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Construction Begins On LIE Rest Stop with construction trucks and workers as work bean. Spearheading the $20.22 million project is the New York State Department of Transportation. Officials said plans include a 15,200-squarefoot building with parking for up to 135 vehicles. The welcome center will also feature space for substations of both the Suffolk County and New York State police departments.

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The welcome center will not allow parking of tractor trailers or buses, state officials said. That stipulation was confirmed in a May 16 letter sent to state Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-East Northport) from state DOT Commissioner Matthew Driscoll. In an interview last Thursday, Raia said the agreement was reached between state officials and nearby (Continued on page A22)

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Construction officially began Monday on a long-discussed, and controversial, rest stop along the Long Island Expressway in Dix Hills. Soon to be known as the Long Island Welcome Center, the site between exits 51 and 52 on the eastbound side of the LIE was swarming

A 600-square foot “community room” is also planned, and will be made available for use by community group.s The site was formerly a rest area that offered parking, but no amenities, for truckers. A rest area on the westbound side of the LIE between exits 51 and 52, which also offered parking for truckers, will also be permanently closed, though.

Construction is underway Monday on hotly-contested welcome center being built between exits 51 and 52 on the Long Island Expressway. State officials plan to build a 15,200 square-foot structure incorporating parking for up to 135 vehicles, police substations and a community room.

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Five Towns College Hosts 42nd Commencement Five Towns College held its 42nd commencement exercises on Saturday, graduating 166 students from the Dix Hills-based school. The ceremony hosted at Half Hollow Hills High School East recognized Valedictorian Melanie Magri and Salutatorian Michael Makowski. Five Towns professors Mary LoBiondo and William Fortgang were the recipients of the Lorraine Kleinman Memorial Award for excellence in teaching; Mark Shaughnessy earned the Presidential Award for

distinguished service; and Paul McKenna was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Honorary doctorates were also awarded to three individuals cited as role models to the student body. They are Danielle Campbell, anchor for News 12; Jim Condron, one of the founding members of The Paramount theater in Huntington village; and Bernard Purdie, an influential musician who was inducted into the Modern Drummer hall of fame in 2013.

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Five Towns recognized Valedictorian Melanie Magri, left, and Salutatorian Michael Makowski, center, are pictured with Kyle Young, a recipient of the Provost’s Award for outstanding academic achievement.

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41 Years Of Service Photos/Melville Fire Department

Melville firefighter Nick Fisher was recently honored for his 41 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the community and Melville Fire Department. Fisher was presented with a plaque and a cake, inset, which was shared by the members. Firefighter Fisher was the head chauffeur trainer, and instructed many firefighters to become safe fire engine operators. He was also the secretary of Engine Company 3. Fisher will

soon be moving to North Carolina, and will become a life member of the Melville Fire Department. In the main picture, from left: Third Assistant Chief David Kapla; First Assistant Chief Paul Mahler; Second Assistant Chief Chris Nolan; Nick Fisher; John Schmitt; Gerard McDonald; Chief Jason Bernfeld; and Engine Company 3 Captain Billy Schmitt.

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Long Island’s First Junior Firefighter Academy The first ever junior firefighter academy on Long Island kicks off in Dix Hills this summer. As temperatures rise, children ages 12-14 will be able to see what it takes to join the volunteer fire service, learning fire safety, CPR, first aid, self-confidence, leadership and respect. Each junior firefighter will receive a Heartsaver certification card from the American Heart Association. There will also be limited hands-on training for hose handling and rescue techniques. The academy will be run and taught by firefighters from the Dix Hills Fire Department. Field trips include visits to the Yaphank Fire Academy, the Suffolk County EMS call center and a visit to the Islip airport Fire-Rescue department. “We’re working hard to not only provide the kids with valuable knowledge and hands-on skills, but also to give them a fun week,” said Todd Cohen, a Dix Hills fire commissioner who has been a member of the fire department for 29 years. “There’s noth-

ing else like it on Long Island. It’s truly one of a kind.” The idea for the junior firefighter academy initially began 15 years ago at the Cold Spring Fire Department in Putnam County. The academy grew, and, as a result, has been replicated throughout the country. Now, Cohen and Todd Baker, a Dix Hills firefighter, are working in tandem with the originators of Cold Spring’s program to successfully duplicate it in Dix Hills. The Dix Hills academy is being run in conjunction with the Town of Huntington Department of Parks and Recreation, and Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland. “It is our hope that this program will inspire students to join the Fire Department and instill in them a sense of volunteerism and responsibility,” Berland said. The academy is expected to run 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. from Aug. 15-Aug. 19 at the Dix Hills Fire Department. For more information, contact Cohen at 631-499-8836. To register, visit Huntingtonny.com.

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anguish they’d feel being locked up in suburbia of all places! It took millennia poet of our town, and the founder of The Longto get wolves and wild cats to Islander, would have been turning 197 years settle down to become our old on Tuesday, May 31. On that same day, the faithful, furry companions. Town of Huntington and Press IN THE KNOW Even then, think of all the chalClub of Long Island will also WITH AUNT ROSIE lenges they bring along with dedicate an historic marker at them, as delightful as they may the site of the original newsbe. If you’re looking for unique room of The Long-Islander. The ceremony is pets, consider the cuddly chinscheduled for 9 a.m. in the parking lot behind chilla, the feisty ferret or a lively lizard. As for 339 Main St. in Huntington village. Though our the more “exotic” animals… let’s let them roam newspaper has changed hands over the years free where they belong. since Walt Whitman founded it back in 1838, its original spirit lives on. While we may be a small Man And Machine… I recently watched a newsroom, we aspire to approach our work with short documentary about a man who was being the same brevity, accuracy and vibrancy that fitted with electronic prosthetic limbs that were Whitman was known for in his work. About his controlled by electrical impulses from his nerves. experience in creating the paper, Whitman wrote He lost both arms from the shoulder down in a in “Specimen Days:” “I bought a good horse, freak electrical accident. I was moved by the and every week went all round the country servman’s courage and determination to try someing my papers, devoting one day and night to it. thing new that would enable him to regain some I never had happier jaunts -- going over to south experience of normalcy. I remember hearing my side, to Babylon, down the south road, across to nephew being teased for being a “robot” after he Smithtown and Comac, and back home.” Imaghad a metal implant after breaking his ankle. ine if our reporters came to your door on a horse How far we’ve come! The rapid developments in with the paper? Nursing yourself post-Memorial technology prompt one to wonder where we’ll be Day, considering picking up one of his timeless in the years ahead. Will the line between man works and give it a read! and machine become blurred? How far can we go in replacing our own parts before we can no Exotic Pets… According to local reports, a longer call ourselves “human?” Does such a line pet Capuchin monkey was removed from a home even exist? by the Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Sunday. Though such (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have creatures may appear cute and welcome in our comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in homes, they do not belong there. Unlike animals your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me we’ve domesticated over thousands of years, know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt these animals are not suited for indoor living and Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntingcan pose threats to humans through potential inton NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at auntrosie@longisfections or even violence. And, just imagine the landergroup.com)

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

Bench Swiped A glider bench was allegedly stolen from the porch of a Munson Court home in Melville at around 10 p.m. on May 19, police said.

Vehicles Vandalized Police said that two vehicles were scratched, and a total of six tires were damaged at Woods End Road South in Dix Hills at around 8:30 p.m. on May 15. The vehicles were a 2003 Isuzu and a 1998 Toyota, according to police.

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

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Rev. Stephanie Green wants to let an alleged thief know that God is watching. After Joshua Baptist Church’s oil tank was apparently stolen on May 15, the church posted the above message on its sign facing Broadway Greenlawn.

A pair of purses were stolen from vehicles on two separate occurrences earlier this month, according to Suffolk police. First, police said, an unknown person broke the window of a 2010 Honda Civic and stole a purse at around 5 p.m. on May 16 at Hollywood Nails on Walt Whitman Road in Melville. The purse and its contents were valued over $1,000. In the second incident, police said an unknown person broke the window of 2011 Mazda at around 1:45 p.m. on May 11 on Broad Hollow Road in Melville. A purse valued over $1,000 was stolen from the vehicle.

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Rep. Steve Israel holds a container of mosquito larvae during a press conference Monday that saw state, county and town officials urge Congress for emergency funding to combat the Zika virus, which is spread by mosquitos. Israel, right-center, is pictured from left with Tom Iwanejko, chief environmental analyst for vector control at the Suffolk Department of Public Works; James Tomarken, M.D., Suffolk health commissioner; and Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone. With mosquito season looming, state, Suffolk and Huntington town officials have asked Congress to pass an emergency funding package that will provide New York with the adequate resources it needs to combat the Zika virus. The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been confirmed in 114 across the state, the highest total in any state in the country. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone joined Suffolk County health experts and local elected officials on Monday to ask for the funding. According to Israel’s office, last week the House of Representatives passed a bill allocating only $622 million in funding to last through September – a third of the $1.9 billion that what was requested by President Barrack Obama and administration health experts. The Senate passed $1.1 billion in Zika funding, which is $800 million below the President Obama’s request of $1.9 billion. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate will now go to conference to negotiate a final funding level before sending the bill to the President. “The Zika virus is not an issue that we can afford to play politics with,” Israel said. “This Republican-led Congress needs to do its job and take swift action to pass funding at levels that will ensure New York has the resources it needs to fight Zika head on. It’s not a matter of if the virus reaches New York – it’s already here. And we need a robust response to protect New York families.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there

are 1,376 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in the United States and its territories, including 279 cases in pregnant women. According to the CDC, Zika virus infections can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly, which causes a baby’s head to be smaller than expected. Common symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis, or red eyes. The illness is usually mild, with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. New York City has reported 86 cases of the Zika virus, including 14 women who were pregnant at the time of diagnosis. Ahead of mosquito season, the CDC announced last month that the two mosquito species capable of carrying the Zika virus are now in 30 states and have been found in cities as far north as San Francisco, Kansas City and New York City. Bellone reinforced Israel’s call for funding, adding that recent outbreaks in South America, Central American and the Caribbean could lead to an increase in the number of Zika cases among travelers who visit those areas and return to U.S. soil. “We need adequate funding to ensure we have all the tools in our arsenal to combat the spread of the Zika virus,” Bellone said. Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone also reinforced Israel. He said, “Treating reported Zika virus cases, working on a possible vaccine and educating the public about its symptoms and precautionary measures are not political issues and they are not regional issues.” -WROBLEWSKI

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It’s Put To Rest At least one controversy seems to be be- State police. Original plans for the site hind the community as construction of a were pushed through without considerarest stop along the Long Island Express- tion for the local neighborhoods that will way in Dix Hills began this week. What be most affected. That was, and is, unacwill become the Long Island ceptable, and local represenWelcome Center, the site will tatives at the town, county provide parking for tourists EDITORIAL and state levels let state offiand commuters needing a cials know that. break from the road on the LIE’s south The result is a compromise; one reached side between exits 51 and 52. only after threats of litigation. And while A $20-million project, it will include a the compromise doesn’t make everyone 15,200-square-foot building, parking for 100-percent happy, there was enough give up to 135 passenger vehicles as well as and take to allow the project to move space for police substation to be occupied ahead. Communication and fair dealing by both Suffolk County and New York are what got it done.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What Is This Town Coming To? Dear Editor: Here I am at CVS getting a few things last Thursday. Some young woman sneezed. I said, “God Bless You.” Do you know she turns around and says, “Thank you, but I am Atheist.” How fresh. Well, I got my things and walked out of that store. Huntington is becoming a godless village like the rest of U.S.A. There is a war on Christmas in this country, thanks to the democrat liberals, and these young people have no manners! Huntington and Melville, where I lived before, used to be full of good Christians who went to church on Sundays. People cared about each other, and now they are full of fresh rude people from

the city. I see girls with pink hair, blue hair, with bellies showing, unbelievable. My husband Larry always says, “Where are the parents?” My husband and I are voting for the first time since Reagan… Trump. We will say “Merry Christmas” again. You can’t even say god anymore or some godless liberal corrects you enough with this political correctness BS. Larry and I can’t believe what happened to this town. It used to be so nice. God bless the U.S.A. BETH DELTAN Huntington

State Must Act On Sex Offender Laws DEAR EDITOR: On Tuesday night [May 10], my colleagues and I were forced to remove im-

portant legislation from town code, which, for nearly 10 years, controlled where registered sex offenders can live in this town. Previously, Huntington’s Child Protection Act, enacted in 2005, prohibited level two and three sex offenders from living within a quarter-mile of a school, daycare center, camp, park, beach or playground. However, a court ruling in February 2015 determined that only the state could set residence rules on sex offenders. As a result, we had no choice but to strike these restrictions from town code, leaving inadequate state restrictions as our only protection. Already, this is causing big problems in our communities. Last month, residents of Elwood came to Town Hall to warn us that sex offenders had recently – and legally – moved into a rental

“Have to disagree with all of you. This is a million times nicer than the beige boxes that have been going up around downtown. It's fantastic that they preserved the ice house's actual brick facade in the design. I'm ready to give up shoveling snow for good and sell the house and move here! It is a nice addition to the village and suits the site perfectly.” --Dee Aitch “Good grief the rent is almost two PITI mortgage payments.” --Kathleen Pepi Southern “Northport has been ordered to build low income housing. So when talking about low income housing go to Northport!” --Jim McGoldrick

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property near a local school. That situation – and the inability to do anything about it – is unacceptable to me. As a father of five, I know how important it is to protect all of our children from predators. That is why state lawmakers must act by the

end of this session to implement tough new laws that keep our families safe – or empower local governments like Huntington to set our own rules. EUGENE COOK Huntington Town Council

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Author Compiles Series Of ‘Tales2Inspire’

Lois Stern speaks at the Cold Spring Harbor Library about her Tales2Inspire series during a presentation last Thursday. By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Author Lois Stern worked for five years to compile her first book, “Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery,” a collection of stories from over 100 women about how cosmetic surgery impacts women’s lives. Come 2006, however, she was disappointed when several publishers turned down her work. What got back to Stern as she was trying to have her first book published was that she didn’t have enough of an “author platform,” lacking a following in the industry. So, Stern, of Halesite, thought, “‘There must be a lot of writers out there who are talented and are in this kind of position.” This birthed Stern’s six-book series Tales2Inspire, an “authors helping authors” project/contest that is intended to give young authors a shot at getting their work published, while also gathering up stories meant to inspire readers. Stern, a former teacher, also works with authors on stories she sees potential in, helping to spruce them up for publication. “I love giving different authors a start, and giving them the encouragement,” she said, adding that the feedback she gets is “worth more than money.”

Stern said 20 percent of all proceeds from the books purchased through Tales2inspire.com are donated to either the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. She recruits authors from across the United States, as well as from far-away countries like Australia. She markets the series by hosting local presentations, including one last Thursday at Cold Spring Harbor Library. Before the presentation, Stern said she hopes people gain inspiration, since each story delivers a special message. Maria Diaz, of Huntington, was in the crowd and said that while she is younger than some of the characters that were portrayed, “it inspires me to continue my journey of life.” Diaz added, “I’m going to be inspired, energized, vitalized and I’m going to pass on what she passed on to me.” For authors, there is no fee to submit a story to Stern. Each author whose work is accepted gets to also judge three other stories anonymously. They score based on writing quality, and the level of inspiration. The Tales2Inspire series launched in 2013 with “The Emerald Collection: Beyond Coincidence.” Then

Lois Stern, author of the Tales2Inspire series, has compiled a six-book series that are collections of stories meant to inspire readers while giving writers an opportunity to be published. came “The Topaz Collection: Awakenings & Aha Moments,” “The Sapphire Collection: Echo in the Mind,” “The Ruby Collection: Gifts of Compassion,” “The Crystal Collection: Stories that Tickle the Funny Bone” and “The Garnet Collection: Stories in Feathers and Fur.” Each book focuses on a different gem that has a symbolic meaning, relating to the collection of stories. Stern said she self-publishes the books using CreateSpace. “I try to write at least one story because I love to write, and I want to. So, if I hear something really good that I

want to write, I write it,” she said. Stern grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, learning to love writing at 4 years old. She would later go on to attend Barnard College of Columbia University in Manhattan where she studied sociological research. She later went back to school to earn her professional diploma in reading and special education from Hofstra University. With her husband, Ken, Stern is a mother of two boys. She has worked at the Kings Park School District as a resource room teacher, retiring in 1996. Stern said being a teacher has carried into her passion to help writers.

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Jo Koy Bringing Explosive Energy To Long Island SPOTLIGHT By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With hysterical impressions and explosive energy, expect stand-up comedian Jo Koy to keep the laughs coming on May 28 at The Paramount as he performs on Long Island for the first time. Koy, 45, said the performance will feature an entirely new set that he’s currently working on. “The whole act that I’m doing right now is completely different,” he said. “It’s a lot more fun.” Koy’s brand of comedy stems from family life, relationships and parenting, he said. Raised in Tacoma, Washington, his onstage journey began at a young age when his mother encouraged him to participate in school talent shows, and to hold impromptu performances for his family and friends. Those performances, Koy said, were inspired by his idol: Eddie Murphy. “When I saw Eddie Murphy do ‘Delirious’ I said, ‘That’s it right there. That’s the dream job. I want to be him,’” said Koy, who has since moved to Los Angeles. Officially, Koy became a stand-up comic in 1989 when he was 26 years old. He said it was a rough start since, at the time, he was working three jobs at once. Still though, he put a lot of hours into performances at local comedy clubs, nightclubs, bars and coffee houses.

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy is set to bring hysterical impressions and explosive energy to the stage of The Paramount this weekend. “I just put in the work,” he said. “You just learn your own craft, you find your own skill.” He continued, “Once you find out what you're good at, you master it.” In 2005, Koy got his big break when he was invited to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He’s

one of a select few to receive a standing ovation from the late-night talk show’s crowd. That changed Koy’s life, he said. “It was a make it or break it thing. I was able to quit my job within two weeks. I got so many phone calls after that set. That was the one thing I needed to get me over the top.” Now, Koy has appeared on Comedy Central with two specials: “Don’t Make Him Angry” and “Lights Out.” He’s also been featured in over 100 episodes of “Chelsea Lately,” another former late-night talk show, and he has appeared in a slew of other shows, including “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and Jamie Foxx’s “Laffapalooza.” “I get paid to make people laugh. I would have done that for free and I was doing it for free and now it’s my job and I love it,” Koy said. “I have to pinch myself every day.” Away from the spotlight, Koy has also been a firm advocate for The Lupus Foundation ever since his sister was diagnosed with the disease. Koy raises awareness on his website (Jokoy.com). When he takes to a Long Island stage for the very first time this weekend, Koy said he hopes to “crush it,” sending the audience “home happy.” He added, “There’s nothing better than going to a place I’ve never been to. I’ve been blessed with a fan base that knows what I’m all about and they’re ready to hear it.” Koy’s performance at The Paramount is slated to begin at 8 p.m. on May 28. Doors open an hour before show time. Tickets are available at the box office or at Paramountny.com for $25-$40.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

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The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport will tap the best of Broadway for a fundraising event to benefit the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society. The event, set for June 1, will present Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” with a goal of raising $80,000 toward the more the half-million dollars needed for a lighthouse reconstruction project getting underway next month. The Engeman event, being presented exclusively for the Lighthouse Preservation Society, will bring five Broadway stars and an allstar New York band to recreate some of the greatest moments from Broadway’s greatest shows. Ticketholders will see stars of shows such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “CATS,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Jekyll & Hyde,” perform the shows’ top hits and recreate some of the greatest moments seen on Broadway over the past century. Since the time it was completed in 1912, the Huntington Lighthouse has

stood as a familiar symbol to many boaters that they have safely reached their home port, though many people today are only familiar with the lighthouse through its depiction on numerous businesses’ and organizations’ corporate logos, including Huntington School District and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Over the years, the lighthouse was decommissioned by the Coast Guard and fell into disrepair. It was threatened with demolition in 1985, prompting formation of a grassroots organization, Save Huntington’s Lighthouse. The predecessor of today’s Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, they did just that. But there’s work to be done, said Pam Setchell, president of the Lighthouse Preservation Society, which today owns and operates the site. “The foundation is not in good condition and hasn’t been for a number of years. This is a major piece of the puzzle that has to be done,” Setchell said. “Every year that this doesn’t happen, the price just goes up so it has to get done and it has to

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Broadway Musical Event To Benefit Huntington Lighthouse

The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport will be hosting a Huntington Lighthouse Exclusive Event on June 1 to help aid in construction costs, hoping to raise $80,000. get done properly, that way the lighthouse will be here for many generations.” An $871,000 construction project, slated to start on June 10, includes extensive repairs to the foundation, adding additional stones at the base and masonry work on the upper structure. Engeman Theater managing director Kevin O’ Neill, said he didn’t hesitate when asked to get involved with the effort. Boat trips to the abandoned structure during his youth, and seeing the lighthouse during years he worked as a bayman, cemented the lighthouse in his heart as something worth saving. “I just felt we have an opportunity to do something here at the theater where I’d be happy to pitch in and try to make a dent in the funding gap,” O’Neill said. “It’d be a very effective fundraiser for their cause and, as far as the evening goes, it’s going to be a fun night.” For those who purchase $100 per person seats to the June 1 show, doors open at 7:30 p.m. with reserved seating and a thank you gift. For those who purchase $500 per person seats, there will be a preshow cocktail reception at 6 p.m., choice of seating, a thank you gift and a meet and greet with the cast. As of deadline Monday, O’Neill said the theater as raised about $44,000 toward an $80,000 goal; 100 percent of the proceeds go to preservation society’s effort restore the foundation. “We had just initiated a sponsor-

ship opportunity that if a company buys 10 of the $500 seats, I will hang their banner on the lighthouse barge for the entire period of the construction process,” Setchell said. “So it’s a fabulous advertising opportunity as well.” Although construction work will take three to four months, Setchell said it will not interfere with the society’s famed Musicfest on Labor Day weekend. “After 33 years of being involved in this, I would love to see this foundation project done and get our tours back up on the calendar, bring as many people out there as we can and see what it was like to be a keeper,” Setchell added. The show on June 1 will be held at 250 Main St. in Northport Village, and start at 8 p.m. During intermission, a select group of deluxe items will be auctioned off, including a one-night stay for two at Borden Flats Lighthouse, a day of adventure for two on the Eric R. Thornton tug boat, a challenging weekday of 18holes of golf at the Indian Hills Country Club in Northport and more. “The Lighthouse has been something that’s very important to the community that we live in,” O’Neill said. “It’s been a navigational aide for boaters but it’s also been a symbol of beautiful community that we live in.” Setchell added, “I’m hoping that it is a successful night and we sell it out the way we would like to. It’s going to be a great show.”

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Dinner With A View Is Recipe For Success By Tes Silverman info@longislandergroup.com

Dinner with a view is this Cold Spring Harbor restaurant’s recipe for success. Since owners Barman and Michelle Sharifi opened Harbor Mist in June 2010, the new-American waterfront gem provides a view that’s well worth the drive. And the meals are equal in quality to the view. Diners walk in and the typically notice the floor-to-ceiling windows that provide an impressive view of the inner harbor. The Mist Room drips warm colors, and atop a fireplace at the end of the dining area sits a model sailboat, adding to the charm.

The rum cake ala mode at Harbor Mist is moist and decadent.

For those who desire a drink before dinner, stop by the bar area that boasts a large semi-circular bar, which also boasts views of the water. For those who want to meet up for drinks while enjoying the sunset, Harbor Mist offers happy hour Mondays-Fridays. For diners who want unencumbered water views, the Harbor Room on the second floor is sure to make dining a pleasurable experience. With the culinary expertise of Chef Ramon Lourido, diners can start foodie adventure with appetizers like tuna tacos ($12) or steamed mussels ($14). The tacos are made with blackened tuna and mango salsa, and placed in between a crispy wonton shell. The tuna is seared beautifully so diners can taste the seasoning with the sear combined with a moist texture on the inside. The steamed mussels are cooked in garlic and white wine, and topped with Marsala sauce so diners can taste the tomatoes with the infusion of garlic and wine. This results in a meaty, yet delicate dish. For entrees, diners can choose dishes like the seafood risotto ($34). It’s filled with shrimps, mussels, clams, calamari and scallops, and

Harbor Mist restaurant at 105 Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor offers wondrous waterfront views to go alongside it new-American cuisine.

Managers Javier Villatoro, left, and Justin Visconti present Harbor Mist’s seafood risotto and sea scallops entrees.

Harbor Mist’s seafood risotto is sure to whet any seafood lover’s appetite. topped with a light marinara sauce. It is a mélange of seafood that’s great for any seafood lover. To end the gastronomic experience right, diners can try the rum cake a la mode ($8). It’s moist, glazed with rum and served with a side of ice cream, resulting in a decadent dessert that’s worthy of the few extra calories. For brunch-lovers, Harbor Mist serves the tweener meal Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Choices include lobster eggs benedict, French toast, blueberry ricotta pancakes, and the spinach and goat cheese omelette. As someone who has been in the restaurant business since 1980, Barman Sharifi believes that his restaurant’s success is due to his staff, some of whom have been working at the restaurant since the beginning. They include chef Loruido and managers Justin

Visconti and Javier Villatoro. “We take care of our customers like they’re guests in our home… I want my diners to feel comfortable to ask for what they want and we do our best to accommodate every request,” Sharifi said. “They know how important it is to know what our diners like.”

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Fifth graders at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School of the Harborfields Central School District shared a family recipe that represents their heritage with their classmates. FAMILY HERITAGE RECIPES: Harbor- pancakes, egg whites and lox frittata,

fields students of Amy Lustig’s fifthgrade class at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School had the opportunity to share a recipe that represents their family’s heritage. For the assignment, a student interviewed a family member about a recipe and transformed the conversation into a story, while adding steps and ingredients needed for the recipe. As a result, all stories from each student were bound together to create a cookbook, where everyone received a copy. Now, students have the opportunity to test a variety of different dishes including Norwegian, Jamaican, Italian, German, Croatian, Irish, Jewish and Dominican Republic. For the final piece of the project, family members were invited to participate in a multicultural feast on May 16. At the event, students and a member from their family prepared the recipe to share with their classmates and invited guests. DOGS ON THE PATIO: Dog owners can

get excited now that The Refuge (515 Broadhollow Rd. in Melville) is allowing furry friends to join on the patio for Sunday brunch. The latest perk to the restaurant kicked off with an event on Sunday with an auction a raffles that benefited the Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center. With their leashed dog, customers can enjoy an a la carte brunch served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. From $12.50-$21.95, the menu includes items like French toast topped with warm apples, bacon cranberry corn

chicken paillard and more. To make a reservation for you and your pooch, call 631-577-4444.

NEW PUB TO OPEN: From restaurants

Piccolo and Mill Pond, owner Dean Phillipis and chef Andrew Crabtree wil soonl be opening a new spot on the corner of New York Avenue and Main Street in Huntington village. The industry pub, called Crabtree’s, will be located over Cactus Salon Express. Crabtree said the pub will offer late night dining from 5-12 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Offering appetizers like blue crab bisque or smoked whitefish, Crabtree’s will also have a variety of items for sandwiches, including the goat cheese turkey burger, Hawaiian kalua pork sliders and the late night egg sandwich with mortadella, provolone, arugula and basil aioli. With entrees ranging from $16-$25, the menu includes items like buttermilk fried chicken thighs, English meatballs, Yankee short rib pot roast and more. Keep your eyes open, as the restaurant will be opening soon. For more information, visit crabtreesnyandmain.com.

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Huntington Businesses By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

When you walk into his office on the second floor of a 3,500-square-foot building in Huntington Station, John Joyce points out a sign that hangs on the wall. It reads: “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Joyce, owner of John J. Contracting, may then dive deep into a story regarding his childhood. He said, “When I was younger, I always liked building. And, if you enjoy what you do, it’s fun.” Joyce continued, “I always said I wanted something that runs on its own, but I’ll never let that happen because I love doing what I do and I’m always so involved.” Joyce, 40, of Huntington Station, graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1994, attending Wilson Tech in East Northport during his final two years. He then moved on to Farmingdale State College, from which he earned an associate’s degree in architectural drawing. He’s a full-service general contractor, meaning he is very hands-on. He typically accompanies his clients to stores in order to pick out accessories for the homes that he’s either built or remodeled. And he’s sure to make the

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BUSINESS Contractor Expanding With A Love For The Job

John Joyce, owner of John J. Contracting in Huntington Station, has never seen his love for the craft fade, continuing to stay heavily involved in his business 20 years later. time to visit every site his company takes on. Joyce has done just that since founding the business in 1996 in Huntington Station. He officially moved into the 140 W Pulaski Road building seven years ago.

John J Contracting in Huntington Station is continuing to expand 20 years later. There are plans to open a second location in East Northport this summer.

The business has grown ever since its founding, now operating with two project managers, an estimator, kitchen designer, secretary and 15-20 workers in the field. It offers custom building of homes; extensions; deck, patio and masonry work; as well as commercial work. For instance, in 2015, the company was contracted to build a fire house for the Huntington Manor Fire Department, which Joyce has volunteered with as a firefighter for 12 years. In terms of design, Joyce said homeowners tastes have changed in the 20 years since he founded his business. Homes are now desired to be contemporary or postmodern, moving away from colonial looks. This has required Joyce to stay on his toes. “I’m constantly revolving myself around the new trend,” he said, adding that he educates himself by reading magazines or surfing architecture website Houzz. “A lot of my new construction now tends to generate towards the younger generation in sales.” Popular indoor trends include dark floors, light colors, heavy molding as

far as contemporary square stock, and Carrara marbles on kitchen countertops. John J. Contracting keeps up with all of these trends while managing 1012 jobs at a time. Joyce said the company sticks to their timelines, and can complete an average 2,500-squarefoot home in five to six months; bigger homes, around 4,000-5,000 square feet, are typically finished in eight months to a year. To keep up with an ever-growing line of work, Joyce said the company plans to open a second location at 151 Larkfield Road in East Northport at the end of the summer. “Everyone knows me in this area and I wanted to get into another part of Huntington and spread the name,” Joyce said. He added, “I’ve come a long way I didn’t step into this company from a father or a family member. I started this all on my own. I always wanted to take my company to that level. And, to be there and look back and see the achievements that we did, I think it’s a great thing.”

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From left: George Schwab, Fougera’s executive director, quality; Evelyn Marchany Garcia, Fougera’s vice president, technical operations and site head; Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone; and Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Plan Your Summer Fun! The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent business, industry, financial service, not-for-profit and other professionals within the greater Huntington area. We are thankful for our members who contribute to the sense of community. As we gear up for the summer months and all the fun Long Island has to offer, we wanted to share a great opportunity from a loyal chamber member and our neighbor, the Huntington YMCA. Located in the heart of Huntington, the Huntington YMCA has been serving children, teens, families and seniors for more than 50 years. The Huntington YMCA Summer Day Camp offers children positive developmental experiences and encourages them to forge bonds with each other and with staff, building confidence through skillbuilding activities suited to their age. Children experience a sense of achievement through opportunities in the outdoors and are welcomed to a physically and emotionally safe and stimulating environment. Summer day campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living.

Today, summer day camp is more vital than ever, with an increased emphasis on child safety, summer learning traditions, personal values and social skills. The YMCA’s Imagination Station is an integral component of summer day camp and helps children prevent the “summer slide,” the phenomena where students tend to fall back in reading and comprehension during summer months as a result of not reading for three months. Every week, children are encouraged to use their imaginations to act out, draw or even cook what they have read. Campers ages 3 through grade 3 participate in Imagination Station. Children are assessed at the start of camp, and at the end of camp. The Huntington Y offers a robust and fun-filled summer day camp program. Visit the Chamber’s website (Huntingtonchamber.com) to learn more about community events and what chamber members are doing to make Huntington and the surrounding area a great place to live, work and raise a family. For more information on the Huntington Summer Day Camp, contact Brian Filippone, camp and family director, at 631-421-4242 ext. 146, or Brian.Filippone@ymcali.org. Next Camp Open House is Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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BUSINESS Drug Company Expansion Supported By Town Brass An $88 million proposal for a pharmaceutical company to expand its 60 Baylis Road site in Melville has garnered support by Huntington town officials. Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson met recently with Fougera Pharmaceuticals officials to discuss proposal, which includes the expansion and renovation of an existing 30,000-square-foot location. “We are pleased that Fougera has decided to stay on Long Island and expand at its Melville location and we look forward to helping the company through the permit process so the project can be completed as quickly as possible,” Petrone stated. Fougera currently operates in both Melville and Hicksville. Under its current plans, the company would consolidate the two branches into the renovated Melville location, retain-

ing around 400 jobs while allowing for growth. The new facility is planned to house manufacturing, research and development, support and administrative offices, with expanded capacity to handle increased production in the future. Officials said the project is scheduled to break ground later this year and be completed in the year 2020. Petrone said “Fougera is the type of company that has helped make the Melville corridor Long Island’s corporate employment center, and we hope that other companies will follow Fougera’s example and expand or relocate here.” Fougera has been located on Long Island since the company’s inception in 1849. It manufactures more than 200 branded and generic semi-solid creams, ointments and lotions treating such dermatological ailments as (Continued on page A20)

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THURSDAY Historic Tour And Pub Crawl

Walk, drink and learn on the Huntington Historical Society’s popular historic walking tour and pub crawl through Huntington village. Town Historian Robert C. Hughes leads the tour, pointing out notable buildings and events in the village’s history, while making stops at three bars in town. Tour starts 6:30 p.m. today at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington). $15 per person, $10 for historical society members. Drinks not included. Call 631-427-7045 for reservations.

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“Grace”

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

Oheka Garden Party

Oheka Castle’s 2016 Garden Party honors will honor philanthropist Caroline Monti Saladino, president of the Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation, and award scholarships to seven talented high school students, Wednesday, June 8, 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $125 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wine, dessert and entertainment. Gatsby style attire is welcome. Proceeds raise scholarship funds for students of the arts. Info: 631-367-2570.

FRIDAY Happenings On Main Street

Starting May 27, every Friday starting 7 p.m. singer-songwriters will be performing at the patio in the Northport Village Park. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, weather permitting. Fun for the whole family. Concerts are free and start at 7 p.m. Runs through Sept. 2. This week’s performance is Miles to Dayton.

SATURDAY “I Did The Grid” Run/Walk

On Saturday, May 28, the “Gridz” of East Northport will once again become the home of the annual Christopher G. Scherer “I Did The Grid” run/walk. Beginning at Pulaski Elementary School, runners and walkers will round the course’s 31 turns with the names of four service members on their bibs. A 4-mile competitive run begins at 8a.m.; a 1-mile fun run begins at 9 a.m.; and a 4-mile recreational; run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, and to register, visit Cplchris.com.

SUNDAY 2016 BirdBlitz

Sagamore Hill will be hosting a BirdBlitz on Sunday, May 29, in conjunction with local Audubon members and other citizen scientists. The BirdBlitz is designed to be a snapshot inventory of the species of birds that inhabit and/or migrate through Sagamore Hill. Events run throughout the day, 6-3 p.m. Free. For more information, contact Scott Gurney at 516-922-4788.

MONDAY Movie Mondays At Prime

Starting May 30, Movie Mondays will begin at Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar at 117 New York Ave. in Huntington. Classic movies, popcorn, cocktails and barbecue will be available throughout the summer months. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. This week’s movie is “Back to the Future.” For more information, including a full list of movies, visit restaurantprime.com.

TUESDAY Film Festival

The 7th annual Huntington High School

Dance Scholarship Competition

Memorial Day Carnival Kick off the summer with the 24th annual Huntington YMCA Memorial Day weekend carnival. The carnival is scheduled to begin today, and will run through Monday, May 30. Today and Friday, hours are 6-10 p.m. For Saturday and Sunday, hours are 1-11 p.m. On Monday, the carnival is open 1-7 p.m. Admission is free. Pay-one-price ride bracelets are available. There will be magic shows and live music on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit Ymcali.org. film festival is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. The free event at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) supports Huntington’s aspiring young filmmakers. For more information, contact Cat Kim at catkimcac@gmail.com, or visit Bit.ly/1W76s7A

Long-Islander Historic Marker On Tuesday, May 31, an historical marker will be dedicated at the original site of The Long-Islander newsroom. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. in the parking lot behind 339 Main St. in Huntington village. Local officials will be in attendance. The marker is being installed by the Town of Huntington, which worked together with the Press Club of Long Island.

WEDNESDAY Broadway Hits Long Island

The best of Broadway comes to Long Island on Wednesday, June 1, at 8 p.m., as Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway shines at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. The performance will benefit the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the 104year old historic landmark. Tickets available at two levels: Assistant Lighthouse Keepers ($100 donation) for reserved seating and a gift; the Lightkeeper level ($500 donation) includes a meet and greet with the cast (no photos/autographs), a cocktail reception (6-7:30 p.m.) with open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, reserved seating and a gift.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Alternatives For Children Golf & Tennis Outing

Alternatives For Children will host its 11th annual golf and tennis outing on Thursday, June 2, at the Huntington Crescent Club (15 Washington Drive). Golf registration runs $400-$1,600 depending on party size, and include luncheon, awards dinner, green fees and cart. Tennis registration is $275 per person, and includes a round robin tournament, use of equipment, a one-hour clinic with the club’s pros, brunch, cocktail hour and dinner. Sponsors can register as a foursome, or single golfer. Cocktail hour and dinner is $125. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit Alternatives4children.org.

David Amram Performing

David Amram, a widely acclaimed artist in several musical genres, will close out the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s current season of First Saturday Concerts on June 4 at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). The 8:30 p.m. concert, during which other musicians will join him, will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members) may be purchased online at Fmsh.org using a credit card or at the door (cash and checks only). For more information, visit the FMSH website or call 631-425-2925.

Talented dance students from throughout Long Island will compete for $6,000 in scholarships offered through the Ballet Education and Scholarship Fund (BESFI) for its 2016 Intensive Summer Workshopx. Auditions will be held June 5 before a panel that includes Lesli Lyon Theobold, Michael Cusumano, JoAnn Blechman-Hertzman and Sara Bedell. Regarded as Long Island’s premiere ballet workshop, the BESFI Workshop runs July 18 to August 26 and features an internationally acclaimed staff headed by former American Ballet Theatre standouts Eleanor D’Antuono, Marianna Tcherkassky and Rhodie Jorgenson. Competitors will be graded into two age categories: Juniors, 10-13 years old; and seniors, 14-18 years old. Students may take from a single class to the complete six-week program. Complete details on scholarship eligibility requirements, applications and a full brochure are available at www.besfi.com, or call 631-584-0192 or e-mail info@besfi.com.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. ·Local artist Anne Gunthner will offer beginner watercolor painting classes on Tuesdays from June 7-June 28 at 1-3 p.m. The June 14 class will meet in the Hands-on Learning Center. All other classes meet in the Large Meeting Room. Check with information services for the list of supplies. Register at the information services desk with a $70 check made payable to the library.

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Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. ·Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, movement, songs and finger plays with the Bouncing Babies event on Thursday, June 2, 10-10:30 a.m. For ages 2-18 months.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. ·AARP Driver Safety Course: Although this course is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages. Upon completion, participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount. If you younger than age 50, check with auto insurance company to ensure that they will accept this course for the discount prior to registering for the course. Check or money order payable to AARP required for registration. Have driver’s license and AARP card on the day of the class. A snack or small lunch are permitted for a 30 minute break. Saturday, May 29, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Register online.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Harborfields Public Library

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

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. ·Super Smash Bros. tournament for Wii U. Friday, May 27, 7-8 p.m. at the Huntington branch. Grades 6-12.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) ·Learn how to kayak on Thursday, June 9 at the Northport branch. Kayaking expert Kevin Stiegelmaier will provide tips on how to get started. Program begins at 7 p.m.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. ·Senior game day is Wednesday, June 1, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Whether you enjoy bridge, canasta or mah jong, bring your game supplies and some friends and spend time playing and socializing. Tables and chairs will be set up in the Young Adult Library on the lower level.

Green River Gallery

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

Ripe Art Gallery

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. ·Winner of Grammy and Academy Awards for its pulsating song score, “Purple Rain” is the now-classic semiautobiographical tale of The Kid, a Minneapolis musician navigating the club scene while dealing with a romantic rival and a difficult family life. Saturday, June 4, at 10 p.m. $4 for members, $5 for public. (USA, 1984, 111 min., Rated R | Director: Albert Magnoli).

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

Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org. · For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

350 Main St., Northport. johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. · Thoroughly Modern Millie, through July 10. Tickets from $69.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 631-5495106. bjspokegallery.com. ·Poets Aloud, open mic night for poets, is held the second Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m. · May brings three exhibits for the public to b. j. spoke gallery: “Floral Abstractions,” J. Lefsky’s solo exhibit of abstract paintings; an Associate Members mini-solo exhibit including: John Bell (sculpture), Eleanor Berger (paintings), Dianne Marxe (bronze sculpture), Lili Maglione (paintings) and Min Myar (mixed media) and “New Beginnings,” a members themed exhibit. All exhibits are on view until May 29.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org. · Pollywog Adventures: An hour of fun-

filled nature activities including crafts, stories, games, and fish feeding! Juice and snacks will be available. Free with admission. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org. Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. · Current exhibit, If I Were A Whaler, is an immersive exhibit encouraging imaginative exploration of a whaler’s life.

Foto Foto Gallery

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

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $46/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631351-3250.

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805. · Tom deGruyl, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow? solo show, through June 11. · Margaret Minardi, solo show, June 18July 9. Artist reception, Saturday, June 18, 7-10 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. · Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org ·The Old Burying Ground Tour is slated for Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. Tour begins at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main S., Huntington).

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours:

MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. ·Bourbon Street Bash featuring New Orleans’ Own Cowboy Mouth with special guests The Grave Jinglers and Quarter Horse. June 2 at 8 p.m. Doors open an hour before show time. Tickets $15-$35.

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Tweaking America’s Presidency Campaigns By Debra Carbone info@longislandergroup.com

I know I'm not alone when I say that I’m glad the presidential debates and the town hall meetings have stopped for a while. Like any good American, I tuned in to hear what magic the hopefuls would come with to fix all the problems. It wouldn’t be 15 minutes into the mudslinging that I would heard myself screaming, “That’s it! You can all duke it out. I'm putting on something a lot less stressful: the Yankee game.” You know, you can’t help but think, “What do other countries think of us when then watch this childishness?” How embarrassing. Once upon a time

we were looked up to as a people. I wonder if this nastiness and name calling goes on elsewhere. It seems to me, that adults are doing the exact thing that they teach their youngsters not to do. Shame on us. I personally feel the best candidates for the presidency are the young people in our colleges. Bright political science majors, without the baggage, ready to take on the world. These students know how to debate, have sharp minds and great ideas. They haven’t had a chance to be tainted by all the Washington nonsense. The only problems is their age and lack of finances. When you think about it, though, money and age taint you over time. The first order of business, as I see it, is to

get that requirement changed for sure. Now, taking everything into consideration, I am left with one other idea. Why don’t we require a lie-detector test be given to all of the candidates before the debates begin? This way, we can weed out all potential abusers of the Office of the President and spare the American people all of the drama later on. I would ask the following questions: 1. Are you running for this position for the good of your fellow man/woman? 2. Did you know that people in public office are servants? 3. Do you know the definition of the word “servant?”

4. Do you happen to know the definition of the word “politics?” 5. Are you honest? 6. Are you self-serving, seeking first your own personal notoriety or fame? 7. Are you presidential material, along the line of a Washington or Lincoln? 8. Can you really be entrusted with other peoples’ money? 9. Do your children know the real you and respect you? 10. Will anything from your past come out later, causing the American people to be extremely sorry they voted for you? 11. If you were me, would you vote for you?

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The St. Anthony’s High School Friar Show Choir claimed first place at a music festival in Orlando earlier this month. The St. Anthony’s High School Friar Show Choir took home top honors at the OrlandoFest music festival earlier this month. Along with their directors, the Friar Choir set off on May 5 for a weekend filled with sun, fun and the opportunity to continue a winning tradition. The twenty-one member Friar Choir worked for months to put to-

gether a program that would garner a first-place trophy at the music festival. The festival is open to both middle school and high school bands, choruses and show choirs from across the country. It provides students with the opportunity to be reviewed, ranked and tutored by some of the country’s best music teachers and professors/performers.

The Friar Choir was the largest group to participate, and it therefore performed in a larger pool of talent than in previous years. Then, on May 7, the Friar Choir traveled to Universal CityWalk to perform at the Lagoon Amphitheater, bringing their own special brand of a cappella excellence to the sunshine state. The Universal Stars Performance Program is highly competitive,

requiring each group to fill out an audition application and supply a link to an uploaded performance. After the application and performance video was reviewed, Universal approves or denies applications. The Friar Choir is now readying to take yet another step, preparing for a state festival competition that could secure the group a spot in the national competition.

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eczema, acne and psoriasis. Its parent company, Sandoz, is a leader in the manufacture of generic dermatology medicines in the United States.

Councilman Cuthbertson, who referenced the town’s Melville development plan, called Fougera a “key element in the future corporate mix” due to its “well-paid, highly-trained

workforce in a growing industry.” Evelyn Marchany Garcia, Fougera’s vice president and site head, said the company’s proposal shows a “true commitment to Long

Island and its economic development.” She added, “We look forward to working with Huntington as we get into the details of the plan.”

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The Townwide Fund of Huntington’s annual spring charity golf outing raised more than $80,000 last week. The 2016 outing, which was held at Indian Hills Country Club, honored Jim Tsunis, managing member of the Northwind Group. “It was a great day of golf, a great day for our community and a terrific way to say thank you to our honoree, Jim Tsunis, who is working to preserve the Indian Hills Country Club in perpetuity,” said Jim Powers, president of the Townwide Fund of Huntington and business development director for Bohler Engineering. Ed Patrick, of Oppenheimer, and chair of the golf outing, added “The setting was perfect, and we were thrilled by the number of past Townwide Fund honorees who joined us, as well as many public officials who came out to show their support of The Townwide Fund.” Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R, C, I-East Northport) was there to present a proclamation to his mother, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, who received an award recognizing her 40 years as a Townwide Fund Board member. She has decided to step down from her current board position, and was inducted as an honorary board member.

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Townwide Fund Raises $80K Through Annual Outing

From left: Jim Powers, president of the Townwide Fund of Huntington; state Assemblyman Andrew Raia; Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia; Jim Tsunis, golf outing honoree, and managing member of the Northwind Group; state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-Huntington Station) gather at the dinner following the annual charity golf outing. Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, New York State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci and a representative from New York State Senator Carl Marcellino’s office, as

well as several Supreme Court justices were also in attendance. Funds raised through the outing will be put towards grants to charities throughout the Town of Hunt-

ington, often filling in the gap where government funding has been cut. These agencies provide vital health and human services to the community.

Construction begins on LIE rest stop in Dix Hills (Continued from page A1)

community members. The agreement represents years of negotiating and community pushback, he said. “For the past 17 years, I’ve been fighting this rest stop. It’s always been about the trucks,” said Raia, adding that DOT officials had been “kicking and screaming” as they were asked by local residents to make concessions. “Not everybody’s happy -- you’re never going to appease everybody,” Raia added. Gary Holmes, director of communications for the state DOT, said that trucks will instead be directed east to either Exit 56 or Exit 66 on the LIE. Construction is currently underway on the westbound side of the LIE near Exit 56, and on the eastbound side near Exit 66, to make space for truckers to park, Holmes said. Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone said Monday that he also spoke with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and asked that truck parking be

pushed farther east. “There were issues, rightfully there were concerns. And, over the years, I think there were attempts to try and resolve it,” he said.. Federal Law Bans Food Sale Since the LIE is an auxiliary route of the federal interstate highway system, the sale of goods and service will not be permitted at the welcome center. This was confirmed on Friday by Doug Hecox, spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration, who cited a portion the law that states goods and services can’t be sold at safety rest stop areas on federal interstates. According to Holmes the welcome center will include a Taste NY facility, but current plans show it will only offer free samples from local vendors. What About The Wine? Previous plans for the welcome center have incorporated the on-site sale of wine, which state officials

have not backed down from. Holmes couldn’t confirm whether or not wine will be sold at the welcome center. State Assemblyman Raia said he is opposed to the sale of alcohol at the welcome center. Sheila Saks, past president of the House Beautiful Dix Hills Civic Association who has been active in opposing the rest stop for years, continued to express her disapproval toward the proposal. It’s “not even negotiable,” she said. “To sell drinks to drivers in this modern day and age when every night we hear of a tragedy of a DWI?” Other Concerns Remain Local residents, town officials and Assemblyman Raia continue to cite other concerns with the welcome center, but state officials contend that local residents have not impeded progress. In an interview, Raia said remains concerned about the size of the building, its hours of operation and

whether or not food and alcohol will will be sold there. In a May 16 letter, state DOT commissioner Driscoll states, “The Dix Hills community agrees not to litigate the construction of the Welcome Center, nor impede required approvals such as Suffolk County sewer and Dix Hills water connections.” Saks took issue with the commissioner’s use of the phrase “Dix Hills community.” She said it does not adequately represent the entire area. In an interview Monday, Saks said the project in its current state is the direct result of agreements with residents who live directly south of the site, those with the “highest standing in this issue.” “They have the most to lose or the most to gain,” said Saks, adding that she respects the deal. However, she added that she still wants the state to disclose certain aspects of the plan, and to do so in a “transparent way.”

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HillSPORTS SOFTBALL>> EAST ISLIP 12, HILLS WEST 9

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lengthy at-bat, fouling off nearly a half-dozen pitches. Hills West’s runners advanced to second and third on a passed ball. Then, with a crack of the bat, Weinstein scorched a line drive to center field. A crowd of Hills West supporters collective held its breath, but the ball was tracked down and secured by an East Islip defender. “It was the hardest hit ball of the day,” Dugan said. “But what are you going to do – the hardest hit ball got caught.” Dugan instead turned his focus to the Colts’ senior class, and the legacy the group leaves behind. “That’s a powerful word: Legacy,” he said. Of the 10 seniors, six of them have three years of varsity experience under their belts. Those six contributed to over 40 wins for the Colts. The other four seniors, all four-year varsity players, contributed to over 60 wins. But, to Dugan, it’s not all about the wins. He also spoke of the “friendships and the bonds” that were maintained by the group throughout those years on varsity. “That’s what you’re going look back on,” he said. “They believed in each other and they were there to

They threatened up through the very final pitch, but the Colts of Hills West had their softball season come to an end last Thursday. Hills West fell 12-9 to East Islip in a Suffolk Class AA elimination game. The loss ended the careers of 10 Hills West seniors, all of whom were a part of the 2014 Colts team that won the school’s first-ever Suffolk softball championship. They are: Sarah Auricchio; Amanda Bentz; Gabrielle Casalino; Rose Cipoletti; Nicole Graber; Alexis Kleet; Alyse McAlpine; Renee Pino; Nicole Rivera; and Julia Toscano. “They went down like champions – swinging and fighting until the very last out,” head coach Bryan Dugan said on Monday. After trading leads with East Islip early, the Colts found themselves in a 12-9 hole to start the seventh inning. Graber walked with one out to start, eventually leading to runners on first and second with two outs as Jillian Weinstein stepped to the plate. The sophomore grinded out a

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Colts Send Off Seniors After Playoff Loss

Alexandra Parkas, left, a junior catcher for Hills West, runs out a ground ball in the Colts’ 12-9 loss to East Islip last Thursday. support each other.” He added, “It was just fun to be a part of a group that played together since Little League, and that supported each other in the way they did.” Several Colts were selected for postseason honors this year. Cipoletti, Auricchio and Weinstein

earned All-League honors; Kleet secured an All-Division nod; and McAlpine earned All-County status. Both Casalino and Parkas were also nominated for All-Tournament honors for their play in the Suffolk Class AA tournament, but the list of final selections was not available as of deadline Monday.

BOYS LACROSSE>> CONNETQUOT 14, HILLS EAST 4

T-Birds Playoff Run Halted In Quarterfinals Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

The Half Hollow Hills High School East Thunderbirds had their postseason come to an end on Friday with a 14-4 loss to Connetquot in the Suffolk Class A quarterfinals. Hills East’s playoff run stalled in the quarterfinals for the third-straight season. The score was tied 2-2 to start the second half, but Connetquot responded with 12 goals to seal the win. Five of those goals were provided by Jack Richardson, a

Hills East sophomore middie Mike Monitto, left, is one of 23 Thunderbirds eligible to return to the varsity squad next season. Hills East was eliminated from the 2016 postseason on Friday with a 14-4 loss to Connetquot in the county Class A quarterfinals.

Connetquot goal scorer who reached 50 total points on the season following the performance. Hills East’s offense was fueled by a trio of two-point performances coming from seniors Rich Hogan (one goal, one assist); Joe Tesoriero (two goals); and Joe Wulforst (two assists). Andre Gomez, another senior, added one goal. Junior Nick Volpe added one assist. Goaltender Evan Stallone, an eighth grader, made seven saves. The loss was Hills East’s second to Connetquot in eight days. On May 12 during the regular season, Connetquot emerged 8-7 over Hills East. Richardson also led his team through that game with four points (three goals, one assist). Last week when the county’s 2016

playoffs began, the Thunderbirds did edge Bay Shore 11-10 in overtime in the first round. Stallone made 13 saves to preserve that win. Tesoriero led Hills East with five points on two goals and three assists. Wulforst added four goals. Gomez and junior Dillon Studdert chipped in two goals each. And one point each was added by Anthony Cappadona, a junior; Mike Gomez, a sophomore; Nick DiPietro, a senior; and Mike Monitto, a sophomore. Hills East is set to graduate 11 total seniors from this year’s team. They also include Jordan Alford; Joe Lugo; Tyler Okomba; Drew Quinto; Chris Ramaizel; and Andrew Yoli. -WROBLEWSKI

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