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Town officials said Monday that the planned Sweet Hollow Park in Melville has hit another hurdle, further delaying construction.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Development of the planned 8acre Sweet Hollow Park in Melville has stalled due to a need for proper soil remediation, Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter said Monday.

Development of the park, which is booked for $1.8 million in the town’s 2016 operating budget, is planned to begin toward the end of the year, pending environmental hurdles, Carter said.

“We don’t have a firm timetable,” Carter said.

The main issue to address, he said, is the potential proliferation of arsenic in the soil at the park.

Arsenic, which can be toxic, is commonly present on land used for farming, Carter said. The par-

cel on Old Country Road was once part of Meyer’s Farm.

Before proceeding, Carter said, the town is waiting on Suffolk County officials to indicate which standard of acceptable arsenic levels are applicable to the site, either county standards or state standards.

Carter said it will take several months for soil analysis to be completed by The LiRo Group, the environmental consulting firm hired by the Huntington. After that, the plan will be finalized.

The LiRo Group also did not respond before deadline.

“We understand there's environmental issues,” Alissa Taff, president of the Sweet Hollow Civic Association, said Monday.

“We’re hoping that the town proceeds as soon as possible. It's

been a 15-year endeavor.”

In July 2015, the Huntington Town Board voted to appropriate $1.8 million in the 2016 operating budget toward the project, which was originally approved in 2013 as part of a multi-project deal.

The board also voted in September 2015 to authorize appropriation of funds up to $500,000 on an “as-needed basis” that would be transferred from the town’s Open Space Land and Park Improvements Reserve Fund and the Neighborhood Parks Fund for various items in the project, such as an irrigation system, game tables and landscaping.

None of the Huntington Town Board members responded to requests for comment before deadline Monday.

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‘Dynamo’ Teen To Host Free Skate Night

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com While continuing to shatter pediatric cancer research fundraising goals with her nonprofit Whip Pediatric Cancer, 16-year-old Jordan Belous is planning to give back to families in a different way.

The Melville teen that has raised $25,596 for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will host a free day of skating March 6 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Dix Hills Ice Rink (575 Vanderbilt Parkway). The event is intended exclusively for families affected by pediatric cancer, who

can sign up through the “Whip Pediatric Cancer Skating” Facebook group.

“I want to provide a fun day for these kids that deserve to have as much fun as possible because they’ve been through the hardest, and they’ve seen the worst,” Belous, a junior at Half Hollow Hills High School East, said. She’s (Continued on page A22)

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SPOTLIGHT

Jordan Belous, 16, of Melville, continues to exceed her fundraising goals, and will also host a free day of skating at the Dix Hills Ice Rink on March 6 for families affected by pediatric cancer.

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MELVILLE

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

As uncomfortable as the topic of death can sometimes be, a panel discussion on the issue of aid-indying options for the terminally ill took place at the Melville branch of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library last Thursday.

Among the panelists was Corinne Carey, the New York campaign director for nonprofit Compassion and Choices, which is promoting state legislation that would legalize the prescription aid-in-dying medication.

Carey said Compassion and Choices works to expand the “choices that exist during end of life care.” She pointed to Oregon, which legalized physician-assisted suicide in 1994, through the Death with Dignity Act. She said since that time 1,327 prescriptions were issued in the state, with one-third of them not being used at all.

“People aren't rushing out to get this,” Carey said. “There’s a lot of thought that goes into this.”

Joan Caly, a Lloyd Harbor resident, attended last week’s panel in Melville and said she left feeling more reinforced in her support of aid-in-dying options.

“I’m almost 75. I know what hap-

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Panel Weighs In On Physician-Assisted Suicide

Barbara Mancini, left, who was initially charged with assisted suicide for giving her dying father morphine, but was later exonerated, stands with Juli Sippel, a Stony Brook resident and advocate for aid-in-dying options. pens sooner or later,” Caly said on Monday. “I want control in some way of what happens to me. I want to have a medical option to avoid a painful death.”

Caly said she was fascinated by stories told by both Carey and Barbara Mancini, another panelist, who faced felony charges of assisted suicide in Pennsylvania for handing her dying 93-year-old father a bottle of morphine. The case was later dismissed by Schuylkill County Judge Jacqueline Russell, who said that proof of intent to assist with suicide was not established by the prosecution.

“It was devastating to have this happen. It was an unjust prosecution. I was lucky that a judge recognized that,” Mancini said. “We live in a culture that's profoundly disturbed by the concept of death.

Some people feel they have the right to interfere with someone's decision.”

Since Mancini’s case was dropped, she has worked to promote the legalization of aid-indying options for the terminally ill, including the End of Life Options Act, which was introduced in January 2015 by New York Senator Diane Savino (D-Staten Island).

The bill would allow the prescription of aid-in-dying medications for terminally ill patients with six months or less of life remaining, upon approval from two different physicians. It’s being reviewed by the Senate’s health committee.

State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) has sponsored an assembly-equivalent bill being that is currently Assembly’s health committee.

Senator Savino said that she initially became interested in the issue when she campaigned for her Compassionate Care Act, the state’s medical marijuana law that was passed in 2014. In the two and a half years she spent working on the bill, she said she met many terminally ill patients who would not get to see the passage of the bill into law.

“It made me start to think about all those people who I had met along the way,” she said. “Not just for treatment, but just to have control over their own life.”

Savino said she personally wouldn’t choose to end her life prematurely if it ever got to that point, but she believes patients should have the option available to them.

“Some people are outliving themselves,” she said. “The soul may outlive the body.”

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FD: ‘Explosive’ Gas Leak Officials Host Overdose Reported On Route 110 Prevention Program

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

A natural gas leak of an “explosive level” caused three buildings to be evacuated and part of Route 110 in Melville to be closed last Thursday afternoon, police and fire officials said.

Melville Assistant Fire Chief Dave Kaplan said that the department responded at around 1:10 p.m. to the scene at 685 Walt Whitman Road, which is occupied by liquor store Barrels and Stills, and found “very high readings” of natural gas that “seeped into three separate buildings.”

“They were high enough to be an explosive level, over 5 percent,” he said. “We shut down gas to the buildings, we evacuated the buildings and shut down Route 110.”

There were no reported injuries, but Kaplan said a total of around 20 people were evacuated from the buildings. The other two buildings affected are located at 677 Walt Whitman Road and 691 Walt Whitman Road.

National Grid responded to the scene with Melville fire officials and Suffolk police and located the leak, which was in the street, Kaplan said. It took around 90 minutes to secure the leak.

Police said National Grid closed the left southbound lane of Route 110 while it worked, but one lane did remain open near West Lyons Street.

Kaplan said 30 Melville fire officials responded to the scene with five pieces of apparatus. Huntington Manor and East Farmingdale fire departments provided standby coverage.

State and Suffolk officials hosted an opioid overdose prevention program and naloxone training class earlier this month at the Harborfields Public Library.

Naloxone, the drug known as Narcan that has shown to reverse overdoses from opioids, is now widely available in more than 1,100 pharmacies throughout New York. Those at risk of an opioid overdose or their family members can purchase naloxone in pharmacies without a prescription.

State assemblymen Chad Lupinacci (R-South Huntington) and Andrew Raia (R-East Northport) hosted the event with Suffolk Executive Steve

Bellone and the county’s Department of Health Services.

“Each individual who participated in the meeting left with the tools and knowledge to save a life and give a person struggling with addiction a second chance,” Lupinacci stated.

Raia stated that he was “very pleased” with the turnout for the event.

“The large turnout is indicative of the opioid problem in our neighborhoods. It also shows how the members of our community are banding together and combating this disease by learning how to use Narcan to save lives,” Raia stated.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

A Different Huntington

Driving A Stolen Ride

run my errands without shivering and without A more provincial Huntington… Reading the weight of my jacket. Hopethrough Huntington’s Hidden Past by Kerriann fully this was the first of many Flanagan Brosky (a former Long Islander writer good signs to come. It’s time and photographer), I came across a Walt Whitto say goodbye winter and helman quote that paints a more IN THE KNOW lo to spring! picturesque and provincial WITH AUNT ROSIE Huntington of yesteryear. The Heroin… In light of the apquote reads: “...a pleasant, fairpears to be a growing heroin sized country village -- a village embosomed in epidemic facing Long Island, I trees, with old churches, one tavern, kept by a wonder why so many of our young people in our respectable widow, long, single-storied farmtowns fall prey to the clutches of this terrible houses, their roofs mossy, and their chimney’s drug. It’s nationally believed that Long Island is smoke blacked…” Brosky goes on to comment, especially affected by this issue. Is it suburban “What would Whitman think of Huntington toexistential dread that drives our young people to day, with its crowded streets and parking lots, its numb out their feelings? Is it because the drug is stores and bars and restaurants… little is left of so cheap and accessible nowadays? Does modthe simple world in which Walt Whitman lived.” ern society bombard us with so much The anKeeping this in mind, it leaves us modern Huntswers to these questions are difficult to pin ington residents to wonder which direction we down, but there is one thing that’s clear: What want our humble town to proceed toward. we’ve been doing over the past years is not Should we pay homage to our simpler origins? working well enough. Targeting the criminals Or should we continue our march toward upwho peddle these drugs to our young ones is scale planning and build-up? I enjoyed the certainly a worthy cause. Expanding treatment quainter and quieter Huntington of decades ago, options and accessibility will help care for those but one cannot argue that our development has already affected. But the burning question still had its benefits as well. The future is up to us. lingers. Why do our youth gravitate toward heroin more than others around the nation?

Maybe together, we can find that answer and fiSpring already?... Did anyone enjoy the nally put an end to this. warm weather that came through over the weekend? I know I did! Wearing a long sleeve shirt, with my scarf wrapped around my neck and my (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you winter jacket on, I left my home Saturday mornhave comments, ideas, or tips about what’s haping, walked to my car and was immediately pening in your neck of the woods, write to me tooverwhelmed by the heat that was developing in day and let me know the latest. To contact me, my coat. I went back inside, hung up my scarf drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, and winter coat, stepped back outside and felt 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the liberated not having to wear layers in order to e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com) keep warm. For the rest of the day, I was able to Pup Of The Week: Perry Photo courtesy of Huntington Animal Shelter

Up for free adoption until March 2 at the Huntington Animal Shelter (106 Deposit Road, East Northport) is “Perry,” a sweet pit bull terrier who loves to play and run around. Perry came to the shelter in November 2015 as a stray. He plays well with people, and other dogs, and is not food nor toy aggressive. Perry is affectionate and gets excited easily. For more information on how to adopt Perry, call 631-754-8722.

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A 25-year-old woman from Wheatley Heights was arrested on Feb. 14 for allegedly stealing 34 packages of chicken from a Stop & Shop on East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. Police said they charged her with petit larceny.

No License A 38-year-old Wheatley Heights man was arrested in Amity Harbor for allegedly driving a 2000 Honda without a license at around 6p.m. on Feb. 17, police said. He was charged, police said, with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation for having over three suspensions, and for unlawful possession of marijuana.

Jewelry Stolen An unknown person or persons burglarized a Ross Avenue home in Melville and stole jewelry at around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18, police said. No one was home at the time, police said, but they believe someone also stole jewelry from a 2015 Toyota Prius on Caxton Street in Melville at around 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 19. Police value the jewelry at over $1,000.

Another Phone Scam Someone called a Lyric Place residence in Dix Hills at around 10:40 a.m. on Feb. 17 and attempted to perform a phone scam, police said. The caller allegedly stated that a family member had gotten into a car accident and that the resident had to send money. Police said the resident did not comply.

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Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested at around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 20 after being pulled over on Broadhollow Road in Melville for allegedly driving a stolen 2011 Mitsubishi. Police charged the man with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property valued over $3,000. Police said there a 24-year-old passenger was also arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington town board has scheduled a March 8 public hearing that could result in several parking changes for Huntington village.

First, the board is considering raising the price to park in metered spots on Wall Street between Main and Gerard streets to match that of the fees charged on Main Street and New York Avenue.

Currently, parking in metered spots on Wall Street costs 50 cents per hour.

If the board adopts a change, Wall Street would become a “primary zone” and therefore prices would increase to $1 per hour (in 15-minute increments), the same rate on both Main Street and New York Avenue.

The board is also considering restructuring its parking fine system.

In its current state, the town has different fines for first, second and third parking offenses. The first is a warning; second is a $25 fine; and every offense after that brings a $50 fine. The board will consider adopting a uniform $25 fine for all park-

ing offenses.

David Walsdorf, chairman of the town’s Huntington Village Parking Committee and a director at the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, said the proposed changes could foreshadow a switch on Wall Street from traditional coin-operated meters to the muni-meters that are currently found on Main Street and New York Avenue. Those muni-meters were rolled out April 2014 and accept both cash and credit cards.

“It’s really moving into the modern age,” Walsdorf said Feb. 17. “If you go into the city, that’s all you see. You don’t see individual parking meters.

Once people get used to it, I think they’ll find it more convenient.”

Huntington spokesman A.J. Carter reinforced Waldorf’s claim, he said that the town is currently in the process of rolling out the muni-meters on Wall Street, but couldn’t provide an expected timetable for the change.

Carter added that the town has received positive responses towards the potential parking changes from Wall Street merchants who believe “it makes sense to have the same parking

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Board Mulling Village Parking Changes

The Huntington Town Board is mulling parking changes that could make Wall Street in Huntington village a “primary” parking zone, increasing on-street metered parking fees. regulations on Wall Street as on Main Street and New York Avenue.”

Carter said the town hopes to increase parking turnover on Wall Street so “if people want to patronize

the businesses there then there is a better chance of them finding a spot directly in front of the business.”

The March 8 public hearing is slated for 2 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall.

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Battling The Heroin Epidemic Law enforcement officials in Suffolk opioids like oxycodone for pain manageand Nassau counties are joining forces to ment, and increased supplies of cheap combat the heroin epidemic on Long Is- heroin from Mexico. Cooperative law enland. At a heroin education summit held forcement initiatives like the bi-county recently in Nassau, Suffolk County Exec- task force are necessary to stem the suputive Steve Bellone and Nassau County ply, and like recent initiatives, increasing Executive Ed Mangano announced the cooperation between Suffolk police and creation of the Long Island Heroin Task the FBI, it’s good to see.

Force to leverage the resources of both However, law enforcement is just one counties’ police departments piece of a multi-pronged apto combat drug crimes Island- EDITORIAL proach needed to reverse this wide. dangerous epidemic.

The task force will employ personnel Expanded treatment and education proform both counties’ police departments as grams are needed. Addicts and their famiwell as a data analyst funded by the feder- lies need to know that there is a way out, al government. The team, to be based in and how they can go about choosing that Nassau, will conduct investigations to option. It’s not like quitting smoking. combat the drug trade and take both drugs Beating this powerful addiction takes and dealers off the streets. lengthy treatment programs. Too often adThe initiative is a response to alarming dicts come out of detox units only to find statistics out of both counties, which have there’s no place to go for treatment. Both seen a dramatic rise in heroin abuse in re- counties need more rehab facilities. cent years. Suffolk county police averaged Suffolk County led the way in putting nearly 2000 heroin related arrests each Narcan into more people’s hands. The anyear in 2014-2015, and just over 100 fatal ti-opioid saves lives by immediately reoverdoses each year over the same period. versing the effects of an overdose of heroThe crisis is rooted in a perfect storm of in or opiates. We can lead the way in the events: The increased use of prescription rest of the battle.

DEAR EDITOR: If you were born in 1951 and are turning 65 this year, I would like to wish you a happy birthday and remind you to file your property tax exemption forms before March 1, regardless of your month and date of birth.

This 65th birthday milestone entitles eligible seniors to important benefits including the Enhanced STAR tax reduction and the Senior

Citizens Property Tax Exemption. Depending on total income, the reduction could be significant. The adjusted gross income threshold for Enhanced STAR is $84,550, and the income threshold for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption is $37,400.

If you qualify, the two applications must be filed with your own town assessor on or before March 1 of the year you turn 65. Under state law, if you turn 65 after March 1 and wait until your birthday to file, you will lose the next year’s exemp-

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tion. In addition, if you were born prior to 1951 and think you are entitled to, but are not yet receiving, STAR benefits, you also must apply before the March 1 deadline. Applications may be picked up at the assessor’s office in your respective town hall. The Enhanced STAR form is TOB425 (Babylon) and RP-425 (Huntington); the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption form is RP-467 for both towns. For more information, contact your town assessor at the following

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phone numbers: In Babylon, the town assessor’s office phone number is 631-957-3014 In Huntington, the town assessor’s office phone number is 631-351-3226 As our seniors enter this special time in their lives, they should be able to enjoy

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Registration Now Open For Summer Recreation Program Registration for Nassau’s 2016 summer recreation program, which will run from June 27-Aug. 4, is now open.

The summer recreation program operates in four Nassau Parks, Cantiague Park in Hicksville; Eisenhower Park in East Meadow; Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach; and Wantagh Park in Wantagh. The program is for children ages 5-12 and is separated into the following categories: early childhood (ages 56); juniors (7-8); intermediate (910); and seniors (11-12). Parents can choose between two sessions for their children, either 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Fees for the program range from $700 for one child for the 9 a.m-3 p.m. session, to $900 for the 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. session, with discounts available for both sessions for additional children from the same family.

The registration deadline is May 27. There is a registration fee of $25

for campers returning from 2015 who register by March 18, and a registration fee of $50 for new campers regardless of registration date and returning campers who apply after March 18. Registration fees are not refundable. If all final payments are not received by May 27, spots in the program may be lost and the registration fee will not be refunded.

In addition to 45 minutes of open swim time at Cantiague, Nickerson, and Wantagh Park and 45 minutes at the Spray Water Park in Eisenhower Park, other activities include arts and crafts, board and recreational games, Quick Start Tennis, 1st Tee Golf, and sports like baseball, basketball, flag football, golf, Kan Jam, soccer, tennis, volleyball and wiffle ball.

For more information, call: 516572-0245 or e-mail kkelly2@nassaucountyny.gov.

For information on county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, call: 516-572-0200, or visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.

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Then And Now: A Stroll Through Northport Village THEN & NOW: Main Street

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The above photo blends the 1975 view at the western foot of Main Street looking east with that of the view found today. At the end of World War I, trolley lines throughout the country began to decline. On Aug. 19, 1924 the Northport Village line made its last scheduled run. Part of the Town of Huntington local HART bus route follows that of the former trolley line. The remnants of the Northport Village line can still be found along Main Street, as seen in both photos. The Northport Sweet Shop and Real Estate & Insurance buildings that appear on the left side have remained unchanged, as well as a sign on the right that reads “Diner.”

By Craig D’Andrea info@longislandergroup.com This edition of the “Then and Now” photo series showcases archived and contemporary photos Northport Village’s most-iconic landmarks. This is a visual approach to compare original buildings and structures to what stands in their places today. The archived photos were obtained through The Northport Historical Society, which is housed by the former Northport library at 215 Main St. in Northport.

THEN & NOW: First Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church, above, was built by Henry and Charles Sammis in 1874. The photo on the left was taken in 1900. Despite many renovations to the church since then, the church today maintains the same overall look. Its most recent renovation in 2010 cost approximately $2.3 million. The only noticeable difference in these photos is the addition of the power lines that stretch across Main Street.

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THEN & NOW: Woodbine and Scudder avenues This reproduction from an image that was used on a post card captures the Northport Village intersection of Woodbine and Scudder avenues in 1915 and today. The view looks north up Woodbine Avenue, where a horse and carriage, and the Northport Village trolley can be seen. The location where the shops are shown on the left is used for parking today. The building on the right, which today houses Vision Long Island, appears the same as it did over a century ago.

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NOW THEN & NOW: The Northport Historical Society

This building at 215 Main St. functioned as the Northport library until 1967. In 1974, it was converted into the home of the Northport Historical Society Museum. The first photo was taken in 1975, after the building was converted. The building was designed and built in 1914, with $10,000 provided by Andrew Carnegie. It was one of 107 libraries constructed in New York from 1885-1919. It is a small masonry structure in the Jacobethan Revival style and was expanded in 1958. The site was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

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NOW THEN & NOW: Northport Harbor

The above photos contrast the 1916 view of Northport Harbor at the western foot Main Street, with that of today’s view from the same point. A century ago, before the rise of automobiles, the foot of Main Street didn’t consist of parking spots. Instead, there was a laundry shop, as seen on the left, and a coal yard on the right. Although there was a trolley line, horse and buggy was a popular method of transportation given the dirt road.

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Deep Family History Inspires Pizzeria

By Tes Silverman info@longislandergroup.com

The coal-fired, brick-oven-made pizza at Massa’s Pizzeria is just as rich as the history that inspired it.

The 345 Main St., Huntington pizzeria was opened on Jan. 1, 2014

by Bill Massa, who works off a deep family history of pizza-making.

Massa’s great uncle, Patsy Lancieri, was the mind behind Patsy’s in East Harlem, which opened in 1933. That inspired Massa’s uncle, Pat Grimaldi, who worked at Patsy’s from age 10, to late open is own pizza joint under the Brooklyn Bridge, Grimaldi’s, which he later sold to open Juliana’s in Brooklyn.

The latter was recognized by Tripadvisor for having the best pizza in the country.

That dedication to working in the pizza industry from a young age extended to Massa, who was trained by his uncle, and trying his hand at the family business.

When asked about Massa’s commitment to his diners, “I tell my staff to treat every diner like family. We try to make sure that everyone has a wonderful experience from start to

finish because I want them to keep coming back.”

“I want everyone to experience old world pizza made with all natural ingredients and in an authentic coal fired oven with temperatures exceeding 1000 degrees, like they still make in Italy,” Massa said.

Massa’s diners are greeted by a cozy interior filled with wooden tables and chairs, a long booth on the far side of the room to accommodate more diners, bottles of red and white wine on the tables and earthy colors on the walls that easily invite further exploration of the not-so-ordinary pizzeria.

The entry to Massa’s approach starts with appetizers like the coal oven cooked pepperoni chips ($7.50). The pepperoni chips are crunchy and crispy, not oily, so diners might find it difficult to stop eating them.

Also to start, Massa’s Caesar salad ($7.50/$10.50 with chicken) is crafted with a homemade dressing that is light and that doesn’t hinder the crunchiness of the croutons. The crunchiness of both the croutons and the romaine lettuce, topped with the dressing results in a healthy and deli-

White pizza with pancetta and scallions is perfect for lovers of cheese and bacon.

Owner Bill Massa opened his 345 Main St., Huntington pizzeria on Jan. 31, 2014.

Coal oven-cooked pepperoni chips are a crispy, crunchy appetizer that’s hard to resist. cious side dish, or entree.

Some pizza lovers may be surprised to find that “slices” are absent from the menu at Massa’s. Instead, the pizzeria offers different sizes of standard pies (personal $7.50, medium $16 and large $18.50) and specialty pies (medium $20-$24, large $22-$28).

Diners with discerning tastes can’t go wrong with the white pizza, which sports fresh mozzarella, scallions, pancetta, scamorza cheese and truffle oil. The saltiness of the pancetta, combined with the earthiness of truffle oil, elevates the creaminess of the scamorza and mozzarella cheeses creating a very distinct dish.

For diners in the mood for a more traditional pizza, but with a little bit of something extra, the caramelized onion marinara pie is the one to choose. The marinara sauce is creamy, but not thick, so the combination of the onions and the sauce create a delicious and traditional pizza.

Standard dishes are also served up at Massa’s, including the eggplant

parmigiano ($13.75), which is lightly breaded and thinly-sliced so it’s easy to cut and taste the creaminess of the eggplant.

For dessert, Massa’s offers tartufo with vanilla and chocolate ($6.50) and cannolis ($6.50), but the one to have is the Nutella pizza ($8.50). The Nutella pizza consists of a whole pie topped with Nutella and drizzled with chocolate sauce or powdered sugar. The hazelnut taste of Nutella combined with the powdered sugar or chocolate sauce on top results in a decadent dessert fit for the diner with a sweet tooth.

Massa’s Pizzeria 345 Main St., Huntington 631-923-3473 MassasPizzeria.com Ambiance: Casual Cuisine: Pizzeria/Italian Price: Moderate Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m-10 p.m.

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not required, but also would not be out of place at IMC Restaurant (279 Main St., Huntington village, 631824-6222, imcrestaurant.com) this Friday, Feb. 26. Beginning at 9 p.m., IMC will come alive with the sounds of flamenco music as Los Cintron -brothers Cristo and Rafael -- perform rumba flamenco. If you like the sounds of the Gipsy Kings, you’ll love this duo’s blistering guitar sound. Go early, enjoy a steak for two amid IMC’s chic, contemporary setting, and take your better half for a spin on the dance floor. And tell Igor the Long Islander News Foodies sent you.

PANERA SEEKS 2000TH LOCAL EMPLOYEE:

The Panera Bread locations in East Northport, Huntington Station and Huntington village will host an open house on Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m. intended to recruit the company’s 2,000th local employee, which will

prises, Panera’s franchisee for Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, is conducting the search in conjunction with an initiative intended to create 500 new jobs at its 42 bakery-cafe locations. Applicants ages 16 or older can apply during the open house, which will also be held at Doherty Enterprises’ other location, or online at PaneraBread.jobs.

All applicants will be eligible to be randomly selected for one free salad each month of the year for one year.

Greg George, vice president of operations for Doherty Enterprises, said the company was successful in 2015, a year in which it opened six new locations throughout Long Island and Brooklyn. “To celebrate our growth and to accommodate the demands of our customers, we thought it would be fitting to approach our 2,000th employee milestone by awarding the individual with an added incentive,” he said.

Oyster Bay Brewing Company, which is co-owned by Centerport native Ryan Schlotter, reopened its doors last weekend after moving to, and renovating, a new space at 36 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay. with 14 beers, and a special Barley BREWERY REOPENS DOORS: Oyster Wine, on tap and up for tasting.

Bay Brewing Company reopened its doors last weekend after moving to, and renovating, a new 6,000-squarefoot space at 36 Audrey Ave. in Oyster Bay. The nearly three-year-old brewery is owned by businesses partners Gabe Haim and Ryan Schlotter, a Centerport native. Previously, the pair brewed in their homes before moving into an old jailhouse on South Street, which closed late last year. The new Audrey Avenue location, which boasts a cozy tasting room, big-screen TVs and full view of OBBC’s brewing tools, opened

Pints start at $6, and tasting flights of five and six run $10 and $12 respectively. Crowds swarmed to the brewery throughout the weekend, but patrons Sunday afternoon were treated to a special guest as Cal Clutterbuck, of the New York Islanders professional hockey team, paid a visit to the brewery. For more information on OBBC, visit OysterBayBrewing.com, or call 516-8025546. The tasting room is open Tuesday-Thursday 1-10 p.m.; Friday 1-11 p.m.; Saturday 12-11 p.m.; and Sunday 12-8 p.m.

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Famed Metal Musician Continues Musical SPOTLIGHT

By Chris Mellides info@longislandergroup.com

After spending an illustrious 30 years with hard-hitting metal band Queensryche, legendary frontman Geoff Tate is continues to electrifying audiences with his new band, Operation: Mind Crime.

Formed in 2014, the band, which borrows its name from the title of Queensryche’s third studio album, “Operation: Mindcrime,” has embarked on its first major U.S. tour of the year, which will hit Huntington village’s Paramount on March 2.

The U.S. tour comes hot on the heels of the band’s extensive European tour, which spanned held November and December of 2015 and saw Operation: Mind Crime perform in countries like Austria, Croatia, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Tate said that he’s excited about the new project, and is confident that diehard fans, as well as new listeners, will appreciate its raucous sound.

“I suppose my current project I’m doing is simply an extension of where I was before,” Tate said. “It’s like the band’s name has changed, but the songs remain the same.”

Following his long history with Queensryche and departure from the band in 2012, Tate said he knew that he had to “put together a touring band,” and continue writing and performing live.

“I’m playing songs I wrote and I touch on just about every album, including some of the new songs off the new Operation: Mind Crime album, ‘The Key,’” Tate said. “So, it’s about a two-hour show, and it’s a pretty interesting musical journey, really.”

The 57-year-old singer said that it was important to gather a group of musicians who were best able to interpret his music and whose personalities really “jelled.” Adding that these qualities were necessary, particularly when you’re in “close proximity to each other every day and living on a tour bus.”

Tate seems to have found those characteristics in his current bandmates, most of whom he’s performed with in the past, including guitarist Kelly Gray, of Queensryche, and keyboardist Randy Gane, of Myth fame.

Original Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate takes his new band Operation: Mind Crime on the road in support of their new LP, “The Key.” Catch them live at Tthe Paramount on March 2.

“I kind of went back to a couple of really old musical friends,” Tate said.

“We’ve been playing music and writing music together since 1979, and both those gentlemen have toured with Queensryche as well, so they get the music and they understand it.”

The band’s new LP was released in September 2015 and serves as the first chapter in a trilogy of records that took a year to record, and several months to write, according to Tate, who also said that he’s always wanted to create a concept record project.

“I wanted to do a lot of experimentation with these records stylistically,

and I wanted them all to link together in a musical way and that takes a lot of time to develop,” Tate said.

He added, “It was just a really amazing creative environment I found myself in. The whole project went incredibly smooth and I had a really, really satisfying time making these records.”

To see Operation: Mind Crime at The Paramount on March 2 tickets can be purchased at the box office or from ParamountNY.com for $15-$35.

Doors are slated to open at 7 p.m. with the show scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

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Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With a variety of chocolates, candy and gift items, Bon Bons Chocolatier in Huntington village offers a one-stop shopping experience for those looking to arrange the perfect gift, while offering a sneak peek at the magic behind the counter through window displays.

“They can really see that we make it here, and the smell is wonderful, especially when we’re cooking,” said Mary Alice Meinersman, coowner with her daughter Susannah Meinersman. “That’s the first thing everybody mentions when they come in here.”

Offering handmade chocolates with fillings like cream, truffle, fruit, peanut butter, nut and mints, Bon Bons (319 Main St.) also handcrafts its own peanut brittle, marshmallow, fudge, white chocolate popcorn and caramel corn.

Along with a variety of gifts to choose from, customers can make their purchase more personal with the addition of items like a stuffed

animal, a coffee mug, candles, home décor and cards. Whether it’s birthdays, graduations, weddings and more, Bon Bons can create party favors for every theme and every holiday.

With trending items like truffles and sea salt caramels, Bon Bons sells a pound of chocolate for $36, said Susannah, who lives in Huntington village. She said the objective at Bon Bons is to “create it, wrap it and sell it,” along with accommodating their customers.

Mary Alice, of Huntington Station, added, “You never know what you’re going to find” here.

The store first opened on NewYork Avenue in 1979. Mary Alice had worked under a different owner before purchasing the business in 1984.

When the lease expired in 1994, she moved the business to its 4,200square-foot spot on Main Street.

With the larger location, Bon Bons began to offer more to its customers, and slowly started building up the gift aspect of the store, Susannah said.

“Now we have a lot more things than we ever had,” Mary Alice said.

Currently, Bon Bons is prepping for Easter, creating armies of chocolate bunnies, and Easter eggs filled with either maple walnut, coconut, peanut butter French chocolate and more.

“All the chocolates, candy and things like that are very seasonal so

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BUSINESS Bon Bons Chocolatier Is A One-Stop Shop

Co-owners of Bon Bons Chocolatier, Mary Alice and Susannah Meinersman, are preparing for the Easter season with armies of chocolate bunnies and chocolate bunny pops. there’s a whole new group of products that come out,” Susannah said, including chocolate bunnies which Bon Bons can make chocolate up to 3.5 feet long.

To keep up with the changing seasons, Mary Alice and Susannah employ a team of 15 part-time and fulltime employees for the holidays.

Mary Alice said one person could never do it all.

“It really is a team effort,” she said. “We have a wonderful team of candy makers, assistants and molders that have been with us for a very long time.”

Mary Alice added, “We trying to create an atmosphere in the store that people will feel inspired not only to buy but enjoy the new season and to savor it. That’s why we work so hard in decorating and in changing things so people really be lifted when they come in. They do appreciate that we make it special.”

Bon Bons Chocolatier 319 Main St., Huntington 631-549-1059 BonBonsChocolatier.com

There Is Still Time To Contribute To An IRA For 2015

By Jon L. Ten Haagen If you have the assets in one of your personal investment accounts, get serious about your future retirement! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2015 ($6,500 if you are age 50 by Dec. 31, 2015).

For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2015 is April 18, 2016 (April 19 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts).

You can contribute to a traditional IRA, a ROTH IRA, or both, as long as your total contributions don’t exceed the annual limit (or if less, 100 percent of your earned income). You

may also be able to contribute to an IRA for your spouse for 2015, even if your spouse didn’t make any 2015 income.

Traditional IRA You can contribute to a traditional IRA for 2015 if you had taxable compensation and you were not age 70.5 by Dec. 31, 2015.

However, if you or your spouse was covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan in 2015, then your ability to deduct your contributions may be limited or eliminated depending on your filing

status and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)., See your CPA or CFP to determine the deductibility and phase-out ranges of IRA contributions.

ROTH IRA You can contribute to a ROTH IRA if your MAGI is within certain dollar limits (even if you are 70.5 or older). For 2015, if you file a single or head of household, you can make a full ROTH contribution if

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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.

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THURSDAY Essential Oils

Join Dr. Dawn Olsen Figlo, for this introduction into the world of Natural Healthcare using pure therapeutic essential oils. Learn what they are, how to use them, experience them and the importance of purity. Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Northport Yacht Club Boardroom, 11 Bluff Point Road, Northport. For more information call 631-261-7633.

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Comedy Extravaganza

FRIDAY

Enjoy some authentic Italian cuisine and have a laugh at Cinque Terre Restaurant (872 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station). This night features performances by eight top comedians. $50 per person includes dinner and show. Dinner starts at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, in the grand ballroom. For more information call 631-923-1255 or visit cinqueterreli.com.

Student Photography Show

“Under the Influence” features an invitational exhibition of images by student photographer, as selected by their instructors at the Fotofoto Gallery. Check out this exhibition before it ends the next day!

Free admission. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fotofoto Gallery, 14 W Carver St., Huntington. For more information call 631-549-0448.

SATURDAY History of Caumsett

This adult program includes a moderately long walk (approximately 2 miles), where you will study the park’s social, economic, architectural, and political history. Saturday, Feb. 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington. For more information call 631-423-1770.

Kiddie Academy Dance Party

Kiddie Academy, a leader in early educational child care, will host its inaugural Dance Party! Local children and their families to join this free party and dance the winter away in celebration of Kiddie Academy's 35th birthday. Feb. 27 starting at 11 a.m., 787 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn.

Register online at kiddieevents.com/danceparty. For more information call Karen Krupka at 631-261-2220.

SUNDAY Frog Hop Dance

What better way to celebrate the leap year than to dance with frogs at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium?

Includes dancing fun, hopping contest, and musical lily pads. Feb. 28, 2-5 p.m. 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. For more information call 516-692-6768.

MONDAY At The Gates Of The Twilight Zone

Join film historian Philip Harwood at the Cinema Arts Centre as he take you on an exciting journey into Rod Sterling’s early years of television. Before “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Sterling wrote plays for television, during the medium’s golden age of live dramatic broadcasts. Starts at 7 p.m., $10 for members, $15 for public. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington.

For more information call 631-423-7611.

TUESDAY Conquer the Blank Page

The Long Island Writers House is offering a two-week workshop that’s tailored for adults who want to write but are

unsure how to start. LIWH director, Karen Levine will be leading the event in a supportive and interactive environment. Discussions will include free writing, the creative process, and finding your story. $40 fee. March 1, 7-9 p.m.

Long Island Writers House, 46 Green St., Huntington.

WEDNESDAY Oncology Support Group

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer up to two years ago?

Join this great Oncology Support Group at Huntington Hospital’s Women’s Health Center. This group will be meeting from 6-7:15 p.m. 270 Park Ave., Huntington.

For more information, contact Jaime Puzello, LMSW, at 631-351-2013.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Cinema for Kids and Families

Cinema Arts Centre presents, Whale Rider, a contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize. Kids 12 and under are free, $12 for the public, and $7 for members. (New Zealand, 2002, 101 min., PG-13). Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m., 423 Park Ave., Huntington. For more information call 631-423-7611.

Phil Ochs Song Night

The Folk Music Society of Huntington will present a Phil Ochs Song Night at the Congregational Church of Huntington.

Phil Ochs was an American troubadour who passionately believed that he and his music could help change the world.

Performing on March 5 will be Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor of the folk harmony trio Brother Sun, along with Kim & Reggie Harris, Colleen Kattau and Sharon Katz. Saturday, March 5, 8:30 p.m., Tickets priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH

members). 30 Washington Drive, Centerport. For more information or to purchase in advance visit fmsh.org.

Winter Water Walk

The main goal of this Caumsett Park walk is to leisurely observe the winter waterfowl and explore the beach. There will also be a chance to relax and socialize during the moderately paced walk to and from the water. Some hills. Approximately 5 miles. Bring binoculars. Saturday, March 12, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington. For more information call 631-423-1770.

of Commerce member Katz Plastic Surgery as they host a Business After Hours open house, Thursday, March 10, 6-8 p.m., 224 Wall St., Suite 303, Huntington. Members, free; future members, $20. RSVP: laura@huntingtonchamber.com

Meditation Classes

Located at the Dipamkara Center, this general program provides a basic introduction to Buddhist view and meditation.

The program is suitable for beginners, yet still engaging for people with more experience. 282 New York Ave., Huntington.

Fee is $15 (free for members) although no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Sunday mornings, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday evenings, 7-8 p.m., Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. For information visit MeditationOnLongIsland.org/Classes.

Pet Food Drive

Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro (DHuntington Station) has joined Long Island Cares to host the fifth annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge from now through the end of March. While fiveand 10-pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets. Donations will go directly to Baxter’s Pantry of Long Island Cares.

Items may be dropped off through the end of March at D’Amaro’s district office, located at 130 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All pet food must be unopened and in original packaging. For more information, call 631-854-4433.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk and the Rotary Club of Northport presents its 9th Annual Winter Soiree, “A Little Bit o’Ireland.” Featuring Broadway musical star Rob Gallagher with Northport native Jack Kohl at the piano. Join in for a lighthearted evening of Irish cheer and entertainment. Saturday, March 12, 7-11 p.m. Admission is $75 per person.

Proceeds benefit Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk in honor of Rotarian Jean Snyder. Ticket includes lavish spread of international hors d’oeuvres and Irish delicacies. Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Road, Northport. For ticket information call 631-930-9310.

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• Little Scientists: For children in preschool. Explore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and handson activities. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m.

• Jedi Academy: A long time ago and not so very far away, children yearned to be Rebels. You are invited to learn the ways of the Jedi with Panniken Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and activities. Family audiences will be wowed by comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, light saber lessons and a visit from our space hero’s furry alien sidekick. Registration is required.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m.

Red Cross Disaster Seminar

Commack Public Library

A Little Bit o’Ireland

Unity Church of Healing Light is pleased to host an informative emergency preparedness training seminar by the Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross. The seminar will present important information that everyone needs to know in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Free to attend, but call 631-766-9870 to register.

Seating is limited. March 4, 7:30 p.m., 203 East Pulaski Road, Huntington Station.

Business After Hours

Get to know Huntington Township Chamber

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

• Meditation Made Easy: This program is for those who would like to learn how to meditate and also for those who would like to expand their practice.

Learn how meditation can improve your everyday life! Thursday, Feb. 25, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Dancercise: This class emphasizes muscle strengthening, balance and coordination. Includes a mild-cardio warm-up and the use of light to moderate hand-held weights, resistance

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bands, a ball, and a mat to enhance your fitness goals. Please bring your own mat, weights, a towel, and water.

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Friday at 9 a.m. until June 17.

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The Messenger Come down to the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) to experience this visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird. Learn what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for the public. Includes guest speakers and reception.

(Canada/France, 2015, 89 min., Rated G, DCP Dir. Su Rynard) Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Elwood Public Library

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

• Tacky the Penguin: Children 3-5 are welcome to join the reading of Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester and even create your own penguin to take home.

Space is limited, please enter child’s age/grade in note to instructor when registering. Thursday, Feb. 25, 4:154:45 p.m.

• Empire Safety Council Driver Safety Course: In person registration only.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• Parachute Fun: Have fun with a giant parachute in so many ways! Must be 30 months-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. Fridays, March 11-25, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Melville branch.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Casual Coloring, every Tuesday, 1:303:30 p.m. Bring your colored pencils and/or crayons to the Reference Room on Tuesday afternoons and relax with other adults who enjoy the meditative benefits of creating something beautiful.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Writers workshop, led by author Terry Tomasino. Weekly sessions incorporate guided imagery and other exercises into poetry, short stories and other written works to encourage young writers to explore and express themselves in written form. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through June 18. Huntington branch.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Stepping On: Mature residents are invited to attend the county’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.

The program has proven to reduce the number of falls for participants by 31 percent. March 14, 21 1-3 p.m., March 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April 4, 11, 18, 25 13 p.m. To register call 631-261-6930.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• North Shore Civil War Roundtable, Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m. Anyone interested in the Civil War is cordially invited to attend this meeting with Eric Foner, professor of history at Columbia University. He will also be discussing his new book, Gateway To Freedom: Hidden History of the Underground

Railroad. The North Shore Civil War Roundtable meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

THEATER/FILM John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

• God of Carnage, Shows ThursdaysSundays through March 6. Tickets: $59-$64.

• Junie B. Jones, The Musical, in the Children’s Theater, Saturdays and Sundays through March 6. Tickets $15.

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 night for poets, is held the second Friday of every month., 7:30-10 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

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

Collection exhibition features works that reveal the many facets of human endeavor, Exhibit runs through March 27. William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, George Grosz, John Rogers, Emma Stebbins, and John Sloan are among the featured artists.

• Street Life: Private Moments/Public Record, Exhibit runs through April 3.

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 Historical Society

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

Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Current exhibit, If I Were A Whaler, is an immersive exhibit encouraging imaginative exploration of a whaler’s life.

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext.

401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Stephanie Gross, author of Eagles Nest, The William K. Vanderbilt Estate, is the speaker at this month’s Lunch ‘n Learn lecture and discussion, Feb. 24, 12 p.m. at Black & Blue restaurant in Huntington village. Book signing to follow. $45 for non-members, $40 for members, includes three-course meal.

Reservation required. 631-427-7045.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

Northport Historical Society Museum

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• Men at Work: This Permanent

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, TuesdaySunday, from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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.

• Martin Andrews, solo show, March 12-30.

Artist reception, Sat., March 12, 6-9 p.m.

• Maxine Jurow, solo show, April 2-23.

Artist reception, Sat., April 2, 6-9 p.m.

• STANKO!, solo show, April 30-May 14.

Artist reception, Sat., April 30, 7-10 p.m.

• Tom deGruyl, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow? solo show, May 21-June 11.

Artist reception, Sat., May 21, 6-9 p.m.

• Margaret Minardi, solo show, June 18July 9. Artist reception, Sat., June 18, 7-10 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

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

631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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

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

120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC/DANCE Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, is a hysterical musical comedy directed and choreographed by Professor Marie Danvers and musically directed by Dr. Hosun Moon.

Performances are March 3,4,5 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6th at 2:00p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors and students.

The Paramount

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

• Mike Delguidice & Big Shot – Celebrating The Music Of Billy Joel, Feb. 27 $20-$40.

•The Blues Brothers Starring Dan Aykroyd & Jim Belushi, March 3,

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It’s not too late to contribute to an IRA for 2015 (Continued from page A14)

your income is $116,000 or less.

Your maximum contribution is phased out if your income is between $116,000 and $131,000. And you can’t contribute at all if your income is $131,000 or more. Similarly, if you are married and file a joint federal return, you can make a full ROTH contribution if your income is $183,000 or less. Your contribution is phased

out if your income is between $183,000 and $193,000, and you can’t contribute at all if your income is over $193,000. And if you are married filing separately, your contribution phases out with any income over $0, and you can’t contribute at all if your income is $10,000 or more.

Even if you can’t make an annual contribution to a ROTH IRA because of income limits, there’s an easy

workaround. If you have not reached age 70.5, you can simply make a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA, and then immediately convert the tradition IRA to a ROTH IRA. Keep in mind that you’ll need to aggregate all traditional IRAs and SEP/SIMPLE IRAs you own - other than IRAs you have inherited – when you calculate the taxable portion of your conversion. This is sometimes

called a “back-door” ROTH IRA. Finally, keep in mind that if you make a contribution to a ROTH IRA for 2015, no matter how small, by your tax return due date, and this is your first ROTH IRA contribution, your five-year holding period for identifying qualified distributions from all your ROTH IRAs (other than inherited accounts) will start on Jan. 1, 2015.

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SPOTLIGHT ON Real Estate Signature Hosts 2nd Annual Blood Drive Long Islander News photo/Craig D’Andrea

Signature Premier Properties hosted Monday its second annual blood drive at its Huntington headquarters. Donors were assisted by members of the New York Blood Center, which provided a mobile blood unit to collect donations at the 157 E Main St. office.

Pictured left to right are: Patty Martin, Signature’s accounting manager; Noreen Cribbin, licensed associate real estate broker; Christa Nussbaum, Signature’s marketing director; Marisa Doonan, Signature’s director of operations; Brenda Aparicio, licensed real estate salesperson; and Tony Donnino, licensed associate real estate broker.

Tips For Real Estate Buyers And Sellers

By Barbara Wanamaker

Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Here are several tips that will help you get started.

For sellers: Although we are still in February, this is the beginning of the “spring” market. Many buyers are already searching online, going to open houses, figuring out their financing and connecting with an agent. In this area, February through the end of May are the months when most houses are sold. Since the process can take three to four months, buyers want to be closed and moved in before summer is over.

Getting your home ready to put on the market can be a daunting task. If you have seen any of the real estate T.V. shows about decluttering and staging your house, that will give you an idea of what needs to be done. There may be plumbing or electrical issues that need to be repaired, carpet that needs to be removed to expose wood floors, peeling paint to be

scraped from the bathroom shower, etc. Then there’s the outside.

Many people come into their home through their garage and thus don’t get the same first impression that potential buyers will see. So go stand outside your front door and inspect the condition of that whole area. Trim overgrown bushes, and repaint and repair, if it’s needed. This first impression is important to how the buyer perceives the rest of the home.

An important piece of getting ready to sell is to whether all of the town permits and Certificates of Occupancy are in place, not just for the house, but for any pool, deck or extension. If not, securing them could take two to three months.

There are people who can do all this for you called “expediters.” Also, you will need an attorney to handle the contract, and any other legal matters related to selling.

And then, of course, you will want to find a good realtor to handle the sale for you. If you don't have one already, ask for a referral from family and friends who may have just sold. Check out local companies and check their agents online to see their credentials. I suggest interviewing two to three agents so you get a cross

section of companies, and also an outline of pricing and marketing.

Remember that your agent can help you with almost everything mentioned above.

For buyers: When starting the process of buying a house, I always tell buyers that they are stepping onto the “rollercoaster of real estate.” It’s a process full of excitement, emotion, frustration and nerves. Fortunately the internet has given the buyer a lot more control of the process. It also educates them to many of the details that they need to learn about before signing on the dotted line. A knowledgeable real estate agent can be an invaluable part of finding the right home. That agent will be able to give you lots of information about towns, schools, shopping, beaches, commutation, hospitals, etc.

The first step in the buying process is to prepare your financing options. Having financing in place ahead of time is very important. When you decide to make an offer on a house, the first thing the selling agent will ask for is a pre-approval from a lending institution or “proof of funds” if your purchase will be funded with

cash. This financial homework will allow you to shop for homes priced within your budget.

Then it’s time to go shopping with your agent. As you tour homes, let your agent know what features and floor plans you find most attractive. This is valuable feedback and will help your agent more skillfully pinpoint offerings that present your most-loved features.

When you’ve found the perfect home, it’s time to make an offer.

Ask questions; discuss “what ifs;” and get ready for that roller coaster ride. A great real estate agent will guide you through the buying process from beginning to end.

Your agent has many resources at hand to help you select home inspectors, termite specialists, moving consultants, and other valuable counselors to help you make this exciting decision with confidence. A trusted real estate agent will be by your side as you make such an important and life-enriching decision.

Editor’s Note: Barbara Wanamaker is the owner/broker of Prime Properties of Long Island.

She has 37 years of experience in real estate, representing both buyers and sellers.

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Melville teenager to host free skate night in Dix Hills (Continued from page A1)

dubbed the event “Skate for GOLD.” Belous called the ice rink her second home, and said her passion for skating led her to the idea for next week’s event, which she hopes will “give the kids a great day.”

Skating assistance will provided

by The Long Island Rebels and Long Island Hawks hockey teams, and while skate rentals will be free, families are advised to bring their own helmets. Belous expects over 100 people to attend, who, along with skating, will be able to enjoy face painting, a photo booth and free snacks.

The event is being made possible, in part, by Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, who presented Belous with a town proclamation in October and said Monday that he plans to sponsor a town resolution on March 8 that will waive fees for Skate for GOLD. “This young woman is a dynamo, and she is rapidly approaching her new ambitious fundraising goal,” Cuthbertson said.

Since launching the Whip Pediatric Cancer movement in August 2015, Belous has generated 20,000 on the nonprofit’s Facebook page, and has raised $25,596, all of which goes to-

wards pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Belous said the movement, which entails people recording themselves dancing the “whip” and “nae nae,” has generated over 6,000 videos from 47 different countries, and every state in America.

Her next goal is $30,000, and Cuthbertson said he has “no doubt that she will meet and exceed her goal.”

Belous’ mother, Victoria Belous, a cancer survivor, said she’s “thrilled” by her daughter’s efforts.

“We’re very happy that it’s continuing and she’s now raised even more money and more awareness for pedi-

atric awareness research,” Victoria said.

Belous said she “never expected to raise this much money, or this much awareness, but I’m so thankful that it has.”

She added that she wants to “make sure that one day pediatric cancer is obsolete.”

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Huntington Community Council & The Not-For-Profit Entity The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce invites staff, board members, volunteers and nonprofit organizations to the upcoming Huntington Community Council presentation of the Not-For-Profit Entity. The presentation is Thursday, March 17 at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center, 1264 New York Ave. in Huntington Station.

This presentation will focus on types of not-for-profit entities, goals and purpose, who “owns” a not-forprofit, changes to state laws and roles of directors and officers. The guest speakers will include Brian

Yudewitz, Esq., vice-chairman of the Huntington Chamber, and Vita Scaturro, board of director and treasurer for the Huntington Chamber.

The presentation also provides a venue to network with non-profits in the community, and share upcoming events.

The Huntington Community Council is an initiative of the Leadership Huntington Foundation and the Huntington Chamber. The mission of the Huntington Community Council is to provide a forum for not-for-profit organizations to join together for the purpose of mutual education, opportunity,

cooperation, collaboration and celebration specifically dedicated to enhance the quality of life for all.

Please RSVP for this event by calling the Chamber at 631-4236100, or emailing laura@huntingtonchamber.com.

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HillSPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL>> HALF HOLLOW HILLS WEST 72, NORTHPORT 47

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Heading into Sunday’s Suffolk Class AA boys basketball semifinal, Hills West’s Matt Asenjo said his team had a game plan, to pressure the Tigers of Northport up and down the court all game long.

That plan ultimately paid off as the third-seeded Colts forced 19 turnovers on their way to a 7247 victory over the second-seeded Tigers at Stony Brook University. Asenjo, a junior, led Hills West with 22 points as the team advanced to its second-straight Suffolk championship game.

“I think we did a perfect job executing our game plan. That allowed us to get some steals, some long rebounds and get in transition,” Asenjo said.

The Colts played in front of their opponents throughout the match, jumping to a 19-point lead in the third quarter before extending the lead to 25 points by the final buzzer.

“It was a great team effort,” head coach Bill Mitaritonna said. “Everybody contributed.”

Along with Asenjo, Hills West was led by senior guard Kian Dalyrimple, who scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds; senior guard Richard Altenord, who scored eight points; and junior forward Cameron Jordan, who added 15 points and seven rebounds.

Scoring for the Tigers was Sean O’Shea with 12 points, and Lukas Jarrett with nine points.

Justin Carrano, Kevin Cryer-Hassett, Rory Schynder and Brennan Whelan tacked on five points each.

Asenjo echoed his coach’s sentiment, he said

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Colts Execute Game Plan, Advance To Finals

Cameron Jordan, of Hills West, shields the basketball away from Northport’s Ryan Magnuson as he makes a run for the basket during Sunday’s Suffolk Class AA semifinal at Stony Brook University. the Colts did “a great job playing as a team,” specifically adding that they did a great job passing the basketball.

He said that the Colts planned to use the momentum they generated during the regular season and during the latest playoff win when they faced top-seeded Brentwood after deadline on Tuesday in Suffolk’s Class AA. The game is a

rematch of last year’s Suffolk final, which Brentwood won.

“Everything that we’ve been doing for the whole season, it’s all coming together,” Asenjo said. “I think our game plan is going to be similar as it was in this game. Our coach always tells us to stick to what we’ve been doing the whole year and I think that’s what we’re going to do.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL>> RIVERHEAD 64, HILLS EAST 62

T-Birds Fall In Close First-Round Playoff Game The Lady Thunderbirds of High School East’s girls basketball team were eliminated from Suffolk’s Class AA playoffs earlier this month with a 64-62 loss to Riverhead.

No. 10 Hills East traveled to Riverhead for the first-round playoff game, and found itself trailing 15-12 at the end of the first quarter. No. 7 Riverhead was led by Sam Dunn, who ended up with 22 points and nine rebounds by the game’s end.

By halftime, Riverhead’s leading extended to 34-27. In the third quarter, however, Hills East kept pace with Riverhead to stage a fourth quarter surge.

The Thunderbirds managed a 7-0 run in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback as they finished just two points short of the upset.

Riverhead’s Kim Ligon provided a crucial block with eight seconds remaining that sealed her team’s win.

Along with Dunn, Riverhead was led by Dezarae Brown who scored 12 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

The Thunderbirds were led by Mesha Rivers, who scored 25 points. The senior guard was Hills East’s leading scorer this season averaging 13.8 points per game.

Hills East’s other double-digit scorers were Jess Womble with 12 points and Sophia Tawil with 10 points.

Womble, a sophomore, averaged 9.1 points per game for the Thunderbirds this season. Tawil, a freshman, finished the season averaging 5.9 points per game.

Other scorers for Hills East were Jessie Maurer with six points, Alexa Wallace with five points, McKayla Jones with three points and Tasheka McCalla with one point.

The Thunderbirds (10-10), who finished in a tie for third place in this

year’s League II standings, are expected to graduate three seniors from this year’s team, including Rivers. Both Jessica Mersand and Rachel Silverman are also seniors.

Eligible to return next season for the Thunderbirds are freshmen Jones, Tawil and Amadi Williams; sophomores Maurer, Emma Schleimer, Wallace and Womble; and juniors Julia Pascarella, Tasheka McCalla, Julie Picarella and Kelsea Picarella.

Hills East was coached this season

by Adam Cirnigliaro, and assistant coach Erin Roche.

-WROBLEWSKI

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