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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

DIX HILLS

TD Clears A Final Hurdle

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Conditional site plan approval has been awarded to Cherry Hill, N.J.-based TD Bank to build a new location at 1941 Jericho Turnpike, at the intersection of Jericho and Elwood Road near the Dix Hills line.

“I think TD bank has done everything we asked them to do, including signage,” Planning Board Chairman Paul Mandelik said during a Feb. 25 board meeting.

TD plans to knock down an existing 14,250 square-foot strip mall and build a new, LEED-certified 2,550 square-

foot bank with three drivethrough lanes.

At an earlier session on Feb. 10, board members signed off on waiving vehicle stacking limits. Town code requires room to “stack” 20 cars waiting in line at the drivethrough, but the plans accepted that night by the board provided room for 10.

The board also signed off on a monument sign to be installed.

TD’s proposed branch, which is expected to open in 2016, is one of several in the hopper for the firm in the near future; other future locations include 460 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn and Walt Whitman

Road in Melville at the former home of the Rosewood Inn restaurant. A Huntington village branch opened in August 2013.

Lisa Sawicki, TD’s vice president for Corporate Communications, said there’s no firm date set to open those three locations, but plans are moving forward.

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This shopping center in Elwood will soon become a TD Bank, elevations below, after the town planning board awarded conditional site plan approval last month.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Lawmakers Eye Changes After Salt Scare

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

After a regional road salt shortage had the Huntington highway department and other Long Island municipalities scrambling, lawmakers are looking for changes.

In the short term, badly needed salt stock will be flowing down state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-Huntington Station) said on Monday, after speaking with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office.

With the state’s contract with Atlantic Salt expiring in the near future, Lupinacci urged the state

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Superintendent of Highways Peter Gunther, pictured last week in the highway department’s nearly-depleted salt barn at Rofay Drive in Huntington, said the cupboard’s nearly bare when it comes to the town’s salt stock. Ideally, the facility is so full you can’t walk into it, Gunther said.

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Bandits Steal From Cars In Hotel Parking Lots Sticky-fingered thieves stole from cars in two hotel parking lots in Melville, and police are searching for the culprits behind the petty larceny incidents.

Suffolk County police said that between 3 p.m. March 1 and 2:30 p.m.

March 2, someone broke the window of a 2014 Nissan Altima parked at the Extended Stay on Spagnoli Road and took a laptop, bag, tape measurers in the car. And, at 7:30 p.m. March 1,

someone opened up an unlocked 2013 Chevrolet Cruze and stole a Michael Kors handbag.

A thief also struck at Homewood Suites on Round Swamp Road; there, at 7 p.m. March 1, the driver’s side of a 2014 GMC Acadia was broken to get to a bag inside, which contained paperwork.

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In the end, Mother Nature prevailed – and pushed back by two weeks the annual meeting of the Town of Huntington Ethics Board.

Originally scheduled for Thursday, March 5, a snowy winter blast scratched those plans. Now, the ethics board will convene at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Huntington Town Hall.

In recent years, attendance at the annual meeting has been sparse, but interest is stronger this year due to concerns stemming from Councilman Mark Cutbhertson’s dealings with Oheka Castle owner Gary Melius related to receiverships of foreclosed properties, and the councilman’s sponsorship of and vote for a zonechange resolution for Melius to build luxury condominiums near the castle.

In addition to the duty to convene

an annual public hearing to take testimony from the general public and ensure that the code is functioning effectively and to recommend any improvements, the board, led by chair Howard Glickstein, dean emeritus of Touro Law School, participates in seminars for town employees and officials to assure the understanding of and compliance with the code.

The ethics board also renders opinions in response to requests and sworn complaints, and monitors compliance with the town’s financial disclosure statement policy.

Town spokesman A.J. Carter said that unlike town board and planning and zoning board meetings, the ethics board meeting will not be recorded for future broadcast on the town’s public access channel.

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DIX HILLS

Car Chase Leads To Bust “upwards of 80 mph” with hopes of losing the cops, according to a criminal complaint.

Police caught up with him in A car chase ended in the arrest of a New Jersey man in front of Vander- Dix Hills, in front of Vanderbilt Elementary School, bilt Elementary School where he allegedly reon drug charges last fused to get out the car week, law enforcement and tried to stop cops officials said. from cuffing him.

Suffolk County poZuluaga was charged lice said 37-year-old with first-degree crimiJuan Zuluaga was in nal possession of a conpossession of more trolled substance, an A than 8 ounces of cofelony; first-degree concaine when he was spiracy, a B felony; and cuffed outside of 350 criminal mischief causDeer Park Avenue in Juan Zuluaga ing property damage in Dix Hills at 5:14 p.m. excess of $250, an E on March 4.

The arrest was made after he al- felony.

He was also charged with fleeing legedly bolted from a traffic stop.

Police said it all started when an a police officer and resisting arrest, officer directed Zuluaga, of North both A misdemeanors; reckless Bergen, N.J., into the Park and Ride driving, an unclassified misdein Commack at 5:09 p.m. There, he meanor; and traffic law infractions.

Zuluaga is being held on $73,000 allegedly backed into a parked Suffolk County police squad car and cash bail and $147,500 bond and was due back in court after press hit the gas.

A brief chase ensued, during time Tuesday, March 10. He is repwhich Zuluaga allegedly raced in resented by counsel from the Legal his 2014 Ford Focus at speeds Aid Society.

By Danny Schrafel

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Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to the Walt Whitman Shops behind Cheesecake Factory Monday afternoon to fight a fire in an underground transformer.

MELVILLE

Underground Fire At Mall An underground transformer fire forced the evacuation of portions of the Walt Whitman Shops Monday, fire officials confirmed.

According to a mall spokesperson, the Cheesecake Factory and Panera Bread restaurants, which are not connected to the main mall building, were evacuated as a result of the fire, along with Bloomingdale’s. Police said the fire was reported by a 911 call at 5:15 p.m., but firefighters were already on the scene as of 3:52 p.m.

The spokesperson said that neither the Bloomongdale’s store nor

its occupants were in any danger and were primarily evacuated because electricity had to be turned off. The power was also turned off in the Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread and a vacant building that was formerly Legal Sea Foods, which was nearest to the fire.

Huntington Manor Fire Department, under the direction of chief Frank McQuade, led the response, with assistance from the Melville Fire Department and Huntington FD providing standby at headquarters.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Danny Schrafel

It Finally Melted!

Swing And A Miss

wonderfully telegenic people who seem to emIrish eyes smiled… Maybe it was because anate what they’re feeling – we had a priest leading our parade this year, but thankfully for his case, it seems the awful, so-cold-it-hurts-your-face winter to be unbridled joy. He is one weather finally broke on this of the most genuinely joyous weekend to give way for fairly IN THE KNOW people I’ve ever come across – pleasant, reasonably temperate WITH AUNT ROSIE and believe me, I know when weather for Sunday for the you’re faking it – and that joy thousands of revelers who celebrated St. always helps to put a little exPatrick’s Day a little early in Huntington! There tra spring in my step when I’m near him. Hopewere handsome men in grey top hats as far as fully, that was the case as well for the thousands the eye can see; shamrocks aplenty and even a who met him on the parade route Sunday.

Bernese mountain dog dressed in a four-leaf clover headdress. But the most important thing Talk about perfect attendance… You might have been something that wasn’t there – know you’re Steady Eddie when your absence is snow! Our highway superintendent Pete Gunther specifically noted. But that was the case for promised, and but for a few pockets here and longtime Asharoken PD officer-in-charge Ray there, he sure cleared the stuff out in time for Mahdesian, who was not in attendance to give thousands to pack Main Street and New York his monthly police report at their March 3 meetAvenue. Let’s hope this big St. Patrick’s burst is ing. All is well – Ray was out to attend to a fama big push toward a robust spring season in ily matter, but not before Police Chief Mel EtHuntington village! tinger teased, “I assured him this would be the only time he’d be allowed to miss a meeting.

More time to dine… As a result of that Not a bad run, if you ask me! aforementioned deep freeze that happened this week – the powers-that-be in the Dine HuntingAlso heard in Asharoken… “Other than the ton realm have (wisely) decided that another fact that the village is resembling Siberia… week of prix-fixes might be a good idea. So, there’s not much more to report from the maycheck our Foodie section in this week’s paper to or’s perspective.” – Greg Letica, mayor of see who will be extending Dine Huntington Asharoken, on March 3. around town until this Sunday, March 15! And to Mother Nature (who I sense might be sore (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you about not getting a table at her favorite spot) have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapdon’t try this “snow on Dine Huntington” thing pening in your neck of the woods, write to me toagain – I don’t think week 3 is in the cards. day and let me know the latest. To contact me,

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Ain’t That A Kick The front door of a Dix Hills Road home was vandalized March 6. Someone kicked the front door in at 8:15 p.m.; it does not appear entry was made.

Going Nowhere Fast A Melville man, 62, was charged with DWI Feb. 28. Police said he was stopped in a New York Avenue parking lot at 8:35 p.m.

Police said he was driving in an easterly direction when officers determined something was askew.

Hardly A Gem Cops are investigating a March 4 grand larceny complaint, in which jewelry was said to have been stolen from a Truxton Road home in Dix Hills sometime after Nov. 1, 2014.

Smooth Move A road-rage incident was reported to police March 4. Police said that, at 8:06 p.m., the complainant was driving eastbound on the LIE in Melville when someone driving a truck cut into their lane intentionally and then threw a small metal object out of their window. The object hit the complainant’s 2006 Toyota and caused damage to the hood.

Jewel Thief Sought Cops are searching for a sticky-fingered house guest who stole from a Dunford Street home in Melville. The grand larceny complaint indicates that someone stole jewelry between Feb. 20 and March 6.

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A Brentwood man, 47, was charged with fleeing a police officer, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of marijuana Feb. 28.

Police said he was pulled over on Arlington Avenue in Wyandanch at 8:55 pm., but instead of getting out of his car, he sped away in his 2011 Hyundai. When he was finally stopped in Dix Hills, he “assumed a fighting stance” and “violently” swung his arms before ultimately being subdued.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Teen To Be Tourette Syndrome Ambassador

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Now a freshman at Northport High School, four years ago, Jack Muise was confused.

At 10 years old, Muise had a few symptoms – he was coughing, calling out in class, not anything unusual for a young boy, he said – but then they changed.

“I didn’t really understand it all that well,” Muise, now 14 years old and diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, said.

The coughing and calling out in class turned into coprolalia, attention deficit disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, depression and anxiety – all symptoms that he now battles on a day-to-day basis.

“It was hard to get through,” he said.

Now, Muise is hoping to help others get through and understand what he battles each day – he was named youth ambassador by the national Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) on March 3.

With the TSA, Muise and a select

group of others will head to Washington, D.C. from March 23-25 to complete a training program that will enable them to educate their peers and younger children with accurate information on Tourette syndrome and other Tic disorders.

The Northport native is thrilled to have the opportunity to help others understand the very same disorder that confused him just a few years ago.

“I want to be able to raise awareness,” he said. “I want other people to understand these disorders, not just like mine, but all of them.”

One of three Long Island teenagers selected by the TSA – which was founded in 1972 and claims to be the only national, voluntary health organization serving the Tourette syndrome community – following the training, Muise will travel to classrooms, schools and clubs to teach understanding, sensitivity and tolerance for Tourette syndrome and its symptoms.

“Over the years I’ve heard great stories about the training in [Washington, D.C.] and presentations

[that] the other kids have made,” Muise said. “I’m really excited that it’s my turn. It will be great to be able to share my story and educate others about a very misunderstood disorder.”

Just as Muise said, the program also aims to displace myths and stereotypes often associated with the disorder.

“The goal of this exciting program is to educate children all over the country about [Tourette syndrome], a widely misunderstood disorder. We are following the motto ‘think globally, act locally,’” Jennifer Zwiling, founder of the program, said in a press release.

On March 25, all those involved in the program’s training are set to participate in National Advocacy Day, during which they’ll meet with elected officials on Captiol Hill to inform them of how Tourette syndrome is affecting themselves and those around them.

“All participants are committed to the goal of the Youth Ambassadors – promoting awareness, acceptance and understanding of

Northport ‘s Jack Muise is a Long Island ambassador for the national Tourette Syndrome Association. The teen will soon work to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and its symptoms.

Tourette syndrome,” Annetta Hewko, TSA president, said.

Muise said he volunteered himself for the TSA program.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Town To Business Owners: Keep On Shoveling

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The temperatures have been slipping and falling all winter long, but that doesn’t mean Huntington village pedestrians should follow suit.

While some sidewalks in front of storefronts and restaurants, particularly in Huntington’s downtowns, are clear, others force walkers to do a treacherous, icy dance.

“The public safety issue is a liability. A landlord [or shop owner] is responsible if somebody is injured on their property,” Kenneth Lindahl, director of public safety for the Town of Huntington, said. “They have a responsibility to make sure the sidewalks are cleaned… and are civilly liable if someone is injured.”

Carol Schlitt, a personal injury lawyer for The Schlitt Law Firm in Huntington, said that this is the first time she’s seen town officials going around to village businesses and ticketing for a lack of snow maintenance. Lindahl confirmed her observation, saying around 15,000 notices have been issued to merchants and homeowners this year.

“I think [ticketing] is a good thing,” Schlitt said. “On top of everything else, the streets are just as icy and slippery, and [if the sidewalks aren’t cleared] people literally have to walk in the street.”

Property owners are held responsible, town spokesman A.J. Carter said, and the town has been trying to spread that message.

But tenants may also have to keep up.

“Whether the store owner or the landlord must clear the snow is a matter of an agreement between the landlord and the tenant,” he said.

Even vacant stores have landlords, he added, and in that case they are responsible clearing snow and ice.

Keeping the village’s sidewalks clear of ice is paramount to public safety, town officials and law experts say.

“We’re mindful of the initial phase of snowfall,” Lindahl said.

“As time [and snowfall] goes on, there’s more time to react. But people still have to spend some time getting the snow up somewhere else other than the sidewalk so that it can be transported to a remote spot.”

From there, it’s up to the town’s high way department to transport excess snow to a remote location – for example, the parking lot at Mill Dam Park.

Town code states that within four hours after snow finishes falling, store owners must keep their sidewalk “free and clear of snow, ice, filth, dirt, weeds and all other obstructions.” Snow that falls between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. is not included in the four-hour window; store owners and landlords have until 11 a.m. the next day to clear overnight snowfall.

“I think that’s pretty reasonable,” Schlitt said.

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“Early in the morning you can tell whose plowers did a good job and who didn’t,” Schlitt said. “When

you plow and don’t bring it down close enough to the asphalt [the conditions] become even more treacherous than if you had done nothing.”

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

MTA Snow Removal Slammed

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Amid another week filled with snow, sleet and rain, advocates for Long Island Rail Road riders are accusing the MTA of dropping the ball when it comes to keeping train platforms clear of snow.

Complaints aimed at un-shoveled platforms at the Huntington and Greenvale stops were levied by riders on Mar.ch 2, said Mark Epstein, chairman of the Long Island Rail Road Commuters Council. Complaints of the sort have been on the rise during the 20142015 winter, one of harshest in recent memory.

Calls to LIRR authorities to get maintenance schedules have been fruitless, Epstein said; he called for those schedules to be posted in public view in the future.

“Whenever you enter an elevator in New York, the last time the elevator was inspected and where you can see the inspection documents is posted. Why don't the riders of the LIRR have the same safety assurance?” he said.

Epstein also called for the MTA to create a means of providing rapid feedback, such as a smartphone app which would al-

low riders to snap a picture of a dangerous situation and immediately send it to people who can fix it.

MTA spokesman Salvatore Arena said March 4 that LIRR employees have been working “around the clock” to keep the railroad’s 124 stations clear for passengers.

“By necessity, our busiest stations receive priority, but the severe cold and recurring storms have made it difficult to keep every station completely clear of snow and ice especially when snowfall amounts have varied throughout the region,” he said.

Already, the MTA Customer email system allows customers to send attached photos. Customers can visit www.mta.info, click on FAQs/Contact us or link directly to http://mta-nyc.custhelp.com/app/ask. They can also post to the LIRR’s Facebook page or Twitter feed and make reports by phone or letter.

“We hear from riders every day on every media platform and respond as quickly as we can. Our Public Information Office is staffed 24/7 and we make monthly public reports on maintenance and performance,” Arena said.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

These Angels Give Veterans Wings Angels For Warriors stepping up to provide free legal services

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

An attorney by trade, Rogerlyn Cipriano is using her first-hand knowledge of the court system to add a new layer of service to her budding Angels for Warriors service organization.

The goal, she said, is to pair veterans with lawyers willing to provide pro-bono legal services in matters ranging from child support, housing issues and bankruptcy to criminal matters.

“I just kind of noticed there was a need,” she said.

That need became evident through phone calls to the agency, Cipriano said.

With employment taking the lead in year one and housing needs dominating the switchboard in year two, more recently there has been a need for affordable legal representation. Previously, Cipriano had personally connected veterans with attorneys in her network. To meet the growing need, formalizing a legal services program will be her focus this year.

Specifically, she said, her goal is to meet the needs of veterans who cannot afford quality legal representation, but who are not so financially disadvantaged to qualify for Nassau/Suffolk Law Services’ limited-income representation programs.

East Northport-based Angels for Warriors is named for Cipriano’s brother, U.S. Army Sgt. Angel

Rogelyn Cipriani’s Angels for Warriors, which decorated the lawn of Village Hall in honor of Marine Corporal Christopher G. Scherer last year, will do so again in 2015 in memory of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Joseph Boccia.

Velez, an Afghanistan and Iraq veteran who was gravely injured in service.

Thanks to her legal background, Cipriano said she was able to advocate for her brother to get the services that he needed. He is again walking with the aid of a cane and is making great strides, she said. He

serves on the organization’s board of directors in the realm of veteran relations.

That isn’t the case for every military family – and the fight to get her brother care was what inspired Cipriano to take action in 2012.

“I noticed there weren’t a lot of advocates for veterans,” she said. “That’s why I started Angels for Warriors.”

The mission of Angels for Warriors is to provide information and guidance about the essential resources available to returning warriors and their families, and to raise funds and awareness about the many needs of our veterans, including employment, housing, health and education. Cipriano personally visits and vets each agency she refers clients to.

Their two main fundraising efforts are an American flag field of honor, which will be installed at Northport Village Hall from Flag Day on June 14 to July 5 as a tribute to Northport U.S. Marine Corps Captain Joseph Boccia, who died in service in Beirut in 1983. A Veterans Day weekend fundraiser at La Casa restaurant at Crab Meadow Beach will follow.

Cipriano said starting and operating Angels for Veterans has become one of her life’s most rewarding endeavors.

“I never thought this is what I would be doing… but this so far outweighs anything I could have ever done,” she said.

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

We hate to jinx it, but after a break in village was alive with activity. That’s a the weather it looks like we may have sight that has been lacking during this turned the corner and at least be headed harsh winter. toward spring.

It was a welcome relief, particularly By the calendar, spring begins in just for the many merchants, restaurants and over a week on March 20. But the shopkeepers who have been battered by barometer most people use is whether or the harsh winter. Icy sidewalks, bitter not they need a winter coat, hat and cold, and mounds of snow that made gloves when they venture navigating the roads and parkoutside. By that measure, EDITORIAL ing all the more difficult colthis past weekend gave us luded to keep customers away. the first break in a brutal stretch of win- Some restaurants report this was their ter weather. One winter storm after an- worst winter in many years, and retailers other dropped near-record amounts of just didn’t see the foot traffic needed to snowfall, and the only respite between drives sales. At the same time, there was storms seemed to be periods of bitter no respite from the rent, from payroll cold. So when the sun broke through on costs and taxes.

Sunday, and temperatures rose to just Downtown merchants need our supsweater weather, winter’s shut-ins found port in the best of times, and even more their ways outdoors. More than a few so after this brutal winter. Now, we’re thousand of them made their way to not making any promises for March, but Huntington’s St. Patrick’s Parade where we will tell you that the last of the snow a beaming Fr. Stephen Donnelly as is retreating and compared to the singlegrand marshal led marchers past thou- digit temperatures we’d been experiencsands of revelers. The streets and side- ing, the weather’s practically balmy. So walks were largely cleared of snow, get out, do some shopping and enjoy a thanks to a monumental snow-clearing meal at your favorite restaurant. You’ll effort by the town’s highway and gener- be helping your community as much as al services departments, and Huntington yourself.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor’s note: Mr. Ciccone is the vice-president of the Elwood Board of Education.

DEAR EDITOR: The future viability in New York State is providing robust educational opportunities and skilled instruction to all the

children in our New York communities. Short-term political careers are built on promises of reducing taxes.

That is a cheap political platform that gets attention on both sides of the aisle in the legislative chamber.

It is also true that all municipalities and school districts should put great efforts to keep costs from escalating

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any more than they have to, and that is the hard line we take in Elwood. However, the line must be drawn on cost reductions before they have a negative impact on the achievement of the ultimate goal, which is providing children with a wide breadth of educational programs that are well run by skilled educators.

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Quit Playing Politics, Governor Editor’s note: The following was adapted from a press release. The author, a ranking member of the Committee on Higher Education, was a school board member at South Huntington School District and is a professor at SUNY Farmingdale, Hofstra University and Saint Joseph’s College.

DEAR EDITOR: [I], along with [my] fellow Minority Conference members, Tim Kremer from the New York State School Board Association and several superintendents held a press conference [March 1] calling on the governor to release school aid runs to school districts statewide.

School districts have struggled to plan their budget with the absence of school aid runs this year, which are typically provided in January with the governor’s proposed Executive Budget.

I spent nine years on a school board and every year we received the school aid runs after the Executive Budget was presented. We rely on these school aid runs so we can begin the budget process, which takes several months. There is input from students, faculty, staff, superintendents, school board members and the community at large. Every family operates within a budget and needs to know what revenues are coming in. School districts are no different; it’s a serious matter because we are talking about the educational futures of our children. That’s what is at stake here.

School districts in [my] area are already feeling the pressure as schools begin crafting their budgets.

The governor needs to stop playing politics at the expense of our children and release these school aid runs to help our local districts.

They have very important decisions to make which affect millions of students across New York State.

CHAD LUPINACCI NY Assemblyman 10th District

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Life&Style MUSIC

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

No stranger to making noise in downtown Huntington, the people behind The Paramount announced on Friday they will be adding another weapon to their musical arsenal: a radio studio.

“We want to show the artists how valuable [the] Long Island market is to their business and to provide them with every media opportunity available to showcase their talents,” The Paramount’s directors said in a press release.

Through a partnership with Connoisseur Media Long Island, operators of six Long Island radio stations, The Paramount is set to begin building its “state-of-the-art” studio at its 370 New York Ave. location in Huntington village.

“There’s not a better town or venue to do this in,” Jim Condron, senior vice president of regional strategy and Long Island market manager for Connoisseur Media, said Monday. “We’ve always viewed radio as a conversation between friends and that’s how we program. We want to take every opportunity to introduce our listeners to our friends – our friends being the artists.”

“The unique setting of this new studio will allow passersby on New

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Paramount Partners To Construct Radio Studio

Just to the left of The Paramount’s entrance at street level, a brand new, “state-of-the-art” radio studio is under construction and will ultimately allow passersby to see artists in the flesh as they broadcast to the radio stations of Connoisseur Media Long Island.

York Avenue the chance to watch their favorite radio stations broadcast live, while interviewing the stars of the show on the night of a concert, through massive windows right at street level,” the press release reads.

The studio, which is expected to be finished in May, will be used to promote musicians’ concert tours, new releases and more to Connoisseur Media’s 1.6 million Long Island listeners. Depending on the style of music the artist in question caters to,

Condron said, Connoisseur Media will then send the broadcast out to its five stations: WWSK FM, WALK FM, WKJY FM, WBZO FM and WHLI AM. “The studio project brings us back to basics and reminds us how cool radio can be,” Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media, said in a press release. “Not only with our ability to be local, and hyper-local in this sense, but also how we can relate and reflect the lifestyles and inter-

ests of our listeners through the music and artists we play.”

Warshaw said The Paramount’s studio will be able to connect the dots between musicians and their audiences to offer a “killer experience” for fans and artists alike.

“This new feature of our venue sets us apart from any other club in the world, and will provide access to a [PR] vehicle that is unmatched by what any other theater can offer its stars,” The Paramount directors said.

ARTS

Arts Council Welcomes New Executive Director Marc Courtade stepped into new role on March 2

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

As the Huntington Arts Council began its sixth decade of service to the community, it welcomed a new and ready helmsman, Marc Courtade, to guide the voyage.

Courtade, who spent the past 17 years as the business manager for Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, began his tenure as executive director on March 2. He knew he wanted to be the job from the moment he saw it.

“It was time for a new challenge; I saw that this position became available and it interested me very much,” he said.

Courtade said he was excited by the opportunity to actually be in charge; to be hands on and run the organization. He said that the position would afford him the opportunity to help shape the future of the Huntington Arts Council, which he was already so fond of.

“I’m familiar with the Huntington Arts Council and the good work they’ve done and I’m excited to move forward,” he said.

Courtade has also been a speaker for the New York Council for the Humanities since 2007, frequently speaks across the New York area, sharing his insights and knowledge of Broadway musicals, and previously worked in development for Lincoln Center. He said he was most at home working in the art world.

“I worked in financial services and was very good at it, but just not fulfilled by it, the arts have been a lifelong passion for me, and I’m happiest when I’m working in the arts,” he said.

Marc Courtade is the new executive director for the Huntington Arts Council.

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The Sun Rises Again On Dine Huntington March came in like a lion – and stayed a lion.

Hopefully, all that shoveling has built up a ferocious appetite.

With two of the seven days of the inaugural Spring Dine Huntington Restaurant Week marred by snow, of all things, organizers have determined a bit of an extension is in order.

That’s why Dine Huntington Restaurant Week will continue now through Sunday, March 15, and it couldn’t be done without the flexibility and willingness of 14 restaurants who have signed up for round two.

As they did last week, they’ll continue to offer up delectable $27.95 three-course prix fixes featuring some of their favorites along with new creations whipped up just for the occasion.

No matter how you go about it, peruse this selection of some of each restaurant’s offerings on tap for this weekend’s celebration. And this week, we hope you can leave your snow boots in where they belong – in the closet.

Almarco 13 Wall Street, Huntington 631-935-1690 Your choice of soup or salad, any

entrée and a St. Joseph’s pastry Bistro 44 44 Main Street Northport 631-262-9744 Bistro 44 Marinated Skirt Steak – Cipollini onions, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot vert and hoisin emulsion Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse 65 Wall Street Huntington 631385-9255 Homemad ravioli with daily market-fresh filling and a homemade sauce to match Bravo! Nader 9 Union Place Huntington 631351-1200 Jumbo shrimp parmiagana over cappellini Cinque Terre 872 E. Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station 631-923-1255 Roasted Filet of Sole, oven-roasted fresh filet with caramelized onions, olives and tomato puree Ideal Cheese & Wine Cafe 308 Main Street Huntington

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er/singer-songwriter Toby Tobias and local food advocate Dylan Licopoli have banded together to create a new music/dining experience on March 14. $25 general admission gets you a choice of tapas and a beverage while enjoying a fusion of live A SWEET SPOT FOR MUSIC: Chef world music. Or, enjoy a $50 threeDanyell Miller of Campari Ris- course prix-fixe with a beverage.

ington 631-923-1960 kashijapanese.com) is closed for renovations.

The upgrades started March 1 and are expected to wrap up by Friday, March 13. Follow them on Facebook to see the updates as they unfold.

Bistro 44 Marinated Skirt Steak – Cipollini onions, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot vert and hoisin emulsion, was an early Dine Huntington favorite.

631-923-3434 Vegetarian lasagna – meatless lasagna with house-made ricotta, mozzarella and DOP San Marzano tomato sauce Jonathan's Ristorante 15 Wall Street Huntington 631549-0055 9 oz. Sirloin Burger on Brioche Bun – Swiss cheese, tomato, onions and arugula with Pomodorini and Herbed French fries La Parma II 452 W Jericho Turnpike Huntington 631-367-6360 Veal LaParma – veal scallopini sautéed in a sherry wine sauce, with mushrooms, onions, a touch of tomato sauce and a touch of butter Mill Pond House 437 E. Main Street Centerport Pappardelle Bolognese – ribboncut pasta, classic meat sauce, rosemary, tomatoes and cream Neraki 273 Main Street Huntington

631-358-3474 Grilled octapodi appetizer Ruvo Restaurant 63 Broadway Greenlawn 631-261-7700 Smoked pork chop with honeywhole grain mustard sauce, cranberry wild rice and crushed pecans Storyville American Table 43 Green Street Huntington 631-351-3446 Chicken Vol-au-Vent – Flaky puff pastry shell, filled with tender sliced and pulled chicken, vegetables and a creamy chicken veloute Tutto Pazzo 84 N. New York Avenue Huntington 631-271-2253 Famous homemade ravioli twisters in pomodoro sauce Vitae Wine Bar & Restaurant 54 New Street Huntington 631-385-1919 Fresh filet of salmon w/a walnut crust over spinach, with a balsamic reduction

225 Main St., Northport. For more information, call Toby Tobias at 516-850-4815 or email seeme@sweetspotvenue.com.

AN ‘EGG-CITING’ ADVENTURE: Popular

food author and television personality Lidia Bastianich will be in town Sunday, when she’ll sign and discuss her new book, “Nonna Tell Me A Story: Lidia’s Egg-citing Farm Adventure” at 2 p.m. Based on a sleepover with her grandkids, replete with campfire stories and her home cooking, Nonna Lidia reminisces about farm life the next morning over omelets. The book offers farm-fresh recipes focused on chicken and eggs and a variety of familyfriendly dishes and fun, safe ways kids can help cook.

Lidia Bastianich will sign copies of her latest book, a kids-friendly cooking book, on Sunday in Huntington village.

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’80s Star Bringing ‘New Song’ And More The Paramount Spotlight

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Howard Jones was 30 years old when his U.S. gold-certified, debut album “Human’s Lib” hit store shelves in 1984. The album’s lead single, “New Song,” clawed its way to no. 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart at the height of the new wave music craze.

Now 60 years old, Jones will make a trip to The Paramount on March 19.

Born in Southampton, England, Jones is one of four brothers – and the eldest. All of the Jones brothers had a musical calling – they started a band called Red Beat in the late 1970s – but Jones got his start by playing behind mime artist Jed Hoile in local venues around High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England.

Finally, once he hit 29 years old, Jones had his spark with “New Song” and rode the wave of success to another single, “What Is Love?,” which peaked at no. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jones’ sophomore effort, “Dream

Howard Jones, 60, comes to The Paramount March 19.

Into Action,” was certified platinum in the United States when it hit stores in 1985.” Dream Into Action” is Jones’ most successful work utilizing the musician’s blend of synthpop, pop rock and new wave music.

But Jones is keeping at it. In 2009, he released his 10th studio album, “Ordinary Heroes.” While the album wasn’t commercially successful in the way “Human’s Lib” and “Dream Into Action” were, Jones has said he used

New wave musician Howard Jones will come to The Paramount March 19. his Buddhist beliefs as inspiration in crafting the release.

His religion – he identifies as as a Buddhist of Nichiren Daishonin – has had a profound effect on his life, Jones’ online biography reads, as he has learned to “take responsibility for all the things that happen to me” and

to “not go around blaming this person or that person for the circumstances that [he faces].”

On March 19, Jones faces a Huntington village crowd. The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are available from the box office or at www.paramountny.com for $25-$75.

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Youth Lacrosse Program Receives AED Donation The fields used by Half Hollow Hills Youth Lacrosse are a little safer now thanks to a generous donation from a local doctor.

Dr. Nicolas Raio from Island Cardiac Specialists and Winthrop University Hospital has donated two automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Half Hollow Hills Youth Lacrosse.

Raio wanted to ensure that the AEDs on the lacrosse field were top of the line and ready to save a life if needed, program leaders said.

Sudden death in athletes is a rare but devastating injury, primarily caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. It can happen in a myriad of ways. Louis’ Law signed by Governor George Pataki mandates AEDs be present at every scholastic sporting event in New York State.

The law is named after Louis Acampora, a goalie for Northport High school who died of ventricular fibrillation.

An AED is an easy-to-use, life-saving device when used properly in conjunction with CPR. “Now Half Hollow Hills Lacrosse is even safer with the addition of these life-saving devices to our current stable of AEDs,” lacrosse program leaders said in a press release.

Raio and his medical practice, Island Cardiac Specialists in Garden City, also help to underwrite the Winthrop University Hospitals Community Coaches Program. The Community Coaches Pro-

Doctor Nicolas Raio presents Eric Geringswald, director of the Hills Youth Lacrosse Program, with a check for two AEDs during a lacrosse practice. gram provides discounted training in CPR, AED use, handling head injuries, asthma, and dealing with basic orthopedic injuries to coaches in the area. Island Cardiac has three board certified elec-

trophysiologists on staff that specializes in all aspects of arrhythmia management including radiofrequency ablation, pacemakers and defibrillator implantation.

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BUSINESS Sewering Their Way To Better Economic Health

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Big plans are only as doable as the infrastructure that exists to serve as their foundation.

Take the recent plans to redevelop a 1960s-style service station at the corner of New York Avenue and East 12th Street in Huntington Station.

The site, currently used as a service station and point of sale for used cars, is being considered for variances by the town’s Zoning Board ofAppeals, which would clear the way for erecting an 11,600 square-foot retail building in its place. The landlord hopes to draw a national-brand tenant, similar to Pollo Campero, Family Dollar, Advance Auto Care and others, to that portion of the Route 110 corridor.

Renaissance Downtowns, which consulted with property owner 12 Huntington Realty LLC on the project, recommended putting apartments atop the new retail building, but it wasn’t possible because no sewer hook-up was available.

A lack of sewers in some portions of Huntington Station’s main corridor is one of the largest hurdles the development firm has to conquer, Ryan Porter, vice president of Planning and Development at Renaissance Downtowns, said Monday. A lack of sewers greatly limits potential yields on a property and can discourage owners from upgrading or expanding, he said.

“Each individual use has its own sewer needs and ultimately, when there’s no sewers in the area, you’re hamstrung by the amount of sewage you can create using localized [treatment] systems such as cesspools,” Porter said.

Proposals to build a boutique hotel and a mixed-use office/medical building near the Huntington train station are

Expanding the sewer districts serving Huntington township, pictured, is key to stimulating economic development in areas like Huntington Station. The areas in grey indicate sewered areas. possible, Porter said, because Renaissance can tap into the very end of the Huntington Sewer District extending down from the north. Porter hopes momentum created by successful development will “expedite the impetus to solve the sewer solutions.”

“It’s crucial to the overall project, but it’s not going to stop it from gaining momentum,” Porter said.

So why not build more sewers, you might ask? Conventional wisdom says they’re good for business and essential for preserving Long Island’s singlesource aquifer. Nearby, Wyandanch Rising, which benefits from a sewer line extension in Babylon, just opened 91 apartments as part of the community revitalization project; another 86 are on the way.

There’s also demand for more of what they’re building in this newly sewered area. The developer said over 1,500 residents have expressed interest in the Wyandanch apartments.

The biggest obstacle to expanding sewer infrastructure is the cost. In Wyandanch, the two-mile expansion is expected to cost about $15 million when all is said and done. There, the town is paying for most of that using federal, low-interest financing.

Porter said Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone “has been in discussions” with county officials with hopes of securing sewer improvements throughout Huntington, and other funding sources might be available, too.

On a recent lobbying trip to Albany, Vision Long Island pushed state law-

makers for a larger share of a proposed $3-billion for infrastructure improvements, funded by a $5-billion banking settlement, tobe earmarked for Long Island. Currently, the proposal would grant $150 million for parking garages in Ronkonkoma and Hempstead; if a larger sum is allocated, advocates want some of that money to go to sewering Huntington Station.

Mike DeLuise, president of the Melville Chamber of Commerce, suggested a more unified sewer district system could make future projects more economical.

“If there were fewer of the sewer districts, they could work together on a solution,” he said. “When we look to the future, we have to look at breaking down some of those walls.”

Huntington Quadrangle Developer Dies

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

The man whose firm’s architectural handiwork dots many portions of the Melville skyline died late last month.

Morton Rechler, who co-founded the Jericho-based We’Re Group, died Feb. 28 in Manala-

pan, Fla. at the age of 93.

Over the course of 50 years and three generations of family ownership, the We’Re group has developed more than 10,000,000 square feet of new construction since its launch in the mid1960s, including build-to-suit properties for clients such as Citigroup, Chase, Northrop Grum-

man and NEC. The firm’s holdings in Melville include sprawling office buildings like 1 and 2 Huntington Quadrangle, 6 and 8 Corporate Center Drive and 80 and 100 Baylis Road.

An aeronautical engineer by training, Rechler was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran

who worked on some of America’s earliest forays into rocket technology.

Before going into development, starting with New York City’s first industrial park in Brooklyn in the 1958, Rechler held patents on what is believed to be the first lightweight aluminum folding lawn and beach chairs.

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Megan McGough, her team of instructors and a team of dancers from McGough Academy.

World-Class School Of Irish Dance Opens Doors Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

McGough Academy School of Irish Dance stepped into Huntington in style last weekend with a grand opening celebration complete with a worldfamous Irish step dancer.

The New York Avenue location is the academy’s third, but business owner Meagan McGough said that she had always intended to set up a studio in Huntington.

“I got started back in 2011 in Yonkers, then Scarsdale, because I had a job in the city, but I always wanted a place in Huntington,” she said.

McGough said she started teaching dance as part of a children’s cultural program.

“I wanted a cultural program. I had become a certified teacher; I thought I should put it to some use,” the fourthgeneration Irish dancer said.

When 30 kids showed up at her first class, the cultural program McGough set out to create evolved into much more. Since then, the business has grown; McGough has opened three locations, which have produced region-

al champions. She said the academy sent a team to the world championship within the first year.

“I didn’t expect it to become what it has in the past three years,” McGough said of the academy’s progress.

According to McGough, she, Megan Di Base and Roisin Carlin, all of whom are world medal holders, handle most of the teaching. Five-time world champion Ciara Sexton comes in from the United Kingdom for quarterly workshops.

McGough may own the business, but she credits its success to the collaborative environment among the dance instructors and the variety of constructive feedback the students receive as a result.

“What I love about my business is that we are such a young group of women, all in their 20s; everyone has their own entrepreneurial area,” she said.

At the end of the day, the stars are the students; McGough said they had a great group of girls and boys, all of whom were talented and dedicated.

McGough Academy School of Irish Dance 148 New York Ave. Huntington 917-757-4187 mcgoughacademy.com

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‘Shaving’ The Day, One Head At A Time

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Years ago, East Northport’s Bob Slingo was scared.

After falling on some hard times, he turned to the church for help. He got it.

When Slingo asked former associate pastor at St. Anthony’s of Padua, John O’Farrell, what he could do in return for that help, the pastor responded with this: “Get your head shaved,” O’Farrell said.

“That’s very noble,” Slingo recalled saying to him, “but I really like my hair.”

“I know,” said the pastor.

After some thought, Slingo gave in; he shaved his head and formed a longstanding relationship with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation – a Northport-founded nonprofit charity that helps fund childhood cancer research through the simple act of head-shaving.

Now, 10 years later, Slingo has shaved his head, alongside other eager participants, in an act of support for kids who often lose their hair during cancer treatments. The “shavees” of St. Baldrick’s hope to inspire friends and family to donate in support of childhood cancer research.

As of 2014, the foundation has raised $38,944,283, according to its official website.

And it’s not just a boys’ club. Take, for example, 11-year-old Madison Adelman of Commack who was to have her head shaved for the first time at the Commack High School gym on March 6.

“I’m a little nervous,” Madison, a student at Commack Middle School, said last week.

“But we know a lot of people who are going to be there,” Maria Adelman, Madison’s mother, said to encourage her daughter.

The Adelman family is a prime example of the families that St. Baldrick’s aims to help. Maria’s brother died from cancer in 2011, her mother in 2012 and another brother in 2013. Madison was extremely close to all of them, Maria said, and she wanted to find a way to prevent others from having to go through what she and her family already has.

“I hate the thought of others going through what we’ve had to,” Maria said. “The way it affects an entire family is terrible.”

More than a decade after its founding, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has held 9,640 events and fundraisers all over the world – and, over the next three weeks, four more fundraisers will spring up across the Huntington township.

One of the original members of the organization, John McKenna, a firefighter for the Northport Fire Department, was a part of the team that hosted the first-ever Northport-based St. Baldrick’s event.

Now, 12 years later, he’s in awe of how much the cause has grown.

“It’s amazing to think how an idea that came about amongst a group of friends drinking some iced teas took off so well,” McKenna, 49, said. “We have to do all we can to fund the world’s leading research, not just for kids on Long Island, but for kids all over the world.”

For more information on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation – including how to sign up and donate for any of the events below – visit www.stbaldricks.org.

Support for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is high on March 6 as Commack High School hosts its annual head shaving.

Bald heads will soon be prominent as St. Baldrick’s events continue around town on Friday.

Upcoming St. Baldrick’s Events South Huntington Walt Whitman High School 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station Wednesday, March 18 For the eighth-straight year, the Wildcats of the South Huntington School District will head to Walt Whitman High School in support of the St. Baldrick’s foundation.

Jaime Rogers, a science teacher at Whitman, has organized the school’s fundraiser, and over eight years, South Huntington has raised a total sum of $100,000.

This year, the Wildcats are adding a little something extra to the cause.

“We’re trying to do a competition between the grades in the high school,” he said. “We’re hoping to have more community involvement and get the sum up even higher with more participants.”

East Northport Miller’s Commack Ale House 88 Veterans' Memorial Highway, Commack Sunday, March 15 from 12-6 p.m.

Seemingly growing more and more each year, Slingo and his team have moved their annual headshaving from East Northport’s Changing Times to Miller’s Commack Ale House at 88 Veterans’ Memorial Highway in Commack.

“It’s a real fun event,” Slingo said. “Plus, the most important thing, is that we’re helping fight childhood cancer.”

After raising $59,054 and brining out 22 teams with last year’s event, Slingo is hopeful this year even more money will be raised and even more participants will make their way down to help out.

As per usual, Slingo’s team, Fr. Thomas A Judge Knights of Columbus, will be in attendance and

hopes to hit this year’s team goal of $11,000.

“One of the things we do with the Knights of Columbus is charity – but particularly charity for kids,” Slingo said.

Northport Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub 229 Laurel Ave., Northport Saturday, March 14 from 12-7 p.m.

Northport-East Northport School District Laurel Avenue School (Brosnan Building) 158 Laurel Ave., Northport Friday, March 13 from 5-8 p.m.

John McKenna was there for the very-first Northport-based St. Baldrick’s event 12 years ago – in fact, as one of the founding members, he’s one of the reasons why the foundation exists at all. On Monday, McKenna, a Northport resident, said the people of Northport still embrace St. Baldrick’s as their own – in fact, they’ve become a model for other towns are over the U.S. “Northport consistently has the largest event. It’s become a target for all other events across the country – everyone says they want to be as big as Northport,” he said.

The cause has gotten so big in Northport that organizers now sport two events, one for the adults and one for the kids – Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub and within the Northport-East Northport School District.

“Every kid in school today knows somebody that’s been affected by cancer, either someone who is in treatment or that’s, unfortunately, succumbed to it,” McKenna said. “It’s just really nice to see the kids come out and support the cause.”

Both of the fundraisers have set a goal of $100,000 and, as of press time Tuesday, the Napper Tandy’s event had raised $37,793 and the school district, $35,528.

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LEISURE

Huntington Chamber Announces ‘30 Under 30’ Winners Long Islander News photo/Carina Livoti

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group announced its “30 Under 30” winners on March 4 at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. The Celebrate Long Island’sYoung Professionals Awards recognize exceptional Long Island professionals under the age of 35.

The Young Professionals group started in March 2009. Group cochair Jennifer Cassidy said she started networking with the chamber in 2007.

“For me personally it made a huge difference. I met so many people; I cannot imagine my life without networking,” she said.

The Young Professionals group holds monthly blenders and other networking events throughout the year. Cassidy, a 34-year-old financial services manager, said that the group had gained popularity over the past seven years.

“It has grown so much; now we can’t do an event without having at least 30-40 people,” she said.

There is no formal process in place to join the group. Cassidy said that they promote through the chamber and encourage companies within the network to send their young professionals to events.

However, you do not have to be a chamber member to participate.

The “30 Under 30” competition

Huntington Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group co-chair Anuj Rihal announces this year’s 30 Under 30. was open to nominations from across Long Island and part of Queens. Nominees then filled out an application, which was assessed by a committee that chose the top 30.

Young Professionals co-chair Courtney Bynoe, who is the operations manager at the chamber, estimated that 8 percent of winners were not chamber members.

The chamber is holding an event to honor the competition winners on May 6 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. For more information, call 631-423-6100 or visit huntingtonchamber.com.

‘Sport Swap’ Returns To Rink The “sport swap” is coming back to the Dix Hills Ice Rink, right.

Councilwoman Susan Berland announced on Monday that she’s once again teamed up with the Huntington Youth Council to bring back the swap to Dix Hills.

From March 9-20, any Town of Huntington residents with gently-used hockey, figure skating, baseball, lacrosse and soccer equipment are welcome to come down to the ice rink and drop the equipment off in exchange for a voucher per item donated. Then, on March 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., those residents with vouchers are welcomed back to the ice rink to shop, swap and socialize. Even those without a voucher can participate by donating $5 for each item purchased.

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Advocates Pushing For Stronger Laws

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

More than two and a half years after a boating disaster in Oyster Bay killed three children, Huntingtonarea boating safety advocates said they are frustrated that a flurry of proposals, press conferences and pledges by state and federal officials yielded little by way meaningful new legislation.

Soon after the disaster, in August 2012, State Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) held a public hearing in Oyster Bay. Last summer former Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City), now a U.S. congresswoman, backed an eight-pronged approach which would set a federal mandate requiring capacity standards and plates for all vessels, regardless of size; mandatory boating safety certificates; parity between DWI and BWI penalties,

and for the state DMV to link boating and driver’s licenses, and treating violations in either realm as one and the same.

Rice also pushed for parity between boating safety standards for personal watercraft operators and power boats, and championed great collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard, law enforcement and rescue agencies in personnel and equipment.

Much of that platform reflected similar legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Congressman Steve Israel (DHuntington), Rice said during the July 2014 press conference.

The impetus for the new proposals in recent years was the July 4, 2012 sinking of the Kandi Won in Oyster Bay Harbor. Three children – Victoria Gaines, nearly 7; Harlie Treanor, 11, and David Aureliano, 12 – died that day. A July 3, 2013 report on the sinking of the Kandi Won by the

Congressman Steve Israel, pictured embracing Huntington’s Lisa Gaines last summer, is one of several lawmakers with pending boating-safety legislation.

Nassau County DA’s office determined the 34-foot cabin cruiser was “overloaded” with 27 passengers and was capsized by a 90-degree “beam

wake” wave on its return to Huntington Harbor But, the results thus far, boating (Continued on page A23)

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Boating Council Celebrates Three Decades Of Service

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

The Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs celebrates three decades of fighting for rights of the boating community this year. The council has been encouraging boating, promoting safety, and supporting marine safety and environmental issues since 1985.

According to the council’s commodore, Jackie Martin, the group started after issues surfaced that affected the yacht clubs in the Huntington Harbor area.

“There seemed to be a little bit of concern over mooring field issues and who had the right to drop moorings and where they could be dropped,” she said.

Martin said that local municipalities and local clubs had a few meetings prior to the council’s formal inception; then the clubs earnestly tried to form an organization that could represent them on a government level.

Since then, the council has worked largely as a political advocate for the boating community, negotiating anything members need, from land leases to safe-

The Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs organizes an annual Meet the Commodores Event, giving members an opportunity to meet and mingle. ty and environmental legislation. Martin said that another part of it is making sure that all entities involved work toward a common goal and understand what everyone involved is doing.

Past commodore and long-time member Jon L. Ten Haagen said that part of the council’s ability to successfully impact local policy has come from its growth in membership.

“With the growth came power; we now say we have over 4,500 boating families we represent, so

when we go to an elected official, it’s given us a presence politically,” he said.

Martin agreed, saying that the council has already fulfilled the mission set out in its bylaws. The council successfully promotes safety through “Huntington Safe Boating Week,” which has garnered them additional recognition and attention. She listed the extension of maritime patrol past Labor Day and the “pump-out boat” past Columbus Day among the its other recent accomplishments.

The “pump-out boat” is a mobile marine sanitation boat that comes alongside your boat and empties your holding tank. Without the pump-out boat, boaters have to travel to a pump-out station, as marine sanitation laws do not allow boaters to empty their holding tanks into the water.

In addition to lobbying and advocacy, the council organizes programs and events, including meet-andgreet sessions with local politicians and hosts an annual Meet The Commodores event in May, which is a great networking event for all boaters, according to Martin. Members are also entitled to discounts at various local businesses.

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Winters On The Harbor In Huntington

By Henrietta Schavran

The start of our new year was a season of heavy snow storms, high winds, extreme cold temperatures and treacherous icy conditions. So…what do hardy mariners do when they can-

not be on the waters?

Going back to the early 1900s, winter sports included sleighing and ice skating on the ponds of Huntington Township. By the 1940s, residents were enjoying other activities on the ice. For example, during the very cold winter of 1940, people were driving cars on the ice of Hunt-

ington Harbor as well as sledding.

Fishermen were digging deep holes in the thick ice to fish for eels and whatever else was there. Strolling on the frozen harbors from Cold Spring Harbor to Northport Harbor was a popular pastime in those times. People even walked on Huntington Bay and off Sand City.

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We also had a miniature ski slope off Park Avenue in Huntington Station called High Point, where adults and children did some skiing. Other residents sledded or did cross-country skiing on local hills.

At local yacht and boating clubs, sailors prepared for the winter by organizing Frost Bite Races and sailing Blue Jays and other small sailing dinghies on the harbor until, as one past racer said, “the harbor froze over.” Then, in the early spring, when the icy waters thawed, the Frost Biters shook the snow off their little sailboats and took to the water to race again. At Huntington Yacht Club, while the sailors raced, bundled up in warm gear, the other, less adventurous members watched from the balcony or windows and prepared hot chocolate and spicy chili to serve after the races. To this day, Frost Bite Racing remains a popular water sport.

Besides the outdoor winter activities that took place on our harbors, residents challenged the elements by attending holiday parties under severe weather conditions. In December 1993, a severe nor’easter flooded the Huntington waterfront areas.

Boats tied to pilings at local boating clubs and marinas were damaged and almost lost when the pilings were almost submerged by the unusually high tide. A party scheduled at Huntington Yacht Club was about to be canceled because the flooded parking lot was impassable. But the show must go on! Party attendees in high boots and heavy coats braved the storm and celebrated the holiday spirit later in the evening, when the tide receded and they could wade from the parking lot to the clubhouse.

Although we are about to leave behind low temperatures, snow-covered landscapes and frozen harbors, we were rewarded with the beauty of a lovely winter wonderland. As we look out on Huntington Harbor, we observe, at our local marinas and boating clubs, strange white monsters motionless in the water or on the land.

These are the shrink-wrapped boats silently waiting for their winter blankets to be removed in the springtime.

As the days of late February slowly get longer, we continue to enjoy the unique beauty of winter as we look forward to the coming of spring.

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Boating Through Life With Jon Ten Haagen

By Joseph Zapata info@longislandergroup.com

Sixty years ago, long before he became a successful financial planner, Huntington native Jon Ten Haagen, a past commodore of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs who now serves as the organization’s Executive Officer & Liaison, fell in love with boat racing and eventually became an International One Design boat racing world champion.

Ten Haagen’s long journey began in 1954, after his parents registered him into the Sea Cliff Yacht Club junior sailing program.

“That got my adrenaline going and there was no looking back,” Ten Haagen said.

As somewhat of a trouble child, Ten Haagen’s parents enrolled him into the sailing program with hopes off keep him busy.

“When I was a young man, I was the oldest of three boys, and I was apparently the most incorrigible,”

Ten Haagen said, tongue in cheek.

Some of Ten Haagen’s best memories were sailing with his family from western Long Island to Nantucket, Martha’s Vinyard, Newport and many other vacation destinations.

“In the morning, you would wake up to the sounds of dolphins swimming by the boat,” he said. “It was just unbelievable.”

In 1962, Ten Haagen began ocean racing, which he immediately fell in love with.

“Sailing up and down these waves was like being in a dream. I can still see riding up the front of the wave then flying down the back of the wave and on to the next one,” Ten Haagen said.

Along his journey, he was part of a crew for for Stanley Rosenfeld, one of the most famous marine photographers that ever lived.

“It was a fascinating little sideline of my life,” said Ten Haagen.

But his proudest moment came in 1963, when he became the Interna-

Jon Ten Haagen and crew racing off of Newport, R.I. in the Ensign National Championships around 2004.

One of Ten Haagen’s favorite shots of his boat, the Owl’s Nest IV, a 1984 Sabre 34 Mk1 in the Northport Yacht Club Commodore's Cup Race around 2011. tional One Design World champion.

An International One Design is a 33-foot open cockpit sailboat used for yacht racing. “[That was] another out-of-body experience,” said Ten Haagen.

A few years later, he raced his own boat in the 1970 Bermuda Race, with his father by his side as the starboard watch captain. Due to equipment failure on the boat, Ten Haagen and his crew were forced to exit the race.

“We found out a few years later, that when we dropped out, we were four hours ahead of the next boat in our class. So we were doing pretty well before the equipment failed,” Ten Haagen said. “We didn’t win.

We didn’t finish, but we had a heck of an experience.”

He also spent time delivering boats. In the winter, a boat owner may want their boat moved to a different location, and they would hire someone, like Ten Haagen, to get a crew together and transport the ship.

After racing, delivering and selling yachts, he then went on to become a financial planner.

“I was selling $100,000, $200,000 yachts; I think I can sell some stocks,” Ten Haagen quipped.

To this day, Ten Haagen is still an active sailor. He owns his own boat, which is docked at the town marina for the winter, and he crews on his friend’s boat for weekly Wednesday night races. He’s also regularly involved with the Oakcliff Sailing program.

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Performance Spotlights Historic Whale Boat

By Joseph Zapata info@longislandergroup.com

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum will feature its historic circa 1800s whale boat in an upcoming performance of The True Essex Story

A live historical performance, “The True Essex Story,” will be held at the Whaling Museum and Education Center, a performance in which the Museum’s authentic circa 1800s whale boat will not only serve take center stage, but be center stage.

This performance will take place on both March 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. inside the Whaling Museum on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor. Six actors will perform a live presentation that will explore the true story behind Moby Dick, similarly depicted in Ron Howard’s upcoming movie “In the Heart of the Sea.” The show will be performed inside the Museum’s authentic 1800s whaleboat.

The performance will also include a fog machine and LED lights to create a sense of the ocean.

“We’re literally bringing history to life, and we’re doing it in a way

that’s never been done before,” said Nomi Dayan, the Executive Director of the Whaling museum and Education Center.

The plot follows the Essex, an American whale ship that sank after being attacked by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean in November of 1820.

Without their ship, The Essex’s crew attempted to sail to South Africa in whaleboats but after 90 days of traveling the sea, the crew suffered from starvation, dehydration and cannibalism. Most of these men died, but eight survivors were rescued in February of 1821.

“It’s one of the most fascinating stories ever written,” Dayan said.

Prior to the show, there will be a wine and cheese reception at 7 p.m., an hour before the performance begins.

Tickets are $20 per person or $35 for a couple. These tickets are exclusively available at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Seating is limited to the first 40 people each day.

Commemorate World Water Day At Whaling Museum

By Joseph Zapata info@longislandergroup.com

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor invites you to join them for Thar She Blows! Family Fun Day on March 22, which also doubles as World Water Day, to celebrate the arts of the sea for an afternoon of nauticalthemed fun.

World Water Day was first recommended at the 1992 United Nations conference on Environment and Development, according to UN.org. The idea was later accepted and the United Nations General Assembly decided to make World Water Day official in 1993.

This aquatic-friendly holiday is meant to focus attention on the necessity of fresh water and the management of freshwater resources.

In the spirit of World Water Day, the goal of Thar She Blows is to educate the children in a fun way. Chil-

dren will be able to learn through hands-on activities such as inspecting artifacts and designing their own scrimshaws.

Scrimshawing is the art form of engraving images or words on a Whale’s bone or teeth.

“We have everything for kids, basically,” said Jennifer Donatelli, the Marketing and Development Manager for the Whaling Museum and Education Center. “Their reactions make it a fun day. They really get to learn a lot.”

The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. and will consist of face painting, craft stations, and live sea shanties. There will also be historical tunes sung by the band Sampawams Creek and performed inside of an 1800s whaleboat.

Tickets are $8 for children, $6 for adults and $4 for face painting. For more information, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or call them at 631-367-3418.

Celebrate World Water Day at the Whaling Museum on March 22 with activities for children.

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to renegotiate the contract so that municipalities can buy more rock salt up front.

“The contract has to be adjusted in terms of allowing them to get more salt during the season,” he said.

It’s the second consecutive winter in which Long Island has had to grapple with extreme winter weather. Last year was particularly snowy, but what 2013-2014 had in extra precipitation, 2014-2015 has so far made up for in bitter, dangerous cold. The constant freeze ratcheted demand for salt even higher, Lupinacci said.

Superintendent of Highways Peter Gunther said that Huntington pays $69 per ton for up to 4,500 tons of salt – a “guesstimate” made at the beginning of the season, Gunther said. Unlike contracts that reward volume purchases with discounts, this deal increases the price to $79 per ton, or worse, for purchases over the initial amount later in the season.

Gunther makes the call on how much to order, and the Town Board pays for it in the annual budget.

It didn’t matter much last week, though; he said he has more than 2,500 tons on back-order with the supplier and said it took more a Herculean effort – with more than a bit of badgering – to get just 80 tons out of them last week.

“You’re obligated to provide the salt that you’re contracted to deliver,” Gunther said of Atlantic Salt, which supplies Westchester and Rockland counties, the five boroughs and Long Island per its state contract.

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-E. Northport) said Gunther’s frustra-

tion is well placed.

“Pete’s right. If it’s a government contract, the stuff should be there for everybody that wants to partake,” he said.

Gunther said he likes to keep 4,500 tons of salt on hand at the Highway Department’s Rofay Drive facility and 1,000 tons at his Oakwood Road barn. But the department is now “down to practically nothing,” he said, after starting the storm with 600 and 80 tons, respectively, in the depots. Another 40 tons – one tractor-trailer’s worth – arrived on Monday.

Now the department is contending with the possibility of wintry mix on Saturday night.

“I’m hoping they deliver some between now… and Saturday night,” Gunther said.

A state Office of General Services (OGS) spokesperson said last week that the agency is “working closely” with towns and salt producers to ensure supplies get where they are needed most, adding that will continue until the winter season ends.

If salt doesn’t come, Gunther said he’ll have to make do with what he’s got.

“I have to be prepared for all of that somehow, and if it’s not salt, it’s sand,” he said.

Raia said that, in previous winters, some towns have come to Albany with hopes of getting special permission to borrow money to keep funding snow supplies. That hasn’t happened recently, meaning municipalities are planning better for snow, he said, but he adde, the season’s not over yet.

If need be, “it’s obviously something we’ll take a look at,” Raia said.

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“We look forward to providing more information in the future, and to providing residents with a truly unique and convenient place to bank,” she said.

With final approvals near, tenants of the shopping center are getting ready to relocate.

Some, like Elwood Wine & Liquor, have already moved to other storefronts in the shopping center, but closer now to Elwood Road and the library. Mozzarella’s Pizza at 1957 Jericho Turnpike, is moving to a larger space within the center as well. Meanwhile, others, like Cozy Nails, have moved to other storefronts.

Stores are moving out to make way for a TD Bank branch planned for this Jericho Turnpike shopping center.

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advocates said, have been disappointing to say the least.

“We’ve been invited to several press conferences and hearings that have highlighted the need for investigation into boating safety and therefore, more comprehensive safe boating laws,” Jackie Martin, commodore of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, said last week. “I’ve yet to see any legitimate follow-up on any of these hearings by any of these people on what they’ve proposed at theses press conferences.”

The office of Congressman Israel, whose BOATS (Boating Occupancy and Teaching Safety) Act would provide grants to fund boating safety classes and mandate capacity limits for vessels 45 feet and smaller, said the legislation, which was introduced May 9, 2014, is being prepped for reintroduction in this Congress. A spokesman blamed Congressional

gridlock for the bill’s initial demise.

In the meantime, what has been adopted at the state level is inadequate, advocates said. Legislation signed into law Sept. 27, 2013 requires all boaters born May 1, 1996 or later to hold a boating safety certificate, obtained by taking a stateapproved, eight-hour safety course, in order to operate authorized motorized vessels in the state’s waters. In addition to traditional in-person courses, the legislation directs the state to explore developing “appropriate and effective” online boating safety courses.

“It’s doing nothing for the new boater who is age 45 can afford a large boat, buy it from the dealer and stick the key in the ignition,” Martin said.

Their best chance at tightening those rules may be through state legislation. Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-East Northport) introduced legislation, co-written with the Boating

Council, that would amend the state law to phase in mandatory boating licenses over a six-year span.

But, life in the Assembly Republican super-minority means finding a Democratic leader to co-sponsor legislation. Raia found that in Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who reintroduced the bill, Assembly Bill A1192, this session.

“I have great confidence this will become law. It’s the right thing to do, and sadly, it took that horrible accident in Oyster Bay to focus attention on this national problem,” Lavine said Monday.

Aides said the bill, which was filed with the Tourism, Arts, Parks and Sports Development committee, is unlikely to be considered until this spring.

“It’s something we’re going to push ahead on,” Raia said.

In the meantime, Martin said the Town of Huntington has been a fine partner in promoting boating safety

by providing free boating safety courses and supporting the council’s annual Safe Boating Week programming. Enforcement on the water by harbormasters has been “excellent,” Martin said, and town board members have written to Governor Andrew Cuomo in support of more stringent safety laws.

“They really can’t do more with what’s in existence,” she said.

Raia said he is also co-sponsoring a proposal that would allow the DMV to go after a boater’s driver’s license if they fail to respond to a nautical summons.

“Driving is not a right – it’s a privilege. It’s the same thing with boating,” he said.

Time is of the essence, according to Martin – with the economy improving, so too are boat sales, and marinas are filling up – possibly with boaters who don’t have any safety training.

“It’s very timely that we start to move again on this,” she said.

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THURSDAY Senior Advocates

Suffolk County Office for the Aging Senior Advocates meet with interested and needy seniors ages 60 and over this winter at the following locations in the Town of Huntington: Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington: Wednesday, March 25, 8:3011:30 a.m.; Paumanack Village I & II, 650 Paumanack Village Drive, Greenlawn: Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m.1 p.m.; Paumanack Village V & VI, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, March 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. 631-853-8200.

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Deer Park Public Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-5863000. deerparklibrary.org.

• Through a grant from New York State, the library offers Google Nexus 7 tablets for borrowing. Browse the web, download a book, play games and more with just a touch of your finger. Tablets can be checked out for two weeks on an adult Deer Park library card.

• Join us for Thursday @ the Movies for viewing of Gone Girl, starring Ben Affleck and Neil Patrick Harris at 1:00 p.m. Adults only and no registration required.

“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem,”

SATURDAY

Argentine Tango Classes

Experience the subtle communication between partners as you learn the passionate dance known as the tango.

Come dressed to impress (but be comfortable) for classes at a new time on Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station. 631-4709620 or email noconintended@gmail.com. Suggested donation: $15 per person/$25 per couple.

Live Music

Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!

More than living up to its title, director Damián Szifron’s “Wild Tales,” a collection of outrageous, hilarious and truly bizarre anecdotes offers a subversive comedic portrait of contemporary Argentina. Showing at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-FILM for tickets and show times.

SUNDAY Find Your Center

Find inner peace in an ongoing weekly class for beginners and newcomers every Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dipamkara Meditation Center, 282 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-549-1000. www.MeditationOnLongisland.org.

Usdan Open House

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp, begins its 48th season with new programs this summer. The next open house is on Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center’s 200-acre woodland campus, at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights. Call 631-643-7900, write to info@usdan.com, or visit www.usdan.com.

MONDAY Coping With Mental Illness

The Melville-based National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, NAMI, hosts a free, 12week program for family members who are coping with loved ones with severe mental illness. The class is held every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the Syosset Hospital through March 23. Contact Susan Palmer at 917-838-7436 to register.

Farmer’s Market

Shop at a farmer’s market at Main Street Nursery, 475 West Main St., Huntington, every Saturday until March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 631-271-0160.

Vendors welcome.

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‘The Sweet Spot at Cucina ‘D’

Chef Danyell Miller of Campari Ristorante in Northport, music producer/singer-songwriter Toby Tobias and local food advocate Dylan Licopoli have banded together to create a new music/dining on March 14. $25 general admission gets you a choice of tapas and a beverage while enjoying a fusion of live world music. Or, enjoy a $50 three-course prix-fixe with a beverage.

225 Main St., Northport. For more information, call Toby Tobias at 516-8504815 or email seeme@sweetspotvenue.com.

Commack Public Library

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

• Enjoy a friendly game of bridge or mah-jongg in the Community Room every Friday, from 1-5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY the story of an Israeli woman seeking to finalize a divorce from her estranged husband. She finds herself effectively put on trial by her country’s religious marriage laws, in this powerhouse courtroom drama, which premieres March 13 at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-FILM for tickets and show times.

Harbor School District's students in grades 7 -12 is on display March 3-26.

• Preschoolers are invited to come and learn about the fascinating world of science with books, games and several hands-on activities on Thursday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m.

TUESDAY Free Mommy And Me Class

Sing! Stretch! Dance! Play! Enjoy a funfilled class that includes parachute play

and bubble play and meet other Jewish moms at The Chai Center in Dix Hills.

The free class takes place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For children ages 6-36 months.

Pre-registration required by phone or online: 631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.

Free Help For Vets

Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Huntington Station, Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night

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

Original songs only.

Power Breakfast

Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-4627446.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

• The artwork of the talented Cold Spring

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

• Watch the library’s weekly Friday afternoon movie at 1 p.m.

• Grab your chief’s hat and join us for a hands-on class where participants will make their own loaf of Irish soda bread on March 14 from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Everyone must bring a medium-sized mixing bowl, spoon to mix batter and a cookie sheet.

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

• 3D printing is here! Watch the MakerBot in action for 50 cents of printing for each 30 minutes. For more information, call the Adult Reference Desk.

• Get in shape with basic Zumba lessons Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. In person registration and $40 fee is required.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org.

• Come in for some fun and games every Friday from 1-4 p.m. The game room is stocked with scrabble, bridge and other fun board games.

• Learn from The Baking Coach Lis Basini on how to make the perfect Irish scones Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. A $5 fee is required at the Reference Desk to hold your space in the class.

Huntington Public Library

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station.

631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Op-Ed Fridays are weekly at the main branch. Stop by from 2-5 p.m. and discuss your thoughts on a changing world. Registration is required and light

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• Teenagers are welcomed to come and learn how to read your palm and create a wearable piece of art on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

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Walt Whitman Birthplace

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the South Huntington Public Library with singer/songwriter Ed Ryan for an evening of Irish music on Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. For tickets you must register online or in person at the Circulation Desk. 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. Call 631549-4411 or visit www.shpl.info.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

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

• Join Bob Little and The Poetry Readers for an afternoon of American and British poetry on Wednesday, March 18 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. No registration is required.

• Children ages 1-3 years old are welcomed to join us for a morning of sing songs and rhymes on March 5 at 10:00 a.m. Online or in-person registration is required.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• The library has extended hours on Saturday nights in February and March! From 7-9 p.m. patrons will have access to WiFi and the audiovisual collection, which includes BluRay discs, movies and TV series on DVD and video games. Also, each Saturday night at 7 p.m. there will be a show downstairs in the Community Room.

• Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with singer/songwriter Ed Ryan for an evening of Irish music on Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. For tickets you must register online or in person at the Circulation Desk.

THEATER & FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• More than living up to its title, “Wild Tales,” director Damián Szifron’s collection of outrageous, hilarious and truly bizarre anecdotes, offers a subversive comedic portrait of contemporary Argentina. 631-423-FILM for tickets and show times.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

• For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, come and enjoy Claddagh for an afternoon of Celtic dance and music performed by world-champion dancers on Saturday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be bought online.

AUDITIONS/SUBMISSIONS Northport Symphony Orchestra

The Northport Symphony Orchestra seeks new members in all sections.

Repertoire ranges from Baroque through classical and romantic to early 20th century. Music Director Richard Hyman is an award-winning music educator and composer. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. usually at East Northport Middle School. Email info@northportorchestra.org to arrange an audition. Website: northportorchestra.org.

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. www.ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Join us once again for our annual “Go Ape” exhibit featuring the exceptional artwork, selected by their teachers, of AP art students from Long Island High Schools from March 15-29 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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. www.bjspokegallery.com.

• March brings a benefit exhibition of artists’ trading cards from March 3-29.

50 percent of the proceeds go to VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

• The year-long exhibit “Sea Ink: American Sailors and Tattoo Art” explores the culture and significance of nautical tattoos and their historical origins from sailors’ lives at sea. The exhibit features an array of tattoo artifacts, antique machines, early inking tools and Sailor Jerry flash art.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-8/adults, $46/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-3513250.

• The museum presents “Modern Alchemy: Experiments in Photography,” on view through March 15.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m.

516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaustnassau.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: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, gays and Polish

intelligentsia.

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. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org.

• The works of Alice Riordan will be featured in her solo exhibit “A Lifetime of Art,” drawing, paintings and sculpture.

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. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

• The next Lunch & Learn program, “Around Huntington Village,” is March 12 at Black & Blue Restaurant in Huntington village at noon. $40 members/$45 non-members. Price includes a gourmet three-course meal. Reservations required; call 631427-7045 ext. 404.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.

631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, come and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s Historic Main Street Tuesday-Sunday from 1:00 – 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. www.ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• Next up is “FemINus,” a ladies-only group show, with an opening reception Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.

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

• Schedule at a time convenient for your group for high tea and transport yourself back in time as your group experiences High Tea in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25/person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount

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

• The Marshall Tucker Band plays Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$59.50.

• Contemporary music performed by Howard Jones on Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available online.

VOLUNTEERING Cosmetologists Wanted

Hospice Care Network is seeking New York State-licensed cosmetologists to provide 2-4 haircuts per month for community members facing life-limiting illnesses. Download an application at www.hospicecarenetwork.org or call 516-224-6423.

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 village 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.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected.

631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

Museum hours through April 15: 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. 631854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Experience hurricanes, volcanoes, gigantic whales and ocean currents in the planetarium’s new show, “Dynamic Earth.” Regular showings at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com

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Irish Eyes – And Sunshine – Smile On Huntington For the first time in what seemed like an eternity, the sun came out – and so did thousands of Long Islanders to celebrate Irish culture during Huntington’s 81st annual St. Patrick’s Parade through the village.

The snow and cold were gone for the Ancient Order of Hibernians-hosted annual bash, with grand marshal Father Stephen Donnelly of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church leading the way, towering over

the proceedings and leading the way with a radiant smile.

Revelers of all ages, including elected officials from state, county and town government, cub scouts and girl scouts, fire departments, marching bands, Irish step-dancers and 18 pipe and drum bands entertained the crowds who lined Main Street and New York Avenue, decked out in bedazzled green attire and full of Irish cheer.

Cheerleaders from St. Patrick’s School chanted, cheered and marched the entire parade route.

This trio made some noise of their own with St. Patrick’s Day horns.

Clan Gordon Highlanders Pipe Band.

Among local elected officials who joined the parade, from left, are Assemblymen Andrew Raia and Chad Lupinacci, Huntington Councilmwomen Tracey Edwards and Susan Berland, and County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer.

Grand Marshal Fr. Stephen Donnelly of St. Patrick’s Church led the parade with a broad smile and waves to all.

Those Irish eyes may be smiling.

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Fully decked in green, these youngsters wait for the parade to pass.

Among the 18 pipe and drum bands, New York City Police Department’s Emerald Pipe Band are a crowd favorite.

Dignitaries on the reviewing went low to catch some high fives from a passing scout troop.

President Bronwyn Black Kelly, right, leads the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians on the parade route.

Bella the Bernese Mountain Dog is Irish for the day.

Ancient Order of Hibernians President Greg Kennedy pauses the parade in front of The Paramount – one of many parade sponsors – to lead an AOH cheer.

Miss Long Island 2015 Jenna Tirado (left) and Miss Long Island Teen 2015 Geena Cardalena were all smiles.

He wasn’t the littlest Hibernian marching in the parade, but he just may be the cutest.

Cub Scouts from Pack 178, St. Patrick’s School, Huntington, appear to be pretty enthused about their role in the parade.

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Swimming And Diving To Success Half Hollow Hills earns ninth straight Suffolk County team championship

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Jason Wiedersum, head coach for Half Hollow Hills’ boys swimming and diving team, has a lot to be proud of.

As head coach since 2003, Wiedersum and the “Thundercolts” – so named because it includes both Thunderbirds from High School East and Colts from High School West – have claimed nine straight Suffolk County swim titles.

This year, at the New York State meet in Ithaca Feb. 27-28, Wiedersum’s Thundercolts finished second out of all public schools statewide – the highest Half

Hollow Hills has ever placed at a season’s end. And to top it all off, Wiedersum has several state public school champions in 2015: Alex Park, a sophomore crowned in the 200-yard individual medley, and his 400-yard free relay squad, made up of Park James Gordin, Justin Chang and Dylan Chan.

But, above all, the most important thing that Wiedersum is, he said, is “blessed.”

“I’ve been blessed to have such a good group of kids,” he said.

“They’ve always been very mature, and obviously they’re a very talented group. This was the best year we’ve ever had.”

Half Hollow Hills finished its

League I season this year a perfect 7-0. Two non-league meets put the Thundercolts to 9-0 heading into this year’s Suffolk championships at Suffolk Community College on Feb. 14. There, the Thundercolts dominated, finishing in the top three in 11 of the 12 events while accruing 495 total team points – that’s more than double the secondplace team’s score; Huntington Harborfields finished with 247 points.

“Overall, this is the finest team that we’ve ever had,” Wiedersum, who also teaches at High School West, said. “I would say one of the biggest reasons for our success is the great relationship between

myself, [diving] coach Chris Blumenstetter and the kids.”

Park, Gordin, Chang, Chan, Daniel Lee, Ethan Tack, Harrison Tack, Mikko Sims and Brandon Baraban all placed with state qualifying individual- or team-times.

Half Hollow Hills would ultimately send six swimmers and two divers, Alex Cohen and John Natalone, to the meet upstate at Ithaca.

“That’s a record for us,” he said.

Reflecting on the season, Wiedersum was grateful for his senior class. Gordin and Cohen make up two of the seven Thundercolts on this season’s ros-

RUNNING

Locals Gear Up For Inaugural Suffolk Marathon

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Who says you can’t go home?

That’s what Atlanta, Ga. resident Andrea Restifo will be doing with her husband, Steven, when they come to Long Island to run the inaugural Suffolk County Marathon on Sept. 13. Her husband grew up in Dix Hills until his family moved in the 11th grade. Andrea, a 13-time marathon finisher, will give motherin-law Kitty Graziano a chance to see her in competition again.

“She saw me cross the finish line in the New York Marathon several years back and is excited to experience another race,” Andrea said.

The inaugural marathon and halfmarathon, a partnership between the state and the county, will raise money to expand and enhance veterans services in Suffolk County while also serving as a last-chance qualifier for the 2016 Boston Marathon. This year’s race is set for April 20.

The race employs a route designed to promote the unique attractions and downtowns along the Great South Bay. It will begin and end at Heckscher State Park in East Islip,

Northport’s Kieran Gibbons will be among the runners in the inaugural Suffolk County Marathon Sept. 13. with a Taste of Long Island wine and food festival to end race festivities.

“The Suffolk County marathon is a mechanism to highlight the incredible communities, natural resources and businesses we have here in Suffolk County,” County Executive Steve Bellone said. “Suffolk County is a world renowned destination. From the Hamptons to our wine country to our amazing downtowns and world class beaches, we are a destination for tourism, businesses, recreation, and living. Our marathon will give us an

opportunity to showcase all of that.”

So far, more than 40 Huntington township residents have signed up, county officials said.

For veteran runners like Restifo, there’s plenty of experience to call on.

Commack’s Giselle Gerardi, who will run the full marathon like Restifo, ran the New York City marathon in 2013 and aided a blind runner through the Achilles International in 2014. She’s also completed the Rock and Roll DC marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon, as well as several half-

marathons in New York City.

Restifo plans to use the course as a distraction from the race’s obstacles while drawing energy and inspiration from the terrain, her neighbors, friends and family.

“Although it can be an individual activity, that group energy is what drives me through the race,” she said.

“I am also addicted to that sensation you get when crossing the finish line.”

Meanwhile, Huntington Station’s Sabino Curcio, who has already tackled the 2014 Michelob Ultra Half-Marathon in Queens and the Great Cow Harbor 10K in Northport, said he likes supporting local running events.

“I am running the Suffolk Half Marathon because the running community on Long Island is incredible and having the ability to run through such beautiful areas of the island… is tremendous,” he said. “It is also very exciting to be a part of the Inaugural race, which I know will become an annual tradition and an incredible event.”

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ter that are set to graduate in the summer. Playing a major part in paving the way for Half Hollow Hills’ younger swimmers and divers, Wiedersum couldn’t understate the importance of those senior leaders.

“I would say that’s one of the keys to have a program that succeeds year after year,” Wiedersum said. “We’ve had seniors that have done very well in the county and state meets so [younger guys] get to see what it’s like to compete there.”

Having learned from their senior teammates and this season as a whole, Half Hollow Hills’ six other state qualifiers will be making a comeback next year.

“We look really good for next year,” he said, “We even have a lot of talented kids coming up from the middle-school level.”

Looks like Wiedersum and the Thundercolts have at least a few more “blessed” seasons ahead of him.

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From left to right: Members of the Half Hollow Hills 200 free relay and 400 free relay teams, James Gordin, Justin Chang, Dylan Chan and Alex Park, smile for a picture after competing at Ithaca College Feb. 27-28 in the annual state championship.

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