HALF HOLLOW HILLS Copyright © 2012 Long Islander Newspapers, LLC
N E W S P A P E R
Online at www.LongIslanderNews.com VOLUME FIFTEEN, ISSUE 21
24 PAGES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 , 2012
Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel
DIX HILLS
Resident: When It Rains It Pours, But Only In My Backyard By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
A Dix Hills resident is demanding action from Town Hall to solve a flooding dilemma that he said continues to damage his property. Foothill Lane residents Sheldon Gottlieb and his wife, Sharon, said when rainwater rushes down Concord Street, the four storm drains near the intersection of Mont Avenue and Concord cannot handle the flow. The excess flows through a driveway on Concord Street, on a downward slope on that property, and into their backyard, they said. “The catch basins are there, but the problem is, where they put the catch basins around the corner… [they are]
not catching enough of the water,” Gottlieb said. “His driveway, there is no lip, so the water runs from the street to his driveway, and the driveway is maybe down 5-6 feet below grade level or more. It continues to the back of the house.” As recently as late June, Gottlieb said his basement was flooded out. “Basically, the water hit the house and back and it went downstairs. I had 3-4 inches of water in my basement, which is finished,” he said. “It’s the old story: It stinks, you pump it out, but the smell is still down there.” Gottlieb said the type of rainstorms of late – short, torrential weather events as opposed to more continuous, (Continued on page A17)
Foothill Lane resident Sheldon Gottlieb points out 2-by-4s he put under his fence last weekend to prevent rainwater from flooding his house. He wants the town to install new storm drains on Concord Street to prevent flooding on his property.
MELVILLE
Cooking Up A Plan For Empire Szechuan Blight must be addressed by end of month; new restaurant planned for early 2013 Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel
The owner of the former Empire Szechuan reached a new restoration agreement with the Town to remove blight at 849 Walt Whitman Road and build a new restaurant next year.
GET YOUR
FREE
COPIES OF
By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
The owners of Empire Szechuan at 849 Walt Whitman Road in Melville signed a new agreement with the Town of Huntington Monday to clean up the long-shuttered Asian eatery and take steps toward building a new restaurant in its place. The restoration agreement, town spokesman A.J. Carter said, requires the owner, Great Neck-based Melville Pacific LLC, to submit building plans to the Engineering Department, including necessary permits for demolition and construction prior to Planning Board approval by Aug. 30.
They must also retain an exterminator and provide proof of extermination before starting demolition; fix the overgrown grass and vegetation by Aug. 20; and remove graffiti, unsecured gutters, siding, shingles, fencing and other debris by Aug. 30. “Some of this may be part of the process of demolition,” Carter said. By reaching and completing such an agreement, businesses can get off the blight registry and avoid a $5,000 additional fee on their property taxes. Ben Lee, managing member of Melville Pacific, said the company is working with the town’s Planning and Building Departments and is planning to (Continued on page A17)
HALF HOLLOW HILLS N E W S P A P E R
Register for Free deigital subscription at HalfHollowNews.com • Free copies at locations throughout the community (see list on page 2) IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION
PD: Man Let Over 200 Teens Drink At Party A3
THE FOODIES DO
Two Blondes And A Stove A12
Hicksville, NY 11801 Permit No. 66 CRRT SORT
US Postage PAID STANDARD RATE
A2 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
HOW TO GET YOUR HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER 1. FREE Digital Subscription Sign up to get the newspaper to read on your computer or smartphone by going to www.HalfHollowNews.com.. An e-reader version or PDF format will be delivered to your inbox weekly.
2. Subscribe for Home Delivery Get the print version delivered to your home at a cost of just $21 a year. Use the coupon inside this paper; sign up at ww.HalfHollowNews.com; or call with your credit card: 631-427-7000.
3. Pick up your FREE copy FREE copies will be at locations that you visit regularly libraries, supermarkets, drug stores, banks, fitness centers and other retail outlets throughout the community. Pick up your FREE copy at these and other locations throughout the community
COMMACK ROAD American Community Bank ANC Food The Everything Bagel Deli Beer Smoke
100 Commack Rd, Commack 134 Commack Rd, Commack 217 Commack Rd, Commack 223 Commack Rd, Commack
JERICHO TURNPIKE Commack Lucille Roberts New York Sports Club The Cutting Edge Hair Design Mozzarello’s Pizza Stop & Shop Bagel Boss Dix Hills Diner The Critic’s Choice Deli Stop & Shop Desi Bazar Brooklyn Pizza Ruby Salon Dunkin’ Donuts Roy’s Deli Golden Coach Diner Bagel USA
6534 Jericho Tpke, Commack 6136 Jericho Tpke, Commack 6065 Jericho Tpke, Commack 1957 E Jericho Tpke, East Northport 3126 Jericho Tpke, East Northport 1941 Jericho Tkpe, Commack 1800 E jericho Tpke, Dix Hills 1153A E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 1100 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 905 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 881 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 822 East Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 795 East Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 669 East Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 350 W Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station 573 W. Jericho Tpke, Huntington Station
DEER PARK AVENUE Dix Hills Fire Department Bethpage Fed’l Credit Union
580 Deer Park Ave, Dix Hills 1350-35 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon
Nelly’s Deli Grocery Gigi’s VIP Deer Park Nails Inc Tony’s Pizza Deer Hills Delicatessen Park Avenue Barbers
1737 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 1747 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 1749 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 1829 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 2122 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 2150 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
OLD COUNTRY ROAD/SWEET HOLLOW ROAD Dix Hills Hot Bagels 703 Old Country Road, Dix Hills Half Hollow Hills Library 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville ROUTE 110/BROADHOLLOW ROAD Deli Beer Cigar Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station Dunkin Donuts 281 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station Berry Healthy Cafe 350 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station Marios Pizza 1 Schwab Rd #17, Melville International Haircutters 439 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville Bethpage Fed’l Credit Union 722 Walt Whitman Road, Melville Roast 827 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville PIDGEON HILL RD South Huntington Library HAUPPAUGE RD Commack Public Library VANDERBILT PKY Half Hollow Hills Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station 18 Happauge Rd, Commack 55 Vanderbilt Pky, Dix Hills
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A3
DIX HILLS
Town: Fire Up The Wrecking Ball Judge gives all-clear to demolish blighted 6 Majestic Drive home on owner’s dime Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel
By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
For neighbors of 6 Majestic Drive in Dix Hills, it’s welcome news they long awaited. Administrative Law Judge Eric Sachs ruled Aug. 2 that the town should tear down the blighted home. The demolition costs will be added to the tax bill of property owner John Baron, a Melville resident. More than half of 6 Majestic’s roof and second floor nearest next-door neighbor Tim Stauder’s home has collapsed, leaving the charred wood beams fully exposed. The decision to demolish the home, he said, is “beautiful.” “I’ve cut that lawn seven times. The bugs are killing me next to my house,” he said. “It needs to be knocked down. I don’t care if I have to take care of the property… I need the house down. It’s disgusting. I’m more worried about the kids going into the house and think it’s okay to hang out in there.” Assistant Town Attorney Johanna Stewart-Suchow said the final legislative step before demolition is to get town board approval during the Aug. 14 town board meeting to demolish 6 Majestic and three other blighted homes. The other three homes are: 3 Forest Court in Halesite, a foreclosed home that has fallen into disrepair; 69 East 11th Street in Huntington Station, which was damaged by fire in September 2010; and 24 Mill Lane in Huntington.
An administrative judge approved the town’s request to demolish 6 Majestic Drive, which continues to deteriorate after being razed by fire in October. Town officials said they have been looking into blight at 6 Majestic since the beginning of the year. The town board held a public hearing April 16 to consider declaring 6 Majestic blighted, which allows the town to add the home to a blighted property registry and set the stage for the ruling allowing the
town to demolish it. The demolition ruling could be the final chapter on what has been a snakebitten address in that Dix Hills neighborhood. In late October 1997, The Half Hollow Newspaper reported on a drug raid at the address. Six years later, in May 2003, the homeowner at the time was
arrested, one of 12 accused by the Queens DA’s Office of Involvement in a milliondollar real estate scam. Since then, neighbors said the home has been vacant. “That’s good,” neighbor Neal Schimmel said of the decision to demolish. “It’s been nine years for that house – it’s amazing it’s taken all this time.”
DIX HILLS
One Dead After Northern State Accident State police: Driver struck another motorist, lost control and hit a tree near Wolf Hill exit By Alessandra Malito amalitol@longislandernews.com
were closed for investigation. They were re-opened around 5 p.m. that day. New York State Police are investigating. The Dix Hills Fire Department was on scene, using the Jaws of Life and cutter to open the roof and the driver’s side door to release the driver, according to Third
Assistant Chief Tom Napolitano. Chief Rich Granahan was on site and in command, along with Third Assistant Chief Tom Napolitano, two rescue trucks, a total of 25 members of the fire department, two paramedics and two ambulances. Photo by Steve Silverman
An accident involving a two cars on the westbound Northern State Parkway left one dead and the rest with minor injuries, according to state police. Ilana Lambertus, 24, of East Northport, was driving a Honda Civic westbound when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the shoulder, re-entered the roadway and struck an Accord on Aug. 2
at 11:19 a.m. She lost control before the Wolf Hill Road exit 41 ramp, and entered the shoulder before striking a tree, police said. The Dix Hills Rescue Squad brought her to Huntington Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver and passengers of the Honda Accord were also brought to Huntington Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. Both lanes of the parkway westbound
DIX HILLS
PD: 200 Minors Drank By Luann Dallojacono ldallojacono@longislandernews.com
It doesn’t always pay to cater to your guests’ every wish at a house party. A Dix Hills man was issued a summons after police said they found approximately 200-250 teenagers drinking alcohol at his home Aug. 3. One of those teens, a 14-year-old girl, ended up in the hospital due to excessive alcohol intoxication, police said. Krzysztof Gasiorowski, 48, was issued a summons under the Suffolk County Social Host Law, which holds those over
the age of 18 responsible for underage drinking at their residences. A first offense carries a fine of at most $500, while a second offense carries a fine of up to $1,000, a year in prison, or both. Second Precinct officers were tipped off by a complaint that many teenagers were drinking alcohol at the home, located on Curtis Path, shortly after 11 p.m. Dix Hills Rescue took the girl to Huntington Hospital. Police added that several parents of intoxicated youths were contacted to retrieve their children.
Rescue workers inspect the scene of a fatal crash on the Northern State Parkway last week.
A4 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler
Here Comes The Sun
Breaking Car Windows
graffiti I found just off of New York Avenue in The power of prayer… I heard a tale so heartHuntington Station references anarchy, the Animal warming I just had to share. The cousin of one of the Liberation Front or something else nasty. Anyone ladies here at the office recently celebrated her Sweet know what a small “L” and 16 in the backyard of their grandfather’s house in “F” written inside of a large Melville. She described it as a “A” means? beautiful outdoor affair, filled IN THE KNOW WITH AUNT ROSIE with lights and good company, Addictive tendencies… I and it looked like the event know some people have a came together seamlessly. But it sure didn’t start out hard time saying no, but I may have an idea why that way. The skies had been dumping gallons and some homes in the southern portion of town are gallons of rain all day long, all the way until 7:01 well landscaped. I spent part of last weekend at a p.m. when the birthday girl made her first appearnursery along Deer Park Avenue just south of the ance. Everyone praised a higher power for stopping LIE looking for Chrysanthemums and other fallthe flood, but they didn’t know how right they were friendly plants I can add to the garden. Would you until a group of churchgoers arrived at the party and believe it if I told you that several of the nursery’s said they had prayed at Mass that evening for cessasigns were purple and orange, very similar to the tion of the waterworks. I was so touched, and so colors used by Dunkin’ Donuts? That can’t be by happy that the young lady got to celebrate her day without wearing a life preserver. Prayer works! accident, can it? Are they trying to brainwash us into having a flora addiction too? Because it’s workHitting a wall… of rain, that is. I was driving ing. down Old County Road the other day, headed towards Route 110, when I literally saw a dense fog So that’s how fast they go… On my way into cloud ahead of me. It was misty outside, but not town on Sunday morning, I found myself behind a raining, so I assumed the fog was just that. Then the long row of bikers in the road heading up the hill car ahead of me drove into the cloud and literally toward Cold Spring Harbor. Twenty or 30 of them on disappeared. I grew weary, but drove on. As soon as new, shiny bikes, in their helmets and bicycling uniI hit the cloud, rain pounded on my windshield for a forms. Quite a sight, but needless to say, the cars solid minute until I exited the cloud. It was as if a behind them slowed down a bit, too. But the next rain cloud was just hovering on this one little spot, time you’re about to grumble about how the bikes like you see on the cartoons. What has Melville done gunk up traffic, consider this: I peeked at my to attract a lone rain cloud? Just kidding, my speedometer while I was behind them, and the kids Melville friends. were doing a very brisk 25 mph. So, for the record, on winding parts of the road where the speed limit Heat wave… I was happy to say that after all that the drops by 10, they were doing the speed limit, and so rain we had some sunshine, but I think that’s an were we. So the next time you’re tempted to grouse, understatement. Saturday was a plain old heat wave! keep that in mind, and suppose how much energy I soaked in the gloriousness of it, albeit sweated is you’d need to expend to propel yourself at 25 mph. probably more accurate. Hey, anything is better than that bone-chilling cold in the dead of winter. But (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have then back to rain we were on Sunday. Here’s hoping comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in for more sun as the kids soak up their last few weeks your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me of being school free! know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, HuntAlf? I hope it’s a symbol the iconic 1980s televiington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at sion character is alive and well, but I bet the ALF aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)
Send a photo of your pre-school age child along with a brief anecdotal background and we’ll consider it for “Baby Faces.” Include baby’s full name, date of birth, hometown and names of parents and grandparents. Send to: Baby of the Week, c/o Long-Islander, 149 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. Please include a daytime phone number for verification purposes.
Yes!… I want to subscribe to The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper
ADDRESS CITY
STATE
ZIP
Suffolk police responded to the Huntington post office on Aug. 3 about possible harassment. A customer came in and yelled at an employee about not receiving his Social Security check. The complainant did not want to press charges.
County Hall Damaged Suffolk police responded to Sweet Hollow Hall on Aug. 3 about a burglary. Someone entered the building and did damage inside.
Why Leave A Wallet In The Car? A Melville resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 3 to report a theft. The complainant said a wallet was stolen out of a 2007 Mercedes parked in the driveway a few days earlier.
Hope They Weren’t Blanks A Huntington Station resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 3 to report a burglary. Somebody entered through a rear door and stole a checkbook.
Jewelry Cleaned Out
The Fourth Has Already Passed, Buddy “I need the house down. It’s disgusting. I’m more worried about the kids going into the house and thinking it’s okay to hang out in there.” Fire Up The Wrecking Ball, PAGE A3
Check One: 1 Year ❑ . . . . . . $21 2 Years ❑ . . . . . . $37
Senior Citizens: 1 Year ❑ . . . . $17.50 2 Years ❑ . . . . . . $31
Payment Method ❑ ❑ Check
❑
❑
PHONE
CREDIT CARD NO. E-MAIL
Why Isn’t It Here?
Suffolk police were dispatched to Huntington Station about a possible assault on Aug. 2. A fight occurred between known individuals. Nobody wanted to press charges.
Please add $10 per subscription, per year for addresses off Long Island. Sorry, no refunds.
NAME
A Melville resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 3 about a theft. The complainant said golf clubs and a cell phone from a 2010 Honda Civic parked in the driveway were missing. The car was unlocked.
Trading Punches
HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER
Fore-get About Golfing
A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police on Aug. 2 to report a theft a few days earlier. The complainant said jewelry was stolen from a bedroom; they also suspected their cleaning service was involved.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK TIM STAUDER
BABY FACES
Suffolk police were dispatched to Melville business offices on Aug. 3 about criminal mischief. The complainant reported that the window of a 2011 Hyundai Elantra parked outside was broken.
expires
Northport Village police were dispatched to Wilhow Court shortly before midnight on July 28 about fireworks. The responding officer located a passerby who said the subject had been using fireworks and left the area. Police were dispatched to the scene again that night about more fireworks. The officer remained in the area for several minutes, seeing no fireworks.
Mail to: Long-Islander Newspapers, LLC. 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A5
HUNTINGTON STATION
New Tenants Split Up Old Bookstore By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
The defunct Barnes & Noble in Huntington Station has been replaced by two new stores. Tilly’s and Ulta Beauty occupy the book store’s former home along New York Avenue in the shopping center owned by Federal Realty Investment Trust. The landlord had come under fire late last year for supposedly chasing major, existing tenants out. Barnes & Noble opened at that location in March 1996 and closed on Dec. 31, 2011. Their lease expired on Jan. 31 amid unsuccessful negotiations. Toys ‘R’ Us also closed a store there this year. Before Barnes & Noble occupied the spot, Huntington Station resident Cheryl Lynn Blum said, it was a Pergament
The former home of Barnes & Noble in Huntington Station will house a Tilly’s and Ulta Beauty going forward. Home Center store. “That was the go to place for hardware in Huntington Station,” Blum said. Now, the property will house two retail stores.
Tilly’s is a Southern California-based chain that sells clothing, shoes and accessories connected to surf, skate and motocross. Starting in 1982, they now have more than 150 stores in more than 20
states. Their Huntington Station store opened early last week, as signage was being installed. Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that sells makeup, fragrances, hair product, moisturizers and styling tools. They were created in 1990, and have 467 stores in 44 states as of April. Their new store does not appear to be open and messages left at the corporate office were not returned. Meanwhile, the concept of replacing books with beauty products, skateboards and accessories has not sat well with Blum and others. “We thought that was a crime. To replace a book store with teenage clothing and beauty supplies. People who loved books are kind of upset about that,” she added. “We knew something would go there. Just the fact it’s something so cheap and transitory…” Photo/Facebook
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Mother Charged With Slaying Of Son By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
Friends of a Commack High School alum are in mourning after he was allegedly killed by his mother. Gabriel “Gabe” Philby-Zetsche, 22, graduated in 2009 before moving to the upstate town of Waterlo. His lifeless body was found lying on his bedroom floor and covered in blood on Monday morning. His mother, Tracy Zetsche was arrested last week.
As news reached his former schoolmates, his Facebook page became a hub of tears, memories and goodbyes. Hundreds of people have posted their final messages to Gabe. Philby-Zetsche, friends reminisced, loved the Yankees and Knicks, always wore a smile and opened his heart to everyone. “Gabe, you lit up the room with your smile and positive attitude. I am so shocked and saddened to hear the news. You will be missed,” Melanie Lauren
posted. “Fly high Gabe. You were such a special person and you've truly touched so many people's hearts. I hope you find peace, you deserve it,” Halle Epstein wrote. “I'm sure the Knicks win every year where you are now, and the bowling alley is always open. R.I.P.,” Sam Mines posted. Autopsy results indicate PhilbyZetsche was killed by a stab wound to the chest and multiple skull fractures caused by blunt force trauma, according to pub-
lished reports. P h i l b y Zetsche’s body was discovered by his aunt after she grew concerned upon finding his mother on the Gabriel Philby-Zetsche back porch, very upset and mentioning something was wrong with her son. The Albany County Sheriff ’s Office was unavailable for comment.
A6 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
DIX HILLS
Leaders Awaiting Response To West Nile Appeal As more positive test results come in, CDC processing Congressman’s request for aid By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
After another round of dozens of mosquito and bird samples tested positive for West Nile Virus across Suffolk County, county and federal officials who called for greater federal aid to fight the disease said they are still waiting for feedback. Congressman Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills) held a press conference with Legislators Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) and William Spencer (D-Centerport) July 16, calling for additional federal assistance in fighting West Nile from an educational standpoint. Israel also sent a letter the same day to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Thomas Frieden making the same request. Since then, Israel’s office said they haven’t heard back from the CDC. “Now with seeing more positive pools and more patient cases, it becomes more critical,” Spencer, chairman of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Health Committee, said. “We are going to continue to inquire and turn up the heat to try to get some sort of response and input.” The CDC confirmed they received Israel’s request and drafted a written response, Roger Nasci, PhD, Chief of CDC’s Arboviral Diseases Branch, said. The response is currently in the CDC clearance process, he added. The CDC provides technical assistance to state and local municipalities upon the request of local and state health department staff, medical doctors, epidemiolo-
gists, ecologists, clinicians, or laboratorians. Appropriate experts are then paired with local health departments to provide assistance. In addition, the CDC conducts several nationwide West Nile Virus-related activities and allocated more than $10 million to the state to fight arboviral diseases like West Nile. “CDC stands ready to assist the Suffolk County Department of Health,” Nasci said. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced Aug. 2 that 46 mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus in tests conducted between July 24 and 28. Positive tests in Huntington
Township came from Dix Hills, Greenlawn, Huntington Station, South Huntington and East Northport, while two positive samples were from Northport. To date this year, 125 mosquito samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, and 13 birds have tested positive. “Though the number of mosquitoes testing positive is historically high for this time of year, we cannot predict if the numbers will continue to be high,” Suffolk County Health Commissioner James Tomarken said. “There are many factors, such as weather, that affect mosquito population and activity. Given that the numbers are high and we are finding
samples in virtually all parts of the county, we ask that residents be especially vigilant about reducing their exposure to mosquitoes whenever they can.” In the meantime, Spencer said he has been in close contact with Commissioner Tomarken to ensure the county stays ahead of the curve on testing, notifications and follow-ups on all reported cases in mosquito pools, birds and other animals. “The health department is on high alert. We are aggressively investigating all instances and trying to stay ahead. We are ahead of the situation. It’s naturally developing… but we have been able to follow up,” Spencer said.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Marking 15 Years Of Pet-A-Palooza By Angela Pradhan info@longislandernews.com
Little Shelter is celebrating its 15th year of Pet-a-Palooza – an annual festival showcasing all things pets. Still held at the Huntington shelter, this year’s festival will run Aug. 18-19. “[The festival] gets bigger and bigger every year; it has grown in size and theme,” Executive Director David Ceely said. Pet-a-Palooza features games for kids, a K-9 demonstration and even a
chance for local dogs to strut their stuff. Signing up beforehand is highly recommended for local dog owners looking to participate in the two annual events, the Puppy Parade and Swimsuit Contest. In the Puppy Parade, the staff of Little Shelter, mostly volunteers, will parade dogs up for adoption with basic information on each dog for potential adopters. In the swimsuit Contest, dogs will be dressed in “appropriate” swimsuit attire and shown off. “The dogs are judged by audience
applause,” Ceely said with a laugh. And for those with religion on their mind come Sunday, the festival offers a “Blessing For the Animals.” A Unitarian minister will bless animals with a prayer and send them home with a token, a keychain and card signifying their blessing at Little Shelter, including the date. Of course the two main events people are most encouraged to participate in are the Chinese auction and pet adoptions. “[It’s] one of the biggest fundraising (Continued on page A17)
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
DIX HILLS
Tee-ing Off In Honor Of West Hollow Teacher Dina McGowan Memorial Foundation to hold second golf outing fundraiser
Natalie, Steve and Tyler McGowan will honor mother and wife Dina McGowan, inset, with a golf outing next week. McGowan was a special education teacher in the Half Hollow Hill School District before she died of cancer. By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
For years, Dina McGowan, a special education teacher at West Hollow Middle School, was an inspiration to her family and friends – through both her career and her battle with cancer. Now, two years after her death, her husband and children keep her name and her memory alive with the Dina McGowan Memorial Foundation, and its second annual golf outing. Through the foundation, the family raises funds to support children with special needs in the Half Hollow Hills School District, where her husband, Steve McGowan, attended high school. Last year’s golf outing drew more than 100 golfers and 175 participants at the dinner. Over the past two years, the foundation has raised more than $20,000. “They had a great time,” Steve said of last year’s event. “It’s a great way to honor Dina. They’re very happy to keep her passion alive.” Dina was diagnosed in July 2002 with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and in the eight years of battling it, received several types of chemotherapy, several surgeries, two trips to Switzerland for treatments not available in the United States and two clinical trials. She spent 97 days in and out of Sloan Kettering. But she wouldn’t let it affect her family, or her students, and sometimes would have chemotherapy sessions in the morning and be at school with her students that afternoon. “Dina was a special woman, she was really strong, both mentally and physically and spiritually and she never wanted her family to feel her pain,” Frank Grimaldi, a friend of the family and a member of the foundation board, said. “She was always there, up until the end. It was incredibly inspirational. You knew what she was going through, especially as a friend, seeing the pain and anguish, but she always had a smile on her face.” She often went to her children’s
events, such as her daughter’s dance classes or her son’s lacrosse games. She’d attend family events, travel, play tennis and work. And years after she died on July 12, 2010, her family keeps her happy spirit alive through the golf outing, comedy nights and finding ways to help special education. “It’s actually been one of those situations, one of those experiences when you become a part of something and it feels so good,” Grimaldi said. “You see what this family has gone through, yet they remain extremely close and tight and caring. It’s such a tight-knit group of friends, and I’m lucky enough to call myself one of them.” Dina graduated from Oyster Bay High School, Seton Hall University and a year later, obtained her Master of Science in Special Education at LIU Post. In 1994, she and Steve were married and settled in Westbury. The family moved to Dix Hills in 2000, then with her son, Tyler, and daughter, Natalie. She started her career in 1992 as a special educator for the Developmental Disabilities Institute in Huntington. She taught elementary students at North Bellmore School District two years later and stayed there until 2005. In 2006, she started work in the Half Hollow Hills School District. With the money raised, the family and foundation members hope to bring a pilot program to special education in the district. “The foundation and golf outing are great ways for my two kids, myself and Dina’s close friends to keep her spirit alive and remember what she stood for and was passionate about,” her husband said. For more information, visit the website at www.dinamcgowanmemorialfoundation.com. The golf outing is on Monday, Aug. 13 at Indian Hills Country Club in Northport. Registration and a BBQ lunch is at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cocktails and dinner reception start at 6 p.m.
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A7
A8 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
Opinion
Sen
d letters to The Editor, : Half Hollow H il ls Newspape 149 M r, Huntington ain Street, , New York 11743 or e-m info@long ail us at islanderne ws.com
‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’
Expand The BPA Ban Suffolk County banned the use of estrogenAnd therein lies the problem. Banning the mimicking chemical in baby bottles and sip- use of BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups is py cups in 2009. Now, three years later, the a start, but it is far from the finish. The Food and Drug Administration has passed chemical is found in the linings of virtually the same measure on a federal level. all food and drink cans, Although manufacturers have voluntarily Protecting our children – the most vulnerstopped using the chemical in baby bottles able to hormone disruptions due to their size and sippy cups since 2009, the FDA made an – is of the utmost importance. But now it is official decision this month in response to a time to protect the other consumers, many of request by the American Chemwhom remain completely clueless istry Council, the chemical indus- EDITORIAL about this threat. try’s main trade association. The The FDA said in 2008 that BPA council asked that rules allowing BPA in was safe, but began expressing concerns those products be phased out, partly to boost about possible health risks two years later. consumer confidence. They have not changed their stance, even reBisphenol A (BPA) is a hormone-disrupt- jecting a petition from the Natural Resources ing chemical that has been used to make Defense Council to ban BPA from all food hard, clear plastics and some food packaging. packaging in March, but say the investigaThe chemical is sometimes found in the lin- tion is ongoing. Meanwhile, plastic and ings of soda, food, and baby formula cans, chemical industry proponents continue to and in the makeup of some water and baby argue that BPA is one of the most thoroughbottles. ly tested chemicals around. But that’s not the whole story. It has been We are with the Natural Resources Delinked to developmental problems in fetuses, fense Council and Legislator Steve Stern on infants, and children; heart disease, dia- this when he says he is “strongly considering” betes, and liver problems in adults; and in additional legislation for other products. If animal studies to increased breast and safer alternatives are available, why are we prostate cancer risk. taking a risk with our health?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Breast Cancer Victory DEAR EDITOR: Last week, the fight against breast cancer in New York took a giant step forward when Governor Cuomo signed into law Breast Density Inform legislation sponsored by Senator John Flanagan and Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee. As a breast cancer survivor whose later stage cancerous tumor was hidden from detection by dense breast tissue, I want to publicly thank all three offices for their efforts on this issue and for being willing to listen to one woman from Long Island and for working together to make sure that other women have the benefit of knowledge that I was never afforded. While this new law will help by requiring that women are informed of the possibility that the density of their breast tis-
sue could be concealing cancer from their doctor, it is vitally important that women throughout our state and our nation take the steps now to protect themselves. The reality is that the vast majority of women are unaware of the impact dense tissue has on the likelihood they will get cancer and many are completely unaware of their own density and therefore unaware of their own elevated risk for breast cancer. The efforts of Senator Flanagan, Assemblywoman Jaffee and Governor Cuomo will provide many women with the knowledge they need and is a great sign of how government can work when it puts people first. A New York initiative has also led to introduction of a federal bill so women not lucky enough to live in New York still learn of their density. I urge all women to educate themselves about breast density, please visit www.AreY-
HALF HOLLOW HILLS N E W S P A P E R
Serving the communities of: Dix Hills, Melville and the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Founded in 1996 by James Koutsis Copyright © 2012 by Long Islander Newspapers, publishers of The Long-Islander, The Record, Northport Journal and Half Hollow Hills Newspaper. Each issue of the The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper and all contents thereof are copyrighted by Long Islander, LLC. None of the contents or articles may be reproduced in any forum or medium without the advance express written permission of the publisher. Infringement hereof is a violation of the Copyright laws.
ouDense.org. For information about other state and federal legislation, visit: www.AYDadvocacy.org JOANN PUSHKIN
Dix Hills
Elected Or Appointed? Weigh In On The H’Way Super Debate DEAR EDITOR: On July 24, 2012 Supervisor [Frank] Petrone and Councilmembers Mark Cuthbertson and Susan Berland put forward legislation to eliminate the elected position of Superintendent of Highways. Petrone, Cuthbertson and Berland want to make the position of Superintendent of Highways an appointed position. By making the Superintendent of Highways an appointed position, we the voters lose an independent
Letters to the editor are welcomed by Long Islander Newspapers. We reserve the right to edit in the interest of space and clarity. All letters must be handsigned and they must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. Personal attacks and letters considered in poor taste will not be printed. We cannot publish every letter we receive due to space limitations.
advocate for the safety and improvement of our roads and drainage systems. Supervisor Petrone and Councilmembers Cuthbertson and Berland have pushed for an early public hearing, which they have scheduled for August 14, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. While many residents may not be able to attend, we encourage everyone to write or email your views on this major change to the structure of town services. State statute requires that all towns have a Superintendent of Highways, whether elected or appointed. The Superintendent of Highways is responsible for preparing an annual budget, the general maintenance of the Town's highways, bridges, sidewalks, coverts and ditches. The Superintendent of Highways is not separated by layers of bureaucracy to the men and women who actually perform the work. The Superintendent of Highways is accountable directly to the voters of the Town of Huntington and not a majority political party in control of local government. A cost savings analysis of all
Michael Schenkler Publisher Luann Dallojacono Editor Mike Koehler Danny Schrafel Reporters
Ian Blanco Daniel Conroy Production/ Art Department
town departments is in order to promote efficiency and save tax dollars. If the existence of an elected Highway Superintendent is shown to be cost prohibitive, let’s give the voters a voice in eliminating that position or not. This can be accomplished by awaiting the determinations of the state audit taking place right now. A more thoughtful consideration of this matter should have preceded the introduction of the Local Law to abolish the elected office of Superintendent of Highways. Please write, call or email your comments to: Huntington Town Hall 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743; Mark Mayoka, 631-351-3175 mmayoka@huntingtonny.gov or Gene Cook, 631-351-3174 ecook@huntingtonny.gov. We look forward to your comments on this important matter. MARK MAYOKA
Huntington Councilman GENE COOK
Huntington Councilman
Peter Sloggatt Associate Publisher/Managing Editor
Linda Gilbert Office / Legals
Susan Mandel Advertising Director Michele Caro Larry Stahl Account Executives
149 Main Street, Huntington, New York 11743 631.427.7000
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A9
Life&Style PERFORMING ARTS
Festival Ends On High Note With Philharmonic By Laura Jungreis info@longislandernews.com
This weekend brings the final performers to Heckscher Park as a part of the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival concert series. On Friday, Aug. 10, the Broadhollow Theatre is back with the musical comedy “Guys & Dolls.” Popular tunes like “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” have kept this Tony-award-winning show alive for over 50 years. This event is sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings Bank. Then on Saturday, join the Long Island Philharmonic as they wrap up the series. Music Director David Stewart Wiley leads the orchestra, which plays to 80,000 people over the course of a year. Music lovers will hear a variety of songs from the philharmonic, ranging from classical, well-known pieces by Brahms, Mozart, and Beethoven, to popular tunes such as the “Light Cavalry Overture” and the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The program also includes selections from Broadway hits “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Les Miserables,” and “The Sound of Music.” “It’s the sort of popular program where beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” said the Long Island Philharmonic’s president, Jack Russell. A unique item on the program is an original piece composed by Wiley called “Concentric Circles” from the TV movie “Lake Effects” starring Jane
The Long Island Philharmonic closes Huntington’s Summer Arts Festival in Heckscher Park on Saturday. Seymour. Wiley will play piano and conduct the orchestra. “He’s very proud and excited about the opportunity he has to do this movie music, and it’s a great demonstration of why we’re very pleased to have him as our music director because he has such great versatility,” Russell said. “He’s able to play for any type of audience that you want.” The Summer Arts Festival concluding the series with the Long Island Philharmonic on the Chapin Rainbow Stage has special significance. The stage was named after singer Harry Chapin, who founded the philharmonic in 1979. “The vibrant Huntington arts community is an excellent example of why Long Island needs to maintain the Long
Island Philharmonic, and others like Cinema Arts [Centre] and the Huntington Arts Council,” Russel said. “Its own professional orchestra is a necessary ‘cultural Cornerstone’ of such an arts community; a phrase coined by Harry Chapin in articulating his vision for the orchestra at a small dinner party in 1978 for four couples including Harry and Sandy Chapin at the Huntington Bay home of Esther and Dr. Harold Pivnick, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fishman and my wife Roma and me.” Heckscher Park is located at Prime Avenue and Route 25A in Huntington. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets, cushions and chairs for seating comfort in the park. Visit www.huntingtonarts.org for more information.
A production of “Guys & Dolls” takes the Chapin Rainbow Stage on Friday.
THEATER
Cult Classic ‘Fools’ Brought To Life On Stage Bare Bones Repertory Company puts own spin on Neil Simon comedy By Jasmine Weber info@longislandernews.com
Actors Michael O’Connor, Lauren Esposito, Tim Nolan and Christine Nelson rehearse the Bare Bones Repertory Co.’s production of Neil Simon’s comedy “Fools,” about a 19th century village cursed with stupidity.
A cult classic by Neil Simon has found its way to Northport. The Bare Bones Repertory Company will premiere its first performance of “Fools” on Aug. 9. The show is one of many of Simon’s extensive list of Broadway plays. “He [Neil Simon] had a huge string of hits on Broadway, one after the other; he’s about the most successful playwright in history,” Director Jeff Bennett said. “Fools” is set in a Ukrainian village in the late 19th century. The town’s villagers, cursed to be idiots forever, encounter a young school teacher who comes to free them of the curse they have been burdened with for 200 years. He even discovers love in the process. This play was Simon’s first that didn’t take off. Bennett said it “didn’t hit the funny bone of theatergoers” and closed after about 40 performances. It is rumored that the play’s limited financial success was caused intentionally, because a portion of the profits would have gone
to Simon’s soon-to-be ex-wife, but the speculation was never confirmed. Despite its low success level in its original production, “Fools” has since gained a cult following on college campuses, at high schools and community and regional theaters. The play appealed to Bennett and Bare Bones for that reason. “Fools” is one of the lighter pieces that Bare Bones has performed, according to Bennett. The theater group normally performs more challenging and edgy theater than the popular style of plays performed at larger theaters. The small size of the Bare Bones theater, located at 57 Main St. in Northport, benefits both the theater group and the audience. “We get a really close connection to the audience when we perform,” Bennett said. “Fools” will be performed on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 and 16, 17, 18 at 8 p.m., with an additional performance on Sunday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com and www.barebonestheater.com, or by calling 1-800-838-3006.
A10 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Joint 50th Fete For Historical Society, Tap Room info@longislandernews.com
Six months of celebrating takes a new turn next week, as the Northport Historical Society (NHS) joins with another local institution in the village – Gunther’s Tap Room – to mark their respective 50th birthdays. For Gunther’s, this golden anniversary year has been business as usual, serving as a watering hole and gathering place for local residents and visitors to the village. As for the historical society, it’s been a flurry of special events and exhibitions that have lasted six months already, said Northport Historical Society (NHS) Board President Steven King, and shows no signs of a let up. “We are more than halfway through our 50th anniversary now and it has been exhilarating to see the community giving its full support to us,” he said this week, as he prepared for the joint celebration. The casual dinner planned at Gunther's Tap Room on Aug. 19, he added, “promises another enjoyable occasion as we jointly recognize the 50th birthday of a fellow Northport institution.” Set to kick off at 4 p.m., Tap Room owner Pete Gunther will play host for a joint celebration that features live music from the Steve Edwards Band, food and a cash bar. Advanced paid reservations, at a cost of $35 (or $30 for NHS members), goes to support the society’s community and education programs. It’ll be all fun that Sunday, according to representatives of both organizations – but at least for the historical society, the centerpiece of their golden anniversary
year has been an exhibition at their headquarters at 215 Main St. In addition to displaying some of the many fine holdings of the society – furniture, fashion, photographs and memorabilia – the exhibition details how the society moved from a small group of historically-minded people fighting to preserve a few local buildings to its role as a fixture on Main Street today. The historical society’s home goes back to 1914 and was originally a Carnegie library. Local literary buffs still tell how 20th century Beat author Jack Kerouac, who lived in Northport intermittently between 1957-1964, would come there and wait outside meekly for librarians, to exchange books he had borrowed from them. There’s a major Kerouac connection for Gunther’s, and tales of his exploits at the local bar – as well as other locations in the village – are now an integral part of the influential author’s biography. Aside from celebrity sightings, Gunther’s – like the historical society, which now occupies a building whose history extends back into a much earlier part of the 20th century – is heir to a commercial history that precedes its use of the building it occupies. In fact, commercial activity at Gunther’s goes back to at least 1932, said Pete Gunther. A food and drinking establishment from post-prohibition days, it closed for two years during the war, but reopened around 1949-50, as the “Commercial Restaurant.” He and his mother Gretchen Gunther opened up their operation in 1962. “Northport was a very blue collar town in those days,” Pete Gunther recalled. “We
Half Hollow Hills photos/M. Koehler & G. Wallace
By George Wallace
Ron Darling, Brian Dennehy, Allen Ginsberg, and especially Jack Kerouac, are just a few of the celebrities who have shared a drink with patrons of Gunthers Tap Room over the past half century, says proprietor Pete Gunther. were just looking to serve the average guy.” But at the age of 28, Pete Gunther didn’t have much more experience than his employment in a local moving company. So he enlisted the support of Mrs. Gunther, who had already been tending bar at the Commercial Restaurant, to get the place up and running. “Anyhow, they refused to give me a license at first, because I didn’t know anything about the business,” he recalled. “But then they said, ‘Why not put your mother on the license?’ and that’s what we did.” The rest, as they say, is history. Gunther’s has served the community “through good times and bad, and in all weather,” said Pete – who recounts with pride the occasions, over the years, when
hurricanes, nor’easters or power outages failed to close the place down. “In 78-79 there was a week-long blackout, but we were open the whole time, serving drinks by the light of Coleman lanterns,” he noted. On another occasion, a small fire broke out in the place one night. “Everyone thought we were going to have to close up – but we just mopped up and we were open by 12.” Reservations for the celebration can be made by calling the Northport Historical Society at 631-757-9859, ext. 301, or by stopping at the museum during regular business hours. The society is located at 215 Main St. in the Village of Northport. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Local Hot For Business Village Fireplace and Barbeque carries high-end products and plenty of parts Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler
Spotlight On
Huntington Businesses By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
The idiom goes: “If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” But what about the living room or backyard? Kevin Tagariello is a heat specialist, namely in the form of fireplaces and barbeques. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the Northport resident has been the face behind Huntington Station’s Village Fireplace and Barbeque for more than 20 years. Located on New York Avenue, he described the store as a “soup to nuts operation” for fireplaces. They carry whole units, screens, doors, accessories, spare parts and whatever else it takes to get a fireplace running. “We pretty much cover all the bases,” the owner said. Targariello happened into the industry purely by chance. Freshly graduated from high school, he took a job with a fireplace retailer and wholesaler. In time, he and another man took over the company. By that point, their list of clients included Village Hardware, which opened in 1948 near the corner of Main Street and West Neck Road in Huntington village. Village Hardware’s original owner moved the store to Gerard Street in 1971, at which time he sold fireplaces. Targariello bought the store in 1990 for “a song and dance” when he could no longer work with his partner. He was forced to leave the village in 1999 and move what is now called Village Fireplace to Huntington Station. For nine years they coped with a lack of parking, poor visibility, lack of storage space, gripes about trucks with supplies blocking the road and stereotypes of higher prices due to their location, Targariello recalled. “[Then,] business improved dramatically, until 2006 when everyone got hit with the recession,” Targariello said. “We’ve been making mild climbs in the past three years.” What has carried the business through the tough times are his knowledge and the store’s selection of high-end product. More than half of Village Fireplace and Barbeque’s business comes from the fireplace side. “Many customers do come in – they’re doing work in their house, they have a contractor – and they want us to install the fireplace. Even then, they may have their contractor face it with marble or whatever. Other times, they say, ‘Kevin, you’re the fireplace master. Why don’t you do everything?’” Tagariello said. Wood-burning and gas-burning fireplaces are the most popular, although they do sell some electric versions. While the wood and gas-burning systems require permanent installations, an electric fireplace can be moved and only requires access to standard 110 volt power. “It’s almost like buying a piece of furniture,” the owner added. Traditional wood-burning fireplaces are popular for ambiance, Tagariello said,
Kevin Tagariello, owner of Village Fireplace and Barbeque, has more than 30 years of fireplace experience. although they can’t beat their high-efficiency gas-burning counterparts for heat. The gas models have a combustion chamber behind the fire, sometimes combined with a fan, to better warm the air. Their sealed structure also helps them draw less existing heat towards the flames; only the wood-burning models can be opened, and only to add fuel in the beginning. Tagariello said he only stocks wellrespected and higher-end brands, like Vermont Castings, Majestic, and Heat and Glo. Just like their doors, cladding and other accessories, the owner said, these fireplaces are better quality than what many box stores sell, offer longer warranties and can be better customized. “The higher quality product, if a customer is putting a lot of money into a fireplace, they don’t want something they’ll have problems with,” he added. The cheapest electric fireplace at Village Fireplace and Barbecue is $500, although the cheapest price for a fully-installed traditional fireplace is $2,500. “Even if you bought a fireplace for $1,000, and that’s a low-end model, there’s vent kits and installation,” the owner said. Their selection of barbeques follows the same rules. They only sell brands like Webber and Firemagic that start at $299 for portable systems and climb to $10,000 for grills installed in outdoor kitchens. Tagariello called cheaper grills found in box stores “throw away barbeques” that last a year or two before repairs and parts cost more than the grill was ever worth. “We have barbeques with better warranties,” he said, adding that Webber offers a 10-year warranty on burners. “It’s a barbeque they plan on keeping. From there it only gets better.” Pepper introduced barbeques into the store when it was Village Hardware. When Tagariello took over, he made them a larger part of the business. The barbeques are important because they fill the void left by fireplaces. Grill sales occur mostly between April and early July, while fireplace sales tend to occur between Labor Day and March, Tagariello said. “It was complementing summer. We already had the winter months covered,” he said.
Village Fireplace and Barbeque 1979 New York Avenue, Huntington Station 631-351-1499 www.villagefireplaceandbbq.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A11
A12 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
By Danny & Lora
foodie@longislandernews.com
When you eat breakfast at Dena Fenza’s Two Blondes and a Stove, you’ll probably feel like you want to kick off your shoes when you sit down. Then you remember it’s not your kitchen, but that’s OK – it’s the feel Dena was going for, and she delivers with style. Sprinkled throughout chef Michael Hansen’s menu at Two Blondes are dishes named after famous blondes, ranging from Reese to Cameron, Shakira all the way back to Zsa Zsa and Miss Piggy (she gets the kids chicken quesadilla, for the record.) The only non-blonde namesake pays homage to a family tradition. Dena’s grandfather’s classic Sal’s Eggs ($10.95) recalls his nighttime classic: Sunnyside up eggs topped with tomato sauce, EVOO and fresh basil. Dena started us out with Baked Oatmeal ($6.50), with fresh apples, walnuts and raisins, served with warmed cinnamon-infused milk. Warm, wholesome and invigorating, we can imagine that being an especially big hit in the wintertime. As she and her attentive staff made the rounds (Dena is especially sharp with the coffee pot, might we add), we kept feeding our sweet tooth with Italian Pancakes ($9.95). Light, fluffy and full of get-upand-go, we loved the fresh, sweet-and-tart strawberry lemon marmalade between each of the three giant pancakes. The Pesca Frenchie ($10.25), a confection of Challah French toast encrusted with amaretto cookie crumbs and topped with sweetened Mascarpone cream and roasted peach syrup, was another knock-
The
The Reese Omelet is packed with bacon, tomato, zucchini and cheddar and one of many items named after famous blondes. but sweet, blueberry jam was a standout. Fenza said a dinner menu of Italian tapas is on the way as soon as they have their liquor license, with business partners James Funaro and Colin McGlone at the wheel. The liquor license also means Bloody Marys and Mimosas for the brunch crowd. We’ll drink to that!
Two Blondes And A Stove 28 Clinton Ave., Huntington Two Blondes and a Stove owner Dena Fenza, center, plans to expand her breakfast and lunch eatery with the help of nighttime partners Colin McGlone, left, and James Funaro. out – sweet and alluring, it almost feels like you’re having a rainbow cookie for breakfast. Should you be looking for a proteinpacked start, check out the Reese Omelet ($8.95), a savory, satisfying marriage of
savory bacon and cheese with tomato, zucchini and avocado, all wrapped up in an egg omelet done just right. While you’re at it, keep an eye on what fruit is in season because they’ll probably be making fresh homemade jam with it. Tart
631-673-1300 www.twoblondesandastove.com Atmosphere: Homey eatery Cuisine: Breakfast and lunch Price: Moderate Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Foodie photos/Danny Schrafel
Rise And Shine With ‘Two Blondes’ Foodie SECTION
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Side Dish DINE HUNTINGTON.COM By DineHuntington.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A13
A Place To Call Your Own... The Chateau hosts only one event per day
International star, Oscar winner and vegetarian Natalie Portman dined with family at Huntington’s Prime. PRIME SIGHTING: Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman was spotted at Huntington’s Prime (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1717 restaurantprime.com) last Friday night. The “Black Swan” star and animal rights advocate dined vegetarian with her son, Aleph Portman-Millepied, and her parents. Chef Gregg Lauletta composed a salad of shaved and julienned raw vegetables, watercress, in a tangy mustard vinaigrette topped with toasted sunflower seeds. Mid-course was a puree of “cream-less” creamed corn, topped with roasted king oyster mushrooms, fava beans, and finished with shaved fourmonth-old aged goat cheese and pea greens. For her entree was a mixture of sautéed, roasted and grilled vegetables. House-made sorbets topped the meal.
A GQ magazine shout-out named Herrell’s one of 10 must-visit ice cream shops in the nation. DINNER AND A STRIP SHOW: OK, so not really a strip show but we did get your attention. The dinner is what celebrated Chef Christopher Lee is dreaming up at Huntington Social (330 New York Ave., Huntington village 631-923-2442 www.huntingtonsocial.com), the village’s speakeasy-style restaurant that took over the former Chesterfields location. The show is what Legs Malone cooks up every other Friday starting at 11 p.m. Malone, who got her start through London’s famed Whoopee Club, headlines a show featuring comedy, satire and sultry costumes. Past shows have included a hula hooper, contortionist and magician, so be ready for anything. The $10 cover charge includes a Russian Standard vodka drink. Upcoming show dates are Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and every other Friday throughout the year. SKEPTIC’S LOBSTER DEAL: When CW-TV’s reality talent show “The NEXT” blew into town to tape an episode at The Paramount recently, producer Jordan Cohen did his dining homework, relying on a longtime friend and Huntington native to make some restaurant recommendations. Cohen said his friend called Huntington a dining mecca second only to New York City. And while Honu was on his friend’s list of go-to places, the producer takes full credit for finding one of the area’s best dining deals on his own. With the restaurant located just across the street from The Paramount, Cohen ducked in to Honu the night before the show’s taping - luckily, the night that Honu (363 New York Ave., Huntington Village 631-421-6900 www.honukitchen.com) offers its $24 filet mignon and lobster tail special. “I asked if there was something wrong with it?” Cohen joked. “Lobster tail and filet mignon for $24? I couldn’t believe it.” Sorry to make you feel less than special, Jordan, but the lobster deal is available to everyone on Tuesdays at Honu. Tell them The Long Islander Foodies sent you.
S AV E T H E DAT E S
DineHuntington RESTAURANT WEEK
OC TOBER 7-14, 2012
Discount Packages Available For
Sweet 16’s, Anniversary Parties & Birthday Celebrations Call now as dates are booking fast!
@
ICE CREAM STYLE: If you were leafing through the August 2012 edition of GQ magazine trying to decide whether it’s OK to wear black shoes and a brown belt on the same day, you might have noticed a mention of Herrell’s Ice Cream. More than a mention, in fact. The arbiter of all things sartorial raised Herrell’s founder Steve Herrell onto a whole new pedestal. In an article entitled “Conehead,” GQ contributor and ice cream aficionado Alan Richman shared 31 things he knows to be absolutely true about ice cream. Number 3 on the list calls Herrell “the godfather of American ice cream,” and immediately ups the ante saying that Herrell is to ice cream what Julia Child is to French cooking. Dishing out the compliments even more, the author included Herrell’s on his list of “The 10 ice cream shops you need to visit,” and declared the Chocolate Pudding the shop’s best flavor. Said Richman, “Your tummy will tremble.” Try it at Herrell’s (46L Gerard St., Huntington village 631-673-1100), the only location other than Steve Herrell’s shop in Massachussetts.
@
Foodie@longislandernews.com
The Chateau at
Coindre Hall ,
www.lessings.com
Huntington, New York 101 Brown’s Road 631-751-0339
PRESEASON SALE PRESEASON SALE
$100 off $15 off any new installation AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION DESIGN
any sprinkler system repair AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION DESIGN
1-800-486-7500 1-800-486-7500 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.
With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.
A14 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
Back TO School Fun Ways To Give Kids A Leg Up For The Year Get their heads back in the game with museum trips, journals and other summer learning Children will soon be headed back to school, and experts say it is important to prepare them for the year ahead. As the educational landscape grows increasingly competitive, even the smartest students need an edge. With today`s hectic lifestyles, however, it can be difficult for parents and kids to find the time for enrichment. “Turning your regular activities into a learning experience can go a long way towards getting kids ready to go back to school,” says Kim Tredick, a fifth-grade teacher in California and the 2006 Milken Award Winner. “Just be careful to make the learning fun and not too much like schoolwork.” Here are some cool ways to clear those cobwebs in preparation for a new school year:
Making the Most of Downtime Be sure time away from school includes a good dose of intellectual enrichment. Museums, nature centers and historical sites should be a staple of your leisure time and weekends. Take advantage of time in the car or downtime in general. Whether you’re waiting for dinner to be ready, or you’re on a lengthy road trip, use learning tools like Brain Quest, a question and answer game to make the time both fun and educational. Because the materials are curriculum-based, the decks and workbooks will give kids a direct leg up on next year’s curriculum. “Kids don’t necessarily want to think about being in the classroom when they are away from school, but educational games such as Brain Quest, can actually make prepping for the school year fun,” Tredick said. “Let the kids quiz you
while cooking or driving as they’ll learn as much from asking the questions and it doesn’t feel like homework.”
Reading and Writing Give your children a variety of materials to read, like cookbooks, chapter books, nutritional panels, newspapers, magazines and movie schedules. Then test their understanding by summarizing what they read. Let them read aloud to you, siblings, neighbors and grandparents every day. Children can practice writing and help you at the same time by composing grocery lists, to-do lists and car directions. Encourage them to keep journals and correspond with relatives – both with handwritten letters and emails. Help improve their writing by editing together, paying attention to capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
Everyday Math Math is everywhere, so use it to your advantage. Cooking together from a recipe is a fun and practical way to learn about measurements, timing, and following directions. When you’re out shopping, ask your kids to mentally add the total at the grocery store. This will be a lesson both in how money works and basic arithmetic. Work a percentages lesson into your day by having them calculate the sales tax at the register, or calculate the tip at restaurants. School may not be in full swing yet, but savvy parents can help jumpstart their kids’ minds well before their first assignments.
With the new school year around the corner, experts say now is a good time to get kids into thinking mode.
For nearly 30 years, we have provided our students with superior SAT preparation. What makes TestTakers unique?
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A15
Back
TO School Get The Whole Family Organized During Back-To-School Time Planning ahead can save money, ease stress
Long Islander Newspapers
Offer Expires 11/10/12
Back-to-school time is the perfect opportunity to get the whole family organized when it comes to school supplies and scheduling. Back-to-school season is the ideal time for families to reestablish routines and get organized – both at home and on the go. But before hitting the stores for supplies, take time to plan ahead with shopping lists that meet both your children’s and your family’s needs. There are many great tips to help get a fresh start on the academic year ahead:
Save If you have more than one child, or want to stock up for the year, save on items like glue sticks, notebooks and writing utensils by taking advantage of sales and purchasing value packs, which are easy to find at back-to-school time. For better deals on items like tissues and sanitizing wipes, hold off until you are also buying these products for the home at a warehouse club or with coupons.
and ease the stress of time management. Look for calendars with high functionality like meal planners, “look-ahead” features, magnetic backings and repositionable peel-and-stick adhesives. Don’t forget to include a white board or cork board where notes can be left for one another. Student planners are crucial to help your children stay on top of due dates, keep their own commitments and operate on the same schedule as the rest of the family. Vow to spend time on a weekly basis reviewing and synching calendars and discussing the week ahead.
Manage Papers
Synchronize Schedules
With each new school year comes an overwhelming amount of handouts, reminders, permission slips and medical forms. Parents and children all benefit from a paper management system. Use bins, expanding files and binder dividers with “reminder” flags to keep track of priorities. Flag items needing immediate attention – whether it’s homework or paperwork. If your children have busy schedules, make it easier for them to work on the go. Opt for binders with writing surfaces, internal storage pockets for loose paper and places to stash pens and pencils. And you can do the same. Consider using binders and expanding files in the car to create a place for last-minute notes, papers and storage.
The school year often brings additional commitments for families. Creating a “mission control” in a central location in the home will improve communication
With a little planning and creativity, the whole family can prepare to stay organized throughout the school year.
Teach Organization Teach kids the importance of starting the day organized. One way to simplify the morning shuffle is by assigning a color to each child for easy identification of binders, backpacks and pencil pouches. Assign colors before shopping to prepare for easier in-aisle decisions. Many products are available in a variety of ontrend patterns and basic solid color options to complement and contrast styles. Or use color-coded stickers and labels to maintain consistency.
Seth Transportation, Inc. is excited to now offer door-to-door bus service to and from all schools from Rockaway, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. We are eager to deliver your kids to school and home, safely... and on time, every day. We provide round trip and one-way door-to-door service at competitive prices. We are now taking reservations for the 2012-2013 school year on our buses daily from Scholar’s Academy, Lawrence Woodmere and others. Please call to inquire about daily service to your school! Ask about our Sibling and Group Discounts.
We are now taking reservations for our newly formed bus route that will offer round trip door-to-door transportation to Lawrence Woodmere Academy from Long Island.
Please contact us at 718-676-2121 or sethtrans@gmail.com for information pertaining to our bus transportation services or to set up a reservation.
2124 Mill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-676-2121 sethtrans@gmail.com
HUNTINGTON OPEN HOUSES
A16 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
Want to get your open houses listed? Get your listings for free on this page every week in the Long Islander Newspapers. Call Associate Publisher Peter Sloggatt at 631-427-7000 or send an e-mail to psloggatt@longislandernews.com.
MELVILLE
97 Wilmington Dr Bedrooms 5 Baths 4 Price $775,000 Taxes $20,517 Open House 8/11 1:30-3 pm Prudential Douglas Elliman RE 631-499-9191
DIX HILLS
59 Seward Dr Bedrooms 4 Baths 3 Price $799,000 Taxes $13,100 Open House 8/11 1-2:30 pm Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc 631-360-1900
DIX HILLS
9 Princeton Dr Bedrooms 4 Baths 2 Price $515,000 Taxes $12,908 Open house 8/12 1-3 pm Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc 631-499-1000
DIX HILLS
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Town Address Beds Baths Price Taxes Date Melville 464 Old Country Rd 3 2 $475,000 $13,628 8/9 Huntington 871 Park Ave 5 3 $338,876 $9,046 8/11 Greenlawn 10 Dressler Rd 3 1 $374,900 $8,667 8/11 Huntington Sta 12 Ludlam St 4 3 $399,900 $9,641 8/11 E. Northport 58 Soundview Ave 3 2 $428,876 $8,884 8/11 Greenlawn 21 Northgate Dr 3 2 $442,876 $12,314 8/11 Melville 64 Chateau Dr 3 2 $539,000 $9,322 8/11 Huntington 30 Rancher Pl 4 3 $579,000 $13,853 8/11 E. Northport 37 Verleye Ave 4 3 $585,000 $13,097 8/11 Huntington 8 Southcrest Ct 5 5 $739,000 $19,429 8/11 Melville 97 Wilmington Dr 5 4 $775,000 $20,517 8/11 Dix Hills 59 Seward Dr 4 3 $799,000 $13,100 8/11 Dix Hills 4 Stony Run Ct 5 4 $845,000 $25,500 8/11 Dix Hills 8 Talisman Dr 5 4 $869,000 $16,548 8/11 Lloyd Harbor 2 Smugglers Cove 4 4 $999,000 $18,951 8/11 Dix Hills 3 Burnham Ln 6 6 $1,150,000 $22,318 8/11 Melville 33 Cabriolet Ln 5 4 $1,199,000 $23,687 8/11 Centerport 36 Harned Dr 4 4 $1,294,876 $15,376 8/11 Fort Salonga 34 Marions Ln 4 5 $1,599,000 $22,151 8/11 Lloyd Harbor 11 Beach Dr 4 3 $2,700,000 $35,717 8/11 Huntington 32 Woodhull Rd 3 1 $324,000 $8,396 8/12 Huntington Sta 7 Frog Pond Rd 3 2 $349,000 $7,793 8/12 Huntington Sta 265 Crombie St 4 2 $375,000 $8,700 8/12 Commack 22 Grace Park Dr 4 2 $379,000 $10,136 8/12 Commack 3 Sugarwood Ct 4 3 $427,000 $10,964 8/12 E. Northport 425 2nd Ave 3 2 $429,000 $6,756 8/12 Huntington 12 Hillside Ave 3 3 $429,000 $7,071 8/12 E. Northport 4 Greenvale Dr 4 3 $449,000 $12,651 8/12 Huntington 3 Trillium Pl 3 2 $458,876 $12,320 8/12 E. Northport 537 5th St 3 3 $459,000 $6,506 8/12 E. Northport 4 Zoranne Dr 3 3 $460,000 $11,984 8/12 Centerport 237 Jefferson St 2 2 $464,900 $7,285 8/12 E. Northport 10 Pomper Ct 4 2 $469,000 $11,109 8/12 Huntington 580 Park Ave 4 3 $489,000 $9,996 8/12 S. Huntington 60 Alpine Way 4 4 $499,000 $15,943 8/12 Dix Hills 9 Princeton Dr 4 2 $515,000 $12,908 8/12 Fort Salonga 1 Tanyard Pl 4 2 $524,000 $14,756 8/12 Huntington 18 Lindbergh Cir 3 3 $525,000 $12,230 8/12 Huntington 4 Anondale Dr 2 2 $525,000 $13,533 8/12 Greenlawn 20 W Maple Rd 4 3 $528,876 $12,235 8/12 Dix Hills 231 Burrs Ln 3 3 $549,000 $8,032 8/12 Greenlawn 12 N Manor Rd 5 4 $589,500 $12,875 8/12 Centerport 19 Morahapa Rd 4 4 $649,000 $16,712 8/12 Huntington 16 Makanna Dr 3 3 $649,000 $15,899 8/12 Huntington 39 Garden Ct 4 3 $679,000 $15,496 8/12 Dix Hills 31 Kinsella St 4 3 $699,990 $14,256 8/12 Dix Hills 7 Arbor Ln 5 3 $749,000 $13,110 8/12 Commack 6 Donna Ln 7 5 $749,900 $18,007 8/12 Melville 18 Woodmont Rd 7 6 $799,000 $23,311 8/12 Dix Hills 6 Spinning Wheel Ln 4 4 $848,876 $15,720 8/12 Dix Hills 1 Norman Ct 4 3 $849,000 $19,108 8/12 Dix Hills 16 Stepping Stn Cres 5 4 $855,000 $22,500 8/12 Fort Salonga 30 Field View Dr 4 3 $859,990 $17,089 8/12 Melville 9 Carry Ln 5 4 $899,000 $19,269 8/12 Asharoken 3 Beach Plum Dr 4 3 $929,000 $12,472 8/12 Cold Spring Hrbr4 Woodleaf Ct 3 3 $975,000 $13,605 8/12 Northport 12 Makamah Bch Rd 3 3 $1,249,000 $17,249 8/12 Lloyd Harbor 5 Pippin Ln 7 5 $1,295,000 $26,554 8/12 Melville 105 Redbrook Ct 6 4 $1,450,000 $19,582 8/12 Huntington Bay 88 E Shore Rd 4 4 $1,799,000 $22,794 8/12 Huntington Sta 7 Vilno Ct 4 2 $358,400 $7,337 8/15
sting your newest li 7 Arbor Ln Bedrooms 5 Baths 3 Price $749,000 Taxes $13,110 Open House 8/12 2:30-4:30 pm Coldwell Banker Residential 631-673-4444
DIX HILLS
1 Norman Ct Bedrooms 4 Baths 3 Price $849,000 Taxes $19,108 Open House 8/12 1-3 pm Prudential Douglas Elliman RE 631-499-9191
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
Open House
Time 4-6 pm 12-2 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 1-3 pm 11-1 pm 1:30-3:30 pm 3-5 pm 1-3 pm 1:30-3 pm 1-2:30 pm 1-3 pm 12-2 pm 3-5 pm 11:30-1 pm 12-12 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 2-3:30 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 1-3 pm 12-2 pm 1-3 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 12-2 pm 12-2 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 12-2 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 2-4 pm 12-1:30 pm 2-4 pm 1-3 pm 2-4 pm 12-2 pm 2-4 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 2-4 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 12-2 pm 1:30-3 pm 12-2 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 1-3 pm 12-2 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 12-2 pm 12:00-2:00 pm 1-3 pm 2:30-4 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 3-5 pm 1-4 pm 11-12:30 pm 2:30-4 pm
Broker Anastasio Assoc, REALTORS Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Keller Williams Realty Greater Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Signature Premier Properties Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Realty Connect USA LLC Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Coldwell Banker Residential Coldwell Banker Residential Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Realty Connect USA LLC Coldwell Banker Residential Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Coldwell Banker Residential Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Signature Premier Properties Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Coldwell Banker Residential Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Signature Premier Properties Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Coldwell Banker Residential Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Coldwell Banker Residential Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Daniel Gale Agency Inc Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Park Ridge Realty Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Prudential Douglas Elliman RE Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Daniel Gale Agency Inc NPT Realty Connect USA LLC Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Signature Premier Properties Coldwell Banker Residential Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes Coach Real Estate Assoc Inc
Phone 631-549-5800 631-261-6800 631-757-7272 516-873-7100 631-261-6800 631-549-4400 631-673-3700 631-427-1200 631-499-1000 631-474-4242 631-499-9191 631-360-1900 631-360-1900 631-673-6800 516-759-0400 631-499-9191 516-364-4663 631-261-6800 877-647-1092 631-549-4400 631-673-6800 631-673-4444 631-757-4000 877-647-1092 631-673-6800 631-567-8500 631-863-9800 631-673-4444 631-549-4400 631-673-3700 631-499-1000 631-673-6800 631-941-3100 631-427-1200 631-673-3700 631-499-1000 631-757-4000 631-673-4444 631-673-6800 631-549-4400 631-673-4444 631-757-4000 631-673-6800 631-757-4000 631-692-6770 516-575-7500 631-673-4444 631-737-0504 631-673-6800 631-261-6800 631-499-9191 631-360-1900 631-863-9800 631-754-3400 877-647-1092 631-427-1200 631-754-4800 631-673-3700 631-941-3100 516-364-4663 631-673-2222
Attention: Real estate professionals Want to increase traffic to your next open house? Advertise.
Call your account executive today. 631-427-7000
The listings on this page contain open house events conducted by brokers licensed in New York. If you are a broker and would like to get your listings on this page, please contact Associate Publisher Peter Sloggatt at (631) 427-7000, or send an e-mail to psloggatt@longislandernews.com.
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
‘Fix flooding problem’ (Continued from page A1)
steady, rain – exacerbates the problem by producing more water that runs downhill from the Ryder Avenue area faster. During Tropical Storm Irene, Gottlieb said, the water came down so fast that it “ran rampant” overnight and wrecked his swimming pool. “The water didn’t have anywhere to go, so it went underneath my walkway and 38 feet of concrete was washed into the pool, which took down the side wall, which was made by concrete blocks,” he said. “Needless to say, after 20 years of having a pool, I don’t have a pool anymore.” A new storm drain between 313 and 315 Concord St., Gottlieb argued, would help capture water before it hits the driveway and rushes into his backyard. Town spokesman A.J. Carter said that request would go through the Highway Department. Highway Superintendent William Naughton did not return calls
for comment by press time Monday. Gottlieb said that another neighbor on Concord Street has two drainage pipes facing his property, and he believes that is adding to the problem. Gottlieb said he filed a complaint about a month ago, but Carter said Monday that Code Enforcement officers determined the pipes were not a contributing factor. One pipe was a “dead” white PVC pipe on the house, and the other was legal. “We watched it during heavy rains and no water was coming from this pipe,” Carter said. In the meantime, Gottlieb dug a trench about one foot deep around the rear of his home and put two-by-fours under his fence in an effort to direct the water around his home. “All I want is someone to come over and look at the problem and take care of it,” he and his wife wrote to the Town Board June 26. “I cannot afford this expense every time we have a heavy rainstorm.”
Restaurant clean-up (Continued from page A1)
build a new restaurant at 849 Walt Whitman Road in early 2013. “It’s going to be a sushi restaurant, mixed with some American food,” he said. Empire Szechuan closed in 2008, and the building has deteriorated since then. This is the town’s second attempt at a restoration agreement; after being declared a blighted property earlier this year, the town and Melville Pacific reached a restoration agreement regarding the property on May 4, Carter said. The agreement, Carter said, set a May 23 deadline for the owners to submit a revised site plan. Within 20 days of
receiving planning board approval, the owners were also required to submit those plans to the Engineering Department and obtain building and demolition permits. The owners hit their May 23 site plan deadlines, Carter said. However, additional architectural drawings were needed, and little has happened at the site since then. As the building continued to deteriorate, the main thrust has been to get the building leveled and cleaned up. “Our main concern in the very short term is to clean up the property and get the rest of the building taken down,” Carter said.
15th Pet-A-Palooza (Continued from page A6)
and adoption events of the year,” said Little Shelter Programs Manager Arleen Leone. Admission is free to the festival, although proceeds from the Chinese auction will directly impact the shelter’s financial status. They started with 5-10 raffles on a picnic table the first year; now they have 70 prizes and 200 gift certificates under a 40’ by 40’ circus tent to give away. It’s no surprise that pet adoption is also critical to maintaining the shelter as one of Long Island’s oldest no-kill shelters. Last year, there were 20-30 adoptions in the weekend of the festival and 10-15 adoption in residuals throughout the week. “Last year 17 animals were adopted and we were able to bring in 17 more pets from the shelter into the empty kennels,” Ceely said.
Leone credits the success of the shelter in years past directly to the community, citing that Little Shelter is different “because if it wasn’t for the community we wouldn’t be here.” The amount of donations and support has helped the shelter maintain itself and in turn, helped the shelter give back to the community. Little Shelter offers special services to local patrons like an open food pantry and free spaying and neutering. They also promote literacy and humane education in elementary schools, and offer anxiety and stress relief with trained dogs. With more than 390 cats, 60 dogs and 130 infants up for adoption, the shelter, in Leone’s words, “is looking forward to the annual wonderful fun, filled day for the whole family.” For more information, visit littleshelter.com.
ItStarts
Here
BUY LOCALLY
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A17
A18 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 THURSDAY Wine And Dine For Charity
Join the Northport Rotary Club for “An Evening of Wine and Fare at OHEKA Castle” on Aug. 9 from 6-10 p.m. $140 per person; includes charitable donation. Enjoy an evening of fine wine, food and music with OHEKA Castle as your elegant backdrop. Buy tickets online at www.northportrotary.com. Limited tickets; advance purchase a must. No sales at the door.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
Calendar O M M U N I T Y
Music Under The Stars
The Northport Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Summerfest at the bandshell in Village Park Thursday nights in August beginning Aug. 9 with the smooth jazz of band Chaser. 8-10 p.m. Aug 16 features the funky rock and soul of Little Wilson Band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, or anchor your boat in the harbor for this free concert series.
Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY Live Music
Live local bands take over Finley’s of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!
SUNDAY 50th Birthdays All Around
Gunther’s Tap Room on Aug. 19 hosts a joint 50th birthday celebration with the Northport Historical Society to benefit the society’s community and educational programs beginning at 4 p.m. Space is limited, advance paid reservations required. $30 Historical Society members/$35 non-members. Call the society at 631-757-9859, ext. 301.
Huntington Lighthouse Tours
Tour historic Huntington Lighthouse, now in its 100th year as an active aid to navigation, on Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Tours depart from Gold Star Battalion Beach, West Shore Road, Huntington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $15, seniors $10, children $8, family of four $30. Proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation and restoration of the lighthouse. Only flat rubber soled shoes are permitted. 631-421-1985.
Get On The Leader-Ship
The 2012 IYF World Camp New York presents a leadership training camp Aug. 26-30 at the Mahanaim Campus, 300 Nassau Rd., Huntington. The purpose of the camp is to teach participants the heart that can ignite real change in the world. 1-888-634-8436; iyfusa.org.
MONDAY Support Your Local ‘Barre’
Variations, a dancer’s studio, in Huntington holds a scholarship fundraising event “Broadway Celebrates Variations” Aug. 13, 710 p.m. at The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Event includes performances by Broadway stars from the shows of “Jersey Boys,” “Newsies,” “Mary Poppins” and “Wicked” as well as a silent auction and cocktail hour. 631-425-9220.
Writers’ Workshop
Writers of all levels and genres are welcome to participate in a free, informal, two-hour writing workshop geared towards refining and exploring talent Aug. 13, 7-9 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. Facilitated by members of the Long Island Writer’s Guild, each workshop will include a writing exercise,
Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Are you a fan of anime? Gundam Models depict the characters of the fictional Mobile Suit Gundam Universe. Receive your own model to build on Aug. 13, 5-6 p.m. • Vivien Pollack’s “Colors That Sing” is on display in the Main gallery through Aug. 30, with a reception Saturday, Aug. 11, 2-4 p.m. Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Create a fabulous no-sew tie pillow with help from Children’s Librarian Jacyln DeStefano on Friday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-noon East Northport. Registration required. • Learn how to upcycle an old T-shirt into a warm and stylish string scarf. Bring a colorful shirt with you to transform on Monday, Aug. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join The Chai Center for a weekly dose of thought-provoking practical applications for today’s living based on the weekly Torah portion on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $7 suggested donation. RSVP required. 631-351-8672. mail@thechaicenter.com.
Red Is For Passion
Huntington Public Library
Northport-East Northport Public Library
Torah Living
FRIDAY
Youth Bureau’s Project Excel will answer questions and provide information about college life on Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.
South Huntington Public Library
It’s Just A Jump To The Left Visit Transylvania, do the Time Warp, and join the Unconventional Conventionalists for a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Shadowcast on Aug. 11 at 11:30 p.m. $18. Part of Brett Sherris’ Summer Camp Cinema at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. volunteered presentations of individual work, and personalized college-level critiques of presented works. No RSVP required. 631-2711442.
TUESDAY Northport Family Nights
Family Nights are back in Northport Village Tuesday nights, 6-9 p.m. in August. In addition to outdoor dining, antique cars and street vendors, Aug. 14 is Glee Night, featuring a contest of group dance routines (groups of four or more kids and teens can bring their own CD or iPod), a performance by the Rock Underground, DJ Tommy Bruno, rock band Midnight Blue, and the Northport Community Jazz Band.
Free Help For Vets
Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.
WEDNESDAY Drowning In Credit Card Debt?
Debt issues to be discussed at this a free workshop include credit card consolidation, debt settlement, bankruptcy and crisis budgeting, on Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at Family Service League, 790 Park Ave., Huntington. To register, call Pilar Moya-Mancera, 631-427-3700 ext. 264 or email pmoyamancera@fsl-li.org. Learn how to prioritize expenses in times of crisis and what to do when debt collectors cross the line.
Business After Hours
“Escape To The Caribbean” with the Melville Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 15, 5:30-8 p.m., at Four Food Studio & Cocktail Salon. Rain or shine. RSVP to info@melvillechamber.org or 631-777-6260. Network and party on the new outdoor deck.
Tips For Business Owners
Serious about growing your business? LeTip members are respected professionals who understand how to give and get tips to increase everyone’s bottom line. Join them every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at their weekly morning networking meeting. For more information, contact Dave Muller, 631-831-1921. RSVP a must.
Power Breakfast
Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.
Zumba For A Cause
Join instructor Annette Weiss for a great Zumba workout, and help children with autism and special needs at the same time. Classes are held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $5 a class, $25 for six. RSVP to 631-351-8672. Proceeds goes to the Chai Center Friendship Circle program.
AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library
95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • Enter the world of bones – touch the giant bones of whales and some other nocturnal animals, including an opossum skull – and then take apart an owl pellet, and study the bones up close. For children entering grades 3-6 on Monday, Aug. 13, 7-8 p.m.
Commack Public Library
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • How talented are you at the various Mario & Sonic Olympics mini games? Find out on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 3-4:15 p.m. For children entering grades 4-5.
Deer Park Public Library
44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org/ • Learn how to make a traditional Native American craft so that all your dreams may be sweet on Aug. 10, 4-5 p.m. For children entering grades 4-6.
Elwood Public Library
3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Have you been waiting for the Tooth Fairy to visit your pillow? Come decorate a treasure box to store all those teeth you want her to take on Monday, Aug. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Practice for the SAT in a test-like environment on Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Students will receive a detailed analysis of their performance in the follow-up session on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in Dix Hills. • Shop at the grocery store, cook in the kitchen and eat at the restaurant in this creative play class on Aug. 14, 10-11 a.m. in Dix Hills.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • Learn what it takes to survive your first year of college as an instructor from Huntington
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Parent and child (18 months-5 years old) will enjoy an hour of interactive fun together playing, singing and crafting. No siblings please. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.
THEATER and FILM Bare Bones Theater
at the Posey School, 57 Main St., Northport. www.barebonestheater.com. 1-800-838-3006. • Neil Simon’s “Fools” shows for seven performances on Aug. 9, 10 and 11 and 16, 17, 18 at 8 p.m. – as well as Sunday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. $20. Set in the Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov during the late 19th century, the comic fable tells the story of a town whose villagers are cursed to be idiots. All appears hopeless until a young schoolteacher comes to work in the village and eventually unveils his plan to break the 200-year curse once and for all.
Cinema Arts Centre
423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Visit Transylvania and join the Unconventional Conventionalists for a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Shadowcast on Aug. 11 at 11:30 p.m. $18. Part of Brett Sherris’ Summer Camp Cinema.
Dix Hills Performing Arts Center
Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • Enjoy the laughs that comedian Uncle Floyd brings on Saturday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. $20.
John W. Engeman Theater At Northport
350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – a musical about love in the suburbs – is a touching and insightful look at love and relationships. Opens July 5. $60. • Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Youth Theater Series presents “Rapunzel” July 14Aug. 19, Saturdays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. $15.
CASTING CALLS LIU Post Chamber Musicians
Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 10-18), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-2992103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island
107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.
(Continued on page A19)
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A19
www.ArtLeagueLI.net. • What happens when you gather a group of local artists who share insights, critique one another and support each other in their craft? You find yourself with a talented group of dynamic contemporary artists called the “Critique Group of Long Island.” A compilation of their work will be featured in a new exhibit, “Critical Thinking: 12 in ‘12” in the Jeanue Tengelsen Gallery.
(Continued from page A18)
Helping Runaway Kids
Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-2712183.
b.j. spoke gallery
299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com. • August brings the gallery’s annual Paperworks 2012 Exhibition, on view through Aug. 29. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org • Features New York State’s largest collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians housed in two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds. • The Catch & Keep Trout Fishing Program continues in August. Space is limited; firstcome, first-serve basis. Sessions run from 10 a.m.-noon; 1-3 p.m. seven days a week. Extra session from 4-6 p.m. on weekends. Call for fees.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. • “Right Whales: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” is on display until Labor Day 2012. Thought to be on the brink of extinction, right whales are among the rarest animals on earth.
fotofoto Gallery
14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. • The annual Artist Invitational is on display Aug. 3-26.
Heckscher Museum Of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • The Heckscher Museum and Cinema Arts Centre are pleased to present the Long Island Biennial, a juried exhibition featuring work by artists and filmmakers who live in Nassau or Suffolk County. Show at Heckscher features 52 artists, 13 of whom call the Town of Huntington home. Film presentation at Cinema Arts Centre in July.
Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center
Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org. • The new permanent exhibit explains the 1920s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights, and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Gays, and Polish intelligentsia.
Huntington Arts Council
Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • Heckscher Parks hosts another group of performing artists this week as the Summer Arts Festival continues on the Chapin Rainbow Stage. Catch “Guys & Dolls” on Friday, and a special performance by the Long Island Philharmonic on Saturday to close the free concert series. 8:30 p.m. • “Making an Impression” at the Main Street gallery features 16 artists and the mediums of printmaking. On view through Sept. 10.
Huntington Historical Society
Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam
Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com
A Fishing Bonanza
Eyes For The Blind
Bring home the catch you reel in at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery’s Catch & Keep Trout Fishing Program, which continues in August. Space is limited; first-come, first-serve basis. Sessions run from 10 a.m.-noon; 1-3 p.m. seven days a week. Extra session from 4-6 p.m. on weekends. Call for fees. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org. 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.
Help American Red Cross
House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. • Quilt in the Conklin Barn on Tuesdays, 12:302:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. in August. Call Joan at 631-421-2382. • Walk back in time and stroll through Huntington’s Old Burying Ground on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Learn a bit of history, a bit of folk art and intriguing stories connected with this historic site. $5 members/$10 non-members. Reservations required. Call ext. 403. Tour also on Sept. 20.
LaMantia Gallery
127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordon and introduces Daniel Del Orfano.
9 East Contemporary Art
9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459. • Agnieszka Serafin-Wozniak presents a solo exhibition “La Sylphide” July 27-Sept. 8.
Northport Historical Society Museum
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • “50 years of Preserving and Celebrating Northport’s History” honors the society’s founders and their concerns and activities. • The society welcomes contemporary artists to share their perspectives of Northport in a juried exhibition titled, “An Artist’s Vision of Northport.” Media may be works on paper, watercolor, oil, graphic art, acrylic, pen, ink, lithographs, etchings, monoprints, digital, or photography and are limited to 30” in any direction. Entries should be submitted as color slides or on a CD and are due by Aug. 20. Entry fee $35.
Ripe Art Gallery
67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com. • “Deconstructing POP” by Dave Rogers, a collection of paper cutting in the Chinese tradition, opens Saturday, Aug. 11, with a reception from 5-8 p.m. On display through Sept. 1.
ents “Tales of Neverland: The Adventures of Peter Pan and Wendy” through Aug. 26 at the Carriage House Theatre Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. • Thirty artists will be speed-painting, inspired by a drum circle of 30 hand-drummers and dancers on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-6 p.m. Admission: $7. Bring a chair. Visit DjembeMovement.com.
Walt Whitman Birthplace
246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org.
MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Zebra plays with White Fire, a band with Huntington connections, on Aug. 11, 8 p.m. • Social Distortion with special guests Lindi Ortega & The Biters take the stage Saturday, Oct. 27. Tickets on sale Friday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. • The Indigo Girls perform with a full band on Thursday, Oct. 25.
SUBMISSIONS WELCOME Wishes For Seniors
Advocates for seniors, Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, an elder law firm in Melville, is seeking submissions for a program that helps seniors in need. Examples of wishes that GDGC may grant include plane fare to bring families together, home improvements, and prescription drug coverage. Applicants must be 65 or over with income of no more than $1,500 per month for single individuals and $2,000 per month for a married couple. A letter or statement under 750 words describing the senior’s need must be submitted along with a Wish Request form. Applicants should also document how they have contributed to society. Application on the GDGC website at www.genserlaw.com.
VOLUNTEERING
Suffolk Y JCC
74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available. www.suffolkyjcc.org. • The Alan & Helene Rosenberg Jewish Discovery Museum provides hands-on exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps. Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means “be a decent, responsible, caring person,” infusing both the best blessing and the best that an educator can wish for his students.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • The Arena Players Repertory Theater pres-
Be A Host Family
Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.
Helping Furry Friends
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.
Walt Whitman Birthplace
If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420 ext.114.
Friends At Home
Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the
Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are homebound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700 ext 212.
Seeking Volunteer Advocates
The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help insure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.
Time For Meals On Wheels
Meals On Wheels of Huntington is in need of men and women to be volunteers, who work in teams, delivering midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-271-5150.
Nursing/Rehab Center Needs Help
Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, is seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, recreational therapy assistants and spiritual care companions. Volunteers needed seven days a week, days and evenings. Age 14 and older only. 631-5871600, ext. 8223 or 8228.
Be A Day Care Provider
Little Flower Day Care Network is recruiting for those interested in becoming registered New York State Child Day Car providers. Must be 18 years or older. Call 631-929-600 ext. 1239 to arrange for an appointment in your home with a day care social worker.
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.
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.
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
A20 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
P U Z Z L E CRYPTOQUIP
SM’W RAIC WOG BVA K O N M Z I U O M M JAMW VHUSDSOMAG FC WHNV OK ARSD FA S K J . BVC G Z AW MVOM GAUZK GAUAOK GOUZK?
Today’s Cryptoquip clue: M equals T ©2012 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Answer to Components In Common
P u bl i s h e d Au g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 2
ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S CRYPTOQUIP GENRE OF SONGS ABOUT FORMERLY IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE WHO’VE FINALLY JUST LANDED LUCRATIVE JOBS: NEW-WAGE MUSIC. Published August 2, 2012 ©2012 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
NEW CRYPTOQUIP BOOKS 3 & 4! Send $3.50 for one book or $6.00 for both (check/m.o.) to Cryptoquip Classics Books 3 and 4, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
PA G E
PREMIER CROSSWORD / By Frank A. Longo
SWEET SQUAD
C L A S S I F I E D S
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A21
THE LONG-ISLANDER • THE RECORD • NORTHPORT JOURNAL • HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER
DEADLINE is Friday at 2 p.m. All Categories TELEPHONE: (631) 427-7000, FAX: (631) 427-5820 HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Address: Long Islander Newspapers, Inc., Attn.: Classifieds, 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
AUTOMOTIVE
LEGAL
CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck, Running or NOT! Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591 DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS.
EMPLOYMENT
NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION SUPPORT NO KILL SHELTERS HELP HOMELESS PETS FREE TOWING, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NONRUNNERS ACCEPTED 1-866912-GIVE
REAL ESTATE Delaware: 1 Family Ranch Homes. Peaceful Setting, 55 + Community. Close to shopping, beach,bay & I-95. Low 100’s, low taxes. Call 302-659-5800 or bonayrehomes.com
MISCELLANEOUS
New York State Land Sale Discounted to 1990’s prices! 3 Acre Starter camp -$17,995. 5 Acres w/Farmhouse $49,995. 52 Acres, Stream, 2 ponds, Beautiful woods & views. Access to road front, utilities and state land Limited offer. Call Christmas & Associates 800-229-7843 Or visit landandcamps.com
UPSTATE NY FARM LIQUIDATION! 5 acres -$19,900; 10
acres -$29,900; 23 acres mini farm -$189,900. Gorgeous views, woods, streams! 2 ½ hrs NYC! Call (888) 905-8847 Upstate NY Land Sale “Sportsman Bargain” 3 acres w/ cozy cabin, Close access to Oneida Lake $17,995. “ Large River”-over 900 ft. 18 acres along fishing/swimming river -$49,995. “Timberland Investment”90 acres deer sanctuary, beautiful timber studs, small creek $99,995. Over 100 new properties. Call 800-2297843 Or visit landandcamps.com
Drivers- New Freight lanes in your area. Annual Salary $45K to $60K. Flexible hometime. Modern Fleet of Trucks. CDLA, 3 months current OTR experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com CDLA Training (Tractor/Trailer) Experience new challenges. Conditional pre-hires (prior to training), financial-aid, housing if qualified. National Tractor Trailer School Liverpool/Buffalo, NY Branch 1-888-243-9320 www.ntts.edu Drivers- You can count on Knight for flexible hometime, plenty of miles, great pay, modern trucks, single source dispatch, 31 Service Centers. 8004 1 4 - 9 5 6 9
www.driveknight.com ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality, Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-201-8657 www.CenturaOnline.com HOME HEALTH AIDES: Immediate Work! Free TrainingNassau/Suffolk. Free Physicals, Paid Vacaton, Direct Deposit, Sign-On Bonus... Nassau 516681-2300, Queens 718-4296565, Suffolk 631-654-0789, Bronx 718-741-9535 ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/ mo. Full Time. Training provid-
GENERAL
POSITIONS OPEN IN SUCCESSFUL, FAST-GROWING, HOME-GOODS RETAIL AND WHOLESALE BUSINESS.
Any Sewer Roto Cleaned
$75
24 Hour Emergency Service Sewer & Drain Back up
Any Tub or Sink Roto Cleaned
$55
COMPLETE PLUMBING DEAL LOCAL
FOR RENT FOR RENT
Immediate Occupancy
ADOPTION Pregnant, scared, need help? Licensed agency offers free confidential counseling, financial assistance, guidance, opened/closed
adoption, choice of loving, pre-approved families. Call Joy: 866-922-3578. www.ForeverFamiliesThroughA doption.org.
Formal Legal Office New York Ave - Huntington. 4 Large Offices With Expansive Secretarial Reception Area. 1850 sq feet- Ample Parking Will Alter To Suite $3800 a month - Lease Security Option To Buy 631- 261 -7855 ext 125
• Retail sales postion available in Huntington area. Must have a minimum of two years retail experience, proficiency in using POS software/cash registers, and enjoy working with customers. College and skills in using Mac Office a plus. Fulltime employees may be eligible for benefits after successfully completing training period. Successfull candidates may also have a chance to travel to trade shows around the country. Tremendous career growth opportunities, particularly for those with artistic talent interested in decor. • Company is also expanding wholesale division in Brooklyn and seeking talented and motivated candidates with four-year degrees from fashion industry/technology colleges for career-path positions starting in retail and leading into marketing, operations management and art design. All applicants must be outgoing, and self-starting, have strong people skills and a positive outlook towards work and life. Send resume to HumanResourcesF1@verizon.net. Salary requirements must be included. Only applicants meeting above requirements will be considered. Potential candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. If you do not hear from us, we thank you for your interest and we wish you good luck. Please do not contact job poster about any other services, products or commercial interests.
C L A S S I F I E D S
A22 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
THE LONG-ISLANDER • THE RECORD • NORTHPORT JOURNAL • HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER
GENERAL
HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com.Suffolk Cty~ License #41959-H Nassau Cty~ License #H18G7160000 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com KOI FOR SALE 516-809-6771 Beautiful Butterfly & Standard
Fin Koi. All Varieties, Quantity Discounts, Pond Supplies. GET A FREE KOI FOR STOPPING BY! Privacy Hedges - Blowout Sale 6' Arborvitae (cedar) Reg $129 Now $59 Beautiful, Nursery Grown. FREE Installation & FREE delivery 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com Will beat any offer! SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION. 300+/- Properties June 20 + 21 @ 10AM. At SCCC, Liberty, NY. 800-243-0061 AAR & HAR, Inc. Brochure: www.NYSAuctions.com
HOME SERVICES
Taylor Made
Custom Carpentry CUSTOM MOLDING • CROWN MOLDING MANTEL PIECES • CABINETS BUILT IN WALL UNITS • CUSTOM DESIGNS
FREE ESTIMATES 631-553-8081 Bryan K. Taylor
bryistaylormade@gmail.com
SERVICES
LEGAL A+ BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY-LOAN MODIFICATIONS Low fees. EZ payments. Get out of debt today! Save Home & Car. Friendly, knowledgeable. Debt Relief Agency, Adam Gomerman 631-549-1111
MEDICAL
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.
www.LongIslanderNews.com
THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012 • A23
HillSPORTS 2012 OLYMPICS
Wild Olympic Ride For Former Friar Erik Storck and partner finish in 15th place, five spots short of medal competition ldallojacono@longislandernews.com
They may not have gotten the chance to compete in the medal race for sailing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but Huntington resident Erik Storck and his sailing partner will come home with a golden experience nonetheless. Storck, a 2003 St. Anthony’s High School graduate, and partner Trevor Moore, of Vermont, represented the United States in the 49er sailing division. After 15 races off the coast of the U.K. in Weymouth and Portland, the pair found themselves in 15th place overall. Only the top 10 of the 20 competing boats move on to the medal race, scheduled for Aug. 8. This was the first Olympic Games for both sailors. At times, some 10,000 people turned out to watch the sailors navigate the waters. “Our journey was phenomenal and we wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Storck said on the U.S. Sailing Team’s website. “We don’t regret anything we did and we are grateful. I was so fortunate that he chose to sail with me. We don’t believe we performed to our ability, and we truly believe we could have been medal contenders.” The pair was in 15th place overall on their last day of racing on Aug. 6. Their eighth- and 17th-place finishes that day couldn’t bump them into the top 10. “A couple of things didn’t go our way,” Storck said on the team’s website about
the Aug. 6 races. “It was very close all the way through. The points may not indicate that, but we’re proud of how we performed all the way through.” Storck’s brother, John Storck III, who is with him overseas, wrote a fitting last post on their journey on the Olympic pair’s website, storckmooresailing.com. “Being a part of the Olympic Games, even as a spectator is a truly amazing experience,” he wrote. “Erik and Trevor sailed to the Nothe Course on [Aug. 6] with hopes of putting together a good day and making the medal race. They sailed well during two very tough races, but it wouldn’t be enough. This chapter of their sailing careers had come to a close.” He continued by conveying his admiration for his brother and Moore who, along with the other Olympians, “accomplished massive things to be able to sail for their country at the Olympics.” “This chapter has come to a close, but knowing the two of you, the books are far from written,” he wrote to the pair. “It has been an amazing ride, filled with experiences along the way that you will hold for a lifetime. By now, we all know that you are supremely appreciative of all of the support that you have received from so many over these past few years. At this point, I would like to thank you on behalf of all of your supporters for letting us be a part of your dream. It truly was an amazing journey and you two should be very proud.”
Photos by Daniel Forster, go4image.com/courtest US Sailing Team
By Luann Dallojacono
Huntington resident Erik Storck and his sailing partner Trevor Moore navigate the Olympic waters.
Erik Storck and the rest of the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team competed in front of thousands at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The only page to turn for complete coverage of the: HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST THUNDERBIRDS and HALF HOLLOW HILLS WEST COLTS
A24 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 9, 2012
www.LongIslanderNews.com
Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers.