Half Hollow Hills Newspaper - Aug 16, 2012

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By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Four suspects who allegedly robbed three Dix Hills teenagers at gunpoint are in police custody.

Suffolk County police confirmed they arrested the last of the four on Friday afternoon in connection to the July 25 holdup along Suncrest Drive and Branwood Drive.

Robert C. Jones, 18, Lonnie Elliselder, 22, Stanley Pierre, 22, and Samantha Debetta, 18, were all charged with felony robbery.

Det./Lt. Thomas O’Heir said five teenaged friends were walking from one of their houses to another shortly before 11 p.m. that night, when four people approached. Threatening to shoot them with a handgun, O’Heir said, the defendants demanded the victims’ cell phones. Two teens ran off while the others relinquished their phones. After the four robbers fled in a dark-colored sedan, the five reunited at the house.

Although police did not recover any weapons used, the four defendants were all charged as if each had a gun.

“They were all acting in concert,” O’Heir said.

He said the crime appears to have been strictly for monetary gain.

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“Apparently they can get $50 for a cell phone on the street,” O’Heir said.

Shortly after the incident took place, the neighborhood began to pressure police to find the guilty parties.

“It’s a close neighborhood down there in Dix Hills,” the lieutenant added.

O’Heir said all four were arrested near their homes.

Debetta and Elliselder, of Dix Hills, were picked up on Aug. 7; Pierre, of Dix Hills, was arrested on Aug. 9; and Jones, of Wheatley Heights, was arrested on Aug. 10.

Jones was charged with three counts of first-degree robbery. Elliselder was charged with three counts of first-degree robbery and one count of grand larceny; he was also charged with felony sale of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.

Pierre was charged with three counts of first-degree robbery and one count of grand larceny.

Debetta appeared in front of a grand jury on Aug. 10. In addition to three counts of first-degree robbery, she also faces three counts of second degree robbery and three counts of misdemeanor petit larceny.

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Melville-area residents ask the Huntington Planning Board to put a moratorium on commercial development in the Route 110/Long Island Expressway region until the town carries out the study called for in the town’s master plan.

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Residents: Study Before Building

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

With a proposed six-story, nearly 170,000 square-foot office building in the wings, dozens of Melville residents urged the Huntington Planning Board Aug. 8 to impose a moratorium on commercial development pending completion of a regional study.

A catalyst for the demand was a proposal by LBA Melville Associates to erect a six-story building at 270 South Service Road in Melville, a property home to a Federal Express dispatch station and buildings owned by TV 55.

Plans call for a six-story office building, which is to include three offices, two restaurants and a bank on the first floor. The 84foot building, zoned for I-1 Light Industrial, would have a 25,372 square-foot footprint on 10.4 acres, along with 677 parking spaces and more than 4 landscaped acres. The building is also to be constructed per LEED Silver energy efficiency standards.

“This building sits squarely within the zoning provisions of this zoning district,” attorney Kathleen Deegan Dickson, counsel for LBA Melville, said. “We didn’t need any variances for the

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size of the building or for parking.”

Changes in town code, approved in October 2010, allow office buildings along the Long Island Expressway and Service Roads to be up to six stories and 90 feet tall, but only if they are located on parcels over 10 acres.

Leaders from major civic associations serving Melville argued approving the project would make an intolerable traffic situation even worse and violate the spirit of the town’s Horizons 2020 Master Plan, which at several points calls for a study of what it calls the Melville Employment Center. A moratorium should be in place, several speakers said, until those studies are complete.

Fred Gross, president of the Northgate Homeowners Association and acting president of the Joint Civic Associations of Melville and Huntington, told the Planning Board that before any further development is allowed, Walt Whitman Road at the Long Island Expressway overpass must be widened.

“It would be irresponsible for the town, state and county not to recognize and provide this necessary infrastructure upgrade prior to any further development in the LIE corridor,” he said.

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Zoning Board of Appeals granted conditional approval to the plan, provided that LBA has the blessing of the Melville Fire Department’s Board of Fire Commissioners. It’s a topic they’ve grappled with before: In July 28, 2011 letter to LBA Melville, Commissioner James Coschignano Jr. raised concerns about the impact on the Walt Whitman Road overpass, which he said was already an “over-utilized, substandard thoroughfare as it exists today.”

Speaking on behalf of department leaders, John Harford, senior fire marshal for the department, said traffic congestion remains an issue and that the department supports the moratorium request. Sweet Hollow Civic Association President Alissa Taff said that puts LBA at odds with the ZBA ruling; Deegan Dixon said the ZBA condition was met when the department wrote a letter in late October stating the developer had addressed their concerns.

Deegan Dixon also argued the project would improve traffic flow by adding a right-turn lane on Walt Whitman Road onto the South Service Road and eliminating truck traffic by moving out the Fed-Ex dispatch station.

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Sheriff Says Carjacking Claim A Lie Four men arrested

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Four perpetrators forced law enforcement to spend taxpayer dollars for helicopters, K9 units and backup units when they allegedly lied about being carjacked.

Suffolk County Sheriff Chief of Staff Mike Sharkey said four people were arrested late on the afternoon of Aug. 9 after concocting a story in hopes of avoiding tickets.

“This was all brought about by the fact that the driver took the initial actions he shouldn’t have been doing compounded by his colleague’s stories,” Sharkey said.

David Evanson, 23, of Deer Park, was driving westbound on the Long Island Expressway Service Road at 4:40 p.m. when a deputy sheriff pulled him over for speeding near Pinelawn Road.

But that’s when ordinary left the equation, as Evanson allegedly jumped out of the car and ran.

The deputy then interviewed the three passengers. They claimed the vehicle had been carjacked at gunpoint in Wyandanch, prompting law enforcement to take action.

Sharkey said additional deputy sheriffs, Suffolk County police officers, K9 units and even a helicopter were called in to hunt for the supposed carjacker. Law enforcement established a perimeter, with the dogs and chopper scouring inside. More than two hours later, Evanson was taken into custody.

What followed after speaking with the defendant and again with the passengers is that the three lied about carjacking. In their minds, Sharkey said, Evanson could avoid being arrested if he escaped police and they claimed someone unknown person commandeered the vehicle.

Ira Zuckerman, 20, of Deer Park, Tatiana Salto, 19, of Deer Park, and James Ortiz, 19, of Central Islip were charged with misdemeanor making a false police report. Evanson was charged with resisting arrest and fleeing a police officer, both misdemeanors, and multiple traffic violations. He was also charged with misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle because he had more than 20 violations on his license, Sharkey said, and had an active warrant for resisting arrest.

“He shouldn’t have been behind the wheel at all, let alone speeding,” the chief said.

No bystanders were injured, although Sharkey did admit one of his deputies securing Evanson after the search was bitten by a police K9 unit.

The wound was not serious, he said, and such incidents are not uncommon.

“The dog is in apprehension mode and the deputy was near the subject,” Sharkey said.

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DIX HILLS

‘From Nobody To Somebody’ Locals host competition to perform with America’s Got Talent winner

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Have the voice to become the next big singer or a comedy routine that leaves audiences in stitches? Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. wants to hear you perform.

The “America’s Got Talent” winner has partnered up with a trio of Dix Hills alum for a talent show, with the winner getting a chance to perform with Murphy himself.

Jonathan Doman, Matt Waxman and Maxx Yellin went live with www.loadnvote.com in February. The website invites members of the public to upload videos and compete against each other in talent contests.

“This is a chance for the talented, aspiring performer who isn’t able to go through ‘America’s Got Talent’ to get to that level potentially,” Doman said.

Yellin came up with the website idea while studying at the University of Florida. Doman, then studying at University of Maryland, was interning with Jericho-based venture capitalist firm Canrock Ventures. Together with University of Buffalo grad Waxman, they successfully pitched the idea to Canrock. The venture capitalist has provided capital and web expertise while the men brainstorm content and tackle the business end.

But while their initial plans involved creating contests themselves, they’ve quickly found opportunities to partner with small- and medium-sized companies to advertise their product.

“This is how we wanted it to go, where companies are setting up their own contests,” Doman said.

Along the way, the trio realized they shared the same publicist as Murphy and had to get him on board.

“How he became a star is ridiculously similar to the message our company is trying to get across,” Doman said, adding that Murphy’s story was a tale of “someone who went from a nobody to a somebody.”

Both sides have yet to speak directly, although they have agreed to work together through their publicist. The jazz singer recorded a short video soliciting submissions that LoadnVote posted on their Facebook page. ”He was happy to sponsor our contest,” Doman said.

The contest formally began on Monday, with submissions being accepted until Sept. 20. After that, visitors can vote on their favorite videos until Oct. 5.

“America’s Got Talent” winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Dix Hills-based LoadnVote have invited everyone to compete in an online talent show for a chance to perform with the jazz singer.

The winner will have a chance to perform live with the “America’s Got Talent” winner. Doman said where and how exactly depends on who wins the contest. A stand-up comedian could open for his show while a musician could perform along with Murphy. They will also provide transportation and hotel accommodations for whichever tour location makes sense.

One of their other contests, Doman said, is a talent contest in the voting stage. After just a week, a college student doing Pokemon impressions had already attracted 35,000 views. The Dix Hills trio expects even bigger results for the new contest.

“We’re expecting a lot better numbers. We can’t even predict,” Doman said.

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Crash Victim Was ‘True LI Girl’

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

Ilana Lambertus was on her way to the Walt Whitman Shops when she got into the accident on the Northern State Parkway that killed her and left others injured on Aug. 2. She was 24.

Lambertus, who graduated from Northport High School in 2007, was an avid pool player and the youngest of two siblings. She was supposed to go to a pool tournament in Connecticut that night.

“She was really good; she’s been on the league for a while,” her sister Keri said.

Lambertus, of East Northport, was a “true Long Island girl,” her mother, Kay, said. Her father, Andrew, passed away a year before from a heart arrhythmia.

She went clamming and swimming in the local waters, and experienced her first concert, to see Anthrax, at The Paramount in Huntington village. She would take walks in the woods with her mother and sister as a young child, and she loved to ride her bike. She also loved Cow Harbor Day and the local parades.

But pool was her passion, and she could often be found at Felt Billiards on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. She started when she was about 17 years old, and learned because her parents were avid pool players. She and her mother played the Monday night before she died.

“I’m thankful in all honesty “She was a fanatic,” her that they’re back together,” mother said. “She had her her sister said. “She meant a own stick, her own gloves. lot to him. He would be devShe was a pool shooter.” astated if he were here to see Lambertus, driving a this.”

Honda Civic alone, was headHer sister remembers a ing westbound on the time when she and her sister Northern State right before made a small time capsule the exit for Wolf Hill Road, out of a Band-Aid box. They but left the roadway and dug the hole by themselves entered the shoulder before because they were afraid re-entering the roadway their dad wouldn’t let them when she sideswiped a otherwise.

Honda Accord and lost con“We dug a hole in the side trol of her vehicle. She re- Ilana Lambertus was of our yard and planted it in entered the shoulder and killed on the Northern State Parkway in Dix the grass,” her sister said, and struck a tree. laughed. Lambertus had The reason for the accident Hills. recently tried to find it, and is unknown, but her mother left holes in the backyard in the process. thinks it must have been something like “She was trying to find it. We have spilled coffee, a spider that scared her or been trying to find this little time capsule perhaps a dropped cigarette. Lambertus because we want to know what’s in loved 7-Eleven coffee, and often went to there,” the sister said. the store to get a cup of coffee and a Her mother went to the Dix Hills Fire Powerbar. At the scene, there was a Department to thank them for what they crumbled 7-Eleven coffee cup in the car. did to try and save her daughter, even if Lambertus had a Bluetooth, which she the outcome wasn’t what they all wanted. was very persistent on using, and her “I know she didn’t suffer,” her mother family found it at the scene when they said. “But they did everything they could. went to put flowers there.

She was my baby. This is not something Lambertus was going to Suffolk you can fix. When you’re a mom, you Community College to study criminal always try to fix things. But I had to investigations, but took a leave of thank the people who actually tried.” absence when her father died.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

Darn Crumple Zones I’m a believer… and I plan to sing along when Whew! Speaking of things with the potential for The Monkees come to town in December to play smelling bad, did anyone catch a whiff of post-monThe Paramount. It breaks my heart that the group soon Huntington on Friday? will perform their reunion I was driving past the former tour without Davy Jones, who site of Platt’s Tavern hours afIN THE KNOW died in February. But Michael ter the sun returned and boy WITH AUNT ROSIE Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and did it smell musty. Hopefully Peter Tork return to the stage, marking their first by now everything has dried concerts together since 1997. I hear the show will out again, but that was a very feature a full multimedia evening of music, rare large amount of water to fall from the sky. My confilms and even one-of-a-kind photographs! Sign me dolences to anyone with a basement that flooded. up.

Take time to… enjoy the little things. Not only is it a quote many have come to throw around, but it’s And the daydreams consist of… sunshine a valid point. There’s always some big event, major that’s here to stay! The weather has been up, down responsibility or catastrophe to deal with, but take and all around lately, and I just had about enough the time to savor small bits of happiness, and life of it. Some days it’s scorching, other’s it’s as rainy as becomes significantly brighter. I was watching what can be. And storms, storms, storms are all over the looked like a few employees of a local restaurant forecast. I don’t remember it ever being this bad but play soccer outside the Huntington Fire DepartI heard that New York State’s downpours are up ment the other day. They didn’t need anything fanmore than 64 percent since 1948, according to Ency, just a soccer ball and the three of them to have a vironment New York. Now I don’t recall just how good time. It certainly didn’t need anything like the bad it was back then, but I don’t remember it being large Mercedes Benz Polo Team trailer I saw driving that bad since, so it must be true! All I know is, my by the LIE later that day. sunshine better keep up for a while.

The caper of the cracked clog… The reporters told me a story the other day about something of a semi-regular occurrence in our Huntington office, a visit from Daniel Karpen, the renowned Huntington gadfly, inventor, environmentalist and terror to large-mouth bass everywhere. But this time was a little different. He walked in and promptly took off his shoe, a wooden clog that was about 18 years old, give or take a few years. Unfortunately, it also had a big, nasty crack in the side of it. Rather than get down on his dauber, Daniel said he’d patch it up and keep on cloggin’. That does raise the question of what would happen if all shoes lasted 18 years. Our guess? Stock in the makers of Febreze would promptly tremble.

Buy Local, north of the border… While one of our staff members was in Canada, he noticed a nifty bumpersticker that was in many of the shop windows. Turns out Buy Local is a reality up there, too!

But instead of making the factual case for why it’s really good to buy from mom and pop – they go straight for the heart. The bumper stickers have a heart within a rainbow and the slogan, “Love My Village” and tells people: if they love Toronto how it is, they’d better buy from the people who make it happen. I like it!

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A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 7 to report a theft. The complainant said a wallet was stolen out of their 2008 Honda Civic while it was parked in the driveway. The car was not damaged.

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A customer at the Walt Whitman Shops called Suffolk County police on Aug. 9 to report a theft. She told police someone stole her wristlet while she was using a computer. Money and credit cards were inside.

Suffolk police were dispatched to a Huntington supermarket about a theft on Aug. 7. The complainant said she was approached by two women who convinced her to withdraw money from an account and gave her a bag in return as an act of “good faith” for the money.

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Suffolk police were dispatched to a South Huntington home on Aug. 9 about a verbal altercation between neighbors. One man allegedly kicked the door of the other man’s Dodge and dented it.

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Suffolk police responded to Melville on Aug. 4 about damage to a car. The complainant said the 1997 Toyota Corolla was parked in the road overnight when someone smashed a window.

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DIX HILLS

State Law Goes ‘Pink’ With Help From Dix Hills

Dix Hills’ JoAnn Pushkin, center, has helped women across the state by influencing new legislation targeting breast cancer prevention. She is pictured with her daughter Lauren and husband Art.

By Jamie Weissman info@longislandernews.com

New York State has added a pink ribbon to its belt with new legislation to aid in the fight against breast cancer, largely inspired by a Dix Hills resident.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed last month the “Breast Density Inform” bill, new legislation designed to help improve breast cancer detection and prevention by requiring mammography services to inform patients if dense breast tissue is found during an exam.

The legislation comes after JoAnn Pushkin worked alongside Senator John Flanagan (R-Northport) and Assembly member Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern), who sponsored the bill into law, in a threeyear effort to pass the bill.

“I am very grateful and I can’t tell you enough,” Pushkin said. “Here I am one woman, no medical background, no medical experience, just the facts behind me. I was able to get this bill passed.”

Pushkin’s journey began about six years ago after discovering a lump during a self-exam.

“I was doing everything right. I wasn’t particularly worried because I had never missed a mammogram,” Pushkin said.

After going for a mammogram, Pushkin was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors estimate a tumor was growing inside her for five years, but due to the unusual density of her breast tissue, the tumor went undetected.

“Every one of those five years I got a letter that said no evidence of cancer. It was outstanding to me that I had been going to a screening and nobody thought to tell me there was a 50/50 chance I had cancer,” Pushkin said.

After her diagnosis, Pushkin decided to make a change. Three years ago she contacted Flanagan, who, with the help of Assembly member Ellen Jaffee, worked closely with Pushkin to create the bill.

Since the bill was first introduced in 2010, Pushkin has worked to provide education materials and research for the legislators.

“I have to tell you, so few women know about breast density; 95 percent have no idea they have dense breast tissue. I would like people to know it’s a public health issue and it was addressed by a sick woman with the facts on her side,” Pushkin said.

Pushkin also responded to letters of

opposition received by the New York State Legislature as well as lobbied for support and spoke publicly to spread the word about the bill.

“JoAnn is one of the most important driving forces behind this new law. She turned her own personal situation into a crusade to improve the lives of all New York women and deserves our thanks for her tireless advocacy. The impact of her work and her dedication will benefit our entire state for years to come,” Flanagan said.

Pushkin is no stranger to breast cancer advocacy. In 2010 she founded D.E.N.S.E. NY, a chapter of Density Education National Survivors’ Effort. There she got state and federal legislation as well as federal regulatory efforts introduced. In 2011, she joined Are You Dense Advocacy, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to assist advocates in other states and to lobby. She is now the executive director.

“The breast cancer movement is really a terrific role model of how people can work together and contribute to the greater good,” Karen Miller, founder and executive director of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, said.

Though the bill was passed July 26, Pushkin is already thinking of the future, hoping to take the bill to a federal level.

“It shouldn’t depend on what state you live in,” Pushkin said.

Currently, the only other states in the nation with Breast Density Inform laws are Connecticut, Texas and Virginia. Thirteen other states have introduced legislation that would establish such statutes, as has the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I applaud the governor for responding to the women who have pushed for this legislation and I applaud their efforts,” Miller said.

According to leading medical studies, breast cancer is four to six times more likely in women with dense breast tissue, and mammograms fail to detect approximately 40-50 percent of tumors in dense tissue.

“There is a greater risk factor than having a first-degree relative who had breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society,” Pushkin said.

The Breast Density Inform bill becomes effective Jan. 19, 2013.

“I applaud JoAnn. She did a terrific thing. Each woman can use it however she sees fit. That in itself is monumental,” Miller said.

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New Sweet Shop Creating A Buzz SugarBeez strives to carry wide selection and be active in the community Huntington Businesses

By Angela Pradhan info@longislandernews.com

A new source for sugar rushes is now in town, in stock and in business.

SugarBeez opened two months ago on Walt Whitman Road and is owned by Huntington Station native Mary Beth Steenson Krase.

Krase is a St. Anthony’s High School alumnus with marketing in her blood.

She graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a degree in Marketing and Public Relations and owns Creative Consulting of Long Island’s Social Networking for Businesses.

She’s also a third-generation Steenson, a family present throughout Huntington’s history. Krase credited much of her early success to her “supportive family,” including her husband, her partner in the store.

With both a background in marketing and the community, Krase believes she is beyond qualified to run SugarBeez.

“I remember growing up here and there was a candy store, Candy Headquarters, and I realized there’s nothing quite like that in Huntington anymore,” she said.

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tally during National Candy Month, and has been buzzing since. Stocked with a wide selection, the Huntington Station shop has more than six sections, each with different sugary-offerings.

They have a cartoon section with featuring characters such as Hello Kitty and Angry Birds. There’s also a nostalgic section with candy from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, including favorites like licorice laces. They have an imported section with chocolate from Europe. For those with food allergies there’s nut-, gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free sections. And for those watching their waistline, there are healthier alternatives like chocolate with 80 percent or more cocoa, brands like Skinny Cow and Health Smart, and fatfree candy like Jellie Bellie.

Another special item in the store is the Sour Tower, which holds different types of sour candy. They also carry 43 different Jellie Bellie flavors, Pucker Powder in tubes ranging from 6-34 inches, Candy Corn and Candy Apples all year round, and M&M dispensers in different shades.

“A person from the fire department wanted blue M&Ms; I said, ‘OK, what kind of blue, light or dark?’” Krase said with a laugh, “That seemed to blow his mind.”

In the unlikely event that a customer can’t find what they’re looking for in the store, SugarBeez even goes one step further. Customers can order types of chocolate or candies not offered at the store and pick it up in the shop.

That’s not all they customize; they also offer packages and gift baskets for everything from camp to corporate.

Mary Beth Steenson Krase has no shortage of variety in her selection of M&M’s, jelly beans or any candy for that matter, at SugarBeez.

When asked what she sees in SugarBeez’ future, Krase was focused only on the community.

“We want to be a community-oriented business, a community-based store,” the owner said.

Krase has been a member of the Huntington Manor Fire Department for 11 years and Huntington Community First Aid Squad for 20 years.

She’s also involved in different PTAs in the South Huntington School District, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation – a nonprofit that raises money for childhood cancer research, and many other local organizations.

Krase also donates character-themed Band-Aids to The Character Band-Aid Drive. The drive was started by Long Island native, Anthony Gorman, whose son Liam needs Band-Aids often due to

treatment he received for having Diamond-Blackfan Anemia. Liam became upset over only having the regular-colored kind.

Last year’s drive collected 2,000 band aids. “[This year] we want to double the amount,” Krase said.

And with National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month coming in September, Krase has made it possible for customers to purchase Band-Aids for donation.

“That’s just it, I want someone to come in here and tell me they have a cause that needs help, and I’m on it” the owner said.

SugarBeez 326 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-923-0190

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Manhole Covers Going Missing Highway Dept: More than 20 thefts in past month at $360 apiece

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

More than 20 manhole covers in the Town of Huntington have been stolen over the past month, sending the Huntington Highway Department on a mission to replace them.

According to Highway Supervisor William Naughton’s office, stolen manhole covers not only cost the town about $360 each – plus the cost of manpower – to replace, but their absence could cause serious injuries or even death.

“The more times it happens, the more times somebody’s pets or somebody’s kid could fall in,” said a representative of the highway department. “Someone could be

jogging and then disappear into the ground.”

According to the representative, a possible reason someone would steal a manhole cover could be to resell it for scrap metal. The covers weight 60-75 pounds each. The town has already spent about $10,000 for materials and work.

“Money is not even really an issue,” the representative said. “We could afford to buy covers. We’re concerned more that someone will get hurt.”

There are about 30,000 covers in town that protect people and pets from falling into underground drainage structures, which can be as much as 30 feet deep. These structures are made of concrete and/or cast steel, and some

have no ladders in them, Naughton’s office said. Other covers have been stolen from roadways.

The town started replacing a few missing manholes about a month ago, some of which are believed to have been stolen in daylight.

The town asks those who see anyone removing a manhole cover to contact the police immediately. A “missing manhole cover” category is also being added to Huntington at Your Service, the town’s web-based citizen request management system. Public Information Officer A.J. Carter said this will allow users of smart phones with the app to take a picture of a structure missing a manhole cover and send it to the town. The GPS function on

After a string a manhole thefts in Huntington, the town is asking residents to report suspicious activity to the police. the phone will then locate where a replacement cover is needed.

HUNTINGTON STATION

Target Buying Lowe’s Undeveloped Land?

Retail chain has filed site plan for 18-acre Jericho Turnpike property

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

After almost a year untouched, a potential buyer has appeared for Lowe’s Huntington Station property.

Retail chain Target has expressed interest in the Jericho Turnpike proper-

ty, town spokesman A.J. Carter confirmed. A revised site plan was field earlier this month and is under review by the Planning Department.

Lowe’s spokeswoman Stacey Lentz said they had not closed on Monday, refusing to comment further. A Target spokeswoman also refused to comment.

Lowe’s purchased the 18-acre property in June 2008 for $35 million, with intentions of demolishing the 148,000 square-foot Huntington Townhouse to make way for a 103,000 square-foot store and 26,500 square-foot garden center.

Demolition crews razed the former

Townhouse, installed retaining walls, completed environmental cleanup and partially leveled the ground last summer before the home improvement chain killed the project in November.

The store had previously been scheduled to open in 2012 and create 125 new jobs.

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Opinion

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Future Bright For Blighted Site The old real estate mantra – location, The 18-acre property that until a few years ago housed the Huntington location, location – describes everything Townhouse catering hall has been a source that is right about the former Townhouse of concern. Sold in 2008 to the Lowe’s property. The list of what’s wrong – incomHome Improvement store chain, the prop- plete demolition, partially built retaining erty has been an eyesore and a danger since walls and abandoned construction – made work at the site came to a halt nearly a year for a dangerous and unattractive eyesore at ago when Lowe’s pulled the plug on its a prime location on Jericho Turnpike.

The news that Target is ready to move on plans as part of a nationwide cost-cutting the deal (site plans have been measure. submitted for review by the This week it was learned that EDITORIAL town planning department) is retail giant Target has its eye on good news indeed. Coupled with the site and is close to closing a deal with Lowe’s. Lowe’s had made a sub- renovations already under way at nearby stantial investment in the property and by Walt Whitman Shops, that news is even all accounts will lose millions on the trans- better. The Town of Huntington obviously action. Their investment apparently came remains a highlight on retailers’ radar screens. at a bad time.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Preserve Democracy, Keep The Post Elected DEAR EDITOR: On Aug. 14, the town board, led by Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Council members Susan Berland and Mark Cuthbertson, [called] for legislation and want the town board have the authority to appoint the superintendent of highways, where now the citizens have that right by voting.

Anytime a government entity takes away the voting rights of its citizens by doing away with elected officials and replacing them with government appointed officials, we step closer to tyranny.

America and Huntington should be about democracy, and democracy is about equal voting rights for every American citizen.

JOHN CLAASEN

Huntington Station

And The Yard Never Flooded Again DEAR EDITOR: I was born in Huntington Hospital, as were my mother and grandmother. Dad and

mom built their own house on Clay Pitt’s Road.

There was nothing but potato fields when I was a little boy.

Rain would be absorbed by the earth and everything was OK. They built a park next to her house and the pavement could not absorb the rain water. It would come into Mom’s yard and flood the cellar.

Mom is 91 now and lives with me. She was in her 20s at the time of this incident. One rainy day she was out in her yard with a stick trying to divert the water away from her house. It was a Sunday when a car stopped. It was Mr. Naughton. He asked what was going on and she explained the problem.

The next day Town of Huntington machines were there and installed two dry wells in the street.

Mom subscribes to The Long-Islander and I happened to read about changing how the highway superintendent is appointed. I live in the Town of Brookhaven and have nothing to do about this, but I think Huntington residents should know what kind of a man he is.

The yard never flooded again.

FRANK J. BARTA

Selden

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Taking Boating Safety Seriously DEAR EDITOR: I am writing in response to “Calling for Stronger State Certification” [Long Islander News, July 20, 2012]. As a lifelong resident of Long Island and life-long boater, I have spent countless hours enjoying our beautiful waters with my friends and family. Our worldclass beaches, boating, sailing, and fishing are among the best parts of our quality of life we cherish here on Long Island.

Many Long Island residents consider these to be the main reasons that they choose to live and raise their families here.

But unfortunately, recent events have shown all of us that a beautiful day at sea can turn tragic at a moment’s notice.

I have a great deal of experience in this matter and believe that I am qualified to speak for many in the boating community. I have a Captains License and Master Certification from the United States Coast Guard and have spent many hours training in boating safety. That is why I, along with many other boaters and public safety advocates, strongly support Legislator Steve Stern’s “Suffolk’s Safer

Waterways Act” and urge the Suffolk County Legislature to pass it without delay.

Unbelievably, currently there is no requirement for adults in New York State to complete a boating safety course in order to operate a pleasure craft in our waters. This law will require all boaters operating a vessel on Suffolk County waterways to complete an approved boating safety course, which will provide essential training about the “Rules of the Road” for boaters, education about equipment and navigation and emergency response training in the event of an accident. These courses will be administered by our local Power Squadrons and Coast Guard Auxiliaries. No class will prevent all accidents and of course boaters should demonstrate common sense when operating a vessel. But more than common sense is needed to safely operate a boat on Long Island’s busy waters.

This important initiative is long overdue and I hope that it will be enacted into law and help protect all of us who enjoy our waterways.

STEVE ROSSETTI

DEAR EDITOR: It is not surprising that the urban problem of graffiti is growing in our community.

Huntington is increasingly becoming more urban.

Over the past 20 years, Huntington has steadily increased the number of legal and illegal apartments resulting in a fundamental shift away from owner-occupied single family homes.

The recent down zoning to allow for high density housing for the Huntington Avalon Bay project as well as the planned down zoning and construction of high-density apartment buildings in the Huntington train station area will surely hasten our transformation from nice suburban town to local urban center.

Graffiti is an indicator of something deeper is going wrong in our town. While it is a real problem, graffiti will become the least of our problems as we experience all of the big city problems that will follow the continued urbanization of our town.

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Life&Style LEISURE

Beach Blast With Movie, Sand Castles

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

The popularity of the town’s Movies on the Lawn program, now in its ninth season, has continued to grow, with a Sand Castle Contest being added as part of the fun.

The program, sponsored by the Town of Huntington and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, shows free movies at Crab Meadow Beach and the Dix Hills Pool throughout the summer.

There are two left for the season.

“People are going away less cause of the economy, so it’s nice to have people to have free fun nights out,” Cuthbertson said.

“But also I think it’s important because it showcases, in the case of parks and beaches, beautiful facilities that can be put to other uses. Others who don’t go to Crab Meadow Beach can go and they see what a great beach it is.”

Because of inclement weather, a few of the movies had been delayed or moved, including “Jaws,” which was supposed to show on July 26 but instead will play Aug. 27.

“It’s just a product of having outdoor events like that – you end up having rain dates or plans to go indoors,” Cuthbertson said. “It’s a necessary part of planning.”

Overall, this annual movie event is sure to make some fun for local families.

“Pack up your picnic supper, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy this summer’s movie lineup,” Cuthbertson said.

Co-sponsoring this year’s program is Verizon, Jonathan’s Ristorante of Huntington Village and LaCasa at Crab Meadow Beach.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, there will be a drive-in at Crab Meadow Beach to see “Dolphin Tale”

(PG), with Cornell Cooperative’s Marine Life displays. On the same day, there will be a First Annual Sand Castle Contest at Crab Meadow Beach, open to Huntington residents in two categories – ages 16 and under, and ages 17 and up. The two winners will receive LaCasa Cafe gift certificates. Gates at the beach will open for registered participants at 5 p.m.

“There’s a little bit of downtime when people get there and when the movie starts,” Cuthbertson said. “This is something fun to fill the time.”

Movies begin at darkness, around 8:30-9 p.m., and it is suggested that lawn chairs be brought to all events in case the drive-in lots fill early. Parking will be available, as well as bus service.

In the event of inclement weather, the showing will be held at James H. Boyd Interme-

The town’s first Sand Castle Contest is Aug. 23 at Crab Meadow Beach, before the Movies on the Lawn program shows “Dolphin Tale.” diate School Auditorium in Elwood at 7:30 p.m.

“With every passing year, the crowd of moviegoers multiplies, so it’s wise to arrive at each ven-

ue a little early,” Cuthbertson said.

For more information, visit the town’s website at huntingtonny.gov.

LEISURE

Heritage Crafts Fair Taps Into Vendors’ Creativity Two-day market features artistic vendors, live folk music, museum exhibit

By Jamie Weissman info@longislandernews.com

The Huntington Historical Society is hosting its third annual Heritage Crafts Fair this weekend with over 35 art vendors ready to set up shop.

“It’s a great event. It’s right here in the heart of Huntington village,” Maria DeLeo, the Huntington Historical Society’s Office Coordinator, said.

On Aug. 18 and 19, DeLeo predicts there will be anywhere from 800 to 1000 people gathered on the Kissam House lawn at 434 Park Ave., Huntington, for a two-day experience of arts and entertainment.

Though the fair was just one day last year, it was extended this year due to the good turnout.

“We had a good response to last year’s event. It’s getting a little more established,” DeLeo said.

As participants enjoy live folk music and unique art they may even spot some familiar faces. Back for another year at the fair includes Peter Varga, a paper-cutter, photographer Rich Iaboni, and Michele Miroff with needlework.

“It’s a nice way to spend your afternoon,” DeLeo said.

Other vendors include Sue Adler Pottery, Dayna Bell-King Mosaics, Anne and Mark Malone’s glasswork and Evy Edelman’s jewelry.

While artistic goods serve as the event’s main attraction, the fair provides other opportunities. As refreshments are provided by Within Foods, the Kissam House will be hosting “Turn of the Century

Artists of all kinds will bring their one-of-a-kind pieces to the Huntington Historical Society’s Heritage Crafts Fair this weekend.

Ladies of Leisure,” an exhibit of fashions worn by women in Huntington during the Edwardian Era. “We have a museum house on the same property. It will be open for anyone that wants to view the exhibit. It’s a very picturesque property,” DeLeo said.

The Huntington Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the heritage of Huntington through, “public education programs, maintaining museums, collections and a regional research center.” The

Heritage Crafts Fair is a fundraiser for the Huntington Historical Society.

“It’s a fundraiser and it ties into history so we always like to try and skew our events that have a historical theme to it,” DeLeo said.

The fair will run 10-5 on Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Admission to the fair is $5 and free for children.

For more information visit www.HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org or call 631427-7045.

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Foodie SECTION

Owners Augie Palmieri, left, Gianni Vigliotti and Jack Pata, not pictured, pooled a wealth of experience to open Porto Fino Ristorante in Huntington. Branzino, top right, and thin crust pizza, bottom right, are popular items on the classic Italian eatery’s extensive menu.

Porto Fino’s Corner Of The Village

By Danny & Pete foodie@longislandernews.com

Since establishing themselves on the corner of New York Avenue, the owners of Porto Fino Ristorante, one of the newest members of the Dine Huntington Restaurant Week family, have made a name for themselves as a major player.

Owners Augie Palmieri, Jack Pata and Gianni Vigliotti each called on decades of experience. Augie got his start in pizza shortly after emigrating from Italy in his early 20s; Jack followed a similar track and Gianni has about 15 years of experience under his belt.

Their goal, Gianni said, is to offer casual family dining. With a menu as diverse as theirs, they can always serve up something, whether an Italian classic or a modern favorite, that can have every member of a family coming back for more.

Waitress Natasha Lakhnov, a knowledgeable presence in the dining room, guided us through that extensive menu of Italian classics, homemade gourmet pizza and pizettes, panini, classic entrees and plenty more.

We opted to start with Calamari Fritti ($11.95). The Italian classic does well here with chunky homemade, garlicky marinara, crisp, peppery batter and tender meat. The spicy, peppery broth of Mussels Mandolino ($11.95) soaks into the tender baby shrimp and juicy mussels, making for a delightful marriage of flavors and a refreshing new way to savor mussels.

When it comes to entrees, meat eaters can turn to Veal Portofino ($18.95), a blend of veal medallions sautéed with artichokes, Portobello mushrooms and sundried tomatoes in sweet marsala and wine sauce. But it’s the classic whole Branzino that Gianni pegs as an all-time favorite of customers. Porto Fino’s woodburning stove, guided by Augie’s decades of experience as a master pizza maker,

produces super-thin, incredibly delicious pizettes ($8.95-$13.95).

Cap it all off with fresh, sweet cannoli ($3.50) and cappuccino ($4.95, served with biscotti), and chalk it up to a night well spent with friends and your family.

Waitress Natasha Lakhnov dishes out Mussels Mandolino, a seafood appetizer big on spicy, peppery zest.

Porto Fino Restaurant 395 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-1200 portofinohuntington.com Atmosphere: Casual, family friendly Cuisine: Classic Italian Price: Moderate Hours: Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun-Thurs; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri & Sat

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Side Dish DINE HUNTINGTON.COM

By DineHuntington.com Foodie@longislandernews.com

DINE HUNTINGTON RETURNS: Yippee!

Everybody’s favorite restaurant week is back. The third edition of DineHuntington Restaurant Week is set for Oct. 7-14, 2012 and will feature three-course, prixfixe menus ($24.95, Saturday to 7 p.m. only) from the finest restaurants in the dining capital of Long Island – Huntington. Restaurants have already started signing up, led by Nisen Sushi of Commack, Bistro Cassis, Cafe Buenos Aires, Portofino, Prime, Tutto Pazzo, Harbor Mist, Andrea’s 25 and Cirella’s. Keep up to the minute by checking the website DineHuntington.com, and be sure to “like” DineHuntington on Facebook for frequent updates. If you haven’t “liked” us on Facebook, search DineHuntington (no space between the words). Already a friend, suggest us to your friends and help Huntington Restaurant Week grow.

ROOKIE’S LUNCH DEAL: One of the better lunch deals around is at Rookies Sports Club (70 Gerard St., Huntington village 631-923-0424 rookiesny.com) where $9.99 will get you one of nearly two dozen specials. The list includes burgers, wraps, salads, quesadillas and flatbread pizza.

Burgers and sandwiches come with a side salad or hand-cut French fries (upgrade to Tater Tots, onion rings or sweet potato fries for 99 cents). Tell Michelle the Long Islander Foodies sent you.

ALL KINDS OF COOL: Insalata di Cocomero, a cool summer salad of sweet watermelon, cucumber strips, ricotta salata and mint, ($9, add seared organic sea scallops $8 additional) at Jonathan's Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com).

What a perfect combination of sweet and salt.

DON’T BLINK: If you blinked you might have missed the change as Dragon Gate’s Huntington village restaurant became Daisho (308 Main St., Huntington village 631-385-1082 daishony.com), seemingly overnight. Billing itself as a yakitori, ramen, sushi and sake bar, Daisho’s menu offers sushi and sashimi, Asian fusion specialties. Dragon Gate fans, not to worry. The venerable Chinese restaurant maintains a take-out window just around the corner on Green Street.

ZUCCHINI SURPLUS: One of the Foodies has found a great recipe to help use up all that extra zucchini from the summer. Here’s “Mom’s Zucchini Bread” from AllRecipes.com: Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 tea-

Mascali Restaurant serving clams casino, stuffed sliced chicken and fresh sun-dried tomato, squid ink and spinach linguini sautéed in a light cream sauce with shrimp and grape tomatoes, flambéed with a diavolo liquore (Devil Vodka) and tossed in a Pecorino Romano cheese wheel at Northport Rotary’s wine and food tasting at Oheka. spoons ground cinnamon, 3 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2-1/4 cups white sugar, 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 cups grated zucchini, 1 cup chopped walnuts. Directions: 1. Grease and flour two 8-by-4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together. 3. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together. Add sifted ingredients and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts.

Pour batter into pans. 4. Bake for 40-60

minutes, and cool for 20. Voila!

WINE AND FOOD TASTING: Northport Rotary Club’s 15th annual wine and food tasting event held Aug. 9 brought a top shelf selection of wines and spirits to Oheka Castle in Huntington where dozens of chefs from local restaurants prepared their finest dishes for guests.

Music and raffles added to the glitter of the castle for a fabulous evening.

S AV E T H E DAT E S

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Back TO School Tech Tips To Prepare Students For The School Year Preparing children for a new school year is no longer just about stocking up on pencils and notebooks. The face of education is changing, and a well-equipped student should know how to use new technology to personalize the learning experience and succeed in school.

“Digital resources and applications can stimulate and engage students by providing a more interactive learning experience,” said Dan Caton, president of McGraw-Hill School Education. “Some of the best digital learning tools personalize learning, adapt to children’s individual strengths and help them overcome unique challenges.”

While digital learning may come naturally to children, parents should get up to speed on technology as well to better understand how new tools and resources can help their children learn.

Here are some back-to-school techtips for parents: • Talk to your children and their teachers about what they want to accomplish this year and how they can use traditional and new learning tools to meet goals.

• Encourage children to use computers and other web-enabled devices for more than just games and Facebook.

• If you think books are the same as when you went to school, think again.

New digital textbooks available for

Education experts encourage parents to explore and learn technology together in preparation for the school year ahead. download through applications like iBooks2, allow you to highlight text, make notes, or search inside the book.

You can even have your tablet device read the book to you. Learn how this technology works so you can keep up with your kids.

• Some forward-thinking schools are us-

ing innovative programs like CINCH Learning, which makes the complete K-12 math and 7-12 grade science curricula accessible online. Programs like these go beyond the textbook, so talk to your children’s teachers to learn how to maximize the program’s interactive tools and games from home de-

vices.

• Nearly half of all high school students who take Advanced Placement (AP) exams fail. But new subscription based programs like the ONboard series from McGraw-Hill Education are providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in these advanced courses. Parents of high school students should encourage teens to take advantage of such study aids before senior year.

• Pick a regular time each day dedicated to beefing up vocabulary, improving spelling, reading together and just talking about new topics and ideas. The International Reading Association (IRA) recommends giving children choices in what they read – browse the ever-growing selection of age-appropriate books and periodicals available for download to your ereader.

• If you’re on a budget, don’t stress. Not all technology will break the bank. In fact, with a bit of effort, you can find ereaders on sites like eBay for much less than retail cost. And as more devices come onto the market, prices will become even more affordable. Many public libraries offer access to computers so you can familiarize children with basic technology and a range of digital resources, such as free ebooks.

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Fun and learning can extend beyond the classroom. From music and the arts to organized sports, after-school activities can help kids stay active and make lifelong friends.

Experts offer some great tips to keep kids active and engaged during the afternoon: • Sign up early: Many programs fill up fast. Be sure to sign your kids up for programs as soon as possible to ensure their enrollment.

• Listen to your kids: As much as you would like your child to participate in certain activities, don’t push too hard.

Let them explore all their options to find activities they actually enjoy doing.

• Make scheduling convenient. If your child is active, you will be too. Plan activities close to home or school to limit time spent in the car.

• Whether you’re setting up play dates, forming a time-saving carpool or heading up the PTA, mommy calling cards are a unique way to make an impression, and share your contact information quickly with teachers, coaches and other parents.

• Go informal: When the weather is nice, consider organizing an impromptu neighborhood bike ride or soccer game.

With the right after-school programming, parents can keep kids safe, active and happy, long after the bell rings.

If your child is artistically inclined, invite his or her friends over for craft time.

• Encourage academic interests. At-home supplies can inspire your child to get excited about learning. A science kit, for example, can be found at any hobby store and will augment lesson plans with fun hands-on experiments. Personalized journals for kids, will encourage your young writer to put pen to paper and compose stories or essays.

• Don’t overschedule. As with everything great in life, moderation is key. With rich, full school days, homework and after-school activities, don’t forget to give your kids time to unwind.

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Music Under The Stars The Northport Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Summerfest at the bandshell in Village Park Thursday nights in August, 8-10 p.m. Aug 16 features the funky rock and soul of Little Wilson Band. Aug. 23 features the popular Beatles cover band Liverpool Shuffle.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, or anchor your boat in the harbor for this free concert series.

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Back To Drive-In, With Sand Castles!

Chamber Music Concert Southampton Arts Festival’s chamber musicians perform at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Aug. 17, 6 p.m., featuring violinists Dmitri Berlinsky and Anna Rabinova; pianists Elena Baksht and Leon Livshin; violist Yoram Youngerman and cellist Natalia Khoma, who will perform two piano quintets by Schumann and Brahms. $20. One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor. www.cshl.edu/campus-events.

516-367-8455.

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Par kway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Get fit and have fun with Latin Zumba on Friday, Aug. 17, 7-8 p.m. in Dix Hills.

• In honor of the Tooth Fairy’s visit in the night, learn about amazing teeth in the natural world. Explore and touch enormous whale teeth, prickly shark teeth, a mosasaur tooth and decorate a tooth fairy box on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 4-5 p.m. in Dix Hills.

Harborfields Public Library

Alanis Morissette At The Paramount Singer Alanis Morissette takes the stage Sunday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. at The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. $65 & $99. The Ottawa, Canada, native first rose to international fame in 1995 with her four-time Grammy Award-winning album “Jagged Little Pill,” which at 16x-platinum remains the best-selling debut release by a female artist in the U.S. and the highest-selling debut album worldwide in music history. 631673-7300. www.paramountny.com. munity and educational programs beginning at 4 p.m. Space is limited, advance paid reservations required. $30 Historical Society members/$35 non-members. Call the society at 631-757-9859, ext. 301.

Opera Night

Huntington Lighthouse Tours

Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.

Tour historic Huntington Lighthouse, now in its 100th year as an active aid to navigation, on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Tours depart from Gold Star Battalion Beach, West Shore Road, Huntington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $15, seniors $10, children $8, family of four $30. Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation and restoration of the lighthouse. Only flat rubber soled shoes are permitted. 631-421-1985.

Rare Photos Of Einstein Following services at Kehillath Shalom Synagogue on Aug. 18, Rabbi Arthur Schwartz will present photographs of Albert Einstein taken by one of his friends. There are a few of him sailing in Huntington Harbor. Presentation and commentary 11:30 a.m.-noon. 58 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-4589. kehillathshalom@optonline.net.

Get On The Leader-Ship The 2012 IYF World Camp New York presents a leadership training camp Aug. 26-30 at the Mahanaim Campus, 300 Nassau Rd., Huntington. The purpose of the camp is to teach participants the heart that can ignite real change in the world. 1-888-634-8436; iyfusa.org.

MONDAY

Pet-A-Palooza Little Shelter hosts its 15 th Pet-A-Palooza Aug. 18-19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. featuring hundreds of adoptable animals, a Chinese auction, Blessing of the Animals service (3 p.m. on Sunday), games, a BBQ, live entertainment, a canine search and rescue demonstration, Doggy Swimsuit Contest, and face painting. 33 Warner Road, Huntington. 631-368-8770. www.littleshelter.com.

Live Music Live local bands take over Finley’s of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!

SUNDAY

Spin-A-Thon Oyster Bay-based Moms Who Kick hosts a Spin-a-Thon in East Northport Aug. 19, 9 a.m.1 p.m. at Intelligent Fitness, 3012A Jericho Turnpike (located in the Wild Ginger Shopping plaza). Spin as long or as little as you like. $25.

50th Birthdays All Around Gunther’s Tap Room on Aug. 19 hosts a joint 50th birthday celebration with the Northport Historical Society to benefit the society’s com-

Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

WEDNESDAY

Long Island’s best singers convene in Oyster Bay for Opera Night Aug. 19, 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 61 East Main St. $15 suggested donation. www.operanight.org. 631-261-8808.

Red Is For Passion

SATURDAY

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org/ • Revitalize your resume on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Join The Chai Center for a weekly dose of thought-provoking practical applications for today’s living based on the weekly Torah portion on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $7 suggested donation. RSVP required. 631-351-8672. mail@thechaicenter.com.

The Walt Whitman High School Wildcat Marching Band presents its 2012 show, “Odysseus,” inspired by the epic legend, on Aug. 17 at noon.

Deer Park Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org.

• The Caravan Players present a celebration of love through songs and readings on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2-4 p.m.

Torah Living

Wildcat Marching Band Preview

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Learn to paint palm trees on six drinking tumblers perfect for a late summer refreshment on Thursday, Aug. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15.

Elwood Public Library

The town’s Movies on the Lawn program continues Aug. 23 at Crab Meadow Beach with “Dolphin Tale” (PG), with Cornell Cooperative displaying their Marine Life exhibits. Movie begins at darkness (8:30-9 p.m.). Bad weather moves the party to James H. Boyd Intermediate School, 286 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood, at 7:30 p.m. In addition, enter the Town’s First Annual Sand Castle Contest.

Gates to Crab Meadow open at 4 p.m. for those registered. Updates and registration info at www.HuntingtonNY.gov or 631-351-3112.

FRIDAY

Commack Public Library

Negotiating The Life You Want Dr. Harris Cohen will introduce his new book, “Lessons Learned: How to Negotiate the Life You Want to Live” at Book Revue Aug. 22, 7 p.m., 313 New York Ave., Huntington. The author, chiropractor and cantor will share what he has learned over the years about how to achieve your goals: whether they are personal or professional.

Community Health Chat Learn about “Grand Water: Safe Use of Pesticides and Alternatives for the Homeowner,” hosted by Hands on Huntington, Aug. 22, 1 p.m. at the Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-351-6610.

Tips For Business Owners Serious about growing your business? LeTip members are respected professionals who understand how to give and get tips to increase everyone’s bottom line. Join them every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at their weekly morning networking meeting. For more information, contact Dave Muller, 631-831-1921.

RSVP a must.

See The Light Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia has organized an exhibit of Huntington Lighthouse artifacts and memorabilia to celebrate its centennial anniversary. of The Huntington Lighthouse. The display includes correspondence between the Lighthouse Establishment and Lighthouse Keeper Robert McGlone, and an original painting of the lighthouse, which will be auctioned.

On display in the Town Hall lobby, 100 Main St, Huntington, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. www.huntingtonlighthouse.org. 631-421-1985.

TUESDAY

Northport Family Nights Family Nights are back in Northport Village Tuesday nights, 6-9 p.m. in August. In addition to outdoor dining, antique cars and street vendors, Aug. 21 is Northport Idol on Stage night (bring you own CD or iPod), also featuring a performance by Posey School of Dance, DJ Tommy Bruno, rock band Bitter End, and jazz band Glenn Baldwin and Friends of Jazz.

Free Help For Vets Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island

Power Breakfast Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org.

• Children entering kindergarten through third grade will launch their Nerf Rockets while exploring the solar system on Monday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m.

Huntington Public Library Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Come share your thoughts on a changing world on Friday, Aug. 17 at Op Ed Fridays in Huntington. Health systems, U.S. foreign policy, the current financial crisis, socialism and democracy will be discussed.

• Join for afternoon showings of newly released films as well as a selection of independent and foreign films on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. in Huntington.

Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org.

• Members of the Northport Community Theater stage a night of “Shakespeare Under the Stars” in the Library Courtyard. Watch “Romeo and Juliet” performed using Shakespeare’s own words, but with the twits of contemporary sensibility on Friday, Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. in the Northport Courtyard.

• Teen volunteers entering grades 7-12 can assist children in grades 2-4 as they create chalk drawings based on the children’s picture book, “Chalk” on Monday, Aug. 20, 2:454:15 p.m. in East Northport.

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.

631-549-4411. www.shpl.info.

• Get out of the house, meet other parents and kids and have fun playing and talking together at Drop In and Play on Friday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Oscar-winner “Hugo” shows Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

THEATER and FILM

Zumba For A Cause Join instructor Annette Weiss for a great Zumba workout, and help children with autism and special needs at the same time. Classes are held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $5 a class, $25 for six. RSVP to 631-351-8672.

Proceeds goes to the Chai Center Friendship Circle program.

AT THE LIBRARIES

Bare Bones Theater at the Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport. www.barebonestheater.com. 1-800-838-3006.

• Neil Simon’s “Fools” shows for seven performances on Aug. 16, 17, 18 at 8 p.m. $20.

Set in the Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov during the late 19th century, the comic fable tells the story of a town whose villagers are cursed to be idiots. All appears hopeless until a young schoolteacher comes to work in the village and eventually unveils his plan to break the 200-year curse once and for all.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Cinema Arts Centre

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org.

• A book discussion about “Mercy Watson to the Rescue” by Kate DiCamillo will be followed by a craft on Monday, Aug. 20, 4:305:30 p.m.

423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• Join archivist Bill Shelley for a celebration of the legendary Swedish band, ABBA, that inspired “Mamma Mia” on Tuesday, Aug. 21

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Spin-A-Thon

at 7:30 p.m. Members $10/Public $15 (includes reception).

Oyster Bay-based Moms Who Kick hosts a Spin-a-Thon in East Northport Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Intelligent Fitness, 3012A Jericho Turnpike (located in the Wild Ginger Shopping plaza). Spin as long or as little as you like. $25. Proceeds benefit the organization, which promotes physical fitness and proper nutrition to reduce risk of cancer and other diseases.

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org.

• Broadway meets Opera for “Two Tenors & A Lady,” featuring the dapper duo Christopher Macchio and Elio Scaccio, and Simona Rodano on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. $50, $45, $40.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – a musical about love in the suburbs – is a touching and insightful look at love and relationships. $60.

• Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Youth Theater Series presents “Rapunzel” July 14Aug. 19, Saturdays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m. $15.

CASTING CALLS

Voices Be Heard Auditions for the Northport Chorale are Sept. 5 and 12, 7 p.m. in the chorus room at Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road. All voices needed. Contact Sue at 631-754-3144, or Pearl at 631-239-6736. www.northportchorale.org.

LIU Post Chamber Musicians Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 10-18), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-2992103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.

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. www.ArtLeagueLI.net.

• In its first juried photography exhibit, photographers from the tri-state area were challenged to submit their interpretation of cultural diversity. Exhibition juror Joseph Szabo selected 65 photographic works for display in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. On display through Sept. 2.

b.j. spoke gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com.

• August brings the gallery’s annual Paperworks 2012 Exhibition, on view through Aug. 29.

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 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org • Features New York State’s largest collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians housed in two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds.

• The Catch & Keep Trout Fishing Program continues in August. Space is limited; firstcome, first-serve basis. Sessions run from 10 a.m.-noon; 1-3 p.m. seven days a week.

Extra session from 4-6 p.m. on weekends.

Call for fees.

Scream for ice cream at a social on Friday, Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m. Free with admission.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free.

631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

• “Right Whales: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” is on display until Labor Day 2012. Thought to be on the brink of extinction, right whales are among the rarest animals on earth.

fotofoto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448.

• The annual Artist Invitational is on display Aug. 3-26.

Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250.

• Robert S. Neuman’s “Ship to Paradise” focuses on the colorful, large-scale, mixedmedia drawings in which Neuman addressed the timeless question of human folly. On display Aug. 18-Nov. 25.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org.

• The new permanent exhibit explains the 1920s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights, and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Gays, and Polish intelligentsia.

Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org.

• “Making an Impression” at the Main Street gallery features 16 artists and the mediums of printmaking. On view through Sept. 10.

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. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

• Quilt in the Conklin Barn on Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. in August.

Call Joan at 631-421-2382.

• Walk back in time and stroll through Huntington’s Old Burying Ground on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Learn a bit of history, a bit of folk art and intriguing stories connected with this historic site. $5 members/$10 non-members. Reservations required. Call ext. 403. Tour also on Sept. 20.

• The Heritage Crafts Fair on the Kissam lawn brings together more than 35 artisans.

Browse, shop and enjoy refreshments by Within Foods and listen to live music.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-4p.m. $5, children are free.

LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com.

• The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordon and introduces Daniel Del Orfano.

9 East Contemporary Art 9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459.

• Agnieszka Serafin-Wozniak presents a solo exhibition “La Sylphide” July 27-Sept. 8.

Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org.

• “50 years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport’s History” honors the society’s founders and their concerns and activities.

• The society welcomes contemporary artists

to share their perspectives of Northport in a juried exhibition titled, “An Artist’s Vision of Northport.” Media may be works on paper, watercolor, oil, graphic art, acrylic, pen, ink, lithographs, etchings, monoprints, digital, or photography and are limited to 30” in any direction. Entries should be submitted as color slides or on a CD and are due by Aug. 20. Entry fee $35.

Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296.

Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com.

• “Deconstructing POP” by Dave Rogers, a collection of paper cutting in the Chinese tradition, is on display through Sept. 1.

Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available. www.suffolkyjcc.org.

• The Alan & Helene Rosenberg Jewish Discovery Museum provides hands-on exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps.

Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means “be a decent, responsible, caring person,” infusing both the best blessing and the best that an educator can wish for his students.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• The Arena Players Repertory Theater presents “Tales of Neverland: The Adventures of Peter Pan and Wendy” through Aug. 26 at the Carriage House Theatre Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• The Paramount Comedy Series presents Louie Anderson: Baby Boomer on Sunday, Aug. 19. $25, $40 & $50.

• Singer Alanis Morissette takes the stage Sunday, Aug. 26. $65 & $99.

• Stone Temple Pilots play two nights on Monday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 29. $75, $89.50, $99.50 & $125.

SUBMISSIONS WELCOME

Wishes For Seniors Advocates for seniors, Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, an elder law firm in Melville, is seeking submissions for a program that helps seniors in need. Examples of wishes that GDGC may grant include plane fare to bring families together, home improvements, and prescription drug coverage. Applicants must be 65 or over with income of no more than $1,500 per month for single individuals and $2,000 per month for

a married couple. A letter or statement under 750 words describing the senior’s need must be submitted along with a Wish Request form.

Applicants should also document how they have contributed to society. Application on the GDGC website at www.genserlaw.com.

VOLUNTEERING

Be A Host Family Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.

Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.

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.

Friends At Home Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

Helping Runaway Kids Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-2712183.

Eyes For The Blind Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are homebound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022.

Help American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided.

631-924-6700 ext 212.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help insure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Time For Meals On Wheels Meals On Wheels of Huntington is in need of men and women to be volunteers, who work in teams, delivering midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-271-5150.

Nursing/Rehab Center Needs Help Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, is seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, recreational therapy assistants and spiritual care companions. Volunteers needed seven days a week, days and evenings. Age 14 and older only. 631-5871600, ext. 8223 or 8228.

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HillSPORTS LITTLE LEAGUE

Hills Nationals Are Summer Champs

By Jamie Weissman info@longislandernews.com

The Half Hollow Hills National team won the District 34 Summer Baseball Championship this month, the first time the team has done so.

Since the tournament began on June 9, the 13- and 14year-olds of the Half Hollow Hills National team competed in 22 games before earning their championship title.

“They did a good job,” James Madden, team manager, said.

Although the championship title may be new, the team is not.

“The team has basically been together for years. They play in the spring, summer, fall,” Madden said.

It seems the time was well spent.

On July 30, the playoffs began at Tanner Park, and the Half Hollow Hills National team beat Half Hollow Hills East 5-3. The team continued on Aug. 1 with another win at Ostego Park where they beat West Islip 10-2.

Though the team continued their winning streak into the championship game, it didn’t come easy.

“It was tough. Huntington Tri Village actually beat us 10-0 two weeks before. When we were playing them, it was a tough game,” Madden said.

Catcher Nate Byrd kept pitcher Andrew Hees focused throughout the game where he threw 97 pitches, 67 of them strikes. He struck out seven batters and only allowed 2 hits and 1 run. The Half Hollow Hills National team won the game 2-1 after left fielder Bobby Williams caught the ball for the final out.

The team, who practiced once a week besides tournament games, scored 17 runs and only allowed 6 in all three playoff games.

The District 34 Summer Baseball Champions are: (top, from left) Nate Byrd, Joe Anderson, Max Sherman, James Madden, Josh Frank, Andrew Hees; (middle) Jake Bitsimis, Matt Gacek, Brian Kenigsberg, (bottom) Bobby Williams, Moise Lacrete, Phil Portalatin and Jamie Donnelly; with coaches Jim Madden, George Bitsimis, John Gacek and Lawrence Sherman.

“There was good leadership on the team,” Madden said.

Leading the team are coaches John Gacek, George Bitsimis, Lawrence Sherman, and “team mom” Rita Anderson.

“The coaches did a great job,” Madden said.

The District 34 Summer Baseball Championship included all towns that make up District 34; 26 teams competed in the tournament.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Mariano Rivera Pitches Answers To Mentors Legendary New York Yankee closer speaks to Long Island families Half Hollow Hills photo/Alessandra Malito

By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com

The lights on the ceiling bounced off shiny new cars in the dealership showroom, where Mariano Rivera would soon be standing and speaking with Long Island mentors and mentees.

Families who attended the event at Smithtown Acura on Saturday morning donned baseball caps and pinstripes in honor of the history-making Yankee pitcher, who in 1999 was the World Series Most Valuable Player and has earned 608 saves. Mentors and mentees of the Mentoring Partnership of Long Island asked questions, listened to answers, met and took pictures with the baseball hero from Panama.

“This is an opportunity to expose youth to opportunities they otherwise would not have,” said Andrea Ramos-Topper, the regional director of the Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center, which works with the mentoring program and includes children from the towns of Huntington, Smithtown and Brookhaven.

“What we gain as mentors is invaluable.

It’s wonderful to give back and help communities.”

The Mentoring Partnership of Long Island is a nonprofit organization that

New York Yankee Mariano Rivera talks to participants of Mentoring Partnership of Long Island, which works with Huntington youth services. works with and starts programs in areas for children in need. The group works with Huntington youth services in high schools and middle schools, including in the South Huntington area.

Rivera, who is currently recuperating off the baseball field after an injury to the right knee, was also there to bring awareness to his current project of restoring a

1907 church in New Rochelle, N.Y. While he does many things in Panama, he shied away from speaking of such projects.

“I don’t do it for the publicity,” Rivera said, instead wanting to mention the church in New Rochelle, which will also include a learning center that is “trying to help to take kids away from the streets.”

He answered questions about the

church, George Steinbrenner, his days before his journey to the Major Leagues and even what his second-favorite baseball stadium is, following behind Yankee Stadium. It’s Fenway Park, home of rival Boston Red Sox. “When I go to Fenway, it’s special,” Rivera said.

The message he stressed most during his time with the children and their families rang through the entire time Rivera spent with them, from the minute he walked in to “Enter Sandman” to when the last photograph was taken: Always do your best. It’s what Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, always told him.

“In 2001, we lost the World Series,” Rivera said. He entered the dugout to answer questions from the media and Steinbrenner met with him there. “I said, ‘I did my best and my best wasn’t good enough today.’ And he said, ‘I know,’ and hugged me. That’s my boss.”

Now, he’s taking that motto to the physical therapy, as he prepares himself to get back into baseball. He said he’s trying to come back this year, but if not, he’ll be back next year.

“I want my legacy to be to always help others,” Rivera said. “And to always try to give my best.”

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