: Spice up your ($30 at the door) and include drink Cinco de Mayo at Besito Mexican specials, sombreros and other festive (402 New York Ave., Huntington) handouts. A portion of the proceeds with fresh Mexican cuisine, and will benefit Kids Need MoRE. Visit for perhaps some tequila from the bar. Longislandsocialevents.com From 2-5 p.m., May 5, Besito will more info, or to buy tickets.
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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
Exe cut ive Com mittee
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
What Do The Committees Have Planned? The Huntington Chamber of Commerce is always keeping busy with the many events that they organize. These events offer great networking opportunities and time to mingle with business people on Long Island, including the Huntington area. These next two events produced by the committees will be fun and exciting for those who attend! On June 7, the chamber’s education committee will be hosting an event at Waldner’s Business Environments (125 Route 110, Farmingdale). The education committee provides programs that engage and educate professionals, entrepreneurs and all those in the workforce from all fields, offering a venue to address trends, changes and relevant issues throughout the local business community. Meredith Waldner Stern, Waldner’s president, will show us new trends in office spaces. Waldner’s, a full-service office furniture dealership, has a mission of helping create and provide an innovative and productive work environment for all their customers and clients. They also offer audio visual services for the office to accommodate with presentations, training and learning within the work place. We are excited to have two additional presenters at this event: Carmela Posillico, of AMi Designs; and Kirk McDavid, of Huntington Hospital. The duo, from both a design and cultural perspective, will shed light on how the work environment has changed and grown over the years.
Posillico owns AMi Designs, a fullservice interior design company that is very much client based. AMi takes into consideration its clients’ needs and wants for a functional lifestyle. Posillico loves to design spaces that intelligently and creatively apply design tools of proportion, color and balance. She will discuss changes in workplace culture from a design perspective. McDavid is the manager of community relations at Huntington Hospital, a member of Northwell Health, and full-service, 408-bed, nonprofit community hospital serving that’s been serving the Huntington and surrounding communities since 1916. Huntington Hospital has been recognized as a “Best Regionally Based Hospital” in New York by U.S. News and World Report and is the first hospital on Long Island to achieve four consecutive Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence, among many other awards
and designations for its various clinical programs. Huntington Hospital’s services include advanced medical and surgical services, behavioral health, cardiac, critical care, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, oncology, orthopedics and pediatrics. McDavid handles all the community outreach efforts for the hospital and will discuss changes in workplace culture from a corporate perspective. The event, which will run 6-8 p.m., will also feature a raffled for an executive chair. The second event will be hosted by the Huntington Community Council, an initiative of the Leadership Huntington Foundation and the chamber created to provide an opportunity for local nonprofits to share ideas, participate in educational seminars and work together to enhance quality of life in the community. HCC’s next event is May 16, 8:30 a.m. and will feature guest speaker, Carlos DeJesus, of Catalyst Digital Group, who will discuss how to protect technical assets; firewalls; ransomware; and network security. The event, hosted at Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station), will be a great way to network with business people in the Huntington area, share great ideas and experiences, and learn how to keep technology up to date and safe at home and in the workplace. To RSVP, visit Huntingtonchamber.com
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ooh La La
More than a decade ago, Jenny Montiglio took a leap of faith: she retired from the daily grind of corporate Manhattan and, despite no prior experience in retail, used her refined sense of style to design a storefront with an ambiance like every girls dream closet. Her first entry in the Long Island boutique chain Ooh La La opened in October 2005 in Long Beach, and a Babylon location quickly followed. From there, Montiglio grew the brand to Sayville in August 2009; Ocean Beach on Fire Island in May 2009; Huntington in 2010; and lastly opened its
Bay Shore headquarters, also known as the “hub,” in 2012. Montiglio first-ever Ooh La La employee, Jenny, is now the chain’s operations manager. At each location, Montiglio portrays here belief that shopping should be fun.
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Upcoming Events May 17, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Kelly Schumacher State Farm Insurance Agency, 140 E Main St., Suite 136B, Huntington May 23, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Gathering of Light Interspiritual Fellowship, 11 Park Woods Lane, Kings Park June 10, 9 a.m. – Huntington’s Fastest Mile Road Race begins at the Big H Shopping Center Tickets or information at Huntingtonchamber.com
She and her staff provide a total fashion experience that goes above and beyond to create unique one-of-a-kind looks for clients of all shapes and sizes. The stores also embrace the concept of opposites attracting and defining each other, such as: vintage and modern; casual and dressy; sexy and feminine; and edgy and classic. Jenny also uses the business as a platform to host an annual fundraiser, Runway for a Cause. Each year the event benefits a different nonprofit; past beneficiaries include: Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Soldiers. The events have, collectively, raised over $200,000. For this year’s fundraiser, Ooh La La has teamed up with Babylon Breast Cancer and First Company Pink GOT Checked.
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b u s in e s s Spotlight On
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Since moving to Northport with her family five years ago, Donna Moschella has become an active member of the community. And since November, she’s planted her roots, or rather built her Nest in the village. At her Nest on Main, a high-quality home decor shop, Moschella provides a place where local artists, designers and creative minds can spread their wings. The historic 135 Main St. storefront – previously home to Ingerman’s Department Store – is now home to the goods of over 26 local vendors. “We give them a brick and mortar place for them to display and highlight their work,” Moschella said. “It’s been a very collaborative arrangement that we have with everyone.” Because the vendors, or “Nesters,” change, Moschella said Nest is “constantly morphing and evolving” to provide shoppers with a steady flow of new inventory to view. “The store looks different every time you come in,” Moschella said. Moschella said the idea behind the Nest started as a small furniture consignment store, but those plans evolved when she saw the large storefront on Northport’s Main Street was available. “I knew I wanted to be on Main Street,” Moschella said. “When this space became available the idea grew to fit the space.” The former fashion buyer for Macy’s corporate division said she has always been fascinated by the marketplaces of New York City where vendors sell a variety of handcrafted goods directly to customers. “That’s what I wanted this to become,” Moschella said. Using her community connections as a trustee at the Northport Historical Society, Moschella was able to build interest in Nest among the village’s community of artists and vendors. “Word spread organically to the point that people were coming to me
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Creative Collaboration Builds Best ‘Nest’
Donna Moschella, above, opened Nest on Main at 135 Main St. in Northport six months ago. Since then, she’s been selling high-quality home décor through the marketplace for local vendors and artists.
and asking how they could be a part of it,” she said. “That was really rewarding because they’re taking a chance on this unknown business idea, and to be able to give a platform to so many talented people has been an amazing experience.” Although 26 different vendors display their products at Nest on Main, there are no stalls or dividers between the different goods, which creates a seamless transition and flow thought the space. Moschella said collaboration is what sets Nest apart from other small businesses or home décor stores. “Rather than the typical concept where one person opens a home décor store and that person has to be creative, this is a vast array of very talented people providing their creative input to the store,” Moschella said. In addition to the large selection of retail items, Nest also offers a place where vendors can host workshops on everything from family butter making and pottery demonstrations to flower arrangement workshops for Mother’s Day. “It provides a forum where they can talk about the business and share information with people,” Moschella said. An active, creative community and
walkable downtown, especially in the summer months, make Northport the perfect place for a store like Nest, Moschella said. “The greatest compliment that I get is when people walk through the door and the first thing the say is just, ‘Wow.’”
Nest on Main 132 Main St., Northport 631-651-9173 Nestonmainmarket.com
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THURSDAY Mommy & Me Classes Mommy & Me is a time to bond with your child while exploring music, singing, arts and crafts, bubbles, parachute play and more. The five-week program at The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) will be held Thursdays from May 3-31. Registration required (free). Visit TheChaiCenter.com for more info.
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Dancing With The Teachers Commack faculty hit the dance floor at the high school (1 Scholar Lane, Commack) on Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. as part of a benefit for From One Mother to Another. Tickets for the night of dancing can be purchased in advance for $8, or $10 at the door. Call Tracey Passamenti at 631-9122114 for more information.
SATURDAY
Fair, Plant Sale King of Kings Lutheran Church’s annual spring fair and plant sale is Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine). There will be a large selection of perennials, shrubs and trees at fantastic prices. There will also be a yard sale and baked goods. The church is located at 2611 New York Ave., Melville. For more info, call 631-549-5767 or email kingsonline@optonline.com.
SUNDAY Tulip Festival The Town of Huntington’s annual Tulip Festival is Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Heckscher Park, at the corner of Main Street and Prime Avenue, Huntington, The festival, founded by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, is free to attend and features children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances. For more information, call 631-351-3099 or visit Huntingtonny.gov/tulipfestival.
MONDAY Auditions For Summer, Fall Shows Minstrel Players will host auditions for their productions of Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party” and Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution!” Roles are available for men and women, ages 25-65. Auditions are on Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church (130 Main St., Northport). Bring a headshot and resume. For more info, call 631-750-3417, or email tricia.minstrelplayers@gmail.com.
Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Annual flea market and craft fair, Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m., rain or shine. Huntington Public Librar y Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • A Cinco de Mayo-themed recipe swap will be held Wednesday, May 30, 12 noon-2 p.m. at the Main branch. Browse through cookbooks, then prepare a recipe at home and bring it in for everyone to enjoy. Reservation required. • YMCA enhanced fitness program for seniors is held Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. through June 22 at the Station branch. Call 631421-4242 to register.
FRIDAY
Boating Safety Courses U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses will be held May 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport); or 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.
day, May 16, 7 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch. For adults. • The Movies @ Melville series presents “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13; 152 mins) Saturday, May 5, 1:30 p.m.
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. “Getting COMFY,” at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. All books signed during the event must be purchased at Book Revue. Call 631-271-1442 for more info.
WEDNESDAY Real Estate Career Night Tired of working for someone else and having limited income? Join Signature on Wednesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m. to learn about the real world of real estate and what it takes to become a licensed real estate professional. Events will be held at the 190 Laurel, East Northport; 157 E Main St., Huntington; and 157 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor offices. Visit Signaturepremier.com for more info.
UPCOMING/ONGOING May’s A Drag 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 Long Island/New York City drag scene. Showtime is 8 p.m.; $30 ticket includes refreshments. Visit Ligmc.org for advance tickets.
TUESDAY
Huntington Village Ar t Walk Huntington Village Art Walk on Sunday, May 20, noon-4 p.m. is a free, self-guided tour filled with art, food and drink. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and enter raffles for gift baskets. Eight locations participating; for more information visit Huntingtonartcenter.com/artwalk.html).
Jordan Gross Book Signing Long Island entrepreneur and writer Jordan Gross will speak about and sign copies of his new personal growth book,
Poets In Port 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). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.
Do The Argentine Tango Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.
LIBRARIES
Northport-East Nor thport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631261-2313. nenpl.org) • The “Intermediate Virtual Reality: Moss” session for teens ages 13+ is Wednesday, May 9 at the Northport branch. Previous experience with virtual reality is required. Twenty-minute sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue through 7 p.m. Register online. • Volunteers can assist children in grades 1-5 with LEGO projects on Monday, May 7, 3:45-5 p.m. at the East Northport branch. South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Make frog cupcakes with the Baking Coach on Saturday, May 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Register online. For kids in grades K-5, ages 5-10.
Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.
THEATER/FILM
Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • Choose your favorite bird and craft your own on Tuesday, May 22, 4:30 p.m. For kids in grades K-5.
Cinema Ar ts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The Jazz After Hours presents Jacob Boulay Trio (straight-ahead and fusion jazz), Friday, May 18, 9:30 p.m. with Tickets are $15/general; $10/members and students. Show runs 9:30-11:30 p.m.
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, 4:30-5:30 p.m., and for kids in grades K-5, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Enjoy 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. Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Music, Movies & More Trivia Night presented by Theresa Maritato is Wednes-
John W. Engeman Theater at Northpor t 350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “In the Heights” continue through May 6. • Children’s Theater Season continues with “The Wizard of Oz” through May 6.
MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Ar t 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. • From the Dab of Paint Free Lecture Series: “Long Island Architectural Patterns” presented by Eric Anderson is Monday, May 7, 11 a.m.-12 noon. (Continued on next page)
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B. J. Spoke Gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106. Bjspokegallery.org • “Between the Lines” solo exhibition by mixed media artist Barbara Grey will be on display through May 27. 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 December; 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, 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 • Moms accompanied by their children will be admitted to the hatchery for free on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). $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. • Celebrate the world of marvelous mythic creatures living beneath the waves with the “Mermaids, Myths and Sea Monsters!” event in Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for all ages. $12/child; $5/adults (members half-priced). 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. • Knox School Student Photography exhibit is on display through May 18. 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. Haven Gallery 155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • The “Le Reve” group show: June Leeloo’s “Imaginarium” and Kane Kokaris’ “Artificats” through May 12. Heckscher Museum of Ar t 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 will be on display through July 22.
The Huntington Men’s Chorus performs its Spring Pops Concert on Saturday, May 5, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road, Huntington). Tickets are $18 and will be available at the door. Visit Huntingtonmenschorus.org for more info. Huntington Art 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 Arts 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. • The council’s 55th anniversary celebration is Thursday, May 17 at Huntington Fine Arts (266 E Pulaski Road, Greenlawn). Cocktails and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.; dinner and program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 each ($1,250 for tables of 10). RSVP by May 9. Business attire. Call or go online for more info. 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. Northport Arts Coalition 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. Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12-stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located 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. • A Morning for Children with Special Needs, for children with special needs and their families, Saturday, June 9, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. Free. Register online.
Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. 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. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org. • Poet-in-Residence Vijay Seshadri will offer a master class in poetry writing (12:30 p.m.), followed by a poetry reading (5:30 p.m.) on Saturday, June 2. The workshop fee ($60/non-members; $50/members) includes the poetry reading. Tickets to the reading itself are $15/$10.
MUSIC/DANCE Starlight Coffeehouse Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with open-mic. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. • Matt Nakoa; and Tim Grimm & The Family Band will perform May 18. Five Towns College Performing Arts Ctr 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • There will be an evening of jazz on Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Folk Music Society of Huntington First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • Lucy Kaplansky performs Saturday May 5, 7:30 p.m. The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – Celebrating the music of Billy Joel, benefiting the American Heart Association on Friday, May 18. Tickets are $23-$53.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Call 631-470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org. Foer History Lovers Huntington Historical Society needs volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum, 2 High St., Huntington, a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required; interest in local history is a plus. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403. Walt Whitman Birthplace 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. Seniors Helping Others The Retired Senior Volunteer Program offers volunteer opportunities throughout Suffolk County ranging from tour guides and soup kitchens to hospitals and mentoring for energized adults 55+. Training and liability insurance are included. 631-979-9490
SOCIAL/SUPPORT Sociable Singles The Singles Division of the Y JCC hosts weekly discussions for singles over the age of 55 on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 3-5 p.m. Free for members, $4 for non-members. 631-462-9800. Women’s Cancer Suppor t Group Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, offers an ongoing support group for women dealing with the trauma of breast and ovarian cancer. Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. Crisis counseling available. Free. 631-462-9800, ext. 129. Overeaters Anonymous Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 167 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, an Overeaters Anonymous group meets in the adjacent building, Living Waters Spiritual Center, in the downstairs meeting hall. Free babysitting available. 631-2714455; 631-475-5965 for additional meetings in OA’s Suffolk region.
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Councilwoman Emcees Senior Fashion Show Councilwoman Joan Cergol served as the mistress of ceremonies at the sixth annual Senior Fashion Show held April 20 at the Village Green Senior Center. Cergol described the fashions worn by the 16 models as each paraded down the “runway” in the senior center’s dining room and then through the packed crowd. The councilwoman wore a Joseph Ribkoff ensemble she purchased at Studio East in Northport, which provided many of the fashions worn by the models. Other fashions came from the models’ personal wardrobes. The outfits carried on the theme of the show: “Elegant in the Elements.” As each model displayed her outfit, Cergol noted which of the four elements it represented: earth, wind, water or fire. Hair stylings and makeup for the models were provided by students from the New York Institute of Beauty – the oldest, licensed beauty school in New York State. Music was provided by D.J. Bob. The models, all members of various town senior clubs and active participants in town senior programs, come from a variety of backgrounds, including retired teachers, attorneys, fire department administrators, hospital administrators, advertising executives, art and real estate, just to list a few. “I hope the models had as much fun displaying the clothing as I did
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officiating at the festivities,” Cergol said. “They are all such good sports, and I appreciate all of their work and the hard work of the Senior Center staff in planning the show. I am already looking forward to next year.”
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Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol, left center, poses with some of the senior models who paraded down the runway April 20 as part of the Senior Fashion show held at the Village Green Senior Center.
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