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Harmful Insects Are Invading Trees Scale consumes plant’s resources, causes bark to peel and leaves to fall prematurely By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
While taking a walk down neighboring streets, Melville resident Ronnie Slopa noticed something different about the normally-picturesque trees lining the sidewalks. The bark was peeling off trees, the leaves drying up, and it was only the beginning of summertime – when trees should be bursting with life and green leaves. What Slopa noticed wasn’t the results of heat, however. It was cottony maple scale, an insect, otherwise known as homoptera, which forms a white cottony tissue on the underside of leaves in order to extract nutrients. This summer, the numbers of cottony maple scale and other forms of the scale insect have exploded within the Town of Huntington, said Michael Sneden, an arborist representative and local manager at Bartlett Tree Experts. “Last year I noticed the trees were a little different,” Slopa said, “but I never bothered to look up. I actually read something about scale, then noticed it,
and put two and two together. It might have even started last year, but it never hit home until the beginning of summer when everything got bad.” She began noticing the change on Quintree Lane, off of Old Country Lane in Dix Hills. “Bark is peeling, limbs are falling, the small limbs, and without the breeze,” she said. “If you look up at the trees, you see branches and they’re dying.” Michael Sneden, an arborist representative and local manager at Bartlett Tree Experts, said that with some trees, such as a normal street tree such as sycamores, peeling bark is natural. But, he said, scale does attack different types of trees aside from maple, including dogwood and magnolias. That’s why Slopa’s backyard tree didn’t make it past this summer. “About four years ago, I started growing a maple tree from a seedling,” Slopa said. “It flourished every year, and this year the scale attacked it and the tree died.” The problem usually starts in the (Continued on page A11)
Cottony maple scale, an insect that produces egg sacks underneath leaves in order to extract nutrients, has been seen all over Huntington this past summer.
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Sheriff Highway Patrols Can Continue State judge rules Suffolk deputies have enforcement rights on LIE and Sunrise Highway By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com
Deputies from the Suffolk County Sheriff ’s office will continue to patrol the Long Island Expressway indefinitely. A judge dismissed all charges filed by the Suffolk County Police Department and Superior Officers Association in the state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). Judge Philip Maier made his decision on Aug. 12; the statement was released on Aug. 18. Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy ordered 55 Suffolk cops off the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway in September 2008 after Governor David Paterson refused state funding. The two police unions filed complaints with PERB shortly after, claiming they had exclusivity to patrol the two state roads. “It’s a bad day for the police,” PBA President Jeff Frayler said. ”It embarrasses the 13th largest police unit that we
don’t have a highway unit.” Levy spokesman Mark Smith said Suffolk officials ideally wanted Albany to send state troopers to patrol the Expressway and Sunrise, but were told the state lacked the manpower. They were also rebuffed, he said, when they asked for the $12 million needed to pay Suffolk County police for the work. Smith said the sheriff deputies can do the job “at a much lower cost.” Sheriff deputies were among several law enforcement agencies already patrolling, Chief of Staff Mike Sharkey said. When the police pulled out, he said Sheriff Vincent DeMarco decided to increase patrols to fill the gap. “Our function on those two roadways are independent of the county executive’s decision,” Sharkey said. But DeMarco, Frayler said, began his push to take highway patrols over in May 2007, with the plan actually going into effect a year later.
“They lied, saying it wasn’t until 9 a.m. they found out they were looking to take it over,” he said. “All the lies came out. That’s the one positive thing that came out for us.” In the meantime, Frayler said his agency submitted more than 2,000 pieces of evidence proving his agency was the only patrol responsible for the two roads. But Maier, the president continued, disallowed all the evidence and accepted hearsay. “He in turn accepted the testimony of a chief in the Suffolk County Sheriff ’s Department with no documentation and he had to recant his sworn statement for not being true,” Frayler said. The president criticized Levy and Police Commissioner Richard Dormer for not cooperating with the complaint. “The police commissioner is selling out his own department. He’s giving away jobs to anyone,” Frayler said. Smith retorted that Dormer and Levy
are responsible for managing the county’s resources and keeping its residents safe. “It was a determination of the county executive that the sheriffs could handle it,” the spokesman said. The PBA official said his agency is still determining their options, a process that will take at least a few more weeks. Smith, however, said both sides agreed to forfeit any appeal when they agreed to have PERB hear the case. In the meantime, Sharkey said the decision would only serve to better organize his department. Motorists on these two roads are unlikely to see any difference. The chief also said he expects his deputies to continue a good relationship with their police counterparts. “We have worked cooperatively with them before and after September 2008. All the agencies in the county, it’s their responsibility to work cooperatively,” Sharkey said.
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Somewhere over the rainbow… As I was drivGet out your paddles… Not only do you get ing toward Melville through Huntington Station sopping wet trying to traverse this stuff, it can also last Wednesday, I saw just the most magnificent make for might perilous mothing I’ve seen in a long time. Coming out of a bit of toring. Without the “benefit” drizzle from earlier in the day, of flooding, good luck trying there was the biggest rainbow IN THE KNOW WITH AUNT ROSIE to drive in a wind-driven stretching across the sky that downpour when going 20 is I’ve seen in years! It looked in pushing it because you can the one end was landing in Halesite, the other only see inches ahead of you. If you happened to get somewhere in Farmingdale – that’s how monumencaught in Lake Halesite, heaven help you, and hope tal it was. Not only was it beautiful, but also it you packed a lifejacket, a canoe and some good graced a part of town that could certainly use a little paddles. It’s going to be a while before that is fixed bit of sunshine. Could it be – Mother Nature telling up – the state contracts to do the repairs got pushed everybody that things are going to get better and back a few months. that there is hope at the end of this all? I can buy that – after all, I’m just about the most sentimental The Many Ways of Bowling … While at the gal out there. bowling alley for my nephew’s birthday party, I Rain, rain, go away… Then again, that idea couldn’t help but watch how each of the kids were might have gone flying out the window this weekbowling. Some were bowling as straight as a pin, end. Who upset Mother Nature to the point of others right into the gutters. But the best way of tears? Seriously, the entire summer was hazy, hot bowling that I saw was overhand. Yep, just like a and humid with the occasional rumble of thunder, baseball. Now either that little boy’s bowling ball was but mostly bone-dry. Now that fall and the commitas light as a feather or he had some serious muscle, ments that follow ominously approach, here come because it went far. Some of his shots even took out the monsoons as we try to squeeze in that last some pins. Maybe he’s the next Pete Weber? ounce of summer fun. As one radio host said, it’s Best of… It’s that time of year when we find out like we’re getting the entire season’s worth of rain in who’s “the Best” in Huntington Township. Read this just a week! week’s special Best of Huntington edition inside You Can Pet the Doggy... As I was walking this newspaper for the low down on who’s got the past Meehan’s Courtyard, I noticed a little girl in a best … hot dog, pizza, Mexican food, summer camp, navy blue- and white-striped outfit standing cauwomen’s clothing, beach, you name it. Looking over tiously, hands held tight by her face, staring at some of the reader nominations I was struck by something in awe. I wondering what it was that how many establishments have absolutely loyal cusscared this little girl like it did, and then I noticed tomers. This is a true people’s choice award. her extend her arm and go to touch something, still (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comwith caution. When I noticed what it was she was ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your going for, I had to laugh! She wanted to pet the neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know dog… or at least the statue of the dog… and she the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o thought the ferocious little thing was real. Kids reThe Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY ally do the darndest things. 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)
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Suffolk police were called to a South Huntington department store about a theft on Aug. 20. The complainant said an employee was caught stealing merchandise. No arrest was made.
Cars Don’t Just Disappear Suffolk police were called to a South Huntington gentlemen’s club after someone reported a stolen car on Aug. 19. He told police someone took his 1991 Honda Accord from the parking lot.
Car Cover Goes Missing A South Huntington homeowner called Suffolk County police about a minor theft on Aug. 19. The complainant said a car cover was stolen from a vehicle parked in front of their house.
Porsche Takes Beating From Unknown Object Suffolk police were called about criminal mischief in Huntington on Aug. 19. The complainant said someone damaged their 2008 Porsche by striking it with a blunt object.
In The Window, Out The Glass Door? A Greenlawn home was burglarized on Aug. 18. The resident called Suffolk County police after finding a rear window was pried open. A sliding glass door was unlocked, and a black handbag with cash and credit cards was missing.
Thief Hauls Off Radiators Suffolk police were called to an unoccupied Lloyd Harbor house on Aug. 18. The complainant reported damage to the front door and copper radiators being stolen.
What Good Is A Scanner? Suffolk police were called to a Dix Hills parking lot on Aug. 18 about a possible theft. The complainant said someone stole a Motorola product scanner from their work truck
Hope It Wasn’t These Newspapers A woman called Northport Village police about harassing phone calls coming from a Northport bar on Aug. 14. The responding officer determined an unknown person called the complainant from the bar. The suspect told her he knew where she lived and to stop stealing his newspapers. She reportedly told him he had the wrong the number, at which point he became belligerent. Police spoke with one employee, who denied the allegations. The case was forward to a detective.
They’re Worth How Much? A woman called Northport Village police on Aug. 14 to report a petit larceny. She told police someone stole two clay pots with flowers in front of her home. The missing property was valued at $600. The case was referred to a detective; no further police action was required.
Suspicious Old Man Interrupted Roughhousing Northport Village police were called to Village Park about an argument late on Aug. 13. The patrolling officer was approached by a youth who said an older man was harassing both him and a female friend. The two had been roughhousing when the older man approached them. He was described as thin with gray hair, a scruffy beard, wearing a blue polo and tan shorts, walking a small white dog and possibly intoxicated. Police searched the area but were unable to find the individual. The complainant’s father said he did not want to pursue the issue further and his son was able to leave on his own.
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PD: Bank Heists Increasing In Suffolk Huntington Station woman among those arrested for 11 robberies in two months By Amanda Lindner alindner@longislandernews.com
A Huntington Station woman was arrested for her alleged role in Suffolk County’s 11th bank robbery in the past two months. Dashona Minor, 26, was arrested last Wednesday after she allegedly robbed a Bank of Smithtown branch in Kings Park. Police said she passed a note with a written demand to a teller, grabbed the handful of cash from the counter and fled. Minor was charged with fourthdegree grand larceny when she was found in a nearby nail salon. While Suffolk County police say the number of bank robberies appear to be higher than usual, the trend apparently ebbs and flows. The incidents often increase during economic downturns, according to the American Bankers Association. Police sources said multiple factors make it difficult to pinpoint any specific reason for the recent bank robbing episodes. Some of those factors, however, may have more to do with the banks than the bandits. For one, there are simply more banks to rob. While financial corporations have consolidated, branches such as Bank of America, Washington Mutual, Citi, Commerce Bank, North Fork and HSBC still blanket much of
Suffolk County. There are 400 bank branches in Suffolk County alone and police said more locations equal more targets. Minor’s target, The Bank of Smithtown, opened 10 new branches over the past two years and there are four more in development, according to corporation sources. Besides additional locations that make banking easier, branches have changed to become more customerfriendly as well. Redesigned floor space, extended hours and lack of barriers at teller stations are more attractive to consumers, but may also be attractive to robbers, police said. Many have done away with “bandit barriers” – a plexi-glass partition separating tellers from customers, which make it easier for a robber to get away with the act, said retired Suffolk Det./Sgt. Robert Doyle in a media interview. “Banks in which tellers are protected by the presence of bandit barriers have a ‘walk away’ policy that simply instructs a teller, who feels comfortable in doing so, to walk away from a would-be robber when presented with a note demanding that he or she turn over the money in their cash drawer,” said officials with the New York State Banking Department. Officers from the homicide bureau –
which now includes major case – said some recent robberies may be due to the copycat effect. The day after Minor robbed the Kings Park bank, another woman robbed a Medford branch TD Bank. There’s no clear-cut reason as to why people are robbing banks, but whatever the cause, most of them choose to carry out the crime in the same way. It seems the days of the novel Bonnie and Clydetype heists are over. “In the end, the most common approach is to step up to a teller and make a demand verbally, with a written note, or both,” FBI officials said. Robberies are also most likely to occur on Friday. A few recent bank jobs have garnered national media attention though thanks to some original costume ideas, including a man wearing a Darth Vader mask who robbed a Chase bank branch in Setauket last month. According to FBI national statistics, the average bank robber makes off with between $1,500 and $2,000. Last year, robbers took $9.3 million from banks. About 21 percent of that is recovered, equaling to more than $1 million in partial or fully returned loses. Some of the ways the county has been able to recover stolen money is through the use of dye packs and GPS tracking
Dashona Minor, 26, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after she allegedly robbed a Kings Park branch bank. devices within the cash, said the New York State Bankers Association. “We have a very good solution rate— well over 50 percent,” FBI Special Agent Brad Bryant said, leader of the Violent Crimes Unit. Bank robbery is a high-risk crime he added. “Chances are you’re going to get caught.” Police ask that anyone with information about a bank crime call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220TIPS..
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Homeowners Get A Green Jolt Town, nonprofit use federal funding to offer residents money-saving energy audits Half Hollow Hills Newspaper photos/archives
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“Home sweet home” can get greener, and it won’t cost as much as you might suspect. A leading energy efficiency nonprofit is teaming up with Town Hall to offer Huntington residents energy audits designed to help them make their home run cleaner and cheaper without a major outlay of cash. A community-based sustainability program sponsored by the town, Huntington Energy Efficiency and Conservation Options (EECO) aims to work with families, in collaboration with nonprofit technical energy service provider LI Green, to identify low-cost, high-impact energy conservation measures to save homeowners money and conserve natural resources. Huntington EECO Homes is a U.S. Department of Energy-approved program funded by $345,000 from $1.725 million in stimulus money earmarked for the town from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The first energy efficiency audit was conducted this April at the Huntington home of Frank and Marilyn Urso. During each audit, an LI Green technician will conduct a 90-minute home visit, including an in-home energy survey using handheld computers and EnerPath energy efficiency software. Following the survey, the technician will sit down with the homeowner and lay out options for making low-cost improvements, explain rebates, tax credits and incentives for improving energy efficiency and more.
In April 2010, the town board, LIPA, LI Green and Congressman Steve Israel announced the beginnings of EECO Homes, a town program aimed at improving energy efficiency in homes. Pictured conducting an energy audit at the Huntington home of Frank and Marilyn Urso, LI Green Executive Director Chuck Schwartz, right, said he expects interest to increase in the program during the fall. LI Green Executive director Chuck Scwhartz said many homes on Long Island – especially those built during the 1950s and 1960s, have issues with the building envelope, or how airtight a structure is. “It turns out that houses on Long Island leak a lot of air,” Schwartz said. Key points to focus on in terms of improving the building envelope include air sealing, windows, doors and insulation, and fixing those will ensure temperate air stays in the house, seasonal air stays out and energy bills are manageable. Schwartz also urged residents to switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs, which use a quarter of the energy of the old-fashioned units. Any mercury issues that previously exist-
ed with compact fluorescent have been addressed, Schwartz added. Using timers and SmartStrips, which shut down all of a computer’s auxiliary pieces – monitor, speakers and the like – when the main unit hibernates – can help reduce electricity use, cut plug load and improve your home’s energy efficiency. “Unless your computer is a server connected to the Internet, it doesn’t need to be on all the time,” Schwartz said. Consider increasing the air conditioning temperature from 68 to 70 degrees – you’ll save money and you “wouldn’t really know the difference,” the executive director added. If your home appliances are due to be replaced, consider installing a more energy-efficient heater, boiler, furnace and/or air conditioning system.
Since July, Schwartz said the program has handled about 50 houses in Huntington, although their track record shows the number of queries will increase in the fall months. Across Long Island, LI Green has conducted more than 700 energy audits. “You start thinking about energy in September when the bills for the air conditioning come in,” he said. “At this point, you don’t know how much you’ve used… [but when] the temperature drops, the bill comes due and you get that rude awakening.” Interested homeowners are asked to make a $100 refundable deposit with LI Green. To schedule an audit or get more information, visit www.eecohomes.org or call 1-800-343-1624.
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Putting Animal Abusers On A Leash Legislator Cooper proposes bills to create protective registry and monitor convicts
Pictured in photo: Suffolk County SPCA Chief of Department Roy Gross, SPCA Officer Regina Benfante and Justin, a two–year-old Doberman-mix rescued by the SPCA from a home in Centereach in May of this year, join Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper after he announced his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry. By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
A series of initiatives that would restrict animal abusers more and better protect animals in both shelters and stores would make Suffolk County the first in the country to have such laws, Legislator Jon Cooper (D-Lloyd Harbor) said. The proposal calls for the creation of a public Animal Abuser Registry, listing the names of those convicted of inhumane crimes. It would also prevent those convicted of animal abuse from purchasing or adopting animals, and prohibit pet stores and shelters from giving them to someone on the registry. “There are pretty horrific cases recent-
Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper, center, is joined by peace officers from the Suffolk County SPCA, animal rights advocates and both two-legged and four-legged supporters as he announces his plan to create an Animal Abuser Registry, similar to the kind already in place for sex offenders. If adopted, Cooper’s proposed law would make Suffolk County the first municipality in the nation to have an Animal Abuser Registry. ly on Long Island of animal abuse and torture,” Cooper said. “That’s what provided the impetus for me.” The first of two bills, which would create the Animal Abuse Registry, would create a public database and identify those who committed crimes as per the New York State Penal Code. Abusers would have to register their names, aliases, addresses and a photo, and update it annually or anytime they change their address. Convicted abusers would also have to pay the $50 annual fee, as not to penalize taxpayers. After they are incarcerated, they would be mandated to appear in the registry for five years. If they do not register, they could face a $1,000 fine and/or
up to a year in jail. “The other part of my initiative would be to require pet stores and shelters to not allow them to be adopted, and preventing them [animal abusers] from acquiring a pet,” said Cooper, who has five pets of his own: Nala, a pitbull-lab mix; Kisa, a pitbull terrier; Abby, a cat; and cockatiels Nibbles and Petri. “I’m trying to prevent animal abusers from acquiring their next victim.” Currently, animal shelters and town shelters do not require a background check, although some choose to do as much as they can. “We don’t do a background as far as credit, but what we do is ask them to fill out an application that they want to
adopt a dog or cat and we ask for references, veterinarians, friends, neighbors,” said Maryann Chernovsky, president of Little Shelter, a no-kill shelter in Huntington. “We check all of that before we release an animal.” Little Shelter also keeps files compiled over the years that include e-mails from all over the country at other humane societies that had bad experiences or sent out alerts. “This will go even further than what that does,” she said. Any shelter or stores found guilty of giving an animal knowingly to someone on the registry would be fined. This series of laws wouldn’t just make (Continued on page A11)
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
No Bones About Pit Bulls’ Bad Rep Shelters across Long Island and New York City report seeing more in recent years By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
Pit bulls and pit mixes alike have been getting a bad reputation lately, and many are paying a price for it. In New York City alone, pit mixes have had a bad history, banned in 2006 and then surrendered by many owners because of requirements of weight and breed created by the New York City Housing Association. In Rockville Center, laws targeting and banning the breed from the community were passed; they were repealed less than a month later due to state law. Now a lot of pit bulls are being found in animal shelters across Long Island, including the Town of Huntington’s municipal animal shelter – which does euthanize animals – and Little Shelter – a nokill shelter. “We always have a lot of pits and pit mixes,” said Little Shelter Communications Manager Jodi Record. “If you go on the website, you’ll see we have a lot of mixes.”
There are currently 40 pit bulls at the town’s shelter, said Gerald Mosca, the town’s animal control officer. “We don’t put a time limit on any of the dogs if they’re adoptable,” Mosca said, adding that dogs who are euthanized are either brought in by their owner with a note from their veterinarians because of illnesses or are deemed extremely aggressive by temperament testing. “We put in our input and we decide if a dog is in a situation where it could be corrected or if it needs to be euthanized.” Since Jan. 1, only 25 dogs of all breeds have been euthanized. Seven were relinquished by their owners, and only two of those were pit bulls. “[Pit bulls] seem to be the breed of choice,” said Mosca. “We certainly get a lot more of those than anything else. It happens to be a popular breed.” Eight out of every 10 dogs in the town shelter, he said, are pit bulls or pit bull mixes. “There is an overpopulation,” said Record. Little Shelter takes in any and all
breeds, but there is a number of pitbulls that changes daily based on adoptions. Pitbulls, in particular, have a hard time getting adopted. “The shame of it is, people think they’re bad dogs and they’re actually not, and it makes it a little harder to adopt them,” said Record. “If they are raised the right way and given the right training, they make wonderful pets.” Jaclyn Truran and her husband adopted two pitbull mixes, Gretel and Haley, from Little Shelter. “I’ll never own another dog,” she said. “There’s such a misconception about them that makes me want to scream from the rooftops that they’re not a bad dog. They can be trained to be a vicious dog. Their lock jaw alone is such a powerful tool. But if they’re trained correctly, they’ll never have to use it. They’re not a nasty dog. It really is the owner. They could be the best dog you’ve ever owned.” Like other potential adopters, Truran, who showed dogs for 15 years, was concerned about the breed, which prompted
her to do her own research. “We fell in love with the breed,” she said. “They’re just so loyal and there’s a reason they have a reputation, and it’s because they’re very, very strong and easily trainable. They’re going to do whatever their owner wants them to do.” The breed has been used in entertainment before, such as Little Rascal’s Petey, and they’ve been used in the military as well. They were also known as nanny dogs, to protect children. “Pitbulls have a wonderful history and lately have been tainted by bad media because they’re used for the wrong purposes,” Record said. But irregardless of the dog’s breed, adding a pet to the family is always a serious and important matter which should always be taken seriously. “It doesn’t matter where you adopt from,” said Record. “If you adopt from a kill shelter, you’re saving a life. If you adopt from a no kill shelter, like Little Shelter, you allow us to go to kill shelters and rescue a dog that would otherwise be euthanized.”
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An ‘Amazing Grace’ For NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace paints 2-year-old’s name on hood of race car before national race By Amanda Lindner alindner@longislandernews.com
Grace Mallgraf raced for her life when she was born with a heart defect two years ago. Last Friday, she was part of another race. This time she had NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace at the wheel, raising awareness and money for children with heart conditions. The child’s name was printed onto the hood of Wallace’s No. 28 car at the Bristol NASCAR race in Tennessee, along with names of more than 100 other children who have either struggled or died from a heart defect. Wallace teamed up with the Chloe Duyck Foundation’s Hope 4 Tiny Hearts, a fund for the research of congenital heart defects (CHD) to raise awareness about the health condition. According to the foundation, heart defects affect twice as many children than all pediatric cancers combined. Grace was born along with her twin sister Abigail on June 12, 2008. But unlike her twin, she was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome – which didn’t allow her heart to push enough oxygen to the rest of her body. After three open-heart surgeries, the first having been done a week after her birth, she was given the nickname “Amazing Grace” for pushing through. She is now a happy, healthy toddler and watched the race with parents Lisa and Greg Mallgraf in their East Northport home. “It was great getting the word out. We
Grace Mallgraf watched Kenny Wallace race for her and other children afflicted with heart defects. are where we are because money has been raised to help find a cure and solutions to our daughter’s problem. She’s our little miracle,” Lisa said. Lisa and Greg have raised nearly $500 alone by telling Grace’s story. Those funds, they said, will go to help fund
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Delays For New Drivers DMV increases minimum hours to 50 and limits number of younger passengers By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
Younger drivers trying to get their licenses may have to wait a bit longer to meet new requirements. State legislators enacted new laws that will increase the amount of supervised training time required before a new driver can apply for a license, as well as reduce the number of unrelated passengers under 21 to just one. “Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens and the crash fatality rate is highest for 16- to 17year-olds within the first six months of getting their license,” DMV Commissioner and chair of the governor’s traffic safety committee (GTSC) David Swarts said. “This amendment closes a loophole in the current law and addresses a main cause of teen driver crashes, which is inexperience.” In order to prevent potential accidents, the law will increase the required amount of supervised driving time up to 50 hours, 15 of which must be completed after sunset. “The individual fills out the application from the DMV, signed by a parent or guardian,” said Ken Brown, deputy director for communications. Prior to the law, those under 18 who have finished an approved driver education course were exempt from the minimum hours of supervised driving. “Honestly, I think it’s better that more
hours are required,” said Victoria Eckenrod, a rising senior at Hills West who has completed her driving course. “So many teenagers are rushing to get their licenses, ones that need the practice. I know I’m trying to get in as many hours as I can because I actually want to be a good driver.” Schools with driver courses will not be mandated to change their curriculum, Brown said. Courses at schools usually provide only six hours of actual driving experience, none of which is at night. “They give us a lot of driving hours and helpful tips, but it is definitely not enough,” Eckenrod said about the driving program at her school. “I know I needed, and still need, to practice at home. You need to get comfortable in a car, especially your own.” The legislation about increased driving time took effect on Aug. 14, while the law regarding the limitations on passenger will take effect on Sept. 1. While they are only 12 percent of all drivers, young drivers are part of 20 percent of drivers involved in crashes, according to a study provided by the DMV. Sixteen- and 17-year-olds are three times more likely to be a part of a crash than anyone else in the driving population. “A lot of teenagers would rather jump headfirst into this than actually taking the time to practice,” said Eckenrod. “Maybe with these new regulations, they will become better drivers, and less people will be hurt by their bad decisions.”
NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace had more than 100 children’s names printed onto the hood of his No. 28 car to raise awareness for congenital heart diseases. medical advancements such as pulse oximeters – small band aid-like monitors that measure the percentage of oxygen a baby holds in its blood. This would be one of the easier ways to diagnose a heart defect, Lisa said. Wallace said he was honored to be a part of the cause. “As a parent of three daughters, this
cause is very dear to me. We’re hoping to raise awareness about CHD, and how through research and donations we all can help these children live long and productive lives.” (Continued on page A5)
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‘Disingenuous’ Suggestions DEAR EDITOR: The suggestion in [the Aug. 5] paper (“Alleged Hate Crime A Hot Topic”) that the Suffolk County Police Department is not completely forthcoming with appropriate information about hate crime investigations is entirely untrue and a disservice to The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper’s readers. In the case involving an altercation at Honu, it was never stated that the incident would not be pursued as a possible hate crime. After arrests were made by responding officers, the Hate Crimes Unit was assigned to thoroughly investigate the incident. The unit’s findings were shared with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for review and possible upgrading of the charges. Information on this particular case could not be released until all the facts were obtained and investigated. Information still cannot be released pending a possible grand jury presentation. When contacted for comment by The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper, the department’s chief of detectives was made available to speak to the paper’s reporter. To suggest that there is a lack of “transparency” or that hate crimes are being “swept under
the rug” is ludicrous and disingenuous. The department, under the Levy/Dormer administration, has put out over 60 press releases regarding hate crime incidents, has held numerous press conferences, and has made department representatives available to talk to the media on virtually every one. We challenge The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper to provide one instance of an egregious hate crime that hasn’t been reported publicly by the Suffolk County Police Department. It is essential that each and every allegation be thoroughly examined when incidents such as these occur, to prevent mistakes from being made in classifying these acts. For instance, there was a rush to judgment last year when the tires on a van from a gay and lesbian advocacy center were slashed. Some persons immediately called this a hate crime against the gay community, but the investigation uncovered that the perpetrator was actually a disgruntled, former employee who had been dismissed from his job. Your readers should know that the department pursues potential hate crimes as vigorously as anyone in the state, and release the results of investigations to the public when doing so will not impede the successful prosecution of a case. Bring-
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ing the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice is our top priority. RICHARD DORMER
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Yes, Make The Music Happen! DEAR EDITOR: What a fine editorial [“Make The Music Happen,” Aug. 12, 2010]! Yes, make the music happen, and as stated by Chairman [Robert] Bontempi of the [Huntington Township] Chamber of Commerce, the people will come and benefit all of us here in the village, especially the unequaled restaurants and shops. I came here in 1958 as a teacher in District 3 and now our family is three generational, happy to live in this culturally diverse town. Parking facilities on Elm Street, the municipal lot between New and Green Street, the lot across from the post office and one block north of Main Street on New York Avenue, plus onstreet parking and the wonderful proposed shuttle from the LIRR will work out. When we have our parades, many folks use the minuses. You want to attract top entertainers and you need occupancy level for that! IMAC and Vic Skolnick’s hard work paved the way for the Para-
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Parking Conundrum DEAR EDITOR: The article about the renovation of the former IMAC theatre raises many issues regarding the developer’s plans to meet the parking requirements of the expanded theatre. I’ve lived in the Town of Huntington for 36 years and in the area since 1967. During that time, my wife and I have frequently taken advantage of all that the village of Huntington has to offer, including great restaurants, the Community Cinema [Arts Centre], the [AMC Loews] Shore theater, great shopping and its small town charm. Of course with all the people these amenities attract, there has always been a parking problem. More than doubling the size of the IMAC would intensify this problem to the point where it would be impossible to make a casual visit to the village any time the new theatre is having a function or performance. Your article did not indicate how many additional parking spots would be required for the new theatre or how much of a variance is being requested. Any increase in the number of automobiles that the expanded theatre would bring to
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Huntington village cannot be readily accom modated within the present parking lots. While the developers’ plan to have a shuttle service from the railroad station and the Town Hall parking lot may be a viable solution, I question how many people would actually use the Long Island Rail Road to get to the village. Many of the people the developer expects to come by railroad would come by automobile. A bigger issue I have is the use of the upper Elm Street parking lot with a valet service. If this is permitted to happen, would the upper Elm Street parking lot be closed to Huntington residents and other casual visitors when the theatre is having a function? If this is what will happen, I strongly object. While I believe re-opening the IMAC would be good for the town and surrounding communities, I question the need to more than double the size of the theatre which requires much more parking than is available. It should be noted that a zoning change was recently approved to convert the Old Town Hall into a hotel, which would require a variance for 55 parking spots. This new hotel would be directly across from the upper Elm Street parking lot. Again, considering all these requests for parking variances, where are the people who live here supposed to park when we visit the village? LEWIS DAMRAUER
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Sound Waves From The Lighthouse Boaters on more than 500 vessels expected to listen, relax and raise funds at annual MusicFest By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
If you hear songs playing through the summer wind but no source in sight, don’t be alarmed. It’s coming from the Huntington Lighthouse’s roof. For the fourth annual Lighthouse MusicFest on Sept. 4, boaters and landlubbers alike will experience a full day on the water, with music streaming from the rooftop of the lighthouse from 11 a.m. to sunset. In 2007, about 100 boats showed up, but this year organizers expect to have more than 500. “It has grown twenty-fold,” said Lighthouse Preservation Society President Pamela Setchell. “Now people just look forward to it.” The event will showcase seven bands boasting rock, reggae and latin tunes. “The first year it was just jazz, one or two bands,” said MusicFest chairperson Monica Stoller. “We have almost one of every kind of band.” Bands aren’t the only ones that will be diverse. Boats of all kinds and sizes will be there, too. “Kayaks are out there, or they come in little boats, big boats, huge boats,” Stoller said. “Every kind of boat you can imagine. Sailboat. Motorboat. They fill up the whole entire harbor. It’s crazy.” Those who attend must be careful and keep an eye out on the waters, as pirates are floating around to take some gold. Ye Pyrate Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization whose members dress up as pirates and share the history of Long Island’s piracy, will go from boat to boat to
Seven bands will play to nearly 500 expected boaters at the Lighthouse MusicFest on Sept. 4. collect donations for the lighthouse. “Without these lighthouses, there are a lot of accidents, a lot of boats lost,” said Karen Overin, vice president of Ye Pyrate Brotherhood and the ship’s boson, otherwise known as “Lucretia Lacey.” “We had that 200 years ago, and we don’t want to go back there,” she said. There will also be raffles, including the grand prize – a party at the lighthouse for 20 people – and the second prize, a party for 10 people. “It’s becoming a go-to event for the weekend,” Setchell said. “There’s no other event where they play live music from
the rooftop of a lighthouse in the middle of the water.” “It’s hard to describe unless you see it,” Stoller added. “It’s one of the most unique things to be a part of. Everybody hooks their boats up together and parties and listens to music. It’s just a fantastic day.” Proceeds go directly to preserving the lighthouse through various projects. Last year, the event made approximately $30,000, and Setchell believes they’ll exceed that this year. Some projects include refurbishing windows and doors, and painting the interior of the lighthouse. The roof in the lantern room is in need of
repair, and the most essential of all projects is the need for stonework around the lighthouse, as some of the rocks around the lighthouse have shifted where the steel landing dock attaches. The preservation society has approached the Army Corps of Engineers and Congressman Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills) for support on the stonework project. If they agree, the Army Corps will pay 65 percent, while the other 35 percent must come from local governments, the preservation society or through grants. The preservation society hopes to fund most, if not all of, the 35 percent. If they do not get the support from the Army Corps of Engineers, however, they will have to go to a private contractor. Although the event aims to promote having fun before summer ends, Setchell asks boaters to be cautious of where they anchor due to low tide. Those interested in attending who do not have a boat or a friend with a boat can try to hop onto the “Christine,” a charter boat, through the preservation society; space is limited. A MusicFest kickoff party fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Whale’s Tale Café in Cold Spring Harbor. For $25 per person, patrons can eat, listen to music by Peter Mazzeo and drink at a cash bar. With a maximum capacity of 100 people, tickets for the event are selling quickly. For more information, visit www.lighthousemusicfest.com or www.huntingtonlighthouse.org. For ticket information to the kickoff party, call Cathy Ward at 631-495-1643.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory takes a break from science Friday, Sept. 3 when the lab will host Di Wu, a Chineseborn pianist, in its Grace Auditorium. The performance is part of the lab’s 2010 Cultural Series, a combination of lectures and concerts that was started with the goal of merging arts and sciences, according to the lab’s event coordinator, Kirsten Hucke. “It’s been around forever,” she said of the yearly series, which began this year in March, when another pianist, Ran Dank, performed for audiences. Past lectures have included “Theory To Therapeutics in Mice and Men with Downs Syndrome,” by Roger Reeves, Ph. D., and “Addition: How The Brain Measures Reward & Response,” which was conducted by a panel of three medical experts, including Adam Kepecs, an assistant pro-
fessor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. “The lectures are predominately done by our scientists,” said Hucke, adding that surrounding scientists from Long Island lend their time as well. When it comes to music and concerts though, Hucke says they collaborate with Roger Samet, a friend of the Cultural Series who has connections throughout Long Island and in New York City. He connected event organizers to Wu. The pianist, who made her professional debut at 14 with the Beijing Philharmonic, made her New York Alice Tully Hall recital debut in 2009 as the winner of Juilliard’s William Petschek Piano Debut Recital Award. She first came to the United States in 1999 to study at the Manhattan School of Music before moving to the Curtis Institute in 2000. She stayed and studied with Joseph Kalichstein and Robert McDonald until 2005, simultaneously earning her a Masters of Music from The Juilliard School. She has toured in
Asia, Europe and the United States and was named artist of the month by MusicalAmerica.com last March. She is currently managed by Astral Artists. Her Sept. 3 performance will be free for CSH Laboratory Cultural Series subscribers, and $20 at the door for the general public. This has been the first year concerts have been open to the general public, said Hucke. “The same group of subscribers have been coming for years,” she said. The laboratory’s Grace Auditorium holds 350, and “the room will be packed,” Hucke added. The concert is also part of a scientific meeting that will be going on at the lab. “It’ll be part of their final evening on the lab’s campus,” Hucke said. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at Grace Auditorium, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, 11724. Tickets are available at the door and you can reserve a seat by calling 516-367-8455.
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Internationally acclaimed pianist, Di Wu, will perform in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Grace Auditorium Sept. 3, as part of their 2010 Cultural Series.
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Can You Survive This Night’s Frights? Cinema Arts Centre scares up sixth annual horror film marathon this weekend Photo by Janus Films
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Beware: The Cinema Arts Centre’s Pay-To-Get-Out All Nite Horror Marathon is back. The Centre will hold its sixth annual event on Aug. 28 from 11 p.m. until dawn, or whenever you can’t take the terror films any longer! “I’ve been at every marathon from the beginning,” said Dylan Skolnick, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre. The event takes place in the Centre’s largest theatre and averages 200 viewers, most of who make it through the night, said Skolnick. “There’s a core group of people who come every year, and they love it,” he said. The annual event is organized by Skolnick and Brett Sherris; it is part of Sherris’ Summer Camp Cinema – a weekly event from May-August where Sherris shows a classic double feature Saturday nights. “It just seemed like a great idea,” he said of the horror marathon’s original inception in 2004. “It’s a unique event.” The frightening movie marathon, which takes place when the Centre is usually
Dylan Skolnick, co-director of the Cinema Arts Centre and one of the organizers of the Pay-To-Get-Out All Nite Horror Marathon is most excited to see “Hausu,” a 1977 Japanese film about a girl who visits her aunt’s country home, only to come face-to-face with evil spirits. closed, is a showing of five classic horror films. Four of the five titles are revealed before the evening of the marathon, while the fifth is kept a mystery until that night. “It’s a surprise element, that hopefully adds to the fun,” said Skolnick. “Only two people,
myself and Brett, know what it is. But overall, it’s a good mix of movies. Scary, fun, you want to have some variety.” This year, they are “Hausu,” a 1977 Japanese film by Nobuhiko Obayashi, about a girl who travels with six classmates to her aunt’s country home, only to come face-
to-face with evil spirits among other terrifying objects; “Black Sunday,” a 1960’s Italian gothic horror classic by Mario Bava, about a witch who returns from the grave to seek vengeance; “Motel Hell,” a 1980 film by Kevin Connor about a country motel, where passers-by have the habit
of disappearing; and “Inferno,” a 1999 film by Dario Argento, which is a semi-sequel to “Surpiria,” one of the films shown at last year’s marathon. Skolnick, who is most excited to see “Hausu,” describing it as an “amazing, crazy, fun film,” emails with Sherris months before the marathon, discussing films and their attainability. “It’s always a question of what’s available,” he said, as all of the films at the marathon are 35mm. As for the pay-to-get-out, “it’s a fun twist,” said Skolnick. “Can you make it to the end?” Tickets are available now for the Aug. 28 horror marathon event at the Cinema Arts Center, located on 423 Park Ave. in Huntington, 631-423-7611, $25 for members, $30 for the public. Making it through the night earns you a $10 refund, an Official Declaration of Ill Health and sustenance, including of a boiled, circular treat with globular substance (bagel with cream cheese or butter) and a scalding liquid (coffee or tea). For more information about the marathon, visit www.cinemaartscenter.org or Brett Sherris’ Summer Camp Cinema at www.summercampcinema.com.
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Don’t let the high fashion styles in the windows be intimidating. Walk into the clean, spacious double storefront on Gerard Street in Huntington and you’ll immediately feel at home in RexerParkes, a women’s clothing store that has been in the town for 30 years. In a region that regularly sees stores come and go, Rexer-Parkes, which currently lies under the blue awning and behind its brick exterior, has always called it home. “When we started, there was no place in Huntington for mothers and daughters to get clothes,” said owner Francine Rexer, a resident for the past 49 years. She envisioned a place where her, her daughters and her friends could shop. In 1980, she created Rexer-Parkes, a family owned and operated business that exists solely with its Huntington location today. “We have a clean ascetic, with a warm atmosphere,” said Elizabeth Rexer Leonard, Francine’s youngest daughter, who described the store as being “a combination of sportswear and dresses”. Francine, a mother of eight – five girls and three boys – says the store caters to women of all ages and is easily able to dress three generations of women – daughter, mother and grandmother. “We really handpick each and every line we carry,” Rexer said. “We’ve always said it’s about a taste level, not an age level.” Walk through the store and a variety of stylish and contemporary looks. Stacks of jeans from brands like 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and Sanctuary, line tables alongside racks of colorful tops,
Owner Francine Rexer and her youngest daughter, Elizabeth Rexer Leonard. tanks and sweaters from designers like Michael Stars, Milly, Velvet, Splendid, Catherine Malandrino, Rachel Roy and Diane von Furstenberg. There are also jackets from brands like Etolie by Isabel Marant and a selection of dresses that vary from colorful and fun, to more structured and office appropriate. In the back, there’s a smaller, more intimate room, draped with red velvet curtains, that houses long, elegant dresses for “special occasions like cocktail parties or other black tie events,” Rexer said. “There’s a variety of price points,” she said. “Some brands are more expensive than others, but all are a good quality and a reliable product that’s also fashionable.” The store also has a selection of jewelry and perfume, along with accessories like scarves, belts, hats and stockings. Personal styling, clothing alterations and closet organization services are available as well. In terms of the future, Rexer says the store branching into gift items for babies. “It’s kind of a new thing for us,” said Elizabeth. Rexer-Parkes, she added, is also looking into featuring more green and sustainable products. Located at 35 Gerard Street in Huntington, Rexer-Parkes is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays,10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and noon–5 p.m. on Sundays. Fore more information, visit www.rexer-parkes.com.
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Cream Of The Crop We wanted to know who you thought was the best, and boy did you tell us! The response this year for our “Best Of Huntington” edition was overwhelming. Submissions came in daily to help us produce what you hold in your hands, a compilation of your choices for the top picks in town, from stores and pizzerias to scenic drives and fitness centers. There was no formula to make this list, nor a set of criteria a place or establishment had to meet. This is simply a rundown of what our readers wrote in to say was the best – everyone in here is a winner in our eyes. Truth be told, we consider everything in Huntington to be the best, because in many ways, the Town of Huntington is the best. And remember: If somewhere you think is the best isn’t listed, don’t forget to send in your form next year to ensure they get their proper recognition.
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Hugo Garcia welcomes diners looking for a taste of Argentina to Café Buenos Aires on Wall Street in Huntington village.
Readers praised Prime for its stellar view of Huntington Harbor.
Steak/Seafood raised for its waterfront views and excellent food, many say Prime – An American Kitchen and Bar ew ork Ave., Huntington is the best restaurant in town. ac ui aggio of Huntington says “you can’t beat the location,” while enevieve illion on Huntington thinks rime is the best all-around dining spot. “ nder the ownership of ichael Bohlsen and with xecutive hef reg Lauletta at the helm of culinary presentations, you will be assured of spectacular dining and a wonderful view, particularly if you’re dining outdoors overlooking the harbor,” she says. Over in Huntington village, Bravo! Nader nion lace, Huntington has “great food and service,” according to Wayne elauro of Woodbury. Also in the village, Heather andell of Bellmore says of Black & Blue Wall St., Huntington , “this little gem is a bit hidden and has amazing food! The specials are always fantastic. The bar is really fun and they have great live music on Saturday nights.” Whitney iazza of Huntington Station enjoys the restaurant’s staff and specialty drinks, and Huntington’s arc eeves says they have the best nightlife because of the bands they bring in. Heading south on oute , The Clubhouse West ericho Turnpike, Huntington has “great atmosphere, steak and servers,” says ary apek of Huntington. ivian osenthal of Dix Hills describes Blackstone Steakhouse
inelawn oad, elville as her favorite restaurant. “They have great food, with great variety and a great atmosphere,” she writes.
food is ex uisite and the service is good,” she says. orey osenthal of Dix Hills adds that Buenos Aires has “great steaks and great drinks.”
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French Diana Barone of Dix Hills recommends Bistro Cassis Wall St., Huntington for “ rench cuisine that is delicious with an intimate setting that makes the experience extremely enjoyable and personable.” inny aredes adds the rench eatery has “great service” and a “great chef!”
Thomas Di iero of West Babylon says Honu Kitchen & Cocktails ew ork Ave., Huntington is the best for its “excellent martinis.” ac ui Sigel of Huntington adds it has the best nightlife and “cool people.” eggy c ormack of Laurel Hollow loves Red Restaurant ew ork Ave., Huntington for its great food and service. Holly Levis of orthport likes Bistro 44 ain St., orthport because “they have great food, backyard dining – it feels like you’re dining in urope!” Stuart oll of Dix Hills and c ormack say Grasso’s ain St., old Spring Harbor has “great food and music.” inny aredes of Huntington Station says Bin 56 Stewart Ave., Huntington has the “best wine and cocktails” while ennifer imenez of reenlawn says they have the “best cocktails and cheese plate.”
German atricia uvolo of orthport says Pumpernickels ain St., orthport has “excellent erman food, American too” and offers “terrific value for the money.”
Greek ac ui aggio of Huntington likes Venus Greek Restaurant ort Salonga oad, orthport because “they have the best salads!”
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South American or some exotic eats, Diana Barone of Dix Hills says Café Buenos Aires Wall St., Huntington is wonderful. “The LIlife photo/archives
Thomas Schwarz of ast orthport says the best Indian food comes from Royal Kebab West ericho Turnpike, Huntington Station . Sid herry of Deer ark thinks House of India ain St., Huntington has “the best Indian food in Suffolk ounty!” He also likes Kabul Restaurant ast ericho Turnpike, Huntington because they have “outstanding Afghani food, lovely people and a wonderful ambience.”
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Crepes for dessert at Bistro Cassis in Huntington village? Yes, please.
Besito ew ork Ave., Huntington has the “best sangria and the best guacamole.” Diana Barone of Dix Hills says that the restaurant is “phenomenal with great margaritas and a guacamole to die for!” amie abella of Huntington says that Pancho Villa ew ork Ave., Huntington has “great food and really delicious mango margaritas!” Alexandra yers of Deer ark says they have “great food, great drinks and great churros for
dessert!” illian yers of ommack thinks the restaurant has “great margaritas and is a lot of fun.” Ariel ordon of Dix Hills says Baja Grill ericho Turnpike, ast orthport is her favorite restaurant. “ reat food, cheap and you honestly cannot beat Taco Tuesdays!” oel riedlander of Huntington Station likes Los Compadres Old Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station because “they have great food and a friendly staff.” atthew riedlander of Huntington Station thinks they’re the best because they have “ percent exican cuisine, amazing service, and is small but uaint.”
Italian Delicious penne alla vodka is what Alexandra yers of Deer ark says makes Almarco Wall Street, Huntington “great.” ima Biscula of Dix Hills likes Mannino’s ommack oad, ommack because “their veal chops are to die for!” Over at La Focaccia Broadhollow oad, elville , arilyn oschignano of elville believes they have “the best pizza and Italian food.” Ashley orris of Brentwood loves La Scala anderbilt arkway, ommack because “they have great food!” ichie osta of Huntington credits oe at Mamma Lucia ew ork Ave., Huntington Station for making “the best pasta fagioli soup.” It’s worth waiting for the seasonal dish, he added. Helen dell of Huntington Station says Piccolo Mondo ericho Turnpike, Huntington has excellent food and wonderful ambiance. argy Hargraves of Lloyd Harbor says Osteria da Nino ain St., Huntington has excellent food and a “wonderful, friendly atmosphere.” Delicious food, best panini, fresh salads and great service are comments that came in about La Bottega. asey O’Hara of Huntington says La Bottega Wall St., Huntington has great food. ate atechis of Dix Hills praised the restaurant for its “amazing service, delicious food and cozy atmosphere.” inny aredes praised Osteria Toscana Wall St., Huntington for its “delicious Italian dishes.” icole Schaner of Dix Hills says that (Continued on page LI 4)
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Rookies Sports Bar is the place to go for nighttime fun, great wings and burgers, and your friendly wait staff, of course. (Continued f o page LI ) Restaurant oanina A erard St., Huntington has “great food and a great atmosphere.”
Sushi/Asian Daniel orbett of Huntington believes ummy Sushi West ericho Turnpike, Huntington has “the best sushi ever.” Ariel ordon of Dix Hills says Tomo ain St., Huntington has “great sushi and great service.” achel Lorintz of ericho says Tomo has “great food for cheap,” while erri orrine of Dix Hills loves their “delicious hibachi.” “ verybody loves” okohama Sushi ericho Turnpike, ast orthport , Anne leit of Dix Hills. “ y son goes crazy over their volcano rolls.” Samurai A erard St., Huntington also garnered positive reviews. illian yers of ommack says it has “great food and delicious sushi.” ima Biscula of Dix Hills says that Samauri has “great food and is a lot of fun!” William oldmark of Huntington says Bonbori lm St., Huntington is the best, because of its “good sushi.”
Diner atthew riedlander of Huntington Station loves the Golden olphin diner ain St., Huntington for its cheesecake and first-class service, while oel riedlander of Huntington Station likes it because “they have terrific all-around food, good service, and a very friendly staff!” Lisa sis of Huntington says it has great breakfasts, while reta ield of Dix Hills says “the portions are huge!” Delicious omelets await you at Munday’s ain St., Huntington , says ennifer imenez of reenlawn. sis says, “I’ve been going there for years!” Walter usterbeck of Huntington adds that “their decorations say it all – pictures of their customers and nostalgic photos of the town.” Also in the village, Toast & Co Stewart Ave., Huntington is “yummy,” says ichelle Lavitt of Huntington. inny aredes of Huntington Station says they have the best breakfast and burgers. ichie osta of Huntington enjoys Ocean Crest iner Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station . I love
watching my granddaughter Angela enjoy sausage and eggs there... her favorite, he says.
Pubs/Bars reat wings, food and service are recurring favorites with our readers at Rookies Sports Club erard St., Huntington . ore specifically, Huntington’s att anetta says they offer “the best atmosphere to watch all the games, very attentive staff and amazing food from appetizers to entrees,” and Brian Betancourt, of esconset, raves about the beer selection, staff and atmosphere. Burgers are “thick and juicy,” adds Huntington Station’s acani Siegel. Billy onklyn of Huntington says that ookies has the “best wings and the best burgers in Huntington!” while oelle Daversa of Huntington thinks it has the best nightlight and burgers. Donna oran of old Spring Harbor says Canterbury Ales ew ork Ave., Huntington is fun and has great food. Helen dell of Huntington Station says lijah Churchill’s Public House oute A in ort Salonga has good food, outdoor dining and good music.
Bad means good over at “Bad Dawgs,” hot dog eatery where co-owner Donna Josefson serves up a meaty treat worth drooling over.
Burgers hris De icola of elville and oel riedlander of Huntington Station love Five Guys Burgers & Fries Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station in Huntington because of their “fresh, real burgers.” atthew riedlander says their burgers are “made fresh right in front of you. They give you a monumental amount of fries!”
Hot Dogs The gourmet hot dogs, veggie dogs and service at Bad a gs erard St., Huntington were touted by uite a number of fans. According to dward alka III of Huntington Station, the “hot dogs are out-of-this-world yummy!” and mma and athleen alka says the staff is nice and service is good. Wendi DeSchutter of Huntington and erry cDermott of Halesite say they are the best dogs in town. Billy orrao of ast orthport raves the choice of toppings is incredible and the service is always friendly. According to Allison Lamorte of ommack, it’s “better than going to the ballpark!” And put simply, as ichard abietti of old Spring Harbor does, Bad Dawg offers“great taste, great value, great stuff.”
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Dale aden of Islip likes Panera Bread Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station ericho Turnpike, ast orthport because they have “delicious, amazing food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and catering.” erfect for summer, atthew Schaner of Dix Hills says that The Shack Stony Hollow oad, enterport has “the best roadside seafood!” aria rgevick of Huntington says that uropean Republic ew ork Ave., Huntington has “the best, and I mean the B ST, fries and wraps with different dips and sauces!” elsey acobsen of Huntington Station thinks they have the best wraps and delicious fries. arie Sorensen of Huntington and ick euser of Huntington Station like Fa ’s Te -Me erard St., Huntington because it is “delicious” and “inexpensive.” euser also touted Good People Farms erard St., Huntington for its “excellent salad bar.”
Daniel orbett of Huntington believes Little Vincent’s ew ork Ave., Huntington has “the best cold cheese pizza.” amie abella of Huntington also loves Little incent’s, especially for their late hours and “great cold cheese pizza.” elissa ontos and Ariel ordon of Dix Hills, along with Laurene apurano of Huntington, argue that “Little incent’s has the best pizza in all of Huntington.” They have “very good pizza,” yan ackson of reenlawn added. ennifer Lavoranto of elville likes Little incent’s because “it’s the best pizza on Long Island!” orey osenthal of Dix Hills says La Scala anderbilt arkway, ommack has great pizza. “Their pizza is always fresh and they turn over their pizza regularly,” he added. ivian osenthal of Dix Hills boasts their pizza is better than the rest, while ared ordon of Dix Hills says La Scala has “the best plain pizza.” hris De icola of elville is right there with illian lein of lainview when she
says “Rosa’s Pi a ain St., Huntington has the best pizza in the world.” Anne leit of Dix Hills says Massa Pi a West ericho Turnpike, Huntington Station “is the best pizza in the area with fresh mozzarella and a thin crust.” Stuart oll of Dix Hills says California Pi a Kitchen Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station in the Walt Whitman all has “great pizza.” Anthony Indinemao of Dix Hills praised Louie s Brooklyn Pi a Depot oad, Huntington Station .
Bagels The
osenthals say that Bagel Chalet eterans emorial Highway, ommack has “great variety and greattasting bagels” and that “they have the “best bagels in town.” Anne leit of Dix Hills goes to Steve’s Bagels Deer ark Ave., Deer ark . “They are a nice family run business and are extremely convenient.” Amy of old Spring Harbor says Bagel orks Wall St., Huntington has “great bagels and salads” ancy O’Brien also loves Bagel Works’ bagels. (Continued on page LI )
A popular slice at Rosa’s is the Caesar Salad Pizza. Above, owner Salvatore Pagnotta with the prized choice.
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Georgio and Lydia Testani serve excellent coffee and espresso drinks at their Jericho Turnpike store in Huntington Station. (Continued f o page LI 4)
Coffee Stewart Ladd of Huntington Station relies on Georgio’s Coffee Roasters ericho Turnpike, Huntington Station for his coffee fix. “They have great coffee, great conversation it’s a comfortable place to stop by.” osh riedlander of Huntington Station likes how they roast their coffee on the spot. oel riedlander of Huntington Station thinks eorgio’s is great on-the-go or in the shop atthew riedlander of Huntington Station highly recommends eorgio’s as a uni ue momand-pop shop. Thomas Schwarz of ast orthport simply says they have “great coffee!” im omo of old Spring Harbor praised S eetie Pies ain St., old Spring Harbor for its cold-brew coffee. “Ice cubs are made of coffee!” she says, adding her love for baked goods and pies. icole Schaner of Dix Hills says that Classy Coffee linton Ave., Huntington has a “great environment with great coffee!” ima Biscula of Dix Hills loves her Starbucks Coffee Wall St., Huntington . “ ou can never go wrong
with Starbucks!” But ivian osenthal of Dix Hills prefers her coffee from unkin’ onuts Wall Street, Huntington . “Their coffee is consistently delicious!”
Dessert “Delicious and healthy – what could be better ” is what many are saying of The Lite Choice ain St., Huntington , which readers praised for its delicious flavors Sam Spring of ast orthport prefers the peanut butter fudge , variety, cleanliness and pleasant owners. “It’s my happy place!” says Amy orobow of Huntington. Sensitive to those with dietary needs, The Lite hoice is loved by ictoria eitano of Huntington because “they accommodate my gluten-free needs always” and by Tom ozer of Huntington because it’s the “best treat for my daughter’s diabetes.” im Donn of ommack says it is “worth the trip,” while ichelle Athanas of reenlawn loves the “yummy ice cream without the guilt and terrific service.” Soozie Turek of Lloyd eck says it’s the “greatest local ice cream owned by friendly, fabulous people!” Laurene apurano of Huntington likes
Herrell's Ice Cream is one of the more popular stops for licks in Huntington village. Herrell’s Ice Cream erard St., Huntington because “the ice cream is made on premises! They have the best chocolate!” On the other hand, ared ordon of Dix Hills says that Baskin-Robbins multiple locations has the “best ice cream ever,” while yan ackson of reenlawn and essica lass of ommack agree that Cold Stone Creamery Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station has “the world’s best ice cream.” If cupcakes are your thing, icole Schaner of Dix Hills says that she “loves the ed elvet cupcakes at Crumbs
Bakery” Wall St., Huntington . “Their cupcakes rock!” adds ennifer hu of Babylon. They have “every cupcake you could possibly imagine. It’s like walking into heaven!” according to Alexandra yers of Deer ark. Diana Barone of Dix Hills calls rumbs “a cute place that reminds me of being a child!” or something different, aria rgevick of Huntington thinks that the Creperie Café ew ork Ave., Huntington has the “best crepes in all of Huntington.” oanna oldmark of Huntington says of Bon Bons Chocolatier ain St., Huntington , “the chocolate is great.”
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Readers love to spend a day at their favorite Huntington beach.
Beach Holly Lewis of orthport likes Asharoken Beach Asharoken Avenue, orthport because they have the best sunsets and waterskiing. Laurene apurano of Huntington likes Gold Star Battalion Beach West Shore oad, Huntington because “on a good day, you can see the lighthouse!” Helen dell of Huntington Station loves Centerport Beach Little eck oad, enterport for its beautiful views and uiet atmosphere. Donna oran of old Spring Harbor
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enjoys swimming at est Neck Beach West eck oad, Lloyd Harbor .
Film Center Cinema Arts Centre ark Ave., Huntington was a popular entry among readers who, like, Lisa inger of entereach, say it has a “good variety of movies.” Dorothea appadona of Lloyd eck enjoys taking in a movie there, saying the theatre has “thought-provoking film and discussions.” ary ane irkland of orthport doesn’t mind catching flicks at the inema Arts entre, which she calls “the place for good films.”
Harbor View/Dock ac ui aggio of Huntington likes the agle ock Shore oad, old Spring Harbor . “It’s uaint and close,” she says. Amy of old Spring Harbor enjoys the old Spring dock with “beautiful boats and fresh spring water.”
Museum/Art layne ersten of Huntington thinks the Heckscher Museum of Art rime Ave., Huntington is one of the “cultural institutions that make living in Huntington so special.” ary ane irkland of orthport says the museum is “an art world gem!” and oy Weiner says the Heckscher has “great art!” Dorothea appadona of Lloyd eck loves the changing exhibits of varying types of art, while ancy O’Brien says the Heckscher has the best exhibits and a great education department with amazing museum educators. “It’s the best art museum in the area in a beautiful park setting,” adds Huntington resident ristina Seekamp.
Place To Hang Out Laurene apurano of Huntington enjoys est Shore Road and thinks it’s definitely the best place to walk. anet rice of South Huntington likes Huntington village because of its great restaurants and Heckscher ark. Deborah inningham says Huntington village is the best because it is a “fantastic gathering spot” and for its shopping, movies, food and social activities. ary ane irkland of orthport thinks Northport Village is “an old fashion town with a harbor view and a theatre.” ared ordon of Dix Hills says alt hitman Mall Walt Whitman oad, Huntington Station is the “best place to hang out with some friends.” ick Biscula of Dix Hills says the Tanger Outlets ommack oad and rand Blvd., Deer ark are his favorite place to hang out. “ e and my friends go, walk around and catch a movie!” he says.
Camp/Day Schools Crest ood Country ay School ound Swamp oad, elville was popular among our readers who touted its swim program and great food, and called it a place where “everyone is always smiling.” Danny vans of Dix Hills says, “I was a camper and counselor for years. I had the best experiences.” athleen vans of Dix Hills also likes restwood ountry Day School because she was a camper and staff member there for the last years. “I (Continued on page LI12)
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Readers love Park Shore Day Camp for its wide range of activities, caring owners, and legacy of more than 50 years. Life photo/archives
Crestwood Country Day School is loved by many for its friendly staff and attention to kids. (Continued from page LI10)
learned how to swim and made lifetime friends,” she says. oe Terilli of Huntington Station says his children had the best experiences, while ric ottesman of South Huntington says “it offers a Disney World environment.” ermia evez of elville loves the staff, while irna evez of elville thinks it has the best program for her children. im Schnittman of elville loves restwood because “they taught me to swim. I became a high school All-State swimmer,” she said. Brooke Schnittman of elville says, “it made me who I am.” any also praised Park Shore ay Camp Deer ark oad., Dix Hills , saying it has served Huntington well for more than years. oAnn ink of Huntington Station says going to the camp “is like walking into the land of Oz. verything is there to make the children happy and safe.” Sharon Tabb of Dix Hills touted its “incredible staff the most caring group of individuals.” arol Dwyer of ast orthport says the camp has owners and directors who “really care about their campers and work hard to ensure that each child has the best camp experience.” Heather andell of Bellmore went to ark
Shore as a child and has “such wonderful memories of my time there I sent my year-old daughter this year and she is loving it. am arone of Smithtown, who went there as a child and now sends her son there, says, “the owners, Bob and huck, dedicate themselves to hiring great staff and always make sure the kids have a safe and fun summer.”
Park Dorothea appadona of Lloyd eck enjoys spending time at The Nature Conservatory Southdown oad and Lawrence Hill oad, old Spring Harbor and Caumsett State Park Lloyd Harbor oad, Huntington . Sid herry of Deer ark, on the other hand, likes the dge ood Preserve ommack oad, Deer ark because “it’s the only and largest wild open space in western Suffolk ounty.” ileen Darwin of Huntington Station loves Heckscher Park rime Avenue and ain Street, Huntington . “Where else can one play tennis, attend the Oktoberfest, or the lovely arts, crafts, and anti ue shows ” she asks. ary apek of Huntington agrees, saying it has the “best events, concerts and fairs.”
Make some new friends at Northport’s historic Lewis-Oliver Dairy Farm. orey osenthal of Dix Hills says that he enjoys spending time at Otsego Park ommack oad, Dix Hills . “Our kids are in the Half Hollow Hills Little League so our friends are always there and we get to watch our children play and have fun!” she says. imberly apek of Huntington likes Coindre Hall Browns oad,
Huntington because it’s a great place to take your dog.
Farm atricia uvolo of orthport loves Le is-Oliver airy Farm Burt Avenue, orthport for its “many different animals to observe and country store.” Life photo/Brent ysler
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Heckscher Park is the site of the best events, concerts and fairs, readers said.
Readers love to take their four-legged friends to Coindre Hall.
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Volunteers at Community Thrift Shop sell clothing, jewelery, art and more to raise funds for several nonprofits. Pictured are: Joan Erlagen, Betty Auletto, Barbara Burmann, Rose Badlani, Lorraine Berger, Barbara Lawson, Linda Conners, Joan Coussen, Gerri Kampton, Diane Heck, Earnie Rauch and Barbara Barthels.
Clothing, Shoes & More Shopping for a good cause and a good outfit, enevieve illon of Huntington loves volunteer-operated Community Thrift Shop ew ork Ave., Huntington , which “benefits six nonprofit agencies and has treasures from everyday gadgets to bouti ue items, back to school, glassware, linens and Tuesdays are senior citizen day with percent off!” oanne roves of Lloyd Harbor says they have the “best bargains in town,” which is likely why Diane Haslett of Dix Hills has been going there for years and can “always find something great.” Harriet iller and husband Steve of Huntington Station, say they “can find almost anything name brands, jewelry, art work and surprises.” or high-end clothes on a budget, Alexandra yers of Deer ark says that Marshs ain St., Huntington offers “designer brands at great prices.” Veronica Rayne ain St., orthport is “kind of like shopping in ew ork ity,” says Amy of old Spring Harbor. achel achman of ommack and erri orrine of Dix Hills shop at Fo ’s ew ork Ave., Huntington for “really nice clothes” at “good prices.” Studio ast ort Salonga d., orthport also made the list for its “attractive, well-made clothes for women” and “very helpful” salespeople, says reta ield of Dix Hills. Others recommend Annie Se ericho Turnpike, ast orthport .
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With a petting zoo and farm-fresh goodies galore, you can’t go wrong at Melville’s White Post Farms.
arie Sorensen of Huntington likes Time Source ew ork Ave., Huntington for its “beautiful anti ue jewelry” and “repairs done reasonably.”
ew ork Ave. Huntington because “they’re better than the big box’ stores like S.” icole asco of Huntington wrote that the shop has “amazing employees” and im omo of old Spring Harbor says, “They have everything!”
Home Decorating & Daily Needs icole Schaner of Dix Hills shops at Sedoni Gallery ew ork Ave., Huntington because “it’s a home and artsy store with great stuff!” Diana Barone from Dix Hills gets her uni ue finds from ust 4 The Home Wall St., Huntington . “They have these Italian frames that are beautiful. I collect them they are such treasures!” Lisa sis of Huntington appreciates the pleasant customer service at Southdo n General Store Wall St., Huntington in the Southdown Shopping enter. “They are so friendly and always have what I need!” she says. Walter usterbeck of Huntington adds that “not only will sell you everything you need for a project, but you can have a conversation about the town and history of Huntington.” Thomas Schwarz of ast orthport says County Line Hard are West Hills oad, Huntington Station has the best sockets and staff. Dan retzer of enterport recommends Value rugs Broadway, reenlawn
Toys, Books & Music Diana Barone of Dix Hills says Book Revue ew ork Ave., Huntington “is simply amazing” and that they have “such a great bargain section!” Lisa inger of entereach says the store has a “lovely book collection,” while Lisa sis of Huntington says “the author signings are fun, the selection is great, and there is a lovely atmosphere.” Deborah unningham of reenlawn likes Book evue because it’s a “wonderful, indie bookstore,” for its author events and human touch.” Dan retzer of enterport likes Soundtraks ew ork Ave., Huntington simply because “they know,” while icole asco of Huntington likes the store because of employee “Sean ahilly.” Stacey usterbeck of Huntington loves Fantastic Kids toy store ain St., Huntington because it reminds her of her favorite toy stores when she was growing
up. Diane ulleton of reenlawn says Fad ew ork Ave., Huntington has “great things for the kids.”
Food Store Thomas Schwarz of ast orthport says Trader oe’s ericho Turnpike, ommack is the best place for shopping and groceries. arilyn oschignano of elville thinks the armer’s arket at hite Post Farms Old ountry oad, elville has the, “best plants, foods, produce!” She enjoys the animal farm and seasonal fairs. or ancy O’Brien, the best coffee, and freshest milk and dairy products come from Huntington’s airy Barn Wall St., Huntington .
Wine & Spirits uan Angel ejia of Huntington Station likes Southdo n Li uors Wall St., Huntington because “they are supportive of all charities and organizations and have service beyond normal expectations.” Amy of old Spring Harbor prefers the Northport Tasting Room ain St., orthport because they have great wine and a friendly atmosphere. Life photo/ ike oehler
Life photo/Danny Schrafel
Southdown General Store offers its customers home improvement expertise and a wide variety of products.
The Northport Tasting Room and Wine Cellar is where many readers go for expert advice and variety.
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Many readers see Little Shelter in Huntington as the best animal organization.
Animal Care
Barber Shop enterport’s Dan retzer thinks Vincent’s Larkfield oad, ast orthport offers “better cuts than any salon!”
Beauty Salon Cactus Salons all over Huntington earned rave reviews for their friendly, talented staff. old Spring Harbor’s llen oldmark lauded actus’ “best hair, nails, services and the nicest people.” armingdale’s Beatriz ambudio is one of several readers who touts actus’ “excellent services,” and Lisa Lassig is one of several readers who visit the ew ork Ave. who adore ichelle in Huntington’s salon. arie Buryea of orthport thinks actus is best for hair color and cuts. Dix Hills’ Lisa Travis touted Natural Style Cosmetics West ericho Turnpike Huntington Station for its “great service, great products and personalized
Cactus Salons are consistently excellent in quality of service, readers said. ose Hobot, of Bohemia say Tilden offers great workmanship and fair rates. “We love Tom!” adds Huntington’s eanine ulroy. Huntington’s enevieve illon applauds A ua Car ash ew ork Ave., Huntington and its “superior interior and exterior care, paintless dent removal and window tinting.”
Landscapers Green Hornet Landscaping Honey Lane, ast orthport provides “courteous, professional and reliable weekly lawn maintenance. They can be relied on and perform their jobs unobtrusively,” enevieve ilton of Huntington said.
Car Care
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Tilden Car Care ew ork Ave., Huntington has lots of fans, ranging from Baldwin to esconset and everywhere in between. ennifer Lavoranto of elville recommends the shop for brake repairs – “they are the nicest, most honest familyrun business,” she wrote. “They’ll even lend you their personal car so you can run errands while your car is being fixed!” enterport’s Dan retzer likes Tilden’s “prompt, courteous, professional service,” and David inassian appreciates how the “honest and friendly staff treat you like family.” elville’s Tom ontefusco and
Holly Levis of orthport loves Len Marks Photography ain St., old Spring Harbor because “he is the most incredible photographer I’ve ever worked with. He captures animals in a most natural way.”
Real Estate Laurel Hollow’s eggy c ormack appreciates the aniel Gale Agency
Many readers think Vincent’s is the place to go for a good cut. ain St., old Spring Harbor . ain St., Huntington because they are the “most professional” and provide “super service.” argy Hargraves, of Lloyd Harbor agrees, saying they are the “most professional and complete real estate agency on Long Island.”
Tanning Stuart oll of Dix Hills says Beach Bum Tanning ericho Turnpike, Huntington Station has “great service.”
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Education School Stacey usterbeck of Huntington says St ohn’s Nursery School rospect St., Huntington is the best because it is a “sweet, wonderful, faith-based nursery school that has taught my son not only letters and numbers, but about od, being a friend, and helping the world.”
Library For many readers, Tilden is the only place to go for car care.
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Holly Levis of orthport supports Little Shelter Animal Rescue Warner oad, Huntington because “they are a professionally run organization that truly helps animals in need.” Sid herry of Deer ark trusts the North Shore Veterinary Hospital ort Salonga oad, orthport . “Dr. ussell is the best vet! reat office, great people,” he says.
service with a smile,” and ane aupp, from enterport, raved that “ arianne’s personal attention to clients makes everyone feel special, and her work is fantastic.” Stony Brook native Anita Infantolino says atural Style’s friendly staff is “helpful in showing you what and how to do makeup,” and Huntington Station’s Donna rand “loves the magic wand she uses on my eyebrows. Donna leiman of Syosset argues Spa Adriana ain St., Huntington village has the best hair products and services. enevieve illon of Huntington says La Chic Beauty Salon ew ork Ave., Huntington is the best because “you leave beautiful, happy and relaxed!” oanne roves of Lloyd Harbor favors Oliver’s Hairdressers ast arver St., Huntington because they are “friendly, personal” and offer “great haircuts and prices.”
ary ane irkland of orthport says the Northport- ast Northport Library Laurel Ave., orthport Larkfield oad, ast orthport is, “a resource beyond compare,” with a
wonderful staff. im omo of old Spring Harbor says the Cold Spring Harbor Library & nvironmental Center Harbor oad, old Spring Harbor has great resources and a nice porch.
Tutoring van c artland of Huntington Station and ames O’Sullivan of ast Setauket think SPM Tutoring & Test Prep Huntington Station is the best. atrick c artland of Huntington Station and Olin ender of len ove say it is run by a great teacher.
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THURSDAY Marriage Equality And Families Engage in an evening of dialogue with Long Island families and Legislator Jon Cooper on the impact of marriage equality on their lives on Aug. 26, 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium of the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. Free series produced by the Long Island Progressive Coalition’s Huntington chapter. 516-541-1006, ext. 10.
Calendar O M M U N I T Y
Christian Women’s Club
South Huntington Public Library
The Huntington Christian Women’s Club will meet Sept. 9 at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at Orlando’s Restaurant, 285 Commack Road, Commack. $20. Reservations required. Call Frani at 631-549-1523 or e-mail cwc@juno.com.
145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631549-4411. www.shpl.info. • “The Road” (R) is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Cormac McCarthy in which a father and son are the last remaining people on Earth following an unexplained tragedy and they develop a strong bond as they try to survive. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smith-McPhee and Charlize Theron, enjoy a screening of the film on Monday, Aug. 30, 2:30-4:45 p.m.
Neighbors And Newcomers The Huntington Neighbors and Newcomers presents a program on the history of women’s voting and the new voting machines to be implemented in New York State for the November elections on Sept. 2, 10 a.m., at the Harborfields Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Program presented by the League of Women Voters. 631-651-9243.
THEATER and FILM Arena Players Children's Theatre
Love In Every Stitch Love to quilt? Join the quilting group at Old First Church to make quilts for cancer patients, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 631-427-2101.
FRIDAY Red Is For Passion Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.
Last Chance For ‘Yankees’ It’s your last chance to see “Damn Yankees” at the John W. Engeman Theater, 350 Main St., Northport. Based on the book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop about a man tired of watching his favorite baseball team lose to the New York Yankees who trades his soul to become a star baseball player, eventually leading to a showdown in a musical comedy, the show runs through Aug. 29. $60. www.johnwengeman theater.com. 631-261-2900.
Opera Night Listen to Long Island’s best singers at Opera Night at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 3, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. $7 suggested donation. http://isabellajohnson.blogspot.com. 631-2618808.
SATURDAY Get Yer Sloops, Mateys On Sept. 4, break out your boat, or find a friend who has one, for the fourth annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Fest, the only music festival in the world held on top of a working lighthouse in the middle of the water! Free performances begin at 11 a.m. www.lighthousemusicfest.com. Rain date Sept. 5.
SUNDAY
WEDNESDAY Classic Chrome Beauties Marvel at the polished lines of classic cars every Wednesday evening at the Huntington Station Business Improvement District’s Classic Car Show, from 5-9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at the corner of New York Avenue and Church Street. Cars on display have included a 1926 Ford Model T, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala and 1965 Ford Mustang. Free for car owners and the public.
Business Breakfast Pull on your power suit and join other business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 800853-9356.
Help For Kids Of Divorcees
Shoepallooza A family concert by Lee Knight will be held Aug. 29, 3-4:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport. Donation requested to benefit children from Habitat for Humanity to purchase new shoes for September. Children of all ages are invited to wear their favorite shoes and dance and sing along. Concessions and a guitar raffle will also be available. 631-261-7670.
MONDAY Calling All Brits The Cosmopolitains, also known as THE COSMOS, an international group of British-born people, is open for new members. E-mail flarpp@yahoo.com or jorenby@aol.com, or call 631-271-6470.
TUESDAY Telling Herstory Every Tuesday, join Herstory writers group “Black, Brown & White” for a bridge-building women’s guided memoir writing workshop taught by Lonnie Mathis at the Huntington Station Enrichment Center, 1264 New York Ave., 7-9 p.m. $35 per class with monthly discounts. Newcomers welcome. 631-676-7395.
Children's Story Time Children of all ages can enjoy stories read by a member of Barnes & Noble’s staff every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike, East Northport. Free. 631-462-0208.
in “Date Night” (PG-13), a comedy about a couple whose evening turns into a wild ride they’ll never forget. Showing at the Northport branch on Friday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. • In the Northport art gallery in August: “Adventures in Art” land and seascapes as well as dance abstracts by Frank Ohman, who began his critically acclaimed ballet career with the San Francisco Ballet. While performing and then eventually teaching dance as director of the New York Dance Theatre and the Ohman School of Ballet in Commack, he painted in his spare time.
Children in grades 3-5 can find support at a new separation/divorce group hosted by Family Service League on Wednesday nights, 5:306:30 p.m. at 790 Park Ave., Huntington. 631427-3700.
Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerpark.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Aloha Scooby Doo, featuring candy and fruit kebabs, is a great event for children entering grades 1-4, on Tuesday, Aug. 31; 3:15-5 p.m.
Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Register now for the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving class, held Wednesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 16, 5:45-8:45 p.m. $30.
Half Hollow Hills Library Dix Hills Branch: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • State Senator John Flanagan will host a free Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. in Dix Hills to provide participants with expert instructions on how to prepare a disaster supply kit, develop a family communications plan, and a variety of other important safety tips. Limited seating, RSVP to 631-361-2154 or flanagan@senate.state.ny.us.
Harborfields Public Library
Fore! Tee off at the second annual Order Sons of Italy in America Perry Como Lodge Golf Outing on Sept. 22 at Crab Meadow Golf Course, 220 Waterside Ave., Northport. Registration at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. $170 per golfer (all-inclusive); dinner only, $70. Contact Rick Annichiarico at 631-724-3697 for more information. Tee sponsorships available.
AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • In the gallery through August, Monica Agosta’s "Reflections" express the artist’s love of her art. She had received numerous awards and has served on juries and panels on Long Island and in New York.
Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Nothing cures the summertime blues like relaxing with a good book. Water your mind with the Adult Summer Reading Club through Aug. 27. Win something just for signing up! Email bonelli@suffolk.lib.ny.us.
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harb.suffolk.lib.ny.us • Give the gift of life at a blood drive on Aug. 31, 2 p.m.
Huntington Public Library Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. hpl.suffolk.lib.ny.us • On view Sept. 4-26 in the lower level gallery, the Heckscher Museum of Art presents the seventh annual ArtSense Exhibition, highlighting work by select students of the more than 100 talented artists who participated in the museum’s Summer ArtSense program. • Artist Richard Drouin’s oil paintings, “The Pull Of The Universe,” which deals with the ideas of the cosmic forces, will be on display through Aug. 31. • In “Impetuous Paintings II,” Yankee Peddler artist Gretchen Fuss creates unique and distinctive, abstract and semi-abstract landscapes in acrylic on canvas, on display through Aug. 30.
Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. 631-261-6930. 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Tina Fey and Steve Carell light up the screen
294 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-2930674. • Explore the world of “Alice in Wonderland” as it takes the stage at the Vanderbilt Museum Carriage House through Aug. 29. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. $10.
Arena Players Repertory Theatre 296 Route 109, East Farmingdale. 516-2930674. • “Ancient History” by David Ives is a humorous battle of the sexes in which Ruth and Jack believe themselves to be perfectly suited for one another until one of them suddenly mentions marriage and they both take a closer look at their relationship. Now showing on the main stage.
Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. www.cinemaartscentre.org. • The Cinema presents the sixth annual “All Nite Pay-To-Get-Out Horror Marathon” on Saturday, Aug 28. Five 35mm films with vintage horror film trailers start at 11 p.m. and continue until dawn. This year's lineup: Nobuhiko Obayashi's “Hausu,” Mario Bava's “Black Sunday,” Dario Argento's “Inferno,” Kevin Connor's “Motel Hell” and a fifth mystery film.
Dix Hills Center For The Performing Arts Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org • Rock out during a tribute to the Eagles with Desert Highway on Friday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. $25.
The Minstrel Players Of Northport Performing at Houghton Hall theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church 130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926, www.minstrelplayers.org.
John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • “Damn Yankees,” based on the book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop about a man tired of watching his favorite baseball team lose to the New York Yankees who trades his soul to become a star baseball player, eventually leading to a showdown in a musical comedy, will run through Aug. 29. Performances are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, 2 p.m. and, on select dates 7 p.m., on Sundays. $60.
Star Playhouse At the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-462-9800 ext. 136.
Tilles Center For Performing Arts 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100. • Tickets on sale for Diana Ross’ “More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour” on Sept 14, and Idina Menzel on Oct. 2. • Vendors are now being accepted for the annual Fine Arts and Craft Fall Spectacular Sept. 12, featuring artists, photographers, jewelry, potters, crafters and more. Contact Terry at 516-221-6593 or mcmullenpro33@yahoo.com
LONG ISLANDER LIFE • AUGUST 26, 2010 •
CASTING CALLS
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 ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.
Casting Call For ‘Anything Goes’ St Hugh Productions, 21 East Ninth St. Huntington Station, will be holding auditions for “Anything Goes” on Thursday, Sept. 2 and Tuesday, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Auditions are for teens and adults only. Younger performers can come on either nights at 7 p.m. to sign up just to be in the show.
Hands-On History
Seeking Strings The Northport Symphony Orchestra (formerly the Northport Community Orchestra) is seeking new members in all sections. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. 631-462-6617. northportorchestra.org.
Opera Night Listen to Long Island’s best singers at Opera Night at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 3, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. $7 suggested donation. http://isabellajohnson.blogspot.com. 631-261-8808.
Cloggers Wanted The Bruce Spruce Cloggers Dance Company is seeking dancers for future shows on Long Island. Dance background wanted; preferably experience in tap, clog or Irish-step dancing. 631-476-1228.
MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Alfred Van Leon Gallery 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. Huntington Station. 631-549-4411 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.
Alpan Gallery 2 West Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 631423-4433. www.alpangallery.com. • See new works by artist Jae Hi Ahn in the gallery starting in August.
Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. www.ArtLeagueLI.net. • In “Making Waves,” the Art League’s faculty shows what they’re made of. On display through Sept. 12.
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. • Eleanor Berger's “Long Island Landscapes” in oil and pastel shows with Constance Wain's constructions and prints in Elements” starting Sept. 2 through Sept. 26. Reception on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2-5 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. http://www.cshfha.org/ • The Hatchery’s trout are always hungry. Watch fish-feeding demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m. on the hour through the end of October. • Summer Enrichment programs are offered for children in grades kindergarten and older, including “Close Encounters of the Natural Kind” and “Nature Photography.” For detailed information on various programs, visit the website. • The Hatchery holds the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians. Visitors can tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, feed the hungry trout or try the “Catch & Keep Fishing” program.
fotofoto Gallery 372 New York Ave., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com. • The IN Show: An Invitational Exhibition showing now through Sept. 12.
Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association P.O. Box 354, Greenlawn. 631-754-1180.
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. • Enjoy a scenic view of the Juried Landscape exhibit with works selected by juror Bill Christ on display through Sept. 7.
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• Artists can receive practical and professional advice in individual consultation sessions with NYFA MARK alumna Linda Lee Nicholas and Naomi Grossman. Appointments ($10 for 20 minutes, two-appointment limit) are being scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the arts council’s Main Street office. Call Assistant Director Florence Dallari at 631-271-8423 x12 or e-mail fdallari@huntingtonarts.org.
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 $6-8/adults, $46/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • Long Island Biennial 2010 opens for its inaugural presentation of 44 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and photographs by professional artists on Long Island selected from over 250 entries by Dr. Isabelle Dervaux through Sept. 26. Visit to vote for people’s choice award.
Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin House, 2 High St. Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave. 631-4277045, ext. 401. http://www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ • “From House Calls to Hospitals,” featuring Dr. Samuel Teich’s 1940s-era office and life, is on display at the Conklin House.
Joseph Lloyd Manor House Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Neck Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m. (last tour at 4:30). Adults $3, Children 7 -14, $2, groups by appointment only. 631-692-4664. www.splia.org. • Now through January 2011, “Romantic Long Island: 19th Century Images” celebrates its artists’ recognition of their surroundings as a place apart with its own pictorial vocabulary and aesthetic dimensions. $1 admission.
LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., East Northport. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • “Spain and Its People: As seen through the eyes of its artists,” a comprehensive show of Spain’s top artists including landscapes, still life and figurative paintings is currently on display.
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.
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.
Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org
The Whaling Museum Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. • “Tales & Treasure: From the Attic & Archive,” an exhibition exploring the 1800s through artifacts and stories, is on display through Labor Day 2010.
MUSIC & DANCE Ridotto, Concerts with a Touch of Class At Old First Church, Route 25A in Huntington. 631-385-0373. www.ridotto.org.
VOLUNTEERS Pantry Seeks Volunteers Farmingdale-based Hope for the Future Ministries’ food pantry is seeking volunteers to help prepare for its grand reopening. The food pantry burned down last year, and volunteers are desperately needed in the office, warehouse, kitchen, etc. 631-752-5771. www.hopeforthefuture.com.
Voice For The Children
716 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-421-0258. www.martinlermangallery.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • See where art meets technology as John Bechtold and Saul Umanzer put their artwork on display through August.
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. 631-689-2672, or fax resume to 631-751-1695.
Northport Historical Society Museum
Helping Furry Friends
Martin Lerman Gallery
215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • "Recording Memories, a Historic Overview: Over 150 Years of Scrapbooking, Journaling, Photo Albums and more" is an exhibition sponsored by Not Just a Scrap of Centerport, on display in the main gallery. $3 suggested donation.
Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-807-5296. www.ripeartgal.com. • Rick Odell’s “My Better Half” is a series of digitally manipulated composites of two photographs of the same subject – drag queens. • The third annual Homegrown Film Festival continues with “Lebowski Fest,” a special screening and celebration of “The Big Lebowski” on Aug. 27.
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of companion animals. In addition to volunteering to be hands on with our cats and dogs, there are other opportunities available in the offices, at events, satellite adoption locations and fundraisers. Visit www.littleshelter.com or contact Anne Ryan, anne@littleshelter.com, 631368-8770 ext. 204.
A Loving Touch The Hospice Care Network is seeking licensed massage therapists who are passionate and committed to making a difference for their new complementary therapy program, which will provide services at Franklin Medical Center in Valley Stream, Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway and the Hospice Inn in Melville. Two-day training course provided by the organization. ependleton@hospicecarenetwork.org or 516-832-7100.
The Huntington Historical Society is seeking volunteers to work in the newly restored Museum Shop and serve as Museum Guides giving tours of historic property. No experience necessary; training provided. 631-427-7045 ext. 403.
Meals On Wheels Huntington’s Meals On Wheels needs volunteers to deliver midday meals to shut-ins for about two hours once a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in occasionally, as well as nurses to screen potential clients. Call 631-271-5150 weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Thrifty Hands Needed Huntington Hospital Auxiliary’s Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-2713143.
Eyes For Blind Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit the blind who are home-bound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-4240022.
Seniors Helping Others The Retired Senior Volunteer Program offers volunteer opportunities throughout Suffolk County, ranging from tour guides and soup kitchens to hospitals and mentoring for energized adults 55+. Training, travel reimbursement and liability insurance included. 631-9790754
SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUPS Eating Disorders Support Group Huntington Hospital hosts a confidential, professionally-led support group open to people with eating disorders, their families and friends on the first Sunday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. in the One-South Conference Room. Participants will have the opportunity to find mutual support, share resources, and learn from one another. 631-427-0002 or 516-2415193.
Sociable Singles The Singles Division of the Y JCC hosts weekly discussions for singles over the age of 55 on the first and third Thursdays of each month, 35 p.m. Free for members, $4 for non-members. 631-462-9800.
Jewish Dating The Dix Hills Chai Center is offering to help Jewish singles who are tired of Internet dating and the bar scene find their soul mates. In a personalized and confidential environment, thoughtful matches will be arranged. Visit www.thechaicenter.com or call 631-351-8672.
Women In Transition Experiencing a loss or life-changing event? Meet other women and discover your inner resilience. Group meeting Thursdays from 78:30 p.m. in Centerport. 631-242-6133.
Women’s Cancer Support Group The Suffolk Y JCC, located at 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, is offering an ongoing support group for women dealing with the trauma of breast and ovarian cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Crisis counseling available. Free. 631-462-9800, ext. 129.
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80’s Pop Rivals Battle in SyFy Film eborah Gibson, a one-time Lloyd eck resident, and her ’s pop-signing foe, Tiffany, best known for her song “I Think We’re Alone ow,” star together in a Sy y formerly Sci- i network movie, “ ega ython vs. atoroid,” showing in . In the movie, the singers face-off against misfit creatures and each other. Deborah Gibson is Last year, ibson starred in Sy y’s “ ega starring with her 80s Shark vs. iant Octopus,” which became the pop-singing foe Tiffany in a SyFy net- network’s highest-rated original movie in work movie. . Tiffany also made an impression on Sy y when she took on a role the cable movie, “ ega iranha.” ibson plays a staunch animal activist while Tiffany’s character is a committed park ranger. Scenes from the film poke fun at the tween-star rivalry, including a catfight in a swamp, between the two characters. “They loved the idea of taking this perceived rivalry and having some fun with it,” xecutive ice resident of rogramming and Original ovies, Thomas itale told ox ews. While the two ’s icons are enjoying the collaboration, fans will get to see the brawl they’ve been waiting years for. “What better way to do it than by battling each other in a campy romp through the verglades ” ibson said in a release. The film is now in post-production.
Patti LuPone’s Homecoming orthport native and musical legend Patti LuPone is coming home to sign her new memoirs. Lu one is scheduled to sign her new book, atti Lu one: A emoir at the iconic Huntington bookstore at p.m. on Sept. , a book filled with intimate life stories, humor and candor. aised in orthport, Lu one discovered her calling at age four and was one only young actors chosen for the inaugural class of The uilliard School’s Drama Division. ost recently, she swept the theater awards by winning the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer ritics ircle Awards for Best Actress in a usical for her performance as ose in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of the
Patti LuPone will sign her memoirs at Book Revue in September. classic musical “ ypsy.” A five-time Tony nominee and two-time winner, Lu one was the first American actor to win Britain’s Olivier Award.
Mariah Eyes Christmas, ‘Idol’ Chair ariah arey is going to have to be thankful for this hristmas if she earns a judge’s chair on “American Idol.” The ommack native is reportedly in negotiations to become one of the three panelists for the singing competition’s th season. She would join stalwart andy ackson and, reportedly, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler – Simon owell and llen De eneres stepped down, and ara Dio uardi was let go at the end of the ninth season. She’s also scheduled to release a new hristmas album on ov. , including covers of holiday standards, six new songs and a brand-new mix of her uletide smash, “All I Want or hristmas is ou.” arey’s reps are keeping mum on whether or not the songbird is being pursued or taking the
Mariah Carey may become an “Idol” judge. plunge, but it’s not a bad idea – with her undeniable star power, a five-octave range and deep catalog of hits, arey’s certainly got the musical wherewithal to do the job with her propensity for the bubbly, she’s also got a chance to recapture some of that aula Abdul “sunshine, puppy dogs and rainbows” ambiance of the latter years of her tenure.
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Confidential Standing at ’ ’’, Lloyd Harbor resident erome harles Wood combines his love of modeling and fitness, working hard everyday to perfect his modeling skills. “I’ve always been interested in modeling ,” Wood said. “But the light switch turned on when I became deeply involved in fitness and health, seeing as the two go hand in hand.” The old Spring Harbor graduate, who was born and raised in Huntington, got serious about modeling at the age of . “This is going to sound silly, but I gained a good pounds. The drive to lose the weight and become fit again opened new possibilities to me,” Wood said. And lose the weight he did, with a combination of gym exercise and martial arts. “ artial arts is a large part of my life and actually is a huge part of my training and workout,” he said. “With so much dedication, it took me four months to lose the weight – it’s all dedication and diet.” rom them on, staying in shape and modeling
Northport Stars Again irst it was “In Out,” then it was “ oyal ains.” ow it is “The iraculous ear.” Northport Village is no stranger to the major productions, and will appear in the upcoming HBO series. “The iraculous ear” centers on a self-destructive and manipulative Broadway composer trying to deal with a new show and his dysfunctional ew ork family. roduced by Academy Award winner athryn Bigelow, the show stars the likes of Susan Sarandan and orthport’s own Patti LuPone The illage itself will also play a role. Bigelow shot a minute-long scene of the pilot in orthport on Sunday. A crew set up near ain Street and Bayview Avenue around a.m. and left around a.m. An air date for the pilot has not been set yet.
Name: Jerome Charles Wood Age: 22 Hometown: Huntington became Wood’s primary goal, and remains one his primary goals today. ost recently, the he worked on a photo shoot he described as not only his big break, but his biggest modeling exercise so far. “ y dear friend eg introduced me to lizabeth Sagarin, the wonderful woman who took my portfolio shots,” he said. “ I had over pictures taken and I’d love to do more work with her sometime She is an extremely talented artist and I would recommend her to anyone.” When he’s not modeling, Wood works as a personal trainer on the side, and enjoys writing, singing and reading comic books. “Batman all the way,” he joked. As for the future, Wood hopes to continue perfecting his “look,” and someday make it in a bigger arena. “I hope I can get into some great labels, and go above and beyond what physical changes I already have accomplished,” he said. “I hope I can one day see my face on a billboard.” C I
Emmys Coming For Falco orthport’s own die Falco will join the likes of Tina ey, Stephen olbert and Laurence ishbourne in presenting at the mmys. The award presentation is scheduled to begin at p.m. on Aug. on B . alco will also vie with ey for Lead Actress in a omedy Series. The -year-old actress is known for her award-winning work in “The Northport’s own Edie Falco Sopranos” and “ urse ackie.” will present at the Emmys.
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The Best Of … Long Islander ewspapers’ staff artist Hope Boyarsky’s illustration for our “Best of Huntington” edition says it all. Like modern-day hieroglyphics, each letter spelling out Huntington is a pictogram that depicts just some of what you’ll find in this special issue. On everything from pizza to haircutters to ice cream to steaks, our readers have their opinions. or her fun and festive depiction of Huntington’s best, we nominate Hope.
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history in Suffolk County or Long Island but throughout the country as well. “Both of these measures would be the first in the nation,” he said, adding that there have been a number of failed attempts in other states, such as California and Tennessee, to enact an Animal Abuser Registry. “I hope Suffolk County will be different.” If the bills are enacted, Cooper hopes to move them on to Nassau County, and eventually the state, he said. The legislator suggested the proposed laws may not only help animals, but
Insects Damaging Trees (Continued from page A1)
spring, though, especially if it’s a wet season. If not caught in time, there’s nothing that can be done during the summer months, local arborists said. “In the spring, you can spray dormant oil that’ll suffocate this. That’s when you see sap and residue that’s clear or a darkish substance. It’s residue from their excretions,” said William Dietz, the urban forester for the town. “The damage that was done from the insect is finished.” Signs that a tree has been invaded by scale are a discoloration of the leaf and branch, such as it yellowing, and spots, along with the white cottony bumps underneath the leaves, also known as egg sacks. “They come from the adult,” Dietz said. “The scale insect is an adult insect. They lay their eggs and it comes out a nymph, and that’s what feeds on the leaves itself.” Ways to prevent scale include a dormant oil or soap that is used in the spring, before the insect goes into its crawler stage, to suffocate the egg mass. People may spray in the fall, however, to be cautious and seal off egg masses. Garden centers have these substances. Alternatively, International Society Arboriculture (ISA) certified applicators can be hired to professionally apply it to the trees. The town does not spray for liability reasons. “It’s not that bad of a problem,” Dietz said. “It will not kill the trees.” But Slopa feels that it’s an awful sight. “If you’re looking at these trees, it’s very sad, it’s truly very sad,” she said. “They look horrible and they look sick.” Because the problem is located all over Huntington, let alone Long Island, she’s concerned the issue will only worsen. “I’m sure if it doesn’t get stopped now, the trees are going to be greatly affected,” she said. “It’s not only right here; most of Huntington has been affected. Even in South Huntington. If they’re not going to address it quickly, it’s going to be so widespread, they won’t be able to address it.” For more information on contacting a local ISA certified arborist, to learn more about tree health and how to identify scale-infected plants, go to www.isaarbor.com.
humans as well. “There’s a strong correlation between people who abuse animals and people who commit violence against other people, whether domestic violence or serial killers,” Cooper said. “This initiative could serve as a warning system and not only prevent not only animal abuse, but hopefully help prevent violence against people as well.” A 1983 survey by DeViney, Dickert & Lockwood showed animals were abused in 88 percent of the homes where children were abused or neglected. A 1998 study showed that 71 percent of women
seeking shelter at a safe house had companion animals that their partner had threatened, hurt or killed. “Whether it’s his or her own animal or a neighbor’s, someone who is capable of that is perhaps capable of being a person that will hurt children and that type of thing,” Chernovsky said. “If people think it’s unimportant because it’s only an animal, think a little further. It’ll be a child or if they grow up, it’ll be an adult.” The series of bills was proposed in front of a crowd of animal rights advocates, pet owners and supporters from local animal shelters. Justin, an abused
dog rescued by Suffolk County SPCA peace officers, was also present. “He was the star of the press conference,” Cooper said, adding that Justin’s name came from the fact that he was saved “just in time.” The first bill about the registry will be assigned to the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee. It will be the subject of a public hearing at the Legislature’s next general meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge. The meeting for the vote will be on Oct. 12, when Cooper believes a decision will be made.
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Community Helps Children Cool Off Councilwoman Berland, volunteers arrange transportation for 70 to town pool By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
With the help of community leaders, Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland coordinated an Aug. 19 trip for almost 70 Huntington Station children to Dix Hills Park’s pool for a day of good clean fun in the sun. Berland collaborated with Huntington Coach Bus’ Kevin Clifford, community members Richard Hall, Quincy Nelson and Young Leaders founder Kevin Thorbourne to make the day a reality. She credited a conversation with Thorbourne, who founded an outreach organization focused on youth enrichment, community service and peer-to-peer mentoring, for sparking the idea. “Kevin said to me ‘there’s a lot of kids in Huntington Station that would like to use the Dix Hills pool, but they have no way of getting there,’” the councilwoman said.
“This initiative is an excellent example of how the Town of Huntington, the community and local business can collaborate successfully to address the needs of the children of Huntington Station — SUSAN BERLAND, Councilwoman
All aboard! Councilwoman Susan Berland, center, is all smiles before dozens of kids of all ages board a bus headed for Dix Hills Park on Aug. 19 for a day at the park’s pool. She in turn reached out to Clifford at Huntington Coach, who donated the buses for the trip – the town was only responsible for paying the drivers, greatly reducing the cost. “The timing worked in perfectly,” Berland said. “They have camp runs they’re doing, so they were dropping the kids at Dix Hills Park before the camp run and picking them up right after the camp run.” Two more trips – for Aug. 24 and 26 – were sched-
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Rotary Swears In New Members Softball Hall of Fame Hosts Outing The Township of Huntington Softball Hall of Fame recently held its annual gold outing at Crab Meadow Golf Course. Steve Gerdik and Dick Mustapich, two of the hall of fame’s original members, share a laugh at Pumpernickels Restaurant following the outing.
Cook, Hall & Hyde, a leading regional provider of commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and risk management services with an office in Melville, has again earned national recognition within the insurance industry. This time, the company has placed on Business Insurance magazine’s list of the “100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business.” The agency placed 99th against a field of over 40,000 agents and brokers. The list includes multi-national, publicly-traded, privately-held and bank-owned agencies. It’s not the first time Cook, Hall & Hyde made the list either. The company placed 97th on the list published in 2006 based on its 2005 revenues. “While we have achieved steady growth for over four decades, this year’s achievement is especially gratifying given the current economic climate and the ongoing challenges for all businesses,” President & CEO Leonard Scioscia said. “I credit a business model that emphasizes client relationships and not transactions, along with our strong sales culture of team selling across
all business lines and, an outstanding team of highly motivated, knowledgeable professionals.” In 2008, Cook, Hall & Hyde’s corporate culture also earned the company a place among “The 10 Most Dependable Insurance Brokers of the East,” awarded by Goldline Research. Cook, Hall & Hyde received the recognition based on a proprietary scoring system evaluating key criteria such as years of industry experience, accreditations, business philosophy, client losses and customer satisfaction, and diverse offerings. The company competed against 7,422 agencies. Msgr. T. Peter Ryan, pastor for 19 years of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church in Centerport, was joined by more than 365 parishioners and guests in May to celebrate his service and wish him well on his retirement. Many of the church’s parishioners are from Northport and East Northport. Ryan paraphrased Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s quotation when he said, “Old
On Aug. 10, Senator Carl Marcellino swore in the Rotary Club of Huntington’s new officers and directors. From left, President Mike Williams, Treasurer Greg Kirillin, President-elect MJ Pulling-Fitzgerald, Marcellino (a fellow Rotarian), Secretary Tom Tracey, Director Frank Plesche, Vice President Tony Chillemi and Director Eileen Knauer. priests never die; they just fade away. But I’m not going to fade away.” Although retired, Ryan will live in a cottage on church grounds. He thanked the parishioners for their support, saying, “I know one thing. I couldn’t have done it without you. A parish is like a family and we ask for your continued prayers.” Welcoming Ryan to the event at Centerport’s Thatched Cottage was a pair of bagpipers who escorted him in. The cocktail and dinner party included song, dance and conviviality. “For the past 19 years, Msgr. Ryan has graced our lives with his gentle kindness and compassion,” event organizer Gerry Parrinello said. “He has been a true disciple of Jesus. Father Ryan has taught his flock the importance of embracing God’s love and sharing that love.” Bishop John Dunne said he has counted Ryan as a friend for more than 50 years. “In the name of the Church, I want to express our gratitude to him for his service to the Body of Christ,” Dunne said. Ryan was presented with a watercolor that he had admired and also a large basket of dog treats for his beloved Portuguese water dog, Nala. Shortly after coming to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Ryan helped reorganize the Centerport Harbor Civic Association. Together, they worked to create what is known as Heron Park in Centerport. He was a founder of the Smith Haven Ministries and a member of the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. He also served for 15 years as a member of
the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. The University of Scranton has announced its dean's list, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2010 spring semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the dean's list. Among the 1,431 students who made the list were Patrick Corley of Huntington, a junior Exercise Science major; Kendall McCaffrey of Huntington, a junior History major; Ian Thomas of Huntington, a freshman History major; Taylor Volpe of Huntington, a sophomore History major; Kerriann Latten of Huntington Station, a junior Nursing major; Andrew Osso of South Huntington, a senior History major; Mara Dooley of Greenlawn, a sophomore Nursing major; and Stephen Pietzak of Greenlawn, a junior Exercise Science major. Maya Horton, a freshman from Huntington, and Suraj Uttamchandani, a freshman from Dix Hills, were two of 39 Edgar Fellows named for the upcoming year at the State University of New York at Geneseo. The college's Honors Program is named after the program's founder, William Edgar, distinguished teaching professor emeritus of philosophy. Students must exhibit a high level of motivation and academic accomplishment to be admitted to the program, which entails honors courses, research opportunities and close work with honors advisers.
Msgr. T. Peter Ryan, right, of Centerport’s Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, arrives at his retirement gala with event organizer Gerry Parrinello, center, and Joe Rondone, left. Photo by Nancy Kinney
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Race for tiny hearts
Kenny Wallace racing to save the lives of children born with heart defects at a NASCAR race last Friday. (Continued from page A5)
Grace will need one more heart surgery before her heart can function at the same level as her twin’s, but her health has much improved and she will be starting day care in the fall, said her mother. “Many people tell me today when they look at Grace that unless I had told them, they would never know that she had anything wrong with her,” Lisa said. “This is
exactly what I strive for. I don't want my daughter to be looked at as fragile or as a child with a disability. She is a normal 2year-old who loves life. And thanks to medicine and advances over the years, she has a full life ahead of her.” Donations for Hope 4 Tiny Hearts can be made online at www.hope4tinyhearts.com or a $10 contribution can be made by texting CHLOE to 85944.
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HUNTINGTON VILLAGE
Paramount Theatre’s Anticipation Builds Business owners: theater would increase pedestrian traffic and revitalize economy By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
It seems that businesses in Huntington village would like a theater in the center of town for more than just good music and exciting celebrities. According to nearby business owners, the potential arrival of Paramount Theatre, a concert venue at the site of the former IMAC theater on New York Avenue, is just the ticket to generate the foot traffic that will revitalize the local economy. “I’m very much for it,” said Trudy Kaplan, owner of Porters, Ltd. on New York Avenue, just feet away from the theater. “The town desperately needs an influx of pedestrians. Businesses have been in rapid decline, she added. “The town is dying,” Kaplan said, with concern. “Look at all the empty stores.” Peter Bisgeier of Provenance Antiques and Design, the theater’s nextdoor neighbor, has seen many stores become vacant and believes the theater could bring establishments back. “Huntington is the most vital community on Long Island, as far as I’m concerned,” he said. “This theater could be the best thing to happen. Empty stores will fill.” If the Paramount project is approved, the theater will take over the upstairs of his building, but Bisgeier feels its arrival is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” regardless of any personal gain. Paramount Theatre, LLC investors Brian Doyle, James Phillips and Steve Ubertini went before the Zoning Board of
Appeals (ZBA) on July 29 asking for permission to use municipal lots to help meet parking requirements to increase the theater’s occupancy from 700 to 1,665 seats. Some local business owners and residents, however, expressed concern about the parking dilemmas that could occur. “They need a creative way to do it,” said Cliff Fenster, manager of Soundtraks on New York Avenue. “A garage would be the best way to go, but it can’t get done.” Instead, plans outlined by traffic engineer Wayne Muller and the project’s attorney, Michael McCarthy, call for using the upper Elm Street parking lot with valet service for 120 spots, and shuttle services to and from a town-owned railroad station lot, with 300 spots, and 150 of the 175 parking spots at Town Hall. Although he understands the parking problem is a legitimate concern, Fenster said the Paramount would be beneficial to his and other businesses. “For 50 years, this town has been known to sponsor an artistic sensibility,” he said. “Most customers who come in here are anxious about the theater.” John Tunney, owner of Honu, went before the ZBA in July as well, discussing his concerns about traffic on New York Avenue. He, however, believes that with the right plan, this could work. “It’s important to grow businesses in our community and to plan them intelligently and carefully to assure they’re successful,” he said. “There is a parking situation and I think everybody knows that and if everybody works together to create an intelligent plan, I think things can work out.” Everybody can win if it’s done right, he
Architect Neal Hoffman’s rendering of the Paramount Theatre of Huntington. added. Cosmo Parrella has owned Munday’s on Main Street for 13 years and felt the benefits of having IMAC down the block, he said. He feels the Paramount would benefit the local restaurants, but admitted parking could be an issue. “From the restaurant and food service end of it, I don’t see how it could hurt,” he said. “The only downfall would be parking. They would figure it out but hopefully take into consideration businesses
relying on parking spaces.” Kaplan added that there’s always a problem with parking but put her trust in the experts. “They’re professionals. They’ll take care of it,” she said. “Nothing will bring in a shot of adrenaline like this.” The ZBA is having a workshop meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 at Town Hall. There is a possibility that the board could vote at that session, town spokesman AJ Carter said.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
More High Tides Coming For ‘Lake Halesite’ 20 years in the making, project to end flooding on New York Avenue delayed again By Amanda Lindner alindner@longislandernews.com
Shipwrecked cars will continue to bob along New York Avenue after heavy rains now that a construction plan, 19 years in the making, has stalled due to a contractual setback. Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset), Assemblymen Jim Conte (R-Huntington Station) and Andrew Raia (RNorthport) and Huntington Bay Mayor Herb Morrow expressed outrage at a press conference last Friday, called after they learned that the contractor assigned to the New York State Department of Transportation’s project could not agree to the proposed bid of $18.9 million after postponing the decision several times. “Everyone recognizes the problem on 110, but no one seems motivated to fix it. I will not rest until you can safely travel this area without carrying a lifejacket in your backseat,” Marcellino said. The plan is to raise Route 110 between the Prime Avenue and Madison Street intersection and the Young’s Hill Road intersection by one foot, improve the operation of existing tide gates, and insert new culverts, storm drains and roundabouts to stop the flooding and improve traffic. The new contract is expected to be set within the next two months.
The road, which hasn’t been changed since the 1920s, often floods when it rains during high tide. The roadway runoff drops into the Long Island Sound, polluting the water, Marcellino said. When the new culverts are placed, the floodwater will gradually filter and stream back into Huntington Harbor and the Sound, instead of plummeting into the water in one lump sum after a storm, he said. Drivers determined to make their way through the flooded road often end up with stalled cars having to be pulled out by the fire department. “It’s a mess. Residents have been promised this for years. Someone is going to drown out here one of these days,” Morrow said. “It’s a dangerous, dangerous situation.” While the flooding makes any commute a hazard, it’s sinking the surrounding businesses. The road is closed down during a flood, making it impossible for businesses to operate. Jeff ’s Seafood had to close their doors 25 times last year due to the flooding. The eatery also had to raise its fish cases by half a foot so that the water wouldn’t hit the electrical unit, staff at the eatery said. Water comes up to the pumps at the gas station located on New York Avenue and Creek Road. When it floods, there is no business for hours and sometimes
days, owner Eylem Ince said. “Customers can’t get through to fill their tanks since the road is closed, and even once it clears, people are worried about coming since the water comes so close to the tanks,” he said. “It’s killing business. I can’t pay rent if customers can’t get in.” Ince also said he’s tried to get flood insurance, but isn’t able to because the
location is a known problem site and seen as too big of a risk to insurance companies. “The ‘Halesite Lake’ joke is over,” said Conte. “It’s been over for a long time for anyone who lives or works here and it’s not funny.” Government officials now say the project will be delayed for several months with construction to begin in 2011.
Cars and business stall along Route 110 in Halesite after a rainstorm.
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Eileen Newmark: Trailblazing Attorney And Traveler By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
Eileen Evans Newmark, a fixture in East Northport for more than 40 years, is remembered by her family as a groundbreaking, caring attorney, devoted grandmother and globetrotting free spirit. Newmark, of Dix Hills, died on Aug. 12. She was 77. Born in Brooklyn, Newmark moved to Long Island in 1966 and worked with her husband, Lawrence Newmark, in their East Northport law practice. She assumed full control of the practice in 1969 when he was appointed to the District Court bench. She was a practicing attorney for 40 years, said her son, Brad Evans, of Dix Hills.
In many of her endeavors, Evans said his mother was a trailblazer. A graduate of Brooklyn College and Brooklyn Law School, she was one of the area’s first female attorneys during the mid-1950s when she was working for insurance companies and family court as a trial lawyer. She was also one of the first two women to serve on the board of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. Evans credited some of that fire to her mother, Molly Dugan. She went back to law school as well and graduated one year before her daughter. The Newmarks opened their practice on Larkfield Road and moved to Laurel Road in the early 1970s, where Eileen would complete her 40 years as an attorney. “She fought ferociously for her clients
and fought that much more vociferously when she felt there was an injustice,” he said. “If they were wrongly accused – heaven help us.” As hard as she fought for clients, when it came to matrimonial law, she fought just as hard to spare those seeking a divorce unnecessary pain. She stopped taking marriage cases because it was “too heart-wrenching,” Evans said. “She was more a counselor before she would be an attorney - can the marriage be saved, and if not, what’s the best way to do this without both parties coming out hurt, or to limit the hurt,” he added. An avid traveler – it’s nearly impossible to tell where she hadn’t traveled during her life, Evans said, she explored most corners of the world, but had a particular
fondness for Mexico and Ireland. She also worked with the Huntington Historical Society, served on the board with the Girl Scouts and was a devoted grandmother. “She was known for just being a very free spirit. She would host different pool parties with square dancing and all kinds of things,” Evans said. “She was not one to have some staid type of lifestyle in that regard. She would make it fun.” Newmark is survived by her husband and former Supreme Court judge, Lawrence; son, Brad and two grandchildren. A funeral service was offered on Aug. 15 at Brueggemann Funeral Home, followed by burial at New Montefiore Cemetery.
Obituaries Tracy Mora Tracy Paul Mora, formerly of Melville, died at home in Heth, Ark. on Aug. 13. An accomplished guitarist and band member, Mora was also a creative songwriter who wrote uplifting music, said friends and family. They described him as “treasured by all his friends and family… a man who loved everyone and made them all feel special each in their own unique way.” Mora was a member of the Sweet Hollow Presbyterian Church and choir, loved to travel, learn and savor the simpler moments in life; He was a loyal, faithful friend/worker and treasured all his co-workers at CBIZ, Corinthian and Janow.
Remembered as a loving stepfather to Shawn and Sara Verma, Mora supported them in all they did and welcomed their friends into his home with open arms. His family remembered him as Shawn’s biggest fan in all his sports activities and “treasured every moment of watching Sara grow into a young woman.” In addition to Shawn and Sara, Mora is survived by his wife, Deborah Verma, brother, Scott Mora, and sister, Melody Mora. Arrangements were provided by A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station; viewings were scheduled for Aug. 21. A celebration service was scheduled for Aug. 22 at Sweet Hollow Presbyterian Church in Melville.
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