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Cassandra Grello started her salutatorian address with a conclusion, and finished with an introduction because “this is not the end,” for the Class of 2016, “it’s the beginning”

Cassandra Grello took a backward approach to her salutatorian address at Friday’s Half Hollow Hills High School East commencement ceremony.

After being welcomed to the podium with a round of applause, Grello said, “Thank you. In closing, I look forward to hearing about your many achievements and wish you the best of luck in the future.”

She went on to thank her family, classmates, teachers and administrators for their support and influence over the years, and looked toward the future, advising her fellow classmates to change them(Continued to page A10)

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Hills West Graduates 369 Seniors

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SPOTLIGHT

Half Hollow Hills High School West students show off their decorated caps, which depict the colleges they plan to attend.

The senior class of Half Hollow Hills High School West came together for one final time last week during the annual commencement ceremony.

William Catalanello, president of 369 students in the Class of 2016, said he and his fellow class members learned throughout their time at the school to overcome the obstacles life has thrown at them.

“Whether it is a social conflict, a tough school assignment, or an athletic challenge, we have overcome our obstacles,” said (Continued to page A11)

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

A Lindenhurst man was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated after a three-vehicle crash killed a Huntington Station mother and injured her husband and son Sunday night, according to Suffolk police.

Police said 34-year-old Ryan Gurecki was driving his 2010 Ford Explorer westbound on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at around 9:23 p.m. when he collided with a 2016 Ford Escape that was stopped at a red light, also facing westbound on the turnpike, and waiting to make a left turn onto Route 110.

In the vehicle was 56-year-old Karen Holden, of Huntington Station, and her husband, 57-year-old William Holden, and son, Robert Holden, 23.

The three were brought by Huntington Community First Aid Squad to Huntington Hospital where Karen Holden died from her injuries.

William Holden suffered head injuries, and Robert Holden sustained a back injury. As deadline Monday, they were still under hospital care.

Gurecki’s vehicle also sideswiped a 2014 Honda Odyssey, which was being driven by Hyun Chung, of Melville, who was also waiting to turn left. Chung, 59, was not injured.

Huntington Manor Fire Department Chief Francis McQuade said that he and his company were first on scene, responding to the “horrendous crash.”

He said his team employed the Jaws of Life to remove the rear passenger door of the vehicle to extricate the victims.

“It’s very devastating. And, the other guy’s car is another 150 feet down the road, and he doesn’t even know what’s going on,” he said.

After the collision, Gurecki’s vehicle hit a tree, according to a witness’ statement provided by Robert Clifford, spokeswoman for Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota.

Clifford added that a witness said the car was traveling “at a high rate of speed.” He also said that Gurecki, who is a carpenter, told police he had five beers at his job site prior to the crash.

A criminal complaint provided by Clifford states that police found Gurecki to have “bloodshot, glassy eyes,” and to have “a strong smell of

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Man Charged With DWI After Fatal Crash

Suffolk police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Gurecki and charged him with a DWI after a three-vehicle crash killed a Huntington Station woman and injured her husband and son, according to police. an alcoholic beverage on his breath.”

Police also state in the complaint that Gurecki was slurring his speech and was “unsteady” on his feet.

A blood test was pending as of deadline, according to the complaint.

Clifford also said that Gurecki was previously convicted for a DWI charge in September 2006. He pled guilty, and was ordered to pay a $750 fine and serve three years’ probation

with drug and alcohol conditions.

Gurecki was arraigned Monday morning at First District Court in Central Islip. He pled not guilty to the DWI charge. He was held on a $250,000 cash bail, with a $500,000 bond.

All three vehicles were impounded for safety checks. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crash to call 631-852-6555.

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Suffolk’s Proposed Water Fee Delayed Suffolk County’s proposed water quality surcharge will not see the light of day this year after the referendum proposal made no progress by the end of the state’s legislative session, which closed June 18.

Since the $1-per-1,000-gallons fee was proposed by Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone in April, it drew both critics and supporters.

The funding would have been used to replace the 360,000 cesspools and

septic systems connected to 70 percent of Long Island homes with systems that would treat wastewater onsite, according to Suffolk officials.

Suffolk County Communications Director Scott Martella said June 22 that the county will “reassess next year.”

In the meantime, he said, the county is preparing initiatives that can pave the way to build support for the initiative, and “advance the overall

objective” of keeping Long Island’s waters clean.

“We’re not going to be pushing the surcharge this year. The focus is just about educating people about the host of these programs and talking about the greater mission of improving water quality,” Martella said.

Martella added that the county is in the process of identifying the regions with the highest levels of nitrogen loading to be prioritized for

retrofitting. He said a report is set to be release by the end of the year.

On the educational front, Martella also said that the county has hosted educational seminars for existing septic contractors who work in the county on proper installation techniques to mitigate excessive nitrogen. He added that a new licensing and training requirements for contractors would go into effect today.

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Elwood Orchard Hearing Draws Hundreds

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Hundreds of people packed the June 22 Huntington Planning Board meeting for a public hearing seeking input on an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan in regards to a hotly disputed proposal to build a 486,000-square-foot mixed-use shopping center on Jericho Turnpike in Elwood.

The proposed Elwood Orchard shopping center has elicited the ire of residents who oppose it for reasons including its expansive size, potential environmental impacts and implications to infrastructure. Supporters, however, backed the plan for its tax benefits and for using long-dormant land.

In the wake of the hearing, it’s up to the Planning Board to make a recommendation to the Huntington Town Board on the question of amending the Horizons 2020 Comprehensive Plan to potentially allow the proposal to move forward.

Before the hearing began, Paul Mandelik, chair of the Planning Board, said the board has already received “many, many letters,” about the issue.

Keith Archer, attorney for the developer, Syndicated Ventures, began his

testimony by emphasizing that public hearing would focus on the proposed change to the comprehensive plan, and not a separate request for a zone change. This was echoed by Mandelik.

Jason Stern, an attorney with the Melville-based Weber Law Group, said his firm represents small businesses across from the proposed project site, which is just east of Manor Road on the north of Jericho Turnpike.

“Let the record show that there are many people in this room who are opposed to this project, including ourselves,” said Stern.

Citing the comprehensive plan, Stern said it states that it can only be amended once “evidence of changed circumstances” is produced.

“That’s what they’re required to do.

They haven’t done it, and they failed to do it,” he said.

Linda Louis, a South Huntington resident, said she lives a mile from the project. She said there are enough empty storefronts, and did not want to see any more small businesses fail.

“I know that developers love density.

We do not need more density. We have more traffic than we can handle,” she said. “It takes a very long time to get anywhere when you’re coming from a

Hundreds of people packed Huntington Town Hall on June 22 for a public hearing at the Planning Board meeting seeking input on an amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan in regards to a hotly disputed proposal to build a 486,000square-foot mixed-use shopping center on Jericho Turnpike in Elwood. roadway that dumps into Jericho, or you are on Jericho Turnpike.”

James Cameron, an East Northport resident and president of civic group Elwood Taxpayers Association, explained he was navigating in “uncharted waters” because he usually is “on the other side of things.”

He said Syndicated Ventures has reached out to residents “numerous” times to work with them on the plan.

He said he supports the project.

“This developer is looking to come into this community to become a member of this community, to be a supporter of this community,” he said.

He added that the civic group’s support of the project predicated on the de-

veloper pledging no use of Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency bonds or funding. IDA Executive Director Anthony Catapano previously said that the developer never received final approval for the tax breaks.

Meanwhile, president of the developer, Kouros Torkan, also stated previously that he would not seek such tax breaks.

Current plans call for the shopping center to be built across 49.28 acres. It would consist of two-thirds retail space, with the remaining third designated for office and medical space, as previously detailed by Torkan.

An online petition against the project has drawn 2,682 signatures as of deadline Monday.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

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won’t be soon before I go back in the water, I still can’t stop watching these Fourth of July weekend will likely consist of programs. Tonight features Nubeach days, barbecues, shared memories with clear Sharks and Jungle Shark. friends and families and, of course, fireworks. I I can’t wait for the shark can’t wait to sit outside in my IN THE KNOW breaching to begin. front yard with a bowl of popWITH AUNT ROSIE corn and wine in my hand to Oh, Dory… I finally got watch the explosive colors of myself to the movie theater red, white and blue. The Fourth of July is a this weekend to indulge is time to remember when America declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. This coun- “Finding Dory,” a sequel to one of my favorite Pixar films, “Finding Nemo.” First off, just to be try was built on a principle that freedom and clear, I think “Finding Dory” is a good film. equality is something we should always fight But, with that said, it fails to stand up to its 13for. Even today, with the recent Orlando shootyear-old predecessor. I found that the magic just ing, communities have rallied to relay one meswasn’t there in the same way that it once was. I sage: We are all equal. Unfortunately, there is still love all of the characters, the spectacle of still hate in this world and as Americans we the ocean and its creatures, and the brilliant should never give up the fight and always advoartistry of Pixar’s animators, but the movie just cate for what’s right. Remember that as you celwasn’t as special as I wanted it to be. Now, I ebrate this weekend. Have a happy and safe don’t blame Pixar for that. I think all sequels are Fourth of July! inherently set up to be lesser than their predecessor. And that ideology only grows stronger Shark week…This week I’ve been glued to when I look to Pixar’s recent original films, such my TV watching Shark Week on the Discovery as “Inside Out,” “Up” and “Wall-E.” There I find channel. I’m not sure why I developed this obthat sense of astonishment, wonder and happisession but there is something very scary and ness I’ve come to know Pixar for, and can’t wait very intriguing learning about sharks. With 17 to experience in the future. programs throughout the week, I’d have to say my favorite so far was Jaws of the Deep, where a team of marine biologists head back to (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you Guadalupe to track down the world's largest have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s hapgreat white shark, named Deep Blue. I don’t pening in your neck of the woods, write to me toknow about you guys but I wouldn’t want to be day and let me know the latest. To contact me, in that water surrounded by all those serrated drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, teeth. I give a lot of credit to those scientists 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the willing to risk their lives to gain further research e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com) to understand these animals. Even though it

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Trespasser A 52-year-old Garden City man was arrested in Melville for allegedly trying to enter a common room at 100 Avalon Court at around 3 p.m. on June 21. He was charged with third-degree criminal trespass and also second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation for driving a 2010 Jeep Liberty without a valid license.

Clothing Sought And Stolen A 22-year-old Dix Hills man was arrested in Bay Shore for allegedly stealing various items from stores in Bay Shore and Commack. Police said at around 1 p.m. on April 28, he stole a pot from Home Goods on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. In two incidents, at around 3:13 p.m. on May 10, and 3:47 p.m. on May 11, police said he stole clothing from Marshalls on Henry Street in Commack. At around 12:51 p.m. on May 13, police said he stole more clothes from the Bay Shore Marshall’s. At around 1:49 p.m. on June 19, police said he stole underwear and socks from Bob’s Store. Then, at around 10:30 a.m., police said he stole more clothes from the Commack Marshall’s. Police charged him with six counts of petit larceny.

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Country rock band The Grand Central headlined the fifthannual Huntington Hoedown on Saturday. As the band rocked out, cowboys and cowgirls took to the dance floor for a bit of line dancing in between the beer and barbecue. The annual fundraiser is hosted by Protection Hose Co. #1.

“He has the largest trophies in the house.

They’re as big as him.”

A 29-year-old Deer Park man was arrested on June 22 in Huntington Station and charged for a string of alleged thefts over the past two months. Police said at around 12:45 p.m., he allegedly stole an espresso machine from 5131 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia. Later that day at around 3:15 p.m., he allegedly stole razors from 2045 Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove. At around 10:10 a.m. on May 21, police said he stole a Dyson vacuum and a baby formula machine from Bye Bye Baby on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. The June 22 arrest came after police said they found him driving a 2006 Mercury Milan with a suspended license in the parking lot of 175 Pinelawn Road. Police said they also determined he stole an iPad and cash from a vehicle. Police charged him with three counts of petit larceny, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and false personation.

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Long Islander News’ ‘Huntington Weekly’ Coming Soon In the weeks ahead, we will be launching Long Islander News’ Huntington Weekly, a new publication featuring stories focused on the Town of Huntington’s lively arts and entertainment scene, business and non-profits and its comprehensive calendar of events and things to do.

Huntington Weekly is part of our plan to return our flagship newspaper, The Long-Islander, to a newspaper that provides townwide coverage.

Both the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper and The Northport Record will be merged with The Long-Islander. The entire township, including the hamlets of Dix

Hills, Melville, West Hills and Wheatley Heights, will now be part of The Long-Islander’s coverage area. Subscribers to the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper will begin receiving The Long-Islander instead.

Our largest paper, The Long-Islander, is known for providing greater depth of coverage to townwide issues, particularly coverage of local government. In addition, we find that our readers’ interest naturally extends to neighboring communities.

We are not reducing our coverage of any areas, we are including it in an expanded version of The Long-Islander.

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Testing For Lead In School Water

Reps from 30 Suffolk school districts recently gathered at a forum addressing elevated levels of lead in drinking water. The forum was hosted by Suffolk County Water Authority, Suffolk County Department of Health Services and Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer, who is also chairman of the county’s Health Committee.

A state law mandating periodic testing for elevated lead levels in water used by school districts across New York was passed through the legislature earlier this month.

State Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-East Northport), a co-sponsor, said the legislation was spurred by an “aging infrastructure.”

“Most of our schools were built when they were using lead solder to solder the pipes together. Over time, that tends to leach potentially into the water,” Raia added.

Previously there was no state law governing when school districts tested for elevated lead levels. Gov. An-

drew Cuomo had not yet signed the bill into law as of June 21.

Raia said the bill, which has long been in discussion, was passed in final days of the legislative session. It also provides state aid for schools to remediate lead-ridden infrastructure, but Raia could not confirm an exact dollar amount.

“When the children are development, they’re most susceptible to lead, they’re more susceptible to a lot of these chemicals as the brains develop, so you really want to be ahead of the curve so you don’t have those surprises,” Raia said.

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Youth Swim Safety Program DEAR EDITOR: I would like to inform residents that the Suffolk County Police Athletic League is offering its “Swim for Survival Instructional Program” for those children who have no swimming experience.

The program is designed to teach basic water survival skills to children in a short

period of time. This program is not for children who have had basic swimming instructions, either through the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., or Safety Swim Programs.

The program is open to children 5-10 years old. The instructions will be conducted on four consecutive weeks. Certified instructors from St. Joseph’s College will provide the swim instructions at the Danzi Athletic Center on the campus

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Largest Counterfeit Bust In State History Last week more than $1 million in goods were seized, along with embroidery machines estimated to have illegally labeled 16 million articles of clothing, in what law enforcement officials have called the biggest counterfeit manufacturing bust in state history.

The arrest, which was made in Westbury, was announced by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, District Attorney Madeline Singas, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, Sheriff Michael Sposato and representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Counterfeiting is a billion dollar global industry and the United States is the number one destination for fake merchandise, officials said.

“Counterfeiting defrauds our consumers by providing them inferior quality goods and robs artists and designers of their work product – all while damaging the designer’s brand with poor quality knockoffs and undermining innovation,” Mangano

said. “This arrest stops a major distribution chain in its tracks.”

The arrest was made on June 16 when Nassau deputy sheriffs were executing an eviction at a commercial warehouse and reportedly observed hundreds of boxes of assorted clothing and industrial type embroidery, sporting brand names like North Face, True Religion, Lacoste, Polo and Uggz, staged to be attached to clothing.

Nassau’s Third Squad and the District Attorney’s Office later determined that counterfeit merchandise was present. Police placed the tenant of the building in custody, and the tenant was later charged with trademark counterfeiting.

Representatives from the DHS are further investigating the possible use of seaports and airports as means of delivery and transport of the labels.

“This is an excellent example of a well-organized, multi-agency investigation which led to the disruption and dismantling of this elaborate counterfeiting operation,” Krumpter said.

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Student Advocates To End Illiteracy

Maria Samaritano, junior ambassador of Literacy Suffolk, has been making strides in recruiting more junior ambassadors from high schools in the county.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Although her mom has been a volunteer for Bellport-based Literacy Suffolk for 10 years, Maria Samaritano, 17, became part of the nonprofit organization when she was in eighth grade, participating in Legs for Literacy, which is held during the annual Huntington Thanksgiving Day Charity Run. “We raised over $200, and I thought if we can raise awareness through this, who knows how many other people we can get to reach out to raise more awareness,” Samaritano, of Huntington, said.

Now a junior ambassador for the organization, Samaritano is on a mission to recruit one student from every high school in Suffolk to become a junior ambassador, raising awareness for the literacy problem and recruiting volunteer tutors for Literacy Suffolk.

The nonprofit trains the volunteers in basic literacy and English, for speakers of other languages. Samar-

itano decided to start the junior am- two students has possible candidates. bassador program after learning that Samaritano said Literacy Suffolk 668 individuals were on the waiting went up to 10 junior ambassadors at list to receive tutoring. the Junior Ambassador training “It’s people who are embarrassed meeting on June 22. Her goal is to and maybe they never really got a get at least 20 junior ambassadors chance to be well educated,” said that can recruit at least one tutor so Samaritano, who’s that tutor training entering her senior workshops in the year at St. Anthofall will be filled. ny’s High School.

The next day, “I just want a way Samaritano held a to help them bepresentation at the cause these are the Huntington Senior people that actualCenter, informing ly reached out for the crowd about help and Literacy the literacy probSuffolk wants to lem, and what they help them. We just can do to help.

— MARIA SAMARITANO don’t have enough “Most people tutors. don’t know that “So, if I could one in seven peohelp get tutors, then that would be ple have a literacy problem right in amazing.” our own community,” Samaritano Samaritano said the program is also said, adding that the presentation receiving help from Literacy Suffolk went well and she was able to recruit volunteer Mary Gambacorta, who her first tutor. “It’s not just the abilireached out to high school guidance ty to read a book or write an essay, counselors to have teachers recruit it’s the daily little things that every-

“Most people don’t know that one in seven people have a literacy problem right in our own community.”

one should be able to do, like read a medicine label. It’s those little things that have a big impact.”

Tutors must be 18 years or older, Samaritano said, and have to dedicate two hours per week every year at their local library.

Samaritano said that, when she turns 18, she hopes to become a tutor.

Samaritano is also an executive board member on the St. Anthony’s Leadership team, and is involved with the high school’s science research program, Clare Council and Colbie council, and campus ministry.

Samaritano also volunteers at the Long Island Cares food bank. She said her volunteer work, and working with Literacy Suffolk, has helped her interact with people and public speaking.

“I hope to raise more awareness of the problem because some people don’t even know about it,” Samaritano said. “From there, people who may be embarrassed that they can’t read and write will come out more and ask for help. Even if it’s one person, I can help change their life and we can help end illiteracy.”

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‘Let Us Play’ Huntington SPOTLIGHT

By Lizzie Wilcox info@longislandergroup.com

Boston-bred funk band Lettuce is set to play The Paramount on July 8.

After releasing their fourth album, “Crush,” Lettuce is currently on tour, and set to visit The Paramount in Huntington village on July 8.

Lettuce formed at Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 1992. The the funk band got its name from going door to door to jazz clubs and asking owners to “let us play,” which is also the title of their new “funkamentary.”

The band gained local recognition, which expanded to cities across the country and then countries across the world. Lettuce eventually released its studio debut, “Outta Here,” in 2002.

Since then, Lettuce has watched its fan base grow and has earned its name as a must-see festival act. The band is also a part of the Lollapalooza festival lineup in Chicago at the end of July.

As for the current tour, it’s not the first time that

fans will have the chance to hear the funk band’s new music, as “Crush” was written during their the band’s last tour, and was tested out at shows.

“Crush” was produced by drummer Adam Deitch, guitarists Adam Smirnoff and Eric Krasno, bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes, keyboardist Neal Evans, saxophonist Ryan Zoidis and trumpet player Eric Bloom and recorded/mixed by Joel Hamilton at Brooklyn’s Studio G. Alecia Chakour joins the record as a guest vocalist on “He Made a Woman Out of Me,” adding a bluesy to Bobbie Gentry’s original hit.

Other songs from the album include “Get Greasy,” the band’s first shot at electronic dance music sub-genre future funk, and “Phyllis,” which sports more of a “chill-hop vibe” compared to the band’s usual fast-paced funk.

Original members of the band have experienced much success both as a whole and individually. Guitarist Eric Krasno, keyboardist Neal Evans and saxophonist Sam Kininger formed the groove trio Soulive. Deitch is a member of the group Break Science and has played with a wide array of artists from John Scofield to 50 Cent. Coomes is a noted producer, musical director and touring bassist. Rashawn Ross, who joined the band as a part-time trumpeter, became a full-time member of Dave Matthews Band.

Don’t miss out when Lettuce performs everything from party jams to space funk on July 8 at The Paramount. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is slated for 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Paramountny.com, or at the box office for $20-$25.

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Meet Long Island’s 6-Year-Old Chess Champ

By Emily Ammann info@longislandergroup.com

Lloyd Harbor 6-year-old Sebastian Prestia, left, is the top-ranked chess player in the country in his age bracket, according to the United States Chess Federation. Sebastian is pictured with older brothers Paris Prestia, the fourth-ranked 10-year-old chess player in New York, and Frankie Prestia, the thirdranked 8-year-old chess player in the state.

Sebastian Prestia is the top-ranked chess player in his age group in the entire country, according to the United States Chess Federation.

What makes this feat all the more impressive is that Sebastian, of Lloyd Harbor, is six years old.

When he won the ChessKid Online National Invitational Championships at the end of last month, Sebastian became the first New Yorker ever to win the competition in his age bracket, as well as the the first Long Islander of any age to do so.

Sebastian started playing chess three years ago, according to his mom, Rosanna Prestia. Sebastian was able to teach himself how to play, she continued, because visual-spatial tasks, such as chess, “come naturally to him.”

After watching his older brothers, 8-year-old Frankie and 10-year-old Paris, compete, Sebastian decided he wanted to do the same. According to Rosanna, Sebastian’s brothers are “so proud” of everything he’s achieved so far.

“He has the largest trophies in the house,” Rosanna said. “They’re as big as him.”

Sebastian and his siblings hone their skills at the Marshall Chess Club in Manhattan, the same club where chess prodigy Bobby Fischer got his start. While practicing, he’s come up against “very intellectual people,” some of whom have Harvard educations and are old enough to be his

grandparents.

Still, the precocious grade-schooler, who turns seven in October and will attend the Lloyd Harbor School next school year, can hold his own with any opponent.

“He’s very charismatic and funny,” his mom said, but he’s also “able to maintain focus” while playing games that can stretch as long as four hours.

Playing chess has taught Sebastian a lot, and not just in terms of the game itself, Rosanna went on.

“It teaches him life lessons,” such as good sportsmanship, discipline, patience, and strategy.

He’s also learned to accept his losses “as graciously as his wins” because “he knows he’ll learn more by losing.”

Although the sport is a year-round endeavor, Sebastian does keep busy with more than just chess. When he’s not at tournaments with his family every few weeks, he plays tennis, soccer, and classical piano. He’s also an advanced math student, taking online classes through Johns Hopkins University.

It seems Sebastian will continue to follow his passion for chess as far as it takes him, with a smile on his face and a friendly attitude.

“It’s wonderful for him to be thinking this deeply at such a young age,” Rosanna said. “It’s absolutely wonderful that he loves something he’s good at.”

GRADUATIONS 2016 High School East sends off 477 graduates

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Half Hollow Hills High School East sent off 477 graduating seniors during its annual commencement ceremony on Friday.

Bailey Kaston, valedictorian of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s Class of 2016, gives his speech during Friday’s ceremony.

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selves, and the world for the better.

“I believe this is something we all can do. Don’t be discouraged, these are lofty goals and Rome wasn’t built in a day so keep on climbing, shoot for the stars, [and] try, try again,” Grello said.

She concluded, “Hello, my name is Cassandra Grello and I am the salutatorian.

“You may have noticed that my speech was reversed. This was intentional. Because this is not the end. It’s the beginning.”

For Grello, who plans to attend the University of Virginia in the fall, and her 476 classmates, post-high school life began following the ceremony held in the auditorium at Hills East.

Grello’s speech was also just the beginning for the student speakers at the ceremony.

Bailey Kaston, valedictorian of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s Class of 2016, later took to the podium, bringing him a giant pencil as a prop.

“For just about our entire lives to this point, we have all been led to

Big smiles accompanied the diplomas on Friday during Half Hollow Hills High School East’s annual commencement ceremony.

believe that we can be successful as long as we work hard, remain focused and persevere,” said Kaston, who plans to attend Duke University in the fall.

But, he continued, “If there’s one thing we haven’t been told enough, it’s that passion and purpose are the foundation upon which all of our wildest goals and dreams are built.

And it’s hard to make a case that one is truly successful unless he or she has worked hard, remained focused and persevered in the pursuit of some genuine passion.”

Rounding out the student speak-

ers was Ethan Udell, president of the Class of 2016, also spoke, congratulating his fellow classmates and presenting the annual class gift, which this year is a remodeling of the high school’s senior entrance.

Udell said, “Thunderbirds Class of 2016, as you soar off to wherever the world takes you, keep your heads held high and your minds open. May you continue to be welcoming to others, and may never cease to feel welcomed.”

For the full list of the graduating class, flip to page A20.

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Catalanello, who also presented the class gift, a cash donation to be used for new speakers in the gymnasium.

Quoting a line from Robert Frost’s poem “A Servant to Servants,” Catalanello added, “The best way out is always through.”

Catalanello said the entire class learned this lesson at Hills West, and that it’s something to keep in mind during the next chapter in their lives.

Principal Michael Catapano presented the school’s 2016 valedictorian, Brandon Epstein, who plans to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall. Esptein was described as “caring, modest, brilliant and one of a kind.”

Epstein enjoyed a vast array of accomplishments throughout his time at Hills West, including a perfect score on both the SAT and ACT exams; being named a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search competition; and was the president of brainstormers, mathletes and the Spanish club.

The accomplishment that Epstein said he is most proud of is competing in the International Linguistics Olympiad, during which he solved puzzles in language and linguistics.

“I’ve been trying to learn as many languages as I can. Some languages I’ve had more success than others,” Epstein said. “I’ve had a little bit more success in languages like Polish — my phone’s actually in Polish.”

In the salutatory address, Connie He discussed how her highly successful cousins shaped who she is today.

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Half Hollow Hills High School West’s graduating seniors throw their caps in the air at the end of the annual commencement ceremony.

They are the reasons why she joined track in middle school, devoted her summers to conducting scientific research in high school and even why she strove to become the salutatorian.

As her cousins had done for her, He motivated her classmates.

She said, “I implore you to go out there, be ambitious, step out of your comfort zone. You never know when opportunities will present themselves if you just spend a little time searching for them.”

For the full list of the graduating class, flip to page A21.

Half Hollow Hill High School West Principal Michael Catapano hands out diplomas to the graduates.

Brandon Epstein, valedictorian of the Class of 2016, addresses the crowd during the annual commencement ceremony last Thursday.

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Grasso’s Take a journey from a quaint, circa-1850 town to a hip, New Yorkstyle restaurant and jazz club serving new American cuisine at Grasso’s restaurant (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, 631-367-6060).

There’s a reson it’s been called the “cheers” of Cold Spring Harbor, so raise a glass and enjoy one of the many musical performances scheduled throughout the summer. For more information, visit Grassosrestaurant.com.

Mary Carroll’s With summer now in full swing, Mary Carroll’s (1 Clinton Ave., Huntington, 631-223-2088) is hopping. The Irish pub features a wide variety of beers, a lively, festive atmospehere and a outdoor beer garden where one can have a pint and savor the season. For more informaPhoto/Facebook

Live musical performances at Grasso’s restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor are in full swing this summer.

Storyville American Table New Orleans is known for its nights out and, at Storyville American Table (43 Green St., Huntington, 631-351-3446), you’ll find plenty of the city’s typical offerings, including jambalaya, barbecue shrimp and veal grillades. But that’s not all. The restaurant also offers features authentic Cajun/Creole cuisine, and shows off different cultures and cooking styles through nightly specials. Of course, there’s always the bar menu, which offers the lieks of chicken wings, sliders, wraps and plenty of drinks.

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Bowlmor Long Island This is more than just a bowling alley. At Bowlmor Long Island (895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, 631271-1180), America’s favorite pastime turns into a high-end, high-energy activity with 47 lanes, a massive arcade, two private bowling suites and food and drink menus for a traditional sit-down meal, or for while on the lanes. Discounts are also offered throughout the week, including $2 Tuesday, which sports $2 games, $2 tacos and Pabst Blue Ribbon beers, and $5 arcade cards for just $2 (specials start after 8 p.m.). For more information, visit Bowlmor.com.

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Whether you’re looking for a candlelit meal, a relaxing glass of wine, or a loud, fun and boisterous night out, the Town of Huntington has it.

Here are some ideas for that perfect summer’s night out.

Mary Carroll’s Irish pub in Huntington village offers up a wide variety of beers with a side of lively, festive atmospehere.

The Refuge The Refuge (515 Broadhollow Road, Melville, 631-577-4444) features a modern twist on Italian and Latin cuisine with a nod to the classics and bar food prepared into the wee hours of the night in our wood burning oven. Spend time enjoying a relaxing dinner or the happy hour sounds of the “Living Jukebox” playing into the night. For mor information, visit Refuge110.com.

Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub With the motto of “the pub that parties like a club,” Napper Tandy’s in Northport (229 Laurel Ave., Northport, 631-757-4141) gives an all around exciting environment to eat, drink, and have fun. What sets it apart from other pubs? It’s well-known for

not only its “time to play” atmosphere, but also its concerts, food, and dance hits. For more information, visit Nappertandysirishpub.com.

The Wine Cellar On Main Another unique find in Northport Village, The Wine Cellar On Main (70 Main St., Northport, 631-6515555) could serve as either an opening act or the closing number to a night out in the village. It offers a rustic and intimate space to enjoy wine, food and friends. The wine selection includes local favorites, as well as bottles from across the globe.

Specials are offered throughout the weekend, including Friday and Saturday (3-6 p.m.) when wine flights are $10. For more information, visit Thewinecellaronmain.com.

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up with the times always helps, but most owners say Huntington’s embracing community is what keeps them afloat.

In return, these businesses give back, sponsoring fundraisers, donating to causes and responding to customers’ needs and desires.

Those are the businesses you will read about in this year’s Annual Guide to Huntington Businesses. Remember the “Buy Local” philosophy, of which we are staunch supporters. We have seen first-hand how buying into your community – quite literally – produces a tangible ripple effect on the local economy.

The businesses listed in this year’s “Annual Guide to Huntington Business” are your friends, neighbors, family members and community leaders. Do them a favor and patronize their stores. They’ve earned it, and good things like that come back around.

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The Town of Huntington has some of the most unique communities around, especially its downtowns. Huntington village and Northport Village are currently the strongest, perhaps in part due to the theaters and music venues bringing in foot traffic. Northport draws people in with its waterfront, and Huntington is loaded with top-notch restaurants. Cold Spring Harbor is known for its quaintness, and Greenlawn and East Northport offer small-town charm.

What each downtown shares, however, is that they are all the heart of their communities, drawing people in with fairs and events, and giving residents a reason to stay here each and every day.

The community is exactly what business owners say keeps their businesses thriving. Sure, offering a unique, targeted product, filling a niche, having stellar customer service and keeping

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The Changing Corporate Face Of Huntington

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The Town of Huntington started as simple farming community before the Long Island Rail Road grew to the township in 1867. Not only did the railroad connect the town to other parts of Long Island, but it also connected it to New York City, a city that Huntington has long been compared to as the “Little Apple.” Then a trend of upward development and growth emerged. And today, that trend continues.

Robert Scheiner, current chairman of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, called Huntington a “strategic spot” on Long Island, positioned midway on the island, but still within proximity of New York City.

“With the tax situation being better in Suffolk County than it is in Nassau, you have not only national corporations like Canon relocating to the Huntington area, but you also have smaller companies moving from Nassau to Suffolk,” Scheiner said.

Robert Scheiner, right, chairman of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, called Melville one of the Town of Huntington’s assets for its road systems and quality of office space.

Scheiner specifically highlighted Melville as one of the town’s assets, citing its road system and quality of office space. However, with the added growth, the demand for accommodating infrastructure becomes

ever important, added Scheiner, a longtime member of Melville-based architectural firm H2M architects + engineers, for which he currently serves as corporate manager of municipal services for Long Island.

Further, he saw the New York State 2-percent tax cap as a limiting factor in developing parking and traffic improvements.

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Aasad Miller, shift leader At Kiss My Cake in Huntington village, said the dessert shoppe typically gets customers looking to energize with a cup of coffee before a show at The Paramount.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The Town of Huntington is known for its vibrant art culture, with theaters, art galleries and museums galore. Each of these establishments has an economic impact on business, whether it be on demographics, parking or surging hours of business, in hamlets across the township, according to local business owners.

The Paramount theater brings in around 150,000 people per year with its selection of concerts, comedy shows and special events, according to Adam Ellis, director of marketing at The Paramount.

The theater, which opened at 2011 and is located at 370 New York Ave., is surrounded by restaurants, bars, retail stores, bakeries and more, and on show nights the streets bustle with activity. That activity brings business to many.

Laurie Burlison, owner of Lot 356 Fashion Boutique at 356 New York Ave., and Trisha Phelps, owner of TAS Design & Craft at 372 New York Ave., both said their stores get more traction before, and sometimes after shows on days when their stores close at either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m.

Phelps added that foot traffic depends on the type of crowd attracted to any given show, with more

movement coming from shows targeted at adults.

Dave Kaplan, who works at the Huntington Village Tavern, a bar also located near The Paramount on New York Avenue, also spoke to this point, saying that performances geared towards adults typically result in an influx of customers before and after shows. The bar prepares for the crowd by keeping up with The Paramount’s schedule, he said.

“Whenever there’s a show, we have a special before it,” he said.

“We give them a beer and a shot for $6, so we get a lot of people coming in here.”

Grab-and-go eateries also see a boom in traffic.

Employees at Porto Fino Restaurant and Kiss My Cake, both located across the street from where lines typically form to get into the theater, said they typically get an uptick in traffic.

With a counter of pizza ready to go, Joe C, of Porto Fino, said the restaurant get customers after the show and before, and some will come in for a quick slice to take back with them on the line before a show starts.

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before the show.

The economic success is a twoway street, The Paramount’s Ellis noted.

“I think one of the reasons why The Paramount is so successful is because it’s so vibrant,” Ellis said.

“There are so many restaurants and late night establishments that encourage young people to come and hang out.”

Regardless of the type of show at the venue on any given night, Ellis added that Huntington has something for people of all ages to enjoy.

As a result, “I think it gives them the experience of everything that Huntington has to offer, and hopefully we leave them with such a good impression that they’re going to want to come back to Huntington again, whether there’s a show at The Paramount or not.”

Another theater that’s impacted nearby businesses is John W. Engeman Theater in Northport Village.

Located at 250 Main St., the theater opened its doors in 2007. It brought around 110,000 people to the vil-

lage last year, according to Kevin O’Neill, managing director.

“I think us and the other merchants complement each other very well,” O’Neill said. “The arts bring people into town and expose them to the merchants and the merchants bring great customers into town that, as a result, find out about the theater.”

O’Neill said people enjoy the ambiance, the scenic view and what the village offers.

“There’s some great shops here and great restaurants and hardworking people that put their sweat, equity and money into building a business,” O’Neill said. “We’re glad to be here, we benefit greatly from the merchants that are here, and I hope they’re benefiting from us being here.”

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A Rise Above Bake Shop The folks at A Rise Above Bake Shop wish to thank their friends and neighbors for their continued patronage. This past August they celebrated 37 years of serving Huntington with the finest coffee and freshly baked goodies in town.

When A Rise Above Bake Shop became the official name for the bak-

ery, initially known as The Well Bred Loaf, little changed other than a new sign that was hoisted over the storefront at 333 Main St. in Huntington village. In fact, even the name on the business cards stayed the same.

Owner Mary McDonald took over the bakery in 1988 when her former boss’ successful pre-packaged baked good business took off. The longtime employees bought the retail bakery business and changed the name to A Rise Above Bake Shop in 1990. She’s kept alive the traditions that have made her shop one of the oldest and most popular bake shops in Huntington.

They bake from scratch using only the finest ingredients like whole eggs, sweet butter, unbleached flour, and Callebaut chocolates. Known for their muffins, the shop offers a selection of more than a dozen types every day. In addition to the popular pumpkin, carrots, and apple muffins, there are seasonal varieties, like cranberry, orange, and blueberry. Seasonal fresh fruits dictate the selection of fresh baked pies available to order. Home-baked cookies and Christmas treats are also featured. Between these and the cakes available for all occasions, you’ll have a hard time choosing desserts.

A Rise Above is also famous for its scones, baked fresh daily on the premises. They’re the perfect accompaniment to the bake shop’s superb coffee, which is brewed from fresh ground beans from an old, established family coffeehouse in Greenwich Village.

Brewed by the pound, the coffee is available in several gourmet flavors; try their custom mixed house blend.

The shop’s fresh baked breads include baguettes, French bread, whole wheat and seven-grain varieties, plus their own Irish soda bread.

A Rise Above is open MondaySaturday from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Service is friendly, and party orders are welcome. Call 631-351-9811.

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Alternatives For Children Alternatives For Children realizes how greatly a child’s ability to navigate their world impacts early childhood

development. The Child Day Care Center, Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs, along with the Nursery School, provide a nurturing environment for children that reflects Alternatives For Children’s longstanding commitment to children and their individual needs.

Using the Creative Curriculum, NYS certified teachers guide young children in learning content and skills through daily experiences. The curriculum is designed to foster children’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development, and to enhance learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology.

Teachers create an environment in which children learn through structured and unstructured group play, always with an eye on offering comprehensive, educationally sound expe-

riences, which emphasize early prereading skills, pre-writing skills, computational skills and phonological awareness skills.

Since 1988, children have been leaving Alternatives for Children ready to learn and ready for kindergarten.

Alternatives for Children provides child day care and educational services for children with disabilities ages 6 months to 5 years. The Dix Hills Center, is convenient to the LIE at 600 South Service Road, and provides early intervention, preschool special education, nursery school/universal pre-K, and child care. The Child Day Care Center provides care for infants, waddlers, toddlers and preschoolers from 6 weeks to 5 years and is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Manley’s Masonry is the premier company for brick masonry and concrete construction. Based in Huntington Station, New York, we are stonework experts who offer a wide variety of professional-grade masonry services. Let our team of reliable experts use their wealth of knowledge to deliver you the dream project you deserve today.

Services we offer include: • New installation and repairs to a variety of areas, including front porches, stairways, driveways, walkways, pool patios, retaining walls, and more.

• Custom stone work for walls, bluestone flagging, and patios.

• Laying foundations for your remodeling or additions.

• And much more!

Contact us for licensed and insured masons you can trust:

631-549-8446

Art League of Long Island Established in 1955, the Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit visual arts center located in the heart of Long Island. From art classes and workshops to exhibitions, special events and more, the Art League of Long Island provides the public with a full calendar of activities covering a wide variety of interests.

Adults, teens, and children can enroll in over 240 classes and workshops available year-round in the art studios and at off-site locations. Day, evening, and weekend classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry making, fiber arts, computer graphics and more are offered at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Art students can enroll at any time during the course of the year.

For over 20 years the Summer Art Adventure Program has been offering kids and teens ages 5-14 fun and creative activities in a variety of visual arts mediums. Flexible options allow young artists to participate in one or all themed program sessions. Summer Design Intensives in Architecture & Spatial Design, Fashion Design, and Portfolio Development are geared to students ages 13-18 interested in pursuing careers in art and design.

In the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery July 2 – 24: “The Long Island Life” photography exhibit. In the Strolling Gallery through August 22: “Project Lives”, a photography exhibit culminating from a program through the NYC Housing Authority and the nonprofit group “Seeing for Ourselves”.

Bistro Cassis Established by owners Hugo Garcia and Fabio Machado in 2001, Bistro Cassis has been continually attracting seasoned and new diners

to discover authentic French cuisine in Huntington village. Walking into Cassis is like being transported to Paris. The walls are lined with pictures of the Eiffel Tower, photos of the City of Lights, as well as wine bottles on shelves -- creating a quaint and relaxing atmosphere. This charming vibe plays a part in attracting diners, but the major draw is what Chef Adolfo Velasquez creates and serves on a daily basis.

Most restaurants serve bread and butter before appetizers, but at Cassis, ibaguette and paté can become appetizers. But don’t skip the escargot Persilles and brie sur toast. For entrees, two to try are magret de canard au Cassis and steak frites. The first is a sliced duck breast and leg, which is tender and served with mushroom confit gratin, raspberries and Cassis sauce. The second dish is a New York strip steak with french fries and butter. The steak is seared perfectly and can be served with a Brandy peppercorn sauce (au poivre) on the side. Bistro Cassis also offers sandwiches like hamburgers, a chicken sandwich and a lobster club sandwich, but if you prefer something heartier, the mussels should not be missed. They are prepared five different ways (mariniere, Provencale, Pernod, au poivre and Espagnole). And what’s a French meal without dessert? The list is long, but everything is equally delicious, and they all are sure to bring a very sweet end to your meal.

Located at 55B Wall Street, Cassis serves dinner every day, lunch Monday to Saturday, and an awardwinning Sunday brunch. Call 631421-4122 to make a reservation today.

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delicate balance for nine years, with the help of General Manager Rocco Furgiuele.

Black & Blue strives for casual elegance. As soon as diners walk in, they are greeted by a huge bar space with seating adjacent to it for dining and drinking. On Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights, local musicians fill the restaurant with live music. Past the bar is the cozy, sophisticated dining room, decked out in shimmering black and gold curtains, high-backed circular booths and plush carpeting.

A wall embedded with a saltwater fish tank separates this area from the lively bar where guests enjoy cocktails from a creative martini list.

All customers say the staff is “super friendly” and “go that extra mile.” Thai Calamari, creamy Maine Lobster Bisque, pan roasted “meltin-your-mouth” Filet Mignon, and authentic Spanish Paella are house specialties with everything made from scratch, including the luscious desserts. They will always cater to special requests and have an exten-

sive gluten free menu. And during this summer, make sure to stop by on Thursday for their lobster bake special – we promise you’ll savor their how Black & Blue prepares this flavorsome seafood delicacy!

Call 631-385-9255 or visit www.blackandbluehuntington.com to make your reservation today.

Blue Bird NY Boutique Established in September 2014, Blue Bird NY Boutique is known for a diverse election that cannot be found in big-name, chain stores.

The founders, Joanna Koelmel and Gail Saab, set out to capture a middle ground in the women’s boutique market. They envisioned a shop in Huntington village that offered reasonably-priced merchandise that kept up with current fashion trends

and did not sacrifice quality.

Koelmel, who was born in Dubai, a city in the United States Emirates, moved to the United States when she was 11-years-old. More than two decades later, she opened her first business with childhood friend Saab, who still resides in Dubai.

Blue Bird NY Boutique is a place where women of all ages can stop in and find something they love. It’s the perfect place for a motherdaughter escapade or a trip out with friends! The shop has a versatile selection of tops, bottoms, coverups, jackets, accessories, jewelry and more. Blue Bird provides a high-quality, high-fashion apparel at mid-range prices. The best part?

Blue Bird hand selects their merchandise, giving customers a selection that is always a little bit different from other, larger stores, and who doesn’t want to be unique?

Call 631-424-2053 or visit www.bluebirdnyboutique.com for more information.

Café Buenos Aires With a lively and upscale dining atmosphere, Café Buenos Aires’ menu is mostly Argentinean with some dishes of Spanish and Italian influences. Tapas and appetizers range from $3-$17 while entrees range from $17-$32. This vibrant and elegant restaurant is perfect for all occasions. Café Buenos Aires’ streetside tables are a favorite way for locals to unwind during the summer months, especially with cocktails or some of the best sangria in town.

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Aires is found in the heart of restaurant row on Wall Street, making the outdoor tables a place to see, and be seen, throughout summertime. Then as a nice finish to your meal, you can pick from their long list of savory desert items, such as a satisfying fruit fondue. Dip strawberries, blackberries, mango, pear and apple into chocolate that is thicker and milkier than syrup; it has the taste of melted chocolate pudding. You can join the friendly wait-staff at Café Buenos Aires seven days a week for lunch and dinner; they are also open for a Sunday brunch. Located at 23 Wall Street, call 631-603-3600 to make reservations today.

CFC Flor-All When it comes to the fine details of a flooring-project you can trust C.F.C. Commercial Flooring Contractors Corp. to do a perfect job, every time. They are Long Island's most experienced flooring contractor.

C.F.C. can produce countertops, vanities, tables, steps, pedestals, fireplaces, mantles and other special items, each crafted with Old World attention to detailing and edging.

You can even accompany their representatives to the import facilities, which contain slabs from all over the world, to choose the materials for your project. Their skilled tile mechanics are experienced in setting tiles of stone, granite, marble, onyx, slate, terra cotta and ceramic. C.F.C. can handle any design and they set tile the old-fashioned way: with skill, patience, and pride in their work.

C.F.C. workers can install your most fanciful hardwood designs, borders or inserts, in an impressive variety of hardwoods and or brass.

They specialize in unusual woods to suit every application: bubinga, purple heart, paduk, wenge, zebra and gaboon ebony to name a few. They use only the best materials for finishing floors and specialize in the use of non-yellowing, moisture-cured urethane. C.F.C. can also mix pigments to make the color of your choice.

Bleaching and pastels are a specialty.

Call for an appointment today at 631-754-8700.

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Founded in 1911, Douglas Elliman Real Estate is the number one real estate firm in New York since 1988, the largest regional and the nation’s fourth-largest real estate firm with over 70 offices all over the country. They have three offices in the Township of Huntington made up of seasoned real estate professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional consumer experiences with a complete suite of real estate services. Their Dix Hills branch office, managed by Marilyn Perla, located at 1772 East Jericho Turnpike, covers the Towns of Dix Hills, Melville, East Northport, Greenlawn, Northport, Centerport, Fort Salonga and Commack.

Their reach is global but their focus is intensely local. Douglas Elliman Real Estate of Dix Hills has 45 agents who live in the area they are selling. This gives them personal insight into properties they ar selling, and most have over 10 years of experience to ensure they hold a certain level of professional capability.

They customize their program to each property depending on the marketing approach their client wants to take and they also offer in-house services—like a mortgage broker, title company and notary public— that can help simplify the home-buying process.

To talk to an agent today call the Dix Hills Office at 631-499-9191 and to look through their local listings go to www.elliman.com.

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Nostrand, Energy By Choice has become, and continues to be, the number one choice for Long Islanders looking to go solar. Now in its 10th year, Energy By Choice shows no signs of slowing down.

Today you can see the handiwork of Energy By Choice all across Long Island, from Montauk to Lido Beach.

But things weren’t always rosy, there were real struggles, especially as national solar companies moved in.

Yet the company stayed close to its roots and relied on the Long Island spirit of community to help it get through the rough times.

In the spring of 2005, looking to bring his engineering skills to the solar market, Van Nostrand completed his solar training and certification process. Running the company out of a former nursery in his home, Van Nostrand and his small team got to work.

By December of that year, they had installed two solar panel systems for neighbors, and Energy By

Choice was unofficially born. The company would incorporate the following summer. Since then they’ve grown at a breakneck pace and have not been content to simply install solar panels.

Energy By Choice has helped foster the solar industry on Long Island.

Ensignia Title Co. Ensignia Premier Title Agency is a title insurance agency based in Huntington offering a full range of land related services. Founded in 2010 by a trio of experienced real estate professionals, the company rapidly grew to become a significant player in the Long Island and New York metro area. In 2014, the company introduced its Premier Online Report|TM, offering its clients an

unparalleled online title experience, with real-time, web-based file management. Ensignia strives to maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism for its client by bringing each title transaction to a successful and timely closing.

Title services offered include: air resources searches, bankruptcy searches, certificates of good standing, certificate of occupancy searches, certifications of title, cooperative searches, emergency repair searches, environmental control services, fire department searches, fuel oil searches, health department searches, highway searches, housing/building volation searches, insured title searches, landmark searches, map abandonment certificates, map filing/registration certificates, notice of pendency/Lis Pendens pilings, sewer searches, single and separate searches, street reports, road abandonment / discontinuance, Surrogate's Court searches, Uniform Commercial Code searches and zoning searches.

It’s all just a click away, at ensigniapremier.com.

Escape Hair Lounge Escape Hair Lounge is now open for business in the heart of Huntington Village and they want to invite you in for the best upscale salon experience on Long Island, NY. The talented, professional staff will work hard to pamper you and provide the very best in styling and coloring.

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say, “Welcome to the neighborhood” and get 25% off your cut, color, blow-out, or any service.

When it’s time to elevate your look, Escape.

Fox's Designer Off-Price

Gluten Free, Dairy Free. Organic Bake Shop

Come and Enjoy Our Delicious Lunch Many Vegan and Low-Sugar Options

Quiche, Chopped Salads, Paninis, Power Pizza Sandwiches Made to Order

Celebrate July 4th with our Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes, and Pies!

Fox’s Designer Off-Price believes that every woman should look and feel special in their outfit.

A woman’s outfit is her personal statement that she believes will make an impression on others.

Fox’s helps women achieve this through their friendly staff and array of clothing styles. Not only will a Fox’s representative dress you in the outfit of your dreams, but it will be easily affordable and attainable for you to purchase!

Fox’s Designer Off-Price works with all their clients with their motto in mind – “Catch the thrill of a great buy!” Long Islander News’s readers voted Fox’s “Best Clothing Store” in the Town of Huntington for 2015! Their large two story store is located at the heart of Huntington village at 379 New York Avenue and is the perfect stop to make during your stroll through Huntington. They offer separates, coordinates, career, casual, active wear, accessories and shoes.

Visit their website to see other store locations and their store

hours at www.foxs.com or call them at 631-424-5221.

Gino’s Pizza Gino’s Pizza opened nearly a year ago on Main Street in Huntington Village, and it has been a staple ever since. With a dizzying selection of options, prepare to treat yourself to something truly unique. Each pie is made with attention to detail and flavor by an expertly-trained staff of chefs, and the crew is always happy to see you.

Remember that dream you have where you found a place that would put macaroni and cheese on a pizza? Or Honey Mustard Chicken on a pizza? How about ziti? On a pizza? Well, that dream just came true. Looking for something else? Make your own.

Choose from pepperoni, meatball, sausage, green pepper, onion, bacon, eggplant sliced tomato, extra cheese, broccoli, black olives, and more.

Not in the mood for pie? Gino’s in Huntington also serves soups, chicken, veal, sea food, and spaghetti and meatballs, and more.

Try a panini, or some broccoli rabe. Maybe lobster ravioli. And be sure to ask about the putanesca.

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during the week.

Gino’s Pizza’s full menu can be found at ginospizzeriahuntington.com.

They are conveniently located at 318 Main Street in Huntington Village, and can be reached at: 631-427-4466.

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Home Pro Cabinetry Home Pro Cabinetry is dedicated to providing its customers with a huge selection of kitchens, vanities, and custom cabinetry. Their modern workshop is home to a team of professional high-end craftsmen, many of whom have been with the company since its founding.

It is a source of pride to the company that it never uses subcontractors. Instead, the craftsmen that construct its fine cabinetry are the same ones that carry out your kitchen installation. This ensures the end product in your home to be perfect in every detail.

HomePro Cabinetry was founded

by Douglas Stark in 2000 and serves as the kitchen design arm of New York Woodworking, which is based out of Bohemia. Its Main Street Huntington showroom boasts a variety of kitchen cabinetry styles, all of which evidence pride in craftsmanship and quality of materials.

Home Pro Cabinetry is a custom cabinet shop with in-house finishers and glaze specialists that are ready to create your custom kitchen, library, study, etc. They have over 100 door styles, finishes, and colors that will please the most discerning clients. Their in-house kitchen designers will work with you to design your dream kitchen for you to enjoy for years to come.

Designers will provide you with a complete floor plan with 3-D, 360 degree views of your project in the color and style of your selection.

And when the time comes, HomePro Cabinetry’s own courteous, professional team will install your kitchen or vanity project.

Visit the Home Pro Cabinetry showroom in Huntington at 251 Main Street. 631-683-5503. home-

procabinetry.com

H2M Architects + Engineers H2M’s motto is “Practical approach. Creative results.”

Providing solutions to a wide variety of markets, H2M brings the combined expertise of architectural design and building systems engineering to make your project a reality. Building communities since 1933, H2M architects + engineers is a multi-disciplined professional consulting and design firm. With a long history of client service, they consistently meet tough architectural, engineering and environmental challenges head-on. From treatment facilities to firehouses, from land surveying to road reconstruction, and from site assessment to remediation, they’ve helped design and build many communities. 2016 marks H2M’s 83rd anniversary since their founding in the Great Depression by Henry “Gus” Holzmacher. In the last few years, H2M has opened offices in Albany, New York City, and White Plains to better service its upstate clients, in addition to their Melville, Riverhead, Suffern, Parsippany (New Jersey), and Howell (New Jersey) locations. Today, President and CEO Rich Humann, who joined H2M as a college intern in 1987, is leading the firm towards continued success. “I’m very optimistic about our future,” said Rich. “We have an exceptional group of clients and a very experienced and dedicated staff—it’s the perfect blueprint for success for our clients and for H2M.” For general inquiries please contact h2m@h2m.com and to learn more about careers with H2M please visit their website: www.h2m.com.

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Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business, industry, financial service, not-for-profits, small business and professionals within the greater Huntington area. Its mission is promotion of commerce, economic development and job creation through coordinated effort of its membership.

Incorporated in 1925, the chamber broadened the scope of an existing Huntington Village improvement organization to include all the town’s hamlets, from Cold Spring Harbor to Commack. Members range from small boutiques to major international companies, and a network of diverse not-for-profits.

The Chamber is proactive, responding to the needs of members in all the communities it represents. The Chamber serves members through government advocacy, networking, community service and education.

The Chamber develops public policy positions, provides networking opportunities to create a stronger business environment, and promotes economic development, job growth, education and an enhanced quality of life.

The Chamber is the force behind the Long Island Fall Festival at Huntington which draws tens of thousands of visitors to Huntington and showcases our businesses, non-profits, and cultural institutions.

Among recent initiatives, the Chamber has co-sponsored Dine Huntington Restaurant Week to promote the vital restaurant industry, and spearheaded the award-winning “It Starts Here – Buy Locally” campaign in cooperation with local chambers and regional business organizations.

The Chamber has played a leading role – including partial funding – in the Huntington Village Parking Consortium’s efforts on parking improvements to the village’s downtown area. As a result, new multimeters have been installed and a new fee structure implemented. Long term

options, including a parking structure, are actively being explored with emphasis on a public/private partnership.

Membership benefits include access to networking opportunities and events; professional development seminars and workshops; small business advisory; promotion and business-to-business referrals. Members receive regular updates and the Chamber’s E-Newsline, and are kept informed on local issues with a subscription to The Long-Islander included in cost of membership.

Member businesses receive a listing on the MyChamber smartphone app which anyone can use to get directions or dial a business direct.

Members get discounted admission to the Chamber events and networking breakfasts. The annual lineup includes the Meet the Media Breakfast, Young Professionals’ Recognition event and the Endless Summer Beach Bash.

Learn more about membership or events at www.huntingtonChamber.com or call 631-423-6100.

J.W. Hirschfeld Agency The J.W. Hirschfeld Agency is pleased to be able to assist you with both personal and commercial insurance needs. As a third-generation independent insurance agency, in business for over 80 years, they are proud to represent a number of Arated companies including: Adirondack, Encompass, Farmers, Fireman’s Fund, National Grange Mutual, Tower, American Commerce and SafeCo, Peerless, Progressive, Travelers, Utica National and US Assure. The agency’s goal is to provide customers with the most comprehensive coverage at a competitive price, and they will work diligently to get the best combination of coverage and premium to meet your needs. If you are an artisan contractor, such as a painter, landscaper, or carpenter, they can provide a competitive liability quote for your business over the (Continued to page A21)

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phone in a matter of a few minutes.

Their friendly staff will promptly provide a coverage comparison, no obligation quote for personal homeowner, auto, and umbrella, or for commercial coverage. The office is located in the heart of Huntington village at 326 New York Ave. They can be reached by phone at 631-421-2525, or by fax at 631-4213015. You may also email them at info@jwhinsurance.com or visit their website at www.jwhinsurance.com.

The professional staff at J.W. Hirschfeld is available MondayFriday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to assist you with all of your insurance needs.

James Joseph Fishing The James Joseph has been sailing for 28 years out of Huntington

Harbor. The company is now located behind the Halesite Fire Department at 1 New York Ave. The James Joseph is available for gian fluke and seasonal fish, three times each day, everyday. The boat goes out 7-11 a.m., 12-4 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Captain James Schneider grew up in the area and has been fishing since age 2; needless to say, he is extremely experienced. The James Joseph is a great family boat, so bring the family and children for a great day of fishing. It sails daily for seasonal fish from March-December. Call 631-651-8235 for reservations.

Jiameng Foot Spas Jiameng foot spa is Huntington's newest hot spot. They are located at 16 West Carver Street between New York Ave and New Street, just one

block south of Main Street. Make going to Jiameng part of your night when in Huntington Village. Prices start at $18.00 for a 30-minute foot massage and $28 for a 60-minute foot massage. Jiameng also has two beautiful massage rooms where we can massage your worries away for only $48 per hour. Our massage therapists are all trained in China, where massage therapy has been a tradition for generations.

The owner of Jiameng is originally from Beijing, China. Growing up in a small town in south China, Jessica Wang endured a less than privileged childhood. Subsequently she moved to Beijing China, where she lived with her daughter before making her way to the United States. Determined to be a success, Jessica worked relentlessly to become successful in New York. Jiameng in Huntington is a testament of her tenacity to bring the town of Huntington one of the most opulent and cleanest spas possible. Her goal was to create an "American" type of foot spa that did

not resemble the other types of Asian foot spas we regularly see on the street.

So come on by and say hi to Philip and Jessica.

John J Contracting John J Contracting, Inc.'s best feature is customer satisfaction, and they strive to make your remodeling dreams come true. Experts in all phases of construction, both interior and exterior, John J Contracting will thoroughly complete your project at market-competitive prices.

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McCarthy & Reynolds, P.C. is a full service law firm located in the village of Huntington, Long island, New York. Our areas of concentration include land use, zoning, real estate and development. The firm also has an emphasis in related litigation, environmental and municipal law.

MICHAEL L. MCCARTHY, ESQ. LEE A. REYNOLDS, ESQ. Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Clients of McCarthy & Reynolds, P.C. range from multinational corporations to individuals. Each client is treated with the same degree of courtesy, respect and attention.

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Huntington Station, their goal is to transform your home so that it meets your functional and aesthetic needs.

When you hire them for your upcoming home remodeling project, you'll get complete access to their entire team of talented professionals including contractors who take pride in their craft and enjoy nothing more than doing a job well. No matter the size or scope of your project, they will take the time to listen to you, discuss options, and present a budget and a timeline that is a perfect fit for you.

So whether you're looking to update a single room in your home or desire more extensive renovations, the home remodeling contractors at John J Contracting have the tools and skills necessary to complete your project on time and to your total satisfaction.

To set up an on-site consultation, give them a call them today at: 631576-4632.

Jones Drug Store Jones Drug Store is located at the heart of Northport village at 100 Main Street and serve as a full service pharmacy and a major gift store for all of your daily needs. For over 100 years, Jones Drug Store has been serving the people of Northport Village. Whether taking the responsibility of giving them their medication or giving them a card for a relative’s birthday! In the Jones Drug Store’s gift section, a customer could find nearly anything they desire, including authentic model boats, nautical gifts, land flags, hand painted bird houses, Northport tee and sweatshirts, and so on. And the best part is that any gift will be wrapped for you free of charge to take with you to that local family get-together.

They are open 7 days a week and you can call for their current seasonal

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Manley's Masonry Manley’s Masonry has been serving the Huntington community for over 30 years, offering its residents their professional-grade masonry services with the utmost pride.

Based out of Huntington Station, Manley’s Masonry truly is the premier company for brick masonry and concrete construction. Their team is filled with stonework experts, and it is their collective goal to use their wealth of knowledge to deliver their clients the projects of their dreams.

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Licensed and insured, Manley’s Masonry is a local, full-service masonry company with a penchant for professionalism. In Huntington and beyond it, Manley’s Masonry can be trusted to not only meet their clients’ needs, but exceed them as well.

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McCarthy & Reynolds, PC

McCarthy & Reynolds, P.C. is a full service law firm located in Huntington, New York. Areas of concentration include land use, zoning, real estate and development.

The firm also has an emphasis on related litigation, environmental and municipal law.

The firm’s clients range from individuals, to retailers, and multinational corporations. Each client of the firm is treated with the same degree of courtesy, respect and attention.

Founding partner Michael McCarthy is a former Assistant Suffolk County Attorney and former Assistant Huntington Town Attorney. He concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal law, land use and development, real estate, environmental law and related litigation. He appears regularly to present applications on behalf of clients and developers before the various boards and agencies in the Towns and Villages of Suffolk and Nassau counties.

A member of the board of trustees of the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk, Inc., he is a graduate of the Molloy College Energeia Partnership.

McCarthy grew up locally, graduating Walt Whitman High School before earning his degree from SUNY Oneonta. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University.

Partner Lee A. Reynolds concentrates his practice in Real Property Law, including transactional issues, land use, zoning and related real estate litigation.

Reynolds sits on the associate board of the Association for a Better Long Island, Inc. (ABLI) and is a member of the Government Relations Committee of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

He is a graduate of the West Islip High School and attended Stony Brook University. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. John's University.

While at Stony Brook, Reynolds

spent four years as a starting pitcher on their NCAA Division I Baseball Program. He remains active with the Stony Brook Alumni Association and baseball program.

McCarthy and Reynolds law offices are located at 7 East Carver Street in Huntington Village. 631351-4000. www.mcreylaw.com

The Paramount Since Opening in September 2011, The Paramount has become a top live entertainment venue.

Located in in the heart of Huntington village, The Paramount – in concert with TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® – hosts a variety of concerts, comedy, boxing and other special events.

Booked by Live Nation and utilizing Ticketmaster ticketing, The Paramount hosts an average of 200 events per year.

The Paramount has quickly established itself as the premier live venue on Long Island. Pollstar magazine ranked The Paramount as the number 11 club venue worldwide in 2015; Billboard magazine ranked it 23rd on its “Hottest Clubs” list in 2014.

Top artists who have taken The Paramount’s stage include: Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, Jeff Beck, Pitbull, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Steve Miller Band, Judas Priest, Willie Nelson, B.B. King, ZZ Top, Rob Thomas, Steely Dan, John Fogerty, Jewel, Slash, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Michael Bolton, Melissa Etheridge and many more Grammy-award winning entertainers.

The Paramount Comedy Series has brought Kevin Hart, Jim Breuer, Tracy Morgan, Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Rivers, Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Steven Wright, Rob Schneider, Weird Al Yankovic and Frank Caliendo… to name a few. The Paramount Tribute Series regularly hosts the best tribute bands, and in partnership with Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing, has hosted multiple nationally televised live bouts as part of its “Rockin’ Fights” Series.

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Adjacent to concert hall, The Paramount in partnership with Connoisseur Media, features “The Studio @ The Paramount” offering artists who play the room a platform to promote their music to over 1.6 million radio listeners. The Studio also provides a street side view for fans to watch their favorite stars being interviewed.

Building on their success, The Paramount will open second location at a new venue in the stadium area of Baltimore, Maryland.

The Paramount will continue to present the best in live events and offer oncein-a lifetime experiences for our fans and the local community. The venue donates numerous concert tickets to many local charity groups, hosts annual blood drives and executes regular food drives.

For upcoming shows, ticket information and more on the venue, visit www.paramountny.com.

Property Management Advisors Property Management Advisors, LLC – which offers advisory and educational services centered on property and facilities management – was founded in 2012 by its current president, James Sheuchenko. Mr. Sheuchenko began his career in 1979 right here in Huntington, when he was hired by Corporate Property Investors and appointed as Assistant Operations Manager at the Walt Whitman Mall.

From there, his career has spanned numerous companies and included an array of leadership roles in the field of property and facilities management.

Throughout the decades, he gained a true passion for his craft, and now brings his expertise to the clients he and his team serve.

The primary service of Property Management Advisors, LLC is to help property and facilities managers maximize the efficiencies and profitability of their properties – in the words of their mission statement, “to foster and promote excellence in Property Management and Property Management teams through education and discovery”. To achieve this end, the team members of the firm perform advisory services for clients and hold courses designed to train companies on best practices. With their in-depth knowledge of facility maintenance, energy optimization, financial and asset management, and more, Property Management Advisors, LLC helps their clients cut their costs, increase their bottom lines, and draw out the fullest potential of their properties.

Reinwald's Bakery Reinwald’s Bakery has been a staple of Huntington village for over 24 years and family owned for 4 generations. They have been creating the most delicious breads, pastries, and special cakes since they were founded, with “freshness” as their motto, and everything being prepared in Huntington the day it is sold.

Reinwald’s Bakery is proud of the goods they bake daily and the delectable treats they create for every possible special occasion (even no specific occasion is an occasion for their clients to get some treats).

“Freshness” even applies to their use of only natural ingredients instead of the normal long list of preservatives in bakery goods. The bakers will meet any special needs that you have, including allergies or special orders.

By having completely fresh goods, you are even able to keep that special birthday cake a few more days.

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high quality it was baked at that day!

Reinwald’s Bakery will always be active in the Huntington community and will continue to leave their legacy of delicious bakery goods.

Visit the Reinwald’s Bakery website to order easily online at www.reinwaldsbakery.com or call 631-424-4034 to speak to a friendly worker, happy to take your order.

Rocking Horse Ices & Ice Cream Treatery At Rocking Horse Ices, the cutest little ice cream shop in Northport, owner Diane Mondello operates her own ice cream business. Her spot at 112 Main Street was purchased in July of 2013 and the workers of Rocking Horse Ices have been giving the people of Northport more than 26

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The shop sells its favorite brands of ice cream, Schrafft’s and Sedutto premium ice cream, which are brands that the other village ice cream shops do not carry. Rocking Horse also carries Corona Ices from the Lemon Ice King in Corona, L&B Spumoni and is the only ice cream shop in town to carry Mini Melts. Customer preference often relates to age; the kids like the Superman ice cream; high schoolaged boys seem to like the milkshakes (popular flavors include Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, and “Hotel Blackbottom Pie”: a vanilla-based ice cream with a chocolate fudge swirl, pieces of vanilla cake and chocolate cookies, and coconut and chocolate chips). In addition, to help tie the Northport community into their daily store dealings, their store mascot, Ridley Oliver the rocking horse, was named by 2 winners of their “Name the Rocking Horse Contest.”

With ice cream, gelato, soft serve, shakes and floats, mini melts, sun-

daes, banana splits, waffle sandwiches, polar peaks, bubble tea, Italian ices, L & B Spumoni, macarons, and more, the amount of choices is enough to make a sweets-lover’s head spin with excitement! And the treats don’t stop there! The Belly rewards customer loyalty program point system, which was featured on the front page of the Newsday business section, is a great way to rack up points to earn free toppings or ice cream cone at your next visit.

Follow them on Instagram @rockinghorseicesandicecream or call them at 631-651-5610.

Salon Mayan Some would say the relationship one has with their hairdresser is more important than the relationship they have with their partner. The professionals at Salon Mayan in Huntington Village know this and are dedicated to

making your salon experience the best it can be. Master stylist Ben Aharon has assembled a collection of creative styling experts in a warm designer oasis on Wall Street – and they are confident that once they earn your trust, you will be a client for life.

Blowouts and specialty haircuts are only part of the menu at Salon Mayan.

Color, conditioning, highlights, and eyebrows are specialties as well. They also offer bridal packages, complete with a consultant, so you'll look your absolute best on your big day. Like the boss says, "It's the little details that keep the big details together."

Salon Mayan partnered with Matrix in 2014 and became the first Matrix flagship salon in The United States, and they are the only salon in the world to be sponsored by L’Orèal Paris. They recently started working with Green Circle Salons for a program to give back to the environment.

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With an eye for beauty and another on the future, a visit to Salon Mayan is the best gift you can give yourself.

Give them a call today at 631-6835757 to book your next appointment.

Sandbar Restaurant Sandbar, located in the heart of the village in Cold Spring Harbor, features a polished coastal casual ambiance that creates a sleek backdrop for elaborate American cuisine from both land and sea. The menu, created by Executive Chef Guy Reuge, combines local fare, tavern favorites, and seafood specialties into refined dishes that provide everyday elegance. Seasonal ingredients are prominently featured alongside yearround edibles while modern opulence collides with classic comfort foods.

"When Long Island's most celebrated chef adds a new address, plan to visit. Guy Reuge delivers Sandbar.

Today, all currents lead to this Sandbar." - Peter Gianotti, Newsday Visit them at their 55 Main Street location, check them out on the web at lessings.com, and call 631-498-6188 to make your reservations today.

Signature Premier Properties The first Signature Premier Properties office opened in a little house in Huntington village in 2007, during a crisis in the real estate industry. Founder Peter Morris’ vision was to “provide a community-focused, independent, boutique real estate group of top producers, able to be flexible and creative in the face of ever-changing markets and trends.”

Relying on home-grown profession-

als and staying true to Peter’s vision, Signature Premier Properties quickly grew with branch offices in Huntington, Northport, Cold Spring Harbor, Dix Hills, Smithtown, Syosset, Babylon and East Northport, and soon to come, new offices in Woodbury, Locust Valley and Merrick.

Signature Premier’s most recent news is its merger with The Donnelly Group, opening their doors to the Garden City, Floral Park, Valley Stream and Fort Salonga communities.

Proof that Peter Morris’ visionary strategy is works is Signature Premier Properties’ remarkable growth. With CEO, Kathy Viard by his side Signature has grown from one agent to over 500 agents, in nine years.

As Signature grows, their like-minded team operates as any strong family: Always growing, yet forever supportive of each other and those they serve.

To learn more, connect with a Signature Premier agent, or browse their listings, visit www.signaturepremier.com.

St. Johnland Nursing Home St. Johnland Nursing Center has a long history and excellent reputation for providing outstanding patient care.

We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of each of our 250 residents and offer skilled nursing, dedicated Alzheimer’s/dementia care, certified head injury rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, and licensed adult day care. Our goal is to ensure that each resident reaches and maintains his optimum level of functioning through a comprehensive, individualized program.

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ing independence and well-being. St. Johnland has active clinical affiliations with local colleges and universities.

Technologically advanced equipment in three rehabilitation suites, along with enhanced physical, occupational and speech therapies, promote healing and conditioning for those who are with us for short and long stays.

Dedicated and talented social workers and admissions staff will assist you by working with your doctors to facilitate admission and educate patients and families about the impressive variety of services that are available to all.

Residents are encouraged to engage in stimulating programs which range from the creative (including art and music classes), social and spiritual, to pet therapy and personalized independent leisure opportunities.

We always make sure to check up on our physical health – but when was the last time you thought about how important it is to check up on your financial health?

Ten Haagen Financial Group, run by Huntington’s own Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP* – who also serves as our publications’ resident financial expert – is a full-service independent financial planning firm. Long-term financial planning is their specialty, and they know better than anyone about how important it is to start early in order to ensure success.

With no fee for an initial consultation, let your “portfolio repairman” help guide you to maximize your personal profitability and future stability.

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Walsdorf Insurance The Walsdorf Insurance Agency has proudly served Huntington’s business community and its generations of residents for 90 years, and fully intends to serve them all for many more to come.

Founded in 1926 – and currently owned and operated by two brothers, David and Louis Walsdorf – this full service insurance agency represents a select group of financially sound, reputable companies including Travelers, Utica, New York Central, Foremost, Chubb, Merchants, Progressive, and Adirondack. Their staff of well-trained and experienced insurance professionals specializes in matching individuals with the company that will best fit their needs. Walsdorf’s expertise covers a broad range of insurance products that include homeowners, auto, boat, business, and life. They specialize in commercial insurance for any company, including retail, building owners, contractors, and those unique situations that are hard to fit. When you work with Walsdorf Insurance Agency, one of their insurance professionals will be assigned to your account to assure that you are always working with someone who is fully familiar with your insurance policies and needs. Walsdorf Insurance Agency, Inc. is located at 770 New York Avenue in Huntington.

For a free price quote or further information, call them at 631-423-1140.

Wild Flours Bake Shop Wild Flours is a full service 100% Gluten Free Bakery. All of the

baked goods and breads are also Dairy Free, with many Vegan options daily. Everything from our delicious muffins and famous brownies to our amazing cakes are baked daily from scratch using many organic ingredients. The fruits, sweeteners, and oils are also organic and the bakery’s products are free of preservatives and dyes. Weekends at Wild Flours really showcase the abundance of delicious selections from our vegan apple turnovers to our paleo scones to our large variety of cupcakes. Wild Flours’ baked goods are naturally low sugar, but the bakery can also bake sugar free.

Wild Flours is baking with your health in mind and the Wild Flours’ team loves what they do! The bakers use a variety of flours that, when combined, produce wonderful taste experiences. This can be sampled in the full line of delicious breads from Baguettes to Cranberry Country to “Rye” Breads.

The delicious Lunch Menu includes Paninis, Sandwiches Made to Order on Fresh Baked Breads, Organic Chopped Salads, and a Variety of Organic Dairy & NonDairy Quiches.

Applegate nitrate/hormone free turkey or ham, and/or organic veggies are used in creation of bakery’s popular paninis and quiches. Power Pizza is also offered and provides a higher protein vegan crust that has gotten rave reviews from customers. Organic veggies as well as Casein Free or Organic Mozzarella Cheeses are offered as toppings. Also available are Organic Coffees, Specialty Coffees & Teas, and Cold Pressed Vegetable Juices in our display refrigerator.

Come visit and taste how Wild Flours is Setting the Standard for Healthy Desserts. The very friendly staff is happy to answer your questions and provide lots of samples!

Wild Flours Bake Shop is located at 11 New Street in Huntington Village.

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going to. The arts are significant.

People seek them out and I think we’re in a good spot and we’re looking for a long future here.”

Eileen Pinchuck, owner of Jewelry Collection at 75 Main St., said the theater is an asset to the village with her store gaining traction from both show-goers and theater employees.

Across the street from the theater at 50 Main St., Harbor Trading gets a lot of additional business from the actors and production crews, said owner Jane Fontaine.

Lics Ice Cream, at 74 Main St., also gets an influx of performers and theater-goers after performances since the shop stays open until either 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. depending on the day of the week, said Julia Sacca, an employee. Sacca added that the rush helps business, and that the shop prepares for the crowd by stocking up on products.

The draw of the theater does bring an impact on parking.

Ray McGuinness, owner of Tudor

Dave Kaplan, an employee at Huntington Village Tavern, said the bar benefits from performances at The Paramount theater, which typically brings in an influx of customers before and after shows.

Jewelers at 260 Main St., said he enjoys what the theater brings to Northport and that he occasionally does get some customers coming from shows, but added that showgoers parking in front of his busi-

Ray McGuinness, owner of Tudor Jewelers in Northport Village, said he admires the John W. Engeman Theater, but he believes parking problems may hinder businesses at the eastern end of the village

ness and leaving their cars for extended periods of time has been an issue for his business.

“People from the theater come in and park here for hours at a time and it does shut us down unfortu-

nately,” McGuinness said.

O’Neill said it would be great if more parking could be added. He did note that the First Presbyterian Church does offer its parking lot to theatergoers during shows.

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taxes down, the bad side is that there’s less and less for capital projects and infrastructure,” he said.

But, Scheiner believes that the advancing growth will help put in “dollars to help the local governments manage these issues.”

“If we didn’t have any influx of industry and office space and retail and residential, I’d be concerned about it,” Scheiner said. “But, Huntington has a lot of action going on, there’s no doubt about it. And with action, there’s traction.”

Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards also pointed to Melville as a booming area of development. Edwards is a board member of the Long Island Association, which serves as the Long Island’s chamber of commerce.

“Since I’ve been on the planning board prior to becoming an elected official, I can say that it does comes in waves,” she said. “It’s always good to look regionally to see what the region needs… We want to make sure we have a vibrant community that has something for everybody.”

However, she also advised caution and striking a “good balance” in terms of development.

“The existing Melville community has seen a lot of growth, so we have to be smart and careful about how it's going to impact them, the people who live there now,” she said. “It’s up to us to weigh all of those concerns and make sure that we continue to have the community feel that people have come to love about Huntington.”

Edwards also cited the continued concern and need to restore Huntington Station to its former glory and beyond.

“If you go back and look at some pics of what Huntington Station used to look like, it really was a lot of local stores,” she said. “We would have been better off if we continued to build up the Huntington Station community.”

One mainstay of Huntington Station, telecom software company Comview Corporation, has made the station its home for about nine years after starting in Northport in 1999.

John Perri, founder and president of Comview, said the Huntington Station location serves as a viable alternative to the Melville corporate corridor because of its relative affordability and quieter nature.

“Melville’s all the hustle and bustle and traffic,” he said. “From an employment point of view, for hiring people, I wanted to be close to the expressway.”

Perri called the local workforce “loyal” and “high-quality,” especially compared to that of the city, where he once owned Soft-Com, also a telecom company.

“Retention is all important. We service enterprise clients,” said Perri, who is also a Huntington Housing Authority commissioner. “In a purely service business… it’s really critical to have a consistency of our employees.”

In a broader perspective, he saw this, coupled with affordable office space, as precipitating growth in the area, but also saw a key stumbling block.

LaunchPad Huntington, pictured above, is a business incubator located in the heart of Huntington village.

“There’s such a demand for programmers.

That’s been a problem for software companies on Long Island for a long time,” Perri said.

This demand was similar to another void highlighted by Phil Rugile, director of Launchpad Huntington, a business incubator in downtown Huntington.

“The reality is that most career counselors are not pushing kids into manufacturing because they don’t even think there’s a viable manufacturing center on Long Island,” Rugile said. “And they’re totally wrong,” He added that advanced manufacturers are finding a lack of local “qualified, skilled workers.”

Launchpad Huntington has aligned with the South Huntington School District, recently initiating a pilot program that seeks to give students an early look into the advanced manufacturing sector.

Rugile said students from the district recently visited Hauppauge-based East West Industries to tour the facility where the company builds ejection seats for pilots.

“Our goal actually is to turn this into a template that any district could implement,” he said.

He said that companies like Launchpad Huntington go against the “traditional model.”

“The whole purpose of it really is acknowledging that the startup economy is different from the traditional business economy of Long Island,” he said.

Rugile, who’s also a human capital strategist at eGifter, called in incubator “a collaborative workspace,” and a “21st-century community center,” that provides support for startups and an atmosphere of common goals.

Also seeing the growth of the technology industry helping to shape the local economy is Brian Yudewitz, who is on track to succeed Scheiner

next year as chairman elect of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

“I know that there's been a push in the last year or two to get technology companies into the town.

And, there’s been certain incubators and startups...trying to encourage new businesses to start,” said Yudewitz, who is also a Hauppauge-based attorney.

But, with all the expansion, he also advocated for mindful growth, advising the town to “be wary of any overdevelopment.”

“One of the most important things when considering development and how it affects the residents of the town and the businesses of the town,” he said. “Any development should be within the character of the community.”

Going back to basics, he explained that the many storefront vacancies in Huntington village have filled over the years.

“Retail stores seem to be moving in and thriving.

Whereas, several years back that wasn't the case,” Yudewitz said.

He’s also noticed an uptick in shoppers patronizing local establishments rather than big box retailers. Despite that, he believed that such larger retailers would always have a strong presence in the town.

“There’s more of a push to buy locally, we noticed. That people are going to their corner stores and buying locally versus shopping at the big box retailers,” Yudewitz said.

Additionally, he’s noticed an increase in office space of various kinds, including medical, law and accounting offices.

He said, “You have a built-in base of residents that need the services, whether it be medical doctors, lawyers, accountants, all the different businesses that service the residents of Huntington.”

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For those who are diehard country music fan or those who would enjoy a trip to Miami, Whales Tale (81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport) is offering the perfect deal. The seafood restaurant is holding a competition to win tickets to a Kenny Chesney performance in October, when he will be performing live in Miami. Every Monday this summer, customers who take a photo in front of the Kenny Chesney display at Whales Tale and post it to Facebook with the hashtag #winkenny will be eligible for a random drawing to be held in August.

Contestants can enter as many times as they please, but must be 21 or older to participate. For more information, visit whalestalenpt.com.

WEEKENDS BEGIN THURSDAY: Now

that summer has arrived, Honu Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington) start the weekends

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KENNY CHESNEY TICKET COMPETITION:

Prime is planning to host lobster bakes this summer on July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 5.

Every Monday this summer, take a picture with the Kenny Chesney display at Whales Tale for a chance to win tickets to see the country music star perform in Miami this October. on Thursday nights. Customers can enjoy happy hour from either 5-7 p.m. or 9-11 p.m. Discounts include $6 cocktails, beer and wine. The American restaurant will also offer a new $6 bar snack menu until 10 p.m.

It’s also hosting a brand new live acoustic music event, Thursday Night Live, starting at 8 p.m. To make a reservation, call 631-4216900.

LOBSTER BAKE: Summer wouldn’t be

complete without enjoying a twopound lobster while sitting dockside on the harbor. Prime (117 New York Ave., Huntington) will be offering just that for only three days out of the summer. The American restaurant plans to host lobster bakes on

July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 5. The mouthwatering two-pound steamed lobster will be served with clams, mussels, and a side of creamy cole slaw and cornbread. The lobster bake menu will be the only menu available in their dockside dining area at $45. The possibilities don’t stop there. Prime is also offering a 12ounce flat iron steak at $25, an 8ounce filet mignon for $35, three jumbo grilled shrimp for $19 and a prime salad for $10. To make a reservation, call 631-385-1515.

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BUSINESS ‘The Cutest Little Ice Cream Shop In Northport’

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Diane Mondello, owner of Rocking Horse Ices & Ice Cream Treatery, was the manager when the shop opened in 2013, but has become owner of the business.

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As customers walk into Rocking Horse Ices & Ice Cream Treatery, they pass a white rocking horse that sits in the windowsill with a pink saddle on its back to match the interior, which is dressed in pink and white vertical stripes and a mirror that parallels the counter top. At the quaint shop there’s no need for space since faces are usually pressed to the glass window, viewing the variety of ice cream flavors offered.

Owner Diane Mondello, of Commack, said that customers love the small size of the shop. Tiny but cute, she added, the shop has made a name for itself as “the cutest little ice

cream shop in Northport.”

“They think it’s very cute, it’s like a dream coming in, and the kids love the rocking horse,” Mondello, 52, said.

Located at 112 Main Street, the shop opened in 2013, replacing what was Incredible Ices.

At the time, Mondello opened the shop with friend JoBeth Meltzer.

Mondello was then the manager, but she took over as owner in September 2015.

For the first time, Mondello had the shop stay open year round, including holidays, and said she hopes to do it again.

With 28-30 different flavors of ice cream, popular flavors are hotel black bottom pie, salted caramel, moose tracks and Superman. For ice cream cones, prices vary $3.60$5.60.

The shop also offers 16 flavors of ices, nine flavors of gelato, mini melts, macarons and bubble tea.

The cream drink, which is Taiwanese tea-based, has tapioca pearls in it called bobas. Mondello said it’s

very trendy and the shop is one of the first places on Long Island that offers it, with 16 different flavors.

The mini melts are also a trendy item. With eight flavors, including chocolate, vanilla and mint chocolate chip, Mondello said customer favorites are cotton candy and rainbow punch.

The shop sells brands like Lemon Ice King of Corona Ices, Spumoni Ice from L&B Spumoni, Baci, and Schrafft’s & Sedutto, which Mondello said makes the business stand out.

Now that the warm weather has arrived, the shop has prepared for the season.

Staffing 10 employees for the summer, Mondello said she is looking forward to the season since “no one comes in upset for ice cream.”

Rocking Horse Ices & Ice Cream Treatery in Northport offers 28-30 different flavors of ice cream, 16 flavors of ices, nine flavors of gelato, and eight flavors of mini melts. It also offers macarons and bubble tea.

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BUSINESS Preparing For A Divorce

By Jon L. Ten Haagen asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

This is not a pleasant topic, but with over 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, I think it is something to address. By the way, the statistics for second marriages is a divorce rate of over 75 percent so this is a topic to make yourself fully aware of and knowledgeable about.

I have unfortunately been divorced twice. The first marriage I was physically old enough, but not mentally.

The marriage was a mistake, and we both knew it. The problem with the end of this joining of two people was the involvement at the end by wellmeaning parents and in-laws trying their best to help their child. We had no money saved and were scrapping by. The parent (not identified) wanted me to cover all insurances like health, dental, etc. Problem was that we did not have these things and did not have the money to buy them. Without this

impediment it would have been a smooth transition back to single-dom.

The second marriage was going to be forever, and we talked many times about starting a family, but life, family and work got in the way until a tragedy struck the families and for reasons I will not go into we divorced. It was painful, but necessary. We are still friends and I am still her financial advisor, but things happen. That is why I am discussing this situation to hopefully make you think about and be aware of an uncomfortable topic. You never know what is around the next corner.

There are things you should be discussing before you get married, such as a premarital agreement, especially if one of the parties has a large amount of assets coming into the marriage. It is not an easy conversation for most, but a necessary one. This is the one where you sit down for a discussion and have a cup of coffee, not the glass of wine. Once you

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Endless Summer Beach Bash It is time again for the most anticipated networking event of the summer! The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will be holding its premier summer event with a new theme: Endless Summer Beach Bash. So put away your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, and bring out your board shorts and fedoras, because this is an event you won’t want to miss! This signature event will take place on Wednesday, July 13 from 6-10pm at its usual venue of beautiful Crab Meadow Beach in Northport.

The event has been a chamber tradition for many years and attracts crowds of over 300 guests. The night will feature delicious food, all fresh and cooked on site, presented at stations including a build-a-taco bar, gourmet sliders and other delectable

are into the marriage it is almost impossible to bring up the subject of post marital agreements, so the spouse wanting out of the marriage should arm themselves with the information (financial and custodial – if children are involved) to insure you have all the bases covered before it hits the fan.

Do your financial homework – just like you did back in school. It you tried to scrape by then, it is going to be far more painful in this situation. This is far more important than a math test. This is for now and both your futures, financially and emotionally. Be prepared! Gather together all the information and documentation of assets and liabilities which were acquired during the marriage. Assets you owned prior to the marriage are your own. Make sure you document these items before the marriage so they are easily identified if the unfortunate situation arises. Things like both incomes, and where does it come from? Collect documentation of tax returns, financial statements, bank and brokerage statements, closing binders, insurance policies, mortgage statements, credit card statements, estate planning documents then make copies of everything. The other party is doing the same thing so be thorough.

Back for a minute to the separate properties topic. Make a list of what should be considered your separate property – antiques/family heirlooms – to stop your spouse from making a claim against these items. Make a clear documentation of these properties. During my first marriage I inherited some wonderful pieces of furniture from a relative on my mother’s side of the family. Unfortunately these properties no longer reside with me.

These properties came be things like items received from a trust distribution gifted to you, things inherited by either of the parties.

This is an important topic: Access to funds. I had a client going through divorce many years ago and they told me the one who gets to the bank savings accounts first wins the first round!

Note sure I agree, but they were not in need go funds to live on for a good number of months. It is important to have access to funds at all times in life.

I educate potential clients and clients that they should start an emergency

treats. In addition, there will be some friendly competition and entertainment with an inflatable double-surfboard. It goes without saying that the event will also feature refreshing cocktails, amazing raffles, and most importantly, endless networking opportunities!

Make the Endless Summer Beach Bash the venue to host your corporate summer party and receive a discount for tables of ten.

A major thank you to our sponsors: Walsdorf Insurance, Newsday, digho image marketing, Advance Sound Company, and Len Marks Photography.

Admission for the event is $85 for chamber members, and $95 for future members. To register, visit Huntingchamber.com, or call 631423-6100.

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fund (funds I can get my hands on within 30 days without a fine or penalty) to be sure they do not have to liquidate an asset at a loss when the monies are needed. These monies during life and the marriage are to protect against the need for a new roof, a furnace, a broken car, etc. These funds can also be used to hire an attorney when a divorce seems to be coming at you. Mediators are usually less expensive than an attorney might be so look into this option. These monies can also help if the financial support is cut off by the other angry spouse. If there is a joint account you might consider moving one half to an account of your own. Confer with counsel before you do any of these things. I am not an attorney or of counsel.

This is just touching of the surface of a very delicate topic, yet a very important one for all parties. It is one you should give some thought to because the numbers unfortunately indicate that a majority of marriages may not turn out the way we all dreamed them to be. I would suggest you talk with your attorney, your CPA and your Certified Financial Planner and any other counsel you are comfortable with before you venture down this wonderful but bumpy road. I wish the very best to each and every one of you for a long and loving marriage.

Please send in your questions, suggestions and topics you would like to have covered. We are here to serve you. Have a wonderful fun summer.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away!

Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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THURSDAY A Moment of Clarity

A concert by flutist Nicole Camacho will be held at Frank & Camille’s Pianos, Thursday, June 30, 5:50-6:30 p.m.

Camacho will be accompanied by pianist Jen wells. Tickets $10 available online at Eventbrite.com. 482 Walt Whitman Road, Melville.

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Calendar O M M U N I T Y

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. ·Need community service hours? Join the Elwood Teen Volunteers and give back to the community by participating in a variety of service projects.

Wednesday, July 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance

It takes two to tango, so join Sol y Sombra as they offer a unique twist on Latino Culture on Friday, July 1. Explore Flamenco, Argentine Tango, and Latin dance. Performance begins at 8:30 p.m. at Huntington’s Heckscher Park. Bring your own blanket or chair. For more information, call 631-271-8423

SATURDAY ‘Hello, My Name Is Octicorn’

Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jerich Turnpike, East Northport) is hosting a reading of the funny, sweet and disarming character who is a champion for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. For more information on the free event, call 631-462-0208.

SUNDAY Senior Pops Orchestra

The 51st Huntington Summer Arts Festival presents the Senior Pops Orchestra. Bring your lawn chair for an evening of music under the stars at Heckscher Park. The program includes many patriotic favorites. This free event is on Sunday, July 3, 8:30-10 p.m., on the Chapin Rainbow Stage. For more information, call 516-414-1831.

MONDAY Asharoken Beach Fireworks

The annual Asharoken Village Fireworks Show returns for another year on Monday, July 4. Fireworks launched from a barge in the Long Island Sound start around 9:20 p.m. The best place to view the breathtaking fireworks show is on the water or at Crab Meadow Beach (Waterside Avenue, Northport).

TUESDAY Meditation For Caregivers & Babies

All moms, dads, and caregivers: join the Dipamkara Meditation Center (282 New York Ave., Huntington) for a relaxing guided mid-day meditation followed by a discussion on how to work meditation into daily life. Sessions every Tuesday through Aug. 2. Tickets $5. Sessions run 12 noon-12:45 p.m. For more information, call 631-549-1000.

WEDNESDAY Public Lecture By Dr. Nicholas Tonks

Drugging an undruggable target: A scientific journey from discovery research to a clinical trial. Hear a veteran research sci-

New titles may only be checked out by Deer Park Library cardholders and cannot be reserved or renewed. ·Games & Goodies – Pair up with friends and teen volunteers to play board games and munch on snacks.

For kids grades 4-6. Tuesday, July 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

CUBA: Double Vision Head on down to the Foto Foto Gallery on Saturday, July 9 at 5 p.m. for a reception with artists Sandra Carrion and Lois Youmans, who work in “CUBA: Double Vision” is on view through July 30. The gallery is located at 14 W. Carver St., Huntington. For more information, call 631-5490448. entist take a personal journey that begins with his discovery 25 years ago of a key enzyme involved in cell signaling. Wednesday, July 6, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor).

For more information, call 516-367-8455.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Art In The Park

The Northport Arts Coalition presents its annual Art In The Park Festival on Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy fine arts, crafts, dance, an art workshop for children, music, poetry, jewelry, Middle Eastern dance and more. Free admission. Entertainment begins at 12 noon. At Northport Village Park. For more information, visit Northportarts.org.

Endless Summer Beach Bash

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual beach celebration, but this time with a new twist. So put away your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, and bring out your board shorts and fedoras, for the celebration on Wednesday July 13, 6-10 p.m., at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport. Come for the delicious food, cocktails, raffles, entertainment, friendly competition and more. For more information, or to register, visit Huntingchamber.com.

Huntington Farmers Market

Every Sunday through November 20 the Huntington Farmers Market will be regularly stocked with many items from fruits to soups. The market is open 7 a.m.-12 p.m. on Main Street, East of Rt. 110 North, in Huntington. For more information, call 631-323-3653.

Musical Happenings on Main Street

Northport Happenings on Main Street in

Northport Village features live concerts of folk, vocal music, blues and jazz.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets. This free event happens every Friday through Aug. 12 at Northport Harbor Park (End of Main Street in Northport). For more information, call 631-486-4818.

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. ·Signature Event: A Billy Joel Tribute Band. Saturday, July 2 at 2-3:30 p.m.

Experience a chronological journey through Billy’s songbook, accompanied by a slideshow of rare photos of the singer throughout his life. Advance reservation required.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. ·Starting on July 5, Chair Yoga classes will be offered every Tuesday and Friday until Sept. 30. This class focuses on loosen joints and improve overall mobility and physical health and strength. Classes are at 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. on Fridays. ·Children Afternoon Movie: Zootopia (Rated PG). In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Tuesday, July 5 at 4:30 p.m.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. ·New movies have been added to the library’s collection including, “Joy,” “Deadpool” and “How To Be Single.”

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. ·Coffee & Coloring (Dix Hills branch) – Feeling stressed? Coloring can relax the mind, lower blood pressure and destress. Coloring books and supplies are available, but bring your own if desired. Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org ·Saturday at the Movies: A.R.C.H.I.E. – (Not rated; 100 mins.) Saturday, July 2, at 2:30 p.m. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink allowed.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. ·Teens Vs Librarians (Huntington branch). Play some of the best new, and classic games against the librarians. For grades 6-12. Eat snacks, converse, and play to win. Tuesday, July 5, 2-3 p.m.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Toddlers Tango (East Northport branch). Clap your hands and stomp your feet in this 45 minutes, high-energy music and movement program. For children ages 2-4. Wednesday, July 6 at 10 a.m. Register online or at either library branch.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. ·From their mesmerizing rendition of “Sound of Silence” to their playful version of “Cecilia,” fall in love again with the music of Simon & Garfunkel as The Guthrie Brothers take a journey through the catalog one of the most recognized folk rock duos ever. Friday, July 1, 7 p.m. South Huntington cardholders can get free tickets for garden seating at the outdoor concert beginning June 3. Print them online at shpl.info, or get them in person at the Circulation Desk. Ticket aren’t required to sit on the upper lawn, but bring a blanket or chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be

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“Mil’s Trills” Amelia Robinson & Band

THEATER/FILM

Celebrate family night with interactive performances featuring original tunes and a rotating cast of musical quests. As featured on the children’s album, “Songs for a Healthier America,” released by Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthier America. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bring blankets and chairs. Tuesday, July 5, 7:30-9 p.m., at Heckscher Park (Route 25A and Prime Avenue, Huntington). For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. ·Red Dawn: Saturday, July 2 at 10 p.m.

Get psyched for July 4 in the most American way possible. $5 beers.

Tickets $5 public and $4 members.

(USA | 1984 | R | DIR. John Milius).

John W. Engeman Theater

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. ·A photographic exhibition of the award winning book “Project Lives – New York Public Housing Residents Photograph Their World” will be on view through Aug. 22 in the Strolling Gallery.

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.

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. ·Wacky Water Wednesdays start July 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. They will be held every week through Aug. 31.

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. ·Hunt Around Huntington Scavenger Hunt Begins Friday, July 1.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5. ·CUBA: Double Vision, by Sandra Carrion and Lois Youmans. This free gallery is on view through July 30.

Artist reception on Saturday, July 9, 57 p.m.

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. ·Masters of Illusion: The Magical Art of Gary Erbe. Traces the artist’s career through early trompe l’oeil works to more recent paintings combining trompe l’oeil realism with modernist tendencies. On display through Aug. 28.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. holocaust-nassau.org. ·The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

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. ·Members Spotlight Artist Members Show, June 30-July 23. Opening reception July 8, 6-8 p.m.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org ·A historic Walking Tour and Pub Crawl is on Thursday, June 30 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington), 6 p.m.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

Available in the museum shop at $5

per person. ·Parading Down Main Street is an entertaining and informative guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district. Tickets may be purchased the day of the tour in the Museum Shop for $5 per person.

Sunday, July 17 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

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. · “Parental Guidance Desired”: A solo show by Anthony Zummo. Saturday, July 16, opening reception at 7 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. ·Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon; Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2.

Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets available online.

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.

MUSIC/DANCE Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. · “The Hilarious Comedy of Uncle Floyd” will be presented Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets available online for $20.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. ·Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin, Friday & Saturday, July 1 and July 2. Tickets $24.50-$50. ·Stephen “Ragga” Marley – The Fruit of Life Summer Tour with special guests.

Thursday, July 7. Tickets $15-$45.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. www.ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-385-0373 or ridotto@optonline.net. ·New season starting in September 2016!

VOLUNTEERING/ONGOING 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 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.

Helping Furry Friends

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 littleshelter.com, or call 631-3688770, ext. 204.

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By John Grimaldi info@longislandergroup.com

It’s almost that time of year again when school is long over and summer baseball is in full swing.

To commemorate the season, Half Hollow Hills High School West varsity baseball coach Tom Migliozzi is hosting the 10th-annual Colts Baseball Summer Clinic for one week only from July 11-July 15.

The clinic, which is open to kids ages 7-14 entering grades 2-9 as of September 2016, runs $140 per camper and takes place at High School West.

The goal of the camp, Migliozzi said, is “to make them successful in high school and give them a shot at making their high school team.”

The clinic starts each morning at 9 a.m. with a morning stretch and run, followed by the clinic of the day and practice before lunch at 11:20 a.m. The second half of the day involves a full game between each age group, and review and raffles before the clinic ends at 1:30 p.m.

There are also competitions for campers to participate in.

“There is an accuracy throwing competition, a bunting competition,” Migliozzi said. “We have a couple Yankee tickets being raffled off at the end too this year.”

All proceeds go toward equipment and uniforms for the nonprofit Colts Baseball Booster Club.

Since the clinic is not a Half Hollow Hills School

Long Islander News photos/Andrew Wroblewski

Annual Colts Summer Baseball Clinic Starts July 11

The 10th-annual Colts Baseball Summer Clinic will be held for one week only this year, from July 11-July 15.

District activity, checks can be made out to the Colts Baseball Booster Club at P.O. Box 1133 Melville, New York 11747.

Campers should bring a hat, gloves, cleat, baseball pants, drinks and sunblock. Bringing a bagged lunch is optional; there will be a cash concession

with hot dogs, snacks, Gatorade and water.

Residents of the High School West district can check Virtual Backpack for more information. A flyer with sign-up information is also available at Bit.ly/29340vN. For more information, contact Migliozzi at 631-834-2599.

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High School West Class Of 2016 Destiny Abbati Dylan Abreu Jacob Abulencia Ayomitunde Adebowale Nicole Adler Paige Agrawal Hyatt Alabed Evan Alcazar Richard Altenord Nikhil Anand Kiara Anderson Trevor Anton Jamie Arborea Tanner Asadorian Antonino Asta Sarah Auricchio Justine Aurilia Max Austin Areesa Aziz Lakshmi Babureddy Edward Bae Nazira Bah-Traore Joshua Bailey Azhad Bajwa Gianna Barberia David Bari Dylan Barkoff Jessica Barone Ryan Barone Vincent Basileo John Behr Charles Bell Ian Benkov Michael Bentil-Owusu Amanda Bentz Aaron Berley Cory Blumenthal Arianna Bonifacio Evan Boriskin Christopher Born Jayda Breeland Ilana Bromberg Alexia Brown Devon Buono Ryan Byrne Berthy Cabrera Emily Cain Christopher Calascione Salim Cam Alec Campo Kerin Carbajal Perez Llordel Card Lauren Carubia Courtney Caruso Gabrielle Casalino Keith Cassot Byron Castillo Genesse Castillo William Catalanello Sara Caulfield Eva Cetta Julia Cetta Andrew Chakos Kaitlyn Chan Azaria Chand Adela Chang Justin Chang Justin Cho Ramiz Choudhry Rose Cipoletti Rocco Cipriano Mackenzie Ciuffetelli Briana Cohen Katina Cokinos Kelsey Collins Matthew Connolly Matthew Cornetta Joseph Cusumano Krista Cusumano

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HillSPORTS BOYS SOCCER

By John Grimaldi info@longislandergroup.com

With a 3-0 win over the Pleasant Valley Cobras earlier this month, the Dix Hill Hurricanes boys U-16 soccer team became State Open Cup champions for the third consecutive year.

The Hurricanes brought home the Livio D’Arpino Cup, a trophy was named after the late Livio D’Arpino, former vice principal of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association.

He was heavily involved in youth soccer before passing away in 2002.

“We started the season with a lot of injured players,” Jose Luis Rebay, coach of the Hurricanes said. “When everyone got healthy, we played our game and got back to the finals.”

Midfielders Leo Mussachia and Ethan Holmer were the source of Dix Hills’ offense against the

Cobras. Mussachia scored on a penalty kick, which would prove to be enough for Dix Hills goalkeepers Mark DePasquale and Nick Gaviria. Holmer added two goals of his own.

Coach Rebay said about 90 percent of this year’s state championship team has been together since the Hurricanes’ first title in 2013.

“It’s great to establish a bond with them,” Rebay said. “They’re all great players, but they’re also really great kids.”

The Hurricanes, part of the Long Island Junior Soccer League, had already qualified for the national championships this July in Frisco, Texas. But, before they head out west, first the Hurricanes will head south to West Virginia to compete for the regional championship from June 30-July 5 as the representative

Photo courtesy of Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

Hurricanes Are State Champs Once Again

The Dix Hill Hurricanes boys U-16 soccer team became State Open Cup champions for the third consecutive year following a 3-0 win over the Pleasant Valley Cobras on June 4. of Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association.

“Everyone will be looking forward to that,” said Rebay.

BOYS LACROSSE

DiPietro Earns Pair Of Prestigious Awards Capping off his high school boy’s lacrosse career, Half Hollow Hills High School East senior defensemen Nick DiPietro has been honored with prestigious lacrosse awards offered by his school and the Suffolk County Lacrosse Coaches Association.

The annual James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award and John Fernandez Courage Award were presented to DiPietro during the June lacrosse team dinner for coaches, players, parents and school administration at the end of the season.

DiPietro, who played five years of varsity lacrosse for Hills East, was a two-time Thunderbirds co-captain and the 2016 team’s co-most valuable player. Committed to Syracuse University since his sophomore year, this season he won 71 ground balls, scored three goals, dished out three assists and averaged three takeaways per game. His high school career statistics are 201 ground balls, 130 caused turnovers, six assists and seven goals.

DiPietro also was named to the 2015 and 2016 USA Today pre-season All-American team. He was a 2016 USA U19 invitee, 2016 Lacrosse

Insider top-two tristate defenseman and a Nike Lacrosse The Ride invitee, which is given to the top 50 players in the country. DiPietro also earned 2016 first-team All-American honors.

DiPietro also earned Half Hollow Hills East’s fifth annual James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award.

Metzger, founder and CEO of The Whitmore Group, is a leading Hills East benefactor who also was an AllAmerican student athlete at the school during the 1970s.

DiPietro also earned the John Fernandez Courage Award, presented by the Suffolk County Lacrosse Coaches Association. The award recognizes boys high school lacrosse players who have overcome difficult circumstances with the same spirit as U.S. Army Lt. John Fernandez.

Fernandez graduated from Rocky Point High School and the U.S. Military Academy, where he was the captain of the academy’s lacrosse team. On April 3, 2003, on deployment in Iraq, he was wounded severely after a U.S. plane dropped a 500-pound bomb on his Humvee.

The accident spared Fernandez, but took the lives of three fellow soldiers

and injured seven others. Fernandez eventually lost his legs due to the incident and he has learned to walk with the use of prosthetic limbs. He has persevered to the point where he again plays lacrosse and has fulfilled his other life dreams of marriage and becoming a father.

DiPietro was honored for his work ethic to overcome a major sports injury at such a young age to return to the game and to lead his team on an off the field.

As a junior he was named a cocaptain of the 2015 team, but his season ended early when he was injured with a torn ACL and additional knee damage. After surgery and during rehabilitation, DiPietro’s continued leadership, dedication and determination to recover from his injury helped guide the team to a league championship and playoff appearance. The injury resulted in a slow start for DiPietro’s senior season, but he led the team to another league championship and playoff appearance. He was selected All-County and Most Outstanding Defenseman for 2016 by Suffolk’s Division I coaches.

Half Hollow Hills High School East senior defenseman Nick DiPietro was recently honored with the school’s annual James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award and the county’s annual John Fernandez Courage Award.

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