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VOL. 17, ISSUE 18

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Hills Lax Alumni Pay Tribute To A Legend

Dozens of Half Hollow Hills lacrosse alumni came home Saturday to participate in their annual alumni game and pay tribute to Coach George Fox, a 20-year veteran Hills goalie coach who is battling cancer. Read the full story and see more pictures on page A22-23.

DIX HILLS/MELVILLE

SPOTLIGHT

Melissa Etheridge’s One-Woman Show A9

County Eyes Wider Commack Road

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Suffolk County’s three-year capital budget plan reveals that county officials are eyeing upgrades that would lead to the widening of traffic-clogged Commack Road.

Included in those plans is a $17million overhaul of Commack Road’s intersection with the Long Island Expressway in Dix Hills, which would include the widening of Commack Road to create additional turn lanes and allow alterations to the underpass and bridge at the intersection.

The first $3 million was set to

begin flowing in 2016, but county officials recommended deferring that until past 2018.

Lawmakers voted to approve the capital plan June 2 and will consider overriding any potential vetoes by County Executive Steve Bellone June 16.

Legislator Steve Stern (D-Dix Hills) said that previous efforts to calm traffic, which entailed expanding turning lanes within the “very narrow” underpass, worked for a time, but that more intense work is now needed.

“This capital project would now seek to do additional work there that would also require moving the

support system that is underneath the overpass there as a way to widen the turning radius and the lanes that are underneath the LIE overpass,” Stern said.

Similarly, $100,000 in funding to plan a $1.5-million project to build a bypass road from Pilgrim State Hospital to provide access to Crooked Hill and Wicks roads in Brentwood, is also being delayed until 2018.

Meanwhile, in Melville, work continues on a project to widen a nearly mile-long stretch of Colonial Springs Road between Pinelawn and Little East Neck (Continued on page A18)

Inside This Issue: Shake Shack Has Plans For Melville Site, A11

The Foodies Do

Ideal Element Page A12

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

‘Deeds 4 Drew’ Turning Tragedy Into Kindness

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Johanna Nugent lost her son, Drew, tragically on Aug. 5, 2011, but has worked to keep his memory alive through the pay-it-forward initiative, Deeds 4 Drew.

Drew Nugent was the type of person whose smile could light up a room. As his mother, Johanna said, typically once the 18-year-old lit up that room, he’d do whatever he could to help out those in it.

Nugent’s life, however, was tragically cut short on Aug. 5, 2011 – just weeks after he graduated from Walt Whitman High School.

Yet his lifestyle continues to live on through an initiative founded in his memory.

Nearly four years after Drew’s passing his mother has turned the tragedy of losing her son into Deeds 4 Drew – a pay-it-forward initiative that encourages random acts of kindness amongst strangers; something Drew lived for.

“He would have loved this… I absolutely know [Drew] is up there looking down and smiling,” Johanna, a Huntington Station resident, said.

The concept behind Deeds 4 Drew, which Johan-

na started in January 2014, is simple: business cards sporting a picture and a message are printed and distributed. The picture is of Drew and the message reads: “This good deed was done in loving memory of Drew Nugent.” Those with a card do a good deed and pass the card on – rinse and repeat.

“The deeds don’t have to be anything that has to do with money,” Johanna said. “The idea is that you go a good deed and then, maybe, that person uses their card to do the same.”

Cards can be requested by visiting the Deeds 4 Drew Facebook page: facebook.com/deeds4drew.

As of Monday, the page sported a little more than 1,600 likes with national and international recognition; Johanna said that she’s sent out cards to places like England, Ireland and the Bahamas.

Social media is also playing its part in the Deeds 4 Drew campaign. Johanna is encouraging do-gooders – and those benefit from the good deeds – to spread the world via social media services using the hashtags, “#D4Drew” and “#Deeds4Drew.”

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Naughton To Primary For Town Board Nod

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Two years after losing his re-election bid, former Superintendent of Highways William Naughton is running for Town Board, making him the second Democrat alongside Andrew Merola, 28, of Huntington Station, looking to force a primary.

Naughton said he’s already gathering petition signatures.

“I’m going out there and presenting to the people, and it’s up to

them,” he said.

Naughton, 81, was Superintendent of Highways for 26 years until he lost to Peter Gunther in 2013.

The possibility of a Naughton Town Board run surfaced after he screened for the Independence Party’s endorsement on May 24.

However, Independence Party chair Ken Bayne said on Monday that the party will back incumbents Susan Berland, a Democrat, and Gene Cook, an Independence member backed by the town GOP.

Republicans are reportedly also gearing up for a possible primary by former State Supreme Court Justice Robert Lifson, a past GOP chairman who tried unsuccessfully to knock Cook off the Republican line in the 2013 race for Supervisor.

Meanwhile Huntington Conservative Committee is running one of their own – Michael Helfer, an attorney and 10-year committeeman from Dix Hills – rather than backing GOP candidates. They also endorsed Democrat Ester Bivona for Receiver

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Five Face Heroin-Trafficking Rap

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Five people – including three Town of Huntington residents – are facing charges tied to what law enforcement officials have described as a heroin-trafficking conspiracy.

Desiree Dietz, 23, of Deer Park, Daniel DeMaio, 24, and Dillon Noseda, 26, of Northport; and Charles Hennings, 41, of Huntington Station, were charged with conspiracy, a B felony, as was Robert Lopez Jr., 25, of Central Islip.

Police said the five, since December 2013 until their arrest on June 6, were conspiring to commit “a felony related to drug sales.”

Suffolk County DA spokesman Robert Clifford said the arrests

“are in connection with an ongoing investigation by this office into heroin trafficking.”

Based on the charges, Dietz appears to be the most prolific; she is charged with conspiracy and three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, all B felonies.

She is being held on $1 million bond and $500,000 cash bail on each of those counts, and faces additional misdemeanor drug charges, according to police.

Tilis did not return a call by press time Monday.

This isn’t Dietz’s first brush with the law, according to online court records; she pleaded guilty June 24, 2014 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to 120

days in jail after facing a fourcount indictment which included two counts of criminal possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell.

Hennings is being held on $75,000 cash bail and $100,000 bond; DeMaio is held on $100,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond. Noseda is held on $100,000 bail or $300,000 bond.

Noseda’s attorney, Ian Fitzgerald, said his client maintains his innocence.

“We haven’t seen any evidence against him,” Fitzgerald said. “When we do, we’ll see what happens.”

Hennings’ attorney, Glenn Obedin did not return calls Monday, nor did DeMaio’s attorney, Edward Palmero.

William Naughton of Taxes; Republican Jo-Ann Raia for Town Clerk and Marian Tinari, wife of party chairman Frank Tinari, for District Court.

GOP chair Toni Tepe said Helfer’s candidacy prevents the Republicans from endorsing Marian Tinari in an otherwise uncontested race for District Court.

“What the Republican Party is looking for is to run a unified Republican-Conservative team,” Tepe said. “It has to be a team effort all the way across the board.”

Losing the Conservative line could result in an uphill battle for Republicans. In the 2011 town board election, the Conservative line yielded about 5,000 votes each for Cook and Huntington Bay mayor Herb Morrow. Cook’s margin of victory was fewer than 3,200 votes, so any significant movement of Conservative voters could changed the outcome.

Asked about Helfer’s endorsement, Conservative chair Frank Tinari said it was the result of “extensive screenings,” and added that the second board endorsement is up for grabs.

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MELVILLE

‘Quadrangle’ Apartments?

Not Now – If Ever

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Don’t quite load up your moving van with hopes of snagging an apartment at the Huntington Quadrangle anytime soon.

Tony Fromer, a principal of the We’Re Group, said in an interview Monday that comments he made during a meeting of the Melville Plan Advisory Committee June 2 about converting the office complex were merely hypothetical. Town spokesman A.J. Carter confirmed that the We’Re group has not applied to Huntington Town Hall to make any changes.

Consultant Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart, hired by the Town of Huntington to develop an integrated land use and infrastructure plan for the Route 110 corridor , had marked the Quadrangle property as a site for possible urban renewal – one of several commercial properties highlighted, Fromer said – citing its relative age and large parking fields available for optimization.

“All I did was agree that it was interesting, and I have other buildings in the area,” he said. “Certainly, I would never rule anything out, but we don’t have any plans.”

The Quadrangle was one of the first major office park concepts to be built along Route 110 in Melville in the early 1970s, setting the stage for widespread use of the office building style along the state road.

While Civic Association of Sweet Hollow President Alissa Taff agreed

that the Quadrangle talk was “one minor part of the whole meeting,” she said residents are concerned about future development in Melville being too dense.

“We’re just very concerned it’s going to look like Queens around here,” she said. “Some apartments are OK; we just don’t want massive apartment buildings here.”

Other concerns include the proposed use of bus-rapid transit along Route 110, and she opined that infrastructure issues should be dealt with before any shovels go in the ground for any expansion projects.

“We just need more specifics,” she said of plans.

David Pennetta, chair of the Melville Plan Advisory Committee, agreed that he’s “not sure how much legs” the project has.

“They’ve got a building in there that’s at least 80 percent leased,” he said.

The study is not due to be done for another year, until May 2016, but Panetta said the Quadrangle discussion opens an important dialogue on diversifying the uses along Route 110.

Mixed-use development, he said, could reduce the use of cars, create housing opportunities near major corporate headquarters and promote walkable downtowns, all of which could help young people stay in town.

“Huntington Quadrangle is independent of all of this, but it happens to be addressing their concerns that there are in 2020 – there needs to be some diversification,” Pennetta said.

MELVILLE

PD: Man Faces Drug Charges A Melville man faces multiple charges after he allegedly backed his car into a police cruiser during a traffic stop.

Suffolk County Police allege 22year-old Teron Coleman, at 10:44 p.m. June 4, was seen by an officer sitting in a white 2003 Nissan Altima in the parking lot of the Pines Motor Lodge in North Lindenhurst, snorting what appeared to be heroin.

When a police officer approached him, however, police allege Coleman threw the Altima into reverse and slammed into the front of the police car, a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.

No injuries were reported. It’s un-

clear if any police officers were in the car at the time of impact.

When police finally placed him under arrest – after he allegedly “flailed his arms violently in the air” while officers tried to cuff him – they discovered he was in possession of heroin.

Coleman is charged with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs; criminal mischief causing more than $250 in damage; two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.

Attorney information was not immediately available for Coleman.

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The Sounds of Spring Roll Into Summer from outside of a car — if you’re going to play Music to my ears…The Huntington Arts it so loudly, close the winCouncil’s Summer Arts Festival starts at the dows! This was even louder, end of this month and I must say I’m excited! and it seemed to be staying in This year marks the program’s 50th anniverone place, so I followed the sary; quite a feat considering IN THE KNOW sound, determined to give the it’s become such a big thing. ruffian playing it a piece of They do 40 shows now—every WITH AUNT ROSIE my mind, to find an open UPS day, Tuesday through Sunday. I truck, blasting some ghastly don’t know how they find performers, but I’m tune. I was just about to say glad they do! I’ve spent countless summer something to the driver when I had a thought: evenings in Heckscher Park listening to music this truck is his office. I play whatever music I since I was just a girl. I remember going down want in my office—Chopin, usually—as loudly with my blanket and listening to orchestras and as I like. If that is how he gets through his day, choirs and delighting in the summer nights with then it must be. I turned a heel and walked shining stars and friends all around and coming away. Perhaps we should all be a little more home so pleased with my evening. I also reflexible with each other. member coming home with more than a few mosquito bites! Do remember to put on some Birds of a feather…I’ve just put birdfeeders bug spray lest you should go home itchy all out to bring the birds to my backyard. I do so over. love robins and blue jays! What I do not love are the woodpeckers who insist upon making holes Parkway or freeway…Lately I notice peoin my house and gutters! Those are not wood! ple feel free to park whatever way they want.

And no one wants to wake up to that pecking Sideways, inside of a space, outside of a space, sound on their bedroom wall. It makes for a terin two spaces at once—you name it, they do it rible alarm clock. Furthermore, I do not appreciand think nothing of it. I understand that some ate squirrels who steal from my birdfeeders. people have trouble parking, but please, please, They are quite rude. The animals have gone try not to block another space! If you notice wild, even in our tame little suburb. you’re over the line or double parked in front of a legal spot, just take two seconds to move your car. You might just make someone else’s day.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapA moving office… The other morning, I was pening in your neck of the woods, write to me toout in Huntington village for a walk about town, day and let me know the latest. To contact me, just taking in the fresh, summer air and enjoying drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, a cup of tea when I heard loud music. You all 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the know that I am not fond of music I can hear e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

POLICE REPORT Compiled by Danny Schrafel

Stolen BMW Recovered A 2014 BMW 320i was reported stolen from a Wilmington Drive home June 3. The complainant said the car was taken sometime between 10:30 p.m. the night before and their call to cops. However, the story has a happy ending for the complainant because the car was recovered the next day.

Kissing Fool Police are investigating a harassment complaint from a woman at the Melville Marriott who alleges a man gave her an unwanted kiss on the neck at 6 p.m. June 4.

When Was That Wild Party?

Cops were called to an Old East Neck Road home in Melville June 2 after a fence was discovered to have been intentionally damaged by youth at a party. The incident occurred sometime between 11 a.m. April 25 and the call to police.

Watch Your Bag Police are searching for the person who grabbed a bag from a shopping cart at Waldbaum’s on Walt Whitman Road in Melville at 4 p.m. June 1. A credit card inside the bag was used after the theft, according to police.

Gym Locker Break-In QUOTE OF THE WEEK GEORGE FOX

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“I’m just happy to coach. It’s just a little more difficult right now this year because of the stuff I’m going through. The kids have been absolutely phenomenal with me. They put all kinds of effort into it to play this year and to win games for me.”

Police were called to Retro Fitness on East Jericho Turnpike in Elwood at 1 p.m.

June 5 after someone broke into a gym locker there, from which they stole credit cards, which were later used.

Sweet Dreams A 2015 Subaru was broken into in the parking lot of the Huntington Hilton at 10:15 p.m. June 6. Police said someone smashed the window’s car to take a digital camera and two pairs of sunglasses.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Watching The Grass Grow With DeLea’s Photo / Long Island Farm Bureau

Delea Sod’s Vincent Sasso was honored as the Long Island Farm Bureau’s Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen of the Year this past April.

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

Delea Farm’s 76-year-old Vincent Sasso has been watching the grass grow for over 50 years—but sod farmers do a lot more than look on as those perfect sheets of natural turf we all know so well come to life.

“It’s just hard work—you have to irrigate, you have to mow—it’s a lot of labor, a lot of care, a lot of work,” he said.

Sasso started helping with his father-in-law’s sod farming business in the 1960s. Now he owns and operates the Delea, which grows sod in seven different locations on Long Island but is based out of East Northport. He is the second generation in the threegeneration farm.

“We have about 1,800 acres [of sod] on Long Island,” he said.

According to Sasso, sod farming is just like any other type of farming: you plant, you water, you tend, you harvest. Unlike other types of farming, however, the grass takes over a year to grow into the well-rooted blankets we see neatly rolled up on Delea’s trucks.

“It takes a year and a half; you need the root system to keep it together. If you don’t wait a year and a half, it will crumble apart,” he explained.

He added that while many people

think that the grass comes with a significant amount of dirt on the bottom, there is actually very little; what we see is almost entirely roots.

For Sasso, the farm is about family and community. It’s not just about the grass; it’s about all the people that grass employs.

“It’s a family business. When my father-in-law was dying, he asked me to keep it going,” he said.

Sasso didn’t just keep it going, though; he farmed and continued to farm passionately. He was honored as the Long Island Far Bureau’s Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen of the Year in April, for his leadership, service, commitment, achievement, and character. Sasso, who both served on the LIFB’s board of directors and supported the organization for many years, was selected by his peers for the award.

“I’ve been a member of the farm bureau for 50 years. Local people don’t realize that [the bureau] fight[s] for their rights, too. It’s a great organization. It’s a tremendous help to the Long Island Farmer,” the farmer said.

In addition to sod farming, Sasso runs a roadside produce stand outside of Delea’s headquarters on Elwood Road in East Northport, which he considers to be a great way to give back to the community.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

For the fifth year, the Town of Huntington sent out its secret judges to all of the high school productions – musicals and plays – throughout the township that students and staff work day in and day out to produce, perform and promote.

That process culminated on June 2 with the annual Hunting-Tony awards show at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport.

More than 50 nominees representing the nine Huntington township high schools descended upon the theater for a night of laughs, smiles, performances and – perhaps most importantly – awards. Of the 25 awards, Half Hollow Hills High School East laid claim to three awards while High School West earned seven by the night’s end.

Hosts for the night were Huntington Councilmembers Susan Berland and Mark Cuthbertson.

“The dedication required to participate in these productions represents hours of time throughout the school year,” Berland said in a press release. “As a supporter of the arts, I am proud to be part of an event that highlights and awards the talented youth within our town and I am truly inspired by their work.”

Cuthbertson thanked Engeman Theater Managing Director Kevin O’Neill and Producing Artistic Director Richard Dolce for allowing the fifth annual Hunting-Tony awards to be hosted at the Northport theater.

“I also want to thank all of the high school teachers, staff and students for all of the time and effort that they put into each and every one of these shows,” he added.

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Stars Shine At 5th Annual Hunting-Tony Awards

Trevor Ewald, left, and Nick Magnus of Walt Whitman High School perform “Grand Old Ivy” from the musical “How To Succeed in Business” as an interlude to the award show on June 2.

Then it was off to the red carpet – set up in Northport’s John W. Engeman Theater – where each of the nominees were interviewed by Councilmembers Berland and Cuthbertson before getting their pictures taken by the paparazzi.

Taking home the prize for “Best Play” at the 5th Annual Hunting-Tony awards was Half Hollow Hills High School West’s production of “Amadeus.”

And The Winner Is… Best Actor in a Musical

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Best Actress in a Play

Best Scenery in a Play

Best Dance Performances

Justin Zelamsky “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Half Hollow Hills HS West

Kyle Meit “Beauty and the Beast” Huntington HS

Emily Gallagher “Our Town” Cold Spring Harbor HS

“Almost, Maine” Commack HS

“Kiss Me Kate” Half Hollow Hills HS East

Best Scenery in a Musical

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Best Supporting Actor in a Play

Best Technical Production in a Musical

Caroline Costello “The Addams Family” Harborfields HS

Jack Levenberg “The Laramie Project” Harborfields HS

“Beauty and the Beast” Huntington HS

Best Actress in a Musical Victoria Ciccone “Guys and Dolls” John H. Glenn HS

Best Male Vocalist Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Aidan Mallon “Kiss Me Kate” Half Hollow Hills HS East

Timothy Sherlock “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” Cold Spring Harbor HS

Best Supporting Actress in a Play Maddie Shea “The Babbling Brooks” Huntington HS

Best Costumes in a Musical “Beauty and the Beast” Northport HS

Best Costumes in a Play

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical

Best Female Vocalist Nikki Balducci “The Addams Family” Harborfields HS

Best Actor in a Play Daniel Rudin & Jake Regensburg “Amadeus” Half Hollow Hills HS West

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” Walt Whitman HS

Best Ensemble in a Musical “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Half Hollow Hills HS West

“Amadeus” Half Hollow Hills HS West

Best Musical

Best Technical Production in a Play

“The Addams Family” Harborfields HS

Best Stage Crew in a Musical Gianna Barberia “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Half Hollow Hills HS West

“Singin’ in the Rain” Commack HS

“Is He Dead?”

Half Hollow Hill HS East

Best Play

Best Stage Crew in a Play

Best Orchestra Pit

Amadeus Half Hollow Hills HS West

“Amadeus” Half Hollow Hills HS West

“Beauty and the Beast” Northport HS

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Before the festivities began, Huntington Councilmembers Susan Berland, right center, and Mark Cuthbertson, left center, pose for a picture with two Hunting-Tony nominees.

Mackenzie Germain, of Northport High School, started the night’s performances with a touching rendition of “Home” from “Beauty and the Beast.”

Half Hollow Hills High School West’s Justin Zelamsky treats the crowd with a little taste of his performance of “William Barfee” from the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – a performance which earned him a Hunting-Tony for Best Lead Actor in a Musical.

Between awards, the crowd at Engeman Theater enjoyed musical performances like that of “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” from the musical “Kiss Me Kate” as performed by Michael Worshoufsky, right, and Aidan Mallon of Half Hollow Hills High School East.

Winner of “Best Featured Actress in a Musical” for her performance of “Grandma” in Harborfields High School’s production of “The Addams Family,” Caroline Costello applauds as the fifth annual Hunting-Tony awards comes to a close.

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Road Work Ahead With approvals falling into place for particular, from truck traffic. the massive Heartland Town Square deIt’s critical that these and many more velopment on the former Pilgrim State improvements be completed before the property, the county legislature is taking Heartland Town Square project starts to steps to get supporting infrastructure in come online. None of it will happen place. Long-range capital budget plans overnight, and overall, it could be 20 pay particular attention to making up- years before it is fully developed as grades to Commack Road in the area of planned. But the plans call for 9,000 resthe Long Island Expressway idential units and millions of and Sagtikos Parkway.

EDITORIAL square feet of commercial The county’s three-year space. Existing infrastructure capital plan includes a $17-million over- couldn’t begin to support the project. haul of Commack Road where it meets Heartland Town Square is moving the Long Island Expressway. The proj- forward, and though it sits just to the ect would entail widening the road to south of the Town of Huntington’s bormake more turn lanes. Also included is ders, it will have great impact on our funding to build a road to allow access community. It’s critical that we get the from the Heartland property to Crooked funding – whether it’s federal, state or Hill and Wicks roads. This would relieve county funding – to get the infrastrucsome pressure from Commack Road, in ture in place.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Punish China For Cyber Attacks Editor’s note – the following consists of excerpts from a letter by U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Lindsey Graham to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

MANAGING EDITOR LAGARDE: We understand that the IMF Board will meet informally in the coming weeks to assess whether economic changes merit adjustments to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) basket of emergency lending reserves that make up the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) system. Wewrite to express our deep concern with the IMF’s

potential consideration of the yuan for inclusion in its SDR system. We have had reservations with the IMF’s consideration of including the yuan into the SDR basket previously; China’s currency has long been undervalued due to the direct actions of China’s government.

However, we believe that China’s most recent involvement in the acts of cyberespionage that led to the breach of personal records of at least four million American government workers provide another example of China’s rapacious actions that are aimed at disrupting the global economy and undermining the stability of international market participants.

Recent reports indicate that China was also respon-

sible for the data breach of personally identifiable information of over 90 million customers of two American health care firms just four months ago. Thus, China’s most recent actions this week are just the latest in a litany of egregious actions, or inactions, that reflect the government’s lack of an ability to participate in an honest and transparent manner on the global stage. This behavior cannot be rewarded by the international community, but more importantly, the Chinese government cannot be trusted to uphold international market standards without demonstrated evidence of a commitment to reform. China has failed to make the necessary reforms to be considered a trusted

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and fair player on the international stage, and we therefore, urge the IMF to forego any consideration of the yuan’s inclusion in the IMF’s SDR. The IMF has a responsibility to only assign currencies to its SDR basket if the currency is deemed to be “freely usable” in international markets. This requires that the currency is convertible and it is clear that the yuan is not.

China still maintains controls on capital and its exchange rate. While we support China’s efforts to modernize its currency and agree that its efforts to be eligible for the SDR basket are in line with financial liberalization standards that prevent currency manipulation, we do not believe that China’s efforts have been substantial enough, nor do we believe that their commitment has been demonstrated in a way that can be counted on consistently, especially when market pressure for the yuan to be strengthened increases.

China has failed to fully liberalize its capital account and thus has not achieved a sufficient degree of capital account convertibility to be eligible for the IMF’s SDR. We agree with Secretary Lew’s statements in which he said that “further liberalization and reform are needed for the yuan to meet this standard.” Further, to date, China has been unwilling to remove restrictions and allow yuan interest rates to be

market-based. Notably, China still has an administrative cap on bank deposit rates.

Therefore, we believe that China’s currency continues to be undervalued and should not be eligible for consideration to be included as part of the SDR basket before these necessary reforms have been made.

China’s inability to adequately liberalize its own currency and its capital flows in a manner necessary to satisfy the IMF’s clear standards provides sufficient basis for the executive board to deny its inclusion in the SDR basket, and before the yuan is considered a reserve currency, China must also make significant progress in strengthening its financial regulation and supervisory systems. These regulatory and supervisory protections are necessary to ensure trust and confidence in China’s currency, in addition to helping ensure the security of global financial markets. But these current deficiencies, coupled with China’s most recent role in the hacking of personally identifiable records of over 90 million Americans, must be instructive to your views and validation that China remains a real threat to the stability of the IMF and our global economy at large.

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Life&Style DANCE

Belly Dancer Makes Charity A Priority

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

A dancer creates swirls of color at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church during a bellydancing performance Saturday night.

Huntington Station’s Bibi Akleema Bishop is looking to do her part to make the world a better place, one belly dance at a time.

She continued that effort Saturday night, hosting a charity performance at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Huntington Station, which, in partnership with neighboring Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, is sending 18 volunteers to Guatemala later this summer.

On Saturday night, St. Peter’s church auditorium was filled with swirls of color as dancers of all ages delighted the crowd with hip-swiveling moves and the twirling of handkerchiefs as they continued a rich history of subtle, flowing movement.

Bishop said grew up in the dance

form, and when she came to Long Island City, she met a group of bellydance sisters.

“It all took off from there,” she said.

In recent years, she’s focused her performances on aiding the less fortunate, an acknowledgment of her humble roots and her current work as a South Huntington School District paraprofessional.

Past recitals have benefitted organizations like Smile Train or individual families in need; a recent show raised funds for the Rosales family, whose daughter, Maggie Rosales, was found stabbed to death on Lynch Street Oct. 12, 2014.

“I didn’t grow up as a rich person or get everything I needed,” she said.

“I’ve seen a lot of kids that need help… and I try to reach out to them and reach out to people who are less fortunate to help them.”

Melissa Etheridge: One Woman, Eight Guitars SPOTLIGHT

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Melissa Etheridge’s one-woman show coming up at The Paramount on June 18 is far from a pensive affair.

“I am loving, loving it,” she said of the tour. “Just because you hear solo, don’t think it’s the girl and a stool.”

The “I Am M.E.” tour is in support of her latest record of the same name, as well as a DVD, “A Little Bit of Me – Live in L.A.,” released earlier this week. The 50-stop tour consists of solo shows like the one coming to Huntington, full-band gigs and performances with Blondie and Joan Jett.

Etheridge said the one-woman show is a golden opportunity to show off her chops on the guitar – all eight of them, for that matter.

“I love doing it because it really showcases my musical ability,” she said. “I don’t play guitar enough in public… I’ve really started playing a lot more guitar.”

Every sound you hear is created live on stage through the use of multiple guitars, a hand drum and rhythm instruments and a looper. There will be hits, of course, plus a few deep-cut chestnuts for diehards, as well as selections from her new album.

Etheridge said solo concerts are “good discipline” for any artist – particularly “a good discipline in forgiveness.” Take the time Etheridge was performing at Madison Square Garden during an Oct. 20, 2001 tribute concert for first responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In the middle of “Come To My Window,” her mic cut out on live TV; Etheridge said a stage crew “frantically” setting up for The Who accidentally unplugged her to plug in Roger Daltrey.

From that mistake, though, came beauty, she said.

“The audience starts singing the chorus,” she said. “It just went straight to my heart. It was beautiful.

Something that could have been disastrous turned into this amazing moment and gift.”

Etheridge comes to Huntington at a time when the Supreme Court is on

the cusp of handing down a decision that could legalize same-sex marriage across the United States. When it comes to gay rights, she is a pioneer – in 1993, Etheridge bucked conventional wisdom, came out of the closet. Later that year, she had the biggest hit of her career, “Yes I Am,” which sold over 6 million records.

“I was part of a group of very strong, smart people who were out and just knew that was a movement that the world needed to be changed.

We felt very strong in our numbers,” she said.

Today, Etheridge is an LGBT icon, one for whom great gratitude exists.

“It means a lot knowing the crazy stuff we went through was worth it,” she said.

What a difference time can make.

“I remember saying [then], in 20 years, our children are go-

ing to be saying, ‘Wow. That wasn’t happening?’ It was a complete different thing,” she said of same-sex marriage.

See this iconic performer at The Paramount on June 18. Show time is 8 p.m., and limited tickets are available at paramountny.com or the box office.

Melissa Etheridge comes to The Paramount for a rockin’ onewoman show June 18.

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BUSINESS NYU Langone Acquires Huntington Medical Group

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

In order to adapt to a changing healthcare environment, one of Manhattan’s elite healthcare providers has teamed up with Huntington Medical Group – a 365-day-a-year practice that sees approximately 1,000 patients each day.

On June 4, officials announced, the NYU Langone Medical Center – a leader in clinical care, biomedical research and medical education found in the heart of Manhattan – acquired the Huntington Medical Group in an effort to move forward with a shift from hospital-based medical care to local ambulatory care.

“We chose to work with NYU Langone because our physicians work well together and complement each other," Raman Bhasin, medical director for Huntington Medical Group, said. “By partnering with a world class academic medical center, we believe we will be able to offer our patients' access to additional medical expertise as well as state of the art methods of diagnosis and treatment in a cost effective manner.”

Now known as NYU Langone

Huntington Medical Group – now NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group – was acquired by NYU Langone Medical Center as a part of a vision by officials to adapt to the changing healthcare environment. Inset: Andrew Brotman, left – senior vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, chief clinical officer at NYU Langone – and Raman Bhasin, right, medical director for Huntington Medical Group.

Huntington Medical Group, the merging of the two practices is hoped to increase local access to high level, quality care, Senior Vice President and Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Strategy, Chief Clinical Officer at NYU Langone Andrew Brotman said.

“NYU Langone and Huntington Medical Center share a deep commitment to offering high-quality healthcare and both understand the need to provide services where patients need it most – in the neighborhoods where

they live and work,” he said.

Patients of both NYU Langone Huntington locations – 180 East Pulaski Road in Huntington Station and 2171 Jericho Turnpike in Commack – will have access to a variety of highly specialized tertiary and quaternary medical and surgical care at NYU Langone’s Manhattan hospital campuses and throughout its expanding network of ambulatory facilities.

Access will also be provided to clinical and research experts at NYU

Langone for cases that require more complex care or services and medical providers will have access to a center-wide electronic health record system, Epic, which will allow for access to up-to-date patient histories across the NYU Langone system.

For those NYU Langone Huntington patients that travel to Manhattan for complex care, follow-up care will be available closer to home at the Huntington Station and Commack locations.

Currently, NYU Langone Huntington offers specialties such as: cardiology, dermatology, ENT, family practice, gastroenterology, hematology, oncology, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, sports medicine, pain management, pediatrics, podiatry, psychology, pulmonology, radiology, surgery, and urology.

Future plans call for the addition of cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, and cancer treatment services to NYU Langone Huntington.

“We are thrilled to welcome today this thriving Long Island practice to the NYU Langone family,” Brotman said.

Prasada Yoga, Plain And Simple Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

Walk into Prasada Yoga Studio and you might think you’re in a rustic, unfurnished home. Only the orange mats lined up on the floor will tell you that it is, in fact, a yoga studio.

There are no mirrors. There is no merchandise. There is only yoga.

“It’s for every body, for every age, for every ailment, for every injury, and that’s the beauty of the practice—it doesn’t discriminate,” Studio Director Mel Salvador said.

Salvador and partner Roseanne Kochnower opened the Vinyasa studio in Cold Spring Harbor just three months ago. Salvadore had moved to

Huntington less than a year earlier after coming for a visit and staying for good.

Salvador has been teaching yoga for 11 years and trained in the United States Thailand, and India. She and Kochnower met as student and teacher. Kochnower had been urging her to open up a studio for some time when the space at 75 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor opened up. It was then that the pair decided to make the idea become a reality.

Salvador now heads up a team of five additional teachers who lead yoga sessions all week in the traditional, bare essentials studio, which holds about 20 students. She said the space and the teachers are what gave the studio its down-to-earth, inclusive vibe.

“Yoga practice is both on your mat and off your mat and the way you teach should be the way you live; everyone here lives the way that they teach,” she said.

Classes range from beginner to advanced and Salvador said teachers are responsive to both experience and limitations, such as age or injuries. All poses are explained in English and Sanskrit, by instructors who undergo continuous training and education.

“I took a class with each teacher before approaching them, so I essentially auditioned them without them knowing,” Salvador said.

Prasada offers 28 classes each week. The first two classes are free, with no obligation to continue. Salvador said the idea was to give potential students an opportunity to try one or two different teachers.

Single classes are $20 each; various multiple class packages are available. In addition to courses in the space, Prasada offers yoga in Cold Spring Harbor Park every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am, which is free and open to the public.

Visit www.prasadayogany.com for more information.

Prasada Yoga’s Mel Salvador has been teaching yoga for 11 years. She prides herself on creating an inclusive, nonintimidating atmosphere.

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BUSINESS Shake Shack, which is proposing a restaurant at 849 Route 110, goes before the town’s Zoning Board of Appeal Thursday, June 11. Pictured is a rendering of the proposed structure.

Shake Shack Hoping ZBA Will Serve Up Variances

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Will a Shake Shack open on the former site of Empire Szechuan on Route 110? It all depends what the Zoning Board of Appeals says on June 11.

The Manhattan-based burger company is looking to build a 3,040 square-foot restaurant at 849 Walt Whitman Road in Melville. Combined with a 795 square-foot outdoor dining patio, the restaurant could accommodate 113 diners at a time, attorney Thomas Abbate said.

Before they get shovels in the ground, though, they’ll need a special use permit and parking and setback variances to clear the way for Suffolk County’s first Shake Shack and Long Island’s third overall.

Known for burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries and locally-sourced beers and wines, Shake Shack restaurants feature sustainable menus and environmentally responsible designs and aim to be serve as a modern-day “roadside” burger stand, company officials said.

Abbate said the Melville plan is designed so adjacent residents won’t “see, hear or smell” the restaurant.

That would be a far cry from what the property once was – a certified eyesore.

Empire Szechuan closed in 2008, and the property fell into disrepair. In 2012, the town declared the property blighted; the owner, Melville Pacific LLC, tore down the building in July 2013 and put the property on the lease market by the end of the year.

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The breakfast is 7:30-10 a.m. starting with an hour of networking and then hot breakfast and presentation.

The keynote speaker, Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr., will address the economic state of the county.

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Right In Their ‘Element’

By Danny & Betty foodies@longislandergroup.com

Ideal Element is the restaurant formerly known as Ideal Cheese Wine Café. But much like Prince when he went to an unpronounceable symbol for the name, the inventive streak and rich creativity are still flowing.

The restaurant, which opened in November 2013, was the outgrowth of the Binetti family’s Ideal Cheese shop in Manhattan, which they purchased in 2003. They expanded the shop to Huntington in 2012, opening a shared space in The Crushed Olive before moving out on their own.

We’ve shared our particular love for the newly refreshed interior, which is homey, yet trendy; sleek, yet fun-loving and welcoming. The bar area, with faux-brick finish, particularly embodies that success, and the fun crystal chandeliers throughout add a playful touch. The top seating area, Chris said, will become a small dance floor on Friday and Saturday nights, when Ideal Element will remain open until 2 a.m.

Yet, amidst the chic backdrop, there’s a homey quality to the fine foods presented, most evident in the cheese flights ($19 for 3; $28 for 5; $39 for 8) and meat pairings.

Presented on a rustic wood platter; we

had an array of Spanish Drunken Goat; tangy, fruity and washed in red wine and paired with fig spread; Spanish Manchego; six-month aged sheep milk cheese that’s sweet and salty and paired with quince paste.

Next up, one-year aged Prima Donna Holland Gouda – one of our favorites – a full-bodied, crunchy selection paired with Spanish Marcona almonds; then it’s on to a decadently creamy French Brie, soft and buttery and paired with dried cranberries.

Among the charcuterie choices; prosciutto di parma, aged 47 weeks and paired with spicy Dijon is a melt-in-your mouth indulgence.

Cleanse your palate in between offerings with French baguette slices and dip it in Ideal Element’s homemade olive oil dip – we love the spicy chive kick to it.

Want to bring these delights with you to enjoy in your own home? Step out the front door, hang a left on Green Street and step into the cheese shop, now located at 6 Green Street.

We recommend a cheese flight as a fine stage-setter for the decadent array of small plates and savories soon to follow, like lamb chop lollipops served with an intoxicating rosemary dipping sauce; Duck Confit Egg Rolls ($16) which perfectly marry flaky, crunchy eggrolls wrapped around the

Duck Confit Egg Rolls are prepared with a delightfully delicate touch – crisp on the outside, savory and meaty inside.

Our cheesemonger walks us through a five-flight cheese plate at Ideal Element.

A closer look at the cheese plate, from left: Drunken Goat (Spain) paired with fig; Manchego (Spain) paired with quince paste; Prima Donna Gouda (Holland), with Spanish Marcena almonds; French Brie with dried cranberries; and Prosciutto di Parma with Dijon mustard. savory duck meat; and Meatball Sliders ($13), with, thanks to a pairing of great sauce, sweet ricotta, pickles and a big, juicy meatball, evokes an outdoor barbecue and Sunday dinner at Nonna’s all at once.

Along with the new look is the promise of exciting new menu items coming soon – look for new sauces to pair with the wings; an expanded selection of burgers, and new appetizers like Bangin’ Shrimp, a spin on the classic Bang-Bang shrimp appetizer.

In the meantime until then, enjoy an array of enticing specials that are sure to keep you coming back for more, like $11 beer and burger Wednesday, which gets you a basic burger and local craft pint for that fantastic price.

Or pencil in a “Thursdate” visit, when a five-cheese platter and a bottle of red, white or rose is available for $35; Sunday Brunch remains an excellent

option, too.

There is one thing that hasn’t changed – thank goodness – and that’s the fact that they’re serving Georgio’s coffee – a perfect ending to a perfect night.

Ideal Element 308 Main St., Huntington 631-923-3434 www.idealcheeseandwinecafe.com Atmosphere: Chic, yet cozy Cuisine: Fine cheese; inspired entrees and small plates Price: Moderate Hours: Closed Monday; Tues & Wed noon-9 p.m.; Thurs noon-10 p.m.

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Some Like It Hot & Spicy owner Lonny Root is Huntington village’s new spice maven.

EN FUEGO – He’s about a whole lot “toasted chicks” have set up shop in

the Main Street Nursery (475 Main St., Huntington toastedchicks.com).

Julie Lesser, one of the co-proprietors of the new Toasted Chicks Café, spotted the space on the way back from making a delivery to a client in Cold Spring Harbor. After they talked to the owners, “it was total kismet,” she said. “They were looking for someone to run their café space, and we had been looking for space.” The café, which focuses on fresh graband-go items like salads, wraps, a Chicks signature board of mix-andmatch antipasto, baked goods and Georgio’s Coffee and cold brew, opened its doors in April. Julie started the Toasted Chicks catering business with business partner Eileen Lesser – no relation, but they’ve been next-door neighbors for 30 years. The Toasted Chicks also specialize in small-batch sweet balsamic dressings, peckin’ pecans, handmade QUEENS OF THE ROOST – A pair of marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. more than hot sauce. But Huntington Station’s Lonny Root, owner of the just-opened Some Like It Hot & Spicy (380 New York Ave., Huntington village 631-427-7429), boasts an array of about 300 hot sauces and around 200 sundry items related to barbecuing and grilling, so it’s safe to say he’s got a pretty good mastery of the stuff. Root said he’s always loved cooking and enjoys foods that make his tongue tingle – or more – and decided he wanted to do something food-related as a second career. “I wanted to help introduce people to a world of flavor that’s not just about heat,” he said Friday. “A lot of our hot sauces are multi-layered with incredible flavors – as well as heat.” In addition to the sauces, check out their selection of barbecue sauces, spice rubs, jams and jellies, gift items, gift sets, spicy snacks, nuts and candies and spicy pickled vegetables.

Toasted Chicks co-owner Julie Lesser, center, gets a hand at the Northport Farmer’s Market Saturday from Naomi Love, left, and Kami Smith.

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TO HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS It's time for the Annual Guide To Huntington. This is one issue that you do not want to miss! This special section focuses on the businesses and professionals that make up the business community – from the thriving restaurant trade to giants of industry – all of which call the Town of Huntington home. Don’t miss this great edition included as a supplement to The Long Islander, Record/Northport Journal & The Half Hollow Hills Newspaper.

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THURSDAY 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.

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Doug Reina Himself RIPE Art Gallery welcomes back Doug Reina for his first solo show in RIPE’s new, expanded gallery space. Reina’s color-filled oil paintings on canvas, cigar boxes, and even cardboard include landscapes, figurative works and more. Through June 27 at Ripe Art Gallery, 1028 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-239-1805.

FRIDAY 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, Wednesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Paumanack Village I & II (Greenlawn), Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; South Huntington Library, Thursday, June 25, 10-11:30 a.m. 631-853-8200.

SATURDAY Argentine Tango Classes

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

Come dressed to impress (but be comfortable) for classes at a new time on Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. at Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station. 631-470-9620 or email noconintended@gmail.com.

Suggested donation: $15 per person/$25 per couple.

Huntington Artist’s Exhibit

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

SUNDAY

MONDAY 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.

TUESDAY Free Help For Vets

Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares specifically assists

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

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

• Come down and enjoy Movie Trivia Night, where you will be asked 60 questions based on films, actors, awards and everything else associated with cinema, on June 8, at 8:00 p.m.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

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

• Mel Brooks’ musical comedy “The Producers” through July 12.

Art League of Long Island

veterans, military personnel and their families at the Huntington Station, Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night

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

Original songs only.

Power Breakfast

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

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. cshlibrary.org.

• Celebrate Father’s day by building a tablet stand on Monday, June 15, at 4:30 p.m.

Commack Public Library

Golf Outing

• Get your geek on at Geek Mystique with console gaming tournaments, and movie/comic news on Friday, June 12, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS

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.

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

• Senior citizens can learn how to prevent and reduce falling on Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.

• Come and donate at the Elwood Library blood drive on Monday, June 15, from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• Tag along for a bus trip to Brooklyn, where you can enjoy the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, on June 17. From 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $97 per person. Must register in person.

• The Dix Hills branch hosts an exhibit by the TriCounty Artists of Long Island through June 30.

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.

• Solo shows by Katherine Criss and Patti Who will be on display through June 28.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org.

• The photography and artwork of Melissa Maravell and Richard Podlesney will be on display in the gallery throughout the month of June.

Huntington Public Library

Heckscher Museum Of Art

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Come obtain a Safety Certification by learning the rules and regulations of boating safety on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration is required, and tickets are $40 per student. (Main)

Northport-East Northport Public Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

• Women looking to learn more about facial cosmetics can come and watch a Face Makeup Demo on June 18, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Elwood Public Library

South Huntington Public Library

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

b.j. spoke gallery

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.

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

• Enjoy a Whaling crash course for new docents on June 15, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. You can gain knowledge about Long Island’s whaling history, and learn how to speak about the museum’s artifacts.

Harborfields Public Library

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

• Enjoy a on-your-own train trip to New York City on June 13. Tickets are $10 per person, and the train leaves at 10:03 a.m. Registration is required.

(Northport)

Deer Park Public Library

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.

• Bring your friends and family for a Friday Try-day, where you will get the opportunity to try a new medium or a new art teacher on June 12, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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

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

• 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.

• The Main Street Gallery presents artwork from Diane Luger, Jeanette Martone, Louise Millman, and Margaret Minardi on June 11, from

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Songs in the Key of Earth Patricia Shih, an award-winning singer-songwriter, and her sidekick, Stephen Fricker, perform at the Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium on Sunday, June 14, for multi-media, audience-participation family concert at 4:30 p.m.

Their show, Songs in the Key of Earth, with images and video projected onto the Planetarium dome, is an hour-long family concert for all ages. Tickets required, $8 per person. 631-854-5579.

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.

• Come and enjoy jewelry, fabric and pottery at the Heritage Crafts Fair on June 13 and 14, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fair takes place at the Kissam House property.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. 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 exhibit of Doug Reina’s paintings will be on display through July 2, with an opening reception at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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: Monday-Friday, 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. 631-427-5240. 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.

• Veteran and non-veteran writers will be able to reflect on their war experiences in a supportive writing workshop lead

by Maurice Decal on Saturday, June 13, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

• Join the kick-off Capital Campaign fundraiser, on Wednesday, June 24, from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m, at Appliance World. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. All proceeds will support the Capital Campaign “Bring Walt to the 21st Century.”

Be A Friend Of The Bay

Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database.

Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS, to configure maps of the watershed. Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.

Be A Host Family

Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.

Helping Furry Friends

MUSIC & DANCE Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-6562148. www.dhpac.org.

• “Walking the Line: The Johnny Cash Show” with Tom Cavanagh Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m.

The Paramount

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

• Melissa Etheridge will be performing her new album, “This is M.E. Solo” on Thursday, June 18, at 8:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEERING Whaling Museum Docents

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 516-224-6423.

Be A Museum Docent

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

Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045 ext 403.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

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

631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Artistically Gifted Needed

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heART” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.

Don’t Hibernate. Help

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP SUFFOLK) needs adults 55+ to help in organizations throughout Suffolk County. Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit www.rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-9799490 ext.12 for more information.

Friends At Home

Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella's Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided.

Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631368-8770 ext. 204.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420 ext.114.

Helping Runaway Kids

Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-271-2183.

Eyes For The Blind

Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are home-bound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022.

Help American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700 ext 212.

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DIX HILLS ARTS

Photos by Steve Silverman

Fire District Leader Mourned Chapin Family Matriarch

Honored

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Arts Council will kick off its 50th anniversary Summer Arts Festival season by honoring longtime supporter Sandy Chapin ahead of the opening-night concert.

The fundraiser is set for 6:308:30 p.m. at the Heckscher Museum of Art, Marc Courtade, the Arts Council’s executive director, said that Chapin, who is the widow of Huntington folk music hero and philanthropist Harry Chapin, helped launch the Journey Program, a multi-cultural arts-in-education program developed in collaboration with neighboring school districts.

“She’s been a big supporter all along,” he said.

Her charitable nature is similar to that of her husband, who became known especially for his antihunger efforts which led to the creation of Long Island Cares – the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Huntington Arts Council will honor Sandy Chapin at a pre-concert fundraiser at the Heckscher Museum, Sat., June 27.

Tickets are $100 per person.

Tickets include VIP seating for a concert at the neighboring Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage, featuring performances by members of the Chapin Family.

The Arts Council is asking guests to buy tickets before June 17. For more information, visit huntingtonarts.org.

Ex-chief and past commissioner Fred Reithel died May 21 at age 93. Pictured, Reithel is honored at the Dix Hills FD headquarters.

The Dix Hills Fire Department mourned the loss of well-respected exChief and former Commissioner Fred Reithel, who died on May 21, 2015 at the age of 93.

Reithel served in the United States Navy where he built PT boats, then worked for Sperry where he helped produce the navigation system for submarines. He later bought land on Caledonia Road in 1955, where he built his own house and joined the ranks of the Dix Hills Fire Department.

Reithel served the department for more than half a century, serving as a lieutenant for 14 years, Chief from 1974 to 1975, and Commissioner for 11 years, giving him a front-row view to the growth of Dix Hills from a predominantly rural community into a bustling suburb.

Although times have changed, the department has progressed due to the dedication of its members like Fred Reithel. Chief Reithel will be deeply missed by the Dix Hills Fire Department and community.

Shake Shack hoping ZBA will serve up variances (Continued from page A11)

Civic leaders commend Shake Shack for incorporating odor-controlling technology, planning for a berm to shield neighboring houses and agreeing that trash pickups and deliveries won’t occur before 9 a.m.

But, Civic Association of Sweet Hollow president Alissa Taff said there are still a handful of concerns to iron out.

Keeping the restaurant open until 11 p.m., combined with outdoor dining and alcohol sales could lead to noise problems, she said. Otherwise, the firm has earned high marks.

“They’re not opposed to the restaurant… they’re just opposed to the late hour and the outdoor eating at the late hour,” Taff said of neighbors. “Other than that, they welcome Shake Shack.

They’ve been very nice.”

Abbate noted that other fast-food restaurants nearby run around the clock, and that the outdoor dining is facing Route 110 for a reason.

“The building in the back is going to act as a sound buffer,” he said.

“You’re not going to hear it in the residences hundreds of feet away.”

Citing the example of Chipotle nearby, he also stressed that it’s not unusual for a fast-casual restaurant to

serve alcohol, adding that heavy drinking during a visit is unlikely.

Should the ZBA sign off on variances, Abbate said the next step is site plan review by the town Planning department. He said it would probably be about a year from the ZBA approval before a building permit would be issued.

The hearing begins at 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 11 at Town Hall.

County eyes improvements to Commack Road (Continued from page A1)

roads to two lanes. That stretch will connect to Ruland Road, which feeds into Route 110.

The project also entails realigning Pinelawn Road at the Ruland Road/Colonial Springs Road intersection, removing the center median and constructing drainage improvements and a new recharge basin to mitigate flooding. New curbs, sidewalks, traffic signals and a full depth asphalt pavement resurfacing are also included.

Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-N. Babylon), a longtime champion of the project, said the work should be done by the end of the year. The county is providing $3 million of the overall cost of the two-phase project, while the federal government is picking up the remaining $15 million, D’Amaro previously said.

Completion of that project will set the stage for more work further south on Pinelawn Road to realign lanes so traffic on Long Island Avenue can connect directly to Conklin

Street across Pinelawn Road. Overall, county officials said the project is aimed at “squaring up” the Colonial Spring-Pinelawn intersection to improve safety.

Nearby, Huntington Station is a big winner in the capital plan.

A proposal for $21 million in funding over two years would set the stage for extending the Southwest Sewer District along Route 110 from around the Long Island Rail Road station to the Walt Whitman Shops, according to Stern.

The first $1 million would come in 2016 and would fund planning for the Huntington Station sewer expansion, and, in 2017, $20 million would be allocated to fund the project.

Stern said the connection could help to feed revitalization plans being put forward by Huntington Station Master Developer Renaissance Downtowns.

“It depends on having the infrastructure to serve it, and that’s what makes this so important,” he said.

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Cold Spring Harbor Labs Celebrates 125 Years one-on-one about their research.

In a display complete with a 3-D image screen, molecular photographer Jon Ipsaro, who has been working at the lab for five years, explained how his lab used imaging to understand molecules and diseases.

“We try to take very high resolution photos of biological molecules – things like proteins and DNA… sometimes we can use them to understand the mechanisms of how disease works,” he said.

Ipsaro studies basic science, which deals with understanding how nature works. The images he creates help reveal the shapes of molecules, what they do, how they function, whether they cut things or put them back together, and the like. The images begin with stick models and move to various other renderings, including detailed 3-D. Basic science findings are then passed along to translational scientists, who help bridge the gaps between fundamental findings from scientists like Ipsaro and their potential functional applications.

“Without the basic science, there is no place to go with the translational science,” Ipsaro said.

To get involved in other events at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and to learn about available programs and additional history, visit cshl.edu.

By Carina Livoti clivoti@longislandergroup.com

Visitors flocked to the Cold Spring Harbor Lab’s 125th Anniversary Open House. of Arts and Sciences. The Long Island outpost was a place to study nature and biology. Over the years, research evolved, from work with nature and marine biology to neuroscience, plant biology, quantitative biology, biomedical research, genetics, cancer and DNA research—it was at Cold Spring Harbor labs that James Watson first publicly described the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953.

Visitors had the opportunity to take guided tours of the grounds.

Guides took them through the snaking sidewalks, stopping in gazebos for history lessons peppered with scientific facts.

For those interested in quick bundles of information, the open house put on a five-minute lecture series.

Assistant Professors Chris Vakoc, M.D., Ph.D. and Steve Shea, Ph.D, Vice President of Business Development and Technology Transfer Teri Willey, and Associate Professor Mikala Egeblad, Ph.D. each gave a five minute lecture on topics ranging from basic research to attacking cancer to getting involved in research.

The open house offered a rare glimpse into what scientists do on a day to day basis with symposiums that allowed community members to participate in small, interactive demonstrations and talk to scientists

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Town’s Newest Nature Preserve Opens

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

After years of planning, Suffolk County’s newest nature preserve – nestled in a cozy Cold Spring Harbor neighborhood – opened to the public early Saturday afternoon.

Through a partnership of the North Shore Land Alliance, Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York State and local community members, the 32-acre passive use Wawapek Preserve opened on what used to be a portion of the DeForest Williams estate.

“This was such a wonderful experience for us,” Lisa Ott, North Shore Land Alliance president and CEO, said of the three-year-long process that spawned the preserve. “It’s so rare in these times when four layers of government can come together and help. We had some very, very crucial donors who came in at critical times… but I think one of the most delightful parts of this was the partnership we had with Suffolk County and the Town of Huntington.”

In 2012, when it appeared the historic property may be developed into residences, the partnership emerged in an effort to acquire the land and instead preserve it; the property was ultimately acquired earlier this spring.

For over 100 years, the property – which was once part of a more-than 600-acre parcel encompassing Wawapek Farm – remained in the family of Robert Weeks DeForest.

The family hoped to see the land preserved and the partnership eventually made that possible.

“This certainly speaks highly of how government, community advocacy groups [and] the community can work hand-in-hand and accomplish something that’s so valuable, that will be here forever from generationto-generation,” Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone said of the total $8.5-million purchase that was made through the combination of partners.

“I hope that many people will walk these trails to see some of the unique flora and fauna that call the Wawapek preserve their home.”

Several rare species and vegetation populate the property, Ott said, and are on full display for any and whole who wish to take a leisurely stroll or nature walk through the preserve. The property also lies at the edge of the Oyster Bay Important Bird Area, which is one of New York’s 136 such sites.

“This property here [is] so critical with regards to its impact on nature,” Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer (D-Centerport) said. “I’m just fortunate to be part of the team; I love this community... and I’m looking forward to enjoying [the Wawapek Preserve] with all of you.”

The entrance to the preserve, which is found near the intersection of Spring Hill Road and Mowbray Lane North, sports trail signs and benches and serves as a beautiful showcase of what lies ahead in the depths of Wawapek.

The North Shore Land Alliance will act as sole stewards of the preserve and is seeking volunteers to aid in stewardship efforts. For more information on how to volunteer, email Ott at: Lisa@NorthShoreLandAlliance.org.

Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

In a day filled with everything from library tours to temporary tattoos, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory celebrated its 125th aniversary with an open house last Saturday, allowing community members to come in and see what was going on at the lab.

Cold Spring Harbor Labs has been doing groundbreaking cancer, cancer genetics and disease research for over a century. The lab hosts over 12,500 scientists each year, and not just any scientists—the facility has been home to eight Nobel Prize winners.

The facility as 600 full time researchers and technicians; most research emphasis is on cancer and neuroscience. With an annual budget of $150 million, the research center is an incubator for more than 25 biotechnology start-ups. Many of Long Island’s brightest students do research alongside scientists during the summer, making use of the laboratory’s vast resources and inspired history.

The day’s programming opened up much of the grounds, allowing visitors to step inside of libraries and auditoriums and walk through the well manicured property.

The lab, which opened in 1890, began as a part of the Brooklyn Institute

Suffolk County’s newest nature preserve, the Wawapek Preserve is found in Cold Spring Harbor on a portion of the former DeForest Williams estate at the intersection of Spring Hill Road and Mowbray Lane North.

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HillSPORTS HHH LACROSSE

Alumni Game Honors Coach Fox

By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandergroup.com

Half Hollow Hills East boys lacrosse goalie coach George Fox is a man quick to lavish praise upon others, but possibly the last to accept it for himself.

Recounting the story of how he was told that he would be the honoree of Saturday’s Hills lacrosse

alumni game, Fox recalled being approached by organizer Eric Geringswald, who told him that it was “his turn.”

“I’m hoping that’s what it really was, that he doesn’t know something I don’t know,” Fox said, chuckling.

Then, the focus returns to Geringswald. “He’s been phenomenal with me.”

Sitting in a wheelchair on the side-

lines, Fox was still a very active participant in Saturday evening’s alumni game at High School East, rooting players on, rattling off where each young man played and even joining in a bit of good-natured heckling, all while snapping pictures with his former players and regaling them with stories of years past. Naturally, he was paying a little extra attention to goal-tending technique.

Throughout the festivities, Coach Fox received lo Fox has been coaching lacrosse for 30 years, with over 20 of those with Half Hollow Hills. During that time, he’s developed a loyal following on and off the field, and on Saturday, that became clearly evident when dozens came back to salute their coach. Several in the bleachers wore “Fox Strong” t-shirts created and sold by the booster club as a gesture of support for their coach, who was recently diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer.

“We’re counting our blessings and praying for him that he does well,” Geringswald said.

Despite his battle of late, Fox is still coaching, and his students have rallied around him. In true Fox fashion, he was quick to laud the students

Players and refs catch a breather at halftime.

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ots of greetings like this one from a former player. who make it all possible.

“I’m just happy to coach. It’s just a little more difficult right now this year because of the stuff I’m going through,” he said. “The kids have been absolutely phenomenal with me. They put all kinds of effort into it to play this year and to win games for me.”

His philosophy is one drawn from his days at Ohio State – “you win with people,” and that’s the lesson he feels his students learned this season.

“They learned to be a family and play hard. It was a great thing to see… it means a lot to me and my family,” he said.

The alumni celebration itself, Geringswald said, got its start about nine

years ago, when he was sitting with coach Stan Kowalski.

“He’d been involved in the alumni game at Mineola,” Geringswald said. “We’ve been doing it ever since.”

About 40 players, divided mostly into teams of “odds and evens,” came from across the country to play, including a 1978 Hills graduate as well as two “alumni” from Hills East who have completed their playing careers and are set to graduate in a few weeks.

“It keeps the community better, keeps people coming back,” Geringswald said.

Funds raised through the game and the sale of t-shirts benefit Hills East and West’s booster clubs.

Good spirits prevail after a hard-fought game.

BASEBALL

Colts Clinic Up To The Plate At Month’s End

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Few things go better together than summertime and baseball.

That’s the mindset behind the annual Colts Baseball Summer Clinic, which is set to kick off the 2015 edition of the nine-year running program come the end of June.

Good weather needs good baseball as Half Hollow Hills High School West’s varsity baseball coach Tom Migliozzi said.

“Even if you’re not an experience player you’ll still have a great time,” Migliozzi, director of the clinic, said. “No one gets left out… it’s a lot of fun and a lot of baseball.”

The clinic is staged in two sessions and is open to any child, from any school district, ages 714 that are entering grades 2-9 as of September 2015. The first session runs June 29-July 3 while the second will be held July 6-July 10; both are made up of days that last from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Hugh School West.

“Kids get the chance to open up their eyes as to what’s expected of them at the high school level,” Migliozzi, a New York State

championship-winning coach, said.

Proceeds from the clinics are used to pay for equipment, apparel for the Colts baseball program along with equipment used to maintain the program’s fields.

There is a cost of $135 per child for one week and a discounted price of $240 per child for two weeks. Since the clinic is not a Half Hollow Hills School District activity, checks can be made out to the Colts Baseball Booster Club at P.O. Box 1133 Melville, N.Y. 11747. The Colts Booster Club is a non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

As for the clinics, those attending need only a hat, glove, drink, cleats, baseball pants or shorts and sunblock in order to enjoy the summertime baseball.

A cash concession will also be available for those who would prefer not to bring their own lunch.

Residents of the High School West district can check Virtual Backpack for more information.

A flyer is also available at http://bit.ly/1IytAFb. Any questions regarding the clinic can be answered by contacting Migliozzi at (631) 834-2599.

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