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Huntington resident Brooke Bené has a new appreciation for the LIRR staff after they found her engagement ring, which she lost on the train from Huntington. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
Lost And Found! LIRR staff finds engagement ring on train By Luann Dallojacono ldallojacono@longislandernews.com
Huntington resident Brooke Bené always sits in the same spot during her morning Long Island Railroad commute – second car, second seat near the window. And when she lost her 2-carat engagement ring on the train last week, the simple morning routine ended up being pivotal to LIRR staff finding it. Bené, 31, had taken off her ring to apply hand lotion while on the 6:38 a.m. train to Atlantic Terminal on June 26. She put it on her lap, forgot to put it back on and left the train at her stop. Panic set in when she noticed it was missing on her way to work on Wall Street. “She was hysterical crying,” her mother, Chris, of Huntington, recalled. “She said, ‘I think I left it on the train.’” Bené immediately called the LIRR, and told her story to Deana Teemer in the customer service office. Teemer found out the train was headed for Hempstead, and alerted the crew and ticket office to search the train.
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Knowing exactly where Bené sat, longtime conductor Tim Parrett found the pink sapphire and diamond ring between the seat cushion and the seat back. “I’m just so happy and thankful,” Bené said. “Tim and Deana, it’s so amazing how fast they worked… To think that it went all the way to Hempstead!” While Chris was in on the search for the precious piece of jewelry, Bené waited until after the ring was found to tell the story to her fiancé, Bryan Daddio, of Smithtown. “I said, ‘I have good news and bad news,’” Bené recalled telling him. Daddio wanted the bad news first. “He was silent, and he’s not the silent type,” Bené said, adding that it took a minute for the good news to register. Daddio gave the ring to Bené, a 1999 St. Anthony’s High School graduate, in April at Restaurant Joanina in Huntington – where the two shared their first date. It now only leaves her finger when she is sleeping. “I think she’s not allowed to take it off,” Chris teased.
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As the mercury topped out near 100 Friday – and was expected to continue at that pace for the weekend, according to weather forecasts – residents looked for different ways to beat the sweltering summer heat during 2012’s second heat wave. The town pool was a popular destination, where Dix Hills’ Ivonne Recu-
pero assisted her daughter, Iliana, as she paddled through the water at Dix Hills Park. Others worked on their golf game. Dix Hills residents Matthew Gentile and his brother, Paul, visited the driving range as mom Melissa gave their little brother Thomas a drink of water. -SCHRAFEL
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Man Hit By Train Lives Town of Huntington commuters found their daily trek into the city delayed on Friday after a train hit a man. MTA officials confirmed LIRR service along the Port Jefferson branch was suspended during morning rush hour after a man was hit by a train. LIRR Media Relations Director Sam Zambuto said an unauthorized person was on the tracks at the Huntington station shortly after 5 a.m. The case is being investigated by MTA Police as a possible suicide attempt. MTA officials said the 19-year-old
man survived with severe leg injuries and was taken to Huntington Hospital. Published reports said he also sustained a broken collar bone. Service between Huntington and Northport was suspended until 6:58 a.m., Zambuto said. Once the service was restored, four westbound trains ran up to 92 minutes late. The incident also stopped service between Huntington and Hicksville until 6:12 a.m. Residual delays of up to 25 minutes lingered once it reopened. -KOEHLER
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Rotarians Return From Brazil Trip Month-long journey exposes Huntington residents to new cultural experiences Photos by Carrie-Anne Gonzalez
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A group of Suffolk County Rotary members returned earlier this month from a whirlwind tour of Brazil, which one member described as not just the experience of a lifetime, but the experience of many lifetimes. Syosset’s Katheryn Laible, director of Leadership Huntington, was one of five Rotary members to tour the country from May 18-June 17 as part of the Rotary International Group Study Exchange. “To me, it was very much like Leadership Huntington, only instead of looking at our own town we experienced an indepth exploration of another country,” Laible said. She was joined by Melville’s Deborah Anwar Riad, a doctoral student at Hofstra University who works for Dowling College; East Northport’s Carrie-Anne Gonzalez, a photographer and designer who served as an active-duty photographer for the U.S. Navy for five years and added an additional seven years in the Reserves; Lorena Gabriela Cantos, a banker and Bronx Zoo volunteer, and group leader Joe DeVincent, former Planning Board chairman for the Town of Islip. For the month, the group toured Brazil with the goal of learning every last bit they could about Brazilian culture,
Rotary Club members from across the Town of Huntington and beyond catch their breath in Patos de Minas, Brazil during a month-long tour. The group includes: Katheryn Laible, Deborah Anwar Riad, Carrie Anne Gonzalez Lorena Gabriela Cantos, and Joe DeVincent. building relationships and representing Long Island. Each learned how their profession was carried out in Brazil. The group began in metropolitan Belo Horizonte before traveling to the District Rotary conference in Caxambu. Their next stop was the mountain city of São Gotardo, then to Patos de Minas, where the group saw the Corn Festival before
departing for Joao Pinhero. They next traveled to Pirapora via a fishing boat on the San Francisco River, and then to Montes Claros, Curvelo and Cordisburgo before returning to Belo Horizonte and visiting historic Ouro Preto. Their jam-packed itinerary, including Mass for those who chose to attend, meetings with local politicians, tours of
local newspapers and magazines and cultural events, resulted in an extremely rich experience, Laible said. “We experienced different dialects, diverse economic sectors – generally guided by the institution’s leadership, and diverse projects to help the poor and otherwise disadvantaged,” Laible said. “When not working, we danced, ate delicious food, and enjoyed many, many good people. The hospitality was extraordinary, and I learned a great deal about how important and effective Rotary International is throughout the world.” She said the Brazilian people were remarkably hospitable, making the country a “very comfortable place to be foreign in, particularly in the warm embrace of Rotary.” “I experienced a lot of stuff that could bring out the best in the North Americans – we didn’t speak the same language at all [as our host families] and you could be very comfortable living with them for days at a time,” she said. While Laible said she dearly missed her husband and four children during the trip, technology certainly helped bridge the gap – and it will continue to do so as they returned home to New York. “Skype is a beautiful thing, and now that I'm back it and other technologies are enabling us to stay connected with the 30-plus new families we picked up on our journey,” she said.
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Vanderbilt Museum Renovations Move Forward By Danny Schrafel dschrafel@longislandernews.com
The linchpin of a multi-million dollar renovation project at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport – a state-of-the-art star projector and video system – is currently being installed, officials said last week. Japanese technicians are installing the Konica Minolta Infinium projector and its related full-dome video and surroundsound systems in the “pit” in the planetarium theater. When the planetarium re-opens in late October, it will be on one of the most advanced in the United States, officials said. Suffolk County has committed $3.6million to the project so far, which has
been described as a key to making the Vanderbilt Museum, plagued by fiscal uncertainty in recent years, solvent and self-sufficient. Interim Executive Director Lance Reinheimer said the new planetarium will offer audiences an “exhilarating, immersive experience" and provide other benefits. “The new facility is being designed as a flexible venue for lectures, performing arts and large-group meetings. In addition, the planetarium will generate jobs,” he said. But before installation began, all hands have been on deck to make the Vanderbilt’s rebirth possible. Officials said that the original planetarium seats and carpeting have been removed. The circular, low-walled space where the original Go-
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Motorcyclist Critical By Alessandra Malito amalito@longislandernews.com
A crash on Daly Road left a motorcyclist in critical condition and airlifted to Stony Brook University on June 28. Stephen Peragine, 54, lost control of a 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle and struck a tree on the opposite side of the road at 12:50 p.m. on June 28. According to Rich Granahan, chief of the Dix Hills Fire Department, Peragine had a broken leg, broken hip and
some broken ribs. “He was unresponsive,” Granahan said. “General multitrauma from the accident.” The Dix Hills Fire Department responded with two ambulances, two engines, a paramedic vehicle and a first response vehicle; two chiefs were there as well. Peragine, of Smithtown, was brought to Stony Brook University Medical Center by a Suffolk County Police helicopter. He was listed in critical condition as of Friday.
to star projector was stationed is being rebuilt for the new projector and includes an elevator to allow it to drop below audience sight lines. Coupled with removable rows of seating, that projector feature will allow the Vanderbilt to make the theater a multi-use venue suitable for lectures, performing arts and largegroup meetings. Museum staff members are also developing live lectures and accompanying programs that replicate the night skies over Long Island. The museum will also offer night sky observation, weather permitting, with its 16-inch Cassegrain telescope. Suffolk County’s Department of Public Works has made various improvements to the infrastructure and mechanical systems and to the planetarium’s theater. And with a $300,000 grant, sponsored by Legislator William Spencer, the Vanderbilt is improving heating, ventilation and air conditional systems to improve comfort levels and save energy. The museum has also raised $145,000 that will pay for painting, purchasing some of the new carpeting and 236 ergonomically designed planetarium theater seats, an online reservation and ticketing system and a modernized museum gift shop. With help from the Home Depot of Huntington, the museum will purchase carpeting of the planetarium’s theater and lobby at a significant discount; the home improvement retailer has also agreed to donate the cost of removing and installing the carpet. “The Vanderbilt Planetarium renovation is well underway, and we're excited
Technicians install the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium’s Konica Minolta Infinium star projector. The Planetarium is slated to re-open this fall. that it will once again become a very popular destination for Long Islanders as well as for visitors from all over the region,” Spencer said. “The state-of-the-art Konica Minolta star projector will make our facility one of the finest in the country. Suffolk County is very proud to make this possible.”
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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Mike Koehler
Hot, Hot, Hot It’s hot as the dickens… and yet we should count our lucky stars. We all griped about that latest batch of hot air. I sure don’t like sweating buckets in public! But we really ought to be thankful. That system brutalized most everywhere else in the country with temperatures above 100 degrees and humidity making it feel even hotter. If it’s either 110 degrees – like it was for a week in Hill City, Kan. – or 95 degrees for a day, I’ll count my blessings I haven’t melted away completely.
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felt during that magical time. I also asked you to carry that in your heart throughout the year and to always help your neighbors in need. Are you?
The pain never fades away… They say time is the only cure for heartbreak. I beg to differ. One of my colleagues ran into a couple tending flowers by a tree along New York Avenue. You know the tree: it’s the one with the pictures and other memories of a young man who died. The couple identified themselves as the young man’s parents. He was in his early 20s, ready to start living his own life when a What’s that racket? Of course, I’m kidding. drunk driver killed him in The glory days of my youth may be a thing of the 2001. Eleven years later, his past – no jokes please – but family still maintains a methis lady still has some pep in IN THE KNOW WITH AUNT ROSIE morial at the site of his death. her step. I will admit that I Time isn’t the cure for such did question myself on Fripain, only better decision day evening when I stopped by the office. The making. Please, don’t drink and drive. sounds of phone interviews, keyboards clicking and the printer churning out pages were all very norGoose-burgers, anyone? Big to-do in New York mal. But then other foreign sounds entered my ears. City right now, as animal rights activists are conIt took me a few minutes to figure it out, but it was demning government officials for ordering the one of the bands for the Huntington Arts Council’s slaughter of 400 Canada geese to address overpopuSummer Arts Festival. Our office is just a few houslation. The Humane Society of the United States es away from the park, so the rest of the staff say it’s says they should stop killing them, and implement fairly common to catch the tunes. The problem is, long-term population control measures. Some sugwe never have an idea who is performing and their gestions that have worked in Canada: discouraging music mixes with passing cars and other backthe public from feeding wildlife, modifying habitats, ground sounds. John Cage once sat in front of a piand using trained herding dogs to urge geese to ano for four minutes and 33 seconds and did not move out of the park. Additional components of the play a note; he said the sounds of life going on were program include treating eggs to prevent population music. I’m not sure I agree. What about you? growth through humane protocols and more. But back to the slaughter: After the city kills all these Halfway to the holidays… Just in case you birds, what does one do with 400 deceased geese? haven’t been keeping track at home, we’re just beAfter all, people eat things out of Heckscher Pond yond the halfway mark to the winter holidays – rather frequently in this town. Just saying… Thanksgiving is less than five months away! Sometimes time seems to drag on, and other times it speeds faster than the speed of light – take that, Eu(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have comropean physicists. I can’t tell if it feels like yesterday ments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your or a million years ago that I was hitting the stores, neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know toasting with loved ones over a feast or dreading the the latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o snow that never came. But one thing I do rememThe Long-Islander, 149 Main Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) ber is that I asked all of you to remember how you
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That’s A Scary Sight A motorist called Suffolk County police about damage to their car in Melville on June 26. The complainant said someone threw a rock into their windshield, damaging the glass, along Half Hollow Road.
Man Hurt Stomach In Fight Suffolk police responded to an assault in Huntington Station on June 25. The complainant said he was punched and kicked in the stomach by an unknown man along E. 13th Street. The Huntington Community First Aid Squad took him to Huntington Hospital.
Take The Wheels, But Leave The Car? A Dix Hills resident called Suffolk County police on June 25 about a major theft. The complainant said someone stole wheels off their 2010 Nissan Maxima parked in front of the house. Four 19-inch wheels were missing.
So Who Took It? A West Hills car dealership employee contacted Suffolk County police on June 25 about a stolen car. The complainant said someone took it from the parking lot. The car did not have a registration sticker on it. It was last seen by the general manager the evening of June 20.
Making It Easy A Huntington Station resident called Suffolk County police on June 25 to report a burglary. The complainant said an unknown person entered their home through an unlocked rear door and stole a pocketbook off a nearby wall hook. Cash was inside the bag.
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A Greenlawn resident called Suffolk County police on June 26 about a break-in. The complainant said an unknown person entered their Bowdon Road home through a basement window. A laptop was reported stolen.
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Suffolk police responded to reports of a theft in Huntington Station on June 22. The complainant said she was on Mulford Avenue when an unknown Caucasian woman with blonde hair approached her from behind and snatched the zebra-print pocketbook that was under her arm. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Man Bleeding From Head Refuses Hospital Trip Suffolk police responded to harassment reports stemming from Huntington on June 22. The complainant said he had an altercation with an unknown person on New York Avenue that resulted in a laceration to his head. He was treated on the scene as he refused to go to the hospital. The suspect fled the scene and was not located.
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Mapping Illogical System Long Island Briefing By Nancy Rauch Douzinas info@longislandernews.com
Imagine we could start over and recreate Long Island, rebuilding our communities from the ground up. When it comes to providing basic services like who hauls away our garbage, provides our water or patrols our streets, how would you design it? Would you create 124 different school districts? Forty-one police departments? How about 73 garbage disposal agencies, 227 fire and ambulance departments, 54 water agencies, 110 library groups or 26 sewer agencies? Oh and let’s throw in that each one of these departments can be organized in at least 20 different ways including departments in incorporated villages, commissioner-led special districts and associations. Yup, I’m confused. If we were starting anew, I doubt we would create anything this complex, yet that is exactly what exists on Long Island today. How on earth did we get here? In the early 1900s, people began to move out of the city and into the rural, unincorporated areas on Long Island. As new communities sprung up, so did the need to provide services to those communities. As Levittown was formed, for example, so was the Levittown school district, fire district and garbage district. The same story continued to play out for nearly every new community on the Island. This becomes a dizzying array of bureaucracy that costs us, not just in terms of taxes,
but in our ability to effectively manage our resources or address regional challenges. Let’s take the example of water. We have one aquifer system that serves as the sole source of our drinking water for all of Long Island, but we have 54 different agencies charged with providing water to their local communities. So who’s in charge of managing the aquifer system to make sure it doesn’t get contaminated? The answer, unfortunately, is nobody. Each agency is tasked with providing water within its own jurisdictional boundary, but the aquifer doesn’t care about jurisdictional boundaries. A toxic plume that starts in Bethpage doesn’t just stay in Bethpage, it migrates to Farmingdale, Massapequa and beyond. There are many examples of how the complexity of our district lines makes governance less efficient, more expensive, slower to react to a crisis and harder to organize pro-active planning to create a more sustainable future. Yet so few Long Islanders understand how we are structured in terms of these services. And from the water example, it’s clear, it matters. Ask yourself, do you know who provides your services? Do you know when elections are held? The Long Island Index launched a new series of maps to help explain it. Take a look. Go to www.longislandindexmaps.org; select the tab “Service Providers;” enter your address in the search box and voila, check out all of your providers and look at how many providers there are for each service across the county. As you look at the map and understand how we got here, ask yourself, “Should we let our past dictate our future or is it time for some new thinking?” Nancy Rauch Douzinas is president of the Rauch Foundation.
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One Down, How Many To Go? It took some time but Town officials re- housing in the Town of Huntington. Howcently prevailed in a court case against the ever, there’s good news in the fact that the owner of illegal multifamily housing in East Town prevailed, despite the impediments Northport. that so often hamper enforcement efforts. Following a two-day trial, Suffolk County The landlord in this case owns other District Court Judge C. Stephen Hackeling properties nearby, and is countering with a ordered the landlord to vacate three illegal lawsuit alleging harassment and selective apartments in the house on Vernon Valley enforcement. Road and bring the building must be up to Substandard, illegal housing harms code. If he complies, the case will be dis- neighborhoods and their quality of life and charged, but if he fails to act quickly often puts an undue burden on school disenough, the town can move in, do tricts, which must educate all EDITORIAL children in the community, ofthe work and send a bill. It is unfortunate that tenants of ten without the benefit of tax the illegal apartments will be evicted – and revenues. This one victory sends a shot at least one claimed the landlord never across the bow of landlords of hundreds – mentioned the court case or the possibility maybe thousands – of illegal apartments of eviction – and it simply points out the throughout the town. It should also remind pressing need for safe, livable, low-cost us of the need for more legal housing.
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Bill Could Save Lives DEAR EDITOR: It is difficult to express my disappointment that the Assembly did not pass our CPR in Schools bill (S2491/A3980) to ensure that all students learn CPR before graduating from high school. In August of 2006, my 14year-old daughter, Leah, went into sudden cardiac arrest while trying out for the volleyball team at Bethpage High School. Thankfully, Leah’s life was saved by her coach. However, to think that her fellow teammates could have saved her life as well after a short CPR lesson is empowering. I am truly thankful to my representative, Senator Kemp Hannon for sponsoring and helping champion the passage of the CPR in Schools legislation in the Senate. He is well aware how important this bill is to saving lives. Today, far too many people die suddenly from cardiac arrest. If no CPR is provided or no defibrillation occurs within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse the chance of survival drops sig-
nificantly. With the passage of this bill, every high school graduate will be prepared to save lives in their own homes and communities. With hands-only CPR, it is now even easier to teach this lifesaving skill. In less than the time it takes to watch a 30minute TV episode, we can give students the skills they need to help save a life. Please think of Leah this Aug. 31, who will be celebrating her “6th re-birthday” as a college senior at Fordham University. Encourage your state representatives to pass this bill in the next session. CLAUDIA OLVERD
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Column Is Icing On The Cupcake DEAR EDITOR: I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all your kind and insightful words that you have published associated with your “Dale Carnegie experience.” I always tell everyone that I
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Bittersweet Goodbye, But I’ll Still Be Nearby
position of associate director of development at the Cinema Arts Centre here in Huntington. My years here have been such a delight thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, hospital contacts, guests at our events, volunteers, board members, and our friends at local businesses throughout the country. Your continuing support makes it much easier for me to know that Splashes of Hope will stay present in the Long Island community and more art will be brought to facilities around the globe. Have a wonderful summer. See you at the gala next spring! RICHARD LIEBOWITZ
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Unfinished Business
DEAR EDITOR: It's a bittersweet week for me here at the Splashes of Hope office, because it will sadly be my last! After over two and a half years here with various roles in the office, I have accepted the
DEAR EDITOR: It is a sad day for New York State that our legislature left Albany with unfinished business. A potentially lifesaving bill, the CPR in Schools legislation, would ensure all students learn CPR before graduating from high school. However it
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was held in the Assembly Education Committee. The NYS Senate passed the CPR in Schools bill due in large part to the support and leadership of Senator John Flanagan. My own son, Louis, died in 2000 of commotio cordis, a condition which occurs when there is a blow to the heart at precisely the right fraction of a second to disrupt the organ's electric rhythms. He was playing lacrosse and was only 14. In 2000, we passed Louis’s Law so that public schools have defibrillators available. And the next step is to make sure every NYS student knows CPR before they leave high school. The American Heart Association’s guidelines now call for hands-only CPR, so there are no more excuses for not passing the bill. I’m proud to call Senator Flanagan my representative as he stood up for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Just imagine how many lives we would save if every New York State graduate knew CPR. KAREN ACOMPORA
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Barbeques, heat waves and fireworks are just part of the thrill of summer – pools and beaches are the other. And with a Huntington native’s company, Skyfish, women can go into the water with style. Skyfish was created by Lauren Pratt, who grew up in Huntington, and Angela Garofalo, her business partner, who grew up in New Jersey, “Both Angela and I grew up in beach communities and have been inspired by the beach lifestyle,” Pratt said. Each swimsuit has a special story. In the Boyfriend Bikini Collection, the outfits are each based on a different creature of the sea, with a poem about each written on it. There are different types of fish, such as the betta and the barjack, an electric ray, even a shark. There is also the Black Collection, which boasts the same silhouettes with sophistication in all black. “I turned my handwriting into a font to create the distinct patterns,” Pratt, who graduated from Harborfields High School, said. The writings on the suits are not only symbolic to each fish, Pratt said, but also have a spin on boyfriends. “Lauren is quite the poet,” Garofalo said. “She would write poetry on vintage handbags.” The two business partners met while working in a restaurant in New York City,
At Prime in Huntington, Lauren Pratt, left, and business partner Angela Garofalo, right, watch the fashion show featuring their swimsuits. and started their company officially in June 2010. “She was a graphic designer, I was a fashion designer,” Garofalo said. “Whenever we would not be busy, we would be in our own little section, drawing and sketching. Everyone thinks we look alike. We were like twins.” The two would sometimes work on their drawings from different parts of the restaurant, and meet up after to see what the other was working on. “We fit together perfectly,” Garofalo
said. “We’re a one-man shop, we say.” The two are looking to expand their company and be bicoastal, so Garofalo has been working in Los Angeles. “We keep saying we want this to become our bikini empire,” Garofalo said. The Boyfriend Bikini Collection and the Black Collection each have 12 styles. Their 2013 Collection will be introducing 10 more looks with added accessories, such as beach pillows, cover ups and sarongs. “Our business has been a work in
Models show off swimsuits by Skyfish, a company by Huntington native Lauren Pratt and her business partner Angela Garofalo. progress,” Pratt said. “We are learning new business developments every day. With only having the two of us, we have had to wear many hats from PR to branding, to manufacturing and so on.” The ladies featured suits from their company at last week’s Huntington Has Taste fashion show at Prime Restaurant in Huntington.
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Theater, Dance And Jazz Take Over Arts Fest Free performances in Heckscher Park continue at Summer Arts Festival By Laura Jungreis info@longislandernews.com
Another week in Huntington brings performers to the Chapin Rainbow stage in Heckscher Park for the free Summer Arts Festival. This week’s lineup includes pop rock band Betty on Friday night. John Chicherio, who runs the Summer Arts Festival, organized by the Huntington Arts Council, said he is excited to have Betty as a part of the festival’s diverse mix. “They’re a terrific, fun band,” Chicherio said. “A really fun rock group.” The band, made up of Alyson Palmer and sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff, plays music with driving beats and controlled harmonies. Betty tunes have been featured on popular television shows such as “Ugly Betty,” “The L Word” and “Weeds.” On Saturday, July 7, Plaza Theatrical Productions will put on “The Producers.” The show follows the hilarious tale of two Broadway producers who try to scam their way to success. This Mel Brooks musical, adapted from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, won 12 Tony Awards. On Sunday, join the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra for a night of favorite Broadway, television and movie songs. The group is led by Maestro Louis Panacciulli, who has been musical director and conductor for
the Pops since its formation in 1984. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty sponsors the performance. Tuesday, July 10 will feature the Treehouse Shakers in what Chicherio calls the “family dance program.” The Treehouse Shakers are a dance-theater company, noted for their story-telling and children’s shows. Tuesday’s show, “Coyote’s Dance,” tells the story of a Coyote on an amusing and adventurous journey, complete with North American Indian-inspired dances and extravagant costumes. The Huntington Community Band returns Wednesday night for an assortment of jazz melodies in a performance entitled “Jazz in the Night.” Assistant Director Dan Bilawsky will conduct the band in its return to big band sounds. There will be pre-concert entertainment in the park beginning at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 12 will continue the jazz theme with Isotope Stompers. The seven-piece band plays Dixieland music, an early type of jazz characterized by a strong four-four rhythms and improvisation. The Isotope Stompers play classic hits like “The Tin Roof Blues” and “Figgity Feet.” Thursday in also buzzing in Northport, where the Northport Community Band will perform in Village Park at 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s performance, entitled “Harbor Songs,” will feature entertainment by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra as well as the Northport Chorale.
Pop rock band Betty takes the Chapin Rainbow Stage Friday night at the Summer Arts Festival. The free concert series runs Tuesday-Sunday until Aug. 11 on the Chapin Rainbow stage in Heckscher Park, located at Prime Avenue and Route 25A. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Bring blankets, cushions and chairs for seating comfort in the park. Visit www.huntingtonarts.org for more information.
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For Danyell Miller, it was love at first sight. When she began her search for an Italian restaurant, Northport’s Campari Ristorante was the first she visited. And sure enough, the first impression was all she needed – now she has four months under her belt as its proprietor. Already, she’s putting her mark on the Northport eatery, located right across the street from Village Hall and the John W. Engeman Theater. Every month, she hosts a new local artist on her cozy restaurant’s walls. She’s also working on bringing live theater from the Bare Bones Theater to her restaurant for special inrestaurant performances. Monday nights at Campari offer AllYou-Can-Eat Spaghetti: $10.95 for an adult, $5.95 for a child; salads, meatballs and sausages are an additional $2 each. Or, order a take-out pizza for $10. They’re open late Fridays and Saturdays to cater to the after-theatre crowd. Throughout Campari’s menu, bold flavor is the order of the day. Eggplant rollatini ($10 app, $17 entrée) pairs sweet marinara sauce, rich proscuitto and cheese, and tender eggplant for a soothing, savory experience. Another eggplant creation to check out is Torre de Melanzana ($12), more a tower of fresh moz-
Cappellini Campari marries fresh seafood, a pink sauce and angel hair pasta for a delightful dish. zarella, ripe tomato, cool eggplant and strong, flavorful roasted red pepper, all garnished with a balsamic reduction. Whether you prefer surf or turf, Campari has you covered. We sampled scallops in saffron sauce, a frequent special. Served atop sautéed spinach and paired with porcini and peas risotto, the gentle saffron sauce lets the natural flavors of the tender scallops shine through. When the heat breaks, check out Campari’s popular Pasta e Fagioli soup ($6), a homemade blend of cannellini beans and pasta. Danyell tells us she has devoted regulars who come by just for her soup. Tender chicken francaise ($18) is lightly breaded and boasts bright lemon flavor in its white wine sauce. Veal marsala ($20) is dressed in a sweet homemade marsala wine sauce and mushrooms.
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A lawsuit settlement will allow Donald Trump to proceed with construction of a $24-million restaurant on the Jones Beach boardwalk. By DineHuntington.com Foodie@longislandernews.com
A REAL NICE CLAMBAKE: Enjoy an evening of food, music and dancing under the stars at the Vanderbilt Museums’s (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, 631-8545555. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org) first clambake on Saturday, July 14, 6-10 p.m. The benefit event, featuring a menu of seafood-lovers' favorites – from whole steamed lobsters, clams, mussels and clam chowder to barbecued chicken, burgers, hot dogs and corn-on-thecob – plus wine and beer, will support museum education programs. $100. TAJ MA HOT DOG STAND: Get ready to try your first diamond-crusted hot dog. Donald Trump has reached an agreement with the state office of parks and recreation that will allow him to proceed with plans to build a $24-million restaurant and catering facility at Jones Beach State Park. The 39,000 squarefoot facility is slated for the boardwalk
at Jones Beach’s Field 4. There has been a restaurant at the site since the state park opened in the 1930s. The first burned down; a second was shuttered a few years ago after it was deemed structurally unsafe. Trump’s plans have been stalled by lawsuits because the original plans called for a basement, which was not allowed, and the building did not meet code. A compromise results in a smaller basement, a building that meets code, and the end of the lawsuit. LUNCH SPECIAL: Don’t try to pronounce it, just try the lunch special at Quetzalcoatl (296 Main St., Huntington Village 631427-7834 www.quetzalcoatlmexrest.com). Served weekdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the lunch special includes a Mexican salad or soup of the day, any entrée from the regular lunch menu, plus coffee or tea. Entrée selections include enchiladas, empanadas, tacos, taquitos, huevos rancheros (a Foodie favorite) and more. Check out the menu online, and tell Alex and Maria that The Long-Islander Foodies sent you.
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With Summer Photos, Sometimes Less Is More
By Kevin Armstrong info@longislandernews.com
Summer is a season full of color and activity, which just happen to be two very important ingredients for successful photographs. You see color everywhere – bright blue skies morph into the soft reds and oranges of a postthunderstorm setting sun, or a neverending palette of floral colors in a wellmaintained garden. Add in all the summer activities, and suddenly there is too much to photograph, which can be a good problem. In many ways, life slows down for a couple of months each summer allowing us to manage the accelerated pace of photo opportunities. Summer photography can lead to photo-sensory overload – a feeling that we must photograph every beautiful scene we see or every fun moment we experience. This can lead to the unfortunate experience in which our enjoyment of any situation or moment is determined by our ability to get “the shot” or the disappointment of failure. A successful photograph should capture the feeling and emotion of the moment; it does not have to define or explain it. Even though I always have a camera with me, it becomes difficult to know when not to take a photo. I have always operated under the belief that the odds were in my favor for a great shot with the more photos I took. Taking lots of photos is easy; putting my camera down is more difficult. It is a thought process that takes a long time to accept, but eventually you learn it’s OK to miss a few Kodak moments in order to become a better more focused
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photographer. We are always taught to keep a camera with us at all times, and generally speaking this is solid advice. The key here is simplicity; you don’t need to have all your equipment with you all the time. Don’t worry about a once-in-a-lifetime event unfolding and not having the right equipment to capture it; you will do just fine with what you have. The more my photography advances, the more I respect the concept of simplicity. I carry far less equipment with me when I travel now than I used to, but I also get better images. This is not a coincidence. When you switch your concentration off of your equipment and focus on your surroundings, your images get stronger. Keeping it simple works in many areas of life, and photography is no exception. I can list some of the things I have learned in this process, and maybe you can find them helpful if you feel you are missing moments because of your desire to record them rather than experience them. For one, change your perspective. Different angles make for interesting photos. In our rush to catch the moment, we often photograph from the all-too-familiar eye-level angle. Spend some time investigating different angles; this will lead to fewer photos, but the few you do take will be stronger. This is especially true when taking pictures of children. They are accustomed to seeing lenses pointed down towards them. Try getting down on one knee and taking your photos at their eye level; this can make for a more naturallooking portrait. Also, instead of trying to catch a smile as they stare directly in the camera, take a few select photos of them interacting with their surroundings. They won’t know you are taking photos and this allows you to get better shots and photograph less. Changing your perspective when photographing landscapes or landmarks is just as important. Remember to add something of interest in the foreground. Another item I have learned over time
Waking up early can get you a better photograph, like this one taken at the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise. that helps me take fewer photos is to get out early. There are far less crowds in the early morning and the quality of light is better. Whether you are away on vacation or photographing locally, you will always have a better photograph in the early morning. Less crowds means you can get clutter-free photos. This applies to family photographs as well. It may take some negotiations to get them up and out early just for photos, but they will come around once they see the results. When I am in Washington, D.C., I often hit the monuments at sunrise. It is a unique experience to be the only person at the Lincoln Memorial. It affords me great photo opportunities that will be impossible just a couple of hours later,
and I only have to click the shutter a few times. This allows me to enjoy the experience of being the only person there and still have some good photos. Summer photography does require some precautions. Water seems to be everywhere, sand and cameras do not go well together, and keeping ketchup and mustard away from your lens can be a challenge. A little care and common sense can prevent camera mishaps and guarantee you arrive home from vacation with your photos intact. These are some of the items I have learned that help me take better (and fewer) photos. Remember, one great photo beats a memory card of average photos.
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FRIDAY Dr. Michael Kennedy and sports psychologist Tery Grant explain how to achieve peak performance on the field and bust through slumps on July 13-14; and Aug. 3-4 at The Kennedy Sports Medicine and Wellness Center, 226B New York Ave., Huntington. $150. 516-6270625. www.expertmedicalcare.com.
Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • Chainsaw Kiss presents the Jim Van Bebber Fundraiser with “The Manson Family,” with an exclusive video introduction from filmmaker Jim Van Bebber, on Tuesday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. A portion of every ticket goes to the financing of Jim’s new horror film, “Gator Green.” $9 members/$14 public.
SATURDAY Learn to meditate at a workshop July 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with Buddhist teachers Laura Anton and Elsa Cerezo at Dipamkara Meditation Center, 282 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-549-1000. Walk-ins welcome. $20/free for members.
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Live local bands take over Finley's of Greene Street, 43 Greene St., Huntington, every Saturday night at 11 p.m. Join in the fun and food!
It might be a long way from Huntington to Honolulu but the tropical fun and festivities will be the same as the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual “Luau at Sunset” on July 11, 6-10 p.m. at Crab Meadow Beach on Waterside Avenue in Northport. This unique event will feature live tropical music, authentic Hawaiian dancers, great food and beverages, exciting raffle prizes and networking opportunities. $85 members/$95 non-members. 631-423-6100 or www.huntingtonchamber.com.
Red Is For Passion Love the color red and enjoy living it up? The Red Hat women are looking for new members who enjoy going places and making new friends. Their motto: Fun, Frolic and Friendship. 631-271-6470 or flarpp@yahoo.com.
MONDAY Crash Avoidance Course To help teenagers become safer drivers, this summer the Suffolk County Police Department is again offering its “Crash Course in Crash Avoidance” for teens ages 16-19. The singleday 2.5-hour course teaches new drivers how to avoid dangerous road situations. Choose from 10 sessions July 9-July 13, taught at the Suffolk Police Academy in Westhampton Beach. 631-852-6109.
Aging And Saging Deal with changes in your life with a splash of empathy and humor at the Aging and Saging support group. Meets Mondays, except holidays, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Women’s Center, 125 Main St., Huntington. 631-5490485. $10 members, $15 non-members, per session.
TUESDAY Free Help For Vets Long Island Cares dedicates every Tuesday afternoon from 12-4 p.m. to “Military Appreciation Tuesdays,” specifically assisting veterans, military personnel and their families at the Hauppauge and Freeport emergency pantries. Appointments can be made by contacting jrosati@licares.org.
WEDNESDAY Summer’s ‘Hottest’ Networking Party It might be a long way from Huntington to Honolulu but the tropical fun and festivities will be the same as the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual “Luau at Sunset” on July 11, 6-10 p.m. at Crab Meadow Beach on Waterside Avenue in Northport. This unique event will feature live tropical music, authentic Hawaiian dancers, great food and beverages, exciting raffle prizes and networking opportunities. $85 members/$95 non-members. 631-423-6100 or www.huntingtonchamber.com.
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145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. www.shpl.info. • Children ages 2-3 and their accompanying grown-up can participate in a program of fingerplays, songs, stories and a simple craft on Monday, July 9, 10-10:30 a.m. • Explore the science of flight with the Long Island Children’s Museum and dream big as you engineer your own gliders based on your observations of various air-mazing experiments on Wednesday, July 11, 2-3 p.m.
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Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. Box Office: 631-656-2148. www.dhpac.org. • Experience a Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Musical Celebration with The Jetsetters – produced by Broadway’s Aaron Gandy. This high-octane, fully-choreographed experience will take you on a rousing return to the days of incredible melodies and tight harmonies, performed with that unique performance style that made the 1960s a high point of American music. Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m. $30-$50.
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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.
www.elwoodlibrary.org. • The summer reading theme is Dream Big, so head down to the library and create a night scene using a shoebox and some art materials. Bring a shoebox for this event on Monday, July 9, 6:30-7:15 p.m. • Make a colorful canvas winsock, using fabric markers. Just color, hang and admire your breezy creation on Wednesday, July 11, 33:45 p.m.
350 Main St., Northport. www.johnwengemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – a musical about love in the suburbs – is a touching and insightful look at love and relationships. Opens July 5. $60.
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Join instructor Annette Weiss for a great Zumba workout, and help children with autism and special needs at the same time. Classes are held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills. $5 a class, $25 for six. RSVP to 631-351-8672. Proceeds goes to the Chai Center Friendship Circle program.
Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road. 631421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • Play with your tot at the library on Saturday, July 7 from 10-11 a.m. at the Dix Hills branch. • Learn how to manage all the features of your library account – holds, wish list, reading history, renewals and more, on Monday, July 9, 10-11 a.m. at the Dix Hills branch.
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.
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Harborfields Public Library Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631692-6820. cshlibrary.org. • Make some frightful and shambling zombie cupcakes on Thursday, July 5 from 7-8 p.m. Cupcakes are provided. • Use your creative talents to paint a set of rocket ship nesting cones on Wednesday, July 11 from 7-8 p.m. For children entering grades 3-6.
Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631-4990888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Join the Long Island Center for a delicious experiment – participants perform hands-on experiments that explore the molecular nature of matter. Experimentation culminates in the production of a particularly tasty concoction: ice cream! Tuesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Yoga is widely known for its health benefits. Take the Hatha Yoga Classes Level 1 and 2 covering the basics of standing and seated postures on Wednesday, July 11, 5-6 p.m.
Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. www.deerparklibrary.com. • Join in a monthly group led by professional quilter Gloria Bleidiner, for both beginner and experienced quilter, on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. • Join for some great stories as they make and eat s’mores for children entering grades K-2 on Tuesday, July 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-499-3722.
31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org. • Get stuck on Duct tape and create flip flops using a little bit of artistic flair on Monday, July 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. • Hear the legends of the characters in the sky. Learn what planets and constellations you can see tonight, and when to look for shooting stars on Wednesday, July 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
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. • Have fun learning how to manicure and decorate your nails like a professional from licensed technician, Miss Kathy. Everyone receives their own kit of supplies on Saturday, July 7, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Main branch. • Hear the story “Owl Babies” and then create a trio of baby owls nestled on a branch on Wednesday, July 11, 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch.
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. • What happens when you gather a group of local artists who share insights, critique one another and support each other in their craft? You find yourself with a talented group of dynamic contemporary artists called the “Critique Group of Long Island.” A compilation of their work will be featured in a new exhibit, “Critical Thinking: 12 in ‘12” in the Jeanue Tengelsen Gallery.
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. • Visiting artist Henry Butz’s exhibition “Banished from Sayville” shows distorted, color digital nude photographs representing four years of work. On display July 5-29, with an opening reception Saturday, July 21, 2-5 p.m.
Northport-East Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. www.nenpl.org. • Enjoy playing instruments and moving to music with preschool educator Diane Young for this event for ages 1-3 on Monday, July 9, 10-10:30 a.m. at the East Northport branch. • Pamper yourself with a facial, create creamy lotions, design a decorative bottle and participate in a meditation session for a Girls’ Summer Spa Day for girls in grades 6-12 on Wednesday, July 11, 3-4:30 p.m. at the East Northport branch. $4.
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 • Features New York State's largest collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians housed in two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds.
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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. • “Right Whales: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” is on display until Labor Day 2012. Thought to be on the brink of extinction, right whales are among the rarest animals on earth.
Experience a Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Musical Celebration with The Jetsetters – produced by Broadway’s Aaron Gandy. This high-octane, fully-choreographed experience will take you on a rousing return to the days of incredible melodies and tight harmonies, performed with that unique performance style that made the 1960s a high point of American music, including tunes by The Temptations, The Hollies, The Monkees, The Beach Boys and The Turtles. Saturday, July 7, 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. Dix Hills Performing Arts Center. 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills. 631-6562148. www.dhpac.org.
fotofoto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m. 631-549-0448. www.fotofotogallery.com. • Dis-Integration by Lois Youmans and Femme by Lauren Weissler now on display.
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. • The Heckscher Museum and Cinema Arts Centre are pleased to present the Long Island Biennial, a juried exhibition featuring work by artists and filmmakers who live in Nassau or Suffolk County. Show at Heckscher features 52 artists, 13 of whom call the Town of Huntington home. Film presentation at Cinema Arts Centre in July. • The Writers Workshop series culminates with First Friday Poetry and Prose Reading in the Museum July 6. Join the writers from this exceptional series as they share their words and thoughts. 4-8:30 p.m. extended viewing hours, 7 p.m. performance.
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.
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. • On Thursday, July 5, Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia present an evening of American roots, Haitian rhythms and African desert blues as part of the free Summer Arts Festival in Heckscher Park at 8:30 p.m. • The “Masters Show” runs through July 30 at the Main Street Petite Gallery.
Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. • Learn about the Town of Huntington’s role in the Civil War in an exhibit at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building. • The society is sponsoring a trip to the Italian lakes and Greek islands, featuring a sevennight eastern Mediterranean cruise Oct. 3-14. • Tours of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill, the only surviving mill in Huntington, offer patrons an unusual way to enjoy Huntington’s rich heritage. Private tours, accessible by a short boat ride, will be held: July 9, July 31, Aug. 15, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Oct. 30 and Nov. 5. Call ext 403. $10 members/$15 non-members. • Quilt in the Conklin Barn on Tuesdays, 12:302:30 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. in July and August. Call Joan at 631-421-2382.
Northport's History” honors the society's founders and their concerns and activities.
Ripe Art Gallery 67 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-807-5296. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ripeartgal.com. • “Peep” by Luke Delalio, on display through July 7, features a new body of work, including drawings, multi-media paintings and photography about police mug shots and screen grabs from television, photographs of mannequins and advertising images, combined with text.
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 Repertory Theater presents “Entertaining Mr. Sloane” June 1-24 at the Carriage House Theatre Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. • Enjoy an evening of food, music and dancing under the stars at the Vanderbilt’s first clam bake on Saturday, July 14, 6-10 p.m. The benefit event, featuring a menu of seafoodlovers' favorites – from whole steamed lobsters, clams, mussels and clam chowder to barbecued chicken, burgers, hot dogs and corn-on-the-cob – plus wine and beer, will support museum education programs. $100.
9 East Contemporary Art 9 East Carver St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 3-8 p.m. or by appointment. 631662-9459. • “Nature Interpreted” is a solo exhibition by Sandra Benny on display until July 21.
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 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 games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com
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 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.
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.
Seniors Helping Others The Retired Senior Volunteer Program offers volunteer opportunities throughout Suffolk County ranging from tour guides and soup kitchens to hospitals and mentoring for energized adults 55+. Training, travel reimbursement and liability insurance are included. 631979-0754
SOCIAL/SUPORT/12-STEP GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous With their first meeting in Huntington opening in the late 1940s, Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call (631) 654-1150 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat., or visit http://www.suffolkny-aa.org for information and a meeting list.
Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly and share their experience, strength and hope to stay clean and help others seeking recovery from addiction. Meeting list at http://sasna.org, or call 631-689-NANA (6262).
Overeaters Anonymous Held every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 167 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, an Overeaters Anonymous (OA) group meets in the adjacent building, Living Waters Spiritual Center, in the downstairs meeting hall. Free babysitting available. 631-271-4455; 631475-5965 for additional meetings in OA’s Suffolk region.
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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. • Youngsters ages 7-12 can immerse themselves in a fun learning experience as they make history come alive July 30-Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Children’s Summer Program Week. $125 per child/$110 per additional sibling.
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.
Trying to quit smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco? You don't have to do it alone. Nicotine Anonymous – Ann’s Hope, a 12-step program of recovery from nicotine addiction, meets every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Huntington Hospital. New members welcome at any time, but meetings on the third Wednesday of each month feature a special welcome.
MUSIC & DANCE The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. www.paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Chris Isaak performs Sunday, July 8, 8 p.m. $39.50-$69.50.
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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
ages 12-17 who are experiencing a crisis with their family. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-2712183 for more information.
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Walt Whitman Birthplace
LaMantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport Village. 631-754-8414. www.lamantiagallery.com. • The gallery welcomes back Edward Gordon and introduces Daniel Del Orfano.
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Be A Host Family Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between
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.
Eating Disorders Support Group Huntington Hospital hosts a confidential, professionally-led support group open to people with eating disorders, their families and friends on the first Sunday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. in the One-South Conference Room.
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Hawks Clinch LI Championship Half Hallow Hills Hawks 18U team clinched the Section 6 Long Island Championship June 28 by defeating Commack 6-3 in tournament play. The Hawks, who are undefeated, will travel to Wappingers Falls, NY, to represent Long Island in the New York State tournament July 6-9. From left are: Coach John Nitti, Brandon Napoleone, Ryan Gurayah, Ben Noskin, TJ Montalbano, Brandon Napoleone, David Golinowski, Jordan O'Donnell, Justin Ashley, Steven Muraco, Joey Raio, Coach Jan Lewis and Coach Nat Napoleone. Missing: Dylan Mouzakes, Justin Pelletier. TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
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For the women at Soccer Magic, working in your own neighborhood isn’t just a perk. It’s essential. Located on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, Soccer Magic is a familyowned soccer specialty store. Motherdaughter team Donna and Kara Smith don’t have the selection, resources or name recognition of big box stores, but the local women have been in business for more than a decade. “I pride my store as an old-fashioned mom-and-pop store with customer service,” Donna said. The Huntington Station store was erected 35 years ago as part of a trio of stores across Long Island. The other two locations closed about a decade later, but the store on Jericho Turnpike survived. Kara started working for the previous owners as a teenager, eventually talking with a coworker, Scott, and family about changes they would make if they owned the store. Two years later, in 2000, Donna and Scott acted on those discussions. Scott got married and left the business in January 2002, leaving the Smiths on their own. Like her mother, Kara attended Walt Whitman High School. But unlike her mother, and most high school students, she finished half a year early, graduating in January 2003. “I was always a pretty good student so I took honors classes and doubled up,” Kara said. “I liked working. I liked money. School was easy enough for me that I could get out of here and start a career.” The daughter in the mother-daughter team started studying fashion merchandise and marketing at Nassau Community College, but stopped in January 2005. “I was doing full-time student and fulltime work. I burnt myself out,” she said. “I was 17 or 18 at the time and I decided I’m going to enjoy myself a little bit.” Although Kara does want to finish her degree at some point, she’s found plenty of success helping her mother run Soccer Magic. In fact, Kara provides more of the business savvy while Donna focuses on customer service. “We balance each other,” Kara said, adding that both share the gift of gab. That communication is an essential
Donna Smith, along with daughter Kara, are the familiar faces behind Huntington Station’s Soccer Magic. part of Soccer Magic’s success. Unlike major chain stores, these two women guide and advise every customer. Instead of just searching for a style and size shoe from a never-ending stack of boxes, the Smiths measure the customer’s foot and find the right shoe. Serving as the major supplier for the Huntington Bees Club and its more than 80 teams, Donna said she can recall every coach from memory. “I want to remember you,” she added. Soccer Magic also differs from big box stores in their selection. The Huntington Station store creates uniforms and carries hard goods like balls, nets, shin guards and paint. But they do not stock products by Nike and Adidas. “They decided they wanted to aim more towards big box stores. They used to only sell soccer specialty [products] to soccer specialty stores,” Kara said, explaining the brands set extremely high demands for businesses selling their products. “They stopped catering and working with small businesses like they used to.” Instead, Soccer Magic does business with companies from around the globe that are well-known in the soccer community. Xara provides most of the uniforms, while Lotto, Diadora, Joma, Reusch and Puma provide most of the other product. “I’ve made my store soccer specialty to the fullest extent,” Kara said. “What we have, you can’t get anywhere else, except for other soccer specialty shops.” Soccer Magic does sell some goods, although the women admitted their main money-maker is in uniforms. The company does on-premises silk-screening and embroidery for uniforms, as well as hats, shirts, sweatshirts and other apparel. In fact, they have agreements to outfit teams from Elwood, South Huntington and Oyster Bay schools, along with the Huntington Bees Club. Donna said she got into the embroidery business as a way to pick up business in February and May when tradi-
tional soccer business slows up. However, Kara said the newest facet to their company also brings in more business since their clients are likely to buy balls and other gear from the store while they’re getting uniforms. “We have everything they need,” she said. Soccer Magic moved away from their Jericho Turnpike location in July 2001, going half a mile away to their current location just north of the Walt Whitman Mall. The mother-daughter team moved to avoid excessive rent, but ended up gaining more space and better parking. The old store was 1,100 square feet, while the new store is 1,500 square feet and offers a full basement for storage. “If you were heading west on Jericho, it was almost impossible to get into the shopping center,” Kara added.
Just don’t expect the Smiths to move their business again. Not only is moving problematic for stores, Donna said, but she’s comfortable in the neighborhood. A member of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and also a Whitman graduate, she relies on word of mouth in lieu of advertising. “I’m not looking to expand, I’m not looking to open a second store. I’ve had my highs and lows with the store and I’m finally sitting in a good place with the store,” Donna added.
Soccer Magic 1960 New York Avenue, Huntington Station 631-424-3632 www.soccermagiconline.com
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