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Riding Center ‘Severely Contaminated’

Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota announces the severe contamination of the Sweet Hills Riding Center in Melville’s West Hills County Park.

The Sweet Hills Riding Center in West Hills County Park in Melville has been contaminated with “acutely hazardous” materi-

als, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said at a press conference last Thursday.

On Aug. 26, Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone initially announced that the riding center was an active crime scene due to illegal

DIX HILLS

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West-Coast Vibes With Reggae’s Dirty Heads

Stroke Survivor Raising Awareness

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Dix Hills native Stefanie Cohen is set to participate in the upcoming National Stroke Association’s Comeback Trail 5K run/walk at Jones Beach in order to raise money for the association and raise awareness of strokes and the effects they can have on people of any age.

The 29-year-old is a prime example.

As a social worker at Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital, Cohen said it wasn’t unusual for her to feel exhausted after working 12-hour shifts three days in row. But, on May 17, Cohen was taking a shower in her Manhattan apartment when she felt her legs turn to jello. Her boyfriend was at work, so Cohen was completely alone.

Cohen said she fell in the shower, but managed to (Continued on page A9)

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dumping. He had previously said the materials did not appear to be harmful to horses, patrons or nearby residents.

Spota added that hundreds of tractor trailer loads of the contaminants were dumped throughout the vicinity of the riding center, averaging 3.5-6 feet deep, beginning in October 2015 and continuing through this past August. In some cases, fertilizer was laid on top to disguise the piles of waste, he added.

Further, he said the materials were finely processed to avoid detection. This made them especially dangerous since they can be easily inhaled in this form. The hazardous materials include Dieldrin, Aldrin, Heptachlor,

Dix Hills native Stefanie Cohen is pictured in the hospital this past May, when she suffered a stroke. Five months later, Cohen is set to participate in the National Stroke Association’s Comeback Trail 5K run/walk on Oct. 22.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com There’s a gang problem in Huntington Station.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said in an interview Oct. 6 that, although violent crime in the area has been down over the past month, “there is gang activity.”

“And, it’s not just one gang,” he added. “There’s more than one gang operating in that area.”

When asked, Sini said he could not specify which gangs are active.

The activity has drawn added concern from station residents.

Community conversation meetings have recently been held at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (HORC) in Huntington Station. At the most recent meeting on Sept. 28, members of the community expressed their concern about a perceived uptick in violence, including the two recent, separate homicides of 18-year-old Antoine Butts-Miller in Huntington Station, and 18-year-old Estiven Abrego Gomez in Greenlawn.

Dee Thompson, a community activist who is on the HORC advisory board, said there is also concern that gangs are enlisting youths in the area.

“We don’t want our children afraid to go to school because of being recruited,” she said last week. “It’s pretty clear, they have park police now that they hired... so there must be a reason they did that.”

Thompson referenced the Town of Huntington’s new park rangers, which town officials said were hired to help combat violence. The rangers are armed and currently patrol townowned properties, such as parks.

Longtime community activist and Huntington Station resident Jim McGoldrick sees the rangers filling a void that he said should be filled by the Suffolk County Police Department.

McGoldrick, who said he supports Sini, added, “We need more police…

Bottom line: we need what we’re paying for -- we’re not getting what we’re paying for.”

He continued, “It’s going to be Brentwood in two or three years,” if changes aren’t made.

That change may already be happening.

“We’ve seen movement from Brentwood to Huntington Station, with the gangs,” Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone said in an interview last Wednesday. He added that gang activity has made residents

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Sini: ‘More Than One Gang’ In Town

A Suffolk police officer pulls over a vehicle in Huntington Station last week. Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said police believe there is “more than one” active gang in Huntington Station. “suspicious and fearful.”

Petrone said the town government is doing its part with its own public safety initiatives, such as the new park rangers.

“It’s really the county now that is going to have to reanalyze how they deploy some of their resources,” he added. Petrone said the town contributes around 25 percent of the SCPD’s budget.

Petrone said he is scheduled to, once again, sit down with Sini to discuss how to saturate Huntington Station with police presence and augment community policing methods to help deter crime before it happens.

Sini, who has attended two of the community meetings at HORC, said police are combating the gang problem by utilizing the department’s criminal intelligence section to track known gang members in the area; continuing to utilize officers who specialize in policing gangs; deploying Firearm Suppression Team officers; and partnering with federal law enforcement agencies.

He also highlighted the use of “custom notifications,” which he said involves the department sending officers to meet with individuals who have committed crimes in the past, and/or who are believed to be at-risk for committing a crime in the future, in hopes of intervening before a crime, or an additional crime, is committed.

“It’s a way to basically let them know, ‘You’re not anonymous,’ ” Sini said. “There are going to be consequences, criminal or otherwise; you can get yourself killed.”

The police department has also been continuing to work with organizations, like HORC, to help connect

children to resources that are intended to help prevent them from being recruited by gangs.

“Gang members will prey on the vulnerable,” Sini said. “They’re not going to target the child who’s involved in extracurricular activities and who goes to school on a regular basis. That person has a support structure in their lives where they are very

likely to be able to reject [gang solicitations] and seek help.”

In hopes of working with the school community, Thompson has invited local school districts to attend as well.

The next community conversation meeting at the resource center will take place on Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at HORC (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station).

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Many Huntington residents shuffled into the Sky Room of the Cinema Arts Centre Monday night to witness a Substance Abuse Seminar, hosted by Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, and the Suffolk Police Department.

In their speeches, Cuthbertson, Second Precinct Inspector Christopher Hatton and Reisa Berg, a professional development and education specialist at LICADD, discussed helpful ways to prevent addiction and how to start a conversation with a loved one who is struggling against the disease.

Vendors also provided information on how to help those struggling with drug addiction.

“We know what a scourge this opioid and heroin addiction is on our community,” Cuthbertson said. “It is an epidemic. There’s no other thing to call it and something that we can’t spend enough time drawing attention to.”

Hatton addressed statistical information and signs of abuse and addiction, while discussing tactics police have used to combat heroin. He added that the precinct’s three prominent approaches to combating heroin abuse and heroin addiction are enforcement, education and rehabilitation.

Hatton said that, as of Sept. 30, Second Precinct officers made 523 arrests for drugs in 2015 and 530 arrests in 2016. Countywide, there were 4,334 arrests for drugs in 2015 and 3,783 arrests in 2016.

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Seminar Sheds Light On Abuse Prevention

Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, left, hosted a substance abuse seminar Monday night with speakers that included LICADD representative Reisa Berg, above, left, and Second Precinct Inspector Christopher Hatton, above, right.

“The only good news I can give you is that we have the least amount of overdoses in the Town of Huntington compared to the other seven precincts,” Hatton said. “We’re at 98 overdoses, with 25 of them being fatal, while at the sixth precinct there were 325 overdoses.”

Out of the 98 overdose victims this year in the Town of Huntington, Hatton added, 45 of them were saved by opiate overdose antidote Narcan.

There were 582 such saves countywide.

Reisa Berg said that every time Suffolk police officers administer Narcan to a victim, the victim’s name is given to LICADD so then can do a follow up to see if that person gets further treatment.

Berg discussed new trends in drug use, why the problem has escalated, explained signs and symptoms of abuse and detailed treatment options.

Education is also key, she added, and it starts with attending seminars, spreading the word, and having more people in the community come together to find ways to fix the problem.

She also thanked Cuthbertson for putting together the seminar, which is first of many that the councilman plans to host. He hopes to host a larger, joint event that focuses on substance abuse prevention in January or February of 2017.

“The harsh realities of substance abuse within our communities is taking a devastating toll on many families within our town,” Cuthbertson said. “There is a continued dire need to bring this growing epidemic to the forefront and ensure that all resources are available to assist those in need. Partnering with LICADD and the Suffolk County Police Department will hopefully advance this critical goal.”

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Tackle Gangs In School There’s a gang problem in the com- efforts. munity.

Battling gang activity on the streets At a recent community meeting held is the police department’s job, and it’s at Huntington Opportunity Resource good to see some open discussion of a Center, Suffolk Police Commissioner problem that is often kept quiet. Being Timothy Sini stated there is gang ac- associated with gang activity doesn’t tivity in Huntington Station. While he help property values or a community’s declined to specifically name gangs image. But there comes a time when active in the area, he did state more shedding light on the problem is necthan one gang is operating essary.

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The fight against gangs The statements conwon’t be won on the streets firmed what many already suspected alone. There needs to be education and following the recent murders of two programming to offer an alternative to young men in the community: 18- our young people. That kind of work year-old Antoine Butts-Miller, who belongs in our schools with support was shot outside a house in Hunting- from the social service and nonprofit ton Station; and 18-year-old Estiven sectors. If the police department’s Abrego Gomez, whose “severely lac- work with organizations like HORC erated” body was found in a Green- saves a single child, it is worth it. In all lawn park, according to police. likelihood, it saves many.

The violence has a concerned comThe role of the education communimunity asking for answers, and the ty will be discussed at the next commeeting hosted at HORC is a start. But munity conversation meeting at the rethere was one segment of the commu- source center, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at nity missing from the conversation: HORC, 1264 New York Ave., Huntthe education community. Many fear ington Station. It’s an important disfor young people, particularly those cussion. We hope town and county ofmost vulnerable to gang recruitment ficials are listening.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Legislature Acted ‘Quickly, Strongly’ On ADA’s Lack Of Transparency DEAR EDITOR: I applaud the actions taken by the Suffolk County Legislature to ensure oversight related to the withholding of Assistant District Attorney John Scott Prudenti’s finan-

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Legislator Bridget Fleming, a former prosecutor, and chairwoman of the legislature’s Ways and Means Committee announced she will hold a special meeting of her committee this Friday, to provide oversight into whether the Suffolk County Board of Ethics improperly denied a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request related to ADA’s financial disclosures. Legislator Rob

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Trotta, a retired Suffolk County detective, introduced a procedural motion which was passed by a supermajority of his colleagues to force the Board of Ethics to turn over the financial disclosure documents to the legislature as part of its oversight process. That motion was ultimately supported by 14 legislators, including Legislator Bill Lindsay who spoke strongly for the measure and Legislator Thomas Barraga

who seconded the motion. I also want to applaud Huntington’s legislators—Lou D’Amaro, William “Doc” Spencer and Steve Stern— all of whom supported the measure.

Through this vote, a supermajority of the Suffolk County Legislature sent a very powerful message that a lack of transparency will not be tolerated in Suffolk County. By using the legislature’s existing oversight powers and supporting transparency, we can take a small step forward in restoring the public’s trust in government. Fundamentally, I believe that Suffolk County law is clear that financial disclosure documents are public documents and that the public has a right to the information contained in them. I will continue to push this issue until the Board of Ethics does the right thing and releases this information to the public.

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October…

Continuing our examination of the ground, but apparently the maze was shaped into a cat, a pumpkin and a witch flying months of the year, we already find ourselves in the on a broomstick. I’m glad I got to month of October. Though it may seem strange to enjoy the walk through but I feel some, readers of this series would sorry for the guy that I’m sure already know that Roman modi- IN THE KNOW spent countless hours shaping fications to the calendar have off- WITH AUNT ROSIE the maze into what it looks like set our months, while we retain from aerial view. their names. The prefix “oct-” would normally hint at the month being the eighth of the year, when it’s Thanks To PIO… If you read our paper on any of course our 10th month. Because of the addition of July and August to our calendar, each month was regular basis, you’ll notice our police report section bumped up, yet retained its name. I guess once it each week. We attempt to round up interesting and sticks, it’s stuck! Regardless, the month is a special informative criminal occurrences to keep the public one for Huntington, with our Fall Festival now past, informed of what’s going on in their neighborautumn is in full swing. In old English, October was hoods. But, did you know that you can also look once called Winterfylleth, which means the first full these up yourself? We attempt to provide an overall moon of the winter. The Anglo Saxons based their report of the Town of Huntington, but those in specalendar on the cycles of the moon. Though it may cific neighborhoods may want to know more still be warm, especially this week, be prepared, about their area. Visit the Suffolk County Police Department website (Apps.suffolkcounthat blustery season is right around the corner. tyny.gov/police/MediaIncidents) to look up reports Fall family fun... With food to eat, games to in the Second Precinct. The PIO staff has logged play, pumpkins to pick and hayrides to endure, it’s countless hours with our reporters to help inform no wonder why fall is the perfect time for family the community, so we’d like to take the opportunifun. Over the weekend, I ventured out to F&W ty to thank them for their assistance in informing Schmitt’s Family Farm and saw dozens of flannel the public. wearing families munching on sweet corn and tak(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have ing pictures of their little one pushing around pumpkins that were half their size. Although my comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening dentist wouldn’t approve, I have to admit that I in your neck of the woods, write to me today and can’t experience fall without snapping into a juicy let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line candy apple. With every bite, I enjoyed the cool fall to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall breeze as I made my way through the “Bewitched” Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at corn maze. Of course I couldn’t tell from the aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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A 27-year-old West Hempstead man was arrested in Huntington Station at around 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 for allegedly giving a false name to avoid getting arrested, according to Suffolk police. The man was found to be driving without a license and also had an active warrant from Nassau County against him. He was charged with second-degree criminal impersonation and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.

Train Thief A 54-year-old Huntington man was arrested in Northport at around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 13 for allegedly stealing model trains and a propane grill from a location in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny.

Getaway Driver Suffolk police said a 28-year-old Islip man was arrested at around 4:10 p.m. on Oct. 10 for allegedly driving a 28-year-old woman who escaped from police custody. The woman was held for an alleged burglary and was taken back into custody the same day. The man was charged with second-degree hindering prosecution.

Mystery Bowman Northport police responded to Eatons Neck Road on a report of a man appearing to get ready to shoot deer with a bow and arrows at around 5:08 p.m. on Oct. 8. When police arrived, they did not find any such person, but did find three deer feeding on grass nearby and not in any apparent danger.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK WILLIAM LOW

“It was almost like a blind man that all of a sudden was given the gift of light. The shock of seeing something in color, bright and sharp, was so exciting to me that I tried to hold on to that magical moment.”

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Suffolk police said an unknown person broke the passenger side door of 1996 Ford parked on Stratmore Way in Melville at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 and stole items including a generator, power tools and copper wire.

Police said an unknown person allegedly stole construction tools including a gas compressor, saws, a hammer drill and a generator from a home on Beach Plum Drive in Centerport at around 3:40 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Police said someone kicked in a door at a residence on West 21st Street in Huntington Station and stole copper piping from the home at around 3:24 p.m. on Oct. 14.

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MUSIC From Huntington Beach To Huntington Village SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com Dirty Heads is set to introduce the Huntington village crowd at The Paramount to the mellow vibes of Huntington Beach, California at the Paramount on Oct. 26.

The reggae band’s drummer, Matt Ochoa, described Dirty Heads’ fifth, and most-recent album, as the culmination of the band’s true sound. He said, with the self-titled album, the band “took it back to the roots of the Dirty Heads sound.”

He continued, “This is the Dirty Heads sound. It’s the reason why we self-titled it, too.”

“Dirty Heads” was released this past July. The track “Oxygen” is set to soon release as a radio single, alongside an accompanying music video.

The album bounces from the light-

hearted, West Coast sound the band’s known for, while occasionally peppering in darker, heavy hip-hop elements, as well as pop influences as the band enters into the mainstream.

Ochoa said Dirty Heads’ preceding 2014 album, aptly named “Sound of Change” saw the band step “outside the box.”

“Finding our voice for this record, I think it means just bringing it back to the original sound,” Ochoa said.

“It just felt right. We didn’t really have to think hard about this. It just feels like this is the sound that we’ve been trying to create.”

He added that the band’s influences range from old-school reggae artists like Horace Andy, to more modern alternative artists like The Black Keys and Incubus.

Ochoa described Dirty Heads’ shows as “fun and high-energy.”

“If you’re going to a Dirty Heads show for the first time, you’re going to notice that all the fans, they’re all the nicest people,” he said.

“Everyone’s just there to have a good

Reggae band Dirty Heads is set to bring West Coast sound to Huntington on Oct. 26, when they’ll take the stage at The Paramount. time, and so are we. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-energetic performance.”

Ochoa and his bandmates, Jared Watson on vocals, Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell dishing out vocals and playing guitar, Jon Olazabal on percussion and David Foral rocking the bass, are set to take the stage at The

Paramount at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show, which is presented by radio station 94.3 The Shark, range from $30-$100.

Opening for Dirty Heads will be New Beat Fund and RDGLDGRN. For tickets, visit the box office, or Paramountny.com.

vigilance on land, as well as on the waters. It is a time of preparedness, and appreciation for our coast guard and coast guard auxiliary, as well as local harbor police and other public safety professionals and volunteers.

Historically, October has been a month of interesting maritime events.

We remember that Columbus and his little fleet landed on our southern shores in October.

On Oct. 10, 1846, a hurricane hit the port of Havana, Cuba destroying all but 12 of 107 large vessels stationed there. In October 1853, the packet ship, Dreadnaught, was launched in Newburyport,

Massachusetts. It became known as “The Wild Boat of the Atlantic,” and also as “The Flying Dutchman.”

Let us not forget that October concludes with Halloween and the ghostly specters of the sea. Tales of their visitations abound in American waters from Newfoundland to Block Island, Long Island, and beyond. A famous ghostly apparition from the Middle Ages is the Flying Dutchman, a captain doomed to sail his ship to eternity. The tale has been told in poetry and opera and the name has become associated with unusual maritime experiences.

October brings a medley of diverse nautical happenings: from calm rippling waters, to 20 knot winds for a brisk sail, to potential tropical storms, and to the possibility of encountering a ghost ship!

c o m m u n it y Colorful October Seas

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup The month of October brings a harvest of many nautical activities and challenges. All around Huntington and nearby harbors, local yacht clubs prepare for their decommissioning ceremonies to herald the official end of the summer boating season. Other ceremonies include award dinners for winners of regattas, fishing tournaments and swim competitions. At this time, boat owners also start to think about winter storage for their vessels.

For sailors, October is a great month when breezes are plentiful and often stiff, offering exhilarating

fun sailing with full main and jib almost touching the water. Kayakers, paddleboarders and divers take advantage of the pleasant calmer seas to spend a few hours on the harbors or the Long Island Sound. We watch as summer birds begin to prepare to migrate to warmer climates and watch for the arrival of buffleheads and other winter sea visitors.

October brings holidays and Columbus Day weekend, and if the weather cooperates, many boaters take a last two- or three-day cruise on their vessels to other ports. However, October may bring hurricanes or tropical-force storms that require our

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History Author Pens Parents’ Wartime Survival Story

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Irena Maria Rozycki was 4 years old when her parents Maria and Jozef Pawlukiewicz took her and her sister Teresa to America so the family could start a new life.

They traveled on the Queen Elizabeth I ship from England, and arrived in Manhattan in May 1951.

That September they settled in Huntington village.

The journey for Maria and Jozef wasn’t an easy one. Rozycki, now 69, reveals their story in “Tears of Hope,” a book she authored and released this past in May that tells the tale of her parents’ survival through Siberian slave labor camps during World War II. Rozycki said she remembered once saying to her mother, “I want to write a book about you.”

Puzzled, her mother replied, “Who’s going to read our book? We’re just ordinary people. We’re nobody special.”

But Rozycki, now of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, begs to differ. She believes her parents’ story is an interesting and inspiring one.

“I’m hoping that people appreciate the life that my parents lived and the struggles they had gone through,” she said. “Their strong faith in God carried them through this horrible experience.”

Married for 10 years, the PolishCatholic couple was arrested in the middle of the night in Poland in March 1940. They were soon turned over to the Soviet Army, along with their two eldest daughters Helena, 7 at the time, and Bronislawa, then 3.

“That was their typical way of doing things,” Rozycki said about the Soviet Army. “Everybody got arrested in the middle of the night. They would just bang on the doors and you had to let them in.

“You had no choice.”

Rozycki, who wasn’t born at the time of the arrest, said her parents and two older sisters were arrested because the Soviets were doing a removal of Pols in Eastern Poland.

They arrested anyone who was set to inherit land, such as Rozycki’s father, Jozef Pawlukiewicz.

Pawlukiewicz’ father was able to get Rozycki’s sisters out of prison. He looked after them while Pawlukiewicz and his wife fought to survive.

Though their children were safe, Maria and Jozef were separated and moved by cattle train from camp to

Maria and Jozef Pawlukiewicz are pictured above while they served the Polish Army during World War II, during which they were stationed in Italy. Their daughter, Irena Maria Rozycki, is pictured far left. She wrote about her parents’ story in her book, “Tears of Hope.” camp. Rozycki said her father was sent to camps near Mongolia and her mother was sent to camps near Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

“There was close to 3 million Polish people and others who were slave laborers in the Soviet Union during the war,” she said. “It was a massive deportation.”

The couple wouldn’t be reunited again for two and a half years.

While Jozef chopped down trees, worked on roads, and bridges, Maria also chopped down trees, worked on cotton fields, sewed gloves for soldiers, all the while battling harsh conditions fighting disease, lice and hunger.

“There were days my father said he was so hungry, he was eating bark off of trees,” Rozycki said. “If you were thirsty and you were in snow country, you ate the snow for water. It was not a pleasant thing.”

Rozycki said every day they were given a little bowl of hot water and a piece of bread that would last throughout the day. At the end of the day, they would return back to their bunk, where they were provided with a slab of wood to sleep on, one blanket and no pillows. If they didn’t make their daily quota, then they wouldn’t get fed.

“It was a very simple process, they didn’t care if you survived or not,” she added, “That’s the bottom line. “They just kept replenishing the supply.”

In 1942, Maria and Jozef were released from the camps to join the Polish army to help the Russians fight the Germans in war. However, Rozycki said it took her mother months to get to the Polish Army located in Iran because she had to walk and stop for jobs to earn money.

“That’s where they found each other, in the army,” she added. “My mother kept looking for him, he kept looking for her and he found her.”

In the army, Jozef’s job was to dismantle bombs that were buried in the ground and Maria worked in the hospitals. Maria moved a step behind Jozef as they were both sent to Italy.

However, the only way they were able to keep in contact was through letters.

When the war ended in 1945, Maria, Jozef and the whole military transport were brought to England and put in displaced person camps.

Rozycki was born on Christmas Eve in 1946 in Deddington, England. Her younger sister Teresa was born in 1948 before the family ventured out to America three years later.

“They knew that America was a place you could go and if you worked hard, you could save money,” Rozycki said. “Their goal was to come over here work hard, save their money, get their citizenship and then bring my sisters [Helena and Bronislawa] here.”

Both parents worked in Huntington village at the Church of St. Patrick, where Jozef took care of all the maintenance in the school and church, while Maria cooked in rectory for priests and kept house. The family lived in a house on the church property for 23 years.

“My mother was in seventh heaven because the monsignor provided beds for us, a refrigerator, a house with running water, and a bathroom,” Rozycki said. “She felt like she had died and gone to heaven.”

Jozef passed away in 1982 and Maria in 2010. Both are buried at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, along with their

eldest daughter, Helena. Rozycki said that herself and her husband, John, will also be buried at the cemetery next to her parents.

Rozycki attended St. Patrick’s elementary school until 1960, and then attended Queen of the Rosary Academy in Amityville.

In 1971, Rozycki moved to Huntington Station with her husband.

They remained there until 1981, when they moved to Smithtown and stayed for 28 years. She moved to Myrtle Beach in 2010. Rozycki said she always felt that Huntington was her home.

For 23 years, Rozycki taught English at schools across Long Island.

Her first job was at Walt Whitman High School, where she taught from 1983-1985. In 1997, Rozycki became the assistant principal at Half Hollow Hills East before retiring in 2007.

In regards to the hardship her parents face, Rozycki said they “didn’t know why this had to happen to them, but, since it did, they had a strong faith to God. They had hope, they had a strong belief that they could do something with their lives, and they were not people who were going to just sit down and give up.”

When thinking about the journey her parents had to endure to gain their freedom, Rozycki said their strength to never lose hope is something she has carried on in her life.

“I wanted people to know what my parents had gone through and what others had gone through and that there’s always hope that you can’t give up on life,” she added. “As long as you have a breath in you, you have to keep going, you have to do the best with what you got.”

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S E I D O O F the Bold Steaks, Hearty Brunch At Mac’s

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menu, is a perfect starter, bringing a hearty, yet light flavor matched with mixed greens, tomatoes, sliced avoMac’s Steakhouse owner Mark cado, mixed peppers and cucumbers Gelish prides himself on the inven- topped with a springy white balsamic tive and inviting options at his restau- vinaigrette. rant, where the traditional meets his The lunch menu at Mac’s is availculinary creativity. able Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-3 The creative, yet classic Dry Aged NY Strip steak is topped with cheese and Gelish purchased the restaurant p.m. It’s available a la carte or in a chimichurri sauce paired with a side of potato au gratin and sauteed spinach. seven years ago, and, since then, he’s $23 prix fixe version, which includes redesigned the menu to step up quali- one starter and ty at each level while making this one entree. upscale establishment still affordable.

The Brie L T “We want our food to always ($15), another enhance flavor. I don’t want you to lunch offering, have what you can have anywhere puts a luxurious else,” Gelish said. spin on the tradiThough his menu offers a la carte tional sandwich. options, many entrees are already It serves up thickserved as “composed plates,” offering cut slab bacon pairings that highlight the elements with brie cheese, of any given dish. In a unique twist, avocado, tomathe steakhouse also offers a prix fixe toes and lettuce brunch menu from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. with three layers on Sundays. of ciabatta bread The Eggs Florentine is one of the to support such a items available on the menu, and it’s rich sandwich. a brunch-lover’s heaven. The dish is “The bacon has held together by three eggs that are more of a texture The Brie L T serves up thick-cut slab bacon with a rich brie baked with a sauteed spinach base, to it. When you cheese, avocado, tomatoes and lettuce with three layers of all topped with a sumptuous truffle eat a BLT a lot of ciabatta bread. cheese sauce. It’s served with a side time… the bacon The robust, aged flavor of the steak of home fries that help ground this is choppy,” Gelish said. “It breaks up elevated brunch offering. if you eat it. When you eat that, it’s is enhanced and balanced by the Mac’s Catering Manager Leanne Gelish The $23 brunch menu includes a almost like a piece of ham,” he said. refreshing chimichurri sauce. And, the and Executive Chef Rafael Salmeron Farmer’s Tray, which is made up of Another lunch menu item is the potato au gratin is baked layer by layer stand before the wine offerings availsmall items likes muffins, fruit and Shrimp Tacos ($12), which offer bursts with a warm cheese sure that truly able the Huntington village steakhouse. cheeses; choice of a bloody mary, of southwest flavor, with delicious brings a sense of comfort to the dish.

The Mac’s Duck ($31) is a crispy screwdriver or mimosa; and coffee, grilled shrimp nestled in crunchy napa provide a rich and balanced dessert. tea or juice. cabbage topped with chipotle sauce. delight, plating a seared duck breast Happy hour offers half price drinks The Ahi Tuna Salad ($12), avail- It’s paired with homemade tortilla with a Confit-style leg. The breast and and specially priced appetizers seven leg combination offer the best of both able on both the brunch and lunch chips sprinkled with sea salt. days a week, from 4-7 p.m. on weekMoving on to worlds, providing a delicate meat, days, 12-7 p.m. on Saturdays and all dinner, the Dry paired with the lightly crunchy leg. day Sunday.

Aged NY Strip It’s paired with sweet mashed potaMac’s also offers a robust and flex($39) is a 12-ounce toes that are made with honey, rather ible catering menu; call or visit their steak topped with a than sugar, for a natural sweetness website for additional information. combination of that complements the currant-demi cheese and sauce that’s drizzled on the duck.

The Sauteed Shrimp & Lobster chimichurri sauce 12 Gerard St., Huntington paired with a side of ($28) is a savory blend of fresh lobpotato au gratin and ster and shrimp over a creamy veg631-549-5300 sauteed spinach. etable risotto. Each bite is steeped in Macssteakhouse.com With this bold com- a medley of oceanic flavors sure to be bination, Gelish a true catch for seafood lovers.

Cuisine: Classic Steakhouse For dessert, the frozen cappuccino said that he aims to Ambiance: Elegant and Traditional elevate the ordinary. parfait ($8) is served with homemade Price: Expensive “If you’re a steak- ice cream with espresso grains blendHours: Brunch: Sunday, 11:30 house, you got to ed inside. The creamy treat is sure to a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch: Monday-Saturhave quality steak at please coffee-lovers and dessert afiday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: level. cionados alike. Additionally, the The Ahi Tuna Salad at Mac’s is hearty, yet light, compos- every Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m., FriShouldn’t it be pre- Caramel Upside Down Cheesecake ing together mixed greens, tomatoes, sliced avocado, day-Saturday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun($8) delivers a dripping caramel mium steak?” he mixed peppers and cucumbers topped with white balday 3 p.m.-9 p.m. delight, which is just mildly sweet to said. samic vinaigrette.

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Above is the All-Day Breakfast Burger at BurgerFi, which was set to open its brand new Commack location yesterday.

NEW BURGER IN TOWN: BurgerFi, known for juicy all-natural Angus beef burgers, has brought its chefdriven menu to Commack. The doors at 6234 Jericho Turnpike were expected to open Wednesday at BurgerFi’s fourth restaurant on Long Island. “The decision to open a fourth location was based on the overwhelming responses from our Long Island fans and so expanding into Commack was the natural next step for our brand,” said BurgerFi CEO Corey Winograd.

“We look forward to providing an

additional location in the Long Island area where guests can enjoy our signature all-natural burgers and full menu of BurgerFi fan-favorites made from fresh ingredients in a fun, family dining experience.”

BurgerFi’s offerings showcase culinary favorites such as their newest CEO Burger featuring two Wagyu and brisket blend beef patties, savory aged Swiss cheese, homemade candied bacon-tomato jam and a garlic truffle aioli sauce. Additional menu features include BurgerFi’s proprietary VegeFi burger, Vienna beef hot dogs with all the fixings, fresh handcut fries and onion rings served with housemade sauces, and frozen custard. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant can seat around 80 in its dining room, and additional 20 on the patio.

The space is also eco-friendly, with energy-saving and green features like 100-percent efficient LED lighting and 100-percent recycled paper countertops. The Commack location is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.11 p.m. For more information, visit Burgerfi.com.

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And don’t forget that IMC serves brunch every Sunday from 12 noon4 p.m., and unlimited mimosas are $20 during that time (two-hour limit). To check out the full fall menu, find IMC on Facebook at Facebook.com/IMCRestaurant. To make a reservation, call 631-8246222.

SPECTACULAR CHEESES: Tutto Pazzo has teamed up with Brooklyn-based cheese company Murray’s to bring a new cheese program to the 82 New York Ave. restauarant in Huntington.

Tutto Pazzo promises to use a variety of different, spectacular cheeses each week in its cheese platters. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 631-271-2253.

IMC Restaurant & Bar has debuted its new fall menu, which features appetizers like maple glazed bacon and entrées like lamp chops.

FALL MENU AT IMC: There’s a new menu at IMC Restaurant & Bar in Huntington village. Stop in to 279 Main St. location to check out the new menu, which features fall favorites like a maple glazed bacon appetizer and lamb chops entrée.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com When a group enters the redneck backyard room at the Haunted Mansion of Melville, Lauren DeLorenzo, who plays cannibalistic hillbilly ‘Lou-Ann,’ waits patiently in the dark for the likely-terrified haunted house-goers to approach.

DeLorenzo wears jeans and a camouflage t-shirt, both stained in ‘blood,’ and contacts that turn her eyes white. Her makeup makes her face pale and veiny, and it too is splattered with fake blood. A few of her usually-pearly white teeth are painted black to insinuate missing teeth.

She stands patiently on a crate and, as the group makes their way across the room, DeLorenzo jumps off. She surprises the group, and shouts with a hillbilly-inspired accent, “Have you seen my teeth?”

DeLorenzo has been striking up scares at F&W Schmitt’s Family

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Behind The Haunted Scenes In Melville

Lauren DeLorenzo, of Hicksville, preps for her role as cannibalistic hillbilly ‘Lou-Ann’ in the Haunted Mansion of Melville, which is located at F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm.

Farm’s haunted house attraction during the Halloween season for the past seven years. She said there are a few things that go into giving people the perfect scare.

“It’s about timing, making the

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“My favorite thing is getting the actors in the house and seeing how it works,” Arone, of Huntington Station, said. “We can build it for years, but without any actors, it doesn’t come alive.”

DeLorenzo incorporates a bit of strategy when plotting out her scares.

“I like to scare them and then make them laugh so they’re kind of relaxed for the next person to scare them,” she said. “I’m very small so when I can get a reaction out of someone it’s empowering.

Through ScreamLI, Haunted Mansion of Melville collaborates with three other haunted houses throughout the season, including Chamber of Horrors NY in Hauppauge; Darkside Haunted House in Wading River; and Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse in Bellport.

The collaboration includes sharing ideas with each other, but there’s also a combination ticket available for all four haunted mansions for $80 per person. It’s available through Screamli.com.

The crew in Melville is now readying to enter its final week of the season, which culminates on Halloween.

The haunted house and corn maze are open Friday and Saturday nights, 7 p.m.-12 midnight; and Sundays and weekdays from 7-11 p.m.

General admission for the haunted house is $22 and it’s $12 for the corn maze. There’s a combo ticket available for $32. To purchase a ticket, visit Schmittshaunt.com.

For children, or for those looking for a not-so-spooky experience, the haunted house opens in a less scary version without actors every day from 12 noon-5 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

right sound and the makeup,” said DeLorenzo, of Hicksville.

The last of those three is especially important, DeLorenzo said, crediting the makeup artists.

They “work magic,” she added.

“They make us look disgusting and creepy. They’re amazing.”

For 21 years, F&W Schmitt’s, located at 26 Pinelawn Road, has been striking fear into the hearts of many who dare walk through the 22room setup. In addition, the farm also operates the nighttime Haunted Corn Maze, which spans 2 acres.

Phil Mazal, director of both the haunted house and corn maze, said when creating a room in the mansion, he and manager Tony Arone get their ideas from television, movies or props they’ve purchased at trade shows.

They started preparing in June, and ultimately ended up with a variety of spooky rooms, like the asylum, autopsy kitchen and clown rooms.

The redneck backyard is new set that was added last year, said Mazal, of Deer Park. There was always a typical cemetery scene, but last year there was a decision to try “something different, where they’re a little wacky,” with the hillbilly redneck backyard.

There are around 50 actors, like DeLorenzo, that make up the casts for both the haunted house and the maze. Although each room The Haunted Mansion of Melville’s makeup artist has a visual, they wouldn’t Lauren Budd, of Northport, applying fake blood to be as impactful without the Lauren DeLorenzo, of Hicksville, who plays cannitalented actors, Arone said. balistic hillbilly Lou-Ann.

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y t i n u m m co Realty Groups To Host Halloween-Themed Nights Photo by Elena D’Agostino

Last year, Lucky To Live Here Realty’s annual Witches Night Out drew more than 250 costumed witches to Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Members of Lucky To Live Here Realty of Cold Spring Harbor and of Signature Premier Properties of Northport Village are primed to put their spell on their communities, summoning all witches and warlocks to test their magic during nights filled with shopping and the spirit of Halloween.

Elena D’Agostino, co-owner of Lucky To Live Here Realty, started the annual Witches Night Out event seven years ago when she worked for Signature Premier Properties in Cold Spring Harbor. She did it as a way to promote businesses in Cold Spring Harbor.

Since then, “it has grown every year,” she said. “It’s all about getting the people here to shop locally. It’s become a big thing people come all over Long Island.”

The seventh annual event is set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.

D’Agostino said people can stop by the Lucky To Live Here office at 129 Main St. to pick up a recyclable shopping bag and try their luck at some raffles with prizes like restaurant gift cards for Grassos, Sandbar or Harbor Mist.

D’Agostino said 12-15 businesses are expected to participate in the event.

Each of the store locations will be offering specials on their merchandise, with some also offering wine and horderves.

Last year, D’Agostino said, more than 250 costumed witches flooded Main Street for the event. She hopes that this year will top that.

She added that it becomes a very festive night geared for adults, where everyone takes advantage to dress up.

“People don’t have to get dressed up but typically you’ll see a lot of witches’ hats,” she said. “It’s a pretty cool sight to see in town with all the witches walking around. Some people take it to the next level with customs and makeup.”

For Northport, Andrea D’Eloia, an associate real estate broker for Signature Premier Properties, said this is the first time the agency will be hosting Witches & Warlocks Night On Main in the village. It’s set for 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 26.

D’Eloia said the event got the final go-ahead from the Northport Village board on Oct. 4, and that she’s excited to host the night that’s intended to “encourage a night out of shopping and Halloween-themed fun.”

She continued, “It began in the Cold Spring Harbor market through Signature Premier Properties about seven years ago, and now we decided to branch out to this new market. It’s been very well embraced.”

After arriving on broomstick, costumed witches and warlocks can pick up a free Signature tote bag at the 172 Main St. office. The office will also offer the opportunity for witches and warlocks to register for door-price raffles and participate in a witch hat contest.

There are 18 businesses set to participate, and each location will have a variety of different special offers, including discounts on drinks, food and merchandise.

D’Eloia said that dressing in a witch’s hat or a costume the night of the event is also optional.

“We’re really excited,” D’Eloia said. “We’re looking forward to seeing how it plays out and we anticipate a strong showing.”

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art

Like Seeing For The First Time When 7-year-old William Low had trouble seeing the blackboard, his teacher suggested he start wearing glasses.

He listened, scheduled an appointment with an eye doctor and, when he put the glasses on in the darkened office for the first time, he could clearly see the charts he once had trouble reading.

Low stepped out onto a Bronx sidewalk on a sunny day and, for the first time, he was able to see everything. What seemed ordinary to most -- the rusted spots on the 6 train, the signs and even the piles of garbage - all took on new meaning.

“It was almost like a blind man that all of a sudden was given the gift of light,” he said. “The shock of seeing something in color, bright and sharp, was so exciting to me that I tried to hold on to that magical moment.”

This is the same mindset that Low,

now 57, of Huntington, tries to carry over into each and every piece of artwork he creates, including his latest set of stamps commissioned by the United States Postal Service.

A set of four “Holiday Windows” stamps were officially unveiled at the American Stamp Dealers’ Association stamp show in Manhattan on Oct. 6. Another stamp, originally part of the set, featuring a menorah for Hanukkah will be issued next month.

The commission is Low’s second from the USPS. In 2014, he created a set of “Winter Flowers” after being commissioned by USPS Art Director Ethel Kessler.

Looking back, Low said his art career started simply as a diversion.

His father, John, operated a laundromat in the Bronx, and wanted Low to succeed and go further than his father had.

Low and his brother both drew, starting with imitating of figures from comic books.

“Being an artist was never part of the plan. I only drew because we lived in the Bronx,” he said.

“It was a bad neighborhood, and it kept us out of trouble.”

As his father pushed him to learn math and English, he set his sights on the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan. But, at the time, English was one of his weaknesses, and he failed the entrance exam.

“It was probably the worst day of my life because I had to tell my dad. The worst thing was… he didn’t react,” Low said. “He was stone silent. I almost would Huntington illustrator William Low proudly displays his have liked for him second set of stamps, “Holiday Windows,” which were to be angry. The commissioned by the United States Postal Service. Besilence was actu- hind him is a painting of his son, Timothy. ally devastating.”

Instead, Low was accepted into the repertoire. He went on to paint a nightHigh School for Art and Design, also time subway map for the city’s in Manhattan, and contemplated Metropolitan Transportation Authority, becoming an architect. However, his first USPS stamp commission, as while there, he picked up a paint- well as illustrating for children’s books.

“Once I understood who I was, then brush. He started with illustrating scenes of his native borough and I could actually start making artwork… and that’s what I tell my stunever looked back.

After securing a full scholarship to dents,” said Low, also a full-time the Parsons School of Design, he tenured professor at the Fashion advanced his education while work- Institute of Technology, where he ing at renowned art supply shop teaches digital illustration techniques.

He often shares the “classic immiPearl Paint in downtown Manhattan.

That’s also where he first met his grant story” with his students, advoeventual wife “Peggy” Low, who cating hard work and “a little selfalso oversees the JOURNEY Arts-in- exploration.” He stressed that one’s Education program for the innate artistic ability is just “a small piece of the puzzle.”

Huntington Arts Council.

“It’s easy for a student to look at “I was in brushes, she was in someone who has reached that level markers,” he said.

While there, he received his first of success as something that’s unatbig break with the New York Daily tainable,” he said. “I try to tell that News for a series of paintings to story to my students because no one illustrate their “A New Day For The is going to hand it to you. You can’t go out and discover where you want Bronx” piece in 1982.

From there, he steadily undertook to be unless you understand where more commissions and expanded his you’ve been.”

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Travel Spooky Spots, Tasty Treats Across Long Island of Fear in 3D, the Temple of Terror, Curse of the Zombie Pirates, Evil in Looking for some spooky fun this the Woods or the brand Halloween season? Why not venture new Cage. Each attracoutside of Huntington, and explore all tion offers a different, terof Long Island’s pumpkin patches, rifying theme and they’re haunted houses and more. open every day from now For a taste of what the island has to through Halloween (week over, keep reading: nights 6-10 p.m.; FridaySaturday 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; All Hallows Eve Party and Sunday 6 p.m.-11 Want to dance on All Hallows p.m.). Tickets for the Eve? Look no further than The individual attractions are RISE of the Jack-O’-Lanterns is open Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 30 at Old Westbury Gardens (71 Old Westbury Road).

Amityville Horror All Allows Eve $19.75-$24.75, and there Party at Revolution Bar and Music are ticket packages startwhich one is running.

RISE of the Jack-O’-Lanterns Hall. Both DJs and bands are set to ing at $31.75.

The suggested age to experience The jack-o’-lanterns have returned perform with only the best gothic, For those looking for a “not so these attractions is 12 and up. Also, to Old Westbury. industrial, rock and metal music. scary” time, Bayville Scream Park is those who are 18 and up can opt in RISE of the Jack-O’-Lanterns There will be multiple rooms with also open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 for a full-contact experience (actors brings thousands of hand-carved, music, both indoor and outdoor, and a.m.-6 p.m., with attractions like do not touch otherwise). illuminated and themed jack-o’the entire place will be decked out in Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, the For the full list of the different lanterns to admire along a walking horror-inspired décor. Various horror Spook Tree Top Adventure and themes and when they’re running, or trail at the Old Westbury Gardens (71 films, both yesteryear classics and Halloween Express Train Ride. to purchase tickets in advance of a Old Westbury Road). Artists have modern hits, will also be featured There’s also pumpkin picking and visit, log on to Nyzapocalypse.com. taken 10-15 hours to carve each of throughout the night on multiple even a giant, inflatable pumpkin to the 100+ pound pumpkins, which are screens throughout the venue. And bounce in. The less scary versions of Pumpkin Picking With Harbes displayed either on their own, or as don’t forget to wear a costume. There the haunted houses (with no actors Take a trip to one of three Harbes part of magnificent arrangements. will be a contest to decide who are and less scary effects) are also per- farms this month to pick pumpkins, There are also four live carving stathe King and Queen of Ghouls, with fect for younger children. Ticket explore hedge mazes and more. tions where visitors can watch artists both cash and prizes rewarded. packages for the “not so scary attracHarbes Family Farm (715 Sound as they create the jack-o’-lanterns like This party is for ages 18 and up tions” start at $22.75.

Ave., Mattituck) is the flagship loca- those on display along the trail. and starts at 7 p.m. To buy a ticket Bayville Scream Park is located at tion and it boasts plenty of fun for the This attraction is perfect for all ($12 in advance, $15 at the door), 8 Bayville Ave. For more informa- whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a tasty ages, and it’s open Thursdaysvisit Universe.com/allhallowseve. tion, visit Bayvillescreampark.com. treat at the farm stand market and Sundays through Oct. 30. Tickets are Revolution is located at 16 Broadway bakery, or try some of Harbes $26 for adults (13-64), $22 for chilin Amityville.

NYZ Apocalypse Vineyard’s wine at the tasting room. dren and seniors and free for children At NYZ Apocalypse (450 Pick pumpkins from two different under the age of 2. To pick a day and Bayville Scream Park Commack Road, Deer Park), you patches, or explore two different corn time for your trip, visit Therise.org.

There’s not one, but six different don’t just walk through a haunted mazes. There’s also a 10-acre haunted attractions to explore at house, you take part in it.

Barnyward Adventure park, along Spooky Fest Bayville Scream Park. Take your Pick up a laser weapon and head with hayrides, pony rides and more.

The Center for Science Teaching pick between Bloodworth Haunted into one of several themed survival The farm is open seven days a week and Learning (1450 Tanglewood Mansion, Uncle Needle’s Funhouse horror experiences that rotate each from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more infor- Road, Rockville Centre) celebrates Fearful Friday through mation, call 631-298-0800.

Halloween with “Spooky Fest,” a Oct. 28.

Harbes Western Farm (1223 Main family friendly event that takes place On Saturdays, dive Road, Jamesport) is also open seven over seven days this month. into the NYZ days a week, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and offers Tickets packages are available for Evolution zombie on-the-vine U-pick pumpkins. both the scary and non-scary attracexperience. This is a There’s also a 6-acre interactive corn tions. rebooted take on the maze and hayrides on weekends. For Great for children of all ages, the classic experience and more information, call 631-722-2022. non-scary attraction includes a it features new skits, If pumpkins aren’t your thing, then Halloween Theater, live animal exhibit new zombies and a how ‘bout and apple? Harbes Farm and Mystic Den, along with face paintboss battle. and Orchard (5698 Sound Ave., ing and an arts and crafts area. There’s Also, on Sundays, Riverhead) is the only Harbes loca- a not-so-spooky walk in the woods for take a group of friends tion to offer both apple and pumpkin young children. There’s a $10 admisthrough New York’s picking. There’s also a spooky corn sion fee for the non-scary attraction. only lights out escape maze open Friday and Saturday For those feeling more adventurhouse, where only one nights, or a Robin Hood corn maze ous, $15 grants access to both the flashlight per group is for those seeking a non-spooky alter- non-scary and scary attractions, like permitted. There are native. There’s also a full selection of the Haunted Woods and Maze of different themes each food and drinks available. The farm Zombies.

Bayville Scream Park offers six haunted attractions Sunday, too, so check is open weekends, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call For more information, visit to explore, such as Curse of the Zombie Pirates. the website to see 631-369-1111.

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A Gifted Approach To Teaching

Tobi Phillips, founder of Huntington Station-based tutoring service Village East Gifted, has been teaching gifted students new and creative ways that help progress their education.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Set to celebrate its 10th anniversary next March, Huntington Stationbased tutoring service Village East Gifted works to enrich the lives of gifted students through its progressive and creative approach to teaching.

“We have the most entertaining, academically-rigorous program for highly astute learners of all ages,” founder Tobi Phillips, of Huntington, said. “We create our own curriculum based on what the kids want, need and their interests.

It’s a pioneering approach to gifted education.”

Open to children and teens ages 517, VEG offers a variety of services, such as homeschooling, tutoring and after-school programs, which teach students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM); and CORE academic subjects like Latin, SAT words, writing, global studies, foreign language and American sign language.

Students must meet certain qualifications in order to enroll in VEG, and must already be enrolled in a school district.

VEG was founded in 2007 and eventually settled at its 33 Walt Whitman Road location. It has enrolled approximately 600 students since opening, and has spawned a second location, which opened in Roslyn Heights three years ago.

Phillips, a former teacher in the Half Hollow Hills School District’s Academically High Aptitude Program, said that when she founded VEG she did it because wanted to branch out. She began enrich-

ment tutoring in the basement of her Huntington home, first with seven students.

Phillips continues to teach, and also employees 11 part-time teachers and some assistant educators.

VEG classes run for two hours and cost $112 per class. VEG offers financial aid and scholarships to students.

“If a child is gifted and they need this and the parents can’t afford it, then we make sure that we get them in,” Phillips said.

VEG’s school year runs seven days a week from September to June, and offers more than 30 classes. There are also summer programs available.

The 2,300-square-foot location offers a half-day kindergarten program during the day, and afterschool programs for grades K-12 starting at 4:30 p.m.

With 38 years of teaching experience, Phillips earned her bachelor’s degree in vocal music and anthropology from Ithaca College, and

then earned three master’s degrees in education, special education and education of the blind and visually impaired, each of which she earned from Boston College. Phillips later went on to earn a doctoral degree in instructional technology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

When it comes to teaching students at VEG, Phillips said she loves it.

“I love coming here and watching the students light up when we teach them,” she said. “We’re changing the way gifted children are taught because our program works and kids keep on coming back.”

Village East Gifted 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-549-2313 Villageeastgifted.com

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s s e n i s u b Start Care At Home Sooner Than Later

By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com On a regular basis, clients rely on us to help them structure payment of longterm care services for a loved one, and time David R. Okrent the onset of the services. Many people, professionals included, confuse the very intricate rules of the Medicaid program to the point of planning incorrectly.

Time after time, I’ve met with clients who have told me they are not receiving services, or have incurred exorbitant costs on home care because they were told to spend down to Medicaid exempt resource limits, or wait five years to cover transfers.

This is just wrong information.

There is no transfer penalty…No five-year look-back for Home Care in New York!

If a person’s resources exceed the Medicaid exempt amounts they can be transferred, then he or she will become eligible for Home Care Medicaid the next month. This permits families to transfer income and savings, so a frail elderly individual may receive services they need, without becoming completely impoverished.

Keeping an elderly parent at home can be a challenging task for an adult child. Private home care can be expensive, with costs sometimes reaching as high as $100,000 a year for continuous care.

Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover long-term home care, however New York State offers a Medicaid program that helps pay for home care.

For a single person, the basic exemptions under 2016 New York Medicaid rules are: $14,850 in savings, IRA type

assets in pay status, a home they live in with less than $828,000 in equity (be careful here, because if the individual dies or needs nursing home care, the home is no longer exempt), a prepaid funeral and income of no more than $845 per month, plus medical expenses like insurance. If an individual has more income then allowed, it can be contributed toward the cost of care or transferred to a special trust.

Be mindful, this is the time for careful planning because the rules for nursing homes are different and must be considered.

It is well documented that preventive care saves money.

Waiting too long to receive care that you need is dangerous. It will ultimately cost more, and the likelihood is the level of care needed will be greater. Having assistance a few hours-per-day for someone who is forgetful, or not sturdy on their feet, may prevent them from a harmful fall or missing a critical medication dose, resulting in escalation of healthcare needs. Also, bringing in services when an individual is in a crisis creates additional stress for the entire family. It is always a good idea to start services early.

I hope this information is helpful and inspiring. The Medicaid program is complicated and deserves a level of craft that a skillful professional can give you and your family.

David Okrent, Esq. has been handling elder law, estate planning and special needs matters for over 30 years. He works on policy matters as the immediate past Long Island delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. His former experience as a CPA and with the IRS gives him a unique perspective in creating estate plans. Visit Davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.

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b u s in e s s A Robot Couldn’t Do That

By Peter Klein pklein@hightoweradvisers.com Robo Advisors (those financial apps and sites that purport to provide investors with solutions) have become more popular as of late especially in the younger investor set, however upon reflection there are many things that a robot just can’t do.

The financial advisor studies the market conditions, sees over-valuation in many sectors by reviewing the current vs historical earnings and cash flow multiples. He digs deeper and looks further into the balance sheet metrics of the market, noticing an increasing trend of new debt issuance with weak covenants for the bond holders. Digging further, he sees that dividend yields are low and payout ratios are high. Reflecting on these stat, this proactive financial advisor

counsels his new client to hold off on fully implementing the asset allocation plan they put together based on the client’s circumstances and codified in their bespoke investment policy statement. This financial advisor suggests a tactical approach whereby less risk is suggested initially and an increased sleeve of “dry powder” is adopted to take advantage of potentially lower share prices in the short term.

Robots can’t do this. They simply and automatically invest client’s capital without any regard to the current economic or market landscape. I understand that many pundits would counter this argument with the typical mantra of the auto-advisor: “You can’t time the market.” But I suggest a professional can time the value of the market, and valuations are a key determinant of long term investor success.

The financial advisor sits with a newly-widowed client. She is frightened and alone and always relied on her husband to conduct the financial

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A Whale Of A Night!

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to a lovely evening with The Whaling Museum and Education Center as they host a Business After Hours on Tuesday, Oct. 25. This casual networking events is a free benefit for chamber members and $20 for futuremembers. Stop by anytime between 6-8 p.m. to say hello and see the unique museum space and exhibits located at 301 Main St. in beautiful Cold Spring Harbor.

For 80 years The Whaling Museum and Education Center has been preserving Long Island’s maritime heritage.

Though changing exhibits and new education programs the stories of whalers are retold in a fresh perspective. “Thar She Blows” the museum’s newest exhibit features a cross-section of a whaling ship filled with artifacts depicting the tools of the trade in whaling. A second exhibit “The Untold Stories of Whalers” highlights the personal-

ities in Cold Spring Harbor whaling, from the captain to the captain’s wife to a young girl in town waiting for the ships to return.

The museum is hosting several programs this fall, a great reason to visit and see our new exhibits.

The biggest event of the year is The Haunted Wailing Museum on Oct. 30, a family event with arts and crafts, a petting zoo and just the right amount of “scary” for young children. On Nov. 17, the museum will hold a reception for the new installation of whaling paintings by famed historical artist Mort Kunstler.

The evening will include a “Whale Boat Chat” discussing the history of whaling on Long Island and complimentary wine and cheese. For a full listing of events and information visit Cshwhaling.com To learn more or register for the Business After Hours visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, and check out the events calendar to stay connected.

affairs of the family. Her children live across the country and as such she is left with many tough decisions herself: Should she move closer to the kids? How is she going to make her monthly budget? Should she claim social security early? How about her husband’s 401k plan?

Stock options? Life insurance policies? Long-term care insurance and estate planning? So many questions and so many emotions.

Fortunately, she is sitting with her long time financial advisor, a woman who they have been working with for years. The financial advisor takes it very slowly, mapping out of all of the next steps but in a very calming fashion. The client wants to learn and become more proactive on such matters, and the advisor helps her to do just that, spending countless hours with her over the ensuing several months and breaking down every aspect into its simplest pieces for easy understanding.

The client is grateful, months later she is getting back to herself and becoming more interested in her portfolio. They have set up a comprehensive wealth management plan for her so she knows exactly what she is going to live on and her future glide path financially, this alone removes much of the anxiety. She and her advisor conduct periodic reviews of her plan so she is always up to date and when she has a question she calls and discuss it with her advisor. She is moving on, getting back to a rhythm; her kids are happily surprised and thank the advisor for her proactive empathy and good judgment. A robot can’t do that.

The financial advisor is sitting with a client, a couple seeking advice on their estate plan. Fortunately, this advisor has been working with these clients for years and understands them both on a financial level as well as on an emotional one. He knows that they are interested in passing down to their kids and grandkids more than just wealth, they want to insure their legacy of values, interests and nonprofit support continues well past their lifetimes. The idea that the couple’s entire family – three generations and soon to be four – can gather around the table at holiday time and discuss their giving is very attractive to them.

They relish the idea that their grandchildren can volunteer at a nonprofit and then present to the family the reason why supporting this organization

would make good sense. They see a last legacy of giving and impact, but so much more: well-round children, a chance to make a difference and values that last for generations to come.

Their advisor discusses all of this with them and maps out specific charitable planning tools – donor advised funds, a supporting organization and private family foundation – for further consideration.

The advisor also recalls that they have one grandchild who is autistic.

He mentions that they should also consider a special needs trust for this child so that his care will be funded for his lifetime.

They are very pleased that their financial advisor is someone who is well versed in these matters, a professional who has always acted as a fiduciary in their behalf and someone who will be around to help shepherd their family legacy long after they are gone. A robot can’t do this.

Klein Wealth Management is a team of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA, MSRB and SIPC & HighTower Advisors LLC a registered investment advisor with the SEC. All securities are offered through HighTower Securities LLC and advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable.

Investors may lose all of their investments. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. In preparing these materials, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public and internal sources. HighTower shall not in any Way be liable for claims and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to their accuracy or completeness or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the.

This document was created for informational purposes only; the opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not represent those of HighTower Advisors, LLC or any of its affiliates.

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People Huntington Hospital has added a new midwife, Laura Jabbour, CNM, to its team.

Jabbour completed her education at Binghamton University, earning Laura Jabbour a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and SUNY Downstate with a master’s of science in midwifery.

Before coming to Huntington Hospital, Jabbour was a midwife at Jamaica Hospital and a telemetry nurse at St. Francis Hospital.

Huntington Hospital’s midwifery team includes Marlyne Charles, CNM; Donna Grand, CNM; and Michele Mayer, CNM. Midwives are licensed independent healthcare practitioners offering services to women of all ages from adolescence through menopause, through all the stages of their life including pregnancy and childbirth care. Midwives follow the practice guidelines set out by their professional organization, the American College of Nurse Midwives.

For more information about the midwifery program at Huntington Hospital, call 631-351-2415.

Pictured, from left, at the recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s event are: Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq., partner, GDGC; Jennifer Cona, Esq., managing partner, GDGC; and Ken Kern, Esq., partner, GDGC. Jennifer Cona, Esq., an elder law attorney and managing partner of Melville-based Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, and her team of 43 people have raised $8,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Long Island chapter by participating in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

GDGC staff, family and friends recently walked two miles at Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. Her team was recognized as the third highest fundraising team for the Long Island event.

“We walked to raise money for research and to raise awareness for this devastating disease,” Cona said.

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The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

For the past five years, Cona has served on the board of trustees for the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF). She was appointed vice-chair last year and has also been on the organization’s legal advisory board for nearly 20 years.

To attract younger people and more diverse groups to get involved with LIAF’s endeavors, Cona is the

event chair for LIAF’s first fundraising event of its kind: “Making Memories – Cocktails and Casino Night.” The event was held yesterday at Carlyle on The Green in Bethpage.

Cona helped coordinate a team of Long Island professionals who, as volunteers, are organizing and promoting the event. Proceeds benefited LIAF’s Memory Fitness Center.

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THURSDAY Meet The Candidates

The NAACP Huntington branch is hosting a Meet the Candidates forum at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station) on Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. Meet the candidates from all parties who are running for office. For more information, call Betty Miller at 631-421-4292.

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A Council For The ‘Next Generation’

The Suffolk Legislature’s Next Generation Advisory Council -- a group of young people from Suffolk who will advise the legislature and weigh in on policies, projects and proposals – will host its kickoff event on Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m., at Bar Louie (2155 Jericho Turnpike, Commack). Network and learn how to get involved, while enjoying special happy hour pricing and appetizers.

To register, call 631-853-5807 or email nextgen@suffolkcountyny.gov.

Halloween Family Day

visit Playstation.com/enus/campaigns/road-to-greatness/.

Halloween Storytime

Huntington Art Walk

The free, self-guided art walk tour is coming back to Huntington village on Saturday, Oct. 22. Enjoy plenty of art, food and drinks, meet the artists and enter raffles to win prizes. There are eight locations, all within a mile, participating, visit Huntingtonartscenter.com/artwalk.html for the full list and more information.

Play Brand New Video Games

Justin and Alexa, of West Babylon, proved that they are two of the biggest PlayStation super fans and, to celebrate, PlayStation is throwing the ultimate gaming party on Long Island. Go hands-on with unreleased games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, join contests for huge prizes and enter giveaways all day.

The free event on Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-7 p.m., includes food and drink. It will be hosted at the American Air Power Museum at Republic Airport (1230 New Highway, Farmingdale). For more info,

AT THE LIBRARIES

Michael the Magician is headed for the Walt Whitman Birthplace (246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) on Sunday, Oct. 23, and he’s promising to bring a sense of wonder and amazement, alongside joy and laughter. After the magic show, enjoy face painting. Also, there will be a prize for the best Halloween costume. Event begins at 1 p.m. and is intended for all ages. Cost is $9 per child (free for chaperones). For more information, or to register, call Carolyn at 631-427-5240 ext. 113.

SUNDAY Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is back and picking up his animal friends for a costume party. And in “I Need My Monster,” Ethan checks under his bed for his monster Gabe and finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing.

Back in a week.” The book will be available for purchase for $7.95 with the purchase of any other kid’s book (offer valid while supplies last through Oct. 24).

Storytime on Oct. 22 begins at 11 a.m. at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E. Jericho Turnpike).

The Huntington Booster Club is hosting its annual dinner at the Huntington Crescent Club (15 Washington Drive, Huntington) on Friday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres, dinner, an open bar, music and raffles. Cost is $125 per person. RSVP at Huntingtonboosterclub.com by Oct. 14.

Tickets are $125 per person.

The St. John’s Church Harvest Fair, which benefits local ministries and charities, will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the 12 Prospect St. church in Huntington. There will be holiday boutiques, a silent auction, baked goods, raffles for prizes and more. Call 631-427-1752, or visit Stjohnshuntington.org, for more information.

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Veteran Services Day

SATURDAY

Booster Club Dinner

St. John’s Harvest Fair

FRIDAY The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station), in partnership with Suffolk County, is continuing its monthly Veteran Services Day on Friday, Oct. 21. Veteran service providers, human services providers and other nonprofit agencies will have representatives available at the resource center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All services are free and for veterans only.

Free event. For more information, call 631-385-2305.

tion, or to register, call 866-232-8484 or visit Alzfdn.org.

Halloween Family Day

Michael the Magician is headed for the Walt Whitman Birthplace (246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) on Sunday, Oct. 23, and he’s promising to bring a sense of wonder and amazement, alongside joy and laughter. After the magic show, enjoy face painting.

Also, there will be a prize for the best Halloween costume. Event begins at 1 p.m. and is intended for all ages. Cost is $9 per child (free for chaperones). For more information, or to register, call Carolyn at 631-427-5240 ext. 113.

MONDAY Meet The Candidates

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Huntington are hosting a Meet the Candidates night at the Harborfields Public Library (31 Braodway, Greenlawn) on Monday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. All candidates on the state Senate and state Assembly ballot are invited to participate.

TUESDAY Business After Hours

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum & Education Center (301 Main St.) on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. The event is free for chamber members and $20 for future chamber members.

WEDNESDAY Meet The Candidates

Meet the candidates for Congress, state Senate and state Assembly at the Huntington Yacht Club (95 E Shore Road, Huntington) on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The event, hosted by the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres served and a cash bar available. For more information, call 631-421-1809.

‘Awakened By Autism’

Dr. Andrea Libutti, the author of “Awakened by Autism,” will be speaking at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Learn why your child’s future depends on an entirely new approach to how we think about autism, what causes autism and how to heal the physical ailments that often accompany the diagnosis. Free event.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. · Art in the Library continues with “Long Island: Quiet Spaces and Beautiful Places.” Nancy Wernersbach has captured the beauty of Long Island’s many parks, beaches, and gardens from Nassau to the East End in her oil and watercolor paintings. Her exhibit will be on display from through Oct. 30.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · This dancercise class at Temple Beth David (100 Hauppauge Road, Commack) will emphasize muscle strengthening, balance and coordination, flexibility and range of motion There will be a mild cardio warmup. Class is Friday, Oct. 21, 9-10 a.m.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Help your future engineer create with blocks at a block party on Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Intended for ages 18-35 months.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library Food Donations Accepted

The Brian M. G Agency, State Farm Insurance, is a sponsor of the Long Island Cares food driver and is accepting donations Oct. 31-Nov. 21. Stop by 713 Walt Whitman Road in Melville to drop off a food donation and receive a free coloring book.

Concepts In Care

Learn from Alzheimer’s and dementia experts at a free, educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at the Melville Marriott Hotel (1350 Walt Whitman Road) on Thursday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more informa-

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Sharpen your fine motor skills with a certified occupational therapist, who will help prepare your child for preschool and/or kindergarten with fun crafts and activities. Friday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. at the Melville branch.

Intended for ages 3-5.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · Janice Pizzonia, Greenlawn Equestrian

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Huntington Art Walk The free, self-guided art walk tour is coming back to Huntington village on Saturday, Oct. 22. Enjoy plenty of art, food and drinks, meet the artists and enter raffles to win prizes. There are eight locations, all within a mile, participating, visit Huntingtonartscenter.com/artwalk.html for the full list and more information.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. · Show off Halloween costumes at the Huntington branch from 10-10:45 a.m. on Oct. 31. First stop in for a story, then join the special parade to trick or treat throughout the library.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Come create a chocolate haunted house at the Northport branch on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2-3:30 p.m. One house per family. Registration now open.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. · The Alfred Van Loen Gallery at the South Huntington Library is exhibiting the work of two landscape painters, Marla Lipkin and Larry Dobens. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 9 and is free to view. For more information, call 631-549-4411.

THEATER & FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · Learn the story of John Garfield at the Cinema Arts Centre on Thursday, Oct. 27. “The John Garfield Story” is a compelling documentary detailing the life of the smoldering-yet-sensitive Forties Hollywood legend who was born Julius Garfinkle. His daughter, Julie Garfield, who narrates the film, will also be a special guest. Tickets are $25, including book-signing and dessert reception with live jazz guitar entertainment.

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. · Showings of “1776” will run through Nov. 6. For more information, including for show dates, visit Engemantheater.com.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net. · The Long Island Craft Guild presents the “Branchi-ing Out” exhibit at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery of the Art League of Long Island. Work in clay, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. Runs through Nov. 6. Art speak: Nov. 6, 2-4 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. 631-5495106. bjspokegallery.com.

·Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets, is held the second Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org. · Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders and bones, families are welcome to visit the fish hatchery for a not-so-scary Haunted Hatchery on Oct. 29, 2-5 p.m.

Receive a sweet treat while trick-or-treating through the hatchery and aquarium.

There will be refreshments, games and Halloween crafts.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. · “Thar She Blows: Whaling History On Long Island” is now on display. Smell a foc'sle, work on a ship hull, learn the hows and whys of whaling, and find out how the whaling industry launched a conservation movement.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5. · Through Oct. 29, “Susan Kravitz: Mascara, Mirth & Mayhem” is on display.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. · Established in 2010, the Long Island Biennial is a juried exhibition featuring artists of Nassau and Suffolk. Selected by jurors Lori Bookstein, of Lori Bookstein Fine Art; Seung Lee, professor of art, director of fine arts and graduate studies for LIU Post; and Christina Mossaides Strassfield, museum director/chief curator of Guild Hall in East Hampton, the Biennial exhibition presents an overview of current artistic practice on the Island, providing Long Island’s artists an opportunity to share their work with a diverse public. The exhibition will run through Dec. 4.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach

Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. 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.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010. · Presenting “The Miniature Art Show.”

An exhibition of small works under 9x12 from various artists, which includes paintings, drawings, photography and mixed media. Runs through Dec. 30.

Reception during the Huntington Village Art Walk, Oct. 22, 2-7 p.m. For more information, visit Huntingtonartcenter.com

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

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. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org · The historical society is hosting a twoand-a-half-hour program for kids on Election Day, Nov. 8. There will be crafts and games, and a light snack will be provided during the program, which will be held at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington) from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price is $30 for members ($35 for nonmembers). For more information, call 631-427-7045.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org. ·For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.5 p.m. 631-692-8188. ·Featuring paintings by Robert Patrick

OCTOBER 13-19, 2016 • 17 Coombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (19051985) Long Island’s premier gold coast artist of the mid-20th century. Ongoing show on view.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. · “The Big Potato” is a New York Invitational exhibition, curated by Jeffrey Allen Price. The exhibition will be shown through Oct. 21. The Potato Ball will be held on Oct. 8. Call for reservations.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

Museum hours: 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. vanderbiltmuseum.org. ·Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free.

631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org. ·Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC/DANCE Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · The Dirty Heads with special guests New Beat Fund & RDGLDGRN is presented by 94.3 The Shark. Show is Wednesday, Oct. 26. Tickets: $30$69.50. · Cheech & Chong with special guest Shelby Chong on Friday, Nov. 4. Tickets $39.50-$89.50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. ridotto.org.

Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

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community Ex-fire chiefs of the Greenlawn and Cold Spring Harbor volunteer fire departments were among several volunteer firefighters to be recognized last month for their heroic actions and extraordinary service.

Both Greenlawn ex-Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple and Cold Spring Harbor ex-Fire Chief Jack Italiano Jr. were among those recognized Sept. 25 at the Suffolk County Medal of Valor ceremony.

Dalrymple, a 20-year member of the Greenlawn Fire Department, and its chief from 2011-2012, received the “Frank L. Obremski Coordinator of the Year Award” for his outstanding service. Dalrymple is one of five deputy fire coordinators for the Town of Huntington who respond to all major emergencies in the town and across the county.

Italiano, a 35-year fire service veteran who served as Cold Spring Harbor’s chief in 1991, was presented with the Vocational Education and Extension Board’s “Silver Medal of Valor” for the heroic actions he took to free a car accident victim from the wreckage.

On Aug. 28, 2015 at around 6:30 p.m., Italiano was returning home from the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department after an earlier alarm when he drove into heavy traffic at the intersection of County Road 108 and Woodbury Road. He was alerted by a bystander that there was a car overturned in the woods, and that there was aa a woman trapped inside it.

Italiano immediately instructed one of the

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Former Fire Chiefs Honored For Service

Cold Spring Harbor fire chiefs congratulate Ex-Chief Jack Italiano Jr., who displays his Medal of Valor. Pictured, from left: First Assistant Chief Dan Froehlich, Italiano, Chief Peter Como and Second Assistant Chief Justin Armbruster. bystanders to call 911 as he entered the woods to evaluate the severity of the accident.

When Italiano made contact with the victim, who was pinned and trapped inside the vehicle, he determined she was very unstable and he needed to initiate a rapid extrication. He then positioned himself with his back lying on the roof of the inverted car and released the victim’s seatbelt in order to remove her from the driver’s seat. In doing so, Italiano was then pinned under the victim, but she was in a safer position for access when the rescue crews were able to force entry into the car.

Ex-Greenlawn Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple, right, receives the Frank L. Obremski Coordinator of the Year Award from Nancy Obremski, the widow of Frank Obremski who died in the line of duty in 2014. At left is Suffolk Fire Rescue Deputy Commissioner John Jordan

Italiano was positioned underneath the victim for around 30 minutes as rescue crews utilized Hurst tools in close proximity.

Upon extrication, the victim was brought to Stony Brook hospital via helicopter.

Italiano is also a former member of both the Huntington and Huntington Manor fire departments.

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Joel is set to play the first show at the renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on April 5, 2017.

Nassau Executive Edward Mangano announced the show last week, and said it will take place after the venue undergoes an extensive transformation.

“There’s no better performer suited to reopen the transformed Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum than Long Island’s own Billy Joel,” Mangano said. “Billy serves as an exciting reminder of entertainment our residents will enjoy at the Coliseum for generations to come.”

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Endrin, DBCP and Lindane. These chemical ranged from banned pesticides, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds and asbestos.

“The name of the game here is pure greed. They don’t care about how dangerous this is to children, to the general public,” Spota said.

“They’re motivated purely by money.”

Spota elaborated and said that to lawfully dispose of such materials at a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation facility costs between $1,500-$5,000 per truckload.

Sweet Hills Riding Center spokesman Mark Smith stated that for horses that were boarded there, their owners have found new locations for them. The rest of the horses have been relocated to the company’s other facility in North Great River.

“The Sweet Hills Riding Center, with a 30 year commitment to the equestrian community and families of Long Island, is continuing to cooperate in the ongoing investigation. This disturbing incident occurred without our knowledge or

consent,” Smith stated in an email Monday.

He added the riding center would not comment further pending the active investigation.

Spota compared the case to the illegal dumping that occurred at Roberto Clemente Park in Islip in 2014.

“What’s so disturbing is that we found more acutely hazardous substances at the Sweet Hills Riding Center than were found at Clementi Park,” Spota said. “All of that area is Dieldrin and other acutely hazardous substances, right where those kids were eating.”

Spota said that the families of more than 70 children who attended the riding center’s camp have been notified of the situation.

Adrienne Esposito, executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, said that weak laws and greed have facilitated such an “atrocity.” She said the pesticides were particularly dangerous because they may cause headaches, vomiting and nervous disorders including paralysis.

“This is finely processed material, which means it will be very easily

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Two park rangers survey the scene behind Sweet Hills Riding Center at West Hills County Park in Melville, where authorities believe an illegal dumping operation affected contaminated 8.5 acres of parkland. dust-borne,” she said.

South Huntington Water District Commissioner Paul Tonna said Monday that nearby Well No. 19 on Gwynne Road has been offline for the past 18 months and is not pumping water.

“It’s 1,000 percent clean,” he said, adding that the water district routinely monitors contaminant levels and has filtering processes more stringent

than New York State standards.

Suffolk Legislator DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville), presiding officer of the legislature, said the legislature must appeal to the state to advocate for stronger “cradle-tograve” laws that would track such materials to ensure proper disposal.

“We have to ensure that this doesn’t happen again so our community is safe,” Gregory said.

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crawl to her bed. Her left side was completely paralyzed, her face numb, drooped down and she slurred her words when she spoke. When her boyfriend returned and found her, he called 911.

She was soon taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, still unable to lift her arm and leg, and unable to make a fist. Cohen said the emergency medical technician diagnosed her on the spot. She suffered a stroke.

There was a blood clot in her brain, doctors discovered. They soon got her on medicine to break up the clot.

That medicine is very time sensitive, she said.

“If you don’t get it in time, you don’t have as good of a chance of recovery,” Cohen said. “I’m really lucky because I got there within two hours. If I got there any later, my chances wouldn’t be as good. They saved my life.”

Doctors said Cohen suffered a cryptogenic stroke, which is a type of diagnosis given to people younger than 55 years old when there is no identifiable cause.

“They ruled out everything,” Cohen said. “My blood’s fine, and

my heart’s fine. They said it was a freak thing and that they’ll probably never know what caused it.”

Cohen was also diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke, which brought the symptoms of her weakness in her face and limbs.

With estimated recovery time up to a year, Cohen has temporarily moved back to Dix Hills to live with her parents. She has been receiving speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy treatments several days a week. She’s expected to make a full recovery.

Cohen said that, before her stroke, she exercised regularly and had been making strides to get herself back to where she was.

She said the experience gave her a new perspective on life.

“I’m just grateful for everything,” she said. “You really have to stay positive and every day isn’t going to be easy, but you have to just keep going and you’ll get there at some point.”

Though she is still recovering, Cohen has begun to focus on raising awareness in order to educate people on stroke and let those who suffered from them that they’re not alone.

At the National Stroke Association’s Comeback Trail 5K run/walk, which is set to be held Oct. 22, Cohen will be joined by her family and friends under team name “Stef’s Stroke of Luck.”

Her “great support system” of family and friends has “been there for me throughout this whole thing,” Cohen said. “It’s really important to have that.”

In regards to the walk/run trail, which begins at Field 5, Cohen said he hopes to be able to make it through it all, alternating between walking and running.

“As long as I finish it, that’s all I care about,” she said.

The National Stroke Association provides education on strokes and programs to stroke survivors and the healthcare community. Donations can be made to the association through Cohen’s fundraising page at Bit.ly/2ezfawM. As of deadline Monday, she’s raised $12,563.

Her experience was isolating, Cohen said, but it has been made easier for her by people who have similarly suffered from strokes and reached out to her to share their stories.

She added, “I think that’s a very big part of the recovery process.”

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Dix Hills stroke survivor raising awareness, research funds

In May, Dix Hills native Stefanie Cohen suffered a stroke and has been making strides towards recovery, and raising awareness.

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HillSPORTS GIRLS SOCCER>> HILLS EAST 6, CENTRAL ISLIP 0

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T-Birds Shut Out Musketeers, Wildcats

The Thunderbirds, pictured in a previous season, have clinched a spot in this year’s playoffs.

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com The Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s girls soccer team are playoff bound.

The Thunderbirds clinched a spot in the

upcoming postseason with its win 2-0 win over Walt Whitman on Oct. 13.

More recently, the Thunderbirds kept up the pressure with a 6-0 win over Central Islip.

Against Central Islip, the Thunderbirds jumped out early to a 4-0 lead in the first half. By the time the second half came to a close, they

added two more goals.

Goalkeeper Morgan Novikoff made five save to author another Hills East shutout. It was her fourth of the season.

The Thunderbirds’ offense was led by the team’s leading scorer, Eleni Sofroniou. She scored her eighth and ninth goals in the win, and also added an assist.

Emma Schleimer also put up three points with one goal and two assists.

The rest of the scoring was managed by Megan Koenig, Elizabeth Gordin and Ali Schwarz, each of whom scored one goal; and Gabrielle Tayne, who dished out one assist.

Gordin is Hills East’s second-leading scorer with six goals on the season.

With the win, Hills East improved to 8-4-1 in Suffolk League II, good for second place in the division as of deadline Monday. The Thunderbirds trail Northport, which is undefeated at 13-0.

The Thunderbirds were set to play Connetquot on Tuesday in their final game of the regular season.

The postseason is scheduled to begin on Friday, when a pair of out bracket games are expected to be played. The time, date and location of the Thunderbirds’ first playoff game had yet to be determined as of deadline. To keep up with the bracket, visit Sectionxi.org.

GIRLS SOCCER>> HILLS WEST 2, BELLPORT 0

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

With a 2-0 win over Bellport on Friday, the Colts girls soccer team has clinched a spot in the upcoming playoffs.

The win was Hills West second straight, and improved the team to 6-5-2 in Suffolk League IV play this season.

The Colts also defeated West Babylon, 1-0, on Oct. 11. In that game, Nicole Buono netted Hills West’s lone goal.

Goalkeepers Sydney Kahn and Heather Tierney made seven and two saves respectively to preserve the shutout.

The Colts have rebounded

from a stretch that saw them lose three straight to Deer Park, Kings Park and then Hauppauge.

Before turning their attention to the playoffs, the Colts were set to play East Islip on Tuesday in the regular season finale. When the two squads met earlier this season, East Islip won 4-0.

The playoffs are then set to start on Friday, when a pair of out bracket games are scheduled to be played. The time and date of the Colts first playoff game, and who they will face, was set to be determined after deadline Monday.

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Colts Clinch Spot In Upcoming Playoffs

The Colts, pictured in a previous season, defeated Bellport 2-0 on Friday to clinch a playoff spot.

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