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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

In one of their last big opportunities to sway voters before Election Day, candidates seeking to represent the Town of Huntington got to offer their visions and address a variety of issues before a crowd of more than 75 people at the League of Women Voters of Huntington debate Tuesday night at Harborfields Public Library.

Candidates for the Huntington Town Council, Democrats Keith Barrett and Susan Berland, an incumbent, and Republican incumbent Eugene Cook with running mate Jennifer Thompson, fielded most of the crowd’s questions, which most notably focused on taxes and affordable housing.

A fifth candidate for Huntington

councilperson, Michael Helfer, did not attend. Candidates for Huntington receiver of taxes, Democrat incumbent Ester Bivona and Republican Monique Pardes, also participated in the debate.

On the topic of taxes, Berland said she believes the town has done its part to keep taxes “incredibly low” and within the state’s tax cap.

Cook said he believes Huntington can better manage taxes while paying down its debt, which is listed at $79.1 million in Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone’s proposed 2016 budget.

Thompson said she has fought to reduce expenses while on the Northport-East Northport school board since 2010, despite a 2014 audit from the state comptroller’s office (Continued on page A21)

Candidates in both Town of Huntington and Suffolk County political races square off Tuesday at Harborfields Public Library during the League of Women Voters of Huntington’s candidates’ night.

Haunted Huntington Huntington has its share of suspected sightings of ghostly apparitions and some plain old scary story stories. Here are a few tales to tell others about this Halloween weekend.

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SPOTLIGHT

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A mural believed to have been painted between 1914 and the 1920s in the basement of Huntington Station’s Suite Pieces depicts a man hanging while two other men point and laugh. The original artist of this mural remains unknown.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Town of Huntington officials want to suspend certificates of occupancy for two Huntington Station rental properties they say are controlled by Catco Associates LP, a company owned by landlord Donald Pius.

Huntington’s action is prompted by a complaint regarding one of Catco’s properties and town inspections at several of them, according to a town-issued release.

Huntington Town Attorney Cindy Elan-Mangano sent a notice dated Oct. 14 to Northport-based Catco that states “unless the unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous conditions” found at 76-A E. 3rd St. in Huntington Station and 11 Allison Court in Huntington Station were addressed by Oct. 23, then the town would move at an Oct. 27 hearing to suspend the addresses’ certificates of occupancy and revoke rental permits.

At 76-A E. 3rd St., town inspectors found multiple code violations, including no certificate of occupancy for a living space in the basement, according to Elan-Mangano’s notice. Dressers, clothes, chairs and a couch were discovered in the basement, according to the town.

At 11 Allison Court, inspectors found a “furnished basement” with no certificate of occupancy, along with electrical hazards, litter and debris, according to the notice. Bedrooms and a bathroom were also found in the basement, which were not shown on a third-party inspection report that was used to obtain the property’s rental permit, according to the town.

Under a resolution sponsored by Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards and adopted by the

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Town Targets Two Pius Rental Properties

76-A E. 3rd St. in Huntington Station is controlled by Catco Associates LP, a company owned by landlord Donald Pius, and is being targeted by the Town of Huntington due to alleged code violations. town board in May, single-family rental houses within the town are required to be registered and undergo yearly inspections. ”This action serves notice that the Town intends to enforce all the provisions of the new code to ensure tenant safety,” Edwards said in a release.

In order to bring the properties into compliance, the release said, Catco must “correct all violations and obtain a certificate of occupancy for the basements at both addresses or restore them to an unfinished state.”

Pius, who Huntington officials said controls 72

rental properties in town, said Oct. 21 his properties are in “full compliance with all of the state and Town of Huntington codes.” He added that he has “complied with all of those allegations that are in those notices. I have rental permits on every one of my properties.”

Town spokesman A.J. Carter said Oct. 20 that Pius contacted the town to inform officials that the code violations had been addressed and to schedule a town inspection for Oct. 22. However, Pius could not confirm that appointment, saying his office handles appointments.

DIX HILLS

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Suffolk police have identified the two people killed in a wrong-way on the Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills last week.

Police said a Third Precinct officer, suspecting a DWI and stolen vehicle, attempted to stop Brittany Vella, 25, of Middle Island, who was driving a Dodge Durango in a 7-Eleven parking lot in Central Islip at 1074 Motor Parkway at around 2:40 a.m. Oct. 20. According to police, the vehicle’s affixed license plates did not match the registered vehicle.

While the officer was trying to determine if Vella was under the influence, she fled the traffic stop, police said. Vella then traveled westbound on Motor Parkway and reached Commack Road where she entered the eastbound lanes of the

Northern State while traveling westbound.

Between exits 41 and 42 on the parkway, Vella crashed into a 2011 Honda Accord driven by Sarwan NN, 60, of Smithtown.

Police said the Vella’s vehicle burst into flames and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the officer attempted to extinguish the flames that engulfed Vella’s vehicle, but was unsuccessful.

There were no other occupants in the vehicles and no other police vehicles were involved in the pursuit.

Fire officials said the Dix Hills Fire Department responded to the crash with two rescue engines to extinguish the flames.

Both vehicles were impounded.

After being closed in both directions, the Northern State reopened a little after 10 a.m.

New York State police, which pa-

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Police Identify Drivers In Deadly Crash

Dix Hills Firefighters extinguish a SUV that was involved in a wrong-way crash that killed two people on the Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills on Oct. 20. trols the parkway, was notified by Suffolk police at the onset of the incident, but are not involved in the investigation, which is ongoing.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call the Vehicular Crime Unit at 631-852-6553.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Carl Corry ccorry@longislandergroup.com

A Floral Park woman was killed in a crash Sunday after she was ejected from the rear of a motorcycle that collided with a small SUV that was pulling into a driveway in Northport, Suffolk police said.

Police say Mary SantryRosenvinge was driving her 2015 Toyota RAV4 eastbound on Fort Salonga Road at about 5:35 p.m. and, as she attempted to make a left hand turn into her driveway, west of Sandy Hollow Road, her vehicle struck a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by James Losito, who was traveling westbound on Fort Salonga Road/Route 25A. Losito’s girlfriend, Martha Garcia, was riding on the back of the motorcycle and was ejected when the accident occurred.

Police say speed did not appear to be a contributing factor.

Garcia, 57, of Floral Park, was transported to Huntington Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Losito, 53, of Floral Park, and

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Woman Killed In Motorcycle Crash On 25A

A Floral Park woman was killed in a crash Sunday after she was ejected from the rear of a motorcycle that collided with a car pulling into a driveway on Fort Salonga Road in Northport, Suffolk police said.

Santry-Rosenvinge, 66, were transported to Huntington Hospital, where they are being treated for nonlife-threatening injuries.

The accident shut down Fort Salonga Road for hours Sunday night.

The vehicles were impounded for safety checks and the investigation is

continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.

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Weather, Baseball And Driving prices. Can you believe people were paying, on Talk about a treat... Remember when average, $1,667.82 for tomoryou’d give blood and you’d end up going row’s game in home with a cookie and cup of juice? If you Queens? That’s according to were lucky, that is. Well, I saw the Daily News. Regardless, something this week that blew IN THE KNOW enjoy the series, everyone, my mind. Apparently members WITH AUNT ROSIE wherever you decide to watch of the Huntington Fire Departit. Let’s play ball! ment were giving away steak dinners -- yes, real steak -- at the department’s blood drive on Wrong Way…On my way home from work Monday. Can you believe that? An entire steak last Thursday, my eyes were wide with horror for donating blood. Why couldn’t they have as I watched this mad person turn down the come up with those kinds of incentives way wrong street where Deer Park Road splits, and back when? “Yes, of course, I’ll donate blood head towards oncoming traffic. Stopped at a for some caviar and a lobster. Thank you, sir.” red light in front of the Dix Hills Fire DepartThat would have been grand. ment, my hands clasped over my mouth and my sight was fixated on the car. As other drivSummer in October… Can you believe ers looked on in shock, I was expecting another how warm it was last week? I went from one vehicle to turn down the right curve of Deforest week telling you about how the sky opening up Road North and slam right into this mad perand the snow falling to this week telling you son. To all drivers, keep your wits about you about how I almost went to the beach! Seriouswhen you’re on the road! Pay attention and do ly, this weather is bi-polar. Get it? Cheesy joke not turn down a street that curves onto oncomaside, can we just pick a season already? I’m ing traffic. You could give people a heart atnot sure whether I’m supposed to break out the tack! sandals or the snow boots. For the sake of my closet, Mother Nature, make up your mind!

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Stolen Jewelry A 26-year-old Central Islip man was arrested in Dix Hills after allegedly stealing jewelry from a home on Peppermill Lane. He was arrested Oct. 22 and charged with third-degree grand larceny.

Puffing On Pot In Public An 18-year-old Melville man was arrested in Huntington Station for criminal possession of marijuana. Police say that at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, the man was publicly smoking pot shortly before his arrest.

Sweet Tooth Thievery Police arrested a 33-year-old Wyandanch resident and Stop and Shop employee for allegedly stealing candy, and drinks from his supermarket workplace in Dix Hills on Oct. 22 at about 3:40 p.m.

Smashed Window, Stolen Laptop

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On Oct. 20, police received a report that the window of a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer located in a parking lot on 1350 Walt Whitman Road in Melville was broken. A laptop was allegedly taken from the vehicle. The incident was believed to have occurred at 6:30 p.m. on the day the report was given.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Chamber Alliance Forms To Battle Brain Drain Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

At Monday’s first kick-off meeting of the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is welcomed by Robert Fonti and Gina Coletti, directors and co-chairs of SCAC.

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

A new weapon against Suffolk County’s “brain drain” met for the first time Monday afternoon and it’s called the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers.

Members of the group, a consortium of chambers and business organizations across Suffolk, aim to bring their collective power together to help businesses overcome hurdles and, in turn, retain Suffolk’s young professionals.

“If we can provide jobs and housing for our youth, they’ll stay,” said Robert Fonti, SCAC co-chair. “Build it and they will stay -- not ‘they will come.’”

To do that, Fonti, who is also Suffolk chairman of the bi-county Long Island Business Council, added SCAC hopes to focus on steadying Suffolk’s business climate, in part by lobbying for business-friendly legislation.

One example Fonti cited is a state bill that would allow businesses to make contributions into a small business tax-deferred savings account for use during economic hardship, or when the governor deems a natural disaster, for the purpose of job retention or creation. The bill passed in the state Senate in June and is now under review by the Assembly.

SCAS will also work with officials on the county level.

“Growth will be driven in this region by our small businesses,” said County Executive Steve Bellone,

who attended Monday’s meeting.

“This group, I think, potentially is one of the best developments that we have seen in our county in a long time.”

Bellone added that SCAS could collectively address issues affecting all of Suffolk. “The foundational issues of housing, transportation, job opportunities and infrastructure investments that will power the economy to bring young people back to our region,” he said.

This is something that individual chambers and organizations may struggle with, “But we have strength in numbers,” said SCAS co-Chair Gina Coletti.

“If there are legislative issues that need to be risen above, individually, sometimes, it’s hard to overcome them. You can’t always get something done when you’re on a smaller scale,” said Coletti, who is an associate broker with Hauppauge-based Smith & DeGroat Real Estate.

Representatives from the 60 chambers and organizations enrolled in SCAC – including 11 from the Town of Huntington – plan to meet quarterly each year. While it’s been attempted in the past, Coletti said, this is the first time a collective of chambers and organization in Suffolk has made major strides. “We’re determined to get this done,” she said.

Fonti said SCAS also plans to work with its western counterpart, the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, to boost their influence across Long Island.

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Opinion ‘Not the types set up by the printer return their impression, the meaning, the main concern.’

Long Islander News County Endorsements Suffolk County Executive: Steve Bellone Incumbent Democrat Steve Bellone is seeking a second term in office partly in hopes of having the county better serve as a uniting regional force, as opposed to something akin to an 11th town. That’s done by working with local municipalities to build housing and infrastructure necessary to retain and attract talent, while also not burdening taxpayers with wasteful spending.

Bellone points to Patchogue’s revitalization, plans for the Ronkonkoma Hub and the Wyandanch Rising project as positive examples.

Bellone has also been a strong proponent of sewer expansion – a third rail of politics for decades.

Bellone’s challenger, Republican James O’Connor, a lawyer and former North Hempstead Town Board member, says Bellone has put the county at the brink of fiscal collapse thanks in large part to three costly police contracts and lax fiscal constraints. But that, in addition to cutting taxes, is about the extent of his argument for running for office.

Bellone, by the way, counters that he got the best possible deal in the face of mandatory arbitration while making newer police officers more affordable. Additionally, he followed through on his predecessor Steve Levy’s plan to cut 1,100 county jobs, closed the Foley nursing home and saved $300 million by avoiding mandated jail construction in Yaphank.

There’s more to be done, Bellone admits. We believe he can continue to push through improvements.

Long Islander News endorses Steve Bellone.

Suffolk Legislative 16th District: Steve Stern Dix Hills attorney Steve Stern, the incumbent Democrat, is running for his final term in office. Known for his support of local veterans, this term he passed the Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act, which will convert homes seized for unpaid taxes for use by veterans.

His other main concerns are public safety, housing and sewer infrastructure. Stern, 46, doesn’t rule out running for higher elective office in future, but has no plans for

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that as of now.

Thomas McNally, 51, a Republican from Dix Hills, identified the state of the county’s finances as his top concern. To help fix the Suffolk’s troubles, he would call for a 2.5 percent across-theboard cut of all agencies, except for the police department, for which he would seek a 1 percent cut. He believes the county’s ability to provide services wouldn’t be affected. Nonetheless, his plan would not likely to gain much steam.

He correctly notes that Suffolk needs to attract more businesses that are appealing to a younger generation and that we need to build a housing base that supports both younger and older demographics. Steve Stern has been working toward those goals for the past 10 years. He deserves another two.

Suffolk 17th Legislative District: Lou D’Amaro Democrat Lou D’Amaro, first elected in 2005, is also running for what would be his last two years in office due to term limits. As chair of the Legislature’s budget and finance committee, he is

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well versed in its challenges and has sought ways to streamline services, such as backing the merger of the county comptroller and treasurer offices and merging the park police into the county police. He says there’s more room for consolidation, such as with information technology. He also supports the development of downtowns as economic engines, expanding sewers to improve the environment, and tackling the region’s drug problem as a health issue.

Janet Heller-Smitelli, an attorney with a long record of community involvement, brought to the table her enthusiasm and drive, and a promise to “dig deeper” and “do better.” While the Republican identified the county budget and borrowing, infrastructure and housing as areas that need to be addressed, she lacked knowledge and offered little in the way of solutions.

Long Islander News endorses Lou D’Amaro.

Suffolk 18th Legislative District: William Spencer When William R. “Doc” Spencer, a physician in private practice, won election to the legislature four years ago, the region faced strong

fiscal challenges. While he sees tax-cutting as a priority, he prefers a surgical approach to across the board spending cuts. Though he has worked to reduce the county’s long-term debt, he said he’s all for the county investing in infrastructure to help grow the economy.

One such investment helped Northport Village make needed improvements to its sewer plant; the result was almost immediate improvements to water quality. In fact, one of his proudest moments as a legislator was when the town re-opened a Centerport beach after an eight-year banning on swimming.

He can also take credit for getting the life-saving heroin antidote, Narcon, into the hands of first responders, and banning dangerous powdered caffeine from sale in the county.

Grant Lally, an attorney who lives in Lloyd Neck, promotes cutting taxes and expenses and doing away with programs the county can’t afford in times of distress. He cites County Executive Steve Bellone’s plan for a north-south bus route.

Lally would also like to see an increase in community policing.

Spencer has accomplished much in his two terms in the legislature.

He’s earned another trip back.

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HUNTINGTON VILLAGE

By Peter Sloggatt psloggatt@longislandergroup.com

A downloadable interactive map highlighting Huntington downtown businesses will be launched in time for Small Business Saturday. Designed to highlight area shops and businesses, the map will provide users location and contact information along with a brief summary of the shop, its offering, and special deals being offered.

The map was developed on a recommendation from the Holiday Parade Committee to link Small Business Saturday promotions during the day with the town’s Lighted Holiday Parade that night. Coming the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and a day after retail’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is a national American Express promotion that encourages shoppers to patronize local businesses.

That same Saturday is the night of Huntington’s Lighted Holiday Parade and street festival. Though the parade draws close to 10,000 spectators to town, many merchants have

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Town Putting Small Business Saturday On The Map

The Town of Huntington is developing a downloadable interactive map that will provide location and contact information, along with brief summaries of participating local shops. complained that preparations for the event disrupt an important shopping day at the start of the holiday season.

A beta version of the map was introduced at a village merchants meeting organized by the town and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 28 at The Paramount. Participating merchants will be marked with an icon on a map of the village. Clicking on that icon will bring up that merchant’s location in-

formation, a description of the store, and any special promotions for the day. It can be linked to the store’s website or downloadable coupons.

“It’s an awesome way to highlight Small Business Saturday and get people downtown earlier, before the parade starts,” said Ellen O’Brien, executive director of Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

“This will get shoppers in the door to see what the shops are offering. With

other events planned to be held throughout the day, parade-goers will be encouraged to come to town early and take advantage of whatever sales, promotions or giveaways merchants are offering to start the holiday shopping season.”

Those events include a gingerbread house contest for local bakeries, arts and crafts stations at locations throughout the village, and live entertainment throughout the day.

“We are very excited by the newest additions to this year’s holiday parade and fair that promise to make it the best one ever by increasing the link between the event and Small Business Saturday,” Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone said. “We hope that residents and visitors will use the interactive map to learn what Huntington village merchants are doing to make the whole day special.”

There is no cost for merchants to get on the app, but they must fill out a short application form available by emailing GISPro-Admin@huntingtonny.gov. Applications must be emailed with the store’s logo by Oct. 30.

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The Stories Behind Huntington’s Haunted Places Jaclyn Gallucci/Long Island Press

By Chris Mellides cmellides@longislandergroup.com

The Town of Huntington has its share of suspected sightings of ghostly apparitions and tales of physical manifestations of the deceased.

Huntington resident and author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky has written seven books on the subject of Long Island’s haunted places, which also bring to light the rich and sometimes overlooked history of Long Island.

“It’s not about the blood and gore and these stories like Sweet Hollow Road and [the Amityville Horror]; it’s more of the legend part of our culture of what we talk about on Long Island.”

Her latest book, “Historic Haunts of Long Island,” finds Brosky turning her attention to the subject of ghosts and legends from the Gold Coast to Montauk Point. A sizeable chunk of her book focuses on the North Shore, where towns like Huntington, Melville, and Cold Spring Harbor are featured.

Here are a few tales to share with others this Halloween weekend.

David Conklin House 2 High St., Huntington The David Conklin House, owned

An overpass on Sweet Hollow Road and its neighboring woods marks the area where sightings of ghosts and the supernatural have been recorded as legend. by the Huntington Historical Society, was originally constructed in 1750 by Thomas Conklin and is said to contain the spirits of Conklin’s kin.

During the Revolutionary War, in 1777, the landmark’s name bearer, David Conklin, was captured by the British and held captive for assisting the rebels.

It’s not clear if Conklin died in the home, but the house saw many deaths and births throughout the years.

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Since then, the home’s occupants have described feeling something or somebody touching them, while also hearing noises and footsteps that seemed out of the ordinary.

Volunteers at the Conklin House, which has since been converted into a museum, have expressed uneasiness and feeling as though there were a presence behind them, according to local author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, who has written many books on the subject of Long Island hauntings.

“One of the previous homeowners had a feeling that she was being watched and followed,” said Brosky, who interviewed the homeowner back in 2005. “Back in those days people were born and they died in the same house, it [supernatural occurrences] could just be a result of a lot of leftover energy.”

Mount Misery & Sweet Hollow Road West Hills

Constructed in 1750, The David Conklin House, located at 2 High St. in Huntington, is said to be the home of the spirits of the deceased Conklin kin.

From sightings of a phantom cop missing a portion of his skull, to a glowing, ghostly apparition known as the Lady in White, this winding

stretch of road through the woods in West Hills is home to several myths and legends bordering on the freighting and macabre.

One legend claims that during the 18th or 19th century, a hospital in the area was burned to the ground, with some patients and hospital staff unable to escape the blazing inferno alive.

Today, their burning spirits are said to be seen fleeing from the grounds, with loud shrieking accompanying them.

No matter the myth or legend, Mount Misery and Sweet Hollow Road is still a spooky road, especially at night, and continues to be a popular destination for thrill seekers and those hoping to experience the supernatural.

Fiorello Dolce Bakery 57 Wall St., Huntington While serving Huntington village almond croissants, French doughnuts and freshly prepared tiramisu for the past nine years, Fiorello Bakery is also known for dishing out large helpings of the supernatural.

In the 1900s, the surrounding area was home to row houses that provided housing for the community’s poor population.

Through the help of a medium, owner owner Gerard Fioravanti said he discovered that a spirit belonging to a man identified only as “Eddie” roams the shop, along with 12 other entities.

“Eddie was just a high-school kid caught in a drug deal gone wrong,” Fioravanti said. “The medium couldn’t quite make out what he was saying, because of all the gurgling from his stab wounds.”

Fioravanti has checked and double checked overnight footage from the shop’s security cameras and showed a recording on his cellphone containing footage of “orbs” or spirits hovering in the frame. “There are old souls stuck here,” he said.

But that’s not all. Over the years Fioravanti says that oven doors have (Continued on page A9)

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Uncovering town’s spookiest urban legends Long Islander News photos/Chris Mellides

A mural believed to have been painted between 1914 and the 1920s in the basement of Huntington Station’s Suite Pieces depicts a man hanging while two other men point and laugh. The original artist of this mural remains unknown.

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opened by themselves, utensils have fallen to the ground and recently, the store’s point of sale system, an iPad, would turn on by itself and play music from iTunes.

“I’ve always been a believer, but have never experienced this before,” said Fioravanti. “It’s definitely a weird feeling, but it’s both comforting and odd.”

The Shops at Suite Pieces 1038 New York Ave., Huntington Station As early as 1867, trains began arriving at Huntington Station, and hotels soon began sprouting up to accommodate travelers.

During this time, it was rumored that chauffeurs would drink in the basement of the Venice Hotel, the site of what is now what is now Suite Pieces, antique store.

The old walls of the basement contain disturbing murals, believed to have been painted between 1914 and the 1920s by the chauffeurs themselves, once they’d fill up on whiskey.

One mural contains a depiction of several devils carrying a coffin, while a demonic pig watches them, and another shows a man hanging from a noose, while two other men appear to be laughing.

After first starting as a hotel, the location later incorporated a restaurant and bar before converting to an antique shop in the late 1970s. It changed ownership before landing with current owner, Amanda Peppard.

“I’ve heard a lot of stories, and it kind of freaked me out at first,” said

Peppard. “I’m a scaredy-cat, but I’ve never been scared in this building.”

Not everyone thinks so.

One employee claims that he was closing the store one day and heard some shuffling down the staircase, but that when he went to investigate the noises, no one was there.

Others have reported hearing footsteps, too. Along with the faint smell of women’s perfume, but Peppard maintains that Suite Pieces is a safe shop.

“We’re a shop people come to to customize their homes with collectibles, antiques and fine art,” said Peppard. “And I think the spirits were happy with this transformation.”

The Gourmet Whaler 111 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor

A mural believed to have been painted between 1914 and the 1920s in the basement of Huntington Station’s Suite Pieces depicts a man hanging while two other men point and laugh. The original artist of this mural remains unknown. the 1960s.

Throughout the years, owners of the business claim that Feldman’s ghost still resides in the store. Reports of the oven clanging, and doors slamming are troubling accounts handed down from owner to owner at the eatery.

One of its current owners, Denise Chin, who moved into the location with her business partner Shawn Leonard in April, says there were times when she had goose bumps and the hairs on her neck would

stand up.

Nowadays, that initial fear she had when hearing strange noises shortly after purchasing the business has subsided.

“I don’t feel the way now that I used to,” said Chin. “In the first couple of months I was worried, and it was like I felt a presence.”

Now, Chin and her partner make sure that their guests are well-fed, and that Feldman’s belongings are always kept clean. Just for good measure.

Before it was dubbed the Gourmet Whaler, this Main Street eatery was once owned by a student of Cordon Bleu culinary school named Lillian Feldman.

Feldman left the French culinary institute and settled in Cold Spring Harbor during the late 1940s or early 1950s and opened the gourmet food store in 1953.

Everything Feldman prepared was made from scratch and baked using her prized stove, which the chef left behind, along with some of her other The Gourmet Whaler was once owned by a French culinary student Lillian Feldman whose belongings, after selling ghost is said to still reside in the shop among Feldman’s old belongings, including her prized the business sometime in stove.

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3 Finalists, 6 Semifinalists In Siemens Contest Photo/Half Hollow Hills school district

Three Half Hollow Hills school district students are among 17 in the state to be named regional finalists in the 2015 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.

The competition, founded in 1999 by the Siemens Foundation, see students nationwide submit individual and team research projects as they compete for college scholarships.

The three regional finalists are Brian Rhee, a senior at High School East, Alia Rizcon and Vishal Nyayapathi, both juniors at High School East.

They will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their efforts.

Rhee, Rizcon and Nyayapathi will present remotely to a

panel of judges at Carnegie Mellon University on Nov. 21.

National project winners will be announced Nov. 23.

Six other Half Hollow Hills students have been named semifinalists: Brandon Epstein, Danah Han, Connie He, Gabrielle Jung and Alice Wu, of High School West, and Ethan Udell, of High School East.

Left, Michael Catapano, principal at High School West with Brandon Epstein; Alice Wu; Connie He; Danah Han; Gabrielle Jung; Alia Rizvon; Vishal Nyayapathi; Brian Rhee; Ethan Udell and Jeffery Woodberry, principal of High School East.

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19 Students Honored at Hispanic Heritage Night The Huntington Town Council joined members of the town’s Hispanic Task Force to honor 19 outstanding high school students as part of the 21st Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Program at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School on Oct. 16.

Student achievement awards were presented: • Karen Avila, a John Glenn High School junior • Monica Cramer, a Commack High School senior • Alexis D’Alessandro, a Half Hollow Hills High School West senior • Jessica DeVilla, a Half Hollow Hills High School East junior • Aron Friedlander, a Cold Spring Harbor High School senior • Jordy Gomez, a Half Hollow Hills High School West junior • Juan Gonzalez Contreras, a Walt Whitman High School senior • Danielle Melgar, a Huntington High School senior • Kyle Mitra, a Commack High School junior • David Morales, a Half Hollow Hills High School East senior • Dean Noriega, a Half hollow Hills High School West senior • Sabrina Palacios, a Hunting-

Huntington council members joined the town’s Hispanic Task Force to honor 19 outstanding high school students as part of the 21st Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Program. ton High School senior • Nathalie Poblete-Infante, a John Glenn High School junior • Epiphany Ramirez, a Walt Whitman High School junior • Keylin Rivas, a Harborfields High School junior • Caroline Rosales, a Harborfields High School junior • Rose Savocchi, a Northport High School junior • Sofia Suarez, a Huntington High School senior • Katherine Vasquez, a Cold

Spring Harbor High School senior A community service award was presented to Suffolk County Police Officer Claudia Delgado, the daughter of Colombian immigrants who learned English in ESL classes and went on to graduate from Deer Park High School. She attended the New York College of Health Professions and Farmingdale State College, where she majored in dental hygiene. She joined the Suffolk po-

lice she years ago and was assigned to a sector car responsible for Huntington and Greenlawn before becoming the Second Precinct’s community liaison officer.

Belinda Alvarez-Groneman, a retired detective and special assistant to the Suffolk police commissioner, delivered the keynote address. Alvarez-Groneman joined the SCPD in 1981 as a community service aide and became a police officer four years later. She was cited five times for outstanding police work before becoming the first woman to join the Commissioner’s staff. She served as president of the Suffolk County Police Officers’ Hispanic Society from 1989-1993. She has been active with many community groups.

Currently, she serves as president of Pronto of Long Island Inc. and chairs both the Suffolk County Community College Foundation Board and the Town of Islip Youth Board, as well as serving on the staff of U.S. Rep Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley).

In her remarks, Alvarez-Groneman challenged the audience, especially the students being honored, “to take on the responsibility of helping others.”

The Scholarship Sponsor was the Palacios Law Group. Contributions also were made by United Health Care, the Dental Offices of Dr. Milhim & Associates and Anaconda Latin Fusion Bistro.

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(Nov. 2 1849) The property of the late Abiel Brush, which was near Huntington, was to be sold at auction at the Merchants Exchange in New York City on Nov. 15, 1849. The prime farming property, which came fully stocked, was expected to generate a lot of interest among buyers, according to the report.

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As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Walt Whitman High School last week hosted its 3rd annual “It Can Wait” event to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving with the aid of oral and video presentations and a virtual reality 3-D simulator.

The high school, together with its partner AT&T and NewYork State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-South Huntington), welcomed Walt Whitman high school seniors into the school auditorium, where they were joined by their teachers and local law enforcement members.

After viewing a short documentary called “The Last Text,” which focused on the dangers of texting while driving and featured testimonials of survivors and family members whose loved ones died while texting on the road, Brandon Ray, AT&T Regional Director of External Affairs for all of Long Island, spoke to students and faculty.

Following the video presentation, Ray asked students how they felt after seeing the video and how they would

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Walt Whitman High School student Daniel Moreira experiences a 3-D simulation meant to deter teens from texting while driving. best describe the experience.

One high school senior in the audience said that he knew of a person who died as a result of texting while driving and that texting while on the road “really can wait.”

Ray claimed that nine people die and countless are injured per day as a result of texting while driving and that

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a person is “much more likely to become involved in a traffic accident due to texting and driving.”

Ray then asked the 450 high school seniors if they have every texted or have seen someone they know texting while driving. Almost immediately, almost all of the hands went up.

“When 50 percent of high school-

ers do text, you are 23 times more likely to get into a serious accident, so I think that really drove home to them today,” Lupinacci said. “They also got to try out the simulator so they could see the hazards of texting while driving.”

At the end of the event, some students signed a pledge to not text while driving on a large placard by the auditorium stage, while others lined up for the opportunity to experience the 3-D simulator, which employed a headset and strong audio to recreate a realistic crash experience for the headset wearer who texts while driving during the simulation.

Walt Whitman high school senior Daniel Moreira admits to texting while driving and said that the day’s presentation was “very moving” and that he “never thought about texting in that way” before.

“The car accidents and the stories that people told on the screen was very moving and very upsetting,” Moreira said. “I’m glad I got to experience it all, because if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t feel this terrified about texting and driving.

I’ll never do it again.”

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Kura Barn’s Staying Power Is In Its Food

By Tes Silverman info@longislandergroup.com

Huntington village has no shortage of Japanese restaurants. But drive about five minutes past the village and you’re in for a worthwhile experience at Kura Barn.

Kura Barn was originally a gift shop owned by Noriko and Nori Morimoto when it first came on the scene in 1975. By 1977, it became grocery story where one could buy Asian food products recommended

by Nori, or listen to Noriko’s tales of Japan.

In 1980, the Morimotos decided to expand the business and establish Kura Barn as the first Japanese restaurant in Suffolk County. Their vision was to introduce the cuisine they loved to those unfamiliar with it. Throughout its evolution, the business has stayed in the family. When the Morimotos retired in 2007, their niece, Ayano, and her husband, Chef Makoto Yamada, took the reins.

An example of bridging the tradi-

tional with the new is the minimalist decor that one sees as soon you enter Kura Barn. The tables, chairs and booths are quite simple, but comfortable. The atmosphere is casual, yet warm, as evidenced by the greeting you receive from Ayano or the staff.

That warmth and comfort extends to the cuisine prepared by Yamada.

Appetizers like fireworks salad ($14), tako yaki (octopus balls with hoisin sauce, $6.50), Tokyo tortilla (salmon, shrimp, avocado, scallion with wasabi jalapeno sauce on tortilla chip, $8.50) and hamachi jalapeno (yellowtail sashimi with cucumber and jalapeno with Yuzu sauce, $12) are great starters.

The fireworks salad, with shrimp, avocado on top of mixed field greens served with sesame-jalapeno sauce is great for the health-conscious diner.

The Tokyo tortilla is quite filling. If you want something unusual but good, the octopus balls with hoisin sauce is quite delicious. The hamachi jalapeno with cucumber, jalapeno and Yuzu sauce has a clean taste, but

Owner Ayano Yamada presents the Omakase sushi platter. the mix of jalapeno and Yuzu sauce raises it another level.

If you want an entree that is beautifully presented and filling, the Omakase sushi platter ($35) is the one to have. This entree is one of Yamada’s special dishes that showcases his creativity. Comprised of bluefin tuna, maguro (tuna), hamachi (yellowtail), botan ebi (red shrimp), ika (squid), katsuo (bonito sashimi in

Kuran Barn was the first Japanese restaurant in Suffolk County when it morphed from a grocery store in 1981.

a boat), salmon with ikura (salmon roe), eel with avocado wrapped in soy paper and scallop, mango and masago (roe) with wasabi sauce, this entree could satisfy any sushi lover.

If you want to expand your culinary taste with dessert, the one to choose is the dora yaki (Japanese pancakes with red bean mochi and green tea ice cream, $7.50). The (Continued on page A17)

The fireworks salad, with shrimp, avocado on top of mixed field greens served with sesame-jalapeno sauce, is great for the health-conscious diner.

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The hamachi jalapeno is on of Kura Barn’s great starters.

Kura Barn’s Staying Power (Continued from page A16)

Japanese pancakes are fluffy and combined with the red bean filling creates a delicate pastry. Adding green tea ice cream on top of the pancakes creates a rich, creamy dessert.

The Yamada’s commitment to provide their diners with excellent cuisine and service is part of the reason they have lasted for more than decades.

Ayano Yamada’s vision is simple: “I want my diners to feel like they’re dining at their aunt’s or grandmother’s house. I want their experience to remind them of home.”

With that in mind, there’s no reason why Kura Barn shouldn’t be

around to wow diners with a “homey” experience for another decade.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Don’t let the sign fool you. Jewelry Collection in Northport offers more than jewelry for the community. Owner Eileen Pinchuck’s store sells a variety of gifts for women and men.

“I’m going to eventually put Jewelry Collection and More,” said Pinchuck, 49, of Northport, adding that the store has been evolving since she started the business eight years ago.

With an eclectic style, Collection offers all types of jewelry, handbags, household ornaments and seasonal accessories, such as sweaters, scarves, socks and hats.

Pinchuck said there’s always competition in the jewelry business. “I try

Eileen Pinchuck, owner of Jewelry Collection, is loving life as she stands in her bridal and baby section in her shop on Main Street in Northport. to like keep changing it up and getting new things, and always making sure my customers are happy,” she said.

The store brings in new merchandise every day. It recently added a unisex pine scented candle collection

called Frasier Fir, and Mi Moneda, a jewelry line that offers necklace pieces.

The store, located at 75 Main St. in Northport, has a men’s section, offering mugs, wallets, watches and more.

It also has a bridal and baby section in the back of the store.

“It’s bridal, baby gifts and people are loving it,” Pinchuck said. For bridal, the section is furnished with cake toppers, picture frames, and wine glasses, while the baby section offers piggy banks, toys and baby shoes.

As the owner and sole employee of the 1,000-square-foot shop, Pinchuck tries to keep up with the latest trends and offers price points for everyone, ranging from $2 to $500.

Pinchuck said trending items include styles with fringe, men and women blessing bracelets and Les Interchangeables bracelets. Lokai bracelets are also popular. For every pink bracelet that is sold, a dollar is donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

With an eye for merchandise, Pinchuck chooses the store’s variety of styles from 15 sales representatives, at shows, reading gift magazines and swapping ideas from jewelry owners who live outside of New York.

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Officials Welcome Bridgehampton National Bank

Cutting the ribbon to welcome Bridgehampton National Bank to Huntington, from left, are: Gail Lamberta, Huntington Chamber of Commerce board member; Steve Sheridan, BNB regional manager; Ellen O’Brien, executive director, Huntington Chamber of Commerce; Joe Walsh, BNB team leader; Susan Berland, Huntington councilwoman; Frank Trifaro, BNB Huntington branch manager; Kevin O’Connor, BNB CEO; Randy Nielsen, BNB board member; Ray Bennardo, chief of staff tostate Sen. John Flanagan; Rudy Santoro of the BNB board of directors; and Brian Finnegan, aide to state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci.

Representatives of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials recently helped cut the ribbon at Bridgehampton National Bank’s Main Street, Huntington, branch. Bridgehampton, BNB for short, acquired the Main Street branch as part of its purchase of the former Community National Bank.

That deal, closed last June, expanded BNB’s footprint on Long Island and into New York City and Queens.

With 40 branches and assets of approximately $3.4 billion, BNB is one of the largest Long Island-based community banks, Kevin M. O'Connor, president and CEO of Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

said. “Our mission is to assist local businesses grow and expand, contributing to a vital Long Island economy."

Locally, in addition to the Huntington village location, Bridgehampton has two branches in Melville, and operates surcharge-free ATMs at Rite Aid locations throughout Suffolk.

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BUSINESS Not Another Meeting! The Cost Of Wasted Time

By Mindy Wolfle When it comes to workplace business meetings, the usual reaction is a combination of dread, annoyance and a big yawn. How many of us have attended umpteen meetings, only to come away with no greater knowledge or direction than when we sat down to the droning of the group leader?

An earlier position I held in a national firm was famous for meetings where we had to fly to one of its central locations, attend a two hour meeting and fly back home. Forget about the travel time that was at least four times greater than the meeting itself.

In the name of “team building,” the leaders of my group refused to use the video conferencing system, where we could have convened in our own offices and then returned to our desks to get some real work done.

John Massaro, a CPA and manager at Incorvaia & Associates, has had his fill of workplace meetings. When

asked to share an anecdote about the worst meeting he’s ever attended, John’s worst of the worst was a weekly occurrence. He states, “Every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for an hour or more [a former employer] held a ‘scheduling meeting’ to let the office manager know staffing needs and for the typing department to know what to expect in the coming week. Every manager, supervisor and partner was expected to attend, about 30 people in all. They would go around the room, one by one and ask staffing needs, then go around again and ask what financial statements would be ready for typing. All this could have been handled by a weekly email. What it amounted to was about 30 people each week with average billing rates of $225 per hour totaling $351,000 of wasted time per year. Each person's participation was two to three minutes, but each person was expected to attend the entire meeting. Every Monday a similar meeting for firm marketing was mandatory, another $351,000

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Let’s Talk! A Dialogue Between The Generations The Huntington Chamber is excited to present a special event for November’s Networking Breakfast. Mark your calendars for Nov. 17 at the Hilton Long Island, 598 Broad Hollow Road in Melville. With a focus on Millennials in the workplace, the presentation will address the generational gap in today’s business world and how everyone can adjust, adapt and achieve.

Featured moderator Tywana Williams is a Ph.D. candidate in management specializing in leadership and organizational change and the owner of Small Business Solutions.

Tywana has been working with the Chamber’s Young Professionals for a few years and recently interviewed a handful of chamber members to include in her research.

Along with Tywana’s guidance,

the presentation will include an interactive panel representing a variety of industries and generations. Tywana’s expertise and passion is apparent in her enthusiasm to engage workers of all ages to create a positive and productive work environment.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this unique dialogue; register online for the Millennial Networking Breakfast by visiting the chamber’s website: huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-423-6100. The event begins at 7:30 a.m., with an hour of casual networking before moving on to a hot breakfast and presentation closing around 10 a.m.

The breakfast is $45 for Huntington Chamber members and $60 for future Huntington Chamber members. We look forward to seeing you there and getting the conversation started!

wasted.”

Leave it to an accountant to assess the financial damage of these meetings.

In the words of Adam Wolf, director of marketing and business development for Wilk Auslander, a law firm in New York, "Poorly planned meetings are a double whammy. They take time away from doing actual work and you typically wind up with more work. All too often they are not productive, because no one is effectively leading them, talk goes around in circles and decisions are often not arrived at or action items not captured."

Adam’s suggested solutions should be common sense, but sadly, this is not often the case. “A meeting should always have an agenda, which is shared with folks at least a few days in advance. Someone should lead the meeting. Folks should show up on time.

The time frame for the meeting should be clearly defined in advance; half an hour is ideal; maybe, one hour if there is a big agenda or major decision has

to be made. A brief recap of the meeting with major decisions and action items is mandatory: otherwise, what was the point of the meeting?”

I also checked in with Andrew Rabinowitz, sales director at American Christmas Inc. “We have a weekly sales meeting. At these meetings I think we should do more sales training with some role playing or sharing positive and negative experiences,” Rabinowitz said.

So there you have it. The perspectives of a financial professional, a marketing professional and a sales professional. Is anyone listening? Please consider bringing these comments to your next workplace meeting ... if you dare.

Mindy Wolfle is president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP, and an instructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University's continuing education program.

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Front, from left: Tom McNally and incumbent Steve Stern for Suffolk’s 16th Legislative District; Janet Heller-Smitelli and incumbent Louis D’Amaro for Suffolk’s 17th Legislative District; and incumbent William Spencer and Grant Lally for Suffolk’s 18th Legislative District. Back, from left: Jennifer Thompson, Keith Barret, incumbent Susan Berland and incumbent Eugene Cook for Huntington councilperson; and incumbent Ester Bivona and Monique Pardes for Huntington’s Receiver of Taxes.

Berland said communities must “accept” housing opportunities for both young people and seniors, citing Melville’s Ruland Road 117-unit housing development as an example.

That development was originally planned for affordable one-bedroom units, but will now be a limited-equity cooperative community following a housing-discrimination lawsuit settlement in February.

“A lot of times everybody says that they want it [workforce housing], but when we go in to try and put it into a neighborhood, that’s when people go to eject,” Berland said.

On a countywide scale, means to keep taxpayers in business – while keeping them in Suffolk – were also discussed.

“Do you have any ideas to lure small businesses and jobs back to the county?” moderator Scott asked.

Candidate for Suffolk’s 18th Legislative District, Republican Grant Lally, said he believes the conversation begins with lowering taxes.

“We are massively overtaxed here on Long Island and those high rates

of taxation filter through, meaning… businesses need to pass those costs of taxes on to the consumer [and] everything, groceries, restaurant bills, hardware stores, everything is more expensive,” he said.

Democratic incumbent William Spencer, Lally’s opponent, said, “We have to create an environment for small businesses to thrive in.”

Spencer added that he believes the county has already made efforts to create that environment through the county’s industrial development agency’s Jumpstart program, which looks to provide tax breaks and real estate locations for small businesses.

In the race for Suffolk’s 17th Legislative District, Democratic incumbent Louis D’Amaro said a focus needs to be placed on infrastructure, particularly sewers, in order to handle an influx of new small businesses.

Republican Janet Heller-Smitelli, D’Amaro’s opponent, said she believes the county should further develop internship and mentoring programs. “Gone are the days where we go someplace and work nine-to-five.

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Pinchuck previously worked in the Diamond Exchange in Manhattan for J&H Fryer and then worked for her brother’s jewelry collection in Florida. After moving back to NewYork in 2005, Pinchuck decided to open up her own store.

Originally from Queens, Pinchuck said she moved to Northport because she loved the village’s quaint atmosphere.

“It’s like a little gem,” she said. “It really is spectacular and there’s no place like it. I’m very fortunate to live and work here.”

Pinchuck said that 90 percent of her customers are local and have been loyal supporters throughout the years.

“I love my customers,” she said. “In a small business you really have to go above and beyond.”

With a good rapport and a successful Facebook and Instagram page for the shop, Pinchuck has shipped merchandise to customers and, at times, kept the store open for those late-night shoppers.

If the shop is having struggles, Pinchuck said she’s a fighter and will never give up on the business.

“I love what I do and when people walk in, they sense it,” she said. “I always say once I get burnt or I’m spent is when it’s over but I don’t think that’s coming soon.”

We have to think outside those perimeters,” she said.

Along with keeping taxpayers housed and in business, candidates also focused on how the county can keep them safe.

The pair running for Suffolk’s 16th Legislative District seat, Republican Thomas McNally and Democratic incumbent Steve Stern, agreed that informing and working with young people is where public safety begins.

McNally suggested a resurgence of Suffolk County Police Department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, which was disbanded in 2007 due to a lack of effectiveness.

“Get into the middle schools and give them [students] a good example to live by,” he said.

Stern said he’d like to continue supporting youth-minded programs to “give our children a safe alternative after school,” but added that he wants the county to be aggressive with treatment and prevention measures in addressing Suffolk’s drug problem.

Election Day is Nov. 3.

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

(Continued from page A1) that showed the district overestimated spending by a total $33.9 million over a five-year period that ended Sept. 30, 2013. In an interview earlier this month, Thompson said the district’s questioned budgeting practices were in place before she joined the board and that she’s since raised her concerns while working to reverse effects of the overestimating.

On Monday, Thomson said she’d like to take what she’s learned as a school board member and use that knowledge to modernize and reduce the scope of the town’s government to make it more effective and streamlined.

Barrett said he believes he could implement cost-saving measures similar to those he’s made as the town’s deputy director of general services, which he said has saved the department over $50,000 per year.

Following closely behind taxes was the topic of affordable housing.

“What can the town do, if anything, to create more housing for working young people… who make too much for Section 8 housing, but not enough for market-rate apartments?” asked moderator Lisa Scott, LWV of Suffolk County president.

Barrett suggested the town could look into its foreclosed houses and partner with private investors to create legal, two-family homes. Cook agreed with that idea, but reiterated he believes taxes must be lowered.

Thompson backed a “balanced approach” that would take into consideration factors like traffic, density and open space before moving forward with housing developments.

Thompson also said she believes lower taxes would cause rents to “naturally come fall into line with the lower tax rate so that it’s not so difficult for our returning college seniors to come back to our area and live within their means.”

Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

Candidates focus on taxes, housing in debate

Jewelry Collection in Northport offers jewelry and more, including gifts for men, a bridal section, a baby section, seasonal accessories and household ornaments.

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THURSDAY Argentine Tango

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

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Cook Around the World

Join the Women’s International Cooking Club at The Chai Center for cooking classes taught by chef Limor Shapiro.

Three classes, every Thursday at 7 p.m. from Oct. 29-Nov. 12. Call 631-351-8672 for more information and to register. $25 for the course or $10 per class. 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Huntington.

HHH Robotics Invitational and Food Drive

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Trick-Or-Treat At The Museum

Children in costume get to enjoy a hands-on art activity, spooky props to take pictures with and special treats at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Free admission to children in costume and their families.11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Candyland in Commack

A life-size version of the classic board game. Meet the characters, enjoy live music, take pictures and enjoy 25 cars packed full with candy. 83 Shirley Court, Commack, 12-4 p.m. Call 516-280-2737 for more information or directions.

SUNDAY Walk In Jack Kerouac’s Footsteps

The “Kerouac Crawl” is a guided walking tour of Northport Village, stopping at various drinking establishments along the way on Nov. 1. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members and includes the tour, refreshments at the museum and a souvenir. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. tours. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, call 631-7579859.

Fall Rummage Sale

Gently used and new clothing for men, women, children, and infants, as well as baby items, toys, books, and assorted household items. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sale continues Monday, Nov. 2, from 9:30

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is putting on weekly “Learn to be Tobacco Free” quitting programs, sponsored by Huntington Hospital. These programs, which end Nov. 19, take place at the Dolan Family Health Center, 284 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. For more information and to register, call Irene Housley at 631-3512385.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (106 Vernon Valley Road, Northport) is hosting NY Blood Center for a blood drive Nov. 10 from 2:45-8:30 p.m. Register at nybloodcenter.org to make an appoitnment. Call 516-526-4943 for more information.

Fall items will be available, such as décor, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, paintings and a free antique baby grand piano. Oct. 29-31, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Helping Hand Rescue Mission, 225 Broadway in Huntington Station. Call 631-351-6996 for more information.

Free pumpkin painting, music, food and drinks for purchase. 5-8 p.m. at New York Avenue and Olive Street in Huntington Station. Free admission. Visit sourcethestation.com or call 631-6294660 for more information.

Smoking Cessation Programs

Fall Blood Drive

Fall Boutique Fundraiser

Gateway Nights at Gateway Plaza

and angels. Registration is required and costs $50. The course begins on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Call 631-351-8672.

Walk In Jack Kerouac’s Footsteps On Nov. 1, the Northport Historical Society is taking patrons on a Jack Kerouac-inspired walking tour of Northport Village, including various drinking establishments that Kerouac himself used to frequent. a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by the Sisterhood of the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Call 631-4271089 for more information.

MONDAY Hebrew Reading Crash Course

A seven-week course on learning to read the Hebrew taught by Robin Guttman at The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. The courses start Monday at 7 p.m. for $50 per course, with a 10 percent discount for members.

Registration is required at thechaicenter.com.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Brian M. Gill Agency, State Farm Insurance, is collecting food donations for Long Island Cares from Nov. 2-16.

Please bring non-perishable food items to 713 Walt Whitman Road, Melville.

TUESDAY Free Help For Vets

Every Tuesday from noon-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Huntington Station, Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries.

Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

WEDNESDAY Psychic & Mediumship Development

Get in touch with your untapped psychic or mediumship abilities with Winter

Brook, psychic and medium. Classes are held at 171 Main St., Northport. $35 per class or $250 for the entire eight-class series. 631-261-9300

Open-Mic Night

Play your heart out at an acoustic openmic night every Wednesday at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport, 7-10 p.m. facebook.com/cafportopenmic.

Original songs only.

Power Breakfast

Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Comedy for a Cause

It’ll be a night of fun, raffles and big laughs to benefit the Huntington Youth Bureau System on Comedy for a Cause on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7-10 p.m. at the Huntington Moose Lodge.Comedians featured from Haft2Laugh Comedy Productions. Tickets are $55 ($60 at door) and includes comedy show, two tickets for wine/beer, plus light fare, soft drinks and dessert. To purchase tickets, call 631-351-3061 or visit hybydri.org/fundraiser.

Kabbalah Course

The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills) is putting on a five-week course on Kabbalah, the Jewish tenets of mysticism. The course will talk about topics such as reincarnation, the soul

The Half Hollow Hills Robotics Team 3624 ThunderColts are hosting a robotics competition and food drive at Half Hollow Hills High School West (375 Wolf Hill Road. Dix Hills) on Nov. 14. from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Watch 24 teams from all over Long Island compete in the “Recycle Rush.” There will be food and raffles. For the food drive, please bring things such as canned goods, toiletries, rice, cereal, stuffing, mashed potatoes, tea and coffee. All donations will go to the St. Elizabeth Food Pantry.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

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

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

• Holiday Picture Taking Seminar: Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Professional photographer John Spoltore will discuss portrait, still life, and scenic photography; digital camera settings and shooting techniques; transferring the images to your computer; and organizing your photos.

This is a seminar; please do not bring cameras with you. Register online.

Deer Park Public Library

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

• Singing School Bus Driver, Nov. 2, 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Ages 2-8 with an adult, one adult per family. Contact the library to register.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. Events are free and registration begins on Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Read to Rover, Nov 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: For children grades 1-5 who need practice reading out loud. Spend 15 minutes per child reading to a licensed

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MUSIC/DANCE

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

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

• Ancient Rome: Imperial Age, , Nov. 4, 2-3:30 p.m: Looking at works produced by the major dynasties of Ancient Rome.. Dix Hills

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• NaNoWriMo, Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m.: An event that encourages aspiring writers to tackle the challenge of writing a 50,000-word novel during the month of November.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

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

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

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

• Movie Trivia Night: Nov. 2, 12 p.m. 60 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film.

Win cash and other prizes. You can have teams up to six people, so bring some friends and work together. $5 per person.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

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

• “James and the Giant Peach,” weekends through Nov. 8. See website for seating and ticket information.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

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

ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Under the Radar, paintings, pastels and monotypes by Huntington artist Pat Ralph, Sept. 27 through Nov. 1 in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelson Gallery. Artist’s reception, 1-4 p.m.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

A Sweet Time A life-size version of the classic board game. Meet the characters, enjoy live music, take pictures and enjoy 25 cars packed full with candy. A safe, family-friendly experience for your children this Halloween. 83 Shirley Court, Commack, 12-4 p.m. Call 516-280-2737 for more information or directions.

Huntington Arts Council b.j. spoke gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-5495106. bjspokegallery.com.

• “Poets Aloud”: Open mic, second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Suggested donation of $3.

• Three exhibits on view from Oct. 28Nov. 23. Featuring Bert Winsberg, Nicolette Pach and a members themed area called “Celebrations.”

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

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

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.

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

• “Street Life: PrivateMoments/Public Record” runs through March 27.

Selected works from the permanent collection illustrate the urban experience and create a portrait of New York City in its daily life. Featured artists include Berenice Abbott, N. JayJaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand.

• “Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the Collection” runs through Nov. 29.

Landscape, figurative and abstract work using a range of traditional and modern processes by artists Romare Bearden, John Steuart Curry, Stuart Davis, Red Grooms, Risaburo Kimura, Robert Kipniss, Roy Lichtenstein, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, Emilio Sanchez, Tom Wesselman and others.

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

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

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Archives Fundraising Reception In honor of Archives Month the Historical Society is hosting a special archives fundraising event on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

The reception will take place in the Founder's room at the Paramount, 370 New York ave. Huntington. For 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, Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.

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

120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-6562148; dhpac.org.

• Godspell: Nov 5-8, Nov 13-15 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for the public, $15 for seniors and students.

The Paramount

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

• Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Oct 29. See website for ticket info • Veteran’s Benefit Concert:Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, a Billy Joel cover band. Oct 30. See website for ticket info

Ridotto: Concerts with a Touch of Theatre

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave. $10, student; $18, members; $20, seniors; $25, adults.

Reservations: 631- 385-0373 or Ridotto@optonline.net .

VOLUNTEERING Volunteer with Huntington Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to help deliver hot meals one day a week for 2 hours to those who can’t shop or cook for themselves.

They are also in need of nurses to screen prospective clients as well as substitute drivers. For information and applications call 631-271-5150.

Be A Museum Docent

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-4277045, ext. 403.

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided.

Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-3688770, ext. 204.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Cops: 3 Teens Arrested For Altering Records

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

A suspected “ringleader” and two accomplices linked to altering the schedules and grades of students at Commack High School earlier this year were arrested Oct. 20, Suffolk police said.

The three 17 year olds, all Commack High School seniors, were identified by police as Daniel Soares and Erick Vaysman, both of Commack, and Alex Mosquera, of East Northport.

Detective Sgt. John Best, commanding officer of the SCPD’s Computer Crimes Section, said Oct. 20 that Soares was “the ringleader” in the unauthorized breaches to the district’s network, which were first discovered by district officials in July. Around 300 students’ schedules were changed and the grades of two students – Soares and Vaysman – were altered.

District officials said the altered schedules were fixed before they were distributed to students.

After the district learned of the breach, Best said, the Computer Crimes Section launched an investigation that resulted in the Sept. 2 execution of a search warrant on Soares’ home. Police confirmed that the warrant was executed the same day that Soares was reported missing by his family, resulting in a nearly weeklong search for the teen before he returned home Sept. 8.

Police uncovered several items, including hardware called a keylogger, which Best said looks like

Daniel Soares

Erick Vaysman Alex Mosquera

a flash drive and allowed Soares to “record every stroke of a keyboard while installed on a computer.”

Best said that, at least twice, once in May and again in June, Soares installed the keylogger on Commack school district computers after hours in order to steal employees’ logins and passwords.

Soares was then able to access the district’s network from remote locations and make changes, such as those made to schedules and grades.

Soares was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of third-degree computer tampering, three counts of second-degree identity theft, one count of computer trespass and one count of eavesdropping. Best said Soares’ two felony burglary charges carry a maximum of seven years in prison.

“A number of students” had knowledge of Soares’ activity, Best said, including Vaysman and Mosquera.

Best said Vaysman asked Soares to change one of

his grades, which he did, resulting in Vaysman being charged with one count of third-degree computer tampering and one count of fourth-degree criminal solicitation.

Mosquera requested, for “an unclear reason,” that Soares access another Commack student’s schedule, which Best said he did, and resulted in Masquera’s charges of one count of computer trespass and one count of fourth-degree criminal solicitation.

Best said Vaysman and Mosquera each face a maximum of four years in prison.

Soares, Vaysman and Mosquera were processed at the Fourth Precinct and scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Oct. 20. Attorney information for the three teenagers was not immediately available.

“The investigation is continuing,” Best said.

“Right now, we’ve only charged the students whose actions we felt gave rise to criminal activity.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Computer Crime Section detectives at 631-852-6279 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220TIPS. A statement posted Tuesday to Commack’s website said, “We will continue to actively seek those who breach the District Code of Conduct, and those who break the law to ensure the integrity of our data system and to protect those who follow the rules.”

The district is also “doing everything possible to prevent something like this from ever happening again.”

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Chris Mellides cmellides@longislandergroup.com

A second-floor residence was set ablaze at Lincoln Farms Apartments on 1st Avenue and East 9th Street in Huntington Station on Oct. 19 , with the Huntington Manor Fire Department and members of Suffolk Police Arson Unit responding to an emergency call.

At 10:22 a.m., Huntington Manor firefighters arrived at the apartment complex and helped evacuate residents, including a number of senior citizens and two handicapped tenants.

Firefighters inspected all 30 apartments in the three-story building for occupants.

Using six trucks, roughly 35 firefighters were able to control the flames and confine the fire to the room it originated in before it could spread to the rest of the building.

“We contained the fire to the second floor bedroom, which sustained heavy smoke and water damage to the interior,” said Huntington Manor Fire Chief Frank McQuade .

McQuade added that the cause of

the fire was accidental and was started by an elderly tenant who fell asleep with a lit cigarette in her mouth.

“She shouldn’t be living by herself,” said Lincoln Farms resident Noel Acosta, who also lives on the second floor. “She’s an old lady and has problems with her health. She needs other people to take care of her.”

Acosta said that once he and the other tenants were evacuated, they had to spend close to seven hours in the street before they could reenter the building, and that he credits the building’s landlord David Janz for making everyone as comfortable as possible during the ordeal.

“He went above and beyond to makes us all feel comfortable,” Acosta said. “He brought us donuts and coffee. He was excellent.”

A total of 22 residents were displaced, McQuade said, with the nearby St. Hugh's Church offering temporary shelter while residents waited to return home to their belongings.

The Lincoln Farms landlord said that he gives a lot of credit to the Red

Long Islander News Photo/Chris Mellides

FD: Lit Cigarette Causes Fire At Apartments

Lincoln Farms resident Jerry White, 57, removes garbage and debris at the Huntington Station apartment complex, which was the site of a fire that broke out in the building’s second floor on Oct. 19 at 10:22 a.m.

Cross, who kept his tenants calm and supplied them with blankets and food, and had even offered families with infants a two-day stay at the Marriott while the building undergoes repairs.

Repairs, Janz said, that are all but

completed.

“Two families are staying at the Marriott, and everyone is getting settled back in,” said Janz, who added that due to the emergency, power to the building had to be cut, but has since been restored.

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HillSPORTS BOYS SOCCER

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

For the 13th straight season, the Half Hollow Hills High School West’s boys soccer team has reached Suffolk’s playoffs.

Tuesday, after deadline, a road matchup with the New York State champion Commack Cougars awaited the Colts.

A season after claiming a share of the League I title, Commack had shown signs of vulnerability in 2015 as the Cougars were defeated three times on their way to second place in the league and the sixth overall seed in the Class AA playoffs.

As for Hills West (9-3-2), the Colts narrowly missed a share of the League IV title this season. They were edged out by Hauppauge (9-2-3). For their efforts, Hills West was awarded the No. 11 seed.

To reach the playoffs, the Colts were led by sophomore forward Dylan Chan, who scored eight goals this season. Chan led the Colts in scoring

and nearly tripled the output of his freshman campaign, when he scored three goals.

Elsewhere on offense, John Behr, a senior midfielder, provided the most balanced effort for the Colts, scoring six goals and recording six assists this season. Behr, with 12 points, edged Chan, with 11 points, as Hills West’s points leader through the regular season.

In net, goalkeeper Hunter Goldberg contributed to five shutouts for the Colts this season.

Hills West’s head coach is Doug Gannon. He could not be reached before deadline.

In the matchup against Commack on Tuesday, the Colts likely wanted to bounce back from a costly 1-1 draw with West Babylon on Oct. 21. The result ultimately cost Hills West the League IV title. In the two games prior, however, Hills West grinded out two wins, one against Deer Park and another against Bellport, to bounce back from a mid-season skid in which the team lost three straight league

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13th Straight Playoff Appearance For Colts

Hills West’s senior midfielder Drew Rosenzweig, center, battles to win a header against East Islip in a game earlier this season. games.

If Hills West defeated Commack Tuesday, the Colts will be in action once again on Friday in the quarterfinals. That game would be against the winner of No. 3 Smithtown West (12-

1-1) and No. 14 East Islip (9-5), which was also played on Tuesday. The game Friday would be played at whichever school is the higher seed.

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BOYS SOCCER

Thunderbirds Face Off Against Hauppauge In Playoffs

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Following a third place finish in League II this season, the Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s boys soccer team entered Suffolk’s Class AA playoffs Tuesday.

After deadline, no. 10 Hills East (9-4-1) faced no. 7 Hauppauge (92-3), which was this year’s League IV champion.

As for Hills East, the Thunderbirds, in league play, couldn’t overcome the hurdles of league champion Walt Whitman (12-1-1) and second-place Central Islip (10-2-2).

All of Hills East’s regular season losses came against Whitman, twice, and Central Islip, twice.

The Thunderbirds churned out wins against their remaining league opponents, however, including two wins over fellow playoff team

Hills East’s senior forward Richie Hogan, center, controls the ball in a game earlier this season against Copiague.

Northport.

Taylor Kaczynski, a senior midfielder, led Hills East’s offensive charge through the regular season.

Kaczynski scored 11 goals and added six assists to lead Hills East in both scoring and overall points.

Following Kaczynski was junior

midfielder Sam Steinberg who scored five goals and recorded a team-high eight assists.

In net, goalkeeper Jordan Lafauci reached the 100-save milestone as he contributed to the Thunderbirds’ six shutouts this season with fellow goalkeeper Dan Carfagno.

The Thunderbirds are coached by Tiziano Carcone.

On Tuesday, Hills East likely sought to bounce back from its lateseason skid when it suffered two loses and a draw in its final four league matches.

If the Thunderbirds defeated Hauppauge on Tuesday, they’ll be in action again on Friday in the quarterfinals. There, they’d face the winner of Whitman and no. 18 William Floyd (7-7), a game that was also played Tuesday.

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