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Hills Scores Higher Than State Average By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

A black and white issue has many seeing red. New York State test results released last week showed 31.1 percent of students met or exceeded proficiency standards in English while 31 percent did so in math. In the Half Hollow Hills School District, the percentages were slightly higher than the state average, with the majority of students in grades 3-8 meeting skill standards in both English and math. However, the thin line between scores of “proficient” and “below proficient” in some grades is too close for comfort for school principals, teachers and parents across the state. One week before results were made public, State Education Commissioner Dr. John King warned school districts that results this year would be “significantly lower,” declining in proficiency from 30 to 40 percent from last year’s scores due to the statewide implementation of the Common Core, a federally designed initiative adopted by 45 states to provide students with better skill sets to increase college and career readiness by promoting critical thinking. Results from this year’s test released last week proved the commissioner was true to his word. Last year’s results show 63.3 percent of students statewide met or exceeded New York standards for math while 55.1 percent met or exceeded the English proficiency standard. Students are assigned a scaled score to determine proficiency and are assigned corresponding scores or are ranked in a “performance level,” 1 through 4, with level 4 corresponding with subject mastery while (Continued on page A18)

Empire Szechuan Site Primed To Build By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Should the owners of the former Empire Szechuan site wish to move on plans to build a new Asian restaurant, only one step remains. “They already have site plan approval for a restaurant,” town spokesman A.J. Carter said. “All the other approval they would have to do is building permits.” Much of the heavy lifting is already done for Melville Pacific LLC, the owners of 849 Walt Whitman Road in Melville. They have already filed plans at town hall to build a restaurant, called Fujiyama Mama, which would focus on Asian cuisine as well as American food. The former Empire Szechuan, located across the street from Melville Mall, was torn down last month. The property, which has been vacant since 2008, was first added to the blight registry in early 2012. Two agreements to restore the building followed later in the year. When the building was ultimately torn down in late July, the town was taking steps toward doing it themselves under the town blight law.

The owners of the Empire Szechuan property in Melville have plans on file at town hall for a new restaurant called Fujiyama Mama, shown in the rendering above.

MELVILLE

Settlement Could Bring More Housing End of lawsuit would clear way for Ruland Road development By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

A settlement designed to end a lawsuit between the Huntington branch of the NAACP and the Town of Huntington is expected to bring one-, two- and three-bedroom affordable units at proposed The Sanctuary housing development on Ruland Road in Melville. Attorney Chris Campbell, who is representing the Huntington NAACP

in the case, said Monday that the settlement, which he expected to be voted on after press time at the Aug. 13 Huntington Town Board meeting, calls for 77 one-bedroom, 34 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom affordable rental units, for a total of 117 units and 163 bedrooms. “We have reached an agreement in principle,” Campbell said. The new unit distribution for The Sanctuary, which is an affordable

housing offset tied to the 1,375-unit Greens at Half Hollow senior community, is drawn from a proposal from Lake Success-based D&F Development Group, who pitched the proposal to town hall independently of the Huntington NAACP, Campbell said. “This is not the ideal situation… but it’s a doable solution,” the attorney said. Town spokesman A.J. Carter confirmed a settlement was on the table (Continued on page A18)

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DIX HILLS HUNTINGTON STATION

Landscaper Dies In HitAnd-Run

Reinaldo Velasquez-Yanes was killed crossing New York Avenue on Aug. 4. By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

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By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

There will be sticker shock at Dix Hills Park this Saturday – but for the best reason anybody could imagine. To celebrate the near fivedecade history of Dix Hills Park, prices will be rolled back this Saturday to levels not seen since the 1960s and 1970s as part of Turn Back The Clock Day, town officials announced. Admission to the Town Pool from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. will be 50 cents, as it was when the pool opened in 1965, and a round of golf at the nine-hole executive course will be $2 from 10 a.m.6 p.m. as it was in 1966 when the course opened. Ice-skating will be 50 cents from noon-8 p.m., with skate rentals running another 50 cents. Many food items, like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fries and soda will be $1 an order. “For a half century, Dix Hills Park has provided affordable recreation for Town residents who wanted to swim, play golf or skate,” Supervisor Frank Petrone said. “What better way to celebrate this jewel of the Town’s park system, than by turning back the clock to original fee levels, providing a day of truly affordable family entertainment?” Sponsors include: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Habberstad BMW, Haven Pools, Jump

The Town of Huntington harkens back to bygone days this Saturday with Turn Back The Clock Day at Dix Hills Park. Town officials get a hand anouncing the one-day price rollback from some of the Parks Department’s biggest fans. and Slide, 94.3 “The Shark” and D & J Refreshment. Turn Back the Clock Day, which will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., will have elements of a town-wide block party, officials said. Radio station 94.3 The Shark will broadcast live, and there will be special activities and contests at the park’s three major venues. A kids clinic is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the driv-

ing range, followed by a demonstration of golf wedges from 13 p.m. Sign-up for $2 rounds of golf begins at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, at the ice rink, the Town will be showing the movie “Miracle,” about the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team. The Islanders Ice Tour, with inflatable slides and an inflatable obstacle course, will also be at the rink. And outside the pool, there

will be a bouncy castle, free pony rides, carnival games, face painting and a classic car show. Residents are being asked to park at Forest Park Elementary, 30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills, or Commack Middle School, 700 Vanderbilt Parkway, Commack, where shuttle service will be provided to Dix Hills Park. Go to huntingtonny.gov for more information and a full schedule of activities.

HUNTINGTON STATION

Store’s Grand Opening On ‘Target’ Half Hollow Hills photo/Mike Koehler

Family members said Reinaldo Velasquez-Yanes was a hard worker who moved to America to support his parents back in Honduras. Cousin Julia Hernandez said the Huntington Station man was known to frequent the bar at La Hacienda restaurant, one of several New York Avenue businesses with security cameras capturing the accident that claimed his life Aug. 4. Velasquez-Yanes was killed during a hit-and-run after leaving the bar. Suffolk police said a silver Mercury Grand Marquis was headed southbound just after 3 a.m. when it collided with the 25-year-old just north of East 12th Street. Vehicular Crimes Unit Det./Sgt. James Madden said evidence at the scene revealed the front grill was damaged during the crash. Witnesses also think they saw New York license plates. The driver is wanted for leaving the scene of a fatal accident, a class D felony. Madden said Velasquez-Yanes left La Hacienda and started crossing New York Avenue westbound. A manager at La Hacienda said the he could be seen walking with who appeared to be another man and a woman. The pair crossed in front of him and were not injured. Hernandez said he went out with two friends, although they left before him. Madden said their initial investigation suggests he was going to catch a ride home. An employee at Jaime’s Auto Service said their security camera caught a silver American-brand sedan. Both he and police confirmed the sedan did not stop after the collision. Velasquez-Yanes was pronounced dead on the scene by a physician’s

Turning Back The Clock

By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

The future Huntington Station Target is expected to open as scheduled this October. Incoming Manager Alan Yamaji confirmed construction is on target for an Oct. 13 opening. “They’re pretty much done with the exterior, the shell of the building. They’re working on the interior of the building,” Yamaji said. Once the site of the Huntington Townhouse and, briefly, a future home of a Lowe’s store, the 18-acre Jericho Turnpike property will house a 150,000 square-foot Target store. Yamaji said they will sell produce, bakery goods and meats, in addition to standard Target merchandise like clothing, housewares and toys. The store will also contain an optical services center and a food court. Not only will the new Target be a visual upgrade from the derelict Townhouse, Huntington Station Business Improvement District (BID) President Keith Barrett said, but he hopes it will attract more customers to the area. “I don’t know how much competition Target really is to the local mom and pops. I think if people want to go to Target, they’ll drive to the closest Target,” Barrett said. Yamaji said 275 employees will work in the new store. As of Aug. 7, about 10 percent had been hired. The remainder will be

The new Target store being built on Jericho Turnpike is slated to open on Oct. 13. hired at a job fair at Walt Whitman High School this week. Interviews will be held on Aug. 15-17. Yamaji said he will hire for a variety of needs and hours. Target representatives at

the National Night Out in Huntington Station said many of the openings are part-time. “We’re estimating a couple thousand will turn out,” the manager said.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jacqueline Birzon

Ticket To Mars, Anyone?

`Concern Over Bent Pole

A land far, far away… Just when I thought I had

balloon animal, downed a free hot dog and picked up a pocketful of free pens. (TD pens are the best, you heard everything, the reporters in the office were talking about how more than 100,000 people have ap- know.) But the best part of the day came when I walked in the front door and plied for one-way tickets to more than a half dozen greyMars as part of a Dutch nonIN THE KNOW shirted TD employees staprofit’s effort to create the first WITH AUNT ROSIE tioned at the double-glass human colony there. Yes, you doors began wildly applaudread that right. Mars, that dusty red planet about 225 ing. I enjoyed it so much I million kilometers away (on average). Ultimately the made a quick u-turn and re-entered, this time to even organization plans to choose a team of four to leave greater applause and a few high-fives. If they did that Earth in 2022 and land on Mars seven months later. for me and my meager savings, I can only imagine The $6 billion Mars One mission will be largely what they’d do for someone who walked in with a funded by a reality show-esque live broadcast (sursubstantial amount of money to deposit. prise! As if reality TV needs another bogus premise), and the human colony will expand with new crews Overcounting… I was at another bank in town arriving every two years. Apparently you can check last week and noticed a woman with a bagful of out people’s applications on the Mars One website change counting it all out before dropping it into the (as if you needed another reason to waste time onchute of the coin counting machine. What’s up with line). Personally, I’d want to know who else is going that? She didn’t trust it? What would she do if she before I put my application in. Imagine getting stuck disputed the machine’s final tally? Now I’ve been on the other side of the solar system with a handful known to bring my change jar down to the bank of total bores? every so often, and I take great delight in just dumping it in and having the machine do all the counting. Serious questions… remain with this whole Do I check it for accuracy? Absolutely not. I kinda Mars situation. And I’m not even talking about the have faith that they’re not ripping people off to eke really serious ones, like can humans survive the trip, out a little profit one nickel at a time. since they haven’t figured out how to shield a spacecraft from the intense radiation. The questions I came And finally… I share with you the best threat I up with were more along the lines of: Who would have ever heard designed to promote hands-on parcommit themselves to a life of astronaut food? Are enting. As seen at Harbor Trading in Northport: “Unthese humans now going to be called Martians? Will attended children will be given an espresso and a free they bring Mars bars as a joke? Is anyone from the puppy.” Or, you know, you can always apply to have Town of Huntington one of the 100,000 applicants? them sent to Mars. And most importantly, whom would I send on a oneway trip to Mars if given the chance? More than a (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have few come to mind, heaven forgive me. comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in

What a welcome!... I couldn’t walk past the grand opening festivities at the new TD Bank in Huntington village this weekend without stopping in. The parking lot was just filled with fun stuff to do. I got myself a

your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com)

Suffolk County police received a property damage complaint at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 10 after an unknown person damaged the pole of a mailbox on Pine Hill Drive in Dix Hills.

Hands-On Perp Down For The Count Suffolk police arrested a 23-year-old Central Islip man at approximately 3:30 a.m. Aug. 9 on an assault charge. He is accused of punching his victim in the face several times at approximately 3:30 a.m. Aug. 9 during an incident on Clay Pitts Road in Greenlawn.

Flying Object Damages Van Police are seeking whoever threw something at a 1998 Dodge Caravan on New York Avenue in Melville at 11 a.m. Aug. 9. The object hit the van’s passenger side window, causing damage to the window.

Discount Store Shoplifter Put On Clearance Police arrested a 28-year-old Huntington Station man at 3:15 p.m. Aug. 9 on two counts of petit larceny. He is accused of stealing from a Huntington Station discount store on New York Avenue near Depot Road.

Really, What’s With The Rocks? Police are investigating damage to an Acura dealership on Jericho Turnpike in West Hills, which was reported on Aug. 8. Police said someone threw a rock at the garage door, which broke the glass.

One Ringy-Dingy… Suffolk County police are investigating a theft that occurred on Railroad Street in Huntington Station at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 8. The complainant said the suspect took his phone out of his hand and ran east on Railroad Street.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK ROGER TILLES

Police are investigating an early-morning stabbing that occurred in Huntington Station at 4:29 a.m. Aug. 4. Police said a suspect walked up to the victim and stabbed him in the hand. The victim was treated at Huntington Hospital.

Nightclub Shenanigans Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a person at an adult nightclub in Huntington at 3:50 a.m. Aug. 3. Police said the victim left the bar through the rear door when an unknown male approached him, yelling and sounding agitated. During the confrontation, the suspect cut the victim’s hand and back before fleeing. The victim was taken to Huntington Hospital for treatment.

The Long Islander News team assembles in front of the mural on the side of Finnegan’s in Huntington village. Portrayed behind them is longtime Huntington historian Rufus Langhans reading The Long-Islander. From left, Peter Sloggatt, Danny Schrafel, Luann Dallojacono, Jacqueline Birzon and Mike Koehler.

“People generally like what they see [with the Common Core]. The problem is it’s being rushed to implementation because of the testing program.” Hills Scores Higher Than State Average, PAGE A1

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Keep Your Hands To Yourself, Folks A 19-year-old Huntington resident was arrested near the intersection of New York Avenue and Main Street at 2:35 a.m. Aug. 2 and charged with assault. The suspect is accused of punching the victim in the face, causing a large cut which required medical treatment.

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ASHAROKEN

SOLD!

Asharoken native buys Duck Island for reported $8 million

This 30-room home and 21.7 acres of the Duck Island property in Asharoken have been sold for reportedly close to the $8-million asking price. By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

One of the most expensive properties on the market in the neighborhood is in Asharoken, and it just sold. A real estate agent with Laffey Fine Homes confirmed the 21.7-acre Duck Island property is now under contract. A closing is due this fall. “It really is a spectacular piece of property,” agent Michelle Glennon said. The property is currently owned by the Crary Estate. Glennon confirmed negotiations had been going off and on for two years before a deal was reached on July 16. She declined to reveal the sale price, although Glennon said it was “fairly close” to the $8-million asking price. She said the property carries a $105,000 annual tax bill. The agent said the purchaser is John Rittenhouse, an Asharoken native who is currently living in London. Signature Premiere Property agent Jacqueline Lewisy, representing the seller, said the main house has 11 bedrooms and

the cottage has three bedrooms. She also said the property is home to horse stalls with a loft above. “There’s a water view from every room,” Lewisy said. According to Laffey Fine Homes, the Crary family purchased the land – technically a peninsula and not an island – in 1922. Glennon said they built the home around 1930. When the Duck Island property was sold in 1872, Laffey officials said it went for $7,000. Now the property is the highest sale in Asharoken history and the second most expensive residential property closed in Suffolk County, aside from the East End. “I grew up in Asharoken and would see Duck Island from my window. It’s uncanny, that so many years later, I wind up selling the island.” she added. Lewisy also claimed to have connections to the property, saying she received the listing in exchange for her family’s history with the Crary family. “My grandfather put the heating system in the house back in the day. It’s really all in the family in Northport.”

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Objections To Naughton Petitions Tossed Out Three-way primary is on for September Specific objections to incumbent Highway Superintendent William Naughton’s primary petitions were dismissed by the Suffolk County Board of Elections, Commissioner Anita Katz said Monday. Members of two different committees, Stephen Jimenez of the Huntington Town Democratic Committee and Michael Helfer of the Huntington Conservative Committee, filed specific objections July 22 that said Naughton failed to properly label the geographic location, or the township, of the office he was seeking. At the time of the filing Naughton’s

Northport-based attorney Ken Savin defended his client, saying that Naughton not only included the Town of Huntington office designation on the cover page of his petitions but on every page thereafter. Katz said the board accepted Naughton’s primary petitions and confirmed there will be a three-way primary between candidates Kevin Orelli, Don McKay and Naughton next month. Vincent Messina, the filer’s attorney, said Monday his clients will not appeal the board’s decision. -BIRZON

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DIX HILLS

A 92-year-old man certainly has a fiery spirit after five decades with his local fire department. The Dix Hills Fire Department recently honored ex-chief and past commissioner Fred Reithel for his 50 years of volunteer service to the department and community. At the August department meeting, Reithel was recognized with proclamations from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Suffolk County Fire Chief ’s Council, New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and the Fireman's Association of New York State. Reithel served in the United States Navy where he built PT boats, then worked for Sperry where he produced the navigation system for submarines. He later bought land on Caledonia Road in 1955, where he built his own house. Reithel’s unique mechanical abilities quickly became an asset around the firehouse. “We had nothing in those days, but made do,” Reithel said. Reithel quickly advanced through the officer ranks, becoming chief of the department from 1974-1975. The department and Dix Hills community has grown and developed much in the last 50 years, and Reithel has seen it

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Good News, Too Long Coming A settlement of a lawsuit expected to be ap- units, the development discriminated against proved this week will finally clear the way for families. construction of affordable rentals at The SancA settlement, expected to be accepted at this tuary, a planned housing development on Ru- week’s Huntington Town Board meeting, will land Road in Melville. The settlement, if it result in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom clears the final hurdles this week, will allow the apartments. housing plans to move forward after a decadeThe saga of this particular development has long logjam. been unnecessarily long, perhaps because the The Sanctuary is an affordable housing off- affordable component of The Greens was alshoot of a luxury, golf course development, The lowed to be split off and built at another site. Greens at Half Hollow. In order to satisfy a And while construction proceeded on the hightown-requirement that a percentage of priced luxury homes, the affordlarge, high-density developments be set EDITORIAL able component languished and aside and sold as affordable units. In eventually became further mired the case of The Greens, the affordable compo- in the lawsuit. Meanwhile, the developer nent was allowed to be built at a different site reaped the rewards of the project years ago. altogether, resulting in The Sanctuary. Ten-plus years to bring to fruition the affordThe Sanctuary has traveled a rocky road. able component of an otherwise complete School district interests feared that too many housing development is absurd. apartments with more than one bedroom The laws that require an affordable compowould bring more children into the school nent for large developments were put in place district, and the town eventually capitulated, to create opportunities for homeownership for allowing the developer to build primarily one- low- to middle-income buyers. If the town is in bedroom units. That didn’t stand, however, as fact interested in creating affordable housing, it two watchdog groups jointly filed a lawsuit needs to provide greater motivations for develcharging that by eliminating multi-bedroom opers to stay on track.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

High Stakes For LIPA Decision DEAR EDITOR: One of the most important issues facing our community is the decision thrust upon the Town Of Huntington to decide whether to accept the terms proposed to settle the tax grievance suits as part of the state’s plan to restructure LIPA. The stakes could not be higher. That proposal includes, in essence, a dismissal with prejudice of the existing lawsuit (in which millions of dollars for claimed alleged excess taxes are waived) in return for a 6-percent reduction in the power plant’s tax assessment for each of the next 10 years. Absent a substantial reduction in government expenses and/or services or an unexpected dramatic increase in revenues from sources other than real estate taxes, every town taxpayer will see a 6-percent increase in the town portion of their tax bill. But in the

Northport-East Northport School District, that 6 percent would also apply to the school district portion of a residents’ tax bill. The consequences in that portion of our town will be stark, increased taxes, declining property values (resulting in reduced tax revenues to all levels of government) and a severe threat to the quality education to be provided the children in that portion of the town. The time has come to end the blame game being waged by our elected officials. There is more than enough responsibility to go around. We must all work together to try to extend the fourmonth deadline to seven months. That extension would serve two purposes: first it allows time to explore alternative settlement options that might be acceptable to the petitioners in the grievance proceeding or to continue the existing litigation. Second, the time extension would carry over into the next year when the legislature will be in ses-

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sion so any necessary legislation to effect a settlement of the parties as a part of the larger plan to restructure LIPA will be possible. A second track must be taken in the event an extension cannot be obtained. Public hearings should be held throughout the town to determine whether the residents think the proposal now before the town should be accepted or rejected, to lay out the available facts to the public, and to gauge the public’s attitude to a course of action that will affect them as no other town action has in recent memory. No intelligent decision can be made without knowing the facts surrounding the litigation. As one who has presided over tax certiorari cases, I know each case is fact specific and to say what the outcomes of other litigation may have been and rushing to judgment based on those outcomes is unwise without knowing the operative facts of this litigation. For

example, does the town have a viable defense? Was there a legally binding agreement to keep the PILOTS (the revenue currently derived from the operation of the power facility) in place? Is the valuation submitted by the petitioner accurate? Is that valuation created through unfair manipulation of the plant’s economic utility to artificially depress such valuation for the purpose of the proceeding? These and many other questions deserve thorough vetting via hearings without a gun being held to our head. Over the course of the next several days I will be meeting with experts in the tax certiorari field to solicit their views and to explore various options and suggestions they may offer. Hopefully, I will be able to assemble a menu of options that can be presented at the very hearings, which I urge our town officials to hold. ROBERT A. LIFSON Huntington

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Life&Style MUSIC

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The 2013 edition of the Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest could prove to be the most lucrative yet for the 101-year-old beacon that stands tall in Huntington Harbor. So far, Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society President Pam Setchell said, the group has raised more than $41,500 toward this year’s festival, well outpacing last year’s take of about $25,000. Much of the year-to-year bounce is thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “We are tickled to death. They’re amazing,” Setchell said. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, as boats take to the bay and musicians set up atop the lighthouse. Some of the groups scheduled to perform include: soca music creator King Wellington; acoustic rockers Chic N’ Martini; the funk, blues and fusion horn band The Fuzz; Blacklight; British Invasion-inspired Playback, party blues performer Pamela Betti and Santana tribute band Milagro. The MusicFest, which is the only music festival held atop a working water-bound lighthouse, is also the preservation society’s major fundraiser for the year, and the bounty they gather will be doubly important.

Performers, including Pamela Betti; are gearing up for the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society’s seventh annual MusicFest this Labor Day weekend.

That’s because the money from sponsorships and memorabilia sales will count toward a $250,000 matching grant from New York State. So far, they have raised about $90,000, Setchell said, and they just received a one-year extension to raise the remaining $160,000 or so in cash and inkind donations. “Word is out – so many people have come to see it, and they’ve seen the transition. They’ve seen the call to raise the matching funds,” Setchell said. In addition to the main event, the Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club will host its second annual Lighthouse Race Cup to raise money for the preservation society, and Huntington Stand-Up Paddle will take to the water on Labor Day to raise even more. In addition to the matching grants, a longer-range project to raise $1.5 million through a new capital campaign is in the formative stages. “It’s encompassing the matching funds, but it is then looking ahead three, five and 10 years,” she said. The last big event of the summer, MusicFest 2013 is set for Agug. 31. The rain date for is Sept. 1. For the safety of boaters, a no-wake zone is in effect from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. within a one-mile radius of the lighthouse on the day of the event. For more information visit their website www.lighthousemusicfest.com.

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Vanderbilt Restores 17th-Century Painting Hendrick Dubbels’ View of Boulogne back on display after six-month restoration project By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Conservation efforts on a more than 340-year-old Dutch oil painting are complete, and the work is now on display at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. The 1670 painting, View of Boulogne by Hendrick Dubbels, is a particularly rare find in North America, said Vanderbilt Museum curator Stephanie Gress. She said the piece reflects William K. Vanderbilt II’s interest in maritime artifacts. “A lot of Dubbels’ work was attributed to another artist and it is very rare to find his paintings in the United States,” Gress said. “Much of his work is in collections in London and Paris. Our painting, original to Mr. Vanderbilt's collection, may be one of the few in this country.” With funding from a $5,000 grant from the Conservation Treatment Grant Program of the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, conservator Alexander Katlan performed the restoration efforts over six months, starting in November 2012. He completed the work in his temperature and humidity-controlled paintingconservation studio in Flushing, Queens, and returned the painting to the Vanderbilt in June. “He’s very highly qualified and well-

known and respected in the New York area,” Gress said. Dripping water and dust, along with a bit of mold caused most of the damage. The conservator also had to repair a 6-inch tear and areas where paint was cracking, separating from the canvas or flaking off. The painting's darkened varnish was cleaned in 1986 and the work was stabilized by adding a cloth lining to the back of the canvas, Gress noted. Using binocular magnification equipment, Katlan removed the dust and waterdrop residue with a pH-adjusted solvent. He then repaired puncture dents, damages, tears and cracking with a heated spatula and an adhesive that stabilizes and strengthens the canvas. He filled and painted damaged areas to match the surrounding colors, but textural differences in the surface of the painting made it impossible to conceal all of the damaged areas. Katlan applied a final, overall layer of non-discoloring resin varnish to unify the surface. He said he took a conservative approach in the restoration project. “I did not undo any previous repairs because of paint sensitivity. The goal was for the painting to be more ‘readable,’ to make the details easier for the viewer to see,” Katlan said. The painting is now on display in the Memorial Wing of the Vanderbilt man-

View of Boulogne, a 1670 oil painting by Hendrick Dubbels, has been restored and is on display at the Vanderbilt. sion. Summertime hours at the museum are Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Go

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With so much emphasis placed on getting into college, the importance of succeeding once there is often lost. Less than half of U.S. students who enter a four-year college receive degrees within six years. Even students coming from a long line of university graduates need a clear understanding of what’s required to meet the challenges of higher education. For students from low-income families or who may be the first in their families to attend college, succeeding can be even more daunting. The list of obstacles that cause students to drop out is endless: loss of scholarships, the passing of a family member, lack of academic preparation, an absence of support and more. But most obstacles can be overcome with support, according to experts. “College students can’t always do it alone. Financial aid advocacy, academic and career counseling or advice about campus life can make all the difference,” said Ruth Genn, executive director at Bottom Line NY, a nonprofit that is supported in-part by Capital One Bank and has guided thousands of students through the application process and throughout their college careers. As degrees become increasingly important in today’s economy, Genn said helping students in key areas can set them up for a successful life. She urges students to keep in mind the acronym DEAL, which signifies getting a degree, building employability skills, planning for financial aid, and developing life skills. Degree: Graduating on time is a jug-

College advisers can help students navigate the waters of college successfully. gling act. Students should ensure they’re earning needed credits each semester and meeting their school’s required grade point average. They should also meet with their advisor for support and to stay abreast of requirement changes. Employability: To be prepared to enter the workforce after graduation, students should begin narrowing down potential career paths as early as freshman year. Internships and other hands-on experiences are educational, help establish relationships with working professionals and strengthen resumes. “Students can make themselves viable job candidates by demonstrating that they’ve had meaningful, career-related ex(Continued on page A11)

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periences throughout college,” Genn said. Aid: “The high cost of college is a leading reason many students don’t earn their degrees,” said Carolyn Berkowitz, managing vice president of community affairs at Capital One Financial Corporation. First-year college students who apply for federal student aid are 72 percent more likely to persist through college than those who are eligible for aid but don’t apply. Experts recommend that all students fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In addition, work-study programs and understanding how one’s loans and payment plans work are useful toward making good financial decisions and reducing debt.

“Financial literacy becomes a critical skill during college, when students are away from home, making decisions with potential long-term impacts on their financial futures,” Berkowitz said. Life: Life is full of setbacks. Students should be their own advocates and know when to seek help from on-campus resources. Making time for extra-curricular activities and having a group of positive, supportive peers is important. Parents can ease the transition with regular communication and support. For more information on preparing for college, visit www.StudentAid.ed.gov. Remember, getting accepted to college is just the first step on a long, but enriching journey.

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Old Fields, New Tradition By Danny Schrafel foodie@longislandernews.com

With a credo of value, consistency and quality, the team behind Old Fields Restaurant has brought a beloved community hub in Greenlawn firmly into the 21st century while preserving its Baby Boom charm. In 2013, the space has a certain OldWest flavor to it thanks to wood and brick, long, tall candles flickering in the bar and dining room, and a chalk board which helpfully reminds patrons of the next trains heading west and east out of Greenlawn. Even the iPads at the bar are trimmed in leather cases to complete the familiar, comfortable trappings. It’s fitting for a tradition that got its start in the heart of the Eisenhower administration, way back in 1956 under the guidance of Greenlawn mainstay Frank Le Pera. Current owner Dave Tunney, who lives in Greenlawn with his family, is well aware of the tradition and the place Old Fields has in Greenlawn’s collective conscious-

The roasted chicken, served with rustic aplomb, is fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy. No wonder it’s Dave’s favorite. ness. So, too, do his General Manager Rory Van Nostrand and Executive Chef Thomas Wittich, who also have deep roots in Greenlawn. “We’re honored that the restaurant went from their family to mine,” Dave said. The team at Old Fields succeeds in presenting New American cuisine that runs

Old Fields Restaurant owner Dave Tunney and Manager Rory Van Nostrand bring a sense of local purpose to their hometown restaurant.

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DINEHUNTINGTON.COM AVOCA-DO: Watching what you eat lately?

Here’s an easy switch one of our Foodies picked up from a friend: Use avocado instead of mayonnaise when making tuna or chicken salads. For one, it’s vegan friendly and full of fiber, potassium, hearthhealthy fat and vitamins C, K, folate, and B6. For another, it’s delicious! HOMETOWN FLAVOR: It’s a bit of a drive,

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but when it comes to good seafood, it may be worth it. The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville hosts the 22nd Annual Seafood Festival Aug. 24-

The classic 1956 marinade is still offered proudly with the melt-in-your-mouth 10-ounce flatiron. the gamut from a great burger and a craft beer to a prime steak and $150 bottle of cabernet. Speaking of that steak – how about that famous 10-ounce marinated flatiron ($26.95)? Served with potatoes (the mashed potatoes are a creamy delight) and fresh summer vegetables, the secret 1956 marinade is still a subtle treatment, with hints of citrus and hoisin shining through. Before that, we started with big, fresh and plump P.E.I. Mussels ($11.95) in a fresh white wine broth bursting with fresh onion, garlic and tomato flavor. The team’s emphasis on freshness shines through here and elevates a common appetizer to something head and shoulders above the crowd. Fall-off-the-bone “Dave’s Favorite” roasted chicken ($17.95) is another crowdpleaser, served with rustic flair in a black skillet atop roasted tomatoes, chicken au jus, rice pilaf and summer vegetables to create an enticing medley. And flaky yellow snapper, which came off the seafood specials board, enjoys an Asiatic flair thanks to a bright coconut-carrot broth and a bed of sticky rice. Meanwhile, burger lovers will find great comfort in the Greenlawn ($14.95), a mouth-stretching pairing beef with smoky

thick-cut bacon, cheddar and crispy onions piled high. We’ll be back to indulge in French Onion soup ($7.95) when the temperature drops and the famous three-cheese Mac & Cheese ($8.95). And if we’re really daring, we might tackle the Davy Gravey ($14.95), a burger served simply, but with a pair of grilled cheese sandwiches serving as buns. That might be the ideal hangover cure should you get a bit carried away with their do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar during Sunday brunch. See? You really can do it all here.

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25. The two-day festival celebrates the region’s famous oysters, clams and seafood. The museum grounds, overlooking the Great South Bay, become a walking village with something for everyone: local cuisine, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, pirate shows and educational exhibits. Admission is $8 and free for children ages 5 and under. Visit liseafoodfestival.org. FREE DELIVERY: Now you can get their trademark grilltisserie chicken and sumptuous home style sides without having to fly the coop. How? Let the Chicken Coop (44 Gerard St., Huntington village 631423-2667/COOP www.chickencoophuntington.com) come to you. They’re now doing free local delivery, with a $20 minimum, for Huntington from 11:30 a.m.8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. YOUNG TALENT: Local talent is in the line-

up for musical entetainment while you enjoy some of the finest dining on Long Is-

The Chicken Coop now delivers rotisserie in Huntington village. land when Northport native Bryan Reeder brings his trio to Grasso’s Restaurant (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-3676060 grassosrestaurant.com) this Friday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Reeder is a homegrown talent who performed in official Grammy Week festivities while still in high school.

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NORTHPORT

Kitchen Waterside Deli Caterer’s Passsion Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Kitchen By Waterside Caterers is probably the only deli, or business, whose official hours of operation are “Open ’til Closed.” Half a lifetime ago, owner Thomas Fazio, 30, began working for a Northport deli doing everything from cleaning, cooking and delivering top notch customer service. Fifteen years later not much as changed, except the name and the owner. Fazio bought the former Colonial Deli in July 2010, and only changed the name of the business to The Kitchen By Waterside Caterers last year. The Northport High School graduate brings a lot more than just great food to the table. Stepping into his Fort Salonga Road kitchen it is clear Fazio puts his business and customer satisfaction before anything else, and views his business as a positive platform to help Northport thrive. He said when he bought the business three years ago the previous owner had dropped the ball in many respects; quality of food and service had declined as had the deli’s overall appearance. Fazio stepped in with big plans and heightened ambitions for the retail/catering space to make it a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. With the help of his parents Tom and

Jean, Fazio ripped apart the entire retail space, from the flooring to the refrigeration system which dated to the 1970s. “The first thing I did was put in a sound system—it gave the place a bit more personality,” he said. “I just kept putting work into it and revamped the whole business.” Having worked in the food and restaurant business most of his life, Fazio decided to invest his money in ensuring the infrastructure and refrigeration techniques were safe and effective rather than into marketing and advertising his company. Having nuts and bolts down is vital to long-term branding and success, the young entrepreneur said. “I’m trying to run the place as an inexpensive, great deli where you get something you love at a reasonable price, in an environment that’s comfortable for everybody,” he said. Fazio received his culinary degree from New York Institute of Technology in 2008, and has capitalized on both his passion for food and keen business sense, which he said he gets from his mother. His father, the old school foodie, hand-rolls every single meatball that comes out of the deli, Fazio said. The Northport native learned the importance of making food from scratch while working in the kitchen of Nocello’s for several years, during which he gained hands on experience. “It was great to learn in an environment where everything was done from scratch—[they were] passionate about doing everything the right way….We have an old school mentality which is good, and keeps you grounded,” he said. “We also like to be as systematic as possible, but you have to be flexible for people. Whatever we can do we will do for people—

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Deli boasts ‘great food’ at a reasonable price

The Kitchen By Waterside Caterers owner Thomas Fazio welcomes customers with open arms to step inside his kitchen from “open til’ we’re closed,” seven days a week. The delis strengths include a mean Night After sandwich of chicken cutlet, mozzarella slices, onion, ranch dressing buffalo sauce, lettuce and tomato; the Little Willie sandwich of crab cake, cheese and chipotle mayo, and a “mean steak sandwich” which boats steak, pesto and ricotta cheese.

you’ve got to be as prepared as possible.” The in-house catering business has already achieved widespread success, flourishing in popularity from Montauk to Manhattan. According to Fazio his catering business runs a concession stand at the Lloyd Neck Bath Club, and has recently been given some leeway to create classier, up-scale meals to serve at dinner time, including a caviar tasting event. Playing to the strengths of his staff is key to creating a supportive and efficient work environment, Fazio said. “When someone comes in I don’t wanna know what you’re bad at, I want you to tell me what you’re good at,” he said.

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Danny Guido’s Legacy Lives On Fourth annual memorial fund benefit features family fun in Elwood Park Half Hollow Hills photo/Danny Schrafel

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Fun in the sun is the order of the day for the Guido family’s fourth annual fundraiser in support of the memorial fund created in memory of Daniel Guido. This year’s celebration, a family fun day from noon-5 p.m. at Elwood Park on Cuba Hill Road Aug. 18, will celebrate what would have been the 30th birthday of Daniel Guido, an NYPD officer who died in a tragic accident June 7, 2009 at age 25. His mother, Linda Guido, who manages the Daniel J. Guido Memorial Fund, said the shift from a comedy night fundraiser to a carnival-type event came about for a number of reasons. The Oak Room at Meehan’s, where a Laughing for Danny comedy show was held in each of the last three years, is now becoming a standalone restaurant. After three years of comedy, Linda said they were looking to try something new. “It also happens that Friday the 16th happened to be his 30th birthday, so we decided to celebrate with a carnival and have it the weekend of his birthday,” she said. All of the trappings of a neighborhood fair are incorporated, including a dunk tank and a bouncy castle; bocce ball,

Guy and Linda Guido and hold a picture of their son, NYPD officer Daniel Guido at their Halesite home. They and their family and friends are preparing for the fourth annual fundraiser in support of the Daniel J. Guido Memorial Fund on Aug. 18.

volleyball and kickball; tug-of-war, sack races, ring toss, face painting, food and vendors. Raffle prizes will also be up for grabs. Linda Guido, an aide for Legislator William Spencer and a former Huntington school board member, said ticket sales have been brisk. So far, the Daniel J. Guido Memorial Fund has given away more than $54,000 in an effort to carry on Daniel’s legacy of doing good deeds and bringing a smile to people’s faces. Linda said many beneficiaries are faced with catastrophic illness, job loss or a devastating family crisis that has caused huge expenses. “These are people who are not qualified to get public assistance – these are the people who fall through the cracks,” she said. A recent project was to buy and have two air conditioners installed for a Huntington Station senior who was hospitalized twice last year. Others include: paying the fuel bill for a local family facing hard times because of illness and unemployment, contributing to a family whose 12-year-old daughter was in need of a bone marrow transplant and helping five people in need receive cars. Admission is $25, and children get in free. Food, beer and wine will be sold at the event. For more information or to buy tickets, call 631-965-3363.

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Shopper’s Bazaar At Kissam House Fourth annual Heritage Craft Fair brings unique treaures this weekend By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

For the fourth year, the front lawn of the Kissam House in Huntington will become a craft lover’s playground this weekend. The Heritage Crafts Fair, scheduled from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17 and 11 a.m.4 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the Kissam House on Park Avenue in Huntington, will feature a cast of craftsmen and artists showcasing their creations on the lawn. The organization, dedicated to preserving Huntington’s history, has enjoyed previous success with unique sales, organizers said. “The idea grew from the fact that our museum shop and our Antiques in April event do so well that we wanted to expand on them and bring in local artisans and craftspeople,” Historical Society Executive Director Linda Walch said.

The Kissam House museum and shop will be open both days and refreshments will be available. While many of the craftspeople focus on jewelry, many others deal in pottery, glass, wood, pressed flowers, soaps, fine art, clothing, origami, leather, basket weaving and mosaics, just to name a few. One even deals in delicious edible crafts, Walch said. “We have someone who is doing jams and jellies. He literally just came back from Maine with all the fresh berries so we’re really excited,” she said. The money raised during the weekend event will support the maintenance of the historical society’s seven buildings – four on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as three additional structures. For more information, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/craft_fair.htm or call 631-427-7045.

The fourth annual Heritage Crafts Fair at Kissam House is scheduled for this weekend.

A16 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • AUGUST 15, 2013 THURSDAY Target Job Fair

Target hosts a job fair to hire approximately 250 for its new Huntington Station store, from Aug. 15-17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, at Walt Whitman High School, 301 W. Hills Road, Huntington Station. Visit Target.com/careers.

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Skinnygirl Is Back

New York Times bestselling author and “Skinnygirl” Bethenny Frankel will sign her new book, “Skinnygirl Solutions” on Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Give your brain a workout while having fun. Work on simple, easy-to-handle puzzles designed for seniors with memory loss on Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Call 631-498-1238 to register. • Donate blood and you could win tickets to the Super Bowl 2014. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1-7 p.m. in Dix Hills.

A Super Drive-In Movie

Pull the car right up on Aug. 22 for a drive-in movie at Crab Meadow Beach to see the 1978 original movie classic, “Superman” featuring Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman, the last in the Town of Huntington’s Movies on the Lawn series. Movie begins at darkness (8:30-9 p.m.). Pack lawn chairs in the event the drive-in lot fills early. In inclement weather, performance will be held indoors at James H. Boyd Intermediate School, 286 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood, at 7:30 pm. www.HuntingtonNY.gov. 631-351-3112.

Harborfields Public Library

Hurricane Safety Seminars

Looking to brush up on your Torah knowledge? The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills will hold weekly discussions concerning Torah views through a contemporary lens. The discussions take place Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. 631-351-8672. www.thechaicenter.com.

FRIDAY

Skinnygirl Is Back New York Times bestselling author and “Skinnygirl” Bethenny Frankel will sign her new book, “Skinnygirl Solutions” on Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com. lets by getting involved in the fourth annual Huntington Station Awareness Day parade and fair on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The parade starts on E. 15th Street and concludes in the Church Street municipal lot with a fair filled wit food, fun, music and vendors. For more information, call Dee Thompson at 631425-2640.

Live Music

B-I-N-G-O

Try your luck at Bingo with the Northport-based Sons of Italy Perry Como lodge on Aug. 16. Proceeds will be split between the Perry Como Lodge and St. Philip Neri Parish. $3 entry fee. $20 per person for all games and $10 for 50/50. 7 p.m. at St. Philip’s parish center, 15 Prospect Ave., Northport.

Red Is For Passion

Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY Low Prices At Dix Hills Park

Aug. 17 is Turn Back the Clock Day at Dix Hills Park. Greens fees are $2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and pull carts are 50 cents. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be a children’s clinic at the driving range, and from 1-3 p.m., a manufacturers’ wedge demo day for adults. Activities around the pool are from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; admission to the pool is 50 cents. Free bouncy houses, free pony rides and carnival games. The ice rink will be open from noon-8 p.m.; admission and skate rental are 50 cents. The New York Islanders will be bringing their Ice tour exhibit. $1 menu at concession stands. Park at Forest Park Elementary School (30 DeForest Road, Dix Hills) or Commack Middle School (700 Vanderbilt Parkway, Commack) and board town HART buses. Check http://huntingtonny.gov for a full schedule.

Huntington Station Awareness Day

Support one of Huntington’s most historic ham-

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Have you been interested in using an iPad to read a book or play a game? The library now has iPads available that are preloaded with preschool apps for use in the children’s room. • The library is offering SAT classes on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 68:30 p.m. $85. Call 631-586-3000. 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • Catch the flick “Mud” (PG-13) on Friday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m. • Having trouble with email? Want to learn how to use the internet? Make an appointment a computer expert for Friday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.noon.

The authors of pictorial history book “Around Huntington Village,” Dr. Alfred V. Sforza and Antonia S. Mattheou, will sign copies of the book at Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, on Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.

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Assemblyman Andrew Raia in conjunction with the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management hosts a free Hurricane Safety seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the East Northport Library. 631-261-4151.

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Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!

SUNDAY Summer Games Are On!

Registration is open for the Townwide Fund of Huntington’s Summer Series Games. Tickets are $65 per person. Upcoming events include a bocce ball tournament on Sunday, Aug. 18 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mill Dam Park. www.townwidefund.org or call 631-629-4950.

It Doesn’t Get Any Fresher

Huntington Village’s Farmers Market is open in the Elm Street lot. The Long Island Growers Market continues its seasonal tradition in downtown Huntington, which runs through Nov. 24. The market will be open from 7 a.m.-noon each Sunday.

MONDAY

Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.

WEDNESDAY Free Summer Concerts For Vets

Northport VA Medical Center’s free Summer Concert Series for veterans, their families, and the public takes place at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden Courtyard. Aug. 21: Big Daddy & The Blues Brothers (Blues Bros tribute); Aug. 28: The HooDoo Loungers and VA fireworks display. 79 Middleville Road, Northport. 631-2614400, ext. 7275, 7276, or 7183.

Knox School Open House

The Knox School, a middle and high school, hosts an information session and tour on Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m. 541 Long Beach Road, St. James. Knoxschool.org.

Power Breakfast

Join business professionals at BNI Executive Referral Exchange’s breakfast networking meeting every Wednesday, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. 631-462-7446.

Cabaret Art Show/Art Exhibition

Huntington artist Erich J. Preis presents a solo exhibition, “Cabaret”, through Sept. 30 at Campari Ristorante in Northport. www.erichpreis.com.

Aging And Saging

Members of an “Aging and Saging” group shares their experiences at The Women’s Center of Huntington, 125 Main St., Huntington, on Mondays (except holidays) from 10 a.m.-noon. $15 members/$10 non-members. 631-549-0485.

TUESDAY

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • It’s time for the end of the summer reading club magic show on Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Commack Public Library

Free Help For Vets

Every Tuesday from 12-4 p.m. is “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” when Long Island Cares specifically assists veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • A 6-hour classroom course on defensive driving will be taught Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. Insurance savings possible. 631-360-

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • An English conversation group meets every Tuesday and ends on Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.noon. The group will discuss American culture and daily life situations. Free and open to all, no registration required. • The summer membership art show, “Long Island Pen Women,” is on display through Aug. 28.

Huntington Public Library

Main Branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631427-5165. Station Branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. www.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • New Horizons String Orchestra invites the public to sit in on their rehearsals on Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. • Master Gardener Lucille Forgione Hoell will help you start a new beautiful garden at your home with some tips offered on Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. in Huntington Station.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • The next Book-A-Trip is to The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 26. $75. • An Adult Chess Club meets Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. in Northport. Bring own set.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Looking to center yourself this summer? The library will be hosting Tai Chi for beginners and those looking to add some relaxation into their life. The program goes until the end of August, every Monday at 9:30 a.m. • Middle school students can design their own locker boards on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Registration required.

THEATER and FILM Bare Bones Theater Company

57 Main St., Northport. www.barebonestheater.com. 631-606-0026. • The company presents the 2nd Annual Alumni Film Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. featuring three short films directed and acted by alumni of the company’s drama school. $10.

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Registration is now open for the first 48-Hour Filmmaking Contest, Aug. 16-18. $85 per person. The winning film will be shown for one week at the Cinema Arts Centre.

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• An electrifying tribute to the legendary “garage bands” whose raw sound and brilliant songs forever changed Rock music, “Garage Bands of the 60’s” will screen in the monthly Rock Legends Live! Series with guest speaker, music archivist Bill Shelley, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. $10 members/$15 public.

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A Super Drive-In Movie Pull the car right up on Aug. 22 for a drive-in movie at Crab Meadow Beach to see the 1978 original movie classic, “Superman” featuring Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman, the last in the Town of Huntington’s Movies on the Lawn series. Movie begins at darkness (8:30-9 p.m.). Pack lawn chairs in the event the drive-in lot fills early. In inclement weather, performance will be held indoors at James H. Boyd Intermediate School, 286 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood, at 7:30 pm. www.HuntingtonNY.gov. 631-351-3112.

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center

Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • The fall season starts Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. when The Bandits pay tribute to Bob Dylan. $25-$35.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Laugh the night away with “Nunsense.” $55 • Try something different at Engeman with a comedy night on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

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. www.ArtLeagueLI.net. • Photographer Asia Lee’s exhibit “Reflections of Our Own Essence” will be on display at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Aug. 3-18. Most of Lee’s work at this exhibition feature Long Island spots such as Crab Meadow Beach.

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. 631-549-5106. www.bjspokegallery.com. • The exhibit “Art in Three Dimensions” is on display through Aug. 29.

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 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. www.cshfha.org • Wacky Water Wednesdays continue throughout the month. The wackiness features sprinklers and bubbles, and goes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $3 students 5 -18, family $12; military and children under 5 are free. 631-367-3418. www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

fotofoto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. • An exhibition of works by current and former artists celebrates the gallery’s 10 th anniversary. On display through Aug. 25. • An art talk will explore the role of small galleries in the greater art world on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Thomas Werner, international lecturer and curator will join Stephen Perloff, editor of The Photo Review and Ivy Brown of Ivy Brown Gallery.

Heckscher Museum Of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday - Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $68/adults, $4-6/seniors, and $4-5/children; members and children under 10 free. 631-3513250. • “Stan Brodsky: Retrospective” opens Saturday, Aug. 17 and is on display until Dec. 1. It celebrates the career of one of Huntington’s most prominent contemporary artists.

Holocaust Memorial And Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040 ext. 100. www.holocaust-nassau.org. • The permanent exhibit explains the 1920s 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: people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah’s Witnesses, gays and Polish intelligentsia.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Art in the Art-trium: 25 Melville Park Road, Melville. Gallery Hours: Monday Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org. • SparkBoom’s Off The Walls block party is Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-6 p.m. in the parking lot behind 213 Main St., featuring free food, live music and street graffiti artists who will transform the arts council’s building.

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. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. • Exhibit “The Times They Were A-Changing – 1960s & Huntington’s Response” on display at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building. • The Heritage Craft Fair is Aug. 17 and 18 at the Kissam House Museum. • Tours of the historic Tide Mill are offered throughout the summer. The next is Monday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m. $5 members/$10 non-members. Advanced registration is required.

LaMantia Gallery

127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • Robert Finale presents captivating landscapes and Richard Johnson displays exquisite paintings of the human face and form.

9 East Contemporary Art

9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459. • Richard Vaux’s “The Archetypal Lightscapes” is on display through Aug. 18.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • The new permanent exhibit, “Our Stories: the History of a Community,” transforms half of the Society’s gallery space into a timeline, tracing the history of the Northport-East Northport community and rarely seen photos and artifacts from the Society’s collection. • Climb aboard launches at Seymour’s Boatyard, 63 Bayview Ave., and enjoy a relaxing cruise while guides share more about the rich waterfront history of Northport on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Cocktail reception with wine, beer, a special signature drink and hors d’oeuvres will follow. $50 members/$60 non-members. • “The Lives and Works of Northport’s Early Photographers” opens Sunday, Aug. 18 with a reception at 2 p.m.

SPLIA

Headquarters: 161 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Joseph Lloyd Manor House: Lloyd Lane and Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Neck. 631-692-4664. www.splia.org. • “Long Island at Work and at Play,” early 20thcentury photographs from SPLIA’s collections, is now on display Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Suffolk Y JCC

74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4629800, ext. 140. Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Admission:

$5 per person, $18 per family. Special group programs available. www.suffolkyjcc.org. • The Alan & Helene Rosenberg Jewish Discovery Museum provides hands-on exhibits and programs for children 3-13 years old and their families, classes and camps. Now on exhibit: The Alef Bet of Being a Mensch. “Zye a mensch” is a Yiddish saying that means “be a decent, responsible, caring person,” infusing both the best blessing and the best that an educator can wish for his students.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours through April 15: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • The newly renovated planetarium is now open. Check the website for show times. • The Great Lawn will be the site of a classic car show when the Vanderbilt Cup Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) holds its show on Sunday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240, ext. 114. www.waltwhitman.org. • Schedule at a time convenient for your group for high tea and transport yourself back in time as your group experiences High Tea in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25/person. 631-427-5240, ext. 113. educator@waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Stone Temple Pilots returns to Huntington with Chester Bennington and special guest Filter on Tuesday, Sept. 10. • Tickets are now on sale for an intimate solo/acoustic performance by Citizen Cope on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Ridotto

Concerts with a Touch of Theater At Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. www.ridotto.org. 631-385-0373

DONATIONS WELCOME Help The Troops Call Home

Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci’s Huntington Station district office is an official drop-off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers. To help the troops call home by donating your old cell phone, stop by or mail your phone to 1783 New York Ave., Huntington Station, 11746. 631-271-8025.

AID & ASSISTANCE Help After Sandy

Touro Law Center has opened a legal hotline at 631-761-7198 that is staffed Monday-Friday 9-6 by law students and attorneys from the bar associations. Bilingual and Spanish-speaking lawyers are available thanks to the Hispanic Bar Association.

VOLUNTEERING Be A Museum Docent

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St. in Huntington village and is a fascinating interpretation of the Colonial, Federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045 ext 403.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Artistically Gifted Needed

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

Don’t Hibernate. Help

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP SUFFOLK) needs adults 55+ to help in organizations throughout Suffolk County. Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit www.rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490 ext.12 for more information.

Friends At Home

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

Be A Friend Of The Bay

Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database. Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS, to configure maps of the watershed. Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.

Be A Host Family

Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-2712183 for more information.

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit www.littleshelter.com or call 631-368-8770 ext. 204.

Supplies For Students

Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern is teaming up with Presiding Officer William Lindsay of the Suffolk County Legislature to bring school supplies to more than 300 homeless children throughout Suffolk County. Legislator Stern will be collecting numerous kinds of supplies, such as glue sticks, markers and many other items. Items can be dropped off at Legislator Stern’s district office, located at 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, New York 11743.

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Hit-and-run victim remembered by family, friends (Continued from page A3)

assistant from the county medical examiner’s office. Born in Honduras, Velasquez-Yanes moved to America to support his family and find a better future, his cousin said. He

worked as a landscaper, although he was known for his upbeat personality and love of dancing. “It’s hard. It’s rough. He lived with us. He would always come home happy with a smile,” she said, adding that he could

“make everyone get up and start dancing with him.” With no children or spouse, the Honduras native is survived by his sister Maria Gloria-Yanez. His parents remain in their native country.

About 50 family members and friends gathered along New York Avenue on Aug. 5. Creating a memorial near the scene of the crash, they could be seen heads bowed and deep in prayer.

Ruland Road development clears legal hurdle (Continued from page A1)

but declined to discuss specifics. “I can confirm that there is a settlement offer on the table, but I cannot go into details until the offer has formally been presented to the town board and they have had a chance to discuss it,” he said Monday. The Huntington Fair Housing Committee and the Huntington NAACP sued the town in March 2011, alleging a previous

plan for 122 one-bedroom units was discriminatory against families with children. The Fair Housing Committee withdrew from the suit earlier this summer, chairman Robert Ralph confirmed. “We were advised that the case was not prepared in a way that was going to accomplish what we wanted to accomplish,” Ralph said. “We got some legal advice that the thing to do was withdraw.”

Around the same time, the original law firm, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP, withdrew from the case as well. “There was a conflict amongst the plaintiffs,” attorney Gary Hacker said Monday. Richard Koubek, president of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition, praised what appeared Monday to be a forthcoming conclusion to the issue. “It’s been a long time coming, and it’s

going to be an opportunity to develop some family affordable housing, which we always welcome, and single-bedroom housing, which is always needed by young professionals,” Koubek said. Editor’s note: Visit www.longislandernews.com for an update on the expected Town Hall vote scheduled for Aug. 13.

Common Core assessment results released (Continued from page A1)

level 1 students are deemed “well below proficient.” Half Hollow Hills students fell mostly in the middle of the scale this year, with most ranking at level 3, or “proficient,” and level 2, “below proficient” in standards and exhibiting knowledge and skills “partial; but insufficient” for the expectations at their respective grades. For instance, while 35.5 percent of seventh-graders ranked level 3 “proficient” in English, 33.7 percent scored “below proficient.” Among third-graders, 33.9 percent scored “below proficient” and 32.7 percent achieved proficiency. Meanwhile, 35 percent of fourthgraders tested “below proficient” in math and 33.5 percent tested “proficient.” According to New York State Regents Board member Roger Tilles, neither the Common Core itself nor testing is the problem. Rather, the problem is the timeline by which the tests are being enforced, he said. “People generally like what they see [with the Common Core]. The problem is it’s being rushed to implementation because of the testing program. It’s not an over reliance [on testing]; it’s that they are being used in high stakes purposes, rating schools and rating teachers. Testing has always been there,” Tilles said. The new testing tool has potential for misuse in high stakes purposes, Tilles said, such as determining the hiring and firing of teachers. As part of the federal requirements of the Common Core program, teachers must be assessed on their effectiveness in teaching the new material. As part of the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), New York’s evaluation system designed to meet the federal requirement, at least 20 percent of a teacher’s evaluation is based upon how well their students perform on the English and math exams. “When a teacher has their job on the line, depending on what a student does on a test, those teachers are gonna teach to the test,” Tilles said. In a press release, however, King said the scores will not negatively impact “district, school, principal, or teacher accountability.” Tilles suggested the new state test be used as a diagnostic indication of how students and teachers are adapting to the new curriculum. Once the educational sphere has the Common Core “under their belts,” Tilles said, the assessments themselves can serve as a diagnostic tool. “A remedy could be:… Use the test diagnostically, not at high stakes for a couple of years… until the test fits the curriculum to a much greater degree and becomes a cumulative curriculum,” he said. Principals from all Half Hollow Hills elementary, middle and high schools signed a New York State Principals Association petition titled “An Open Letter of Concern Regarding New York State’s APPR Legislation,” signed by more than 1,535 New York principals and over 6,500 parents, teachers and administrators statewide. The letter cited concerns over a lack of long-term research regarding student achievement and said the exams are intended to evaluate student learning, not teacher effectiveness or student learning growth. The letter airs further concern over the impact the APPR will have on students, as well as funneling funding from schools to testing companies.

Assessment results released last week for students in grades 3-8 show most students in the Half Hollow Hills district scored in the level 3, “proficient,” and level 2, “below proficient” range, with a handful of “excelling” scores in English and math. Last year, the majority of Half Hollow Hills students scored in the level 3, “proficient” and level 4, “excelling” range. Scores this year declined by 30 to 40 percent across New York State due to the implementation of the Common Core standards, the state education commissioner said. The principals recommend piloting and adjusting the evaluation system before implementing it on a large scale ad using broad bands, rather than a number from 0 to 100, to assess teachers and principals. The brainchild of federal policymakers, the Common Core “college and career readiness” standards have been adopted by 45 states across the country. In 2001, Congress passed the No Child Left Behind act, which allowed states to establish and develop their own student assessments to measure progress. To address gaps in measurement and achievement between states, the Obama administration called for the national set of Common Core standards. They were adopted in New York in 2010 and were fully implemented in the classroom in 2012-2013. However, federal stimulus-supported grants called Race to the Top (RTT) created a “powerful incentive for cashstrapped states” to adopt the Common Core standards, with many doing so before the standards were completed in June 2010, according to a Pioneer Institute Public Policy Research group study. According to the independent think tank, federal officials have proposed requiring states to adopt the Common Core as the only way to ensure Title I funds on which, according to the study, many districts are “financially dependent.” The Common Core reforms come with a cost, according the report, which projected significant new costs in three areas, including assessment, professional development, textbooks and infrastructure, costing $15.8 billion across participating states, and costing over $410 million in “one time” professional development alone in New York. According to a survey of New York State School Superintendents, 91 percent of superintendents said the cost

of implementing RTT activities would “significantly exceed the funding they expect their district to receive from that federal grant. Eighty-one percent worry that cost concerns will prevent their district from implementing new teacher/principal evaluation procedures in a manner that would best serve students for the Evaluation of Teachers and Principals.” King said the new tests, despite the drop in scores, will create a “new baseline” of student learning and do not reflect a decrease in performance for schools or students. “I understand these scores are sobering for parents, teachers and principals. It’s frustrating to see our children struggle…But we can’t allow ourselves to be paralyzed by frustration; we must be energized by this opportunity,” King said in a statement. Senator John Flanagan (R- East Northport) announced this month he will hold public hearings across the state to open up discussion about the new Common Core. Senator Carl Marcellino (R-Syosset) also urged King to create a proclamation that “clearly states that student and teacher evaluations for 2013 will not be negatively impacted by these tests.” Most similar to the Half Hollow Hills district results in the Town of Huntington were students in the Harborfields School District, who also had a majority of students in grades 3-8 who scored proficient in both math and English. Students in Half Hollow Hills outperformed students in the seven other school districts in the Town of Huntington. The majority of students in other districts, including Huntington, South Huntington and NorthportEast Northport, scored in the level 2 “below proficient” or level 1 “well below proficient” performance level.

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Dix Hills Runner Wins Race For Fifth Time

Above, the view from the start as 8,385 runners and walkers are set to go in the Marcum Workplace Challenge. At left, Stefanie Braun of Dix Hills hits the finish line tape, a winner once again. Stefanie Braun of Dix Hills was the overall women’s winner of the eighth annual Marcum Workplace Challenge, held at Jones Beach State Park on July 30. It was the fifth year in a row that Braun has been the top female in the Marcum Workplace Challenge. Her winning time of 20:20 was only 21 seconds slower than the women’s course record time that she set in 2012.

Braun, who competed for the CHS-Mercy Medical Center team, crossed the finish line 12 seconds in front of runner-up Danielle Bowen of Schultheis & Pantettieri. A major turnout record was set that evening, as 8,385 runners and walkers participated in this year’s challenge, about 900 more than in 2012. The run was managed by the Greater Long Island

Running Club, with GLIRC Vice President Mindy Davidson serving as the event director. Charitable beneficiaries were Long Island Children’s Museum, the Long Island Children’s Medical Fund of New York, and Long Island Cares (the Harry Chapin Food Bank). “Our congratulations to Stephanie for her winning performance,” Davidson said. “She is an outstanding athlete.”

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