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DIX HILLS
Docs Declare Driver Incompetent Say brain damage too severe for allegedly drunk man who hit, killed teen to stand trial By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
An allegedly intoxicated James Ryan crashed his motorcycle into a bicyclist and killed him last summer. Now his defense attorney is in the process of keeping him out of prison completely. Ryan was arraigned in Nassau County Court on Feb. 18, seven months after the accident that claimed the life of Dix Hills resident Matthew Scarpati. However, a pair of court-appointed psychologists said he is incompetent to stand trial due to brain damage from the crash. “He has brain damage. He can’t function on the outside,” defense attorney Edward Galison said. The accident occurred along Wantagh State Parkway on the evening of July 20. Scarpati, 19, was riding his bicycle along the bike path when a tire went flat. He moved into the shoulder to change the tire, less he block other pedestrians. Witnesses then saw Ryan’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle leave the road and strike Scarpati. Scarpati was rushed to Nassau University Medical Center and died a short time later. Ryan was taken to the same hospi-
tal and admitted into intensive care with multiple injuries. He remained unconscious and hospitalized for months after the accident. Ryan is now at Queens-Nassau Nursing Home in Far Rockaway. “He’s being treated, but I don’t know how much they can do,” the defense attorney said. Galison refused to enter a plea at Ryan’s arraignment, citing concerns he’d appear healthy, as well as part of a legal strategy. Judge Jerald Carter entered a not guilty plea after talking with the defendant in court. In the meantime, prosecutors have until March 19 to find another psychologist to examine Ryan. Should their findings conflict with the other doctors, Nassau District Attorney spokeswoman Carole Trottere said, Carter would hold a hearing. Scarpati’s family, including his mother Lynn, said they were disheartened by the lack of progress in the case. “We are certainly disappointed that we didn’t have an outcome,” she said. Matt’s close friend Danny Silver also said he was disappointed to learn about the arraignment and psychologists’ deter-
The motorcyclist police said last year rode drunk, crashed into and killed Dix Hills teen Matthew Scarpati, above, has been found incompetent to stand trial due to brain damage he sustained during the accident. mination. However, Silver was concerned that Ryan may be faking the extent of his brain damage. “They don’t know if he’s lying or not. It’s unfortunate because we don’t know if he’s just trying to get a get-out-of-jail-free card. We think he might be putting on the act,” he said. But even if Ryan has sustained serious brain damage – enough to be ruled in-
competent – Silver argued the motorcyclist still wouldn’t be punished enough. “He needs to be in jail,” he said. “He suffered the brain damage because of his mistake.” If the determination does hold up, however, there are questions about Ryan’s future. Normally defendants found incompetent are sent to a mental institution until they are cured or found competent, Gallison said. But, he added, his client’s brain damage is permanent. “In this case, he’s not crazy, he’s got a brain-damage injury the attorney said. I don’t know how they can send him to a mental institution. I don’t know what would happen, nor does anyone else yet.” Meanwhile, Silver said friends and family continue to honor Matthew’s memory. His mother is finishing the paperwork to create the Miles for Matt Foundation, while students at University of Buffalo are planning a memorial walk in the spring. A bicycle ride on the Wantagh Parkway before Memorial Day is in the works, as is a soccer tournament at one of the Half Hollow Hills high schools in June. “We’re doing plenty to honor him and raise some money for his foundation,” Silver said.
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Grumman Wins $26.2M Contract By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com
Religous Groups Adapt To Changing Times
Melville Northrop Grumman workers will be building top-of-the-line defense systems for this country’s sailors. The Northrop Grumman Corporation received a $26.2-million contract from the U.S. Navy on Feb. 10. The contract calls for the production of radar systems to be built in their Melville Naval and Marine Systems Divisions facility. “This order continues our company’s strong productive working relationship we have with the Navy,” Northrop Grumman spokesman Tom Delaney said. The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command will pay Grumman $26.2 million upfront under the fixed-price contract for four sets of its AN/SPQ-9B shipboard radar systems. “The SPQ-9B is a shipboard radar we make for a variety of naval uses,”
Melville’s Northrop Grumman has landed a major contract to produce radar systems for U.S. Navy ships, securing work for the company through fall 2011. Delaney said. He said the high-resolution XBand-based search radar set is primarily used for enhancing the detection of surface targets and tracking of small
high-speed threats, including all known projected sea-skimming antiship missiles. The radar system is also designed to detected small, fast-mov(Continued on page A25)
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Parade Prospects St. Pat’s parade time… It’s that time of year. The
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St. Patrick’s Parade is coming – March 14 in Huntington village. I know every year I say this one is going to be the biggest and the best, but this year I really mean IN THE KNOW Speaking of older it. I was in the village this WITH AUNT ROSIE folks… you know what I weekend ran into a good friend heard the other day? That who is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians playing table tennis can actuwho sponsor the parade. Word is that this year’s lineally delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. up of pipers will be led by the New York City Police Apparently there’s something about the rapid moveDepartment’s Emerald Society Pipes and Drums ment of your eyes, coupled with the obvious handBand. Now for those who don’t know, this band is the eye coordination and motor skills necessary to play New York Philharmonic of pipe bands. Getting these the game. Now table tennis, I think, is something I guys to march in your parade is like getting Led Zepcould get in on. It doesn’t require as much athletipelin to open for your garage band. If the lineup is cism as tennis – and by athleticism, I mean ability to anything like last year’s… this is going to be one heck run, which I cannot – and you don’t really need to of a parade. concentrate on your breathing so you don’t pass out. By the way… I mentioned that I ran into a friend Not to say the game isn’t aerobic. I have, after all, seen “Forrest Gump.” But the way I would play it, it from the Ancient Order of Hibernians who sponsor the parade. He was out pounding the pavements sell- wouldn’t be very heart-pounding. Only trick is you need a partner, and I am almost positive my nieces ing sponsorship ads for the parade journal that will and nephews would get a little too competitive for be published in The Long-Islander and Record newsme. I’d like to keep both of my eyes, thank you very papers the Thursday before the parade. Those sponmuch. sorships pay for the bands and everything else associated with the parade. Business owners – anyone for Rules of engagement… Perhaps it is my forgetthat matter – still have time to do your part. Google fulness (see above entry on delaying Alzheimer’s), the Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians and but I cannot for the life of me figure out the rules of track down an Irishman who can set you up as a a traffic circle. Can anyone explain? I think the rule parade sponsor. is that once you are in the circle, you have the right No more snow… There’s something just so of way, and if you are out of the circle, you yield to those already in the circle. Sometimes, I confess, I depressing about dirty snow. I’m wishing for a brief but thorough downpour. Tell me this will be gone by am in the circle and I let the car waiting go ahead of me. Maybe this is wrong, or maybe I am too polite. I parade day. suppose I’d rather be a polite driver than an aggresGo, Betty, go… Maybe some good could come out sive driver who causes accidents. Although sometimes polite drivers cause accidents too… maybe I of this Facebook thing after all. Just shy of 500,000 should just wait for spring and ride a bicycle. fans later, Betty White may be headed for Saturday Night Live after all. What my spies (yes, I have spies) (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comare hearing is that Miss Betty may host with some of ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your the show’s finest female alumna. That way, her flock neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know of fans is happy that she becomes the oldest host in the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o SNL’s history without having an 88-year-old lass The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY shouldering 90 minutes of live TV. She’d be in fine 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)
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A Melville man called Suffolk County police about a raccoon in his backyard on Feb. 21. The raccoon was apparently healthy when the responding officer arrived. The resident was instructed to call back if the raccoon appeared in poor health.
Some Friends A Huntington Station man called Suffolk County police about a suspicious man sitting on his driveway before dawn on Feb. 21. The man told police that he was left there by his friends after a dispute, which he lost. Due to his intoxicated state and minor abrasions from the dispute, the Huntington Community First Aid Squad took him to Huntington Hospital.
Certainly Sounds Like Sex A West Islip woman called Suffolk County police about possible sexual solicitation at a Melville hotel on Feb. 20. She told police she’d been trying to get a room, but lacked the adequate funds when the employee allegedly said “if you take care of me, I’ll take care of you.” The woman said she felt uncomfortable by the comment. The employee told police he was trying to accommodate the complainant by offering her a room at a lower price, but never made any physical contact or attempt to solicit her in any way. The report was filed for informational purposes only.
They’re In The House A Greenlawn woman called Suffolk County police early on Feb. 20 after finding raccoons in her crawlspace attic. She was unable to reach the animals. However, police advised the 28-year-old to contact an authorized exterminator.
The manager of a Huntington Station motel called Suffolk County police after housekeeping found cat litter in the toilet and iodine sprayed on the bathroom walls on Feb. 19. The cat was still in the room with food and a carrier. Housekeeping also found clothes in the room. The manager said the room was rented to a man and woman who paid cash since Feb. 9, and housekeeping had not cleaned the room since then. Police advised the complainant to call back if the subjects return and an assist is needed. The officer also said that any damage to the room is a civil matter.
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THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • FEBRUARY 25, 2010 • A3
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Levy, Officials Clash Over Cop Costs Legislators, PBA dispute Levy claim of $1B cost projection for 200 new police officers dschrafel@longislandernews.com
County Executive Steve Levy’s claim that it will cost Suffolk County $1 billion over 20 years to hire 200 new cops doesn’t add up, legislators and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) president said. The recommendation for 200 officers came out of the Legislature’s budget committee’s bipartisan working group in response to increases in violent crime tied to an increase in heroin abuse and gangs and to make sure that positions held by retiring officers are filled, supporters said. New officers would be paid for by $10 million generated by a 3 percent tax increase in the police fund, which was enacted over Levy’s veto on Nov. 4, 2009. “The legislature acted responsibly because we paid for [the police officers] and made the case for them,” Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) said. “We have to plan for the future and confront the crime problem head-on.” The county executive has affirmed he
will sign off on 70 new officers, and candidates are already training at the police academy with hopes of working this fall. Levy has not committed to the 130 extra officers the legislature has budgeted for, and he gets the final say over how many officers the county takes on. “We understand the union is looking to protect its turf and build their membership, but at the same time, the county executive’s first responsibility is always to the taxpayers and he’s not going to back down from pressure from outside special interest groups,” Levy’s spokesman Dan Aug said. “The total amount of salary and benefits would be approaching $1 billion.” D’Amaro balked at Levy’s big-money claim, calling the number “headlinegrabbing” but inaccurate. Legislator Jon Cooper (D – Huntington) said taxpayers are more concerned about what they’d pay for more cops, which he said would be about $30 per taxpayer in this year’s bill. “That’s the average stuff that residents and taxpayers care about,” Cooper said.
“That’s what they want to know… is it worth $30 [per taxpayer] to put 200 cops on foot patrol, bike patrol and in gang suppression units?” PBA president Jeff Frayler argued Levy’s cost analysis was framed to scare people. “That’s silly,” he said. “What aspect of your life would you take and extrapolate over 20 years? … It’s not true. He’s lying, he’s playing semantic games… instead of being proactive, he’s being reactive.” Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) said Levy’s number crunching did not include savings from senior officer attrition. “New officers will naturally be starting out at a lower salary,” he said. “[$1 billion] is a number that doesn’t take into account many other facts that must be considered. I’m certainly mindful of how we allocate taxpayer dollars, but this is public safety, which is our top priority.” Levy argued additional officers are not needed because crime is down overall; by civilianizing jobs once led by police officers, he’s put more than 70 cops back on
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County Executive Steve Levy and legislators are disagreeing over the long-term cost of hiring 200 police officers. the beat, Aug said. The county executive said the county can preserve police num(Continued on page A25)
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Park Fee Increases Set To Expire Will revert to 2008 level in coming weeks following increase to fund Vanderbilt Museum dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Thanks in part to funding from an increased hotel-motel tax, the park fees increase designed to provide stopgap funding to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport will return to 2008 levels in the coming weeks. County Executive Steve Levy announced the rollback on Feb. 18 in Brookhaven, which impacts GreenKey Cards for seniors, camping fees, beach RV permits, camping fees and golf course fees. “Our hardworking residents have for years contributed tax dollars that have helped create a parks system that is second to none, and there is no better time to give something back than when the national economy is forcing our residents to make
difficult spending decisions,” Levy said. The fee’s sunset clause was written into the March 2009 law. Once one year elapses, the fees will automatically revert to 2008 levels without further action from Levy or the legislature. Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-N. Babylon), who voted against the increase last year, said the bill was a stopgap measure to assist the Vanderbilt until increased hotel-motel taxes, designed to fund cultural institutions in the county, were approved. “It was the wrong time to raise park fees,” he said. “It hit those who are least able to pay when we should be making parks more ‘staycation’ [destinations].” “Everyone understood last year that it was done for a very specific purpose. It accomplished a goal and the fair and right (Continued on page A25)
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A park fee increase designed to help fund the Vanderbilt Museum is set to roll back in March.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Path Cleared To Federal Stimulus Funding Organization created to help businesses tap $19 million available through Recovery Act By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com
The Huntington Town Board has created an organizational entity that may hold financial promise for Melville’s industrial sector. The board voted unanimously to form the not-forprofit Town of Huntington Local Development Corporation on Feb. 9. The corporation will allow local businesses a pathway to access approximately $19 million in federal bonds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “Economic development and jobs are among this administration’s top concerns. The new investment and bonding authority we are creating today will help Huntington do its part to stimulate the Long Island economy,” said Supervisor Frank Petrone. The resolution’s sponsor, councilman Mark Cuth-
bertson, said the corporation will serve as a legal enterprise, composed of the town board, with authority to issue two different kinds of bonds under ARRA. “The [Suffolk] County Legislature used to have the ability to issue these bonds, but the legislature has terminated their ability to do so,” Cuthbertson said. “It’s estimated over $2.5 million in construction that could be happening, but since they can’t avail themselves to the tax-free financing, it’s not.” Huntington has been approved to issue approximately $11.5 million in Recovery Zone Facility Bonds that are tax-exempt and restricted to the development of industrial development agencies within a Recovery Zone, a designation the board approved on Feb. 9. Cuthbertson said these are commonly used by hospitals and institutions of higher learning to finance expansion, citing St. Anthony’s
High School’s new student center as an example. “We talked to investment banks who place this kind of debt. They told us there is unequivocal interest in that kind of debt,” the councilman said. The corporation has the authority to issue $7.6 million in Recovery Zone Economic Development bonds that are a taxable source of funding for general businesses considering major projects, Cuthbertson said. The board still must solidify the application process before issuing bonds, he added. Some members of the board are hoping this step is the first of many towards providing Huntington businesses with greater resources. “A lot of local development corporations are based on just being a conduit of financing for business,” said Councilman Mark Mayoka. “I want to incorporate it within a component of another entity offering people that kind of advice.”
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Section 8 Reform Vowed Sponsor unfazed by registration plan critics By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
A proposal to require landlords of Section 8 housing to register their properties and pay a fee hit a patch of turbulence from a conservative advocacy group and the Huntington Housing Authority. However, its sponsor, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, said the resolution is moving “full steam ahead.” “[The testimony] hasn’t changed my belief that we should not have an exemption that favors Section 8 landlords,” Cuthbertson said. Discussed during a Feb. 9 public hearing, the Town of Huntington resolution would require landlords of Section 8 properties not owned by the Huntington Housing Authority to register with the town and increase fines for failing to registering rental properties. Fines for code violations would increase as well. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson said this is the first of several housing-related changes he plans to introduce. Dr. William Spencer, president of the Huntington Housing Authority, said the organization opposed the move because it was not needed and could shrink affordable housing stock further. “The Housing Authority is required by federal law to inspect Section 8 units to make sure it is in compliance with federal housing standards,” he said. “If a unit fails inspection, they are removed from the program.” Spencer said 1,500 households are on
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the waiting list for Section 8 vouchers, for which landlords only receive 90 percent of the market rate. “If homeowners decide not to rent the home, this results in reduction of housing units in a community already suffering from lack of affording housing,” Spencer said. Following Spencer’s testimony, Cuthbertson said he was confident that would not be the case, arguing charging Section 8 landlords to register would improve quality of life and help the town crack down on substandard housing. “If I thought it would limit the number of people who are landlords I wouldn’t have proposed it,” he said. After he said that Section 8 properties in town had experienced problems, at least one member of the audience heckled Cuthbertson, calling his statement “grandstanding.” Following the catcalls, Supervisor Frank Petrone warned the audience that further outbursts would lead to the person being ejected. Northport resident Pat Udalovas testified that the registration program was unneeded. She claimed current inspections are sufficient and that the proposal was unwanted government intrusion and amounted to a back-door tax on landlords. She is a member of the Conservative Society for Action. “I’d like to know what purpose is served by requiring landlords of Section 8 housing to get rental permits,” she said. “It’s another way for local government to put a hand in the pockets of local citizens.” (Continued on page A28)
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THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • FEBRUARY 25, 2010 • A5
HALF HOLLOW HILLS
Singing Their Way To Local Stardom Forty students to compete in competition finals to be held this weekend at Hills East By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
From a field of semifinalists, 40 were selected to sing in the Half Hollow Hills Idol singing competition finals, to be held this Saturday at High School East. Above, some of the students who have competed in the competition are all smiles on stage. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
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With the semifinals over, the Half Hollow Hills Idol competition is reaching its show-stopping finale this weekend. Unlike last year, this year’s semifinal for the “American Idol”-like event was broken into two shows instead of one. Because there were so many students participating and too much talent to go unnoticed, the judges decided to have two shows so more students could perform. The shows were on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30, and students from each category gave it their all. Finalists from the middle school are: Alexa Mouzakes, Annie Levine, Stefanie Grafstein, Marielle Erdheim, Frank Marrone, Maggie Levine, Daniel Rudin, Marli Delaney, Emily Altchiler, Veronica Fox, Emily Sloane, Brianna Williams, Emily Saltz, Antonia Marulli, Sarah Sampino, Nico Marulli, Adara Mifsud, Allie Boronow, Nathaniel Bear and Nicholas Farrauto. From the high school category, finalists are Rachel Karmel, Donte Banks, Lexie Martin, Danielle Jenkin, Sam Seleznow, Brittney Nelson, Gina Amico, Ali Garrido, Nicholas Regueiro, Bryce Garcia, Danielle Sacco, Sarah Bengeloun, Kim Dyckman, Jamaal Brown, Sharelle Butler, Alyssa Sokol, Dere Sperling, Kaila Zogheb, Rhemah Gaffney, Erica Simmons, Moriah Gaffney and Margo Romero.
“Everybody was basically floored by the kids and their performances,” said Lisa Muhlbauer, an event co-chair. “It’s as though every year they take it up another level. The kids are just so good and they’re very enthusiastic and they love what they’re doing.” Most importantly, she said, all the students are having a good time. “We want them to enjoy themselves and have the audience enjoy the show and pull everybody together in a celebration. That’s what the evening is about,” the co-chair said. These 42 students will compete for the best three titles: the Hills Idol winner for the high school category, the Hills Idol winner for the middle school category, and Best Entertainer. The show, which is being sponsored by Atlantis Marine World, will leave the winners receiving season tickets to the aquarium, recording time, and even a chance to be a guest disc jockey on WBLI radio. Each winner will receive an iPod Touch as well. “It’s going to be a great show and we just think it’ll be even better than prior shows,” Muhlbauer said. The final is being held on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hills High School East auditorium. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Proceeds from the event will go toward Half Hollow Hills PTA Council activities. For more information, visit hhhptacouncil.org.
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Steering Clear Of Pesky Potholes Town and state have hotlines for drivers who are fearful of blowing a tire, or worse By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com
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If you are complaining to family or co-workers about the awful pothole you barely swerved around, mark its spot and tell those who can make a difference. The Town of Huntington Highway Department and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) have open hotlines for drivers to report potholes revealed by melting ice and snow. Both agencies say they are doing their best under the constant barrage of winter storms, but asked residents to report those roadways which have become an impassable obstacle course. “The storms don’t really affect the road… It doesn’t matter how much snow or ice you have. It’s the condition of the road that matters. It’s the age of the road since it’s been repaved,” said Huntington Highway Superintendent William Naughton. He said that Huntington’s highway department maintains over 800 miles of roadway, and some have not been paved in 20 to 25 years. The supervisor reported that area foremen and crews are out every day, applying hot asphalt patches to potholes, weather permitting. DOT spokeswoman Eileen Peters spoke differently about the impact of the recent storms on local roadways the state maintains, including Route 25A, New York Avenue/Route 110 and the southern portion of Deer Park Avenue. “Typically, this is bad weather for them [potholes] because of the freeze, thaw, freeze, thaw pattern,” Peters said. A pothole in Cold Spring Harbor near the intersection of Route 25A and Flora Road was reported to Suffolk County police. Other potholes reported on state roads include one on Deer Park Avenue
near the Long Island Expressway. Under New York State Highway Law, the state can not be held liable for damages from Nov. 16 through April 30 of each year. Motorists are encouraged to call the town at 631-499-0444 and the DOT about state-maintained roads toll-free at 1-800-POT-HOLE (1-800-7684653) to report problem spots. “In the event that we haven’t been able to get there, we really appreciate public assistance in identifying potholes,” Peters said. The DOT has two automatic pothole filler machines on Long Island, first used on a trial basis three years ago, with six maintenance yards across the island patching roadways. Foremen are instructed to be on the lookout during their regular roadway patrols. “We’ve been doing a lot of crack sealing. It’s how potholes form. Water gets in the crack, it freezes, thaws and cracks apart the pavement,” she said. However, the DOT spokeswoman said the same crews are those used to plow and sand roads with a multitude of other responsibilities. “We have more storms to deal with this week with a mixture of precipitation expected,” Peters said. “They are preparing for that, keeping drains clear so when we have snow then melting, the water has a clear path to drain off the roads.”
Potholes complicating your commute? Call the Town of Huntington at 631-499-0444 or the state DOT 1800-POT-HOLE (1-800-768-4653) particularly troublesome spots.
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Last week marked Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York’s last stint at Bryant Park, and my first foray into the fashion world. When I was told that I’d be getting a press pass to photograph Fashion Week from Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, I was ecstatic. As an aspiring photographer, finding out that I was about to receive access to one of the biggest and most exclusive events in the country was like winning the lottery. When I first walked into the tents, I was taken aback. Bryant Park had been completely transformed into an indoor venue. The fountain was lined with mannequins wearing clothes from some of the featured collections and there were flat screen TVs hanging above them to allow people in the lobby to watch the shows going on. Two brand new Mercedes-Benz cars framed the entrance and booths from Coca-Cola, Chambord, Zone System, To Haiti with Love, TRESemmé, Maybelline and a few other sponsors lined the sides of the lobby, each handing out giveaways. An hour before each show, ticket holders and people hoping to get a standby spot could check in and line up in the lobby. Everyone was just dressed to the nines, some of them looking like they were meant to be on the runway. My first show was Christian Siriano, the winner of the fourth season of “Project Runway.” I was escorted to the back entrance of the tents and given complete access to the backstage area. It was truly amazing to see everything that was happening behind the scenes. Makeup artists from VSMakeup worked to transform the girls’ faces as hair stylists from Aveda added a classical touch to the models’ hair. Backstage, the models were just girls, some of them just 15 years old. They ate, drank, laughed, texted and even read while getting their hair done. Though it was a fastpaced and stressful environment, the lighting was perfect for my pictures, and being backstage was a great way to capture the models in a relatively “real” setting. After about an hour of shooting backstage, I joined some of the press people who had already begun to set up on the risers. However, I had no idea what it was really like to be a member of the press. As soon as the doors were open for the rest of the media, about 50 people with huge cameras and other equipment came running into the room, pushing each other, each hoping to get the best spot in the house. There was one man who was in charge of all the media, and I quickly learned that once you got on his bad side you were essentially blacklisted from the rest of Fashion Week. People continued fighting for the next 20 minutes, asking one person to sit and another to move just a hair to the side. At one point, the men on the risers decided they were going to rate each model as she came towards them and then turned around and walked away. Some people were catching up with old friends, other photographers they only get to see twice a year, while others were making connections, hoping to further their careers. Yet, as soon as the lights went down and the first model stepped out onto the runway, the sound of people arguing and chatting was replaced by the sound of dozens of shutters going off. Though the show itself only lasted 13 minutes, I managed to take over 230 pictures. An hour after the Christian Siriano show ended, I headed down to an off-site show for up-and-coming designer Alexander Barardi. His show was simple
Backstage, models are transformed from normal girls who laugh and text to runwayready icons. and elegant, and once again I managed to take a few hundred pictures. By the end of my first official day, I was exhausted. Over the next few days, I attended five more fashion shows. Arise African Collective was an amazing show produced by the South African magazine Arise featuring three South African designers. This show was in the largest of the three runway areas, and seated more than 100 audience members. There were three backstage areas dedicated to this show: the makeup room, the hair room and the dressing (Continued on page A26)
A model struts her stuff wearing Christian Siriano, the winner of the fourth season of “Project Runway,” for Fashion Week in New York.
Arise African Collective, produced by the South African magazine Arise, featured extravagant designs by South African designers.
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A Capital Idea! The Huntington Town Board has created for many businesses has been one of getting an entity that will help local businesses tap credit. Giving the town the authority to isfederal stimulus funds. The not-for-profit sue development bonds gives businesses Town of Huntington Local Development one more resource and give access to capiCorporation was formed Feb. 9 to allow lo- tal needed to spur growth. cal businesses to access $19 milNow that the town board has lion in funds available through EDITORIAL taken this first step, the followup the American Recovery and is essential. The town must next Reinvestment Act (ARRA). get specific details out to the business comThis is good news for businesses for munity so that those eligible can be identiwhom the words “economic stimulus” have fied and take advantage of this new source been just that – words. In fact, the big issue of financing.
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Shame, Shame DEAR EDITOR: Shame on Verizon and all of those who consider it necessary, let alone appropriate, to place a cell phone tower on cemetery grounds. Dropped calls pale in comparison to the way our hearts will drop each time we visit a loved one and see such a desecration, camouflaged or not. It defies the imagination that any entity or individual would even entertain placing a cell phone tower in such a location. My sincere thanks to the Zoning Board of Appeals for having the necessary wisdom and compassion in asking Verizon to let Mt. Golda Cemetery remain a place of solitude and fond remembrances. MICHAEL GOLD
Dix Hills
Wake Up, People DEAR EDITOR: It is an outrageous affront to the residents of Huntington that the Huntington Town Board appointed former Town Councilman Stuart Besen to a position as a Special Assistant Town Attorney at its Feb. 9 meeting. It is political payback, pure and simple; obvious cronyism, and a continuation of the overt arrogance of this board. Once again the taxpayer gets ripped off, this time to the tune of $50,000 a year plus benefits, while friends of the board get paid off.
Since Frank Petrone first took office, the salary of a town board member has gone from $28,000 annually to over $78,000, not including benefits – for a part-time job. The board is taking good care of themselves at the expense of their constituents. Mr. Besen is now the 28th attorney working for the town, yet the leadership claims the town is being run well. If it were being run well, would we really need 28 attorneys? This appointment was clearly made just to ensure that Mr. Besen’s employment history with the town will justify his receiving a lifetime pension and lifetime health benefits. How many of our residents have that? According to recent published information, Mr. Besen will be spending part of that time working on “a project to qualify the town for federal funds for downtown revitalization.” The town is not qualified for federal funds already? How can that be? And, if the project actually involves simply filling out the applications for the funds, do we really need a $50,000 a year attorney to fill them out? Furthermore, don’t we already have a community development department with its own lawyer? Why are we paying them if they are not doing the community development? Lest we forget, Mr. Besen, and most of the current town board members currently in office, were serving on the board when the debacle at
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Crab Meadow occurred, which, by the way, led to litigation against the town. And, since nearly all votes of the board were 5-0 when he served, he actually voted for the hiring freeze that has been conveniently overridden to supply him a with very personal gain, while the town’s highway department – a separate taxing entity – couldn’t even plow the roads well during these past two storms because they are understaffed. Shame on you Susan Berland. Shame on you Glenda Jackson. Shame on you Mark Cuthbertson. Shame on you Frank Petrone. Stop doing only what you want to do and think of the taxpayer for a change. Mr. Besen has also been appointed to the New York State Judicial Screening Committee by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy. That position is reportedly voluntary. Why should Huntington residents be subsidizing his time to work for free for the state when the state won’t even give us our fair share of school funding? By making this appointment County Executive Levy gives clout to the future political aspirations of someone that the voters have already decided should not hold political office. Shame on you too, Steve Levy. Wake up, people of Huntington, and remember all this come election time or you will continue to get your pocket picked, one
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Greenlawn Editor’s note: Cook finished third in the race for two spots on the Huntington Town Council in the November 2009 election.
My First 45 Days DEAR EDITOR: During my campaign for town council, I focused on the need to address both the financial crisis and crime crisis affecting the residents of Huntington. When approached by Supervisor Petrone in December, I whole-heartedly supported the decision to hold the inauguration at Jack Abrams Intermediate School to highlight the need to focus on the crime crisis in Huntington Station. At my first two town board meetings I voted no, with detailed explanations, on over 20 resolutions in furtherance of fiscal discipline. I voted no against contracts that were not being re-bid and awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. I voted no to allow contracts that were being rolled over at the obscene prices that were established prior to the
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economy going into the tank. I voted no to save our residents hard earned money. My no votes were against lucrative “part-time” jobs for political insiders to try to stop government waste. However, the path toward job growth and fiscal discipline is not always a no vote. Most recently I voted yes to sponsor a resolution for the build out of a branch of the First National Bank of Long Island in Cold Spring Harbor. This improvement will help to stimulate economic growth and to help the struggling area merchants. I also voted yes to establish “The Huntington Local Development Corporation.” That is a vehicle that can be used to provide funding for qualified businesses to help stimulate the local economy. It will also be one of many funding sources incorporated into the Small Business Resource and Recovery Center that I am in the process of establishing. These initial steps are the very beginning of what needs to be done to address the crises facing town government. There are many challenges ahead and I will continue to advocate for all the residents of the Town of Huntington. MARK MAYOKA
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Familiar Faith Drives New Vehicle Houses of worship refocus outreach to connect with evolving congregations dschrafel@longislandernews.com
egardless of what faith one follows, some truths in Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism are unyielding and absolute. How to get the community to embrace your institution and how faith is presented, though, is another story. In the age of ouTube snippets, shortened attention spans and -hour news tickers, abbi ackov Saacks, who leads the ubavitch Chai Center in ix Hills, works unique hooks into traditional spiritual observances. laying off the theme of a certain popular sports network, this year’s urim celebration is following an ES M theme Extreme Sports urim Madness. ast year’s was a western-style celebration, where congregants were asked to come in their Western best cowboy hats and all. The goal is to provide a hybrid of humor and relevance that creates unforgettable experiences, but never outshines the substance of the faith they’re sharing. “Once people are in, you must make it relevant and interesting,” Saacks said. “ ique their interest. If you’re not going to keep them spellbound, they won’t come back.” Meeting those goals staying relevant and interesting is particularly key when facing changing demographics. When St. Hugh of incoln oman Catholic Church in Huntington Station opened in 1 13, worshippers were largely Italian, Irish and olish, Msgr. Joseph renata said. Today, 0 percent of parishioners speak Spanish, the first group coming from uerto ico in the 1 0s.
The church began offering services in Spanish, and at least one bilingual priest has been on duty since 1 . renata became St. Hugh’s first bilingual pastor five years ago. “We want to honor the cultural diversity while trying to draw the community together because we share one faith,” he said. “It’s a delicate balance.” renata said the church hosts some bilingual celebrations, especially during feast days like Thanksgiving and Easter, to unite the community under one roof. Other organizations, like the ife oint Church and nitarian niversalist Fellowship, both in Huntington, stand out by taking a more unique approach to faith. At the ife oint Church, started in 00 by astor Brian Mc ay and wife ita, the goal is to provide a “user-friendly” avenue toward deeper faith. Five years ago this Easter, the Tennessee-born pastor and his Estonian wife came to Huntington and created a church where the goal is to send church newcomers away from Sunday services understanding 0 to 0 percent of what they heard and able to put it into practice. “The teaching is pretty much straight-up Christianity that you would find in any denomination, but the method of presenting it is more informal,” he said. “We make it understandable to people who have not grown up in church or have not been at all.” So far, their efforts have drawn about 1 parishioners, many of them young professionals and their families. “I think the reason we consistently see young families, younger singles, is because of the way we present the ospel,” Mc ay said. “The music is modern, more
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Dressed in their Western best, a family at the Chai Center celebrates a Wild West Purim last year. The center’s goal, Rabbi Yackov Saacks said, is to provide a religious experience that is deep and meaningful, but also relevant and accessible. like a band it’s very modern, upbeat music.” The nitarian fellowship, who are noncreedal and follow a covenantal approach, was established in orthport in 1 and moved to its Browns oad location in the 1 0s. ev. aul atzlaff said the parish often attracts worshippers who had lessthan positive experiences in other religious settings. The organization is multigenerational and popular within the BT les-
bian, gay, bisexual, transgender community and has a prominent role in the Huntington gay pride parade each summer. “One of the things that’s unique about us is that we don’t have people who share the same beliefs about the metaphysical questions,” atzlaff said. “ ather, we encourage a conversation and entrust we will be enriched by the dialogue.” While espousing faith remains the goal, churches have taken on a firmer role in the direction of becoming community centers. The nitarian fellowship hosts yoga classes, Friday morning mediation sessions and has invested itself heavily in the debate over AvalonBay and affordable housing in Huntington. Monthly, the fellowship hosts “ ast icks Caf ,” a forum for local artists and performers that has been a Huntington fixture over the last six years. With a largely Spanish-speaking congregation, St. Hugh’s has become an advocate for issues that affect Hispanics in the township. For Saacks, whose Chai Center hosts social clubs, financial seminars and sessions with political leaders like M anny anon of the Israeli nesset, life is all about balance, and the Chai Center should provide that. One must visit for more than just prayer, he said. A healthy dose of humor doesn’t hurt, either. “It’s my nature, but whether it’s a sermon or an e-mail or talking to people privately, you can’t be this stoic, stone-faced individual,” he said. “Heaviness is when they go to the dentist or when their portfolio is not doing as well as it should. When a person tries to have this relationship with od, it doesn’t have to be the most somber thing in the world.”
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The Town of Huntington is well known for its arts, entertainment, business and nightlife, but another aspect of the community is teenagers’ desire to participate in their religious roots. In an effort to connect with their community members, houses of worship are proving their versatility and fervor to reach out to the younger generation by hosting programs that involve children and teenagers, such as youth groups, “Mommy and Me” programs and religious education classes before a Jewish Bar Mitzvah or a Christian confirmation. The ubavitch Chai Center in ix Hills has a “ ost Bar Mitzvah” class, where “they can look to what it’s really all about,” said the center’s abbi ackov Saacks. Often for the younger generation of worshippers, it’s all about keeping them interested and connected to events of the past. Saacks said ways to do this include reliving historic accounts, such as making matzah for assover or lighting the menorah. Another way to engage youth is encouraging them to participate in community service activites. There are approximately
Houses of worship are continuing to reach out to the younger generation, hoping to inspire them through youth groups and programs. Above, children from Joshua Baptist Cathedral Youth Choir in Huntington. 00 kids in the system at the Chai Center overall and 0 to 0 additional students who volunteer. “About or percent of our kids love Hebrew school,” Saacks said. “They don’t want to miss it that’s when you know that you’re doing it right.” Similarly, St. Matthew oman Catholic Church, also in ix Hills, uses fun as a
means to educate their younger members. Students at St. Matthew’s participate in community service events by taking part in vocation talks and going on a retreat. The students also volunteer for a summer program that the church began 10 years ago. uring a two-week program lasting . hours a day, students receive formal education in their faith and participate in mu-
sic and workshop-oriented activities. “These children love coming in the summer,” said Mary onaldson, the head of educational programs at St. Matthew’s. The students volunteer to enroll in the summer program because they want to, as participation is not mandatory. It started with 0 students; last year there were enrolled. “ eople have to realize, each child is not only a precious gem but like a world in themselves. If they have a good experience when they’re younger then they’ll share the same with their kids,” Saacks said. “ ou’re not only affecting one child, you’re affecting a family, and not just immediate family a future family.” Students who have positive religious experiences when they are young may even have an easier time maintaining it as they get older. Even though she is now away at college, Mary Ciufo, 1 , of the ix Hills Evangelical Free Church said she takes part in Bible studies and attends church. “I find that church is a good way to worship on Sunday mornings, but we should really be worshipping Christ in our daily activities, so I participate in other religious activities to make sure I integrate Christ into my life besides just on Sundays,” the college student said.
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Change Is A Constant For Houses Of Worship
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In times of trouble, a house of worship is one of several places people go for support, help, guidance and hope. In times of joy, it may be a place people go to give thanks or share their wealth. Worshippers come for the community, and to grow and share in their faith. For some, that method of growing in their faith has remained, but for others, it may have changed. We are not the same group of people who walked the streets of the Town of Huntington 100 years ago. We are not even the same group who walked the streets 30 years ago. Change has bombarded us: technology has revolutionized how we communicate with each other and how we work; the pace of life has quickened, changing family dynamics, needs and pri-
orities; with new social issues to grapple with, society’s rules of acceptance have changed, some more liberal, others more conservative, many more extreme; and most recently, a tanking economy has some working harder than ever, others not working at all, and nearly everyone counting their pennies. Our individual lives as human beings are not the only things that adapt to changing times. More established entities consider these changes as well, and religious groups are among them. For this section exploring religion and worship in the Town of Huntington, we spoke with religious leaders on how changes in the world in recent years have affected how they connect with their congrega-
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tion. Almost all answered by stressing the importance of knowing their demographics and giving them appropriate outlets to worship. Older churches and Jewish centers have embraced technology in an attempt to balance traditional teaching with modern advances. Others are taking “user-friendly” approaches, targeting the ever-evolving younger generation full of existential questions about life, who they are and how their faith fits into it all. Several are embracing their roles as suburban houses of worship and are gearing programs towards families. While the changes to come remain unclear, one thing remains certain: religion is alive and well in Huntington, and there for those who wish to participate.
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Linguine is one of the homemade pasta choices on Cocofe’s focused new menu. By Danny, Betty and Karen foodie@longislandernews.com
Everything you knew about Sally’s Cocofe has changed. When Cocofe shut its doors this summer to be overhauled, the goal was to honor its existing chocolate theme by preserving as many of Cocofe’s best points fondue, hot chocolate and the homemade truffles, for example while revamping the menu and focusing the restaurant’s vision to quell the “coffee shop or restaurant ” debate that plagued them previously. When they reopened in ovember, the debate was settled. While the veritable “river of chocolate” that comprises the ceiling remains, the high-backed couches have been jettisoned for two rows of traditional, candlelit dining room seating, making the space feel larger. A small lounge is set up toward the rear, perfect for coming in for a cocktail from the expanded bar, a small plate or some fondue and coffee after a movie. “We wanted it to be a bistro that has great desserts you could go for either one,” manager Frank Belisi, with TriBeCa Consultants, said. “It was imperative we change the image to the bistro.” To wit, they’ve done that the menu is all fish, pasta or vegetarian, 100 percent kosher and a “true fish house” with six fish entrees,
Belisi said. Instead of having a little chocolate in everything as before, the menu is more focused. There’s a page of small plates, a page of large plates and a page of desserts. Their discipline pays off handsomely. inner starts with a basket of piping-hot rolls and crackers with whipped garlic herb butter for the table. Arancini is a splendid starter, boasting risotto, peas and red peppers fried up gently in a crispy, smoky package and served in marinara sauce. Chef aul Flores is adept at combining bold flavors in dishes and making them shine. Take the salmon dressed in a lemon and butter sauce, the tender, expertly-roasted filet benefits from a sauce where dominant flavors work in harmony and are enhanced as a result. on’t skimp on the zesty Israeli couscous, either with broccoli rabe, peas, garlic and tomatoes, it adds to the savory experience. Sesame-crusted, seared rare tuna has something for everybody. ooking for a salty kick ab some balsamic reduction on the tender, vibrant tuna. Craving sweet and a little kick Mix it with the eggplant caponata. Either way, your taste buds will experience a fantastic treat. inguine 1 in pomodoro sauce, basil and olive oil, boasts fresh produce and tasty homemade pasta that will appeal to most diners, and there’s lots to go around.
Pan-seared tuna combines a medley of strong flavors, which enhance the entire plate. Now focusing on fish, salad and pasta, Cocofe boasts six fish entrees along with fresh, homemade pastas. resentation is also a priority for the new Cocofe. The salmon comes with a pair of long Chinese noodles jauntily thrust upward, as if they’re in an artistic, culinary swordfight. The tuna, ascending on a serving of caponata, is jazzed up with specks of balsamic reduction. The desserts and the chocolate are still stars, and for good reason. Cocofe always did chocolate well, and that hasn’t changed. In fact, they upped the ante to best complement the menu. Our advice eave lots of room for dessert. escribed by one of our party as looking like a “s’more for grown-ups,” Cocofe’s outstanding Black and White apoleon is a little slice of chocolate heaven housed between layers of flaky phyllo pastry topped with a bit of powdered sugar. ecadent, creamy dark chocolate and white chocolate mousses melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more. Chocolate lovers and diners with a serious sweet tooth should take note of the Chocolate Molten Cake , a flourless
The Black and White Napoelon’s pairing of melt-in-your-mouth white and dark chocolate mousses between phyllo pastry was a favorite at our table. confection containing chocolate mousse and chocolate sauce that hits the spot without being an overwhelming mass of chocolate despite its ingredients. on-chocolate choices were hits as well the warm Apple alette is a buttery free-form tart with caramel sauce and a homemade flavor that would make aula een proud. The best dessert by far for sharing you’ll want to hog the others, trust us , the fondue per person has a big bonus. ou can tell your trainer or gym buddies that you had fresh, seasonal fruit for dessert when you went out. Just forget to tell him or her that it was coated in a layer of divine chocolate.
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Finding New Avenues For Faith Oldest churches, synagogues seek new outreach methods By Sara-Megan Walsh swalsh@longislandernews.com
Parishioners gather outside Huntington’s Old First Presbyterian Church circa the turn of the 19th century. Its congregation’s demographics have changed many times over the years.
“ ive Me That Old-Time eligion” is changing its tune to something modern, sleek, perhaps even electronic in some of Huntington’s oldest churches and synagogues. The Town of Huntington’s community has been shaped by the religious organizations that define its history. Old First resbyterian, St. atrick’s oman Catholic and St. John’s Episcopal churches’ landmark presences define Huntington village’s Main Street. In the same way, congregants are shaping these institutions, who must figure out what changes to make to keep faith alive. “In all of these issues about ways we change and adapt, how do you maintain the beauty and authenticity of the tradition while changing with modern times ” asked abbi eil urshan of the Huntington Jewish Center, formed in 1 0 . “How do you walk that tightrope between tradition and change ” Many religious clergy said change is the one constant, finding new ways to reach out to their congregation, synagogue or community and breathe new life into it. The main factor they must consider is their demographic. “We’ve been concerned for the past to 30 years over what we call the graying of St. John’s.’ Our challenge has been to get the younger families in,” said Warden Earl Matchett of St. John’s, chartered in 1 . Huntington resident Tom Bosch, a parishioner of Old First Church, said the congregation is now smaller than it was 0 years ago when he first joined. Founded in 1 , the church’s sanctuary was recently renovated through a generous donation from Marge Sammis, on behalf of her husband, late Town Supervisor uentin.. Each institution has slightly different needs to address. Huntington Jewish Center has many members joining now who were raised in the Jewish culture but not Judiasm, or have converted to the religion, urshan said. Both seek religious education and spiritual connection. To meet their followers’ needs, houses of worship have instituted their own programs to reach out to the community. St. John’s began offering a family service 10 years ago, whose sermon is geared towards children and a smaller, mobile altar that brings a “cozy” feel to service. Huntington Jewish Center recently started “Friday ight ive” once a month, a service featuring contem-
Old First Church as it appears today on Main Street atop East Hill at its third location since 1784. porary music. “ eople don’t want a cantor who sings at them, so we thought about how we bring music into the services,” urshan said. Both said participation is key, offering ways for members to take part in worship music and a variety of cultural activity programs. et, some are still concerned over the changing role of religion. “ ike all churches, I think there’s a change in the interest of young people and where religion fits into their families and lives,” Bosch said. “ ight now, we don’t have as many young people as we did when I was growing up,” said Huntington resident aul Johnson, a member of Evergreen Baptist church. “Before it was a must, you went to church. ow it’s almost lackadaisical.” The development of the “working mom,” modern families and children’s sports teams that practice on Sunday, many clergy members said, have affected attendance. For some, additional services and activities have been added to accommodate scheduling, while others have turned to technology. “All the time there must be communication with those families so they know you care and to let them know that there was someone who missed you’,” Matchett said. Old First astor Andy Hart writes a blog on Old First Church’s website and announces events via e-mail. Old First and Huntington Jewish Center both have pages on the social networking site Facebook.com. Together, they are forging new paths with faith that will keep their churches and synagogues strong for another hundred years.
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aware of many troubled members. “ ou don’t always get an accurate picture. They don’t always go to the rabbi first,” he said. “What has come to my attention is that the number of people out of work are trying to find jobs.” The synagogue, however, does try to help members who ask for help. The congregation donates to a small relief fund used for emergency situations. At the moment, Silverman said he’s had very few requests. East orthport Jewish Center officials
also confirmed that they have some limited flexibility with their annual dues. The membership for a family in 00 is under ,000, but the amount is likely to increase this year. In lieu of having members end their membership when they can’t afford their dues, the rabbi said a two-person committee reviews their situation and can approve temporary arrangements. “It’s also an understanding that when things are much better, that we’ll shift back to the normal dues,” Silverman said.
Over at the oman Catholic church, worshippers continue to volunteer in church groups and donate to Trocaire, their parish outreach. Members continue to donate to the outreach’s food pantry, as more and more have requested edible and financial assistance. “ uite honestly there have been times, for instance last summer, where our food pantry had gotten quite low. We mentioned it to parishioners and our levels came right back up pretty quickly,” Bennett said. “They’re wonderful about it.”
ABSOLUTE EYEWEAR Parishioners at St. Patrick in Huntington are still making food and financial donations to their less fortunate neighbors. By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
The ongoing international recession has forced families to make sacrifices and businesses to close their doors, but it may not be impacting houses of worship terribly. eligious leaders at both Church of St. atrick in Huntington and the East orthport Jewish Center said they noticed only limited direct effects. “There have been a number of people who have lost their jobs. It has affected people’s ability to celebrate in the fashion they had in the past. We’re seeing a trimming of people’s extra revenue for sure. We’ve been lucky it hasn’t affected us terribly much,” abbi Ian Silverman said. Both St. atrick’s and East orthport Jewish Center are financially stable and unlikely to disappear in the near future. Increased heating and weather-related repair bills are accounted for in the synagogue’s operating budget, and church officials are on the hunt for expenses that can be cut without major changes. “The operating budget is still there. As far as I know, there haven’t been expenses exceeding what they thought. The building is doing well,” Silverman said. Msgr. John Bennett said the church has remained solvent through regular donations from the congregation, while the increasing use of electronic fund transfers has been a blessing during the blizzards. “We continually thank people for their goodness,” Bennett said. “Our financial report for 00 - 00 was in the black. ot by much, but we were in the black.” They also haven’t seen much of a change in their congregation numbers, in either direction. epresenting both sides of the spectrum in terms of parishioners’ attendance 3,000 families at St. atrick and 3 0 at the synagogue both Silverman and Bennett said the numbers have been steady for several years. “We keep an ongoing census so we have a good idea,” the priest said. “I don’t see a change in attendance because of the economy.” Still, they’re not completely shielded from the recession’s effects on individuals. Members of both congregations have sought the ear and aid of their religious leaders. Bennett said he’s aware of at least one couple out of work for several months, while Silverman admits he is likely not
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• FEBRUARY 25, 2010 • LONG ISLANDER LIFE
Side Dish By Pete & Mike Foodie@longislandernews.com
INTO THE CELLAR: With Wine Cellar inners approaching, fans should gear up for a big March at uvo restaurants 3 Broadway, reenlawn 31- 1- 00 and 10 Wynn ane, ort Jefferson 31- 3 00 . ort Jeff is up first at p.m. on March 3, followed by reenlawn three weeks later. The five-course menu boasts Crispy Maine obster Cake, with Moshe, ratatouille and roasted beet oil paired with ’0 ino Blanco, Channing aughters, orth Fork, . ., followed by oasted Maya rawns with shaved fennel and gala apple salad, sherry vinegar and toasted walnut oil with ’0 Chardonnay Far iente’, apa, Calif. Third course is homemade Braised Oxtail avioli, with tomato ragu and sheep’s milk ricotta paired with ’0 ebbiolo d’Alba Occhetti, runotto, Alba, iemonte, followed by Stuffed eal Scallopini, filled with braised mustard greens and winter chestnuts over porcini risotto and red wine reduction. For wine, enjoy a ’ Flaccianello ella ieve,’ Fontodi anzano, Toscana Sangiovese . Tahitian anilla elato and Tart Cherry Sauce is dessert. Seats are 100 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call either location to make a reservation or visit www.ruvorestaurant.com. HEY WING NUTS: Tuesdays are wing nights at
Wild Hog 0 ew ork Ave. oute 110, Melville 311 wildhogbarandgrill.com . Enjoy -cent wings and Budweisers from p.m. to closing. This hot
Enjoy 25-cent wings and $2 Budweisers on Tuesday nights at Wild Hog in Melville. spot for barbecue excels in the wing department; smoked chicken wings are seasoned in their famous rub and served with carrots and celery. Chow down RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR: Arthur
lad will be honored by the Suffolk County estaurant and Tavern Association as its estaurateur of the ear in June during a dinner at ockers in East uogue. lad owns umpernickel’s estaurant 0 Main St., orthport 31pumpernickelsofnorthport.com where erman specialties and some of the area’s best seafood dominate the menu. ookies Sports Club 0 erard St., Huntington 31- 3-0 rookiesny.com will host a fundraiser to benefit the ed Cross Haiti elief Fund on Thursday, March , beginning at p.m. There will be a 0 donation at the door, drink and appetizer specials, music by J Tony Troffa and many raffles. roceeds from the door and raffles will go to the ed Cross.
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Where To Worship In Huntington Photo by Bret Eysler
Churches And Fellowships Anglican Church of the ood Shepard Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor 31- 3- 0 Bethany resbyterian Church Maplewood oad, Huntington Station 31- 3- 3 Bethel Baptist Church 1 onde rive, Commack, 31-
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Bible Community Church of 1 01 Carlls Straight ath, ix Hills 31- 33
First Church of Christ, Scientist aurel Ave., orthport, 31-
Bible orean nited Methodist Church of 1 01 Carlls Straight ath, ix Hills 31- 33
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Half Hollow Community Church Seamens eck oad, Huntington Station 31-31 Holy Cross utheran Church 3 erbena rive, Commack, 31-
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Church of Jesus Christ of atter- ay Saints 133 ew ork Ave, Huntington Station 311
Huntington Church of Christ 103 ark Ave., Huntington, 31www.huntingtoncoc.org
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Congregational Church of Huntington CC 30 Washington rive, Centerport, 31- 3- 00 www.lichurch.org ix Hills Evangelical Free Church Foxhurst oad, Huntington Station 31- 1www.dhefc.org ix Hills nited Methodist Church 00 eer ark oad, ix Hills, 31-
East orthport Christian Church 130 ernon alley oad, East orthport 31- 1 www.enchristian.com Emmanuel S A Church 0 Broadway, Huntington Station 31- 3- 1
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Torah Center at West Hills 3 West Hills oad, Huntington 31- 1- 0
St. eter’s Evangelical utheran Church 11 Ogden Court, Huntington Station 31- 3-1013
Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main Street, orthport, 31www.trinityec.com
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Temple Beth Torah 3 Bagatelle oad, Melville, 31www.tbtny.org
St. aul’s utheran Church 1 0 ernon alley oad, East orthport 31www.stpaulslutheranchurchandschool.org
St. hilip eri arish 1 rospect Ave., orthport, 31www.stphilipnerinpt.org
Huntington Jewish Center 10 ark Ave., Huntington, 31hjcny.org
Temple Beth El of Huntington 0 ark Avenue, Huntington, 31www.tbeli.org
St. atrick’s oman Catholic Church 00 West Main Street, Huntington 31- 3-0 33 www.stpatrickchurchhunt.org
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East orthport Jewish Center 3 Elwood oad, East orthport 31-3 www.enjc.net
Mikvah of Suffolk Hauppauge oad, Commack, 31-
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St. Elizabeth’s oman Catholic Church 1 Wolf Hill oad, Melville, 31- 1www.stelizabeth.org
St. John’s Episcopal Church 1 rospect Street, Huntington, 31www.stjohnshuntington.org
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St. awrence of Canterbury Episcopal Church Old Country oad, ix Hills 31- 1- 1 0
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The ife oint Church 1 Main Street, Huntington, 31www.thelifepoint.com
Commack Jewish Center 3 Shirley Court, Commack, 31www.commackjc.org
St. Anthony adua C Church 0 Cheshire lace, East orthport 31- 1-10 www.saintanthonyofpadua.org
St. uke utheran Church Candlewood ath, ix Hills, 31www.st-luke-lutheran.org
Old First resbyterian Church 0 Main Street, Huntington, 31- 1-3 www.oldfirstchurchhuntington.org
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Seminary of the Immaculate 0 West eck oad, Huntington 31-3 1www.icseminary.edu
First resbyterian Church of reenlawn ulaski oad, reenlawn, 31- 1- 1 0 www.greenlawnpresbyterianchurch.org
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• FEBRUARY 25, 2010 • LONG ISLANDER LIFE
Life&Style Cooking For Middle Eastern Royalty Local chef serves up skills in Qatar for exclusive wedding at palace hoto CIA World Factbook
By Luann Dallojacono ldallojacono@longislandernews.com
When over a thousand pounds of lobster were rejected at atari customs two days before the wedding of a member of the country’s royal family, on elish knew he was working in a completely different world. Apparently, the Arab nation has stringent rules on how long imported foods can be frozen, and the lobsters weren’t meeting the mark. “They’re so strict about what comes into the country,” said elish, owner of Mac’s Steakhouse in Huntington and one of the lead chefs for the atari bride’s lavish celebration. While the last-minute hiccup might have been a cause for panic somewhere else, that was not the case at the Al Wajbah alace in oha, the capital of the gas and oil-abundant nation. “The thing was, it was easier to fix because money wasn’t an object,” elish said. “We had the manpower and we had the money behind it. The problems weren’t that difficult to overcome because the budget was there.” A graduate of the Culinary Institute, elish was brought on for the ec. , 00 wedding through a classmate who was managing the event and recruited the Mac’s owner. One 13-hour flight later, and elish found himself in the small Middle Eastern country bordering Saudi Arabia, part of a 0-person team catering an event that required 0 servers.
Qatar is an Arab country bordering Saudi Arabia surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Islam is the predominant religion in the nation. without its bouts of culture shock. In addition to getting a crash course in atari customs not showing the bottom of your feet when you sit and not biting your thumbnails in public, for example elish found that everyone in the country was either extremely wealthy or extremely poor and that there were no modern conveniences, like C S or convenience stores. He also had to get used to the strong military presence wherever he went. But working for the atari royal family has its perks. elish and the rest of the team basically had an all-expense paid trip, with rooms at the itz Carlton and daily meals. “The Emir ruling monarch wanted to treat us like we were the royal chefs,” elish said. “It’s a once in a lifetime experience.”
Chef Ron Gelish, owner of Mac’s Steakhouse in Huntington, traveled to Qatar to cook for the royal family and found himself in a world entirely different from Long Island. Full of rich, extravagant foods, the menu featured six courses, plus hors d’oeuvres, of truffles, foie gras, lobster, lamb and filet mignon. The celebration was held in a lavish, towering structure with a retractable roof on palace grounds, built specifically for this wedding. The inside was adorned with imported hand-strung beads and extravagant flower arrangements. “I’ve never seen anything like it before,” elish said. The bride making all of the choices, however, remained a mystery to the chef and the rest of the catering team. “We never got to see her,” elish said, referring to the culture’s strict laws dictating how women and men are to interact.
“Everything is done through notes, text messages, e-mails. She never even speaks to anyone about the wedding.” Those customs presented unique challenges during the celebration, which was exclusively for the bride and her female guests. In the absence of male guests, the women shed the veils that traditionally cover their heads and sometimes faces. The cooks and all men, for that matter remained out of sight in a separate area, while female servers carried the courses from the kitchen to the tables. Even the band played from behind a one-way mirror; that way, the women could see the band, but the band couldn’t see them. elish’s 11-day experience was not
Waves Crashing On Foto Foto Long Island resident combines ocean photography with computer editing hoto by Sandra Carrion
By Zoe Shapiro info@longislandernews.com
Walk into foto foto gallery on ew ork Avenue, and you can almost feel the breeze of the salty ocean air depicted in Sandi aniel’s oceanic photographs. On display from Feb. through April , aniel’s photographs capture the elegance of the water. Each one of her pieces captures a different movement of the ocean, showing how unique water is and how life changes with every passing moment. “It was not something I really went out and knew I was going to do before I did it,” the artist said. All the shades of the beach swim together to create the magnificent photographs of ong Island beaches and the breathtaking waves that crash against their shores. The waves reach out and call to the viewer, beckoning them to enter the bitter cold waters, all while just sitting on a piece of paper in a frame on a wall. aniel’s take on the ocean is unique, making the subject of each photograph nearly impossible to identify initially. To the eye it appears more like a watercolor,
Sandi Daniels with her oceanic artwork, on display at foto foto gallery through April 4. with each new color bleeding into the next. Soft, comforting colors give the mighty ocean a different look. But just as your eyes begin to adjust to the soft hues, the waves begin to call. In “Seascape 1 ,” she uses different shades of blue and white to create an effect that seems unreal. aniel captures the moment after the waves hit the hard sand and
begin to be pulled back into the vast ocean. In the photo, the water looks like it is trying to pull itself forward, resisting the strong pull of the ocean. The photographs on display truly show aniel’s talent. Though she used Adobe hotoshop, aniel said that she tries to use the computer as little as possible and focus more on her abilities, doing most of the
work through her camera or her own eyes. It is surprising to find out that these seascapes are new to aniel and not typical to her work. She only recently moved to ong Island from Arizona. The artist said she could not help but feel inspired by Jones Beach, ong Beach and other beaches on the island, and she whipped out her camera and began taking pictures aniel is used to feeling inspired at a moment’s notice. At any given time, she typically has multiple projects going on. aniel said that she always loves working on projects and has about three going on right now. She came upon foto foto gallery through their fifth ational hotography Competition. pon entering her seascape photographs, she earned second-place honors. She is now a member of the gallery and her work will likely be on display in the future. The artist said she’s constantly reinventing her image, while changing her subjects and techniques. For more information about this series, contact foto foto gallery at 31- -0 . The gallery is located at 3 ew ork Ave., Huntington.
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• FEBRUARY 25, 2010 • LONG ISLANDER LIFE
THURSDAY Komedy & Karaoke Join the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce for a few laughs at Komedy & Karaoke featuring Keith Anthony, as seen on Comedy Central, on Thursday, Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m. at Chesterfields, 330 New York Ave., Huntington. $30 members/$45 nonmembers. Ticket includes beer, wine, soft drinks, buffet and entertainment.
Calendar O M M U N I T Y
Love In Every Stitch Love to quilt? Join the quilting group at Old First Church to make quilts for cancer patients, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 631-427-2101.
Classical, Celtic Tunes
Join the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours networking event on March 4, 6 – 8 p.m., hosted by North Shore Radiation Therapy, 270 Pulaski Road, Huntington.
Enjoy classic music with a Celtic tinge as harpist Bridget Kibbey with mandolinist Joe Brent perform in the Sky Room Café of the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, on Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. $20 members/$25 public. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631423-7611.
FRIDAY Poets In Port The Northport Arts Coalition presents Poets in Port open mic readings plus featured poet Mary Jane Tenerelli on Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport. Contact Steven Schmidt, 631-262-7650 or stevenschmidt@optonline.net.
Tickets now on sale to see author Jodi Picoult speak about and sign her new novel, “House Rules,” at Huntington High School on March 5, 7 p.m., presented by Book Revue and the Huntington Organization of Music Parents for Arts in Education. “House Rules” is the story of a teenage boy with Asperger’s syndrome who is suspected of murder. $30.42 includes ticket and book, available at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. Portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to OOMPAH for AIE.
Mental Health Awards Federation of Organizations will hold its annual Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon, featuring guest speakers Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, on March 5, noon, at the Huntington Hilton. Sponsored by Pfizer. RSVP by Feb. 22, 631-669-5355, ext. 1102. $50.
Jazz It Up
country auction on Feb. 27 at Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport. Viewing 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m., items include antiques, collectibles, artwork, household goods, records and more. Dealers welcome. 631-261-1303.
Get Your Last Licks The Last Licks Café presents singer/guitar player James O’Malley and folk singer-songwriter Debra Lynne on Feb. 27 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, 109 Browns Road, Huntington. Open mic at 7:30 p.m. $15 general/$13 students, seniors. www.lastlickscafe.com.
Save the date for the Family Health and Fitness Day at Northport High School on Feb. 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., featuring free healthy food and beverages. Discover how to get and stay healthy while meeting nutritionists, chiropractors, yoga and other health professionals. Enjoy self defense, rock climbing, zumba and Dance Dance Revolution. http://northport.k12.ny.us/
Purim Celebration Join Kehillath Shalom Synagogue for a Purim Celebration of face-painting, music, songs, food and fun for children of all ages on Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., at 58 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Free. RSVP 631-367-4589, kehillathshalom@optonline.net. Bring a nonperishable food item for charity.
Fun And Games Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Road, Deer Park, will host a game of military bridge on Feb. 27, 7 p.m. No knowledge of bridge necessary. 631-667-4188.
Going Once, Twice Sharpen your bidding skills at an old-fashioned
MONDAY Red Is For Passion 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. If interested, contact 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.
Celebrate Good Times The Huntington High School class of 1952 will be holding a reunion the weekend of July 9 11, 2010 at the Melville Marriot. 631-499-7163 or 301-462-9850.
A Mets Purim Party Meet Ed Kranepool, who played on the 1969 New York Mets World Series championship team, at a sports-themed Purim party for all ages at the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, on Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Event will feature ballpark food, a sports bad, music, sports memorabilia and Megillah reading as well as photo opportunities with Kranepool. Members: $6/person, $24/family; Non-members:$7/person, $28/family. Reserve at mail@thechaicenter.com, 631-351-8672.
SUNDAY Get The Dirt
Let’s Get Physical
Pull on your power suit and join other 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. 800853-9356. Children in grades 3 - 5 can find support at a new separation/divorce group hosted by Family Service League on Wednesday nights, 5:30 6:30 p.m. at 790 Park Ave., Huntington. 631427-3700.
AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Public Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • The String Quartet of the Slavic Arts Ensemble will commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of celebrated Polish composer Frederic Chopin with a special concert on Saturday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m. 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. • All are welcome to participate in the annual Adult Winter Reading Club. Read five books and win a prize and a chance at the raffle. Direct questions to Brian Bonelli at the Reference & Information Desk, bonelli@suffolk.lib.ny.us.
Listen to live jazz music every Friday night at The Elks, 195 Main Street, Huntington, featuring Halley’s Comets from 7:30-11:30 p.m. $5.
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Business Breakfast
Commack Public Library
Floating Interests
Jodi Picoult To Speak
WEDNESDAY
Help For Kids Of Divorcees
Business After Hours
Find what floats your boat at the Eighth Annual Suffolk County Boat Show featuring everything from family cruisers to jet skis and fishing boats, sport fishing displays, marine accessories, electronics and more at the Suffolk County Community College Sports and Exhibition Center on Friday, Feb. 26, 4-9:30 p.m. and Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors. Children under 12 free. Complex is located on Wicks Road in Brentwood.
sale on all clothing during March. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join science celebrity and award-winning author Steve “The Dirtmeister” Tomececk for an entertaining look at how to create a fantastic science fair project using “dirt cheap” materials commonly found around the house on Feb. 28, 2 p.m., at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-271-1442. Program ideal for children in grades K-6 and their parents.
Cheers To A Pal Raise a toast with Huntington-based Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center at its fundraiser Wine for Woofs over a glass of Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot and more on Feb. 28 , 1- 5 p.m. at the Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar, 70 Main Street, Northport. Portion of each purchase to benefit the animals. $10 suggested donation.
TUESDAY Telling Herstory Every Tuesday, join Herstory writers group “Black, Brown & White” for a bridge-building women’s guided memoir writing workshop taught by Lonnie Mathis at Huntington Station Enrichment Center, 1264 New York Ave., 7-9 p.m. $35 per class with monthly discounts. Newcomers welcome. 631-676-7395.
Calling All Shutterbugs The Huntington Camera Club meets every Tuesday, September through June, at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, in the Main Meeting Room on the lower level, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. www.huntingtoncameraclub.org.
Children’s Story Time Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by a member of Barnes & Noble’s staff every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport. Free. 631-462-0208.
Mourn In Community Lost a loved one? St. Anthony of Padua Church in East Northport is holding a general bereavement group every Tuesday for six weeks starting March 2, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the parish rectory, 20 Chesire Place, East Northport. 631-499-4462.
Ballet On Pointe
Green Discussion Group
Learn the art of teaching classical ballet from Frank Ohman School of Ballet on Feb. 28, starting at 1 p.m. at its studios, 60 Calvert Ave., Commack. Ohman will begin with demonstration of proper ballet instruction using his own intermediate and advanced students as Donna Florida demonstrates the art of teaching ballet to young students. $5 suggested donation. 631-462-6266. www.ohmanballet.org.
Learn about the history and science behind global warming, as Starflower Experiences is hosting a discussion course, “Global Warming: Changing CO-2-urse,” starting March 2 on Tuesday evenings at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington. $20. Register at www.starflowerexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.
March Madness The thrift shop at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street, Northport, is holding a half-price
Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. • Instructors from BOCES Career Center will help you improve your English or study for the GED on March 1, 5:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Check out the library’s website for the latest on new arrivals.
Half Hollow Hills Library Dix Hills Branch: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Robert R. Stieglitz presents an illustrated lecture about the origin of the synagogue and its decorative arts in Hellenistic Jewish communities on Thursday, March 4, 2:30 p.m. Free. • Art historian Mary Vahey explains how artist Maurice Prendergast absorbed the postimpressionist style of Paris during the 19th century and developed his own unique style on March 3, 2:30 p.m. in Dix Hills.
Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harb.suffolk.lib.ny.us • March 6 - It’s Blanket Time - A Knit In Warm up and join fellow crocheters and knitters as they make blanket squares on Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.caretoknit.org/upcoming.html. • Local artist Maxine Jurow displays her work at the library through March 22. She will host an art talk on Thursday, March 4 to discuss her work and the artists who inspired her.
Huntington Public Library Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. hpl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • The Township Theatre Group performs a collection of five short comedies on Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. in the main auditorium.
Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. 631-261-6930. 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Career coach Michael Coritsidis will share tips on how to obtain a job in today’s economy in his seminar “The Seven Steps to Employment Success,” on Monday, March 1, 7 – 9 p.m. in Northport. • In the East Northport gallery, Jane BishowSemevolos shares his photography incorporating the work of famous artists into digital images. In Northport, painter Ed Hall’s work reflects the diverse people, land and seascapes he has encountered from Long Island to Africa.
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grams available. • Try out for the Suffolk Y JCC 2010 Macabbi Games teams including boys basketball on Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.
145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Join performers Lisa Berman, Ruthe McKeown and Stephen Goldstein for songs and stories celebrating the brilliant career of Broadway legend Mary Martin on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. Free.
Green Discussion Group Learn about the history and science behind global warming, as Starflower Experiences is hosting a discussion course, “Global Warming: Changing CO-2-urse,” starting March 2 on Tuesday evenings at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington. $20. Register at www.starflowerexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.
THEATER and FILM Arena Players Children’s Theatre 294 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-293-0674.
Arena Players Repertory Theatre 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-2930674. All Main Stage Productions performed as scheduled. Friday, 8 p.m. $18; Saturday, 8 p.m. $22; and Sunday, 3 p.m. $18. • “Dance of Death” by August Strindberg, a comic drama that attempts a naturalistic portrait of a couple at each other throats at their 25th wedding anniversary, will be performed on the main stage Feb. 19 – March 14. • “Paradise Key” by Dean Poyner deals graphically with interrogation techniques used by Americans to gain information, as a CIA agent has to get inside a German doctor’s head to learn of a vaccine or risk disaster. It is showing on the Second Stage through March 21. Performances are $20 Fridays and $25 Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. and $20 Sundays at 3 p.m.
Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Enjoy classic music with a Celtic tinge as harpist Bridget Kibbey with mandolinist Joe Brent.perform in the Sky Room Café on Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. $20 members/$25 public. • “One Man, One Cow, One Planet” follows 78year-old Peter Proctor, who some call the modern Gandhi, as he exposes globalization and the mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is. Shows with guest speaker biodynamic teacher Steve Storch on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. $9 members/$12 public includes workshop.
Dix Hills Center For The Performing Arts Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org • “Tommy – The Musical” takes the stage March 11 – 14.
The Minstrel Players Of Northport Performing at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926, www.minstrelplayers.org. • “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward will take the stage on Saturdays, April 17 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, April 18 and 25 at 3 p.m. $15 adults and $12 seniors/children. Group rates available for 10 or more.
John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main Street, Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Get a taste of the Great White Way with “Broadway Reflections” on Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., and “Broadway Heritage” on Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., featuring Broadway talent in the intimate 400-seat setting of the theater. $50.
Star Playhouse At the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800 ext. 136. • “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!” will be held March 13 and 27, 8 p.m. and March 14, 21 and 28, 2 p.m.
Tilles Center For Performing Arts 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100. • The Schumann Trio, an ensemble comprised of clarinetist Anthony McGill, violist Michael Tree and pianist Anna Polonsky, will perform in the Hillwood Recital Hall on Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m. The program includes Mozart’s Piano Trio in E-flat major (Kegelstatt), Brahms Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No.1 and Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114, and Schumann’s Fairy Tales for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 132. $40.
CASTING CALLS Seeking Strings The Northport Symphony Orchestra (formerly
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Cloggers Wanted The Bruce Spruce Cloggers Dance Company is seeking dancers for future shows on Long Island. Dance background wanted; preferably experience in tap, clog or Irish-step dancing. 631-476-1228.
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Alfred Van Leon Gallery 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. Huntington Station. 631-549-4411 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 .am. - 9 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 - 6 p.m. • “Swimming in a Different Sea,” an exhibit featuring paintings by artist Sylvia Harnick, on display Feb. 13 – March 11 in the gallery.
Alpan Gallery 2 West Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-423-4433. www.alpangallery.com. • The gallery will be closed throughout February.
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.org. • Director’s Cut, an exhibit of new and upcoming artistic talent from Long Island’s colleges and universities, opens Sunday, Feb. 21.
Artastic Destination 372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed., Thurs. & Sun 1 - 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 1 10 p.m. 631-424-7074. • Enter another world with “Enchanted Realms” by Robyn Bellospirito, on display through Feb. 28.
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. • View works from talented artists in the Artist’s Choice exhibit on display until Feb. 25.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3 - 12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516692-6768. http://www.cshfha.org/ • Every Monday until the end of February, “Fish Friends for Mommy and Me” is a 45-minute activity for children ages 3- 5, 11 a.m. Children can learn about fish, feed trout and do a craft. Pre-registration required.
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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. • Long Island artist Shain Bard’s original work of her well-known “Birches” painting will be on display, in addition to new pieces and originals in the Main Street Petite Gallery through March 15. • Member artists present “Life Stories” expressed through art on display through March 8 in the Art-trium. 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., first Fridays from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-351-3250. Admission $6-8/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $45/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • “Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930 –2010” highlights the significant architectural history of Long Island over the past 80 years, from Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson to Marcel Breuer, from Jan. 16 to April 11. The exhibition is a new narrative, charting the region’s development from a largely agrarian society with a significant role as a leisure destination to a mature suburban culture. • The museum is now accepting entries from Nassau and Suffolk County artists for its inaugural Long Island Biennial exhibition, to be displayed July 31 – Sept. 26 in honor of its 90th anniversary celebration. Accepted media include paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs and mixed media.
Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin House, 2 High St. Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave. 631-4277045, ext. 401. http://www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/
Joseph Lloyd Manor House Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Rd., Lloyd Neck Saturday-Sunday 1- 5 p.m. (last tour at 4:30). Adults $3, Children 7 -14, $2, groups by appointment only. 631-692-4664. www.splia.org.
LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., East Northport. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com.
Martin Lerman Gallery 716 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-421-0258. Www.martinlermangallery.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5 - 8 p.m., Saturday 12 - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com.
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. www.Northporthistorical.org. • The Northport Historical Society kicks off its 2010 Speaker Series on Feb. 28 with a presentation by Thelma Jackson-Abidally, “AfricanAmericans in Northport,” at 2 p.m. JacksonAbidally is an author, historian and advocate for black heritage. $3 suggested donation.
P.O. Box 354, Greenlawn. 631-754-1180. • The 2010 Annual Antique Show featuring 66 dealers showcasing 18th and 19th century American wares will be held on March 6 and 7 at Harborfields High School, 98 Taylor Ave., Greenlawn. $7 admission, $6 each for at least two with card.
Harbor Light Images 377 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday 11 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, 10 - 3 p.m., Thursday & Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 631-629-4444. www.har-
180 Little Neck Rd., 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 $3 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, 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 • Musician and storyteller Johnny Cuomo presents an interactive experience of Irish tales and tunes for children ages preschool to sixth-grade on Saturday, March 6, 1 p.m. $7.75 per child.
The 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. • “Tales & Treasure: From the Attic & Archive,” an exhibition exploring the 1800s through artifacts and stories, is on display through Labor Day 2010.
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Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. 5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com.
Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1 - 4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group pro-
MUSIC & DANCE Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of Class At Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington. 631-385-0373. www.Ridotto.org. • “A Soldier’s Tale” by Igor Stravinsky, a story of love, greed, gambling and riches when a soldier sells his violin, squandering his soul, will be performed on Sunday, March 7 at 4 p.m. $15 members/$20 public/$18 seniors/$10 students. Reservations strongly recommended.
MEETINGS Harborfields BOE The Harborfields Board of Education will hold a special budget workshop on Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. in the auditorium of Oldfield Middle School, 2 Oldfield Road, Greenlawn.
VOLUNTEERING Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of companion animals. In addition to volunteering to be hands on with our cats and dogs, there are other opportunities available in the offices, at events, satellite adoption locations and fundraisers. Visit www.littleshelter.com or contact Anne Ryan, anne@littleshelter.com, 631368-8770 ext. 204.
A Loving Touch The Hospice Care Network is seeking licensed massage therapists who are passionate and committed to making a difference for their new complementary therapy program, which will provide services at Franklin Medical Center in Valley Stream, Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway and the Hospice Inn in Melville. Two-day training course provided by the organization. ependleton@hospicecarenetwork.org or 516-832-7100.
Voice For The Children Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center are seeking volunteers to assist with general office duties during daytime hours. Candidates should be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills. Resume and three references required. 631689-2672 or fax resume to 631-751-1695.
Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m. 10 days prior to publication date. Send to Community Calendar at 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandernews.com
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Making Her Mark In Menopause dia lad ton can’t get enough chocolate or relief from her hot flashes, at least on stage. The reenlawn actress and 1 Hofstra graduate will star in a national tour of “Menopause: the Musical” at East Islip’s Broadhollow Theater. The show is expected to run for five weeks before ending on May 1 . Greenlawn’s Lydia ebuting in a -seat theater in 001, the Gladstone will be tak- musical tells the story of four women a proing the stage at East fessional woman, a soap star, an Iowa houseIslip’s Broadhollow wife and an Earth Mother dealing with Theater this spring in menopause. They meet at a Bloomingdale’s “Menopause: the Mu- lingerie sale over a black lace bra. sical.” Famous musical numbers like “Stayin’ Alive” and “ uff The Magic ragon” are transformed into more appropriate songs like “Stayin’ Awake” and “ uff, My od I’m raggin’.” Tickets can be purchased at the box office by calling 0-1 . ladstone has also been a part of other shows including “ ypsy,” “Sweeney Todd,” “My Fair ady” and “Anastasia.”
Not Going To Begin Again ong Island’s own piano man The Piano Man will not take a seat to play for will not be apaudiences this summer. pearing alongside Elton John It has been reported that forthis summer as mer Cold Spring Harbor resident planned. Joel ill o l has decided to take a reportedly canyear off, canceling plans to percelled without form alongside Elton John this explanation. summer. The two were scheduled to perform a reprise of their 00 Face Face concert series at Wrigley Field in Chicago this July. o reason was given by Joel for the cancellation. Elton John was quoted as saying he was “disappointed.” First his divorce, then his daughter’s health fiasco, and now this Billy, what is going on
Point, Click, Vote ittl S lt r in Huntington is looking for a few bucks - 10,000, to be exact. The Animal escue Site is hosting a special challenge for shelters and rescue groups that are members of petfinder.com. After voters point, click and cast their online ballots, grants totaling 100,000 will be awarded to the rescue groups with the most votes. The grand prize is you guessed it 100 Benjamin Franklins. oting is easy for the technologically inclined. isit www.theanimal- Vote for Little Shelter online and rescuesite.com and click on the “ ote the animal rescue center might Here” icon at the top of the page to win $10,000. vote in the shelter challenge. Search for ittle Shelter and click “ ote.” alidate your vote by answering the confirmation question and clicking “Confirm ote.” ou can vote once a day every day until April 1 .
Taking It To Extremes Hope you’re handy with a nail and hammer because ABC’s primetime series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is coming to ong Island again. The network’s producers have put out a casting call for ong Island families whose lives could be changed for the better with a new home. ast time they came to ong Island, they changed the lives of the itale family of St. James. This is a chance for those families who struggle with serious issues that could be changed by a new home, but lack the financial resources, ability or time to fix it themselves. Interested families or commu-
Your house could be completely revamped with the help of ABC’s Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which is coming to Long Island. nity members may e-mail Cast ongIsland gmail.com. All nominations should include a short description of the family’s story, names and ages of each household member, contact phone number and recent photo of the family if possible. The deadline for nominations is March 1 .
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Tom Peeps On Local Woman “Saw you undress a couple of times this morning from a balcony across from you. Thank you for the show. How about tonight with the lights on ” That was the note a Huntington woman found outside her South Carolina hotel room from a peeping Tom. A 3 -year-old man from orth Carolina turned himself into Myrtle Beach police for trespassing and voyeurism last Thursday. The local woman reportedly left the blinds open as she changed, thinking an adjacent hotel was too far for anyone to see. However, her sister, staying in a nearby room, noticed the defendant sporting binoculars on a balcony from the other hotel. Hoping he would just leave them alone, they ignored him. But when they later returned from dinner, he actually left the Huntington woman the note by her door. The defendant told police he later realized his actions were wrong and tried to retrieve the note, although it was too late. olice also recovered the binoculars, which he threw away. He reportedly wrote his vic-
tim an apology letter, saying she was pretty and wanted to “get together” with her. There’s no indication if she actually read the letter.
A Huntington woman was the subject of a peeping Tom in South Carolina.
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Social Note Melissa Scheer Weds David Stark
David Stark and Melissa Scheer Melissa Scheer of Holbrook and David Stark, formerly of Dix Hills, were married on Valentine’s Day. The couple met when two friends introduced them and they have been together ever since. They love watching baseball together, even though Melissa and her family are Yankees fans and David comes from a family of Mets fans. David is a graduate of SUNY Buffa-
lo and currently works at McGrawHill. Melissa is a graduate of Bloomberg University and currently works for DDI and Headstart working with and teaching children with autism and other special needs. David’s father, Jeffrey Stark, and stepmother, Leslie Delia, live in Huntington. Melissa’s mother and stepfather, Eileen and Lew Crowley, live in Holbrook.
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An East Northport couple has been committed to serving hope to members of the community through their store for nearly 30 years. Joan and George Lang have stocked the shelves of Good News Books and Religious Goods in East Northport since 1982. The Christian ecumenical store contains more than the rosaries, vestments and Bibles that line them – they carry the hope of a brighter tomorrow. “I think we are here because we are doing a public service to the community and bringing good values by bringing the teaching of Christ to the people,” Joan said. The couple, who have practiced their Roman Catholic faith at Saint Anthony of Padua for nearly 45 years, felt the call to service when a fellow parishioner who owned the Larkfield Road building shared that she was looking to sell her store and retire. “At the time, there was no religious articles store in the area. The closest was Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. We felt the need to bring faith to the community and bring good values to
the people,” Joan said. They partnered with the two remaining tenants to purchase the storefront, and began selling religious items such as rosaries and Catholic saint medals, which remain their most popular items. As their neighboring stores closed or owners retired, they began to expand their offerings to serve all Christian faiths. “I think over the past 28 years it’s become very ecumenical in the community,” the wife said. “I think our influence on that was good as it brought people together, bringing peace between the Christian faiths.” Shoppers will find a variety of familiar brands among their items, from Precious Moments, which mark First Communions and weddings, to Lenox’s Classic line, which has a religious tone. Joan said many people are unaware the popular collectable Hummel figurine series was started by a German nun. The store also carries personal ceremonial items for baptisms, First Communions, confirmations, weddings and memorials in addition to providing catalog service to churches and seminaries. For the storeowners, there is something spiritually fulfilling in helping those who need to purchase an item for a religious ceremony or an object representing their faith. “I enjoy seeing people’s faith restored and hope in their heart. It makes me feel good I can do something good for them, to help them through the trials and tribulations they are going through,” Joan said.
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ing targets among ocean debris, as well as chaff and jamming. The systems may serve additional functions, but Delaney was unable to disclose further details regarding the order. “The AN/SPQ-9B radars will make an important contribution to the fleet’s ability to operate in littoral waters where land and sea clutter often limit the tracking and detection capabilities of search radars,” said Jeffrey L. Holloway, director of business development and marketing for Northrop Grumman’s Maritime Systems business unit. The versatile systems are designed to be integrated with the naval ships firecontrol systems. Delaney said Grumman has previously delivered similar sets to the Navy for use on its aircraft carriers, Ageis cruisers, amphibious ships and Coast Guard vessels. The immediate contract’s production
run is expected to last through fall 2011, Delaney said, but does not necessarily lead to the creation of additional job positions. Currently, Northrop Grumman employs 100 individuals at their Melville location. “This contract, like most contracts we have, is not tied to any particular hiring efforts, but what this contract does do is continue to ensure our work production,” the spokesman said. However, the purchase agreement also provides numerous options that could bring the contract’s value up to $281.5 million. Those options include a wide range of U.S. aircraft carriers, cruisers, amphibious assault ships and the U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter from their shipbuilding division. If the Navy chooses to take these options, Delaney said, the contract will support full-time production at the Melville facility for several years beyond 2011.
Debating additional cops (Continued from page A3)
bers through further civilianization. Supporters of new officers, however, cite an increase of violent crimes, such as robberies, assaults and those plaguing parts of Huntington Station in the past year, as proof that more cops are needed. Since last year, the number of department members has fallen by 105 to 2,515. A total of 122 officers retired last year, according to legislative budget analysts. Police department staffing is at its lowest level since 1993.
“We don’t have the resources to go out and clean up every area in the county right now, and we should,” Frayler said. With Levy preparing to revisit the issue toward the end of the year, it’ll be up to the legislators to make the case for more cops, Stern said. “The legislature made it very clear that we are committed to increasing public safety. So, the number of new police officers that we want to add this coming year is a number we are committed to,” he said.
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thing to do is allow the park fees to sunset,” Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills), who voted for the increase in 2009, said. Legislator Jon Cooper (D-Huntington), who also voted yes on the measure and has been an ardent supporter and advocate for new fundraising innovations at the Vanderbilt, defended the park fee hikes as a fair increase that brought ticket prices in line with cost of living and inflation increases. “All [the park fee increases] did was compensate for the effects of inflation over the years,” he said. “We heard testimony about the dire need for parks to improve campgrounds, provide electrical services;
the money has to be generated somehow.” Increasing park fees would be the fairest way, he said, because it would not impact people who do not use county parks. Cooper said the historic museum is better off than it was a year ago, but the hotelmotel tax has not generated as much revenue as originally planned. Revenue sources, like a new projector for the planetarium, a cell phone tower on site and enhanced onsite catering, have not yet materialized. “They’re moving in the right direction, and I have impressed upon them that I would like to see things change even more quickly,” Cooper said.
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room. The show itself was the most extravagant of all the shows I had seen at Bryant Park. Not only was it a fashion show, but it was a light show as well. The next day was the Rebecca Taylor show. It was the first show that I saw celebrities attend. This show was held in the smallest runway area, which in turn housed fewer press members, leaving me shoved between two other photographers barely able to move my arms enough to focus my camera. The Perry Ellis show the following day, however, was a total change of pace. The atmosphere was more relaxed than the other shows I had attended. There were about 25 gorgeous male models hanging out backstage, and a handful of them sat together in a room just catching up. Others ate snacks and got their hair and makeup done. Whereas the women had simply done a quick lighting run-through before the show, the men did a full rehearsal; they even got a pep talk from the show’s organizer. The following day I attended an offsite Marc by Marc Jacobs show. For this show, I didn’t have backstage access and had to wait outside with the standby media people in the snow. Though at first they told me that there wasn’t enough room for me on the media risers, they let me in; I even landed one of the best spots. The last show I attended was the offsite show for A*Muse by Richie Rich, by far the most outrageous show of the week. I was at the venue for 4.5 hours before the show actually began. To kill time (guest of honor Pamela Anderson was stuck in traffic), an audience mem-
ber dressed solely in a yellow sparkly bikini with bananas hanging from the bottoms, danced on the runway as two women did silk rope acrobatics above the audience. The show wrapped at 11 p.m. as Anderson, dressed in a revealing silver outfit, danced with Richie Rich at the end of the runway. I had never been to a real fashion show before Fashion Week, and I was absolutely amazed by what I had seen. Each show was greater than the next. I never realized that so much hard work goes into making sure that each and every fashion show goes off without a hitch. Whether it is the team of makeup artists, hairdressers, PR people, lighting crews or sound crews, from the second the first model arrives until the runway is disassembled and the lights are turned off, there is someone running around making sure everything is just perfect. After a few shows, I really got into the swing of things: I figured out which angles worked best, who to give my card to, and most importantly, I learned to stand my ground and not let anyone push me out of my spot on the media risers. Twothousand, five-hundred and sixty-six pictures and seven fashion shows after the start of my first ever Fashion Week, I felt like a seasoned pro. Although I am glad to get back into my normal routine, I cannot wait for next season’s Fashion Week. Lincoln Center, Fashion Week’s new home as of September, is sure to bring a whole new realm of surprises to the fashion world. Dix Hills resident Stephanie Berland is a sophomore photography major at New York University.
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Luger Watched Fatal Olympic Accident Local athlete believes track was safe as it was, has raced on full course previously By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
American luger Matthew Mortensen was at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid last week, catching his colleagues practice on television. The Huntington Station man watched helplessly on Feb. 12 as Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili crashed and died. “I didn’t personally know him, but luge is like one big family,” Mortensen, 24, said. “It makes you sick to your stomach. I’m sure all the singles’ guys know who he is and trained with him. It’d be like losing a co-worker.” Kumaritashvili qualified for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, his Olympic debut, in the men’s single luge, and his run on the Whistler Sliding Centre was going well. Known for very fast speeds, Kumaritashvili was clocked at 89 miles per hour entering the final turn. He was thrown off the course and collided with a steel support pole. The athlete was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he died shortly after. Olympic officials ruled the accident was not caused by deficiencies in the track and decided not to cancel the luge events. They did, however, install padding to the pole and 100 additional feet of wall by the turn. Officials also moved the men’s singles starting point down to the height used by women’s singles and men’s doubles. That change removed nearly a football field’s length of track Mortensen said, and was a mistake. “The start ramp goes directly into a
Matthew Mortensen and partner Preston Griffall narrowly missed qualifying for the 2010 Olympics, but have their sights set on a medal in 2014. curve, it’s not set up the way it should be,” he said. “I think that it was a response to media and being pressed by everyone about the speed.” The Huntington Station man is no stranger to the course either; he raced the full track a few years back. He admitted that he always crashed before finishing, but said it was a great mix of technique and speed. “The speeds are definitely faster than anywhere else you go. It was a challenging track, but it wasn’t anything I felt threatened on,” Mortensen said. “I thought it was a lot of fun.” Of course, the athlete would rather be racing on the track than watching it on television. He would have too, but his teammates finished 0.15 seconds faster in a pre-Olympic qualifier. Mortensen and teammate Preston
Griffall competed in a three-run raceoff in Lilihammer, Norway against fellow Americans Mark Grimette and Brian Martin for the rights to race in Vancouver. When Mortensen and Griffall finished the second run, the results were all but set in stone. “We had good training, but they were ahead by such a margin. We had a good run, but their best run was better than ours,” Mortensen said. He added that another American duo, featuring Christian Niccum and Dan Joye, already earned an Olympic bid by finishing within the top five of a World Cup event. Now named an alternate, Mortensen said on Monday that he didn’t expect to compete with the double luge races scheduled for Wednesday. Both American teams were listed among the
20 pairs competing yesterday evening. Mortensen said he’d try to find his compatriots on television, although coverage of luge is usually spotty at best. “It’s not too popular a winter sport,” he said. In the meantime, the alternate team is still practicing and working on their sled. The National Luge Championships are scheduled for March 13 and 14, and affects just the athletes standing on the team. “I hope to do well. We’ve definitely got enough training to do well,” Mortensen said. “You just think about doing the best you can and where you end up is where you end up.” Next month’s races will also be the last for several months for the athlete. Typically away from the fall until the early spring, Mortensen came home after missing the Olympics in January and will return after nationals. Despite always being in New York, life in Huntington Station is worlds apart from the day-to-day grind in Lake Placid. Mortensen said he tries to relax and ease up on his competitive mentality at home. “I still work out, but I try to do some real work, make some money when I get home,” he said. But come 2014 when the Winter Olympics return, this time in Russia, Mortensen won’t be content just to compete. “When we do get there, I hope to be medal contenders,” he said, adding that experience is a major factor for lugers. “If I made this Olympics, I would have wanted to stay in the top 10.”
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Colts Slam Dunk Way To Playoffs By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
The Half Hollow Hills West Colts are at it again in the playoffs, and they’re on fire. In their first playoff game of the season on Feb. 19, the No. 1 Colts took on Sachem North, winning by a final score of 64-43. “It was very intense, like every playoff game is going to be,” said coach Bill Mitaritonna. “The teams can see there could be an end in sight for them. Sachem gave us a battle but it was very well coached. They were very tough.” During the game, senior Tobias Harris scored 25 points, putting him 19 points short of 2,000. “We’re hoping to get it for him this game against Copiague,” said the coach, referring to the Feb. 23 game, played after this newspaper’s deadline. “If he can do that he can make history.” Tavon Sledge also played a good game, the coach said.
“[He] pretty much set the gym on fire with a phenomenal jump in the end of the third quarter,” Mitaritonna said. “Everyone got out of their seats and started clapping.” The team has been practicing very hard for their playoff season. “We’re extremely prepared,” their coach said. “We have had two days of good practices for Copiague so we’re extremely confident right now, but it’s a playoff game so we’ll see what happens.” If they defeat Copiague, the Colts will play at the county championships on Sunday at SUNY Farmingdale. They won’t know who their opponent will be until the completion of the BrentwoodBay Shore game. For the playoff season, the team has been selling T-shirts. Each T-shirt, which features the words “We are Hills West,” is $10 and support the team. “We hope if we get to SUNY Farmingdale the whole community comes out and supports us,” Mitaritonna said.
hoping for a repeat of two years ago, when they were in the championships and defeated Walt Whitman. That time, the
community came out wearing their colors. “That’s something that looks really cool,” he said.
Section 8 reform likely (Continued from page A4)
Following the meeting, Councilman Mark Mayoka said he continues to oppose the change, while the remaining three town board members have expressed support. The town should step up code enforcement across the board, he argued. “You don’t need a change in our local law to effectuate that,” he said. “It can be done through the current code enforcement program…. Whether the residential home is under Section 8 or not under Section 8, it makes no difference. We need a higher level of code enforcement.” Udalovas, who said she’s been in the
real estate business “all of her life” in Huntington, also called on the town to lift all fees on accessory apartments and require safety checks only on the units. In a fiery back-and-forth, Cuthbertson said that the town is giving Section 8 landlords an unfair edge by not requiring them to pay for registering. “A lot of Section 8 housing gives us some of the most notorious problems,” he said after the meeting. “It makes them easier to regulate; we’ll know whether they’re fish or fowl. They’re either a legal apartment, or they’re not.” A vote is expected for the next town board meeting, Cuthbertson said.
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