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A ‘Life-Threatening’ Mix-up

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) has denounced both the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for what he called a “life-threatening problem” that a Melville cancer patient was faced with earlier this year.

Andy Lord, 65, owner of a recruiting firm, stood outside of the SSA office in Melville on Friday with Israel to tell his story.

When Lord turned 65 on April 9, 2016, he looked forward to “one of the few benefits of getting older:,” coverage under Medicare.

A week after his birthday, Lord was diagnosed with stage 1

Long Islander News photo/Jano Tantongco

Israel: Red tape denied cancer patient’s medical coverage

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Rep. Steve Israel, right, stands with Andy Lord, 65, of Melville, in front of the Social Security Administration office in Melville on Friday.

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SPOTLIGHT

Investigation Closes 15 Park Acres Long Islander News photo/Andrew Wroblewski

‘Little Feat,’ Big Sound Headed For Huntington

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Roughly 15 acres of parkland at West Hills County Park has been closed, and operations at Sweet Hills Riding Center have been shuttered, due to an illegal dumping investigation being conducted by Suffolk police and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Day campers of Sweet Hills Riding Center at West Hills County Park were turned away early Friday morning as an illegal dumping investigation closed roughly 15 acres of the 855-acre park, Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone said.

While much of the countyowned park has not been affected by the apparent illegal dumping and remains open, investigators determined last month that “suspicious, processed construction material” were dumped near the rid(Continued on page A6)

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Teen Crowns ‘Miss Exceptional’ Participants Photo by Christine Yaeger

2017 Miss Long Island Teen Taylor Yaeger, 18, of Dix Hills, is pictured last week at the Miss Exceptional Long Island pageant, during which she crowned participants.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Recently crowned 2017 Miss Long Island Teen Taylor Yaeger had the honor of crowning participants in the 5th annual pageant hosted by Miss Exceptional Long Island, an organization that promotes selfconfidence for people with developmental disabilities.

The organization is in line with Yaeger’s work, which has seen the 18year-old Dix Hills resident establish a platform of autism awareness. This was the first time Yaeger participated in this event and she said watching the reaction of the girls receiving their crowns was an amazing experience.

“I like this pageant because a lot of times people focus on the disabilities of people and people with special needs,” Yaeger, a recent graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School East, said. “This pageant highlighted the abilities that these people had, and it was really [moving].”

Yaeger said the pageant, which was hosted at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale on

Aug. 21, included a talent portion, where some contestants sang along to songs, and a gown portion. Each of the participants in the event received a crown, a Miss Exceptional sash and a bouquet of flowers.

Yaeger, along with “sister queen” Ashley Edwards, who is the 2017 Miss Long Island, crowned 12 participants ranging in age from 6-66.

Miss Exceptional is a nonprofit organization that was started by Nikki Silva in 2012. The organization goals include empowering individuals with developmental disabilities by giving them the opportunity to shine in the community.

Miss Exceptional advocates for the importance of self-confidence and self-value, while cultivating communication skills.

Yaeger is now preparing for the Miss New York Teen pageant, which is slated for January 2017. She’ll be participating in a variety of walk fundraisers, including The 2016 Long Island Heart Walk, the Autism Speaks Long Island Walk and the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, each are scheduled to be held over the next few months.

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Green Light For District’s Purchasing Methods An audit of the Half Hollow Hills School District’s purchasing procedures found that the district has been acting in line with state law and district policy.

The audit, conducted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, examined the district’s purchasing methods from July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016.

The report reviewed 25 purchases to-

taling $109,213. Those purchases were subject to competitive quotes, as mandated by the district’s procurement policy.

“We found that 16 of these purchases were purchased using state and county contracts, which is an allowable exception to obtaining bids and quotes,” the audit states. “Of the remaining purchases, five contained appropriate documentation, indicat-

ing they were purchased from a sole source vendor, and four were made after officials obtained the required number of quotes.”

Half Hollow Hills Superintendent of Schools Kelly Fallon said she was “extremely please” that “the New York State Comptroller's office recognized and commented positively on the district’s procurement practices.”

Fallon said the auditors examined

the district for several months and reviewed several different types of practice.

The district has “always been extremely thorough and the quality of work that has been performed has just been extraordinary,” she said.

“There’s a very organized and structured procedure that’s followed throughout the school district.”

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The Silence Is Deafening Two murders in two weeks is disturbing, demands for protection and perhaps assurto say the least. ances that something is being done, there is A week ago Saturday, an 18-year-old nothing. was discovered dead in Greenlawn. EstivHas murder become a routine part of life en Abrego Gomez, of Greenlawn, had been in our community? Have we become that “severely lacerated,” according to a police used to violence in our own backyard? release, and left dead at the park where LitNearly two years ago, the murder of 18tle League teams compete. year-old Maggie Rosales on the street near A week later, another 18-year-old is her home in Huntington Station galvanized dead, the victim of gunfire in the community. The community front of a Huntington Station EDITORIAL banded together and demanded home where a large group of action on not only her killing, people was gathered. but several unsolved murders.

Antoine Butts-Miller, of Huntington, Justice for Rosales came with the recent died. Another man was injured in the 3:30 conviction of her killer. But the communia.m. shooting on West 11th Street. ty now has two new murders on its No arrests have been made in either doorstep. case, nor are police officials releasing furThe community needs to hear from our ther details on their investigation. town officials that we haven’t decided it is Our town elected officials have been OK for bodies to turn up on our streets and silent as well. Where we need an outcry, that something is being done.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Joining The Fight To Protect L.I. Sound DEAR EDITOR: I am joining the fight to protect one of New York’s most beloved natural features, the Long Island Sound.

A recent plan proposed by the United States Army Corp of Engineers suggested the Long Island Sound be a possible location for dumping dredged waste products. The plan proposes a timeline of 30 years for the waste disposal in various locations within the Sound. Pending EPA approval, the plan would allow dredged materials to be dumped in the eastern region of the Sound.

Using the Long Island Sound as a dumping ground is an absolute non-starter.

The Sound makes our area of the state so beautiful. It is our duty to protect the environment and give our children the ability to appreciate it like we have been able to do. For the U.S. government to even consider using the area as its own personal dumpster is insulting.

Gov. Cuomo has also come out against the proposal, threatening to sue the federal government should it continue the plan as proposed.

I’m glad the governor understands the importance of preserving the Long Island Sound for its beauty and our environment. I stand with my

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Stay Safe, Folks

Trespassing Thief

Summer crime spike… Though our students

time and manpower. And while reporters are alare preparing to go back to school, summer’s not ready expected to deal with the time crunch of deadlines, it seems that the situquite over yet. And, while my favorite season is ation is reaching a head. Oliver still here keeping us warm, let’s also not forget described it as an ideal time the dangers that can come with IN THE KNOW for those who wish to perpeit, too. Going over the crime WITH AUNT ROSIE trate corruption and all sorts of blotter, one can easily notice other nefarious deeds. He that crime spikes in the warmer compared it to a classroom with months. As the years go by, criminals seem to an absent teacher, with the students left superget smarter and more experienced. Here are vising themselves. At best, students might get some tips we’ve heard from police to help tackle into a bit of trouble. At worst, there may no crime. When going away on vacation, it’s helplonger be a school left. Of course, Oliver is jokful to have a neighbor, friend or family member ing here, but the truth is that local news outlets visit your home on a frequent basis. Thieves ofare often a fountain of information that other ten scout houses to see if no one’s home, preymedia agencies draw from. Often times, what ing upon residences where they believe a burglahappens on the local level, makes it way up the ry will go unnoticed. Also, as we’ve written beladder -- for better or worse. fore, make sure you lock your vehicles, and definitely don’t leave your valuables in your car. As Respect our environment… If you haven’t alan added measure, consider safeguarding your ready heard, Suffolk police and the state Departkeys somehow in your home. We’ve seen reports of burglars entering homes, stealing car keys and ment of Environmental Conservation announced an investigation Friday into a potential illegal making off with the vehicle. Lastly, always be dumping situation at a county-owned park in vigilant. Nothing deters crime better than watchMelville. Details were a bit sparse, but it appears ful eyes in a community. construction-related material was discovered at the park, resulting in officials closing off 15-acres The news chain… At a recent Huntington of land from the public. This brings me to my Town Board meeting, I watched on with a raised point: Please, please, please respect the environeyebrow as a reporter with a well-known news ment. Our parks here in Suffolk, including those outlet used her phone to capture video of a cerin Huntington, are treasures. They’re full of beautain elected official. She said it’s a new thing tiful landscapes just waiting to be explored, and that her organization has tasked her with. It rethey deserve to be treated with love and respect. minds me of a special I saw on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” As news out(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comlets shrink, reporters are now expected to juggle ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your a myriad of tasks that would have been split neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know among three or more staffers years ago. This the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, new set of responsibilities puts journalists into c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY the position of doing more with less resources, 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Sonja Robinson

“Mikey is an example of being tenacious, having that pursuit of a goal and keeping his mind on what he really wants to accomplish… He never gives up, he keeps trying to do better every single day and he doesn’t let the autism get in the way of him achieving his goal and crippling his dreams.”

Suffolk police arrested a 23-year-old Huntington man on Aug. 23 for allegedly trespassing and stealing. Police said he stole assorted watched from Target at around 9:57 a.m. on July 8. Two days earlier, at around 7:35 p.m., police said the man was found at a Walt Whitman Road property that he was previously told he was no longer allowed to enter. He was charged with two counts and third-degree criminal trespass and one count of petit larceny.

Hair Burglar A 55-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 23 for allegedly burglarizing a hair salon.

Suffolk police said he smashed the front glass door of Hairworks on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at around 9:43 p.m. on Aug. 21, entered the building and stole cash from the register. He was charged with third-degree burglary.

Moving Violator A 38-year-old Northport man was arrested for several alleged moving violations, as well as possessing drugs, in an incident that occurred on Fort Salonga Road at around 12:12 a.m. on Aug. 16, according to Northport police. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; two counts of seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, one for having three or more suspensions, another for refusing a chemical test; operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver; failing to signal a turn; and texting while driving.

Envelope Box Stolen At Wedding Suffolk police said someone stole an envelope box from a wedding hosted at Hilton Hotel on Broadhollow Road in Melville at around 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 21.

The entirety of the contents were taken, according to police.

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sports Passion Grows Into Raceway Career Photos courtesy of Dylan Slepian

Twenty-one-year-old Dix Hills native Dylan Slepian claimed first place at Riverhead Raceway on July 23, when he competed in a Modified Crate class 40-lap race.

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Dylan Slepian is like many college students.

He’s passionate about his dreams, studying economics at Stony Brook University as a senior. He’s making a dive into the entrepreneurial world by starting his own business with a friend.

But the 21-year-old native of Dix Hills also has a passion few share. He’s a competitive racecar driver.

“Racing is something that’s kind of becomes your passion the same way that any other sport would. It’s an unparalleled mixture of pure athletic ability with the drive and your mechanical ability,” Slepian said. “Wrapping that all together, then you have to go out perform, and be on the spot, and be side-by-side with somebody, and getting every inch that you can.”

Most recently, Slepian won the Modified Crate class 40-lap race at Riverhead Raceway on July 23.

He said that many racers begin with competitive go-kart racing, but Slepian skipped a step. He began his racing career in 2010, when he was 14, starting with the Legends class.

But, even before that, he started in 2008 with the iRacing simulator. His parents, Karyn and Alan, saw that he quickly became skilled at it. Together,

the family decided to invest in a 1934 Ford coupe capacity gives me a lot of real-world managerial body style Legend car. experience, being able to manage all the different Slepian explained that Legends tend to be for components of what makes a successful operation beginners, but the car’s overpowered nature, cou- happen,” he said. “I myself, am more driver, pled with hard compound tires make it difficult to owner, crew chief combination.” master.

Slepian is currently in the midst of two battles “They’re actually probably the most difficult car for the championships in both the Legends and to be successful in because there’s so much com- Modified divisions. In the Legends, he stands in petition,” he said. third place. As for the Modified, he’s in second, Slepian’s recently made the move up to the neck and neck with the leader. The respective diviModified class of cars. He built a Legend from the sions have three races left, with the series closing ground up, likening it to his “child.” Strapped into mid-September.

For scheduling, visit his hand-built vehicle, he won the Legends cham- Riverheadraceway.com. pionship last year. But, he sold it at its peak value to dive into the Modified class.

In the classroom, Slepian initially went entered college with the goal of studying engineering, as many racers do. But, he soon found that it wasn’t as practical and hands-on as he would like, and turned to economics.

This past summer, Slepian founded Stout Field Coating, an asphalt field coating business, with his friend, Kyle Soper. He added that they’ve always been working labor jobs, such as flooring and landscaping, to help pay for their cars. So, they are turning that experience into profit.

Slepian has recently moved up to the Modified Crate car divi“I like to think that the racing in some sion, selling his hand-built Legend to make the jump.

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MUSIC ‘Little Feat,’ Big Sound Coming To Paramount

Little Feat, the storied genre-melding rock band that produced no. 1 hit “Hate to Lose Your Lovin’,” is set to hit The Paramount’s stage on Sept. 10.

SPOTLIGHT Little Feat has led a storied life ever since the band formed in 1969.

From then on, their unconventional signature of earthy, organic appeal and polished, first-rate musicianship wrapped around eclectic and memorable songs – clearly delivered as an authentic labor of love – has been a lasting fixture on the musical landscape. And that fixture is primed to play The Paramount in Huntington next weekend.

Little Feat’s music transcends genre boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock and Dixieinflected funk-boogie. In the mix as well are strains of folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz, inventing a hybrid sound that is truly the band’s own.

Its story began in 1969 when songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist Lowell George, formerly of Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention, set out at Zappa’s suggestion to form his own band. George connected with keyboard master Bill Payne, and, along with drummer Richie Hayward and Roy Estrada, founded Little Feat. The band was soon signed to Warner Bros., with which it remained for 12 of their sixteen albums.

This initial line-up recorded the band’s first two LPs – their rootsy, 1971 self-titled debut, featuring the classic cut “Willin,” and its follow-

up album, “Sailin’ Shoes,” which added “Easy To Slip,” “Trouble,” “Tripe Face Boogie,” “Cold Cold Cold” and the infectious title track to the band’s repertoire. Upon Estrada’s departure in 1972, Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton and Kenny Gradney (all still in Feat today) signed on.

During Little Feat’s recording of its eighth album as a group, 1979’s “Down On The Farm,” founding member Lowell George died at age 34. Aside from a few projects, Little Feat disbanded until the mid-’80s.

But, according to Barrere and Payne, a chance jam session in 1986 brought the two together again and they were reminded of how deeply Little Feat’s music was ingrained in them. The band reformed in 1988, the same year it released “Hate to Lose Your Lovin’,” the first single off of “Let It Roll,” and the band’s first no. 1 hit.

Today’s Little Feat is a six-member powerhouse that ably carries on the group’s tradition in both the recording and touring arenas. Payne remains on vocals and keyboard; Barrere sings and plays guitar; Clayton sings, and plays congas and percussion; Gradney plays bass; Fred Tackett sings, and plays guitar, mandolin and trumpet; and Gabe Ford provides backing vocals and drums.

The band is primed to hit the stage in Huntington for a one-night-only show Saturday, Sept. 10. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office, or from Paramountny.com, for $29.50$79.50.

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community Free Sunscreen At Beach Photo/Town of Huntington

The Town of Huntington is offering free sunscreen to beachgoers at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport.

The pilot program, the first of its kind for the Town of Huntington, is sponsored by Councilwoman Susan Berland, who is pictured with a sunscreen dispenser at the beach.

“The purpose of this sunscreen pilot program is to promote sun safety. I believe that by providing this service to our residents we are helping them guard themselves from the sun, educate themselves on better sun protection and ultimately help the fight against skin cancer,” Berland stated.

“The importance of sunscreen is crucial and I'm hopeful that residents will take advantage of the free sunscreen.”

The sunscreen dispenser is being purchased from nonprofit Melanoma Foundation of New England. The focus of MFNE is to detect early stages of melanoma and work towards preventing it through the Practice Safe Skin: Skin Cancer Prevention Project. According to the American Cancer Society, over 10,000 people will die from melanoma in 2016.

MFNE is now offering cities, non-

profits and private businesses the opportunity to obtain weather resistant, low maintenance sunscreen dispensing units for the benefit of their communities. The dispenser is easy to use, similar to antiseptic dispensers, and is filled with organic, SPF 30 sunscreen.

Berland added, “If the pilot is well received, we will look towards placing sunscreen dispensers at each of our beaches. I look forward to hearing from our residents about their views on this pilot program.”

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LA GUARDIA KENNEDY MAC ARTHUR NEWARK

New Commack Asst. Principal Michael Larson has been Larson graduated from appointed as an assistant Plymouth State University principal at Commack High with a master’s degree in School. special education, and Larson will fill the posiearned an advanced gradution left vacant when former ate certificate (SBL/SDL) assistant principal Leslie from Stony Brook Boritz became the new high University. He lives in school principal. Larson Stony Brook with his wife assumed his role on Aug. 15. Michael Larson and son.

Commack Superintendent Dr. Larson first joined Commack High Donald James called Larson “a School began in 2007 as a secondary dynamic educator, who is compas- social studies educator, teaching hissionate and committed to our students. tory, economics, and government.

He continued, “His experience He said his is “grateful for the working one-on-one as both a class opportunity to work with a gifted and student council advisor and as group of educators and staff memcoordinator of student affairs and bers, administrators, as well as parattendance has provided insight into ents and guardians in support of stuthe culture and views of our chil- dents, and to build upon the estabdren at the high school. [Larson’s] lished foundation of excellence that commitment to the students, their is Commack High School. parents, and his fellow staff mem“I am looking forward to the bers is evident in his many accom- enriching experiences ahead and am plishments at Commack High excited to continue working with so School.” many incredible professionals.”

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s E I D O O F e h t 104 Years Of Classic Pub Fare At Finnegan’s Long Islander News photos/Jano Tantongco

The Finnegan burger takes the pub burger to the next level with a blend of cheeses and a warm pretzel bun.

By Jano Tantongco

tics of the time-honored classic.

Featuring the staples of guacamole and pico de gallo, it’s also drizzled Serving the patrons of Huntington with a thin sour cream that’s reminisfor 104 years, Finnegan’s Restaurant cent of Spanish-style crema, packing and Tap Room serves up classics in an each bite with creamy flavor. atmosphere that spans the generations.

Burgers must always be a top conManager Tommy Forte has been tender on any pub’s menu. The with Finnegan’s since 1990. As reguFinnegan Burger ($14) is certainly that lars walk in, he greets them with a and more. A mix of cheddar and Swiss warm smile. cheese adorns the Pat LaFrieda premi“This is the Cheers of um ground beef, which is enveloped in Huntington,” Forte said. “Finnegan’s a warm pretzel bun. The burger is just keeps on going.” topped with sautéed mushrooms and Forte, 69, been tending bar for 51 caramelized onions, grounding its years. He began his career with smoky tones. The horseradish mayonFinnegan’s as a bartender, making naise is a highlight that adds just enough sharpness to create a truly wide range of taste.

For those opting for a sandwich, look no further than the Corned Beef Reuben ($11). It offers a tempting taste, as many reubens do, but with a buttery, crumbly corned beef that almost melts in your mouth. The contents are saddled in a marbled rye bread that adds just enough tang to bring intrigue to an already complex blend of flavors.

Complemented with a robust sauerkraut, savory Swiss cheese and whole grain musThe warm and flakey Grilled Chicken Quesadilla at Finnegan’s is a truly mouth-watering, tard, the sandwich will defihearty appetizer that begins one’s meal with a blast of savory sensation. jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

his way up to work hand in hand with each of the pub’s five owners over the years, now in league with the Lessing family. It’s served as a de facto town hall of sorts, a place where power brokers and the common man have gathered since it was first founded in 1912.

Head Chef Anastio Marcia mans the kitchen at 5 Wall St. seven days a week, offering up a wide variety of dishes that keep patrons coming back.

The Grilled Chicken Quesadilla ($10) will almost have you wishing it was your entree. The flakey crust reminds one of a French pastry, but retains all the flavor and characteris-

Finnegan’s Manager Tommy Forte prepares his signature cocktail, The Big Cat, which blends together Absolut vodka, Malibu rum, peach schnapps, with a splash of pineapple, orange and cranberry juices. nitely please even the most ravenous reuben consumer.

To pair with any of the delectable dishes, ask for the Big Cat cocktail ($9), which bursts with pineapple undertones. But take heed, the drink is far stronger than the taste lets on. The drink was once called the “Tommy Special” after the beloved manager.

Eventually, it came to be known as the Big Cat, harkening back to Forte’s Blue Devil days at Huntington High School. Despite his sizable frame, he was described as “quick as a cat” by his football coach, eventually coming to known as the Big Cat. Visit Finnegan’s on Tuesdays from 5-10 p.m. for $4 tap beers and $6 appetizers. Or, check them out on Wine Wednesday for half-price wine bottles all day.

Finnegan’s 5 Wall St., Huntington 631-423-9696 Lessings.com Cuisine: American Atmosphere: Classic Pub Price: Moderate Kitchen Hours: Monday-Sunday 12 noon-10 p.m.

Bar Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12 noon-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday 12 noon-3 a.m.

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SIDE DISH GELATO CONNOISSEUR: Inspired by

one of summertime’s sweetest delights, 14-year-old Craig Haas Jr., of Huntington, has crafted his crowdpleasing “S’mores” gelato flavor and won the second annual “Find Your Flavor” contest sponsored by Coney’s Cones at Luna Park in Coney Island.

Last Thursday, Haas joined Daniele Dal Sasso, Coney’s Cones’ worldrenowned gelato maker from Italy, to create the flavor, which will become one of 24 hand-crafted flavors offered daily at the famed boardwalk shop.

The grand prize winner, selected from hundreds of other entries, chose from more than 50 fresh, unique ingredients such as basil, jalapeno, whipped cream and bacon, to create his winning flavor. “S’mores,” which was voted on by the public, will include a classic combination of chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker.

Haas believes gooey, fire-roasted s’mores and creamy, frozen gelato are the “most wanted and eaten during the summertime,” so he thought to combine the two treats, making his flavor the best of both worlds. Brian

itors to taste.” Haas also won a $100 Rory McIlroy and Vijay Singh were algift certificate to Coney’s Cones. so spotted.

CHAIN CLOSES IN COMMACK: The Com- WINE DOWN THIS LABOR DAY: One of

Craig Haas Jr., left, 14, of Huntington, has created a contest-winning “S’mores” gelato flavor that will now be featured at Coney’s Cones at Luna Park in Coney Island. Haas is pictured with Daniele Dal Sasso, Coney Cones’ worldrenowned gelato maker from Italy.

Williams, general manager of CAI Foods, said “it was a close contest, and we are excited to feature the new S’mores flavor at our shop for all vis-

mack Ruby Tuesday restaurant closed Huntington’s newest dining location, late last month as part of the chain’s de- Del Frisco’s Grille at the Walt Whitcision to close 95 of its locations by man Shops, is cheers-ing to the last September. The Commack restaurant, taste of summer which was located at 6330 Jericho with 30 perTurnpike, is one of four Long Island locent off secations that were closed. The others lect botwere located in Farmingdale, Selden tles of and Sayville. Three Long Island locaw i n e tions remain open, however, those in this LaDeer Park, Medford and Westbury. bor Day weekend.

DINING WITH THE PROS: Several profesKnown for sional golfers competing in The Baran approachclays tournament at Bethpage Black able, yet award-winning wine list made their way from the 18th green to featuring over 200 vintages and an Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville last enticing selection of 50 bottles under week. The tournament, which teed off $50, Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt last Thursday and ran through the Whitman Road, Huntington Station) weekend, was hosted at Bethpage State boasts varietals that perfectly pair Park in Farmingdale. Reports indicate perfectly with the many fun and that world-no.1 golfer Jason Day was sharable plates that fill the menu. For among seven golfers who stopped in more information, visit Delfriscosfor a bite to eat at the 10 Pinelawn Road grille.com/huntington, or call 631steakhouse. Former world-no. 1 golfers 423-0308.

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HEALTH Why Straighter Teeth Are Healthier Teeth

By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com

You know that a spectacular smile can make anyone look better, provides added confidence at work and play and has an effect on how other people perceive you, but did you know that straighter teeth are also healthier teeth? And healthier teeth have a direct impact on your oral health, which itself makes a big difference to your general health.

It is far easier to keep teeth clean by flossing and brushing when they are straight and properly aligned. When teeth overlap or are crowded, small spaces are created where bacteria that cre-

ates plaque grows rapidly. It’s hard to reach those spaces by flossing and brushing, and if not properly cleaned on a regular basis, there will be an increase in bacteria, which leads to cavities and gum disease.

Straight teeth are also less likely to have discolorations that result from uneven brushing.

Teeth that are crooked or protrude are more easily fractured as a result of falls, sports-related injuries, auto accidents and other head injuries.

Straight teeth help the gums fit more securely around the teeth, which is your first line of defense against periodontal disease.

Another cause of periodontal disease occurs when gums are routinely inflamed as a direct result of being either crowded or too widely spaced.

And while you can’t prevent a heart attack by having clean teeth (wouldn’t it be great if it was that simple!), an association between periodontal disease and certain markers for coronary heart disease have been established, according to the American Dental Association.

Your bite improves when your teeth are straight. Bite problems, from an overbite to an underbite can cause excessive wear of your teeth, damaging tooth enamel on the surface of the teeth and leading to jaw joint problems and even problems breathing.

Did you know that crooked teeth can lead to headaches and neck pain? When you chew, you put 150 pounds of force on your molars. When uneven teeth chew, they place uneven stress on the jaw and that can lead to problems

with jaw alignment, often a precursor to chronic headaches, face or neck pain.

Straight teeth make good oral hygiene easier. A beautiful, healthy smile has an impact on how others perceive you. And if that wasn’t enough, yes, everyone looks better with a spectacular smile!

Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is actively involved with many community organizations.

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HEALTH New Security Measures At Huntington Hospital To provide the safest environment possible for patients, visitors and staff, Huntington Hospital will be installing a new visitor management identification system at main entry points of the hospital.

When the new stations are operational, all adult visitors will be required to present a governmentissued I.D. upon arriving at the stations. The person’s I.D. will be scanned into the new system to generate a stick-on visitor pass, which visitors will place on their clothing.

The entire process will take approximately one minute.

The new stations will be operational by the end of the year.

The new visitor management ID system is the hospital’s latest effort

to enhance security.

Randy Howard, vice president of operations at Huntington Hospital, said the new system will “provide an additional level of security to ensure the safety of our patients, their loved ones and staff.”

He continued, “The one minute that a person spends going through this process will help make for a more secure environment in the hospital.”

Similar security measures have either been implemented or are being put in place at other Northwell Health hospitals.

For more information about this new security measure at Huntington Hospital, call Patrick Ilnitzki, director of security, at 631-351-2523.

Ambulance Corps Celebrates 50 Years

Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps celebrated its 50th anniversary on Aug. 20 with a parade, barbeque, and fireworks.

Community-minded individuals from Commack founded CVAC in 1966. They wanted to address the emergency medical needs of the area which at the time was a community that was growing quickly into the suburban enclave it is today, the first vehicle they purchased in 1966 was an old style Cadillac ambulance.

By 1973, the organization had adopted a 24-hour response system so they were always on call. By 1980, the crops added a youth squad to their ambulance corps. It consisted of about 40 teenagers, and is still very active today.

CVAC now operates four advance life support ambulances and five advanced life support first responder trucks that run 24/7. The corps responds to more than 3,300 alarms per year. In addition to medical emergencies, CVAC representatives teach CPR and first aid to the public. CVAC also hosts a 5k run and a toy drive.

Suffolk Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) celebrated with CVAC and presented the corps with a proclamation to commemorate its longevity of service to this community.

Kennedy stated, “These volunteers having been saving lives for 50 years now, this is an amazing accomplishment, and an amazing group of people.”

New security measures are being put in place at Huntington Hospital.

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business

Kay Makes The Pain Go Away Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Jared Kay, owner of Kay Family Dentistry, has achieved his dream of helping people by treating patients through the family-owned practice.

Since he was a freshman in high school, Jared Kay knew he wanted to become a dentist after watching his father, Randy, master the craft.

“I use to come and assist my father on the weekends and I fell in love with it,” Kay, 33, of Centerport, said. “I thought what he was doing was awesome, being able to change someone’s mouth, smile and life, and I knew I wanted to do that too.”

Whether it’s basic checkups, fillings or Invisalign treatment, Kay Family Dentistry in Huntington offers crowning, bridgework, dentures, root canals and more.

Staying up to date with the latest technology, the staff helps clients by sending reminders through text message or email. Before an appointment, a patient will receive two reminders, one text message sent 48 hours prior, and another two hours prior to the appointment. In addition, patients receive a text or

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Upcoming events include: Business After Hours at Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center 33 Warner Road, Huntington Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m.

'State of the Town' Networking Breakfast Huntington Yacht Club, 95 East Shore Road, Huntington

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:30-10 a.m.

Includes panel of elected officials Young Professionals Blender Location TBD Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m.

23rd Annual Long Island Fall Festival Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 7-Oct. 10 World-class carnival, two international food courts, four stages of live entertainment Hecksher Park in Huntington (Along with street parking, public can take a shuttle bus from the Huntington Long Island Rail Road for $1 round trip) For more information on all events and to learn more about the chamber, visit Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-423-6100. See you in September!

email every month if their visitation is overdue.

“We try and do what’s best for each patient and give them all the options,” Kay said. “We try and be there long term and we stand behind our work, which I think is important.”

Raised in Commack, Kay attended University of Hartford in Connecticut and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2005. Continuing his education, Kay earned his doctor of dental medicine degree in 2008 from University of Pittsburgh.

At the V.A. Hospital in Miami, Kay then completed a yearlong residency in education in general dentistry.

By 2009, when he took over the 850-square-foot office at 202 East Main St., it was a “seamless, smooth” transition for Kay, “which was exciting.”

While Kay is on his second generation of patients, his father has moved on to his fourth generation since first opening the dental practice in 1983.

Kay said his dad, “as a young dentist, wanted to start a family practice down here. It was a great spot to hunker down and really build, grow and flourish.”

As for the new patients -- which typically come in at 2.5 years old - Kay said the office typically welcomes them in with animal balloons and a No Cavity Club picture.

Starting at a young age, Kay Family Dentistry stays with patients as they grow.

Kay added that part of what makes the practice stand out is that its staff works to prepare each patient, informing them of each step throughout any given procedure.

“We spend time with each person, I know their story and I know their family,” Kay said. “When someone’s in pain and you get them out of pain, you feel like you’ve done a really good service for them, and they appreciate that.”

Kay Family Dentistry 202 E Main St., Suite 106, Huntington 631-421-5410 Kayfamilydentistry.com

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s s e n i s u b How Are Financial Planners Compensated?

ASK

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ®

asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

“You get what you pay for” – especially when it comes to paying for professional advice. If you want good, sound professional advice, you’ll probably have to pay for it. How you pay for it will vary, according to the

compensation method used by your Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Be sure the compensation method is suited to your particular needs and situation.

Up front, be aware that ‘everyone’ in ‘financial planning’ is a ‘financial adviser.’ What does that mean? Back in 1986, a major large brokerage firm decided it sounded better to call their stockbrokers ‘financial advisers.’ Be careful choosing a planner.

Cyber Threats Against Water Districts ‘Rampant’

Pictured, from left: Vincent Abbatiello, Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association second vice president, and Westbury Water District commissioner; guest speaker Jonathan Berlin, of Melville-based Total Technology Solutions; Raymond J. Averna, Massapequa water commissioner, NSWCA president; Andrew Bader, NSWCA first vice president, and Plainview Water District commissioner; William Schuckmann, NSWCA treasurer and Hicksville Water District commissioner; and guest speaker James Tauer, also of TTS. Representatives of Melvillebased Total Technology Solutions updated Long Island water district commissioners on state of the art cybersecurity measures that apply to the watery supply industry.

Jonathan Berlin and James Tauer, both of Total, were guest speakers at the meeting hosted by the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association, which consists of water commissioners representing 21 water districts across Nassau and Suffolk. They explained how cyber threats have recently become more rampant than ever.

Berlin said, “In today’s world, it’s a case of managing risk and compliance. Top threats to water districts can include social engineering and insider threats, malware, phishing and ransomware.

All of these affect cybersecurity can take a communications network down, destroy it, or paralyze it.”

Tauer cited examples of cybercrimes against water providers

across the country and discussed essential steps necessary to guard against them and ensure business continuity.

He said, “Total Technology’s Layered Defense is specifically designed to counter cybercrime. It is comprehensive, overlapping and intentionally redundant to provide the broadest and deepest threat protection. It starts with physical Water District site surveying as well as network assessment and includes vulnerability scanning and awareness training.”

Raymond J. Averna, Massapequa water commissioner, president of NSWCA, said that water districts are “highly visible cyber targets because of the essential services we supply.”

He continued, “Cybersecurity awareness training is vitally important to help maintain an uninterrupted supply of the highest quality water, which is the responsibility of every one of our member Districts.”

Many who call themselves ‘financial planners’ have no additional training or education to help you with the ins and outs of proper estate planning, reviewing beneficiary designations and review of your insurance plans, etc. Ask a lot of questions to determine if this is the person you want handling your ‘precious cargo.’

Generally, financial planners are compensated in one of four ways: Only by fees, a combination of fees and commissions, solely by commissions or through a salary. In some cases, a financial planner may offer more than one way of getting compensated. How do these different methods work?

Fee only: This is charged for developing a financial plan and providing advice about implementing the plan and choosing the investments.

Alternatively, they might charge an hourly fee, much like an attorney.

The plan fee will depend on how much time the planner spends designing the plan and reviewing with you, and discussing investment options. The plan could be the perfect plan for your circumstances, but if you are not comfortable, it has to be massaged until you can sleep at night with it.

Fee only planners typically will advise you on investments, insurance and other financial vehicles, and most will help you follow through on recommendations using no-load mutual funds and other investment products. The fees for helping select and monitor these investments is usually a percentage (1 percent-3 percent) of assets annually.

Fee plus commission: Some planners charge a fee for preparing your financial plan and may help you implement the plan by offering certain investment or insurance products.

They typically earn a commission on the sale of those products.

As with fee-only planners, fee plus-commission planners may charge a flat fee or bill you based on the amount of time they spend on your plan. Others use a fee scale, varying their fees according to the complexity of your financial situation.

Once your plan is completed, the

financial planner will review it with you and suggest ways you can implement the plan by purchasing investment or insurance products. You may buy them through the planner, or – as with many fee-only planners – you may choose to buy those products elsewhere.

Commissions and other sales charges can vary greatly from product to product, i.e. from one mutual fund to another. Don’t hesitate to ask your planner for the amount of commission on the product, or ask your planner to explain how the commission will affect the return over the expected life of the investment.

Commission only: Some financial planners charge no fee but are compensated solely by commissions earned by selling the products and services necessary to implement their recommendations. A commission-only planner will develop your financial plan, review the plan with you and discuss ways to implement the plan. The only way the planner receives compensation is when you choose to buy the products and/or services the planner is offering.

Salary: Many banks, credit unions and other organizations offer financial planning services. In most instances, staff financial on their staffs are paid a salary, and earn neither fees nor commissions. In some cases, staffers are incentivized to get you to buy certain products, similar to auto sales people suggesting one model over another. The organizations are compensated through the sale of financial products and/or services.

Once a plan is completed, you have options for implementing the strategies recommended in the plan through purchase of investments and other products. If an advisor helps you select and monitor that product, there will be some cost to you and/or payment to the advisor. This could be in the form of a commission, redemption fees, trail fees, “payout” (as in an insurance agent), or asset management fees.

Additionally, many investment and insurance products charge annual management and transactional

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Students Aid Locals Overseas In Tanzania

Huntington High School social studies teacher Camille Tedeschi led a group of travelers including alumni and students to not only enjoy the beauty of the African continent, but also to experience the day-to-day life of Tanzanians, haggling in markets, carrying well water and helping construct classrooms.

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Huntington High School social studies teacher Camille Tedeschi, with a group of students and alumni in tow, recently ventured to the plains of Engotukoit, which is an hour from Arusha, a city in Tanzania.

Together, they helped to construct a school there, sanding, painting, moving furniture and digging holes, working with the teachers and students.

“My group was assigned the task of renovating classrooms and getting them ready for the students of the area,” Tedeschi stated. We had so much fun listening to music and dancing while laughing and smiling the whole time. Meeting new people and being immersed in a new culture is refreshing. It allows for personal growth and an eyewitness account of the world around us.

Alongside Tedeschi were Charles Bast, Sylvia Belanger, Hailey Bengston, Dylan Collier, Maddie Kobrenski, Emma Pipolo, Hannah Pipolo, Kayla Ryan, Jake Ryan and Jonathan Shecter.

Collier, who recently graduated, explained that the trip was not a touristy one by any means. The group spent days hiking, building and haggling with locals to purchase goods. To do all this, they had a crash course in Swahili from Maasai warriors.

Collier, a 17-year-old enrolled at SUNY Oneonta, majoring in biology, called the trip “surreal.”

“Everyone who attended the trip with us, they were all excited to be there. No one was on the sidelines; everyone was involved,” he added.

The group would carry baskets of water with the elder women of the village to help construct a boma, which is a mud hut made from donkey excrement, water and mud.

“They taught us Swahili for about three days, then they brought us into town to a market that happened every Saturday,” Collier said. “Since it wasn’t a fixed economy, we had to start somewhere and bargain down from there. It’s not like here, where it's like, ‘How much is this?’”

Recounting the experience of working with local students, Tedeschi emphasized that “kids are kids everywhere.

“As a teacher I can spot the child who loves to do his/her homework, the child who dislikes sitting for an extended period of time and the child who just wants to be loved,” he said.

Collier said he was warmed by the locals’ goodbye ceremony, filled with singing and dancing to send them off.

“They’re much better at singing than we are,” Tedeschi joked.

He said he learned to not judge a book by its cover because the Tanzanians reciprocated their interest.

“Everyone there was just amazing,” he said. “They were actually excited to meet us and excited to learn about where we came from, and we wanted to learn about their culture.”

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Former Northport Tiger Readies For Paralympics

Michael “Mikey” Brannigan, left, of East Northport, has been an unstoppable force since he started running at age 7. Now, he’s made strides to compete at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, which begin later this month.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Since he started running at the age of 7, Michael “Mikey” Brannigan, who has autism, has been an unstoppable force. Growing in his talent, Brannigan is now making strides overseas. He’s training to compete in the T20 1,500-meter final at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, which are set to begin later this month.

Brannigan, 19, of East Northport, qualified to compete in Rio after posting a 3:50.05 time in the T20 1500meter race at the Paralympic trials, hosted in North Carolina on July 2.

He said his goal is to win a gold medal at the Paralympic games. His first preliminary meet is scheduled for Sept. 13.

“It’s going to be fun, and I’m so excited to compete and represent the United States,” Brannigan, who graduated from Northport High School in 2015, said.

In the month that followed the trials, Brannigan became the first T20-classified athlete to break the four-minute mile at the Sir Walter Miler Event in Raleigh North Carolina on Aug. 5.

There, he ran a mile in 3:57.58.

“Everybody has just been really supportive of Mikey going to this next level,” Sonja Robinson, his

coach, said. “It’s been a good year in loving the sport and giving it his for him so far, but the icing on the all during races. cake will definitely be going to Rio, “They were very accepting of performing well and getting that him, they taught him how to work medal.” on a team and how to be a teamBefore he was 2 years old, mate,” she said. “They did a really Brannigan was diaggood job giving him nosed with an intellectuthat, and giving him the al disability. He was confidence to be able to later diagnosed with do it on a big stage.” autism at age 3.

Brannigan’s talent is When he was 7, he known worldwide, havjoined the Rolling ing placed first in the Thunder Special Needs men’s 1,500-meter in the Program, a non-profit IPC Athletics World organization that helps Championship at Suhaim train mentally and physiBin Hamad Stadium in Michael “Mikey” cally disabled athletes.

Doha, Qatar in October Brannigan There, Brannigan mas2015. In that race, tered his craft and, after Brannigan defeated finishing a mile in five minutes when London champion Peyman Nasiri he was in seventh grade, he was Bazanjani, of Iran, by three one-hunbrought up to the Northport High dredths of a second, according to School track team as an eighth grader. Robinson.

Brannigan said that, once he startIn Rio, Brannigan is set to run on ed running, he found his passion in the courses built for the 2016 the sport.

Olympic Games. He said he trains “I have a good talent and I fight two hours a day to prepare for Rio. hard to do it,” he added. “It gives me Robinson said she and Brannigan motivation and inspiration.” are fine-tuning – mentally, emotionRobinson, who has been coaching ally and physically – honing in on the Brannigan for a year, said she credits skills that will prepare him for race the Rolling Thunder and the day.

Northport High School teams for “That means running some workhelping Brannigan build a foundation outs in the morning around what we

think is going to be his race time, but also we’ll do a race or a hard workout at night just in case they change the schedule,” she said. “Your body has to be ready to run when you need to, so you need to know any adjustments you need to make in order to perform your best depending upon time of day.”

Brannigan added that he is never going to give up as he continues to train hard for the Paralympics and prepare for any challenges ahead.

“Mikey is an example of being tenacious, having that pursuit of a goal and keeping his mind on what he really wants to accomplish,” Robinson said. “When he achieves something, he definitely savors the moment and, when things don’t go well, he doesn’t beat himself up.”

She continued, “He never gives up, he keeps trying to do better every single day and he doesn’t let the autism get in the way of him achieving his goal and crippling his dreams. Mikey is a really good example of making sure your child finds something they’re passionate about and that they can pursue and really love and enjoy.”

With that, Brannigan said he loves the sport of running, particularly long distance running.

“It’s my favorite,” he added. “I’m in love with it and I go after it.”

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Temple Beth Torah, an active Reform Temple in Melville, has donated backpacks filled with school supplies to needy students in elementary schools in neighboring Half Hollow Hills School District. The backpacks were assembled for delivery on Aug. 19 at Temple Beth Torah, which is located at 35 Bagatelle Road.

Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz, senior rabbi at the temple said that, over the years, temple members have donated over 1,000 backpacks to local students.

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THURSDAY Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair

New York State’s longest-running fireman’s fair kicks off next week, just in time for Labor Day weekend. It all begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, with a parade starting at Cuba Hill Road and Broadway, and proceeding north on Broadway to Fenwick Street into the fair grounds. There, find games, rides, food, drinks and plenty of prizes to be won. A $5 donation gets a chance to win: 1st Prize, a 2016 Dodge Journey Crossover; 2nd Prize, a large-screen TV; 3rd Prize, a snowblower; or 4th Prize, a gas barbecue. See your local GFD member for chances, or purchase them any night on the fair grounds. The fair is slate to run 7-11 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday; 6-11 p.m. on Saturday; and 5-11 p.m. on Monday, which is Labor Day. The fair will not be open on Sunday, Sept. 4. Rain dates are Sept. 10-Sept. 11. For more information, visit Greenlawnfd.org.

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Lighthouse Music Fest

The 10th-annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival is on for Sept. 3. Music begins at 11 a.m. and runs through 8 p.m.

All funds raised by the Music Fest and other events throughout the year go towards repair and maintenance of the Huntington Lighthouse. Bands scheduled to perform include Ed Travers Band; Freeride; Joe Rock and the Allstars; King Wellington; and Santosha. For the full list of bands, scheduling and more information, visit Lighthousemusicfest.com.

24 Hour Hockey Marathon

The 3rd annual Hockey Helps: 24 Hour Hockey Marathon is set to begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, and run through 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. The event will be hosted at Dix Hills Ice Rink (575 Vanderbilt Parkway) and will be raising money for several local Long Island charities. Each team will play six or seven games, with two teams on the ice every hour for 24 hours. The free event is primed to feature former NHL stars Adam Graves and Stephane Matteau. There will also be raffles throughout the event. For more information, visit Bit.ly/2bSpNWa.

Northport Farmers’ Market

The Northport Farmers Market will be open 8 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, Aug. 27. The rain-or-shine market, which is located at Northport Harbor (1 Main St., Northport Village), is open each Saturday through Nov. 19.

The South Huntington Educational Foundation is proud to present its 12th annual Family Fun Day at West Hills Day Camp (21 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington) on Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes use of the camp's facilities including several pools, water slides, paddle boats, etc. Barbecue lunch and drinks are included. There will be raffles, entertainment, vendors and a dunk tank. Call 631 549-8582 for vendor information.

The Long Island Bridal Extravaganza, the largest annual bridal show on Long Island, is slated for 5:30-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, at the Hilton Long Island – Huntington (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). There will be a live band and DJ showcase along with a Gown Lounge and some extravaganza surprises. For more information, visit Libridalextravaganza.com.

Happenings On Main Street

SATURDAY

Family Fun Day

Long Island’s Largest Bridal Show

FRIDAY This Friday Glenn Baldwin & Friends of Jazz headline the weekly Happenings on Main Street performance in Northport Village. Singer songwriters perform at the patio in the Village Park each Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, weather permitting.

The concerts are free and start at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Fred and Susan Richtberg at barefootny@aol.com.

be food, games, fun and attractions. For more information, call Dee Thompson at 631-470-0636.

Lighthouse Music Fest The 10th-annual Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival is on for Sept.

3. Music begins at 11 a.m. and runs through 8 p.m. All funds raised by the Music Fest and other events throughout the year go towards repair and maintenance of the Huntington Lighthouse. Bands scheduled to perform include Ed Travers Band; Freeride; Joe Rock and the Allstars; King Wellington; and Santosha. For the full list of bands, scheduling and more information, visit Lighthousemusicfest.com.

SUNDAY Late Summer Stroll

On this short stroll (approx. 1.5 miles) through Caumsett State Historic Park (25 Lloyd harbor Road, Lloyd Harbor), one of a series designed to observe seasonal changes, witness summer’s slow, subtle change, as she withers and goes to seed. This program is intended for adults. Sunday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information, visit Caumsettfoundation.org.

information, visit Greenlawncivic.org.

WEDNESDAY Young Professionals Meeting

The Young Professionals Group is hosting an open committee meeting at Panera Bread (919 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale) on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 810 a.m. The group, which has a mission of connecting and developing young professionals, plans to discuss upcoming events. To register, visit Conta.cc/2bZFRIT.

MONDAY Happy Labor Day

Enjoy Labor Day 2016!

View the Planets & Moon

See the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and/or Saturn, and perhaps an eclipse, through a powerful telescope at Northport Village Park. Free event runs through Jan. 25, 2017. Weather permitting. Visit Telescope.hereweb.com for last-minute weather condition cancellations.

TUESDAY Civic Association Meetings

The Greenalwn Civic Association is hosting several meetings at the Harborfields Library (31 Broadway, Greenlawn) on Tuesday, Sept. 6. First, a preservation meeting begins at 6 p.m.; then a traffic and safety meeting starts at 6:15 p.m.; the general meeting begins at 7 p.m.; and then there will be a beautification meeting starting at 8:30 p.m. For more

UPCOMING ONGOING Wine Under The Stars

The Huntington Historical Society is hosting its annual Evening of Wine Under The Stars event on Thursday, Sept. 8. Fine wine, great food, live music, craft beer, exciting raffles, and of course, fascinating history – all of this and more will be on tap when the event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington). Sponsorships are available.

Call 631-427- 7045 x405 or email cfortunato@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

Huntington Awareness Day

The Huntington Awareness Day Unity Festival is back, and this time at a new location. The festival, which is set for Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will be held at the west side New York Avenue commuter lot in Huntington Station (between Railroad and Church streets). There will

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. · Back to school story and craft time at the library on Friday, Sept. 9, 10:3011:15 a.m. Intended for children ages 25 accompanied by an adult.

Commack Public Library

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. · Sesame Street: “Let’s Get Ready” is a program designed for preschool and kindergarten-age children. The goal is to incorporate emergency preparedness into families’ routines with simple tips, strategies and activities. Includes a variety of fun Sesame Street materials for children to enjoy and take home.

Presented by a representative from PSEG. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Saturday, Sept. 10, 10-10:45 a.m.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. · Milk and Cookies Club meeting, Monday, Sept. 12, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Being read to can be enjoyable at any age, in this program children are invited to listen to a story while relaxing and having a snack. The story will continue from week to week so children will have to come back to find out what happens next. Food served may not be appropriate for those with food restrictions.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. · Saturday, Sept. 10, is e-waste recycling day at the library. From 10 a.m.-12 noon, bring used computers, cell phones, printers, televisions, key-

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Wine Under The Stars The Huntington Historical Society is hosting its annual Evening of Wine Under The Stars event on Thursday, Sept. 8. Fine wine, great food, live music, craft beer, exciting raffles, and of course, fascinating history – all of this and more will be on tap when the event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington). Sponsorships are available.

Call 631-4277045 x405 or email cfortunato@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. · There will be a Grandparents Day celebration at the Dix Hills branch on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-3 p.m. For grades K-5 and their grandparents. Make a gift in a jar, limited to one jar per child.

Please let the library know how many grandparents will be attending.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org · Minecraft Craft Madness at the library on Friday, Sept. 8, 4:30-5:15 p.m. For tweens in grades 4-5. Make a variety of Minecraft crafts, including a Minecraft magnet and Minecraft stickers. Create favorite characters, skins, creatures and more.

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 parent/child workshop encourages interactive play, introduces children to group activities, and provides parents with a wealth of information, focusing on a wide variety of parenting issues and concerns. At the Huntington branch. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 9:15-10:30 a.m. For Ages 12 months-35 months with parent/caregiver (no siblings).

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) · Friday movies, “Me Before You.” A girl in a small town takes care of a recently-paralyzed man and forms an unlikely bond with him. Rated PG-13. 110 min.

Movie runs 2-3:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, at the Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. · Kathleen Velsor will discuss her book, “The Underground Railroad on Long Island,” on Thursday, Sept. 8, beginning at 7 p.m.

THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. · The Puppet Slam Café is a cabaret of hip, contemporary puppetry for adults, and its coming Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.). The show is supported by the Puppet Slam Network and administered by the Huntington Arts Council. Some of America’s finest puppeteers will present their wildest not-forchildren material. Adults only, no one under age 17 admitted. Tickets $25 for public; $20 for members.

John W. Engeman Theater

350 Main St., Northport. johnwenge-

mantheater.com. 631-261-2900. ·Mamma Mia! through Sept. 11. For tickets and show times, visit Engemantheater.com.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net. · A 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 gallery is open to the public, free of charge

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.

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. · The “If I Were A Whaler” exhibit is an immersive space encouraging imaginative exploration of a whaler's life for family audiences.

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.

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: Monday-Friday.

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.

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. · The Huntington Arts Council, Main Street Gallery is proud to announce “Beyond the Veil” Juried Portrait Show, Kevin W. McEvoy Juror. The exhibition is on display through Saturday, Sept. 10.

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. 631-4277045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org · Take the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill Tour on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The tour cost is $15 ($10 for Historical Society members) and lasts 2 hours. Tour begins at Gold Star Batallion Beach (324 W Shore Road, Huntington) and is expected to run 3-5 p.m. Since access to the mill is by boat, some climbing up and down steps, into and out of the boat, is required. Attendance on the tour requires the physical ability to perform these functions. Call 631-427-7045 Ext 404 for reservations.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. northporthis-

SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2016 • 17 torical.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.

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, 124 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. 631427-5240. 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 The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. · An Evening with Little Feat, Saturday, Sept. 10. Show begins at 8 p.m.

Tickets $29.50-$79.50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. www.ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-385-0373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

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people Garfunkel Wild, P.C. (GW) is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected GW attorney Debra A. Silverman, of Huntington, for recognition in its Debra 2017 rankings of Silverman “The Best Lawyers in America” under the specialty of Health Care Law. Silverman, partner/director, is a member of the Business, Health Care, HIPAA Compliance and Insurance Regulatory practice groups. She represents hospital systems, teaching and community hospitals, faculty practice plans and physician group practices, with an emphasis on managed care contracting, health care delivery networks, accountable care organizations, clinical integration, value-based payment, physician arrangements, antitrust and regulatory matters.

Along with administering the firm’s managed care group, she handles direct negotiations with major managed care organizations for fee-forservice, accountable care and fullrisk arrangements.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 79,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote, and we have received more than 12 million votes to date on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world.

Matthew Rojas, of Commack, co-founded the social venture Lazarus Rising, which fights homelessness by providing job placement skills to individuals without permanent housing. This summer, Rojas is a participant in the University of Delaware’s Horn Program in Entrepreneurship’s Summer Founders Program, a 12-week long pre-accelerator used to validate members’ novel business ideas.

Summer Founders students receive mentoring, education and stipends while they work to develop their ventures.

Lazarus Rising has already been recognized as a promising enterprise, winning a total of $3,250 in

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fees. For example, if you open an Individual Retirement Account, the company that serves as trustee will charge an annual custodial fee for the service. These costs are in addition to any fee you may pay the financial advisor for your plan.

You may read in newspapers or hear on television a lot of conflicting information about different methods of compensation. Next issue we will try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding how financial planners are paid.

Until next time enjoy the rest of your summer and please write to ask any financial questions you want to learn about. You can write to the newspaper at asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com, or by visiting Tenhaagen.com. We look forward to answering specific items you have on your mind.

Additionally, our Ask the Expert, Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP is doing a financial radio show on

Linewsradio.com on 103.9 FM, which airs on Saturdays, 12 noon12:30 p.m. It is best heard going east on the island. It is called the Portfolio Repairman. I hope you can listen in and I would love to get your feedback.

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!

seed money in two University of Delaware competitions. At the most recent competition in April, the organization reported laudable success – 82 percent of participants find employment.

Major General Anthony P. German, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Olman Figueroabanegas, of Huntington, serving with the Company E, 3-142nd Aviation, has been promoted to the rank of Private.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

These promotions additionally

recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

SUNY Oswego has made Deans’ Awards to a select group of students from the Huntington area who have reserved places at the college starting in fall 2016.

The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $42,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Anthony Davis, of Dix Hills, majoring in cinema and screen studies, last attended high school in the Half Hollow Hills School District.

Lauren M. Vocke, of Huntington Station, majoring in meteorology, last attended Walt Whitman High School.

WALT’S CORNER

WATCHER The glimmer and strobe steps in sheets across sudden land, shock-lit the way bulbs fail and storms approach, cancel distance

Walt Whitman

The window pane catches waves of travelling silence before the push of sound is through, stirs the sleeper, thickens the dream Cold lightning finds a filament in the crystal of each eye, sleeping open as the naked body, the house in ruin cupping thunder This is how the sleeper sees: by the touch that tends the horizon it breaks, rolls the far world close, wakes only the skin, leaves its darkness alight

GREGORY LEADBETTER Worcestershire, United Kingdom

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After early leader Patrick Reed found himself two strokes back of the top spot after the first three holes Sunday, he turned it on and birdied the next two holes and three of the next four to turn the tables on Rickie Fowler and win the 2016 Barclays Championship, which was hosted in Farmingdale on Bethpage State Park’s Black Course.

Reed, who had not won a PGA Tour tournament this year, shot a one-under par 70 to earn the $1.53 million winner’s share and put him in great position in the FedEx Cup playoffs to earn the title and the $10 million bonus check.

With the victory, Reed also landed a spot on the prestigious U.S.A. Ryder Cup team.

“It feels amazing,” stated Reed, who is pictured left in the photo. “I haven't had that feeling in a while.

Having a lead, I felt like I did a lot of things well. Unfortunately I didn't quite make the scores I wanted to down the stretch, but it was enough to get the job done.”

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prostate cancer with a Gleason score of eight, an especially aggressive form of the disease. Lord said he sought treatment options as he got even sicker by mid-June.

“I was really in agony for the better part of a month,” he said. “And, during the middle of that whole process. I got a letter from Medicare and Social Security saying that my insurance had been cancelled because they never received the check that I mailed them in April.”

Lord said he went back to the SSA office in Melville to personally deliver a check to have his insurance reinstated. He was given a receipt for the transaction and told his insurance would be renewed in two to three weeks, Lord said.

However, after the third week, Lord

said he checked back in with the SSA office, only to discover that the insurance was still not reinstated. He was told the issue was with CMS and was redirected there.

So, Lord went to CMS, which looked into the case. He was told there was nothing the agency could do, but he could reapply for Medicare in January 2017 and his coverage would then start the following July.

Lord said he told the CMS representative: “If that were the case, I would either be dead by then or the cancer would have spread.”

On a suggestion, Lord reached out to Israel’s office. The congressman soon pressed the agencies to fix the issue.

“Thankfully, at least in Andy’s case, both agencies, heeded the warning,” Israel said. “They very quickly worked

with us to reinstate Andy’s Medicare.”

But, Israel added, “It shouldn't take a member of Congress to fix a lifethreatening problem as a result of a bureaucratic mix-up.”

Israel called on both agencies to step-up communication in order to prevent this from happening again.

This wasn’t an isolated incident, Israel added. He said he’s heard from constituents of similar situations before, but added that this was the first time he’s heard it put a life in jeopardy.

“Medicare cashes the checks, but the Social Security Administration is responsible for enrollment,” he said.

“And, very clearly, there is a perilous communications gap between the two.”

In a statement emailed Monday, New York Regional Communications Director John Shallman, said he can’t

discuss individual cases with the media due to privacy laws. He explained the SSA’s “limited role” in the process.

“For those who receive Social Security benefits, the Medicare Part B premium will be automatically deducted from the monthly benefit payment. For those who do not receive Social Security benefits, CMS will bill them for their Medicare coverage,” Shallman stated.

“Additionally, Social Security procedures allow local offices to accept premium payments from those Medicare beneficiaries where termination of Medicare coverage is imminent.”

Further, Shallman said, the SSA office provides a receipt and forwards the payment to the Medicare Premium Collection Center.

CMS did not respond to a request for comment before deadline Tuesday.

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ing center, which houses around 100 horses and has been operated by a licensee since 1982.

While it’s unclear how the materials got to the parkland, Bellone said during a press conference Friday that “there are indications that ground was being laid and prepared for much larger, more significant dumping of material.” That includes unauthorized tree clearing, he said.

The area is being treated as “an active crime scene,” Bellone said, and

“we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law those who are responsible for any acts that are damaging and destructive to our parks.”

In a statement emailed Monday, a spokesman for Sweet Hills Riding Center said the center was not involved in the apparent illegal dumping.

“Recently, some material was dumped near a trail area without our knowledge or consent,” stated Mark Smith, the spokesman. “The center is cooperating fully with Suffolk County Parks and all of the agencies that are

investigating this incident.”

Smith added that the horses at the center are being relocated while tests are performed on the materials that investigators found on the parkland.

Bellone said Friday that there was no indication that the materials are dangerous to horses housed onsite, park patrons or nearby residents.

Suffolk Police Commissioner Timothy Sini added testing of the materials is being expedited. He also asked anyone with information on the incident to call 1-800-220-TIPS.

“A crime has occurred here and we’re going to thoroughly investigate it,” Sini said. “We will get to the bottom of this and we will hold those responsible accountable for these egregious actions.”

Suffolk Chief of Detectives Gerard Gigante later said that police believe the dumping occurred over a “period of time.”

Detectives of Suffolk’s environmental crimes unit, which works with the district attorney’s office, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation are investigating the dumping.

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The police officer, who drove a marked motor carrier safety vehicle, suffered non-lifethreatening injures and was brought to Huntington Hospital by a Dix Hills Rescue Squad ambulance.

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