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LI Welcome Center To Open Soon By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

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After nearly two decades of controversy, community engagement and subsequent compromise, the Long Island Welcome Center in Dix Hills is nearly complete. The welcome center now stands on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway between exits 51 and 52, but, according to state Department of Transportation spokesman Gary Holmes, a definitive opening date had not been set as of deadline Tuesday. 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. It's pretty remarkable how quickly it came together,” Holmes said. Construction on the center begun in May, drawing criticism from nearby residents, as published reports have shown. State Assem. Andrew Raia (REast Northport) has been working with community members to mediate between the state and residents. One of the complaints often brought up by residents was that the welcome center could bring an

State DOT spokesman Gary Holmes called the Long Island Welcome Center’s design “regionally inspired,” featuring a replica lighthouse, as well as net buoys adorning the side of the 15,200-square-foot building.

influx of trucks to Dix Hills, a concern that Raia said Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office and the state DOT have committed to address. “Hopefully [state officials] will live up to their commitment to keep the trucks out,” Raia said Monday, adding that he had not yet seen the near-complete facility, and said his evaluation of the finished project is still “to be determined.” He said state officials are working to provide alternate places for trucks to park in clearly marked areas. Trucks can now be parked at designated areas on the westbound side of the LIE near Exit 56, and on the eastbound side near Exit 66, according to Holmes. “Moving trucks out of the old and inadequate location at 51-52 was in response to community comments,” Holmes said. “However, we recognized early on the need to accommodate safety for all users of the LIE so we created new locations with improved lighting and portable

restrooms.” Allen Fritz, a 46-year resident of Dix Hills, said nearby residents were concerned that fumes emitted by idling trucks would be a health hazard to nearby residents, and would also create noise pollution. With plans being modified to prohibit trucks from parking at the center, Holmes said the state gave residents “back a little something. I support it the way it is now.” Another issue raised by residents, Raia said, was the state’s proposal to sell and/or sample wine at the center as part of the Taste NY portion of the rest stop. Raia said he has been told this would not occur. The state DOT spearheaded the project at the cost of $20.22 million, Holmes said previously. The 15,200-square-foot center provides parking for up to 135 vehicles, but none for trucks. Also, the welcome center will feature space for substations of both the Suffolk and New York State police departments.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Town Board unanimously approved piercing its state-mandated tax cap Tuesday to make way for a $190 million budget for 2017 that preserves all programs and services. The budget, if approved, increases spending on the current budget by $1.34 million, a 0.7 percent increase from the current budget of $188.6 million. It’s held up by a $117.7 million tax levy, a 2.85 percent increase from this year’s levy of $114.4 million. The levy limit increase was capped at 0.68 percent by the state, the lowest it’s ever been. It was standing room only for the public hearing to discuss the board’s proposal to pierce the 2-percent tax levy limit, popularly known as the “tax cap.” Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone has repeatedly called the 2percent figure a “misnomer,” since the actual percentage is modified based on municipal variables including exclusions, reserves and allowable growth factors. Petrone cited increased health insurance costs for town employees as a major factor in needing to break the cap to balance the budget. “Everybody was concerned. We had a frank discussion, all of us. I talked to board members, and they understood this,” Petrone said. “If we would have gone into a draconian budget, we would have never recovered from that. It would have taken us

a minimum of five years to just get back to where we are today.” Representing the group of Tri Community and Youth Agency volunteers, staff and youth, its director, Debbie Rimler, said the agency is one element in the town’s “amazing, coordinated youth service system.” “Our budget has remained the same for the past three years, however the cost of everything has risen,” said Rigler, a 31-year resident of the town. “We cannot sustain any cuts as we already operate on a shoestring budget.” Angela Williams, a 16-year-old junior at Huntington High School, said she’s been attending Tri CYA for almost 4 years, and initially“was not in the right place” and couldn’t foresee a future for herself. “They basically treat us as if we’re their own kids. Everybody here in yellow shirts, they are family. This how we prepare for the hardships of life,” she said. “I’m there six days a week. Basically, it is my home. William Walter, president of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, thanked the town board for their support and urged them for further assistance. He said in this past month, the birthplace has had visitors from countries including France, Germany, South Korea, Colombia, Ontario, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom and China. To prepare for the 200th anniversary of Whitman’s birth, the association needs $300,000 to modernize its exhibit area. “You need to continue the support,

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Cap Pierced; Preliminary Budget Filed

Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia presented the 2017 preliminary budget to board members after the board voted to break the state-mandated tax cap. as do the other cultural, art and youth services here, so please pierce the cap and keep Huntington the prime community here on Long Island,” Walter said. Marc Courtade, executive director of the Huntington Arts Council urged for “continued support for the cultural assets.” He quoted August Heckscher, who chimed in on Huntington’s cultural life in 1962. “Do not minimize their importance in your common life. Do not think they are secondary and that their welfare is of no real concern to citizens. The vitality and prosperity of the cultural life will depend in no small measure upon Huntington’s capacity to keep its identity amid great change and growth,” Heckscher said. Each of the 25 speakers at the public hearing expressed their support

for piercing the cap. Once the hearing was closed, Petrone motioned to vote on the resolution immediately, which was unanimously adopted by the board. Petrone then officially presented the 2017 preliminary budget to Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, who then presented a copy to each of the board members. Town spokesman A.J. Carter said the budget utilizes a 2.85-percent levy limit increase. He added that, while all programs and services will be kept in place, there will be no salary increases for any town employees, whether elected, appointed or in a union. Further, Carter said there are no layoffs proposed, but the town would not seek to fill positions vacated by retiring employees.

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The Huntington Town Board has extended the deadline for it to make a determination on a proposed zone change that would pave the way for a proposed senior living center to be built in Dix Hills. Previously, the board had until Oct. 10 to make its determination, 90 days after a July 12 public hearing on the zone change. However, the deadline would have hit prior to the board’s next scheduled meeting, which is set for Oct. 19, so the deadline was pushed back to Jan. 8, 2017. Anthony Natale is the co-owner of one of the three Deer Park Avenue properties involved in the proposed zone change. The second and third properties that are part of the zone change applications are adjacent to each other and owned by Bissett

Nursery. If the zone change is approved, there are plans to build a 174,557square-foot Brightview Senior Living center across the three properties. On Aug. 1, Georgia-based landscape firm SiteOne announced it had acquired both the Bissett company, which also has two locations in Holtsville, and the Bissett Equipment Companies. But, Natale said, the sale of Bissett’s Dix Hills properties to SiteOne would not go through if the town board approves the zone change application. A SiteOne representative did not return a request for comment by Tuesday’s deadline. Natale said Monday that he’s confident the zone change would be approved and the plans to build the senior center would move forward. “Somewhere down the road, if this deal falls through – which I feel re-

ally isn’t going to – [SiteOne] might have interest in both our pieces of property,” Natale said. There has been public opposition to the proposed senior center over the last several months. Gail Jospa, who A zone change for three properties on Deer Park Avenue in has opposed the Dix Hills, one of which is pictured above at the Bissett plans in the past, Nursery, is being mulled by the Huntington Town Board. If reiterated her sen- approved, the zone change would pave the way for a senior timents during the living center to be built on the property. public portion of the Sept. 27 Huntington Town Board ine the record, you too, will support meeting. She has cited a potential de- the needs of the many,” Jospa said to cline in property values and a prece- the town board members. “We place dent-setting change that may pave our trust in you, our elected officials, to protect the R40 zoning and charthe way for greater development. “We believe that after you exam- acter of our neighborhood.” Long Islander News photos/archives

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Huntington’s Signature Events Are On Want to show your community support portunity to get to know the businesses and have a great time while doing it? that are so important to the local econoThe week ahead brings two such op- my. They likewise can get to know more portunities that are key parts of what about community organizations and nonmakes the Town of Huntington a great profits and the important work they do. place to live, work and do business. The festival traditionally kicks off anFirst up, the Long Island Fall Festival at other favorite in the community, DineHuntington kicks off Friday night with a Huntington Restaurant Week, which runs concert and a carnival. Organized by the Sunday to Sunday, Oct. 9-16, and proHuntington Township Chamber of Com- motes the hospitality industry so important merce with the Town of Huntto the local economy. Restauington and countless volunteers, EDITORIAL rant week participants offer a supporters and sponsors, the three-course, prix fixe menu to weekend-long festival is held in and around diners for $27.95 per person. The promoHeckscher Park over Columbus Day week- tion generates hundreds of thousands of end. There’s family fun for everyone with dollars for local restaurants, introduces live music and entertainment, a carnival them to new customers, and truly shows and food court, and acres of shopping and why the Town of Huntington is known as browsing among arts and crafts vendors, the dining capital of Long Island. and participating local businesses. So come on down to the Fall Festival, Perhaps more importantly, the festival take in all there is to experience, and bring provides a showcase for businesses, non- the whole family for some fun. Then let profits and community organizations. The the fun continue all week long by visiting chamber is all about networking, and the some of the restaurants participating in festival provides plenty of that. Visitors DineHuntington Restaurant Week. who come from far and wide, and from Doing your part to support the econojust around the corner as well, have an op- my locally sure can be fun.

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Funding Secured To AssistLongIslandCares DEAR EDITOR: I have secured $15,000 in state funding to help Long Island Cares in its mission to end hunger. According to Long Island Cares, which was founded by the late Harry Chapin, the funding will offset the cost of a study to measure the capacity and distribution capability of their community-based member agencies. The money will allow the organization to compile data, analyze the information and print the study so that they are better situated to work

with their 574 communitybased member agencies. This study will highlight potential gaps in services, as well as focus on the challenges food pantries and soup kitchens face in providing emergency food and support. That will enable the organization to understand how best to serve those in need and to better meet the ongoing needs of the over 316,000 people in need including over 89,000 children that Long Island Cares has made its mission to assist. Long Island Cares is an essential resource for thousands of our fellow Long Islanders

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Property Tax Exemptions Workshops Set For October As part of his continued efforts to help homeowners reduce their property tax burden, Nassau Executive Edward Mangano will be hosting a series of Property Tax Exemptions Workshops in October at libraries and community meeting halls throughout the county. Department of Assessment staff Nassau Executive Edward Mangano recently announced will be on hand to that the county is hosting Property Tax Exemptions Workassist any home- shops throughout the month of October. owner who would like to file for the veterans, senior citi- Hempstead Public Library located at zen, Cold War veterans, volunteer fire- 500 Hempstead Ave. The previously scheduled exempfighters and ambulance workers, limited income disability, home improve- tions workshop for Monday, Oct. 17 ment or (for homeowners already in at the Wantagh Public Library has the STAR Program) the Enhanced been cancelled by the library due to STAR property tax exemption on-site. building construction. Homeowners who will be filing for The property tax exemptions workshops will be offered from 1- a property tax exemption are encour2:30 p.m. at the following locations: aged to make copies of their 2015 • Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Garden Federal and State Income Tax Forms, City Senior Center located at 6 Golf Driver’s License, and any other documentation that is required prior to Club Lane. • Friday, Oct. 7, at the Lake the workshop. Documentation Success Village Hall located at 318 requirements can be viewed on the application available on the Lakeville Road. • Thursday, Oct. 13, at the East Department of Assessment website at Meadow Public Library located at Mynassauproperty.com. For further information regarding 1886 Front St. • Friday, Oct. 14, at the Gateway property tax exemptions that are World Christian Center located at 502 offered by Nassau, contact the Department of Assessment North Central Ave., Valley Stream. • Thursday, Oct. 20, at the West Exemptions Division at 516-571-1500.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

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Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District Thomas Suozzi held a town hall meeting at the American Legion Post 360 in Huntington last Thursday. Suozzi brought immigration expert Patrick Young, a professor Hofstra University’s law school. Suozzi wanted to gather opinions from these meetings to understand his potential constituents. “I still believe politics can be a noble profession, that it doesn’t have to be this dirty, nasty thing that it’s become,” Suozzi said, who is running against state Sen. Jack Martins (R-Old Westbury), the Republican candidate. Suozzi continued, “The reason people are so discouraged is because a lot of the issues that we’ve been talking about for 30 years are the same as they were 30 years ago.” He said immigrants from El Salvador make up Long Island’s largest population of immigrants. “Immigration started becoming an issue in this country, with people being so divided on it back in the

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Thomas Suozzi, left, the Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, discusses immigration policy with his potential constituents at a town hall meeting he hosted at the American Legion Post 360 in Huntington last Thursday. 80s, when people were fleeing from Central America,” he said. “People were fleeing in droves.” Suozzi added that President Barack Obama has had the highest number of deportations under his administration, which has garnered him criticism from the left wing. Young, also an attorney practicing immigration law, provides represen-

tation to hundreds of immigrants in many areas of immigration law, including family-based immigration petitions, political asylum and adjustment of status. Young said that, in the 1980s, it was “extremely easy” to immigrate into the U.S. He recounted that he had performed border observations during that time, and would see

immigrants cross over the Rio Grande on raft. “There is significant border protection now that did not exist before,” he said. “We don’t have a wall, but we have a bunch of fences… [and] we also have four times as many border patrol now as we did in the 1980s.” He also said that out of the 11 million people who are undocumented in the U.S., 70,000-80,000 of them reside on Long Island. During the public portion, one man chimed in and asked for a common term to discuss the immigrants, referring to the dichotomy of “illegal” versus “undocumented” immigrant. “One terminology that says, ’Hey, are they illegal or are they not illegal?’ We have to start at one point,” the man said. “They’re referring to the same population because it’s an offensive terminology to say ‘illegal alien,’ ” Suozzi said. “I’m a very big believer that there should be a pathway to citizenship, and we have to figure out how to get people on the books, and get them to pay their taxes and try and participate in the American dream.” Election Day is Nov. 8.

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love festival time. The Long Island Fall Festival Register to vote… Are you at Huntington, next to the St. Patrick’s Parade, is registered to vote? If not – hop probably my favorite Huntington tradition. This to it! You’ve got til Oct. 14 – year, the festival takes over that’s a little more than a Heckscher Park Oct. 7-Oct. 10. IN THE KNOW week away – to postmark The food court is one of my fa- WITH AUNT ROSIE your registration form if vorite parts (every year I go you’re mailing it in. And, if home with at least four roasted corns!), and the you’re voting by absentee, you nieces and nephews love the carnival. I must say have to have your application postmarked by I am always impressed with the quality of the Nov. 1 and have that ballot in the mail by Nov. musical acts. And if you haven’t watched those 7. Don’t miss out on your chance to be heard incredibly ambitious people chow down at the at the ballot box, and keep it glued to these meatball-eating contest, well, you really haven’t pages for information about the candidates lived. Be sure to stop by Long Islander News’ you’ll be choosing from. table on Saturday and Sunday and meet our staff. See you there! Selfies with Walt… That’s right, I said it – when you come to visit our booth at the Long Time to dine… Don’t forget that on the last Island Fall Festival on Oct. 9 in fabulous full day of the festival, the first day of a more Heckscher Park, not only can you get all the recent tradition – Long Islander News’ Dine news you need, but you can also meet Walt Huntington Restaurant Week – kicks off its Whitman “personator” Darrel Blaine Ford, who eighth year! Starting Sunday, Oct. 9 and running will be on hand. A selfie with Walt is one Aunt eight glorious days before culminating on Oct. Rosie-approved way to one-up your friends on 16, dozens of Huntington-area restaurants are Facebook… not that I’d know how to take one, offering special prix-fixe $27.95 menus for your dining pleasure. There are over 25 choices at last though. count, and the list will keep on growing. Keep (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have an eye on newspaper, or visit comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening Dinehuntington.com, to see which of your fain your neck of the woods, write to me today and vorites joined the Dine Huntington team for let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a 2016. And, please, for the love of all things line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 good, tell your friends to come to town and avail Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the ethemselves of everything the dining capital of mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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A pair of Huntington Station men were arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine and loitering to use drugs on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at around 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, police said. One man, 27, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, as well as loitering unlawfully to use a controlled substance. The other man, 25, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Heroin Driver A 52-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Huntington for allegedly driving his 2003 Mercedes on Rockne Street without a license and possessing heroin, police said. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, as well as second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Double Collision A 24-year-old East Northport man was arrested in Huntington for an alleged hit and run after he struck two vehicles and fled at around 6:35 p.m. on Sept. 23, police said. The man was driving a 1992 Suzuki motorcycle when he collided with a 2003 Nissan Frontier and a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, damaging both vehicles, according to police. He was arrested approximately two hours later and was charged with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting.

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Police said an unknown person allegedly displayed a weapon at Sammy’s Food Mart in East Northport at around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 21. He stole the iPad that was on the counter. An unknown person allegedly stole two laptops and two iPads from the parking lot of the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station at around 2:55 p.m. on Sept. 24. An unknown person allegedly burglarized Odyssey Phone Repair on Larkfield Road in East Northport at around 1:29 a.m. on Sept. 25. Two computers, a drill and cash were stolen.

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MUSIC ‘Switchfoot,’ ‘Relient K’ Packing High Energy SPOTLIGHT By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Members of Grammy-winning band Switchfoot and Grammy-nominated alternative rock band Relient K are primed to bring high-energy, unique performances to The Paramount on Oct. 15, when they’ll co-headline the “Looking For America Tour.” Switchfoot released its 10th studio album, “Where The Light Shines Through,” in July. In the same month, Relient K released its eighth album, “Air For Free.” Switchfoot drummer Chad Butler said that when the bands hit The Paramount later this month the setlists will incorporate songs from each of the band’s latest albums, along with hits from years past. But audience input is also welcome. “The songs are different each night depending on the crowd and I think the

audience has a big role in where the songs go and which songs we play,” Butler said. “Someone might shout out a title of an old song and that might inspire us to change the set list right there. Each night is unique.” Of their previous nine albums, Switchfoot has sold 5.7 million copies worldwide. That includes the 2003 double-platinum breakthrough “The Beautiful Letdown,” which featured hits “Meant To Live,” and “Dare You To Move;” and Grammy Award-winning 2009 album “Hello Hurricane.” Butler said the guitar rock sound that the band has always been known for returns with the new record. “I’m excited about the opportunity to bring these new songs and to hear the crowd singing along with us to the ones that they know,” he said. It’s going to be an incredible evening.” Along with Butler, Switchfoot band members include Jon Foreman on vocals and guitar; Jerome Fontamillas on keys and guitar; Tim Foreman on bass guitar; and Drew Shirley on guitar. Butler said Switchfoot is knwn for asking big questions in its music, and

that’s especially true in “very interesting time in our country.” “Through music, you can talk about things that might be uncomfortable in everyday conversation, but you can examine the state of the world around you and ask big questions Grammy Award-winning band Switchfoot and Grammyand I think that’s the nominated alternative rock band Relient K will be taking beauty of songs,” over the stage at The Paramount on Oct. 15. Butler said. When it comes to playing with Seven Years Ago,” which featured Relient K, who have been long-time songs like “Must Have Done friends, Butler said the band’s act on Something Right.” For Switchfoot, the show will mark spontaneity. “I think having a band like Relient K the first time the band has performed at out with us has really inspired us to The Paramount. “I think it’s going to be more of an step up the energy of our live show,” he said. “We push each other I think as intimate occasion where we actually artists and collaborate as well. So it’s feed off the individuals in the room so I’m looking forward to that,” he said. been incredible so far. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Relient K broke into the mainstream in 2004 with the release of “Mmhmm.” the show is set for 8 p.m. Tickets are The band saw raving success in 2007 available at the box office, or at with its fifth album, “Five Score and Paramountny.com for $25-$180.

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The Best Time To Start Orthodontic Treatment? By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com

We see children and teens of all ages (and adults too!) who have decided they want a spectacular smile, but there are general Dr. Inna guidelines about when Gellerman orthodontic treatment should start. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an orthodontic checkup at age 7. We can spot problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth even while baby teeth are still present. In some cases, early treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing, and could make later treatment shorter and less complex. This is known as two-phase treatment, a specialized process combining tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The purpose of twophase treatment is to maximize the

opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, and aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout the patient’s lifetime. Some of our patients are teens who were slow to lose their baby teeth, and they usually begin treatment between ages 14-16. The goal is to start and complete treatment before they leave home to attend college. By adding Acceledent to their treatment, we can reduce their time in braces by up to 50 percent. Acceledent is an appliance used at home daily that has become part of treatment for patients with traditional braces as well as with Invisalign. Our adult patients start treatment throughout the year, but we have noticed certain “seasons” for adult orthodontics. For brides and grooms who want to have a wonderful smile for their wedding photos, treatment usually starts shortly after they announce their engagement. Adults who are preparing to undergo cosmetic dental procedures,

such as having teeth whitened, should first make sure that their teeth are straight. We can check for this during a free consultation. If teeth are whitened first, then straightened, discolored patches that had been hidden behind overlapping teeth will be revealed when orthodontic treatment is completed. October is National Orthodontic Health Month, a national awareness campaign created to educate people about the importance of dental health and how orthodontics plays an important role in dental health and overall health for children and adults.

With that in mind, the end of October brings Halloween and Halloween candy. A reminder for braces wearers: avoid hard candy, sticky or crunchy candies and treats. It doesn’t mean you can’t have a treat, but make good choices: soft chocolates, peanut butter cups or other varieties of candy that are soft, not chewy sticky and will melt in your mouth. Be sure to brush after every sugary treat. Happy Halloween! Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is actively involved with many community organizations.

Dolan Center Now Breastfeeding Friendly

The Dolan Family Health Center is located at 284 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. The Dolan Family Health Center was recently recognized by the state Department of Health as the first breastfeeding friendly practice on Long Island, and in New York City. Led by Debbie Hernandez, NP, the Dolan Family Health Center’s staff developed a procedure that ensures mothers and their babies treated at the health center get

vital information about the importance of breastfeeding including helpful tips and best practices. The Dolan Family Health Center has OB/GYN and pediatric caregivers who are certified in breastfeeding education and can promote and support women and their babies throughout the breastfeeding process. Women can also receive care from a certified lactation consultant at the health center. “It is well established that breast milk and breastfeeding offers infants the best nutrition; enhances their immunity and their intelligence; and creates a strong bonding experience between mother and child,” said William Gehrhardt, MD, medical director of the health center. “Becoming a breastfeeding friendly practice just seemed like the right thing to do.”

New Hire At Hospital Leonardo Huertas, MD, right, has been named chairman of emergency medicine at Huntington Hospital. Huertas was previously the chairman of emergency medicine at Glen Cove Hospital. He is certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and completed his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University and his residency at Christiana Care

Health System. Huntington Hospital is slated to open its new, expanded emergency department on January 2, 2017. It will be more than double the size of the previous facility.

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theater By Janee Law

Captivating in his performance as found father John Adams, Jamie LaVerdiere is intense, passionate Audience members were taken and persistent in his efforts for indeback to the 1700s Thursday night, pendence. when John W. Engeman Theater’s LaVerdiere said after the show production of musical “1776” hit that it is a “great deal of fun” to play the stage and told the intense and his role. courageous tale of how the founding “It’s an inspiring story. It was a fathers declared independence from brand new thing and he was a Great Britain. visionary,” LaVerdiere added. “It’s a The Tony Award-winning musical dream role of mine. I’ve worked out covers a three-month period during here a couple times and I’m just so the hot summer months in honored for the opportunity to be Philadelphia. Actors incorporate doing it anywhere that this will drama into the story, with occasion- always be a special experience in al moments of comic relief, leading my career.” up to the signing of the Declaration In addition, his performance with of Independence. Jennifer Hope Willis (Abigail With a talented creative design Adams) gives a beautiful rendition team, and director Igor Goldin, the of the letters that John and Abigail stage opens in the chamber of the wrote to each other while John was continental congress on May 8, away in Philadelphia. As the actors 1776. With several tables scattered sing to each other in “Yours, Yours, among the stage holding feather Yours,” they deliver heartbreaking pens, actors are finely dressed in yearning as John confides in Abigail 18th century wings, neck cravats, during stressful times. suits, stockings and buckle shoes. In other numbers, like “Cool, The 25 cast members embody Cool Considerate Men,” led by each of their characters, and Benjamin Howes (as John embrace the time period through Dickinson), actors take the stage in mannerisms, speech and poise. a powerful performance as men standing their ground to remain loyal to the crown. With each passing ‘day,’ the story intensifies, as characters entice one another and make unwanted sacrifices for the colonies to officially declare independence. Audience member Lynn Ratner, of Merrick, said after the show that she enjoyed the production. “We weren’t sure what to expect from a Long Island theater,” she added. “It’s a very impressive group, very talented people. The voices were wonderful and it’s a wonderful story.” Showtimes for “1776” at the John W. Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport) are Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 Jennifer Hope Willis (as Abigail Adams) and p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are Jamie LaVerdiere (as John Adams) deliver a $71-$76 and can be purbeautiful performance as husband and wife comchased at the box office, or municating through letters while miles away at Engemantheater.com. from each other. jlaw@longislandergroup.com

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‘1776’ Packed With Historical Drama

Michael Glavan (as Thomas Jefferson), David Studwell (as Benjamin Franklin) and Jamie LaVerdiere (as John Adams) develop a draft of the Declaration of Independence. Pictured from left: Adam Mosebach (as Charles Thomson), Stephen Valenti (as Lewis Morris), Jamie LaVerdiere (as John Adams), Tom Lucca (as John Hancock), Michael Glavan (as Thomas Jefferson), Jon Reinhold (as Richard Henry Lee), Benjamin Howes (as John Dickinson) and Robert Budnick (as Stephen Hopkins).

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The cast of “1776” performs “Cool, Cool Considerate Men.” Pictured, from left: Andrew Hendrick (as Robert Livingston), James D. Schultz (as Dr. Lyman Hall), Christopher Wynne Duffy (as George Read), Peter Saide (as Edward Rutledge), Benjamin Howes (as John Dickinson), Jake Mills (as Joseph Hewes), Kevin Robert Kelly (as Judge James Wilson) and Stephen Valenti (as Lewis Morris).

Jamie LaVerdiere (as John Adams) gives an intense and passionate performance as the founding father that championed independence in congress.

Jennifer Hope Wills (as Abigail Adams) gives a strong performance as the woman who helps guide her husband during his time to convince the continental congress to declare independence from Great Britain.

The 25-member cast of “1776” stands proud after signing the Declaration of Independence, with the words projecting on the walls of the chamber of the continental congress.

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When the Huntington Camera Club was first started in 1966 by Nat Scherer, an educator and professional photographer for Grumman at the time, it consisted of 20 members. Now, the club holds nearly 120 members and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary on Tuesday. Nancy Garner, club president, said the celebration was “an outpouring of the fact that we are a family in the club. We really support each other and help each other. “I just want to see everything that is great about the club continue,” Garner, of Coram said. “I’m really happy that we’re celebrating our history and looking in the future to keep growing.” With members ranging from high

school students to adults in their 80’s, Garner said three quarters of the members live within the Huntington township. Others venture from as far as eastern Suffolk and Queens. Every week, the club meets on Tuesdays at the Huntington Public Library, and covers different photography topics such as flowers, landscapes and more. Guest speakers also attend the meetings and discuss a variety of helpful tips such as composition, post-processing, and tricks for Photoshop. Garner said that, when it comes to photography, it’s a passion and a way of sharing “your view of the world. She added, “If you have a passion for something like photography, you tend to be more involved in things and you observe things better.” Throughout the year, the club participates in several competitions,

Huntington Camera Club members Marsha Knopp, Barbara Chadakoff and Pat Breslauer celebrate the club’s 50th year anniversary last week.

Photo by Harry Schuessler

The Huntington Camera Club 50th anniversary celebration highlighted newly inducted members of the Founds Club, those who served for 25 years and more.

including monthly and yearly competitions, and also host a high school competitions with nine different districts within the Huntington area. As members, photographers benefit from each other by swapping their equipment, having first pick to purchase someone’s equipment, and assigns mentors for new members seeking assistance. With that, the club has a 52-week photo challenge on Flickr, where photographers go out, take pictures resembling the theme of the week and post them to the account. “It kind of encourages you to get out of your comfort zone and take pictures that you wouldn’t have normally

A New Ride For Eli Thanks to Local Business Owner, Eli Mollineaux, who has Pearson’s Syndrome, and his family now have a reliable minivan. Many Huntington residents know Eli Mollineaux, who attends Huntington High School, as a courageous young man who has lived with the rare mitochondrial disorder. At age 15, Eli’s spirit, in the face of adversity, continues to be an instant inspiration to all who meet him. The Mollineaux family van will allow Eli to join his family on errands, like shopping or running up to the post office; outings that Eli has always looked forward to. After learning about the problems the Mollineaux’s were having with their 13year-old minivan, as it had broken down on more than one occasion, Huntington High School grad and businessman Mike Brown

The brand new handicap accessible minivan donated to the Mollineaux family by Atlantic Auto Group is pictured above. surprised Eli with a brand new minivan, equipped with a wheelchair lift. Brown, co-owner of Atlantic Auto Group, when asked what made him decide to do this, said, “For someone who is always inspiring others around him, it was the least we could do.”

taken,” Garner said. “It’s just a challenge to think differently because the more you shoot the better you get.” Now, the club is planning to host its first art gallery show at the Huntington Public Library in 2017. “The thing about the club is it’s really photography with friends and we’ve made so many friends in the club,” Garner said. “It’s just a great group of people and we want to leave a legacy for years to come.” Garner said that meetings are open for anyone to attend. For those who want to be a member, annual prices vary between $20-$110. For more information on how to join, visit Hccny.org.

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Huntington’s Eli Mollineaux, and his family, are pictured with Mike Brown, co-owner of Atlantic Auto Group, Kevin Thorbourne and Kevin Zaharios, co-founders of Young Leaders, Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards, and Suffolk Legislator William Spencer.

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Huntington, A ‘Kaleidoscope’ Of Culture By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com The people of the Town of Huntington, which is known for its storied, colorful timeline, have been described as a “kaleidoscope.” Local author Alfred V. Sforza provides that description in his book, Portrait of a Small Town II “In The Beginning.” “A kaleidoscope of constantlychanging groups in our community has provided the building-blocks for the framework of our town. There is more information in our history that has shaped the backbone of our town than can be written in one book,” Sforza wrote. The description of the Town of Huntington as a “kaleidoscope” is apt to describe a town of such a sto-

ried, colorful timeline. Huntington has evolved and grown from its humble beginnings when the land was purchased from the Matinecock tribe in 1653 for a sum of “six coats, six howes, six kettles, six hatchets, six shirts, ten knives, six fathoms of wampum, three muxes and thirty needles,” according to the town’s website. Turning our attention to the modern era, many recognize the town as a unique centerpiece of Long Island, balancing North Shore charm, a bustling downtown, historic districts, and a diversified, rewarding lifestyle for all ages. One can experience antiquated relics and structures dating back to the 17th century, taste tapas at a Mediterranean eatery, appreciate artistry at one of the town’s numer(Continued on page B15)

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Long Island Columbus Day Parade through Huntington, which is set to kick off at 12 noon this Sunday.

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Hundreds are expected gather in Huntington village to celebrate Columbus Day on Sunday, Oct. 9, honoring the “discoverer of America.”

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The Long Island Sons of Italy are hosting Huntington’s annual Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 9, Sunday, at 12 noon. The grand marshals include state Order of the Sons of Italy in America President Carolyn Reres; Christopher Columbus himself, portrayed by Lou Gallo, state Commission of Social Justice chairman; Italian entertainer Tony Babino; and Joe Cioffi, meteorologist for WPIX TV and FIOS1 News. The approximately 1.5-mile parade route begins at the intersection of Park Avenue and West Main Street in Huntington village, and

continues to West Neck Road and West Main Street. Keith Wilson, parade chairman, said the Sons of Italy has been organizing the parade for the past two decades. “It reflects our pride and our heritage, our country, as well as our pride in Columbus,” he said. “We feel Columbus is the true discoverer, the theme of the parade is that this year: Discoverer of America.” The parade will feature floats, dancers, performers including high school bands from Kings Park, Westbury, East Meadow and South Huntington. Before the parade, on Oct. 6 at 5 p.m., the Sons of Italy will lay a wreath on the statue of Columbus on West Neck Road.

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Huntington Historical Society’s “Historic Happy Hours” is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The new monthly program is designed to deliver local history with a twist of fun as attendees will meet Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington) and venture outside, with drinks in hand, to take a tour and learn the history of the Old Burying Grounds. Beer, wine, light refreshments and the tour are included in the $20 ticket price ($15 for historical society members). For more information, call 631-427-7045. EARLY DINNER AT IMC: The Early Din-

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ous local galleries, then hop onto a train headed to New York City, all in the span of a single day. “Huntington’s rich history, its award-winning schools, walkable downtown, wonderful parks, beautiful harbors and its thriving cultural arts community are some of the unique ingredients that make Huntington great,” stated Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. The town will soon welcome thousands to bask in the wonders of autumn at the Long Island Fall Festival. Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone said “fall is a special time of year in Huntington, with many unique attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy, beginning with the Long Island Columbus Day Parade and the Fall Festival over Columbus Day weekend and including the

Holiday Parade and Festival over Thanksgiving weekend.” He added, “For Halloween, I always look forward to the children’s parade from, the post office to Main Street, with all of the kids and their parents in costume. Fall is also the season to take in our trails and passive parks to enjoy the foliage as the leaves turn color and to go pumpkin picking at Schmitt’s Farm in Melville.” As the leaves prepare for their earthly descent, resonating into the present are the words of Walt Whitman, a naturalist renowned the world over. Amid the shifting scenery and a panoply of warm colors that help us prepare for the incoming brisk weather, Whitman could not help but sing praises for the changing seasons, from a vantage point he called a “theatre of time.” “O Earth, that hast no voice, con-

The Long Island Fall Festival draws thousands each year to Heckscher Park in the heart of Huntington village. This year’s festival kicks off Friday and runs through Monday. fide to me a voice! / O harvest of my lands! O boundless summer growths! / O lavish, brown, parturient earth! O infinite, teeming

womb! / O theatre of time, and day, and night!” Whitman wrote of the fall in his poem “A Carol for Harvest of 1867"

‘Trick-Or-Treat’ Through Huntington Village Ghouls, ghosts and all sorts of costume-cloaked kiddies are set to invade Huntington village this Halloween. The Town of Huntington’s annual Children’s Halloween Costume Parade is set to kick off at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, from the Huntington Post Office on Gerard Street. Children of all ages, and their parents/guardians, are welcome to dress in costume and march through the village to collect candy

from village merchants. Those who wish to participate are asked to arrive at the post office by 4 p.m. Merchants across town are participating in the Huntington Business Improvement District’s “Safe Trick-or-Treat” program, which will see them pass out candy to swarms of visiting trick-ortreaters. For more information, contact the town’s department of citizen services at 631-351-2877. -WROBLEWSKI

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SCHOOL Bellerose Avenue Elementary School students celebrated National Public Lands Day on Sept. 23 by taking a nature hike at the Town of Huntington’s Veterans Nature Study Area and Barbara Frost Trail in East Northport. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort to enhance and improve public lands. All grade levels participated in the hike and were provided with a guide from the Town of Huntington Department of Planning and Environment. Students learned about ecosystems and rocks along the way. “The purpose of our hiking tour is to raise awareness of public land resources we have right in our own backyard,” said Lori Beekman, principal of the elementary school. Students walked the trail for 30 minutes as a class and took notes about what they encountered. “It was so fun,” said fourth-grader Matthew Munson. “My favorite part of the hike was seeing the big rock.”

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Bellerose Avenue Elementary School fifth-grader are all smiles before their nature hike for National Public Lands Day.

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WITHOUT CAUSE A third frost has occurred and the collards are huge, still growing, leaves open. And, every colony within and upon their green stems seems to prosper, celebrating Cold. So am I. I pulled an overcoat from my closet I never thought, after three years, it would get to kiss my ashen skin again.

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Sandy O’s Delivers Natural, Beautiful Results

Sandy Oringer, owner of Cold Spring Harbor-based Sandy O’s Faces, has been a trendsetter in the industry of cosmetics by using natural ingredients in makeup products, and offering personalized services.

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Huntington Businesses By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Sandy Oringer, owner of Sandy O’s Faces, a Cold Spring Harborbased mail-order makeover service, has been a national, pioneering figure in the world of cosmetics for almost 50 years. With the help of a chemist, she formulated all-natural ingredients into makeup products. Along with then business partner Lois Muller, Oringer cofounded “i” Natural Cosmetics, an all-natural ingredient make-up line, in 1970. The business took off, Oringer said, after its national debut was featured in Glamour Magazine. The article and an advertisement highlighted a $2 kit that included a strawberry cleanser, a grapefruit skin freshener,

a lemon moisturizer and a vitamin E stick for lips. “We had a little one room office in New York and the doorbell rang and there was a man standing with a big garbage bag,” Oringer said, adding that the man was a postman delivering a bag of letters spawned by the coverage. “There were hundreds of responses… and that put us in business.” Oringer, of East Norwich, said that when they realized the letters were filled with $2 bills intended for purchasing the makeup kits. She and Muller threw the bills in the air in celebration of their product’s success. Soon after, they were selling their products in 150 stores and then went public with the product and sold “i” Natural Cosmetics to Nutrisystem. In 1975, Oringer went off on her own to start Sandy O’s Faces, part of which is the face by mail service, which involves the same all-natural makeup products as part of the stepby-step mail-order makeover service. Women would mail a photo of themselves to Oringer, who would send

back a kit for their face, along with a makeup chart. The mail-order service continues today as part of Oringer’s 500square-foot business at 181 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. While Sandy O’s Faces specializes in allnatural application, it also offers one-on-one makeup sessions and teaching services, sells Oringer’s products and hosts group parties for celebrations like birthdays, bridal parties and proms. “Clients should come to me to learn how to put on something appropriate for their lifestyle,” Oringer said. “They should feel comfortable knowing that, when they leave me, they’ll know how to do it themselves. The only time they’ll need me again is new colors and new color combinations.” While prices for parties at $25 per person, wedding parties range from $50-$100 per person. Makeup lessons are $10. Sandy O’s products, such as foundations, blushes, powers, pencils, glosses, lipsticks and more, are also available at the store, or online at Sandyo.com.

Recently, Oringer started “On the Go! Take Sandy O!,” a mini makeup manual showing clients of all ages how to apply makeup in a natural way. It includes a free vitamin E stick. “The products are fine and healthy and my main goal is to show them how,” Oringer said. “I really concentrate on making women feel comfortable with makeup.” She added that with the proper use of makeup, a woman can look like a better version of herself and not somebody else. “Makeup makes you feel good. If your face is done well and you feel good about yourself, it’s an uplift to how you handle your life,” Oringer said. “You act better and have pleasant interactions with other people when you feel good about yourself.”

Sandy O’s Faces 181 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-367-4664 Sandyo.com

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Senior beauty queens Jane Rubinstein, Dolores Hofman, and Marleen Schuss are all smiles at the Over 50 Fair, which was hosted at the Melville Marriott on Sept. 25.

‘Over 50 Fair’ A Hit “Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+” is the new slogan for the Over 50 Fair, and it was represented in a Sept. 25 event held at the Melville Marriott. Many exhibitors from past years returned, and many others were added. The fair is recognized as Long Island’s largest “Over 50” expo. Vendors connected with the attendees, including those who attend year after year. Repeat vendor Christina Kelly, of Medical Arts Radiology, said “the Over 50 Fair just seems to get better and better every year.” Sponsors for this year’s fair were Northwell Health, AARP, Madnani Facial Plastics, 25A Magazine, LongIsland.com and 516Ads.com.

The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN), a local non-profit organization that provides aid to Long Island’s needy, collected $180, and 220 pounds of food were donated. Visitors to the Over 50 Fair always enjoy meeting the senior beauty queens. This year, several attended, including Dolores Hofman, Ms. New York Senior America 2016; C.J. Marie, Ms. New York Senior America 2015; Jane Rubinstein, Ms. New York Senior America 2014; Elisabeth Zamarelli, Ph.D., Elite New York American Beauty 2015; Marleen Schuss, New York Senior America State Administrator; and Claire Millman, New York Senior America Communications Director.

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No More Waiting: Fall Festival This Weekend The 23rd annual Long Island Fall Festival is here! Come out this Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-Oct. 10, and enjoy the premier event for family fun and the largest event of its kind in the northeast. Hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington, this exciting event attracts people from all over the tristate area and is held at Heckscher Park in Huntington village. Come out Friday to kickoff the weekend with great music, Hilltop Brewery and carnival fun from 5-9 p.m. During your visit make sure to stop by and enjoy two special features back by popular request: FARMER’S MARKET BY BEST YET MARKET: Our local farmers market showcases the best

of New York’s seasonal fare with everything from delicious baked goods, local heirloom apples and veggies in abundance. COFFEE HOUSE: Whether you need your morning coffee to start the day, or like to enjoy a hot beverage while listening to the acoustic music, the Coffee House has you covered. With a variety of coffees and teas you can stay caffeinated day and night. Take advantage of free parking at the Huntington Long Island Rail Road station with a $1 round-trip shuttle service to and from the festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Want to learn more? Find stage details with musical acts, as well as a list and location of vendors and map, by visiting Lifallfestival.com.

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THURSDAY North Shore Civil War Roundtable

There will be a free presenatation of the North Shore Civil War Roundtable at the South Huntington Public Library (145 Pigeon Hill Road, Huntington) on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 631-549-4411.

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tiques, a silent auction, baked goods, raffles for prizes and more. Call 631-4271752, or visit Stjohnshuntington.org, for more information.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

The 2016 Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington begins Friday, Oct. 7. The free festival includes food, games, rides, music and more. It will be open 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 7; 11 a.m.9 p.m. on both Oct. 8 and Oct. 9; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 10. For more information, visit Lifallfestival.com.

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

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Meet Janet Lee Berg, author of “Rembrandt’s Shadow” at Booke Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Friday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m. For more information call 631-271-1442.

SATURDAY Alexandre Renoir To Exhibit

Previews of unprecedented collection of exquisite works by Alexander Renoir, great-grandson of Pierre Auguste Renoir, on display at La Mantia Gallery (127 Main St., Northport) begin Saturday, Oct. 8. There will also be three special artist appearances, Oct. 14, Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 at the gallery. The appearances are complimentary with an RSVP, and open to the public. To RSVP call 631-7548414 or email james@lamantiagallery.com. For more information, visit Lamantiagallery.com.

Storytime & Activities

The East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) is hosting a storytime and activities event featuring “Tek: The Modern Caveboy.” The free program begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. For more information, call 631-462-0208.

Opera Night

Opera Night In Northport – featuring a performance by Opera Night, Long Island – is slated for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (270 Main St., Northport). A $15 donation is recommended. For more information, call 631-261-8808.

SUNDAY Columbus Day Parade

The annual Long Island Columbus Day Parade is set to hit Huntington’s streets on Sunday, Oct. 9. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Order Sons of Italy in America. The parade kicks off at 12 noon on Main Street in Huntington village. For more information, call Keith Wilson, parade chair, at 516-633-1435.

MONDAY Columbus Day Cosplay

Old and young alike in costume can

Long Island Fall Festival 2016 The 2016 Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington begins Friday, Oct. 7. The free festival includes food, games, rides, music and more. It will be open 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 7; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on both Oct. 8 and Oct. 9; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 10. For more information, visit Lifallfestival.com. enjoy half-off admission at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St.) on Oct. 10, 12 noon-4 p.m. Activity Stations, design a comic strip, and create a cosplay mask. Admission is free for members. Call 631-367-3418 for more information.

TUESDAY Neil Berg’s Pianomen

Neil Berg’s Pianomen pays an intimate tribute to the compositions and songwriting of two of the most iconic composers of the 20th century, Billy Joel and Elton John. Hear the crowd pleasing popular hits and forgotten songs of the last four decades. These timeless songs light up the stage as they are performed by award-winning composer, lyricist and producer Neil Berg on piano and two incredible Broadway/rock vocalists. Show is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m., at John W. Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport). Tickets are $35 for the public (complimentary for season ticket holders). For more information, call 631261-9700.

WEDNESDAY Weaving With Wine

Join the Huntington Historical Society for a two-and-a-half-hour introduction class on the ancient art of weaving. Attendees will have a piece of fabric to take home at the of the class. Wine must be provided by attendees, but there the tools for weaving and light refreshments will be available. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Conklin Barn (2 High St.

Huntington). Tickets $35 for historical society members ($40 for nonmembers). For more information, contact Wendy Andersen at 631-427-7045 ext. 404.

Looking For Career In Construction Trades?

An information session on Opportunities Long Island, an intensive 240-hour training program that includes OSHA 10, Blueprint Reading and more to help prepare for a career in building and construction trades, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. The session will be hosted at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station). Sessions are expected to run for three hours. There will be a reading and math test. For more information, call Erica Rechner at 631-348-1170 ext. 316.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Dix Hills F.D. Meeting

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting five community meetings over the next two months to permit public review of the proposed reconstruction of the headquarters building and the construction of the new fire station building at the same site. Meetings will be held at 115 E Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The fourth meeting is Thursday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m.

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 bou-

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

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Attorney Craig Andreoli will discuss the costs, payment options and provisions of long term care along with the fundamentals of the Medicaid system and the use of trusts on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. Registration required. Free.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Explore the many different ways to have fun with a parachute at the Melville branch on Oct. 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Program intended for children and district residents only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · Fall fun continues at the library with a “Create a Scarecrow” program on Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 2. Intended for families with children of all ages through 5th grade. Bring clothes and accessories for decorating – everything else is supplied.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. · Learn how to organize a Windows 10 computer at the Huntington Station branch on Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Program intended for adults.

Northport-East Northport Library

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

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY · Meet farm animals at the Northport branch on Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Pet goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and piglets from the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. No registration required. Weather permitting. Intended for children.

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South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. · Get creative and make adorable monster cookies on Oct. 15, 3-4 p.m. Children will take home three little monsters in a bakery box. Registration opens Oct. 8. Intended for kids 5-10 years old, grades K-5.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · As part of the Cult Café program, “Beetlejuice” will be shown on Oct. 8, 10 p.m. Tickets are $5. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. (USA | 1988 | 92 min. | PG-13 | Dir. Tim Burton).

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. · “Branching Out,” a fine craft exhibit presented by the Long Island Craft Guild, features 83 pieces of fine craft created by 35 Long Island artists. The exhibit will be on view in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Oct. 8 through Nov. 6. An artist’s reception is slated for Oct. 16, 1-3 p.m.; and a gallery talk will be held Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m., to conclude the exhibit at 107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hils.

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-soscary Haunted Hatchery on Oct. 29, 25 p.m. Receive a sweet treat while trick-or-treating through the hatchery and aquarium. There will be refreshments, games and Halloween crafts.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-

Weaving With Wine Join the Huntington Historical Society for a two-and-a-half-hour introduction class on the ancient art of weaving. Attendees will have a piece of fabric to take home at the of the class. Wine must be provided by attendees, but there the tools for weaving and light refreshments will be available. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Conklin Barn (2 High St. Huntington). Tickets $35 for historical society members ($40 for nonmembers). For more information, contact Wendy Andersen at 631-427-7045 ext. 404. 367-3418. 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. · Old and young alike in costume can enjoy half-off admission at the museum on Oct. 10, 12 noon-4 p.m. Activity Stations, design a comic strip, and create a cosplay mask. Admission is free for members.

Foto Foto Gallery

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

Heckscher Museum Of Art

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

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext. 100. holocaust-nassau.org. ·The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admis-

sion. 631-423-6010.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: MondayFriday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org. · Oct. 13-Oct. 14, The Lifetime Arts Institute on Long Island and the Huntington Arts Council, will host a twoday training program addressing the field of creative aging. Taking place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Huntington Public Library (338 Main St.), this program run by Lifetime Arts staff and trainers will provide organizations, their staff and teaching artists with the information and tools they will need to support arts education as a means of enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Rates are $59 per person, $89 for 2 people from the same organization. To register, visit Lifetimearts.org/institute/upcoming/register.

OCTOBER 6-12, 2016 • 13 artist of the mid-20th century. Ongoing show on view.

Ripe Art Gallery

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

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. ·Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org. ·Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC/DANCE

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org · The historical society is hosting a twoand-a-half-hour program for kids on Election Day, Nov. 8. There will be crafts and games, and a light snack will be provided during the program, which will be held at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington) from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Price is $30 for members ($35 for 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. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org. ·For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.5 p.m. 631-692-8188. ·Featuring paintings by Robert Patrick Coombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (19051985) Long Island’s premier gold coast

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. ·Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, comedy by Christopher Durang. Shows begin Oct. 13. Tickets $15 ($12 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. · Switchfoot & Relient K – Looking for America Tour is Saturday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $25.50-$53.50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

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people in the news Marvin Salenger, of East Northport, founding partner at Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, was recently named as 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Marvin Injury Litigation Salenger Plaintiffs in the New York Metropolitan area by Best Lawyers. Salenger was selected for this honor based on the outstanding voting averages he received during the yearly peer-review assessments. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Salenger has successfully tried hundreds of cases with numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and is a regular commentator and expert source for journalists and broadcast media, having appeared on “Today” and “Inside Edition,” among other news shows. Many of his high profile cases have been covered in major publications including The New York Times, New York Post and Daily News. He’s also active in the Long Island community. He has been honored by United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Suffolk, and Ascent: A School for Individuals with Autism. Interns from HTx Services’ Summer Internship Program recently spent a day with students at The Children’s Center at UCP of Long Island during the school’s Summer Carnival. Fifteen interns volunteered – including Half Hollow Hills 2016 grads Drew Jacovsky and Samta Abrole – helping students play carnival games, pet zoo animals and other fun-filled activities. Jacovsky is now attending The Ohio State, and Abrole is studying at SUNY Geneseo. “The carnival was a great success thanks to the interns who spent their day at the school,” said Principal Sherri Glazer. “The interns assisted

our students throughout the day, as well as encouraged and congratulated them while playing the carnival games. Moments like these stay with the children and help to build their confidence.” HTx Services is a global IT and ATM services corporation dedicated to providing customer focused support across multiple technology platforms. Its summer program consists of students from various national colleges and several local high schools. The mission of the program is to help students take classroom learned business practices and apply it to the corporate business world, while encouraging them to grow on a personal and professional level. “We are very thankful to HTx Services and its interns for making such a memorable day for our students,” Glazer said. “Our children made some new friends!” The Children’s Center is in the forefront of Early Intervention, Preschool, and School Age programming, serving over 75 infants and children with disabilities. The Center uses specialty programs such as a feeding program – Food Exploration and Sensory Techniques (F.E.A.S.T.) and assistive technology services. The school continues to introduce new and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families. Hicksville-based logistics consulting firm ICC Logistics Services has announced the promotion of Laura Schwier, of Huntington, to chief operating officer. A 37-year veteran in the logistics industry and an integral member of the ICC Logistics team during the same period, Schwier has performed nearly every function of service the company provides which makes her uniquely qualified for her new position which will entail running the daily operations of the firm from the Hicksville headquarters. “We are pleased to announce this

Half Hollow Hills 2016 graduates Samta Abrole and Drew Jacovsky recently volunteered at The Children’s Center at UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Long Island as part of their summer internship program at HTx Services.

promotion. Mrs. Schwier has been an integral member of our team since the very beginning,” said Tony Nuzio, founder and CEO of ICC Logistics Services. “She brings exceptional enthusiasm, years of industry knowledge, outstanding client relations and extraordinary technical know-how to this new position. Exceptional leaders are the key to growth and expansion. And Laura Schwier, very simply, is an exceptional leader.” In addition to her new responsibilities, she will still be responsible for running the negotiations and contract optimization department for ICC. Schwier’s industry knowledge and rate negotiation skills have resulted in tens of millions of dollars in savings for her clients over the years. With a background in finance and computer science, Schwier is also the brainchild behind ICC’s proprietary preaudit and payment software as well as ICC’s “Analytics” programming. In addition, she created ICC’s state-ofthe-art parcel optimization analysis program that has yielded ICC’s clients millions of dollars in savings. She is credited with creating important strategic alliances that led to the creation of ICC’s comprehensive parcel audit program. Laura also serves as assistant editor for ICC’s popular optin newsletter, Logistics Strategies. “As a trusted advisor to ICC’s clients on all transportation and logistics needs, Laura provides un-paralleled customer service that time and time again gets her recognized by her peers, clients and industry insiders,” said Tony Nuzio, Founder and CEO of ICC Logistics Services, Inc. Schwier is a long-time resident of Huntington, where she lives with her husband, Ray and is the mother of two adult children. Lord & Taylor has appointed Tim Catalano, of Melville, as the new divisional vice president and general manager of the Garden City location. Catalano most Tim Catalano recently served as general manager of Kohl’s Brooklyn location. Prior to that, he was with Target, managing its stores in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island for 11 years, overseeing all of its community relations efforts in the New York Metropolitan area. “Lord & Taylor Garden City is known as one of the region’s premiere shopping locations,” Catalano said. “With renovations underway to fur-

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Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski ther elevate and modernize the store, I look forward to Lord & Taylor bringing a new and exciting shopping experience to our current and new customers in the community.” Lord & Taylor Garden City’s extensive renovation is expected to be complete in early November and will offer a new and modern shopping experience with a more intuitive flow, new finishes, and upgraded services as well as new brands and designers such as H Halston, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and IMNY Isaac Mizrahi. At Lord & Taylor, Catalano will utilize his expertise and retail knowledge in day-to-day oversight of the Garden City location and its 350 employees. He will be responsible for all operational and human resource functions, sales performance and profitability, merchandising and ensuring that customers receive the attentive service they expect at Lord & Taylor. Catalano is a grad of Farmingdale State University and is an avid runner who also enjoys camping and snowboarding. He resides in Melville with his wife and two daughters. Huntington Hospital has added Adam Bitterman, DO, to its roster of award-winning orthopaedic surgeons. Bitterman specializes in foot and ankle surgery, as well as Adam Bitterman general orthopaedic surgery. His practice is located at 196 East Main St. in Huntington. This fall, he will be seeing patients at a new office – 155 E Main St. in Huntington. Bitterman is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society; the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics and the American Osteopathic Association. He completed his medical education at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as orthopaedic surgery residencies at Peninsula Hospital Orthopaedic Consortium and Plainview Hospital. Bitterman most recently completed a foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Huntington Hospital’s orthopaedics department has been recognized with the prestigious Joint Commission gold seal of approval for its total hip and total knee replacements with three bi-annual reaccreditations, most recently in 2015.

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No Speakers On Plan To Rescind Covenants By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

There were no speakers at last Tuesday’s public hearing on a proposal for the Huntington Town Board to rescind covenants and restrictions for a property on Walt Whitman Road, a move that would pave the way for a proposed HomeGoods store to be built. The site, located just behind Bertucci’s Restaurant at 881 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, is protected by a declaration of covenants and restrictions that mandates 0.8 acres of the property be dedicated to the adjacent

West Hills County Park if it is ever developed. The town board can now vote on the proposal within the next 90 days. In 2002, the stipulations were issued as a condition for a zone change that shifted the lot from R10 residential to C-1 office-residence to build a proposed daycare center. When the project didn’t come to fruition, the covenants stayed in place. Town of Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter has previously stated that no parkland is planned to be dedicated as part of the plans to build the HomeGoods.

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Current restrictions mandate parkland be donated if land is developed

This Melville property, back left, is currently protected by covenants and restrictions that require parkland to be dedicated if the property is developed. The Huntington Town Board is considering a lift of those restrictions, which would pave the way for a proposed HomeGoods to be built.

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The Huntington Town Board has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposed zone change in Commack that would pave the way for a QuickChek gas station and convenience store to be built. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who sponsored the resolution scheduling the hearing for Nov. 10, said at last week’s town board meeting that the planned QuickChek would be a “new type of gas station/convenience use,” the first of its kind in the township. Town Spokesman A.J. Carter said that the site – the north side of the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Valmont Avenue – has previously been home to car dealerships, including those for Buick, and then Ford. The zone change would change the front half of the property from C-6 general business, to C-11 automotive service station in order to permit the construction of gas pumps, according to Carter. QuickChek spokesman Russ Mensch said the New Jersey-based chain is not a typical gas station. “They are a fresh convenience market that also sells gas. They’re food guys that got into fuel,”

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The Huntington Town Board is mulling a zone change for this Commack property on the north side of Jericho Turnpike at the intersection with Valmont Avenue, where a QuickChek gas station and convenience store is planned to be built. Mensch said. “Fuel is just another commodity that QuickChek offers as a convenience item to their customers.”

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When members of Dix Hills’ Brower family lost 25-year-old son John Brower Jr. to a heroin overdose in June 2014, their lives changed forever. John Brower Sr., his father, said that instead of having flowers at his son’s funeral, the family wanted to make a difference by having donations made out to the Outreach Program, a Queens-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens and adults fight drug and alcohol addiction. The family then in July 2015 founded a nonprofit of their own, the John Brower Jr. Foundation, which has set out to educate the public on drug addiction, and which has donated more than $37,000 to Outreach. The foundation is also set on Saturday to host with the Outreach Program its 2nd annual 5K walk at Jones Beach. Brower said there’s a “giant heroin-opiate epidemic here on Long Island” and that he and his family are “going to continue to fight it because we’re dedicated to try and save people’s lives.” He continued, “If we can save one life, then my son didn’t die in vain.” Last year, more than 400 people attended the walk, according to Brower. He added that, since the nonprofit’s inception, it has raised

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The John Brower Jr. Foundation will be hosting its 2nd annual 5K Walk this Saturday at Jones Beach as part of the nonprofit’s efforts to raise awareness about the drug epidemic on Long Island. over $40,000 to causes that battle drug addiction. “One of the big things we got out of last year’s walk was that there were people attending that were going up to counselors asking how they can get help for a family member, themselves or neighbors,” Brower said. “We’re just trying to make a difference. We’re excited to continue to grow this 5k walk, and continue to raise awareness.” There is a $20 fee to register for this year’s walk, and all proceeds from it will be donated to the Outreach Program. Morning checkin for the event is at 9 a.m. at Jones Beach Field 5, with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. Brower said he hopes that more than 1,000 people will attend, and said the foundation is looking to raise

at least $50,000. But, more importantly, he said, “We just want to get a lot of people out there. It doesn’t matter how much you can give, if we raise less money, but we have more awareness, we don’t mind that at all.” Outreach President Kathleen Riddle said the nonprofit is proud to join the Brower family’s mission. “The Brower family is one of too many Long Island families who have experienced the heartbreak of opiate addiction,” Riddle said. “We join the Browers in their mission to do all we can to raise awareness for teens and young adults, so additional families do not have to lose a loved one to substance abuse. The Brower family has been tremendously generous and devoted to the cause. We are enormously thankful for their support.”

Since its inception, the foundation has participated in other awareness activities by getting involved in Narcan training, and working with the Dix Hills Public Library to have parents start a conversation with their children about the drug epidemic. While his son’s death is now more than two years in the past, Brower said the memory of his son is alive and with the family every day as they continue to fight to end drug addiction. He added, “We will continue with these walks and our other foundation activities until we see a marked improvement in the heroin and opiate problem that continues to affect our communities.” For more information on the nonprofit, or to register for Saturday’s walk, call 718-847-9233 ext. 2310, or visit Johnbrowerjrfoundation.org.

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To kick off National Fire Prevention week, the Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting an open house at its headquarters this Sunday. The free event is intended to provide an informative, fun-filled day for families. There will be firefighting and rescue demonstrations, along with safety exercises like stop, drop and roll, first aid and emergency treatment tips. Residents will also learn about Dix Hills Fire Department safety and assistance programs, including its Child Safety Car Seat program and free Community CPR courses. There will be free blood pressure checks, and demonstrations on how to operate a real fire hose. Visitors will have the opportunity to see Dix Hills volunteer firefighters battle a car fire, and use the “Jaws of Life” heavy rescue tools to pry open

a wrecked car. Information will also be available for those interested becoming a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician. Dix Hills Fire Chief Robert Fling, event chairman, said open houses are typically the department’s “most popular and well attended” event. “Nearly 1,000 people pass through the firehouse,” he said. “That kind of support from the community is fantastic. He continued, “It’s all about safety. Everyone should know the skills we teach regardless of ages.” Fire officials also plan to have interactive activities, including tours of the firehouse, ambulances, and fire trucks, and to have free giveaways all day. The Dix Hills Fire Headquarters is located at 115 E Deer Park Road and the open house is slated to run 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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There will be live demonstrations of safety exercises during the Dix Hills Fire Departments Open House at 115 E Deer Park Road from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

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HillSPORTS T-Birds Remain Undefeated By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The Thunderbirds remain perfect this boys soccer season. Half Hollow Hills High School East continued its 11-game undefeated streak with a 1-0 win over Connetquot on Saturday in Suffolk League II play. Sam Steinberg, a senior midfielder, lifted Hills East with his eighth goal of the season, which came in the 78th minute. Hills East goalkeepers J.T. Duffy and Jordan LaFauci both made four saves to preserve the Thunderbirds’ eighth shutout of the season. The win solidified Hills East’s 8-0-2 record in Suffolk League II play has them ahead of second

place Northport and Walt Whitman, both of which have records of 7-3. The Thunderbirds have also defeated both of those teams this season. They defeated Northport 1-0 on Sept 21. Two days prior, the Thunderbirds won 2-1 over Whitman – the defending state champion. Hills East, which has clinched a spot in this year’s playoffs, is outscoring opponents 27-5 this season. Steinberg is leading the offense with 15 total points (eight goals, seven assists). Dan Serpe is next in line with seven points (five goals, two assists). Today, the Thunderbirds are slated to travel to Lindenhurst for a 4 p.m. kickoff. The two

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BOYS SOCCER>> HALF HOLLOW HILLS EAST 1, CONNETQUOT 0

The Thunderbirds, pictured last season, are undefeated through 11 games this season, including a 2-1 win over Walt Whitman, also pictured, which Hills East lost to last season in the Suffolk boys soccer playoffs. teams previously met on Sept. 15, when they drew 0-0. On Oct. 13, the Thunderbirds

are set to welcome Whitman to High School East for a scheduled 4 p.m. kickoff.

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Colts Win 2OT Thriller To Clinch Playoff Spot By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

It took two overtimes to decide Saturday’s showdown between the Colts and Eagles of West Babylon, but Half Hollow Hills High School West prevailed, winning the game 10, and clinching a playoff spot. The contest was a rematch between the two teams, which also met Sept. 13 in a 2-1 West Babylon win. On Saturday, however, the Colts scored with 51 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, when sophomore forward/midfielder Will Goldbaum scored off a flick by junior midfielder Leo Musacchia. Hills West’s sophomore goalkeeper Ben Nacht preserved the shutout with seven saves. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Colts for the 14th straight season.

Before that, however, Hills West has four games remaining in its Suffolk League IV schedule. Following the win over West Babylon, the Colts sit in third place in the league, trailing first place Hauppauge and second place Eastport South Manor. Today, the Colts are scheduled to face Hauppauge for the second time this season. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 4 p.m. at High School West. Hauppaugue won, 2-1, the first matchup between the two sides, which occurred on Sept. 15. Chase McGuire scored for the Colts in the loss. After that, the Colts will then ready for a rematch with Eastport South Manor on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. The game will be played at Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School.

Hills West clinched a playoff spot with its 1-0 win over West Babylon on Saturday. This marks the 14th straight season that the Colts, pictured last season, will have reached the playoffs, slated to begin Oct. 22. Hills West previously defeated the Sharks, 2-0, on Sept. 19. Eighthgrader Nick Duchatellier and senior

John Tevere scored in that win, both off assists by Musacchia. Nacht made two saves in the shutout.

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