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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Proposal Would Ban Smoking At Athletic Fields

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, left, announced Tuesday a proposal to ban smoking at athletic fields in Huntington. Cuthbertson is pictured alongside Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer.

Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson has sponsored a resolution to ban smoking of all kinds at town-owned athletic fields in the town.

“A constituent alerted me to the fact that we had done it at the beaches and parks, and for whatever reason, athletic fields were not a part of it,” Cuthbertson said Monday, a day before a public hearing on the proposal was expected to be held during the monthly town board meeting at town hall. “They suggested it would be a good idea and I agreed.”

The legislation, aimed at curtailing second-hand smoke, would amend a previous law sponsored by Cuthbertson, and passed by the board in

2014, that banned smoking at town beaches. Before that, smoking was banned at town playgrounds.

As defined by town code, “smoking” includes both tobacco and herbal products, and vaporizing eliquid.

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) joined Cuthbertson on Tuesday to announce the proposal, which he dubbed a “win for public health.”

“I think that it’s a wonderful thing, especially when you look at young athletes,” he said. For them to have “a smoke-free environment is essential.”

Spencer added that he has previously sponsored county legislation that banned smoking at county facilities, including parks and beaches. Two years later, he also spon(Continued on page A22)

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

SPOTLIGHT

The Purple Xperience Coming July 23

Huntington Eyed For Addiction Recovery Center

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington township is among the locations being considered for the planned Long Island Recovery and Outreach Center, part of an initiative to assist substance abusers who have recently started treatment.

On June 29, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services awarded a $1.5 million grant to nonprofit Family & Children’s Association for the creation of the center, which is intended to provide counseling opportunities and a place to socialize with others who (Continued on page A22)

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, second from left, stands by officials including: Steve Chassman, third from right, LICADD executive director; Jeffrey Reynolds, Family & Children’s Association president and CEO; and Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini at a press conference announcing the grant for the planned Long Island Recovery Community and Outreach Center.

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DIX HILLS

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Fire Department Dedicates New Ambulance

The Dix Hills Fire Department’s new ambulance has been assigned to Company 2 at headquarters on East Deer Park Road.

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently dedicated a new state-of-the-art ambulance at a traditional “wet down” ceremony held at fire headquarters.

The Dix Hills Rescue Squad utilizes five advanced life support ambulances and a first responder vehicle to serve the community.

The Rescue Squad has over 80 volunteer members that respond out of three stations to both fire and medical emergencies, including motor vehicle accidents.

The new ambulance is assigned to Company 2 at fire headquarters on East Deer Park Road.

A traditional “wet down” ceremony was held at Dix Hills Fire Department headquarters recently, celebrating the arrival of a new ambulance.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Solar Program Doubles Expectations

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Solarize Huntington, a pilot program to get more solar energy systems installed across the township, more than doubled expectations after concluding in October, according to program officials.

The Town of Huntington partnered with Sustainable CUNY, part of the City University of New York, to launch Solarize Huntington, which was Long Island’s first solar system group-purchasing program. Both the town’s Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Sustainability and New York Solar Smart Program also helped organize the program.

“Huntington was pleased to have partnered with Sustainable CUNY on Long Island’s first solarize program,” Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone said in an

email. "Huntington always tries to be in the forefront of initiatives encouraging energy conservation and sustainability.”

Over a six-month period, 63 systems were installed across the town, more than doubling an expected goal of 25-30 sales, according to Brandon Hart, program manager for Direct Energy Solar, a Maryland-based solar provider that won the bid to spearhead the program. The systems amount to 570 kilowatts of power, also surpassing an initial goal of 250 kilowatts of power.

“This was certainly a success.

We were all very happy with the success of this program,” Hart said.

The program offered buyers solar systems at reduced rates of 2530 percent. Residents who bought in hail from Centerport, Commack, Dix Hills, Greenlawn, Halesite, Huntington, Huntington Station, Melville, Northport and East Northport, which topped the list of installation with 12.

With the success of the program, other areas on Long Island, like Brookhaven and North Hemp-

stead are taking part in the initiative, according to Hart.

Petrone commented on this, stating that “we take pride that other towns in Nassau and Suffolk are replicating it.”

A.J. Carter, Town of Huntington spokesman, said in an email Friday that Huntington’s Advisory Committee on Energy Efficiency, Renewables and Sustainability has been considering the recommendation of another program similar to Solarize Huntington, but “there is nothing concrete on the horizon.”

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Longtime Employees Bid Farewell To High School

By Lizzie Wilcox info@longislandergroup.com

Three longtime Half Hollow Hills East High School employees retired from their roles last month.

The three women are Christine Inglis, an educator and guidance counselor for 32 years, 18 of which were devoted to Hills East; Karen Giordano, a nurse in the Half Hollow Hills School District for 20 years; and Gloria Mandell, a science teacher in the district for the past 14 years.

Inglis coordinated the annual Junior and Senior Awards Program, taught global studies and was also an advisor to the Half Hollow Hills Chapter of the National Honor Society.

Mandell has taught earth science, marine science, astronomy, meteorology, AP environmental science, chemistry and biology, and was also the advisor of the Science Explorers club.

Dr. Jeffrey Woodberry, principal of High School East, said the trio had a positive influence on the school.

“Karen [Giordano], Chris [Inglis] and Gloria [Mandell] are all caring, talented, wonderful people who have impacted students and staff in immeasurable ways,” Woodberry said. “They have left a lasting legacy on our school and they will never be forgotten. Our team has been stronger because of them. I feel fortunate to have known them. I wish them the best of luck moving forward in life.”

Gloria Mandell, above, and Christine Inglis, right, were presented with Huntington town proclamations by Councilwoman Susan Berland, above, left. Also pictured is Dr. Jeffrey Woodberry, principal of Half Hollow Hills High School East.

During the high school’s annual retiree breakfast, which was held on June 24 this year, Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland presented town proclamations to the retirees.

“As a mother of four children who graduated

from High School East, it was my pleasure to honor” them, Berland said. “They have impacted countless lives over the course of their careers and will be greatly missed. I wish them all the best for a happy and healthy retirement.”

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Soaking Up The Sun Get ready for Huntington Weekly… Next

Heroin And Hypo

Sand and surf… Continuing with the topic of

week, Long Islander News is expected to launch our newest publication, Huntington Weekly, offering in-depth looks at all the things that make Huntington so great.

IN THE KNOW The new offering will present WITH AUNT ROSIE readers all of our lifestyle features and profiles; film, music, arts and entertainment content; local event listing; special sections; and restaurant news and re- West Neck! views. I can’t wait!

beauty, have you gotten to enjoy any of Huntington’s lovely beaches yet? We’re now 100percent in beach season, so make sure you get those parking permits and head down to your favorite spot, whether it be Crab Meadow, Fleets Cove or

Fleeing With Coke

Relaxation methods…

Fame Hits Huntington… It seems that Huntington will be bringing in a lot of famous stars this month. Hollywood actor Don Murray; Chris Lemmon, actor and son of Jack Lemmon; Roy Haynes, a world famous drummer; may not be familiar to the younger generation, but these names excite an old bird like me. Each of them are expected to be making appearances at venues around town in the coming weeks. Can you guess where Aunt Rosie will be hanging out for the rest of the month?

Take a second… to appreciate life’s beauty.

As I’ve sat and watched fireworks light up Huntington’s skies over the past few weeks, I realized it was time for a yearly reminder. Take a day, a minute, or even a second out of your summer days and marvel in life’s beauty! Not just fireworks, but seaside views, beautiful terraces accompanied by lunches and dinners, or even taking a walk in one of town’s grand parks. It’s important to get out there every once and a while and enjoy it all.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK SEEING STARS

A 28-year-old East Northport man was arrested on Deer Park Avenue in Dix Hills for allegedly possessing drugs at around 1:10 p.m. on July 8. He was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one of which was for heroin. He was also charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument.

While I was relaxing at the beach the other day, I noticed these kids in the water – and by “kids,” I mean “20somethings” – standing up! They were stand-up paddle boarding, I’m told. The balance it must require – gosh! One boy was doing handstands.

A man who walked by later told me that people do yoga on paddle boards like that, in the middle of the water. I don’t quite see how that could be relaxing, having to balance and worry about falling into the water or losing your paddle, but they sure were in good shape. If I were a bit younger, maybe I’d give it a try, too.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at auntrosie@longislandergroup.com)

QUOTE OF THE WEEK DR. JEFFREY WOODBERRY

Police arrested a 42-year-old Riverhead man for allegedly fleeing police and possessing cocaine at around 3:43 p.m. on July 6 on Old Walt Whitman Road in Melville. When police officers told him to stop from their vehicle, he refused, eventually colliding with an unoccupied parked vehicle, police said.

Police arrested him and allegedly found at least 8 ounces of cocaine. He was charged with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle and first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Car Keys Swiped, Vehicles Stolen An unknown person stole two vehicles from a driveway at a residence on Bondsburry Lane in Melville at around 9:30 p.m. on July 6, according to police.

Someone entered a garage by unknown means, then entering an adjacent residence, police said. The alleged burglar then stole a pocketbook and car keys from the residence. The two vehicles, a 2016 BMW and a 2014 Mercedes, were found missing.

Plants Taken

Huntington resident Magnus Walsh, left, is no stranger to seeing celebrity stars, whether it be out here on Long Island, under the bright lights of New York City, or some other far away destination. Above, Walsh is pictured last week with actress Brooke Shields at the 2016 Art Southampton fair.

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Vehicles Thefts Someone allegedly stole clothing from a 2002 Ford at a residence on Pineland Court in Dix Hills at around 10 p.m. on July 3, according to police. The vehicle was unlocked. In another incident, an unknown person allegedly stole various items from a 2014 Nissan Maxima on Pineland Court in Dix Hills at around 4 p.m. on July 2, police said. Among the items were two iPads and a laptop.

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MELVILLE

Brothers Create Leadership Scholarship A trio of brothers from Melville have decided to give back to University of Maryland through a scholarship to be awarded to students who make significant contributions to the university through their involvement.

Zachary, Josh, and Theodore Price, each University of Maryland grads, have recently created “The Price Brothers Family Leadership Scholarship,” which will award $500 per semester to those showing leadership in their community and at the university.

An anonymous board of alumni from Maryland selects the winner based on the criteria set by the Price family.

“We had such a great time [at Maryland],” said Josh Price, graduated from Maryland in 2011 with a degree in criminology, and who is also a 2007 graduate of Half Hallow Hills High School East.

Zachary, who Maryland from in 2008 and from Hills East in 2004, and the youngest brother, Theodore, who graduated Hills East in 2010 and Maryland in 2014, both majored in agricultural resource economics.

Brothers Zachary, Josh, and Theodore Price, of Melville, have created a scholarship at the University of Maryland.

Josh Price added, “We know it’s hard for out of state people to afford the tuition… [so] we got together and started a leadership scholarship in honor of our parents and how they helped us get the opportunity to go there.”

The three brothers are also hopeful that Ali Price, the youngest of the Price siblings who is entering her senior year at Hills East, will consider attending the University of Maryland when the time comes.

“We hope she’ll go and continue the legacy,” Josh Price said.

For more information on the scholarship, visit Sagiving.umd.edu.

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Disappointing False Start Is it possible state officials failed to do dle of a residential neighborhood, a good their homework before announcing funding distance from a major thoroughfare. It was to locate an outreach center for recovering not to be an in-patient facility, but rather a addicts at a Huntington Station church? place where recovering addicts in treatment Days after a June 29 announcement by the programs could be sent for support services.

New York State Office of Alcoholism and For that, it sounds like a location more acSubstance Abuse Services of a $1.5 million cessible by public transportation would be grant to nonprofit Family & Children’s As- better suited. sociation to create a recovery and outreach The legislation that provided funding for center at St. Peter’s Church in the center was part of a package Huntington Station, church of- EDITORIAL only recently approved by the ficials announced they were state legislature. It was a vital iniwithdrawing their offer to host the center. tiative put in place to respond to a growing A statement provided by the church lead- crisis of addiction to opioids, in particular ership did little to clarify the reasons for street heroin. Suffolk led the state in heroinwithdrawing from an already approved con- related deaths in 2014. tract, other than to say “that partnering in The initiative is a laudable start. this effort would not be a good fit for this The church’s sudden withdrawal from the congregation.” But whatever the reason, we plan was a disturbing false start. question the wisdom of choosing the locaIt leaves us wondering if government offition in the first place. cials and politicians were perhaps overly eaThe church campus is located in the mid- ger to be seen taking action.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Five Reasons To Support Elwood Orchard DEAR EDITOR: I’m a homeowner down the street from the proposed Elwood Orchard project. I’m a parent of four children in Elwood schools, am actively involved in our district, educated on our financial situation and in full support of this project.

1. That land will be developed. The owner has shown his desire to develop, and the town has shown their willingness to support zoning changes. If it’s going to be developed, I want to make sure it’s developed in the way that will be best for our community. The previous proposal for hundreds of apartments would put a huge drain on our school

district, and hurt our property values. The other option I’ve heard people supporting is 1acre homes. The 1-acre homes at the end of my block pay $27,000 annually in property taxes. A house assessed at $4,100 in Elwood pays approximately $2,000 more annually than our neighboring district, Half Hollow Hills. I cannot think of a single person who would purchase a 1-acre home on Jericho Turnpike and pay higher property taxes to live in a school district that is labeled in “fiscal distress.”

2. Traffic and the number of accidents at that location on Jericho Turnpike have also been questioned. They’re valid concerns, but that stretch from Manor Road to Warner Road has a speed limit of 40 mph. I would say the usual speed is 60-65 mph. That is why there

are so many accidents. The proposed traffic light pattern will help the flow of traffic and will create a system where, if people drive the speed limit, they will hit all green lights.

The developer paid for a traffic consultant, and offered to pay for a second traffic consultant chosen by the community. Part of his approval will require him to pay for a third consultant through the town.

3. Elwood needs corporate tax revenue. We are one of only two districts on Long Island to have failed budget votes.

This community is already overtaxed compared to neighboring districts due to the lack of commercial tax base. We have been deficit spending for years and are continuing that in our current budget. The money will run out at some point. Our district has already

met with surrounding districts in the past to explore consolidation. No one was interested.

The information that the developer has been approved for $18.8 million in tax breaks is false. He would pay 100 percent of the taxes. While it is true that the around $3 million in taxes will not go to the district to increase our spending, it will go towards our tax levy.

We have a current tax levy of about $60 million dollars. If their $3 million goes into that pot it reduces the burden on everyone else to $57 million, which will result in a small decrease in taxes or, at the very least, a decreased increase in taxes. Tentative figures are around $680 per household.

4. This developer has attended meetings and changed his plans due to community feedback. I met with him this week to ask questions and he sat with me for two hours. He is willing to provide community benefits based on our needs and wants. He has spoken with the Elwood Library several times about providing a space on the property or helping towards a new building. His landscape team is among the top on Long Island. His tenants are long-term lease tenants.

5. The developer is focused on synergy within his property and with surrounding properties. The PathMark shopping center across the street is not in disrepair because of him. Elwood Orchard is not even approved. If community members have an issue with that shopping center, they should address those with the town and the owner. I live down the

street from there and would avoid PathMark in favor of other grocery stores because it was in such horrible condition.

Building this property and improving our current strip malls are not mutually exclusive.

This property will not compete with a hobby shop, nail salon or a local pizza place. That’s not what’s proposed at all.

Elwood is in a bad place financially. We cannot continue down this same road for long.

Over the next three years, it will be virtually impossible to pierce the tax cap and residents cannot afford these increases. If we cannot increase revenue, we need to increase it elsewhere, or drastically cut costs. Drastic cuts will result in a diminished educational experience for children and lower property values. I send my kids to public school and want to continue that. I want to ensure that Elwood not only exists, but adds programs for our students, further raising our reputation and increasing our property values while reducing the burden to taxpayers so young families can afford to move here and older residents can afford to stay here.

I believe this is the best option for us as a community.

HEATHER ROSS Elwood Correction: The phone number for Ooh La La boutique (306 Main St., Huntington) is 631-9230851. The box for the business spotlight article in the July 7 issue mistakenly stated otherwise.

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Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced last week a program in which incomeeligible residents, age 60 and over, can receive a one-time (per family, per year) coupon book worth $20 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farmers’ market. The coupons are provided by the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

They will be available at no cost after today at easily accessible, convenient locations across Nassau.

For more information on eligibility, when, and where to obtain the coupons, call the Nassau County Office for the Aging at 516-227-8919.

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Freeport Youth Farmers’ Market Southeast 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport July 9-Oct. 29; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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June 29-Sept. 28; Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Garden City Farmers’ Market 101 County Seat Drive, Garden City May 31-Nov. 22; Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

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The Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills recently hosted a juried exhibition called “The Long Island Life,” for which 366 photographers submitted artwork encapsulating what living on Long Island meant to them.

Of the 60 photos that were selected, for their work, Alexa Forberg, of Huntington, and Alissa Rosenberg, of Commack, received honorable mentions from exhibit juror Neill Scholl.

Forberg’s photograph, “Men At Work,” captured construction workers working on the Brooklyn Bridge.

“As they work on the bridge a lot people may not capture them on it,” Forberg, 18, who graduated from Harborfields High School in June, said. “I thought that was very unique to include another dimension to something that’s photographed so much.”

Forberg said she took up photography her sophomore year of high school and has loved it ever since.

“I love that you can capture a moment because I feel like some things are just so important that they fly right by you,” she added. “I love that I can find unique ways to capture who they are and keep that to remember and share.”

Rosenberg said she took her photo, “A Winter’s Tale,” at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport during a snowstorm. With the ground and trees covered in white snow, the photograph overlooks the boathouse and water.

“It has more of a dream like fairytale look to it with the house and the trees all surrounded in snow,” said Rosenberg, 45, who graduated in 1988 from what Commack High School South in 1988.

Upon hearing that her work received the honorable mention, Rosenberg said she was honored and very excited.

Working as a speech language therapist in the Harborfields Central School District, Rosenberg said she

“A Winter’s Tale,” by Alissa Rosenberg, of Commack, overlooks a scenic view of the Vanderbilt Museum boathouse in Centerport during a snowstorm. picked up photography four years ago and calls it her “happy place.”

Another artist that received an honorable mention was Eileen Kotak, of Hauppauge, for her work “Colorful Brooklyn.”

The exhibit’s awards of excellence were given to Steven Silberstein, of Port Washington, for his “July 4th, Southold;” Joan Weiss, of Jericho, for her “Happy 100 to Nathan’s Famous;” and Chris Zec, of East Islip, for his “Super Moon I.” The exhibit will be on view in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery until July 24. Located at 107 East Deer Park Road, the gallery is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit artleagueli.org.

“Men At Work,” by Alexa Forberg, of Huntington, photographs construction workers walking across the steel bars of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Don Murray To Premiere Lost Film In Huntington

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Don Murray, a former Lloyd Neck resident and actor who once starred alongside Marilyn Monroe in “Bus Stop,” is the focus of an upcoming program at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, slated for Sunday night.

The event will feature a documentary based on the actor, “Don Murray, Unsung Hero,” and a film he produced and starred in, “Call Me By My Rightful Name.” Murray was originally expected to attend the event, but will be unable to due to medical reasons. Instead, however, Murray plans to discuss both films with the audience through an online Skype chat.

“It’s going to be a marvelous event,” Murray, 86, of Santa Barbara, said. “We’ve done this at other places... and people have responded it to it very well. I’m looking forward to the same thing happening” in Huntington.

Murray grew up in East Rockaway, and moved to Lloyd Neck in 1973. He lived there until 1977 before moving to California.

The event starts at 10 a.m. with brunch. Then, at 11 a.m., “Don Murray, Unsung Hero” will screened.

The documentary shines light on Murray’s career in Hollywood, including his successful film “Bus Stop,” in which he starred opposite of Marilyn Monroe. The documentary also depicts Murray’s offscreen efforts, including his 10-year

stint volunteering overseas with the Brethren Volunteer Service, which came before the Peace Corps.

After the documentary, the audience will witness the the Long Island premiere of “Call Me By My Rightful Name” at 1 p.m. The film, which Murray adapted from the 1961 off-Broadway production starring Robert Duvall, Joan Hackett and Alvin Ailey, was completed in 1971. But, Murray said, he wasn’t able to sell it to a major studio because the racial issues it tackles were controversial at the time.

The film features Murray and Otis Young as best friends and biracial roommates. Their relationship hits a rough patch when Murray’s character discovers that the woman he loves had previously had a relationship with Young’s character.

As an actor, Murray said he spent a lot of his time devoted to productions that broke racial boundaries, starring in films like “Sweet Love Bitter” and television series “The Outcast.”

With recent mass shootings in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas, Murray said racial issues are very much at the forefront today.

“The racial situation has improved in many ways, certainly institutionally it’s improved, but still psychologically within people we’re not managing it very well,” Murray said. “That’s why this film is very topical today. It’s a very important to get out there for people today because it’s what’s happening in our world.”

“Don Murray, Unsung Hero” is a documentary that tells the story of Hollywood actor Don Murray’s life, both onscreen and offscreen.

Through Skype, Murray plans to discuss both films, alongside Don Malcolm, director of “Don Murray, Unsung Hero;” Murray’s son, Chris; and film historians Foster

Hirsch and Jud Newborn.

Tickets for the event are $15 for the public and $10 for members.

They can be purchased at Cinemaartscentre.org.

A Harbor Road – Tales Of Yore

By Henrietta Schavran East Shore Road, on the eastern shore of Huntington Harbor, is a quaint, windy road welltravelled by cars, bicycles, runners and strollers. It begins in Halesite and meanders to Huntington Bay. It is home to two long-established marinas where, during World War II, landing barges were built for the United States Navy.

Farther north, where in the 19th century stood a commercial ferry landing, is the Huntington Yacht Club, established in 1894. Along its windy road, are residential homes, some on its east hill overlooking the harbor, others on the harbor itself. In the summertime, trees form a green canopy through which we view the

harbor carpeted with pleasure boats.

In the wintertime, on the other hand, the open view visible above bare tree branches reveals a gleaming coating of ice on a quiet harbor.

East Shore Road divulges many tidbits of local history.

Did you know that, circa 1900, the property on the east side of East Shore Road overlooking Huntington Yacht Club, commonly known as Ferguson’s Castle, was owned by one of the club’s famous early members, Juliana Ferguson, who owned and kept her 110-foot yacht on the harbor there? She also collected children’s tombstones, which she imported from Europe and kept on her

property. A current owner of a section of her former estate uncovered several children’s tombstones during a renovation project on his property.

Did you know that a cottage on East Shore Road in Halesite was originally a church built sometime in the 19th century? In recent times, workers excavating under the basement, uncovered old human bones which probably came from tombs that were buried under the old church.

Did you know that over a century ago, the Brown Brothers Pottery Company, of worldwide fame, was located on East Shore Road? One of its owners, George W. Brown, was

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one of the founders of Huntington Yacht Club and an avid sailor.

Did you know that a rumor still persists that Nathan Hale actually landed on the beach of a property in Halesite on East Shore Road? The owner claims that he read about the location in an old book about Nathan Hale. Of course, his neighbors dispute this claim, suggesting their beach was the patriot’s landing point. Does it really matter?

Finally, the scientist, Albert Einstein, was said to spend some of his summer leisure time on East Shore Road in the 1930s. He enjoyed boating and was witnessed by locals to be on the Harbor in a small boat, fishing line in the water and a violin in his hand.

Happy summer to all lovers of the sea.

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Classic Comforts With A Twist

The Grille Prime Burger adds an extra layer to the timeless American classic with Del Frisco’s signature “Sloppy Sauce.”

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The recently opened Del Frisco’s Grille at the Walt Whitman Shops can best be described as “American comfort food with a twist.”

“If you want to come in and get a burger and a craft beer, you can do that,” said Executive Chef Seth Barton. “Or, you can come in and get a juicy ribeye with a nice glass of wine to pair with that. It caters to all spectrums.”

Barton has been with the Del Frisco’s restaurant group for the past eight months, preparing for his new role by sharpening his skills with its Manhattan location. He originally hails from central Pennsylvania. After high school, he served for four years with the Marine Corps. He then made his way south, receiving his culinary degree at the Florida Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach.

He joined Seasons 52 restaurants as a line cook, eventually working himself up to the position of executive chef, aiding in opening several restaurants along the East coast.

“I can look back as far as the early years of high school working in some mom-and-pop independent restaurants as a dishwasher, prep cook, line cook,” he said. “My passion just grew for it.”

The darkly decadent Nutella Bread Pudding tops the meal off right with a mixing of cool coffee ice cream and warm pudding colliding to bring a hurricane of flavors that will excite the palate.

The latest iteration of Del Frisco’s Grille joins 20 other locations throughout the country. It blends timeless American classics with modern infusions ranging the gamut of flavors.

The refreshing Ahi Tacos ($17) feature tuna tartare, guacamole and spicy citrus mayo. The appetizer is sure to start the meal off right with a light, yet rich flavor.

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Executive Chef Seth Barton carries over a decade of culinary experience under his belt, serving up delicious delights up and down the East Coast.

Also to start, the Cheesesteak Eggrolls ($13) are glazed with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, unifying East and West. The honey mustard sauce provides an under layer of savory goodness that’s complemented by a sprinkling of chives.

The Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad ($12) satisfies the palate with earthy tones that come from the roasted almonds, and the springiness that comes with dried cranberries and orange segments. Shaved Manchego cheese tops this salad for a slightly buttery and crisp finish.

With a side as decadent as the Truffled Mac & Cheese ($9.50), you might wonder why it’s not a main dish all of its own. The Radiatore noodles may just be the surface-area king of pasta, with each piece bringing a hearty helping of sauce.

Diving into the main course, the Grille Prime Cheeseburger ($15.50) features a double-stack of hearty beef with all the typical fixings, including Del Frisco’s signature Sloppy Sauce, a recipe kept “near and dear.”

Cutting into the Prime Beef Short Rib Stroganoff ($31.50), one experiences a smoothness that could make butter blush. The soft, yet textured short rib is juxtaposed with smoky tobacco onions that brings a dignified taste. Coupled with delightfully

doughy pappardelle noodles, the dish makes for a deeply satisfying entree.

Coming up to the desserts, one may already be in a state of bliss, but there’s still more to be enjoyed.

The Coconut Cream Pie ($11.50) is crafted upon a vanilla wafer crust and surrounded by shaved white chocolate shavings. The pie sets the tongue teetering between crispy coconut flakes and the silky whipped cream and custard.

As for the Nutella Bread Pudding ($10) contrasts the cream pie with an almost sultry flavor that provides a warm, chewy experience balanced by coffee ice cream.

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Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse has pledged to donate $1 from each prix-fixe item sold, and an additional $2 on top of that, to the Huntington Historical Society for its annual Evening of Wine Under the Stars event.

EAT FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Black

& Blue Seafood Chophouse has started its contribution to the Huntington Historical Society’s Evening of Wine Under the Stars event, the historical society’s largest fundraiser of the year, planned for Sept. 8.

For all of July, and through the end of August, Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Main St., Huntington) will donate to the Historical Society $1 from each prix-fixe item sold. It will also add an additional $2, totaling $3, for each donation.

“Lou Aloe and the staff of Black and Blue have donated food and servers to this event as a participating restaurant since 2008. For the last few years, they have added to that generosity and run this promotion during the summer months. We are truly appreciative of their support and community-minded spirit,” said Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano, director of the historical society. The prix-fixe menu (three courses, $33.95) is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4-6 p.m.; and Sunday 4-9 p.m.

FRIENDLY’S SPRINKLEFEST: All sum-

mer long, Friendly’s is hosting “Sprinklefest,”offering a singlescoop cone of any flavor for $1.99 A double-scoop cone and a Sundae Funday cone will also be offered for $2.99 (topping not included). The promotion runs through Labor Day. VEGAS NIGHT: Cinque Terre Restaurant (872 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) is hosting a Vegas Night on July 16. Tickets to the

Cinque Terre Restaurant (872 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) is hosting a Vegas Night on July 16. event, which are $55, include dinner and a show featuring covers of Bette Midler, Liza Minelli and Michael Jackson. There will also be a trio of comedic performances. For more info, call 631-923-1255.

FUNDS FOR AUTISM AWARENESS: To

support Autism Awareness, Applebee’s locations on Long Island, and across New Jersey, Florida and Georgia, donated portions of the proceeds from the sale of “blue drinks,” such as Blue Skyy Electric Lemonade and Blue Moon draft beer, to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. Long Island locations raised $24,322, which includes matching donations from Skyy Vodka and Miller Coors, as well as the proceeds from flapjack fundraisers held at its Commack, Elmont, Farmingdale, Farmingville, Lake Grove, Patchogue, Riverhead, Shirley and Woodmere restaurants.

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By Janee Law

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BUSINESS Juicery Plans To Expand Organic Offerings jlaw@longislandergroup.com

With summer in full swing, Kala Luna Juicery in Huntington has become a popular hotspot for those looking to cleanse palates, or grab a healthy, refreshing drink to start the day.

“It’s about balance,” said manager Eileen Lesser, of Northport.

“You don’t have to be one way all the time, but if you get healthy foods into your system you’re going to feel better.”

The 322 Main St. location offers juices, smoothies and grab-and-go foods like salads, noodle salads, acai bowls, wraps and sandwiches.

Lesser, 53, said customers enjoy creating their own juices or smoothies by writing their order on a provided card.

Customers can also pick from a variety of superfoods, including Gogi powder, hemp powder, spirulina powder and maca powder, which can be added to smoothies or used as toppings for acai bowls.

For the summer season, according to Lesser, customers have been enjoying the cold brew blast, which is made with Sail Away cold brew coffee, and Kala Luna’s juice cleanses, which consist of six juices per day for $50.

Owner Danny Passafaro, of Huntington, said the shop’s cold press juicer makes it stand out.

“There are organic juices in town, but we’re the only cold press juice and cold press gives you so much more nutritional value than a regular juicer,” Passafaro, 49, said.

When the business started in June 2015, it coupled yoga classes with healthy refreshments. Since then, however, Kala Luna has shifted its focus, providing customers with healthy prepared meals and refreshments.

“There’s tremendous amount of yoga studios in town and there are no other organic cold press juice places,” Passafaro said.

Jacki Ho, Eileen Lesser and Andrea Witc, of Kala Luna Juicery, stand behind the counter to prepare the store for a day of customers.

He added that there are plans to transform yoga studio at the 2,200square-foot store into a market offering organic meals. The meals, which are prepared by Huntingtonbased chef Nino Antuzzi, owner of Red, Sapsuckers and Osteria da Nino, aren’t be cooked on-site.

“We’re really focusing on the juice and prepared meals to take with you so that it’s something you can buy on your way home and have for today and tomorrow,” Passafaro said. “I’m offering a new unique alternative.”

Along with adding more prepared foods, Kala Luna will allow customers to create their own noodle bowls, chopped salad or wraps, according to Lesser.

Lesser added that “the process that we use, and the quality of our product, will give you a better outcome” as the shop continues to grow.

Kala Luna Juicery 322 Main St., Huntington 631-549-5200

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Call For Vendors: Long Island Fall Festival The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 23rd Annual Long Island Fall Festival at beautiful Heckscher Park in Huntington. The largest of its kind in the Northeast, the Long Island Fall Festival at Huntington has become the premiere event for family fun. This event is held annually in early October over Columbus Day weekend and attracts tens of thousands of families from all over the New York tristate area to the 25 acres of Heckscher Park.

Truly a celebration of community spirit, this weekend event offers something for everyone. Along with the four stages of entertainment, world-class carnival, international food courts, beer and wine

tent, farmer’s market, and numerous activities designed especially for young children, there are hundreds of arts and craft vendors.

Those interested in becoming a vendor must act fast.

Space is limited.

Pricing varies based on vendor type (vendor, non-profit, Huntington village merchant), and there is a discount for Huntington Chamber members.

Visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100, to request an application. Street vendors participate on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-Oct. 9, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. All spaces inside the park require the three day contract. Vendors will be accepted and placed in the festival on a first-come, first-served basis.

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BUSINESS Develop Critical Skills To Become A Strategic Thinker

By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

I like to think of myself as a strategic thinker, although admittedly I have been known to act on impulse. It’s the impulsive dealings that tend to get me into trouble. This dates back to elementary school, when I blurted something out to a teacher and lived to regret the remark.

To improve the decision-making areas of my life, I went online to do a bit of research. I found this passage, written by business coach/author J. Glenn Ebersole, in an article entitled, “Strategic Thinking: 11 Critical Skills Needed.”

“Strategic thinking is a process that defines the manner in which people think about, assess, view, and create the future for themselves and others. Strategic thinking is an extremely effective and valuable tool. One can apply strategic thinking to arrive at decisions that can be related to your work or personal life. Strategic thinking involves developing an entire set of critical skills,” Ebersole writes.

Ebersole goes on to list and elaborate on eleven critical skills. I’ve picked out a few “that the best strategic thinkers possess and use every day.”

“They are committed lifelong learners and learn from each of their experiences.

They use their experiences to enable them to think better on strategic issues.”

Debbi Honorof, senior director of marketing and communications at Hofstra University’ Continuing Education program, often speaks on “Thriving in the 21st Century Workplace.” Debbi addresses skills which include creative problem-solving, critical thinking, information and media literacy, communications and cultural awareness. As

lifelong learners know, there is so much more to enhance our knowledge base than what we look away from high school and college. Even those with advanced degrees are often mandated by their professions to obtain continued education credits – and for good reason.

As an instructor in the Continuing Education program, I embrace the concept of lifelong learning and so do my adult students. We feel that exhilaration that comes with knowledge and growth.

“They are committed to and seek advice from others.”

Whether it’s a formal mentoring relationship, or discussions with colleagues and others who have the ability to listen and respond analytically, there is much to be gained when taking into consideration the views of others. Strategic thinkers know that they don’t have all the answers. They also know that differing opinions can open the door to carefully thought-out strategies.

“They are amazingly aware and perceptive. They will recognize internal and external clues, often subtle, to help guide future direction and realize opportunities for them and their companies or organizations.”

Strategic thinkers have the ability to look inside themselves to understand their own motives, biases, past experiences and objectives. At the same time, these successful individuals have a heightened sense of awareness in their business and personal lives, having what Ebersole calls “ah ha experiences.”

“They have an innate ability to be proactive and anticipate change, rather than being reactive to changes after they occur.”

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THURSDAY Tour Of Huntington’s First Cemetery

Take a tour of Huntington’s earliest public cemetery, established in the 17th century, soon after the town’s founding in 1653, during the Old Burying Ground tour on Thursday, July 14. Wear comfortable footwear. Tour begins at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonm, and $5 for children. Call 631-427-7045 x401 for reservations.

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Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair Starting July 19, and running through the July 23, the Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair will be held at 400 Oakwood Road in Huntington. The fair, which will be open 7-11 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 5 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, will include 20 amusement rides, games of chance, games of skill and more. A parade is also slated for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and fireworks displays will be held each night.

Admission is free, but a pay-one-price ride bracelet costs $25.

Single tickets are also available. For more information, call 631427-1629 ext. 4.

FRIDAY Star Wars Day

All fans of Star Wars can get involved in a night of trivia, bingo and more at Barnes & Noble (4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport). The event starts at 7 p.m. Contact Susan Hladky at 631-462-0208 for more info.

SATURDAY Paint the Town

Create Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night at Paint the Town Studio (17 Green St., Huntington) from 8 p.m.10 p.m on Saturday, July 16. Tickets are $40. Wine and beer are available for purchase at the bar. BYOB $5 corking fee applies per 750ml bottle wine and/or 6 pack of beer. Call 631-6835788 for more information

SUNDAY Strike For Success

From 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at Bowlmor Long Island (895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) Strikes for Success will be raising money for Project Backpack’s Back to School Kickback. Tickets are $40 and include three hours of bowling, shoe rentals and refreshments.

MONDAY Oysters And Sparkling At Sandbar

Sandbar (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) is offering $1 Long Island oysters and $12 glasses of Lessing’s Sparkling Celebration by Sparkling Pointe Winery from 4-7 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Call 631-4986188 for more info.

TUESDAY Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair

Starting July 19, and running through the July 23, the Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair will be held at 400 Oakwood Road in Huntington. The fair, which will be open 7-11 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, and 5 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, will include 20 amusement rides, games of chance, games of skill and more. A parade is also slated for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and fireworks displays will be held each night. Admission is free, but a payone-price ride bracelet costs $25.

Single tickets are also available. For more information, call 631-427-1629 ext. 4.

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AT THE LIBRARIES WEDNESDAY Northport Harbor Park Telescope

View the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and/or Saturn. Admission is free.

Starts at 7:30 p.m., and runs until 9:30 pm. Located at Northport Harbor Park at the end of Main Street.

Weather pending. Call Debbee Decordova at 631-486-4818 for more information.

UPCOMING/ONGOING Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Located at Heckscher Park on Main St. (25A) & Prime Ave in Huntington, the arts festival brings free concerts to the park six days a week, Tuesdays through Sundays. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. with the exception of the family show on Tuesday, which starts at 7:30 p.m.. Call 631-271-8423 for more info.

Musical Theater Summer Camp

This Musical Theater Summer Camp offers kids the opportunity to learnthe ways of the theater and a chance to improve their performances with each session at John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. Kids are directed and taught by professionals. The full-time camp is Monay-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at a cost of $1,080; and part-time, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. for $780. Dates for the camp run through Aug. 26. For more info, contact: Jennifer Collester Tully at jtully@engemantheater.com.

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. ·The library will be hosting a special concert by the Paul Joseph Quartet at 7 p.m., July 14. Composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his quartet will be performing masterpieces such as Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” Bach’s “Air on a G String,” Chopin’s “Prelude in A” and more.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. ·The Library will host a “Dancercise” class on Monday, July 18, 9-10 a.m.

The class is a combination of lowimpact dance and toning class.

Cardholders may only register for one spot per class. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and bring a towel, exercise mat and water.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. ·For drive-in movie night, decorate your cardboard box as a car and go see a drive-in movie. July 19, 3 p.m. Movie to be determined.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow

Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Teen Trivia Night at the Dix Hills branch, July 18, 7-8 p.m. Teen Librarian, Jenny, will host a night of Kahoot Trivia with prizes.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org ·Alan M. Richards’ exhibit, “Get the Picture?” will be on display through Wednesday, July 27. Richards’ unique perspective on the world makes for photography that’s both highly satirical and profound.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. ·The library will be offering a weekly painting and drawing class for children on Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., through July 29. They’ll learn how to draw/paint animals, people, and works by famous artists while experimenting with a variety of mediums, learning, and having fun! Seats are limited.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Northport-based indie/alternative rock band Kodiak will play songs from their newly released album, “Romantic Rebel and the Phony Reaper,” on Friday, July 15, 7-8 p.m. Concert to be held in the Northport Library courtyard.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Northport Library Community Room.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. ·The library will host Zumba from 9:3010:30 a.m. on July 16 in the meeting room. Registration ($24) is required.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. ·Playing on July 14: “The Innocents,” “Our Kind of Traitor,” “Weiner-Dog,” “Dark Horse,” and “Swiss Army Man.” Visit cinemaartscentre.org for showtimes. ·On Friday, July 15, Retro Picture Show presents “A Nightmare On Elm Street” followed by “A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Free giveaways, raffle prizes, 35mm trailers, and more!

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. ·Mama Mia! begins July 21 and runs through Sept. 11.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;

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11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net. ·The Long Island Life Photography Exhibit runs through July 24.

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Tour Of Huntington’s First Cemetery Take a tour of Huntington’s earliest public cemetery, established in the 17th century, soon after the town’s founding in 1653, during the Old Burying Ground tour on Thursday, July 14. Wear comfortable footwear.

Tour begins at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for Non-Members, and $5 for children. Call 631-4277045 x401 for reservations.

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 are now being held every week through Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

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

Tuesday through Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors. ·Throwback Thursday exhibit on July 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

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 on display through July 30.

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. 631-271-

8423. huntingtonarts.org. ·Members Spotlight Artist Members Show, through July 23.

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 · Tour of the historic Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill on Thursday, July 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The mill was built in 1795 and is the only surviving mill in Huntington. Private tour accessible by a short boat ride. Advanced registration required.

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 per-

son. 631-854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org. ·Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 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. ·Summerland Tour 2016 Starring Sugar Ray, Everclear, Sponge, and Lit on Friday, July 22. Tickets $29.50-$99.50.

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.

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.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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

Thrift Shop Volunteer

Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted-living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-4273700, ext. 240.

Artistically Gifted Needed

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

Don’t Hibernate. Help

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs adults 55 and older to help organizations throughout Suffolk County.

Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490, ext. 12, for more information.

Friends At Home

Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella's Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes.

Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-3518672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER/OPPORTUNITIES 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-

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TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

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From left, incoming chairman of the Huntington Arts Council board Sam Miller; state Sen. Carl Marcellino; Dr. Michael W. Schant; Anthony Curto, Esq.; state Assemblyman Andrew Raia; state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci; and Huntington Arts Council Executive Director Marc Courtade The Huntington Arts Council recently kicked off its Annual Summer Arts Festival with a reception held on opening night.

The festival, which kicked off June 25 and runs through Aug. 14, brings a roster of performing artists to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park each year. At the ceremony, the arts council honored Anthony Curto, Esq., with the Sandy Chapin Arts & Humanitarian Award.

On hand at the ceremony were state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (RSouth Huntington), state Sen. Carl

Marcellino (R-Syosset) and state Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-East Northport).

“This achievement could not have been awarded to a more decorated and honorable individual,” Lupinacci said of Curto. His “tremendous success in the legal fields has already granted him past recognition, including a Congressional Achievement Award. I am proud to help congratulate Mr. Curto and offer him my best wishes for the future.”

For more information on the festival, visit Huntingtonarts.org.

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Firm Cooks Up Meals For Charity Staff members of the Melville-based elder law and estate-planning firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona recently cooked dinner for nearly 100 people at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park.

The taco dinner comprised of 30 pounds of ground beef and turkey along with vegetables, taco shells, cheese, salsa, salad and desserts. All of the food was supplied by GDGC. Managing partner of GDGC Jennifer Cona, Esq., was one of the 10 members to help prepare the meal.

“Everyone at GDGC loves doing good deeds in our community and we like to participate as a team,” Cona said.

“We like to roll up our sleeves and see the impact we are making. At the Ronald McDonald House, we got a real sense of the families in need and felt like we were making a difference.

Paralegal Deirdre Savino, of Centerport, also a volunteer, said that she

wanted to work for a firm like GDGC because it’s active in the community.

“It really puts things into perspective,” Savino said.

This year, the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing families a place to stay while their child undergoes medical treatment nearby.

Matthew Campo, president of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, noted both his and the residents’ gratitude toward the volunteers.

“We were so grateful for the delicious meal prepared by [GDGC] for the families here at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island,” Campo said.

“All of our residents were so in need of a home-cooked meal to help alleviate the stress of being at the hospital all day, and we are so appreciative of the firm’s generosity in answering this meaningful call.”

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Nancy Troetti, Julie Wyetzner, Ken Kern, Jennifer Cona, Jack Genser, Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Janet Russell, Alison Dragunat and Deirdre Savino volunteer to prepare a meal for the residents of the Ronald McDonald House.

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by positive outcomes or negative consequences to a plan or action. They formulate, they revise, they collaborate and they thrive with ongoing education.

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Sports Bar’s New Owners Call Timeout

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Former Huntington village sports bar Rookies has closed its doors after eight years in Huntington village, opening the door to new ownership, which plans to renovate the space and open a new bar in the coming weeks.

Michelle Wright, a former owner of Rookies, said the closing of the bar marks “the end of an era.”

“It was a great experience,” said Wright, who owned the 70 Gerard St. bar for seven years before selling it in September 2014. “But I think it’s going to be open to new possibilities in a new generation of sports lovers.”

She said she strove to marry sports with sophistication in the bar, which served much of the typical sports bar fare, including wings, burgers, and around 30 beers.

Wright added that she sold the bar as part of her plans to start a family.

Rookies was taken on by new ownership, a pair of business partners named Tony and Joe.

Tony, who declined to give his last name, said in an interview last week that the pair “bought it because we saw an opportunity there.”

However, “as time went on, we realized it’s a young person’s game.

We were approached by a younger group that had a lot of energy and a lot of ideas, and they wanted to do something that I feel the town would embrace.”

The bar was sold again in March to Frank Antonetti, Lou Cohen, Jay Janawsky and Ryan Sipp.

The new owners have since begun remodeling, taking down the iconic, black sign that sported “Rookies Sports Club” in red lettering. Instead, a new sign hangs above the door, reading, “Closed, but still awesome.”

In an interview last week, Cohen said that a new sports bar is being built. It still hadn’t been named as of last week, but Cohen said the group plans to soon announce a name.

Cohen said the group plans to open the new bar in four to six weeks. He said there will be both indoor and outdoor seating, totalling 50-60 seats. Plans also include eight

Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

Rookies closes after eight years in Huntington village, new bar planned to open soon

Rookies Sports Club at 70 Gerard St. in Huntington village has closed its doors after eight years of business, and changes in ownership. New plans for the space include another sports bar, planned to open within four to six weeks.

65-inch TVs, and a 100-inch projector screen. Further entertainment will be provided by a selection of games, including an 18-foot shuffleboard, foosball, bubble hockey and a photo booth.

“It’s going to be a sports bar, but not your average sports bar,” Cohen said. “We knew this town needed something more eventful so that’s re-

People In The News Temple Beth Torah, an active Reform Temple in Melville, recently honored Senior Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz for her achievements at the June 17 Shabbat services at the 35 Bagatelle Road temple.

Rabbi Moskowitz has received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Susie Heneson Moskowitz Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion for 25 years in the rabbinate.

She has been rabbi at Temple Beth Torah for 20 years. Rabbi Aaron D. Panken, Ph.D., president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, awarded Rabbi Moskowitz the Doctor of Divinity degree at Graduation Ceremonies in New York on May 4 at Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York.

“It has been a joy to be a rabbi for the past 25 years and a privilege to have been the rabbi at Temple Beth Torah in Melville for the last 20 years,” Moskowitz said. “I am so fortunate to be a part of this thriving congregation with supportive and involved members. I strive to teach Jewish values in a way that people can live them and improve the world around us.”

Hannah Kucine of Melville was among 568 undergraduate students in the Class of 2016 awarded degrees during commencement cere-

ally going to be the vibe here.”

As for the menu, Antonetti, of Huntington, said the eatery is going to offer traditional bar food with a twist.

“There will be craft cocktails, craft beer, some cool, fun stuff,” he said. It will be “a place for the casual neighborhood to come down, watch the game, have fun, and relax.”

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monies at Lafayette College’s Easton, Pennsylvania, campus. A double-major, Kucine graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in government and law/philosophy.

Seven Half Hollow Hills students, who also attended Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, were honored during the school’s recent certificate ceremony. Theater majors at LIHSA included:: Joshua DeJesus, who will attend the State University of New York at Purchase; Lauren Leibowitz, who will attend Rider University where she was offered $80,000 in scholarships; Sari Pelletier, who will attend Marywood University where she was offered $86,000 in scholarships; Athena Priftakis, who will attend Adelphi University where she was offered $72,000 in scholarships; Jacob Regensburg, who will attend New York University; and Heather Leach.

Matthew Tierney, who studied Film at LIHSA, will attend Hunter College.

Alexis Maria D’Alessandro of Dix Hills, a recent graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School West, was awarded a $1,000 education scholarship from Teachers Federal Credit Union.

D’Allesandro plans to study mechanical engineering at MIT in the fall.

The New York State Society of CPAs has

TFCU recently awarded education scholarships to high school graduates planning to attend college in the fall. Above, Half Hollow Hills High School West graduate and $1,000 scholarship winner Alexis Maria D’Alessandro receives congratulations from TFCU President/CEO Robert G. Allen. elected new members to join its board of directors leadership team, including Melville’s Harold L. Deiters III, NYSSCPA presidentelect.

Deiters is a partner at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause in Melville. He will serve a one-year term before he is installed as president in June 2017. A member the society’s Business Valuation and Finance committees, he previously served as Suffolk Chapter president.

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Shotgun Wedding Impresses With Energetic Set

By Tom Mortensen On a recent Wednesday evening sitting in a cavernous space admiring the high industrial ceilings with beams exposed and giant fans lazily spinning, I found myself thinking that this place has some real ambiance. From my vantage point above the floor level seats, I gazed upon eager fans, some with eyes glued to the stage, others busily texting on cell phones likely checking in via social media from Huntington’s Paramount Theater. For nearly five years, The Paramount has offered up a wide array of top comedy acts and headline entertainers spanning the musical spectrum. On this given evening, however, while awaiting the appearance of LeAnn Rimes, a ’90s country icon and two-time Grammy winner, I had the distinct and unexpected pleasure of witnessing an energetic set by country newcomers Shotgun Wedding, who opened the show.

With little fanfare and no introduction, the group leapt out of the starting gate with a driving drumbeat provided by seasoned veteran Chuck Burgi, who is also a member of the Billy Joel Band, and launched at breakneck speed into a raucous honky-tonk version of “Travelin’ Prayer;” an obscure Billy Joel cut from the long ago “Piano Man” album. Rich vocal harmonies backed by rollicking piano and guitar licks had the audience immediately clapping along with this group of wellweathered musicians.

Under the gun with an opening act allotment of 30 minutes, the band hustled through a well thought out set of seven songs showcasing the wide range of musical styles featured on their debut CD, “South of Somewhere.” It’s tough to envision just where in country music Shotgun Wedding might find their niche. Introducing their first single, lead guitarist and vocalist Dennis DelGaudio explained it best.

“This song is called ‘City Boy’ and is the vanguard for what we call city country music…our music,” said DelGaudio, who has toured with Billy Joel in the past.

Opening with a sweeping flourish of piano magic supplied by Wade Preston, who, when asked, has performed as a stand in for Billy Joel in the past, it eloquently evokes the feel of a typical metro morning, from a quick cup of java to the harried commute on the New York City subway system.

Tryin’ to get to work and I’m running late.

Shotgun Wedding impressed with an opening set at last month’s LeAnn Rimes show at The Paramount in Huntington village.

Drop a dollar in a guitar player’s beat up case There’s a track fire on the F line just one stop before mine I hit the street and make it just in time.

Lead vocalist Catherine Porter bravely tackled the meaty social issue of hazardous pre-marital canoodling on “City Hall,” a fun bluesy cut that depicts a true shotgun wedding New York City style.

We stood in line to dot our I’s and cross our T’s With a clerk that looked like Willie and smelled like Jim Beam We said, “We do” in sixty seconds flat Signed, sealed, delivered and in a taxi just like that.

It’s not all about the Big Apple, however. “Tumbleweed Tuesday” penned by bassist Andy Cichon, also a current Billy Joel Band member, maintains the lighthearted feel of the perfect summer themed Jimmy Buffett or Kenny Chesney refrain yet may actually go down as the world’s first anti-summer theme song! It addresses the delicate infrastructure of life for the locals on Long Island’s east end who spend 14 weeks of lying low, making money and watching the show. DelGaudio clarified (in city country layman’s terms), “Tumbleweed Tuesday is the day when all the city folk get the hell out of the Hamptons and the people who live out there year round get their restaurants, bars and beaches back.”

The city country idea sounds a bit like a parody, but Shotgun Wedding brings something fresh and memorable to a format that seems to rely solely on power-pop driven hits with just enough twang to get away with

calling itself country.

The real gem of the abbreviated set came by way of the powerful “Hurtin’ Songs.” Catherine Porter’s vocal

prowess on this soulful ballad rings so true with raw emotion ranging from the exhaustion of unending heartache following a soul wrenching break-up to the long awaited return of hope and freedom and happiness. The a cappella bridge delivered salvation infectious enough to bring the assembled to their knees (hypothetically of course) clapping and singing along with the fervor of a Sunday morning congregation in a deep south gospel church.

There is no need to call to attention the impressive résumés of each of these five musicians, as the music is the only thing that really counts. Is Shotgun Wedding the next big name in country music? Can they rescue country music or at the very least sow the seeds for a semitraditional resurgence? So many questions, but from this standpoint one is left to wonder.

Which came first, the city or the country?

Shotgun Wedding’s “South of Somewhere” is available on iTunes, or through Shotgunweddingnyc.com.

WALT’S CORNER

ON THE CRICKET What will you tell me after winter when the snow will no longer freeze our time, with time, words – poem in a match and common space behind the chimney?

What will you tell me in two years' time, after forever, after goodnight – will the cricket wake up at spring and glare at us straight in the eye?

Walt Whitman

What will you tell me during the gig and how will your words match the tune, can you domesticate a cricket and will he become tamed for good?

What will you tell me if the cricket stays endlessly and plays violin, won't he disturb us all the time giving concerts through winter till spring?

What will you tell me – say it now, tell me this gig is a polar night, the chimney cricket – a little star, which luckily always ends falling down.

What will you tell me after winter, what will you tell me in two years' time and how will your words match the tune, with us sleeping under the ground?

JADWIGA GRABARZ, TR KATARZYNA SKOCZYŃSKA Nowy Wisnicz, Poland

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Melville Financial Analyst To Be Outing’s Guest Of Honor

By Fanchette Grunblatt info@longislandergroup.com

Peter Klein, a Melville-based chartered financial analyst, has been named the guest of honor for the YAI’s annual golf outing, slated for Sept.

19 at the North Shore Country Club in Glen Head.

Klein, who lives in Huntington with his wife and three children, is a managing director and partner with High Tower Advisors, a Manhattanbased leasing management platform. He is also president of nonprofit Claire Friedlander Family Foundation, and chairman of the Tilles Center at LIU Post.

George Contos, CEO of YAI, an organization that offers services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, said that Klein and the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation have helped YAI to “create additional opportunities for people with disabilities to become more independent and lead enriching and fulfilling lives.”

Contos added, “Our philosophy of care revolves around empowering the people we support to explore what they need for a quality life… We greatly appreciate and value Peter’s partnership and interest in supporting YAI and our mission.”

This year’s golf outing is expected to include

Huntington’s Peter Klein, above, a Melville-based chartered financial analyst, has been named the guest of honor for the YAI’s annual golf outing, slated for Sept. 19 at the North Shore Country Club in Glen Head. brunch, on-course refreshments and lunch; player contests with prizes; a trick shot show by Brian Pavlet; cocktails; and a dinner with an awards ceremony.

Participants will also receive either a five-day, four-night stay for two in the Pete Dye Golf Lodge at the award-winning Casa De Campo Re-

sort & Villas in LaRomana, Dominican Republic; or a three-day, two-night stay at the Trump National Doral in Miami.

For information about sponsorship packages, contact Michael.VanConant@yai.org or 212-2736210; or Steven.Fiorillo@yai.org or 212-2736518. For tickets, visit Yai.org.

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are recovering from addiction.

“Addiction devastates the lives of far too many New Yorkers and their families,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. "These new centers will provide the necessary resources and support to those seeking recovery and will help us build a stronger and healthier New York for all.”

FCA, a multifaceted group working to benefit underserved children and those battling addiction, is in a formal partnership with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

Steve Chassman, LICADD executive director, said Huntington is among the locations being considered to “draw young people and families from both counties.”

One of the first locations considered was St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Huntington Station, but the church has withdrawn its offer to host the center.

“The Congregation Council of St. Peter's Church in Huntington Station has regretfully decided to withdraw from preliminary discussion it had entered into with four social service agencies approved by the state to develop a Recovery Center on Long Island,” Rev. Frank Nelson, pastor at St. Peter’s, said in an emailed statement. “While responding to a vital

community need that this congregation's leaders support, it has become obvious that partnering in this effort would not be a good fit for this congregation, its already developed expressions of ministry, and its place in the community.”

The announcement of the planned recovery center comes on the heels of a legislation package signed into law

by Cuomo on June 22. It included the addition of 270 in-patient treatment beds across the state, mandated insurance coverage for 15 days for treatment and restrictions on opioid prescriptions.

“It was the most comprehensive legislative package signed into law ever in NYS regarding substance use,” Chassman said. “You had families in very difficult situations to choose over their loved one or, in some cases, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in treatment that should have been covered if their policy and premiums were paid.”

Chassman said the recovery center and the legislative package were the fruition of years of work.

State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R-South Huntington) mirrored Chassman, explaining that the legislation was the culmination of research on the heroin problem at local forums, including one at Walt Whitman High School back in September 2015.

“From that information, we were able to see what we lack and where we could make improvements. I think that gave us first-hand experience in terms of what could actually go into the legislation,” he said.

Regarding the recovery center, he said that while St. Peter’s had retracted their offer, it was important to recognize that the facility would not be an in-patient facility.

“It’s not for addicts,” he said, adding that the center is intended for patients already being treated for addiction at other facilities. “This is more of a resource to make sure that people that are recovering don’t relapse.”

He believed that as long as the “community feels it would be a good fit,” a Huntington location could act as a “central locale” between the counties.

Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) lauded the state’s efforts, adding that it was “extremely important” to decrease barriers for patients to access coverage from their insurance companies.

He added that his “only caution” focuses on the provision of the package which mandates a three-hour opioid-prescribing course for physicians every three years.

“Another professional mandate may cause some physicians not to bother prescribing much-needed pain medicines,” he said.

In June, the state issued a report that added 2014 to Suffolk’s trend of leading the state in heroin-related deaths by county. The analysis found that the county had 111 heroin-related deaths, and 96 deaths related to prescription opiates.

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sored a county resolution that raised the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21.

Roger Snyder, a member of the board of directors for the Tri-Village Little League in Greenlawn, said that Little League already bans smoking as part of setting an

example for children. He said it wasn’t an issue at their games, but still thought the legislation was beneficial.

“It sounds good to me,” he said, adding that the Tri-Village field is within a town park. “If somebody does [smoke], they go in the parking lot, but it’s extremely rare.”

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As a freshman at Cold Spring Harbor High School, Billy Lister was faced with a challenge that changed the course of his life: The left side of his body was paralyzed.

Fighting through the disability, Lister, 34, has become a successful cyclist and earned a spot to compete in this year’s Paralympic Games slated to be held in September in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Lister earned himself a spot on the U.S. Paralympic cycling team after winning first place in the upright two-wheel cycling category, a 22-kilometer race, at the July 2 Paralympic trials in North Carolina. He completed the race with a personal best time of 31:29.

“All the hard work, dedication and sacrifice that was put in over the last few years to get to this point and have the opportunity to wear the red, white and blue on my back and represent team USA at the Paralympic Games is something that I’m going to cherish and be proud of forever,” said Lister, who currently lives at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. “It’s a pretty unbelievable experience that I can’t wait to get a hold of.”

At 15 years old, Lister, who also played soccer, basketball and lacrosse, was diagnosed with AVM, an acute brain abnormality that was found encroaching on his brain stem.

Although surgery was a success, Lister said his brain began to develop swelling. At age 17, six months after the operation, he suffered a stroke that manifested for four-weeks.

“My [stroke] was actually a slow and aggressive process so each day I woke up and couldn’t do something I could do the day before,” such as typing on a keyboard or tying his shoes, Lister said.

Lister soon lost control of the left side of his body.

“I never realized that, for so many years, I wasn’t living my life, I was just surviving it and going through the motions. My life just had no purpose, no meaning, no joy, no real happiness,” Lister said.

“It took a while for my eyes to open and realize that I still have a life and it’s a phenomenal life, it’s an awesome life.”

In 2011, Lister came across the San Diego-based Challenged Athletes Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities get back into sports, and was invited to the para-triathlon camp.

That weekend, Lister said he relearned how to swim with one arm, how to run and how to ride a bike that is controlled and operated from his right hand.

“That weekend changed everything and got me to realize that even though I had a body that, at the time, I no longer wanted and that I was ashamed of, I still had a life to live,” he said. “I can still do some pretty amazing things and things that I love and that’s where everything changed.”

In 2013, Lister discovered Paralympic cycling

Cold Spring Harbor native Billy Lister competes in the Paralympic trials on July 2 in North Carolina. and has been entering into bike races ever since.

Lister graduated from Cold Spring Harbor in 2001. He went on to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2005 with a bachelor of arts and science degree in political science. He then moved to New York City and started work as a field commodity trader for Manhattan-based Stemcor USA. He was transferred to Southern California in 2013 and moved to Colorado Springs in January 2015 to live and train full time at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He stepped away as a trader in March to fully focus on making the Paralympic team, which saw him train for 35 hours a week.

With eight weeks left to train before the Paralympic Games, which run from Sept. 7-Sept. 19, Lister said he is preparing as much as humanly possible. His goal is to bring home a medal.

He’s set to compete in at least three events, including the 3-kilometer track individual pursuit, the 22-kilometer road individual time trial and the 70-kilometer road race.

“There’s never a moment that you can’t accomplish what you dream of,” Lister said. “Strive for it, work hard and you can achieve everything if you take it one day at a time. Every day that you’re alive is a day to do something special.”

Photo by United States Olympic Committee

By Janee Law

Photo by Beth Deloria

Cold Spring Harbor Native Earns Spot At Paralympic Games

Billy Lister recently earned himself a spot on the U.S. Paralympic cycling team and will be competing in the September Paralympic Games in Brazil.

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