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Colts Dominate Homecoming Day Hundreds of fans lined the sidelines of the Robert A. Collotta Memorial Field Saturday afternoon during High School West’s homecoming game against Riverhead. Left, the Hills West Wranglerettes perform during halftime with the Colts Marching Band. Right, following the game, Jake Willinger and Dana Winthrop are named Hills West’s homecoming king and queen. For a game story and more photos, flip to page A27.

DIX HILLS

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DA Drops Unlawful Surveillance Charge The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office dropped the charge against a Dix Hills man accused of taking cellphone photos of an 8-year-old boy using the bathroom in a North Babylon restaurant in May. The Suffolk district attorney’s office said in a press release that a forensic examination of defendant Luis Flores Jr.’s cellphone by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Computer Crimes Unit did not yield any images from the restaurant bathroom where the crime allegedly occurred, nor was there any other probative evidence found on Flores’s phone.

An examination of the facts found the version of events articulated by the victim and his father contained fundamental inconsistencies with the events recorded by the restaurant’s inhouse video security system.

During an Oct. 14 court appearance, Assistant District Attorney John Cortes, in dismissing the charge, explained that a review of the Hibachi Grill surveillance video did not support accounts of the boy or his father of the alleged crime, including the number of men in the restroom when the alleged crime occurred, and specifically the father’s claim – disproven

by the security video – that no one else was in the bathroom with his son when he left him.

The restaurant video showed when the boy’s father exited the bathroom, there were at least four other males present, including Flores.

One man exited the restroom about 10 seconds after the father left, and Flores left about 15 seconds later. Two other unidentified males left the restroom less than a minute after Flores’ exit.

Before the alleged victim’s father returned to the bathroom – about four minutes after ini(Continued on page A26)

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Signs Of Blunt Force Trauma To Dead Whale Photo by Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation

The death of a whale on the shores of Huntington Harbor was front page news in The Long Islander’s Oct. 24, 1946 edition.

HUNTINGTON

1946 Whale Death Was A Holiday, Caused Traffic Jams Although there have been several whale sightings recently in the Huntington area, only two reports have been made of whales washing ashore in the last nearly seven decades.

The most recent of which is described to the right, but a similar incident also took place nearly 69 years ago to the date.

According to an Oct. 24, 1946 report in the The Long-Islander, a 63-foot finback whale washed up on the shores of Halesite Park on Oct. 21 of that year. The incident caused chaos on Harbor Road, as members of the community rushed to the scene to get a glimpse of the massive mammal.

Huntington schools were closed by order of Dr. Lyle L. Morris and students from as far away as Oyster Bay were brought Halesite in school buses, The Long Islander reported.

Like the humpback whale this past Sunday, the 1946 finback whale was fatally injured when it was washed ashore.

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Biologists from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation examine a whale that died in Huntington Harbor this weekend.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

A 28-foot female humpback whale carcass found off Lloyd Harbor this weekend shows signs of blunt force trauma, a representative from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation said Monday.

On Saturday, a Lloyd Harbor resident spotted a whale in distress approximately 150 yards off shore, near Woodland Drive, and made a call to the Town of Huntington around 10:30 a.m. The town harbormasters office responded to the call and determined the whale was dead, A.J. Carter, Town of Huntington spokesman, said.

That same day, the whale was towed by Huntington Bay constables, and taken to the United States Coast Guard’s Eatons Neck station.

Towing the female humpback began around 1 p.m. and ended at the USCG boat ramp.

After the Riverhead Foundation was notified of the incident, biolo-

gists, interns and volunteers conducted a necropsy Sunday afternoon.

The team completed an external and internal exam to document the whale, and to determine the cause of death, Rachel Bosworth, spokeswoman for the Riverhead foundation, said in an email.

Since the whale was not sexually mature, the whale was a juvenile and less than five years of age, she added.

The evidence of blunt force trauma was on the right side of the whale’s body, Bosworth said, which could have resulted from the whale being struck by a large vessel or a cargo ship.

“Human causes, such as a vessel strike, are always a concern for these marine animals,” Bosworth said, adding that this is an unfortunate and common cause of death for whales.

“Part of the foundation's mission is to educate the public and urge them to be cautious and mindful that these animals are present.”

However, the investigation is still ongoing and could take several weeks to determine an exact cause of death.

“They’re going to be working with Huntington town, Lloyd Harbor and the coast guard to see if there had been any large vessels in the area recently that could have hit this whale,” Bosworth said.

This is the seventh time a whale washed ashore in New York this year.

Five of those whales were humpbacks. The foundation asks that anyone with photos/videos of recent whale activity email them to sightings@riverheadfoundation.org.

“By analyzing documentation of the humpback whales recently spotted swimming in western Long Island waters, the foundation will identify if this deceased whale is among the ones that had been sighted recently,” Bosworth said.

There have been several whale sightings in the Town of Huntington, including one that was reported by Long Islander News in late September. According to the report, passengers on the James Joseph Fishing charter boat witnessed three whales feeding in the Long Island Sound off Huntington Harbor.

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Clicking ‘N’ Clacking In The Snow the situation. Anyway, the whole incident got Boots Boots…Boot season has finally arour staff talking about an eeririved! Last week was the first time I whipped ly similar situation that unfoldout my ozark trail winter boots. And I’m not ed nearly to the date 69 years the only one. Almost every person at the Long ago. It was on October 20, Island Fall Festival a couple of IN THE KNOW 1946 when a 63-foot whale weeks ago was wearing boots.

WITH AUNT ROSIE beached itself on the shores of Even at work, one of our writHuntington Harbor, up by ers has been clicking and Knutson’s Marina. When word clacking away, walking up and down the office, got out, the crowds began wearing some type of knee-high boots. I never flocking to the harbor. It caused so much of a understood knee-high boots. It would be an event in it of itself for me to pull the fabric up of ruckus that the town declared a holiday and students from as far as Oyster Bay made the trip what’s left of my short legs. I’m not an expert out to the harbor and observed the whale. The on boots, but anything that’s easy to slip on thousands of gawkers watched as the poor beast without the risk of pulling out my back is perwas still gasping its last, and some of the more fect for me. heartless ones actually carved out pieces of its flesh as souvenirs.

Snow already?... I tell ya, this snow keeps coming earlier and earlier every year. I was Elections incoming… Election Day is alpicking out some pumpkins down in Melville on most upon us, folks. We know this not because Sunday and I couldn’t believe my eyes when a we are so civic minded, but because those little snowflakes starting falling out of nowhere. The lawn signs are popping up like mushrooms after crowd there audibly gasped! What I want to a summer rain. I understand the theory behind know is, if we’re getting snow already here in them is to show grassroots support while creatthe middle of October, what are January and ing name recognition, but the effect in my mind February going to bring? is just a lot of visual litter. But what really gets my goat is when they spring up in road medians, Too soon… As with the snow, can you bealong parkways and in public parks. One year I lieve that some stores have already started with vowed I would not vote for anyone whose signs the Christmas displays? I haven’t even accepted were illegally placed in public land. I never got the fact that summer is over yet, let alone start in and out of a voting booth so fast. preparing for the winter holidays. Halloween hasn’t even come yet! I’ll take my holidays one at a time, please. I like to savor them.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapA whale of a problem… Did you hear about pening in your neck of the woods, write to me tothe poor deceased whale that was found in day and let me know the latest. To contact me, Lloyd Harbor on Sunday? My heart sank when I drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, heard the news – and for those who haven’t 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the heard, flip to our news section for an update on e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com)

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“Human causes, such as a vessel strike, are always a concern for these marine animals. Part of the foundation's mission is to educate the public and urge them to be cautious and mindful that these animals are present.”

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Suspended For A Reason Police said a 22-year-old Deer Park man was driving with a suspended license northbound on Carlls Straight Path in Dix Hills when he slammed his 2010 Mercedes into a 2011 Dodge and fled, crashing into multiple fences before his arrest. He was charged with multiple offenses including, two counts of criminal possession of marijuana, and reckless driving. According to police, the incident occurred Oct. 13 at about 10 p.m. Police said the other driver was treated at Huntington Hospital for injuries sustained during the crash.

Pill Possession On Oct. 13, police arrested a 24-year-old Melville man on West 10th Street and 3rd Avenue in Huntington Station and charged him with criminal possession of a controlled substance after allegedly finding he was carrying oxycodone. The arrest occurred around 1 p.m.

Stolen iPhone At Marriott Police received a report alleging that an unknown man entered an unlocked 2011 Dodge parked at the Melville Marriott on 1350 Walt Whitman Road in Melville and stole an iPhone. The incident is believed to have occurred around 6 p.m. Oct. 11.

Charge Cards Stolen From Parked Car Police received a report that an unknown person allegedly stole a wallet containing credit cards from a car parked in the driveway of a Dix Hills home on Woodedge Place. The incident is believed to have occurred between 1 p.m. Oct. 12 and a call to police Oct. 14.

Fraudulent Charges Police received a report Oct. 14 from a Dix Hills resident stating that fraudulent charges were made to her credit card by an unknown person.

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Stephen Bowen, right, a 2002 Hills West graduate and current defensive end for the New York Jets, joins the captains of the Colts’ football team Saturday afternoon for the coin toss prior to Hills West’s homecoming game.

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

As the Colts of 2015 dominated Riverhead during High School West’s homecoming game Saturday afternoon, a Colt of yesteryear was visiting his old stomping grounds.

Stephen Bowen, a 2002 Hills West graduate and current defensive end for the New York Jets, joined the Colts on the sidelines for their homecoming game.

Enjoying a 42-7 Hills West victory, Bowen was thoroughly impressed with what he saw.

“These guys out here, they’re getting it done. They really are. I’m proud of them,” Bowen, 31, who grew up in Dix Hills, said Saturday.

Prior to the game, Bowen gave the Colts (4-1) some advice to stay focused: “It’s not about that [homecoming], it’s about you guys in here.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

St. Anthony’s Honors Students In Merit Scholarship Program Photo/Ray O’Connor Photography

St. Anthony’s High School officials announced last week the school’s commended students in the 2016 National Merit scholarship competition.

High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test are scored on reading, writing and language, as well as math to determine eligibility, according to the NMSC

official website.

Although commended students do not continue in the competition, they can be eligible to receive special scholarships.

From left: Katrina Avilla, Thomas Beirne, Jonathan Cruz, Marielle Folan, Gavin McGuire, Christopher Romeo and Meghan Slattery are joined by Brother Gary Cregan, St. Anthony’s High School principal.

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Long Islander News Town Endorsments Town Council: Keith Barrett Five candidates are running for two open town council seats that each carry four-year terms.

Incumbent Susan Berland (D, WF, I, WE) is going for a fifth term. If elected again, she will have served on the board for 18 years. And, unlike her opponents, she doesn’t believe in term limits, sticking with the mantra that “elections are the best term limits.”

Berland has pros, such as her forceful support of issues close to her, her straight-forward nature and institutional knowledge. But she is also a politically divisive figure who is at times overly concerned about negative comments made about her.

The other incumbent, Eugene Cook (R, C, I, Reform), has pledged that this would be his last term as a town board member, but he wouldn’t rule out a future run for town supervisor, a race he narrowly lost to Supervisor Frank Petrone two years ago.

During his term, Cook has advocated for greater transparency at Town Hall and can take credit for prompting the state comptroller to audit the town’s books. But he has largely stayed on the legislative sidelines with the reasoning that since he is in the minority, he doesn’t have a

second to his proposals, so why try?

Jennifer Thompson (R, Reform) has served on the Northport-East Northport school board since 2010 and believes in a strict two-term limit on the town board. She is articulate and intelligent.

However, the excessive taxing by the school board as outlined in a state comptroller’s report leaves a huge question mark about her financial leadership skills.

We reached out to Michael Helfer (C), but didn’t have the opportunity to meet with him. And since he is running on one line, it doesn’t look like he’ll be a major votegetter.

The final candidatde is Keith Barrett (D, WF, WE), a Melville resident who helped start the Huntington Station Business Improvement District more than a decade ago and has been its president ever since. Barrett owns an auto repair shop in Huntington Station and is also currently the deputy director of the town’s general services department, where he’s help to cut costs by instituting common-sense business principles, from bringing auto body work in house, to having the department do its own state inspections. He believes limiting a person’s tour on the town board -- including as supervisor -- to eight years, and is

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not in favor of a three-story or larger public-private parking garage in Huntington village.

We need more cooperation between board members to get things done and address the issues that pretty much all the candidates we interviewed agreed on, with public safety, economic development and housing being chief among them. What’s the best way to keep our residents from fleeing to less expensive locales while keeping Huntington from straying too far from its suburban roots?

All candidates have good qualities, but the Editorial Board is compelled to endorse only one candidate, even though there are two open slots. Based on his business savvy, independent thinking and the fresh, positive atmosphere we feel he would bring to the table, Long Islander News endorses Keith Barrett.

Receiver of Taxes: Ester Bivona Huntington’s receiver of taxes since 1992, Ester Bivona projects the town will for the first time break the $1 billion mark in tax collections this year. Among her biggest priorities, she said, is assuring that those who come to pay their taxes in person

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From the Publisher’s Desk…

Since I’m the publisher, some might expect that Long Islander News endorses the people I want, and that I drive the process. Neither is the case. The process is driven by our editor, and I am one vote of four on our Editorial Board. I am the only non-editor on the board and carry only one vote.

The others on our board are the people you all read. They are the people who report on the town, its people and its news.

In deliberations, Keith Barrett was the first choice for town board. We all believed that he would best serve the town going forward. That one was easy.

The other four have good qualities, but the board felt, as a team, we could not clearly pick one for that second slot.

We wish all of the candidates well and await for the voter’s choices on Nov. 3.

See you at the voting booths!

-JAMES V. KELLY don’t have to spend their time standing in line.

One could argue that as the person who is personally liable for that $1 billion, she could have higher priorities.

But Bivona – who first joined the department as deputy tax receiver in 1982 – said her most important priority is always the taxpayers. She aims to make the process efficient and as painless as possible for them. She has worked to save money by automating mailings and using limited staff efficiently.

Bivona has run unopposed in past elections. This year she is being challenged

by Monique Pardes, a former paralegal currently working as a teacher’s aid.

Pardes said her main issue is that no one should be in the job too long. She brought few ideas on how she would do it better.

Bivona deserves re-election.

Town Clerk: Jo-Ann Raia Jo-Ann Raia is unopposed in her bid for an eighth term. That didn’t stop her from earnestly and enthusiastically sitting with the Editorial Board to

make a case for why she deserves to be re-elected.

Any opportunity to enlighten and explain the myriad duties and responsibilities of her office is welcome.

Those duties include serving as secretary to the town board, issuing various licenses and permits, and keeping of the town’s vital statistics. Additionally, her office is responsible for maintaining the town’s records center and archives.

Raia’s office in Town Hall receives the most traffic from residents seeking licenses, records and certificates, or information on town board activities. In that way, Raia is the face of the town. She aims to deliver the services her office is responsible for efficiently.

After recently losing staff members who took retirement incentives, she has worked to ensure that her staff can cover their duties without skipping a beat.

As the town’s records officer, Raia put in place a records management program before it became law and has obtained grants to help maintain its archives.

She deserves another term.

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MELVILLE

By Chris Mellides cmellides@longislandergroup.com

A man was hospitalized early Monday morning after two trucks collided on the Long Island Expressway near Melville’s western border, fire officials said.

A box truck traveling westbound on the LIE near exit 48 (Round Swamp Road) struck the right rear corner of a tractor trailer, forcing the box truck to veer left on the expressway around 4:50 a.m. The box truck then struck the expressway’s center divider and partially pinned its driver under the steering wheel, Chris Nolan, Melville Fire Department assistant fire chief, said Monday.

Nolan said both Nassau and Suffolk police departments responded to the accident, which occurred at the border separating the two counties. Suffolk police ultimately handled the call.

The Melville Fire Department responded with a heavy rescue truck, two rescue engines and three ambulances. A first responder unit comprised of roughly 25 firefighters and EMS personnel was also at the scene.

“There was a major intrusion into the box truck, so we had to cut the windshield out and then raise the dashboard away from the driver,” Nolan said.

Using extrication tools, the Melville Fire Department managed to free the trapped driver, who was then transported by the Melville Rescue Squad to North Shore Plainview Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

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Man Hospitalized After Trucks Collide on LIE

The Melville Fire Department responds to an accident involving two trucks at exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway early Monday morning.

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Cook: ‘Political Abuse’ Prompts Law Seminar

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

In response to “political abuse” Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook said he faces from a town-initiated lawsuit, the councilman assembled a seminar focusing on land-use and investment regulations last week, which drew more than 50 people.

“This is because of 792 Larkfield Road and the abuse that the town has put me through, which, obviously, I

believe is a political abuse,” Cook said of his motivation to recruit attorneys Tom Horn and Lawrence Kelly to speak at VFW Post 1469 in Huntington Station.

Sag Harbor-based attorney Horn, and Kelly, of counsel with Horn’s law office, spoke about New York’s Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, which they said restricts local municipalities’ ability to enforce standards that are “more restrictive” than the uniform code.

Kelly said that municipalities choose to ignore certain aspects of the uniform code, such as informing people that they have the right to appeal summonses directly to the New York Department of State.

“If he didn’t have an election coming up, that’s what we were telling Gene Cook to do. Go to the department of state,” Kelly said.

Currently, Cook, and his business partners at TGJ 2014 LLC await trial for town-issued summonses that re-

sulted from an investigation centering on a piece of property TGJ purchased last year at 792 Larkfield Road in East Northport. The home has drawn concern from the town due to its longtime use as a five-family rental home on a single-family zoned property.

Huntington alleges the home is in violation of code – partly due to work that was done to a staircase at the front of the home without a permit or certificate of occupancy – and therefore a “letter in lieu” protecting the five-family use is no longer valid.

Cook has said the staircase existed when TGJ – comprised of Cook, Commack-based attorney Josh Price and Huntington real estate broker Tim Cavanaugh – purchased the home in October 2014 and that only improvements were made, not violating code.

Town-appointed investigator Edward Guardaro of Westchester-based law firm Kaufman, Borgeest & Ryan could not immediately be reached for an update on the case proceedings.

TGJ’s attorney, Northport-based Edward Yule, also couldn’t be reached.

Cook said he believes the case won’t advance until after Election Day. In an interview Wednesday, Cook added that Suffolk Sixth District Court Judge Linda Kevins rejected TGJ’s request to have the case dismissed. He said TGJ and the town would meet Oct. 29 to schedule a court date.

Cook’s seminar ended in a flurry of comments and concerns from audience members, many of whom identified themselves as real estate professionals, in response to housing regulations Huntington has passed over the last five months.

Some criticized Huntington for requiring single-family rental houses to be registered with the town, a law the town board adopted in May. “The law is designed to ensure people rent houses that are habitable,” A.J. Carter, Huntington town spokesman, said last week.

Others criticized a law passed Oct. 6 that requires a special-use permit for homeowners to create owner-occupied two family homes in R-5 Residence Districts. The law’s sponsor, Councilwoman Tracey Edwards said after the Oct. 6 town board meeting that change is meant to give “a consistent approach to how we treat housing” since, previously, those who constructed two-family homes in R-5 districts did not need to give public notice in the same way those seeking an accessory apartment do.

“I think that’s inconsistent,” she said.

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Life&Style

By Chris Mellides cmellides@longislandergroup.com

Huntington’s first retro video game event was hosted Oct. 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Gamers, collectors and vendors were welcomed for a day of gaming fun and fundraising, with proceeds going to the fellowship.

The event, dubbed Keep Pluggin, is the brainchild of Ben Farrell, 22, formerly of Huntington, an avid gamer and video game collector with childhood ties to the fellowship.

In the months leading to the event, Farrell said that he was focused on acquiring video games and establishing relationships with dealers who he welcomed to attend the event for a fee of $50 per table.

“The challenging aspect was just learning everything because I didn’t know anything about doing this kind of thing,” Farrell said. “There are a lot of awesome volunteers at the fellowship here, and I probably couldn’t have done it without them.”

He added that his video game expertise proved to be a valuable resource for event planners who would have had a difficult time running the event without him.

“That’s where the mix really comes in well,” Farrell said, describing his working relationship with members and planners of the fellowship’s religious community.

Farrell’s father, Ken, is the owner of Just Kids Nostalgia, a company founded 35 years ago as a brick and mortar on Main Street in Huntington. The business’ physical storefront became a staple in the community, selling games and pop collectibles before transitioning to an online-only retailer.

“I’m kind of aware of what the market has been in my generation, which is Howdy Doody and the like,” Ken, 65, said. “My son Ben has moved into the modern era, which is 80s and 90s video games, which is the up-and-coming market and makes Howdy Doody look like it’s over.”

Ken has seen his son and his own business moving into video gaming as a larger and more viable market, one that resonates more with today’s

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Huntington Keeps Pluggin’ At Retro Game Expo

Ben Farrell, 22, sells and trades video games and accessories at the Keep Pluggin retro video game event and fundraiser on Saturday, which he organized to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Huntington. younger people, but admits that the store had an effect on his children, including Farrell.

“I think it was a blessing because I was exposed to a lot growing up in terms of pop culture,” Farrell said.

“And just the social aspects of life and dealing with people and owning a business, it was all just around me.”

Farrell said that he was about 10 years old when his father launched Just Kids Nostalgia, and that his experience helping his dad and brother as a child at the shop really shaped his interests, and later led him to use his knowledge to help benefit his community.

“It was a good thing to be exposed to and I appreciate it a lot on the basis of being exposed to pop culture because I like knowing things offhand. I’ve always been around records and posters, movies and memorabilia so I kind of know a lot

of stuff about that,” Farrell said.

Saturday’s event saw roughly 20 dealers and private collectors selling and trading a wide selection of thousands of retro video games from Centipede to Pac-Man along with classic gaming consoles like, Nintendo, Sega Genesis and Playstation.

Keep Pluggin also encouraged free arcade play and had an assortment of old gaming consoles hooked to about 25 televisions located throughout the facility where both children and adults had the option of playing casually or competing for prizes.

Sitting with his father, 9-year-old gamer Luigi Scolieri was one of those who attended the event. Luigi stared intently at a 34-inch TV screen while playing Donkey Kong on an old Nintendo Entertainment System and attempted to blast through the game’s levels to win the

Donkey Kong competition.

“I think what they do here is really cool,” Scolieri said. “I usually play old games like Donkey Kong, which I’m good at, but I play Halo and Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, too.

I hope that I win this contest.”

Liza Burby, a former president of the fellowship’s board, said that she’s been a member for 28 years, and after seeing the risk of the organization’s annual renaissance fair fundraiser, which she says is very weather-dependent and sparsely attended, she was willing to help facilitate Farrell’s gaming event project.

“This is an old building and it takes a lot just to keep the lights on,” Burby said. “Demographics are changing with churches and I think every single church has membership issues and so we’re just trying to be as creative as possible with what we do to fundraise.”

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‘So You Think You Can Dance?’ To Hit Paramount

By Chris Mellides cmellides@longislandergroup.com

The Fox network’s hit series, “So You Think You Can Dance?” pits contestants from across the country against one another in a fiery competition that showcases dance par-

rently touring the country, readying for a Nov. 7 date at The Paramount.

“I always wanted to audition, and I wanted to get on the show so bad and show people that you can’t stop, and that if you really want it you still can do it and try to make it far,” Alfonso said.

Alfonso, who has been dancing for 23 years, says that she considers dancing to be an art form and feels most at home when she’s dancing in hip-hop and contemporary

styles.

“As a kid I wanted to learn all different styles, but I always kept with contemporary and hip-hop because that was fitting to my body and it felt more natural to me,” she said.

“I love that I could combine those two things together.”

Alfonso established a relationship with SYTYCD when she auditioned for seasons one, two and five. She became a contestant season 12 and made a lot of headway before being knocked out in the episode preceding the season’s finale.

She says that the tour and her involvement in the show has allowed her to be more expressive in her creativity, while allowing her to reach fans of the show by way of her explosive performance live on stage.

“I’m really excited about this tour,” Alfonso said. “It’s really different than company work, so I’m really excited to show people how unique and different we are and how we can bring everything together with street and stage.”

Between tapings, Alfonso has continued to shape her style of performance with the all-female hiphop dance group at Brooklyn-based DECA Dance Theatre. She said the experience has helped ready her to show fans her skill and dedication to her craft, this time on a stage rather than a TV screen.

“I’m excited for fans to see the difference from the TV world and what we can do in the live show,” she said. “They’ll see all of the details from the show instead of oncamera on TV…and see a big, huge difference between the two.”

Those interested in experiencing SYTYCD live at The Paramount, can purchase tickets at the box office or from paramountny.com from $59.50-$99.50. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7.

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ticipants from all walks of life performing in the styles of hip-hop, jazz, Latin and many others.

As series has reached its 12th season, its top-14 participants have joined a handful of previous competitors on a four-month long dance tour, bringing the TV show live to fans aching for the excitement that the performing arts provide.

Megan “Megz” Alfonso, 29, a Long Island native and SYTYCD top-6 finalist, is one of those cur-

Megan “Megz” Alfonso and Marko Germar perform a jazz routine choreographed by Ray Leeper.

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IMC Restaurant Receives Global Recognition Imperial Meat Co. restaurant, known as IMC, received the International Five-Star Diamond award at a private reception held recently at the restaurant. The reception was attended by about 100 dignitaries from across the region.

The Five-Star Diamond Award is a prestigious honor awarded by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences after rigorous review, and recognizes excellence on a global level. The Five-Star Diamond is the highest level designation which a restaurant can receive.

“It is among the hospitality industry’s most prominent emblems of achievement,” says Joseph Cinque, chairman of the American Academy of Hospitality Services, who presented the award to IMC owners Igor and Oksana Chukhriy.

“I am very proud to present IMC with the FiveStar Diamond Award,” Cinque said. “At IMC, each dish is prepared with gourmet flavor and presentation. The upbeat environment and superb service puts IMC on the top of my list.”

Opened last fall in Huntington village, IMC occupies a chic and spacious location at 279 Main St. It is known for a menu that showcases top quality, fresh and exotic meats like Wagyu steaks, pheasant, quail, and beef cheeks. It takes advantage of the knowledge Igor Chukhriy has amassed as a supplier of high quality meats out of his Imperial Meat Co., in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.

IMC Restaurant owners Oksana and Igor Chukhriy receive congratulations from American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Chairman Joseph Cinque and trustee Kateryna Bliss beneath a plaque proclaiming the restaurant’s Five-Star Diamond designation.

“It is a great honor and privilege to receive such a distinguished award,” Chukhriy said. “We wanted to offer our guests a location where they could enjoy the highest quality meats. Our meats are brought directly from the farms to the dinner tables providing our guests with delicious quality meals and award-winning service.”

Since putting the Five-Star Diamond award on display for restaurant patrons, Chukhriy has been welcoming guests for DineHuntington Restaurant Week which runs through Sunday, Oct. 18. The restaurant’s three-course menu has been so well received that Chukhriy has decided to extend the offer through Thursday, Oct. 25.

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FD: Smoke Fills P.F. Chang’s Restaurant Firefighters from the Huntington Manor Fire Department investigate the roof of the P.F. Chang’s restaurant at the Walt Whitman Shops to determine the source of smoke that filled the restaurant Sunday evening.

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The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded Sunday around 5:20 p.m. to reports of smoke filling

the P.F. Chang’s restaurant at the Walt Whitman Shops, fire officials said.

Firefighters investigated the restaurant’s roof and air ducts and believe the smoke was caused by the

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No injuries were reported.

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MOONBEAMS It’s near to midnight Time to give up the fight Not a moment too soon Just in time for the moon Moonbeams shine through my white lace drapes Close enough for me to embrace Half closed eyes watching the moonbeams Quietly drifting into my dreams

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The day was long and something had made me cry I laid my head on the pillow and gazed at the sky I caught the moon staring back at me And the beautiful moonbeams seemed to be sleeping with me And I realized nothing is as bad as it seems White strands of moonbeams dancing through the window The stars shining bright keeping up with the moons glow

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The moon gave way to the morning sun A new day has begun And no matter how things may seem Near to midnight I’ll be watching the moonbeams

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The Half Hollow Hills Teacher Association collected more than 700 pounds of food and school supplies for Mineola-based Island Harvest in September during the association's annual conference day at High School East.

Richard Haase, HHHTA president, said the drive is one of the ways the

association serves those in need.

“It's part of what leads us to do the work that we do in our schools,” Haase added. “As unionists, we feel like we have the ability, through organizing and coordinating our efforts collectively, to have a positive impact on the communities we serve at a larger scale."

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Board Supports LI Sound Bill

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A Congressional bill introduced in June that could provide $65 million in funding towards restoring and protecting the Long Island Sound has been met with heavy support from the Huntington town board.

Sponsored by Democratic senators Charles Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand, along with representatives Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills) and Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), the bill is designed to address pollution in the Sound, which affects an expansive ecosystem home to close to 200 species of fish and other wildlife.

Aside from serving as a natural habitat, the Sound also generates a substantial amount of revenue in tourism and recreational activities, including commercial fishing and boating to the tune of over $8 billion a year, according a press release issued by the Town of Huntington.

“This is an important piece of legislation, affecting a major recreation source for Huntington residents as well as a major contributor to our

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economy,” Huntington Councilwoman Edwards said in the release.

“I commend our local representatives for introducing the bill and urge Congress to approve it.”

Dubbed the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, the proposed legislation combines two complementary water quality and shore restoration program authorizations at their previous levels of $40 million and $25 million per year, respectively, with funding to extend through 2020.

At its September meeting, the Huntington Town Board passed a resolution sponsored by Edwards that urged Congress to pass the bill.

“As we have learned locally from the efforts of our Northport Harbor Water Quality Protection Committee, cooperation among different levels of government and obtaining funding for programs are keys to improving water quality,” said Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone said in the release. “This bill will help advance the work that has been done over the past few years and ensure that progress continues to be made.”

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Steam Boat Auction (Oct. 23, 1868) The steamboat D.R. Martin was to be sold at public auction Dec. 1, 1868. The decision was made by the Northport, Huntington and Oyster Bay Steamboat Co. during a meeting in Huntington at Euterpean Hall on Oct. 21, 1868.

(Oct. 23, 1868 Steamboat D.R. Martin)

Math Problem (Oct. 25, 1850) The Long-Islander published an allegedly solvable mathematical problem that had been circulating throughout Huntington. Apparently everyone, including academics, who tried to solve the problem were baffled. As it appeared the problem reads as follows: “A parallelogram or parallelograms, a rectangle or rectangles, one part greater in length than in width. From a certain point P ; A as a corner of any particular one of the figures is three parts, and B as its opposite corner is four parts, and from B along its adjacent lesser side to the next corner C. thence to the point P is eight parts. It is required to determine all the geometrical figures and the situation of point P.” The reward for solving this problem in 1850 was $20. A winner was not announced in the following week's issue.

(Oct. 25, 1850 math problem)

False Political Retribution (Oct. 27, 1848) Newspapers in New York reported that the Postmaster of Huntington had been relieved of duty “upon purely political grounds.” A report in The Long-Islander says they had not received that information in any official capacity, and were unsure how such a report had begun circulating.

(Oct. 27, 1848, Postmaster) Compiled by Jason Lee

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Every Day Is A Fiesta At Besito

By Tes Silverman info@longislandergroup.com If you’re in the mood for a Mexican fiesta, head for Besito on New York Avenue in Huntington village. Besito has been in Huntington since 2006 and its lively atmosphere easily attracts diners to come in and be a part of it.

Start the fiesta with the guacamole ($11.95) made tableside in a traditional stone Molcajete. It can can be ordered mild, medium or spicy and is served with tortillas and a lively tomato and jalapeno salsa.

For appetizers, the queso fundido ($8.95) and tacos de camarones (crispy shrimp, pico de gallo, chipotle cream salsa, cilantro, queso fresco with organic greens, $8.95) and the tamale de elote y camarones (shrimp, corn tamale, chipotle chile cream, onions, cilantro, queso fresco, $10.95) are a great preview to the entrees. The queso fundido is baked with chorizo, cilantro, white onion and rojas (poblano peppers), making it hearty as well as creamy with a kick. The tacos de camarones is crispy but not heavily battered. The combination of the pico de gallo, cream salsa and queso fresco may seem rich but surprisingly not, especially when eaten with organic greens. In the tamale de elote y camarones, one can taste the freshness of the corn tamale and the shrimps are cooked perfectly. In addition, combining the cilantro, onions, chipotle chile cream and queso fresco with the tamale heightens its flavors.

For entrees, the enchiladas de mole poblano (shredded chicken baked in mole poblano, queso fresco, cilantro and onions, $17.95) and the camarones ajillo (jumbo shrimp, crimini and button mushrooms, pico de gallo and mashed potato, $24.95) are the ones to order. The chicken enchilada is very tender and on its own may not be special, but with the queso fresco and mole poblano sauce that’s been cooking for 6-8 hours, the end result is a rich and slightly spicy chicken dish. If shrimp is more to

your liking, the camarones ajillo is the dish to have. The shrimp is cooked with cremini and button mushrooms which gives them a fuller flavor. While the mushrooms add flavor, the mashed potato adds a hearty and creamy consistency. The pico de gallo (chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, serranos and lime juice) cuts through the richness of the mashed potato, while the onions, cilantro and lime juice enhance the flavor of the shrimp.

If you want to add a side dish to any of the entrees, the elotes de la calle (roasted corn, queso fresco, chile molido, $4.95) is the one to get.

The roasted corn is very fresh and the chile molido (chile powder) adds some zest to the corn while the queso fresco lessens the spiciness to bring out the corn’s flavors.

If you would like a beverage that would complement the meal, the one to get is the Besito Patron ($11), which is their signature margarita.

Made with Patron reposado tequila, cointreux, pomegranate and tangerine juices and lime, it’s the perfect drink for a meal that has complex flavors. The tequila has a clean taste with a hint of oak flavor, but combining the pomegranate and tangerine juices with lime creates a flavorful and light drink.

If you still have room for dessert, the tres leches (vanilla sponge cake, strawberries, berries and whipped cream, $7) and flan de calabaza (pumpkin flan, whipped cream and candied pumpkin seeds, $7) are ones to have. The vanilla sponge cake is quite creamy as a result of being soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, condensed and heavy cream.

While the cake may seem heavy because of the marinade, it is actually quite light and airy, and adding strawberries and berries creates a refreshing dessert. The pumpkin flan (custard) is creamy but not dense like other custards. Candied pumpkin seeds on top give it a hint of sweetnessto make this choice a standout.

And if that’s not enough, every diner goes home with a little take away

Manager Jose Reyes presents enchilades de mole poblano and camarones ajilo. bag of churros, traditional sugar dredged cinnamon sticks.

In addition to lunch and dinner, Besito now offers Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. where one can have two-for-one margaritas and dine with choices such as quesadilla de huevo (flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, potatoes, ground chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, $9.95), huevos rancheros (two fried eggs with blue corn tostadas with salsa ranchero, queso fresco, $9.95), enchiladas huevos y chorizo (enchilada with scrambled eggs, chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, black bean salsa, $10.95), chilaquiles roja (crispy tortilla and shredded chicken in guajillo chile salsa, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, green onions, $8.95), among others.

The amount of food served at Besito is only second to the quality and freshness of the ingredients used for every dish. In addition to its culi-

nary excellence, the lively music and fiesta-like atmosphere will bring out the party-going personality in you.

One person who can attest to this is manager, Jose Reyes, who has been with Besito since its inception in 2006. According to Reyes, “we want our diners to feel like they’re on vacation and experience authentic Mexican cuisine”. With another location in Roslyn and an upcoming location on the south shore, there’s no doubt that Besito will continue to attract diners to be part of their Mexican fiesta.

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ington community for seven years, Anaconda Latin Fusion Bistro in Huntington Station changed its name to La Hacienda last month. The Latin-style restaurant made the transformation after welcoming a new partner in the business, owner Chris Simeone said Monday. In addition to the name change, Simeone said that the menu has been revamped by adding “finer dining” options for customers. With a whole new staff of 10 employees, the restaurant still offers take out, free delivery, parties,

Anaconda Latin Fusion Bistro in Huntington Station is now La Hacienda. weddings and catering. La Hacienda has a seating capacity of 125 and is open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With the fall season comes cooler weather, red and orange leaves on the trees and the regrowth of that pesky sweet tooth, which Reinwald’s Bakery in Huntington has become known to satisfy.

“You mention Reinwald’s Bakery around town and people say, ‘Oh, they got the best jelly donuts,’” said Richard Reinwald, 63, of Huntington, owner of the 27-year-old bakery.

The “best” donuts are made with a secret, which Reinwald divulged.

The process of making the donuts is just as important as the ingredients.

Like wine, improving with age, dough, bread or any fermented product develops a pleasing set of flavors “when it's aged and fermented correctly,” Reinwald said.

Reinwald’s itself has aged like a fine wine, providing Huntington with luxurious goodies like cookies, cakes, pastries, breads and confections.

Reinwald, a third generation baker, said that his roots for creating

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At Reinwald’s, A Tradition Of Baking

Richard Reinwald, owner of Reinwald’s Bakery, and a third generation baker, holding up freshly made pies at his bakery in Huntington. sweetness started with his grandfather, who owned several bakeries in the mid-1900s.

“My mother said she was never going to marry a baker and she did,” Reinwald said. “My father learned the trade over in Germany and he had a bakery in the Bronx, then in Valley Stream and then finally in Bellerose, Queens.”

In 1978, Reinwald bought the Bellerose business from his father, but decided to look for another location on Long Island. In 1988, Rein-

wald officially opened the 6,600square-foot Huntington bakery at 495 New York Ave. There, now with a staff of 30, Reinwald offers homemade treats at a range of prices (from $1.50 for a brownie to $1,000+ for sculpted cakes).

The latest addition to these assortments is the green apple mousse cake, which Reinwald said has a green apple cream ballet in the center and is baked on a graham cracker crust. Reinwald also folds sour

Reinwald’s Bakery in Huntington, located at 495 New York Ave. on the corner of Hillcrest Street, has been open for 27 years and plans to pass down the business to fourth generation family members.

cream into the mousse “to take the edge off the sweetness.”

With recipes like the green apple mousse cake, Reinwald said his bakery produces 500 cakes per week for celebrations like birthdays, weddings, showers and graduations.

A particularly important celebration for Reinwald’s approaches in December. Typically, during the winter holidays, Reinwald said the bakery sells “4,000-6,000 trays” of butter cookies, which weigh in between 2-3 pounds each.

Another staple is Reinwald’s gingerbread formula, which is 140 years old, but matches up to today’s standards. The formula and consists of honey, molasses, fruit and nuts, but doesn’t contain any sugar or fats, Reinwald said: A “140 year old recipe [that] still fits the bill.”

That recipe, along with the bakery itself, is something that Reinwald said he’s hoping to pass down to future generations of his family, as it was passed down to him.

While Reinwald is the sole owner of the bakery, he also works with two of his brothers, Joseph, 41, and Andrew, 66, who retired from the business a year ago. Reinwald’s wife Carole, 59, also works at the bakery, along with the couple’s son Christopher, 34, a fourth generation baker.

In the future, Reinwald will pass down the bakery to his son and hopes to “create a successful transition for the next generation.”

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BUSINESS Choosing A Qualified Financial Planner

By Jon L. Ten Haagen Anyone can call themselves a financial advisor/consultant. You can go home and make a sign saying financial advisor and post it on your front lawn tomorrow morning.

Does this make you qualified to be a financial advisor? I think not.

So, choosing a financial advisor may be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself and your loved ones. Financial planners can provide you and your family with guidance over your lifetime, or work with you to address specific concerns as needed. Regardless of how you choose to work together, a planner can play a central role in helping you meet your life goals and achieve financial well-being. Consequently, take the time to select a financial planner who is competent and trustworthy.

Marks of quality, Certified Financial Planner and Practitioner, are marks which help you identify financial planners who are committed to competent and ethical behavior when providing financial planning services. Each CFP Practitioner licensee has taken the extra step to demonstrate their professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the rigorous CFP certification process. In addition to significant education and experience requirements, a CFP Practitioner must pass a comprehensive exam that tests their personal financial planning knowledge and skills, continually update their abilities and abide by a strict code of ethics.

To protect yourself when choosing a CFP Practitioner (all are not created equal) contact the CFP board to make sure the planner is authorized to use the CFP marks.

Call tool free 1-888-CFP-MARK (888-237-6275) or visit the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards’ web site, CFP-board.org.

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that was founded in 1985 to benefit the public by fostering professional standards in personal financial planning.

Testing for competency: To earn the right to use the CFP marks, each CFP practitioner must complete the following competency requirements: Education: A CFP Practitioner develops theoretical and practical financial planning knowledge by completing a comprehensive course of study at a college or university offering financial planning curriculum, registered with the CFP Board.

Examination: A CFP Practitioner must pass a comprehensive two-day, 10hour CFP certification examination, which tests their ability to apply financial planning knowledge in an integrated format.

Based on regularly updated research of what planners do, the CFP Board’s exam covers the financial planning process, tax planning, employee benefits and re-

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In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy – our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away!

Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. ** NEW OFFICE LOCATION: Due to a fire in the office building, the offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. are now at 12 Bayview Ave., Northport.

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Report: Residents Struggling To Keep Financial Footing

By Carl Corry ccorry@longislandergroup.com

Residents in the Town of Huntington are weighed down by heavy costs of living that make it difficult to save money and improve their lives, according to a new report that analyzed communities across Long Island.

The report, conducted by Reclaim New York, a Manhattan-based think tank, highlighted Huntington village as an area in which it is difficult for people to get by. A family of four earning the local median income of $118,222 per year is left with 4 percent, or about $4,500, of its income after taxes and basic expenses such as food, transportation and utility costs, the report said.

“It’s a reflection of how difficult it is to make it on Long Island today,” said Reclaim New York spokesman Doug Kellogg. “You have to go up to the very high income level, and even then you’re keeping a very low portion of your income.”

In Northport, families with the median $120,309 annual income are left with about 2 percent left, or $2,205, to pay for things like vacations and debt, the report said.

In South Huntington, families earning the median $97,796 are left with 3 percent, or $2,477. In Centerport, median-income families earning $94,929 are actually left in the red 1 percent, or $657. In Commack, median-income families are left with 1 percent of their incomes to spare, or $1,200. And in the Half Hollow Hills area, the median-income family has $1,471, or 2 percent of their income left at the end of the year, the report said.

The report said single renters at lower income levels are at risk of sinking into savings or digging into debt, which is why they are often left to return home after college rather than go out on their own.

In the end, Kellogg said the report shows “the tax system is not working for anyone.”

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Huntington Chamber Committees As a Huntington Chamber of Commerce member, take advantage of your membership benefits and participate in various committees to encourage personal development, community stewardship, business networking and potential strategic alliances. Committees meet on a monthly basis and include general meetings and events. Work with us as we improve the business climate and quality of life in our community and get involved with the chamber and membership.

Unless otherwise noted, general committee meetings are held at the chamber office, 164 Main St., Huntington, New York from 8:309:30 a.m.: • Veterans: Wednesday, Oct. 28 • Health & Wellness: Thursday,

Oct. 29 • Education: Tuesday, Nov. 3 • Green: Wednesday, Nov. 11 • Government Relations: Nov. 13 The Veterans and Women in Business committees will host an exclusive event for women veterans on Nov. 18th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Society of St. Vincent DePaul, 1705 Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, New York 11743.

Are you are interested in being notified about committee meetings, business after hours, networking events and business initiatives? Then enter your email on the chamber’s website huntingtonchamber.com and get direct updates to your inbox or call the Chamber at 631-4236100.

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THURSDAY Argentine Tango

Free Argentine tango lesson offered at Anaconda Latin Fusion Bistro, 1624 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Come dance the Milogna from 7-10 p.m. every Thursday. The free class begins at 8 p.m. For information, call 631-972-8387.

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“The Ugly Truth”

Learn how to recognize and prevent an overdose. Presented by the Second Precinct Suffolk County Police Department, in collaboration with the Northport Police Department, at Northport American Legion Hall, 7 Woodside Ave., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

Participants will receive an emergency resuscitation kit that includes Narcan.

For more information, email Darryl St. George at Darryl.stgeorge@northport.k12.ny.us.

Drug Takeback

Dispose of your unused or expired medications at the following locations and times: Oct. 24 at the Northport and East Northport public libraries, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. and Oct. 25 at the Northport public library, 1-5 p.m. Hosted by the Suffolk County Police Department in conjunction with the Northport Police Department.

Email darryl.stgeorge@northport.k12.ny.us for more information.

Rock Hall Country Fair

On Oct. 24 and 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Town of Hempstead Rock Hall Museum (199 Broadway, Lawrence) enjoy line dancing lessons, country and bluegrass music. The Country Fair brings history to life and lets attendees enjoy demonstrations of historic trades, such as wampum making, basket weaving and blacksmithing. Free admission. All proceeds go to benefit Friends of Rock Hall. Call 516-239-1157 for more information.

Hands-On Printmaking Workshop

Experience a private tour of the Heckscher Museum’s Graphic Appeal exhibition focusing on the printmaking techniques represented. After the tour, spend the remainder of the day printmaking. Ages 18+. Registration required.

Call 631-462-5400 or visit ArtLeagueLI.org. $100 for members, $120 for non-members. From 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Oct. 24.

Long Island Hurricane Expo

This free community preparedness expo will feature emergency vehicle displays,

Lives and Cultures-Cultural Workshops for Teachers Educator and consultant specializing in American Indian studies Robert Vetter will lead an exploration in detail of the various Woodlands Indians nations and people from the North East of the US. Free for teachers whose districts participate in the JOURNEY program. $30 for all other participants. Oct. 28 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington.

Infant Children’s Supply Drive

Dan Daly at Grasso’s Restaurant

SATURDAY

Woodlands American Indians: Their

UPCOMING/ONGOING

FRIDAY Oct. 23. At 7 p.m. New Jazz Trio returns to Grasso's with another exciting lineup of talent, featuring on piano and vocals, the wonderful Dan Daly. If you've ever loved the music of Liberace or Peter Allen, Dan raises the bar of cabaret and jazz performance. Free admission. 134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. For more information, visit grassorestaurant.com.

S. Service Road, Melville from 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. To attend, email RSVP@genserlaw.com or call Bonnie at 631-390-5000.

Suffolk, Northport PD Drug Takeback On Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, the Suffolk County Police Department’s Second Precinct, in collaboration with the Northport Police Department, will be collecting unused/expired prescription medications to keep them out of the wrong hands. The drug take back will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 24 at East Northport and Northport public libraries and from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Northport Public Library. For more information, email Darryl St. George at Darryl.stgeorge@northport.k12.ny.us. educational exhibits, vendors with safety products and more. On Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.

Hosted at St. Joseph’s College gymnasium, 155 West Roe Boulevard in Patchogue. For more information, visit community.fema.gov/activity.

SUNDAY Book Speech

Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Long Island author and blogger Lisa Mladinich will speak about her book “True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life.” Hosted at the Library of the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. 440 West Neck Road, Huntington. Free. No registration required. Refreshments will be served.

Call 631-423-0483 x 141 or email libraryweb@icseminary.edu for more information.

“Long Island and the Civil War” Presentation

On Oct. 25 at the Northport Historical Society Museum, join authors Bill Bleyer and Harrison Hunt as they discuss their book “Long Island and the Civil War,” and the impact the Civil War had on Long Island, despite no battles being fought here. Light refreshments will be served.

The event begins at 2 p.m. and is free for members ($5 for non-members).

MONDAY Meet The Candidates

The League of Women Voters of Huntington is hosting a meet the candi-

dates panel at the Harborfields Public Library (31 Broadway, Greenlawn) at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Contact President Judie Gorenstein at JudieL728@aol.com for more information.

Huntington Fire Department Blood Drive

The Huntington Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 26, from 3-9 p.m. at 1 Leverich Place between Wall Street and New York Avenue in Huntington. All donors will receive a complimentary steak dinner. To find out if you are eligible to donate, please call 1-800-688-0900.

TUESDAY Pottery Barn Kids Story Time

Become a book club member and receive a book club passport at your first story time and a special gift for attending five times. Oct. 27 from 11-11:30 a.m.

Free admission. Hosted at the Walt Whitman Shops. For children ages 2-5

WEDNESDAY Protecting Family and Assets Across Generations

The law firm of Genser, Dubow, Genser & Cona is presenting its first seminar on estate planning, which is directed at the baby boomer generation. The seminar will feature experts on asset protection, wealth management, and long-term care insurance. Free admission. Hosted at 58

Larkfield Family Chiropractic, located at 534 Larkfield Road in East Northport, is collecting charitable donations of infant children’s supplies, such as baby bottles, diapers, and formula. Donations are accepted every Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays until Oct. 31. All donations will be given to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Call 631-262-0015 for more information.

Parental Expert Book Signing

Book Signing by psychoanalyst and parental expert Laurie Hollman, of “Unlocking Parental Intelligence: Finding Meaning in Your Child’s Behavior,” at the Long Island Achievement Center, 124 Main St. 1A , Huntington, Oct. 24, 2 p.m.

Kabbalah Course

The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) is putting on a fiveweek course on Kabbalah, the Jewish tenets of mysticism. The course will talk about topics such as reincarnation, the soul and angels. Registration is required and costs $50. The course begins on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Call 631-351-8672.

LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

• Writers Workshop: Debra Peoples will lead 10 classes for new and seasoned writers. The Workshop runs from Sept.

21- Dec. 7, every Monday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. for the second session. Register at the information service desk, with a check for $90 payable to the Cold Spring Harbor library. Maximum of 10 students.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Edible Haunted House: come create a spooky haunted house out of all edible materials! Surprises will happen during the evening and you may have to build your house in the dark! Don’t be afraid; come have fun during this “sweet” treat adventure! Oct. 26 6-7 p.m.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. Events are free and registration begins on Sept. 3 at

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• Social Resources for Huntington Seniors: Thursday Oct. 22, 1 p.m.

Senior Division-Outreach will visit the library to provide information on available programming for independent residents and those in need of in-home assistance.

• Fire Safety: Saturday Oct. 24, 11 a.m.

Fire and Safety Educator Michael Breslin from the Commack FD will offer a close up tour of an actual fire truck at the library, intended for families ages 3 and up. He will also discuss fire safety tips for children.

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Long Island And The Civil War On Oct. 25 at the Northport Historical Society Museum, join authors Bill Bleyer and Harrison Hunt as they discuss their book “Long Island and the Civil War,” and the impact the Civil War had on Long Island, despite no battles being fought here. Light refreshments will be served. The event begins at 2 p.m. and is free for members ($5 for non-members).

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• 3D Printer at Dix Hills. Ready for you to print your own creations. STL, OBJ, or THING files may be e-mailed to hhh3dprinting@gmail.com for review. If designs meet library policy, you will get an appointment to print. For more information, call 631-498-1236.

• Flu Shots Oct. 23: licensed pharmacists from Rite Aid will be administering seasonal flu and pneumonia shots.

Bring your health insurance or Medicare information with you. If you are not using insurance, the cost for the flu vaccine is $31.99 and the pneumonia shot is $99.99 (Pneumo23) or $218.99 (Prevnar). Shots will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Rite Aid will accept cash, checks and credit cards.(Dix Hills) • Monster Mash Oct. 24: come down to the library for an afternoon filled with monster crafts and games. (Dix Hills)

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• “Creating Holiday Cards in Watercolor” with Anna Gunther: every Wednesday until Oct. 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Students will create small watercolor paintings and have one of them used to print a series of greeting cards. Registration is required. The class cost $35.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org.

• Intro to Excel, Oct. 28: learn the basics of the world's most popular spreadsheet program. Topics will include editing, formatting, worksheets, and formulas. Prerequisites: basic computer knowledge.(Northport)

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Indigo Musicians: Join us for a concert of Spanish-influenced music, from meditative and romantic to upbeat, featuring talented classical guitarist Eran Polat, percussionist Akiva, and Sicanni, a Native American pan flutist. Open to all. Sunday, Oct. 25. 2:30 p.m.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaarts-

centre.org. 631-423-7611.

• “Hamlet,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for the public.

• “The Actual Dance,” a one-person play about a man caring for his wife while she battled breast cancer, Sunday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Cinema Arts Centre members and $15 for the public.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• West Side Story, through Nov. 1. See the website for seating and ticket information.

• James and the Giant Peach, weekends through Nov. 8. See website for seating and ticket information • You’ve Got a Friend: Music of the Brill Building: The Brill Building was home to Carole King, Neil Sedaka and Neil Diamond, among others. Vocalist Scott Coulter joins singer/songwriter Michael Holland to take you on a journey into the music and the stories of the singers and the songs that defined a generation. Oct. 26 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25-45.

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.

• Under the Radar, paintings, pastels and monotypes by Huntington artist Pat Ralph, Sept. 27 through Nov. 1 in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelson Gallery. Artist’s reception, 1-4 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, second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $3.

• Three exhibits will be on view through Oct. 26. Featuring Barbera Grey, Lorraine Nuzzo and a members group exhibit.

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.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• On Sunday, Oct. 25, from 12-4 p.m., The Haunted Wail-ing Museum and Festival ghosts of whalers past return to haunt Cold Spring Harbor and transform the museum into a spooky, family fun experience. The festival offers activities galore: slime brewing, touch tables, games and crafts. Dr. Gellermans’s Spooktacular Zoo will include an assortment of creatures to frighten and fascinate.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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 Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 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: Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 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.

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, $46/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631351-3250.

• “James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints,” runs through Nov. 22. Rosenquist’s lithographs are characterized by horizontal, tripartite compositions depicting brightly colored icons, including tire tracks, stairs, nails, stars, orbits and the American flag.

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.

MUSIC/DANCE Five Towns College Performing Arts Center Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-6562148; dhpac.org.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing Presents: ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 21 – Featuring Zac Dunn, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $50-$200.

• Boz Scaggs, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets $69.50-$99.50.

• Veterans Benefit Concert Starring Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – Presented by TD, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets $20-$40.

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 • Archives Fundraising Reception In honor of Archives Month the Historical Society is hosting a special archives fundraising event on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

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GIRLS SOCCER>> HILLS EAST 2, WHITMAN 1

Thunderbirds Zap Wildcats Again Alison Gordin and Bailey Schleimer each scored in the second half to lead Half Hollow Hills High School East back from 1-0 halftime deficit and to a 2-1 victory over Walt Whitman High School Friday.

Hills East (4-7) moved into a tie for 5th place in Suffolk’s League II with the result.

The Thunderbirds fell behind

early after Whitman’s Garielle Ramirez scored in the first half for the Wildcats.

Hills East responded, though, with goals by Gordin and then Schleimer. Samantha Francucci assisted both goals. Schleimer scored the game-winner with 6:00 remaining in the second half.

This is the second Thunder-

birds’ win over Whitman this season. The first came on Sept.

26 when Hills East won 2-0.

The win snapped a four-game skid for the Thunderbirds, which saw them falling consecutively to Connetquot, Bay Shore, Northport and Lindenhurst since Oct. 1.

With the Thunderbirds eliminated from playoff contention,

Hills East was to play its final game of the season after press time on Tuesday. That matchup was against Central Islip.

As of Monday, the Thunderbirds were led this season in points by Schleimer and Francucci. Both contributed five points on two goals and three assists for Hills East.

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going out there and just executing,” he said.

With Bowen watching, the Colts did more than execute, they dominated.

Hills West jumped out to a 35-0 lead over the Blue Waves by halftime and never looked back. Bowen said he believes the Colts “absolutely” have what it takes to reach yet another Suffolk County championship game, which they did a season ago.

“Coach [Kyle] Madden has taken the program to another level,” Bowen, a Hofstra University graduate, said. “It’s just great… to see how successful they’ve been.”

As for Bowen’s other team, Gang Green took on the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon. While Bowen was inactive, New York defeated Washington 3420 for the Jets’ second-straight win behind a staunch defense, which

Bowen is a part of.

“We have a bunch of great guys on the defense and on the whole team period,” Bowen said. “Everybody comes to work.”

Bowen spent four seasons with Washington before being signed by the Jets as a defensive end in March.

The 6-foot-5, 300 pounder also spent five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys after he was signed by the organization as a undrafted free agent in 2006.

Former Hills West Colt and current New York Jet, Stephen Bowen watches from the sidelines Saturday.

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Experience: a CFP Practitioner must have a minimum of three years’ experience in the financial planning process prior to earning the right to use the CFP Practitioner mark. As a result, a CFP Practitioner possesses financial consulting skills in addition to financial planning knowledge.

Ethical Conduct: As a final step to certification, a CFP Practitioner agrees to abide by a strict code of professional conduct, known as the CFP Board’s code of ethics and professional responsibility that sets forth a CFP Practitioner’s ethical responsibilities to the public, to clients and to employees. The code of ethics states that a CFP Practitioner is to act with integrity, offering you professional services that are objective and based on your needs before theirs.

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tially leaving his son in the restroom — another two unidentified adult males entered and exited the bathroom, the DA’s office said.

The surveillance video shows Flores standing around the bathroom area using his cellphone after exiting the bathroom.

The father of the alleged victim told police that when he went to retrieve his son, the defendant was “loitering” outside the bathroom

playing with his phone and that Flores looked as if he was going to return to the bathroom, but left after making eye contact with him.

A forensic analysis of the defendant’s phone by Computer Crimes analysts revealed the defendant was exchanging text messages with his female dining companion who had visited the women’s restroom as they were leaving the restaurant.

When his son reported to him that he saw a hand holding a smart-

phone reaching over the stall door and the phone made clicking noises as well as emitting a flash, the father alerted restaurant staff and later reviewed the restaurant’s surveillance footage and identified Flores. The boy did not see the defendant’s face, and was unable to identify a specific phone that was used.

A Suffolk police spokesman had no comment on the charges being dropped.

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HillSPORTS FOOTBALL>> HILLS WEST 42, RIVERHEAD 7

Colts Impress On Homecoming Day Long Islander News photos/ Andrew Wroblewski

The Colts marching band performs during halftime at Hills West’s homecoming game Saturday afternoon.

Senior quarterback Anthony Lucarelli warms up Saturday afternoon prior to the Colts’ homecoming game.

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Quarterback Anthony Lucarelli threw for 228 yards and four touchdowns as the Colts of Half Hollow Hills High School West dominated their homecoming day with a 42-7 win over Riverhead (2-4).

The Colts wasted no time getting started.

On Hills West’s first offensive possession, Lucarelli connected with junior receiver Cameron Jordan for his first touchdown, a 45-yard pass

The Hills West Wranglerettes await their cue to start Saturday’s halftime festivities.

Dan Nam Kung (8), a senior linebacker, makes a quarterback sack against Riverhead.

that asked the 6-foot-5 Jordan to leap over a Riverhead receiver in style.

Then, following a Riley Forte interception, Alexander Filacouris pounded home another touchdown on a 21-yard run. Then it was back to the Lucarelli and Jordan show as the pair connected on a 55-yard pass and catch that put the Colts up 21-0.

Come the second quarter, Lucarelli connected on an 18-yard strike to Filacouris and then the quarterback added a 25-yard touchdown pass to Forte.

Filacouris rounded out the Colts’

offensive explosion with a 47-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

Throughout the showing, Hills West’s defense remained stout.

Along with Riley’s interception, Filacouris picked off Riverheads quarterback on a 4th and goal from the Colts’ 15-yard line. Filacouris returned the interception 67 yards.

A.J. Leva recorded two quarterback sacks for Hills West. Both Dan Nam Kung and Tyler Elmore also recorded one sack each.

Lucarelli, a senior, finished with 228 yards passing on 9-of-11

attempts. Filacouris, a junior, recorded 108 yards rushing and 37 yards receiving. Jordan, another junior, finished with 100 yards receiving on two receptions.

Following the action, High School West crowned Jake Willinger and Dana Winthrop as homecoming king and queen.

The Colts (5-1) are scheduled to be in action again Saturday as they welcome Smithtown West for a 2 p.m. kickoff. Smithtown West (4-2) is coming off a 30-14 win over Smithtown East.

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