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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
The Paramount Spotlight
Town Board All Wet! With ‘Mr. P’ looking on, council takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel
Fifth Harmony will play The Paramount on Sept. 23.
Many Parts, One Voice By Arielle Dollinger Adollinger@longislandergroup.com
Before she was a world-traveling girl-group member, Texas native Ally Brooke Hernandez was preparing for high school graduation, “heavily involved” in her church and living a “simple” life. Today, she and four others are known as “Fifth Harmony” – a group of female singers, aggregated by producer Simon Cowell during season two of “The X Factor” in 2012. When she picked up the phone to speak with Long Islander News last week, Hernandez was in St. Louis, Mo. – one of many tour stops. And on Sept. 23, the group will take the stage of The Paramount in Huntington, along with singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor, who released her first single, “All About That Bass,” this summer. (Continued on page A15)
The ice water flows outside Mr. P’s Playground at Veterans Park in East Northport on Sept. 4 as aides and friends of Huntington Town Board members administer the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. From are left: T.J. Hatter for Councilwoman Susan Berland; Town Parks Director Don McKay for Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Phil Ingerman for Supervisor Frank Petrone; Joanne Gray for Councilwoman Tracey Edwards; and Jo-Ann Mendes for Councilman Gene Cook. By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com
The Huntington Town Board took an ice bath for a good cause last Thursday as they joined millions taking the Ice Bucket Challenge in the fight against ALS-Lou Gehrig’s disease. While the delivery method was fairly
conventional – the board was seated, and five staffers poured the frigid contents from pails – the occasion was still unique. That’s because the challenge was administered at Veterans Memorial Park in East Northport, before the gate to Mr. P’s Playground. The playground is dedicated to Northport-East Northport elementary school teacher Chris Pendergast, who re-
tired from a 33-year teaching career in 2003, 10 years after being diagnosed with ALS. The beloved teacher, known by many simply as Mr. P, was on hand to see the challenge unfold – and receive a $1,000 donation from the town board to benefit Ride for Life, which Pendergast launched (Continued on page A15)
DIX HILLS
PD: ‘Car Thief’ Arrested Queens man accused of stealing Caddy, Benz in Dix Hills By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com
A Queens Village man has been charged in connection with the theft of two luxury cars from a Dix Hills neighborhood, Suffolk County police have confirmed. Dwayne Box, 29, allegedly stole a 2008 Cadillac and a 2008 Mercedes-Benz from an Illinois Street home in Dix Hills sometime between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. July 8, police said.
He was arrested at his Jamaica Avenue home in Queens Sept. 4, Suffolk County police said. Box was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a D felony. He was freed on bond Sept. 6 and is due back in court after press time Sept. 10. His attorney, Kenneth Russo, did not return calls by press time Monday. According to online court records, this is the third time this year Box has had a brush with the law. The NYPD arrested him twice this
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spring, most recently on May 3, when he was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving with a suspended registration, both unclassified misdemeanors. And on March 25, he was charged with two counts of acting in a manner injurious to a child, an A misdemeanor, as well as aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree and a handful of driving infractions. He is due back in Queens Criminal court on those charges Oct. 16.
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HUNTINGTON STATION
Whitman Birthplace Begins A New Chapter Hundreds celebrate as Literary Landmark designation is awarded dschrafel@longislandergroup.com
As hundreds packed into the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association’s interpretive center to celebrate its official designation as a literary landmark by the American Library Association’s United for Libraries division on Friday, William Walter, the association’s board president, took guests back 65 years. Then, in 1949, a group got together to buy Walt Whitman’s birthplace on Old Walt Whitman Road, which was on the market at the time. They had raised $10,000, but when fundraising efforts stalled, a shot of adrenaline came to the campaign thanks to Alicia Patterson, the publisher of “a new newspaper caused Newsday,” Walter said to laughs. “She put it on the front pages, and nickels and dimes came in from all over the island,” he said. The group quickly made up the deficit on the $20,000 asking price so the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association could buy the house. From there, they went to New York State, which took over the site as a historic landmark, with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association to lead tours and manage day-to-day operations. Whitman, a fifth-generation Huntington resident when he was born in his
Huntington Station home, launched The Long-Islander newspaper in 1838, which 175 years later, is the flagship newspaper of Long Islander News Group. That might be the accomplishment he is best known for locally, but nationally and globally, his triumph – “Leaves of Grass” – arrived in 1855. Multiple editions followed, establishing Whitman as an icon of poetry and earning plaudits from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “I find it the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed. I greet you at the beginning of a great career.” The designation was sponsored by the Lambda Literary Foundation, an LGBT literature advocacy organization, the Suffolk County Library Association and Suffolk School Library Media Association. Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) said the honor further burnishes the area’s literary bona fides, including Whitman, Jack Kerouac, “The Great Gatsby” and Nelson DeMille. Nationwide, he urged Americans to protect and cherish that rich literary tradition. “Today, we are reminded that we are best when we have the capacity to listen and not to shout. We are best when we have the capacity to learn, to read, to write and to do the things that Walt Whitman would expect of us to do. I am very
Whitman personator Darrel Blaine Ford introduces himself to the audience in the packed Whitman Birthplace Interpretive Center.
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By Danny Schrafel
Congressman Steve Israel, Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Executive Director Cynthia Shor, State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey, Empire State Center for the Book Director Rocco Staino, and Birthplace Association Board President William Walter applaud Friday as the plaque naming Whitman’s birthplace a literary landmark is unveiled.
A bevy of town, county, state and federal representatives celebrate the Whitman Birthplace’s designation. From left, top row: Staino; S. Chris Shirley, Board President of the Lambda Literary Foundation; Suffolk School Library Media Association President Madelyn Haussner; Suffolk County Library Association President Jackie Nrkiewicz; Harvey; Israel, Shor and Walter; front row; Assemblymen Fred Thiele, Andrew Raia, Steve Englebright and Chad Lupinacci; Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland and State Senator Carl Marcellino. Not pictured: Legislator Monica Martinez presented a proclamation on behalf of Legislator William Spencer.
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DIX HILLS/MELVILLE
PD: Drunk Drivers Nabbed On LIE Cops say one had 3-year-old son in car; another was driving the wrong way By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com
Police made a pair of dramatic drunk-driving busts on the Long Island Expressway over Labor Day weekend. Highway Patrol Officer Thomas Joy pulled over 32year-old Joanna Pagan, of New York City, at 10:32 p.m. on Labor Day after he observed her speeding and swerving while driving westbound on the LIE near Exit 50 in Melville, according to Lt. Daniel Meyer, executive officer of the Highway Patrol Bureau. After pulling her over, the cop noticed tell-tale signs of intoxication, police said, although Pagan is said to have insisted to officers that she only had one glass of wine and a shot earlier in the afternoon, according to an incident report. The police also discovered her 3-year-old son in the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Meyer said that Pagan submitted to a blood test and was then charged with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law, which requires the stiffer charge whenever a child under age 16 is in the car with an alleged drunk driver. She was
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also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and endangering the welfare of a child. She was arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip Sept 2.
Days earlier, James Reynolds, 27, of Amityville, was cuffed after he allegedly barreled down the LIE the wrong way at 5 in the morning Aug. 31. Police said he was observed driving eastbound on the LIE in his 2004 Honda Civic, when he pulled into a rest area between exits 51 and 52 in Dix Hills. There, officers said, he pulled a U-turn and started driving westbound in the eastbound lanes. He later lost control of the car and crashed into trees along the side of the road, according to police; he was not hurt in the crash. Reynolds was later charged with DWI and driving in the wrong direction. Reynolds was freed on $250 cash bail, according to online court records. A third arrest, also on Labor Day, came after a 47-yearold Queens man, Manuel Arevalo, was cuffed in Dix Hills between exits 52 and 51 after being observed speeding and swerving at 3:40 a.m. The arrests came amidst additional checkpoints and patrols for the Labor Day weekend, Meyer said. “We were all over the place on the holiday,” he said.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
News Briefs From Dix Hills And Melville MELVILLE
PD: Search For Hit And Run Driver Continues A cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for any information leading to the arrest of a truck driver who injured three people in Melville on Friday after striking a vehicle and fleeing the scene. Suffolk County police said that, at 2:20 a.m., a construction tractor trailer was traveling westbound on Expressway Drive North when it struck a 2002 Saturn traveling northbound on Walt Whitman Road. The three people in the Saturn suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The driver of the truck – which had a sign reading “Construction Vehicle Do Not Follow” on its rear – fled the scene of the accident. As of press time Monday, police confirmed that no arrests had been made in connection to the incident. Anyone for information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential. -WROBLEWSKI DIX HILLS
Cops: Man Exposed Self A Dix Hills man faces a misdemeanor lewdness charge after he allegedly exposed himself in the storage room of the Huntington Stop and Shop supermarket, Suffolk County police said. Police said John Dougherty, 24, exposed himself at 11 a.m. on Sept. 6 to the victim at the East Jericho Turnpike supermarket. He was later charged with lewdness-intent to be seen, a B misdemeanor. He was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court Oct. 9. Attorney information for Dougherty was not immediately available. -SCHRAFEL MELVILLE
PD: Teen Burglarized 8 Homes, One In Melville A Huntington Station teen accused of breaking into eight homes since February, including one in Melville, has a taste for stealing electronics and jewelry, according to Suffolk County police. Police charged Franklin Arias, 18, with eight counts of
second-degree burglary after he was busted at a Huntington Station home Sept. 5, where he allegedly got in through a kitchen door at 10:25 a.m. and stole jewelry. Another 18-year-old from Huntington Station, Cristian Campos-Gomez, was also charged in connection with that burglary. In many of the incidents, the first of which was on Feb. 27, according to police, Arias is said to have gotten into the homes through a window. The Melville burglary, in which he allegedly stole a PlayStation from a King Avenue home at 11 a.m. Sept. 3, was one of two burglaries he’s accused of committing that day. An hour earlier, he allegedly broke into a Murdoch Street home in South Huntington, where he is charged with stealing assorted jewelry, a Kindle fire, a laptop and an iPad. There, police arrested Oscar Oliva, 21, in connection with the Murdoch Street break-in, as well as an Aug. 28 incident on Barclay Street in Huntington Station. He was also hit with a resisting arrest charge after he allegedly lunged at an officer, ignored verbal commands and tried to pull his arms away from the arresting officer. Several days earlier, on Aug. 29, Arias allegedly took assorted jewelry and an Apple TV box from a White Hall Drive home in Huntington Station after getting in through a window. He allegedly struck twice in June, when a Kelsey Avenue home in Huntington Station was burglarized of a laptop and iPad, and jewelry and an iPad were taken from a Lancaster Place residence in Huntington Station. Arias allegedly stole a laptop, jewelry and a piggy bank from a Henry Street home April 10, and began by stealing an iPad, Nintendo games and assorted jewelry from a Tasman Lane residence in Huntington Station Feb. 27. Arias is being held on $120,000 bond or $40,000 cash bail on the eight C felony charges; CamposGomez is being held on $30,000 bond and $10,000 bail. Attorney information for the two suspects was not immediately available; they’re due back in court on Sept. 11. Other cases are pending against Oliva, according to online court records. Oliva was previously jailed for 15 days and fined $500 for leaving the scene of an accident and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle related to a Jan. 4 incident. A misdemeanor assault case related to a June 8 incident remains pending; he is due back in court on that case Oct. 2. Oliva is being held on $63,000 bond and $21,000
cash bail, and was due in court Monday. He is being represented by the Legal Aid Society. -SCHRAFEL TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Additional Arrest Made In Case Of Stolen Pit Bull Suffolk County police confirmed on Monday that an additional arrest has been made in connection with an incident on Aug. 26 where a pit bull was stolen from the Huntington Animal Shelter in East Northport. Alex Otero, a 24-year-old Brentwood man, was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with petit larceny for his alleged involvement in the incident. Otero joins Melissa Saldarriaga, of Bethpage, who was also arrested in connection with the incident on Aug. 26 and charged with petit larceny along with false personation. The pit bull, originally turned into the shelter a little over a month ago by the owner of a property in Huntington Station, has still not been located, town spokesman A.J. Carter confirmed on Monday. Police said on Monday that the case has been cleared. -WROBLEWSKI DIX HILLS
PD: DWI Supermarket ‘Smasher’ Violated Court Order By Drinking A Dix Hills woman accused of drunkenly smashing through the front door of a supermarket in Deer Park is in more hot water after she allegedly violated a court order that banned her from drinking alcohol. The court order – and the new Aug. 31 charge – comes after 48-year-old Jalpa Kalaria allegedly barreled through the glass doors of a Deer Park Waldbaum’s with her 2008 Lexus at 8:10 p.m. July 3. Nobody inside the store was hurt, and Kalaria was treated for minor injuries. In addition to charging her with the court-order violation, Kalaria was also charged with violating a restraining order. She was charged in July with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and one E felony count of DWI. She was freed on $30,000 cash bail in that case on July 5. The harsher charge is a result of a prior DWI conviction. According to court records, Kalaria pleaded guilty May 8 to a Dec. 3, 2013 misdemeanor DWI charge. -SCHRAFEL
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Danny Schrafel
Coffee Before Bed? Coffee and a nap… If there are two things the
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kids in our newsroom love, they are coffee and sleep. Sports ball… School is back and that means one I can attest that they get plenty of coffee (don't you thing: sports are now in sesfeel like whenever you call, at least one of them is sion. Here at Long Islander out on a caffeine run?), and not IN THE KNOW News, the boys and girls are enough sleep. But based on WITH AUNT ROSIE hard at work to deliver you all something I just read in one of of the previews, game reports my favorite publications (it's and profiles for all of the about two very important things: food and wine), schools around the Town of they should be doing one right after the other, in the Huntington. Now I couldn’t really tell you what the middle of the day, to optimize their performances in difference between false starts and offside is, but our bringing you the best writing they can. Apparently, reporters sure do, so keep an eye on all three of our when you’re tired, a good combination is a cup of sports sections! coffee followed by a nap! You see, coffee doesn't really "wake you up" – it just blocks the chemical Something stinks… It’s that time again: the town byproduct from brain activity that makes you tired. is investigating how much sewage Huntington can hold Naps naturally clear this chemical from your body, so on a day-to-day basis. For just the fourth time since drinking coffee first just helps the nap do its job 1915, a study will get to the bottom of just how much quicker. It takes about 20 minutes for the coffee to stinky waste we can afford to have pass through the kick in – the ideal time a power nap should be. So, district and what can be done to make things even more however counterintuitive this may sound, try some efficient. Man, does it stink – but it’s for a good cause! brew with your nap and let me know how it goes.
RIP, funny lady… I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but Joan Rivers, a comedy icon, has died at the age of 81. The suddenness of it all is quite jarring – just about a month ago, she was the picture of health in Huntington, when she signed books for hundreds of fans and had ’em rollin’ in the aisles at The Paramount for two consecutive sold-out nights. And just like that – she’s gone. She did it all – Ed Sullivan, “Tonight Show” guest host, biting, fearless standup comedy (in which the most frequent target was herself) and QVC queen – but most importantly, she did it first, blazing a trail in comedy for countless women to follow. As far as I’m concerned, it’s her, Phyllis Diller and Moms Mabley who led the way, and for that, we are all grateful. Random motoring observations… Is it just me, or does it seem that the smallest, itty-bitty people end up behind the wheel of the most gigantic SUVs on the road? And – if it’s a lady – why does that lady usually have a pony tail hairstyle? It doesn’t quite keep me up at night, but these are some of the things
My favorite historian… Have you seen Town Historian Robert Hughes’ new book? He did a signing at Book Revue last week and I am pretty sure – 99-percent positive – that I even saw James Watson there! James Watson! Co-discoverer of the DNA double helix! The book features images of Cold Spring Harbor throughout history, and people at that signing had great things to say during the Q&A period. One person spoke up not to ask a question, but just to say how great the book was. That was nice to hear; I’m glad to see that there is still an appreciation for books these days – and an appreciation for Robert Hughes. One of our reporters was there to take photos, so look for photos from the event in this issue. (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)
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Das Boot A Melville home was burglarized Sept. 3. Police said someone kicked in the door of the Hill and Tree Court residence and then proceeded to steal property from the master bedroom at 7 p.m.
This Is Not Nap Time Suffolk County police arrested a Central Islip man, 24, on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway Aug. 31 on a DWI charge. Police said the man was stopped in a lane of travel at 4:50 a.m. while behind the wheel of a 2002 Mitsubishi.
Pay Up! An attempt to collect money spawned a harassment complaint in Melville Sept. 3. Police said that at 4 p.m., someone went to the home of a person they knew and tried to collect money. Instead of cash, he got a shove to the chest with both hands at 4 p.m.
Get Lost… A Greenbush man was arrested for trespassing at Five Towns College Sept. 2. Police said the man was found walking on campus after being told to leave by a public safety officer at 9:40 a.m.
…and Stay Lost! In a separate incident, a man, 30, was arrested at Northwest Mutual Insurance Company in Melville for trespassing. Police say he had previously been told not to come onto the property, but apparently didn’t heed the warning. He was cuffed at 2 p.m. Sept. 3.
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“We’ve already seen that there have been more suicides in the [Operations Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom] veterans community coming home than have been killed in action… That’s a staggering figure.” Birchwood Intermediate School crossing guard Donna Rasizzi wants drivers to slow down and be aware that students are back in school.
Police were called to a bingo night at Catapano Associates in Melville, where an altercation broke out at 6:37 p.m. Sept. 3. It all started when someone was poked in the back. When the person turned to face the person who delivered the poke, the suspect poked her again. A physical fracas ensued, and the complainant fell to the floor, resulting in pain to her knee, wrist and foot, as well as scratches to her face.
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Police were called to a Dix Hills home Aug. 30 on a vandalism complaint. The complainant said that someone damaged their Vanderbilt Parkway home’s window by firing a BB gun at the window sometime between Aug. 28 and Aug. 30.
Slick A Dix Hills resident called the cops Aug. 31 after noticing an unusual type of damage to their property. Police were told that, between 10 p.m. Aug. 19 and the Aug. 31 call, someone threw oil at their Brycewood Drive driveway, causing a stain.
Jewels Out The Window An Astro Place home in Dix Hills was burglarized Sept. 6. Police said that someone came in through a window of the Dix Hills home and stole jewelry at 4 p.m.
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HUNTINGTON STATION
Station In The Spotlight Hundreds line streets on Awareness Day Summer heat made a special appearance on Saturday as hundreds heated up the streets of Huntington Station at the fifth annual Huntington Awareness Day parade and street fair, a celebration of “unity in the community” in Huntington Station. Pictured, from left, are Huntington Station BID President and parade co-chair Keith Barrett; 10th district Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci; Huntington Councilwomen Tracey Edwards and Susan Berland; Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone;
parade co-chair and community activist Dee Thompson; Grand Marshals Anthony Mastroianni, Thomas Jerideau and world champion boxer Chris Algieri; Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer; Superintendent of Highways Peter Gunther; and Bob Fonti, co-chair of the Long Island Regional Business Council. At the fair, dozens of community organizations set up tables, and children enjoyed treats, inflatable attractions and more at the fairgrounds.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Town OK’s Action Against Wireless Equipment Operator Lawsuit an option over ‘unauthorized’ install By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com
Equipment installed without permission from the town board could become the subject of legal action by the Town of Huntington against Crown Castle NG East Inc. – an independent owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure. The action, unanimously approved by the town board last month, takes aim at 30 pieces of equipment installed five years ago by Crown Castle around East Northport, Greenlawn, Melville and other town utility poles in Huntington. As of Monday, the town attorney had not yet filed a lawsuit against Crown Castle, according to A.J. Carter, town spokesman. The equipment – described as cylinders with antennas on top – was put in place to “provide infrastructure” for the town and “increase cell phone coverage,” Fiona McKone, a Crown Castle spokesperson, said.
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Crown Castle maintains that it received permission to install the equipment from former Huntington Highway Superintendent William Naughton when he was still in office, Carter said. However, while the town recognizes permission was given by Naughton, Huntington Town Code says that certain equipment installed on public property owned by the town – such as the equipment in question – falls under cell tower regulations and therefore must be approved by the town board, which requires application fees and a public hearing. According to Carter, this makes Naughton’s approval for naught. “Crown Castle must do what we require all the other carriers, like Verizon, Sprint and AT&T [to do],” he said. Carter said on Aug. 29 that Crown Castle was not willing to take the necessary steps required to meet town requirements. When asked for comment on Monday, McKone said “[Crown Castle will] work with the town closely to resolve the matter.”
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“Coming soon” is suddenly a popular phrase about town in Cold Spring Harbor. No fewer than three new businesses are in the process of ramping up to open their doors along the Main Street corridor, and a fourth – an Allstate insurance brokerage – has already started doing business. Next to the Allstate storefront at 85 Main St., a new wedding shop, Harbor Bridal, is coming soon. Closer to Huntington, the team behind Samhal Living, the interior designers and women’s wear shop, is opening a men’s shop with a focus on preppy-casual attire, said Samhal business partner Vicki Dingman. Closer to the harbor, Lessing’s Sandbar Restaurant is “still on schedule with” a spring 2015 opening eyed, according to Executive Vice President Mark Lessing. “Everything’s going according to plan,” Lessing said. Everything is also going to plan for Tom Hogan’s wishes for Cold Spring Harbor. In recent years, he said the Main Street area had become laden with office uses, far from ideal for a “tourist community” that draws visitors from dozens of states and countries. That has changed, though, with a shift toward more retail. “The property owners and merchants are realizing they’ve got to attract other merchants in order to create the proper environment for shopping,” Hogan said. “Samhal has done a great job… You’ve got the bank, you’ve got a liquor store. The bridal store will be a wonderful addition – for years, there was a bridal store [in Cold
A cement truck at work at the future site of Lessing’s Inc’s Sandbar Restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor. New Allstate agent Adam Shulman, of Huntington, chose 85 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor to open his brokerage. Spring Harbor].” The three restaurants – Grasso’s nearest Huntington, Harbor Mist near the harbor and the forthcoming Sandbar in between – adds to the fine balance, Hogan said. Adding to the benefit is the fact that many of the stores complement each other, and the end result is going to be a “very balanced shopping district,” Hogan said. “We have more of a sense of community that would be able to stand on its own,” he said. “It all kind of works together.” Meanwhile, Allstate agent Adam Shul-
man is the first to open his doors in this small wave of new stores. The Huntington resident said he chose Cold Spring Harbor because he thought it would be “a great place and a great community to start a business.” “I thought it was a great town with a great Main Street USA atmosphere. People love it. They love to be able to walk around and see things,” Shulman said. His office and the future Harbor Bridal are situated in a building that has experienced a resurgence of its own in recent
years. The circa-1830 structure was nearly destroyed by fire during a June 2012 heat wave, but is now being occupied following the completion of extensive repairs. In that space, Shulman, formerly a mortgage banker and financial services professional, said his business is off to a good start, and he’s looking forward to many happy years there. “It’s going great. We’re being well received in the area; we’ve signed a lot of new people up,” he said. “People walk in, they say hello. The neighbors have been great. We’re looking to build a foundation here.”
Melville Resident Leads Sustainable Energy Push By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com
Ever since she was a young girl, Bahar Zoghi has had a knack for protecting the environment. “Even as a small kid, I was always cleaning up garbage that people left outside,” Zoghi, a resident of Melville, said. “At that time, it really started bothering me. Now I really [protect the environment] for my kids and all other kids… It’s my responsibility.” Today, a mother of two and an engineer with both a PhD and Master’s degree, Zoghi is continuing her “responsibility” through her research, which is focused on finding cleaner, more efficient ways to power the world, such as wind power. But now she’s roped her love for the environment in with a new passion: teaching. “Teaching is the science and art of education,” Zoghi, who has taught at Farmingdale State College’s School of Engineering Technology since 2008, said. “Connecting with my students, showing them engineering examples in real life
and guiding them through Long Island, but issues affecttheir journeys at Farmingdale ing the world. are my goals.” “I think wind and solar can On Sept. 2 Zoghi was probe great alternative renewable moted from assistant to associenergy sources for Long Isate professor at Farmingdale. land,” Zoghi said. “Wind isn’t During her time at the well known, and that’s a probschool, not only has she lem… People don’t think it’s helped her students through reliable so we’re trying to their college careers, but, in make sure that it becomes reher spare time, she’s also esliable since wind is something tablished herself as the leader that’s always coming.” Dr. Bahar Zoghi of wind research at the camUsing grant money, Farmpus’ Renewable Energy and Sustainable ingdale has built three wind turbines on Center. campus and uses the 7.2 kilowatt hours All told, she’s living her dream. (kWh) they generate by feeding it back in“I always wanted to come into to the to the campus energy grid. With her reteaching field… [Teaching] has always giv- search, Zoghi works to identify the best en me a good feeling,” Zoghi, who moved potential locations for wind turbines so to New York from Iran in 1998, said. “I that they can produce the most energy bring real life into the classroom when I’m possible. teaching… I feel that I am responsible and “With wind power the location of the that if I can solve even one [environmental] turbine is everything… It’s very hard to problem then I’ll be successful.” just take it from one place to another,” With the opportunity at Farmingdale, Zoghi, who uses a lab at Farmingdale to Zoghi has been given this chance to solve test turbines and compare them to realnot just environmental issues affecting world applications, said.
Zoghi spoke of an “extensive” research project that took place this summer, where she worked with her students to compare data. She is planning to publish a paper on the group’s findings. Along with her wind power research, Zoghi has also worked with other forms of renewable energy and also to improve water efficiency. At Farmingdale, she is also an advisor to Epsilon Pi Tau, the Engineering Technology Honor Society and established the Society of Women Engineers to combat the notion that there aren’t any women engineers. “In engineering, females are the minority; that’s something that was true when I was in school and it’s still like that today,” Zoghi said. “About 10 percent of my class is girls, but they’re very good students – just very shy.” In order to further eliminate the stereotype, Zoghi said she started early with her two daughters ensuring they both receive solid basis of education in mathematics from a young age – just like their mother.
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On certain mornings, strollers and smiling toddlers overtake a patch of grass at Heckscher Park – empirical evidence of a metaphorical safety net for community moms: a franchise called Fit4Mom. Instead of weights, participants in the fitness class – a class termed “Stroller Strides” – hold their babies. For one hour, mothers use their strollers and the environment for not only their babies but also their own wellbeing. The franchise, born 13 years ago in San Diego and now a nationwide entity, offers mothers what founder Lisa Druxton called a “total body boot camp workout” alongside their babies. “I thought that the appeal was going to be because all moms want to get back in shape after having a baby,” Druxton said of the workout classes, now offered in over 1,500 locations across the country. But, Druxton said, the draw turned out to be the camaraderie. “All moms are looking to connect with other moms when they become a mom,” said Druxton, who has two children of her own. “We all need support.” And so, the business has become “a village,” Druxton said – a way for mothers to feel like they are not alone in the endeavor. “It’s never been just about fitness; it’s about so much more than that,” she said. “[Moms] realize physical things that they never thought that they could do, but they
also realize friendships.” From a business perspective, she said, the franchise is about supporting motherhood. “We’ve literally built this entire business around motherhood,” Druxton said. “There are so few careers out there that are supportive of motherhood.” Many of those who have become involved in the franchise as instructors or owners, she said, are women whose careers did not mesh with “who they wanted to be as a mom.” “Being a mom is a really tough job, and I think there’s a lot of pressure on moms,” she said. “We believe that moms need to take care of themselves in order to be the best mom and wife and friend.” Participant Nikki O’Leary has been bringing her son to the class for two years, originally because she felt lost as a new mother, she said. “He [my son] met all his friends through the class,” she said, as her son and three other toddlers ran to and from a nearby tree. “It’s cute because they were all infants together… They all did their milestones together.” She and instructor Tiffany Donovan take family vacations together. They met through the class, of which Donovan is now an instructor. When she joined as a participant two years ago, the program felt “a lot like college,” Donovan said, noting that she wondered whether or not she would make friends. “It’s a great way for moms to get out, to meet each other,” Donovan said. “We come, we vent about ‘the things at home.’”
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During Stroller Strides classes, moms workout with their babies. Donovan said she lost over 70 pounds of pregnancy weight through the classes. “You get to be active and healthy, and be with your baby at the same time,” she said. “You get to experience it with your child.” Fellow mother Britney Pagano has owned the Long Island branch of the franchise since 2008 and teaches classes in Babylon and at Sunken Meadow State Park. “After having my child, my daughter, it was hard to take care of myself,” Pagano said. “[The class] gave me the opportunity to bring her along and still do something for myself without feeling guilty.” The hour-long classes involve power walking and cardio, resistance training us-
ing resistance tubes, the stroller and the environment, as well as songs and activities for the children, Pagano said. “I’ve always had a passion for fitness, and for motherhood, so it’s the perfect combination,” the former California sales manager and Massapequa native said. “And it allows me to work from my home, to be with my children, and also to still have a part of myself.” The franchise is about more than just classes, Pagano said: Fit4Mom also offers weekly play groups and Moms Night Out events. For pregnant women, the franchise offers prenatal “Fit4Baby” classes at such (Continued on page A15)
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He used to be the strength and conditioning trainer for the New York Yankees. Now, at his Huntington fitness center, his clients are Long Island residents. ML Strength opened in July on New York Avenue in the heart of Huntington village. But you would be wrong if you think this is another gym. With workout stations and cutting-edge equipment, ML Strength aims to provide a professional sports environment that resembles a pro team’s training facility rather than a typical gym. “It’s not a gym; it’s a fitness center,” Dana Cavalea, a Port Jefferson native, said. This is Cavalea’s second location, following the 2011 opening of a facility in White Plains. He was with the Yankees
from 2007 to 2013, working with stars that included Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte. When you walk into the facility, the differences between it and a gym are immediately noticeable. The turf floor and stadium lighting are reminiscent of a professional football field. Tables are set up where coaches trained in physical therapy can stretch out athletes and address their specific needs and injuries. When they’re warmed up, they’ll engage in a routine specifically tailored to the athlete’s specific needs. Running a fitness center with professional standards has its own advantages, Cavalea said, adding that bigger, commercial gyms have little reason to care if their clients show up, as long as they get their monthly payment. That is not the case at ML Fitness, he said. “If you miss a day, we’ll call you and see what’s going on. We consider everyone who comes in an athlete, and each athlete is specially assessed and assigned a coach. We have an 82-year-old man at our other facility and he’s an athlete,” Cavalea said. The center’s motto is “Train like a Pro,” and Cavalea’s staff strives to give each client the attention and care afforded to
professional athletes. Serious results are expected of both the coaches and athletes, he said. This dedication to athletes and results echoes the values seen in the world of professional sports. ML Fitness offers group activities to which clients can bring their entire class or office. “When you bring a mail guy and a manager into the center and they see each other sweat, it inspires respect and a competitive environment,” Cavalea said. ML Fitness offers free assessments. The coaches explore goals, issues and needs, and execute the same in-depth analysis used on professional athletes. The center also offers sport-specific training, such as ML Elite Golf and Tennis, and team-based activities. Born and raised in Mt. Sinai, Cavalea always wanted to open a facility on Long Island and loves the village feel and pulse of Huntington. “We are thrilled to build an ML Strength community in Huntington and look forward to helping people there reach and exceed their fitness potential, whether they’re athletes on a mission to enhance their performance or individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle,” he said.
Former Yankees strength and conditioning trainer Dana Cavalea has opened a facility in Huntington.
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A Tale Of Two School Districts At least one local school district has given its their school systems. And as often, elected oftaxpayers a heads-up that it will likely have to ficials passing up opportunities for growth and pierce the state-imposed tax levy cap or drasti- increased tax base because of such fears. It cally cut programs and services during the next seems that nowadays, the only projects being budget cycle. built are senior housing and assisted living faElwood School District made the near-un- cilities, only because they don’t put children inprecedented move of announcing its future to the school system. Half Hollow Hills has budget woes early at a public board meeting gotten so good at it the district has recently last week, months before the traditional start of closed two school buildings due to declining the budget process. The reason? Elwood, quite enrollment. literally, is tapped out. The district has depleted It’s all wrong. its multi-million dollar cash reserves Yes, school boards have a reduring recent years, using the money to EDITORIAL sponsibility to their taxpayers. avoid tax hikes. There’s little left in the But what happened to their basic kitty. responsibilities to fulfill every American’s right Elwood is in the unique and unenviable posi- to an education? When did that take a back seat? tion of having virtually no commercial tax base. What really needs fixing is the provincial noIt relies almost entirely on residential taxpayers tion that education should be solely supported to foot the bill for education. by local taxpayers. Elwood, with its scant comIt is also in a unique position of having par- mercial tax base, and Half Hollow Hills, with ticipated in a tooth-and-nail battle opposing a all the benefits of the Route 110 commercial proposed senior housing complex within the corridor, are just two of eight school districts in district, a complex that even after twice being the Town of Huntington. They represent the extrimmed down, will generate about $1.4 million treme ends of the financial spectrum. Ironicalin taxes for the school district annually – as ly, their boards both find themselves battling well as a $500,000 one-time contribution from the notion that development could put kids into developer Engel Burman Group – without put- their schools. ting any children into the school district. Long Islanders need to give up their oldWhat’s that about? school thinking and start talking about consoliIt is, unfortunately, an alarming and growing dating school districts. In addition to creating trend across Long Island that school boards are cost savings through efficiencies, it would disgetting involved – often, with gloves off – in tribute the tax base more fairly. Likewise, Long zoning and land use decisions. Islanders also need to give up the notion that There is certainly a place for school district development and growth are dirty words. Wiseinput on matters of traffic and safety, but too of- ly done, development creates needed housing ten we see school boards fear any and all de- opportunities and generates a tax base to pay velopment because it could put students into for educating our children – all of them.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dangerous Scammers Lurking The Internet Editor’s note: The following was taken from the legislator’s website. DEAR EDITOR: The internet offers great opportunities for social interaction, business development, managing personal finances and communication from government agencies and has become an essential part of our lives. However, many dangers lurk in cyberspace, from bullying to financial scams, identity
theft and terrorism and it is important to remain vigilant to cyber-security in your business and personal transactions on the internet. I would like to warn residents of a new scam that has recently been occurring in our community. Phone calls from persons claiming to be affiliated with Microsoft or other technical support companies are offering computer “repairs” or seeking payment to validate accounts. Area residents have received phone calls from callers claiming to be from Microsoft and offering to correct
computer “problems.” Scammers will ask for passwords, or advise residents to enter a given code, which enables scammers to gain control of the victim’s computer. Scammers may gain access to financial records and other vital personal information, and victims may be “locked out” of their computers. It is important to know that Microsoft and other computer companies never send unsolicited email messages or phone calls seeking passwords, credit card information, social security numbers or other personal data. You
should never disclose such information to anyone who contacts you. Hang up the phone immediately. If you have disclosed information to someone offering to repair your computer, you should immediately contact any financial institutions, stores and credit card companies whose accounts may have been compromised and report the potential fraud. Place a freeze on any bank or debit cards to avoid potential theft. Scammers may install malicious software or adware that may damage your computer. You should have your computer checked by a reputable repair person to be inspected for viruses and malware. Many of us have received phone calls from people claiming to be from Microsoft or other companies seeking personal data or access to our computers. Legitimate businesses do not make phone calls or send emails or texts, soliciting personal information. Scammers try to scare or intimidate people into providing this information. It is important to remain vigilant and refuse to disclose personal information to unsolicited calls. Visit Microsoft Safety & Security Center for more information about how to protect yourself from text and email scams.
DEAR EDITOR: [The] Stony Brook Medicine’s Prostate Care Program [and I] are joining together to fight prostate cancer [with] free screenings to commemorate Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Monday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 18. Screenings will be held at the Stony Brook Urology office located in Suite 500 at 24 Research Way in Setauket on the following dates and times: Monday, Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m.; and Thursday, Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. For your convenience, appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling HealthConnect at: 631-444-4000. Informed consent testing and examinations are recommended for all men over the age of 55 and for men 40 years of age and over who have a family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors. All examinations are free and conducted under the direction of Medical Director Howard L. Adler, MD, FACS. JOHN FLANAGAN State Senator East Northpor
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‘Seussical’ Comes Alive At Children’s Hospital By Arielle Dollinger adollinger@longislandergroup.com
One August evening, with the furniture pushed out of the way and the atrium open, Cohen Children’s Medical Center welcomed visitors in the form of Dr. Seuss characters. Northport’s John W. Engeman Theater brought to the temporarily-installed stage “Seussical The Musical,” for the viewing pleasure of hospitalized children and their families. “Right outside the front door of [the medical center] is about a nine-foot bronze statue of The Cat in the Hat,” said Kevin O’Neill, managing director and coowner of the John W. Engeman Theater. “It’s a very Dr. Seuss-themed facility.” O’Neill and his business partner, theater co-owner and Producing Artistic Director Richard Dolce, came up with the idea to bring a show to the medical center last year. This year, the idea turned into reality – the beginning of what O’Neill said the two plans to make a more common occurrence for the theater group.
Northport’s John W. Engeman Theater brought “Seussical” to Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Aug. 20. “Our cast was thrilled to do it, just for the cause alone,” he said. “This was our first go at it and we’ll be doing more things of that nature in the near future.” The North Shore LIJ Health System and the Bethpage Federal Credit Union sponsored the show, with the latter providing guests with “Seussical” T-shirts. In describing the night, O’Neill used terms like “fantastic,” “special” and
“wonderful.” “Our product is one that typically can bring joy to people, and we felt it was just a great way for someone sitting in the hospital all day long to get a little break, for them and their families,” O’Neill said. “I got a chance to look at the kids’ faces and a lot of them were just awestruck.” The medical center was “grateful,” said Michelle Pinto, director of media rela-
tions for the North Shore LIJ Health System. “It’s hard to describe the challenges faced by young children and their families when they are confined to the hospital, especially during the summer,” Pinto said. “For our patients and their loved ones, to be able to experience a full-scale musical production of the quality produced by this theater, it’s a joy that can’t be described.”
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Back To School, Photographically Speaking The Lens By Kevin Armstrong info@longislandernews.com
These are the weeks in early September that the rumble of the school bus returns to the roads of Huntington, signaling to even the most ardent of doubters that the summer is coming to an end. As students return to their back-to-school routines, it also can be your time to get back-toschool photographically. You may have a computer (or phone) full of summer photos, some just screaming for those finishing touches that will magically transform them into an instant family-memory-icon worthy of display for generations. You probably have photos from this summer that you would like to make a little better, or maybe you realized you don’t know all that much about your camera or smartphone. You could be thinking maybe that sunset, waterfall or roller coaster photo could have been better. You know of the wonderful things little digital marvels can do – your Facebook friends are all too eager to show you daily – but maybe don’t have the tools or knowledge to do it yourself. Not to worry: You can learn everything
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you need to know, without hitting the books or lengthy confusing manuals printed in 6-point font. There is no limit on the different avenues one can take to educate themselves to whatever level they aspire. Here is a quick list: books, e-books, magazines, classes, blogs, newsletters, social networking gatherings, camera shops, apps, websites, camera clubs (my favorite), your kids (my least favorite) and YouTube – and this is just a partial list. We can explore a few of the better (and more cost-effective) options and how best to utilize them to accomplish your goals. First, if you purchased your camera at a local camera shop, you can walk in and speak with any sales person. They can be a great help with camera functions. Or, like every other topic in life, if you want information on photography, you can head to the Internet. My favorite online resource is blogs. If you find a few you like, then make sure you register to be notified every time they post new information. I’m not going to list specific blogs here because they are too numerous, but all you need to do is search for popular photography blogs, and the ensuing results will keep you quite busy for some time. If you are looking for help with a specific topic within photography, then refine your Internet search to that topic. Good blogs will have current information including videos, articles and additional resources. Many bloggers also publish low cost e-books that I find helpful. In addition, browsing online blogs will help you find other helpful websites. I
There are many ways to make you summer photos last a lifetime, and back-to-school season is a good time to get it done. find that your camera manufacture’s website will be the most helpful. If it is software information you seek, then head to their site they will have several helpful videos to help you become an expert with their product. If you consider photography a social activity and would like to learn the craft and maybe make some new friends in the process, then think about joining a camera club. It just so happens that Huntington has one of Long Island’s best (in my opinion), and they are just starting up a new club year this week. Visit the club at www.hccny.org. You can also visit Nikon’s website, as they have just posted
an article highlighting the good work of the Huntington Camera Club. Your smartphone can also be a source for photo help because it can run apps. There are apps to help you at the time of capture or to help you make the photo better after the fact. There are also apps to educate you with different techniques, short cuts and products. These apps often have both video and text instructions and range from a price of $5 down to free. I also enjoy photography magazines as timely source on photography hardware and software and the latest on new techniques and old techniques that I have yet to master. You can head to your local bookstore and eyeball the magazine rack for a large selection of titles, especially if you enjoy actually holding the paper magazine in your hands. Almost all the photo magazines also offer digital versions for all the popular e-readers on the market. Those are my choices for low-cost, easy-to-get instruction. If you wish to immerse yourself in a topic and don’t mind spending a little more, then you can enroll in photo/software classes. There is a photo-learning center here in Huntington village, run by one of the bigger camera shops in the area. They offer many classes in all subjects for all skill levels. You can also search the many adult education courses in photography offered by several school districts in the evenings. Lastly, if you need an abundant amount of precise information, then you should explore hiring an individual instructor. This is the most expensive option, but it can offer the best and quickest path to your goal.
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Last summer, we took a trip to Huntington village’s Samurai Japanese Steakhouse, where owner Michael Cheng presents Japanese cuisine interwoven with city cool and an eye for showmanship. As the summer of ’14 winds down, we decided to pay a visit to Samurai’s culinary sibling, Tomo Hibachi, which turns on the homey charm with a touch of urbane sophistication and a strong emphasis on sushi delights. On what is hallowed Huntington ground – Tomo is situated at the former home of the vaunted Hamburger Choo Choo, which burned down in 1983 – Cheng offers a more intimate dining experience, calling in muted, warm earth tones, more traditional seating as opposed to emphasizing hibachi (there is a party room with several tables, you should know) and an all-around quieter dining experience. Tomo first came about 10 years ago. Two years later, Samurai was an outgrowth of clientele at Tomo looking for a bigger bar, more hibachi and a larger space for catering and parties. With the emphasis on sushi platters and inventive rolls, we decided to keep the focus there. Our sushi chef Kawa worked the bar and built an array of traditional favorites fresh to order. Traditional platters for one range from $18 and top out at $55 for shared platters. The rice is key on any sushi roll, explains Cheng, who got his start as a sushi chef, adding that perfect rice
requires constant attention and tweaking. Cheng also sent out some of his favorite rolls, which were a hit at our table, too. The Jerry Roll ($13) has spicy tuna inside and is topped with delightful yellowtail and tuna; another, the Kobe San Roll ($15), pairs spicy tuna and avocado inside topped with black pepper-seared tuna, which is all finished in a toasted mayonnaise sauce. Starters shine as well. Classic Shrimp Tempura ($8) is a hit thanks to precise preparation, resulting in a delicate, crispy coating that practically melts in your mouth. And if you like the heat, Shrimp Samba ($9) will do you well thanks to a sweet start and a very peppery finish. Be sure to take advantage of the lunch menu, featuring hibachi, teriyaki and sushi box options, all around $11 or so. Or make a moment to pull up to the sushi bar, select a bottle of sake and watch the culinary magic unfold before your eyes.
Tomo Hibachi 286 Main St., Huntington 631-271-6666 tomohibachi.com Atmosphere: Intimate, warm dining Cuisine: Japanese, sushi and some hibachi Hours: Mon., Wed.-Fri. noon-3 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m.; Sat. 2-11 p.m.; Sun. 2-10 p.m.
Sushi chef Kawa dazzles at the sushi bar, presenting an array of traditional favorites, and inventive rolls, inset.
Tomo owner Michael Cheng offers a more intimate dining experience at Tomo, as compared to his other restaurant, Samurai Japanese Steakhouse on Wall Street.
Heat seekers should seek out peppery Shrimp Samba, Cajun-style shrimp skewers.
Shrimp tempura is expertly prepared, resulting in a light, crunchy and slightlybuttery delight that practically melts in your mouth.
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DINEHUNTINGTON .COM ARRANGEMENTS YOU CAN EAT: We find ourselves saying it all the time: This food is too pretty to eat! Another excuse to say that is on its way to Huntington village, with an Edible Arrangements taking over the space at 326 Main St., briefly home to a children’s clothing boutique. Edible Arrangements specializes in fruit arrangements created to resemble floral bouquets (and it’s the first place we discovered how delicious chocolate-covered pineapples are). “It’s not the typical fruit basket… We like personalizing the experience for people,” said franchisee Jason Barach, who opened a store in Babylon Village more than eight years ago, and more recently, one in Selden in July. The fruit arrangements are prepared fresh daily, with no preservatives. Barach said he is excited to open in Huntington village. “We’ve been looking for a while. It was tough finding the perfect spot,” he said. “If I can open before Christmas, I will.” We hope he opens soon, because we are craving some chocolate-dipped, cinnamon-dusted apples. See you soon, Jason! COME ON, GET HAPPY: Happy hour is double
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Talk to Cow Harbor Warriors President Rocco Donnino, and you’ll learn the number 22 has many meanings to him when it came to the second Cow Harbor Warriors weekend ahead of the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. At first blush, it’s a practical number. The Cow Harbor Warriors raised money for 22 weekends to support the Warrior Weekend, which kicked off Friday with a welcoming parade down Main Street in Northport Village. That fundraising allowed the organization to host 22 wounded warriors from the Iraq and Afghanistan theatres of war, as well as their families, for two days of tribute, sports and celebration. Many of the tri-state area vets came from Long Island, which Donnino said was a credit to collaboration with the Northport VA Medical Center, the Semper Fi Fund and Paws of War, the weekend’s beneficiaries. More starkly, the number 22 is how many veterans are estimated to take their own lives every day since serving overseas. While some come home with physical wounds visible to the naked eye, the wounds that can’t be seen are just as deadly, and Donnino said organizers wanted to stress a message of “hope, prevention and recovery” for veterans. “Many of those suicides are because of PTSD [posttraumatic stress disorder] and TBI [traumatic brain injury] because of these wars,” Donnino said, noting that as many as half of the 2.6 million veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) are diagnosed with PTSD. “We’ve already seen that there have been more suicides in the OIF/OEF veterans community coming home than have been killed in action… That’s a staggering figure.” Four hundred runners participated in the Capt. Joseph J. Boccia Jr. USMC 4-Mile Warrior Run, while nine foursomes teed off for the Driving for the Brave golf tournament at Crab Meadow Beach. Dozens more took part in the DC3 Nathan B. Bruckenthal USCG Fishing for Freedom tournament. After the events concluded, many converged for adaptive water sports and the Corporal Christopher Scherer USMC Beach Bum boot camp for children. Not only do the festivities benefit the soldiers, they help
The American Bombshells, pictured with founder and manager Ali Kat, of Centerport, third from left, performed patriotic tunes at the parade and clam bake.
Along the parade route, representatives of event benefactor Semper Fi Fund show their American pride on the back of a cherry-red ’68 Ford Thunderbird convertible. their families, too, Donnino explained. “They really sacrificed as well. I can’t tell you how many times a warrior came up to me and said, ‘What you guys are doing for our kids so I can go out and do these activities is phenomenal,’” Donnino said. Winding up the weekend under a tent for a surf-and-turf
A youngster shows his appreciation during Friday evening’s parade.
clam bake with Crab Meadow Beach as the backdrop, the celebration of service came to an end amidst food, fun and music. “I kind of look at as: the parade is the appreciation, the recreation was today, and now is the celebration,” Donnino said.
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U.S. Marine Captain James Byler celebrated Labor Day last week by starting a new job with a global banking giant. The Huntington native, 29, who earned his MBA this May at New York University with a focus on corporate finance, global banking and financial instruments, started working for Barclays Sept. 2, where he’ll be trading in equities. Byler said he’s always been interested in economics and markets, and the self-described “adrenaline junkie” expects the intensity to suit him well. “The trading floor is a lot of fun, to be honest,” he said. What a difference four years has made. Four years ago, Huntington residents were holding their breath after one of their native sons nearly died in the service of his country. Byler was gravely wounded Oct. 17, 2010 by an IED while serving in the fifth regiment of the U.S. Marines’ decorated third battalion in the Northern Helmand Province, one of the deadliest provinces in Afghanistan. He lost both legs, as well fingers on each hand. He underwent numerous operations and
extensive treatment at Walter Reed Military Hospital before returning to Huntington shortly before Christmas 2010, when hundreds lined the streets to welcome him home. The town’s love and support has never waned. Byler was Congressman Steve Israel’s guest of honor at the 2011 State of the Union address. The following year, his Huntington boyhood home was completely overhauled and retrofitted by Building Homes for Heroes, in partnership with former Huntington Councilman Mark Mayoka and more than $300,000 in cash and in-kind donations from supporters. Byler said his new employers treat him as an equal, which he’s grateful for. “It’s really cool to find a place that works me just as hard as anybody else. I don’t feel like I get any kind of special treatment,” he said. “You perform, or you don’t. I’m very appreciative of that.” He’s hoping his presence in the work force and continuing strides in life can serve as an inspiration to others in a similar situation. “At a certain point, you are offering something. It’s good for people to see a wounded veteran – or just anyone who’s wounded – who’s able to carry on with life and carry on with things,” Byler said.
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Fitness through strollers locations as Babies “R” Us in Commack. In the winter months, from December through April, classes are held indoors at locations like the Huntington Jewish Center and Melville’s Temple Beth Torah. Mothers can attend their first class for free, out of what Druxton said is the franchise’s desire for mothers to connect with each other. “The best part of it for me is seeing these moms gain confidence and friendships and inspiration, and really being healthy role models for their kids,” Druxton said. “It doesn’t matter if I go visit a class in New Jersey, or Florida, or California, or anywhere – no matter where I go, the moms are so nice; they’re all women that I’d want to connect with. They value being healthy role models for their kids, they want to be with their kid.” Monthly membership, which includes unlimited Stroller Strides classes, costs $79 and requires a three-month commitment. Mothers can also buy 10-class passes for $150, which allow them access to 10 Stroller Strides or Stroller Barre classes. A
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These boys became friends after coming with their mothers to Stroller Strides classes. If you ask each who his best friend is, he will name the other. two-month unlimited pass costs $205. The swarm of strollers marks the group’s spot in the park. The strollers’ corresponding infants are sprawled out on the grass, the toddlers toddling about as their mothers follow them with their eyes.
Ice Bucket Challenge (Continued from page A1)
in 1998, four years after being diagnosed with ALS. The goal of Ride for Life is to raise awareness of ALS, help researchers find a cure, and support ALS patients and their families in their fight against the incurable disease, which attacks the nerve cells used to control voluntary muscles. The disease ultimately cripples the patient’s ability to breathe, and many die of respiratory failure. About 30,000 Americans are currently fighting ALS. “Chris has done the Ride for Life for years. He’s made a statement… We on the town board want to add to that today,” Supervisor Frank Petrone said. “Our challenge is devoted to you, Chris, and the foundation.” The five members of Huntington’s town board accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, and passed it on by “calling out” the four Suffolk County Legislators who represent Huntington – Legislators Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga),
On hand to witness the challenge unfold is former Northport-East Northport School District teacher Chris Pendergast, who is battling ALS. He is pictured with the soaked elected officials. Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills), Lou D’Amaro (D-N. Babylon) and William Spencer (DCenterport). Pendergast, of Miller Place, has already taken the plunge – he participated in the Ride for Life version of the Ice Bucket Challenge in May. “You very rarely see politicians nervous,” he teased after the soaking-wet board took the challenge. “It’s a good type of nervous.”
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“It’s not just one type of sound,” Hernandez said of her group’s music. “It’s a mixture of sounds, because the girls and I come from different musical backgrounds.” According to Hernandez, the Paramount performance will involve more dancing than previous performances. “In our past performances, we haven’t really been able to show our dancing capabilities,” she said. The music selection of the upcoming Huntington concert will include songs off of Fifth Harmony’s new album, to be released this fall – a display of what Hernandez described as the “diverse, fun, sassy, vulnerable” style the group has developed. Before the group was a group, strangers Hernandez, Lauren Jauregui, Camila Cabello, Normani Hamilton and Dinah Jane Hansen auditioned individually for “X Factor.” When it came time for each to face elimination, Cowell called them back to the stage and proposed that they return – as a unit.
As the girls began to find their collective sound, they began in the area of pop. “It felt right at the time, to kind of go in that pop direction,” Hernandez said. “But now… we know our sound a lot better, and it’s more… rhythmic and urban with pop influences, as well.” During its “X Factor” run, the group went by several names before making one permanent – “LYLAS,” then “1432,” then “Fifth Harmony.” Hernandez jokingly suggested the name “The Tree Huggers,” she recalled. “The girls joke about it… They think that I was serious,” she said. “I was trying to lighten the mood and just get everybody laughing.” Eventually, the five girls made “Fifth Harmony” official. “Of course we harmonize… But also we are five different people with different backgrounds, but we come together,” she said. The Tuesday, Sept. 23 show will began at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40-$65.
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As the summer sun meets the horizon line earlier and earlier each day, and the season of corn mazes and caramel apples approaches, an estimated 2,000 sunflowers remain standing on the grounds of Huntington’s Manor Farm Park – a reassurance that the summer season is not yet over, and that there is still whimsy in the stodgy air. The yellow, orange and progressively brown flowers – their browning leaves a sign that the season is, in fact, coming to a close – were planted strategically by nonprofit educational organization Starflower Experiences and outside volunteers. They are components of a maze whose entrance and exit are marked by two weathered doors that appear to stand on their own, just feet from each other but separated by a lengthy and winding journey. “We have a park that no one really knows exists,” said Rich Brundige, Starflower Experiences caretaker and program coordinator. “[The maze] attracts not just the people, but it also attracts the local wildlife… We’ve got bees and birds like crazy right now going in and out of there.” Like the stalks that make up a corn maze, the sunflowers stand tall alongside string wrapped around posts in the ground; the tallest of the sunflowers has grown to about 12 feet, Brundige said. The crop takes up most of the half-acre space that Starflower Experiences was allowed. The Manor Farm property, which
This door marks the exit of the sunflower maze – a field of about 2,000 sunflowers. was once a privately-owned animal farm, belongs now to the Town of Huntington. A group of 65 volunteers from Whole Foods in Jericho planted the first seedlings in late May, Brundige said, after the town cleared the half-acre and Starflower Experiences drew the maze on graph paper. “It took some time, because it was all volunteer-based,” he said, noting that volunteers from the Deer Park and Riverhead Timberland stores helped with such tasks as weeding and repairing fencing.
In about two weeks, Brundige and the others will likely harvest as many seeds as possible, he said. Some may be packaged for selling, others may be used to reseed for next year’s maze. “Most likely, most of it’ll go towards feeding the birds,” Brundige said. “They’ll just come in and pick when they’re ready.” According to Brundige, the sunflowers have been bringing people to the “park that no one really knows exists.” The land has had more visitors over the past two months or so than it has had in the past year; he said “hundreds” have stopped by to see the field of flowers. “A lot of folks don’t know about the parkland that’s right there in their backyard,” he said. “It’s huge, right here in Huntington.” There are foxes and raccoons and possums, he said; there was a deer sighting recently, and a box turtle, her area marked by red flags, laid her eggs in the maze as the seedlings began to grow.
There are fuzzy bumble bees everywhere – “happy little bees,” Brundige called them – pollinating and buzzing. They are not the type to sting without provocation. At night, Brundige said, one could find the bumble bees asleep on the flowers.
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Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Practice the SAT in a test-like environment on Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your calculator.
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Music At The Lab Violinist Paul Huang and pianist Louis Schwizgebel have traveled the world, delighting audiences with their musical abilities. They come to the Grace Auditorium of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, on Friday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Individual tickets will be sold at the door for $20. Call 516-367-8455 to reserve seats.
SATURDAY Kiss Cancer Goodbye Gellerman Orthodontics invites families and local businesses to sign up for the third annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk on Sept. 13 at Heckscher Park in Huntington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature activities for kids with a focus on healthy living and performances from area dance schools. Kiss Cancer Good-Bye benefits MoRE (Motivational Recovery Environments), a sleepaway camp that offers pediatric cancer patients a memorable week enjoying a summer camp experience at no cost. A Memory Line will give participants a chance to pay tribute to cancer survivors or honor the memory of loved ones. Call 631-4278444 to volunteer or participate.
Going Off The Walls SPARKBOOM presents “Off the Walls II” on Sept. 20 from 1-6 p.m. at 1520 New York Ave. in Mt. Calvary Holy Church’s parking lot in Huntington Station. Featuring over 30 art vendors, food, BMX Stunt Show by FreeCycle Action Sports Team, LLC., interactive mural painting at Huntington Deli with artist Lucienne Pereira, Latin dancing by Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Co., and live performances by Slang, NonStop To Cairo, KB Jones, and Motion Ocean. http://sparkboom.org.
Fresh Eats The Northport Farmers' Market begins its seventh season running every Saturday until Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. Located in the Cow Harbor parking lot at the foot of Main Street, it overlooks beautiful Northport Harbor.
Kiss Cancer Goodbye Gellerman Orthodontics invites families and local businesses to sign up for the third annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk on Sept. 13 at Heckscher Park in Huntington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature activities for kids with a focus on healthy living and performances from area dance schools. Kiss Cancer Good-Bye benefits MoRE (Motivational Recovery Environments), a sleepaway camp that offers pediatric cancer patients a memorable week enjoying a summer camp experience at no cost. A Memory Line will give participants a chance to pay tribute to cancer survivors or honor the memory of loved ones. Call 631-427-8444 to volunteer or participate.
can go on a guided tour and see the lighthouse and harbor from a new perspective. Tours are conducted from 11-3 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults - $15; Seniors - $10; Children - $8; Family of 4 - $30. www.huntingtonlighthouse.org.
Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.
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Open Mic Night
Find inner peace in an ongoing weekly class for beginners and newcomers every Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dipamkara Meditation Center, 282 New York Ave., Huntington. 631549-1000. www.MeditationOnLongisland.org.
Play your heart out at an acoustic open mic night every Wednesday at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, 7-10 p.m. www.facebook.com/cafportopenmic. Original songs only.
MONDAY Golf Outing The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus Council No. 6893 in East Northport hosts its 19th Annual Sam Russo Golf Classic fundraiser on Sept. 22, at Crab Meadow Golf Club. $160: includes green fees, driving range, cart, BBQ lunch, cocktail hour, awards dinner and free drawing for a golf GPS watch. Contact Bob Slingo (631-486-2875) for reservations and info.
Argentine Tango Classes Experience the subtle communication between partners as you learn the passionate dance known as the tango. Come dressed to impress (but be comfortable) for classes on Monday nights, 7-9:30 p.m. at Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station. 631-470-9620 or email noconintended@gmail.com. Suggested donation: $10 per person/$15 per couple.
TUESDAY Live Music Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!
SUNDAY See The Light(house) It’s a short boat ride from Huntington’s Gold Star Battalion Beach to the Huntington Lighthouse, where, on Sept. 14 and 21, you
Free Mommy And Me Class Sing! Stretch! Dance! Play! Enjoy a fun-filled class that includes parachute play and bubble play and meet other Jewish moms at The Chai Center in Dix Hills. The free class takes place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For children ages 6-36 months. Pre-registration required by phone or online: 631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.
Free Help For Vets Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island
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Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Safeguard your personal information and do something good for the environment! Bring your personal household documents and watch as they are shredded in the Mobile Shredding Truck operated by Quality Shredding on Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.noon.
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Pharmacists will be administering flu and pneumonia shots from 1-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Also, from 1-2:30 p.m., a diabetes educator will be on hand to answer questions and offer information about this potentially deadly disease. Without insurance, the cost of the flu shot is $31.99 and the pneumonia shot, $88.99.
Power Breakfast Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.
THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre
95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • Former Cold Spring Harbor resident Anna Dam-Volkle showcases her oil paintings inspired by her favorite sights in Maine and the West Indies. Her display, called “20 Years Of Seeing,” is on display through Sept. 28.
423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The inimitable Mary Pickford stars as a spoiled rich girl who fights for her life when she’s trapped in the slums in “The Hoodlum” screening on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. in the Anything But Silent series with live organ accompaniment by MoMA’s Ben Model. Members $10/Public $15. • Enjoy a fact-filled, entertaining, one-night class with film historian Glenn Andreiev on the early films of Alfred Hitchcock at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. Clips from some of his harder to find suspense masterworks will be shown. Members $10/Public $15.
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18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Enjoy a friendly game of bridge or mah-jongg in the Community Room every Friday, from 15:30 p.m. • Join the library’s weekly Thursday showing of newly released films; all movies begin at 2 p.m.
350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Now on the main stage, “DeathTrap.”
AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library
Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Through a grant from New York State, the library offers Google Nexus 7 tablets for borrowing. Browse the web, download a book, play games and more with just a touch of your finger. Tablets can be checked out for two weeks on an adult Deer Park library card.
AUDITIONS/SUBMISSIONS Northport Symphony Orchestra The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections. Repertoire ranges from Baroque through classical and romantic to early 20th century. Music Director Richard Hyman is an award-winning music educator and composer. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. usually at East Northport Middle School. Email info@northportorchestra.org to arrange an audition. Website: northportorchestra.org.
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MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "a gifted young pianist who is clearly going places," 22-year-old Ji pianist, and later, violinist Paul Huang and pianist Louis Schwizgebel, who have traveled the world delighting audiences with their musical abilities, come to the Grace Auditorium of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Ji plays on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m., and Huang and Schwizgebel play on Friday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Individual tickets will be sold at the door for $20. Call 516-367-8455 to reserve seats. Pictured: Huang.
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. • Artwork created by the league’s visual arts instructors will be exhibited in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through Sept. 21, with an open house and public artists’ reception on Sept. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
B.J. Spoke Gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com. • Attention all art lovers! Three exhibitions are on view from Aug. 29-Sept. 27. For more information and reception times visit the b.j. spoke gallery website.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org. • Although there are no official events this week, stop by and see the multitudes of permanent exhibits. Children are sure to love the Robert Koenig Memorial Pond that houses brown trout and water lilies.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-3673418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. • The museum will be closed for installation of a new exhibit through Sept. 23.
fotofoto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.org. • Stop by and see the exhibition, “Bernice Halpern Culter – Inappropriate Appropriation” during August.
Gallery Thirty Seven 12b School Street, Northport. www.gallerythirtyseven.com. • Visit Northport’s newest gallery and check out the resident artists.
Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-3513250. • The Long Island Biennial, a juried exhibition that offers Long Island's contemporary artists an opportunity to share their work, is on display through Nov. 30.
society.org. • Exhibit “The Times They Were A-Changing – 1960s & Huntington’s Response” on display at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building.
LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • Following the success of a display of neverbefore-seen Dr. Seuss artwork, the gallery displays a permanent collation of estateauthorized art.
Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • “Window Shopping Through Time” is a recreation of 10 stores that were located on Main Street and Woodbine Avenue spanning about 100 years, from the 1880s’ Morris City Grocery with their fresh produce and dry goods to the 1980s 5&10 with their ribbon and toys.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours through April 15: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • The planetarium’s new show, “Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown,” has regular showings on Tuesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a time convenient for your group for high tea and transport yourself back in time as your group experiences High Tea in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25/person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.
MUSIC & DANCE Dix Hills Performing Arts Center
Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org. • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights, and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, gays and Polish intelligentsia.
Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • Through Sept. 29, impressionist landscape painter Paul Bachem’s work “Landscape” will be featured at the museum from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistorical-
Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • Mark the return of Elio Scaccio with “Two Gents and the Lady,” featuring Joseph Bellino and Gina Ricci, on their memorable voyage from piazzas of Italy to theaters of the U.S., a musical voyage accompanied by their live band, taking the audience on a journey spanning the globe. Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. $25.
The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Steely Dan presents “Jamalot Ever After” with guest Bobby Broom on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. Tickets: $75-$250.
DONATIONS Help The Troops Call Home Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci’s Huntington Station district office is an official drop-off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers. To help the troops call home by donating your old cell phone, stop by or mail your phone to 1783 New York Ave., Huntington Station, 11746. 631-271-8025.
VOLUNTEERING Cosmetologists Wanted Hospice Care Network is seeking New York State-licensed cosmetologists to provide 2-4 haircuts per month for community members facing life-limiting illnesses. Download an application at www.hospicecarenetwork.org or call 516-224-6423.
Be A Museum Docent The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St. in Huntington village and is a fascinating interpretation of the Colonial, Federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045 ext 403.
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.
Artistically Gifted Needed The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heART” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.
Don’t Hibernate. Help The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP SUFFOLK) needs adults 55+ to help in organizations throughout Suffolk County. Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit www.rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490 ext.12 for more information.
Friends At Home Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella's Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com
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Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.
Walt Whitman Birthplace If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420 ext.114.
Helping Runaway Kids Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-2712183.
Eyes For The Blind Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are homebound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022.
Help American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700 ext 212.
Time For Meals On Wheels Meals On Wheels of Huntington is in need of men and women to be volunteers, who work in teams, delivering midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-271-5150.
Nursing/Rehab Center Needs Help Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, is seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, recreational therapy assistants and spiritual care companions. Volunteers needed seven days a week, days and evenings. Age 14 and older only. 631-5871600, ext. 8223 or 8228.
Be A Day Care Provider Little Flower Day Care Network is recruiting for those interested in becoming registered New York State Child Day Car providers. Must be 18 years or older. Call 631-929-600 ext. 1239 to arrange for an appointment in your home with a day care social worker.
Voice For The Children Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center are seeking volunteers to assist with general office duties during daytime hours. Candidates should be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills. Resume and three references required. 631689-2672 or fax resume to 631-751-1695.
Be A Friend Of The Bay Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database. Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS, to configure maps of the watershed. Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.
Be A Host Family Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-2712183 for more information.
Helping Furry Friends Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption
Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m. 10 days prior to publication date. Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com
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Kiwanis Club Raises Its Field of Honor
The Field of Honor makes for an impressive panorama for drivers passing by on Route 25A.
Kiwanis members Tara Visconti and John Reilly were among three dozen volunteers who put the flags in place Sunday.
Kiwanis members Dan Picard and Jeanne Fulberg with a group of young volunteers.
The sight of hundreds of American flags flying before the front of Huntington Town Hall is becoming a familiar sight at this time of year, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Huntington. Three dozen volunteers comprised of Kiwanis members, their families and volunteers spent this past Sunday raising the flags to be up in time for the Town of Huntington’s 9/11 commemoration ceremonies on Thursday. The flags will remain in place for the town’s Veterans Day ceremonies in November, and Pearl Harbor commemoration in early December. The club raises its Field Of Honor annually to honor veterans and victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Individuals may purchase flags to fly in honor of individual
Volunteer James Johnson of Huntington helped put the Field of Honor flags in place. veterans or 9/11 victims for $35. Flags will have a gold ribbon with your dedication attached. The flags may be picked up at a reception on Jan. 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at Honu in Huntington village. To purchase a flag, go to www.kiwanisofhuntington.org or call 631-3163502.
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Despite Loss, T-Birds Remain Positive Half Hollow Hills East drops non-league match, but high expectations persist Long Islander News photo/archives
By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com
The game of soccer can be decided in just a heartbeat. Matthew Mayo, head coach of the Half Hollow Hills High School East girls varsity soccer team, and his squad have learned that the hard way over the last two seasons when the Thunderbirds often fell in closely contested games. On Saturday, Hills East continued that trend and fell to Kings Park 2-0 on two late goals that put the Thunderbirds’ first non-league matchup of the season out of reach. “It was a brutal morning… With the humidity, the girls were dying out there,” Mayo, fifth-year head coach of the Thunderbirds, said. “The first 75 percent of the game was an even match, but they got two quick goals at the end.” Despite the loss, though, Mayo remained positive while addressing a couple of points of emphasis that must be addressed by the team moving forward. First, the coach said, the Thunderbirds were noticeably tired and, as a team, must alleviate that moving forward in the season. “It’s nothing insurmountable,” he said. “I don’t think they’re used to playing in the heat… And it definitely affected us more than them… [But] conditioning is always a focus.” Second, he added, set pieces – which have notoriously caused Hills East trouble – once again came back to haunt the Thunderbirds as the Kingsmen scored one of their two goals on a corner kick. “In the past two seasons, most of our games were lost by one goal… We’ll dominate a team and then lose on a corner kick; it’s very frustrating,” Mayo, whose team
Now entering her junior season with the Thunderbirds, forward Brooke Delano, left, is pictured here preparing to take a shot against league-rival Lindenhurst last season. failed to make the playoffs the last two seasons, said. “We’ve played so many close games… Half of the goals we’ve given up have come on corner kicks or free kicks, so another focus is to prevent that from happening.” But, with plans to fix these weaknesses rolling out, Mayo and the girls are extremely positive heading into the season. The Thunderbirds, built around a core of upperclassman – with 10 seniors and six juniors – are finally healthy and seem poised to make noise in League II this season. One of those seniors, Christina Bellero, is coming off
an All-County season where she led her team in scoring and, with her speed and tenacity to stay on the ball, established herself as a key component in a Thunderbirds’ offense hoping to score more goals. “Now that she’s been in the league for four seasons, teams know who she is and typically double team her, but she’s absolutely up to the challenge,” Mayo said of his senior star. “One-versus-one she can beat defenders… She’s a deadly player.” At the opposite end of the field, Hills East has junior goalkeeper Mackenzie Kagan and senior center back Lauren Keschner are prepped to hold down the fort. Kagan, entering her second season in net with the Thunderbirds, is a “strong keeper” and a “huge help,” Mayo said. Keschner, an All-League player last season, solidifies the defense for Hills East and acts as the “director,” helping her teammates get into the right position – when she isn’t busy clearing the ball out herself. With these pieces, Mayo is hopeful the Thunderbirds can make a run in a tough League II – this year made up of powerhouse schools like the 2013 Long Island Class AA runner-up, Northport. “League II is tough… [But] we’re trying to make the playoffs,” said Mayo, adding that he believes his seniors will serve as mentors to the four underclassman rostered by the Thunderbirds this year. “I think we have a skilled team with our seniors and a promising group of young players… They believe we can make it to the playoffs.” Hills East was once again in action on Tuesday when the team traveled to Centereach, but the game occurred after press time on Monday. Today, the Thunderbirds open up League II play at home against Lindenhurst at 4 p.m.
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