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VOL. 18, ISSUE 32

NEWSPAPER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

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Disposable Bag Fee Approved Long Islander News photo/archives

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

The bill regulating single-use plastic bags has passed through the Suffolk Legislature. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, customers will pay 5-cents per plastic or paper bag used at retail stores, including supermarkets.

The new law, passed Sept. 7, will be enforced by the county’s department of health services.

Violations are subject to a civil fine of $500. The 5 cents would go directly to the retailer.

The law would apply to all retail stores, with the exception of bags used for restaurants, dry cleaners, pharmacies and bags for poultry or produce. Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” (Continued on page A6)

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) first proposed in March his bill intended to limit the use of plastic and paper bags in stores across Suffolk, including supermarkets. The bill was passed by the legislature on Sept. 7, and will begin to impose a 5-cent fee on use of such bags starting 2018.

DIX HILLS

SPOTLIGHT

‘Moreland & Arbuckle’ Keep Up The Energy

A13-year-old Cover Star! spotlighted in ‘Discovery Girls Magazine’

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

“Dream, achieve, repeat,” is a motto that 13year-old Victoria Albanese follows every single day.

With this attitude, and the drive to pursue of her dreams, the Dix Hills teen was recently selected as one of 36 girls across North America to be fea-

tured as a “Discovery Girl” in the September/October 2016 issue of Discovery Girls Magazine. And she’s pictured on the cover of it.

“I was very shocked,” Albanese, an eighth-grader at West Hollow Middle School, said. A fan of the national magazine, Albanese said she first applied Thirteen-year-old Victoria Albanese, of Dix Hills, is to become a Discovery Girl featured in the September/October 2016 issue of (Continued on page A9)

Discovery Girls Magazine, which she is holding.

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DIX HILLS

$1.57M Settlement OKd By Board

By Jano Tantongco

“certain disputes and the town refused to provide us with our payments as contracted for work performed.

Because the issue is still in the process of being settled, Wenger said he could not provide additional details, but added that, “more recently, we did come to a settlement, and we look forward to concluding this project with the town.”

Carter said Wenger Construction had “claimed it was entitled to extra payment for change orders.”

“The town contested payment for certain proposed change orders and believed that work was not timely completed,” Carter stated in an email.

“Payments to Wenger were held in abeyance until those disagreements could be resolved. Under the terms of the potential settlement approved by the town board, but still being negotiated by counsel, the town will pay Wenger for the agreed-upon work.”

Construction of the new ice rink was completed, and the rink was dedicated, by December 2010. However,

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The Huntington Town Board has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $1.57 million with a Plainview-based construction company that was filed over disputes regarding a project to renovate the Dix Hills Park Ice Rink, and construct a new rink.

The Huntington Town Board unanimously approved the settlement at its Aug. 16 meeting. The settlement is currently being reviewed by town counsel, according to A.J. Carter, town spokesman. Hanover Insurance Company issued a performance bond, naming the town as the obligee, according to the approved resolution.

Wenger Construction Co., which is also reviewing the settlement before it can be finalized, was contracted to renovate the existing ice rink facility and build a new one in 2009, according to Carter.

David Wenger, president of the construction company, said there were

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Lawsuit began over disputes with renovations to ice rink, construction of new facility

The Huntington Town Board has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $1.57 million with Plainview-based Wenger Construction Co. The lawsuit originated over disputes between the town and construction company over renovations to the Dix Hills Ice Rink, pictured above, and construction of a new rink. renovations to the old rink have not been completed.

“Since the issues involving the ice rink construction originally arose, other projects surfaced that took prece-

dence, including some that had to be done on an emergency basis,” Carter said, adding that the town is now seeking funding to complete the renovations at the old ice rink.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Suffolk County officials are taking aim at a slew of major pharmaceutical companies that they claim have contributed to the opioid epidemic.

A lawsuit was filed on Aug. 31 by the county against a slew of pharmaceutical companies, including Purdue Pharma Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

Purdue Pharma introduced the prescription opioid OxyContin onto the market in 1996.

The lawsuit claims that the defendants “have manufactured, promoted, and marketed opioids for the management of pain by misleading consumers and medical providers through misrepresentations or omissions regarding the appropriate uses, risks, and safety of opioids.”

It also claims that the defendants had foreknowledge that, with extended use, the effectiveness of these drugs diminished, requiring increased dosages to achieve pain relief, “markedly increasing the risk of significant side effects and addition.”

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County Sues Big Pharma Over Opioids

Suffolk Legislator Rob Calarco (D-Patchogue), center, announces with Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone the lawsuit filed by the county against various pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the county’s opiate epidemic.

Previous published reports say that Purdue Pharma settled last year with the state of Kentucky for $24 million in a similar lawsuit where the company was alleged to have misled the public regarding the potential for addiction to OxyContin.

Leading the legal battle in tandem

with the county is Paul Hanly, lead attorney for Manhattan-based law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy.

“It is fair and accurate to compare this action by Suffolk County to the landmark tobacco industry litigation of the 1980s that alleged that cigarette manufacturers knew – but did

not warn consumers – that smoking caused lung cancer and that cigarettes were addictive,” Hanly said in a statement. “As a result of this litigation, we believe other jurisdictions across the country may evaluate their own monetary and societal losses due to the opioid epidemic and come to a similar conclusion about the conspiratory and fraudulent actions of drug companies that have fueled this epidemic.”

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) said those who live in the United States consume up to 95 percent of the world’s opioids. He added that, when the drugs were initially marketed, they were advertised as “non-addicting.”

“What we’re saying is that the solution shouldn’t just fall on the backs of the taxpayers, nor do we have enough resources. I think it’s an effort that requires joint responsibility,” Spencer said. “This is a way of being able to say to the pharmaceutical companies, ‘help us share in this.’”

Purdue Pharma Inc. did not respond to requests for comment by deadline Tuesday.

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A Nickel To Remember The Suffolk Legislature last week ap- ple to change their behavior and switch to proved legislation that will impose a fee reusable bags. Most of us have a stack of on paper or plastic bags at certain stores, reusables in our car trunks; the fee should including supermarkets. Starting in 2018, prompt us to remember to use them. it will cost a nickel for single-use bags And, unlike the state’s bottle deposit supplied by the store. law, this one is not a hidden tax. Fees colThe law, which also includes a provi- lected by stores are retained by the stores. sion requiring that bags be composed of at Period. least 40 percent recycled content, was The environmental benefits are obvioriginally proposed as an outous. Fewer flyaway plastic right ban and was aimed at EDITORIAL bags to get snarled in trees and reducing litter as well as fences or choke marine life is wasteful, single-use bags. However, vari- one. A switch to sustainable materials ous compromises led to the bill in its pres- over single-use disposables is another. It’s ent form. tough to argue with that.

Research provided by the bill’s sponsor The nickel-a-bag fee is hardly an onerindicated that the single-use bags we are ous, but it will prompt people to bring all used to getting at the supermarket have reusable bags like we should have been an average life of 12 minutes. Then they doing all along. Hopefully Suffolk Counbecome trash, recyclable material, or lit- ty is again leading the way and similar ter. It is hoped that the fee will cause peo- laws will take hold nationwide.

nomic Development, Community Development and then HOME Investment Partnerships Program links.

I hope many local residents will be able to take advantage of this wonderful program that is designed to help them experience the joys and rewards of home ownership.

LOU D’AMARO Suffolk Legislator (D17th District) Huntington Station

‘It’s Crucial’ To Protect Women’s Health

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Help For First-Time Home Buyers DEAR EDITOR: I want to inform potential first-time Suffolk home buyers about a program that can provide them with muchneeded financial assistance.

Owning a home is the American Dream, and through this program, more people will be able to afford to live that dream.

First time home buyers may qualify for a down payment grant of up to $10,000 through the Suffolk County 2016 Down Payment Assistance Program. Offered by the Suffolk Office of Community Development, applicants must have at least

$3,000 in the bank, a documented minimum annual household income of at least $30,000 and be able to obtain a mortgage. The program does not fund closing costs.

To qualify for the program, you must be a firsttime homebuyer in Suffolk and have a total household income within the HUD low to moderate income guidelines with an annual income not exceeding 80 percent of the area median income based on family size.

Residents must intend to occupy the property as a principal residence and not have entered into a contract of sale prior to being awarded a purchaser certificate from the Suffolk Office of Community Development.

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they need. This legislation does just that.

I have also consistently fought for an equality agenda that includes equal pay for equal work, prohibiting discrimination against mothers in the hiring process, protecting women from sexual harassment and strengthening human trafficking laws.

I’m very happy that we were able to work together and pass legislation that will enforce equality and save the lives of so many. I look forward to continuing this work and finding new ways that we can support women in the workplace and medically so they can continue to be invaluable to the success of New York. The specific needs of women’s health are being addressed, and I will continue to ensure that all women across our state receive the care and protection they deserve.

ANDREW RAIA Assemblyman, 12th District (R-East Northport) Correction: The caption for the photo in the “Stay Fit By Slipping Into ‘Senior Sneakers” article, published in the Sept. 8 issue of the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper, wrongly identified the woman pictured on the right. She is Robin Roberts, a client of George Baselice.

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In a moving ceremony held on Sept.

8 at Nassau’s 9/11 Memorial to recognize the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, Nassau Executive Edward Mangano and families of victims gathered as one to remember loved ones who lost their lives in the attacks. Together, 300 residents gave thanks to those who rendered aid at the scene, and remembering those who continue to give their lives from post 9/11 injuries.

Mangano stated, “We gather today to remember those we lost, to read their names aloud and to hold their memory close to our hearts as we recall the beauty and meaning of their lives. It is imperative we commemorate 9/11 by also honoring the bravery and heroism shown by first responders and our service men and women who continue to make sacrifices to secure our freedom and safety. We remember and give thanks to those who did not run from, but ran into danger in order to administer aid to the innocent victims of a cowardly act of terrorism.”

The ceremony in Eisenhower Park

began with the Nassau Fire Marshal Color Guard presenting the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance recited by the grandchildren of one of the 9/11 victims, and the Girl Scouts of America Junior Troop #2223 performing the national anthem. Father Kevin Smith, Nassau’s fire chaplain, offered an opening prayer. A reading of the names of the 349 victims who lived in Nassau was delivered aloud by several of the widows, nieces, brothers, sisters, mothers and friends of those killed in the attack. Among the 349 victims, 18 were Nassau firefighters.

A closing prayer from Rabbi Barry Dov Schwartz, chaplain to the Nassau Police Department, was followed by the lighting of memorial candles and a celebration of the Survivor Tree descendant, which is now planted near the memorial. Last year, saplings from the only tree to survive the World Trade Center were planted in Eisenhower Park.

Prior to the ceremony concluding with “Amazing Grace,” which was

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Family members of the victims of those killed in the 9/11 attacks gather in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 8 to recognize the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. played by the Nassau Police Department Pipe and Drum Band, Mangano thanked family members and survivors for their strength and dedication to attend the ceremony.

“Sept. 11 will forever be a day when we devote ourselves to remember that freedom is not free,” Mangano stated.

“Together, we share the grief of the

349 Nassau County families whose lives were forever changed on the tragic day and we remember their pain. As Americans, we will always stand united. We believe in freedom and democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human life. It is these principles, and our resolve, that will continue to strengthen our great nation.”

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Dix Hills teen featured in ‘Discovery Girls Magazine’ (Continued from page A1)

in January 2015, but didn’t her back and started to temper her expectations.

But then, after arriving home from an overnight camping trip in July 2015, she saw the acceptance email “Iit was a big surprise for me… [I was] beyond excited,” she said. The Discovery Girls program acts as a platform for young girls to express themselves and connect with others

to discover helpful tips on handling life’s ups and downs.

Albanese joined the select group of girls in San Francisco this past February for the Discovery Girls Magazine Leader Summit 2015. At the three-day event, the girls participated in a photo shoot and gathered to discuss a variety of topics, including the issues that girls face today.

Meeting the girls was Albanese’s

favorite part, she said. “They’re all so nice, and were from all over the country and Canada.”

“It was an amazing experience,” she added, “a once in a lifetime opportunity for me that I’ll never forget it.”

The spread in the magazine that details Albanese is featured on pages 1415 of the magazine, which is typically available at local bookstores. Alanese shares her interests and words of in-

spiration for young girls who are interested in pursuing career paths that are normally geared towards boys.

Albanese hopes to become an architect or engineer, a career path that she has always been drawn to. In her article, she discusses how girls are not known to take on this particular career path, but hopes that her pursuit will help change that.

“I’m going to try my best in school to get good grades and go to a good college to get into that field,” Albanese, who plans to attend Half Hollow Hills High School East next year, said. “Hopefully, I’ll inspire other girls to do the same thing: To do what you love to do.”

Outside of the classroom, Albanese plays field hockey, volleyball, lacrosse and tennis, the latter being her favorite. In sixth-grade, she also participated in school plays, but decided to focus on sports as she entered seventh grade.

She’s also has a passion for music.

A singer in the Long Island Children’s Choir, Albanese started playing the piano when she was 4 years old, and the viola when she was in third grade. She said she loves both instruments equally.

In sixth grade, Albanese was selected to play viola in the Suffolk County Music Educator’s Association. She said that experience was a lot of fun.

“All the kids were so talented and I felt honored to represent my school,” said.

Next year promises to present a new challenge for Albanese: high school. She said it’s going to be a big school year for her, and she’s doing her best this year to prepare for it.

Albanese, whose favorite subject is science, said, “I’m going to work my hardest.”

With a passion to become an architect or an engineer, Victoria Albanese, 13, hopes to inspire young girls to break boundaries and pursue careers that are male dominated.

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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‘Mitch & Arbuckle’ Keeps The Energy Up 3

HISTORY Huntington Victims In 9/11 Attacks Remembered 4

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travel Exploring The Harbor At Lighthouse Music Fest 10 Pop-up Art Gallery Compliments Open House Showing

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Autumn Is (Almost) In The Air

Pole Possession

September… For those who are etymologically

Longislandernews.com! Send ‘em in to info@longislandergroup.com – and be sure to inclined, you may have caught yourself wonderinclude some standard informaing why the ninth month of our year uses the tion about the photo, including Latin prefix “septem,” which names, ages and name of the means seven. Well, maybe you IN THE KNOW school district. haven’t been wondering that, WITH AUNT ROSIE but let’s discuss it regardless. It The hurricane that wasn’t… all comes from the time in the Roman republic I think it’s safe to say that ever when there were only 10 months, according to since Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, Dictionary.com. Eventually, Julius Caesar came many people go on high alert any time there’s along to introduce his own calendar, the Julian word that a hurricane may hit the shores of Long calendar, named after himself of course. This Island. And why wouldn’t we be? With both Irene newer version added two more months, January and Sandy, some Long Islanders, including myand February. As previously mentioned in our self, seemed to be hesitant to believe that the previous columns, the original fifth and sixth storms would cause any, let alone severe, damage. months of the calendar, known as Quintilis and Sandy was the worst of the two, and many were Sextilis respectively, were changed to July and unprepared for, and surprised by, the outcome.

August, to further pay homage to the Roman For many, it was a tragic lesson to learn, but now monarchs. Despite attempts to change the names we know to always be prepared. Thankfully, as of September, October and December, their the most recent hurricane, Hurricane Hermine, names remained fixed, a vestige that persists inthreatened to hit Long Island over Labor Day to modern life. weekend, the most alarming result of it was a beautiful rainbow. Although many panicked, Back to school… School buses are roaming, rightfully so, and prepared to cancel their holiday children are hustling and bustling to class and weekend plans, the day the hurricane was supteachers are welcoming them for yet another posed to reach us brought nothing but sunny skies school year. Welcome back to all of our stuand an occasional breeze. If only, every hurricane dents, teachers, faculty and administrators! Of was like Hermine. course, I haven’t had to think about school myself for quite some time, but I always enjoy see(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have ing my nieces and nephews gear up for another comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening year in education. It always makes for such in your neck of the woods, write to me today and great photo opportunities! And that brings me to let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a my next point: Do you have the cutest back to line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 school photo ever? We’d love to see it and conWall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the esider it for publication in our newspapers and on mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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“We try to come out guns blazing, and hit it hard… Music is about transference of energy between the crowd and the players, so it’ll be a fun time.”

Keeping The Energy Up With ‘Moreland & Arbuckle,’ Page 3

A 21-year-old Commack man was arrested at around 7:10 p.m. on Sept. 4 for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs. Suffolk police said he was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer and struck a telephone pole and mailbox on Greenlawn Road. He was also slurring his speech, according to police. He was charged with first-degree operation of a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, as well as fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.

Drugs Galore A 49-year-old Huntington man and a 56year-old Huntington Station woman were pulled over and arrested at around 11 p.m. on Sept. 2 for allegedly possessing drugs.

Suffolk police pulled over their vehicle, a 2010 Hyundai, for failing to maintain a single lane. Police said they found oxycodone without a valid prescription in their possession, as well as crack cocaine and marijuana.

The woman was charged with two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and loitering unlawfully to use a controlled substance. The man was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree operation of a motor vehicle impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Opiate Burglar A 32-year-old East Northport man was arrested at around 12:45 p.m. on Sept. 1 for allegedly trespassing, stealing assorted jewelry and cash, as well as possessing drugs.

Suffolk police said that between July 12July 16, he stole a female victim’s jewelry from Farmingville. On Aug. 17, he allegedly took cash to perform work on a home in Amity Harbor, but never performed the work. Then, on Aug. 29, he was discovered trespassing at a home on Drake Place in Eaton’s Neck, according to police. When he was arrested, he was also found to possess methadone pills, heroin and a hypodermic needle, police said. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny, petit larceny, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic instrument and second-degree criminal trespass.

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MUSIC Keeping The Energy Up With ‘Moreland & Arbuckle’ Photo Courtesy Moreland & Arbuckle

Moreland & Arbuckle is set to bring its bold, raw sound to The Paramount on Sept.

29 when the Kansas-based trio opens for George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Moreland & Arbuckle is set to tear up The Paramount on Sept. 29 with a blues style that roars and swings, while still maintaining a raw, melodic sound.

“I think we’ve cultivated a sound that mixes traditional blues with kind of our own style,” said Aaron Moreland, guitarist for the band, which is slated to open for George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

He draws much of inspiration from a diverse selection of influences, from punk rock to Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, and classic blues artists Son House and Mississippi Fred McDowell.

Describing the songwriting process, Moreland said there are “no rules,” adding that it’s a “very organic process.” Sometimes, the Kansas-based trio will start with lyrics and then write music to go with it. Other times, they’ll start with music and then write the lyrics to accompany it.

Moreland & Arbuckle’s latest album, “Promised Land Or Bust,” released in May, is its seventh

release. Moreland said the band made “a conscious effort to record more traditional blues tunes on this record...to come back where we started in certain ways.

He continued, “It’s the most developed record we’ve ever recorded, in terms of the songwriting.”

Going back, Moreland explained that he and the band’s singer and harmonicist, Dustin Arbuckle, met in 2001 at an open mic session in Wichita, Kansas.

“For a long time, our main focus was playing as an acoustic duo,” Moreland said.

But, they soon learned to also manage an electric sound and eventually kept developing both sounds until “we sort of merged them into one.”

That sound will ring throughout The Paramount in Huntington later this month. Doors for the onenight-only show open at 7 p.m., and the show is slated to begin at 8 p.m.

Ticket are available at the box office, or from Paramountny.com, for $35-70.

Moreland said the audience can definitely expect a “high energy” performance.

“We try to come out guns blazing, and hit it hard… especially in a show like that, where we’re a support act and don’t have a whole lot of time,” he said. “Music is about transference of energy between the crowd and the players, so it’ll be a fun time.”

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An American Legion Rider of Greenlawn Post 1244, left, holds an American Flag as Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards, right, reads the names of Town of Huntington residents who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A silver bell rang loud 43 times in Heckscher Park on Sunday. Each of the rings signified one of the 43 people who lived in the Town of Huntington and died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 15 years ago.

Officials from across the Town of Huntington were joined in the Huntington park by a crowd consisting of family members of the deceased, and onlookers who stopped to pay their respects.

Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone began the reading of the names, and was followed by council members Susan Berland, Eugene Cook, Tracey Edwards, and Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia.

Bagpiper Tom Murphy closed the ceremony with a performance of “Amazing Grace.”

In the quiet moments after, many people solemnly walked through the town’s 9/11 Memorial.

Members of Huntington Marine Corps League Detachment #792 present the nation’s colors on Sunday during the Town of Huntington’s 9/11 ceremony in Heckscher Park.

As Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland, left, reads names of Town of Huntington residents who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Huntington Veterans Advisory Board Member Bob Santo, center, sets down a rose in remembrance. Also pictured on the right is the plaque that’s part of the 9/11 Memorial at Heckscher Park.

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c o m m u n it y ‘Veterans Service Day’ Provides Opportunities

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Town of Huntington and Suffolk officials kicked off the first-ever Veterans Service Day last week. The event, which is promised to be held on a monthly basis, saw 20 organizations dedicated to servicing veterans gather together under one roof in Huntington Station.

“Instead of making veterans travel to get the services, we should get in our cars and travel to the places in the local communities where veterans are,” Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone said. “This is a model, and we need to be doing more of it. I truly give credit to the Town of Huntington for taking the lead on this, and I’m proud to say Suffolk County will partner with them to do everything that we can to support our veterans here in Huntington and across the county.”

Held at the Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave), veterans had the opportunity to go from table to table, seeking out different services, which were being offered by veteran service providers,

human services providers and other nonprofit agencies. Services included peer-to-peer support, housing opportunities, food, counseling, suicide prevention, health and wellness and more. “[When talking] about the vision for the resource center, it was about every year doing a little bit more to change people’s lives and today it’s about veterans’ services,” said Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards, who organized the program with Beth Murphy, of Suffolk County Veterans Services, and senior deputy commissioner of Suffolk’s Department of Labor; and Carol Rocco, Huntington’s coordinator of veterans’ services.

Edwards continued, “For us in Suffolk and the Town of Huntington, it’s serving those that have served.”

Bob Santo, who served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam from 1966-1970, and who is a past commander of the American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244, said the event was a great toward providing a way for veterans to navigate the services available to them.

“You don’t often see a scheduled gathering of services providers for

Pictured at the first Veterans Service Day, from left: Brendan Forte, captain of the Suffolk Police Department’s 2nd Precinct; Ed O’Shea, a Vietnam veteran and adjutant of the American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244; Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern; Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland; Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone; Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards; Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone; Frank Nardelli, commissioner of Suffolk’s Department of Labor; Beth Murphy, senior deputy commissioner of Suffolk’s Department of Labor; and Bob Santo, a Vietnam veteran and past commander of the American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244. veterans all under one roof,” Santo, of Huntington Station, said.

Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, Councilwoman Susan Berland and Suffolk Legislator Steve Stern (DDix Hills) also attended the event.

Petrone said to initiate a program that will assist veterans on a monthly basis is a dream come true.

He said veterans are “people who

embrace you. They’re people that protected. And they’re people that really care... It’s our job to make it easier for them and to provide an opportunity to have them come in and look at all the agencies that are here today.”

Veterans Service Day will be held at the resource center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and Dec. 9.

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By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

One of the essential tools of the trade at P.F. Chang’s is the restaurant chain’s wok, which boasts a 700degree temperature that quickly and evenly cooks food, while maintaining its nutritional value. Such is an essential tool for Christopher Nestro, Culinary Partner at P.F. Chang’s in Melville.

For Nestro, it’s all about the preparation.

“We’re a 100-percent scratch kitchen,” he said. “We have meat cutters, our dim sum is rolled fresh every single day and our veggies are cut and prepped. Everyone has their own expertise in the area.”

Nestro described the cooking as a tightly-run series of prep cooks known as drahma cooks, who prepare aromatics to absorb a wide array of flavors in main staples like rice and meat.

He was already working as an executive chef in Florida, but advanced his

Long Islander News photos/Craig D’Andrea

‘From Farm To Wok’ At P.F. Chang’s

The Dynamite Scallop Roll at P.F. Chang’s in Melville is wrapped around a creamy kani kama, topped with seared scallops that taste freshly caught.

education by graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Florida in 2008.

He then chose to start his path from the beginning, starting as a dishwasher, working his way up the ladder once again as a prep cook, fry cook, and executive chef once again.

“I wanted to learn every aspect of the business,” Nestro said. “I wanted to start from the bottom. Now, nobody here can say I don’t know what their job entails.”

Nestro added that the restaurant’s motto is “Farm To Wok,” serving up dishes The slightly crunchy skin of the Hunan Dragon Wings gives way to a textured chicken that has that exude freshness and the bold flavor characteristic of been imbued with Hunan spice and chili jam to pack a punch of spiciness that’s balanced out by Chinese cooking. the side of pickled vegetables.

The Dynamite Scallop Roll

The Singapore Firecracker Chicken creates a savory mix of peppers, infused with spices and aromatics that pack the tender bites of chicken with flavor.

($11.95) features kani kama, avocado, cucumber, seared scallops with a creamy sriracha sauce that adds just enough spice to really make this dish pop. It’s an excellent starter sushi roll to start the meal off with a kick.

For a hearty appetizer, the Hunan Dragon Wings ($9.50) mix together an incredible burst of flavors including a powerful Hunan spice, a sweet chili jam, with nutty sesame seeds.

The spiciness is moderate, and quickly balanced out with a bite from the accompanying pickled vegetables.

The wok-crisped Salt & Pepper Calamari ($9.75) tastes fresh from the ocean, with just a touch of spice and Fresno peppers. It’s lightly battered and serves with a sweet chili dipping sauce that perfectly complements the calamari.

A true example of fine wok cooking, the Singapore Firecracker Chicken ($15.95) boasts a bold and savory set of flavors. The black pepper garlic sauce and onions brings out the natural taste of the chicken.

The addition of the Fresno peppers make this dish shine, since they’ve absorbed all the aromatics and sauce that enliven the overall meal.

A perfect complement to spicier dishes, the Walnut Shrimp With Melon ($17.50) brings an elegant combination of sweet and savory, with a citrus Asian aioli glaze that’s tangy, crisp and creamy. The candied walnuts bring a nutty flavor that pairs well with the shrimp. The hon-

The Honey Thyme G&T is no ordinary gin and tonic. It features Plymouth Gin shaken with a refreshing honey water and hand-squeezed lemon juice. It’s made with Fever Tree tonic water, and topped with a sprig of thyme. eydew cools off the entree, promoting a masterful balance of water and fire that delights both sides of one’s taste buds.

P.F. Chang’s Walt Whitman Shops 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Space 1027B Huntington Station, NY 11746 (631) 760-5200 Cuisine: Modern Chinese Prices: Moderate Hours: Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday through Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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SIDE DISH

Those looking to celebrate both National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day on Friday, Sept. 16, can head to Besito at 402 New York Ave. in Huntington for food and drink specials, and a chance to win a $100 gift card.

CELEBRATE AT BESITO: Besito (402 camole con elote de la calle (gua-

New York Ave., Huntington) will be celebrating both National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day on Friday, Sept. 16, with various specials, as well as a gift card drawing.

There will be a complementary Patron Tequila tasting from 4-6 p.m. and giveaways. The guacamole specials include guacamole con piña y pomegranate (guacamole with pineapple and pomegranate) and gua-

camole with Mexican street corn), each served for $14.95. To ring in Mexican Independence Day, enjoy a plate of Chiles en Nogada (chilies in walnut sauce), for $28.95. And, of course, enjoy a Margarita Pina Piquante created with Roca Patron, infused with Chile de Arbol (tree chili), pineapple, agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime juice and a fresh orange slice for $13. For a chance to

What was once Porto Vivo at 7 Gerard St. in Huntington village has now relaunched as Jema, the product of renowned entrepreneur Joy Mangano. win one of five $100 gift cards, sign fering globally-inspired dishes conup at Besitomexican.com/enter by sisting of fresh, locally-sourced proSept. 17 at 11:59 p.m. duce prepared by Executive Chef Franco Sompogna. The 7 Gerard St. JEMA ARRIVES: Renowned entrepre- restaurant is open Wednesday-Sunneur Joy Mangano has relaunched her day, 5:30-9:30 p.m. For more inforHuntington village restaurant. What mation, call 631-385-8486, or visit was once Porto Vivo is now Jema, of- Jemarestaurant.com.

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s s e n i s u b Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

When visiting The Emerald Door Salon & Day Spa in Huntington village, clients must first ring the doorbell before they are let upstairs. They then step into the 1,500-square-foot boutique salon and spa, which delivers a homey vibe for clients.

This is what owner Deborah Kiley strives for. She make people “feel beautiful, comfortable and relaxed” at the “cozy, luxurious boutique.”

“I love giving people that experience where they can come here in their yoga pants and sneaker,” Kiley, of Farmingville, said.

Walking down the spa hallway,

earthy music plays as clients pass the waiting room, dedicated waxing room, dedicated massage and facial rooms.

Along with waxing, massages and facials, the establishment also offers skin care and hair styling. Prices at the 8 Elm St. salon and spa range between $70-$100 facials, $70-$100 massages and $65 and up for haircuts.

Donni Shotwell, of Centerport, has been going to the salon to have her hair styled for the past five years. She said the ambiance relaxes her and she loves coming to the salon.

The salon and spa also sells hair products, including J. Beverly Hills and Loma; and skin products, including PCA Skin and Dermalogica.

In addition, Dr. Roger Horioglu, a Rockville Centre-based facial plastic surgeon, comes to the spa once a month to deliver Botox injections and fillers.

A mother of two, Kiley took over the entire business in 2011 after working there for 16 years. It was first opened in 1985 by a previous owner. Kiley’s services include hair styling and waxing.

Growing up in Smithtown, Kiley

knew she wanted to work with hair since she was 9 years old. She said instead of spending the day at her father’s deli, she would go to the salon next door, which was called Southern Comfort.

Kiley said she was drawn to the salon and carried the passion with her throughout her life. While attending Smithtown East High School, Kiley went to Western Suffolk Boces: Wilson Technological Center in Northport. She earned her cosmetology license in 1990.

With the fall season coming in, Kiley said the salon and spa will be promoting chemical corrective skincare peels at a pharmaceutical level.

She added that she is always on the cutting edge, looking for new and innovative ideas to expand the services of the business.

The Emerald Door 8 Elm St., Huntington 631-351-4848 Theemeralddoor.com

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Open The ‘Emerald Door’ For Comfort, Color

Deborah Kiley, owner of The Emerald Door Salon & Day Spa in Huntington village, has accomplished her childhood dream, which she said was to own her own salon business.

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s s e n i s u b Choosing A Fee Structure For Your CFP

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Last article we spoke about the various ways financial planners get compensated.

This week, we will explore the ways you might make your choice of what fee structure fits your needs.

Which is better for the consumer?

Commissions or fees? The quality of a financial planner’s work is independent of the method of compensation used.

Basically, competence and compensation are independent of each other.

No matter the method of compensation, there is always the possibility of conflict of interest. For instance, a fee-only planner who bills by the hour could take advantage of the situation by spending more time with you than is absolutely necessary. Likewise, a planner who is compensated though commissions could be recommending certain products that offer higher payouts/commissions to the planner.

It’s essential that you have a strong sense of trust in the planner you choose. To establish that trust, you must check out the planner thoroughly. Find out the planner’s background and credentials, get references, and call them, knowing that the planner will likely give you references of clients who will sing praises.

Review a sample plan. You can go to the FPANET.org to research CFPs and what they can do for you. You can also go to FINRA.org and research financial planners and find if they have any negative reports about them. Do your homework. You work very hard for the money you are saving and putting to work for your future, so check all the sources you can.

If a planner is honest and straightfor- prepare a financial plan on a fee basis. ward about compensation, then you I only have a modest income. Which should have the information you need to type of planner is best for me? Generevaluate the advice you really, fee-and- commission ceive. Don’t hire a financial or commission only planplanner who won’t disclose ners work with people of how they are compensated. modest means. Typically, Then, based on the info THE EXPERT the fees you would be pay you gather, you should rely working with a fee-only on your gut feeling about a planner would make finanplanner. If you don’t feel cial planning prohibitive. completely comfortable telling your fi- There are exceptions to the ‘rule,’ so be nancial advisor everything about your sure to interview a number of planners finances, you can’t take full advantage and ask them about concerns. of financial planning.

What does a typical financial plan Isn’t a fee-only in the position to of- cost? Plans range from about $250 for a fer the best, most objective advice? basic plan to over $4,000 for a complex The best advice is advice that takes in- one. Fees vary widely depending on the to account all your needs, goals, re- complexity of your financial situation, sources and desires. Good planners the area of the country in which you live must be knowledgeable, ethical and and the financial planner or firm with trustworthy. No matter how you pay a whom you work. If you are single with planner, the quality of the work the no dependents, a limited estate and planner does depends on other factors. straightforward goals, you will likely Understanding and concern for your pay a lower fee for a plan than someone best financial interests is important cri- with a more complex financial situation. terion of quality financial advice.

What do you need to know about a fiDon’t financial planners who re- nancial planner? They come in all flaceive commissions have a serious vors to choose from so choose wisely. conflict of interest? It’s a question of Compensation is just one among many integrity. Financial Planning Associa- important elements that should figure tion research shows that a consumers’ into your decision about hiring a finanrate of ‘trust’ and ‘ethics’ are the most cial planner. Financial planner is a important elements in their relation- generic term, so look into education, ships with financial planners. Survey credentials, references, trust and raprespondents gave this response twice port, along with compensation methods as often as they mentioned good ad- and their links to other financial experts vice and expertise.

(CPAs, estate Planning Attorneys, inIf your first choice is a financial plan- surance experts), and others who can ner who happens to work on a fee-plus- help make the best plans for your specommission basis, and you’re con- cific needs. No financial planner I cerned about the possible conflicts of know is capable of doing a complete interest, you have the option to imple- complex financial plan without the exment the plan yourself or through some- pertise of other professional, so be sure one else. Simply let the planner know they have qualified professional who you don’t intend to purchase products complement their skills and expertise. directly, but would like the planner to All four compensation methods have

ASK

their advantages. You must choose the method which, combined with the other qualities of the practitioner you select, best fits your needs. If you do not understand how your financial planner is compensated, it is your responsibility and your right to ask. Question your planner in as much detail as necessary until you are clear. As a smart consumer, you want to know what you are buying and how much you are paying for it. You are entitled to that info.

Call the FPAnet.org to find competent and up to date certified financial planners in your area to interview. You can also get literature that may explain other areas of interest to you within the financial planning arena.

Thank you for taking the time to read this article. We hope you found it of interest, and, as always, we are here to answer any questions that might come up.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a fullservice 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!

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Business After Hours With Little Shelter Animal Rescue And Adoption Center The Huntington Chamber is excited to announce that September’s Business After Hours hosted by Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is tonight, Thursday, Sept. 15. Along with networking and delicious refreshments, guest will have a chance to tour the grounds and see the sweet animals up for adoption. Little Shelter is located at 33 Warner Road in Huntington and guests are welcome to stop in anytime between 6-8 p.m. to enjoy a fun evening with furry friends and fellow

business and community members.

This event is free for chamber members, and is $20 for future-members.

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter. Included on the grounds is Sheltervale Pet Cemetery, which has been the final resting place for companion animals for more than 80 years.

Through rescue from kill facilities, rehabilitation of sick and un-socialized pets, and a 100-percent spay/neuter program, Little Shelter hopes to end

pet overpopulation and place all dogs and cats in loving homes.

As Suffolk’s oldest humane organization, Little Shelter has been dedicated to saving abandoned dogs and cats and placing them into loving homes since 1927. Age, physical condition, and socialization issues are never criteria for rescuing a dog or cat whose life is in jeopardy. Most of Little Shelter’s companion animals have been saved from kill shelters on Long Island, in New York

City and in several southern states.

All Little Shelter pets receive the highest quality medical care and are spayed /neutered before adoption.

Every potential adopter is interviewed and thoroughly screened to ensure the best quality homes.

For more info about Little Shelter, visit Littleshelter.com. To get details about Business After Hours and other chamber events, visit Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100.

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Hosted by the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, the event raised funds for buttressing and other maintenance work for the 104The day of the 10th annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival, Teens on year-old lighthouse. the Water raised $28,200. Total donations are still pending as of Monday.

Photo by Brendan Kirsch

Photo by Brendan Kirsch

Members of the Pamela Betti band took over the stage at the 10th annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival.

Photo by Brendan Kirsch

Photo courtesy of the Huntington Lighthouse

Photo courtesy of the Huntington Lighthouse

Photo by Brendan Kirsch

Exploring The Harbor At The Lighthouse Music Fest

Pamela Betti band playing some jams and entertain- As the sunset peered over Huntington Harbor during the ing the crowd throughout their set at the Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival, many boats remained for the duLighthouse Music Festival. ration of the event.

Hundreds of boats gathered to Huntington Harbor on Sept. 3 to soak up the sun and enjoy live music at the 10th annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival. The fes-

tival, hosted by the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, was a bit hindered by the weather – Pam Setchell, president of the preservation society said the festival

Friends and families of the Huntington community brought their boats rafts and other floating devices for some fun in the sun during the Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival.

drew around 30 percent of what it did last year – but that didn’t stop the sounds of several bands from filling Huntington Harbor, nor did it stop Teens on the Water from raising

more than $28,200, with some donations still pending. The funds will be put towards maintenance work on the 104-year-old lighthouse.

Places To Go, Things To Do In September Alas, summer has come to an end and fall in New York State is here, bringing with it crisp, sweater weather and changing foliage. But, there’s much more to be excited about this month. Here are the top things to do in New York this September.

Alexandria Bay Wine Festival And Farmer’s Market Enjoy tasting and produce shopping experiences at this dual festival and farmer’s market in Alexandria Bay, overlooking the iconic Boldt Castle and the breathtaking St. Lawrence River. The event is Sept.

17 and costs $10. For more information, visit Bit.ly/2cr5mTi. 3rd Annual Binghamton Brew Fest Though this festival welcomes breweries from across the country, it is most widely known for its offering of locally crafted beer. With over 100

sampling collections and snack to match, this is a day in paradise for any beer drinker. The fest is Sept. 17 in Binghamton and costs $10. Visit Thebinghamtonbrewfest.com for more information.

Adirondack Balloon Festival Up, up and away! Sail in the wind amidst the beautiful Adirondacks landscape Sept. 22-Sept. 25 as part of this free festival in Queensbury. Scared of heights? No problem. Family activities and entertainment will take place on land below. To learn more, visit Adirondackballoonfest.org.

Oktoberfest Weekends at Hunter Mountain Celebrate this old German tradition in Hunter Mountain with craft brews, live entertainment and delicious, locally-made dishes amid the green, mountainous landscape. The

free celebrations start Sept. 24. Visit Bit.ly/2cbQ7eE for more information.

42nd Annual Atlantic Antic Festival This free festival is the largest and most celebrated street festival in Manhattan. Dance and play along 10 The Adirondack Balloon Festival is slated for Sept. 22Sept. 25. blocks of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn on Sept. 25. Park throughout this month. Visit the For more information, visit Tudor-style marketplace of period crafts and games. Come in costume, Atlanticave.org. or in traditional 21st century garb.

New York Renaissance Faire is $25.

Visit Wandering fencers, dancers, min- Admission strels, storytellers and magicians will Renfair.com/ny for more information.

For more travel tips, visit be in full force at the New York Renaissance Faire, held in Tuxedo Iloveny.com.

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art

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Bart Deceglie was stationed with his easel on a small porch that sat on top of a bluff, overlooking Northport Harbor, at a three-acre property in Eatons Neck on Friday.

With the bay behind him, Deceglie was painting the back of a 2,800square-foot home. The Floral Park resident, teacher at Dix Hills-based Art League of Long Island, was participating in a pop-up gallery event hosted by Northport-based art gallery Firefly Artists.

Both the home, and the art on display, were for sale.

With his paintbrush in hand, Deceglie was enjoying the event, and said it was the perfect day to paint with a wonderful view.

He added, “Any time you can get your work viewed by anybody, there’s a chance that people might like your work and make a connection.”

The event was coordinated by Kate Gilmore and Jennifer Lau, managing partners of Firefly, and listing agent John Ramonetti, of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The trio set up the event to coincide with an open house for the home, which is located at 140 Old Winkle Road, and is listed for $2.79 million.

Gilmore said that Ramonetti had learned about Firefly’s pop-up galleries in the past and reached out to

Jennifer Lau, managing partner of Northport-based gallery Firefly Artists, stands next to her photograph called “Winter Sunset,” which she shot in January.

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An Art Gallery With A Side Of Open House

Bart Deceglie, a teacher at Art League of Long Island in Dix Hills, is stationed with his easel on top of a bluff, overlooking the Northport Harbor, at the Firefly Artists’ pop-up gallery event that was hosted over the weekend. arrange a duel event.

“I think he saw this property and thought it was incredibly unique, but maybe needed something like the art to complement it,” said Gilmore, who is also a co-founder of Firefly, which first opened its doors as a place for local artists to sell their artwork.

Gilmore continued, “He wanted to do something more than your average open house.”

The partnership between Firefly and Ramonetti ultimately posed a way to draw a big crowd, and was able to cross promote between the two seemingly different groups of people.

The two-day event featured more than 200 pieces of artwork, from 16 different local Long Island artists.

The artwork displayed included paintings, photography, lithography, sculpture, etchings, jewelry, linoleum cuts, and pottery.

Celeste Mauro, of Northport, a painter, displayed about seven pieces of acrylic paintings with collage that were inspired by local scenes.

“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to share our work with the community and perhaps future residents

of the community,” Mauro said. “It’s a beautiful property and it’s a wonderful event.”

Several pieces were featured inside a wooden guest cottage, inside the home and outside on the property grounds that overlooked the harbor and Long Island Sound. There was food, catered by Piccolo and Mill Pond House, live music and artists, such as Deceglie, who were actively painting the scenery.

Since opening its art gallery at 180 Main St. five years ago, Firefly Artists, has hosted a total of three pop-up galleries.

Lau, of Northport, who is a photographer, said she and Gilmore “primarily just want to get the word out about the gallery because it’s just a labor of love for us.”

She continued, “We love these artists so much and we want to support them and bring them customers because the more they sell, the more they’re inspired to create.

“It’s just a win-win.”

Kate Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner of Firefly Artists, stands next to her table of jewelry at the Firefly Artists’ pop-up gallery event that was hosted in Eatons Neck over the weekend.

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THURSDAY ‘Splashes of Hope’ Gala

Splashes of Hope is hosting its 20thanniversary gala at on Thursday, Sept.

15. The gala, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. at Coindre Hall (101 Browns Road, Huntington), will include art, cocktails, dinner, live music by Michael Arnella’s Dreamland Orchestra, raffles and a silent auction. Jodi Goldberg, a Fox 5 NY reporter, will serve as a special guest emcee. All proceeds will support Splashes of Hope’s mission of ‘Healing through Art’ by transforming hospitals, healthcare centers and clinics through custom, hand-painted murals. Tickets for adults are $200 ($85 for children ages 12 and under). 1920s attire is invited.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, email info@splashesofhope.org; call 631-424-8230; or visit Splashesofhope.org.

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Business After Hours

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at the Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center (33 Warner Road, Huntington) on Thursday, Sept.

15. Admission is free for chamber members ($20 for future Huntington chamber members). Event is slated for 6-8 p.m.

For more information, visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

FRIDAY Greek Festival In Greenlawn

Enjoy the festivities of the annual Greek Festival hosted by St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church starting Friday, Sept.

16. The festival, which is hosted at the church (1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn), will include authentic Greek grill, seafood, pastries, beer, wine and more. There will also be rides, games, Greek music, Greek dancing, a flea market and many vendors. A special raffle will also be included with many wonderful prizes. The festival will run 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday; and 12 noon-9 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit Stparaskevi.org, or call: 631-261-7272.

SATURDAY Cow Harbor Race

The annual The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17. It’s one of the most prestigious foot races in the country, and is nationally ranked. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and will start at the Laurel Avenue School (158 Laurel Ave., Northport). To register, visit Cowharborrace.com. There is no race day registration. Numbers and chips can be picked up on Friday, Sept. 16, 6:30-9 p.m.

Buckcherry Headlines In Huntington

Buckcherry, the Anaheim-bred rock band known for hits like “Sorry” and “Crazy B***h,” is headlining at onenight-only show at The Paramount, 270 New York Ave. in downtown Huntington on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Also performing will be Candlebox and Sons of Texas. Show starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour before. Tickets are available at the box office, or at Paramountny.com, for $20-$125.

UPCOMING/ONGOING 2016 ArtWalk

‘The Sainted,’ Special Performance

Northport author Michael Medico, along with Brick Tower Press, will present a special performance and reading from the suspense thriller “The Sainted” at the East Northport Barnes and Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and copies of the novel will be available for sale and signing. Visit Thesaintednovel.com for more information.

WEDNESDAY

Cow Harbor Day 2016 The annual Cow Harbor Day is Sunday, Sept. 18. The festivities kick off on Saturday with the annual 10K race and 2K fun run/walk, beginning at Laurel Avenue School (158 Laurel Ave., Northport) at 8:30 a.m. Later that night, starting at 8 p.m., there will be a concert and light-boat display at Northport Village Park and the village dock. Then, on Sunday, join in on the annual Cow Harbor Day parade through Northport Village, beginning at 12 noon. For more information, visit Cowharbor.org. at Laurel Avenue School, or on race day from 6:45-7:45 a.m.

Cow Harbor Festivities

The annual Cow Harbor Weekend Concert is Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., at Northport Village Park (corner of Main Street and Bayview Avenue). Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. There will also be a lighted boat display at the village dock. There will be trophies and prizes for the best-decorated boats. For more information, visit Cowharbor.org.

SUNDAY Cow Harbor Day

Main Street and the parking lots near the water in Northport will all closed, giving way to the more than 25,0000 people that converge in the village to celebrate Cow Harbor Day. The parade will leave from the William Brosnan School on Laurel Avenue and continue down Main Street to Woodbine Avenue. Line up is 11-11:30 a.m.The parade will be followed by sidewalk sales by many Northport Village merchants. There will also be rides, games, arts and crafts vendors, music and boat races. For more information, visit Cowharbor.org.

‘Cows For Kids’

On Sunday, Sept. 18, The Moonjumpers will host "Cows For Kids" at the 2016 Cow Harbor Day Event to help support the Huntington YMCA children program initiatives. All monies received at this event will go directly to support the Huntington YMCA children's program.

Those interested in volunteering to become a Cow for the Day can contact Rob Benson by visiting Moonjumpers.org.

MONDAY Open Tryouts For Huntington Choral

Join Long Island’s premier choral group for its 2016-2017 season, during which the group will present Handel’s Judas Maccabeus with full professional orchestra and soloists, as well as Carl Orff’s always exciting Carmina Burana. An open rehearsal will be held Sept. 19, 7:30-10 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road). For more information, visit Huntingtonchoralsociety.org.

TUESDAY Dix Hills Fire Department Community Meeting

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting five community meetings over the next two months to permit public review of the proposed reconstruction of the headquarters building and the construction of the new fire station building at the same site. Meetings will be held at 115 E Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The second meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking breakfast at the Huntington Yacht Club on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The focus will be the “State of the Town,” as hosted by the chamber’s government relations committee. Admission is $25 for chamber members ($35 for future chamber members). The event is slated to run 7:30-10 a.m. For more information, visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

The Northport Arts Coalition and Northport Historical Society are putting on a free, self-guided ArtWalk on Sept. 25, 12 noon-4 p.m. The walking tour includes many of the galleries, studios and eclectic gallery-for-a-day venues located along Northport Harbor and Main Street. There will also be live musical performances.

Maps are available at Copenhagen Bakery (75 Woodbine Ave., Northport).

For more information, contact Tracy E. Phaff at nacnewsletter@gmail.com.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. · Art in the Library continues with “Long Island: Quiet Spaces and Beautiful Places.” Nancy Wernersbach has captured the beauty of Long Island’s many parks, beaches, and gardens from Nassau to the East End in her oil and watercolor paintings. Her exhibit will be on display from through Oct. 30.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Join Joy Oddo for a lively program of music, toys, and games for toddlers, 18-35 months. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Due to the age of the participants, no older siblings may attend this program. Monday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Deer Park Library

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

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Get messy by exploring with finger painting and sponge painting. Wear old clothes or bring a smock. Intended for children. Program runs 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · Join Joy Oddo and enjoy music, move-

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Greek Festival In Greenlawn Enjoy the festivities of the annual Greek Festival hosted by St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church starting Friday, Sept. 16.

The festival, which is hosted at the church (1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn), includes authentic Greek grill, seafood, pastries, beer, wine and more. There will also be rides, games, Greek music, Greek dancing, a flea market and many vendors. A special raffle will also be included with prizes. The festival will run 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday; and 12 noon-9 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit Stparaskevi.org, or call: 631-261-7272.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · Partner up with a 2nd-5th grader and teach them the game of chess on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Earn one hour of community service. Space is limited and registration is now open.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. · New Horizons String Orchestra will be rehearsing 9 a.m.-12 noon on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Huntington branch.

Public is welcome to listen.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · On Friday, Sept. 30, Chef Rob will explain how to make eight delicious seasonal scones to enjoy at home.

Bring a large mixing bowl, rubber spatula, and a baking pan. There is a $7 materials fee per person due at the time of registration. Event runs 4-6 p.m. and is intended for adults. Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. · The Friends of the Library will welcome autumn with a bonus book sale featuring fiction for all ages, non-fiction, paperbacks, DVDs and more on Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · Peaches Rodriguez, Jason Andors and DJ Kool Herc (depicted in the new Netflix series, “The Get Down”) present Comedy Meets Classic Hip-Hop. Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members ($15 for public). Rated PG.

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. · Showings of “1776” will run Sept. 22-Nov. 6. For more information, including for show dates, visit Engemantheater.com.

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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 solo exhibition featuring 20 years of David Peikon’s paintings is showing in the Art League of Long Island’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Sept. 17-Oct. 2. The free gallery is open to the public.

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. 631549-5106. 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. · The Fish Hatchery Festival is Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Includes kid’s fishing, petting zoo, castle bouncer, pumpkin patch, games, exhibitors, food, music and more. Admission $6 for adults; $4 for children/seniors; and free for members. Rain date is Oct. 1.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 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. · Two new exhibits – “Thar She Blows!: Whaling on Long Island” and “Untold Stories” – will be debuted during the SeaFaire special event on Sunday, Oct. 2, 12-3 p.m. The family-friendly event will include demonstrations of historic crafts from local artisans, including calligraphy, weaving, spinning and more.

Visitors can try their hands at scrimshaw carving, candle dipping, and boat building. General admission prices apply and there will also be additional charges ($4 per craft or $10 for all three).

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. · Images made by Thom O’Connor during his recent medical battle with cancer will be on display through Sept. 24 as part of “The Project – Fighting Cancer With a Camera.”

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, $4-6/seniors, and $4-6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250. · Draw Out, a free community event, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 12 noon-4 p.m.

There will be an array of drawing and collage activities in the museum, on the terrace, and in Heckscher Park. Be one of the first 200 guests and receive art supplies donated by the thalo.com artist community. Rain date is Sept. 25.

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 Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010. · Currently showing the work of Schery Markee Sullivan, Kate Kelly, Andrea M. Gordon, Marlene Weinstein, Wendy Curtis and Jeff Urquhart. On display through Sept. 30.

SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2016 • 13 self-guided walking tour of the Northport’s Main Street, TuesdaysSundays, from 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

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. · The gallery is currently displaying the latest work by Gary Kroman.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport.

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

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: 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.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: MondayFriday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext.

401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org · The Lunch & Learn Lecture Series will feature Phil Carlucci, a local golf writer and creator of the Golf on Long Island website. Lecture begins at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall St., Huntington). Includes a gourmet threecourse meal. Reservations are required.

Call 631-427-7045 ext. 404 for more information, or to register. Tickets are $45 for members ($50 for non-members).

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org. ·For an afternoon of historical fun, take a

MUSIC/EXHIBITS Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. ·Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, comedy by Christopher Durang. Shows begin Oct. 13. Tickets $15 ($12 for seniors and students).

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · The Vox Populi Tour 2016: Bad Religion & Against Me with special guest Dave Hause. Show begins at 7:30 (doors at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets $25-$75.

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Autumn Brings Nautical Fun

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup

The month of September is a reminder to boaters that the best days of sailing are ahead, but also that autumn brings shorter days and, eventually, the time to think about preparing to decommission vessels.

In Huntington, we celebrate the fall season with a musical festival at Lloyd Harbor offered by Huntington Lighthouse when, on Labor Day weekend, thousands of boats congregated to listen to live music performed by bands and groups on the upper deck of the lighthouse. Local boating clubs gave awards to winners of junior swimming and racing events held dur-

ing the summer, and began to schedule fall racing series.

A longtime tradition at Huntington Yacht Club held during the month of September is The Commodore’s Race, an informal, fun sailboat race among members that’s sailed in Huntington Bay. The race begins and ends in Lloyd Harbor, with each participant completing the race by shaking the hand of the commodore on the committee boat.

Until a few years ago another traditional race at the Huntington Yacht Club was the Predicted Log Race for powerboats, usually held in September on the same morning of The Commodore’s Race. This race challenged the navigational skills of

the skipper wherein he submitted to the committee before the race his prediction of the time when he would reach the marks stated in the race rules. His predictions were to be based solely on his calculations of speed, time and distance and not by use of any electronic equipment. To make sure there was “no cheating,” an impartial observer came along on the boat.

The last Predicted Log Race held several years ago had only two contestants, and, therefore, only a first place and second place winner. It seems that modern mariners depend more and more on GPS and other electronic aids to determine course, destination and time

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O’Toole-Gelo is a member of the NYS Bar Association – trusts and estates and tax law sections. He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Accountants and Attorney Networking Group on Long Island.

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Some of O’Toole-Gelo’s goals for the firm include offering educational seminars that will clarify many of the elder law complexities so seniors and their families can protect their assets and plan for their long term health care needs.

SUNY New Paltz senior Olivia Ammirati, of Huntington, and juniors Carol Tyson and Brittany Grandville the school’s women’s tennis team have earned the first State University of New York Athletic Conference Players of the Week honors for the Fall 2016 season.

Ammirati was named the SUNYAC Tennis Athlete of the Week as the Hawks opened up the year with a 9-0 sweep of non-conference opponent

Rutgers-Newark on Sept. 3.

Ammirati, the reigning co-SUNYAC Player of the Year, kicked off the 2016 campaign with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at first flight singles against Rutgers Newark on Sept. 3. She also aided in an 8-0 number two doubles win as well.

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Marcus O’TooleGelo, Esq., of Mineola, has joined Melville-based elder law firm Genser Dubow Genser & Cona as an associate attorney in the Trusts and Estates Marcus O’Toole-Gelo Department.

Prior to joining GDGC, O’Toole-Gelo worked as an associate attorney at Pollio Law Group LLP, where he concentrated his practice in the areas of estate planning and estate administration for high net-worth clients. He was also involved in real estate, commercial lending, banking and finance. O’Toole-Gelo clerked in the Queens County Surrogate’s Court and Surrogate Nahman.

He earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was an Academic Merit Scholar. O’Toole-Gelo obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of California in San Diego.

Concentrating his practice in estate planning, tax planning and business succession at GDGC, O’Toole-Gelo advises high net worth individuals on how to protect their assets, minimize

of arrival. But, plotting a course the old fashioned way on nautical charts is still a reliable and challenging task for boating enthusiasts.

As an aside, basic coastal navigation is offered to the public by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, for anyone interested.

And, let us not forget that September is the month that Long Island Sound abounds with fish that beckon men, women, and children to test their fishing skills. The Annual Bluefish Tournament at Huntington Yacht Club has been a tradition since the 1970s and is one of the most popular fishing contests in our area. Not only do proud winners achieve their goals, but local needy residents also receive a portion of the plentiful day’s catch as well as other donations earned in the tournament.

Happy autumn, everyone.

Olivia Ammirati, of Huntington, takes the court for SUNY New Paltz. She’s one of the State University of New York Athletic Conference Players of the Week

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ernment has continuously ruled that our military personnel have to have the appropriate amount of time to In a legal battle vote. Our opponents among the conhave taken every actenders for the 3rd tion they can to disCongressional Disenfranchise military trict seat, Federal voters.”

Judge Frederick Philip Pidot counScullin recently tered this sentiment. struck down state He said there would Sen. Jack Martins’ be no confusion, request to both canadding that the fedcel the Republican eral Department of primary scheduled Defense has already Jack Martins for Oct. 6, and move granted a waiver for the date of the genthe standard 45-day eral election. required time alHowever, Martins’ lowance for such camp isn’t backing voters. Pidot added down, and continues that the state Board to challenge the canof Elections has aldidacy of Philip Piready begun senddot, a former fraud ing out ballots, reinvestigator from gardless.

Glen Cove, who has “The Board of fought a five-month Elections and Delong legal battle to partment of Defense get himself on the agree with the court Philip Pidot ballot. Martins and that it will not, and Pidot, along with that no one will be Democratic candidisenfranchised,” date Thomas Suozzi, Pidot said. “I’m are contending to fill now overtly calling the seat of Rep. for him to step aside Steve Israel, who is in the ring. If he trustepping down from ly has no interest or his post. no ability to defend Martins’ team is his record, to enappealing Scullin’s gage with voters or decision and has reeven to participate quested that 2nd in the process.”

Thomas Suozzi U.S. Circuit Court Suozzi, the Demof Appeals Judge ocratic candidate Christopher Droney to expedite the who emerged from a five-way priprocess. The motion was granted on mary election in June, responded Sept. 2, with the date of the oral ar- to the legal volley in an emailed gument ordered scheduled to be statement. held after deadline, on Sept. 14.

“I’m not sure how many courts Before this, Martins’ legal team need to tell Jack Martins that the filed an injunction with the same way to get elected to Congress is to court to prevent any further mailings debate the issues with your oppoof absentee military ballots, to pre- nents in front of voters,” Suozzi vent confusion for overseas voters, stated. “Hopefully this time he will said O’Brien Murray, a spokesman listen and stop wasting taxpayer for Martins’ congressional cam- money and everyone's time and alpaign. However, O’Brien added that low the people to decide who will this emergency injunction was made fight for them in Washington, not in light of an appeal process that judges in Albany.” could have taken far longer.

As it stands now, the special pri“From day one, this has been to mary is scheduled for Oct. 6. The protect the integrity of the process general election is currently and to protect our military voters,” expected to be held on Election Murray said on Sept. 7. “Our gov- Day, Nov. 8. jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

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Spencer (D-Centerport) added that exemptions are for plastic bags that have a specific utility.

The bill was initially proposed by Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) in March.

It was conceived as an outright ban of plastic bags, but negotiations among the business community, civic groups and environmental organizations prompted him to modify the bill.

“Asking them for an outright ban, the concern was that it would have an impact not just on employers, but those that are working in the stores,” Spencer said. “In the long run, it’s something that we can do as Long Islanders to band together that can make a substantial difference.”

Spencer added that historically, Long Island’s number one industry was farming. In the modern day, he added, it has shifted to tourism.

“When we have bags littering our coastlines and our trees and our preserves, it takes away from our number one commodity,” he said.

Legislator Robert Trotta (R-Fort

Salonga) voted against the measure, comparing the fee to the deposit used for bottles and cans. He argued that those deposits haven’t effectively curbed the use of bottles and cans, and that he doesn’t expect a different result from this new law.

“It was watered down to the point where it may be totally ineffective,” Trotta said, but added that he wouldn’t mind if the money went to environmental causes.

Trotta, who has previously criticized the county’s alarm registration fee and its red light camera program as unfair taxation, also called this new law a “tax.”

Spencer responded in an interview, emphasizing that, “as a county legislature, we’re not allowed to tax.”

“I will submit to you this: The bags are not free. We were paying for them anyway. We’ve just pulled the hidden cost and we put it right out there on the table,” he said. By exposing it, i’m giving people a chance to opt out. Now when you go to the register, you have a choice. It creates awareness.”

A third frost has occurred and the collards are huge, still growing, leaves open.

And, every colony within and upon their green stems seems to prosper, celebrating Cold.

So am I. I pulled an overcoat from my closet I never thought, after three years, it would get to kiss my ashen skin again.

Walt Whitman

I was a brown bear today, gloves covering my frigid paws, matching scarf hugging my neck.

I'm no lover of winter. It is its time, and I am glad to see it's arrived.

The oxymoron is, its brilliant sun, stellar cold. I endure, knowing it does not overcome fall each year without cause.

WILLIE JAMES KING Montgomery, Alabama Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate.

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A10 • HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The Dix Hills Fire Department is set to host its annual custom car and motorcycle show this Saturday.

The annual car and motorcycle show will be held at Dix Hills Fire Headquarters (115 E Deer Park Road).

DIX HILLS

Custom Car, Motorcycle Show This Saturday The Dix Hills Fire Department will be hosting a custom car and motorcycle show on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dix Hills Fire Headquarters.

Classic cars, muscle cars, roadsters and motorcycles will be on display at the fire headquarters, which is located at 115 E Deer Park Road, just north of the Northern State Parkway.

The annual show is a fundraiser for the Dix Hills FD Company 2. This year’s sponsors are Personal Touch Car Wash and Miko Japanese & Steakhouse.

Admission to the show is free for spectators. There will be food and beverages available.

For additional details and information on how to show a car, contact Howard Kaplan at 631-499-8836.

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HillSPORTS FOOTBALL>> HILLS WEST 39, HUNTINGTON 6

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A year after they fell in Suffolk’s championship game, the Colts started their 2016 season off right with a 39-6 win over Huntington on Saturday.

Before its home crowd, Half Hollow Hills High School West was led by sophomore quarterback Gerald Filardi Jr., who racked up three touchdowns and 169 passing yards on 6-of-13 efficiency.

Perhaps his favorite target was the Colts’ 6-foot4, senior wide receiver, Cameron Jordan, who hauled in three receptions for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns, one in the first quarter and another in the second. Jordan, Hills West’s leading receiver a year ago, has committed to play football at Syracuse University next year.

Senior wide receiver Tunde Alaketu also caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Filardi in the third quarter.

On the ground, Deyvon Wright, another sophomore, ran for 186 yards on 14 attempts, and punched the ball into Huntington’s endzone twice.

Both of his scores came in the first quarter.

However, the tone was first set by Hills West’s dangerous offense weapon, Alexander Filacouris, in the first quarter of the Suffolk Division II matchup. Filacouris, a senior who plays wide receiver and running back, broke off a 60-yard touchdown run that Hills West never looked back from.

The Colts defense was also stout, not allowing Huntington to score until the fourth quarter, when Jared Leake ran in a two-yard touchdown.

The point after try failed, however, and time

Senior offensive weapon Alexander Filacouris, pictured last season, set the tone early for Half Hollow Hills High School West in Saturday’s 39-6 win over Huntington. Filacouris broke off a 60-yard touchdown run to open up scoring in the early goings of the first quarter. soon expired.

Junior defensive lineman Aamad Crowell recorded two sacks for the Colts, and senior Alaketu, who also plays defensive back, recorded a sack of his own. Wright also pulled down an interception for Hills West.

The Colts (1-0) are next slated to face North Babylon (2-0) on Saturday at 2 p.m. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. at North Babylon High School.

In their season opener, the Bulldogs shut out

Riverhead, 43-0. Then, on Sept. 9, North Babylon defeated Deer Park 36-21. The Bulldogs played both of those games on the road.

Last season, the Colts and Bulldogs met in divisional play, with Hills West winning 48-0. The Colts also won their 2013 matchup against the Bulldogs, 35-34.

After North Babylon, the Colts are set to welcome Newfield (2-0) on Sept. 24 at 2:30 p.m. for what will be a rematch of last year’s Suffolk Division II championship game.

BOYS SOCCER>> HILLS EAST 2, BAY SHORE 0

T-Birds Undefeated Through 3 Games

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Not only have the Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s boys soccer team won their first three games of the 2016 season, they also did it without conceding a goal.

The latest win came on Saturday when Hills East defeated visiting Bay Shore, 2-0.

Dan Serpe got the scoring started for Hills East in the second half when he sent a cross in to the head of Ethan Koval, who headed it home for his third goal of the season. Koval than assisted Sam Steinberg, who scored his third goal of the season.

Goalkeepers J.T. Duffy and

Jordan LaFauci each made one save to preserve the win, and the Thunderbirds’ shut out.

Two days earlier, Hills East blanked Riverhead 7-0.

Koval scored twice and also added one assist. Steinberg scored Hills East’s first goal of the game, and also dished out four assists. Nick Elmo scored one goal and recorded one assist; and Ethan Homler, Seth Kunoff and Dan Serpe each scored one goal.

Duffy and LaFauci each made two saves to once again preserve the shutout.

Both of those wins came in Suffolk League II play for Hills East.

As of deadline Monday, Hills East

was tied for first place in the division with the defending state champs, Walt Whitman.

In non-conference play, Hills East defeated North Babylon 2-0 to open the season on Sept. 2.

Steinberg and Brandon Tayne scored in the win. Sebastian Matos was credited with one assist. Duffy made five saves, and LaFauci made three saves for the shutout.

The Thunderbirds scheduled to play another divisional game on Tuesday, after deadline, against Connetquot.

On Thursday, Sept. 15, Hills East is set to welcome Lindenhurst for another League II game that scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m.

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Filardi Throws For 3 TDs, Fuels Colts’ Win

Hills East’s boys soccer team, pictured last season, has started its 2016 with an undefeated, 3-0, record.

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