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DIX HILLS

Grad Turns Sports Into Emojis

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

From television screens to keyboards, Half Hollow Hills East graduate Dylan Berkenfield has created a smartphone app that takes some of sport's most iconic moments and translates them into keyboard characters that can be shared via online and text message.

Berkenfield, of Dix Hills, founded the app -dubbed Doji Keyboard -- last year with business partner Arthur Mansdach, whom he met at Cornell University.

The pair launched Doji last month with 30 depictions of iconic sports moments, including 10 basketball-related, 10 football-related, and 10 others involving tennis, soccer, golf and more.

Current Dojis include the NBA’s James Harden and his patented “stirring the pot” celebration, and shot-blocking phenom Dikembe Mutombo’s infamous finger wag.

The initial idea, Berkenfield said, came after he picked up on the ongoing trend of emojis, or emoticons, which are digital images or icons used to de-

pict ideas and emotions via digital communication.

“Emojis have become an entirely new language within the past five to 10 years, especially with people 25 and younger,” Berkenfeld, 24, of Dix Hills, said. “They just want every possible way to express themselves as thoroughly and holistically as possible.”

Recognizing the trend, Berkenfeld said he wanted add sports into the mix. While generic sports emojis already exist, Berkenfeld and Mansdach instead sought a niche in the market by replicating one-of-a-kind moments in sports history and recruiting a designer to custom make them into emojis.

For example, Berkenfeld could send his friend a dollar-sign emoji if he owes that friend $10, or “now I can send them the Johnny Manziel Doji of him doing the money sign celebration and all my friends (Continued on page A12)

Hills East grad Dylan Berkenfeld, right, and business partner Arthur Mansdach, right, have developed the Doji Keyboard an application for smartphones translates some of sport's most iconic moments into digital emojis, or emoticons, inset.

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SPOTLIGHT

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Annual Pride Parade Cancelled

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The annual Long Island Pride parade through Huntington village has been cancelled by the organizers, the LGBT Network.

“This need for more capacity in order to maintain order and safety is the major reason why this year’s parade is not taking place,” read a statement published on the organization’s website. “The LGBT Network has made the decision to put the parade on-hold for one year in order to build the capacity to ensure that L.I. Pride can be held with the support it needs to ensure the safety of all involved.”

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The annual Long Island Pride parade through Huntington village has been cancelled by organizer LGBT Network.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Bellone Calls For DA Spota’s Resignation

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone called for the immediate resignation of Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota last week after a wiretapping probe exposing alleged misconduct was publicized.

“While the federal investigation into your office and several members of your staff is ongoing, this matter cannot wait,” Bellone wrote in a letter addressed to Spota.

Details of the wiretaps were initially published in a Newsday report citing unnamed officials close to the investigation. Despite Spota’s governmental corruption bureau uncovering a swath of alleged corruption in 2007, including exchanging bribes for government positions, the anonymous officials claimed that most of the apparent crimes went unprosecuted.

Responding to the allegations, Spota said they were a “vendetta.” Spota claims that Bellone asked him to refrain from investigating and prosecuting people Bellone is close to, including his Donald Rodgers, his former IT commissioner who pled guilty in 2014 to misdemeanor charges of filing a false instrument.

“He begged me not to charge him, as a matter of fact, even though I showed him, and I explained to him, that Rodgers had falsified documents with respect to a failed contract,” Spota said in a statement

emailed May 12.

Bellone stated in his letter that if Spota does not willingly step down, he will appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove Spota from office.

Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) weighed in during a May 12 interview, saying both officials should step down.

“It’s embarrassing,” he said. “They’re both lying to some extent. It’s time for them to go.”

Trotta also claimed that Bellone knew about the allegations against James Burke, former county police chief, and chose not to act. Trotta, a 25-year member of the Suffolk Police Department, said the allegations against Burke were common knowledge among county police. However, according to published reports, Bellone has said he was unaware of those allegations when he appointed Burke.

Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone calls for the immediate resignation of District Attorney Thomas Spota during a press confernce last week.

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Vote Results Now Available Online Results of the Half Hollow Hills School District’s budget vote and school board election were not available as of deadline Monday.

The budget vote centered on a $241 million spending plan that boasted a tax levy increase of 0.18-percent, which was touted by officials as one of the lowest increases in the district’s history.

As for the school board election, incumbent trustees Eric Geringswald and David Kaston were challenged by newcomer Laraine Rudy for a pair of open three-year seats.

Once available, results of both the budget vote and school board election are expected to be posted to Longislandernews.com.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

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Like Finding A Needle On A Burglar

Safety Or Appearance?...The weather was of charge to people who are blind or visually impaired. I’m curious as to beautiful on Saturday (during the day anywhat their daily routines are way), and as I enjoyed outside dining at and how trainers teach these Skipper’s Pub, biting into a dogs to take the lead for the cheeseburger, I caught IN THE KNOW safety and benefits of others. glimpse of a humorous scene. WITH AUNT ROSIE It must take dedication and A couple was sitting on their patience, but I’m sure the grey scooter motorbike equipped with large outcome is well worth it. I face helmets while a man sitting on his orapplaud those dogs for their service to the ange Harley-Davidson motorcycle next to community and to the owners who will be them was wearing a half helmet only covering the top part of his head. The couple, who were happy to walk beside them. shouting over the engines at the man, pointed So Many Activities… Do you know what I at their helmets and said, “You need a safer love about the spring and summer months? All helmet.” He looked at them and scoffed before of the wonderful activities that come with kicking up his kickstand and driving away. I them. Take for example this weekend, the anfound it interesting that the couple on the nual Huntington Waterfront Festival is set for scooter were more conscious of their safety Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mill Dam Park. than a man driving a Harley. Nevertheless, the The festival is part of Safe Boating Week couple was right. Although big bulky helmets (which kicks off Saturday and runs through may not be the most fashionable choice, they May 27), and promises to offer lots of nautical will save lives. So, please, especially for those goodies, food and drinks, and beautiful views who are not surrounded by the metal doors of of the harbor. There’s also a carnival coming a car, safety first. Wear a reliable helmet! to Dix Hills on Saturday, and even a garden party at Oheka Castle coming up in a couple Dogs In Training…Has anyone ever noof weeks (check this week’s calendar section ticed several seeing-eye dogs in training walkfor some more details). Activities are my faing around Huntington village? I catch them vorite! Now I just have to find some time for all the time on my way to work. I’ve seen two them all... people at a time accompany a dog, with one person blindfolded. I’ve seen breeds in train(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you ing like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Gerhave comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapman Shepherds and more. That begs the quespening in your neck of the woods, write to me totion, where are they coming from? And the day and let me know the latest. To contact me, answer is The Guide Dog Foundation for the drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, Blind in Smithtown. Since 1946, the founda14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the tion has provided guide dogs and training free e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com)

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Unscripted Meds A 27-year-old Copiague man was arrested on Straight Path in Dix Hills for allegedly possessing prescription medications without a valid prescription at around 11:15 a.m. on May 13. Police charged him with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Obstructing Firefighters A 55-year-old Dix Hills man was arrested for allegedly obstructing firefighters on Deer Park Road on May 10. Police said the man was intoxicated and blocked the path of firefighters trying to extinguish a fire in his home. According to police, the firefighters physically moved the man to gain access to the fire. Police charged the man with obstructing firefighting operations and resisting arrest.

Three Car Break-Ins Police reported a string of car break-ins earlier this month. First, police said an unknown person at around 5:03 p.m. on May 8 broke the window of a 2004 Nissan Murano parked in the lot of Blink Fitness on Broadhollow Road in Melville, stealing a purse and contents valued at $1,000.

Then, on May 11 at around 1:45 p.m., police said an unknown person broke the window of a 2011 Mazda on Broadhollow Road in Melville and stole a purse. Finally, police said an unknown person broke the window of a 2002 Oldsmobile parked in the Elwood Shopping Center on East Jericho Turnpike and stole a purse inside the vehicle at around 7:45 p.m. on May 8.

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A 28-year-old Dix Hills man was arrested on Candlewood Path at around 6:05 p.m. on May 13 for allegedly burglarizing a Huntington business. Police said the man pried open the door of Elite Fabrication at 60 New York Ave. at around 6:15 p.m. on May 1 and stole two computers. Police said that, when they arrested him, he was also found with needles on him. Police charged the man with third-degree burglary and possession of a hypodermic instrument.

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Dix Hills Rescue Squad personnel bring a 20-year-old pool service worker to a Suffolk Police Medevac helicopter for transportation to Stony Brook University Hospital. The man was burned Saturday after a mixture of chlorine chemicals exploded in his face, officials said DIX HILLS

Pool Service Worker Burned By Chemicals A pool service worker was burned on Saturday when a mixture of chlorine chemicals exploded in his face, fire officials said.

Dix Hills Fire Department personnel was dispatched to a Bayard Drive home in Dix Hills at around 3:10 p.m. Dix Hills Fire Rescue Squad emergency medical personnel aided the 20-year-old man who sustained chemical burns on his face and chest, according to officials.

The Dix Hills Rescue Squad brought the victim to the landing

zone at Commack Middle School on Vanderbilt Parkway so that he could be transported via a Suffolk Police Medevac helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.

About 20 firefighters and rescue personnel responded with two ambulances, paramedic and first responder units, and three engines to secure the helicopter landing zone in the parking lot of the school.

Units were under the direction of Rescue Squad Lieutenant Eytan Pick.

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Drugs, Guns Uncovered Through Search Warrant

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

A 36-year-old Wheatley Heights man was arrested Friday on several felony weapons and drugs charges following the execution of a search warrant, Suffolk police said.

According to police, George Francis faces seven counts of weapons charges for allegedly possessing a stolen .30 caliber assault rifle; a .22 caliber firearm; a .40 caliber pistol; a .357 caliber revolver; and a 9mm Ruger, which police also allege he defaced.

Police also charged Francis for allegedly possessing both cocaine and prescription pills, including third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance for allegedly possessing over half an ounce, or more, of cocaine; two counts of third-de-

gree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell a narcotic; and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

He was also charged with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance for allegedly possessing prescription pills.

Francis was also charged with two counts of criminal use of drug paraphernalia, one for possessing scales, the other for possessing packaging, police said.

Police said they executed a search warrant that led to Francis’ arrest, but refused to comment any further on the case. A spokesman for Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota could not be reached for comment before deadline Monday.

Francis was arraigned Saturday at Suffolk First District Court. A $300,000 bond was set and not posted.

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Tragedy Yields Progress It has been nearly four years since a 34- mation on safe boating week, visit Huntfoot Silverton cabin cruiser capsized in ingtonsafeboatingweek.com.

Oyster Bay Harbor on July 4, 2012, trapBut there is still plenty of work to be ping in the cabin three young children who done, as pointed out by an executive of the ultimately drowned. Two of those children Greater Huntington Boating Council. were from the Town of Huntington. An inThere are still no state laws governing the vestigation showed that the primary cause capacity of vessels, meaning overcrowding was overcrowding. is still a concern.

In the wake of the tragedy, the HuntingPenalties for boating while intoxicated ton boating community and also need to be stricter. Local local leaders worked to craft EDITORIAL boaters, and others involved in laws improving boating safety, the community, are lobbying making our waters safer. That includes state leaders to enact legislation tying a percounty legislation requiring boat operators son’s driver’s license to their boating litake safety courses and display certificates cense. In theory, this could allow points to while on board a vessel; and state legisla- be added to a person’s driver’s license tion requiring requires boaters born May 1, should they be guilty of a BWI. This could 1996, or later, to obtain a boating safety be a major deterrent, and could lower BWI certificate in order to operate a vessel in rates in our waters. state waters.

Similarly, community members are More locally, Huntington also began to pushing state officials to strengthen the heavily engage in the nationally-recognized boating safety certificate legislation.

Safe Boating Week, which this year runs Boaters born May 1, 1996 have only just May 21-May 27. Classes will be offered – now turned 20 years old. It’s great that including the state’s safety course – and we’re teaching young boaters the basics, awareness will be touted through seminars but those same basics should also be reiterand events scheduled to be held around ated to seasoned boaters – even those who town. And they’re all free. For more infor- have been on the water for decades.

Facebook comments of the week On the story about the town considering the hire of armed rangers to patrol Huntington Station parks “The real truth is that this has being going on for a long time but cops never did something about it! I have seen drug dealers selling drugs even in the morning at the Train Station! So many times! I have seen prostitution houses in Huntington Station and nobody does anything about it and the worse that some cops saw that happening! I take taxis almost every day and they told me stories that I am speechless! Even the own people who lives around the station are scare to talk about it! That is what is happening! Such a beautiful place, Huntington, I love Huntington! Somebody has to do something about it!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Consider LIRR Project Carefully DEAR EDITOR: Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced four community meetings on May 24 and May 25 to discuss the LIRR Expansion Project with Long Island residents. I am writing to implore the Huntington and Northport communities to voice their support for this vital project (details can be found at AModernLI.com).

The project proposes to

build a third train track along a 9.8-mile stretch of the LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville.

The two existing tracks were laid in the 19th century when people rode to the train in horse and buggy. According to the report issued by the state, that corridor is where five of the LIRR’s eleven branches converge, carrying 41 percent of the LIRR daily ridership. Commuters riding the Hempstead, Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson, Oyster Bay or Montauk branches of the LIRR who have been

stuck on a platform waiting and waiting for their train should know that it was more than likely caught in the bottleneck created by the insufficient two track system in this very area.

Anyone who has ever taken the LIRR, including the over 300,000 people who use it to commute every day, know that it is in desperate need of an upgrade. The third track project, if executed, will increase capacity and improve service reliability. To say it simply: Trains will run faster, more often,

and with fewer delays.

For non-commuters and affected local communities, it will decrease congestion and pollution, and eliminate 3,000 train horn blasts each day. The plan also eliminates seven grade crossings, making nearby roads safer, quieter and more attractive. It does all this within the existing LIRR right of way, and completely avoids residential property acquisitions.

Make no mistake: Long Island needs this project – and the current proposal has been constructed to have positive outcomes for all.

Our regional economy and local homeowners will benefit. Neighborhoods will be safer, commuters will be happier, and pollution and traffic will be lessened.

The community meetings will be a gage of support from the greater Long Island community. Without Town of Huntington residents and commuters from the five affected lines, the narrative may be guided by those who oppose the project because of the short-term inconvenience or misinformation based on project proposals of the past. If commuters truly believe that they deserve better from the LIRR, now is the time to speak up for a project that could change your everyday life.

Sincerely, DAVE KAPELL Executive Director Right Track for Long Island Coalition

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Kevin James Sitcom To Film At L.I. Studio Gold Coast Studios in Bethpage will soon become the home of Long Island’s first-ever live studio audience sitcom.

According to Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, CBS has picked up “Kevin Can Wait,” a multi-camera live studio audience sitcom starring Kevin James, an actor and comedian known for his roles in sitcom “The King of Queens,” and films including ”Grown Ups,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and “Hitch.” The pilot was filmed at Gold Coast Studio in Bethpage, and the sitcom will continue to film in Bethpage. “Kevin Can Wait” is expected to air on CBS this September While Bethpage’s Gold Coast Studios and Grumman Studios have served as home to a number of motion picture and television productions, this was Long Island’s first-ever live audience sitcom, adding hundreds of millions of dollars annually to our local economy.

Mangano called the news “exciting,” adding that “Nassau County is quickly becoming the Hollywood East of the motion picture and tele-

vision industry – employing residents and generating more $250 million in economic benefit for our local economy annually.”

The motion picture and television industry generated $533.6 million in economic benefit for Nassau, and more than $1.64 million in sales and hotel taxes between 2013 and 2014, according to a 2015 study by Camoin Associates. The industry employed 1,773 annual jobs through the production of more than 535 films, which accounted for over 2,109 days between 2013 and 2014.

Nassau is now the home of two successful production studios that encompass three buildings and nine sound stages that compete internationally for film and television production.

Over the past few years, Nassau has served as home to NBC’s live performances of “The Sound of Music,” “Peter Pan,” and “The Wiz.” Motion picture and television shows filmed in Nassau also include “The Good Wife,” “The Amazing Spiderman 2,” “Royal Pains,” “The Americans,” “Person of Interest,” and “The Blacklist.”

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Life&Style LIFE & STYLE

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Sitting in an aged armchair amid piles of loose paper and his collections of poetry, Fred Byrnes writes on a legal pad with a ballpoint pen, producing poetry that calls upon his passion for baseball. He uses the game as a metaphor for life.

Once he finishes a piece of work, he’ll mail it to a friend in Florida who types it up and mails it back to Byrnes.

It’s what he’s done for over 30 years, and it’s earned him a spot in the archives of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

“It’s what I do… I’m really not one of the guys that wants to mow the lawn on Saturdays,” he said.

Byrnes, 63, has lived his whole life in Huntington Station. He attended Huntington High School in the early 1970s, but didn’t graduate, opting to to attend Suffolk Community College and earn an associate’s degree in communications in 1984. Later, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Dowling College.

While Byrnes muses on an array of topics, over the years he has become renowned for his poetry on America’s pastime.

He started playing Little League Baseball for the Kiwanis Club of Huntington when he was 10 years old, moving up to the 90-foot diamond in his early teenage years.

While he reveled in the game, he began to notice a growing desire to dive into the literary world.

“Words were forming in my head at that time, and I had no idea what it was,” he said, adding that they could distract him, at times, on the diamond. “And, I was a third baseman. You really got to keep your mind on the game when you’re playing third base. A line drive can take your head off.”

But soon, Byrnes said he took steps away from the game, diving into a wilder, troubled adolescence that even included criminal activity.

“I got a second shot at life with the writing,” he said. “My baseball years weren’t wasted. They actually helped me down later on in life.”

He said he “lucked out” when he enrolled at Suffolk Community College, where he met an English professor, the late Dan Murray. He was the one who first introduced the fledgling writer to the finer points of poetry.

“All I knew about poetry then was ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb,’” Byrnes said. “Dan told me in the

Not just a poet, Fred Byrnes started abstract painting at age 50, drawing upon the influences of Jackson Pollock after seeing the film “Pollock,” directed by Ed Harris.

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Baseball Poet Pens Life’s Curveballs

Fred Byrnes, a poet in Huntington Station often sits by his window and writes his poetry on a legal pad. A collection of his poetry was archived in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in March. very beginning just to write what I feel. I don’t play word games.”

He recalled that his earliest poetic influences were musicians Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, remembering that he would absorb their narratives as his aunt played their music in his youth.

“I found a freedom… to express myself,” Byrnes said. “It’s like playing baseball, the only way you’re going to learn how to do it is to do it.”

Byrnes’ poems have been previously published in The Long-Islander, as well as Long Island Magazine and Long Island Quarterly.

Most recently, on March 31, he received a much-anticipated letter from Jim Gates, library director for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

“I will place them in our film of fan poetry, which is part of our research archive. Best wishes and I hope you enjoy the 2016 baseball season,” Gates wrote.

Ultimately, Byrnes sees his work on baseball referring to a larger diamond drawn on the field of life. In an excerpt from a poem he wrote about sharing experiences about the game with his nephew, who also attended Huntington High School.

“The power of the game binds us together a union of athletes One a promising sixteen year old One a once-promising thirty-three year old…

He took the bat went whistling out the door When his time at the plate comes he’ll know what to do” Excerpt from “The New Bat” by Fred Byrnes, 1987 He added that the end of this piece, referring to our own personal “time at the plate,” can “encompass all of life.”

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Cowboy Mouth Celebrates Rock ‘n’ Rock SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

On June 2 when the the frontman of the band onstage at The Paramount yells, “The name of the band is…”

Don’t be surprised when fans joyfully yell back,”Cowboy Mouth.”

Such is the dynamic for Cowboy Mouth, a New Orleans-bred rock ‘n’ roll band, said lead singer and drummer, Fred LeBlanc. He called the way the band performs a “very celebratory rock ‘n’ roll experience.”

“A fan of ours recently put it best, ‘You guys are like a southern gospel revival without the religion,’” LeBlanc said. “It’s pretty apt. The show is designed pretty much to be uplifting

without being cheesy and just cathartic.”

Their high-energy, spirited performances, LeBlanc said, are designed to allow audience members to let loose in their own right.

“I don’t think people go to rock shows to see Mick Jagger, I think people go to rock shows to be Mick Jagger,” he said The band first formed in 1992 in New Orleans, and is now comprised of LeBlanc, one of the original founders; founding member John Thomas Griffith, who plays guitar and sings; Matt Jones, who plays rhythm guitar and sings; and Brian Broussard on the bass.

Taking a different approach to rock culture, the band aimed for a more upbeat, positive swing.

“Just growing up, seeing rock ‘n’ roll basically used and co-opted as

New Orleans-based rock ‘n’ roll band Cowboy Mouth promises to offer a cathartic experience aiming to electrify audiences when it comes to The Paramount on June 2. The show will also feature bands The Grave Jinglers and Quarter Horse.

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something to be a negative just got on my nerves,” he said.

LeBlanc added that the “party line” of rock ‘n’ roll is that its history does not lie in rhythm and blues, but claimed it’s actually found in rhythm and gospel, citing Little Richard, an influential musician and songwriter who is also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“Gospel and blues, back then, existed on a parallel track. They were two different sides of the same coin,” he said. “That reflected people’s faith, not just in religion or matters spiritual, but as much in themselves as anything.”

Their signature hit, “Jenny Says,”

hit No. 26 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart in 1997. Today, the band continued their legacy with their latest album “Go!” which was released in 2014.

The band is releasing a best hits album this summer, named after the aforementioned chant, “The Name Of The Band Is.” Cowboy Mouth will be featured at the Paramount at June 2, headlining the Bourbon Street Bash, which also showcases The Grave Jinglers and Quarter Horse. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m., with the show kicking off at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Paramountny.com or at the box office for $15-$35.

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Friends of the Coltrane Home board member Joel Snodgrass, lower left, and board chairman Ron Stein, lower right, are pictured with the members of the Huntington Town Board.

In the Town of Huntington, July 23 will now be recognized as “Coltrane Day” in remembrance of jazz legend John Coltrane, who lived the last years of his life in Dix Hills.

The Huntington Town Board voted durng its May 10 meeting to designate the day through a proclamation.

On July 23, the Friends of the Coltrane Home will present the second annual Coltrane Day Music Festival in Heckscher Park. The event will bring together jazz aficionados for a day of performances, community jams and workshops, in conjunction with the Huntington Summer Arts Festival.

The event will also raise funds the effort to restore the Dix Hills house

Coltrane lived and where his wife, Alice – a master and influential musician and composer in her own right – recorded multiple seminal recordings with world renowned musicians in the basement. The house has been designated as a historic landmark by Huntington Town and is listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.

The Town of Huntington purchased the three-acre property several years ago to create Coltrane Park and transferred ownership of the house to the not-for-profit group Friends of the Coltrane Home, which wants to restore the house for use as a museum and cultural and educational center.

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BOATING

Safe Boating Week Back, Bigger Than Ever

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Safe Boating Week is nearly here, and, this year in Huntington, it’s expected to be bigger than ever.

The annual call for water safety begins Saturday and continues on through Wednesday with a boatload of classes, seminars and events scheduled around town, including the fourth annual Waterfront Festival slated for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday at Mill Dam Ball Field in Halesite.

“This year we are proud to offer the biggest series to date,” said Jackie Martin, executive officer of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, and event chairperson. “We expect an increase in boat traffic in our area waterways and on Long Island Sound this summer, and it’s important for every boater to be knowledgeable about safety on the water.”

Huntington’s involvement in the nationally-recognized safe boating week began in the year following a fatal July 4, 2012 boating disaster in the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor off of Lloyd Neck. Three children were killed after a 34-foot cabin cruiser

Huntington Safe Boating Week begins Saturday and runs through Wednesday, offering a boatload of safety-themed classes and events around town. they were aboard capsized during a fireworks display.

Since then, Jon Ten Haagen, Greater Huntington Boating Council executive officer, said boating safety improvements have been made, but he stressed that more work is needed.

“Unfortunately you have tens of thousands of boats on the Long Island Sound, and there are people who have been doing it for 15, 20, 30, 40 years, who, for the most part, are fairly knowledgeable, but they're not keeping up with the changing times.

After a while, you get so comfortable

that you don’t pay attention to what you should,” Ten Haagen said.

He stressed a need for more stringent state regulations to be put into place, describing proposed boat safety legislation similar to that found in states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida and California – “Laws that have teeth to them,” he said.

Ten Haagen said the boating council has lobbied state leaders for further improvements, particularly those pertaining to boating while intoxicated. He said he wants parity between BWI and driving while in-

toxicated laws, linking drivers and boating licenses so points can be applied. He also wants mandatory education to be established, including an in-person test required before a boat can be registered with the state.

This could benefit even the most seasoned boaters, he said, “I’ve been boating since I was 10 years old and, quite honestly, I took the [New York State Safe Boating Course] a couple of years ago and there were a couple of things I learned. Nobody can know everything.”

As part of Safe Boating Week, a free offering of that eight-hour course will be given 6-10 p.m. on both May 23 and May 24 at Huntington Town Hall. To register, call 631-351-3256.

But first, the week kicks off on Saturday with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-sanctioned Paddlesports America class focusing on safety procedures for canoeists and kayakers. The free, four-hour class is slated to begin at 11:30 a.m. at Easy East Adventures Outfitters (11 Mill Dam Road, Huntington).

Also on Saturday, free vessel inspections are being offered courtesy of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. For (Continued on page A28)

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will see that and get a huge kick out of it.”

Berkenfeld, a 2010 Hills East grad, “It’s really just more of a fun way to text friends using emojis that we can all relate to and all identify with.”

The process to get the app up and running began last June after he pitched the idea to Mansdach, Berkenfeld said.

“We wanted to create 30 moments in sports across the sports landscape that not only were recognizable and what we deemed as cool, but also that would fit into different contexts,” Berkenfeld said.

Some of the other Dojis they created include Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue during the 2001 NBA finals; the Jose Bautista bat flip made famous during last year’s MLB playoffs; and NBA-superstar

LeBron James’s iconic pregame powder toss.

The Doji Keyboard officially hit the Apple’s App Store in April, and was downloaded 990 times as of Monday.

Berkenfeld, who graduated from Cornell in 2014 with a degree in business strategy, said he and Mansdach continue to develop and release new dojis every week.

For Berkenfeld, the app is one step towards his dream of being an entrepreneur.

“I think that it’s a great foundation for me moving forward,” he said. “It has provided me with some experiences that I can take on to whatever future project I want to start. It’s given me the confidence that I can do it.”

The Doji Keyboard is available for download through the App Store or via Dojikeyboard.com.

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In past years, the parade marched down Park Avenue and Main Street in Huntington village, ending at Heckscher Park for the festival portion of the day. This year’s festival is still scheduled to take place on June 11 in Heckscher Park.

However, a wave of backlash has emerged from the local LGBT community that prompted the formation of a new group called the Long Island LGBTQA+ Visibility Coalition. The group seeks to boycott the L.I. Pride festival, and host an alternative Walk For Visibility in Sayville to be held the day after the festival, according to community organizer Erinn Furey.

In an interview Monday, she said the Huntington parade has a “rich history,” including a court battle with the Town of Huntington in 1991 to secure a parade permit.

Now, she said, the event has been subverted in favor of commercial interests. Furey added that since the LGBT Network took over the parade, the organization has made several changes that morphed it into “quite a monetized event.”

These changes include shifting the date to a Saturday from a Sunday to allow for the sale of alcohol, she said, and shortening the route of the parade. She claims the parade does not bring in money for the organization.

Furey added that her and other organizers have appealed to the organization for years to change the event back to “Sunday when working class LGBT people may have off and can attend.

“We don’t want alcohol at our parade because of the high rates of alcoholism and substance abuse in our community,” she added.

Furey is also a social worker and director of student affairs for Pace University’s LGBT Center. She said the parade was originally organized by grassroots activists back in 1991. The Town of Huntington denied the organizers’ initial permit, saying that only “traditional” parades were allowed, according to the The Long-Islander.

Upon hearing the news that the parade was cancelled, Furey posted on the network’s Facebook page on March 24, expressing her anger.

“They will only hold the festival!

Why would they want any other groups but their own on display?”

Furey’s post read. “You will not erase #LGBTQyouth, #transgender folks, #peopleofcolor and others.

Consider this your warning.”

After this, LGBT Network Social Media Manager Adam Lombardi filed a report with Suffolk County Police, which deployed its hate crime unit, according to Detective Sergeant Debora Gagliano, the unit’s commanding officer.

“They were concerned,” Gagliano said, adding that detectives ultimately determined that Furey did not pose a threat, and that no crime was committed.

“There was no hate crime,” Gagliano said. “It’s freedom of speech at that point.”

Despite numerous attempts, LGBT Network President David Kilmnick did not return requests for comment.

Take a Stroll

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Northport Village At A Glance One of the most charming locales on Long Island’s fabled Gold Coast, Northport boasts a beautiful working harbor, waterfront parks and a bustling downtown shopping area alive with boutiques and restaurants. Main Street and the downtown area retain a 19th-century flavor with well-preserved architecture, including numerous restored homesteads. Trolley track from days gone by still run down the center of Main Street, and the waterfront park is a beloved gathering place for concerts, festivals and celebrations, not to mention countless wedding photos. The downtown features many unique boutiques, gift and antique shops, amid a historical setting.

The Village’s recorded history dates to the time it was first discovered by European settlers in the 1600s. It was at the time inhabited by indigenous peoples, specifically the Matinecocks, who made their home on the

site now occupied by the Long Island Power Authority power plant. In 1650, settlers from New Amsterdam described good fishing, fine meadowlands and ground suitable for farms and cattle. Six years later, this area, which would be called Great Cow Harbor, was purchased from Chief Asharoken by three Englishmen for seven quarts of liquor, two coats, four shirts and eleven ounces of powder. Relations between the settlers and the Indians were friendly, and the small colony flourished with farming and shell-fishing.

Downtown Northport grew with a shipbuilding economy and in the 1800s, and later was home to several manufacturing concerns. The village was first being referred to as Northport in the early 19th century, and by 1874 it had become the most flourishing village in all of Suffolk County's north shore, with three ship yards, five sets of marine railways, two hotels,

and at least six general stores.

Change came with a Long Island Railroad station within the village of Northport. It was short-lived as the railroad soon opted to make its station in East Northport, and the Village opted to build a trolley line to take commuters between Main Street and the new Northport station on what is now Larkfield Road. The trolley made its run in 1924.

The village of Northport was formally incorporated in 1894.

The Northport we know today evolved as shipbuilding declined in the early years of the 20th century. The village bought up the land along the harbor and created the waterfront park we know today. The downtown shops, many topped with apartments, are a model downtown by modern standards. It’s walkable with access to shops and services, and boasts a lively cultural scene and recreational attractions.

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A view of Northport Harbor from the western foot Main Street.

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Following an annual 5K, thousands pack the Northport Village streets to participate in a moomentous occasion: the annual Cow Harbor Day Parade.

This building at 215 Main St. functioned as the Northport library until 1967. In 1974, it was converted into the home of the Northport Historical Society Museum, which still resides here today.

The First Presbyterian Church, above, was built by Henry and Charles Sammis in 1874.

A16 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • MAY 19, 2016 Nina’s Pizzeria serves pizza alongside a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes, all prepared with the freshest and most savory ingredients. It boasts cozy indoor and outdoor seating in a family-friendly environment. Since it is family-owned, it isn’t uncommon to see chefs walking about and talking with the guests. Nina’s also prides itself on being community-driven and supports local businesses and causes, valuing its community just as much as its patrons.

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Cilantro is a lively Mexican-inspired fastfood restaurant. They serve burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos, fresh salads, and more — all of which can be customized and built by patrons as they desire. The store itself is decorated with original artwork that helps celebrate the famous Mexican holiday, “Día De Muertos” (“Day of the Dead”) — just one of the ways they honor Mexican culture as they consistently provide their clientele with delicious Mexican cuisine.

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Maroni Cuisine — home of the original Hot Pots and Grandma Maroni’s Gourmet Meatballs — offers an incredibly eclectic and unique dining experience. They offer no formal menu, instead providing a general listing of their dishes. They then encourage patrons to let their chef, Michael Maroni, be their culinary guide. Maroni’s is more than a meal — it is an adventure diners love to partake in, time and time again.

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At Ba H ca of br finest cakes, pastries, artisan b Scandinavian specialties. It’s al outdoor dining and great casua Bakery has been around for 16 customers of Long Island the a and taste of Denmark.

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At Northport Copy and Shipping, they take care of all of your printing or shipping needs via Fedex, UPS, USPS, or DHL. They make any printing job easy for you and can finish your printings on the same day most of the time. They also do posters, banners, and anything else printing-related. At Northport Copy and Shipping, their team always says “yes”.

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Family owned and operated for nearly 50 years, Tim’s Shipwreck Diner is undoubtedly a Northport village institution, with old-fashioned comfort food, fantastic breakfasts, and personable service. After sweeping renovations and a television debut courtesy of the Food Network, owner Tim Hess and his crew continue to enjoy serving the community, and even have an outdoor patio area as well — perfect for summer dining.

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For over 100 years, Jones Drug Store has been serving Northport village as a full-service pharmacy, offering friendly service and personal touch. They are open 7 days a week and pride themselves on their availability to the community. In addition to their pharmaceutical services, they also offer an abundance of wonderful products, all of which can be beautifully wrapped as gifts for loved ones for no extra charge.

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Organically Yours has been nourishing the community with wholesome organic food since 1998. Fresh pressed juices, smoothies, and organic produce are just the beginning of what you'll grow to love here. Run in for some last- minute ingredients or order from the deli counter and stay awhile.

Organically Yours, made with love.

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There are special cases where you need to be able to monitor discreetly — for example, to watch your nanny, keep your home secure, or catch your partner “in the act”. Thankfully, in these cases, the Spy Shop of Long Island has you covered. They sell a wide variety of equipment to record audio and video, alongside a selection of other advanced tools, and you can browse their conveniently located store for the product to fit your exact needs.

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With Cow Harbor Realty, James Izzo — a successful real estate broker and entrepreneur based out of Northport — has cultivated a talented team of agents and brokers with whom he is confident will provide top-tier real estate services. Izzo’s decades of experience and knowledge of the local community guarantees a one-of-a-kind real estate experience, and he and his team strive to find not just a place for their clients to live, but rather, a place to flourish. (Independently owned and operated.)

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Founded out of Cold Spring Harbor in 1922, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty puts their customers and their agents before themselves. The company has grown to become one of the most notable real estate agencies on Long Island, particularly on the north shore. Now, with the organization valued at $2.5 billion, working with 600 independent agents and operating 24 branches, Daniel Gale has cemented itself in the minds of buyers and sellers across Long Island. Stop by their local office today to meet their team of real estate professionals.

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Any dining experience at 7T8 European Fusion will surely be a memorable one.

They have combined a modern and electric atmosphere with delicious European cuisine, prepared with an American flair. Executive Chef Stephen Claussel brings over twenty years of experience to the table, and his vision guides the restaurant’s farm-to-fresh philosophy and creates a culinary experience like no other.

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Tudor Jewelers Tudor Jewelers is a family business that has been in operation for over fifty years in the heart of Northport village. They offer expert watch and jewelry repair, cutting-edge styles, great prices, and fabulous customer service, and specialize in making custom-made pieces to serve their clients’ needs. Visitors can find engagement rings, wedding bands, or just a little something special for that special someone.

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For over 60 years, Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk has been providing the best in home care to help patients cope with all their health related needs. Skilled and ancillary services include nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, in-home health tele-monitoring, medical social work and home health aide care.

Our hospice is committed to the care of terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice is provided at-home or at our inpatient Hospice House, located in East Northport.

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Corktree Fine Wines was started in 2013 by John Grosso, a longtime wine enthusiast.

His store offers wellknown wines to customers looking for familiarity, in addition to new wines to allow customers to broaden their wine experience — all of which must meet the staff’s high standards before being offered.

There is always something to sample at the store, and formal tastings are held weekly.

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Thrift Shop

St. Paul’s Thrift Shop has a rapidly-turning inventory of household items, including new and gently-used clothing, alongside other unique finds.

With quality goods at bargain prices, your donations can easily become others’ treasures. And make sure to also visit its affiliated church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, where open hearts, minds, and doors are aplenty, and all are welcome (worship takes place every Sunday at 10 a.m.).

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Ice cream? Check. Frozen yogurt? Check. Italian ices, shakes, candies, and much more? Check, check, and more checks. Fans of all things frozen and sweet are invited to sample the dizzying delights at Rocking Horse Ices & Ice Cream Treatery. Summer is coming up soon — and there is no better time to partake in the wide array of special treats Rocking Horse has to offer.

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Here’s What’s Happening in Northport

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Community Events Are A Tradition In Northport

If you’re looking for something to do in Northport Village, you’re probably not looking hard enough.

Northporters love to get together, and they welcome visitors with the same warmth they extend to each other. Every concert, street festival, road race and art exhibit is an opportunity to celebrate the community, its rich heritage and its extraordinary sense of place.

There’s something going on for everyone in Northport, from artists to athletes, for young and old, and everything in between. Here’s the lineup: Poets In Port Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino, 249 Main Street, Northport.

Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

On May 27, the featured poet is Luis Solano; on June 24, David Lawton.

Happenings On Main Street Singer songwriters perform at the patio in the village park, Northport, every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. These free concerts are family oriented – bring our kids, bring your dog — start at 7 p.m., weathCaroline Doctorow er permitting. Here’s the schedule: Miles to Dayton, romantic to rock Andrew Fortier, folk, Americana Cathy Kreger/Kirsten Maxwell, folk, rock, blues June 17 Caroline Doctorow, folk, Americana, rock June 24 Allen Santoriello, folk, rock, Americana July 1 Toby Tobias/See, world, folk, Americana July 8 Sandy and Steve Edwards, Hickory Bench Playhouse, sounds from the golden age of radio July 15 The Brigands, Americana, sea and pirate shanties July 22 Annie Mark and Chris James, folk, rock, Americana July 29 Soundswell, Americana August 5 The Feinberg Brothers, bluegrass August 12 Rob Irie, reggae and rock August 19 Tommy Santoriello, folk, Americana August 26 Directors’ choice September 2 Glenn Baldwin and Friends of Jazz, jazz May 27 June 3 June 10

Do The Grid “I Did the Grid” run/walk is held annually on the Saturday before Memorial Day in memory of USMC Cpl. Christopher Scherer, a Northport High School graduate who was killed by an enemy sniper in Al Anbar, Iraq, in 2007. Comprised of a 4 mile competitive run, a 1 mile fun run and a 4-mile recreational walk, “I Did The Grid” covers the neighborhood Scherer ran and played in as a boy, and affectionate-

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ly called “the grid.” Runners and walkers round the course’s 31 turns with the names of four fallen heroes from either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom on their bibs to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. On completion of the course, each participant rings a bell four times to signify that each Airman, Coast Guardsman, Sailor, Soldier or Marine named on the bib will be remembered for making the ultimate sacrifice. The race is May 27 at 8 a.m. for the 4-mile competitive run; 9 a.m. for the fun run, and 9:30 am for the recreational run/walk. Registration information is at cplchris.com

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Northport Farmers Market Eat local. The market opens June 4 for the season and is held every Saturday through November 19 (except Cow Harbor weekend) from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Northport Farmers Market Cow Harbor Park at the foot of Main Street. You’ll find fresh produce and fish, plus crafts and flowers, from local farmers, merchants and fisherman, plus plenty of conversation.

Memorial Day Parade Northport Tiger Marching Band, scouts, community groups and veterans organizations march from the head of Main Street to the village park on the waterfront, stopping to lay wreaths at monuments that honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in wartime. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30.

Northport Schools Art & Music Festival More than 5,000 students participate in the Northport-East Northport School District’s High School Art and Music Festival, always held on the first Sunday in June at Northport Village Park. Students’ artistic works are showcased in displays of visual arts, musical performances, theater productions, fashion and more. A festival of sights and sounds that celebrates just about every outlet for student creativity imaginable, it runs from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5.

Art in the Park A July summer event, Art in the Park features more than 30 artists displaying and selling their original work amid a festival of music, dance and poetry, Saturday, July 9. The art show opens at 10 a.m. and music, dance and poetry festivities begin at noon. A day of fun for the entire family, it runs until 5 p.m. at Northport Village Park. Sponsored by Northport Arts Coalition.

Do-ing Music Do-ing Music is a collaborative venture between Northport Arts Coalition and the Northport/East Northport Public Library under which classical music is presented on four Friday evenings during the year at the library, 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport. A meetthe-artists reception follows, with refreshments provided compliments of Copenhagen Bakery.

Remaining shows for this year include: Symmetry Wind Quintet, July 29, 7:30 p.m.

The Symmetry Wind Quintet Debra KalabzaBalsamo on flute; Laura Koski on oboe; Colette Galante Symmetry Wind Quintet on clarinet; Susan Babcock on French horn; and Robert Price on bassoon — will perform works

by August Klughardt, Erik Satie, Paul Hindemith, Ervin Fine and Joseph Haydn.

Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.

This will be the only Northport appearance of the year for this home grown, magical quintet of harp, flute and strings. Canta Libre, which translates to “sing freely,” was formed to foster the enjoyment of music composed specifically for harp quintet.

Northport Art Walk Pairing talented artists with Northport boutiques and shopkeepers creates a walking tour of “galleries for a day” on Northport’s Main Street. While artists display and sell their work in stores, merchants meet new customers and musicians serenade on the street.

Pick up the Art Walk map at the welcome tent located in front of Copenhagen Bakery, 75 Woodbine Avenue.

Northport ArtWalk 2016 will be held Sunday, September 25. All are welcome to this free event sponsored by Northport Arts Coalition.

Northport Live Art Fusion A unique summer event, Northport Live Art Fusion is a collaboration of Northport Arts Coalition and Rich Rivkin’s Live Art Fusion painting and music events. The event pairs art and music, with artists painting on the park lawn while live bands perform from the gazebo bandstand. All artists are welcome.

No sign-up is required, but you do need to bring your own supplies. Painting begins noon, with a drum circle, followed by three live bands, August 7 in Northport Village Park. Free.

Family Fun Nights Tuesday evenings in August from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Main Street is closed to traffic from Gunther’s to Skippers, creating a pedestrian mall that’s filled with music, outdoor dining, sidewalk sales and vintage cars on display. No vehicular traffic is allowed, but dancing, shopping and meeting friends and neighbors for a night of family fun certainly is. Family Fun Nights are sponsored by Northport Chamber of Commerce.

Call 631-754-3905, or visit northportny.com.

Great Cow Harbor 10K Race Cow harbor Weekend starts with Great Cow Harbor 10K race Saturday, September 17. More than 5,000 runners, including some of the world’s elite runners, participate in Northport Running Club’s nationally ranked event. The course through Northport ends with a downhill finish on Main Street. A 2K Fun Run / Walk attracts young competitors and takes off after the 10K runners take off. Info and registration information at cowharborrace.com.

Cow Harbor Day The cap to Cow harbor Weekend, Cow Harbor Day kicks off with a festive parade down Main Street on Sunday, September 18. All of downtown Northport becomes a pedestrian mall for the day with sidewalk sales by Northport’s merchants, carnival rides and entertainment. Music venues are spread throughout the Village and on the waterfront, spectators watch entertaining Crazy Boat Races featuring handmade watercraft.

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Jewel Shines With Playful Atmosphere

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Jewel Restaurant has shined in Melville since spring 2011 when owner and chef, Tom Schaudel, opened the Route 110 establishment.

Schaudel, who has also operated restaurants including Rockfish in Huntington and The Mansion at The Woodlands in Woodbury, planted the restaurant in the ground level of the Rubie Corporate Plaza, which is a fitting setting considering the building’s all-glass construction that complements its interior decor.

As diners walk into the foyer, they’re introduced to brightly-colored fountains that line the entrance. Once inside, the decor is playful as evidenced by upside-down lamps and and strings of blown-glass balls throughout the dining area.

This playfulness extends to the New American menu prepared by Schaudel, a Long Island native, who prioritizes the use of locally-grown produce, as well as fresh seafood, meats and other ingredients that enhance every dish.

For Chef Michael Ross, that playfulness is the backdrop of a successful eatery. He thinks it’s no accident that diners love coming to Jewel.

“Tom and I are a good team and people see that. We serve good, quality food in a cool atmosphere,” Ross, a six-year chef at the restaurant said.

“We want our diners to feel comfortable in an elegant setting”.

Schaudel and Ross wow diners with their farm-to-table menu that consists of appetizers like grilled oysters ($16.95) and beet salad ($12.95).

The grilled oysters are made with prosciutto, garlic, lemon, Brandy, and butter, resulting with an appetizer that’s delicately flavored and has a creamy consistency.

As for the healthy beet salad ($12.95), it’s made with baby arugula, pistachios, topped with Point Reyes blue cheese, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette. The salad delicately sets the table for diners to dive into the next course.

Jewel prepares beautifully-executed entrees like pan seared scallops ($39.95) and lobster ($39.95).

The scallops are seared beautifully,

Chef Michael Ross presents Jewel’s lobster and pan-seared scallops entrees. and accompanied with saffron kale risotto, edamame and white chocolatehoney-truffle sauce, resulting in a great combination of sweet and slightly briny flavors. The dish filling, yet surprisingly light.

The lobster is butter-poached, made with mushrooms and leeks, placed on top of lobster risotto and drizzled with white truffle oil. It’s perfectly poached, and while the lobster risotto could be thought of as too heavy, it is light and doesn’t overpower the sweetness of the lobster. With the earthy texture of mushrooms and leeks, as well as the earthy flavor of the truffle oil, the dish is filled with contradictory textures and flavors, but they combine beautifully.

In addition to the delicious dishes, Jewel boasts of an entire wall filled with a huge wine collection suitable for any wine aficionado. From reds

and whites and “Tom’s Hot Picks,” diners might have a tough time deciding which wine to pair with their meal.

To end on a playful note, the banana cream pie in a jar ($9) is a must-try.

The Banana Cream Pie is served in a mason jar that’s filled with vanilla custard, vanilla cookies, and topped with whipped cream and caramel. The light and creamy custard, along with the crunchy vanilla cookies make for a very tasty dessert. For those who prefer a sweeter taste, it can be topped with whipped cream and caramel.

For an exclusive dining option, diners can explore the Chef’s Room. In this setting, 10 diners can choose either a Long Island-, global- or vegetarian-themed menu to go along with wine pairings designed by Schaudel and Ross. It’s perfect for the adventurous diner.

In addition to the Chef’s Room, The Atrium, Starlight Room and The Rubie Board Room are other private dining options for special events.

For sushi lovers, right on the other side of Jewel’s main dining area is BeJu Sushi, which is another nod to Schaudel’s playful sensibility. The dining room is dedicated to serving sushi to 25 diners.

Jewel

Jewel’s grilled oysters make for a consistently-creamy appetizer that’s lemony and delicately flavored.

Banana cream pie in a jar at Jewel is a light and creamy dessert that has a playful note to it.

400 Broadhollow Road, Melville 631-755-5777 Jewelrestaurantli.com Ambiance: Casual Elegance Cuisine: American Price: Moderate/Expensive Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 5-11 p.m.; Sunday 5-9 p.m.

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changed its name, and its look, in July 2014 when Spike TV’s acclaimed reality series “Bar Rescue” came to town and tuned it up. The bar was open for just seven months before a blaze originating in a next-door laundromat damaged the building. However, it re-opened late last month and is no offering happy hour daily 6-8 p.m. ($5 taps, $10 cocktails).

ican Kitchen & Bar is expanding, at least according to its website. The formerly Huntington-only restaurant and bar recently announced plans to open up a Stamford, Connecticut location (78 Southfield Ave.). The restaurant is planned to open mid-June and is now hiring for all positions, the website reads.

Open houses are planned for May 16-May 18 and May 23-May 25 from 12 noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.

NOW OPEN LATE: Tim’s Shipwreck Diner in Northport village is now

open for dinner, Thursdays-Saturday. The diner, which was formerly only opened for lunch, is keeping its doors open until 9 p.m. on those days. Each other day of the week, the 46 Main St. diner closes at 3 p.m.

BACK IN BUSINESS: P's & Q's Autobody on New Street in Huntington village has re-opened after a March 2015 fire damaged and closed down the speakeasy-themed bar that was formerly the Artful Dodger. The bar Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

After a March 2015 fire closed it down, speakeasy-themed bar P's & Q's Autobody on New Street in Huntington village has officially re-opened.

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BUSINESS A Firm Where Clients Are Not Numbers Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Where clients are not numbers, attorneys at Baron Law Firm, PLLC work to give every case their undivided attention and serve the community with integrity.

“It’s a personal place,” Jeffrey Baron, Esq, owner of the East Northport firm, said. “Clients know that they are acknowledged here and that they are appreciated. The clients that we have, they’re with me because they like me and they trust me.”

Located at 166 Laurel Road, Suite 203, the firm handles personal injury and civil litigation, representing indi-

atively low to ensure the best service Benjamin Cardozo School of Law in to every case.

1995.

Baron started the office as a solo Baron was admitted to the New practitioner in 2002, York and New Jersey and the office slowly State Bars and the began to grow, he said.

U.S. District Courts The firm was formally for the Eastern and set up in 2005.

Southern districts in For Baron, he said 1996. he wears “two hats,” Baron said when it one as a lawyer, mancomes to his cases he aging cases, and the will always put in his other as firm operator, best effort and never which includes superdeliver inadequacy. vising, handling fi“If I take your case, nances, promotion and Jeffrey Baron, Esq, owner of it’s the most impormore.

Baron Law Firm, PLLC, in East tant thing in my life,” “It’s a challenge. Northport, has established a he said. “I refuse to I’m constantly learn- firm that is dedicated to prodo less than the best ing,” Baron said. “I’m viding undivided attention for job. Anything I work learning as a lawyer every client it serves. on gets my full and and I’m learning as a undivided attention.” businessman.”

Baron added that he tries to make Baron grew up in Dix Hills and the office an enjoyable place for both graduated from Half Hollow Hills his staff and his clients.

High School West in 1988. He then “I take a lot of pride in my firm. It’s graduated from University of Michi- a reflection of me,” Baron said about gan, Ann Arbor in 1992 with a bache- the firm. “We’re like a family here and lor’s degree in English literature, and we grow together. It’s my home away he earned his Juris Doctorate from from home.”

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viduals, businesses, and insurers in civil actions.

“We do primarily insurance defense work and personal injury,” Baron, 46, of Commack, said. “We represent insurance companies on the defense side and we represent plaintiffs.”

With five attorneys that amount to more than 85 years of experience combine, the team defends and prosecutes claims and lawsuits involving negligence, recklessness, intentional acts, omissions, products liability, wrongful death, labor law, construction accidents, municipal law, and fire, flood and other property damage.

“Statistically, if you bring your case here, it’s going to get done by an experienced attorney and it’s going to get a lot of personal attention because we’re like a boutique law firm,” Baron said, adding that the firm serves throughout Long Island, from Riverhead, to the five boroughs of New York City.

He added, “We’re very detail oriented” and keep the work volume rel-

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Connecting Realtors With Supportive Services For Veteran Families The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Veterans Committee has partnered with Services for the Underserved and their Supportive Services for Veteran Families program to create a networking event to connect realtors and veterans. This two-hour event, exclusively for realtors, will be held at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and Education Center (301 Main St.) on Wednesday, May from 6-8 p.m. All realtors are invited to attend and encouraged to bring colleagues.

Along with the presentation, the evening will include a networking segment offering light refreshments.

The event will be moderated by Joe Maddalone, of Joe Maddalone Power Strategies, with guest speakers: John Veneziano, SSVF senior housing coordinator; Dan Kelly, SSVF outreach coordinator; and Megan Corso, SSVF outreach coordinator. The goal of Services for the

Underserved is to achieve self-sufficiency, housing stability, and improve the quality of life for veterans. SUS’s goal is to connect realtors with veterans looking for affordable, rental property in apartments/housing ranging from studios to multiple bedrooms in all areas of Long Island.

SUS pays broker fees to the broker/agent directly. To learn more about SUS, visit Sus.org.

Thank you to the sponsors who make the event possible: Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and Education Center and Joe Maddalone - Power Strategies. For more information, or to register, please contact the Huntington Chamber at 631-423-6100, or laura@huntingtonchamber.com.

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BUSINESS Retirement: You Better Pay Attention asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Retirement: You had better pay attention and be at the helm. Finding a secure retirement means charting the right course and making mid-course adjustments as they are needed.

Do your part because your retirement income will not happen by itself. The income that may make the difference between having to pinch pennies and having the money you need in retirement is the extra cushion of cash that comes from long-term investments you make during your working life and investment decisions you continue to make after you retire.

People who are living comfortable retirements typically count on income from various sources, such as employer plans, Social Security, their investments, and sometimes money from selling their home and downsizing. The challenge they face is how to manage their income (investments) so that it lasts as long as they need it. As you approach retirement, you may you may anticipate a similar challenge for yourself.

Part of the answer will lie in coordinating your income with what you will be spending. Another consideration in calculating the percentage of your investment accounts you can take as income each year for the next 25 or more years that you are likely to live in retirement.

You are aiming for income you can count on, year in and year out, to supplement the checks you receive from Social Security and possibly a pension from your former employer. Pensions are being replaced by 401(k)s which puts the pressure on you to make the payments into the pension plan at work. If you are fortunate there will be a company match which will help.

Even if you are lucky enough to have an employer sponsored retirement saving plan, which pays income on a regular basis, you still have to pay special attention to coordination your cash flow.

In part that is true because income from these sources is usually less than what you earned from your employer’s salary when you were employed.

You will most likely have to supplement it with interest and dividends from you investments. These payments are usually made semi-annual-

ly or quarterly and not monthly.

Therefore you will have to pay a little more attention to the distribution rate of you investments. The third source of retirement income, Social Security income, provides on average, about 40 percent of what someone was earning before collecting benefits.

Social Security is used to provide a majority of income needs, however, today that is not the case. You have to start saving/investing earlier.

Another situation which arises today is the Sandwich Generation.

You may have to deal with other complications.

Managing your retirement income can be tougher if you still have children living at home. Are you helping them pay for college tuition, buying a home, or helping them get established in their own business?

In addition, do your parents depend on you for some support or you are

covering some of their healthcare costs? This may cause you to reduce the amount of money you spend on yourselves if this is the case.

Many people find themselves financially sandwiched in supporting younger and older generations. This could well mean your needing extra income in your earlier retirement years. Later in retirement, you may want to help your grandchildren by contribution to their college or graduate school expenses.

This is only possible if you have what you need for yourselves.

None of these are more important than the investment decisions you make to provide sufficient income that will last for as long as you live.

Bottom line is to start today, and pay attention to your investment choices. Seek out a competent Certified Financial Planner. Do it now and you will thank yourself down the road.

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

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

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

Long Island’s Young Professionals Honored Photo/Len Marks Photography

By Jon L. Ten Haagen

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Young Professionals awards reception at Woodbury Country Club earlier this month.

The Young Professionals event showcases 30 people who are under the age of 30 and make an impact on their business, industry and community. Honorees are from the private, public, government and not-forprofit sectors.

Pictured above, they are: Allison Andersen, North Shore Animal League America; Samuel Blakley, The Schlitt Law Firm; Albert D. Borghese, CPA-Cerini & Associates; Lauren Brincat, New-York Historical Society; Melody Butler,

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center; Brian T. Finnegan, office of state Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci; Rebecca Geraghty, Canon USA; William E. Gonyou, M.S., Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank; Katy Greene, Farmingdale State College; James L. Gurtowski, Target Rock Partners; Aimee Hyland, Leviton Manufacturing; Jessica Kikel, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Alexa Lanzillotta, Flemington Furs; Kirk O. McDavid, Huntington Hospital; Jake Mendlinger, Zimmerman/Edelson; Michael R. Mitchell, Hoffman Grayson Architects; Hugo J. Morales, St. Joseph's College - Long Island Campus; Chase Nelson, Gold

Coast Barbers; Amir Noor, United Wealth Group; Tatiana M. Perez, Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank; Leanne M. Pinard, Touro Law Center; Elyse J. Quirk, St. Joseph's College; Joseph A. Salamone, The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying; John T. Schneidawin Jr., NEFCU; Murphy Schotthoefer, Profile Physical Therapy and Wellness; Kyle Solis, Fred Astaire Dance Studios; Amber J. Steiger, Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University; Katie Stone, H2M architects + engineers; Farris Thomas, Tri Community Youth Agency; and Jessica Troccoli, West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center.

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THURSDAY American Synagogue

“The American Synagogue: Past, Present, and Future”, a panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Neil Kurshan on May 19, 8 pm. At Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Avenue, Huntington. Panelists Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky and Rabbi Joy Levitt will explore this important topic facing contemporary Judaism. Dessert reception to follow. RSVP to hjcrsvp123@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY Red Hot Swing

Enjoy a great night of wonderful music and entertainment at the Huntington Public Library (338 Main St.) on Friday, 7 p.m. Vanessa Trouble (lead vocals) has delighted celebrities and luminaries such as Jennifer Lopez, Quincy Jones, Carol Burnett, and Bill Gates. The band has performed widely, including The Five Spot in Philadelphia, Roseland in Boston and the Empire Room in New York City.

Free and open to all.

SATURDAY NAACP 37th Anniversary

The NAACP Huntington Branch will celebrate its 37th anniversary on Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church (17 Woodhull Road). Keynote speaker will be Jacqueline Harris, deputy superintendent of the South Huntington Union Free School District.

The Voices of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church and Betel A.M.E. Church Choir will be singing. Refreshments will be served. Free. For more information, contact Betty. Miller at 631-421-4292, or Irene Moore at 631-421-2433.

Elaine Backmeier Children’s Carnival

A children’s carnival is slated for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of St. Luke Lutheran Church (20 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills). There will be games, a petting zoo, spin art, food, music and many different activities for kids of all ages. Proceeds from the carnival will support the church and preschool. Tickets are $5.

Paddlesports America

Canoeists and kayakers are boaters also.

Now, there is a course available to address the unique needs of this audience. Paddlesports America is a safety course designed to attract the novice paddle enthusiasts. This four-hour free course presents five chapters of safety information as part of Huntington’s Safe Boating Week. The class is slated for 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Easy East Adventure Outfitters (11 Mill Dam Road, Huntington). To register, contact Ellen at ellendasilva@msn.com or 631-754-5607.

Vessel Inspections

As part of safe boating week, free vessel inspections will be offered on Saturday, May 21, courtesy of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information on inspections at Britannia Yachting Club, Seymours or the Northport Yacht Club, contact Ken at 631-366-3081. For the Mill Dam Ramp, contact Teri at 631-271-2503.

UPCOMING ONGOING “I Did The Grid” Run/Walk

On Saturday, May 28, the “Gridz” of East Northport will once again become the home of the annual Christopher G. Scherer “I Did The Grid” run/walk.

Beginning at Pulaski Elementary School, runners and walkers will round the course’s 31 turns with the names of four service members on their bibs. A 4-mile competitive run begins at 8a.m.; a 1-mile fun run begins at 9 a.m.; and a 4-mile recreational; run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, and to register, visit Cplchris.com.

“Grace”

Huntington Waterfront Festival As part of the annual Huntington Safe Boating Week, which runs May 21May 25, the 2016 Huntington Waterfront Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, near the harbor at Mill Dam Park in Halesite. Come across nautical related retailers, service providers from watersport shops and camps, realtors with specialized knowledge in local waterfront communities, boating clubs, safety organizations and more. Peruse the nautical gear and find that unique piece to complete a collection, or speak with local experts who specialize in stand up paddle boarding and wakeboarding.

Food and drinks to be provided by Oyster Bay Brewing Company; Pickle People; Southdown Coffee Company; Frankie’s Famous; and Paradise Ice Cream. Enter for a chance to win an inflatable floating dock.

SUNDAY Huntington Waterfront Festival

The fourth annual Huntington Waterfront Festival is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, near the harbor at Mill Dam Park in Halesite. Come across nautical related retailers, service providers from watersport shops and camps, realtors with specialized knowledge in local waterfront communities, boating clubs, safety organizations and more. Peruse the nautical gear and find that piece to complete a collection, or speak with local experts who specialize in stand up paddle boarding and wakeboarding. Food and drinks to be provided by Oyster Bay Brewing Company; Pickle People; Southdown Coffee Company; Frankie’s Famous; and Paradise Ice Cream. Enter for a chance to win an inflatable floating dock.

MONDAY Hey, Abbott

Filmmaker and film historian Glenn Andreiev will lead a one-night class on the films of Abbott and Costello in this month’s installment of the Sky Room Talks, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Arts Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington. $10 members, $15 public. 631-423-7610.

NYS Safe Boating Course

May 23-May 24, a state safe boating course will be offered at Huntington Town Hall from 6-10 p.m. To register for the free course, call 631-351-3256. Offered as part of Huntington Safe Boating Week.

TUESDAY Manufacturing Innovation

The Workforce Development Institute and LaunchPad Huntington are hosting a conference Tuesday, May 24, 1-7:30 p.m. at the LaunchPad (315 Main St., 2nd floor, Huntington). The event will help build a comprehensive understanding about tech workforce needs in this sector for educators, guidance counselors, parents, media, workforce development professionals and the workforce itself so they can better unify around a common goal of job growth. General admission to view exhibits and attend an evening panel discussions and cocktail reception is free.

‘Holocaust At Hell Gate’

As part of Huntington Safe Boating Week, a free historical lecture, “Holocaust at Hell Gate,” will be presented by Director of Huntington Maritime Services Edward Carr. The lecture will detail the burning of General Slocum in route to Huntington.

Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m., at Harborfields Public Library. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY Suddenly In Command Class

A free class given by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Huntington Yacht Club, 7-10 p.m., May 25, will detail the steps to take if a boat captain is incapacitated or falls overboard. The four-hour course is designed for people not generally at the helm, and is a part of the annual Huntington Safe Boating Week.

Northport’s very own Marisa Vitali shares her compelling story about addiction and recovery in her short film, “Grace,” which was filmed at Tim’s Shipwreck Diner in Northport Village. The Northport-East Northport Drug & Alcohol Task Force will present the film at John W. Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport) on June 7. The film contains explicit language. Tickets are available for $10 for teens (ages 14-18); $20 for adults; and $30 for VIP. There will be a VIP reception 6-7 p.m., and a showing of the film and discussion from 7-9 p.m. Event also includes silent auction and raffles with proceeds benefiting the YDA.

Oheka Garden Party

Oheka Castle’s 2016 Garden Party honors will honor philanthropist Caroline Monti Saladino, president of the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, and award scholarships to seven talented high school students, Wednesday, June 8, 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $125 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wine, dessert and entertainment.

Gatsby style attire is welcome. Proceeds raise scholarship funds for students of the arts. Info: 631-367-2570.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. · Long Island author Lois W. Stern will present some incredible, but true stories she delivers in both video and storytelling formats. Lois will open with a heartwarming story of how a single experience in a Cold Spring Harbor three room school house (now the DNA Center) helped launch her career as a writer/presenter, followed by a multi-media presentation of true stories of miracles, courage, and laugh-outloud moments. All winners from one of her annual Tales2Inspire writing contests. Today, May 19, 7-8:45 p.m.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Super Spring BINGO!: Come spend an evening playing different BINGO games.

Everyone goes home a winner. Grades 6-12. Tuesday, May 24, 6-7 p.m.

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Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. ·AARP Driver Safety Course: Course geared for drivers age 50 and older, but open to all ages. Check or money order payable to AARP required for registration. Have driver’s license and AARP card on the day of the class. A snack or small lunch are permitted for a 30 minute break. Saturday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Register online.

Red Hot Swing Enjoy a great night of wonderful music and entertainment at the Huntington Public Library (338 Main St.) on Friday, 7 p.m. with Red Hot Swing. Vanessa Trouble (lead vocals) has delighted celebrities and luminaries such as Jennifer Lopez, Quincy Jones, Carol Burnett, and Bill Gates. The band has performed widely, including The Five Spot in Philadelphia, Roseland in Boston and the Empire Room in New York City. Free and open to all.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. ·Movies at the Melville branch. On Friday, May 27, 2-4 p.m., “Joy” (2015, PG-13, 124 minutes). No registration required.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org ·Flower Power: Burst into the warmer months with a bloomin' scrapbook class. Loads of flowers and other embellishments will be used in this special project. For grades 4-5. Thursday, May 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. ·Super Smash Bros. Wii U tournament, Friday, May 27, 7-8 p.m. at the Huntington branch. Grades 6-12.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Taste the World of Tea: Clipper Ship Tea Company will expand your knowledge about the various types of tea, where tea comes from and how it’s made. You will taste nine teas from around the world.

The program begins today at 7 p.m. at the Northport branch, and is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Registration is underway at either building, or online.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. ·Peter Pan Party: Grab your pixie dust and fly to the second library on the right to celebrate the birthday of J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan. Crafts, games and goodies will be available to honor some of Barrie's most famous characters. For grades K-5, ages 5-10. Saturday, May 21, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Register online.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. ·Director Oren Rudavsky recounts the dramatic history of one of the most controversial, and urgently relevant political ideologies of the modern era with “Colliding Dreams,” a a nuanced and multi-perspective look at how Zionism has evolved by allowing all sides to talk passionately, freely and honestly. Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. Includes director Q&A and reception. $10 for members, $15 for pub-

lic. (USA/Israel/Palestine, 2015, 134 min., in English, Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles, DCP)

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. · Footloose, the Musical, performed by Engeman Student Theater Co., one weekend only, Saturday, May 14 (8 p.m.) and Sunday, May 15 (2 & 7 p.m.) Tickets: $20. · Thoroughly Modern Millie, May 26-July 10. Tickets from $69.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-5495106. bjspokegallery.com. ·Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets, is held the second Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m. ·May brings three exhibits for the public to b. j. spoke gallery: “Floral Abstractions,” J. Lefsky’s solo exhibit of abstract paintings; an Associate Members mini-solo exhibit including: John Bell (sculpture), Eleanor Berger (paintings), Dianne Marxe (bronze sculpture), Lili Maglione (paintings) and Min Myar (mixed media) and “New Beginnings,” a members themed exhibit.

All exhibits are on view until May 29. Meet the Artists reception, May 22, 2-5 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org. · Pollywog Adventures: An hour of funfilled nature activities including crafts, stories, games, and fish feeding! Juice and snacks will be available. Free with admission. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed

Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. · Current exhibit, If I Were A Whaler, is an immersive exhibit encouraging imaginative exploration of a whaler’s life.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5. · Florabundance, a show of Holly Gordon’s photographs of flowers will be complemented with floral works by gallery artists through May 28.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. ·Meet a Master of Illusion!: Join awardwinning artist Gary Erbe as he leads a gallery tour exploring his artwork and creative process. Erbe is a self-taught artist whose work synthesizes trompe l’oeil still life painting with abstraction in a style that is at once nostalgic and modernist. Registration recommended.

Sunday, May 22, 3-4 p.m. Members free. Nonmembers free with admission.

Huntington Arts Council

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

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

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org · Walk, drink and learn on the Society’s popular historic walking tour and pub crawl of Huntington village. Town Historian Robert C. Hughes leads the tour, pointing out notable buildings and events in the village’s history, while making stops at three bars in town.

Tour starts 6:30 p.m. on May 26 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington). $15 per person, $10 for historical society members. Drinks not included. Call 631427-7045 for reservations.

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org. · For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesday-Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.5 p.m. 631-692-8188. · Featuring paintings by Robert Patrick Coombs and Eric Sloane, N.A. (19051985) Long Island’s premier gold coast artist of the mid-20th century. Ongoing.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. · Tom deGruyl, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow? solo show, May 21-June 11.

Artist reception, Sat., May 21, 6-9 p.m. · Margaret Minardi, solo show, June 18July 9. Reception, June 18, 7-10 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

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

631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. · Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday for $5, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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

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

120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. ·Monster Energy Outbreak Tour presents Andrew Dice Clay. First show May 21 at 8 p.m. Second show May 22 at 8 p.m.

Doors open an hour before show time.

Tickets $39.50-$99.50.

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10 days prior to publication date.

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Huntington Safe Boating Week kicks off Saturday (Continued from page A10)

more information, call Ken at 631366-3081, or Teri at 631-271-2503.

Then, on Sunday, the Waterfront Festival promises to loads of food, drinks, entertainment, vendor displays and safety information.

“The Waterfront Festival helps kick off the boating season by emphasizing both the latest new technology and a

focus on recreational boaters’ responsibility for boating safety,” said Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone. “By including educational seminars, the festival is an integral part of Safe Boating Week… It’s another example of the Town’s longstanding commitment to promoting recreational boating and boating safety.”

A free lecture focusing on the

burning of the General Slocum while en route to Huntington in 1904 will also be given by Huntington Maritime Services Director Edward Carr at Harborfields Library on Tuesday at 7 p.m. No registration is required.

The week closes out on Wednesday with another free course, “Suddenly in Command,” which will focus on the steps that should be taken

should a captain become incapacitated or fall overboard. The course is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. at the Huntington Yacht Club and will be given by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

For more information about classes, boat inspections and sponsorship and vendor opportunities, visit Huntingtonsafeboatingweek.com, or email info@huntingtonboatingcouncil.org.

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St. Anthony’s Grad Now MLB Prospect jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With the Haverford College baseball leading in the bottom of the fifth inning, they sent pitcher Stephen Ridings to the mound to face the John Hopkins University. Ridings, a St. Anthony’s High School grad, was called for a balk, tying the score at 22. Standing at 6-foot-8, 205 pounds, he pled his case to the umpire, but was sent away.

At that moment, Ridings developed a look in his eye, according to his father, Tom. “You could just tell that the next pitch was going to be something different,” he added. “Who knew if it was going to come in 10 feet high, or 20 feet wide, but you knew it was coming with everything he got.”

Ridings dialed back and threw a perfect strike right down the middle with a “pop in the glove you could hear a half a mile away,” his father said.

Two members of the Haverford team who were handling the radar gun shot up from behind home plate, running through the stands, pointing the radar gun in the air and shouting, “Oh my God. 98.”

Ridings said the pair came into the dugout and showed him the radar gun. He was thrilled.

“That was a big accomplishment for me,” the Commack native said.

And it's being viewed as such by Major League Baseball scouts.

Ridings, 20, is being pursued as in the weeks leading up to the June 9 MLB draft. He’s scheduled to attend several pre-draft workouts, including those with the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs.

Ridings, who is a junior at Haverford, has pitched in 10 games this season, amounting to a 6-2 record, while posting a 2.91 ERA and recording 76 strikeouts. He’s been throwing fastballs that average between 92 miles per hour and 96 miles per hour.

Prior to the season’s start, however, not many major league teams had ever heard his name, according his Ridings’ longtime pitching instructor, Rob Steinert.

“Stephen has worked diligently for many years on the foundation of his mechanics to improve his delivery and make it more efficient and

repetitive,” said Steinert, who is also the founder of, and a coach for, CGI Baseball in Huntington Station. “I always believed in my heart that one day Stephen could very well be the best pitching prospect I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”

The journey hasn’t been easy for Ridings. Playing baseball since he was seven years old, he joined up with both the Commack South Little League and the CGI Braves.

When it came time for eighth grade tryouts at Commack Middle School, he didn’t make the team.

Then, a few years later as a junior at St. Anthony’s High School, his varsity coach told him he would never pitch again after putting together a string of rough outings.

This wasn’t discouraging to Ridings, though. It was motivation.

“It made me want to work harder, get better and prove to everyone that I was better all along,” Ridings said.

Ridings has also battled his stature. He said being tall and lanky, as an athlete, can be both a blessing and a curse.

“As a tall guy, you get a lot of off days because your body is a little harder to control, but once you start working at it you develop the muscle memory and you get a little stronger and put on a little weight,” Ridings said. “Even when things start to come together even a tiny bit, the results are tremendous.”

But Ridings is “nowhere near a finished product;” he knows that, and he wants to grow more in order to tap into his full potential.

Ridings is hopeful he’ll do just that before his scheduled pre-draft workouts -- the first of which is slated for May 25 with the Yankees. The opportunity to work out for a major league team has shown Ridings that his hard work is starting to pay off, he said.

“It’s not an experience a lot of people get to have,” he said adding that over 20 major league teams have come to see him play. “I would love to take it as far as I can and make it to the majors. That’s really the end goal... I don’t know why anyone would want to give up on something like this. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime.”

His coach, Steinert, who is also a scout for the Cubs, added, “I have worked with Stephen individually for many years at CGI, and to see a young

Stephen Ridings, of Commack, who pitches for the Haverford College baseball team, has been invited to many pre-draft workouts for Major League Baseball. man like Stephen strive to excel both in the classroom and on the mound as he chases his dream of getting drafted this June, and working toward one day pitching in the big leagues, is really special and inspiring.”

The journey has also been special for Ridings’ family.

“Both his mother and I are extremely proud of him and very excited about the opportunity,” his father said. “I know he’s doing everything he can to prepare for those pre-draft workouts and I know there’s nobody that will be more prepared that day than him because he’s dedicated and determined.

“This is what he wants and he’s not going to let anybody get in his way.”

Prior to the pre-draft workouts, Ridings will continue with Haverford as the Black Squirrels compete in the Mid-Atlantic region of the NCAA DIII Baseball Championships. On Wednesday after deadline, they were expected to face the University of Massachusetts Boston at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania -- home of the Scranton Wilkes Barre, the triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

Photo by Tom Ridings

By Janee Law

Stephen Ridings started playing baseball at age seven, playing on the Commack South Little League team, the CGI Braves and the St. Anthony’s High School team.

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HillSPORTS BASEBALL>> HILLS EAST 15, COMMACK 10

T-Birds Put Up 15 Runs, Advance Past Cougars

The Thunderbirds of Hills East defeated Commack 15-10 on Monday in the opening round of Suffolk’s Class AA baseball playoffs.

East was placed in the fourth bracket, resulting in the road game against Commack.

If Hills East defeated Smithtown West on Tuesday, they will now advance to the final round of the fourth bracket against the winner of the loser’s portion of the bracket.

That game would be scheduled for

Friday at 4 p.m., and Hills East would be the visiting team.

However, if Hills East lost to Smithtown West, they then would have played in the loser’s bracket on Wednesday against the winner of the Commack/Longwood game.

For the updated playoff bracket, visit SectionXI.org.

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Colts, Friars, T-Birds Among Scholar Athletes Photo/Town of Huntington

The Hills East Thunderbirds survived and advanced past a high-scoring playoff affair with the Commack Cougars on Monday. The game, which ended in a 15-10 Hills East win, totaled 25 runs of offense.

Mike Palazzolo’s single in the top of the seventh led the Thunderbirds.

The win came in the opening round of the Suffolk Class AA baseball playoffs, which follow a doubleelimination format. Hills East was

slated to face Smithtown West after deadline on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Commack was slated to face Longwood in the loser’s bracket.

For Hills East, Palazzolo broke a 10-10 tie in the seventh when he singled home Dylan Erickson, who started the inning with a pinch-hit single. He later advanced to second one a sacrifice bunt provided by James Ceparano.

Palazzolo finished the day 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Ceparano was 2for-4 with a pair of RBIs. Relief pitcher Matt Hogan recorded the win for Hills East after he came on in the sixth inning to produce 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings. He also recorded two strikeouts.

The 15 runs scored by Hills East are tied for the most scored by the Thunderbirds in a single game this season. The other 15-run affair came on May 7 against Newfield, a game that Hills East won 15-12.

The Thunderbirds were awarded the 13th overall seed in Suffolk’s AA tournament, which was broken up into four separate brackets. Hills

SOFTBALL>> SACHEM EAST 11, HILLS WEST 6

Colts Win On Senior Day, But Suffer Setback In Playoffs It came down to the wire for the Colts of Hills West to clinch a spot in the Suffolk’s Class AA softball playoffs, but they did just that on May 12 with a 5-0 triumph over Deer Park.

The win came on Hills West’s senior day and, fittingly, it was senior pitcher Alexis Kleet who led the Colts to victory with a complete game shutout performance that resulted in her seventh win of the season.

Another senior, Rose Cipoletti, was a force on offense for Hills West, putting together a 2-for-4 campaign with a pair of RBIs and a run scored. Alyse McAlpine, also a senior, chipped in with a 1-for-3 day that contributed two more RBIs toward Hills West’s win.

However, on Monday, the Colts did suffer an 11-6 setback to Sachem East in the opening round of the 2016 playoffs.

Since the tournament follows a double-elimination format, the Colts were expected to be in action again on Tuesday, after deadline. The Colts, the tournament’s eighth overall seed, were set to face no. 16 Lindenhurst, which was coming off a 6-0 loss to EastportSouth Manor, the top overall seed.

If Hills West defeated Lindenhurst on Tuesday, they will now face the loser of no. 1 Eastport-South Manor and no. 9 Sachem East at 4 p.m. today.

If the Colts are to face Eastport-South Manor, the game will be played at Eastport-South Manor. However, if they were to end up seeing Sachem East for the second time in four days then the game would be played at Half Hollow Hills High School West.

For the updated bracket, visit Sectionxi.org.

-WROBLEWSKI

The Huntington Town Board recently honored 20 local high school seniors who excel in both academics and athletics, including two Colts of Half Hollow Hills High School West; two Friars of St. Anthony’s High School and two Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills High School East.

Each of the winners – one male and one female from each of the 10 high schools in the Town – was selected by their school, which provided biographies that Huntington Town Board members read at the annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony.

The winners and their schools are: •Cold Spring Harbor High School: John Sepanski and Lauren Paolano •Commack High School: Ryan Steffens and Leanne Corso •Elwood-John Glenn High School: Peter Vidulich II and Madison Graifman •Half Hollow Hills East High School: Spencer Manus and Mary

Chimezie •Half Hollow Hills West High School: Alexis Kleet and Sean LeGuernic •Harborfields High School: Alexander Bloom and Abigail Wax •Huntington High School: Daniel Mollitor and Alexandra Koumas •Northport High School: Jack McGlone and Rebecca MacLeod •St. Anthony’s High School: Connor Levchuck and Charlotte Campbell •Walt Whitman High School: Robert Bottoni and Zenab Ojibe

The board also honored town employee Tony Caiazza with the Richard Ford Service Award for his outstanding work with Camp Seahawk. And the board thanked Reinwalds Bakery and Bon Bons Chocolatier for providing refreshments following the ceremony.

Video of the presentations are on the town’s television channel (18 Optimum, 38 FiOS) and on the town’s website (Huntingtonny.gov).

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