Half Hollow Hills - 12/17/2015 Edition

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DIX HILLS

Biz Slow At Strip Mall Without Pathmark Long Islander News photo/Jano Tantongco

The Pathmark in the Dix Hills Shopping Center closed about a month ago, and its departure has had a deep impact on businesses in the complex.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com Before closing about a month ago, the Pathmark supermarket in the Dix Hills Shopping Center on Old Country Road drew in customers for other businesses that shared the strip mall. Since it closed about a month ago -- the result of its parent company, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., filing for bankruptcy earlier this year -- that fact has never been more clear.

Business at Dix Hills Hot Bagels has taken a big hit since Pathmark closed its doors.

“It’s definitely slowed down ever since Pathmark closed down. Loss of foot traffic… Generally, there’s a slowed down atmosphere in the shopping center,” said Dix Hills Hot Bagels Manager Dennis

Motchourad, who noted that the Pathmark had been on a downhill spiral for the past three years, with its customer stream gradually dwindling.

“We’re going to try to do an advertising campaign to show people… that we are located here because we lost tons of traffic,” Motchourad said. “We’re just trying to hold on to the customers we got.”

Rupa Iyer, the manager at Kabs Mart, a general store located in the shopping center, estimates the business has seen a 20 percent drop in sales.

“All the businesses have been affected because normally people come and then shop there, and they come here. It has been slow,” she said. “We hope they open something here… everyone is looking for a su(Continued on page A17)

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

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Dept. Gets New Trucks, Upgrades

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Though unseasonably warm weather may make it seem like winter’s never coming, town officials are preparing for the worst.

The Town of Huntington has spent more than $2.42 million on upgrades and additions to its highway department over the last two years in an effort to prepare for the winter season.

The most significant purchase came in the form of 10 new plowequipped dump trucks, which were bought over the last two years for a total of $2 million, said Huntington (Continued on page A17)

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SPOTLIGHT

Huntington Highway Superintendent Peter Gunther unveiled Friday 10 new and 10 refurbished dump trucks that were purchased by the highway department as part of an effort to prepare for the looming winter season.

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DIX HILLS/MELVILLE

No Surprises In Fire, Water District Elections

By Long Islander News Staff info@longislandergroup.com

With last week’s elections complete and the votes tallied, fire and water districts within the Town of Huntington have announced the winners in each of their respective races.

In Dix Hills, incumbent fire commissioner Michael Plumitallo was unopposed for a fiveyear term and earned 133 votes. There were no other items on this year’s ballot.

As for Melville, newcomer Wayne Eckstein earned 123 votes as he won a five-year term on the district’s board of fire commissioners. There also were no other items on this year’s ballot.

In the South Huntington Water District, Dominick Feeney, 83, of Huntington Station, was unopposed in his bid for reelection as a commissioner. Feeney, who has been on the board for seven years, is chairman of the Suffolk County OTB and a retired director of Wayne Eckstein operations for general services in the Town of Huntington, received 66 votes.

“I’m happy I got re-elected and happy to serve

Dominick Feeney

Michael Plumitallo

another three-year term,” said the past commander of VFW Post 1469 in Huntington Station.

MELVILLE

The Huntington Town Board gave the go-ahead to a zone change necessary for Scotto Brothers catering company to build a 248seat “high-end” restaurant on Route 110 in Melville.

The zone change was approved 5-0 for three parcels located on the eastern side of the intersection of Broadhollow and Spagnoli roads.

Property owner Greg DeRosa said last week that he has a tentative agreement in place with Scotto Brothers to build a restaurant on the property.

The plan must first get parking relief from Huntington’s zoning board since it is short by 28 parking stalls. The next zoning board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Dec. 17, but the application was not listed on the agenda by deadline Monday.

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Scotto Brothers Restaurant Plan OK’d

Scotto Brothers catering company is talks to lease the former Wonder Bread Hostess warehouse on Route 110 in Melville, pictured, where it wants to build a 248-seat “high-end” restaurant.

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MELVILLE

Whitman Grad Dies From Crash Injuries

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

A 2015 graduate of Walt Whitman High School died Dec. 10 from injuries suffered from a crash in Melville last month when police said she lost control of her SUV, which struck a guardrail and overturned.

Alanna McCarthy, 18, of Huntington Station, was driving a 2015 Toyota RAV4 northbound on Sweet Hollow Road, south of Chichester Road, on Nov. 22 when the incident occurred, police said.

There were three passengers in the vehicle with McCarthy.

All of the passengers were taken

by Melville Fire Department ambulance to Huntington Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries and released.

In a statement Sunday, South Huntington Superintendent of Schools David Bennardo said the community is “heartbroken” to learn of McCarthy’s death.

“Alanna, who enjoyed a genuine love of life, brought tremendous energy to our learning family and en-

Alanna McCarthy, inset, a 2015 graduate of Walt Whitman High School, died Dec. 10 from injuries she suffered in a Melville crash Nov. 22 on Sweet Hollow Road, south of Chichester Road, pictured. riched the lives of everyone she encountered,” Bennardo said. “We join in collective thought and prayer for Alanna and her family during this difficult time and promise to keep her beautiful memory alive in our hearts.”

According to an obituary posted to M.A. Connell Funeral Home’s

website, McCarthy is survived by her parents, Darlene O’Marra and Kevin McCarthy; grandmother Lillian McCarthy; two aunts; two uncles; and three cousins. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Dolores and Richard O’Marra and Charles McCarthy.

Visitation was held at M.A. Connell Funeral Home in Huntington Station on Monday. A funeral service was held on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Maurer Foundation (maurerfoundation.org) or AHRC (ahrc.org).

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Regents: Unlink Test Scores From Teacher Evals Gov. Cuomo’s task force recommends Common Core overhaul

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The state Board of Regents has started efforts to unlink teacher and principal evaluations from state-mandated examinations. The move was cited as a direct response to a report issued last week by the New York Common Core Task Force, assembled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which recommends a massive overhaul of the state’s Common Core Standards.

During a meeting in Albany on Monday, the state Board of Regents’ P-12 education committee voted to approve preliminary action that would place a moratorium on the use of test scores in teacher evaluations from the 2015-2016 through 2018-2019 school years.

The committee is made up of all the members of the board, except board Chancellor Merryl Tisch.

The board was expected to vote on the amendment during its Tues-

Gov. Andrew Cuomo day meeting, which occurred after press time.

The New York State United Teachers union, in a statement posted to its website, said the board’s action is an “initial step” towards implementation of the New York Common Core Task Force’s recommendations.

The task force was assembled by Cuomo in September to review the

status and use of the Common Core standards in New York.

The task force made 21 recommendations for developing and implementing a new education system, including reducing the number days and the duration of standardized tests; implementing a process to gather student feedback on new tests; and creating “ongoing” professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.

Cuomo met the recommendation positively in a statement issued by his office.

“The Common Core was supposed to ensure all of our children had the education they needed to be college and career-ready – but it actually caused confusion and anxiety,” he said. “That ends now. Today, we will begin to transform our system into one that empowers parents, teachers and local districts and ensures high standards for all students.”

Locally, officials from the Half

Hollow Hills school district were not available for comment before deadline, but other superintendents around town expressed approval.

Commack Superintendent of Schools Donald James, a vocal critic of Common Core Standards, said in an emailed statement that “the outcry from parents, teachers, and administrators and the undue stress placed on students seems to have been heard and acted upon at the national level.

“Now we must continue our efforts at the state level so that the Board of Regents, our elected officials, and the governor modify state requirements that are no longer federally mandated,” he added.

Elsewhere, Cold Spring Harbor Superintendent Judith Wilansky; Huntington Superintendent James Polansky; and Northport Superintendent Robert Banzer all voiced similar approval of the task force’s recommendation.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Julio Avila

Now In Living Color

Suspended For A Reason

Hermann Kahn. Fun Fact: Oheka is actually the Music is in the air... I was walking down first few letters from Kahn’s first, middle and Main Street one abnormally warm afternoon last name (Otto Hermann when my attention was captivated by all the Kahn). With all its rooms, you wonderful lights, timeless knickknacks, and have to think Kahn got lost in rosy-faced dolls adorning the that house once or twice. It’s store windows. The Christmas IN THE KNOW so immense that there should spirit was beginning to steal me WITH AUNT ROSIE be a “you are here” map at away to the point where I different locations. There is a thought I heard the sound of carolers strolling lovely dual-sided staircase in down the sidewalk. Then, I realized I actually the main entrance, the hallway floors consists was hearing “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like of well-shined marble, chandelier lights adorn Christmas.” It got me wondering. Where is the the house, and even Charlie Chaplin makes his music coming from? And who selects the songs presence known in a room. The food was delion the playlist? I’m no DJ, but I noticed there cious. It was the tastiest meal I ever had. The were some popular singles missing from the dessert was no different, as the apple tart and playlist. I have a few holiday selections in mind ice cream was exquisite. But the caring staff for those who want to get in the festive season was the cream on the cake. They were so polite while decorating the Christmas tree or baking festive treats for the family. My personal favorite and helpful. If you ever have the opportunity, Oheka Castle is a must-visit place. is “The Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Connick Jr. Although, you can’t go wrong with any of Draw a picture of Aunt Rosie… I’m the those songs on his Christmas album, “When My shy type, so while I am often out and about, Heart Finds Christmas.” Obviously, Mariah and I get to share my observations with you, Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” is a mustloyal reader, I don’t often show my face. But I listen-to song nowadays, along with “Joy To The understand that a lot of people would like to World.” Don’t forget about the album by know what I look like. That got us thinking: Michael Buble, who adds a jazzy spin to songs Since Huntington is filled with so many talentlike “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas.” ed artists, perhaps one of you could draw a carThen, of course, there’s “Have Yourself A Mericature that sums up my character. If it all ry Little Christmas” by Judy Garland for those works out, we could use it in this column. Send moments to relax by the fire at the end of a long your drawing to day. On my way back home, I saw a man putauntrosie@longislandergroup.com ting up his Christmas lights wearing shorts. I don’t think that song I heard applies this season!

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Harrison Weston, 20 months, of Huntington, brings home a Christmas tree in his personal ride.

Harrison is the son of Kristin and Jonathan Weston of Huntington, and the grandson of Elfriede Lein.

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A 25-year-old Melville woman was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident on Dec. 11, at around 7:40 p.m., police said. The accident occurred at the intersection of Route 110 and Old Country Road in Melville, police said, and the woman was driving a 2014 Nissan.

Yes, Your Highness Police said they arrested a 27-year-old Wheatley Heights man for possession of marijuana on Dec. 5 at around 1:25 p.m. near the intersection of Little Plains Road and Broadway in Huntington.

Items Stolen From Car Police received a report of an unknown person allegedly stepping on private property on April Avenue in Dix Hills, entering a car and taking a wallet with credit cards and a cellphone. Police said the incident happened around 8 p.m. Dec. 10.

...And More Stolen Items Another petit larceny case was reported on the same night as the above entry. This time, police said, an unknown person entered an unlocked 2015 Honda Pilot on Vernon Street in Dix Hills and allegedly took a camera, sunglasses and gift cards.

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Police responded to a report of petit larceny at the upscale Jewel Restaurant at 400 Broadhollow Road in Melville. Police said an unknown person took “gifts” that were placed on a table.

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“All the businesses have been affected because normally people come and then shop there, and they come here. It has been slow.

We hope they open something here… everyone is looking for a supermarket.”

Police said a 43-year-old Clifton Park man was arrested Dec. 12 around 4 p.m., by the intersection of Route 231 and Red Maple Lane in Dix Hills, for driving with a suspended license.

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Rabbi Yaakov Ruskin of the Chabad of Melville and Huntington.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Chabad Lights The Menorah Rabbis Asher Vaisfiche and Yaakov Raskin of the Chabad of Melville and Huntington, were joined by elected officials and members of the public last week for the annual menorahlighting ceremony in the lobby of Huntington Town Hall.

Raskin said the town hall menorah is one of the largest in the Town of Huntington.

Once the candles were lit, lots of singing and dancing ensued. Children

enjoyed face painting and balloon animals and, as always, there were plenty of doughnuts served.

Raskin and Vaisfiche were joined during the ceremony by Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone; state assemblymen Chad Lupinacci and Andrew Raia; Huntington councilmembers Eugene Cook, Mark Cuthbertson and Tracey Edwards; and Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia.

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

A Good First Move The state Board of Regents wasted no tions in place should be a priority. But taktime in its efforts to restore confidence in ing it out of the furor over Common Core is the state education system. Days after the a smart move. It’s an issue that should be release of the report from a task force on considered separately. And certainly not Common Core standards, the regents took before the problems with Common Core the first steps toward unlinking students’ are fixed. standardized test scores from teacher evalFixing those problems are a monumental uations. task, and there’s no time to waste. We need In this case, we applaud the board for to learn from our mistakes, start the process moving with speed and puragain and do what should have EDITORIAL been done in the first place. The pose.

The state’s adoption of a natask force recommends engagtional set of education standards, referred to ing the stakeholders, including teachers and as the Common Core, was bungled, to say parents, and allowing time for implementathe least. New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuo- tion. Once teachers have been properly premo pushed hard to get the standards in pared to teach a new curriculum, it’s fair to place, and also pushed hard to put in place hold them accountable. a system of teaching standards and acTaking evaluations out of the equation countability. will allow the state education department to Teacher accountability is important, and concentrate on fixing what’s broke. It propputting a system of standards and evalua- erly puts the cart behind the horse.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Opioid Epidemic Impacting Suffolk’s Newborns Dear Editor: The opiate epidemic in Suffolk and across our nation continues to grow and it is taking a toll on all of our communities, emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually. It’s a multigenerational issue, ravaging the lives of those young and old, and now we are seeing the impacts on the most innocent members of our society, newborn babies who are coming into this world exposed to opioids.

Nationally, we have seen

a fivefold increase in the number of babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome from 2000-2012, and it is estimated that every 25 minutes, a baby is born suffering from opioid withdrawal. In Suffolk, we have seen alarming increases, with the number of infants born dependent on opioids, rising from 93 in 2009 to 171 in 2014.

In response to these numbers, I convened a panel of professionals to discuss the issue at the Suffolk County Health Committee. Our panel brought new light to the complexity of the epidemic and opened up discussion from a variety of per-

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There is no single fail safe solution to this problem, but approaching it from all angles and coming together as a community to offer education on prevention, treatment and recovery is how we can begin to move forward. We must take a more holistic approach to finding solutions. By focusing not only on acute health needs, but the overall well-being and emotional state of patients, we can provide quality healthcare and tackle the behavioral and psychosocial issues that

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Nassau Announces Upcoming Aquatic Center Schedule Nassau County released the December and January 2016 calendar of events for the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

December 2015 Friday, Dec. 18: Levittown High School dual meet • 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Saturday, Dec. 19: • Sewanhaka High School dual meet, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Brooklyn/Queens CYO meet, 12 p.m. 5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Thursday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve. Facility closes at 3 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day. Facility closed.

Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve. Facility closes at 3 p.m.

January 2016 Friday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day. Facility closed.

Saturday, Jan. 9: • Bellmore-Merrick High School Dual meet, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Brooklyn/Queens CYO meet, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Sunday, Jan. 10: • St. William’s CYO meet, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• St. Agnes CYO meet, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Friday, Jan. 15 – Sunday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Classic • Friday, Jan. 15: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

• Saturday, Jan. 16: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Sunday, Jan. 17: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Facility closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20: Levittown High School dual meet • 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Saturday, Jan. 23: • L.I. Invitational (Boy’s High School), 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• St. Bernard’s CYO meet, 3 p.m.5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking space may be limited.

Sunday, Jan. 24: • St. William’s CYO meet, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• St. Agnes CYO meet, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking and/or pool space may be limited.

Friday, Jan 29: Section 8 Boy’s Division Diving Champs • 3:30 p.m.-9p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking space may be limited.

Saturday, Jan 30: • Section 8 Boy’s Division Swim Champs, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• Brooklyn/Queens Catholic High School Swim Champs, 5 p.m.9:30 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking space may be limited.

Sunday, Jan. 31: • Brooklyn/Queens Catholic High School Swim Champs, 10 a.m.2:30 p.m.

• St. Bernard’s CYO meet, 3 p.m.5 p.m.

Regular operating hours. Parking space may be limited. *Diving boards, jacuzzi and sauna are closed during event hours.

For further information about the Nassau County Aquatic Center, call 516-572-0501.

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The OFFICE OF Councilwoman Tracey A. Edwards The Town of Huntington & Long Islander News present

Holiday Decorating Contest Town of Huntington

December is the month of Celebrations.

However you celebrate, send in your photos... perhaps a picture of your decorated Christmas tree... a picture of the lighting of a menorah... or a mat with beautiful objects for Kwanzaa...

Now through December 18, send in photos of your best indoor decorations. On December 19, our judges will visit finalists’ homes in person to make a decision. The winners will be announced in Long Islander News’ December 24 editions. There will be prizes for finalists and the winners. email or text photos to

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Life&Style NORTHPORT

By Chris Mellides info@longislandergroup.com

In what has been a decades-old tradition, the Northport Historical Society organized a tour of five homes and one office in the area that hold historical or architectural significance. During the event, homeowners allowed visitors to tour their properties and share in the holiday fun.

“We have volunteers who find homes among our members and friends,” said Heather Johnson, director of the historical society. “The committee looks for houses of historical, architectural or other interest. She added, “If the homeowners enjoy decorating and having holiday tour visitors, then it works out nicely.”

Copenhagen Bakery and Rob’s Original Northport Harbor Delicatessen provided food and refreshments to foot traffickers, while student musicians accompanied by teachers from the Northport School District provided live music at the various selected homes.

More than 275 tickets, which ranged in cost from $26 to $36, were sold.

Proceeds from the event went to supporting the society’s mission of “preserving and promoting the history of the Northport area” and defraying the expenses of running the

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‘Homes For The Holidays’ Tour Highlights History

This waterfront house located at 67 Bayview Avenue was built in 1889 and later became the home of Andrew Ackerly, an oyster baron. The home, currently owned by Millie and Mort Willen, was part of Sunday’s “Homes for the Holidays” tour. on-site museum, which the society has operated since 1974.

Among the homes on the tour this year were the “Wavehaus” in Fort Salonga, and a Queen Anne-style house in Northport that was once owned by an oyster baron.

One of four fireplaces that serve as a central heating system for a Northport waterfront house at 67 Bayview Ave. and built in 1889. It was a selected destination for this year’s Northport Historical Society’s “Homes for the Holidays” tour.

Northport high school students Chris Cirruzzo, Joshua Melchione, and Ryan Dee performed a variety of holiday-inspired songs for visitors of a waterfront property at 67 Bayview Ave. in Northport.

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This waterfront Queen Anne-style home located near the Northport Harbor was built in 1895 and features late Victorian period décor. It was once owned by oyster baron Stanley Lowndes and its current owners, Catherine and Paul Herkovic, opened their doors to visitors during the Northport Historical Society’s “Homes for the Holidays” tour.

Purchased as a beach shack in 1999, the “Wavehaus,” at 22 Makamah Beach Road in Fort Salonga, is owned by Charles D’Alessio and has won an Archi award from the American Institute of Architects Long Island Chapter for its unique design. It was featured in this year’s “Homes for the Holidays” tour organized by the Northport Historical Society.

Originally built in 1892 on the Carll farm property for Henry J. Mathias who had taken over his father’s bakery at 70 Main St. in Northport, this property has been utilized by various owners over the years before current owner Timothy Dennin purchased it in 2003 and converted the space into an office.

The scent of warm apple cider fills the kitchen area of the Queen-Anne-style home located at 155 Bayview Ave. in Northport. The site was selected by the Northport Historical Society as a destination for the annual “Homes for the Holidays” tour.

The dining area of Timothy Dennin’s office at 316 Main St. in Northport features a brightly lit Christmas tree beside a table where gingerbread cookies and candy canes are made available to visitors participating in the Northport Historical Society’s “Homes for the Holidays” tour held Sunday.

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WhereToGetAChristmasTreeIn

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

There’s no time to lose to get that perfect tree to fit presents under.

Whether it’s a big, fat fir or a towering spruce, picking the right tree is a matter of tradition, location and good fun. Yes, there are plenty of places out east to get a tree, if you want to guzzle some gas. But there are also places where you can pick one up -- or chop one down yourself -- in the Town of Huntington.

Decker’s Nursery & Florist 841 Pulaski Road Greenlawn 631-261-1148 conraddeckersnursery.com Offering trees from 3-12 feet, Decker’s Nursery & Florist also sells wreaths, garlands, home decorations for the holidays. “Our Christmas trees are fresh [and] we buy them from a small grower in Québec, Canada,” said Conrad Decker, owner of the nursery. “So the trees are cut the week of Thanksgiving and delivered to us immediately. It’s a very high-quality product.” Decker’s has

Elwood Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm offers a variety of trees, from Norway spruce, blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir and Turkish fir. been selling Christmas trees since it opened seven years ago, offering species like balsam and Fraser fir, with prices ranging from $30-$150.

Through the season, the nursery operates with 12 employees and is open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. weekends.

Elwood Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm 1500 E. Jericho Turnpike Huntington 631-368-8626 elwoodpumpkinfarm.com

Elwood Farm offers species like Norway spruce, blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir and Turkish fir.

Owner Lee Itzler said the trees are priced by the foot, with heights from 6-18 feet. Open since 2007, the farm grows its own trees, which Itzler said takes up to 10 years. In addition, Itzler said he also sells wreaths and garlands, and on Saturdays and Sundays, Santa Claus makes an appearance. The farm accepts cash and checks and offers to assist customers in tying their trees to the top of the vehicles. “If you want to cut your

own tree, you need to bring a handsaw,” Itzler said. Hours to cut your own tree are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to dark and weekdays from 3 p.m. to dark. The farm is open every day to purchase pre-cut trees from 3-7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. If you can’t make it in those hours, Itzler suggests customers call to make an appointment. “It’s a very unique farm for our area,” Itzler said.

“I have quite a variety, especially if you want good trees.”

Oakwood Road Nursery 223 Oakwood Road Huntington 631-673-0555 oakwoodroadnursery.com A 50-year-old family business -run by owners Donna and Bob Beemiss for the past 30 years -- Oakwood Road Nursery offers Fraser fir, balsam, maren blue balsam and Noble fir. From 3-14 feet, the trees are fresh and sent in from Canada, said Donna, adding that prices vary.

“They’re gorgeous,” she said of the trees. Oakwood also offers custom wreaths and garlands, centerpieces,

Wild Child, Doors Cover Singer To Return To Paramount SPOTLIGHT

By Julio Avila info@longislandergroup.com

After belting out a cover of the Doors’ “L.A. Woman” in a tryout for “The Jim Morrison Rock Opera,” Dave Brock of the band Wild Child propelled himself into tribute band fame by distinguishing himself as the only auditioner who performed that song.

“I think I must have heard ‘Light My Fire’ and ‘Love Me Two Times’ about a dozen times,” Brock said.

His try-out performance received recognition from Anna Morrison Graham — the sister of the late Doors lead singer, Jim Morrison, and co-producer of the opera — who walked up to Brock and took photographs with him, Brock said.

“They called me out to their office in Malibu the next day to figure out who I was and where I came from,” said Brock.

It was from then on that he and his voice were connoted with Jim Morrison himself. Brock’s time with

“The Jim Morrison Rock Opera” led him to found Wild Child, a band performing to the The Doors’ performance style, in 1986 after the opera ceased.

His first performance was at the Whiskey a Go Go, a rock venue in Hollywood, California. Three of Brock’s first shows sold out. The band and Brock’s work received positive acclaim from the “Los Angeles Times” and “Rolling Stone,” among other outlets.

Brock eventually performed with The Doors and its members, Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, in 2010. He was asked to help complete a tour after its singer at the time “self destructed or something.”

Brock’s performance was so popular that he performed with them for three years until Manzarek’s passing in 2013. He still plays with Krieger occasionally, “but those shows with Ray on my right side and Robby on my left were the best,” Brock said.

On Jan. 7, Wild Child will bring its Doors-reincarnated performance to the Paramount in Huntington for the third time. Brock said he looks forward to performing again in this “great town” in an exclusive interview the “Long Islander News” had

with Brock.

What do you look forward to in coming to Huntington? What are your expectations?

“It’s a great town. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but walking down Main Street you can almost imagine you are back in time. Also, the restaurants and bars are full of people having a good time. The Paramount is one of my favorite places to play as well. Always a good energetic crowd. I expect much of the same on this trip.”

What was the idea behind Wild Child?

“I had just come off the Jim Morrison Rock Opera put on by Jim’s sister Anna. I liked doing that show so much, I started my own when that was over. The Whisky seemed to be the natural place for that start. Our first show there sold out three times the first night. It was a good start.”

What legacy do you think Wild Child is leaving with both fans and non-fans of The Doors? What legacy do you want it to leave?

“I hear this a lot from fans. It’s

Dave Brock of Wild Child will make his third stop at The Paramount when The Doors tribute band comes to play on Jan. 7 almost the same every time I hear it: ‘I’m so glad you are doing this. I didn’t get a chance to see The Doors, I was too young, and I missed out. I was born at the wrong time. Now I feel I have experienced the music I love. Thank you.’ That’s good enough for me.”

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Huntington Town cemetery blankets, pillows and crosses, along with decorated fake trees, poinsettias and handmade bows. Open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-7p.m., Santa Claus will be make appearances for free photo opportunities on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m.

Prianti Farms 47 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills 631-499-0772 priantifarmsinc.com Open seven days a week, Prianti Farms handpicks its trees from farms in Canada. “We give you correct instructions, every tree gets a fresh cut, gets bumbled and any tree that comes here that we don’t think is an appropriate Christmas tree we reject and leave it on the truck,” said owner Giro Dilillo. From tree fit for tabletops to 20-foot-tall monsters, this farm offers species like Balsam fir, Fraser fir, Douglas fir, blue spruce, concolor fir and canaan fir.

Its hours are from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and prices start at $25. Open since 1924, Dilillo said that it’s are more than just a farm, offering wreaths, gar-

lands, tree stands, indoor and outdoor decorations, roping, poinsettias, and lights. For more information, including coupons and special delivery services, visit priantifarmsinc.com.

Tilden Lane Farm 48 Wyckoff St. Greenlawn 631-261-6392 tildenlanefarm.com A family-run business for more than 225 years, Tilden Lane Farm in Greenlawn sells blue, white and Norway spruce, along with Fraser and concolor firs. With prices ranging from $70-$80, the farm offers you-cut and pre-cut trees. Tilden also sells handmade wreaths and kissing balls, which are $20-$30 with the purchase of a tree. Additionally, the farm provides handsaws, netting and rope, and the staff will assist in tying a tree to the top of a customer’s car. If that wasn’t enough, its website offers a section dedicated to help customers take care of their trees.

Open only on Saturdays and Sundays, including Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, its hours are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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BUSINESS

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

When walking to Pashley’s Children’s Boutique in Cold Spring Harbor, the porch is lined up with rocking chairs and mannequins that display dresses and holiday clothes for children and juniors.

Yet inside, while winter hasn’t even begun, Pashley’s has brought in its spring line, including bathing suits for girls and communion dresses.

That’s because in the clothing business, the shop has been a step ahead of every season.

Debbie Schiper, of Lloyd Harbor, who owns the store with her mother Pat Ramsay, of Huntington, said communion season is one of the store’s busiest times of the year. Customers come from Westchester, New Jersey and to Pashley’s for its communion dresses, she said.

“We have really great customers and some have been shopping here for years,” Schiper said. “She [Ramsay] has people who have shopped for their daughter here and now they’re coming back shopping for their granddaughter or grandson so she’s seen families and generations come back [and] it’s pretty cool.”

Based in a two-story home that was built in the mid-1800s, the shop opened at 169 Main St. in 1990 and sells classic and traditional styles from clothes, jewelry, shoes, toys and accessories for girls and boys.

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At Pashley’s, Always Looking Ahead

Pat Ramsay, founder of Pashley’s Children’s Boutique, and daughter Debbie Schiper, co-owner, standing by girls Christmas dresses.

“I began having grandchildren and I wanted something to do [and this] was born,” Ramsay said. “I’ve always loved children, I’ve done a lot of dressmaking and sewing and a lot of it was for children.”

While each room has its own designation, apparel and toys for babies

Pashley’s Children’s Boutique is based in a two-story home from the mid-1800s, selling classic and traditional styles from clothes, jewelry, shoes, toys and accessories for girls and boys.

and toddlers is found on the first floor.

On the second floor, the girl’s room has a section for sizes 4-6x and an area for sizes 7-16. Also upstairs, in a separate room, is clothing for boys sizes 4-20, along with accessories like watches, ties and shoes.

“We buy everything, we go to New York City, we go to the Jacobs Javits Center and they have shows,” Schiper said, adding that they travel to Staten Island to look at communion dresses. “We walk around to all the different manufactures and choose what we like.”

Ramsay and Schiper will be going to a show in three weeks to prepare the shop for the 2016-2017 winter season.

After the holidays, Schiper said communion is the next biggest event they are gearing up for, which runs from January through the spring.

Some of the communion dresses and dresses for special occasions are made just for them, Schiper said, adding that the dresses can go from $100-$1,000.

“They’re just for us. You won’t even find them anywhere at a manu-

facturer,” she said. “We tell them what we want, they make it for us and its Pashley’s dress, which is kind of unusual. So it’s really fun.”

With five employees, the shop is more than 2,000-square feet in size and offers services like gift-wrapping and gifts for corporations, such as baby baskets for newborns.

“If they want service, I think that’s one of the better reasons to come here as well as getting a pretty wide selection,” Ramsay said.

“When you go to the department store, there’s nothing out there and it’s such a small selection, they have less than we have and what’s there is just not the same quality,” Schiper said. “We really were able to pull all really nice quality brands and it’s not all crazy expensive either. It’s very good value.”

Pashley Children’s Boutique 169 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor 631-367-8737 pashleychildrensboutique.com

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BUSINESS As Year Ends, Take Stock In Your Investments

By Jon L. Ten Haagen

As 2015 winds down, it is time for us to start planning for 2016. Let’s forget about that New Year’s diet or health plan. How about a health plan for your financial future? I know it is a fleeting thought each year that happily goes away quickly. Not so fast! Every year, you ignore your long-term investment and financial planning goals and needs you have that much less time to achieve your intended goals.

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How did your investments perform during the year? Did they outperform, match or under-perform your expectations? What did you base your expectations on?

What caused your portfolio to perform the way it did? Was it due to multiple factors? Were there any consistencies or anomalies compared to past performance? Does money need to be redirected in order to pursue your short term and long term goals? Is your portfolio adequately diversified, and does your existing asset allocation still make sense?

Answering these issues might help you determine whether your investment strategy needs to change in the coming year.

Aim for balance. During the portfolio review process, look at your current asset allocation among stocks, bonds and cash alternatives.

You might determine that one asset class has outperformed the others and now represents a larger proportion of your portfolio than desired.

In this situation, you might want to rebalance your portfolio. This process of rebalancing typically involves buying and selling securities to restore your portfolio to your targeted asset allocation based on your risk tolerance, investment objectives and time frame. Your professional certified financial planner can help you understand how your investments may be affected by capital gains and losses and other taxes.

After your year-end investment review, you might resolve to increase contributions to an IRA, a ROTH IRA, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, or a college fund next year.

With a fresh perspective on where you stand, you may be able to make better choices next year, which could potentially benefit your investment portfolio over the long term.

Here are some thoughts to consider as we move into the New Year: • Make sure you are getting the full company match on your 401(k), at least, and increase your contribution amount for 2016.

• Lower your income with strategic charitable giving.

• Start making sure you’ll use up your FSA. • Get your tax prep going so that if you are getting a refund you can file early.

• Get your money working for you

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sooner. If you regularly get a very large refund each year, consider readjusting your withholding so that you are not lending your money to the government with a tax free loan!

• Make the year-end a time to get your one free credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus.

• Give your heirs a holiday gift they will appreciate some day by writing up a detailed will if you haven’t already. If anything changes over the years – divorces, birth of a c child or grandchild, a death – then review your primary and contingent beneficiaries to make sure it’s still

what you want.

• Do a spending check to make sure that if your financial picture has improved, such as with a raise, you are not increasing your spending and becoming a victim of “lifestyle inflation.”

We want to thank you for your engagement in reading our articles throughout 2015 and hope you find them useful. If there is a topic you want us to address reach out and give us your questions. From “Ask the Expert” we wish you a very joyous holiday season and a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP*, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm – and now, he is here to answer your questions!

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

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

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Call for ‘30 Under 30’ Awards Nominations The Huntington Chamber of Commerce and its Young Professionals Committee are excited to host the Eighth Annual “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” signature event. The awards reception will take place on May 4, 2016 and will showcase top young influential people under the age of 30 on Long Island from various career fields.

With recent news about Long Island losing young talent to other parts of the country, the Chamber needs your help to promote the success stories of those younger leaders who have chosen to stay and work on Long Island.

Last year, over 300 colleagues, family and friends joined together

to honor the 30 deserving young people who greatly contributed to their workplace and community.

Is there an outstanding young professional in your organization that deserves recognition?

Nomination forms can be found on the Chamber website at huntingtonchamber.com and email your nomination to courtney@huntingtonchamber.co m. All nominations must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2016. At that time, a formal application will be sent to your nominee. Winners will be announced in March at the Young Professional’s Business Blender.

Please call the chamber with any questions at 631-423-6100.

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Akebono: Greenlawn’s Fusion Sunrise

By Tes Silverman info@longislandergroup.com When customers walk into Akebono Fusion Sushi in Greenlawn, they’re often greeted by name by owner Patty Li. And if she doesn’t know them when they walk in, she will by the time they leave.

Li and Chef David Cheng, the married owners of Akebono, provide a relaxing atmosphere that is contagious. Formerly occupied by Azuma, the duo took over the location in August 2014 and named for restaurant for the Japanese word meaning sunrise.

Cheng has been a sushi chef for 25 years and prides himself on serving high-quality sushi, which are works of art. If you’re a sushi lover, Tower ($12.95), consisting of spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch and cucumber rolled in pink soy paper is the appetizer to choose. The clean taste of the tuna, combined with the avocado, tempura crunch and cucumber result in a creamy, yet crunchy roll.

For entrees, the Ika Maru squid ($16.95), Chilean sea bass ($20), Japanese Tradition Bento Box ($11), and various rolls such as Volcano ($11.95), Hawaii ($13.95), Akebono ($13.95) and Fire Island ($14.95) are good options. The rolls are beautifully created and if you have to choose one, go for the volcano roll, which consists of crab, avocado, shrimp, caviar, tempura flakes, topped with spicy tuna and scallion.

The Japanese Tradition Bento Box consists of a California roll, shumai, vegetable and white rice, with your choice of chicken, steak, or shrimp teriyaki, shrimp tempura or beef negimaki, making the bento box dinner filling and economical.

The Chilean sea bass is grilled and tender. Prepared with asparagus, carrots, brown sauce and scallions on top, it is ideal for the health-conscious diner.

For the adventurous diner, the BBQ Squid is something worth trying. The texture of squid can be rubbery, but in this instance, the squid is (Continued on page A15)

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DINEHUNTINGTON .COM For the 2016 New Year, restaurants in Huntington are offering special dinner menus, drinks and music for those all night dancers on Dec. 31.

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dessert specials. Following dinner is its New Year’s Eve party that includes a DJ, dancing and a free champagne toast at midnight. Latenight festivities are offered to those over 25 years old.

Honu: Kitchen & Cocktails

363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 honukitchen.com Honu offers a New Year’s Eve preparty surf and turf dinner special from 5-6:30 p.m., which includes a six-ounce filet mignon and six-ounce lobster tail for $29. Honu is also offering a regular menu that includes a number of appetizer, entrée and

Jewel Restaurant

400 Broadhollow Road, Melville (631) 755-5777 jewelrestaurantli.com Enjoy a New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu at Jewel Restaurant, which includes a glass of sparkling cava. The three-course menu starts at $65 per person and features entrées like miso marinated Chilean sea bass, butter

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Owners Chef David Cheng & Patty Li presenting Ika Maru.

The volcano roll consists of crab, avocado, shrimp, caviar, tempura flakes, topped with spicy tuna and scallion poached lobster and more. With the kitchen dinner open from 5-11 p.m., the restaurant will have a DJ and dancing, and hand out hats and noise makers to ring in the New Year.

Harbor Club at Prime

95 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-5600 harborclubatprime.com For those who want to celebrate in style, Harbor Club at Prime is offering a chic black tie affair for its 2015 New Year’s Eve gala. The $200 allinclusive menu includes a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, premium open bar, DJ and dancing. The entrée features a surf and turf filet mignon and shrimp dish, along with a vegetarian option.

fering an ala carte dinner menu to celebrate the new year. The menu features a lobster tail at $36, a 16ounce rock of lamb for $39 and more.

For dessert, chocolate covered strawberries at $10 pair superbly with champagne. Jonathon’s with be accepting reservations until 10:30 p.m. and can book parties up to 14 people.

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar

117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 restaurantprime.com Prime is also offering an exciting night for customers with an all-inclusive four-course menu starting at $150. Entrée items ia 12-ounce filet mignon, 16-ounce veal chop Parmesan, surf and turf with braised short rib and butter poached lobster, and Jonathan’s Ristorante more. Taking reservations after 9 15 Wall St., Huntington p.m., the restaurant’s fete will in631-549-0055 clude a DJ, dancing and a chamjonathansristorante.com pagne toast at midnight. Its regular Just like its Christmas Eve special, menu will be available from 4-8:30 Jonathan’s Ristorante will also be of- p.m.

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grilled until tender and prepared with seaweed salad, crab, caviar, eel, spicy mayo and eel sauce, making this dish filling and ample enough to be shared.

For Asian fusion choices, Akebono offers Malaysian, Chinese and Thaiinspired dishes such as Malaysian Red Curry (lemongrass and coconut), with a choice of chicken, beef or shrimp, General Tso’s chicken or Thai Spicy Basil with chicken or shrimp.

If you’re still feeling adventurous after trying various dinner choices, then why not try some fried ice cream or mochi with red bean ice cream for dessert? The fried ice cream is crispy and filled with creamy green tea or vanilla ice cream. The mochi (sticky rice cake) with the choice of red bean, green tea or vanilla ice cream is delicious and not overly sweet, unlike other ice creams.

In addition to dinners, Akebono offers lunch specials, from sushi or sashimi ($9 for two rolls or $12 for three rolls) to Bento box lunches and Hibachi-style cooking with choices of vegetable, chicken, steak, prawn or scallop.

Li believes Akebono offers a different vibe than other restaurants.

Their restaurant may be small, but the care diners receive from Li and server Bobby Lee outweigh the size of the space.

“We are a family-friendly restaurant and we believe in personal interaction,” Li said. “We want our customers to relax once they step into our restaurant. We do that by remembering what our diners want and serve them their favorite dishes or suggest new ones they may want to try. We want them to enjoy and feel cared for, even if it’s only for an hour or two.”

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salt and pepper to taste 1 TBS granulated garlic 1 TBS granulated onion ½ TBS paprika EGG WASH 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water Preheat Oven 325F Lightly coat each filet with olive oil.

Mix spices together and roll each filet in mixture to coat entire filet Heat 2 TBS olive oil to medium high and rapidly sauté each filet individually, just enough to cook the spice coating and give it color. You will bake later to cook through. Set aside

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252 Broadway Greenlawn 631-262-8800 akebonofusionsushi.com Ambiance: Casual Cuisine: Japanese/Asian Fusion Price: Moderate Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday 123 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 2-11 p.m.; Sunday 3-10 p.m.

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In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until nearly cooked through. Add the spinach and sautee until cooked. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Wellingtons Divide the spinach mixture and place in the middle of each piece of puff pastry. Then carefully wrap the filet, sealing so there are no openings.

Flip the filet so the seamed part is on bottom. Arrange on a prepared pan (spray oil or parchment paper) Brush top and sides with egg wash.

Cook at 325F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Holiday Tip: To make it pretty for the holidays, cut out festive designs from excess puff pastry with a small cookie cutter and place on top.

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Highway Superintendent Peter Gunther.

The new trucks are expected to last 25-30 years and have five-year, bumper-to-bumper warranties. They join the department’s fleet of 70 total dump trucks.

Gunther said the department has also refurbished 10 of its existing dump trucks, which suffered from damage caused by salt exposure. The Huntington Town Board allocated $260,000 for that purchase, but Gunther said it came in under budget at $242,000. The refurbished trucks are expected to last 12-15 years, he added.

Gunther said the department has also purchased four new plow-equipped pickup trucks with $140,000 in grant money.

A total of 200 GPS systems were also purchased to be installed in the vehicles of private snow-plowing contractors which are hired by the town. The GPS systems will cost $6,000 over the next three months, Gunther said, and are planned to aid highway department workers in tracking the locations of private contractors so that they can deploy them where needed.

Gunther added that the town’s preexisting vehicles were already equipped with GPS systems, and $1,200 was spent to add it to the newly-purchased trucks.

Making use of those systems will be the department’s 43 foreman, who have been equipped with tablet com-

puters to allow them to keep up with real-time information while in the field so they can deploy equipment accordingly.

Gunter added that more than $35,000 was spent on upgrades to the department’s operations center, which is located at its headquarters at 30 Rofay Drive in Huntington.

“Whether it is snow or a nasty storm of any magnitude, we are able to take care of whatever the problem is. We are a more efficient and better highway department,” Gunther said.

Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Councilwoman Tracey Edwards joined Gunter at a press conference Friday where the new and refurbished dump trucks were revealed.

“We’re hoping there won’t be snow this year, but if there is, we can rest easy knowing that the Highway Department is prepared,” Petrone said.

“This is a great opportunity to show what the Town of Huntington can do when there is great cooperation, namely, first and foremost, working together with a most effective highway superintendent.”

Edwards pointed out that residents can report concerns to the department through the town’s “Huntington @ Your Service” smartphone app, through the highway department’s website (huntingtonny.gov/Highway) and through its telephone hotline.

Gunther reminded residents that they should remove their cars and basketball hoops from the streets in advance of a storm in order to make plowing quicker and more efficient.

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permarket.”

Christopher Cassar, of Greenlawn, who was at Dix Hills Shopping Center Monday, said his parents used to shop at both the Pathmark and also at the former Waldbaum’s in Huntington village, which was acquired by Stop & Shop and recently reopened under that banner.

He said the Pathmark closure affected his family, but they have begun using PeaPod, Stop & Shop’s grocery delivery service.

Stop & Shop and a number of other buyers have picked up former Pathmark and Waldbaum’s properties across the New York metro region as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

The future of the Dix Hills Pathmark is uncertain.

According to a local auction service, an auction was scheduled for Dec. 16, where all the equipment

While a sign on the window says the store will be closed for good, an auctioneer said the defunct Pathmark in Dix Hills was sold. That information could not be confirmed at deadline. within the Dix Hills Pathmark was to be sold. However, a representative from the auctioneer, the Badger Corp., said the auction was cancelled because someone had recently purchased the entire store, assets and all. That information could not be confirmed at deadline.

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Follow the story of an inventor, portrayed

by W.C. Fields, in the 1926 classic, “So’s Your Old Man.” The story tells of an inventor who invents a break-through, or rather non-break-through, invention, but instead of gratitude, he brings shame to his family. That is, until someone comes to his help. The screening will feature live piano accompaniment and will screen on Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre at 423 Park Ave. in Huntington. Tickets at $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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Commack Public Library

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

• Go Wild About Llamas: This program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will teach kids about the animal native to the Andes, the llama.

Children will also have the chance to meet real llamas. The program is open to Commack library cardholders and is free. The program meets Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.

Elwood Public Library

FRIDAY Technology and Innovations Seminar

Credit Card technology and security is changing. Learn about the changes and what it could mean for business owners and customers. The seminar takes place Friday, Dec. 18, 8-10 a.m. at Customers Bank, 324 South Service Rd #300, Melville. It is free for Melville Chamber of Commerce members, $30 for non-members. For more information, call (516) 986-1884 ext. 801.

grades K to 6.

Gloria Dei Christmas Dinner Enjoy a nice, hot meal, dessert and toys provided by volunteers at this year’s annual Christmas Dinner, Friday, Dec. 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei Church. The dinner is open to the public and will be held Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei Church’s Olson Hall, located at E. 18th St., Huntington Station.

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Babies Boogie: Three- to 23-month-old infants will have a chance to sing and dance. The session meets Thursday, Dec. 17, 10:15 a.m.

• What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?: Do not run the risk of prescription drug dangers. This lecture presented by a registered pharmacist will explain how to organize your medicine cabinet, keep what is needed, how to properly dispose of prescription drugs and other concerns. The lecture is Monday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Elwood Library’s Community room.

Registration is required.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

SATURDAY Drink And Save Lives With Bar Crawl

Bar and drink-connoisseurs can now enjoy a one, two or a few drinks while supporting a great cause. The second annual Huntington Holiday Bar Crawl will give bar crawlers the chance to relax and leisurely visit Huntington’s bars like Mary Carroll’s, Finleys and others, all while supporting Motivational Recovery Environments, an organization helping ill-stricken and stricken children.

Interested participants can register on LongIslandSocialEvents.com, fee is $30.

Groups should email Info@longislandsocialevents.com for group discounted rates. The bar-crawl starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Christopher's Bar, at 8 Wall St. in Huntington. Drinks range from $2 to $4.

SUNDAY Huntington Community Chorus Performs Winter Recital

Spend an evening filled with classical holiday music in time for Christmas. The Huntington Community Chorus will be performing its annual Winter Recital covering classical songs decades and centuries old under the direction of Judy Leopold. The recital is Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington located at 30 Washington Drive, Centerport. For more information, visit huntingtonsings.com.

Long Island Winter Farmer's Market

Come and get fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other delectable goods from local vendors, at this year’s Long Island Winter Farmer’s Market. It takes place at Jack Abrams School at 155 Lowndes Avenue in Huntington Station.

The market will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday until April 24, 2016.

MONDAY South Huntington Library Board Meeting

The South Huntington Library’s Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.. The meeting will be held in at the library, at 45 Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station.

TUESDAY Harborfields Library Board Meeting

This meeting is open to all Harborfields Library patrons. Topics related to library business, such as next year’s opening and closing dates, will be discussed. The meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. at the library at 31 Broadway in Greenlawn.

WEDNESDAY ‘Polar Express’ Movie Night

See the Polar Express, the movie based on childhood-favorite book about a young boy who boards a train and journeys to the North Pole. The screening will be Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 6 p.m at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library’s Dix Hills branch at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. The event is free and open to those residing in the district.

For more information, visit hhhlibrary.org.

UPCOMING/ONGOING The Nutcracker Presented by Lynch Ballet

See the Christmas classic, “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Lynch School of Ballet in its seventh annual performance at Huntington High School, 188 Oakwood Road, Huntington. The show is

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets are $30, $20 for children and are available online at lynchballet.com and at the door.

General Bereavement Group

Meets weekly for on Tuesdays through Dec. 22 at the St. Anthony of Padua Parish (1025 5th Ave., East Northport) in the basement of the Trinity School. 2:303:30 p.m. Call 631-499-4462, or 631-4998130 to register.

Christmas, New Year's Eves Specials at Jonathan’s Ristorante

Have dinner with yourself or family at Jonathan's Ristorante and its holiday specials on Christmas and New Year’s Eves.

Some holiday specials include at Pancetta Corn Chowder with Shrimp, Rack of Lamb and other dishes. The restaurant is located at 15 Wall Street, Huntington. Call 631549-0055 for reservations.

Holiday Fair and Fashion Show

Do some Christmas shopping from various vendors at this year’s holiday and fashion show at the Huntington Assembly of God church. The fair will be Saturday, Dec. 19, 12 p.m. and the fashion show starts 6 p.m. the same day. The church is located 1700 New York Ave., Huntington Station. For more information, call 631423-0223

LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

• Give your child the chance to paint a miniature sled and have a piece of art to call their own. The event is Monday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. No fee needed but registration is required. For Children in

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

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

• “Euphoria” Discussion: Discuss the book “Euphoria,” by Lily King, with fellow readers. “Euphoria,” considered as best book of the year by the New York Times, NPR, Washington Post and other publications, is about three anthropologists in the 30s caught in the chains of love that in turn affect their careers and lives. The novel was inspired by Margaret Mead, a revolutionary anthropologist. The book discussion will be Thursday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. No registration required.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Board of Trustees Meeting: This meeting is open to all Harborfields Library patrons. Topics related to library business, such as next year’s opening and closing dates, will be discussed. The meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s board room.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Traditional Chinese Music: Spend the an afternoon of hearing traditional Chinese music played on traditional Chinese instruments. The concert will be performed by a trio of musicians who have performed internationally.

The concert will take place on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library’s main branch auditorium

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Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• Paws to Read: Have your child read to a certified therapy dog. Read from one of the library’s collection of books or bring a book from home. The program is 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. with three separate 15-minute sessions patrons can choose from. For children in grades 1 to 5 and is currently wait-list only.

See the Christmas classic, “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Lynch School of Ballet in its seventh annual performance at Huntington High School, 188 Oakwood Road, Huntington. The show is Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $30, $20 for children and are available online at lynchballet.com and at the door.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Board of Trustees meeting: Monday, Dec 21, 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library’s conference room.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

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

• Half Hollow Hills School SAT Mock Exam: Be prepared for the SAT exams.

Take a mock exam in preparation for the real thing. The mock exam is on Saturday, Dec. 26, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Star Wars Movie Marathon: Catch the original three Star Wars movies in preparation for episode VII. See one movie or all three, your choice. The marathon starts at 10 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• The Steel Silk Band: Hear songs by Billy Joel, Donna Summer, Heart and many other artists covered by the eightmember band, The Steel Silk Band.

The band will perform on Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at the Huntington Public Library on Main Street.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• On-Your-Own Train Trip To New York City: Travel to Manhattan for less and enjoy a day of sightseeing, shopping, watching musicals and anything else in the city in time for the holidays.

Register at the library for a $10 roundtrip train ticket. Patrons are to meet at the Northport Long Island Railroad station house a library staff member will be present. Meet time is Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:55 a.m. and the return trip is valid on any train departing Manhattan before midnight.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Spice Up Your Holidays Cooking Class: Learn how to prepare holiday dishes, such as rum-spiced eggnog bread, in time for your holiday dinner. A 9x5- inch loaf pan, bowl and whisk are required. The course is $10 and meets Monday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

• Paper Management: Do not let papers and documents consume. Learn from a professional organizer on how to organize, keep and dispose of documents. No registration or fee is required. The course is on Wednesday, Dec 16 at 7 p.m.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• Celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Home Alone,” the original blockbuster hit comedy starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister - an adorable eightyear-old determined to defend his house against burglars using an outrageous array of ingenious booby traps.

Monday, Dec. 28 at 12 noon.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

• Miracle on 34th Street: Shows from Nov. 19-Jan. 3rd. See website for showtimes and ticket information.

• Frosty: Shows from Nov. 28-Jan. 3rd.

See website for showtimes and ticket information

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

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

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

Suggested donation of $3.

• “Holiday Salon of Fine Arts & Crafts” The gallery is providing a unique

opportunity to acquire works of art by its member artists at special holiday prices. Runs from Nov. 27- Jan. 3

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

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

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $46/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631351-3250.

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

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

• “You Go Girl!” Celebrating Women Artists: runs from Dec. 5-Apr. 3.

Featured artists include Berenice Abbott, Elaine de Kooning, Dorothy Dehner, Audrey Flack, Jane Hammond, Mary Nimmo Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Betty Parsons, Miriam Schapiro, Esphyr Slobodkina, Emma Stebbins, and Jane Wilson, among others.

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 perse-

Huntington Arts Council

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

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

• “Members at Their Best” show runs from Dec. 4- Jan. 9

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

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

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

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

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

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

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: WednesdayFriday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-4275240. 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. 631-4275240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

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With two wins in the early 2015-2016 season coming against what were playoff teams last year, the Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s boys basketball team are flying high.

Their first game of the season resulted in a 71-56 win over Garden City on Dec. 5. Garden City lost in the first round of Nassau’s Class A playoffs last year.

The Thunderbirds jumped on Garden City early as they led 32-21 at halftime.

Hills East was led by Sayvion Lewis, a captain and sophomore, who led all scorers with 23 points. The point guard also added eight assists.

“He’s got tremendous skills, ball-handling ability, speed and athleticism. This year, he’s expected to lead and score more,” head coach Peter Basel said Monday. “We want him to direct the team on the offensive side of the ball. He definitely learned a lot last year on the fly… and he’s played so much basketball that it’s all coming pretty easily to him.”

Senior captain D’Nathan Knox scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Hills East.

“He gets to the hoop really well, he’s a slasher,” Basel said. “He’s gotten a little stronger and I just want him to get a little more consistent with his perimeter game.”

Basel added that Knox, a three-year varsity player, has improved his free-throw shooting

Sayvion Lewis, a sophomore guard, leads the Thunderbirds in scoring through two games in the young 2015-2016 basketball season. He’s averaging 18 points per game. and is poised to be a “ball-hawk” defender for the Thunderbirds.

On Dec. 8, Hills East added another win by defeating Commack 59-43. Commack reached the first round of Suffolk’s Class AA playoffs last year.

Knox and Lewis were once again the main proponents of Hills East’s offense. Knox led all scorers with 17 points, while Lewis added 13 points

and eight assists.

Both of Hills East’s wins came in non-league play.

“We’re very deep this season. This is the deepest team I’ve ever had and one of the highestskilled teams I’ve ever had,” Basel said.

The Thunderbirds will compete in League II this season. Their first test came on Tuesday, after deadline, when they traveled to face Bay Shore, a team that Basel said has improved from last year.

Both Hills East and Bay Shore were playoff teams last season. Hills East fell in the first round of Suffolk’s Class AA playoffs to Copiague, a team that will also compete in League II this year.

Other former playoff teams that are in League II this season are Bellport, Central Islip and Northport.

Connetquot, Lindenhurst and Walt Whitman fill out the remainder of Hills East’s league schedule.

Hills East is set to welcome Northport on Friday for a 4:30 p.m. tip-off. Northport is coming off of non-league wins against Sayville and North Babylon earlier this month.

On the matchup, Basel said, “We just have to play defense for 35 seconds. They’re such smart, fundamentally sound players that they run their stuff and if they don’t have their first or second option, they have a third, fourth and fifth option.

So we just have to continue to communicate and matchup correctly, whether it’s man or zone, and not give them open looks.”

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The Colts of Half Hollow Hills High School West’s girls basketball team defeated both William Floyd and Amityville last weekend to win the annual Claude Byer Holiday Tournament.

Tori Harris was the sparkplug for Hills West’s offense as she averaged 34 points through the two games.

The junior was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, which was played at Amityville High School. Head coach Bryan Dugan said Harris was “excellent” on both offense and defense.

Hills West began the tournament Friday with a 68-39 trouncing over William Floyd in the semifinals.

Harris scored 36 points in the win; Channiah Baker, a junior, scored 11 points. The Colts led William Floyd

Alyse McAlpine, right, pictured last season, is averaging 6 points per game through the early season. McAlpine is a senior and guard for the Colts.

38-11 at halftime.

In the finals, Hills West beat Amityville 51-41 the next day. Harris scored 32 points in that game.

Samantha Hinke, a sophomore, scored six points and Baker added five points for Hills West. Dugan added that Joi Wilson and Autumn Morris

“filled in nicely” for Samantha PierreLouis who was unable to play in the championship game.

The tournament served as a precursor to Hills West’s League IV season, which began Tuesday after deadline with a game against Hauppauge.

It was a “good start to the season,” Dugan said. The team will “look to improve as the season goes on and build on this win.”

Hauppauge is one of three playoff teams from a year ago that are found in League IV this season. The other two are Bellport and Kings Park.

Hills West will face those teams in league play, along with Deer Park, East Islip, Eastport-South Manor and West Babylon.

The Colts’ next league game is Dec. 17 when they’ll travel to Deer Park for tip-off at 5:45 p.m. Deer Park won a non-league game Dec. 11 64-45 over Connetquot.

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