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THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015

DIX HILLS

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

Dix Hills residents Gerald “Jerry” Wood III, 30, and Justin Wood, 29, accused of covering up neglect and abuse at an upstate nursing home they co-own, were charged in a 45count indictment by the New York State Attorney General. The Woods are part-owners of the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion, N.Y. They and other top administrators were arraigned on May 7 in Herkimer County Court. Jerry Wood faces four charges in the 45-count indictment: one count of eavesdropping, one count of conspiracy in the fifth degree, and two counts of willful violation of health laws.

Eavesdropping is a felony, with a maximum penalty of one-and-a-third to four years in prison. Justin Wood faces just one misdemeanor: conspiracy in the fifth degree. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is one year of jail time. The charges stem from an alleged cover up of two incidents that occurred in the nursing home in May 2013 involving the nursing home’s former director of nursing, Nicolle Wagner Stinson, who was terminated two years ago following the incidents, according to Jerry Wood’s attorney, Richard Harrow. “The bulk of the chargers are lodged against the head nurse, who was terminated two years ago after the charges came to light, and we ful-

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Men Accused In Nursing Home Abuse Cover-Up ly expect that once all the evidence is heard they [Jerry and Justin] will be exonerated,” he said. A press release from the state attorney general’s office said that the first incident involved a serious medication error Justin Wood Gerald Wood that went unnoticed for several Stinson was charged with 33 of the days while the second involved a res- 45 counts in the indictment. Also inident suffering from dementia en- dicted was the nursing home admingaging in sexual conduct toward an- istrator, John Prendergast. Stinson other resident in an unsupervised and Prendergast reside in Fort Hill dining room. and Utica, respectively.

MELVILLE

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Weighing In On Route 110 Corridor’s Future Long Islander News photo/archives

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By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

A public meeting is set for June 2 for the public to weigh in on the future plans for the Route 110 corridor.

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A public meeting on June 2 will be the first of several workshops in the process of forming an integrated land use, traffic and infrastructure plan for the Melville Employment Center along the Route 110 corridor. The meeting, set for 7-9 p.m. at the TD Bank offices at Melville Corporate Center III, located at 324 South Service Road, will be an opportunity for residents, property owners, workers in the Melville Employment Center and (Continued on page A22)

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MELVILLE

Kedrion ‘Flows’ Into Route 110 Corridor Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Melville’s Route 110 corridor became a bit more international last Thursday as global biopharmaceutical company Kedrion Biopharma stepped into the spotlight. At a dedication ceremony for the company’s Melville facility, Kedrion hosted more than 100 people including New York Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci and the New York Giants’ newest defensive back, Josh Gordy. Kedrion Biopharma, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian parent company Kedrion, works in more than 100 counties to collect and fractionate blood plasma in order to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for use in treating and preventing diseases, disorders and conditions like hemophilia and immune system deficiencies. The Melville facility – which Kedrion Biopharma acquired in 2011 and is nestled in-between Route 110 and Maxess Road at 115 Duryea Road – opened in 2013, but has recently become host to a suite that will be dedicated to the production of Anti-D immunoglobulin, or RhoGAM – the medicine used to prevent the immunological condition, hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). “This will become our hub for our U.S. facilities, here in Melville,” Larry Guiheen, chief commercial officer, said. “We are going to invest in this building… We’ll continue to grow and, over the next several years, we’ll be doubling the size of this plant and its production capabilities.” In 1968, the first RhoGAM treatment was administered at the Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J. to combat HDN – a disorder that develops in fetuses, which was killing 10,000 babies per year in the United States – Neal Fitzpatrick, Kedrion Bio-

Josh Gordy is one of the newest players for the New York Giants, but on Thursday he was honored in Melville by global biopharmaceutical company Kedrion Biopharma for his work with The Josh Gordy Foundation.

New York Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, right, presents Kedrion Chairman and CEO Paolo Marcucci with a citation on Thursday during a dedication ceremony for the company’s expansion of its Melville facility. pharma’s vice president for commercial operations, said. Since that first treatment, the disease has been “virtually eliminated” and, to honor that first treatment, Kedrion Biopharma officials announced that they would be matching funds raised by an online silent auction to be earmarked for the center’s Women and Children Services – more specifically, its Mother and Baby facility. Today, Fitzpatrick said, the world’s RhoGAM is produced in New York and, soon, that will include Kedrion Biopharma’s Melville facility. “The Melville plant integrates itself perfectly into Kedrion’s industrial model,” Paolo Marcucci, chairman and CEO of Kedrion, said while adding that, in 2014, one-third of the

company’s revenues came from the U.S. “For that reason, this celebration of our global growth represents a renewed commitment to ‘Keep Life Flowing.’” As Lupinacci pointed out, Kedrion Biopharma is also helping to keep jobs flowing in the Route 110 corridor as the company employs more than 200 people in Melville – and more than 2,000 nationwide. “[New York] just slipped to the fourth-largest state… in population,” Lupinacci said, noting that this a trend he hopes companies like Kedrion Biopharma can help combat. “It’s great that we can keep younger people here, especially in the bio-tech area.” While he’s more privy to working on the football field than a laborato-

ry, the New York Giants’ newest defensive back, Gordy, is one of those young, employed New Yorkers. He was honored during the ceremony for his work with The Josh Gordy Hope Foundation. The 28-year-old veteran defensive back was signed by the New York Giants to a one-year contract on April 14, but on May 14 he made his way from the practice field to Melville in order to advocate for his foundation, which he founded in 2012 to raise awareness for hemophilia. The disorder, which causes blood to not properly clot, affects 20,000 Americans, according to the Hemophilia Federation of America, including Gordy’s nephew, Nolan Andrews. “I’m pleased to welcome Kedrion to New York,” he said. “[New York is] my home now… This fall we’re looking forward to a lot of victories at MetLife and even a Super Bowl victory, but the greatest hope is to win the battle against hemophilia.”

DIX HILLS

Motorcyclist’s 100 MPH Escape Thwarted By LIE Traffic Jam By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

A Connecticut man, who police allege sped away from an attempted traffic stop at over 100 mph while drunk on a motorcycle, was nabbed, officials said, thanks to the one thing Long Island motorists curse more than anything else. He got stuck in a traffic jam on the Long Island Expressway. It all started, authorities said, at

5:50 p.m. May 14, when Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Officer Richard Seagriff saw a man at the helm of a green 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle on the Long Island Expressway near exit 51 in Dix Hills, recklessly driving eastbound, weaving between lanes and speeding past cars on the shoulder. When Seagriff attempted to pull the man over, the man instead decided to go even faster, fleeing at speeds “in excess of 100 mph,” au-

thorities said. Rather than give chase in kind, Seagriff continued eastbound – and that’s when police said a Long Island Expressway traffic jam became a police officer’s best friend. The jam was caused by an unrelated crash near Exit 53 in Brentwood, which closed the LIE. While authorities cleared the scene, everybody was stopped cold – including the motorcyclist, 42-year-old Alexander Campusano. Seagriff

picked him out of the gridlock and arrested him with assistance from Highway Patrol Officer Glen Ritchie, who was handling the crash. Campusano, 42, of Stamford, Conn. was charged with DWI, reckless driving and unlawfully fleeing the police. He was also hit with an array of traffic summonses and his motorcycle was impounded. Campusano was arraigned Friday, May 15.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Fallen Firefighters Honored At Service Long Islander News photo/Danny Schrafel

Volunteers from the Commack Fire Department pay tribute to fallen members at Town Hall Sunday night. By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Leaders of the town’s 12 volunteer fire departments paid tribute to their fallen comrades at Huntington Town Hall Sunday night. There, members of the Exempt Volunteer Firemen’s Association of Huntington remembered 26 volunteers who died between April 1, 2014 and April 1, 2015, with an evening of prayer and patriotic songs. “This is one of the nicest things they do every year,” said Walter Rabe, the organization’s financial secretary. As family members and fellow volunteers memorialized each of the 26 deceased volunteers by placing a single red rose in a vase, Association President Jared Murphy, of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department, rang a bell as volunteers saluted. Honored for their service to the community were Commack volunteers Jeremiah Sullivan and Grady Burns; East Northport volunteers Joseph York and Salvatore “Sam” Macedonio; Eaton’s Neck volunteer Frank Cass; Northport ExCaptains Louis Dahl and Eric Windus and Ladies Auxiliary member Phyllis Parezo. Northport’s Jim Mahoney, a 43year member, said the ceremony is “a nice tribute to those people who served.”

“Their families come, and they see the support from the fire community throughout the township and recognize what these people did during their lifetime and that they’re not forgotten,” he said. Remembered at the ceremony were: from Centerport, volunteers Dan Heglund, Jim Livers and Leo Munson, and Ladies Auxiliary members Ann Knoph and Ann Simpson; from Cold Spring Harbor, Ex-Chiefs Jack Constantine and Robert DeMoustes, Sr. and volunteer James Cooper; from Greenlawn, volunteers Edward Ceglia and Herb Tilden, and Ladies Auxiliary members Rose Dougherty and Mitzie Perkowski; from Halesite, volunteer and past Huntington Manor FD member Frank Taylor; from Huntington, members Frank Berleth, Howard Riggs and Ray Tilden; and ex-Huntington Manor Chief Walter Tienken and volunteer Raymond Sipel, Jr. Donna Taylor-Gill, daughter of Frank Taylor who passed away Feb. 10 at age 94, said the fire service was a central part of his life for the better part of six decades. Having an acknowledgment of his service, she said, was comforting. “What’s so nice for us is, my dad, being 94 years old, most of his friends had passed away,” she said. “He figured that when he died, nobody would remember… It’s nice. I know it would have meant a lot to him.”

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Danny Schrafel

Taking The Next Step

Employees Attacked

Congrats… to all of our local college gradu- I will be waving a flag on the sidelines instead. Visit cplchris.com to learn ates who are celebrating their milestones this more about the race and how month. I myself had the joy of watching one of you can lend some last-minute my nephews graduate over the support. weekend after four years of IN THE KNOW hard work, discipline and perWITH AUNT ROSIE Who let the… dogs out? I sonal growth. I am sure all you think it was the sun, quite honparents and aunties and uncles can agree with estly. If there’s one thing I love me – watching your teenager turn into an adult about walking through Huntington village durover that small time span is quite the experiing the springtime when the sun is shining, it’s ence! Suddenly you find yourself wondering the armies of pups smiling as they curiously how they learned all those big words without you around and remembering that adorable thing stroll down the streets with their owners on a lovely day. To me at least, Huntington has althey did when they were little. Now the world is ways been a dog-friendly town, and I wouldn’t theirs; best wishes! change that for the world! Team Chris… This Saturday marks the Clean up your mess… Now that the election eighth annual running of the Christopher G. Scherer “I Did The Grid” race in East Northport, is over for our myriad school board positions – and needless to say, we’re all Team Chris around thank you all to those who ran, and good luck to those who won – whether you won or lost, be a these parts. For those unaware, young Corporal dear and make sure your signs are cleared! The Scherer was a Marine who was felled by an enelast thing I want to see as I’m driving around my bullet in Iraq on July 21, 2007. Ever since, Huntington is a bunch of visual litter lining the his family has raised funds to buy care packages highways and byways. Anyway, if your man or for his fellow Marines, fund college scholarwoman won, you want to save those signs from ships, pay for training service dogs for returning the elements for another board election, don’t veterans and do all orders of things that make you? Huntington and Long Island a better place for everybody. This year, the “Grid” race kicks off (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you the inaugural Suffolk County Veterans Running have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapSeries, a mini-tour of Suffolk County running pening in your neck of the woods, write to me toraces that are dedicated to bettering the lives of day and let me know the latest. To contact me, veterans, which culminates with the inaugural drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, Suffolk County Marathon on Sept. 13. These 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the colors may not run, but neither do my knees, so e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) PICTURE THIS RIP, MR. BB KING

QUOTE OF THE WEEK DONNA TAYLOR-GILL

“What’s so nice for us is, my dad, being 94 years old, most of his friends had passed away… He figured that when he died, nobody would remember… It’s nice. I know it would have meant a lot to him.” BB King, 89, the reigning patriarch of the blues and a man considered by many to be among the greatest guitarists, died May 14, but Huntington will cherish the moments made at his Oct. 19, 2013 Paramount concert.

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Don’t Try To Strip A Strip Club Of Cash Cops arrested a Huntington Station man, 24, on a petit larceny charge after he allegedly filched cash from the cash bar lounge in the Gossip gentlemen’s club in Melville shortly before midnight May 13.

Bear Begets A Goose And A Shove Cops were called to a Marcus Drive warehouse at 6:30 a.m. May 13. The complainant said someone came at him from behind, “put him in a bear hug and goosed him.” The complainant then shoved the alleged bear-hugger to the ground, causing injuries which were treated at North Shore Plainview Hospital.

ATVs Stolen Thieves stole off-road vehicles from two Pineridge Street homes in Melville. Between 9 p.m. May 11 and the next day, someone stole a necklace from a 2007 GMC Sierra parked in an unlocked rear separate garage. An Iron Man 800 ATV and two scooters were also stolen. From the other home, thieves removed a blue Yamaha ATV but left it in the driveway after they couldn’t get it started.

Attack In Park Cops are searching for the person who apparently attacked a man in Otsego Park in Dix Hills May 10. At 10 p.m., a male complainant said he was hit with an unknown object in the face and body, causing a minor injury to his right arm. Cops were also told that someone broke into the complainant’s brother’s car and took two wheels from the trunk.

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Officers rushed to the offices of a staffing firm in Melville shortly after 1 p.m. May 14 after multiple employees there reported that a man attacked them. One woman was punched in the chin, another in the head, and a third was kicked in the stomach and spat upon.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Funding OK’d For Anti-Theft Plant DNA Pilot Program By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Funding for a pilot program that would supply residents of Huntington Station with DNA-encoding technology to protect their valuables from burglars and thieves has been approved by the Suffolk County Legislature. Legislator William Spencer’s (DCenterport) legislation to provide $25,000 in funding was approved in a 14-4 vote May 12. The funding will pay for training of police officers, 500 kits to be distributed to Huntington Station residents, and signage alerting passersby that the program is being used there. On the business side, contributions from Applied DNA Sciences, makers of the program, called DNANet, means the pilot will essentially be done at cost, Spencer said. Spencer said it’s fitting that Huntington is the first place where DNA tracking of merchandise will be used in America, noting that James Watson, a pioneer of uncovering DNA’s structure, now lives and works at nearby Cold Spring Harbor Labora-

tory. He said the firm first approached him out a year ago and determined DNANet could be a useful took in ongoing efforts to stamp out crime in Huntington Station. “In a sense, DNA has come full circle,” Spencer said. Second Precinct representatives will reach out to residents in pockets of Huntington Station where the DNA pilot would be most beneficial, Spencer said. The legislator added that signs will be installed, most likely along Route 110, announcing that Huntington Station is a DNA-protected community. Each kit given to a resident can tag as many as 100 items, a task completed by brushing on a stamp of unique, plant-derived DNA, visible under infrared light. Once a stolen item is identified against a database, police can positively identify the rightful owners and use the match as evidence at trial. “Once the police are trained, the police are trained countywide. If someone wants the kit, they can buy it for themselves,” Spencer said, adding he’ll probably buy one. Kits (Continued on page A22)

Legislator William Spencer holds up a DNANet kit during a press conference last month announcing a new anti-crime pilot program using plant DNA. Now, 500 Huntington Station households are poised to receive kits.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Huntington’s third annual Safe Boating Week had something for just about everybody. Whether it was a free boating safety class on Saturday afternoon, shopping and information at Mill Dam Park Sunday during a nautical market, or fun in the sun as bands battled for the chance to play at the Huntington Lighthouse this Labor Day weekend, the week of events beginning

May 16 covered plenty of maritime bases. Programming was set to continue through May 22, with more specified maritime safety classes at area yacht clubs, a lecture on the Gwendoline Steers tragedy Tuesday night and, at Northport Yacht Club on Thursday evening, the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht & Boating Clubs’ Meet the Commodores night.

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Sun Shines On Town’s Safe Boating Week Left: A young skipper of the future checks out one of the many vessels on display and for sale at the nautical market. Below: Elected officials visit the market. From left: Jackie Martin, commodore of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs; Councilwoman Susan Berland; Assemblymen Andrew Raia and Chad Lupinacci; Council members Gene Cook and Tracey Edwards; and Supervisor Frank Petrone.

Daniel Gale Sotheby’s was one of many sponsors that made Safe Boating Week a reality. From left: Laurell Frein of the Huntington office; Heather Dwyer of the Cold Spring Harbor office; and Adriene Carson and Cindy Campbell, of the Huntington office.

Mill Dam Park became a nautical shopper’s playground thanks to dozens of vendors selling services and merchandise.

Dan and Donna DiGiovanni, of the Long Island Paddlers, are ready to teach you how to paddleboard.

Dipping heavily into the David Bowie songbook, band Hell and Ready were a hit at the Fight for the Light band competition.

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Melville Fire Department held its own, securing third place in a field of 15 teams. MELVILLE

Melville Takes Third In Tourney By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

A recent tournament dedicated to the memory of fallen Northport firefighter Chuck Varese shows that local volunteers have what it takes when it comes to extricating patients from vehicles. The eighth annual Charles “Chuck” Varese JOLT (Jaws of Life) Vehicle Extrication Tournament, held May 9 at Steers Park in Northport, featured 15 teams of volunteers, including squads from Melville, Greenlawn, two from East Northport, two from Commack, two from Huntington Manor and four from Northport,

including young representatives from their Smokeaters division. Huntington Manor 2 captured the eighth annual crown, cutting off all four doors of a Crown Victoria in 8:28, while Greenlawn’s team took second place with a time of 9:52. Melville completed the life-saving task in 10 minutes, edging East Northport 1 for the third-place trophy. The tournament is a tribute to Varese, who was killed in an April 15, 2008 motorcycle accident. He was hit by a driver under the influence of drugs. Gershon Recycling donated the dozens of automobiles that the firefighters tore into during the event.

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Keep The 110 Corridor Humming Route 110 in Melville is one of the most gently for development and redevelopimportant business corridors in the region ment of what it now calls the Melville Emand the largest tax generator in the Town ployment Center, the stretch of Route 100 of Huntington. It is home to some of the between the Babylon border and Northern Island’s largest employers – a who’s who State Parkway that is Long Island’s corpoof the corporate world that provides jobs rate address. With an eye toward creating that are high-paying and non-polluting. a master plan for the area, an advisory They’re the kind of jobs that committee formed by the Town the economic development EDITORIAL is seeking public input and will offices of other states try to hold the first of several public steal away with lucrative tax breaks and workshops to educate the public and seek incentives. They’re the kind of jobs we input as they put together a land use, trafwant to keep. fic and infrastructure plan. High on the The Corridor exists because of zoning agenda will be concepts that address the laws that allowed construction of large of- “brain drain” – the exodus of the next genfice buildings and complexes. It was the eration to areas where the cost of living result of forward-thinking decades ago by presents less of a challenge. a town board that saw the value of an area Huntington has an opportunity to that nurtures and supports the businesses again put forward-thinking ideas to work that employ its residents. to keep this important economic engine The success of the Corridor has brought humming, and residents have an opporchallenges. Today, the Island’s largest em- tunity to help. The insight of those who ployment region must reshape itself in or- live and work in the area is particularly der to remain competitive. Transportation important. issues, infrastructure and a shortage of deThe planning session is June 2, 7-9 p.m. sirable housing must be addressed if the in the TD Bank offices at Melville Corpo110 Corridor is to continue to attract the rate Center III, 324 South Service Road, kind of businesses that help drive the lo- Melville. Anyone who wants to attend can cal economy. register in advance by emailing melvilleThe Town of Huntington is looking to plan@huntingtonny.gov or calling 631address those challenges and plan intelli- 351-3199.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Real Estate Tax Payment Deadline DEAR EDITOR: [I] would like to remind all taxpayers that all 20142015 real estate taxes are due by June 1, 2015. Payments made after that date must be made to the county treasurer and must include interest and penalty. Senior citizens currently

receiving a senior exemption pursuant to § 467 of the real property tax law (income less than $37,400) and senior citizens currently receiving Enhanced STAR, each related to their principal residence only, have until June 5, 2015 to pay their second half tax. [I] advise that all new owners of property who are not paying their taxes through their mortgage pay-

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Let’s Keep It Down DEAR EDITOR: April 29 [was] International Noise Awareness Day. It’s a time to celebrate peace and quiet; that is, if you can find any in our increasingly noisy environment! We are assaulted on Long Island by noise from gasoline leaf blowers and mowers, loud car stereos, honking horns, car alarms, and often airplanes and motorcycles. Indeed, American culture seems to celebrate loudness. One can’t go to a wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or other event without getting hoarse from shouting to family and friends over the too-loud music. There are even contests to create the world's loudest car stereo system!

All of this noise is not just annoying, but medically harmful. We all know that prolonged exposure causes hearing loss, but even at levels below our conscious awareness, noise has been linked to increased production of stress hormones, which raises our heart rate and blood pressure, reduces concentration, disrupts our sleep, and triggers aggressive behavior. It’s also been shown that children in a classroom near a noisy street perform less well on tests than those in the same school but on the quieter side of the building. Noise also disrupts bird and animal habitats and communication. Excessive noise violates our right to the peaceful enjoyment of our homes. Municipalities should pass strong anti-noise ordinances, which should be strictly enforced. Congress should reestablish the federal noise pollution control office. The EPA should enforce existing regulations against excessive noise. One step in creating a quieter, more peaceful world is to join Noise Free America (www.noisefree.org). Wouldn’t it be nice to take a walk and be able to hear birds chirping and children playing? LUCILLE I. WEINSTEIN Huntington resident Chair, Committee on Environmental Health NY Chapter 2 (LI) Academy of Pediatrics

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Life&Style Supergroup Empty Hearts Coming To Paramount The Paramount Spotlight By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

What do you call it when a king from Chesterfield gets into a car and starts getting all romantic with a Blondie? The Empty Hearts. Wordplay aside, The Empty Hearts is an American rock supergroup founded by Andy Babiuk, bassist for The Chesterfield Kings, Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, Elliot Easton, guitarist for The Cars, and Wally Palmar vocalist for The Romantics. Each is a famed musician; they also happen to be friends, and they’re coming to The Paramount on May 28. “If people enjoy rock and roll, they’ll enjoy The Empty Hearts,” Burke, drummer for the band, said. “We all enjoy being on stage, and there’s definitely a chemistry amongst the four of us. To be able to get together with the guys and play for no other reason but to play… it’s

always a joyful experience.” After decades of touring – sometimes with each other – and recording with their respective bands, Babiuk spearheaded the effort to form The Empty Hearts in 2013. The effort turned out to be an easy one, Burke said, and a year later the band’s debut, self-titled album was released on Aug. 5, 2014 after just five days of recording in the studio. Burke attributed that feat to the band members’ extensive history of music making and their utilization of pre-production practices that were able to get most of the songwriting and composing done before The Empty Hearts got into the studio. “The sound of The Empty Hearts came naturally,” Burke said. “We’re wearing our influences on our sleeves, but there’s a spark of originality there because of who is in the band. We’re taking what came before and making it out own.” Over the course of 42 minutes, the 12 tracks on The Empty Hearts’ album each draw their influences from class rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s, such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

Andy Babiuk, Clem Burke, Wally Palmar and Elliot Easton make up the American rock supergroup, The Empty Hearts. The band comes to The Paramount on May 28. But they don’t sound derivative; The Empty Hearts have lived the rock and roll lifestyle, made the music and toured the world – they’ve just put it all back together with a taste of their own styles to create a unique record that feels as if it could have been born in another era. “We’re all really proud of the record,” Burke said. Burke said that he, Babiuk, Easton

(guitar) and Palmar (vocals) are hard at work on another album, which they hope to release sometime in 2016. But for now, the guys will continue touring, and one of the next stops is Huntington village and The Paramount. Tickets for the 8 p.m., May 28 show are available from the box office or online at www.paramountny.com for $17.50-$25.

MUSIC & LEISURE

‘Happenings On Main Street’ Happening Again By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

Northport Village’s Happenings on Main Street are happening for the 17th year beginning this Friday. The coordinator for the series of summer events, Fred Ritchberg, said that when he and his wife, Susan, came up with Happenings, they set out to design a program that had something for everyone. “[We wanted] to make the music acceptable to people from 3 or younger than 3 to 93; it had to cross the barriers for all people,” he said. The pair got the idea for the events series after summers spent sailing around Long Island on a 30-foot catalina. “We’d wind up all places and we would dock in Newport [in Rhode Island]… the town has all sorts of

restaurants and bars and hotels along the way and they would have music in the bars and restaurants along the way and we’d come back here and it was quiet little town,” he said. Ritchberg, who was president of the Northport Chamber of Commerce in 1998, decided to try to shake the quiet town up a bit in the summer. “I said, I want to do something on the street, something to show kids what’s going on, something with music,” he said. And so was born Happenings, a series of weekly local music performances in Northport Village every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. According to Ritchberg, he, his wife, and programming directors Sandy and Steve Edwards try to book local talent and are primarily

interested in singer-songwriters who he says have a different view of life. He said one of the most interesting things about performing in Happenings was the streetside performance aspect. “Our musicians play in the audience, and that’s the advantage of having this particular format,” he said The music in the program, which is primarily jazz, bluegrass, slow rock, jazz rock, singles, doubles, and groups, has featured some of the same artists over the years, but Ritchberg said that they liked to bring in new groups and styles each year. He added that the audiences changed, too: over the past few years, local senior citizen communities like the Atria and Bristol have started sending buses down to the

performances. Perhaps the crown jewel of the Happenings is the annual open mic, where anyone can sign up to perform, bringing out community members of all ages. “[At the open mic] we have 4- or 5-year-old children get up with a parent or a teacher to do a song… We had a 94-year old man who did a poem!” he said. This year’s Happenings on Main Street are Fridays from May 22 through Sept. 4, starting at 7 p.m. at the Northport Village Park. Up first is repeat artist Miles to Dayton, a romantic rock band who writes their own music. The band features jazz cello and jazz violin. Ritchberg said that last year the band’s jazz cellist, Jon Preddice, invited students of his to perform improv jazz with the band.

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BUSINESS Winery Plan Ripening On The Vine In Northport By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

A Huntington attorney is eyeing 10 acres of waterfront land near Crab Meadow Beach with hopes of building what may be the Town of Huntington’s first working vineyard. Attorney Frederick Giachetti, a lifelong Huntington resident, took the first steps toward realizing that vision when Suffolk County’s Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board voted in favor of sending the project, proposed for 29 Norwood Road near the Crab Meadow Golf Course and a nature preserve, to the full legislature for consideration. Currently, a vacant farmhouse stands on the wooded property. But why make it a vineyard – and why here? Passion for the craft plays a role. Giachetti said his wife’s family in Italy has been wine makers and silk manufacturers for more than 150 years, and he’s been making homemade wine for many years using the family recipes. Now, they’re hoping to grow Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer grapes for wine here, which will be produced in consultation with Mudd Vineyards. “We’re very excited to do that here,”

Attorney Frederick Giachetti is taking the initial steps toward developing a vineyard at 29 Norwood Road in Northport. he said. The agricultural use, he said, is a natural fit with the parcel’s historic use predominantly as an apple orchard, one that he hopes could one day provide educational opportunities for students at the neighboring Norwood Avenue Elementary School, he said. No additional permits are needed from the State Liquor Authority, Giachetti said, because the vineyard is more than 200 feet away from the front door of the

school. While history and family tradition are fine assets, climate and soil will make or break any agricultural pipe dream. Giachetti said he’s confident Northport is ideal in both aspects – it’s just like the East End, where wineries and vineyards attract more than 1.3 million visitors annually, according to the Long Island Wine Council and produce about 500,000 cases of wine each year.

Was Your Tax Refund Too Big? By CFP, Jon L. Ten Haagen asktheexpert@ longislandergroup.com tenhaagen.com

I just got a big tax refund – oh, joy! Not so fast. Let’s think about this. Do you realize you have given the U.S. government (IRS) an interestfree loan for the year? That is worse math than putting your money in a bank savings account which is paying you 0.01 percent. The average annual tax return for 2014 was $3,100. That is $258/month that could go in your pocket and be your investment for your future! Let’s look at some of the things you can do with your refund which really do not benefit you, but I guess it is better than flushing it down the bowl: buy the biggest TV you can find (but remember there will be a

better model out by the time you hook it up); get a big fancy limo to take you across town to your favorite restaurant; pay for a professional decorator to do the outside lights on your house for the holidays; buy designer glasses, shoes, handbags and outfit which will be on the sale rack by tomorrow; have a fireworks display for your family and your neighbors; stuff the dollar bills under your mattress (if the rustling of the bills when you roll over won’t wake you up); throw a lavish birthday party for your one-year-old (who will not remember it at all); buy an above-ground pool so you can buy more liability insurance; or finally take a trip to Atlantic City (you know you are so lucky at

craps!). On the other hand, you can do something very special for yourself. One idea is to call your CPA or tax person and have them change your deductions so you pay or get back no more than $500. Talk to them about any life changes that may be coming up that could affect your deduction levels – things like starting a new job where your income level will change (hopefully up!), owing lots of taxes last year, starting your own business, doing freelance work, or any major life changes like marriage, having a child, a death in the family, or a divorce. Use the IRS withholding calculator at www.irs.gov to get a good idea of

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“It has some of the greatest soil, and coming off of the Long Island Sound, there’s great air drainage over in that area,” he said of Northport. “Just like in the East End, we have some really great soil, and being so north, it’s a great opportunity.” Still, there’s a bit of final red tape to clear before the vino starts flowing. The full Suffolk County Legislature must sign off on his application to be included in the state’s Agricultural District program, which, with the state’s blessing, would make the property eligible for lower property taxes. The county vote is expected in June, Giachetti said. The project must also undergo scrutiny at Huntington Town Hall, where site plan approval and allowances to make wine on the property must be awarded. Town code allows Giachetti to grow grapes as of right, but manufacturing wine on site would require rezoning. As of right now, Giachetti has final conditional approval to subdivide the parcel and build seven houses. But he’d much rather build a vineyard. “My wife and I have felt very strongly about this that this might be the right place at the right time to bring a vineyard and winery to a great area,” he said.

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 “Ask The Expert” column, Ten Haagen will answer your questions and help you with his expert 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.

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By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Even though she never technically left, Huntington village’s very own psychic Giovanna – and her gifts – have been reborn in the form of a beautiful Main Street storefront. “Huntington called me back… I want to make it my home again,” Giovanna Rouplo, a psychic who has shared her gifts in the village for nearly 30 years, said. After several years spent in an appointment-only office space on New York Avenue, Giovanna has come back home in the form of a flagship location nestled in a second-floor storefront just above Neraki in the village at 273 Main St. She’s now accepting clients for appointments and walk-in readings. “My gift is very strong… It’s healing in the spiritual realm,” Giovanna, who grew up in Huntington, said. “Our nature is to help people connect the dots; it’s not always about the

predictions, it’s about the solutions to problems.” For Giovanna, that gift is something that was almost forced upon her. Though she said that she “never actually wanted it,” at 8 years old she realized that she was able to help others make decisions and offer advice. Hailing from a family with at least five-generation’s worth of psychics, spiritualists and healers, this didn’t come as a surprise, but she wasn’t ready to embrace it. “I’ve tired many other businesses and things, but it always called me back,” she said. In 1988, she opened a 320 New York Ave. location and found success. Offering clients an array of services, from palm and tarot card readings to spiritual cleansing and Chakra balancing ranging from $25-$125, Giovanna garnered a trusting following that comes to her in times of decisionmaking, healing and searching. She’s traveled the world, having previously set up a location in Beverly Hills, and

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Join The Chamber At An Upcoming Event The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and its members are keeping active in the community with some great upcoming events. “Our chamber members enjoy the opportunity to engage with businesses and organizations in the area, network and support each other,” said Huntington Chamber Director of Operations Courtney Bynoe. Coming up soon: Tuesday, May 26th: Health & Wellness and Women in Business joint committee meeting with guest speaker Schweiger Dermatology, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the chamber, 164 Main St., Huntington. Wednesday, May 27th: Business After Hours/Young Professionals Blender from 6-8 p.m. at Prime, 117 New York Ave., Huntington.

Thursday, May 28th: ‘Music & Mingle’ hosted by the Multicultural Business Committee with Laura Brodie of The Spanish Acquisition pouring wine at Anaconda LatinFusion Bistro, 1624 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Monday, June 1st: 31st Annual Golf Outing honoring Sal Ferro, President and CEO of Alure Home Improvements at the Huntington Crescent Club, 15 Washington Drive, Huntington. Wednesday, June 10th: Women in Business Committee event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Suite Pieces ($40/person), 1038 New York Ave., Huntington Station. To keep updated on chamber events, please visit the chamber’s website at www.huntingtonchamber.com and register online or call 631-423-6100.

hosted a show for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). She said her gift mostly comes down to spiritual readings where she helps her clients read their past, present and futures while aiding in problem-solving, decision-making and healing. “Sometimes the spirit just asks questions without the mind even being involved,” she said. “I’m not always a feel-good reader; this is a place for truth and honesty. But, if it’s a negative reading, it’s something that has a solution. I’m a problem solver… I come up with solutions.” Families, businessmen, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. – Giovanna services clients from all walks of life. Also offered by Giovanna are bridal showers, celebrations and get-togethers that make use of her new cozy and welcoming Main Street location. Those interested in scheduling an appointment or party can contact Giovanna at 631-433-0432; the psychic also offers over-the-phone readings

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BUSINESS Psychic Giovanna ‘Reading’ Main Street Those interested in psychic readings can visit psychic Giovanna at her 273 Main St. location in Huntington village.

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AvaFlora is a full-service boutique florist that specializes in creating redefined, garden-inspired floral designs for gift orders, weddings and events. At AvaFlora, they strive for a design aesthetic that has a tailored yet gardenesque feel. Along with elegant aesthetics, AvaFlora also offers discerning clientele a very detailed personalized service.

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143 Main St. 631-498-6222 beauteabar.com

At Beau Tea Bar, they believe women shouldn’t have to compromise or settle for anything less than what they desire. Beau Tea Bar is the only store in Cold Spring Harbor, and one of only a few in the country, that offers high-quality beauty and cosmetic products with non-toxic and luxurious ingredients. Along with top-of-the-line beauty products, customers are also able to enjoy organic teas that have been selected from Paris, France.

Samhal Living and Interiors is a luxury women’s boutique that sells a wide variety of beautiful clothing, jewelry, accessories and home décor. It is a one-stop shop for all of your clothing and home needs; they also offer staging services. Along with great clothes and home accessories, they also offer top-of-the-line customer service to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Meet the interior design team today.

Pashley Children’s Boutique is a unique, full-service boutique for children of all ages, from babies all the way to teenagers. They have a wide variety of party dresses, blazers, slacks, casual clothes and gifts. At Pashley Children’s Boutique, they also offer clothes and outfits specifically for communions. Along with designer clothes for children, the boutique is also known for their specialized customer service.

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The Law Office of Darren E. Sheehan, P.C. is a law firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate. The firm strives to provide clients with high quality legal service, representing both individuals and businesses throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York. The firm provides each client with personal attention in hopes of building a strong and close relationship to better understand the client’s needs and goals.

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Gorgeous THE SALON & TREASURES

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Gorgeous “The Salon” & Treasures is both a hair salon and a small antique shop. At Gorgeous “The Salon,” they offer the latest in natural herbal hair color, and perming and haircutting for women, men, children and teens. At Gorgeous Treasures, they have a wide variety of antique and vintage collectables such as linens, glassware, dishes, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, jewelry and much more. Get a new look and find a unique treasure at Gorgeous!

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Sweetie Pies on Main is known to be Cold Spring Harbor’s most charming pastry shop. They offer a wide variety of delicious espresso drinks, coffee, freshly baked goods, soup, lunch items and much more. At Sweetie Pies, their mission is to provide good food, excellent coffee, and an answer to the question, “Where will I meet you?”

181 Main St. 631-367-9500 sweetiepiesonmain.com

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At Harbor Bridal, they provide brides with a unique and special experience to get them prepared for their special day. Along with a variety of designer dresses, they also offer superior customer service in a personal environment. At Harbor Bridal, their goal is to make every bride feel like the most important bride in the world.

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75 Main St. 631-367-3211 prasadayogany.com

Prasada Yoga is a traditional Hatha yoga studio that offers multi-level Vinyasa classes. These Vinyasa classes aim to mindfully move your body at the pace of your breath in order to provide a calm, relaxing and kind environment. At Prasada Yoga, their mission is to offer the community a unique yoga experience like no other.

If you ask Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty COO Thomas Calabrese what sets the company apart, he’ll tell you the real estate agency founded out of Cold Spring Harbor in 1922 is selfless: 93 years later, the leaders at Daniel Gale put their customers and their agents before themselves. The company has grown to become one of the most notable real estate agencies on Long Island, especially 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.

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The history of Cold Spring Harbor’s whaling origins come to life at the Whaling Museum Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, whose current exhibits and events highlight the relationship between people and the ocean. The museum is home to New York State’s only fully-equipped 19th century whaleboat with original gear, and one of the notable scrimshaw collections in the northeast. Find out what ambergris is, see ship models, explore artifacts and tools used by whalers, stand next to a sperm whale jaw, see a meticulously-crafted diorama of Cold Spring Harbor in 1850, and touch whale bones up close.

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301 Main St. 631-367-3418 cshwhalingmuseum.org

The team at Lucky to Live Here specializes in the communities surrounding the Five Harbors: Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor, Huntington, Centerport and Northport. With enthusiasm, they will sell your home, find your dream home and if you are new to the area, make your transition that much easier. Email them at team@LuckytoLiveHere.com or call 631-692-7100.

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Step into the past and celebrate the history of the Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and the community it serves. Visit the Fire Museum, the community’s first fire house, now a nationally registered landmark (circa 1896). Among many things to see and experience there, learn how firefighters once formed bucket brigades and pulled a small wood hand pumper over rutted roads to the scene of a fire and feverishly pumped its wooden arms.

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Peter Morris, the owner of Signature Premier Properties, had a vision to provide a community-focused, independent real estate group of top producers who have the ability to be flexible and creative in the face of ever-changing markets and trends. This vision is the driving force behind Signature’s success. Located right in the heart of Cold Spring Harbor, stop by their office today to meet their team of real estate professionals.

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When it comes to dining at La Parma II on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, there’s no funny business in the kitchen. The ingredients they use are fresh and wholesome. The portions are huge, designed for sharing among a party of three or four. The recipes are classic Southern Italian, prepared expertly and served with warm attention you’d expect from family. That’s because the restaurant is a family affair. One of four La Parma locations on Long Island – the others are in Williston Park, Oceanside and Port Washington – owner Anthony Castelli has presided over operations as executive chef and owner since April 1988. “He’s still back there every day. You have to be – especially in this business,” said his son Vincent Castelli, the gregarious general manager who works the front of the house. The base menu, displayed conspicuously on the 100-seat dining room’s wall, has stayed for 27 years. Similar signs hang in all four La Parma locations. The full menu, Vincent said, is probably “triple that,” and fresh pasta creations have emerged in recent years. Homemade Lobster Ravioli ($32.75), capped in squid-ink pasta, is a decadent knockout, highlighted by a sweet Cognac cream sauce and chunks of lobster meat. Linguine in White Clam Sauce ($24.75) is a clas-

Longtime executive chef/owner Anthony Castelli and his son Vincent Castelli, the general manager, keep traditional family-style Italian dining in the forefront at La Parma II.

Light, summery Fettucine Caprese is practically a permanent special. Imported Italian mozzarella di bufala is a light, satisfying starter.

sic done right, boasting tender, chopped clams, zesty roasted garlic and perfect pasta. Fettucine Caprese ($28.75), a blend of fresh plum tomato, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh mozzarella and baby arugula – the chef hits the pasta with a shot of mozzarella while it’s in the pan to give it that little bit of gooey goodness – is a permanent special. “The second we tried to remove it, we heard it,” Vincent said. Little wonder – we’d liken it to mozzarella burrata in a pasta form, light and sunny, elegant in its simplicity and flavor balance. On the starter side, imported Italian mozzarella di bufala ($18.75), served atop thick-cut beefsteak tomatoes, is equally impressive as a light starter, crowned with an extra virgin olive oil drizzle, pepper and a big basil leaf. Mediterranean cuisine calls heavily on the Veal Chop Valdostana is a bountiful array of flavors fruits of the sea, and La that melts in your mouth, bite after bite. Parma presents them

Giant New Zealand Mussels Marinara really hit the spot. very well indeed. Shrimp La Parma ($28.75) features a dozen perfectly prepared and plump shrimp in a robust, garlicky marinara with a nice kick and a touch of butter. Harvested from Huntington and Cold Spring Harbors, plump Baked Clams ($22.75) are topped with La Parma’s trademark cheesy, garlicky breadcrumbs with lemon zest abound, and New Zealand Mussels Marinara ($21.75) practically melt in your mouth. Veal Chop Valdostana ($54.75), a rack of veal, pounded thin and filled with mozzarella, prosciutto and fresh herbs and spices, is then closed up, re-pounded, lightly breaded, fried and served in a light brown sauce with mushrooms and artichokes for melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Chicken Napoli ($29.75), once a special that graduated to the main menu, is a pair of tender, juicy chicken breasts topped in a light brown sauce, shitake mushrooms, asparagus and melted Fontina cheese, crowned with jumbo shrimp. And Chicken Scarpariello Campagnola ($36.75) is a must-have for pepper lovers – a medley of grilled chicken, sweet Italian sausage, red peppers and onions. Warm, sesame seed-flecked Italian bread gets you off to a start; rainbow

Swiss chard and escarole with black olives, both $14.75, are offered amongst an array of traditional sides. La Parma’s wide-open dining room makes for malleable seating arrangements, perfect for large parties. Amidst the traditional trappings, one notable splash of modernity is the classic brick-trimmed bar, which is punched up by colorful LED backlighting. They also keep up with evolving dietary needs thanks to an array of gluten-free pastas and other offerings, and stand ready to alter dishes to meet a guest’s needs.

La Parma II 452 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-367-6360 Laparma.com Atmosphere: Homey trappings Cuisine: Family-style Southern Italian Price: Moderate Hours: Lunch: noon-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; 5 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 4 p.m.-midnight Sat.; 3-9 p.m. Sun.

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sary week is a bit of a tradition when it comes to Bohlsen Restaurant Group locations – for them, it’s a time to say “thank you” to their customers. Through Sunday, May 24, the group, which also owns Huntington’s Prime, is celebrating the third anniversary of Monsoon: Steak & Sushi (48 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village monsoonny.com) with a special three-course, $39 prix-fixe menu (until 7 p.m. only on Saturday) featuring the restaurant’s best-sellers and 50 percent off select bottles of wine. Course one – choose from Monsoon’s new Dragon Wings (chili lime glaze, cilantro, sesame) or house favorites like Shredded Duck Steamed Buns (chipotle, hoisin) or Bibb Lettuce Wraps (chicken, coconut, Thai peanut sauce); sushi sensations like the Starr Roll (salmon, mango, avocado, crunchies, spicy mayo) or the eponymous Monsoon Roll (lobster, spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno). For a second course, choose from favorites like General Monsoon’s Chicken, Kung Pao Monkfish, Shaking Beef, Lobster Cantonese, and Whole Peking Duck. New to the entrée menu is a range of Surf & Turf combinations like Filet Mignon and Spicy Rock Shrimp Tempura (batter, spicy mayo, sweet chili sauce) Skirt Steak and Cantonese Lobster (rich butter glaze, shishito peppers, black beans) or New York Strip and Shrimp Tempura (sweet potato, scallion, shiitake, green beans); add supplemental charges. For dessert, enjoy soft-serve ice cream cones with the chef’s choice of seasonal flavors along with fried Oreos and Tellers Crème Brûlée. Don’t miss out on traditional Chinese lion dance performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 6 p.m., and remember to check out their hometown properties, which include Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar and the Harbor Club at Prime, both by the water on New York Avenue in Huntington/Halesite. IN THEIR ‘ELEMENT’: Ideal’s Element (308 Main St., Huntington village 631-923-3434), the new dining concept at the former Ideal Cheese & Wine Café, has opened its doors. The former coffee shop/cheese counter has been converted, completing a new dining area that starts out cosmopolitan and urbane up front and

The Monsoon Roll is on a special menu as the Bohlsen Restaurant Group marks its third anniversary of the Asian restaurant through this Sunday. melds into comfortable, cool trappings near the bar. The cozy creature comforts continue through to the refreshed dining room. New menu items will be arriving in about a week, owner/manager Chris Binetti said, and we’ll be sure to bring you skinny on those in an upcoming Foodie feature. They’re closed on Mondays, but are open from noon-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; noon10 p.m. Thursday; noon-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday with an after-hours lounge concept; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. In the meantime, don’t forget about Ideal Cheese, which is still going strong; you’ll be able to fill all of your fine cheese needs just around the corner at 6 Green St., where Ideal Wings & Pomme Frites once was. SWEET SPOT: The summer install-

ment of the Sweet Spot at Danyell’s Kitchen (225 Main St., Northport 631-757-6700) begins Saturday, May 23 with a performance by the Tomchess Duo, featuring multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser Dan Kurfist playing the music of Persia, Turkey and the Middle East. Throughout the series, Danyell and the crew will whip up a special menu evoking the culture of the music being performed. BAGEL BITE: One of the best ways, be-

lieve it or not, to read the pulse of what’s happening on the restaurant scene in town is to become very familiar with town government. Permits, variances and planning board visits all give clues toward what’s on the way in and on the way out. In this case, a little permit in the window tells us that 46 Gerard St., near the traffic circle in Huntington village, is underway to become the Village Bagel Café. Stay tuned for more on the future grab-and-go breakfast joint.

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Add Color To Customize Your Home's Interiors In a world where home décor options can often seem bland, you may be wondering how to colorfully customize interior spaces to fit your lifestyle and speak to your personality. Luckily, you’re not alone. A good 25 to 30 percent of polled online shoppers are interested in customizing products, according to a consumer study by Bain & Company. This demand is driving innovation across industries, including home interior design, which is adding new color palates to their offerings. So for those seeking to buck the cookie cutter trends seen in neighbors’ homes, try creating a DIY look in yours with the addition of bright, bold colors. Here are a few design tips to add personality and flair to your home: Seek Inspiration Many design resources are right at your fingertips. Visual social media applications, such as Pinterest and Instagram, can help you envision how different elements, colors and furnishings may look in your own spaces - serving as inspiration for décor projects and upgrades. Also, seek out new online tools that can help you

ors, truly customizing a room without much effort. The no-risk decorating system and online ordering process makes it easy to wield your decorating prowess (www.SplashbyAmerock.com).

Adding a touch of color can transform your home’s interior. execute your plan. For example a free web-based application, Splash by Amerock, offers a new interactive design and shopping experience by allowing users to truly customize hardware for cabinets and furniture. The interactive site and first-of-its-kind product line allows you to test various cool colors and shapes of cabinetry hardware and view the different looks on different style and color cabinets. From kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms and living areas, you can make your rooms pop with bold col-

Bursts of Color A great new trend for a bold, bright look is the addition of bursts of color. You can eliminate the need for a complete overhaul while making a statement. For example, paint just one accent wall in your kitchen, or add a large colorful pillow or throw to your living room set. Another great way to achieve color is to replace the standard hardware on your cabinets and furniture with custom options. Hardware is easy to swap out and can give your pieces a fun, fresh makeover at a much lower cost and hassle than a replacement. This update is so easy to make you can change hardware as often as the seasons, if you are so inclined. And for kids’ bedrooms, it’s an especially easy way to transform the look of the room as kids grow and their tastes change. When it comes to your home, don’t settle for plain and forgettable. Make it your own with colorful touches. (StatePoint)

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Gray is trending when it comes to home updates this season.

Gray Trending As A Home Exterior Color Giving your home’s exterior a fresh look starts with color. And this year, many home improvement trendspotting experts say the leading color family is gray, with its neutral yet refined elegance. “Gray is an important home exterior color because it works equally well on all home styles, from historic to contemporary, and in every part of the country,” said Kate Smith, president and chief color maven of Sensational Color. “Quite versatile, gray tones can range from cool, clear bluish gray to a true neutral gray through a warm French gray or even taupe. With gray, it’s really hard to go wrong.” While you may know whether you like something once it’s in place, achieving a look you love before making a commitment is crucial. Smith is offering tips for picking the perfect hues for your home: • The best gray for your home exterior is one that blends well with your roof and other fixed features, such as brick, stone or permanent design elements. For a middle tone that will work on most homes, look for a classic gray that will never go out of style. • Light, clear gray is fresh and airy just be sure to look for any undertones. What appears as light gray on the swatch could seem light blue or lavender once applied. • If you’re going with dark gray as the

main color, look for one that is rich but soft. Deeper shades with a harder edge are great as accents. • Gray comes alive with dramatic accent colors. Paint your door a bold color to create a strong focal point. Use other accent colors to play a secondary role. • A touch of brass, bronze or copper warms up gray; gold or orange adds a spark of color. • Both warm and cool greens look fresh against gray; from thyme to palm or forest, green naturally brings out the beauty of gray. • Tried and true blue - soft raindrop, bold blue paisley or admiral blue keeps gray fresh and clean. • Go all neutral with gray on gray for a sophisticated scheme. • If you’re updating your roof, consider the 14 shades of gray offered as options for polymer slate and shake roofing tiles at DaVinci Roofscapes. Their newest color, Smokey Gray, reflects a deep, rich blackish gray reminiscent of real slate. Combined with softer gray roofing tones, such as Light Weathered Gray or Slate Gray, you can create a unique roofing profile. For more ways to add gray to the exterior of the home, check out the insights from Smith at www.sensationalcolor.com. For a home update that will signify stability, elegance and dependability, consider going gray. (StatePoint).

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THURSDAY Meet the Commodores

The Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs hosts its annual Meet the Commodores Night on May 21 at the Northport Yacht Club, 11 Bluff Point Road, Northport, 7 p.m. Join government officials, club commodores, officers and members of local clubs for the installation of the new council officers and an evening of fun.

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the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills. Beginner, intermediate or advanced stitchers welcome. No charge to attend first meeting. For information, call 631423-3738.

WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night

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

Summer Field Trips

Registration is now open for summer field trips for middle and high school students in the Half Hollow Hills and Commack School Districts, through Reach CYA. Visit http://reachcya.org/summer-programs to view the different trips and details, or call 631-549-9417.

Power Breakfast

Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 78:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.

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Cold Spring Harbor Library Meet With Senior Advocates

Suffolk County Senior Advocates who assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies, will be available at the following places and times: Huntington Nutrition Center, Wednesdays, May 27 and June 24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paumanack Village I & II (Greenlawn), Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Paumanack Village V & VI (Melville), Thursday, May 28, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; South Huntington Library, Thursday, June 25, 10-11:30 a.m. 631853-8200.

Memorial Day Parade Celebrations Celebrate the start of summer with a Memorial Day parade in your area: In Centerport, the parade starts at the foot of Harrison Drive and Centershore Road at 10:15 a.m. on May 25; then head back to the fire house at 9 Park Circle for refreshments. In East Northport, the Knights of Columbus kick things off at the IGA Supermarket at Clay Pitss and Larkfield Roads at 12:15 p.m. on May 25. In Northport, the Northport American Legion Post 694 hold its annual parade May 25 starting at 10 a.m. at the north end of Laurel Avenue. Ceremonies will follow in the Northport Village Park. In Huntington village, kick things off May 25 at 11:30 a.m. and honor those who served.

SATURDAY SUNDAY YMCA Camp Open House

Learn more about the Huntington YMCA Summer Day Camp during an open house on Saturday, June 6, 1-3 p.m. at 60 Main St., Huntington. https://ymcali.org/huntington/camp/ or call 631-421-4242.

Find Your Center

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

Argentine Tango Classes

Experience the subtle communication between partners as you learn the passionate dance known as the tango. Come dressed to impress (but be comfortable) for classes at a new time on Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station. 631-470-9620 or email noconintended@gmail.com. Suggested donation: $15 per person/$25 per couple.

Live Music

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

Huntington Artist’s Exhibit

Hersh Fine Art hosts a solo exhibition of paintings on fabric by Huntington artist Lauren Rosenblum, on view from May 16-July 31. 14A Glen Street, Glen Cove. www.hershfineart.com. 516-590-4324.

Legion Post 694 hold its annual parade May 25 starting at 10 a.m. at the north end of Laurel Avenue. Ceremonies will follow in the Northport Village Park. In Huntington village, kick things off May 25 at 11:30 a.m. and honor those who served.

TUESDAY Free Help For Vets

MONDAY Golf Outing

Alternatives For Children’s 10th Annual Golf Outing is Monday, June 15 at the Huntington Crescent Country Club, 15 Washington Dr., Huntington. 10 a.m. registration; 12 noon shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities available and golfers welcome. Call 631-331-6400 x229 for information or register online at www.alternatives4children.org.

Memorial Day Parade Celebrations

Celebrate the start of summer with a Memorial Day parade in your area: In Centerport, the parade starts at the foot of Harrison Drive and Centershore Road at 10:15 a.m. on May 25; then head back to the fire house at 9 Park Circle for refreshments. In East Northport, the Knights of Columbus kick things off at the IGA Supermarket at Clay Pitss and Larkfield Roads at 12:15 p.m. on May 25. In Northport, the Northport American

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

Learn to Be Tobacco Free

Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program can help you break your nicotine addition. Classes are free to Suffolk residents, though there is a nominal fee for medication for medically eligible participants. Classes are at the South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, South Huntington, on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m., May 26; June 2, 9, 16. Contact: 631-549-4411.

Calling Needleworkers

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers' Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting May 26 at 7 p.m. at

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org. • Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project in a four-class session with knitting experts. Meets Wednesdays, May 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Advance, in-person registration must be accompanied by a check for $100 payable to the Cold Spring Harbor Library.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Enjoy a friendly game of bridge or mah-jongg in the Community Room every Friday, from 1-5:30 p.m.

Deer Park Public Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Through a grant from New York State, the library offers Google Nexus 7 tablets for borrowing. Browse the web, download a book, play games and more with just a touch of your finger. Tablets can be checked out for two weeks on an adult Deer Park library card.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Watch the library’s weekly Friday afternoon movie at 1 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • 3D printing is here! Watch the MakerBot in action for 50 cents of printing for each 30 minutes. For more information, call the Adult Reference Desk.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • Come in for some fun and games every Friday from 1-4 p.m. The game room is stocked with scrabble, bridge and other fun board games.

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Huntington Public Library

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Op-Ed Fridays are weekly at the main branch. Stop by from 2-5 p.m. and discuss your thoughts on a changing world. Registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

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Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Come and learn about storing information in the cloud on Thursday, May 21, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Northport. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Hear music performed by students from Walt Whitman High School who are members of Modern Music Masters, commonly known as Tri-M, a music honor society, Friday, May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

THEATER & FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Film historian Philip Harwood shows “Citizen Kane,” Orsen Welles’ debut film about the tumultuous life of a newspaper tycoon, inspired by William Randolph Hearst, who tries to control the fate of America as well as the lives of everyone around him, Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. in the Orson Welles Centennial Celebration. Members $7/Public $12.

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Next up, Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” takes the stage May 28-July 12.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. www.ArtLeagueLI.net. • On display through June 7, “Side by Side: Works on Paper and Canvas” by Rosemary Furia and Joan Klutch.

b.j. spoke gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-5495106. www.bjspokegallery.com. • On display through May 31 are gallery members Liz Ehrlichman with “Not Quite Ready-to-Wear” and Kevin Larkin’s haiku paintings.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. • Take a historic walking tour through Cold Spring Harbor on Sunday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. and explore the 1800s waterside village, Captain’s Row and

Take A Walking Tour Through Historic Whaling Town Let the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum take you on a walking tour through the historic whaling town of Cold Spring Harbor on Sunday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. Explore the 1800s waterside village, Captain’s Row and the whaling community of the past. $10/$15 per pair, includes museum admission. 45 minutes. Rain or shine. Meet at 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.scene. the whaling community of the past. $10/$15 per pair, includes museum admission. 45 minutes. Rain or shine.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-8/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-351-3250. • Come and check out “Before Selfies: Portraiture through the Ages” for a look at portraits before the advent of cameras. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 9.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • “Don’t Eat This,” a juried art show, is on display May 22-June 6, with an opening reception Friday, May 22, 6-8 p.m.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. • The first Tide Mill Tour of the season is May 21 at 1:45 p.m. The mill was built in 1795 and is the only one left in Huntington. Advanced registration is required.

Northport Historical Society

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • For an afternoon of historical fun, come and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s Historic Main Street Tuesday-Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8

p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. • A solo show of mixed media canvases by Sue Contessa is now on display.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours through April 15: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Enjoy an afternoon of mansion touring, which begins in the Courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday for a fee of $5 in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for time listings.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: MondayFriday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-4275240. www.waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a time convenient for your group for high tea and transport yourself back in time as your group experiences High Tea in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25/person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE

Starting June 1 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and continuing Mondays through June 22, train to become a volunteer docent at the Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor. No experience necessary; just have a friendly demeanor and a willingness to learn. Docents enjoy flexible schedules of 3hour shifts weekly or biweekly. Register at www.cshwhalingmusem.org or contact Cindy Grimm at cgrimm@cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tea Party Volunteer Assistant

The Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, aims to create a greater passion for reading and writing through exhibits, tours, educational and cultural events. It seeks volunteers to assist the tea party coordinator. The position entails setting up food and beverages and assisting with clean-up. Contact Diana Alvarez at 631-427-5240 ext. 114. www.waltwhitman.org.

Cosmetologists Wanted

Hospice Care Network is seeking New York State-licensed cosmetologists to provide 2-4 haircuts per month for community members facing life-limiting illnesses. Download an application at www.hospicecarenetwork.org or call 516224-6423.

Be A Museum Docent

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

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Artistically Gifted Needed Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-6562148. www.dhpac.org. • The Eglevsky Ballet presents “The Spring Series 2015” on Saturday, May 30 at 1 and 4 p.m. $25.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • On Saturday, May 23, catch local

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heART.” Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.

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cost $69.95 and will be available soon through a digital portal on adnas.com. Addressing property crime could pay dividends down the road, according to the legislator. Spencer said the DNA-linking program will make it riskier for thieves to pawn stolen goods, which could help dry up a common source of funds for addicts. “You want to look at addressing low-level, petty crime,” he said. “It’s almost like a broken-windows

policy.” June Margolin, president of the Huntington Matters community watch organization, said it’s the “day-to-day benefits of the DNAnet trial that our neighbors crave.” “Your vote… today will potentially eliminate an income stream for local gang members and drug abusers. It will deter intrusions from petty thieves all the way up to larger-scale auto theft rings from conducting their ‘business’ in our healing community,” she wrote in a letter to the legis-

lature supporting the pilot program. “It will help to empower and unify us – house by house, block by block – sending the message that we work together to protect each other.” Greenlawn resident Yvette Benitez said she’s excited for the extra level of protection. “I think it will be really effective, especially with [identifying] items going to the pawn shop,” she said. Huntington Station’s Kimberly Liccardi said she’s intrigued by the program but still has some questions

before she takes the plunge about protocols when stolen goods reach pawn shops, in particular. “I would be interested in trying out – I just want to see what the parameters are for doing so,” she said. Like Benitez, Sharon Collins, of Huntington Station, has also signed up, and said it will be a helpful deterrent. “People coming in to this town to cause mischief will now be able to see those signs and say, ‘let me go somewhere else,’” she said.

Public opinion sought on vision for 110 corridor (Continued from page A1)

other stakeholders to share their vision, goals and objectives for the region, which spans from the Babylon town line to just past the Northern State Parkway’s exit 40 interchange. David Pennetta, chairman of the Melville Plan Advisory Committee, said to expect “an educational session.” “It’s going to be an active, open discussion. It’s tough for people to say what they want if they don’t understand what we want to do,” he said. Within the corridor, officials said, about 30 million square feet of development exists, 9 million of which is office space. Companies including Leviton, Rubie and Canon’s North American headquarters call the corridor home, and Pennetta said the region is the town’s largest tax generator. One initial focus of the committee,

Pennetta said, will be focusing on how to stem the brain drain in Huntington, which he said just cost the corridor a tenant in First Data – and 1,000 jobs – as they relocated to Long Island City. “Part of the reason they stated was that there were younger workers there, the demographics of the workers they were looking for,” he said. “Out here, in suburbia, we don’t want to keep losing those major employers because we’re not able to retain the 25- to 35year-old demographic.” An initial push to begin the study emerged in the summer of 2012, when civic leaders raised concerns about the pace of development in the region, especially as it related to traffic along the corridor and the impact upon surrounding residential areas. Others said the study is important to ensure Melville keeps pace with other business-friendly regions nearby and con-

tinues to be a draw for businesses. The workshop will be conducted by the consultant team of BFJ Planning, Urbanomics and Parsons Brinckerhoff, which the town hired earlier this year to conduct and coordinate the study. This is the first of five required workshops that BFJ Planning must host as part of the process. “Public input is an important part of the process in crafting a blueprint for the future of Long Island’s downtown,” Supervisor Frank Petrone said in a statement announcing the meeting. “We want to know what people who live and work along the Route 110 corridor would like to see to help make the area even more vibrant.” “As work and lifestyle patterns change, we want to make sure that the plan that emerges is in step with the times,” Councilman Mark Cuthbertson added. “To do that, we need to

know what and how people think.” The consultant team is working under the direction of the Melville Plan Advisory Committee, whose members will share their thoughts with the public at the workshop, town officials said. That committee was convened in February 2013, in compliance with a directive in the Horizons 2020 town master plan, adopted in 2009, to develop an integrated transportation and land use plan for the Melville-Route 110 corridor. The plan’s scope includes land use, vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, community facilities and services including sewage capacity and storm management and standards for new development. Anyone who wants to attend can register in advance by emailing melvilleplan@huntingtonny.gov or calling 631-351-3199.

How to tell if your tax refund was too big (Continued from page A10)

your deduction levels. Some other positive ideas of what to do with your refund include: upgrading something on your house (like new siding or windows); adding to your retirement fund (IRA, ROTH IRA or 401k); taking courses

that can help with your career path; refinancing your mortgage (rates are still low and over the years this can save you a lot); starting or adding to an emergency fund; starting an education fund for your child (it is never too early to start!); paying down debt, especially if it is from credit

cards; seeing if you have proper insurance coverage for you current circumstances; or making charitable donations. Perhaps the best buy would be to work with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who will work with you to create a proper investment

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plan for you and your family’s future. A CFP can also help you stay focused on the long term when the markets get squirrelly and the media is trying to make you emotional and short-sighted. A CFP will help you to do periodic reviews to see that you are on track and to see if your insurance still meets your current needs. They will make you periodically review your beneficiary designations and review your will in case of life changes such as a birth, a death, a divorce, a marriage or an inheritance, and – if you are really fortunate – how to handle the lottery prize you just won. Disclaimer: This column is intended for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for professional services. The author and this newspaper are not responsible for the outcome of following this advice.

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THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • MAY 21, 2015 • A23

HillSPORTS BOYS LACROSSE>> HILLS EAST 11, EAST ISLIP 5

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Overcoming a mid-game lapse, the Thunderbirds defeated no. 12 East Islip, 11-5, on Friday in the opening round of the 2015 Suffolk Division I playoffs. Three Thunderbirds – Andre Gomez, Sean Lully and Joe Tesoriero – co-led all players in scoring as each of the three produced 3 points each to help no. 5 Hills East (15-2) advance. “East Islip is a good team, they’re a playoff team… We held them to 5 goals and we scored double-digits. When that happens, we’re going to win,” Thunderbirds head coach Gordon Hodgson said. The Thunderbirds came out cruising in the first period as they overcame East Islip with a 5-1 advantage. From there, the two teams entered a deadlock of a second period where no goals were scored prior to halftime. Then came the third period where, Hodgson said, the Thunderbirds were “sloppy” but were able to stay in control as they maintained an 8-4 lead heading into the final stanza.

“We did some poor things; our shooting was poor during that period. We had a lot of opportunities,” he said. “But we have a resilient team; they don’t quit.” The Thunderbirds did not quit as they piled on 3 more goals to take the opening round game and eliminate East Islip (7-8) from the playoffs. Gomez, a junior middie, provided 1 goal and 2 assists for Hills East. Lully, a sophomore middie, dished out 3 assists of his own, and Tesoriero, a junior attacker, earned all of his points with 3 goals. The remainder of Hills East’s offensive production was spread across Anthony Cappadona, Richie Hogan and Joe Wulforst – each scored 2 goals in the win. In the net, Jordan Eichholz, a senior captain, anchored a stout Thunderbirds defense, which was able to keep an offensively threatening East Islip team at bay. “Our goaltending has been excellent all year,” Hodgson said. “He’s a real leader out there on the defense… I’m just going to be sad that he’s leaving.” While Eichholz is one of several Thunderbirds set to graduate next

Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

Thunderbirds Focus, Dominate Round One

Thunderbirds junior middie Andre Gomez, right, co-led Hills East in points on Friday as they defeated no. 12 East Islip in the opening round of the 2015 Suffolk Division I playoffs. month, Hills East didn’t have to worry about saying its goodbyes for at least another game. On Tuesday, after press time, the Thunderbirds were set to travel to no. 4 Ward Melville (15-2) for a second round matchup. “They’re a very good team,” Hodgson said of Ward Melville. “We’ll have to game plan it and breakdown some film, [but] we’ll

have a plan.” If Hills East was able to come away with a win in that game, the Thunderbirds would next face the winner of no. 1 Northport (16-1) and no. 8 Sachem North (13-4) on Friday; the game is tentatively scheduled for 4 p.m. at whichever school in the matchup is the higher seed. To keep up with the latest bracket, visit www.sectionxi.org.

SOFTBALL>> HILLS WEST 6, RIVERHEAD 5

Hills West Survives Scare, Holds On In Extra Innings Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

The defending champs have advanced. Half Hollow Hills High School West’s softball team – defending Suffolk champions – held on in extra innings on Friday to come away with a 6-5 win over no. 18 Riverhead (11-10) in the 2015 Suffolk Class AA playoffs. Alyse McAlpine was the hero this time as the junior stepped up to the plate with two outs in the eighth inning and smacked a two-run double to walk her team off in style and advance no. 15 Hills West (10-9) to a first-round game at no. 2 Commack (17-3), to be played after press time on Monday. On Friday, however, it appeared as if the Colts’ season would come to a quicker end than it did last year as Hills West trailed the Blue Waves 5-4 in the outbracket game as the bottom of the eighth inning rolled around. Riverhead was even able to record 2 outs and keep the bases empty as Nicole Graber stepped

Nicole Graber was one of two Colts to score in the bottom of the eighth inning on Friday as Hills West walked off in extra innings to defeat Riverhead in a 2015 Class AA outbracket game. to the plate as Hills West’s last hope; she singled. Next up was Alex Parkas; the sophomore also singled and, just like that, the Colts were in business.

McAlpine then delivered the knockout blow as she drove in both Graber and Parkas with a double that shocked the visiting Blue Waves and eliminated them from the playoffs. For her efforts on the mound, Alexis Kleet – the Colts’ workhorse through the entirety of the season – was awarded her first playoff win. Along with McApline, Hills West’s offense was powered by Gabrielle Casalino; the junior drove in 2 runs over the course of her 3-for-4 campaign from the plate. The Colts were then on the road to face the Cougars on Monday after press time. Should they have won that game, Hills West would have advanced to a Wednesday afternoon game where it would have faced the winner of no. 7 Sachem East (15-5) and no. 10 Hauppauge (12-6). If they were, once again, successful, the Colts will now enter the double-elimination semifinal round on Friday at 4 p.m.; that game will be played at whichever school the Colts are facing. In order to keep up with the latest bracket, visit www.sectionxi.org.

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