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Police Release Sketches Of Suspects In Shooting Photos/SCPD

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Suffolk County police have released sketches of the two suspects allegedly involved in a shooting a man in Dix Hills on Nov. 20, said police.

Second Precinct officers responded to a home on Melrose Avenue at 9:12 p.m., authorities said, when they learned that 27-year-old Louis Speaight was shot in the chest after answering the door.

Speaight, of Norfolk, Virginia, was brought to Southside Hospital by the Dix Hills Fire Department Rescue and was listed in critical condition.

Police said that he survived the injury, which they described as non-life-threatening. Attempts to contact Speaight were unsuccessful as of press time.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Food For Pets Pours In Through Drive

SoCal Ska Kings A17 Reel Big Fish

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SPOTLIGHT

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Nearly 2,500 pounds of pet food was collected in Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland’s annual Holiday Pet Food Drive, as residents showed their support (Continued on page A21)

Andrea Baldassanre, staff assistant manager at North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Fern Summer, veteran life skills specialist at Long Island Cares, Tyler the Dog, Liz Maffei from the Town of Huntington Department of Public Safety, Dr. Jason Heller of the East Northport Animal Hospital, Al Selmer, owner of Selmer’s Pet Land, Councilwoman Berland and Michael Haynes, chief government affairs officer at Long Island Cares.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

‘Bistro Bill’ Passes, But Change Planned Future revision may exclude Huntington village

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Small-scale restaurants around town can soon start applying for liquor licenses thanks to a bill passed by the Huntington Town Board on Jan. 12.

However, officials plan to amend the legislation in March to exclude businesses located in parkingstarved areas such as Huntington village.

The legislation, first proposed by Councilwoman Tracey Edwards in November, also allows small restaurants like pizzerias, to add more seats. The new “bistro” classification is for restaurants with less than 2,500 square feet of space.

Support emerged at a public hearing last month, but some opposed the measure, fearing the bill could create further parking issues in the town’s hamlet centers, which are defined as Cold Spring Harbor, East Northport, Greenlawn, Huntington Station and downtown Huntington.

To remedy this concern, Edwards said a public hearing will be scheduled for March to discuss amending the legislation to exclude businesses located in those areas. She said the main concern is Huntington village, but other areas could also be excluded.

After some discussion, the board passed the bill 31, with Councilman Gene Cook voting against it and Councilwoman Susan Berland opting to abstain since, Berland said, she was not aware of plans to amend before the meeting.

Berland said she’s concerned that owners of businesses in areas that could later be excluded could apply for a liquor license before an amendment is passed, creating a “legal quagmire.”

Requests to speak to town attorney Cindy ElanMangano on the matter were not returned before deadline.

Edwards said she believes that by waiting, the town would be “delaying based on something that could happened versus the facts we have today …

We have people that we can help right away, so let’s help them.” Edwards said those people represent businesses that are not in Huntington village.

“By doing it in two pieces, you allow the restaurants that have been waiting for this to be approved to move forward, and then you amend the legislation to care for the issue that was raised in the village by carving them out until we have a long-term parking solution.”

The current legislation will take effect once it is filed in the Office of the Secretary of New York.

A law proposed by Councilwoman Tracey Edwards that will allow small-scale restaurants, like pizzerias, to apply for a liquor license, was passed last week.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Residents Speak Out Against Gas Leaf Blowers

By Andrew Wroblewski

Legal Sea Foods in Huntington Station. Nelson died in the basement of the restaurant after a carbon monoxide leak.

However, Petrone said Jan. 12 that the town’s mandate is redundant since Gov. Andrew Cuomo passed in December 2014 what has been dubbed “Steven Nelson’s Law.” The law requires all restaurant and commercial properties in the state to install a carbon monoxide-detecting device.

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The idea of blowing gas-powered leaf blowers out of town during the summer months is being considered by the town board.

In July 2014, Councilwoman Susan Berland made efforts to ban use of gas-powered leaf blowers from June 1 to Sept. 1, citing issues with noise and adverse health effects. She launched a survey on the town’s website, but it garnered a 50-50 split in opinion, she said, and members of the town board could not be swayed to vote for a ban.

However, on Jan. 12 at the board’s monthly meeting, there was no split opinion voiced.

A total of 15 people spoke on the topic, all advocating for the board to re-examine a ban.

Many said gas-powered leaf blowers can be a noise nuisance. Others said they can pose adverse health effects on both people who use them and the people around them.

Others have argued that a ban would be unenforceable and could be a finical burden on both landscapers and people who employee landscapers.

Opinions on a potential ban by the town board members appear to be split.

However, Supervisor Frank Petrone said he’s still up to discuss a potential ban, as long as an “educational program” is produced to inform residents. He said a “highly successful” program was produced before the town banned grass clippings from its list of yard waste that can be left curbside

At Tuesday’s Huntington Town Board meeting, Jordan Christensen, of the nonprofit Citizens Campaign for the Environment, was one of 15 people to speak in favor of banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months. for pickup.

“I believe this is the direction we have to go in this time,” Petrone said. But, “until we have something like that, it’s very difficult to legislate.”

Board Considering Removing CO Detector Law The board also held a public hearing to discuss removing a line in town code that requires installation of carbon monoxide detectors in places of public assembly.

The requirement was first added in July 2014, months after a fatal accident claimed the life of Steven Nelson, then manager of the now-closed

Melville Hotel Gets Extended Deadline The town board voted 4-1 to extend the deadline for a decision on a zone change that would allow a developer to move forward with plans to construct a 160-room, four-story Hyatt Place hotel in Melville.

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who has opposed the hotel plans in the past, was the lone board member to vote against the extension.

The deadline is now April 15.

Meeting Room Now Hearing-Aid Friendly Last week’s town board meeting also feature newly installed technology that makes is easier for people with hearing problems to listen to discussions in the meeting room.

In November, a Phased Array Hearing Loop system was installed for $8,800.

The system lives underneath the floor and syncs up with cochlear implants, or compatible hearing aids, to deliver a louder, clearer sound at the push of a button. Those without the implant or aid can borrow a headset that syncs up to the system in the same way.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Cold And Scary

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Cold weather, painful times…Does anyone ing mindful that the little man with white hair is only a harmless statue of scary else feel under the weather lately? With all this Albert Einstein. preparation that we do for the winter—bundling up for the weather, taking vitaA Troubling Trend… Anymins, stocking up on cold med- IN THE KNOW body notice the uptick in reicine—it’s still not enough. For WITH AUNT ROSIE ported bank robberies on Long the past week, I’ve been batIsland lately? It seems like tling a sharp pain in my chest, coughing up a every week we’ve been hearing lung and on occasion making a wheezing noise news of another robbery, or attempted robbery, when I breathe. Apparently, I’m not the only in Suffolk and Nassau. Heck, in the Town of one! I’ve spoken to others as well who are expeHuntington alone, we’ve heard about robberies riencing the same respiratory symptoms and or attempted robberies in Elwood, Melville and sometimes more than once. Watch out, local resHuntington Station over the last month. Then, idents, Huntington has got a case of the cough!

I’m sure you saw the police arrested two guys they said robbed a Bay Shore bank and led them Scary Albert Einstein…Have you ever on a chase all the way to Woodbury. That was walked through the alley between Salon Mayan crazy! I’m beginning to worry that this might be and Buenos Aires on Wall Street and noticed a a troubling new trend developing right before little man with white hair staring at you through our eyes. Anybody have any clue why this could the window of Tasty American CooCoo? To put be happening? Or maybe I’m just naive and this you at ease, no one is staring. It is merely a stathas been happening all along? Regardless, hopeue that looks like a scary Albert Einstein standfully it’s a trend that ends just as fast as it aping up close to the window. It frightens me pears to have started. every single time, especially at night. I walk down the dark alley with my ears tucked into my scarf to shield them from the cold and from (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you the corner of my eye a little man with white hair have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapis holding a stack of books and staring at me pening in your neck of the woods, write to me tothrough the window of the restaurant. Does he day and let me know the latest. To contact me, have to be there? And if he does, why is he so drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, close to the window? It’s bad enough having to 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com) remember where I put my car keys, let alone be-

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A woman from Wheatley Heights was arrested for allegedly stealing from a Home Depot and Walmart on Jan. 10, police said.

She was given a field appearance ticket for allegedly stealing assorted merchandise from the Walmart on Middle Country Road in Middle Island. Then, the 23-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing electrical equipment from The Home Depot on Middle Country Road in Coram.

Bandit Steals Jewels On Jan. 11 at 6 p.m., an unknown person burglarized a home on Cass Street in Dix Hills, said police. The perpetrator entered the residence through an unlocked window and stole jewelry, a checkbook and cash.

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Heroin Bust A 27-year-old man from Deer Park was arrested at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 16 on Old Brook Road in Dix Hills for alleged heroin possession, authorities said. He was charged with seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument.

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A man from North Bergen, New Jersey, was arrested in Melville for allegedly lying about his identity, police said. The man, 23, was driving a 2010 International box truck and was pulled over on Carmen Road on Jan. 14 at 11:30 a.m. He was charged with false personation.

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On Jan. 8, a would-be thief tried to break into a home on Clarendon Street in Dix Hills at 11 a.m, police said. The burglar allegedly broke glass on the rear door and tried to pry open two window screens, but never made it into the residence.

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Trial In Shooting Of Police Officer Begins A 23-year-old Huntington Station twice, once in the neck and once in the man accused of shooting a plain- hip, police said. clothes Suffolk police officer last year Collins was seriously injured, but was slated to appear in court on Tues- released from Stony Brook University day after deadline.

Medical Center on March Sheldon Leftenant was ar15, 2015, and has since rerested last year after police turned to work. Collins, a said he shot Officer Mark decorated 13-year veteran, Collins on March 11, 2015. was assigned to Suffolk poLeftenant faces charges of atlice department’s gang unit tempted aggravated murder at the time of the shooting. of a police officer, second-de“We’re grateful Officer gree criminal possession of a Collins has recovered from weapon and resisting arrest. Sheldon Leftenant his serious wounds and has Police said that Collins and returned to work, and we are other Suffolk officers stopped a car confident there is sufficient evidence Leftenant was riding in and ordered to prove this defendant’s guilt beyond him from the vehicle. Leftenant ran, a reasonable doubt,” Suffolk County police said, and Collins caught up with District Attorney Thomas Spota stated him, forcing him down to the ground in an email Monday. in a driveway on Mercer Court in Leftenant’s attorney, Ian Fitzgerald, Huntington Station. During a struggle declined to comment when reached on during which Collins was trying to Monday. handcuff Leftenant, Collins was shot -WROBLEWSKI MELVILLE

Man Behind $165M Drug Ring Gets 12 Years In Prison

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The Melville man behind a Bronxbased operation that unlawfully distributed over $165 million worth of prescription painkiller oxycodone over a three-year period was sentenced by a federal judge to 12 years in prison on Monday.

“Kevin Lowe and his co-defendants used a network of bad doctors and street-level dealers to flood the streets of New York City with millions of highly addictive, potent opioids, all under the guise of a legitimate medical clinic,” Preet Bharara, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, stated in a release. Lowe’s medical clinic, Astramed, had several locations across New York City and one in Hempstead.

Bharara continued, “Instead of medical care, Lowe and others illegally dispensed opioids, enabling a vicious cycle of addiction that affects too many in our communities.”

Astramed has been shut down, Bharara added.

According to Bharara, between January 2011 and February 2014, Astramed doctors issued 34,925 med-

ically unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone, amounting to nearly 5.5 million tablets. The drugs have a street value of $16 million, and Lowe, 55, collected more than $7 million in cash during this time period.

Following a two-week jury trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield, Lowe was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

In addition, he was ordered to forfeit $2,338,661, adding to the $455,351 he previously forfeited at the time of his arrest, Bharara stated.

Twenty-three additional participants in the drug distribution ring – including doctors, clinic employees, and drug traffickers who oversaw crews of “patients” whom they sent into the clinics in order to obtain medically unnecessary prescriptions – have previously been sentenced by Judge Schofield pursuant to guilty pleas.

Two defendants have pleaded guilty but have not yet been sentenced, and one defendant entered into a deferred prosecution agreement.

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

Misdirected Regulation The idea of banning use of gas-powered Despite the appearance of 15 speakers leaf blowers during the summer months advocating for the ban, it remains a lesshas been put in front of the Huntington than-pressing issue for our town board.

Town Board. At last week’s town board The noise is at worst a temporary nuimeeting, more than a dozen residents and sance, and existing regulations limit the environmental activists raised the issue, hours landscaping contractors may operall arguing in favor of a ban. ate.

It was no coincidence that 15 speakers More pressing are health issues. The raised the issue when there was nothing on two-stroke engines that power leaf blowthe agenda to prompt the coners emit harmful hydrocarbons versation. The organized ef- EDITORIAL and carbon dioxide. Automofort revived a previous atbile engines, because of federal tempt by Councilwoman Susan Berland to emissions regulations, are less harmful. regulate use of gas-powered leaf blowers. But the same two-stroke engines power Her proposal, made in July 2014, would lawn mowers, and mowers also kick up have banned use of gas-powered leaf particulate matter. So why is there no call blowers during the summer months, from to get these off our lawns as well?

June 1 to Sept. 1 as a response to comIn a community that so values a maniplaints about noise and adverse health ef- cured lawn, energy might better be spent fects. The effort ran out of gas when re- incentivizing contractors to adopt environsults of a town-sponsored survey found mentally conscious landscaping contracpublic opinion was split 50-50. With no tors, and encouraging homeowners to use clear consensus, the board declined to act. them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bring In The Feds The following is excerpted from a letter sent by Gary Melius to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone concerning the investigation of an attempt made on Melius’ life in February 2014. It is printed here at the writer’s request.

Dear Steve: I spoke to you on Oct. 1, 2015, and since then I have made numerous calls and emails. You are aware that someone still wants to murder me, and I have only asked you to help see that your police department does the right thing by me.

I believe if it was you that were in my position, you would have round the clock security, and would have brought in the FBI, as I asked.

It has now been almost two years since I was shot.

I have been told by other law enforcement people that it was a major mistake not to put the information out and the photos of the car involved in my shooting. Because my case remains unsolved, my banking relationships have been effected because they want to know why someone would want to kill me. I have been devastated financially.

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I believe that at the least there should be constant police patrols of my property and whatever else is necessary to protect me and my family. It is very troubling to me that you don’t have time to reach out to me. I am not asking for any special treatment, just to be treated as I hope you would

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Facebook comments of the week On the story about the robbery of a Chase bank in Elwood “Is it just me or has there been a Hugh up tick in bank robberies here on Long Island” --Bill Wulff “I wonder if this is the same guy that just got shot robbing the Chase bank in Nassau County... And why is Chase bank getting targeted so much? Isn't this is like the 4th or 5th branch to get robbed this week?”

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On the story about the Melville man behind a $165M drug ring who was sentenced to 12 years in prison “Way too lenient! Think of the families he ruined for life!

The children that overdosed because of him! We are all at risk because of people like him. We drive on roads that have his drug addicts behind the wheel. I'm outraged! He's a killer as far as I am concerned!!!”

-- Marguerite Danisi Shannon treat any other resident of the county. I really did not want to write this letter, but I have no choice. I have been told that, by writing to you like this, I risk that you will be mad at me, and I am told this could have ramifications for whatever I may

be doing now, or in the future, where I need the county’s cooperation.

Please let’s try not to make this into a major issue between us. I look forward to your reply.

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Correction: Four years ago, the donation room at the Northport Veterans Administration Medical Center, which is run by the Huntington Elks Lodge, flooded. Clothes in the room had to be thrown away, and the room was emptied. For his Eagle Scout project, Kyle Sambolin held a car-wash fundraiser and two clothing drives at the Elks Lodge to help renovate the room. A Jan. 7 report in the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper incorrectly stated that all of the clothes damaged by the flood in the donation room were thrown away during Sambolin’s project.

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Divas Marathon, 5K Raises Over $3.3M Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced last week that the 2015 Divas Half Marathon and 5K generated over $3.3 million, with approximately $1.3 million in direct economic impact and $2 million in indirect economic impact for Nassau.

“The Divas Half-Marathon and 5K run continues to generate millions in economic benefit for Nassau County by attracting thousands of visitors to our local hotels, restaurants and shopping districts,” stated Mangano.

“Nassau County looks forward to hosting the Divas again in October 2016 for another successful event series.”

The Divas Half Marathon and 5K is part of a national series of half marathon events held throughout the United States. This event series is comprised of a half-marathon race (13.1 miles) and a 5K race (3.1 miles), in addition to a two day Health & Fitness Boutique expo, and various other social gatherings geared toward creating a full weekend of activities for both local and non-local runners.

The 2015 Divas Half Marathon and 5K hosted a total of 3,852 participants at Eisenhower Park in October – of which 99 percent were female. The event brought 2,605 participants from outside a 35-mile radius, with approximately 2,817 family and friends, generating 1,672 room nights.

“The Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission is pleased to welcome back the Diva Half Marathon and 5K to Nassau County,” stated Kristen Jarnagin, president and CEO of LICVB&SC. “Attracting these types of sporting events to Long Island is a critical component of our organization's ability to drive visitation, generate millions in tax revenues and create jobs in our local communities. We appreciate the support of Nassau County in these efforts and are excited for another successful year of hosting the Divas.”

The Divas Half Marathon and 5K will be returning to Nassau County on Sunday, Oct. 2. For more information and to register, visit RunLikeADiva.com.

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Rev Lights Up Church In MLK Celebration

Rev. Keith Hayward asked state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci to put his hands behind his back to help demonstrate the commonality of what lies beneath the surface. “When you put your hands behind your back… you can’t see your color,” Hayward said. “When he sees me, he sees himself.”

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Rev. Keith Hayward lit up the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Huntington as the keynote speaker of the Martin Luther King Jr. Jubilee program, hosted by the Huntington branch of the NAACP on Monday.

Hayward, pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Copiague, was born in Bermuda as the son of a pas-

tor, and immersed himself in biblical studies from an early age.

He referred to documents like the Emancipation Proclamation, which was read aloud by members of the NAACP youth branch, and the Declaration of Independence, from which he cited, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

He recounted a discussion with a colleague, imagining three babies

born in a hospital, one being African American, another white and the third Asian.

“The declaration says that they are [equal]... until they are taken out of the hospital,” Hayward said.

Hayward noted that most people do not know that his grandmother is white and from England, alluding to the fact that people have more in common than what is seen on the surface. He then turned his attention

to state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, a member of the audience.

“Chad is a man of color,” Hayward said. “I’m a man of color. When I look at Chad, I don’t see Chad as a Caucasian man. When I look at him, I see myself.”

Next, he asked Lupinacci to put his hands behind his back.

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More Rain, Please Jan. 20, 1871 Bishop Doane, of the Albany Diocese, created and published a special prayer to be used by the clergy, asking for rain. “Should not all the churches unite in offering special prayer for this object? The subject of the long-continued dearth of rain is really becoming a serious one throughout the country, and more especially in manufacturing districts depending on water for power.”

Early Birds Jan. 20, 1871 Three young ice skaters had “serious apprehensions” that the ice on Mill Pond would soon be destroyed by the “fleecy snow.” Regardless, they rose one morning at 4 a.m., with lanterns, and skated on the ice for hours until breakfast time.

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WALT’S CORNER

WOODCHIPS A tree is not supposed to end like this, fallen oak dotting the crooked slope like the chalk outline around a dead body left to decompose on a burnt street fierce mountain erodes soft as plowed dirt, its red-brown flank wounded like a lion fatally injured, stillborn rivers withered as dry tongues without water The sun drumbeats her swollen fist casting shadows upon flattening man and his sweating machinery as he attempts to kidnap the earth but unbeknownst under his shovel, in the decay and blooded wind, something is binding together a wartime response, readying to hold him in for a long ransom with no money demanded because there is no possible return

New Church Clock Jan. 20, 1871 A reception was recently held in Babylon for a clock to be placed on the new Presbyterian Church. It netted more than $700.

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your back, you can’t see your color,” Hayward said. “When he sees me, he sees himself.”

Lupinacci called King an inspiration for everyone, and said that “in different lessons, we’ve all taken away different things especially in our practical lives.”

“One of the things I’ve always looked to Dr. King for guidance is voting rights,” said Lupinacci, who serves on the election law committee in Albany. “In our country today there are still many barricades that do not allow people the right to vote.”

Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook added, “We have to praise Dr. Martin Luther King for one great reason: he brought us all here tonight to enjoy this great evening.”

Dolores Thompson, former Huntington NAACP president, introduced the night’s speakers. As she introduced her daughter, Councilwoman Tracey Edwards, Thompson said, “Now this other person, I kind of know who she is. I believe I gave birth to her as a matter of fact.”

Edwards emphasized the need for African Americans to make their voices heard year-round, not just in

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Church commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.

The men’s choir of Copiague’s Bethel A.M.E. Church performed “Too Close To The Mirror,” a song originally by Eddie Ruth Bradford.

January for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and in February for Black History Month.

“What we need to do though is to

make sure after this day, and after February, we stay in the hearts and minds of everyone not only in Suffolk County, not only in the Town of

Huntington, but all over the country,” Edwards said. “I have a full calendar in February, but I’m Tracy Edwards in March!”

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Catholic School Week 2016

Schools Ready For Catholic Schools Week Rockville Centre, which oversees 46 of the 57 Catholic schools on Long Island. “It’s also a week where schools celebrate themselves internally.”

In regards to the diocese Kathleen Walsh was chosen as the new superintendent of schools in September.

She has served in roles spanning librarian, principal and teacher.

Here are some of the activities slated for schools around Huntington:

These fifth graders are using electronic microscopes connected to laptops to investigate the world of the small. They also have access to STEM carts that let students conduct scientific inquiry that includes pH testing and temperature measurements.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongcdo@longislandergroup.com

Catholic Schools Week is a time for Catholic schools to observe and celebrate their culture and accom-

plishments. It usually begins on the last Sunday of January, so this year, it runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, with the theme of “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”

“It’s a time where the National Catholic Education Association encourages the schools and diocese to make schools more visible,” said Gary Layton, director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of

Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Ave. East Northport The school is hosting its Catholic Schools Week Celebration from Jan. 31-Feb. 5, starting with an open house on Jan. 31 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

There will be a mass on Feb. 1 for the school community, hosted by the fourth-graders. On Feb. 2, the school will host a parent visitation day, where parents can sit in on classes to get a sense of what their own children experience as students.

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Pre-K teacher Phyllis Jendzo assists kids with learning the fundamentals of technology while practicing their ability to spell, learn shapes and play matching games.

On Feb. 3, the school is hosting a charity basketball game between two classes of eighth-graders. The proceeds will go toward the Water For South Sudan charity, which constructs water wells in Sudan. After the current eighth-graders watched a documentary called “A Long Walk to Water” last year, they were inspired to begin raising $5,000 to have a well built. They are currently at $3,000 and are seeking to accomplish their goal by the end of the school year.

“I really want to commend them for taking on this project,” said Principal Jeanne Morcone. “We really want this group to make sure they build their well.”

St. Patrick’s School 360 Main St. Huntington St. Patrick’s School has provided a Catholic education for children from Pre-K through eighth grade for the town since 1922. The current principal is Sister Maureen McDade; the assistant principal is Jean Grasso.

The Catholic Schools Week open house takes place on Jan. 28, from 36 p.m. The school will also host a roller-skating night on Feb. 4. Other events include a school-wide mass also on Feb. 4 and a kids’ day on Feb. 5 featuring a dress-down day, a special lunch and a movie screening.

“This is such a great community to live in. We really come together at St. Patrick’s,” said Laura McDonagh, a member of the school’s board.

“There’s many generations that have gone to this school.”

In addition, the school is home to a robust STEM program for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Fourth-graders partner with the North Shore Land Alliance to help build aquifers to better understand the source of their drinking water.

Recently, the seventh- and eighthgraders visited Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to use their equipment to make models on the topics of microbiology, genetics and biotechnology.

St. Anthony’s High School 275 Wolf Hill Road Huntington Station, St. Anthony’s High School is owned and run by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, who established the school in 1933 as an all-boys boarding school originally located in Smithtown. Today, the school is headed by Brother Gary Gregan.

“We really have an exceptional amount of school spirit here,” said school spokeswoman Christina Buehler. “We have a very active after-school life.”

St. Anthony’s recently sent out acceptance letters, with incoming freshmen registering for classes in the coming weeks.

The school has also opened a new science center, which is undergoing its first phase of development this year, complete with updated laboratories. The school is also building a new turf front field, which will be ready by the spring.

“We invest in the whole school: the academic side and the athletic side,” Buehler said.

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TOA Brings Innovative Fusion To Huntington dumplings ($15) and signature rolls like king lobster roll ($18) and angel hair roll ($16) are the other options.

TOA Asian Fusion may seem like The king crab tuna dumplings stand a small restaurant compared to near- out not only because of their taste,

by Honu in Huntington village, but but presentation. The dumpling don’t let the exterior fool you. The wrapper is actually the tuna, creating place, which runs long with dark a play on Chinese and Japanese cuibrown booths, white chairs and sine. The dumplings are made with wooden tables in the dining area, fits Alaskan king crab, avocado, tempura 150 people. crunch and wasabi tobiko and served In contrast to the dark hues of the with wasabi sauce. The various texwalls and some of the furniture, blue tures of the tempura crunch, the lighting fixtures highlight the chan- creamy avocado, with the soft and deliers, aisles and cozy booths that delicate king crab and tuna make it a give diners a relaxing atmosphere. complex dish that’s fun to dissect.

Since its opening on Oct. 8, owner For entrees, Executive Chef KangEvan Chen has been introducing din- Baio Chen’s Szechuan crispy dry ers to a fusion of Asian specialties beef ($23) and the Toa roasted that encompass Chinese, Japanese, Peking duck ($26-half order/$46-full Malaysian, Korean, Thai and order) are the ones to choose. The Vietnamese.

Szechuan crispy dry beef is made Your Asian fusion journey should with shredded beef that’s lightly batstart with appetizers like pan fried tered and has a slightly sweet flavor pork buns ($8), lobster tacos ($12), that enhances the beef without and grilled baby spare ribs ($12). diminishing its crispy texture. The The pork buns are Peking duck is pan fried, so the bun ONLINE VIDEO EXTRA: crispy and meaty, is soft and fluffy on served with Watch Executive Sushi and top and slightly mini buns, scallions crispy on the bot- Chef Benny Liu prepare and hoisin sauce to tom. As a result, din- an appetizer. make a sandwich, it ers can taste the is as authentic as slow-roasted pork encased in its what one could have when ordering yummy goodness. The lobster tacos it in Chinatown. are unique because of its Asian verTOA offers craft cocktails as well sion of a taco with a biscuit consis- as wines and sake, but one drink that tency, unlike a hard or soft shell taco should be ordered is the off-menu one may have at a Mexican restau- hibiscus lemonade. Made with rant. Made with ceviche-style Maine Double Cross vodka, lemon juice, lobster, mango salsa, cilantro and hibiscus syrup and a real hibiscus jalapeno, the lobster tacos are for flower ($12). What makes the hibisdiners who like a little sweetness and cus lemonade interesting is the ediheat. ble hibiscus flower, which is sweet Unlike your usual Chinese take- and, combined with the hibiscus out spare ribs, TOA’s grilled baby syrup, cuts down the vodka taste – spare ribs are slow-roasted, so they resulting in a refreshing drink. fall off the bone as you bite into For dessert lovers, the Oreo temthem. Served with mixed vegetables pura ($8) and chocolate trilogy ($8) and sweet and sour sauce, it creates a are the ones to have. The Oreo temhearty version of the Chinese spare pura is made up of five pieces of batribs. tered, fried Oreos and served with If you’re looking for lighter appe- vanilla ice cream, which is great for tizers before tackling any entrees, one who loves Oreos with a twist.

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General Manager Kevin Inkles and owner Evan Chen present the Asian fusion restaurant’s king lobster and angel hair rolls.

Pan-roasted Peking duck. chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate mousse, topped with dark chocolate bark is decadent and perfect for any chocolate lover.

TOA offers lunch specials daily from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. except holidays, with choices of Asian cuisine, sushi and sashimi, as well as Bento boxes.

If you would like something more adventurous, TOA’s Dim Sum menu is offered on Saturdays 12-5 p.m. and Sundays 3-6 p.m. with prices ranging from $2.95-$6.95 per item.

For General Manager Kevin Inkles, TOA offers more than just a fusion of cuisines. “I want our diners to experience authentic Eastern cuisine while having an eclectic dining experience. We have innovated not just an extensive food menu, but one of the most crafty cocktail menus, all while using nothing but fresh ingredients,” Inkles said.

Another reason for their success is

the friendship between Inkles and Evan Chen since they met in 2013, which carries over to the staff as well. “We have known each other for a little over two years and we share a common goal. We treat not just each other but all of our staff like family and that is why we have been so successful and why I love coming to work.”

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ing on Oct. 17, Plant Strong (15 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, PlantStrong.info), a plant-based eatery, hosted its grand opening on Jan. 7-9. This vegan spot offers an array of juices, smoothie parfaits, salads and “strong bowls,” which are basically brown rice and quinoa bowls, said owner Pamela Kambanis. “When we came to visit the area, we realized that there wasn’t too many healthy food places for the community,” said Kambanis, who opened the place with her partner Alex Adakis.

“So we thought this would be a great addition for the community.” Prices range $5-$10. Plant Strong’s parfaits are $5.95, and healthy bowls are about $9. Plant Strong has 12 seats and is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Plant Strong, a plant-based eatery in Dix Hills, had its grand opening Jan. 7-9. a weekly photo contest where contestants can win a $100 Wayback Burgers gift card and “Hotel Transylvania 2” on DVD. Starting Monday, and running through Feb. 29, contestants must take a photo at a local Wayback Burgers restaurant, upload it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag it with “#WAYBACKBURGERS” in the description, said Howard Zeller, owner of the East Northport location. Whichever submission generates the most likes and/or retweets in any given week is the winner, and will be notified by Wayback Burgers’ corporate office.

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On a typical day at Fetch in Huntington village, “the chief barking officer” CoCo, a small short-haired Chihuahua mix, runs to the front of the store to greet customers sporting a shirt that says “NOT For Sale.” In fact, no pets are sold at the boutique, which specializes in selling dog clothing and accessories.

“While this type of environment or some of this product might exist within a traditional pet store, it’s usually not their focus. But it’s our focus and it’s what Fetch is all about,” said Karen Durka, co-owner of the shop and CoCo’s pack leader.

Selling doggie apparel such as sweaters, leather jackets and tutus, Fetch also offers treats, toys, collars, carriers, doggie dishes, shampoo, conditioner and more.

Although the store specializes in items for small- to medium-size dogs, it carries accessories for larger breeds -- up to size XXL in the winter because, Durka said, “even larger dogs get cold.”

Working alongside co-owner Susan Levine, the pair accommodates customers who own bigger breeds by ordering their sizes.

Owners of Fetch Karen Durka, holding “chief barking officer” CoCo, and Susan Levine sell doggie apparel such as vests, coats, sweaters and more.

“One of the things that I wanted to do here is offer a luxury customerservice experience,” said Durka, of Centerport, adding that the company’s focus is to provide merchandise with superior design, quality material, and affordable prices.

“Quality doesn’t have to mean expensive in this store,” Durka said, with collars ranging from $20-$175.

“I did not want this store to be exclusive of any one price points. We wanted to make this store affordable

Owners of Fetch Karen Durka, holding “chief barking officer” CoCo, and Susan Levine sell doggie apparel such as vests, coats, sweaters and more.

to all.”

Located at 44C Gerard St., the idea for opening the business came to Durka while shopping for CoCo. “I’d have to go to three or four stores to find something very basic in this dog’s size,” she said. “It occurred to me that I’ve never been in a boutique that primarily focuses on clothing and apparel. So I thought that if this would amuse me and knowing that I have friends with small dogs and medium size dogs that would enjoy this as well, why not make a store that would service that customer?”

Opening its doors in July 2015, Fetch gets their merchandise from designers like B.B. Simon, Higgins and Lyla, Dog in the Closet, Oscar Newman, Chilly Dog and Harry Barker.

“Six months ago, no body in this industry really knew who we were but we have really developed a great relationship with some of the most exclusive manufactures and designers in this industry and they love what we’re doing,” Durka said.

Trending items within the store are collars, leashes, harnesses and locally sourced treats, such as Barkfield Road of East Northport, Talk Treats To Me of Hampton Bays, and Boc-

ce’s Bakery of Brooklyn.

Along with nutritious snacks, the 750-square-foot shop adds a sense of humor to its environment by offering stuffed toys like a Chewy Vuitton bag, a Furrari, an iBone or the already sold out Sniffany Box. “It’s a very whimsical store, it’s a fun store to work in,” said Levine, of Centerport. “People are constantly coming in with their dogs and it’s not an unhappy business. We love dogs.”

Expanding in its clothing lines for weddings and other special occasions, Fetch hopes to further develop its online website to reach customers at a larger demographic, having customers travel from Mount Sinai and Port Washington.

“In researching this business, I was convinced that I was on the right track with Fetch because I didn’t think that it existed and now it does and we’re going to continue to build upon this concept,” Durka said. “We take this business seriously but we have so much fun here.”

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BUSINESS Has Digital Communications Changed Your Work Life?

By Mindy Wolfle Communication in the year 2016 is instant. How often do you communicate using email, text messaging, email blasts via Constant Contact and other platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs...the ways to communicate digitally are seemingly endless as we move through the 21st century.

Digital communication as a college major is readily available from community colleges, universities and other educational venues.

According to the University of Maryland website, the offering for the major of Digital Communication states, “Digital. Social. Mobile.

Communication as we know it has changed for good. Develop expertise in strategy, writing and design for digital media and become an asset to any business or organization.”

With the onset of 2016, I reached out to several associates and asked them, “As a professional on Long Island, how have digital communications changed your work life?” Their replies are as varied as the world of social media.

Eric Alexander is the director of Vision Long Island, an organization that advances more livable, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible growth on Long Island

through ‘smart growth.‘ Eric expressed his usage as such: Email – sporadically; text messaging – hourly; email blasts – weekly; Facebook – daily. Although not a blogger, I can tell you Eric’s FB posts are blog-worthy.

Dina Santorelli is a writer, editor, author and blogger. “Digital communications have changed freelance writing tremendously,” she said. “When I started freelancing in the late 1990s, I was dropping floppy disks off for editors and my land-line telephone was my best friend. Nowadays, email is my primary mode of communication.

I may never speak to clients or meet them in person, unless they live locally. As an author, digital communications have been vital to the marketing of my books. Without Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads and the rest, I would not have sold as many books as I have. Digital communications have not only expanded my reach as an author, but also my market.”

Roger Kahn is the president of Champion Office Suites, a virtual office company in Garden City. He takes a cautious approach to using social media. “We communicate digitally.

However, nothing beats voice for the richness of the communication and the ability to hear and understand the nuances of what the other party is trying to convey. This is crucial for business communications. We find that for relatively short messages, electronic options are fine. For anything that is

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Annual ‘Meet the Media’ Networking Breakfast The Huntington Chamber has secured a strategic panel of journalists, reporters, correspondents and representatives from New York and Long Island’s most influential media outlets for its annual ‘Meet the Media’ networking breakfast.

The breakfast will be held on Jan. 26 at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury from 7:30-10 a.m. The panel will be moderated by Newsday columnist Joye Brown and will include: Deborah Morris, Newsday David North, WALK Radio Peter Sloggatt, Long Islander News David Winzelberg, Long Island

Business News Other expected panelists include: Danielle Campbell, News12 and Greg Cergol, WNBC These members of the media will discuss many newsworthy topics from news predictions for 2016 and a reflection on important stories and under-reported stories from 2015.

After an in-depth discussion on relevant topics, the panelists will field questions from the audience.

To reserve a seat at the ‘Meet the Media’ networking breakfast, contact the chamber at 631-423-6100 or register online at huntingtonchamber.com.

more involved, where you really need to interpret and understand what the other party is saying and/or where you may want to clarify what is being conveyed in a communication, nothing beats the immediacy of picking up a phone and calling.”

A colleague from long ago wishes to remain anonymous, but I think his comments are worth sharing. As an IT professional in the healthcare industry, he is bound by the same HIPAA rules as clinicians when communicating for business. Social media is offlimits and email is highly restricted, with external emails encrypted. While he acknowledges that life would be easier with fewer restrictions on the use of social media, he’s “disconnected” when it comes to vacation time.

As for me, I carry two smartphones, one issued by my employer and one that I use for everything else. My tablet sits in a box collecting dust on a shelf under my printer. I use a desktop computer in my home office as well as at work. I am a devotee (okay, addict)

of Facebook; sporadic on LinkedIn; a constant user of Constant Contact; at least a once-a-month blogger; and I make sure everything I write of significance appears on Twitter as well as my other social media pages. I not-sofondly remember when press releases had to be issued by fax or by regular mail if a photo had to be included.

What a pleasure emailing press releases and photos. I rely heavily on email and text more than I used to. But like all good communicators, I know the value of “real” conversations. The digital world has its limitations. After all, we humans have yet to become digital.

Mindy Wolfle, a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Direct Marketing Association of Long Island and the Social Media Association, is president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP, and an instructor of business writing and notfor-profit marketing in Hofstra University's continuing education program.

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SoCal Ska Kings Reel Big Fish Celebrate 25th Year SPOTLIGHT

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Celebrating its 25th year together as a tireless touring outfit, Reel Big Fish continues to spread its infectious brand of ska and punk at soldout shows around the world. And that ska punk sound is coming to The Paramount for a one-night-only show on Feb. 1.

With interest mounting among mainstream music audiences in the ’90s for danceable, fun and energetic songs, the perfect climate for a ska revival presented itself and Reel Big Fish led the pack among industry heavy hitters like No Doubt, Sublime, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Fronted by original lead singer and songwriter Aaron Barrett, the band is responsible for releasing eight studio albums, including the hugely successful “Turn the Radio Off,” which was unleashed in 1996, and rocketed the band to stardom with the single “Sell Out,” a modern rock radio and MTV favorite.

Long-running Southern California ska band Reel Big Fish is readying to take the stage by storm at The Paramount on Feb. 1. “‘Turn the Radio Off’ is a classic and we're very proud of what we accomplished with that album,” Barrett said. “Some of our best songs are on that record, and that’s the one that we really got popular with, so everybody knows it.”

The 41-year-old singer said that although his band has put out a lot of material following “Turn the Radio Off,” it remains the “big one” and it’ll be “hard to top it.”

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Throughout the band’s long history, Barrett said he has worked with numerous musicians, and that band members have come and gone due to significant life changes, like starting families and raising children.

“I've always been the main songwriter and captain of the ship, so to speak. So, no matter what talented musicians came and left the band, I've continued to write the songs and do what I do [to] keep Reel Big Fish

going on,” Barrett said.

He added, “Lucky for us, people seem to like my songs and relate to them. And, lucky for me, I've been able to surround myself with awesome musicians and performers who put on an amazing live show that keeps people coming back to see us year after year.”

The fans’ appreciation seems to be what drives Barrett to continue writing music and touring a worthwhile effort, despite some hard times on the road.

“Whether [fans] relate to the lyrics, and it somehow helps their life get a little better knowing somebody out there feels the same as they do, or whether somebody gets a chuckle out of a funny lyric, or maybe the music just makes some kid want to jump around in their bedroom before school is fine with me,” Barrett said.

“To know that my music means something to someone or anything to anyone is pretty amazing.”

To catch a tremendous horn section and buzzing guitars, tickets can be purchased for $20-$35 at the box office or from ParamountNy.com.

Doors open at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1, and the show is slated to start at 8 p.m.

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THURSDAY “Hard Luck Cafe” Concert Series

Spend an evening of live music at the Hard Luck Cafe concert series at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) hosted by the Folk Music Society of Huntington. The concert will feature Long Island native musical performers Scott Krokoff and Robinson Treacher. The concert is Thursday, Jan. 21, at 8:30 p.m. There will be an open microphone at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for non-members, and $10 for Cinema Arts Centre and FMSH members. Visit fsmh.org for a list of other upcoming concerts.

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Invitational Arts Show

The Huntington Arts Council will present a show featuring the work of Ginger Balizer-Hendler, Andrea Davide, Kasmira Mohanti, Alan Richards at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 631-271-8423 for more information. Free.

Northport Police Community Forum The Northport Police Department will host a police/community meeting at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of Village Hall, 224 Main St., Northport.

Community questions and concerns regarding police issues will be addressed. All are welcome to attend and participate.

SUNDAY

From brave and bold to creative and clever, the rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful and sometimes humorous illustrations, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids.

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Soldier Speaks On Sacrifice

Hear the story of Izzy Ezagui, an Israeli soldier who gave his all for the defense of his nation, losing his arm during combat, but was eager to return to serve in the Israeli military. His dedication earned him top honors from former Israeli president, Shimon Peres. The lecture is Sunday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. Tickets are $20 when reserving early; $30 at the door; $90 for priority seating and a private reception with Ezagui. $360 reservations gets sponsors’ names mentioned in program booklet, four VIP seats and private reception with Ezagui. Call 631-351-8672 for more information.

MONDAY

SATURDAY ‘The Wonderful Things You Will Be’ Storytime

Educational Conference Sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre and The Sacred Heart Institute, the conference will be held Feb. 3 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 W. Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor, 1-4 p.m.

Find out how to identify and tap a maple tree and produce homemade sweet and natural maple syrup to bathe your pancakes and waffles with at Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington. The park’s adult-orientated maple sugaring program will teach syrup connoisseurs these skills as well as the scientific, economic, historical and cultural aspects of maple syrup.

The program has two more dates to choose from: Saturday, Jan. 30, 12:302:15 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (end times are approximate). For more information, call the park at 631-423-1770.

Find out how to help the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event, its purpose, how it supports the community, cancer patients and how to participate in the Relay For Life event.

Informational talks will be given by community members, survivors and caregivers. The free kickoff takes place at Northport High School (154 Laurel Hill Road), Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. Call Alyssa Patrone, 631-300-3457 for more information.

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Relay For Life, Northport Kickoff

Residents who have Type 2 Diabetes and their caregivers are invited to attend a free program that will help them to manage their diabetes. The series, “The Stanford Diabetes Self-Management Classes,” is conducted in collaboration with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and begins this month in Greenlawn. Individuals must be 18 years or over to participate.

The program, will meet Thursdays on Jan. 21 Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 from 5:30-8 p.m at the Dolan Family Health Center, 284 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. The first meeting was held on Jan. 14. Contact: Jane Juran at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 631-7277850 ext. 340 Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

Chair Yoga

Stacy Plaske of Balance Yoga presents this unique style of yoga which adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of yoga chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body. Poses are done seated or using the chair as support.

This class is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this six-week session. In-person registration is required. Mondays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Feb. 29 and March 7 at 1

TUESDAY Northport Police Community Forum

The Northport Police Department will host a police/community meeting at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of Village Hall, 224 Main St., Northport. Community questions and concerns regarding police issues will be addressed. All are welcome to attend and participate in this forum.

WEDNESDAY ‘Planning Smart, Planning Ahead’

Join Craig A. Andreoli of the Law Office of Craig A. Andreoli, P.C., and Stephanie Ethe, of New York Life Securities, for a complimentary seminar on how to obtain government funding to pay for long-term care and other payment solutions so that you can age in place. The event will take place Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. at New York Life Insurance Co. 576 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but seating is limited. For more information, or to reserve a seat, call 631-236-9206.

Read, Sing and Play

Join the new weekly drop-in storytime at Elwood Public Library, 1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood, 631-499-3722. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

Legislator William “Doc” Spencer is partnering with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue in Cold Spring Harbor for a Valentine’s Day Personal Care Product Drive as part of the 5,000 Purse Project.

Donations of gently-used purses and personal care items can be dropped off through Feb. 10 to Spencer’s office at 15 Park Circle, Suite 209, Centerport.

The packages will be delivered to the The INN and other area shelters on Feb. 14.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

• Traditional Chinese Culture Presentation: Learn about Chinese history, culture, dance and medicine in this event presented by the Long Island Chinese Culture Presentation Team. Registration is required, families are welcome.

• New SAT Exam changes: High school students and parents are invited to attend this informational session as to new changes coming to the SAT Exams and how to prepare for it. The session is Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.

Commack Public Library

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

• Pizza: An Italian Trademark: When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie, that’s amore, and this program is for you. Learn about pizza, one of the most-loved Italian delicacies’ history, its varieties and secrets and recipes to create your own homemade pizza.

Registration is required, the program is Thursday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Pizza will also be served.

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Deer Park Library

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

God of Carnage Playing at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport from Jan. 21March 6, this internationally acclaimed comedy takes you into the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. For more information, visit engemantheater.com

Elwood Public Library

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

• New-Mom Meet Up: You’re a new mom and you’re wondering what to do.

Don’t worry, you are not alone. New moms can meet other new moms in the Elwood area to socialize and connect with each other on Fridays until Jan. 29. No registration or fee is required, just stop on by.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Get Acquainted With Your iOS Device: Learn how to better use and manipulate your iPhone or iPad in this threesession course that covers all aspect of these Apple devices. Best of all, it’s free! How do you like them apples?

Sign up for one, two or all three courses (The library suggests signing up for all three). Sessions are every Thursdays, Jan. 21 and Jan. 28.

• Let's Learn Italian: Parli italiano? Sei un bambino che vuole imparare? If so, then this Italian-learning course is for you. Kids in grades 3- 5 can learn the basics and fundamentals of the Italian language through games, role-playing and other activities and be an Italian chef on the last class. This lecture course meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28.

Registration is required.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

• God of Carnage, Jan. 21-March 6 • Spring musical theater classes begin Jan. 23.

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.

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.

• “Winter Harvest of Artists 2016” The gallery will highlight the work of 33 local artists. Such works include photography, sculptures and paintings. The exhibition will be live through Jan. 31.

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

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

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.

South Huntington Public Library

Heckscher Museum Of Art

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• Introduction to Windows 10: The South Huntington Library will hold a tutorial on Microsoft’s new operating system, for $10, on Monday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration is required.

Participants must have basic computer knowledge and experience.

• Calling Civil War history buffs: The North Shore Civil War Roundtable is going to show a film based on the Ambrose Bierce short story, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. The meeting is free and is open to all.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

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 through April 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 persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Arts Council

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

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

Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 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.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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

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

120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC/DANCE Five Towns College Performing Arts Center 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Wild Women of Comedy: Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Call or visit online for information, seat availability and reservation and ticket pricing.

The Paramount

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

• Marianas Trench – The Hey You Guys!! Tour with special guest Mainland on Jan. 29. Tickets are $15$45. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Be A Museum Docent

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-368-8770, ext. 204.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.

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.

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Board Honors Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Councilwoman Tracey Edwards invited winners of an indoor holiday decorating contest, which her office sponsored with the Town and Long Islander News, to receive their prizes and proclamations at last week’s town board meeting. Contest winners, front row, from left: Toniann Dillon of Northport, Stephana Mosera of Huntington Station, and Jacqueline Laguerre of Huntington, receive congratulations from town board members Tracey Edwards, Mark Cuthbertson, Frank Petrone, Susan Berland and Gene Cook. Edwards, whose office organized the contest and judging, called the contest a success adding next year’s version will include categories for outdoor decorations as well.

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for four-legged friends.

The food, all 2,445 pounds of it, will be donated to Baxter’s Pet Pantry to help families who can’t afford pet food or veterinary care.

“The response to this season’s Holiday Pet Food Drive was simply fantastic,” Berland said, adding that Baxter’s helps local “families avoid the burden

of losing their beloved pets.”

With donations including dog and cat food, treats, toys, clothing and beds, three collection boxes were placed at Huntington Town Hall, the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter and Selmer’s Pet Land where donations were dropped off from Dec. 14Jan. 4.

Since the deadline was extended this

year through the holidays, donations increased 285 percent from last year’s pet food drive, which collected 600 pounds.

In addition, North Shore Veterinary Hospital and East Northport Animal Hospital donated 50 certificates for free rabies vaccinations and first time office visits, along with a variety of pet care products and medicine.

The pet food pantry has been operating under the Long Island Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank and Humanitarian Center since 2009.

Berland thanked all who “took time out of their busy holiday schedules to help our furry friends in need and their families.”

For more information on how to donate, contact 631-824-6384.

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CAST YOUR VOTES Choose your favorites from among the finalists listed here and cast your votes online at www.LongIslanderNews.com.

Just click on the “Best of Huntington” tab and follow the simple steps to vote.

Voting is open through Sunday, January 24 and winners will be announced January 28.

1.Who has the Best Burger?

• Bistro Cassis • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Christopher’s • Finnegan’s Restaurant • Jonathan’s Ristorante • Meehans Of Huntington • Munday’s Restaurant • Old Fields • Sapsuckers • The Shamrock Restaurant & Bar • Storyville American Table • Tutto Pazzo • VAUXHALL 2. Who is the Best Steakhouse?

• Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • The Clubhouse • Imperial Meat Company • Mac’s Steakhouse • Prime – An American Kitchen & Bar • Sur Argentinian Steakhouse 3. Who is the Best Italian Restaurant?

• Bravo Nader • Jonathan’s Ristorante • Osteria da Nino • Piccolo Restaurant • Porto Vivo • Restaurant Joanina • Sal D’s • Tutto Pazzo 4. Who has the Best American Cuisine?

• Bistro 44 • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • F.H. Riley’s • Mill Pond House • Sapsuckers • Storyville American Table • Swallow Restaurant • Red Restaurant 5. Who has the Best Asian Cuisine?

• 110 Japan • Albert’s Mandarin Gourmet • Kashi • Kurabarn • Ting Restaurant • TOA Asian Fusion 6. Who has the Best Latin American Cuisine?

• Besito • Café Buenos Aires • Fat Artie’s Burrito Shack • Faz’s Tex-Mex • Oaxaca Mexican Food Treasure • Pancho Villa’s • Quetzalcoatl

7. Who has the Best Ice Cream?

• The Gourmet Whaler • Herrell’s Ice Cream • Kilwin’s • Munday’s Restaurant • Wolfies Frozen Custard 8. Who has the Best Slice of Pizza?

• DiRaimo’s Pizzeria • Eatalia • Gino’s of Huntington • Johnny D’s Pizzeria • Little Vincent’s Pizza • Massa’s Pizzeria • Porto Fino Restaurant • Rosa’s Pizza • Southdown Pizza 9. Who has the Best Cup of Coffee?

• A Rise Above Bake Shop • Blondie’s Bake Shop • Fiorello Dolce • Southdown Coffee • Storyville American Table 10. Who has the Best Small Plates?

• Bin 56 • Café Buenos Aires • Honu Kitchen & Cocktails • Plates – South Asian Tapas • Swallow Restaurant • True North Restaurant 11. Who provides the Best Service?

• Bistro 44 • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Kurabarn • Mill Pond House • Red Restaurant • Sapsuckers • Storyville American Table • Tutto Pazzo 12. Who has the Best Breakfast and/or Brunch Specials?

• Bay Deli • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Golden Dolphin • Imperial Meat Company • Munday’s Restaurant • Storyville American Table • Tim’s Shipwreck Diner • T.K.’s Galley • Toast & Co. 13. Who has the Best Lunch and/or Dinner Specials?

• Bistro Cassis • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Golden Dolphin • Munday’s Restaurant • Sapsuckers • Storyville American Table • Toast & Co.

14. Who has the Best Happy Hour Specials?

• Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Christopher’s • Finley’s of Greene Street • Honu Kitchen & Cocktails • Ting Restaurant 15. Who has the Best Drink Offerings (Beer, Wine, and/or Spirits)?

• Changing Times Pub • Finley’s of Green Street • Honu Kitchen & Cocktails • Meehan’s of Huntington • Sapsuckers • Storyville American Table • Swallow Restaurant • Tutto Pazzo • VAUXHALL • The Wine Cellar On Main 16. Who has the Best Nightlife and/or Live Music?

• Acacia • Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse • Finley’s of Green Street • Grasso’s • Honu Kitchen & Cocktails • Storyville American Table • XO Restaurant 17. What is the Best Clothing Store?

• Blue Bird NY Boutique • Fox’s • Francine’s Fashion • Kate & Hale • Loft • Madison’s Niche • Ooh La La Boutiques • Pashley Children’s Boutique • Rexer-Parkes • Vine & Roses 18. What is the Best Bake Shop?

• A Rise Above Bake Shop • Blondie’s Bake Shop • Fiorello Dolce • Kerber’s Farm • Kiss My Cake • Reinwald’s Bakery 19. What is the Best Toy Store?

• Cow Over The Moon • Einstein’s Attic • Little Switzerland • The Sandbox Playspace • Value Drugs 20. What is the Best Healthcare / Medical Service?

• Cure Urgent Care (Huntington) • Huntington Hospital • Huntington Medical Group

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Medicenter (Jericho Turnpike) Northshore Medical Group Picard Chiropractic West Carver Medical

21. What is the Best Dance School?

• Anita’s Studio of Dance & Theater Arts • Dancin’ Feet Studios • Fred Astaire Dance Studio • Jan Martin Dance Studio • Lynch School of Ballet • The McGough Academy • Stars of Tomorrow Dance Academy 22. What is the Best Gym / Fitness Center?

• Gold’s Gym • Northport Wellness Fitness Center • Retro Fitness • Ten Tigers Kung Fu Academy • Title Boxing Club of Huntington • YMCA (Huntington) 23. What is the Best Summer Camp?

• Camp Alvernia • Camp W • Dix Hills Adventure Camp • Usdan Center for the Creative & Performing Arts • West Hills Day Camp • YMCA (Huntington) 24. What is the Best Home & Garden / Home Improvement Service?

• Ahern’s Lawn & Garden • Atlantic Shores Builders • Ben’s Garden • Better Homes & Garden Real Estate: Atlantic Shores • CK Kitchen & Bath Designs • deGroot Designs • EARL’s Kitchen Gardens • Home Pro Cabinetry • Suite Pieces 25. What is the Best Nursery / Gardening Store?

• Ahern’s Lawn & Garden • Decker’s Nursery & Florist • Fort Hills Nusery • Kerber’s Farm • Main Street Nursery

• Oakwood Road Nursery • Prianti Farms • Van Cott’s Nursery & Landscaping 26. What is the Best Pet Store?

• Community Pet Shop • Fetch • Pawfect Pet Den • Petport of Northport • Selmer’s Pet Land 27. What is the Best Auto Dealership / Service Shop?

• AloeTech • Huntington Honda • Huntington Hyundai • Huntington Toyota • Tilden Car Center 28. What is the Best Hair Salon?

• Cactus Salon • Hair Together • Jag Salon • Karma Spa & Salon • The Look Spa Salon • Oliver’s Haircutters • Papillon Beauty Salon • Salon 3028 • Salon Mayan • Tres Jolie Salon de Beaute 29. What is the Best Non-Profit / Charitable Organization?

• Cinema Arts Centre • Family Service League • Helping Hands Children’s Services • The Huntington Chamber of Commerce • Huntington Public Library • Kiwanis • The Townwide Fund of Huntington 30. What is the Best-Kept Secret of Huntington?

• A Rise Above Bake Shop • Better Homes & Garden Real Estate: Atlantic Shores • The Huntington Yacht Club • Kerber’s Farm • The Owl & The Pussycat Bath Products • Storyville American Table • Suite Pieces • VAUXHALL • Vogue Nail Salon

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HillSPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL>> HILLS WEST 88, EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR 88-38

Dalyrimple Sets School Record In Win awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Kian Dalyrimple set a new school record with 10 three-pointers in Hills West’s 88-38 win over Eastport-South Manor on Jan. 14.

In just 16 minutes of floor time, the senior was 10 for 18 from the three-point line and scored a total of 32 points to lead Hills West in its largest victory since it defeated Centereach 84-26 last season on Jan. 8, 2015.

“When he sets his feet and shoots, there’s no one better. He’s got a nice stroke, and that’s why colleges love him right now,” head coach Bill Mitaritonna said Monday, adding that Assumption College is scouting Dalyrimple, a senior.

Against Eastport-South Manor, the Colts stormed out to a 33-11 lead by halftime, and only added to their lead in the third and fourth quarters.

As a team, the Colts hit 17 threepointers, another school record, Mitaritonna said.

Richard Altenord was Hills West’s second-leading scorer with 14 points. Mitaritonna said Altenord

is being scouted by Adelphi University.

The Colts had eight players score single-digit points, including five points from senior Jake Willinger.

Eastport-South Manor was led by Matt Goncalves’ eight points.

The win was Hills West’s seventh in League IV play this season, and the team clinched its 11th straight playoff berth, Mitaritonna said. It was also Hills West’s fifth straight victory since dropping back-to-back games in tournament and nonleague play to Baldwin last month and then Archbishop Molloy earlier this month.

However, the Colts had yet to be beaten in League IV as of deadline, and sat atop the standings in first place. The closest team to Hills West in the standings was Deer Park (5-1), which Hills West defeated 6758 last month.

The Colts were next slated to play on Tuesday against Hauppauge (34).

Now, they’ll ready for a rematch against Deer Park, a game that is slated for 3 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Deer Park High School.

Mitaritonna said he and Deer Park

On Jan. 14, Kian Dalyrimple, right, pictured in a game last season, set a new school record for the most three-point baskets scored in a single game with 10. coach John McCaffrey have faced off against each other 30 times in their careers. Hills West currently

BOYS BASKETBALL>> COPIAGUE 92, HILLS EAST 88

T-Birds Scratched Out By Eagles In OT

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The Thunderbirds fell in overtime to Copiague on Jan. 14, 92-88.

After Hills East led through three quarters of play, Copiague clawed back to even the score at 78-78 come the final whistle.

In overtime, Copiague outscored Hills East 14-10.

Hills East was led by Savion Lewis’ 27 points. Both Kenny Mathurin and D’Nathan Knox scored 16 points as Hills East’s second-leading scorers.

The Eagles were led by Myles Mills’ 39 points, which is a careerhigh total for him. Copiague was

also aided by Andre Morgan, who scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Riguad Destime scored 19 points, and Steven Szabo scored six points and grabbed 20 rebounds.

The loss ended a two-game winning streak for Hills East.

On Jan. 7, the Thunderbirds went on the road and beat Central Islip 6560. Knox scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Hills East in that win.

Also, on Jan. 12, Hills East defeated Connetquot 66-56. In that effort, Hills East was led by Lewis, who scored 19 points.

Both Central Islip and Connetquot sat above Hills East in the League II standings as of deadline Monday.

Hills East was in sixth place, but within two games of second-place Bay Shore.

In order to clinch what would be a third straight playoff appearance, Hills East much win seven games in league play this season. As of Monday, they had three wins.

The Thunderbirds’ next shot at a win came on Tuesday with a home game against Bay Shore. The Thunderbirds lost to Bay Shore 8168 earlier this season on Dec. 15, 2015.

Hills East was then scheduled to face Northport at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Northport High School.

As of Monday, Northport was undefeated in league play. However,

leads the series 18-12, including three straight wins dating back to Dec. 11, 2014.

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By Andrew Wroblewski

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Colts clinch 11th straight playoff berth, lead league standings

Hills East sophomore Julien Crittendon plays defense against Northport last month. Hills East is scheduled to face Northport again at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Northport High School. the Thunderbirds did bring Northport to overtime when they met for the first time this season last month. Northport edged Hills East 73-72 in that game.

A24 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • JANUARY 21, 2016

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