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Hills Siemens Finalist Is 1 Of 96 By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com A Half Hollow Hills High School West senior has earned a spot among the 96 finalists in the selective Siemens Competition, as announced on Oct. 19 by the Siemens Foundation. Alice Wu, 17, won the distinction for her work in research to regenerate teeth through the use of dental pulp cells. “I think I’ve always been interested in solving problems, ever since I was young. I was a very curious kid… I’m constantly asking, ‘Why does this happen?’ ” she said. Her work was based at the Garcia Research Scholar Program at Stony Brook University, where

she worked with faculty advisors Adriana Pinkas-Sarafova and Miriam Rafailovich. Wu worked with the tissue engineering group to determine which surface promoted the greatest differentiation of the stem cells into bone cells. Wu said “differentiation” is the process whereby stem cells transform into other cells. She added that the stem cells turned into bone when they were attached to surfaces that were more porous, closely resembling the structure of dentin, the hardened calcified tissue that make up teeth. While complete tooth regeneration is not yet possible, she saw the research as a step forward into the “exciting and very modern” (Continued on page A10)

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SPOTLIGHT

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‘Half Hollow Hills Newspaper’ To Merge With ‘The Long-Islander’ The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper will be merged with The Long-Islander as part of Long Islander News implementing a strategy to return our flagship title to a newspaper that provides townwide coverage. The merger, which will take effect with the Nov. 10 edition, returns The Long-Islander to its roots as a townwide newspaper, and will bring an expanded product for all readers in all the communities we serve. We are not reducing our coverage of the Dix

Hills, Melville and Wheatley Heights areas, we are including it in an expanded version of The Long-Islander. Our largest paper, The LongIslander, is known for providing in-depth coverage to townwide issues, particularly coverage of local government. In addition, we find that our readers’ interest naturally extends to neighboring communities. As a result of the merger, paid subscribers of The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper will automati-

cally receive The LongIslander, for the balance of their subscription. The newspaper will expand its scope to include Dix Hills, Melville and Wheatley Heights. In the case of readers who subscribe to both papers, time remaining on your subscription to The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper will be added to your existing LongIslander subscription. All of the communities we serve will continue to be covered in the expanded Long-Islander.

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ELECTIONGuide 2016

What issues are most important to you?

The people in our district are as concerned about the same issues they are nationally, and they’re all related to security, the terrorism and ISIS. Economic security related to people’s wages and the economy. And it’s the security of our democracy that’s being threatened by things just not getting done and Tom Suozzi everyone being so discouraged at how they can’t stand politics (D) and government anymore. A lot of that’s influenced by dark money, campaign finance and those type of things. It’s the economy, it’s job creation. Most important: Middle class tax relief, small business relief. I do believe small businesses are having an extraordinarily tough time. They are the great job creators in our country and everyone says that, but it also means we have to give them the opportunity to succeed. We have got to cut Jack Martins through the red tape… And, we (R, C, Ref.) need tax reform. We need a reliable tax policy that allows for our small businesses, frankly, to be competitive. They need to be able to keep more of their hard-earned money.

What is an issue that you believe is commonly neglected? I think we need to pay a lot more attention to the environment. That’s a big focus of mine, personally. It doesn’t necessarily poll as one of the top issues. And, I’ve been endorsed by the Sierra Club and the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum. Our drinking water quality, the Long Island Sound, climate change, the need for sewers in big parts of Huntington and Suffolk County generally.

Foreign policy. What are we doing for national security? I think there’s a real sentiment out there that we need to focus on the resources necessary locally for national security to assure that all of the incidents that we oftentimes see happening in different parts of the world don’t become the new normal here at home... It is a poor testament to where we are headed that it seems like our country is being torn apart on so many different levels and variables when we need leadership to actually bring people together and understand that there’s more that unites us than tears us apart.

What could use improvement in the Town of Huntington? It’s a great conglomeration of diverse areas, with a vibrant downtown area and the beautiful waterfront of Northport, Asharoken and Lloyd’s Neck… It’s really just a naturally-beautiful place with a tremendous sense of community. I’m very interested in trying to sewer areas that aren’t sewered… [and] trying to raise money for that from the federal government. That would help to deal with stormwater runoff and its effects on the Long Island Sound. I think that’s something that’s common throughout the entire district. I always think of the Long Island Sound as being our national park.

We have to focus on the economy. We’re blessed with having the great coastal communities that we have, but we also have a responsibility to reinvest in those communities and protect them… Huntington also is home to Cold Spring Harbor and the lab. Certainly, it is a jewel here on Long Island, so our ability to provide funding and resources and incentivizing those investments in the hopes that they will lead to a larger effort to create jobs into the next century.

How will you continue Congressman Israel’s support of veterans? I have a deep personal interest in issues of drugs, alcohol and mental health. That’s something we need to make a better focus on with all of our veterans. People who come back from serving in the military not only with physical injuries, but with injuries we can’t see that they take with them to bed at night. That’s a national problem that we certainly face here on Long Island. I also want to make a huge focus on trying to bring resources into the Northport VA. We have worked together on veterans issues. They are big shoes to fill… We’ve carried bills, he in Congress, and me in the State Senate, to assist homeless veterans by creating a fund paid for through our tax returns on a state level... I’m happy to continue to work with our veterans to make sure they continue to have all of the resources they’re entitled to. If we consider the blank check that the veterans wrote for this country when they served, it’s our responsibility to make sure that, when they do come home, the resources of our country are there and available for them.

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‘Fight For Charity’ Boxers Matched Up Long Islander News photo/Jano Tantongco

From left: Dave “The Demolisher” Compitello, Elena “Black Widow” Lardizzone, Ron “The Mazzacutioner” Mazza and Tom “The Schorr Thing” Schorr are four of the 18 boxers in this year’s Long Island Fight For Charity, which is slated for Nov. 21. By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com Boxers for the the 13th annual Long Island Fight For Charity, which is set to be hosted in Melville next month, were matched with their opponents at a reception event hosted in Plainview last week. Around 425 guests attended the event at Carlyle at the Palace. The

upcoming Fight For Charity event will see 18 boxers, many of whom are prominent and business and philanthropic figures across Long Island, square off in nine matches. The charity event is run by Long Island Community Chest, a nonprofit which helps provide financial support for less fortunate individuals who have “exhausted all traditional means of help.”

Community Chest was founded by Jamie Austin and Matt Silver in 2000, and so far it has distributed over $1 million to various charities across Long Island, including Genesis School, Family Residence and Essential Enterprises. “We’ve been doing this for 13 years now, and it amazes me each year how business people step forward and sign up to participate,”

DIX HILLS

LIE Welcome Center Now Open Courtesy of New York State Department of Transportation

The Long Island Welcome Center in Dix Hills opened last Thursday. It’s the culmination of a hotly contested project over a decade in the making. The welcome center is located on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway between exits 51 and 52. The 15,200-square-foot facility features the Taste NY Market, which promotes local goods. It will also host

an outdoor farmers market on Saturday and Sunday. “Tourism and agriculture are critical drivers of the Long Island economy and with the new Welcome Center, we are making smart investments to support these industries throughout the region,” Cuomo said. Holmes said the design of the center, which he called “regionally

inspired,” features net buoy decorations on the side of the building and a replica lighthouse. State officials expect 8,000 people to visit the welcome center each day. The center also is home to satellite offices for the Suffolk County Police Department and the New York State Police, with 24/7 video monitoring. -TANTONGCO

said Austin, who is also the business manager of Long Islander News. Four of the boxers set to enter the ring at the Long Island Hilton in Melville on Nov. 21 hail from, or work in, the Town of Huntington. Ron “The Mazzacutioner” Mazza is a chiropractor from Northport who fought in last year’s event as well. In the field for 33 years, he is the owner and director of ChiroSport Rehabilitation Centers and practices at its Westbury location. There are two other locations, one in Farmingdale and another in Astoria. “This is just one of the annual things that I do. Givers gain and always give back,” he said. Tom “The Schorr Thing” Schorr, of South Huntington, serves as the project manager at W.J. Northridge Construction Corporation in Hauppauge. He first learned of the charity event from the former Huntington UFC gym. “I thought it’d be a great way to get in shape and also give to a charity, so it’s a win-win.” Additionally, he’s also involved with charity work for the Lupus Foundation. Elena “Black Widow” Lardizzone also heard about the event through the former UFC gym. She’s a registered nurse at Winthrop University Hospital, specializing in direct patient care in the emergency room as well as chemotherapy. She wants to give a “fighting chance” for the less fortunate. “We train hard. We go hard or go home,” Lardizzone, of Huntington Station, said. Dave “The Demolisher” Compitello is from West Islip and works in Huntington as a manager for Servpro, which restores homes and businesses after fire, water and mold damage. This is also his first time in the charity event, but has always been an athlete. “I grew up an athlete training for myself and to hopefully improve my team, but now, I’m training and fighting for something bigger than myself, and hopefully improving someone else’s life,” he stated.

MELVILLE

Man Killed In Old Country Road Crash, Cops Say A Plainview man was killed in a car crash in Melville last week, Suffolk police said. Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating the one-car crash, which occurred

on Old Country Road near Old East Neck Road at around 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 18. Eric Schneider was driving a 2016 Nissan Maxima westbound when he drove over a median and

struck a guardrail, police said. Schneider, 50, was brought to Plainview Hospital by Melville rescue personnel. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Schneider may have experienced a medical

emergency prior to the crash, according to Suffolk detectives. The Nissan was impounded for a safety check. -WROBLEWSKI

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Taylor Yaeger, 2017 Miss Long Island Teen, may have been spotted at many events over the past month. First, she participated in the Autism Speaks Walk on Oct. 2, and then the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 16. Yaeger, of Dix Hills, joined both walks and, for Autism Speaks, she helped volunteer and was invited to the stage to make a speech. “I just told everyone how grateful I was to be there,” Yaeger, 18, said. “They were both amazing events but the autism one was really special to me.” When competing for the Miss Long Island Teen pageant, Yaeger’s platform was autism, as every delegate was encouraged to promote and raise awareness. The day of the walk, Yaeger said she enjoyed being around the families and loves being able to help others. As a result, Yaeger was offered the opportunity to be an ambassador for

Autism Speaks. “I think it’s amazing, especially since my platform is autism,” she said. “It really made me happy because that’s just another thing that I could do to help with this cause and help bring awareness to it.” As an ambassador, Yaeger said she would bring awareness to local schools and help build the confidence of children struggling with autism. In addition, the Half Hollow Hills High School East graduate attended the J.E.T.S. of America 19th Annual Dinner Reception in Massapequa, where she received The Louis Miceli Jr. 2016 Special Achievement Award for her efforts within the community. “It’s such an honor because I love helping the community and to be recognized for it is amazing,” Yaeger said. Over the next few months, Yaeger will ready for the upcoming Miss New York Teen USA pageant, which is slated to be held in upstate Harrison in January. “It’s exciting being Miss Long Island Teen but to win the New York title would be amazing,” Yaeger said. “I’m just so excited to start.”

Photo by Christine Yaeger

Miss Teen Advances Community Efforts

Taylor Yaeger, 2017 Miss Long Island Teen, at the J.E.T.S. of America 19th Annual Dinner Reception in Massapequa, where she received The Louis Miceli Jr. 2016 Special Achievement Award for her efforts within the community.

DIX HILLS

Chai Center To Offer Jewish Learning Institute Classes The Chai Center will once again offer three six-week courses based on the curriculum of the internationally-recognized Jewish Learning Institute, the world’s preeminent provider of Jewish learning. Rabbi Eli Laufer, The Chai Center’s scholar-in-residence, will be the instructor for all three courses that will take place throughout the academic year on Tuesdays, from 7:30-9 p.m. The Chai Center is located at 501 Vanderbilt Parkway in Dix Hills. JLI courses have become synony-

mous with Jewish wisdom that is relevant to people’s lives, regardless of background or affiliation. Beginning Nov. 15, “How Success Thinks” will explore Jewish approaches to behavioral psychology. Starting Jan. 31, 2017, The Chai Center will offer “Intellectual Conundrums: Modern Dilemmas. Talmudic Debates. Your Solutions,” a brand-new, interactive approach to Talmud study, in which participants will engage original ancient texts to find solutions for impossible mod-

ern-day situations. For the final offering, beginning May 9, 2017, The Chai Center will mark the Six Day War’s 50-year anniversary with a controversial historical and contemporary discussion of the hot-button issues facing Israel today with the course, “Survival of a Nation: Exploring Israel through the Lens of the Six-Day War.” All JLI courses are open to the entire community, and people do not need to be a member of any synagogue or temple in order to attend.

The cost for each course is $89 per person; $150 for couples, and includes all student materials. Interested students may call 631351-8672, or visit Thechaicenter.com for registration and other courserelated information. “At the heart of Jewish culture there has always been Jewish learning – an engaged and vibrant meeting of minds,” said Rabbi Eli Laufer. “We’re excited to be able to bring this open and interactive learning environment to our community.”

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Keeping It Young In an effort to communicate and bet- region’s economic engines. ter serve the region’s young people, Equally important, the formation of the Suffolk Legislature has created the the Next Generation Council acknowlNext Generation Advisory Council, a edges the differences between generacommittee of young professionals that tions, and gives young people a chance will work with the legislature to iden- to share and implement their own tify issues and craft legislation. brand of innovative thinking. It’s one step toward the important Under the setup put in place by the goal of reversing the “brain drain,” a legislature, each legislative district much-discussed result of will have a seat on the council, the exodus of Long Is- EDITORIAL assuring representation is reland’s young people. gion-wide. Equally important, Young professionals are the future of they will have the ear of the legislature Long Island and addressing the issues providing insights, vision and ideas so that are causing them to leave Long Is- that they can continue to call Suffolk land in alarming numbers is critical. County, Long Island, home. And perAs their parents reach retirement age haps, down the road, the direction can and beyond, it is today’s young people be reversed so that young professionwho will pick up the mantle as proper- als are coming to Long Island, and not ty owners, taxpayers and drivers of the the other way around.

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Reductions Necessary, But Don’t Cut Vital Programs DEAR EDITOR: Upon reviewing the Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone’s recommended budget, the Suffolk County Legislature is faced with extremely difficult decisions. With a deficit exceeding $100 million, combined with our obligation to provide essential services to the 1.5 million residents, there is much to weigh. In recent years, the legislature has saved $300 million by avoiding the cost of build-

ing a jail, reduced payroll by $100 million with 1,300 less employees, and saved $77 million over five years by privatizing our health centers. Additionally, we closed the Foley Nursing Home saving $12 million annually and merged the offices of Suffolk County treasurer and comptroller resulting in a savings of $3 million. We have taken these proactive steps while holding the line and freezing property taxes for five consecutive years. Despite the strides we have made we continue to face a deficit, and must make further cuts to our vital services that we all benefit from. Reducing expenses is necessary, but I urge my colleagues to avoid making cuts that will cost us more in the

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Happy Halloween!

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Safe-o-ween...As witches fly on their broom-

rock. I just prefer to enjoy my popcorn while I watch a movie, instead of hiding behind it. If all sticks and vampires descend from their caves goes well for me, I’m hoping I can convince them this Halloween weekend, let’s not forget to alto end the night watching a lightways be safe. I know that with apple picking, hearted Halloween movies. pumpkin picking, the crunchWhat are your favorites? Some ing of leaves beneath our feet IN THE KNOW of mine include “Hocus Pocus” and the cool breeze brushing WITH AUNT ROSIE and “Practical Magic.” against our faces, fall has got us hyped up for dressing up, but let’s not let it get History of Halloween… As entirely to our heads. Halloween can still be fun our young and old alike start to gear themselves up while you’re responsible, and respectful of others. for the costume wearing and candy counting, it’s For adults looking to join in on the festivities time for a quick peek behind the scenes of one of with a night on the town, please be sure to rethe year’s most fun holidays. Halloween finds its cruit a designated driver. If not, pay up for a taxi. origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Yes, that’s more money spent, but when it comes according to History.com. The Celts celebrated to your safety and the safety of others, it’s worth their new year on Nov. 1, which for them indicated it. For the youngins out galavanting on Halthe end of summer and harvest to make way for loween, please do not create havoc by causing winter, alluding to the end of life. The night before, damage. Again, be respectful and responsible. Oct. 31, they believed that ghosts of the dead reScary movies and candy...I’m not big on turned to earth. To celebrate this event, Samhain, they wore wore costumes to ward off the ghosts watching scary films but, this year, with support and lit bonfires. When the Romans conquered the from my friends, I will be watching some HalCeltic land, Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as loween features this weekend. While young adults All Saints’ Day, retaining some traditions of will dress up and go bar hopping in Huntington Samhain. Eventually, Halloween became secularvillage, I will be home huddled up with my girlized and it’s what we celebrate to this day. friends to watch Halloween flicks. I’ve never been a fan of scary movies. Call me crazy, but the feel(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have ing of being scared isn’t something I look forward comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening to. This weekend, the girls will be bringing over in your neck of the woods, write to me today and candy, popcorn and films like “The Exorcist,” “It,” let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line and “A Nightmare On Elm Street.” When I told my to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall reet, friends that I haven’t seen any of these films, they Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at were shocked, since they’re mostly all scary movie aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) lovers themselves. I haven’t been living under a

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Under A Watchful Eye A 32-year-old Queens man was arrested for allegedly using fake forms of identification to fraudulently open a credit card account at around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Tourneau store in the Walt Whitman Shops, Suffolk police said. He presented a fake Bank of America card with the name of another person and signed their name to apply for a new credit card at the store and attempted to buy a watch. He was also in possession of a counterfeit Pennsylvania license. He was charged with first-degree identity theft, second-degree forgery, two counts of second-degree forged instrument, second-degree criminal impersonation and third-degree grand larceny.

Rogaine Removed Suffolk police are searching for a man and woman they say stole merchandise from a Commack CVS store at 977 Jericho Turnpike at around 3:25 p.m. on August 25. The pair stole allergy medication and Rogaine, approximately valued at $875, according to police.

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“Usually cooking is all from your heart. If you put your love, your heart into the food, then the creation of the food tastes much better.”

Audience members of the John W. Engeman Theater were in for a treat on Oct. 17, as stars of the 2005 musical film “Rent,” Anthony Rapp, left, and Adam Pascal, performed their acclaimed “Adam & Anthony Live” show before a sold-out crowd in Northport Village.

A 35-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested for allegedly purchasing items he knew were stolen and resisting arrest on Oct. 20, Suffolk police said. The man purchased a stolen iPad and foreign money on Sept. 29, according to police. At around 2:59 p.m. on Oct. 20, when police tried to arrest the man, he refused to come out of a bush he was hiding in, ignored commands and swung his arms in a violent manner, police said. Police charged with fourthdegree criminal possession of stolen property, breaking parole and resisting arrest.

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, Suffolk police said. 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.

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Rock ‘N’ Roll With BRMC SPOTLIGHT By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club plans to bring a memorable performance to The Paramount on Nov. 9, as they take over the stage to excited audience with fan favorites and new songs. Bassist of the San Francisco-bred band, Robert Levon Been, said BRMC hopes the show will be a memorable, rock and roll show for the Huntington village audience. BRMC formed in 1998 as a threepiece with Peter Hayes on vocals and guitar; Been on vocals, bass and guitar; and Leah Shapiro on drums. Been said the band has been serious ever since forming, and has went on to release seven albums over its 18 years existence.

“It was right off the bat, we were pretty serious about it, maybe a little more than we expected to be,” he said. “The first time we played together it was pretty unnerving, there was something there that was special and not something to be careless with.” With major influences like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Verve, The Rolling Stones, T. Rex and The Velvet Underground, BRMC first brought its guitar-driven sound to store shelves in 2001, when it released its debut album, “BRMC.” The band followed it up in 2005 with “Howl,” and most recently released “Specter at the Feast” in 2013. At The Paramount, BRMC plans to perform songs from its entire discography, but Been said the setlist is subject to change by the time the band steps on stage. “We have a couple of new songs and, beyond that, we try to play a little bit from each record,” he added. “We do our best to make everyone happy.”

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San Francisco-bred rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is set to bring a guitar-driven, rock ‘n’ roll performance to The Paramount on Nov. 9. Been said he hopes BRMC will be able to share a special night with the audience. “I enjoy getting to share a feeling or express something that’s in you with other people,” he said. “It’s so rare to be able to do that, and to be part of that.” The Paramount performance will also feature Death from Above 1979 and special guest Deap Vally. Been said “a lot of bands kind of do their thing but DFA is really authentically alive. He added, “It’s really fun it keeps you on your toes and both of us are

pulling off better shows then we would if we weren’t playing together because it’s a healthy competition.” Death from Above 1979 are a Canadian rock duo from Toronto, Ontario. The group consists of Sebastien Grainger on vocals, drums, and percussion; and Jesse F. Keeler on bass guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals. The night of rock performances is slated to begin at 8 p.m., and doors open an hour beforehand. Tickets are available at the box office, or at Paramountny.com for $15-$70.

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community Suffolk’s Next Gen Council To ‘Bridge Gap’ Long Islander News photos/Jano Tantongco

Suffolk Legislator Rob Trotta sits down with the county’s youth at the Next Generation Advisory Council kickoff event at Bar Louie in Commack.

Suffolk County Legislator DuWayne Gregory seeks to establish the Next Generation Advisory Council to help the county’s youth have more direct access to government. By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com The Suffolk County Legislature is attempting to bridge the gap between the county’s youth and its government officials with the Next Generation Advisory Council, a committee of young professionals that will work with the legislature to voice issues and craft legislation. The council hosted its kick-off meeting last Thursday at Bar Louie in Commack. James Wesley-Terry, of Wheatley Heights, calls himself Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer’s “personal IT guy.” He’s the executive director for Smart Guy Technology, which is based in Wheatley Heights. Wesley-Terry, 30, was one of dozens of young professionals to attend the kick-off meeting. His goal was not only to market his business, but also to get a pulse on the community. While there, he met 33-year-old Shaun Barrett, a legislative aid for the Suffolk clerk’s office. Barrett also operates the video camera during the legislature’s general meetings. Barrett, of Huntington Station, believed the council would provide a “comfortable atmosphere” for young people to connect and get a sense of what’s going on in local government. As the two connected, Legislator DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer of the legislature, called the attention of the barroom crowd so that he could introduced the concept of the advisory council. “We’ve got to give them a seat at the table and give them a forum where they can get their important ideas,” he said. “I’m a person that likes input.

isn’t anything here for them.” “You have to bring people in with things that they’re interested in. It’s a huge crusade of mine to try and bridge that gap,” he said. “If we all got together a little more, we’d realize we’re not that different from each other. And, maybe the young people will feel like they’re wanted here.” He walked over to Andrea Bonilla, of community liaison for Source the Station, the community relations arm of Renaissance Downtowns, which is the Huntington Station master developer, to expand the conversation. She said that many young people believe that government seems “inaccessible.” But, she said, she believes initiatives like the youth council and new technology can help create open that door. “For me, everything I really do is about engaging with every level of government I can and trying to bring everything together,” Bonilla said. “I think our generation should be more involved than we are.” For more information on the council, including how to join it, call 631-853-5807, or email nextgen@suffolkcountyny.gov.

I like to keep the lines of communication open, so there’s a two-way communication and we’re not just dictating what’s important, we’re actually getting feedback.” Gregory recently passed a bill to establish the Next Generation Advisory Council that aims to create a group of 20- and 30-somethings that will have direct access to the legislature through council appointments and networking events. He said that each legislative district would have an appointee in the council, as well. He hopes the council in its entirety will be fully formed by the end of the year. Part of his goal is to stitch together what he sees as a disconnect between youth and local government. This was echoed by Raj Tawney, the 29-yearold director of publicity at the Cinema Arts Center in Huntington. There, he makes it his job to help cut and paste the past and future together. “At Cinema Arts Center, what we try to do is make everyone feel included,” he said. He believes that younger people tend to leave Long Island and migrate to New York City because they feel a Raj Tawney, right, director of publicity for the Cinema Arts Center, chats with lack of opportunity and Andrea Bonilla, community liaison for Source the Station, master developer for connection, that “there Huntington Station.

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community Distinguished Women Honored On Networking Day Photo/Town Of Huntington

Seated, from left: Vita Scaturro, Jamie Wendt, Annie McClintock, Carolyn Licata and Bernadette Watkins. Standing, from left: Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, councilmembers Susan Berland, Mark Cuthbertson, Eugene Cook and Tracey Edwards, and Rhonda Shepardson, director, division of women’s services. Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and the town council marked the town’s 15th Annual Women’s Networking Day last week by recognizing five distinguished women for their contributions to the town. Before a record crowd of more than 600 people attended the Oct. 20 event, run under the auspices of the town’s Division of Women’s Services and carrying the theme, “Reflect, Relax, Revitalize.” The event, hosted at The Larkfield, was sponsored by GEICO, A Gentle Touch Senior Home & Healthcare, Island Better Hearing and AgeWell New York. The day was highlighted by presentations to the honorees, each chosen by a member of the town board for her achievements in making Huntington a better place to live. The honorees were: Vita Scaturro, a financial industry banker with 38 years of proven contributions to the areas of new business development, sales management and staff development. Currently, she holds the position of business relationship manager, VP at JP Morgan Chase. She dedicates and spends most of her free time volunteering with several non-for-profit organizations in the town, including the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, the Townwide Fund of Huntington, Moonjumpers Charitable Foundation, the Leadership Huntington Foundation and the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America Inc. She was recognized by Petrone. Annie McClintock, a one-on-one special education teaching assistant in the Harborfields School District who has been named New York State United Teachers School Related Professional of the Year. She was honored at the White House as part of the CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE Program for her achievements in the classroom. She is also a dedicated homeless services volunteer with the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative,

which provides services for low-income and homeless families. She was recognized by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. Jamie Wendt, Suffolk police officer assigned to the Second Precinct who has also served as a Dix Hills firefighter and rescue squad emergency medical technician. She has also worked as a figure skating instructor at the town’s Dix Hills Ice Rink and created a camp activity for the children participating with the TriCommunity Youth Agency to skate weekly at the rink. She was recognized by Councilwoman Susan Berland. Carolyn Licata, a social worker at the Dolan Family Health Center who also organizes job fairs at St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church and, through the Suffolk County Department of Health, baby showers for mothers and babies in need. She also organizes clothing drives and toy giveaways. She also works with the K9 Center, an organization dedicated to humane treatment of large breed dogs that also promotes their safe breeding and training. She was recognized by Councilman Eugene Cook. The Rev. Bernadette Watkins, a Christian leader, community activist, and an adult and teen mentor. She has hosted summer camps, back to school fun days, family and friends’ days and drive in movie nights. She has also been involved in numerous community projects. In 1994 she was appointed to the Town of Huntington African American Task Force. Watkins is also an avid member of the PTA. In 2012, she started a summer reading program to encourage and teach children the joy of reading and to help maintain their reading skills during the summer. She is the mother of 4 biological children, 12 adopted children, and 6 children from family members that she raised as her own and many grandchildren. She is also a foster mother, taking children into her home, giving them love and a muchneeded sense of family. She was recognized by Councilwoman Tracey Edwards.

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S E I D O O F e th A Chef Tasting Fit For A Fisherman

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The Shima Aji Sea Urchin pairing was a true fish lover’s delight, featuring salmon roe to additionally unify Chee Meng So, executive chef of together all the flavors of the dish. The 110 Japan in Huntington Station, said Shima Aji, also known as striped horse that cooking must be one’s passion in mackerel, was nothing short of lusorder to craft the best dishes. cious and rich. It was served with “Usually cooking is all from your ponzo jelly, providing a burst of bar- Chee Meng So, executive chef of 110 Japan, prepares some sushi, believing that heart. If you put your love, your heart beque-like citrus flavor with each taste. food made from the heart always tastes better. into the food, then the creation of the The Sayori food tastes much better,” he said. Sashimi might So has previously worked as a chef seem like an at the Four Seasons hotels in both adventurous dish, Malaysia and Singapore. He said that but it truly shines fresh fish is imported twice a week as a balance from a fish market in Japan to fill the between crispy plates of restaurant patrons. and tender, all So added that 110 Japan offers six- with one fish. The or nine-course chef tastings for body is cut and patrons. A six-course tasting costs served with a top$75 per person, with a $30 option for ping of angel sake and wine pairings with each tears, which is course. The nine-course tasting costs imitation caviar $100, with a $50 sake and wine pair- flecked with real, ing option. edible gold He said that, prior to the tasting, he flakes. The dish is will determine a potential diner’s not only appealpalette and design a tasting to suit ing to the eyes, their preferences. but the crunchy Start a tasting at 110 Japan off with a spicy bang with the To start off the six-course chef’s fried spine makes Black Pepper Bluefin Tuna, which is steeped in a delicious tasting, the Black Pepper Bluefin an excellent tex- sweet onion soy dressing. Tuna was a fresh and springy starter ture complement chunks of tender pork. that paved the way for a diverse to the soft slices of the fish. Finally, enjoy a Vanilla Ice Cream palette of ingredients to come. The The Paper Shabu-Shabu is the The Apple Pie Martini at 110 Japan combination of black pepper and a restaurant’s innovative and hands-on and Green Tea Matcha. Instead of the mixes up vodka with a secret blend of jalapeno slice on top filled each bite take on the popular dish. Instead of a traditional coffee flavors of the Italian herbs and spices topped with apple with a warm spiciness to start the full pot and stove, this dish uses a ster- affogato, the green tea flavor gives the slices that packs a home-baked pie flataste off with a bang. The sweet no underneath a paper bowl filled with ice cream an authentically Japanese vor into a drink. onion soy dressing cools off the fish fish stock and miso to cook up succu- flavor. Paired with a chewy mochi, the Patrons interested in the chef tastand helps enhance the dish overall. lent slices of wagyu beef and scallops. dessert juxtaposes various textures for ing must call ahead to schedule a One swishes the a satisfying finish to the meal. reservation. meat through the For reservations, or more informabroth for about 30 tion, visit 110japan.com or call 631seconds to gently 673-5888. boil it. Then, one can dip it in either a truffle ponzu sauce or a spicy hot and sour 179 Walt Whitman Road, sauce made with Huntington Station lime lemongrass. 631-673-5888 For a more classic 110japan.com dish, the Pork Fried Rice with Egg Crepe Cuisine: Sushi and Hibachi was an elegant spin Ambiance: Upscale and Modern on a staple item. The Price: Moderate to Expensive rice was covered by Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a fluffy crepe topped 110 Japan’s Sayori Sashimi is a marvel a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch), 5-10 p.m. with an under layer to behold and balances tender and saThe Pork Fried Rice with Egg Crepe at 110 Japan is an (dinner)Friday-Saturday: 11:30 elegant spin on a staple, with warm rice mixed with of sweet chili sauce. vory Sayori slices, with the fish’s spine a.m.-3 p.m., 5-11 p.m. Sunday: 1hearty chunks of tender pork covered by a light and Inside, the warm rice deep fried and served as a crunchy 10 p.m. tasty egg crepe. is mixed with hearty complement. By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

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SIDE DISH Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Andrew Crabtree, chef and owner of the newly opened Crabtrees pub in Huntington village, said it will be a unique addition to the late-night scene in the village. CRABTREES OPENS IN VILLAGE: With wooden décor and lights in mason jars that hang from the ceiling, industry pub Crabtrees is now officially open at 330 New York Ave., above Cactus Salon in Huntington village. Crabtrees opened Oct. 10 and is run by chef and owner Andrew Crabtree and business partner Dean Philippis. The pair is also behind Piccolo in Huntington and Mill Pond House in Centerport. Crabtrees has 55 seats in the dining room and 20 at the bar. Crabtree said the restaurant will be a unique late night spot serving up quality food. Starters include the Short Rib Mac & Cheezit ($16) and Smoked Whitefish ($9). Main courses include the Smoketown Pulled Pork Shoulder ($18) and English Meatballs ($18). There’s also a sandwich menu, with offerings like Hawaiian Kalua Pork Sliders ($14), Hot Roast Beef Baguette ($16) and the Late Night Egg Sandwich ($9). To wash it all down, Crabtrees has 11 house cocktails, 13 different wines, six beers on draft, and also canned and bottled beer options. The pub is open SundayThursday, 5 p.m.-12 midnight, and Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. For more information, or to see the full menu, visit Crabtreesnyandmain.com. SWALLOWEEN: Swallow Restaurant (366 New York Ave., Huntington) is hosting its first ever “Swalloween” costume party on Saturday. Costumes are encouraged. There will be a costume contest, with Swallow gift certificates for first, second and third place. Live music with Royal Khaoz starts at 11 p.m., and there will be giveaways throughout the night. Also, enjoy ghoulish potions and libations like the

Pumpky Brewster, a craft cocktail made with vanilla vodka, house made pumpkin ice cream and Bailey's, with a cinnamon sugar rim and cherry garnish. MORE HALLOWEEN FUN: Rust & Gold, a new addition to the Huntington village bar scene, is hosting a Halloween party on Friday. The 70 Gerard St. bar will be offering drink specials, and will host a costume contest with a $50 bar tab being awarded to the best female, male and couple costumes. Nags Head Ale House (396 New York Ave., Huntington) is offering $4 pumpkin beers and $3 spirit bomb shots starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday. There won’t be a cover charge, and there will also be a DJ playing all night and a costume contest with prizes for the best. In Northport village on Saturday, The Wine Cellar on Main (70 Main St., Northport) will have live music from 9 p.m.12 midnight with the Amazing Los Dos, and will be giving away a gift certificate for the best group costume. Bar Louie (2115 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) is also joining in on the Halloween fun. Also on Saturday, the bar and scratch kitchen is hosting its first ever costume contest with prizes, and will also have live music and drink specials..

Swallow Restaurant is located at 366 New York Ave. in Huntington village.

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MUSIC By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington is hosting a fun-filled night of music on Nov. 3 that will feature a performance by Long Island’s own Laura Stevenson, along with Soccer Mommy and Anna Altman. Concertgoers will be able to witness Stevenson’s solo performance of folk, rock and alternative music. Stevenson, a famed folk rock musician from Rockville Centre, said solo performances “are very cool” for her. “It's just me and a guitar and the songs,” Stevenson, 32, said. “I can really use my voice as carefully and dynamically as possible, which is different from a full band show where I always have to project over the drums.” The singer-songwriter added that she will be playing extended play songs, and songs from her albums, such as “Cocksure,” which was released in 2015, and “Wheel,” released in 2013. Currently working on her fifth album, Stevenson said “Cocksure” and “A Record,” her first release in

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Laura Stevenson To Headline Church Concert

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington will be bringing folk, rock and alternative music, featuring music by Laura Stevenson, Soccer Mommy and Anna Altman 2006, were albums she’s always been proud of because they are different from the rest. Stevenson said that, when she’s performing, “it's a nice release for me and also it feels good to make something out of nothing. I'm lucky I found it.” Stevenson, who has been playing music since she

was 18, came up through the Long Island DIY punk scene, which she said was one of the reasons that connected her to perform at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington, which is located at 109 Browns Road. “I used to go to shows in churches all the time as a kid. That was where so many punk shows took place, if you can believe it.” She continued, “So, there's a lot of nostalgia with these venues.” As a singer-songwriter, Stevenson said she has grown by being more honest in her lyrics and exploring difficult topics. With her upcoming performance, Stevenson said she is excited to play her music for the community. “There will be a lot of friends that I haven't seen in a long time, so I'm looking forward to playing a Long Island show,” she said. “It's been too long.” Anna Altman is slated to begin the show with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Then, Soccer Mommy is set to takes the stage at 8:15 p.m. Stevenson’s performance is expected to begin at 9 p.m. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at Ticketfly.com for $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.

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community Melville fire officials are pictured above with the department’s new ambulance and heavy rescue truck. Below, the heavy rescue truck is pictured during a wet down ceremony.

The Melville Fire Department recently dedicated a new heavy rescue truck and ambulance at a wet down ceremony held a fire headquarters. The Spartan Custom Heavy Rescue Truck carries a full complement of rescue equipment including three sets of Hurst “Jaws of Life” tools and rescue airbags. The PL Custom Freightliner ambulance is the largest of the Melville Rescue Squad’s five Advanced Life Support ambulances, carries two stretchers and is first due on all auto accidents. Dix Hills, Huntington Manor and

Wyandanch FD’s helped Melville christen the new rigs, and got a tour of the new apparatus. Melville Fire Chief Jason Bernfeld recognized the board of fire commissioners and the truck committees for their time and effort in approving, developing and building these two emergency vehicles, which are hoped to serve residents for many years. Commissioner Max Lituchy thanked the members for their dedication and assistance in bringing these state-of-the-art trucks to Melville.

Photos by Steve Silverman

Melville Dedicates Emergency Vehicles

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Huntington Businesses By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Clients will never get lost either making their way to the Law Office of Darren E. Sheehan, tucked in Cold Spring Harbor village on Main Street, or throughout a legal campaign. Sheehan, owner of the office, makes sure that, with every case, he educates his clients every step of the way. “I try to spend a lot of time trying to explain things to clients,” Sheehan, 42, of Huntington, said. “In the beginning when they first sit down, I give them a folder and, not only do I explain everything verbally, I also give them a hand out sheet so everything that I discuss with them is written down as well because it’s a lot to absorb.”

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Law Office Keeps Clients Informed Every Step

Practicing law for 16 years, Darren Sheehan, owner of Law Offices of Daren E. Sheehan, spends time educating his clients every step of the way. For 16 years, Sheehan has been practicing law. He graduated from Fairfield University in 1996 with a

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Festive Fall Fun As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air gets you in the mood for everything pumpkin-spice, it is also the time to network and promote your business with others in the community. The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce supports economic stability and business development in Huntington township and continues to link existing companies with information and resources needed to stimulate business growth. Upcoming events include: Member Orientation 164 Main St., Huntington Nov. 4, 8-9 a.m. Huntington Community Council: Labor and Employment Issues Huntington Opportunity Resource Center, 1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station Nov. 7, 8:30-10 a.m.

Business After Hours hosted by digho image marketing The Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. Networking Breakfast Huntington Yacht Club, 95 East Shore Road, Huntington Nov. 15, 7:30-10 a.m. Young Professionals ‘Friendsgiving’ The Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. Emerging Leaders Business Competition St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue Nov. 30, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information on all events and to learn more about the chamber, visit Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100.

Bachelor of Arts degree. He went on to earn his juris doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, which he graduated from in 2000. Sheehan said he was drawn to being an attorney because the profession offers flexibility in terms of the areas one can specialize in. For Sheehan, he said he primarily works with real estate, dealing with clients who are selling, buying or refinancing residential homes, condos, co-ops and/or commercial properties. He also handles work with small business owners looking to sell, buy, get financing, form partnerships, litigate and more. Five years ago, Sheehan opened up the 750-square-foot 43 Main St. office. In addition to being an attorney, Sheehan is an arbitrator, where he settles informal disputes that don’t go to court. “I love working for myself,” he said. And “I like that I’m close to home. A lot of the clients that I have are local clients from Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor, Northport [and] Centerport. I always wanted to have that community feel” Sheehan said he does hope to expand his service into other areas on Long Island. He also operates a satellite office in Melville.

Besides litigation, Sheehan said he has a flat fee and doesn’t charge clients by the hour. Sheehan said he wants clients to feel comfortable to come to him for help. With any case, Sheehan reminds his clients that everything will work out. “It might not be as smooth as you like because there’s so many variables involved but we’ll deal with it and we’ll work it through,” he said. “My best advice for any body, it’s good to sit down with an attorney and educate yourself about different things that might come down the road.” Sheehan said what he loves that his job allows him the opportunity to help people. He added, “When you’re working with clients that are buying homes or try to better their businesses, which is how they make a living and provide for their families, that’s a nice feeling.”

Law Offices Of Darren E. Sheehan 43 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-659-3377 Darrenesheehanlaw.com

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Tips, Strategies To Pay Down Debt By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com We have covered several financial topics and now let’s drill down on some basics to help you focus on what is really important to your financial success. Pay down your credit cards. Credit cards are a double-edged sword. They can be powerful allies if used properly. But, using credit cards can also get you into a great deal of trouble. So what is your best ‘investment?’ If you are like a large number of people who have a high credit card balance, paying down your credit card debt may be the best, safe ‘investment’ you can make. I come across too many people who just keep paying off the minimum amounts on their cards. This will, in many cases, take them into old age before they are clear of this burden. Not having to pay 18-percent interest (or more) on your outstanding balance is as good as earning 18-percent on an equal amount, and it is risk-free and tax-free. Many people underestimate the opportunity cost of credit cards. If

you had $3,000 to invest and $3,000 your card, but if you call after a week in credit card debt, which sounds like or two and someone has been having a better deal: Earning 10-percent on a field day racking up large debt, you your investment (the historical aver- could be responsible for more. Corage stock market return from 1984 rect errors quickly. Read your statethrough 2016 was over 11.1 per- ments monthly and report any cent), or paying 18-percent interest strange activity. Hackers will usually on a credit card debt? Don’t forget hit your card for small amounts at that this takes into acfirst to see if you are paycount the 1987, 2000 ing attention. If you are and 2008 market correcnot, they will hit your card tions. hard. If you get a 10-percent Pay credit card debt THE EXPERT average return on a first. Shop around for a $3,000 investment over credit card. They are not 10 years, you end up with the sum of all created equal. I just changed $7,781. Now, if you have a credit cards so I get big points for air travcard debt of $3,000 with an interest el and grocery shopping and smaller rate of 18 percent, at the end of 10 credits for every day charges. Alyears you have a -$15,701 debt. ways pay your cards off when you It is time to get serious about this get them. It is easy to put your bill on situation and take control. There are a shelf and forget it, then you get hit a number of steps you can take to for late fees and interest charges. control your credit cards. Know what If you have multiple credit cards kind of card you are using (credit or with debt on each one, make a list of debit). Cut back on your cards, but all the cards and the amount owed do it slowly. If you cut back on a and the interest rate you are being number of cards all at once it could charged. Of course, pay off the minhurt your credit rating. Consult with imum each month, but pay extra on your financial or tax advisor for the highest interest card until it is guidance. Report lost or stolen cards paid off, then start on the next one immediately. You are usually only until they are all debt free. You might responsible for $50 of illegal use of consider finding a card that charges

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zero interest, but they only do this for a certain amount of time, then they hit you with big increases in charges. Make sure you can pay that amount off before the date to special rate expires. If you need help with getting yourself on the right track give us a call and we will be grad to give you guidance. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a fullservice independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. 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. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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Thursday AAHDC 10th Anniversary Celebration

The town African American Historic Designation Council (AAHDC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington). Tickets ($25) can be purchased by calling Irene Moore, AAHDC chairperson, at 631421-2433, or Robert Hughes, town historian, at 631-351-3244.

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Good Deed Dinner

The 2016 Good Deed Award Dinner, which will honor Vita Scaturro, will be held at the Northport Yacht Club (11 Bluff Point Road) on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-10 p.m. The dinner is hosted by Boy Scouts of America Suffolk County Council. Tickets are $150 each ($275 for couples). For more information, contact Liz Jumper at 631-924-7000 or liz.jumper@souting.org.

Last Chance For Arena Players’ Show

The final showings of “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight,” a spooky, funny thriller by Peter Colley, begin this weekend at the Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Show times are Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets for Friday and Sunday shows are $20 and $18 for seniors; and tickets for Saturday shows are $25. For more info, call 516-557-1207.

Saturday Coalition Of Caring

The Commack Coalition of Caring, a charitable nonprofit, will host its 6th annual Red Ribbon Week 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m., and a free, half mile Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Both events will begin and end at Commack High School (1 Scholar Lane). To register, visit Runsignup.com/Race/NY/Commack/CommackCoalitionofCaring. For sponsorship opportunities, call 631-858-3623.

St. John’s Harvest Fair

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.

Fall Harvest Craft Fair

Commack United Methodist Church (486 Town Line Road) is hosting its annual fall harvest craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be handmade gifts for the holiday season, baked goods and a food truck. For more information, call 631-499-7310.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary Huntington Hospital’s annual black tie gala, which this year celebrates the hospital’s 100th anniversary, will be at the Huntington Crescent Club (15 Washington Drive, Huntington) on Nov. 4. There will be a live band, dancing and a silent auction. For more information, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Dolli Bross at 631-470-5204 or dbross2@northwell.edu.

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

Friday Booster Club Dinner

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.

ers will include Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Councilwoman Susan Berland. There will be networking opportunities and a cash bar available. RSVP by Nov. 1 to Loriann Pineo at 631261-3573 or enptcc@aol.com.

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Halloween Costume Parade The Town of Huntington is hosting its annual children’s Halloween costume parade in Huntington village on Oct. 31, starting at 4:15 p.m. The parade begins at the Huntington Post Office on Gerard Street in the village (marchers should arrive by 4 p.m.). Children of all ages (and parents/guardians) are welcome to drees in costume and walk in the parade. The Huntington BID and village merchants are sponsoring a “Safe Trick-orTreat” program, which will see merchants across town pass out candy on Halloween. For more information, call 631-351-2877.

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A Haunted Dinner

Enjoy a haunted dinner at the Union United Methodist Church (1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport) on Saturday, Oct. 29. There will be delicious food with an eerie atmosphere, and don’t forget to dress in costume (there will be prizes for the best costumes). Call 631-261-1303 or visit the church office for tickets ($20 each).

Sunday Mitzvah Day

Storyteller Dvorah Telushkin will open the Mitzvah Day at the Dix Hills Jewish Center (555 Vanderbilt Parkway) with a performance that teaches the power of kindness and mitzvot, and will lead a workshop on how we can each tell our own story and what have to give to others through mitzvot. Bring a donation of canned food, eyeglasses, cellphones, toiletries, yarn, paperback books. Event is Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. For more information, email socialaction@dhjc.org.

Monday Halloween Costume Parade

The Town of Huntington is hosting its annual children’s Halloween costume parade in Huntington village on Oct. 31, starting at 4:15 p.m. The parade begins at the Huntington Post Office on Gerard Street in the village (marchers should arrive by 4 p.m.). Children of all ages (and parents/guardians) are welcome to drees in costume and walk in the parade. The Huntington BID and village merchants are sponsoring a “Safe Trick-or-Treat” program, which will see merchants across town pass out candy on Halloween. For more information, call 631-351-2877.

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 through Oct. 30.

Fall Harvest Party

The Central Presbyterian Church (240 Main St., Huntington) is hosting a Fall Harvest Party for pre-schoolers-6th graders on Monday, Oct. 31, 4:40-6 p.m. There will be games, face painting, candy and a special message about God. Costumes are encouraged. Free event. Call 631-421-3663 for more information.

Tuesday Free Lecture

Americans for Legal Reform is hosting a free lecture with speaker Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook at the VFW Post 1469 Nathan Hale Post (210 W Pulaski Road, Huntington Station) on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Topics include “Political Corruption And How It Affects You!” To make a reservation, call 631421-6390. Seating is limited.

Meet The Candidates

Meet the candidates for the 3rd Congressional District at the South Huntington Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road). Republican candidate Jack Martins and Democratic Thomas Suozzi have been invited to the forum, which is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Huntington, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and Huntington Matters. The forum is set to run 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY East Northport Chamber Meeting

The East Northport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at Larkfield Lanes (332 Larkfield Road, East Northport). Guest speak-

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Join Joy Oddo in a lively program of music, toys, and games for toddlers 18-35 months on Monday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Due to the age of the participants, no older siblings may attend this program. Program will be held at the Elwood Public Library (1929 Jericho Turnpike).

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-4993722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Children come in costume and listen to some Halloween stories on Monday, Oct. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Following the story time the children can trick-or-treat throughout the library. Intended for ages 3-5.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Need help with your career search, résumé or cover letter? Make a half-hour appointment for free career counseling help with MaryAnn Verdolino, certified career counselor. MaryAnn holds an M.S. in Counseling from Long Island University. District residents only. At the Dix Hills branch, Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30-6 p.m.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · Boys and girls, moms and dads, and grandparents are invited to trick-or-treat along with their favorite storybook and

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St. John’s Harvest Fair 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.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. 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. 631-261-6930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631261-2313. 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 smolderingyet-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.

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. · “The Miniature Art Show” is open to small works, 2-D media, 8x10 and under. It runs through Dec. 31.

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 Bea--ch Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday.

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. 631-427-7045, 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 non-members). For more information, call 631-427-7045.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

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Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. · All the way from New Orleans, Sherry Dooley returns for a Solo Show, bringing her colorful, buoyant work back to the walls of RIPE Art Gallery. “Half the Population” by Sherry Dooley. Opening reception on Nov. 18, 2016, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk and gallery tour on Nov. 19, 2-5 p.m.

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. 631427-5240. 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. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · Cheech & Chong with special guest Shelby Chong on Friday, Nov. 4. Tickets $39.50-$89.50. · Fitz & The Tantrums with special guest Barns Courtney. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Tickets $25-$50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net. · RIDOTTO, Concerts "with a Touch of Theatre", presents: Russian pianist Sofya Gulyak in Recital. Sunday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. in the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington, New York 11743. Tickets are: $10 (student), $20 (members), $25 (seniors), $30 (adults).

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 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.;

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People Witman Hernandez, of Huntington Station, was recently selected as the SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week by the conference Witman Hernandez o f f i c e . Hernandez, a former star for the Walt Whitman High School boys soccer team who now plays for Oneonta, is being recognized for his performance this past weekend during a pair of road wins at Plattsburgh and Potsdam. Hernandez continues to have an impact for the Red Dragons in his first season. He notched a pair of goals in a 3-0 win against Plattsburgh on Oct. 7. Hernandez currently leads the team in scoring with 19 points on seven goals and five assists. Oneonta is currently 12-3-1 overall, and recently saw its 12-game unbeaten streak come to an end. The Red Dragons have also moved back into the NSCAA Division III coaches poll, which it is currently ranked 18th in. The Red Dragons are also in second place in the SUNYAC with a 5-1-1 record. Hernandez won a New York State championship with the Walt Whitman boys soccer team last year. William “Bill” McCartney has been named branch office manager of the Coldwell B a n k e r ’ s Huntington regional office. He will assume the position that is being William “Bill” vacated when McCartney Mary Rice retires. McCartney began his real estate career as an agent in 2002 and, in 2006, he affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. In 2008, he began his management career as an assistant branch office manager in the Huntington regional office. Within the year, he assumed the branch office manager position in the Bellmore regional office where he was able to help drive the success of the office. At the end of 2009, he was called upon to lead the Ronkonkoma regional office as the branch manager. “I am looking forward to cultivating a positive culture and assisting the agents in finding their purpose within the framework of real estate sales,” stated McCartney. As a leader in real estate management, McCartney has earned several awards including Long Island Business

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski News’ Manager of the Year Award in 2014 and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Manager of the Year Award for Long Island and Queens in 2014 and 2015. He is a member of the New York State Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors® and resides in Levittown with his wife Lori. The Huntington Regional office is located at 82 Main Street and can be reached at 631-673-6800. Major General Anthony P. German, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Henry Chandler, of Huntington, serving with the headquarters and headquarters company, 3-142nd Aviation, is promoted to the rank of major. Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard. German also announced the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. Pvt. Stephane Jeanpierre, of East Northport, completed the Army’s rigorous basic combat training and advanced individual training, culminating with a ceremony held Oct. 16 at the Fort Hamilton Armed Forces Reserve Center in Brooklyn to mark start of training with their new unit, the headquarters and headquarters battery, 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery. The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training. The soldiers will now embark on their traditional National Guard service to state and nation as part time Citizen Soldiers. “The handoff ceremony marks the introduction of our new Soldiers to their unit and receiving new shoulder insignia, highlighting the start of their military service here in New York to serve state and nation,” German said. “I congratulate these Soldiers for their initial accomplishments in training as their first milestone of a career as a Citizen Soldier.” For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit Dmna.ny.gov or 1800goguard.com.

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NECROPOLITAN LIGHTHOUSE Today, we With the soft, dim moonlight's mucky glare glows a stone head eye of firelight off the Dark Age rue de cimitiere, a lantern, of the dead that wander out tonight, that safely lets the ones now living wander here. As if sent by hones well dirigent in a dead still murk of Hallowmas, now to bear its grip so virulent, the lantern of the dead stands furtive by the pass that follows through the grave course plots where many went.

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Though a tower made a brick and stone with an aedicule atop, ablaze, it's a manmade earth star twinkling on, a lantern of the dead, a beacon to the ways off any lost soul's footpath where they've gone. Wandering the graveyard, live or dead, on this soft, dim moonlit walk about, keep a look out from the ground you tread. The lantern of the dead calls to you on the route and the dead that were round you will return to bed. Charles Peter Watson, from "Netherworld Befalls" Holtsville Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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NEWS FNREOIGMHBOOURRS Taxpayers Call For Reform After Indictments Nassau residents are calling for campaign finance and ethics reforms in the wake of the indictments of Nassau Executive Edward Mangano and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, which came down last week. Residents were joined Monday on the steps of the Nassau County Legislature by members of Common Cause/New York, Long Island Civic Engagement Table, Long Island Progressive Coalition, Make the Road New York, and New York Communities for Change. “How many more elected officials will be indicted before our leaders in Albany and locally finally take action?” said LIPC Director Lisa Tyson. “The indictments reveal more of the same pay-to-play culture we saw with the convictions of New York State’s former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and former Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver” Mangano and Venditto were arrested last Thursday and charged with honest services fraud and conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. Federal officials accuse Mangano and Venditto of receiving bribes and kickbacks from a businessman who gave Mangano’s wife a no-show job the year her husband first took office. Federal investigators also claim they received gifts, including two expensive chairs, wooden bedroom flooring, a watch, limousine rides and free office space. It’s also alleged that they received discounted rates to use private facilities for fundraisers and other activities and free vacations. Tyson called on “every state legislator who has blocked campaign

Long Island Progressive Coalition Director Lisa Tyson calls for state legislators to “stand up to corruption and restore the confidence of the residents of Long Island” on Monday. finance reforms and ethics reforms in the past to finally stand up to corruption and restore the confidence of the residents of Long Island. “The people of Long Island do not have time for more excuses.” Those who gathered on Monday called for elected officials to pass a series of comprehensive reforms, many based on the recommendations made by the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption. These reforms include: instituting public financing of campaigns for New York; lowering contribution limits, and fix loopholes; limiting the use of campaign accounts. The group also called for a package of voting rights reforms in New York that would modernize voting and elections and expand and protect the vote for New Yorkers.

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The turf field at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station has been named after former New York Jets star running back Emerson Boozer, who served as the town’s parks and recreation director for nearly two decades and who is currently a member of its open space committee. Boozer, who spent his entire career with the Jets from 1966-1975, was a member of the Super Bowl III-winning team, which defeated the Baltimore Colts, 16-7, on Jan. 12, 1969. He attended the dedication ceremony, which was hosted by town officials at the field Oct. 15, and thought back on the days when he once trained at the park. I have “trained here myself when I was playing ball. I would come and jog the perimeter…Manor Park has always been the first park that I would look to attend because I felt at home in Manor Park,” said Boozer, a two-time AFL all-star and one-time all-pro. “It is not Shea Stadium, Giants Stadium or Yankee Stadium, it is Manor Park – a great location, one that I have known for quite a long time…It is a place that is dear to me

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Field Named After N.Y. Jets Legend

Town of Huntington officials renamed the turf field at Manor Field Park in Huntington Station on Oct. 15 after former New York Jets star running back Emerson Boozer, third from right, who was the town’s parks and recreation director for nearly two decades and who is currently on its open space committee. and to many youngsters who come and play the various sports here.” Huntington Supervisor Fran Petrone said Boozer was “truly loved” within the town through his stint as parks and recreation director. “He was there for every kid who came forward, because he really believed in kids,” Petrone said. “He believed in what images are important for our young people. And the parks department through his leadership became an image for our youth.” Boozer, a Georgia native, entered

the NFL in 1966 when he was drafted by the Jets. He gained 5,135 yards rushing, 1,488 yards receiving and scored 64 touchdowns (52 rushing, 12 receiving). In Super Bowl III, Boozer’s blocking, especially on Matt Snell’s touchdown run, was a key to the Jets success. After retiring from football, Boozer went into broadcasting, invested in a tool-and-dye machine shop, and owned a bar, Em Boozer’s Pub 32 (after his uniform number) in the building that is now the town’s

business incubator on New York Avenue in Huntington Station. In 1986, he took a job as deputy parks and recreation director with the town and was appointed director a year later. He served as executive assistant to the supervisor in 1998 and returned to the post as parks director in January 2001. He retired in 2005. In 2010, he was appointed to the town’s Environmental Open Space and Parks Improvement (EOSPA) Committee. He still serves on that committee. Supervisor Petrone and council members Susan Berland, Mark Cuthbertson and Tracey Edwards were joined at the ceremony by Huntington Tax Receiver Ester Bivona and members of the Long Island Bulldogs youth football team. They presented Boozer with a proclamation and with a Jets commemorative football signed by the board members. Cuthbertson, who led the effort to rename the field, said in his remarks, “How proud we were to have him as our parks director for all those years. We have a cutting edge parks program due in no small part to the efforts of Emerson.”

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St. Anthony’s Has 2 Siemens Semifinalists Photo courtesy of St. Anthony’s High School

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington is once again host to semifinalists in the prestigious Siemens national research competition. Seniors Nicholas DeFrancisco and Christopher Koch were among Long Island’s 69 selected semifinalists, which were announced on Wednesday. There are 498 semifinalists across the country. The Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in 1999. It’s a premier science research competition for high school students and seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000-$100,000. DeFranciscowas recognized for his work involving bone marrow-derived stem cells and how they interact with the immune system. He said he was inspired to enter the competition as a freshman, when he heard about the school’s first Siemens semifinalist, Taylor Brown, who was a

senior at the time. Brown’s accomplishment, which was during the 2013-2014 school year, is commerated with a banner that hangs in the school to this day. “Going into research, you know this is the competition you want to enter,’ DeFrancisco said. He was certain that Brown’s accomplishment would not be the last that the school had earned. “I’m going to get us a new banner,” he said. In his work at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, he isolated two enzymes on bone marrow-derived stem cells which had an immunosuppressive effect on macrophage cells, which are types of white blood cells. By disabling the enzymes, they found the immunosuppressive effect was reduced, signaling that these enzymes were responsible for said effect. DeFrancisco described the finding as important for immunotherapy, which he said was recently declared the “fourth pillar in cancer therapy.” “What I did was more about understanding how they work, and then I would pass this research on to some-

magnetic sensors and memory drives. “When we’re trying to measure these kinds of effects, which are usually very small, there’s a lot of electrical noise,” he said. The traditional method to measure the effect involves applying a magnetic field to a material and changing its strength at a constant rate. However, Koch used an oscillating magnetic field, an idea drawn from measurement techniques in other fields. Using a small magnet that applied this positive and negative oscillation, Koch was able to reduce the noise by almost 10 times, making measurement more efficient. In his spare time, Koch serves as the president of the high school’s science club, captain of the physics club and teaches swimming as a private tutor. Looking ahead, he aims to enter more competitions and further his education. “I definitely want to major in physics and eventually pursue a PhD and then possibly both teach and do research at a college,” Koch said.

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Semifinalists in the 2016 Siemens Competition Christopher Koch, left-center, and Nicholas DeFrancisco, right-center, stand in front of the banner that St. Anthony’s High School received for its last semifinalist in the competition, Taylor Brown. The students are pictured with Principal Bro. Gary Cregan, left, and Academic Dean Bro. Robert Gabriel.

one at a lab who would apply this knowledge and create something to help with those diseases,” he said. Outside the lab, he’s a starting guard on the football team; on the board of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Wall Street Club. He hopes to earn his PhD, work for a few years in the biomedical engineering field and return to academics. “Now that I know that I can do it, I know the tools that it takes, and the amount of effort that it takes,” he said. “I really want to go back, teach at college, keep doing research, and make an even larger impact on the scientific community.” Koch also was motivated by Taylor Brown after he heard him speak at the school’s annual science conference. Working with the Stern Group of Nanophotonics and Magnetism at Northwestern University in Chicago, Koch turned his attention to the magneto-optic Kerr effect, which describes how light reflects on magnetic surfaces. “I designed a method to improve the way that we study this,” he said. Research in this field is applied in

Siemens competition semi-finalists Nicholas DeFrancisco, left, and Christopher Koch, right, sit with St. Antony’s High School Science Research Director Paul Paino in the school’s new molecular biology lab.

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field of tissue engineering. “Once I got more formally introduced to science, and the basic principles and concepts behind it, that just really spoke to me as a kid,” she said. “I just like the idea that engineering allows me to apply knowledge from I gain from textbooks to real world applications.” Outside the lab, Wu runs cross-

country winter track and plays badminton for Hills. Looking ahead, she plans to apply on the early decision track to Yale University, where she’d like to major in computer science or biomedical engineering. As a potential career choice, she is interested in video game design and software engineering. She hopes to plan, code and design aesthetics for

games. The Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in 1999. It’s a premier science research competition for high school students and seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. Siemens finalists have the opportunity to win scholarships ranging from $1,000-$100,000.

“Every year, I look forward to seeing whether this will be the year when we’ll see a project that will lead to developing the cure for cancer – or identify tomorrow’s coolest technology,” stated David Etzwiler, CEO of the Siemens Foundation. “We congratulate the regional finalists on their accomplishments and wish them luck in the next phase of the competition.”

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HillSPORTS GIRLS SOCCER >> DEER PARK 1, HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST 1

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com The Thunderbirds fought tirelessly in the opening round of the Suffolk Class AA girls soccer playoffs, in which they drew a matchup with the undefeated Deer Park Falcons on Monday. Hills East took Deer Park forced the game into two overtime periods, but ultimately fell in a 3-2 shootout. No. 3 Deer Park led 1-0 in the first half after Taylor Maucere scored in the 18th minute on rebound that came after a Falcons’ penalty kick. The Thunderbirds, seeded no. 14, continued to trail into the second half, but sophomore midfielder Eleni Sofroniou evened the score with five minutes remaining in the game. The two teams remained deadlocked through regulation, and entered overtime. Through two overtime periods, the score remained tied, and the game entered a penalty shootout. The Falcons ultimately prevailed 32, knocking the Thunderbirds out of the playoffs. Hills East’s sophomore goalkeeper, Morgan Novikoff, finished with 10 saves. For the Thunderbirds, their season comes to an end with a 10-5-1 overall

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T-Birds Eliminated By Undefeated Falcons

Junior forward Gabrielle Tayne (no. 18) battles against her opponent during Half Hollow Hills East’s playoff game Monday night against Deer Park. record. Their third-place finish in Suffolk League II granted them a playoff spot, but they drew an outbracket game against no. 19 Patchogue-Medford. The Thunderbirds also went into a penalty shootout in that game, which was played Friday, but ended up winning 4-2. Senior defender Nina Dinardo,

senior forward Alison Gordin, sophomore midfielder Jessica Garziano and Sofroniou each scored in the shootout. Novikoff made 15 saves in the win. Hills East’s offense was led this season by Sofroniou, who had the team lead in goal with 11. Sophomore forward Elizabeth Gordin scored six goals of her own, and junior forward

Gabrielle Tayne netted five. The trio of Garziano, freshman forward Brianna Tedesco and sophomore forward Alexandra Schwartz each scored four goals. The Thunderbirds were a young team this season. The 17-athlete roster was made up of 14 underclassmen. This year’s seniors are DiNardo, Gordin, and defender Sydnei Moodie.

FOOTBALL>> HILLS WEST 26, RIVERHEAD 6

Colts Rebound, Storm Past Blue Waves By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com The Hills West Colts rebounded from their second loss of the season with a 26-6 win over Riverhead on Saturday. Hills West (5-2) has lost to North Babylon (6-1) and West Islip (7-0) this season, the latter of which came when the Colts fell in overtime to the undefeated Lions, 16-13, on Oct. 15. On Saturday, however, it was all Hills West from the get-go. The Colts were first on the board in the first quarter after sophomore running back Deyvon Wright broke off a 60-yard touchdown run to put Hills West ahead. Both offenses went dor-

mant in the second half, but the Colts got back at it in the third quarter. First, Wright punched in his second touchdown, this time on a 3-yard run. Then, Thomas Anatra returned a Riverhead punt for 45 yards and a touchdown. The Colts missed the extra point attempt and led 20-0 by the end of the third quarter. The Colts put the final nail in the coffin in the fourth quarter with Wrights third touchdown of the day. This time he broke off a 35-yard run. The extra point failed again, but Hills West extended its lead to 26-0. Riverhead did get on the scoreboard before the game came to a close, but it also failed to convert an extra point and the game ended 26-6.

Wright finished with 210 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Quarterback Gerald Filardi threw the ball twice and connected on one of those tries for 8 yards. Against West Islip, the Colts trailed early. West Islip scored a touchdown in the first and second quarters to jump out to a 13-0 lead. The Colts responded before the second quarter came to an end, though, with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Filardi to senior wide receiver Cameron Jordan. In the third quarter, Jeff Terry rushed for a 32-yard touchdown to tie the game at 13. But the Colts’ extra point attempt failed and the score remained tied.

Both offenses stalled through the fourth quarter and the game went into overtime. The Lions ultimately prevailed on a 32-yard field goal. Hills West’s two losses have pushed it down to third place in Suffolk Division II. The Colts have one more game remaining in regular season play. This Saturday they’re scheduled to welcome Deer Park (2-5) for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff at High School West. Deer Park has won two of its last three games. The Division II playoffs are scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 4. To keep up with the playoff bracket, which is expected to be released next week, visit Sectionxi.org.

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