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ENDORSES Steve Israel for CONGRESS

Andrew Raia for NYS ASSEMBLYMAN

Chap Lupinacci for NYS ASSEMBLYMAN

John Flanagan for NYS SENATOR

Traffic creeps past a downed utility pole blocking a lane of Jericho Turnpike in Dix Hills Wednesday morning. Even without obstacles, the absence of traffic signals in the aftermath of the super storm Sanday snarled traffic throughout the area. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON

Carl Marcellino for NYS SENATOR

John Leo for STATE SUPREME COURT JUDGE

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ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Endorsements Page A8 Campaign Coverage Pages A3-11

Sandy Blows Through Huntington Cuomo vows to monitor LIPA after repeat of last year’s chaos By Long-Islander Staff info@longislandernews.com

Sandy brought with her a threat to Long Island’s coast, and the Town of Huntington felt her wrath. The hurricane known as Sandy, which made landfall on Monday evening in New Jersey, packed winds extending hundreds of miles from the eye of the storm. It threatened unprecedented storm surges, especially on the north shore of Long Island, which threatened extensive flooding. And unlike last year’s run-in with Hurricane Irene, which was downgraded to a tropical storm level by the time it hit the island, Sandy only gained strength as she came closer to shore. As shoppers stocked up, communities across Huntington hunkered

down, and the early damage from the storm showed it was for good reason. On Monday afternoon, Governor Andrew Cuomo urged residents of low-lying areas to get out while they still could. “These storms are nothing to play with. The storm surge is getting worse and has moved up,” he said, adding that there was a small window left to evacuate and get to safety. “It could be a matter of life and death if they don't do this. It's bad out there now and it’s not even high tide. The storm hasn't even hit us yet.” The governor added that the Long Island Power Authority, which was lambasted for its performance during Irene leaving many in Huntington without power for up to a week, will be closely monitored in the aftermath of the storm. Around

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273,000 customers were already in the dark before Hurricane Sandy even made landfall on Monday. According to David Stark, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the western Long Island Sound was of the biggest concern on Monday, with total tide in the Long Island area rising to a high of 13-16 feet. On Eatons Neck, winds were reported at 75 mph before Sandy even hit. Many noticed on Monday, however, that residents may not have been taking the hurricane warning seriously, with many refusing to evacuate parts of the north and south shores. Meanwhile, in the middle of the island, as the wind howled outside and the rain came down sideways, the atmosphere inside Best (Continued on page A24)

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ELECTION 2012

Candidates Face Off In Congressional Debate By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com

Candidates for the new Third Congressional District met Nassau County voters Tuesday evening in Manhasset during a contentious, pointed debate hosted by the League of Women Voters. The frontrunners in the race – Democrat Steve Israel, of Huntington, and Republican challenger Stephen Labate, of Deer Park – needled each other with accusations that the other was out of touch with voters in the district. Israel’s comments largely sought to paint Labate, as an extreme conservative fit for the Tea Party, but not the U.S. Congress. But Labate fired back that Israel is a rubber-stamp for the Obama administration and a poster boy for out-of-control spending and partisan gridlock. In opening remarks, Israel touted his record on issues affecting the middle class because he grew up in that lifestyle, and highlighted his efforts to protect the Long Island Sound and cut spending while keeping seniors’ welfare up front. “I will not balance budgets on the backs of our middle class and our seniors, and I am a national leader against the Paul Ryan budget that ends Medicare in order to fund tax cuts for millionaires,” Israel said. Labate, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Corps, said he’s running for Congress because “our children and our grandchildren deserve better.” “I have twin 6-year-old children, and I’m scared for their future,” he said. “I’m concerned about the future of millions of children around the country who, right

Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), left, and his Republican challenger for the new Third Congressional District, square off at a League of Women voters debate. now, are being straddled with incredible amounts of debt because of the uncontrolled spending policies of my opponent as well as the current administration.” Responding to a question about Social Security, Israel said he wants to gather a bipartisan group of Congress members to develop “a broad range of solutions” for entitlement spending, which dominates 60 percent of the budget. Part of that solution must be to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. “I will not negotiate the end of Social Security and Medicare, and that’s exactly what the Ryan budget does,” Israel said. “My fundamental difference with folks on the other side of the aisle, and Mr. Labate, is that they want to balance the budget by staring fist by saying, ‘Senior citizens, you lose your Medicare, but we fund tax cuts for millionaires.’ I think that’s the wrong approach. Let’s have seniors be the last to sacrifice.” Labatefiredback,“I don’t recall ever saying

to anybody that I support destroying Social Security or Medicare… it’s an outrageous comment,” Labate said. “In fact, sometimes I think he thinks my name is Paul Ryan instead of Steve Labate, but the key point here is we need a bipartisan solution.” The next topic – taxes – also dovetailed with the question of partisan gridlock, as the questioner brought up Grover Norquist’s no-tax-increase pledge that many Republican house members have signed. Labate said it was “absolutely appropriate” to take such a pledge. “I signed that pledge, and I’m very happy I did. The American people are taxed too much,” he said. “We do not have a tax problem right now in this country – we have a spending problem.” Israel retorted by bringing up another pledge Labate signed – the Contract From America – several years ago. Part of the pledge includes language supporting a single-rate tax structure.

“Which, by its nature, would eliminate all the middle-class tax reductions this community needs,” Israel said. “Mortgage interest, property tax reduction, child tax credits – because he signed the pledge.” Labate, who is listed on the Contract From America’s website as a signatory of the pledge, called Israel’s comments about the Contract From America “completely and utterly ridiculous.” He stressed he does not support taking away the tax reductions Israel listed, noting his family benefits from several of them. “I have no idea what Congressman Israel is talking about, signing some sort of pledge years ago, perhaps when I wasn’t even engaged in politics,” he said. The attacks continued right to the end, as Israel quoted Labate as saying he is “right to life and will never compromise ever,” calling same-sex marriage “the greatest single threat to Judeo-Christian values in the world,” and praising the Ryan budget as “an amazing start and definitely the right course.” Those comments, Israel argued, illustrate a candidate out of touch with the mainstream. “That’s ideology – I think we need to focus on solutions,” Israel said. Labate shot back, alleging Israel reached that conclusion by parsing his words. “When the congressman takes comments from me totally out of context, that may have been years ago… you take one sentence out of a 30-minute presentation, and then, hey, it’s a gotcha moment,” Labate said. “That’s why our elected officials – so many of them, quite frankly, have to go.”

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler

Storm Front

Computer Business Loses Computer

Sandy, you hurt me real bad…

up for grabs. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on or at least that’s Nov. 6, and you never know how your vote – and hunwhat I’ve heard about this monster storm that, by the dreds of votes from people just time you read this, will have paid Huntington like you, who wonder, ‘does my Township and just about every vote matter that much?’ – will corner of the east coast a most IN THE KNOW turn the tide. Don’t leave it to unwelcome visit. As I write to WITH AUNT ROSIE chance – speak with your ballot. you Monday morning, Sandy’s wind is whipping through the area – very blustery, Manners, please... As we but not too much rain. But the worst, forecasters approach that home stretch, I must implore you, howwarned us, was yet to come Monday night into ever, to keep your heads about yourselves. I’ve read Tuesday morning – the awful hurricane gusts, the some very disturbing reports of bad election-related massive flooding in the Long Island Sound that could behavior in the past weeks, including some in our very well wallop our North Shore villages something newspaper. Taping nasty invective to GOP headquarawful. Yes, Gloria and Irene were a pain, but Sandy ters? Stuffing mailboxes with anti-Democrat bile? seems to be destined for all the wrong spots in the Really? I know you’re all passionate, and I’m grateful record books – and I hope I’m very, very wrong about for that. But that’s all wrong, inappropriate, meanthat. We’ll touch base again next week, but all that’s spirited, and frankly, kind of creepy. Join a phone left to do is pray that the damage isn’t too bad and bank, go knocking door-to-door, schlep to a swing that power, where it goes out, is restored a little faster state to make the case there. But please don’t degrade than what happened last year with Irene. yourself as you’re fighting for your cause! I know you’re all better than that. Does it seem like… Halloween is becoming more and more like Christmastime? It’s not a bad #AHashWhat? So, with Twitter bustling with thing – it just is what it is. A growing number of Sandy activity, someone asked me the other day – why homeowners are dressing up their houses like they they heck do they call that pound sign that categorizes would their children, but with creepy orange lights Tweets a hashtag? Like most people of a certain age, and inflatable spooks. You might have seen it in last I’ve always called it a pound sign or a number sign. week’s paper – Value Drugs had an inflatable Grim Here’s the scoop: On Aug. 23, 2007, a chap named Reaper on a motorcycle. And just the other day, I saw Chris Messina posted the first Tweet with a hashtag, a big, scary spider inflated on somebody’s roof, as well suggesting it be used for groups. Not many people as a creepy black cat, poised for the kill of some inflatliked that idea, but Chris kept pound-signing away. ed creature on the ground. Do you have any pictures That is, until October 2007 - during the San Diego of decked-out domiciles from this Halloween? Send forest fires, people sharing information embraced the ‘em my way. I’d love to share them with you all. hashtag to keep all the forest fire info in the same Get out and vote… Now, I know that New York place. So too did House Republicans at the same time, who tagged messages with #dontgo because they is pretty well decided as far as who’s going to win the wanted to keep Congress in session for a vote. Soon Presidential race here. However, that’s no excuse to sit after, the hashtag became a staple, and online comon your duff on Election Day! There are lots of impormunication was transformed. And how might I have tant local decisions coming up – two folks from found out about this, you ask? My old friend, the Huntington Township are running to become judges, Google finger. and we have a very competitive race in the 10th AD

A Melville computer consulting business called Suffolk County police on Oct. 25 to report a major theft. The complainant said an unknown person took a laptop.

Neighborly Spat Over Tree Suffolk police were dispatched to a Huntington Station neighborhood on Oct. 25 when a resident complained about an ongoing problem with a neighbor. Police observed a tree was cut down.

Maybe They Really Hated That Car? A Halesite resident called Suffolk County police on Oct. 24 about criminal mischief. The complainant said someone flattened three tires and created a hole in the back window of their 2005 Kia.

Jewelry Missing After Burglary Suffolk police responded to a Melville home about a burglary on Oct. 24. Jewelry was taken from the home. No signs of forced entry were discovered

Cops Nab Thief Suspect A 58-year-old Mastic Beach man was arrested on Oct. 24 for allegedly stealing from a Dix Hills home earlier in the month. Police said he took jewelry sometime between Oct. 13 and 17.

Vandals Getting A Charge Out Of This? Suffolk police responded to a Huntington Station electrical contractor’s office about criminal mischief on Oct. 22. The complainant reported damage to multiple vehicles. The passenger door windows on a 1986 GMC, 2004 Ford and 1998 Ford were broken.

Arson Investigating Blaze Arson detectives are investigating a house fire in Greenlawn. The fire occurred on Oct. 21 and the Greenlawn Fire Department arrived to extinguish the blaze.

Violence Isn’t The Answer ABOUT THIS ISSUE HURRICANE SANDY Home base for this week’s edition, pictured at left, is the dining room of the Wolf family home on Park Avenue in Huntington. A fallen tree that had knocked out a utility pole near their home was also blocking the road leading to Huntington Hosptal. Therefore the Wolfs had the good fortune to have been among the first to have power restored on Tuesday. Constance Wolf, the sister of associate publisher Peter Sloggatt, quickly found her dining room and barn conscripted for newspaper production and hosted a crew of Long Islander Newspapers staff at her home so that this week’s editions could be published. Thanks, Connie and Charlie!

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Suffolk police responded to Huntington Station on Oct. 21 after receiving a report about an assault. The complainant said she was involved in a verbal altercation with someone, which turned violent when the other person punched her. She refused medical attention.

No Receipt? A 52-year-old Queens woman was arrested by Suffolk County police on grand larceny charges on Oct. 21. The woman allegedly took clothing from an upscale department store.

Don’t Ditch Your Animals At The Farm Northport Village police were dispatched to a Northport farm on Oct. 24 after someone reportedly left animals on the property. A farm volunteer told police an unknown man and woman left a rooster and hen at the farm. The volunteer refused to file charges, but did want the suspects to remove the animals immediately.

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VOTE ELECTION GUIDE 2012 NYS Third Congressional District Steve Israel

Stephen Labate

Anthony Tolda

Michael McDermott

(Democrat, Independence, Working Family)

(Republican, Conservative)

(Constitution)

(Libertarian)

What will you advocate for as our Congressman to support middle-class Long Islanders?

As the Representative for New York’s third congressional district I will continue building on my record as a problem solver for my constituents. I am focused on standing up for New York’s middle class families by creating jobs, reforming the tax code to recognize the high cost of living in New York, bringing jobs back from overseas, and I am working to make college more affordable for students and their families.

Middle class Long Islanders are leaving our area in droves due to excessive taxes, lack of jobs. We need to lower taxes for Long Island’s middle class and our small business owners so they can be the engine of our economy as they have always been. Furthermore, we must further support our small business owners by cutting regulations and allowing them to expand their businesses and create jobs for Long Islanders.

I would support middle class Long Islanders by seeking to audit and establish a reasonable timetable to end the Federal Reserve banking system that’s been a plague on the purchasing power of the dollar of the American people for almost 100 years. The “FED” was granted a charter to exist for one hundred years back in 1913. Our government is working with the FED printing more and more dollars, as that happens the dollars lose value and the quality of life for the vast majority of Americans regardless of class status is not what it could be if we had an honest economy.

It’s not just the “middle class” that is suffering - we are ALL suffering! When they all speak about caring about the middle class, I believe they are just climbing on the bandwagon to divide the American people. I would work to get government tout of the way of hard-working Americans and allow the free market to work. Reduce the government to its constitutional size, bring our troops home, stop foreign wars unless the USA is threatened and Congress declares war, end the drug war and let’s help where necessary the people in the Third Congressional District thrive and get back to basics.

What does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act get right? How can it be improved, and how would you go about that?

The Affordable Care Act has stopped insurance companies from denying women coverage for breast cancer because they claim its a preexisting condition. Prescription drug costs for seniors are being cut, 6.6 million young adults have been able to stay on their parents’ plans until the age of twenty-six, 70,000 Americans with pre-existing conditions now have the security of coverage and 18 million individuals and families will get tax credits for health insurance coverage averaging $4,000 apiece. I support ways to make our healthcare system more efficient and introduced the Local Medicaid Enforcement Incentives Act of 2012 to support the local expenses associated with a Medicaid fraud investigations.

Obamacare must be repealed as the negative aspects of it far exceed any potentially positive aspects. We must replace Obamacare with a free market solution which includes allowing insurance companies to sell insurance over state lines. If 20-30 or more additional insurance companies can compete for your insurance dollar, the cost will naturally come down. Additionally there must be tort reform which was not even addressed in the Obamacare bill.

I would intend to fix our healthcare system, but not by attempting to improve on an unconstitutional bill. I would like to see the bill repealed, or nullified by the states. My solutions to fixing health care include getting rid of the FDA, which has prevented many innovations in the medical field. We need to get the lobbyists out of the legislative process. Lobbyists are concerned with profits of companies they represent, not the health care of the American people. I support allowing consumers to buy health insurance across state lines, and tort reform.

The problem with Obamacare, besides the unconstitutional provision, is that it will cost too much money. It will drive private medical practitioners out of business and we will be moving closer to socialized medicine, which cannot work on such a large scale. There are provisions that are helpful such as acceptance of preexisting conditions and children being covered under their parents plan until 26, but the cost will prevent it from working the way it was intended. Insurers need to be able to cross state lines so that it can become a true part of the free market system which will drive costs down. We need to make sure that every American has health care available and we need to encourage the medical profession to stay with us in this endeavor.

As our Congressman, how will you strengthen the long-term viability of old-age benefit programs like Social Security and Medicare?

I voted to strengthen the solvency of the Medicare Trust Fund to at least 2024 by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, and slowing cost growth in Medicare. I also have been leading the fight against the privatization of Social Security. I will continue to fight for these programs for as long as I’m in Congress. I believe in balanced budgets through shared sacrifice, but I will never balance the budget on the backs of our seniors.

We must stop allowing members of Congress to raid the Social Security trust fund. The same situation applies to Medicare. Congressman Israel voted to cut $700 billion from Medicare to pay for Obamacare. These dollars should never have been diverted from these important senior programs. The fact that this has occurred is a complete violation of the trust our seniors have placed in Congress and it should be remembered on November 6.

The purchasing power of Social Security checks will continue to suffer so long as we have the Federal Reserve system devaluing our currency. Medicare could theoretically be as solid as it’s ever been (it’s not) but, if we have a government run healthcare system undermining and destroying the private industry those that use Medicare will suffer due to lack of innovations in the industry, lack of options, and lack of being treated in a timely manner due to government showing fiscal restraint in regards to healthcare once destruction of the private healthcare industry is complete and government has a near monopoly.

Government has made a mess of what were meant to be self sustaining programs. Removing the money from the Social Security fund to go into the general fund (President Johnson) was a huge mistake. Our current President threatening to not send out Social Security checks if Congress did not vote to raise the debt limit was awful and scary to seniors. Now that the lifespan is 75, more and more people are receiving checks than was ever anticipated. This is why there is a sustainability problem. I don’t have all the answers but will fight to institute some common sense into the resolution and solution of the problems.

What is the most important issue in this race that not enough people are aware of or talking about?

The lack of discussion on the environment and it’s importance to our economy. Protecting our environment is about more than partisan rhetoric – it’s about preserving resources and revitalizing our economy for the next generation. For example, the Long Island Sound is a vital economic engine generating $9 billion. By protecting Long Island Sound we can sustain tourism and recreation markets. That’s why I worked to enact legislation that would invest $25 million in the Long Island Sound – and if re-elected I will continue to fight for the Sound and our north shore communities.

I’d have to say the most important issue in this race not being talked about in this race is the preservation and restoration of American sovereignty. I view the U.N. as a parasite organization with no regard for sovereignty of nations. Examples of my U.N. concerns first and foremost would be the proposed “Blasphemy Laws” repeatedly called for by a cabal of Islamic nations, and the ever present and relentless global gun grabbing agenda in the U.N. I am greatly concerned our U.N. involvement may result in our government perceiving an end to our Natural rights This is an issue I am concerned may not fully surface until it becomes a much more difficult problem to overcome..

The state our country is in which is caused by the two- party system. The Democrats and Republicans in Congress have caused the problems and the hyper-partisanship between them will not solve anything. I strongly urge everyone to vote for a Libertarian and/or Independent in every local and Congressional race to bring some real American and constitutional values back to the forefront of our culture.

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VOTE ELECTION GUIDE 2012 NYS Senate, 5th District

Carl Marcellino (R, C, I)

David Wright (D)

As we approach the second budget cycle under the state’s tax levy cap – has it worked? Has sufficient mandate relief been paired with the cap?

What is your plan to bring new jobs to New York State and your district?

Long Island and Huntington are highly regarded for its environmental and natural beauty. How will you advocate as a State Representative to preserve and enhance that?

What is the most important issue in this race that not enough people are aware of or talking about?

In its first year, the tax cap held the average tax increase by school districts and local governments to 2 percent. That is less than half the annual average for the past 10 years of 5.3 percent. To make sure the cap stays successful we need to pair it with meaningful mandate relief. We must reward our highperforming schools from unfunded mandates and relieve the burdens of local governments so they can pass along these savings to taxpayers.

Job creation is the No. 1 priority. The business tax cuts I voted for as part of the New Jobs NY plan would put more money back into the pockets of small businessmen and women so they can invest, grow and hire. If we pair a favorable business environment with job growth, we will reap the benefits of our economy moving forward. I will examine and eliminate current regulations, mandates, and taxes on private business that stunt growth and stifle our economy.

As the former Chairman of the Senate Encon Committee, I sponsored over 100 laws preserving and protecting our environment. I want to build on that record by increasing efforts to preserve open space and protect the aquifers that provide our fresh water. I will fight for increased funding for the Environmental Protection Fund that provide real dollars to conserve, improve and protect our natural resources and environmental beauty for now and generations to come.

The most important issues in this race are, without doubt, jobs and taxes, but it is critical that we do not lose sight of protecting and improving our education system here on Long Island. We have some of the best schools in the nation, but we need to do more. I am committed to fighting for the maximum investment in our schools and to insure that these funds end up in the classroom, providing the best resources and tools for the students.

The tax levy cap has some bugs to be worked out. Some districts have had higher tax increases then the 2-percent cap. There has been sufficient mandate relief, but more should follow.

I would like to see enterprise zones all over New York State that will attract businesses to all regions. I would like to bring the alternative energy industry to my district as well as the rest of the state and I would love to see our entire infrastructure get revamped to help with construction jobs and to make navigating the state easier and more efficiently.

I would make designated areas of Long Island and Huntington preserve sites and make them off limits to commercialization.

I think women's reproduction rights can be a big factor in this election as are those rights of gays and lesbians with regard to marriage. Also the rights of minorities could be in play. Just look at the national scene. Nothing can be taken for granted. I do not want to see New York backward in time. I want us to continue to move forward.

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VOTE ELECTION GUIDE 2012 NYS Assembly, 10th District As we approach the second budget cycle under the state’s tax levy cap – has it worked? Has sufficient mandate relief been paired with the cap?

Chad Lupinacci

Joe Dujmic

(R, C)

(D)

The tax cap is a good start to reducing property taxes, but we are in dire need of real mandate relief, especially when it comes to our schools. The legislature has thus far failed to honor the commitment it made to mandate relief when it passed the tax levy cap.

The property tax cap is an encouraging start in providing relief, but it needs to be coupled with a commitment to mandate relief and the end of unfunded mandates. A blue ribbon panel must be created with economists from across NYS to create an education formula that takes into account regional costs and will distribute State Aid in a fair and equitable manner.

What is your plan to bring new jobs to New York State and your district?

I want to establish a program for new businesses that includes: 1) a 50-percent reduction in application fees for the first year; 2) eliminating business income taxes for the first year; and 3) reducing the income tax rate for years two and three. I would support legislation providing tax credits for each new job created, with additional credits if the business hires someone currently unemployed or who is a veteran. We should also foster the growth of regional open access laboratories.

A healthy economy depends on our small businesses feeling confident in investing and growing locally. My detailed plan that will provide tax credits and incentives for job creation includes: a small business tax credit for new jobs; a tax credit for “Angel Investors;” a requirement for the use of New York State companies and employees on state contracts; and aid to educational institutions that establish training in alternative energy technologies (“Green Jobs”).

Long Island and Huntington are highly regarded for its environmental and natural beauty. How will you advocate as a State Representative to preserve and enhance that?

We need to ensure that all local and state environmental laws are fully enforced. We must be careful that any development is reasonable given the parameters of our infrastructure. Our beaches and waterways are some of LI’s most highly coveted treasures, which provide not only scenic views, but also jobs. I will protect the environmental gem that is Long Island.

I have proposed a FourPoint Plan for a Greener and Healthier environment. The plan would: require health care facilities to end the practice of dumping unused pharmaceuticals down the sink; ban the use of three of the most harmful pesticides; provide funding incentives and educational assistance to LI’sf arming industry for the use of organic practices; and encourage “Green Job” training and education.

What is the most important issue in this race that not enough people are aware of or talking about?

Community safety has not been discussed much in this race. Crime in parts of the 10th AD did not develop overnight and cannot be eliminated without a comprehensive collaborative effort between the stakeholders at all levels of government. To prevent this violence, we must understand its causes, work together, and give our police and community the resources needed to deter crime. I propose the reestablishment of the Huntington Station Police Annex and legislation that creates the crime of gang solicitation, recruitment or retention of minors and increases penalties for solicitation or recruitment with 500 feet of a school.

Voters in the 10th Assembly District for the first time in more than two decades will be selecting a new representative. I believe the most important question they need to ask is “who will fight for me in Albany?” We need to make sure that our local schools are getting a fair share of state aid for education. We need to make sure our streets are safe. We need to make sure that our local economy is thriving, and that our environment is protected for future generations. These will not happen by luck, they will only happen through hard work and tireless dedication.

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Long Islander Newspapers Endorses John Leo – State SupremeCourt Before we share with readers our thought on this year’s election, we’re going to break with tradition. While we normally don’t endorse candidates in judicial races, there is one candidate in the field for Supreme Court Justice whose qualifications are very familiar to us. John Leo is one of dozen candidates seeking a seat on the State Supreme Court Bench. Leo is currently the Huntington Town Attorney and a longtime Huntington resident. His is dedicated to public service, has a sharp legal mind and a love of the law that is especially keen on history and constitutional law. As town counsel, he has successfully steered the town through its legal affairs, always acting with prudence, intelligence and with the people’s best interests in mind. These qualities have served the Town of Huntington well during his tenure, and would serve the people of Suffolk County well from a seat on the Supreme Court bench.

Barrack Obama For President A divisive election season has in many ways echoed the partisanship that is so greatly in evidence in Congress. In his first term in office President Barrack Obama has had to contend with a global economic crisis that has brought some European nations to the brink of bankruptcy, war in the Mideast, and growing divisiveness between economic classes and political parties. Obama has steered the ship with a strong and steady hand and with an interest for the majority of Americans – the socalled 99-percent. He has begun the process of bringing our troops home. He has pushed a healthcare agenda that has increased the availability of health insurance and better care for Americans. Republican challenger Mitt Romney has focused on economic issues and his own qualifications as a successful businessman. But government is not business. There are social issues that need tending where a business approach will not do. We are hardly out of the woods economically, but we believe Barrack Obama will steer the ship to benefit the majority of

Americans, our middle class. He deserves a second term.

Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand For US Senate New York has a powerhouse in Chuck Schumer. He is relentless as an advocate for the people of our state and he brings results. Under Schumer, New York gets its share. And Long Island is not forgotten. He has delivered transportation and infrastructure funding to promote economic growth. He has watched out for our environment, the Long Island Sound in particular. He has a powerful voice in national politics. Cast your vote for him with confidence that he will continue to be your tireless advocate. Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking her first full term as a Senator, having been appointed to the position in 2010. She has quickly risen to fulfill the demands of the job, and has quietly advocated for the people of New York State, particularly on women’s and healthcare issues. She deserves that full term in office.

Steve Israel for Congress Huntington Township and Long Island has another powerhouse advocate in Rep. Steve Israel, who is seeking another term in Congress. As a player in national politics, Israel has been able to deliver for the people of New York, and especially the Town of Huntington. His focus on environmental issues – especially Long Island Sound – veterans issues and health reflect the concerns of his constituents, and he delivers. His Republican challenger, Steven Labate, and two minor party challengers, differ on ideological issues, but Israel has delivered for New York and Long Island across party lines.Bipartisanship was always his hallmark. We would be well served by returning Israel to Congress.

three players – the governor, the Assembly speaker and Senate majority leader. Long Island needs representation that puts our issues to the forefront. In the perennial battles for education funding, Carl Marcellino and John Flanagan have consistently been at the forefront, advocating for -- and delivering -- a greater share that takes into consideration the higher cost of living on Long Island. Both are long term representatives with influence, particularly in education and environmental issues, and represent their constituency well. Reelect Carl Marcellino and John Flanagan with confidence.

Andrew Raia, Chad Lupinacci For Assembly We don’t like to see anyone running unopposed for election, but Andrew Raia earns praise based on his service to his constituents. He seems to steer clear of ideological issues and partisanship and concentrates instead on his constituency. Indeed, Andrew’s office door is always open and at times it seems there is hardly a person in the Town of Huntington has hasn’t assisted personally. Vote to return him the Assembly. It’s been a different race in the 10th Assembly District formerly represented by Assemblyman Jim Conte. Conte, who died recently, announced early on he would not be seeking another term for health issues. The race brought two contenders: Republican Chad Lupinacci and Democrat Joe Dujmic. Of the two, Lupinacci has an edge with experience as a school board member and a history of activity in his political party. His confidence, ability and experience make his the better candidate. We support Chad Lupinacci for the Assembly.

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The flashes of cameras came nonstop last Thursday as music stars got the redcarpet treatment at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s induction and fundraising gala. Limos and fancy cars pulled up in front of The Paramount for the Oct. 18 event to drop off inductees, presenters and other Long Island notables. News reporters competed for the best photo and quote from the celebs – which included singer Taylor Dayne and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels – before they were ushered into the theater to ready for the start of the show. The fourth induction class was composed of: Dayne, hip-hop pioneers Saltn-Pepa, singer Connie Stevens, The Lovin’ Spoonful’s Joe Butler and Steve Boone, songwriter Ellie Greenwich (“Chapel of Love,” “River Deep, Mountain High, Do Wah Diddy”), songwriter Ervin Drake (“It Was a Very Good Year”), record industry executive Ron Alexenburg, classic rock band Barnaby Bye, classical compser Leo Kraft, musicians from the Shinnecock Indian Nation, metal band Suffocation, jazz pianist Randy Weston, hip-hop/electro pioneers Whodini, progressive rock band Zebra, Concert Security Systems Inc. and founder Ira Maltz, Jones Beach Theater, WALK-FM radio, and Music Educators of Note Robert Kreuger and William Katz. Special guests included Daniels, singer Lesley Gore, Carole Demas and Paula Janis of television’s “The Magic Garden,” and Mark Mendoza of Twisted Sister. The night was packed with awards, speeches and memorable performances. Among them were Dayne, who electrified the room with songs that included her hit “Tell it to my Heart,” and Daniels, who brought the crowd to their feet when he performed his classic hit “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” complete with his fiddle. The event was missing a few promised stars – Dee Snider of Twisted Sister was supposed to perform and accept the Harry Chapin Award, but was forced to cancel and accept via video due to his participation in the all-star season of “Celebrity Apprentice” – but bounced back with other unexpected surprises, like a performance by Salt-n-Pepa. After receiving their award on The Paramount’s stage, inductees ventured down to the Founders’ Room, converted into a press room, to share stories and tales about being a part of Long Island with reporters. Laura Weiner, who accepted the award on behalf of her sister Ellie Greenwich, recalled a humorous bit about how her sister couldn’t get over being an English major but writing the lyric “I knew we was falling in love” for the song “Do Wah Diddy.” Alexenburg recounted stories about working with Michael Jackson and his brothers. Many of the inductees and presenters praised The Paramount for being a

Singer Connie Stevens said she was thrilled to be a part of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. stunning venue. “We don’t have anything like this in California,” Stevens said. “There are not enough on Long Island,” Gore, who presented Stevens with her award, added. “I’ve added it to my bucket list of places I want to play.” Dayne describe it as “one hell of an incredible music place.” Long Island Music Hall of Fame chairman Jim Faith called the event a major success and touted Long Island’s diversity when it comes to contributing to the catalogue of music in the world. “Our intent was to pay tribute to the next round of artists that have contributed to the music history of Long Island, and I think it was the most diverse lineup to date,” he said. “Our diversity is really a part of the whole story. We’re not just country or rock; Long Island is pretty interesting, from folk, blues, rock and jazz to classical.” The event almost sold out, with an audience filled with music fans, supporters, politicians, honorees and artists from across geographic Long Island. For Faith, his proudest moment came when he stopped for a moment amid the celebration to take in all that was happening. “Looking out and seeing the full tables and the balcony full, and being really surprised by everyone turning out from all areas of Long Island… it made me feel good that we’re on the right track and that people want this,” he said. Money raised from the gala will go toward building a Long Island Music Hall of Fame museum in Port Jefferson. “There are so many benefits to opening a museum – it just keeps on giving,” Faith said.

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Following In Her Mother’s Footsteps Cold Spring Harbor’s Donna England makes run for Family Court bench By Melissa Holzberg info@longislandernews.com The upcoming election for Suffolk County’s Family Court includes more than just a list of opposing candidates’ names. It also encompasses one family’s tradition that has encountered a fight for gender equality and the ever-present and growing trend of women leaving the traditional suburban stereotypes to go to work. Cold Spring Harbor resident Donna England, who is running on the Democratic line against 10th District Supreme Court Justice Denise Molia – knows her way around the family court. During the last 25 years, Donna has tried cases ranging from adoption, rape and bondage, to law guardianship and termination of parental rights. Her experience navigating the Family Court system makes her uniquely qualified to serve as a judge there, she argued. “I’ve dedicated my professional life to working in this court,” Donna said. “I also work in the Supreme Court, but the majority of my practice is and always has been family law.” Aside from practicing as a private family court attorney for 25 years – she is part of the Centereachbased England & England firm with her brother, Louis – her family lineage is the envy of many. Donna’s mother can be credited for putting the first crack in the glass ceiling for women over 70 years ago. Catherine T. England graduated from Fordham Law School in 1938 as one of only four women in a class of 60 students. “[My mother] definitely inspired me. I went everywhere with her; I’d go to courtrooms, hearings, meet

Donna England poses with her mother, former Family Court judge Catherine England – and their respective campaign signs from the early 1980s and today – in Cold Spring Harbor. with clients, and help her at her office. She showed me a different way of living as a woman,” Donna said. Appointed to the Family Court bench by former

Governor Hugh Carey in 1981, Catherine was the first woman to preside on that bench in Suffolk County’s history. In the years following, she would be appointed to serve on the State Supreme Court and Family Court again by Governor Mario Cuomo in 1982 and 1983. After unsuccessfully running for a full term on the Family Court bench, Catherine returned to private practice in the mid-1980s. Today, it might seem odd to think of the times where one’s gender could impact how far ahead one could get in their careers. However, it truly wasn’t all too long ago when the thought of a working mother would stun a community. “It was different for me. I was different than all of my friends. They had stay-at-home moms and had such a more ‘normal’ childhood, for that time at least, than I did. Growing up with a working mom was hard at the time,” Donna said. “It wasn’t until I was older when I realized how much I was able to learn from my mother. I was able to do so much more and experience so much with her, something that my friends couldn’t.” Now going before the voters on Nov. 6, Donna said her rich background in Family Court proceedings will give her a unique perspective as a judge. “The Family Court, perhaps more than others, affects so many people’s lives, and it’s really important for us to have a compassionate and understanding judiciary,” Donna said. “I believe I bring a background that is compassionate to the person who appears before the court and seeks justice and seeks as the Family Court Act provides.” -Danny Schrafel contributed to this report.

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Town Attorney Running ForStateSupremeCourt John Leo is among a dozen candidates for six seats on 10th Judicial District bench Supreme Court candidate John Leo is one of 12 candidates seeking a 14-year term to serve on the bench of the 10th Judicial District of New York State’s Supreme Court, and is the only candidate of the 12 who calls the Town of Huntington home. Admitted to practice in New York and before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court of the Southern, and Eastern Districts, Leo is currently the chief legal officer for the Town of Huntington, where he manages a staff of 25 including 8 full and 8 part-time counsel as the Town Attorney. In his private practice, John’s areas of concentration include labor-management relations collective bargaining, arbitration, civil litigation, Civil RICO, real estate, trust and estates, and election law, in addition to a general commercial practice. Clients represented include labor unions, a commercial bank, construction contractors, recycling companies and general commercial enterprises. A graduate of Fordham University and Fordham University Law School, Leo also earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the New York University Graduate School of Business. Active in his community, John Leo is a trustee and a member of the Finance Committee of the St. Hugh of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church. He has coached basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball for St. Hugh’s and the Tri-Village Baseball/Softball League. He is a member of the St Anthony’s High School Father’s Guild and has run its FatherDaughter Dance the last four years.

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Leo, who lives in Huntington Station, is married to Dr. Maggie Hull. The couple has three children – Stephanie, Genevieve, and John Francis.

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DiMaggio’s Trattoria: A Family Destination By Jackie and Melissa foodies@longislandernews.com

A former New York City detective and former Commack Fire Department chief, Sal Formica made the switch to seeing red sauce instead of fire trucks when he partnered with Eddy Marinelli and Angelo Giannuzzi of DiMaggio’s in Port Washington. The decision to open a second location in Smithtown on the Commack border sparked from positive feedback from customers at their first location, and a desire to bring the authentic Italian experience to a wider customer base, said Marinelli. The focal point of the wooden, comfortably dim dining room is the specials board, where the owners proudly display their most authentic and tasteful Italian dishes. Giannuzzi, who came over from Italy when he was 19, put together a menu based on dishes inspired from his home

country. The idea of a trattoria, said Marinelli, is to provide options as simple as a slice of pizza to a prime cut of rib eye, or a veal chop. Appetizers like the Focaccia Pillow are a DiMaggio’s staple – pizza dough that has been handled in a special manner so that the dough rises and expands to form a thin, round pillow shape. When you cut into it, the pillow is completely hollow— definitely a must try. Mouth-watering fried calamari is also available as an appetizer, prepared with cherry peppers and onions to emulate a sweet sauce with a kick. The Melanzane Ripene appetizer is not offered every day, but it should be; the vegetarian style, stuffed eggplant dish literally melts in your mouth. Entrée wise, if you are a lemon francese fan, shrimp or chicken francese is the way to go. You can hardly tell the succulent shrimp are batter-dipped, and the lemonbased wine sauce will have you licking your plate. DiMaggio’s has extensive pasta options on their menu, and cus-

Co-owner Eddy Marinelli, head chef Pedro Alvarez, and co-owner Sal Formica stir up a dish in the kitchen of DiMaggio’s. tomers should try the Penne al Filetto Pomodoro if your taste buds are seeking a spin on your typical marinara sauce. Grandma’s Lasagna is a succulent spin on the Italian favorite, layered thick with ricotta cheese, ground beef and sausage, and appropriately smothered in sauce. Marinelli’s wife, Mary Ann, prepares many of the desserts, including a mean mousse mud pie made of fudge and “chocolate death.” Cheesecake fans are encouraged to try out their Italian cheesecake, which is a fluffy, delicate cake with a thin layer of graham cracker as a crust—this cake doesn’t need fruit filling to make it stand out. Staying true to the trattoria experience, members of the Formica, Giannuzzi and Marinelli families each hold a stake in the business. Marinelli’s wife bakes, and Formica’s sons, Nicholas and Thomas, work at the Smithtown

location as waiters. Angelo’s wife, Theresa Giannuzzi, is an artist, and her oil on canvas paintings are used as the primary décor of the dining room, adding to the relaxing ambiance of the restaurant. DiMaggio’s of Smithtown is closed on Mondays, but six out of seven days a week customers can find special options available for each day they are open. The restaurant is equipped with a high-end bar and hosts happy hours from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, but the food options at Dimaggio’s are all it takes to leave a customer happy.

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DINE HUNTINGTON.COM MEMBERSHIP REWARDS: Canterbury Ales, 631-549-4404, 314 New York Avenue, supports the local arts and cultural scene with a 10% discount off your entire check for card-carrying members of the Heckscher Museum, the Huntington Historical Society, the Huntington Arts Council, the Cinema Arts Center (bring tickets pre/post show), the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Show your ID and save, all while helping your favorite community organization. Visit www.canterburyales.com for more info. BEER DINNER: Ruvo (631-261-7700, 63 Broadway, Greenlawn, www.ruvorestaurant.com) will pair five courses with the best of Brooklyn Brewery’s beers at a tasting dinner on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 pm. For $55 p.p. (plus tax and gratuity), it’s a beer connoisseur’s dream come true. Make your reservations now as space is limited. RESTAURANT WEEK: Ready for another restaurant week? Many Huntington area restaurants are among the 200 from across the Island participating in Long Island Restaurant Week, Nov 4-11. For eight days, Sunday to Sunday, participating restaurants will offer a threecourse prix-fixe for $24.95 all night, every night they are open except Satur-

day when the menu must only be offered until 7 p.m. Restaurants spanning Long Island’s full 118 miles are signing on daily. Each will serve its own unique $24.95 menu with a minimum choice of three appetizers, three entrées and three desserts. It’s a win-win for everyone. Foodies are provided the opportunity to save money and try out restaurants they might not otherwise try. For restaurateurs, the event delivers a surge of customers and a chance to win over new and returning patrons with a positive dining experience. Restaurants throughout Huntington Township are participating. Check the website www.longislandrestaurantweek.com for up-to-the-minute details. RESTAURANT WEEK UPGRADE: Prime (631385-1515, 117 New York Avenue, Huntington, www.restaurantprime.com) is offering a Restaurant Week upgrade for the week of November 4-11 (Saturday until 7pm). For a few bucks more, get three courses for $40, or pair those three courses with wine for $50. DINNER AND A SHOW: Porto Vivo, 631385-8486, 7 Gerard Street, Huntington, www.porto-vivo.com, is offering a fourcourse dinner and tickets to a show at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. $10.00 will be donated to the Guide Dog Foundation or America’s Vet Dogs

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For 50 years, The Clubhouse in Huntington has been the place for steaks. And it’s that expertise, attention to detail and commitment to excellence that has led the Bies family to their golden anniversary. Owner Jeffrey Bies has been the proprietor of The Clubhouse for nearly 30 years. His parents, John and Geraldine, opened The Clubhouse in 1962. At the time, they owned several other restaurants, but as they pared down their holdings, The Clubhouse was the keeper. The entire space, from the entrance hallway to the cozy dining room, exudes warmth and familiarity, and much of that familiarity is thanks to the staff. Many, ranging from the busboys to chef Charlie Labartino, have been a part of The Clubhouse family for more than a decade and know how to make clients feel comfortable and part of the place. “The most important thing is my staff,” Bies said. “I just have some really great people here.” The Clubhouse’s bar boasts mixed drinks aplenty and an extensive red wine selection to enhance the primarily meat-eater’s menu. The wine list has been a regular on Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since the mid-2000s, and in 2005, The Clubhouse was named one of the country’s Wine-Friendliest Restaurants. Advertisement

Jeffrey started us out with the Duck Breast and Vegetable appetizer ($12), tender, savory sliced duck breast with julienne vegetables and avocado dressing wrapped in a tortilla and a tangy Thai dipping sauce. And you can never go wrong with Lobster Claw Cocktail ($18), fresh, sweet and cool, served with a Cajun remoulade. Wrapped Sea Scallops ($13) are a knockout. Giant, succulent scallops are wrapped in thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, which is served supple and crisp; and finished with a Grand Marnier and Molasses glaze. The combination is a smoky, sweet and savory tour de force. From the beginning, The Clubhouse has focused on more than straightaway steakhouse broiler work, also opting for fresh seafood, veal, chicken, prime pork and sauces. Seasonal fresh produce and spices come from Labartino’s garden on his property out east, allowing the restaurant to offer an experience most associate with Hamptons restaurants. The Clubhouse’s masterwork continues to be their selection of top-of-the-line steaks. Their menu boasts a diverse selection of cuts ranging from filet mignon, T bone, New York strip, chateaubriand and porterhouse. A special offering during our visit was the Long Bone Colorado Rib Eye for two ($90), served on a bed of sautéed onions. Prepped with just a kosher salt rub, it’s one of the juiciest, most tender cuts

steaks we’ve had in our travels, bursting with rich beef flavor and magnificent in its simplicity. It’s no surprise dessert menus tend to be short at a place where meat-eaters sit down specifically to dine on prime cuts, but if you can, save a bit of room because there are many treats to be had. Desserts are in the $8 range, and include offerings like Geraldine’s classic Pecan Pie, a nutty, balanced presentation that hits the sweet tooth just right without overwhelming it. Holly’s homemade New York Style cheesecake is rich, and creamy with extra

SECTION attention paid to the crust. Tiramisu is a feather-light, melt-in-your-mouth delight. The Clubhouse is winding up its back-toschool, three-course menu this Friday, which will run you $35 or $40 depending the entrée. That clears the way for the 50th anniversary celebration from Sept. 16-28, when diners can enjoy a starter plate of an appetizer, soup or salad paired, with Chateaubriand for two and lobster tails and a dessert. It’s a great time to become acquainted with The Clubhouse, or help an old friend celebrate their longevity.

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Is Your Home Ready for Winter? With winter approaching, many Americans miss a few small, but crucial, ways to prepare their homes for the colder season. “Some homeowners occasionally forget to or don’t realize they should winterize their homes,” said Leonard Kady, principal of Leonard Kady Architecture, Interiors & Planning and chair of the American Institute of Architects Small Projects Practitioners committee. “Prepping your home properly for the season could save you the expense of repairing and painting after a harsh winter.” To help you prepare, Kady offers some helpful advice. CHECK FIREPLACES: Make sure you keep fireplace dampers closed to protect against drafts. Leaving a damper open is the equivalent of leaving a window open. Installing glass panels over the fireplace will also help keep drafts to a minimum and ultimately save you money on heating costs.

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CLEAN THE GUTTERS: During winter, ice can build up in gutters and in order for the ice to melt and drain properly, the drains must be clear. Take time to clean your gutters now to prevent them from clogging or even bursting once colder temperatures set in.

CLEAR OUTDOOR Watering Systems: Water trapped in an outdoor faucet or irrigation system can cause a pipe to burst if ice settles inside. Make it part of your winterizing routine to ensure that outdoor plumbing and pipes are clear before the temperatures start to drop. It can be a tricky task, so you may want to bring in a professional to help. KEEP OFF THE SNOW: Keeping your exterior walls clear of snow, especially on homes that have wood siding, could mean the difference between having to do another paint job or replace siding once the snow melts. This water damage can be easily avoided with regular maintenance. USE PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS: Installing a programmable thermostat is a great way to prepare for winter. They are reasonably universal to install and allow you to program temperatures that make sense for your home — such as keeping it cooler during the day when no one is home. GET HELP: An architect can check your home for pockets of energy inefficiency. To help ready your home for the winter months, find an architect in your area by visiting http://architectfinder.aia.org.

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The weather may be getting cooler, but that doesn’t mean people who are impacted by allergens are in the clear. From dust and dander to seasonal pollen, millions of people will sneeze, wheeze and cough their way through the months ahead. The experts at Sun Products, makers of Snuggle, all and Wisk laundry products, offer these steps to help make your home a safer haven from that which afflicts you. BUST DUST: Allergens are hiding all over the home. Regular dusting and vacuuming will eliminate much of the problem. Just be sure to clean your vacuum filter often. And don’t overlook fabrics in your home like upholstered chairs and drapes, as dust, mites and other allergens can collect here easily. Don’t suffer while cleaning. Use a mask to avoid coming into contact with the allergens you’re trying to eliminate. WASH SAFELY: The irony of keeping your home spic and span for the sake of allergy management is that many cleaning supplies can aggravate the problem. Ammonia, for example, can be quite harsh on the eyes and nose. Using a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, all-purpose cleaner will make scrubbing the bathroom and kitchen a much more

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A Public/Private Partnership Perspective

As readers of this column know, I believe being ready for school at 5 years old means having a better chance to succeed in life. And that’s better for all of us. Below is my recent testimony before the New York State Education Reform Commission on October 11, 2012: The Rauch Foundation takes a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to its work. We believe in identifying what works, learning from the success of others, and investing our resources where they bring the greatest return. I am therefore heartened by the charge given to this commission, the task of “comparing best practices” and “prioritizing spending.” Applying these lenses to education leads inescapably to the conclusion that New York State needs to increase dramatically its commitment to early pre-school education. The Commission has heard abundant testimony over the past months about the benefits of early childhood services. This evidence is conclusive: early childhood education greatly improves outcomes long term, at the same time lowering long-term expenditures. Consequently, we believe that this is the very best investment New York State can make. Specifically I urge the Commission to recommend: • Full day kindergarten for all children. The current system leaves out large

numbers of the children who need it most. • Expanding pre-kindergarten and exempting it from the state school aid cap. • Expanding the QUALITYstarsNY program, to maximize the return on our investment in these programs. • Supporting successful in-home preventive programs such as the ParentChild Home Program. The Rauch Foundation makes grants of approximately $1.5M every year to improve young children’s lives on Long Island and in New York State. We have been doing this for over twenty years and unfortunately, New York State has not been the partner we need. We and other foundations are currently granting over $100,000 a year to expand Quality Stars in two high need communities on Long Island. We have supported the expansion of numerous Parent-Child Home Programs, and improvements in pre-kindergarten programs. However, these private investments alone will never tip the balance. It is time for New York to do more. I urge the Commission to take an unswerving stand on behalf of evidencebased solutions. You have heard many recommendations these past months from many constituencies but there is ample evidence of what really works. If New York wants to be a leader we must identify the known impediments to educational achievement, and have the courage to champion solutions that— though they may not be in vogue—are what we need to get the job done. Nancy Rauch Douzinas is president of the Rauch Foundation, a family foundation that supports innovative programs centered on children, the environment, and regional leadership. For more information visit www.rauchfoundation.org.

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Dominic Feeney Sr., left, past president of the Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians and a past grand marshal of the Huntington St. Patrick’s parade, congratulates attorney Andrew Lawrence, who will lead the parade on March 10, 2013 as grand marshal. The announcement was made at the Hibernians’ “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” fundraiser held at Finley’s on Sunday as Hurricane Sandly was first blowing into town.

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A20 • THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS NEWSPAPER • NOVEMBER 1, 2012 SATURDAY Live Music 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!

Free Jewish Workshops Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave.) is expanding its “Shalom Friends” pre-K educational program by opening it to nonmembers. Free workshops for families with children ages 2-4 will be held at the synagogue monthly on Saturdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m., starting Oct. 27 with “My Jewish Family.” Call 631-421-5836.

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MONDAY See The Light Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia has organized an exhibit of Huntington Lighthouse artifacts and memorabilia to celebrate its centennial anniversary of The Huntington Lighthouse. The display includes correspondence between the Lighthouse Establishment and Lighthouse Keeper Robert McGlone, and an original painting of the lighthouse, which will be auctioned. On display in the Town Hall lobby, 100 Main St, Huntington, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. www.huntingtonlighthouse.org. 631-421-1985.

Knit Away The Long Island Crochet Guild meets at Halesite Fire Station, 1 No. New York Ave., Huntington the first Monday of the month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Contact katie1111m@yahoo.com or 631-427-5373 with questions. Next meeting is June 4.

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Learn the art of jewelry making on Monday, Nov. 5 from 6:30-8 p.m. Beat the rush and make a perfect necklace for yourself or someone special from an array of different colored and textured beads and spacers. $15. • Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes and fingerplays for children ages birth to 35 months with parent or caregiver on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 11-11:30 a.m.

“Noises Off” At Commack High Commack High School’s Masque and Wig Drama Production “Noises Off,” written by Michael Frayn, is a hilarious play within a play. The story revolves around an ambitious director and his troop of mediocre actors, as they prepare for opening night of their production. Just when they start getting it right, everything going wrong! This play has been called the funniest farce ever written, and it lives up to its reputation as a relentlessly side-splitting comedy of errors. Join the fun on November 2 or 3 at 7:30 in the Commack High School auditorium. Tickets $10, may be purchased at the door.

• Create your own decorative melted crayon art for grades 5-7 on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 4:305:30 p.m.

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The East Northport Garden Club usually meets at 7:30 pm at the Atria Assisted Living Center, 10 Cheshire Place, East Northport, on the first Wednesday of the month. Guests and new members are always welcome. Visit www.eastnorthportgardenclub.org for details or changes in schedule.

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Carmela Quinn will help you make a stuffed turkey door decoration out of paper bags, string and fun foam. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Ms. Diane will help you create table top games inspired by the classic video games Tetris and Super Mario Brothers on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Notary service is available normally Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings and occasionally on a Saturday or Sunday. Please call ahead to ensure a notary is available upon your arrival. $2 charge for each document to be notarized. • Is your house ready for winter? Discover how well your home uses energy, and how to improve it on Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. when a volunteer from the Town of Huntington Renewable Energy Task Force (RETF) shows you how to do a simple assessment of your home's efficiency.

Classic Car Show

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The Huntington Station Business Improvement District hosts a car show at Station Sports, 25 Depot Road, Huntington Station, from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday.

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Join the library’s popular book discussions series. Next up on Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. is: “Homer and Langley” by celebrated author and Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Champion of Literacy E.L. Doctorow. • Free play and a craft activity followed by a fun circle time. Local resource people will be available to discuss parenting and health issues on Monday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. For ages 18-35 months with an adult. • Let’s dress up and bring our favorite Teddy bear to a fancy tea party... we’ll decorate a special hat to wear while we enjoy a Teddy Bear story with tea and goodies on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. For ages 3-5 years old with an adult.

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

WEDNESDAY A Flowering Club

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.

AT THE LIBRARIES Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-6926820. cshlibrary.org. • Taking the first steps in a job search can be the most difficult, whether you’re looking for a new career or getting back into the workforce. Participants in the “How and Where to Find Your Next Career Opportunity” will receive material with names of search firms and websites to assist in job searches on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • On display in East Northport is “Marilyn’s Fantasy Workshop Dollhouse Miniatures.” Artist and retired teacher Marilyn Aitken specializes in the design and production of miniature furniture, food products, tools, toys, household items, and artwork. • How have presidents measured up in terms of social, economic and leadership issues? What do professional historians and political scientists say about who have been the best and worst presidents since 1900 and why? Join Michael D’Innocenzo, professor of history at Hofstra University, for a new discussion series on Friday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Northport branch. • Use your artistic skills and decorate autumn cupcakes using chocolate acorns, leaves and pumpkins on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Please note registration begins Oct. 23.

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Womb To Tomb With Jewish Texts A free adult education class with Rabbi Neil Kurshan entitled “Walking With Life: From Womb to Tomb with Jewish Texts” is a study of Jewish life cycle topics including self-care of body/soul, illness, aging/retirement, and death. Held at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington, the class is in sessions on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 19. To register, call 631-427-1089 ext. 10.

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Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722. www.elwoodlibrary.org. • What’s fall without a scarecrow? There’s no messy hay here, but plenty of scarecrow fun on Monday, Nov. 5 from 10:30-11 a.m. For children 2-3 years old. • Join for “Chocolate Cornucopia” — a delicious centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table

on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Starflower Experiences hosts a Green Living Seminars at the Melville branch at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Next up on Dec. 8: Who wants leftovers and mushrooms? - Your garden does! • If you’re a Mad Men maniac or just curious about the show, watch Season 2 with others on Tuesdays, through Dec. 11, 7 p.m. in Dix Hills. • Browse through hundreds of donated and discarded books. Donations are accepted year round and will be sold to benefit the library at our book sales and on the book cases located across from the Circulation Desk on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dix Hills branch.

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • Opening art reception for “Being There,” a painting exhibition by Robert DeSantis on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. • Celebrate International Games Day on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. where you can drop into the children’s room to play traditional board games and electronic games on the computers and iPads.

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. • Maxine Jurow: Images of Color art gallery to Nov. 11. Her art explores abstraction based in landscape and often includes a low horizon line, and can be seen in acrylic on paper, canvas, wood and Mylar. • Singin’ Swingin’ Seniors: “Now and Then” is a nostalgic musical revue with singers and dancers performing songs “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Give My Regards to Broadway” and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Huntington Library. Open to all. On Sunday, Nov. 4 from 2-5 p.m. in the main branch. • Learn the technique to crochet a three strand jewelry wire necklace using wires, a crochet hook and beautiful fresh water pearls. Ofra Levil will be here to teach you how. In-person registration with a non-refundable check made out to Ofra Levin for $12 on Monday, Nov. 5 from 7-9 p.m. Main branch.

THEATER and FILM Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Caris’ Peace is a film as part of a special series made possible in part by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is from the director of Killing Kasztner. It is a powerful documentary about a brilliant actress who trumped over the loss of her short-term memory. Monday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. $10 members/$15 public. Followed by a Q&A.

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • “Ragtime: The Musical” is a twelve-time Tony nominated musical and revolves around the classic story of American culture, the grandeur of the American sprrit and the epic scale of the human struggle.ThursdaySaturday, Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. $18/$15 seniors and students.

John W. Engeman Theater At Northport 350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Watch the Neil Simon musical about the romantic ups-and-downs of an ever-hopeful dance hall hostess, despite endless disappointments and bad luck with men in “Sweet Charity,” showing through Oct. 28. $65. • The theater and the Steinway Used Piano Gallery host “Steinway Meets Broadway” on Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Four of New York’s finest performers recreate their most memorable career highlights and amusing behindthe-scenes anecdotes, sharing the stage with a Steinway Concert Artist and a Sony recording artist.

AUDITIONS LIU Post Chamber Musicians Auditions for the 31st Summer Season of the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival continue by special appointment. The LIU Post Chamber Music Festival offers gifted music students (ages 10-18), college/conservatory students and young professionals the opportunity to study and perform in a rich musical environment. To schedule an audition, call 516-2992103 or visit www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic.

Performing Arts Training Open auditions are being held at the Huntington Center for Performing Arts: Musical Theater: Les Petits Danseurs - a dance school for children; Huntington Ballet Academy exclusively offering the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum; Suzuki

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New Book For Bruce Buffs

Music School - string and piano training using the Japanese method and traditional lessons; Long Island Ballet Theatre - providing professional performing opportunities for students. 310 New York Ave., Huntington. www.huntingtonperformingarts.com. 631-271-4626

Peter Ames Carlin, author of the definite Bruce Springsteen bio, “Bruce,” is coming to Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, on Nov. 15 for a 7 p.m. book signing. The biography, which hits shelves on Nov. 6, is already enjoying rave reviews and has benefited from unprecedented access to Springsteen, his family, his friends, and bandmates past and present, including saxophonist Clarence Clemons in his final major interview. The access allows Carlin to bring intimate detail and context to the first biography in 25 years to be written with full cooperation from Springsteen. For more information, call Book Revue at 631-271-1442.

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.

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 gallery artists’ exhibition fills two rooms with paintings, mixed media artworks and installations.

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

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 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. • Beware as you venture to meet the spirits of Cold Spring Harbor. Be chilled by exhibits coming to life with roving ghosts, wandering pirates, stranded sailors and wailing widows. Kids can touch what’s icky and sticky, meet a roach and create a Halloween mask. $5 per person, or $20 for the entire family. Members $4 child. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27-28, 3-7 p.m.

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.

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. 631-351-3250. • Robert S. Neuman’s “Ship to Paradise” focuses on the colorful, large-scale, mixedmedia drawings in which Neuman addressed the timeless question of human folly. On display through Nov. 25.

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 new 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 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. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. • Tours of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill, the only surviving mill in Huntington, offer patrons an unusual way to enjoy Huntington’s rich her-

Helping Runaway Kids Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-271-2183.

Eyes For The Blind Suffolk County’s Helen Keller Services is looking for volunteers to visit blind who are homebound to socialize and aid in reading mail, possibly provide transportation. 631-424-0022.

Help American Red Cross itage. Private tours, accessible by a short boat ride, will be held Nov. 5. Call ext 403. $10 members/$15 non-members.

Prokofiev: Sonata for violin and piano no. 2.

SUBMISSIONS WELCOME

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. • “Serendipity: A Solo Exhibition,” is a comprehensive show of 2D and 3D works of art by Puneeta Mittal, on view Oct. 26-Dec. 2, with an artist’s reception Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.

Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. www.northporthistorical.org. • “50 Years Of Preserving and Celebrating Northport's History” honors the society's founders and their concerns and activities.

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: Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 12-5 p.m.; closed Mondays except for holiday weeks. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, students, and $3 children under 12. Museum tour, add $5 per person. 631-854-5555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. • The Arena Players Children's Theatre opens its fall season with “The Ghost of Sleepy Hollow,” bringing Ichabod Crane and the fearsome Headless Horseman to life. Performances are in the Carriage House Theatre on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. through Nov. 11. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for children. Children under 3 are free. Reservations suggested. Call 516-293-0674 or visit www.ArenaPlayers.org.

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. • In the Art-trium, “Relationships” is on display through Nov. 12. • Long Island's student talent will continue to shine (or in this case give off a ghostly glow) at the “Nightmare on Main Street” student exhibition at the Main Street Petite Gallery. Opening reception on Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m.

games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

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: $5 adults, $4 seniors/students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. www.waltwhitman.org.

MUSIC & DANCE

Wishes For Seniors Advocates for seniors, Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, an elder law firm in Melville, is seeking submissions for a program that helps seniors in need. Examples of wishes that GDGC may grant include plane fare to bring families together, home improvements, and prescription drug coverage. Applicants must be 65 or over with income of no more than $1,500 per month for single individuals and $2,000 per month for a married couple. A letter or statement under 750 words describing the senior’s need must be submitted along with a Wish Request form. Applicants should also document how they have contributed to society. Application on the GDGC website at www.genserlaw.com.

AID & ASSISTANCE Free Training For Post-9/11 Vets United Veterans Beacon House offers post9/11 veterans free training and job placement assistance in the green construction industry. Contact Tim Scherer at 631-665-1571 or tim@uvbh.com. The course will start at the end of September.

Emergency Home Repair Program Are you “underwater” on your mortgage but making payments on time? Do you need an emergency repair on your home, but can’t get a home equity loan because you are underwater? You could eligible for up to $5,000 for emergency home repairs if your income does not exceed 120 percent of the HUD median income for Long Island ($129,000 for a family of four). Apply to the Emergency Home Repair Program. Call Susan at Housing Help Inc., 631-754-0373.

VOLUNTEERING 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 631-271-2183 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.

Walt Whitman Birthplace The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Enjoy the music of The Beatles on Thursday, Nov. 1 with The Fab Four.

Tilles Center For The Performing Arts LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-3100. • Listen and enjoy Joshua Bell on violin on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. The program will include Schubert: Rondo for violin and piano in B minor, Franck: violin sonata in A major and

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

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

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Suffolk County Chapter is looking for volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700 ext 212.

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 insure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700 ext. 240.

Time For Meals On Wheels Meals On Wheels of Huntington is in need of men and women to be volunteers, who work in teams, delivering midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-271-5150.

Nursing/Rehab Center Needs Help Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, is seeking compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as transporters, Eucharistic Ministers, office assistants, recreational therapy assistants and spiritual care companions. Volunteers needed seven days a week, days and evenings. Age 14 and older only. 631-5871600, ext. 8223 or 8228.

Be A Day Care Provider Little Flower Day Care Network is recruiting for those interested in becoming registered New York State Child Day Car providers. Must be 18 years or older. Call 631-929-600 ext. 1239 to arrange for an appointment in your home with a day care social worker.

Voice For The Children Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center are seeking volunteers to assist with general office duties during daytime hours. Candidates should be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills. Resume and three references required. 631689-2672 or fax resume to 631-751-1695.

A Loving Touch The Hospice Care Network is seeking licensed massage therapists who are passionate and committed to making a difference for their new complementary therapy program, which will provide services at Franklin Medical Center in Valley Stream, Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway and the Hospice Inn in Melville. Two-day training course provided by the organization. ependleton@hospicecarenetwork.org or 516-832-7100.

Thrifty Hands Needed Huntington Hospital Auxiliary’s Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-2713143.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m. 10 days prior to publication date. Send to Community Calendar at 149 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandernews.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

Party Man Is An Opportunist By Mike Koehler mkoehler@longislandernews.com

Whether it’s fundraiser with thousands of people or an intimate backyard graduation party, Paul Gucciardo wants to be the one they call. Gucciardo runs In-Tents Party Rentals out of his Huntington-home, providing everything from tents to blackjack dealers for parties across Long Island. “[We are a] community-based party rental company serving homeowners as well as organizations and corporate functions,” he said. Possessing years of catering experience, Gucciardo said the concept of starting his own business came as he was working for someone else. There was a demand for companies to handle smaller backyard parties, but existing companies were only taking larger jobs. He founded In-Tents Party Rentals in 2007 to capitalize on the market. “We would go after all those small jobs, no matter how small they were,” Gucciardo said. The company started as a side-business between the Huntington man and his brother. But over the years, it grew and grew to the point it became his primary source of income, although Gucciardo confirmed he still does catering part-time. In-Tents also employs four fulltime staff and additional per diem employees.

Paul Gucciardo started In-Tents Party Rentals as a side job. With the additional staff, revenue and exposure, In-Tents know handles events small, large and in between. “We’re open to everything, but still 90 percent of our business is backyard parties,” Gucciardo said. In-Tents Party Rentals is open for business throughout the year, except for February, although most of their business falls between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Graduations make up a very significant piece of their business, accompanied by parties for communions, Fourth of July and the end of

summer. No matter what the job is, In-Tents handles most of the preparation for a successful party. The company provides tables, chairs, tents, linens and dance floors. They even offer cotton candy machines, popcorn machines and casino game tables. Gucciardo began offering concession items in 2009 when he purchased Party Extravaganza. Rather than turn customers down or recommend companies he could not vouch for, he took it as part of In-Tents.

He also purchased a company in 2010 that handles birth announcements, and created Pocket Aces in 2011 to handle the casino gaming side of the business. The latter includes tables for a variety of games and professional dealers hired per diem. “The more things we can do and more services we can offer our customers, the better off we are,” Gucciardo said. “It’s that and service.” While three of his fulltime staff help Gucciardo on locations with setup, the fourth employee handles sales and quality control. When he’s not selling, his boss said he’s reaching out to customers to ensure everyone is happy. If there is a problem, Gucciardo and his staff quickly respond to rectify it. Holding the contract to all of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events in Nassau County, the Huntington man said that level of service helped him secure the overnight events. That service, he added, is what evolved In-Tents Party Rentals. Eschewing most advertising, Gucciardo relies on word of mouth for work. And every year, they do a few hundred parties. “The great majority are repeat customers and the ones that aren’t are referrals from our repeat customers,” he said, adding that they have a few thousand customers in their database.

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Camera Shopping For The Holidays

This is the time of year when many people are looking to buy a camera or two. Many are purchased as holiday gifts, others are lured by the discounted prices of the season and treat themselves. Whatever the reason, there are some basic tips that should be taken under advisement to make sure the right camera is put into the correct hands of any eager photographer. Many people often solicit opinions from friends and family as to the best camera, without consideration of the end user’s needs. The pursuit of the “best” camera often leads to dishing out extra money for features that go unused and not fully understood. It is often stated that good things come in small packages and that holds true for digital cameras. But when it comes to cameras, good things also come in medium and large packages. How big? How will it be used? These are questions that need to be answered prior to purchase. Does the camera need to fit in a shirt pocket or does the user like the power of a large camera with a heavy strap? Perhaps they want something in-between. I find that most people like to use the lightest camera

possible that offers the features they need. Features are what allow you take your images past the basic point and shoot type photos, but do not mistake features as a predictor of better image quality. A camera with more features does not mean the quality of the photos are better than one without the robust feature set. Image quality is determined by a highly light-sensitive piece of silicon inside the camera. This is where all the pixels reside that record your image. A ten megapixel sensor means it is home to ten million pixels and a twelve megapixel camera will have two million additional pixels on that same size sensor. Those additional two million pixels mean that each pixel must be sufficiently smaller than a sensor with ten million. Smaller pixels mean a less smooth image and the camera will rely more on internal software to smooth out the image. This is why the megapixel counts of a point and shoot camera is not equated to better images. Ten megapixels are more than enough for most size prints. If you are considering a larger DSLR camera (the kind with interchangeable lenses), then the image sensor will be much larger, allowing for larger pixels and smoother image capture. The value of a larger sensor will be self-evident on larger prints and cropped photos. The fastest growing segment of the camera market is a new format known as micro four-thirds or mirrorless cameras. These camera look like point and shoot cameras, but have the feature set and sensor sizes of the larger DSLR cameras and the ability to change to different lenses. These cameras have been on the market now for a couple of years and are available from all camera manufacturers. Ease of use is one feature that is often

More cameras are sold during November and December than any other time of year. underserved by those looking to purchase a new camera. Are the buttons to close together? Are they too difficult to operate properly? Is it too easy to change settings by mistake? The camera should feel comfortable in your hands and it should have proper palm grips to make sure your fingers are not blocking the lens or flash. Getting your hands on the camera before purchasing is difficult if you are buying online, so make sure to read the customer comments/reviews for possible problems. You may wish to considered the amount of accessories available for each model; accessories can extend the capabilities of what a camera can do and make photography more enjoyable. GPS, external flash and lens adapters are some popular

accessories. A quick check of the manufactures website can provide a list of what’s available. There are plenty of other important features that deserve some attention like video capabilities, batteries and of course – price. More cameras are sold during November and December than any other time of the year, and now there are more choices than ever. A bit of research and some careful thought given to the preferences of the user, and you can purchase a camera that can capture great shots and even challenge its owner to advance their knowledge. Kevin Armstrong can be reached at kevn@imagesbykevinarmstrong.com

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Sense of deja vu? Due to the storm we are reprising a previously publishedcrossword puzzle. Enjoy!

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Market on Jericho Turnpike was much calmer. Peppy music played as shoppers calmly walked up and down the aisles of the Huntington Station food store, although if they were in search of bottled water or bread, their options were limited, as both sections looked ransacked. All of the other aisles, however, were well stocked. Some shoppers that day were preparing for the hurricane, but several were just going about their usual business, seemingly unfazed that a storm predicted to be the largest cyclone in recorded history was headed their way. Martin Witkowski and Annmarie Simonelli were doing their regular grocery shopping. “Nobody’s here; it’s great,” Simonelli, of South Huntington said. She had the day off from her job at Estee Lauder in Melville. “With Irene, the hype was so big, and we didn’t know what we were gonna get,” Witkowski added. “You can’t fight Mother Nature, so you just gotta go with it.” That didn’t stop many from preparing for the storm in advance. Dix Hills Fire District Commissioner Larry Feld said the board had been preparing all weekend for Hurricane Sandy, checking equipment, readying generators, stocking firehouses with supplies before mobilizing the force on Sunday. “Since Sunday evening, we have been responding to fallen trees, downed

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wires, flooding and other emergencies, and will utilize our high-water vehicle where needed for emergency,” he said. “Our members will continue to be out in full force over the next few days to protect the residents of this community the best we can.” In the hours before landfall, several pockets of the village of Huntington Bay, such as by Bay Road, were already suffering extensive flooding. Vineyard Road was being pummeled by rough Long Island Sound surf and the Huntington Yacht Club’s first floor was flooded and its parking lot under water. And all of this happened before the storm’s anticipated peak – from 8 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. Tuesday. Ahead of that, Huntington Bay Mayor Herb Morrow declared a state of emergency in the village, called in additional police and encouraged waterfront residents, especially those on Shore Road, to evacuate. “I was just at the beach and it’s at high tide,” Morrow said earlier Monday morning. “The water is up to the gates of the beach associations.” Northport Mayor George Doll declared a state of emergency at 10 a.m. Sunday and urged residents in low–lying areas to seek higher ground. “All the mayors decided not to require mandatory evacuations of the low lands, but voluntary,” Doll said Monday. “So far we’ve had just a few minor trees down. We have highway out, we have police out trying to stay on top of it.” Woodbine Avenue flooded by noon on

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Utility workers repair damaged power lines in Huntington Tuesday. LIPA officials said that as of Wednesday evening, the utility had restored service to 110,000 of nearly a million customers who were without power after the storm. Monday, and the village was closing roads as the tides rolled in. Taking a lesson from last year’s run-in with the remnants of Hurricane Irene, Doll said work crews got ahead of the storm with proactive tree-trimming programs to

Huntington Lighthouse holds steady in the harbor while super storm Sandy ravages the shorefront off Wincoma Beach. The sustained winds and lunar high tides produced record storm surges.

limit damage. Trustee Tom Kehoe added they closed down the parking lot at the foot of Main Street to accommodate Sandy’s tidal surge, and was well prepared for her impact. “The village is ready for whatever Mother Nature throws our way,” Kehoe said. The Village of Lloyd Harbor canceled sanitation pickup for most of the week, closed the Causeway Monday morning due to the likelihood of extremely high tides and flooding and sent police doorto-door to check on residents. Asharoken Village, facing an all-toofamiliar predicament of catastrophic flooding and residents being marooned on the peninsula, declared a state of emergency at 11 a.m. Sunday and continuing through Friday or beyond. Mayor George Letica warned residents that high tide closings of Asharoken Avenue could last for hours depending on conditions. Though many businesses in Huntington, including Town Hall, were open Monday morning and afternoon, as the window to get home or evacuate closed, roads cleared of cars and parking lots emptied. Speaking at a press conference in Farmingdale alongside Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Cuomo said 1,000 National Guard members will be dedicated to Long Island given the coastal surge. “The government is doing its job, the first responders are doing their job,” he said, imploring residents to exercise caution and stay indoors. Meanwhile, Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society President Pam Setchell was receiving pictures of the 100-year-old historic beacon “that could make you throw up.” Adding to that nausea, to be sure, was the uncertainty of what was about to unfold. “I don’t know if our dock is going to survive - It’s definitely not good. I am praying. That’s all I can tell you,” she said.

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HillsSPORTS BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Half Hollow Hills Team Bound For Playoffs By Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

The Half Hollow Hills boys volleyball team continues to sweep the floor with the opposition. The team recently beat Ward Melville 3-0 on Oct. 15, with John Matalone making six kills and senior Dimitri Patronis making five kills. At their Oct. 17 home game versus Sayville, senior captain Calvin Manchenko had 28 kills, and fellow captain Brett Rickles had 28 assists, with Jason Scheingold making eight digs throughout the game. The most recent available score came from Hills Oct. 19 away game at Port Washington, where the team added with yet another victory to their record leading 3-1. The team is now 8-1 in their league, and 12-1 overall, clinching the first place slot for their League I Confer-

ence I division. The team took on Lindenhurst on Oct. 22 and Sachem East on Oct. 25, who they beat earlier in the season, but lost to both teams with an upset of 1 to 3. The double-whammy loss lowered the Hills teams’ seat in the overall league ranking, bumping them to the third place slot in the league. The team, made up of players from both Hills high schools, had better luck on Oct. 26, when they faced off with Long Beach during a home game. The Hills team won 3 to 1, where Tommy Oliveri had 30 assists and five aces. Luke Perlowski had five kills and John Natalone had six kills. The team is slated to take on Commack on Oct 29 at 5:45 p.m and Bellmore on Oct. 30; however schedule changes were pending due to inclement weather.

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A graduate of Fordham University and Fordham University Law School, John J. Leo, Esq. also earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the New York University Graduate School of Business. Admitted to practice in New York and before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court of the Southern, and Eastern Districts, John is currently the chief legal officer for the Town of Huntington, where he manages a staff of 25 including 8 full and 8 part time Attorneys. In his private practice, John’s areas of concentration include labor management relations collective bargaining, arbitration, civil litigation, Civil RICO, real estate, trust and estates, John Leo, pictured with his wife Dr. Maggie Hull, together with their three children, Stephanie, Genevieve and John Francis. Active in his community, John Leo is a trustee and a member of the

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Finance Committee of the St. Hugh of Lincoln Roman Catholic Church. He has coached and election law, in addition to a general commercial practice. Clients represented include labor unions, a commercial bank, construction contractors, recycling companies basketball, soccer, baseball, softball for St. Hugh’s and the Tri-Village Baseball / Softball League. He is a member of the St Anthony’s High School Father’s Guild and has run its Father-Daughter Dance the last four years.

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